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ON THE COVER – It’s 2018! And a great New Year’s resolution is to smile more. Get the recipe for these happy treats in this month’s Recipe Wonders. Here’s to a very happy new year!
JANUARY 2018 • VOL. 19 ISSUE 01 PHOTO BY ERICKA WINTERROWD
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Tapas Tinseltown Talks Charity of the Month
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Calendar of Events Theatre Listings Crossword Puzzle
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Color Me Happy
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Happiness Cookies
Learn more about the benefits of coloring for seniors and adults
Brighten up your kitchen and put a smile on your face with these tasty treats
BY DARLA KINNEY SCOLES
BY CYNTHIA WONDERS WINTERROWD
You’ve Got to Move it, Move it 5 ways to stay active as you age, while socializing at the same time BY JESSICA SCHEIN
Enjoying Act Three by Ellis Amburn
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Farm Tales
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Healthy Edge by Kendra Siler-Marsiglio
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Reading Corner Review by Terri Schlichenmeyer
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Most everyone knows someone (or has been that someone) who has received blood thanks to those who donate. But even on the giving end, there are some surprising health benefits that come along with saving lives. Here are two of multiple ways donating blood can save you as well!
First and foremost To celebrate the first month of the year, here’s a little trivia about some of the nation’s famous firsts throughout history: 1650 – first published American female writer: Anne Bradstreet
1869 – first AfricanAmerican diplomat: Ebenezer D. Bassett
1789 – first Attorney General: Edmund Randolph
1874 – first president to be born on U.S. soil: Herbert Hoover
1849 – first woman in the country to earn a medical degree: Elizabeth Blackwell
1891 – first American architect to build a skyscraper: Louis Henry Sullivan
1927: first to star in “The Jazz Singer” (the first talking picture): Al Jolson 1962: first U.S. astronaut to orbit Earth: John Glenn
NATIONAL HOBBY MONTH As you step into 2018, kick off that resolution by replacing old habits with some new ones! For inspiration, here are some of the most unique hobbies people have: 1. MOOING (YES, LIKE A COW) 2. COMPETITIVE DOG GROOMING (FOR LOVERS OF CREATIVITY AND CANINES) 3. TRAINSPOTTING (WHICH IS, LITERALLY, EXACTLY WHAT IT SOUNDS LIKE) 4. COLLECTING NAVEL FLUFF (I GUESS IT DOES HAVE A PURPOSE… FOR SOME PEOPLE) 5. EXTREME IRONING (TO MAKE UP FOR THE 99% OF US WHO DETEST THE TASK)
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JANUARY 9, 1956 Born Imelda Mary Philomena Bernadette Staunton in London, as an actress she’s starred in many famous flicks. Staunton attended La Sainte Union Convent (a Catholic school located in England). In 1998, she had the role of a nurse in “Shakespeare in Love,” and in 2007, she jumped aboard the cast of Harry Potter and played the part of Dolores Umbridge. Her husband and daughter share her onscreen talents, Staunton is married to actor Jim Carter, whom also appeared in “Shakespeare in Love,” and the two have one daughter, Bessie (an actress as well).
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Howard Stern (64)
Katie Couric (61)
January 12, 1954
January 7, 1957
Paula Deen (71) January 19, 1947
Jimmy Page (74) January 9, 1944
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Born on Jan. 24, 1941 in Brooklyn, New York, the talented Neil Leslie Diamond Years Old has brought marvelous music to the world throughout his life. His love for producing music began for Diamond one birthday after he was gifted an acoustic guitar, and at 15 he wrote his first song. He attended New York University with intentions of becoming a doctor, but dropped out to pursue his true passion – music. He recorded his first album in 1966, and the rest is harmonic history.
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Color Me Happy Red, Yellow and No More Blues
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hristmas was less than two weeks hence and surprisingly, here they were — eight adults coloring the morning away as if nothing at all was on their collective to-do lists. Yet, as they talked while they shaded and blended colors on a variety of printed designs, their friendly chatter revealed that each of these Color, Connect, and Converse group participants did indeed have much to do to prepare for the upcoming holidays. Jackie Provancher, of Ocklawaha, remarked that she had yet to pack for a flight that would soon take her to Oklahoma to see a new grandchild. Silver Springs resident Pattie Rock shared about a recent discovery that Hurricane Irma had done previously-hidden damage to her roof, which now needed repair at a time when scheduling a roofer was next to impossible. Damion Martinez, 21, the youngest of the bunch and a regular since the group’s first meeting, was nursing a broken leg during the busiest going-and-doing time of the year. “I would much rather be here than at home looking at that mess,” Rock said of her roof leak mayhem at home, where ceilings were torn apart and waiting for work to begin. All heads in the room nodded in agreement, though bowed over printed pages of holiday, mandala-style and nature artwork. The seven other coloring enthusiasts could each relate to Rock’s sentiment — and to her dilemma. This coloring event, held monthly at Forest Public Library in Ocala, had absolutely resulted in connection and conversation along with a
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good dose of stress-relief therapy at a time when celebrations bring increased tension. Coloring the morning away made perfect sense to everyone there.
