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BY MIKE GAFFEY They play dog-themed music on trombones, tuba and drums. They wear Pluto and Goofy hats while performing. And they’re all about entertaining their twoand four-legged audiences. “We’re a little silly,” Eric Lee of Merritt Island said of the band Dog Bones. “We like to have a good time.” Consisting of four trombonists, a tuba player and a drummer, Dog Bones often can be found promoting events for rescue and therapy dogs and playing at dog birthday parties and weddings as part of their mission to encourage appreciation for “Man’s Best Friend.” But on Friday, Nov. 14, they’ll appear at the Backstage Pass Boomer Bash & Senior Expo on Friday, Nov. 14 at the King Center for the Performing Arts, 3865 N. Wickham Road, Melbourne. The band will start off Medicare Patients Welcome on a serious note playing patriotic tunes SENIOR LIFE KEN THORNSLEY • We Accept Most Insurances After you see our doctors you don’t have for the Veterans Salute at 8:30 a.m., and • Evening and Weekend Office Hours Cathryn Leasure, top left, Ron Vogelsong, Colleen Lee, bottom left, Don Staples, to make a second trip to the pharmacy open the expo at 9Save a.m. with a 30-minute • Specializing in Adult Medicine Eric Lee and Paula Voytko each have one or multiple dogs or cats and enjoy gas, time and money set of fun favorites. playing animal-themed crowd favorites. Same day appointments are available for Flu and “We’re mostly trombone players new patients as well as established patients. Weekdays *Will fill one prescription shots per patient per visit we love dogs soif that’s where itAvailable came a call‘Pink and we Panther can show you how easyget andme. It’s a lot of fun.” 7 a.m. - 7cat p.m. some songsGive likeusthe antibiotics are needed. pleasant a visit to the Doctor’s office can be. and Sundays Now! Saturdays together,” said Lee, the band’s tuba Theme’ and ‘Everybody Wants To Be For more information about the band, OPEN 7 DAYS A WEEK! - 2 p.m. player whose wife, Colleen, is one of its 8 a.m. a Cat’ from ‘The Aristocats,’ ” he said. go to dogbonesfl.com SL trombonists. “We’ve branched out into non-dog Formed in 2009, Dog Bones consists music. We do standards like ‘Besame Backstage Pass Boomer Bash & of members of musical groups includMucho,’ ‘Take the A Train,’ and ‘Satin Senior Expo, presented by Bluewater ing the Brevard Symphony Orchestra, Doll.’ It’s kind of jazz-oriented.” Creative Group, is from 9 a.m. to 3 Scott Hardoon, M.D. Edwin Chan, M.D. Abe Hardoon, M.D. Central Florida Winds and the Melbourne During the band’s performances, Eric p.m. Friday, Nov. 14 at the King CenBoard Certified Board Certified Board Certified Internalband’s Medicine current Family Medicine Internal Medicine Municipal Band. The Lee likes to play “Stump the Tuba,” in ter for the Performing Arts, 3865 N. lineup features the Lees, who perform which he challenges audience members Wickham Road, Melbourne. The event with the symphony and are on its board 259-9500 (321) to name a song that he doesn’t know. starts with a veterans salute at 8:30 of directors; trombonists Patrick Hen “Sometimes they can stump me and a.m. and features exhibitors, music, 903 Jordan Blass Dr. Ste. 102, Melbourne nessey, Ron Vogelsong and Alan Moss, sometimes they don’t,” saidfrom Lee, who seminars, drawings and entertainment. (across the Suntree/Viera Library) and Amanda drummer PaulaJennifer Voytko. Reginald Joseph along with his wife operate Fetch Pet Paul, M.D. Schneider Admission and parking are free. For w Ne Make your appointment online PA-C Board Certified AR-NP Dog Bones’ playlist includes such Care, a dog-sitting service, and Just Like Internal Medicine more information, call 321-242-1235 http://suntree-internal-medicine.com tunes as “How Much is that Doggie in Home, an adult family care home. “I’m or go to myseniorlife.com. the Window,” “Puppy Love” and “Hound pretty good with ’70s and ’80s rock, but Dog,” Eric Lee said. “Then we’ve got with some of the new songs usually they
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Readers have all the great ideas and we are smart enough to listen It gives me great joy to welcome back our Mary. Many of you know Mary Brotherton, from calling in on the phone or seeing her at our many events, and know her as an instant best friend bordering on the bawdy-but-fun. She left to provide live-in care for her mother through transition from this life the past two years, so she is the perfect person to host our Caregiver Section on page 30, sharing her insights as her mother’s HANC—housekeeper, activity director, nutritionist and companion. It makes a perfect companion feature for “The Sandwich Generation” column by Linda Wiggins, boomers who deal with concerns of care for their aging parents while also raising their own children. It is with great pride that we report that her column won first place in the nation for Senior Issues coverage from the North American Mature Publishers Association (NAMPA). We have won as many as more than a dozen awards each year from among our peers, and this year received much acclaim for the annual Boomer Guide, promotion of our many events, identifying trends such as homes becoming care facilities in residential neighborhoods and the impact that has on others, as well as section design and other commendations. But I have to give credit to where it is due: to you, our readers. You are the ones who drive the issues we cover, the events we host. Whether it is an email or a casual chat with me or staffers in line at the grocery store or at an expo, these leads — such as the call from a neighbor about a group home going in his neighborhood — have turned into winners, in both awards and reader love and loyalty. And speaking of chatting with you at events, come see me at our Backstage Pass Boomer Bash & Senior Expo at the King Center from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Friday, Nov. 14, kicking off with an 8:30 a.m. Veterans Salute. As we always do, let’s have a blast together!
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Local poet brings peace and solace with inspirational words of wisdom BY ROSEMARY H. LYNN
JoAnna O’Keefe lives in an elegant house with husband Jack in Viera. Bookshelves full of poetry and literature adorn the residence and she spends hours meditating there, contemplating life, love and loss. She has a world of experience in all three of these and it is from those experiences that she draws when she writes her awardwinning poems. A graduate of Syracuse University in New York with a degree in education, she has also studied at the Pecos Benedictine Monastery School for Spiritual Directors in New Mexico. She studied meditation at the Benedictine Monastery in Snowmass Colo. and the Center
for Action and contemplation in Albuerque, N.M. After the devastating loss of her beloved father and the murder of a close friend, O’Keefe knew she had to continue meditating until she found the strength that became her collections of heart felt poetry. She and her husband moved to Florida where she felt an instant resurgence in her love for the written word, particularly poetry. “Poetry is experiencing a renaissance of sorts,” she said. “It is no longer the stepchild of literature.” O’Keefe and her husband went on a pilgrimage to Yugoslavia in 1988 shortly before the war in the Balkans. In a small church where
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BY MIKE GAFFEY Sweethearts since they were at Merritt Island High School, retina specialist Dr. Frank Venzara III and his wife, Juliet, have returned to their hometown and opened a medical practice. Florida Retina Specialists at 280 N. Sykes Creek Parkway, Suite B, celebrated its grand opening Sept. 25. Venzara specializes in treating patients with diseases of the retina, macula and vitreous, common maladies of older Brevardians. “My focus is on macular degeneration, diabetic retinopathy, also retinal tears and detachments,” Venzara said. His new clinic features state-of-theart technology for treating patients, including a retinal imaging system and a laser system. “We can laser them right here in the clinic,” Venzara said. “We also treat macular degeneration with drugs now that help the abnormal blood vessels shrink away, and we have them in the office. We do a lot of intraocular injections.” Juliet Venzara, Florida Retina Specialists practice administrator, said the couple saw a need for retina services on Merritt Island. “Most of the retina specialists are in Melbourne,” she said. “He interviewed with a lot of them and a lot of them wanted to hire him, but he wanted to be right here. He wanted to be in his hometown.” Venzara is the son of Merritt Island plastic and reconstructive surgeon
Dr. Frank Venzara II, whose office is in the same building. Venzara III graduated from Merritt Island High School in 1999, a year apart from his wife. He earned a medical degree and a biomedical engineering degree from the University of Miami, then completed a four-year internship and ophthalmology residency training program at Texas A&M University. He moved on to finish a two-year surgical retina fellowship at the University of Alabama-Birmingham, where he performed more than 1,100 retina surgeries. The couple always had planned to return to Brevard County, where they met in speech class at MIHS. Venzara was on the school’s baseball and soccer teams, while Juliet Venzara was a dancer. They married in 2003 and have three boys, ages 5, 3 and 1. “Florida is home for us,” Juliet Venzara said. “We wanted to be close to family. His parents are here. My parents are here. We wanted the boys to grow up on the beach, learn to surf like their daddy did, go fishing on the river.”
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On or off key, this vet is always in good company BY MARIA SONNENBERG
Chef Larry’s Café in Titusville is a favorite hangout for U.S. Army veteran Paul Zimmerman. “I’m there at least once a week, sometimes more,” said the resident of Oak Point Mobile Home Park in Titusville. “They have such a passion for what they do.” The café is beloved by vets like Zimmerman because, like them, it is welcoming and unpretentious. Zimmerman is the classic American soldier who served his country during times of conflict and then returned home to get on with the rest of his life. They may not have the flash of the professional soldier, but they are nonetheless the backbone of the military. Zimmerman’s Army career began in 1960, when the then 17-year-old Zimmerman decided to enlist. “I didn’t know what to do with myself at the time, and all my buddies were joining up,” he said. “I was so young my folks had to sign for me.” Although he didn’t hail from a military family, Zimmerman had an insider’s insight into public service,
thanks to his father. “My dad was a city fireman during World War II,” he explained. “He tried to enlist but he was exempt from military service because he was needed at the home front.” The Army took Zimmerman to the Philippines, where the young soldier was engaged in eavesdropping on the North Vietnamese the same year that communist sympathizers aligned with the Viet Cong to wage guerilla warfare against the South Vietnamese. A bucket list item was temptingly almost within Zimmerman’s grasp, but slipped away at the last minute. “They were going to send us on R&R to Hong Kong as a military perk,” he said. “I wanted to go get a Rolex there, because you could get them really cheap, but just when we were getting ready to go, the North Vietnamese attacked and the trip got cancelled.” The Rolex never materialized. “I couldn’t afford it back home, so I never got one,” Zimmerman said. The Buffalo native left the service in 1962 and headed back to New York, where after a series of jobs, he settled in as an agent for Prudential Insurance. Zimmerman’s 32-year marriage to Madeline produced a son and daughter
and three grandchildren. Madeline passed away 13 years ago. After Madeline died, Zimmerman came down to Titusville to visit friend and fell in love with the area. Although his daughter lives in Buffalo and his son moved to Colorado, Zimmerman is not alone in Titusville. In fact, he has a pretty active calendar, as he is known to often go to sing karaoke at the American Legion Post 359 and the Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 4228. “I sing karaoke, but not very well,” said Zimmerman. He sure practices, though. “I don’t go there every day, but it’s pretty close. They’re a very tight group and I enjoy their company.” Between dining at Chef Larry’s Café and singing his heart out at the American Legion and the VFW, Zimmerman keeps humming through retirement. SL
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Honoring Veterans November 11 The Veterans Salute returns to kick off the Senior Life Backstage Pass Boomer Bash & Senior Expo at the King Center at 8:30 a.m. Friday, Nov. 14. Opportunities to honor our veterans abound on and around Veterans Day, this year on Tuesday, Nov. 11. Here are a few picks.