Coloring seniors also benefited from a sense of peace and calm — both during and after coloring sessions. According to Forest Public Library Supervisor Toby Johnson, her branch was the first in Marion County to give the Color, Connect, and Converse initiative a try, originally labeled as Color Your Way to Calm. The title change came about when other branches of the Marion County Library System joined in and scheduled classes of their own. Speakers would sometimes moderate a conversation on a particular topic, thus a title which incorporated the aspect of discussion was added. Either way, the consensus backs up the science that has found coloring to be a way to de-stress, activate the brain, reduce anxiety, facilitate meditation, spark creativity and bring those memories of coloring as a child full circle. “We’ve had as many as 20 people come to the class and as few as five,” said librarian Nancy Sanders, “and we started with 60-minute sessions but found that wasn’t quite long enough, so we’ve gone to 90-minutes. It’s a popular program. I just got an email from a snowbird who says she can’t wait to seniortimesmagazine.com
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be back in town and to come to coloring class.” “It’s fun to see others and what they are doing,” said Silver Springs resident Ellie Thompson. “I love focusing on something fun and relaxing. Plus, it makes me feel like a kid again. And it’s great that the library supplies everything we need.” Along with the printed sheets and coloring supplies, soothing music fills the room, and refreshments are offered to those taking part. The conversation aspect of that 90-minute session included topics such as the weather, decorating the Christmas tree, teenagers driving, church activities, pets and an upcoming book sale. Intermittently, however, there was no conversation at all, as attendees focused on the page before them. The connection aspect is a big reason some originally gave the program a try. Pat Anderson, a winter visitor from Michi-
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gan, came to meet people from the area, as did Rock, who moved here several years ago. Another woman found herself an empty nester in search of socialization. Everyone, no matter the reason they came, appreciated the time spent with pencil, pen, crayon and creativity, as well as new acquaintances. And each person took a turn showing his or her finished (or not) pages to all before everyone left to head back to the stress of the outside world — just now a bit more prepared to handle annoyances with a renewed sense of calmness. A few days later, at the Fort McCoy Public Library, a similarly peaceful scene played out as the Color, Connect, and Converse program took place for only the second time at that rural facility — with about a half-dozen adults taking part. “This is new here,” said Branch Supervisor, Kari Stout, “and seniortimesmagazine.com
those who have come found it meditative and calming. And while coloring we had conversations about everything. In smaller communities, like ours, people often come to the local library to connect, so this is a perfect fit for us.” Coloring enthusiast and fairly new Fort McCoy resident Wanda Faro, did, in fact, come to the library to make connections. Faro chatted with Aaron Haas, who also enjoys coloring in the evenings at home, Katharine Donahue, who was coloring bookmarks for library guests, and Ann Jones, a library volunteer. “Coloring is good for us old folks,” Jones said. “It keeps our minds sharp!” Activity professionals working with senior citizens have found Jones’ sentiment to be accurate. GoldenCarers, a re-
source website for activity professionals, cites at least ten benefits to seniors who spend time coloring, including improved mood, reduced agitation, improved dexterity and an increased sense of accomplishment. The American Art Therapy Association recently conducted research concluding that adults who took part in therapeutic coloring activities felt a decrease in stress and an increase in confidence. Coloring seniors also benefited from a sense of peace and calm — both during and after coloring sessions. The research found that focusing on the art of coloring engages the mind in such a way that psychological benefits come from the physiological changes that take place during such artistic endeavors. Coloring is also a hobby that most everyone can take on January 2018
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and is a great indoor activity, whether done solo or in a group. The pastime has become so popular in recent years that many public libraries — like Forest and Fort McCoy — now offer regular coloring programs free of charge. “There’s something about talking and coloring together that happens to open things up cognitively,” Stout said. “It brings ease of thought and communication. I find it to be very enjoyable.” “I visited the library a few days ago,” Anderson said, who sang softly while working on a holiday themed page, “and was told about this coloring group. I thought it sounded like a good idea. It was. I’m glad I came — and I’ll be back again.” While Anderson’s post-holiday to-do list now had one more activity, it wasn’t one that would add stress to her life in 2018. In fact, it would reduce it. s
THERAPEUTIC BENEFITS OF COLORING FOR ADULTS: • Reduces stress, anxiety and agitation. • Activates both the left and right hemispheres of the brain. • Takes adults back to childhood/ reconnects them with inner child. • Induces a meditative state of mind/provides a mental getaway. • Sparks creativity and creative self-expression. • Replaces negative thoughts with positive ones, improving mood. • Brings mindfulness, stimulation and inspiration. • Aids coordination and muscle control and dexterity (especially helpful with epilepsy and Parkinson’s disease). • Promotes socialization, cooperation and reminiscing. • Provides a sense of accomplishment and self-confidence. • Better concentration and focus.