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My tutor hands me a piece of paper. “Congratulations,” he says. “You’re an Oxford graduate.” Well, not really. A “faux grad” is more like it. But I do have a certificate verifying my attendance at one of the world’s oldest and most prestigious universities, one whose alumni include kings and saints, economists and entrepreneurs, Nobel Prize winners and Olympic medal winners. And now, me. My husband and I have just completed “The Oxford Experience,” a one-week program at Christ Church, the largest and arguably most beautiful of the university’s 38 constituent colleges. During that week, we took classes in the morning, explored the historic campus in the afternoon (including areas that are The Christ Church campus is filled with tall towers topped with intricate spires. second largest off limits to most visitors), and played in Britain; croquet, danced medieval folk dances gazed at the and went pub-crawling in the evening. During the Oxford Experience, after dinner Sheldonian We lived in dorms carved out of activities include croquet, a game that has been Theatre, buildings that dated back to the 18th popular in England since the early 1600s. designed by century and ate in the Great Hall where famed 17th King Charles I held his parliament in and visiting the shop that was frequented century architect Sir the 17th century and which was used as by the real life Alice in Wonderland Christopher Wren; and as well as Lewis Carroll, the man who inspiration for Harry Potter’s Hogwarts meandered through the immortalized her. Hall in the 21st century. Our fellow Botanic Garden, the students, who included folks from more Finally, on our last day, we treated oldest such garden in than a dozen countries, ranged in age ourselves to an all-day tour of the England. from under 20 to over 90, although the Cotswolds. As Martin Cowell, owner In the shallow river of Absolute Touring, drove his eightmajority were in their mid to late 60s. bordering the Gardens, passenger van along windy roads and In short, we were taught by experts, we get our first look at small villages that are inaccessible to surrounded by history, immersed in punting, a popular culture and members of an international larger vehicles, we entered a world Oxford activity that community. It’s a heady combination where sheep graze in fields bordered by involves propelling a and undoubtedly explains why the stacked stone fences and homes are built Punting is a popular Oxford activity that involves using a flat-bottomed boat by program, which began in 1990, is so from bricks the color of burnished gold. pushing a pole against popular. There are six one-week sessions pole to propel a flat-bottom boat along a shallow river. Martin told us that the Cotswolds has the riverbed. It looked been deemed an Area of Outstanding between the first of July and the middle easy so we rented a and cobblestone alleys of the city itself. of August. During each session, there Natural Beauty, and it is indeed. But it’s boat, intending to try our skill, but it took more than that. It’s a poster come to life. To get an overview, we climbed the are at least 10 courses, each limited to 100-plus steps to the top of the Church of us less than 10 minutes mired in mud to 12 students, who meet with a tutor for Back in Oxford, we stopped at a St. Mary the Virgin where we looked out realize that we had no skill. We finally three hours every morning. Courses souvenir shop where I bought a T-shirt hire a “chauffeur,” who punts while we over a sea of spires. Steepled churches range from the specific (George Eliot’s emblazoned with the Oxford University contemplate the view. and turreted buildings are surrounded Middlemarch) to the general (Moral insignia. After all, even a faux-grad We got our literary fix by having pub by hills of green, and narrow alleys are Philosophy), the artistic (Beethoven: deserves some bragging rights. grub at the White Horse, figuring that if bisected by modern thoroughfares. His Life and Music) to the historic (The Visit oxfordexperience.info and Descending from the stratosphere, we it’s good enough for Inspector Morse it’s visitoxfordandoxfordshire.com. Birth of Europe), the religious (Sacred good enough for us; downing ale at The stopped at the Bodleian Library, which Landscapes and Holy Places) to the Note: Registration for the 2015 Oxford with more than 11 million volumes is the Eagle and Child, the favorite stomping scientific (Human Memory and the Experience closes May 1, 2015. The most grounds of Brain). popular classes fill up early, so newbies J.R.R. Tolkien The courses are are advised to register ASAP. SL and C.S. Lewis; so varied and so well presented, that more than 50 percent of the attendees are repeaters. Indeed, we met one woman who has come for 10 summers and during many of those summers has stayed for two or more sessions. Although Christ Church is just a few blocks from the center of Oxford, our days on campus were so full that we weren’t able to thoroughly enjoy the town. So after Luke Gander, owner of Alice’s Sweet Shop, shows an “graduation” we allow illustration of his shop in Lewis Carroll’s novel, “Through ourselves three days to The Cotswolds is a rural area of stone cottages and stately homes. Its name is see the age-old buildings derived from two Old English words: cots, which means “sheep enclosures,” and the Looking Glass,” which is a sequel to Carroll’s most wolds, which means “gentle hills.” well-known book, “Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland.”
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Former secretary has fond memories of working at base’s soon-to-be-demolished AFTAC building
of the building since the late 1950s are long gone, When the aging Air Force Technical ravaged by rust from Applications Center building at Patrick beachside weather. Air Force Base is torn down in the “It was a good way to coming months, Judy (Nicholson) describe where you worked Shattuck probably won’t watch the to people who had no demolition. knowledge of the base,” Shattuck, a Viera resident who Shattuck said. “When I worked as a secretary in the 1950s-era said I work at AFTAC, building for about three years in the people would say ‘What late 1980s during a 30-year civil is that?’ When I’d say, service career in the Air Force, will ‘It’s the big building with miss the camaraderie and closeness of the missiles in the front her co-workers more than the building on A1A,’ they’d say, ‘Oh itself. yeah, I know where that “I have very fond memories of my is.’ ” time at AFTAC,” Shattuck said. “Every Shattuck came to weekend we all did something together. Patrick as a recruiter in We had pot lucks, we just did all kinds 1982 after starting a civil of things. When I moved, I was single service career at Eglin and had an apartment, those guys and Air Force Base in Fort the colonel in the office all came over Walton Beach. She was and moved me. They gave up their later transferred to an SENIOR LIFE MIKE GAFFEY Saturday. That was not unusual. It was accounting and finance The former Air Force Technical Applications Center (AFTAC) building will be demolished very normal.” position, but didn’t like sometime in the next two months. Demolition of the center that once the job. When a secretarial monitored compliance with nuclear position became available test-ban treaties across the globe is at the AFTAC building, Shattuck worked in an office on the scheduled to proceed after workers Shattuck jumped at the chance. building’s west side, which offered a check the now-empty building for “AFTAC is a very tight-knit, closed view of the base’s flight line. “The first asbestos or other hazardous materials. group of people because of the nature time I ever saw a Harrier jet come into A new $158 million AFTAC facility of the work that goes on in there and Patrick I got up and screamed because west of the old building opened in because you’re kind of isolated from I thought it was crashing, because they March. the rest of the base,” Shattuck said. hover before they land,” she said. For decades, the AFTAC building “So there’s a lot of camaraderie there. Shattuck later transferred to a job and its historic rocket garden were If someone at AFTAC has a health on the main base, but returned to familiar sights for motorists driving problem or if someone in their family AFTAC after two years as a secretary along State Road A1A. Those nine does, everybody pitches in whether in the engineering section. She then rockets and missiles that lined the front they know the person well or not.” accepted a promotion at the Inspector General’s Office, and then went on to become a quality improvement officer for the 45th Space Wing. In 2006, after 25 years at Patrick, Shattuck retired as a GS-12 on the General Schedule classification and pay system for civilian white-collar federal workers. U.S. Military Veteran Today, shares her Heritage Isle Compassionate, Experienced and home with her husband, Gene, a former SENIOR LIFE PHOTO COURTESY OF Honored to Represent You. JUDY (NICHOLSON) SHATTUCK school administrator. The two married Judy (Nicholson) Shattuck of Heritage in 2007. I represent individual and business clients in: Isle worked as a secretary in the “We play a lot of golf and love life,” • Litigation • Wills and Trusts AFTAC building in the late 1980s. Shattuck said. • Guardianships • Elder Law Shattuck regrets missing a recent • Business Organizations • Real Estate open house at the new four-story, • Probate and Trust Administration of professionalism there. People care 276,000-square-foot AFTAC facility. “People who work at AFTAC take a about each other in there. And they’ve Call me today to see how I can help you. lot of pride in their work, especially the got a job to do and they do it. They’re Phone just very good.” SL enlisted force,” she said. “There’s a lot For Appointment www.BroomeLawFirmPA.com BY MIKE GAFFEY
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The wiser Terri Hill gets, the more she realizes the great degree to which happiness lay in good relationships — the relationship with a significant other, friends, siblings, children, even ourselves, and ultimately God. This wisdom amassed, she passes on relationship skills to her grandchildren while at her knee so they have them for life, as well as counseling members of her congregation as co-senior pastor of YSuntree United Methodist Church with her husband, John. Whether learned in youth or at any age, the skill that most comes in handy as the holiday season rolls around is dealing with anger in a constructive way, and that often means forgiveness. “It’s wonderful if we have these tools our whole lives, but it never is too late to learn if you have the willingness,” said Hill, whose six grandchildren include Peyton, Riley, Meghan, Madeleine, Tim and Abby. She recently shared this same process with her congregation over a course of several weeks. The ABCs of anger management start with first noticing when we are angry. “Try to get in the habit of catching yourself when you are angry, and noticing it. The next step is to ask yourself why you are angry. If you look, you very often discover that what you initially think you are angry over is something else entirely underneath.” Anger itself is not a bad thing, she said. “Anger and love go together because we get angry about the things we value,” she said, such as other people, God, the state of the world. “Sometimes when we no longer get angry about something, it is because we no longer care.” There are five basic ways to deal with anger, she said. “Every once in a while, denying or repressing our anger is a good thing, such as when we are in a potentially
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Surrounded by grandchildren Madeleine, left, Tim, Abby, Meghan, and Riley, Terri Hill finds the backyard pool the perfect place to practice relationship skills. Missing from the photo is grandson Peyton. dangerous situation. But otherwise, this is not the best option, contrary to what many of us have been taught growing up.” The second way is common to children around 3 of 4 years of age, open aggression, and unbridled expressionvvv of our anger despite the consequences. “People typically grow out of this phase, but that is not always the case.” The third is passive aggression. We may not feel safe expressing our anger openly, but we may do something like knowingly or unknowingly filing a report at work where no one can find it, or failing to mention to a loved one that a group is coming for dinner without checking first. “It’s like getting revenge but in a sneaky way,” Hill said. The fourth way is to use the energy of our anger to make a change. More on that later. Finally, we can drop it, forgive. “This is especially helpful if the person we are angry at has already died and there is no constructive step we can take to address it with this person,” she said. So once we notice we are angry, A, and we discover what we are angry about, B, the third step, C, is to pray to God for constructive options in dealing