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MOTHER HEN IS PROUD TO BE A “BABY BOOMER” RAISED ON A FARM POPULATED BY DOGS, CATS, CHICKENS, DUCKS, GEESE, HORSES AND COWS. THE WISDOM SHE GAINED WHILE GROWING UP IN THE COUNTRY CAN’T BE FOUND IN BOOKS. YOU CAN CONTACT MOTHER HEN AT motherhenfarmtales@gmail.com.
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rowing up in the country during the 1950s in a small cottage in the timber was quite a different experience from the way children are raised today. Coupled with that the fact that I was an only child and seldom had any a, you playmates in such a remote area, may begin to understand what made me quite different from the average child today. My playmates were the animals and pets on our property. I learned to be kind to our animals and realize they needed food and water just like we do. I also was content to amuse myself with reading, drawing pictures, and other quiet pursuits. Mother used to tell me, “You must learn to be content with yourself.” My mom was my best friend, I would say. She was a stay-at-home mother, as most mothers were back in those days. Before I started school in first grade (no kindergarten back then), she and I would always be together and whatever she was doing, I was involved in also. If she was making bread, I had a bowl of batter to mix up, too. I was allowed to stir and get flour all over, with nothing but praise for the wonderful job I was doing. When she decided to wallpaper the living room,
I was right there brushing the paste on the paper and probably getting it all over myself as well. I remember making a wooden dollhouse “together” – of course she did the hard part. I just sanded the wood with sandpaper and
picked out the colors we painted it. It was baby blue with a pastel pink roof. She hand painted a tree on the side, complete with a bird nest in the tree and a kitten curled up at the base of the tree trunk. I loved that dollhouse so much, because we made it together. I still have it today, and can’t imagine ever giving it away.
Today’s children have all sorts of “learning” toys, and even as preschoolers they are encouraged to play games on tablets. We justify this by saying it is a high-tech world we live in, and the sooner they are comfortable with it, the better. There are videos on YouTube showing a one-year-old confused with a magazine that won’t turn the pages when she taps it like an iPad. It is an endearing video because the child is so precious, but also a little alarming when you realize how much society is changing. Do mothers still read to their children anymore? Or is it too easy to ask Google to find an animated story complete with interactive buttons to keep the little ones busy? Will they grow up and remember time spent on the parent’s lap reading their fair tales about magic fairy kin kingdoms and princesses, an stories about good and ov overcoming evil? Or will th remember video they ga games where they blow u buildings, cause car up c crashes and shoot at r random people in order t achieve a high score? to It makes me shudder to think about it. The important thing is this: we must realize that our children are programmed to love and crave love in return from their parents. The time we spend with them when they are little is the time that bonds are formed and character is developed. Granted, life is different now and working parents are doing the best they can. Just carve out some quality time to be with your children. Make some memories, tell some stories and sing together. Maybe even build a dollhouse. s January 2018
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Enjoying Act Three We Seniors need to remember above all to keep moving and thinking; otherwise those abilities atrophy and die.
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ne morning I woke up at 9:51 a.m. and thought, Oh, good, too late for 10 o’clock exercise class. Then the better angels of my nature spoke up and said, You can still make it. That exercise class is just one floor below you in your retirement community building. You have nine minutes for the bathroom, your gastrointestinal injection of formula, and getting dressed. By 10:03 I was lifting 2-lb. weights, one in each hand, with 30 other residents. After the workout I had several friendly conversations, in effect killing two birds with one stone—keeping active and staying connected to my neighbors. Use the telephone. Keep in close touch with family and friends. If you’re 5’9 or so like me, try to weigh no more than 155 lbs. Quick way to lose weight: Eat exactly one-half of everything on your plate. Put the rest in another plate and get it out of your sight. That was how I went from 193 to 155 fairly quickly. After age 55, give up kid stuff like dessert. Keeping weight in check helps prevent diabetes and heart disease and improves functioning of the liver and muscle tissue. Avoid processed meat; too much sodium and chemicals can lead to colon cancer. Blueberries, cherries, spinach, and
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kale reduce the chances of getting diabetes and high blood pressure. No more packaged food, including chips, granola bars, junk food, fast foods, frozen pizza (exceptions: nuts, eggs, olive oil, milk). Eat fruits and vegetables, lean meats, fish, and whole grains. Fifteen minutes of intense exercise is more effective than an hour of moderate exercise. These short bursts of sweaty workouts strengthen muscles at the cellular level, reversing the effects of aging. Weight lifting leads to muscle mass and stronger bones. I do 10 repetitions with two-pound weights in each hand. Stop when you get tired. Check the internet, including YouTube, for good routines for the calves and ankles. Aging results in thin skin. Thicken your skin by exercising daily and wearing sunscreen outside. Falls are often the beginning of the end. To prevent falls, I must exercise more to increase my strength, like holding onto the kitchen counter and squatting halfway down for 15 repetitions (squatting all the way to the floor would damage my knees). Tai chi enhances balance. Rise from a chair without using your arms to push yourself up (best do it in front of a table so you can break a fall).