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with the anger, she said. “God, I’m angry, this is why ... What do I with this to be constructive?” “Most often this honors the loving
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gain funds to put more emphasis on helping the homeless population with food and clothing. He also wants to strengthen other programs, including those for addictive problems.” Most nights along his journey, Hullinger camps out. About once a week, he will splurge on a motel. While camping, he is careful to keep food out of the reach of bears. He spoke of hoisting it up into a tree. There have been many challenges. “The heat, wind, cold and lack of amenities take a toll. It makes me think of how strong people must have been to cross this country 150 years ago, with very
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Melbourne Woman’s Club members Mary Samsel left, Cheryl Boydston, Sue Fallon, Brenda Hoffman, Diane Young, Judy Chapan, Marion Ambrose and Bess Severance display some of the many items they made for hospitalized children and children in developing countries. BY ROSEMARY H. LYNN The most remarkable thing about the Melbourne Woman’s Club is twofold: The club is a service organization that makes contributions to developing countries through funding and the creativity of its members. The second is that it is celebrating its 100th anniversary and has accomplished remarkable contributions through the years. The women who belong to the club are passionate about helping others and that is the focus of their activities. Founded on Oct. 29, 1912 with only 19 members, the purpose of the club was to improve educational, social and civic life in the community. Federated in 1914, they have come a long way by adding many new members (39 at press time) all of whom are dedicated to charitable projects. Their history is diverse and valuable in many ways. Projects include creating dolls, dresses, hospital gowns and quilts for children in the U.S. as well as in other countries. When they meet on the first Monday of every month, reports are given by various chairwomen on fund raising and
planned events. “We are an organization of women who want to make a difference here in America as well as in other countries,” said Sue Fallon, who handles public relations for the club. “We have made well over 65 quilts to donate to the neo-natal division of various hospitals. They are lovingly made creations with children’s patterns which the child can keep forever.” Other projects include hospital gowns made for children. The Dresses for Africa project is a continuing endeavor where little girls receive dresses that they can be proud to wear. Another charity event that they host each year is gift wrapping at the local Barnes & Noble book store at Christmas time. The funds they earn from November 28 through Christmas Eve are donated to the Hacienda Girls Ranch as well as to Canine Companions International. “Sponsorships are always needed for the canine companion program,” Fallon said. “And we are hoping to attract new members to our group. We can use all the help we can get,” she added. The oldest member of the group is
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Recycle Brevard will roll out a new name at its fourth annual festival Saturday, Nov. 15 at POW/MIA Park in Suntree on U.S. 1 north of Pineda Causeway. The reason for the new name? Being a good steward of the Earth requires much more than recycling, according to the nonprofit’s founder. The 3Rs & Beyond Family Festival is “A Celebration of Sustainability,” and will showcase the local rock stars and their agencies that reduce, reuse and recycle, such as Brevard Zoo, the Reusable Resources Adventure Center, Eastern Florida State College and the Florida Institute of Technology Environmental Club. Representatives will lead children in arts, crafts and other hands-on environmental interactivities. “With the work we have been doing in the last year of our development, we see that it really is much more about conservation overall rather than simply recycling,” said Marcia Booth, founder and director of 3Rs and Beyond, which will retain its use of Recycle Brevard name for related purposes and for its official presence as a nonprofit 501(c)(3) charity entity, the status it received in the past year. The 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. festival will feature interactive animal characters brought to life by student performers from the Viera Studio for the Performing Arts. Festival admission is free but donations of gently used toys are greatly appreciated and can be swapped for other toys. For more information on the festival or Reduce Reuse Recycle Brevard, go to recyclebrevard.org. SL
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For older adults, regular exercise may stem aging effects StatePoint— One out of every three adults over 65 years old falls each year, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. And for older adults with dementia, the risk of falling is three times higher than those with no cognitive impairment, according to the AARP Bulletin. However, research supports the notion that many of the physiological changes related to aging — such as loss of balance — can be prevented or postponed with regular exercise. With this in mind, it’s no surprise that many senior living communities are making comprehensive health and wellness programs available to their residents. “We’re seeing residents increase
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When retired Merchant Marine Roger James was diagnosed with breast cancer in 2010, he didn’t have a clue what would happen next. Everyone talks about female breast cancer. Pink ribbons are everywhere. But most men don’t know that they could be at risk, particularly if their mother or other female relatives have had it. Roger’s wife, Kimberly, is the one who noticed a very small lump on Roger’s chest as they sat by their pool. Roger didn’t think it was anything but agreed to have it checked out by his family doctor. The doctor agreed that it probably was nothing to worry about but ordered a mammogram anyway. The test was inconclusive, so they decided to do a biopsy. That also turned out to be inconclusive. Finally, the surgeon he chose to see suggested he have the mass removed completely and Roger signed a consent that if it was malignant, he would agree to a mastectomy while on the operating table. Roger awoke from the operation without a right breast. The cancer had also invaded his lymph nodes and some of them had to be removed. He started on a course of chemotherapy and radiation and began taking Tamoxofin, which has its own set of unpleasant side effects. The doctor told him he had stage 3 cancer, which if treated properly, would possibly go into remission after five years. He will continue to get checked for cancer “markers” to make sure the disease is at bay. He has limited use of his right arm. “I can’t have blood work taken from my right arm,” he said. “And I can’t
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Brevard’s SHINE volunteer counselors ready for Medicare Annual Open Enrollment SPECIAL TO SENIOR LIFE Medicare Annual Open Enrollment Period runs from Oct. 15 to Dec. 7. SHINE (Serving Health Insurance Needs of Elders) volunteer counselors in Brevard are ready and eager to assist Medicare beneficiaries to make their plan choices for 2015. The Medicare Open Enrollment or Annual Election Period is a critical time each year for Florida’s seniors to review their Medicare coverage. A beneficiary enrolled in a prescription drug plan may see premium increases, changes in drug co-payments, or changes in covered medications coverage changes for 2015. In addition, a person’s medication needs may change from year to year. Enrollees in Medicare Advantage
Plans may experience changes as well. Copayments and monthly premiums may have changed. Physicians, hospitals, and other facilities as well as covered medications in their present plan may be different in 2015. The Medicare Annual Open Enrollment Period is a great time to do an “insurance checkup” to see if a senior’s present plan(s) will be the best suited to their needs and most cost-effective for them in the coming year. SHINE counselors help them to perform this assessment. Florida’s SHINE program, part of the Florida Department of Elder Affairs, is the only Medicaresponsored source of one-onone counseling for Medicare beneficiaries, their families, and caregivers in the state of Florida. All
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A truly educational experience for the entire family is a visit to an aquarium. Let me introduce you to an outstanding aquarium just a short distance from Brevard. This neat 5,000 sq. ft. St. Lucie County Aquarium complex is located directly on the Indian River Lagoon. Highlight of your visit here is the Smithsonian Marine Ecosystems Exhibit a window to the Treasure Coast’s underwater world. The Aquarium features over 8,000 gallons of marine life. Their six aquarium displays and touch tanks will give you an true insight on the marine life and habitats that are living in our Indian River Lagoon and the Atlantic Ocean. You will also see a living model display of an Atlantic coral reef ecosystem. Right next door to the Aquarium is the St. Lucie County Historical Museum. This is a great little Museum housing diverse exhibits of the life and works of the people of St. Lucie County. The museum has many interesting displays including the local Ais Indians, the 300-year-old Spanish fleet wreck off the Treasure Coast, a maritime exhibit, a restored 1919 fire engine and much more. You can visit both the Aquarium and the
Historical Museum on the same day. The Aquarium is at 420 South Seaway Drive, SR. A1A. Fort Pierce, 772-462-3474. Open from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday through Saturday, noon to 4 p.m. Sunday. Educational tours can be scheduled Tuesday through Friday, call 772-465-3271. Adults $4, seniors over 55 $3, children 4 to 17, $3, under 4 years free. The Historical Museum is at 414 South Seaway Dr., SR. A1A, Fort Pierce, 772-462-1795. Open 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Wednesday through Sunday. Adults $4, seniors over 55 $3.50, children $1.50. Fort Pierce has much to offer, if you have time, also visit in downtown the Seven Gables Visitors Information Center, and the Manatee Observation Education Center next door. Driving: You can take I–95 south to exit 66, go east (Orange Avenue, Hwy 68), Highway 68 ends Downtown. You can also take U.S. 1 South to Fort Pierce. Turn left on south Seaway Drive (A1A) to the Aquarium and the Historical Museum. Once again I want to remind readers that all our day and over- night trips from Brevard stress that they be educational, inexpensive and family friendly. We now have a collection of more than 120 marvelous trips that you can take your family, friends and guests from the north. Take advantage of all the many educational destinations that are located just an hour or two from Brevard. Read my column in “Senior Life” every month for timely day and overnight trips from lovely Brevard County. Then go to travel. myseniorlife.com/to see more. SL
Turkey and Thanksgiving Challenges of Living to Age 100 Ed Baranowski We have come a long way since the Pilgrims shared a festive dinner with their Native American neighbors who showed them how to plant and raise crops. There was wild turkey, deer, and all kinds of delicious vegetables and pumpkin. When you have lived a long life, you have survived many Thanksgiving holidays. They are all memorable; many challenging. What are your feelings about the day? Where have you focused? Why a turkey? It’s tradition. Guests may say. “But I like beef, ham.” “I’m a vegetarian.” “What’s on the menu?” After families scatter around the country, it is not as easy to gather in the former close-knit community. Parents make demands on children. In-laws expect children and family to be with them. Grandparents want family with them. Where do we go? Who sits where? When we hosted the first Thanksgiving at our house as newly
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The joys of parenting past 50 The Sandwich Generation Linda Wiggins I’ve always heard how wonderful it is to have grandchildren. So I decided to have them first. That’s what I like to tell folks when the conversation comes around to my husband and me having children for the first time in our 40s. I’ll never know what it is like to have children in my 20s, or even my 30s, so I have no true comparison. But I’m going to go out on a limb and say I’m glad I’ve done it this way. I don’t think I’d have the level of adulation that I have for my kids had I had them earlier. For starters, I have absolutely no frustration or resentment that they kept me from achieving my dreams. In fact, I had such ample opportunity for professional accomplishment and world-traveling adventure, that having children, a family of my own, began to look like an accomplishment that would never to be mine. I would see people in their 20s with kids and observe friends whose children were nearing high school graduation and marvel at this great achievement they all seemed to take for granted. Maybe the massive effort I put into healing my psyche between the ages of
30 and 40 — so I could even get in the running to attract a husband who would love me above all creation — made me more appreciative. Or maybe it was simply the years of longing and the closeness of the 11th hour before God delivered all to me that makes me value my family-of-my-own more. It’s Thanksgiving month so, yes, let’s talk gratitude. I am thankful that as the “favorite aunt” to the children of relatives and friends for countless years, I learned to crouch to child level, look them in the eye, and see them, and hear them. I remember how important this was to me the rare times I experienced this growing up otherwise feeling invisible and unheard. I am thankful for the many years as bachelorette youngest daughter I was able to provide direct care to my mother and build an even closer relationship, and I am thankful for the decision of my sister to take over my role and even live in as the need grew, so I could fully focus on my own family. The only thing I lack? The freedom of true grands that once I have pumped the little ones full of indulgence, to hand the ticking time bombs back to my own children, say, “Here, I’m done now,” and burn rubber. SL 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.
CHALLENGES OF LIVING continued potluck. Family and friends share their love, give thanks when provided with alternatives and options. Smile, pray, give thanks. We are so blessed. SL
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Dear Betty, I appreciate your question concerning the Medicare Annual Enrollment Period (AEP), which is Oct. 15 – Dec. 7. For those who are unfamiliar with AEP, it is the only time when most .existing beneficiaries can make the following changes: • Switch from original Medicare to a Medicare Advantage Plan and vice versa; • Change their Medicare Advantage Plan to a different one; • Add a Part D Prescription Drug Plan if they don’t already have one; or • Change their Part D Prescription Drug Plan to a different one. Why it is worthwhile to do an annual insurance “check-up” By now, you should have received an Annual Notice of Change or Evidence of Coverage notice from your current Medicare Advantage or Prescription Drug Plan. Please read this notice carefully because it tells you what the costs and benefits will be in the coming year. I would be very surprised if you did not find differences in the plan’s costs and benefits between this year and next, some which may or may not be favorable. On October 1, Medicare announced the plans available for 2015. Several clients called the SHINE program almost immediately, requesting a comparison of their present plan costs with the ones projected for 2015. This comparison is a worthwhile reason to do an insurance “check-up,” as most plans make some changes. Within the past few days, I was helping Medicare beneficiaries with the comparison of their current plans and the ones offered for 2015. The first client would save $500 annually by switching to a different plan. The second client would save $1,400 annually because a medication covered by her present plan in 2014 will not cover it in 2015. Next, I counseled a husband and wife whose combined savings will be $1,300 by changing from their present plan to a different one. The wife exclaimed, “That will pay for our car insurance next year!” Of course, such happy results cannot always be expected, but SHINE counselors find that they are not uncommon. None of the clients mentioned are dissatisfied with their present plans. They just wanted to know if there are other options that might be better for them. Each client provided a list of their medications (name of prescription drug, dosage, the number taken each day) and their pharmacy preferences. SHINE did the rest and gave them a list of the three least expensive plan options that cover their medications at the pharmacies of their choice. A similar comparison can be done for Medicare Advantage Plans covering total anticipated medical costs including medications.
Ask Lance Lance P. Jarvis SHINE Nothing stays the same Medicare beneficiaries who have Medicare Advantage Plans may discover that, in 2015, there will be differences in their copays for medical services and plan premium (if any). Physicians, hospitals, and other facilities that participate in their plan network may change. I strongly encourage you to ask your physician(s) whether they will continue to participate in your plan should you choose to remain in it. Pharmacy benefits in your Medicare Advantage Plan can also change from year to year. These may include the medications covered as well as the copayments for them. Pharmacies that are in the plan’s network may also differ. Beneficiaries who have a separate Part D Prescription Drug Plan will almost certainly see changes in the 2015 plan premium, copayments for their medications, and medications covered. Betty, you may have changed as well. Your medication list and need for medical services may be quite different than it was when you selected your current Medicare Advantage or Prescription Drug Plan. Therefore, why would you NOT want to consider whether your present plan(s) will continue to be the best “fit” for your needs in 2015? Plans change and peoples’ needs change. That is why Medicare’s Annual Enrollment Period is so important and why SHINE volunteer counselors are so busy helping clients during this period. SL 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). In Brevard County, our ADRC is the Senior Resource Alliance located in Orlando.
To contact a SHINE counselor for unbiased assistance, call the Elder Helpline toll-free at 1-800-963-5337 or 321-752-8080 locally. SHINE presently has 12 offices throughout Brevard County. New locations at the Port St. John Public Library and DeGroodt Public Library in Palm Bay are now open. SHINE counselors can assist you over the phone or in person at one of the sites. To find a SHINE counseling site near you, visit www.FloridaSHINE.org or call the numbers above. If you have a question you would like the “Ask Lance” column to answer, please write to Lance Jarvis at Senior Life, 7630 N. Wickham Road, Suite 105, Viera, FL 32940. You may also contact Lance by email at jill@myseniorlife.com or by telephone at 321-242-1235. SL
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A November to remember our legacy and our future
Beyond the Curb Marcia Booth
President & Founder, Recycle Brevard This past summer I went to visit Devereux, a special school for children with various needs, to see if there was interest on their part to receive reusable materials for their classes and also to schedule an activity that I could bring and do with the children. My primary goal was to divert materials from the landfill through a meaningful reuse project while spending time with children who need a caring adult in their lives. In that tour, I ended up learning a lot more about Devereux and other things that matter. Devereux is “a leading nonprofit behavioral health organization [… that helps] empower children and adults with intellectual, emotional, developmental, and behavioral challenges to lead fulfilling and rewarding lives.” They offer abuse and neglect prevention services to inpatient psychiatric programs and foster care. I had the opportunity to visit a couple of classrooms and tour their facility in Viera. I met some incredible teachers
and kids. I also learned about one child who was 9 at the time and had been through 60 foster homes. Yes, 60; it is about seven different families per year since the first year of life. That really touched me and made me wonder what to do to help kids like that one who need not only material things — like shoes — but also some fun time in their lives. So this year, donations of gentlyused items (toys, clothing and shoes) brought to the fourth annual 3Rs and Beyond Family Festival will go to Devereux. Devereux also was invited to bring some of the kids in their programs to the festival to participate in handson activities like kayaking, oyster-mat making, responsible fishing, earthfriendly crafts, biodomes, creative play, ocean friendly gardens and all other educational and fun activities that will give them a taste for caring for the Earth. The festival will be from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 15 at POW/MIA Park on U.S. 1, just north of Pineda Causeway. It is free and open to all families who would like to spend quality time with their children and connect to our environment and our community. It will be a time for families to bond and learn together; to get information and perhaps make it grow into positive action because, after all, everything we do matters — matters for our families, for our own well-being, and for the
well-being of others. This will be a November to remember. Remember our family; remember the children; remember others; remember the environment; remember beauty; remember freshness; remember water; remember health; remember caring; remember sharing; remember community; remember respect; remember action; remember voting. November, a month regarded as a month of reflection and to be thankful, will indeed be one to remember this year for many reasons. Among those, one very important decision: to protect
our land and water in Florida, especially drinking water sources across the state, for future generations to enjoy healthy and diverse beaches, rivers, springs, forests and their unique wildlife. When November comes, we will vote on Amendment 1. You are probably puzzled wondering why I started at Devereux and ended up at Amendment 1. Well, we care for what is precious to us. Florida is our home, our legacy and children are our future. We need to care for and protect them both. SL
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BY LINDA WIGGINS When boomers Mick and Suzanne Rineer met and married while working together in Africa, they never imagined the experiences they would have in blending their biological children with native orphans in need of a loving home. “When we first moved to the country of Namibia we desired to find a church,” said Mick Rineeer of Melbourne, who was born and raised in Africa. “One of the first Sundays we visited a church that was all black and half way through the service my dear sweet adopted second-grader came up and whispered in my ear ‘Dad, have you noticed we are the only white family here?’ Family members literally do not see color when looking at one another, and Rineer tries through humor to break the ice for those outside the unique tribe. “We have two boys who are four months apart in age. Obviously, one is adopted from Africa and the other is biological,” Rineer said. “When I know someone will be meeting my family for the first time, I explain to them that I have twin boys, ‘and you can tell them apart because one of them wears glasses.’ ” Through the years and relocations across the continent, they adopted three
children, two from Kenya and one from Namibia. The decision to add to their family was one the Christ-centered couple felt they could not ignore. “As we started our family and worked in some very challenging areas in Africa, the plight and need of children was always before us,” Rineer said. “It is one thing to get involved and raise funds, and so on, to help children, but we felt that we were called to the next step of giving of ourselves for a lifetime to kids we could bring into our home.” One month before their third biological child was born, they brought home 3-month-old Adam home to live with them. Grace joined them at 10 months old, and Christy at 2 years. The three additions brought the total to six children. The oldest two now in their mid-20s and married, the Rineers have two grandchildren. The downsides of caring for three babies at once were tough — try washing 30 cloth diapers a day in a wringer washer and air drying them in Nairobi rainy season. And racism or prejudice from strangers or even friends and family can be the worst. “When we show up and are a mixedrace family, you learn a lot about others. Some people just don’t know what to say, and in their ignorance can say unkind things,” Rineer said.
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The greatest blessing has come in the form of families willing to step up to provide relief so the couple can enjoy alone time or couple time. It is an important form of service others can provide who don’t feel they are capable of making the commitment to adopt, Rineer said. Finances, too, can be a challenge, but the Rineers have always believed that God will meet their need, and right now that means a new job for Mick
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BY FLORA REIGADA This month, the double doors of a 104 year-old building in Titusville’s historic district are swinging open for a new business, the Playalinda Brewing Company, a craft beer microbrewery. Located at 305 S. Washington Ave., the property also has housed a hardware store, an antique store and a children’s consignment shop. The brewery’s name was inspired by Playalinda Beach, a popular destination within the Canaveral National Seashore. Owners of the new venture are Bryan and Donna Scott and Ron Raike. The Scotts also own Barn Light Electric at 3405 S. Washington Ave., Titusville. Raike, one of Florida’s most respected craft beer brewmasters, will be tending the hops. “We are very excited to have Ron partner with us in our operation,” Bryan Scott said in a press release. “He brings a wealth of knowledge of both the industry and of brewing to the table. He is eager to share his love of craft beer with a wider audience.” Raike is one of the few certified cicerones in Florida. As stated in the press release: “The cicerone certification requires an intimate knowledge of beer styles and culture, brewing ingredients and processes, beer tasting and flavors. The intensive program and testing also covers beer storage, sales and service along with learning how to pair beer with food.” Scott himself is no stranger to
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Ron Raike is brewmaster at the new Playalinda Brewing Company. The craft beer microbrewery is located in Titusville’s historic downtown district. zymurgy, the science of beer and fermentation. What began as a hobby has evolved into an anticipated addition to downtown Titusville, already generating much excitement, as evidenced by the number of likes on its Facebook page. It is in the thousands and growing. To prepare for the opening and to give his brew that hometown flavor, Scott tests recipes for eight to ten beers on draft. These include a peanut butter stout and a blueberry ale made with blueberries grown in Mims.
Interior renovations to the historic building are done by RUSH Construction, a Titusville based business. Every effort has been made to keep original items in place. These include the cabinetry and decorative tin ceiling. On social media, many locals expressed their eagerness to support the Playalinda Brewing Company and are looking forward to sitting down for a cold one. For information, go to playalindabrewingcompany.com. SL
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Every month Basic Computer/Intro classes Call reference desk for details. Registration is required. Cost: $20 per class. Thursday, Nov. 6 • 1:30 p.m. Mims-Scottsmoor Library Book Club Discussion of “The Glass Castle” by Jeannette Walls. Copies of the book are available for check out at the Reference Desk. Thursday, Nov. 6 • 6 - 7:30 p.m. Watercolor Painting Rosemary Daly of the Titusville Art League returns to teach Watercolor Painting. $10 includes materials. Thursday, Nov. 20 • 6:30 p.m. Book Talk and Signing Local author, Polly Hall, will give a talk and do a book signing for her book: “The Adventure of a Lifetime: 24 Years in Alaska.”
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The community is invited to benefit their health and a local outreach, WalkAbout-Ministry, by participating in the Walk in Love 2014 5K walk/run. It will take place 10 a.m. Saturday, Nov. 1, at the Chain of Lakes Park, 2300 Truman Scarborough Way in Titusville. “It will not be a timed event,” said chairman Rick Lester. “We will award prizes to those who raise the most dollar amount with personal pledges.” The grand prize will be a two night stay at The Resort on Cocoa Beach, $100 in gift certificates for the Florida Seafood Bar & Grill and a $25 Winn Dixie gift card. This amounts to a $600 prize value for the winner. More prizes will be awarded during a raffle drawing on the day of the event and raffle tickets may be purchased in advance. The event’s name, “Walk in Love” describes how Walk-About-Ministry, “took its first steps” on the streets of Titusville. The Rev. Stephen Gross “walked about,” offering physical and spiritual nourishment to those in need. Today, he co-pastors the ministry with his wife, the Rev. Linda Gross. The outreach encompasses Stepping Stone Fellowship (a church) and an in-residence program for those
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Rick and Amy Lester practice for the Walk-in-Love 2014 5K walk/run at Chain of Lakes Park in Titusville. overcoming addictions. “Linda and I both came out of an addictive past with drugs and alcohol,” Rev. Stephen Gross states on the ministry’s website. “We have a heart to see people set free from addictions. Our desire is to be available to people who are hurting. We are seed planters of love, hope and acceptance.” Funds raised at the Walk in Love 5K will extend this mission in the
community. For information or to purchase raffle tickets, call Rick or Amy Lester at 321225-9910 or 321-225-9529 or email walkinlove2014@yahoo.com Walk-About-Ministry’s website: http://walkaboutministries.net/Events. html The ministry may be reached at 321269-1200. SL
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BY CLAUDIA NETTIG Many women over 50 find that the skin’s aging process is intensified by excessive dry skin. The extremes of winter’s cold blast and the summer sun’s damaging rays cause skin to look even more haggard and dried out. What’s a girl to do? Cindy Cohen, makeup artist to the stars, has the answers and she’s bringing them to Brevard at the Backstage Pass Boomer Bash & Senior Expo from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Friday, Nov. 14 at the King Center for the Performing Arts, hosted by Senior Life. “It is physically impossible to stop the hands of time,” said Cohen, who with her client and business partner Renée Taylor developed faceLOVE skin care products for the boomer and senior market. Taylor is the star of the hit TV show “The Nanny,” popular in syndication, playing Fran Drescher’s overbearing but hilarious mother. Taylor also is known for her crucially acclaimed one-womanshows and frequent guest starring roles. “The battle against aging skin and
keeping the skin looking fresh and soft can be achieved,” Cohen said. “After all, we all want to look our best, whether we are 40, 50, 60 or any age.” Cohen will speak Nov. 14 on skin care secrets of the stars, and here is a preview. Daytime Moisturizer A daily moisturizer is a girl’s best friend, Cohen said. The outer layer of skin can be creamy and smooth again by means of a daytime emulsion cream. This is an ultra hydrator and eliminates excess dryness. One with UV protection is a plus to shield your skin from harmful rays from the sun. Then it’s time for your secret weapon: the face tightener. “Using an instant face tightener will take years off your appearance. Renée Taylor always uses one before performing on stage and screen. Face tighteners are usually applied after your moisturizer dries completely then apply foundation.” Cleanser Removing makeup is a key step to good skin care. Purchase a mild face cleanser and use it regularly. Toner Protect your skin from environmental conditions, and even after cleansing, use a toner. A mild one with anti-oxidant ingredients will be perfect. Masks Look for an intensive, revitalizing face mask. The best mask, for once a week use, is saturated with vitamins to concentrate on dry areas in the face. Diet Eat high-antioxidant foods such as strawberries, blueberries and raspberries. Check out Cohen and Taylor’s
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Make-up artist to the stars Cindy Cohen, left, and Renée Taylor of “The Nanny” fame developed FACElove skin care products for the boomer and senior market. Cohen will appear at the Backstage Pass Boomer Bash & Senior Expo Nov. 14.
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Bravado The Salon offers elite hair services for all ages BY ROSEMARY H. LYNN When Jason Fernandez and Dennis Speigner opened Bravado The Salon in Rockledge, they decided they wanted to offer a full-service shop catering to all age groups in Brevard County. After attending beauty school at the urging of Fernandez’s girlfriend, they opened their salon at 1240 U.S. 1, Suite 2. That was six years ago and they have met and exceeded all expectations for success. Thirty national awards later, the two owners and master stylists have another four master stylists working with them. They are Emily Silberzahn, Brian Zegles, Stacey Crooks and Samantha O’Neil. All are trained in the latest hair styling and color techniques and attend hair shows and competitions regularly in major cities nationwide. They are a Redkin Elite salon, preferring those products over others available. They use the new Redkin Chromatics oil-based color line. “We also use the Redkin Pureology line,” an organic-based line that is
healthy for the hair, Fernandez said. “We work with all types of hair. For ladies whose hair is starting to show gray, we can blend in highlights so that their hair looks very natural and has more volume.” Fernandez and Speigner are passionate about continuing education. They regularly attend seminars and classes that introduce new products as well as techniques. “Color and color correction is our focus,” Fernandez said. “We like to say that we want to make Brevard beautiful one head at a time!” They support several charities, including AMI Kids, an organization for at-risk youth. The Women’s Center, Project Grad and the Kidney foundation are other favorite charities. Appointments are required and can be made by calling 321-305-4956, or by visiting Bravado’s website at bravadothesalon.com. The salon also has a Facebook page where customers can see examples of the latest styles. SL
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Fall & Winter Irrigation Schedule People are creatures of habit. For most of us, before we go to bed on Saturday, Nov. 1, we will turn our clocks back one hour because Eastern Standard Time starts on Sunday, Nov. 2. What few of us remember to do is turn our irrigation controllers back to one day. During Eastern Standard Time (Nov. 2 through March 7), outside irrigation is reduced to one day per week. Odd-numbered residential addresses may irrigate on Saturdays; even-numbered residential addresses may irrigate on Sundays; and commercial and non-residential properties may irrigate on Tuesdays during this period. Landscape irrigation schedules are set by the St. Johns River Water Management District and have been tied to time zone changes for over 5 years. According to Maureen Phillips, City of Titusville Water Resources’ Water Conservation & Public Outreach Manager, the irrigation schedules were set to mirror what naturally occurs in the environment. Irrigation is reduced during the fall and winter because of the reduced growth rate of plants and grasses that result from the reduced sunlight, cooler temperatures and reduced rainfall during this time of year. “Watering out of sync with nature disturbs a plant’s normal growth cycle. New growth increases the plant’s need to produce more food, which is tied to the amount of sunlight, water, and nutrients available. “Most municipalities adopted ordinances in conjunction with the St. Johns River Water Management District’s irrigation restrictions. If approved by the District, additional restrictions may apply,” Phillips said. “In Titusville, we restrict the use of reclaimed water, in addition to well water and city water.” For more information, contact the Titusville Conservation Office at 321-3835669 or go to titusville.com. SL
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1. Indochinese language 2. Ancient Peruvian 3. Medieval domain 4. Ivan and Nicholas, e.g. 5. Junior’s predecessor 6. I, to a Greek 7. *First name of mastermind behind the Great Leap Forward 8. Exploratory spacecraft 9. *Many ran bare in the mud at Woodstock 10. Bulgarian money 11. Small ornamental case 12. At what time? 15. Kids ride, pl. 20. Leg protectors 22. *1966 hit, “___ Rubber Ball” 24. Drool, pl. 25. *King’s _____ on Washington 26. Cognizant 27. Hokey-_____ 29. *Johnny’s “Jackson” partner 31. *Like some rock by Grateful Dead or Jimi Hendrix 32. Bourne’s portrayer 33. Andean animal 34. Arab country 36. Obscene 38. Genesis garden 42. “Fear of Flying” author _____ Jong 45. Wages that aren’t hourly 49. Up to the present time 51. Well-groomed 54. Morally degraded 56. Shrek and Fiona, e.g. 57. As far as 58. Standard’s partner 59. Special law enforcement unit 60. Koppel and Turner, e.g. 61. Shaped with an ax 62. Furnace output 63. Hawaiian tuber 66. Wade’s opponent 68. Recipe amount
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Caregiving Counts What is a caregiver? Merriam-Webster defines a caregiver as: a person who gives help and protection to someone such as a child, an old person, or someone who is sick.
10 Tips for Family Caregivers From caregiveraction.org
1. Seek support from other caregivers. You are not alone! 2. Take care of your own health so that you can be strong enough to take care of your loved one. 3. Accept offers of help and suggest specific things people can do to help you. 4. Learn how to communicate effectively with doctors. 5. Caregiving is hard work, so take respite breaks often. 6. Watch out for signs of depression and don’t delay in getting professional help when you need it. 7. Be open to new technologies that can help you care for your loved one. 8. Organize medical information so it’s up to date and easy to find. 9. Make sure legal documents are in order. 10. Give yourself credit for doing the best you can at one of the toughest jobs there is!
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My father has Alzheimer’s disease and some days I just don’t think I can manage when he yells at me and tells me to go away. What should I do?
The best thing you can do is remember that everything ends. One day, you will wish your father was still around to yell at you. When he has tantrum moments, try to understand he isn’t trying to hurt you. The disease causes him to say things and act in ways he would never do, otherwise. This isn’t personal, but it does hurt. Be sure you have a strong support system you can call on at these times and as soon as you can, put some space between your father and yourself. If it’s safe to do so, take a walk when he demands you leave. By the time you return, he will likely have returned to his gentler self.
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Quality time,when it matters most...
Some days, you want to curl up and die and other days you want to curl up with a good book. AARP recommends the following six books for caregivers. The Caregiving Wife’s Handbook: Caring for Your Seriously Ill Husband, Caring for Yourself by Diana B. Denholm $14.95 paperback Takeaway tip: Caregiving ain’t for sissies — or saints. Vent, cry, laugh — but above all, take care of yourself. A Bittersweet Season: Caring for Our Aging Parents — and Ourselves by Jane Gross $15.95 paperback, $11.99 e-book Takeaway tip: Most bad decisions are made during a crisis; refuse to be rushed by doctors or anyone else.
FOR MORE THAN 35 YEARS, HOSPICE OF HEALTH FIRST HAS BEEN THERE FOR FAMILIES AS BREVARD COUNTY’S LEADING PROVIDER OF HOSPICE CARE. Hospice of Health First provides services wherever your loved one feels most “at home.” Our goal is to keep patients where they are most comfortable, surrounded by their loved ones.
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Centurions celebrate with style
Courtenay Springs Village residents Bertha Martin, left, Florence “Sis” Scott, Martha Estep and Helen Barnini recently joined the status of “Centurion” and were recognized on Sept. 27 at Martha’s birthday celebration. Each lady shared an interesting fact: Bertha worked for the government as a timekeeper for 26 years. She turns 101 on March 15, 2015. Florence arrived at her 100th birthday party dressed in leather and riding on the back of a motorcycle. She will be 101 on March 17, 2015. Martha has been around the world in 90 days and is a retired teacher. She is the youngest centurion. Helen lives a quiet life loving her family. She will be 102 on June 3, 2015.
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Kick Off November with a Bike Ride Cycle for Alzheimer’s Sunday, Nov. 2
Nov. 1 - 9 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. 321-254-3700 Find a list of entries at hbca-brevard.org
Master Gardeners Clinic
Fridays, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Get answers to questions about plants, pests, diseases and more. Call Marion at 321-784-1874
Brevard Alzheimer’s Foundation
cycle4alz.org • 321-253-4430 Daylight Savings Time ends
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Election Day
Brevard Federated Republican Women Luncheon
3 - 4:30 p.m. 8 a.m. 10-mile Family Fun ride Viera Community Center All ages and skill levels. 2300 Judge Fran Jamieson Way Joe’s Club 321-433-4891 4676 N. Wickham Rd. Melbourne Woman’s Register at cycle4alz.org
Silent Sunday Film Fun
5 p.m. Featuring a classic silent film with organ accompaniment. Suntree United Methodist Church, 7400 N. Wickham Rd. 321-242-2585
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10 a.m.-2 p.m. $19.99 Duran Golf Club 7032 Stadium Pkwy. 321-504-7776
1 p.m., first Mondays Sept. through May West Melbourne Library 2755 Wingate Blvd. Melbourne 321-794-8901
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11:30 a.m. The Viera VA Outpatient Clinic will host a special Veterans Day ceremony with guest speaker Cmndr. Joseph Reis, Jr., U.S. Navy, Veterans Day Weekend Retired. Refreshments Open House at served. Warbird Museum Viera VA Outpatient Clinic Nov 8 & 9 Pavilion Valiant Air Command War- 2900 Veterans Way, Viera bird Museum, Space Coast RSVP to 321-637-3611 Regional Airport, Titusville 321-268-1941 VACWarbirds.org
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Festival of Trees
Noon - 4 p.m., $5 Designer trees and wreaths, vendors, performances, pictures with Santa. Foosaner Art Museum 1463 Highland Ave. 321-610-8950
11 a.m. - 2 p.m., $17 Holiday Inn Viera 8298 N. Wickham Rd. 321-727-1212
Club Monthly Meeting
Veterans Ceremony
Historical Author Kate Breslin: For Such a Time
2 p.m. Kate Breslin’s debut novel “For Such A Time” finds a balance between historical and inspirational fiction. Cocoa Beach Library Community Room 321-868-1104
7 p.m., Tuesdays, Free General knowledge trivia. Pizza Gallery & Grill The Avenue Viera 2250 Town Center Ave. 321-633-0397
Veterans Day
Honoring our Heroes
A Veterans Day concert featuring retired military as guest conductors. 7 p.m., free The Scott Center 5625 Holy Trinity Dr. 855-252-7276
Free Zoo Admission to Veterans
Brevard Zoo will offer free admission to military veterans. Proof of military service is required. 321-254-9453
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Socrates Café
2 - 4 p.m. Suntree/Viera Library 902 Jordan Blass Dr. Melbourne 321-255-4404
All About Social Media
9:30 - 11:30 a.m., $5 Set up a Facebook page Central Florida and learn about LinkedIn, a web-based professional Chamber Winds network. “Rare Treats” 3 p.m. Glenn Miller Orchestra Central Brevard Library Suntree United Methodist 7:30 p.m. 7400 N. Wickham Rd. King Center Studio Theatre 308 Forrest Ave., Cocoa RSVP 321-635-7845 321-223-6688, cfwinds.org 321-242-2219 kingcenter.com
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10 a.m. - 2 p.m. $19.99 Duran Golf Club 7032 Stadium Pkwy. 321-5047776
10 a.m., Tuesdays Cocoa Beach Public Library 550 N. Brevard Ave. Cocoa Beach Mary Burruss 321-783-6997
6 - 7:45 p.m. Conversation on philosophical and existential topics. Suntree/Viera Library 902 Jordan Blass Dr. 321-255-4404
Sunday Brunch
Writers’ Workshop
Space Coast Half and Full Marathon 6:15 a.m. Cocoa Village
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Monthly Meeting 7 p.m. Social 7:30 p.m. Speaker 561 Spring Lake Dr. Melbourne, 321-254-0672 melbournepanhellenic.org
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Ask the Docs Seminar
10:30 - 11:30 a.m., free Dr. Frederick Ho on Glaucoma and Cataracts Heritage Isle, 6800 Legacy Blvd., RSVP 321-242-1235
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Lunch & Learn: Estate Planning
11:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. Inspired Living 195 Malabar Rd. NW Palm Bay, 321-574-6290
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Greater Palm Bay Senior Center Activities
8 a.m.–Golf at Jo Daddy’s 8 a.m.–Woodshop 8:30 a.m.–Bone Builders 11:30 a.m.–Bingo 9 a.m.–Bridge 12 p.m.–Library
7 p.m., Benefits Children’s Hunger Project. Faith Viera Lutheran Church, Viera Blvd. 321-636-5504
Karaoke & Dinner
Saturdays and Thursdays VFW Post 8191 4130 U.S. 1, Melbourne 321-254-9885
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2 - 4 p.m. Pizza Gallery & Grill The Avenue Viera
SmartPhones 101
6th annual Native Rythms Festival
5th annual Jazzoo
10:30 a.m., $5 Learn the basics about how your smartphone works and what it can do for you. Taught by Barb Barrett, a former teacher. Cocoa Beach Library 321-868-1104
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Medicaid Planning
10 - 11 a.m. William Johnson, P.A. 8085 Spyglass Hill Rd. 321-253-1667
9 a.m. - 10 p.m., Free Wickham Park
Senior Living Options Day 12 to 4 p.m. Information, resources, door prizes, vendors, screenings and a Chef Competition. 321-751-6771
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Senior Life’s 2014 Boomer Bash & Senior Expo
Expo opens with an 8:30 a.m. Veterans Salute Live Music and Photos Tour Health First’s 9 a.m. - 3 p.m. Expo Viera Hospital Exhibitors, live music, well2 p.m., Thursdays through ness tips and more. Dec. 18. Behind the scenes Dessert bar at 2 p.m. guided tour. Meet in lobby. Free parking and admission Viera Hospital King Center, Melbourne 8745 N. Wickham Rd., Viera 321-242-1235 321-434-6704, option 1 health-first.org
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10 - 11 a.m. William Johnson, P.A. One Senior Place 8085 Spyglass Hill Rd. 321-253-1667
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Thanksgiving Eve Service
8 p.m. The Scott Center 5625 Holy Trinity Dr. spacecoastsymphony.org
Melbourne Fall Art Festival PGG Art & Pizza Festival
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Il Barbiere di Siviglia (The Barber of Seville) 6:30 p.m., Encore Carmike Cinemas Ave. 16 The Avenue Viera
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6:30 p.m. Polly Hall will discuss her book “The Adventure of a Lifetime: 24 Years in Alaska.” Mims-Scottsmoor Library 3615 Lionel Rd., Mims 321-264-5080
Watercolor Techniques for Suntree/Viera Area all levels with Pearl Ollie Association of Churches 10 a.m. - 12 p.m., Tuesdays $10 includes supplies. Central Brevard Library 308 Forrest Ave., Cocoa RSVP 321-635-7845
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Greater Palm Bay Senior Center 1275 Culver Dr. NE Palm Bay 321-724-1338
The Metropolitan Opera in HD
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ALL AGES AND SKILL LEVELS 10 mile Family Fun Ride 65 mile Metric Century • 100 mile Century
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7 - 11 p.m. 5 live bands, food, open bars. Brevard Zoo Purchase tickets at brevardzoo.org
Viera Gun Show
9 a.m. - 5 p.m. Viera Regional Park 866-611-0442
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Festival of Trees
10 a.m. - 5 p.m., $5 Foosaner Art Museum 1463 Highland Ave. 321-610-8950
9th annual Fundraiser Rummage Sale
8 a.m. to noon Shop, sell or donate your items. Cocoa Beach Country Club 5000 Tom Warriner Blvd., Cocoa Beach 321-783-9505
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Friday Night Concert series ArtWorks, with Sound Traveler Fine Arts Festival
6 - 9 p.m., The Avenue Viera 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Eau Gallie Arts District Light Up Viera Holiday Highland Ave. Village opens 321-242-1456 Nov. 21 - Dec. 25 Brevard Symphony Daily events and attracOrchestra tions. Located behind 8 p.m., King Center Calvary Chapel in Viera 321-433-5714 321-255-4500
Single, Separated, Widowed & Divorced Covered Dish Dinner 5 p.m., Church of Our Saviour, Cocoa Beach 321-868-7775
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Thanksgiving Grand Buffet Wickham Park Senior Tradewinds Center Friday Activities Duran Golf Club 7032 Stadium Parkway Viera For reservations call 321-504-7776, ext. 2
8:30 a.m.–Tai Chi 8:30 a.m.–Jazzercise Light 10 a.m.–Rogue Bridge 11:15 a.m.–Bingo 12 p.m.–Pinochle 1 p.m.–Poker Wickham Park Senior Center Thanksgiving Buffet Live music. Limited seating. 2785 Leisure Way, Melbourne Reservations required. Holiday Inn Melbourne-Viera Call to check availability 321-255-4494 8298 N. Wickham Rd. 321-255-0077
Sound Traveler
7:30 to 10:30 p.m. Palm Bay Senior Center, 1275 Culver Dr. NE, Palm Bay 321-724-1338 Tickets required
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‘5th Saturday’ Yard Sale
9 a.m. - 1 p.m. Table rentals $10 N. Brevard Senior Center 909 Lane Ave., Titusville 321-268-2333
Light Up Viera Parade 6 p.m. LightUpViera.com
So You Think You Can Dance Tour 2014
7:30 p.m. King Center, 321-242-2219
Do you have an event you would like on this calendar? 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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U.S. Space Walk of Fame Museum moves to new Titusville pad
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Here’s how the iconic kids’ cereal has changed over the course of six decades.
Silly Rabbit still seeking cereal after 60 years
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The U.S. Space Walk of Fame Museum’s new location at 308 Pine St. in downtown Titusville showcases artifacts from America’s space program. BY MIKE GAFFEY
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The U.S. Space Walk of Fame Museum finally has more space for exhibits. Now the museum has launched a monthly series to teach students about the science behind space travel. In late May, the museum welcomed visitors to its new location at 308 Pine St. The 6,100-square-foot building is three times larger than the museum’s cramped, out-of-the-way former site on Main Street, chief of staff Karan Conklin said. Space-related mementoes from Project Mercury to the space shuttle program now fill the historic building, which was completed in 1903 to house the county’s first clerk of courts office, Conklin said. Exhibits include models, spacesuits, patches, manuals and even consoles from Launch Complex 36A. “People who’ve been here before are so excited to see the new displays that we’re able to bring in, and they love the things that we’ve had before that brought them back,” Conklin said of visitors’ reactions to the new location. “People who’ve come to see us for the first time can’t believe we’ve been here for so long and they never knew about us.” Space has been a problem for the nonprofit U.S. Space Walk of Fame Foundation and its growing collection of donated items since the group had to vacate a 10,000-square-foot site in the Searstown Mall about a decade ago. Foundation officials started negotiations in April to move into the
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vacant Pine Street building and reached a deal the following month, Conklin said. “Literally in a couple of weeks we moved everything over,” she said. The museum’s expanded size allows it to handle larger groups, Conklin said. Hundreds of students from Taiwan, Japan and Spain toured the facility during the summer, and students from England also were expected to visit, she said. The new facility’s large conference room/classroom lets the museum host “STEM Saturdays,” a four-month series for students that features instructors presenting a different aspect of STEM: science, technology, engineering and math. Classes began in September and will be offered in November, December and January for children ages 8 to 13. Activities are linked to Florida standards for fifth-grade science. Sessions are $25 each and run from 12:30 to 4:30 p.m. Seating is limited. “If this takes off, we’re looking to run it one Saturday a month,” Conklin said. The idea for a museum sprang from
‘STEM Saturdays’ schedule Nov. 8 – NASA Spinoffs and Robotics Dec. 6 – Launch Pad Engineering Design Challenge Jan. 24 – Map and Analyze Rocket Trajectories the foundation’s efforts to honor men and women associated with America’s space program with monument displays at nearby Space View Park in downtown Titusville, Conklin said. As people learned about the foundation, they started donating personal artifacts from the space program. Items still arrive each week, she noted. “What happens is people had their whole career out there and they’re still excited about the space program’s great accomplishments,” Conklin said. “But then they get older and they find out their kids or grandkids aren’t interested in keeping it. So rather than have it sit in a closet or have it thrown out or sold at a garage sale, they come in and donate it.” The museum stores excess items at two other facilities, allowing the foundation to continue to accept donated artifacts, a policy unlikely to change, Conklin said. “It’s history, and we don’t want to lose our history,” she said. For more information, call 321-264-0434 or go to spacewalkoffame.com SL
(StatePoint) The next time you’re standing in the cereal aisle, think back on your early memories of breakfast. If you’re like many Americans, your morning likely started with a bowl of cereal and milk and perhaps a Silly Rabbit. This year, Trix cereal celebrates 60 years of special moments around the morning breakfast table complete with flavorful fruitier-tasting corn puffs, an endearing Silly Rabbit and colorful fun by the bowlful. Here is a look at its fun, fruity 60-year history. • 1954: General Mills introduced Trix, the first ready-to-eat cereal created especially for kids, the same year of the first national color television broadcast. The original corn puff colors included raspberry red, orange and lime yellow.
• 1959: The Trix Rabbit is introduced to television audiences in a commercial which launched his quest to nab Trix cereal. Whether he was on roller skates or stealthily hidden in disguise, kids were encouraged to remind him that, “Silly Rabbit, Trix are for kids!” • 1960: The first rabbit appears on the front of a Trix cereal box. The following year, the iconic box featuring a roller skating rabbit debuts. • 1968: To coincide with a presidential election year, Trix boxes featured a “Vote Now!” offer where kids could vote via postcard whether or not to let the Silly Rabbit try his favorite cereal. This popular promotion was repeated throughout the years, including in 1976 during the Bicentennial.
• 1987: A special “Wanted” box asks Trix fans to help name the Rabbit. This was one of many interactive boxes created over the years that featured mailin or in-box giveaways like markers, bumper stickers, sunglasses, an alarm clock, magnets and pillow cases. • 1991: Trix introduces cereal shapes that look like fruit.
• 2000s: Trix colors began to include Wildberry Blue, Grapity Purple, Raspberry Red, Lemony Yellow, Orangey Orange and Watermelon.
• 2009: Cereal puffs sport their signature Trix swirl.
• 2014: Celebrating 60 years of special breakfasts, General Mills introduces new fruitier-tasting Trix nationwide featuring solid-colored cereal puffs. Pop culture and cereal aficionados alike can visit SillyChannel.com for more nostalgia, as well as interactive games and activities featuring the Silly Rabbit.
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Brevard’s southern border offers great wildlife sightings BY LINDA WIGGINS Did you know that nearly half of the enormous St. Sebastian River Preserve State Park is in Brevard County? A great place to start is down Babcock Street south of Micco Road until just a stone’s throw from the Indian River County border, turning left on Buffer Preserve Drive. First stop is the wheelchairaccessible visitor center, open 10 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Friday through Sunday. Trail maps for each of the many sections of the preserve can be found here, as well as a skull collection, an ancient mastodon bone, a redcockaded woodpecker cavity and many other interesting items. Parking and restrooms are here, but you may want to save your strength and drive the span of Buffer Preserve Drive, parking near culverts along the way. While you can see it from the culverts, if at all possible, you have to hike to the top of the berm to see the C-54 Canal in all its glory. You can see where the locks adjust the flow from the St. Sebastian River and beyond. Here is a terrific manatee viewing area from November to March where the gentle mammals gather to stay warm in cool weather. Other wildlife viewing includes birds, deer, coyote, bobcat, wild turkey, quail, eastern indigo snakes and gopher tortoises, as well as alligators in the river and the canal.
These and other habitats are home to many native plants and animals, including more than 50 protected species. Photographers, bird watchers and nature enthusiasts can explore miles of trails on foot, bicycle or horseback. Canoeing, boating and fishing on SENIOR LIFE LINDA WIGGINS the St. Sebastian River The C-54 Canal is a haven for manatees from November to March. A handicap-accessible viewing are popular activities, but this column favors platform is located at the end of Buffer Preserve Drive. activities that most The most popular birds are redpine were once commonplace everyone can do, even cockaded woodpeckers, Florida scrub throughout Florida. The pine flatwoods if mobility is impaired. jays and Bachman’s sparrows. More form a backdrop for other biological A good address for the GPS is 1000 common sightings include sandhill communities, including cypress domes, Buffer Preserve Dr. in Fellsmere. For cranes, wood storks, great bald eagles scrubby flatwoods, sandhills and a more information, call 321-953-5004 and American kestrels. beautiful strand swamp, or forested or 5005, or go to floridastateparks.org/ The open grassy forests of longleaf wetland habitat. stsebastianriver. SL
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Shelter overpopulation dwindles with each adoption BY GEORGE WHITE Many unwanted pets, if spayed or neutered and given good medical care, could become valuable and loyal companions for local seniors and families. Help to make that connection and organized with a variety of options for volunteers and support is the non-profit Helping Overpopulation of Pets End (HOPE). Formed in 2012, HOPE is now growing larger with a new thrift store run by manager Roxi Wandersee called Pawsitive HOPE located in the Post Commons Shopping Plaza, 4100 N. Wickham Rd., Suite 103, Melbourne. The group’s primary objective is to
get animals spayed and neutered “and in the process of doing that we end up with adoptable animals,’’ said president Dawn Whedbee, co-founder along with Jennifer Gardner. “It’s a very small group, probably under 20 volunteers. Some of them work at the thrift store and we have volunteers that foster dogs or cats. We do primarily cats because dogs have a better save rate at the shelters,” she said. The initial focus generally was to gather together a group of volunteers to help the animals of Brevard County. “We wanted to focus on building a network to provide low-cost spay and neuters and vet care. We received our 501(c)(3) status in 2012. In 2013, we were able to spay over 370 and
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Helping Overpopulation of Pets End (HOPE) now has a thrift store. From left are president Dawn Whedbee and store manager Roxi Wandersee. place over 130 animals, create our infrastructure — that is huge! “she explained on the group’s website hopeforbrevard.org So far in 2014, the group has taken in 172 animals and placed 132. Five were euthanized because of sickness and the remainder are in foster care, she said. Animals are placed in homes according to temperament of the animal and the needs of the recipient, she said. “We’re looking to see what the adopter is looking for — whether it’s playful and rambunctious or a lap kitty — and then the person will select one or two cats and we’ll review the qualities they’re looking for. If they match up, that’s fine. If not, we can suggest another cat,’’ she said. “Cats don’t require walking so they’re good for people who might be
challenged mobility-wise. You don’t have to worry about them pushing you over but cats can be trippers by weaving in and out of your legs,’’ she said. HOPE offers a variety of services, all related to helping animals. “Some cat owners want to surrender their cats, but we talk them into fostering them until we find a placement. We get them fixed and sometimes they decide to keep them. For fixed income people, we’ll provide the medical until the end of their lives, especially if it’s a senior cat. We ask them to try to cover the food and litter and the cost of the annual vaccines,’’ she said. To donate, volunteer or for more information about the group or the thrift store, call 321-271-7909 or go to hopeforbrevard.org. SL
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Beautiful late model 3/2 manufactured home on landscaped lot with large fenced backyard. Newly remodeled throughout. New A/C, carpet, fixtures, fireplace. Close to shopping, minutes to beaches. $44,900. 321-795-8831.
HEALTH Holistic Health Center Free Nutrition Test includes 10 minute consultation with Dr. Kevin Kilday, Doctor of Natural Health, Vitamins, Herbs, Proven Studies for Disease & Cancer, 500 N. Harbor City Blvd., Melbourne. 321-549-0711 PINOCHLE PLAYERS WANTED We meet twice weekly. Thurs., 4:45 p.m. at Patrick AFB NCO Tides Club. Sat., 11 a.m. at American Legion, U.S.1 and Aurora Rd. Call Bob 321-452-6154
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SENIOR SERVICES Senior Home Service Laundry, Cleaning, Errands, Shopping, Cooking, Pet Care. Experienced, Caring, Patient and Reliable. Call Ruth 407-451-4743. MEDIA TRANSFER TO DIGITAL Preserve Your Precious Memories Let us preserve your previous VHS, Beta Tapes, 8mm, 16mm film, 35mm slides, Reel-to-Reel, 8-Track, Phonograph Records and Cassettes over to DVDs or CDs. Quick and Reasonable Service. Ken (321-750-1414) Merritt Island To place a classified ad in the next issue call today 321-757-9205
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Join us on our 2014-15 Parade of Events PRESENTED BY
Friday, Nov. 14, 9 to 3:00 p.m. Senior Life’s Boomer Bash & Senior Expo and Veterans Salute King Center for the Performing Arts
Friday, Feb. 6, 2015 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Boomer Guide Senior Expo Senior Safari, Brevard Zoo Boomer Guide 2015 release party
There’s more to see and do at this exciting encore location
Friday, March 13, 2015 10 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Forever Young Senior Expo Brevard Museum of History All new location. Free admission to the museum
Sponsorship and Vendor Space now Available. For information, call 321-242-1235
WE HOPE TO SEE YOU AT ALL OUR EXPOS! 321-757-9205
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Medicare Advantage Plans
MORE THAN 3,000 PROVIDERS BEGINNING DECEMBER 2014
FLORIDA HOSPITAL IN-NETWORK Attend a seminar to learn more! No deductibles
No referrals
Plans starting at $0
$0 PCP copay
To reserve your seat and get a $10 gift card call toll-free 1.877.904.4909 or TDD/TTY relay 1.800.955.8771. We’re available seven days a week from 8 am to 8 pm. One gift card to all Medicare eligibles who RSVP and attend a seminar with no obligation to enroll in the plan. Melbourne Health First’s Holmes Regional Medical Center 1350 S Hickory Street November 1, 2014 9:30am Melbourne Health First’s Holmes Regional Medical Center 1350 S Hickory Street November 10, 2014 9:30am
Melbourne Health First Medical Group 1223 Gateway Drive November 3, 2014 1pm Cocoa Beach Health First’s Cape Canaveral Hospital 701 W Cocoa Beach Causeway November 10, 2014 5:30pm
Melbourne Health First’s Holmes Regional Medical Center 1350 S Hickory Street November 4, 2014 9:30am & 1pm Titusville Fairfield Inn & Suites 4735 Helen Hauser Boulevard November 11, 2014 9:30am
Titusville Fairfield Inn & Suites 4735 Helen Hauser Boulevard November 5, 2014 2pm
Palm Bay Health First’s Palm Bay Hospital 1425 Malabar Road NE November 12, 2014 9:30am & 1pm
$10 Gift Card
Melbourne Health First’s Pro Health & Fitness 8705 N Wickham Road November 6, 2014 9:30am Melbourne The Center for Family Caregivers 3661 S Babcock Street November 13, 2014 9:30am & 1pm
Palm Bay Health First’s Palm Bay Hospital 1425 Malabar Road NE November 8, 2014 9:30am Melbourne Health First’s Pro Health & Fitness 8705 N Wickham Road November 14, 2014 9:30am
www.myHFHP.org
Health First Health Plans is an HMO plan with a Medicare contract. Enrollment in Health First Health Plans depends on contract renewal. The benefit information provided is a brief summary, not a complete description of benefits. For more information, contact the plan. Limitations, co-payments, and restrictions may apply. Benefits, formulary, pharmacy network, provider network, premium and/or co-payments/co-insurance may change on January 1 of each year. A sales person will be present with information and applications. For accommodation of persons with special needs at sales meetings call 1.877.904.4909 or TDD/TTY 1.800.955.8771. You must continue to pay your Part B premium. Only one gift card to Medicare eligibles who RSVP and attend a seminar. Y0089_EL4237 Accepted 09162014
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