My falls often start when I pivot or turn too quickly. Turns should be done with very short steps. At my age every step should be a mindful one instead of automatic. I’m trying to learn how to fall the safe way: Do not fall on outstretched hands. Pivot the head to the side and tuck it in. Bend your elbows and knees to take the fall on the fleshiest sections of the body (buttocks, shoulder, thigh). Try to roll with the fall. Dancing and socializing perk up the Senior brain—so do painting, music, pottery, quilting, singing, poetry writing, photography, knitting, and storytelling. The wonderful thing about my retirement home is that it provides classes, materials, and workshops for many hobbies, as well as a billiards room, gym, and swimming pool. Jigsaw puzzles are good for the brain. Yoga, meditation, dancing, and weight training help prevent dementia and depression. Check out “3HO Lifestyle” on the internet to learn how to do Kirtan Kriya meditations. Fifteen minutes of repeating a mantra and finger movements should enhance mood, balance, depth perception, and recognition of objects. Persons over 80 and those who live alone or are unmarried, or have been in a job or home for a short time, often take their meds incorrectly, or skip them. This has accounted for 125,000 deaths and 10 percent of hospitalizations. Choose the right car. Lowness to the ground and bucket seats make it difficult to get in and out. No big deal for me—my retirement home provides transportation. s Ellis Auburn’s eighth book, “Olivia de Havilland and the Golden Age of Hollywood,” will be published next spring. He lives in The Atrium in Gainesville.
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You’ve Got to Move it, Move it 5 Ways To Stay Active As You Age, While Socializing At The Same Time
Written by Jessica Schein
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s we age, our exercise regimens change. Running has turned into walking. Hiking has turned into walking. Rock climbing has turned into – you guessed it, walking. But changing up a typical exercise routine can also be fun, and these local exercise options are a social way for community members to come together. The five options below are perfect for beginners, and prove that it is never too late to try something new. There is a workout for everyone, so challenge yourself and make your body stronger alongside new friends. *ALWAYS CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR BEFORE TRYING A NEW FITNESS REGIMEN.
1. WATER AEROBICS Every Monday and Thursday between 11 a.m - 12 p.m. members of the 300 Club are making waves. The 300 Club’s Water Aerobics class uses noodles, small exercise balls and aqua dumbbells to exercise and stay in shape. The group is outside exercising all year in the heated pool, keeping each other motivated the entire class. The low-intensity environment offers people of all levels the chance to stretch and perform movements that utilize all parts of the body. “You can do things in the water that you can’t do out on land,” Jenna Broyles said. “It is easy on your joints and it helps
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your balance, and it is a lot of fun.” The 93-year-old said she has seen a lot of improvement due to the water aerobics, and is able to attend the class where she usually tells the joke at the end of the workout. Not only will you get to exercise, but you will also get a laugh at the end of each class. The 300 Club, 3715 NW 12th Ave., Gainesville // 352.378.2898 // class is included in membership, nonmembers pay a fee of $5-10 per class.
“You can do things in the water that you can’t do out on land. It is easy on your joints and it helps your balance, and it is a lot of fun.” 2. MALL WALKING Before your favorite stores and shops open at local malls, there is a buzz of activity as the sun rises. Oaks Mall opens its doors for people who wish to walk around the mall for exercise. George Agner, 87, walks the mall six days a week for exercise and to avoid the hot and sometimes buggy Gainesville weather. He puts on his hat and says hello to the familiar 20 to seniortimesmagazine.com
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25 people who come each day. “Rain or shine, it is always clear in here,” Agner said. Deb Daquila, 60, and Sharon Haughton, 69, said they come to walk in Oaks Mall most mornings for the exercise, and have seen health changes over time. “I come more for the exercise, but I’ve recruited some friends now,” Haughton said. “We develop friends from all around [the mall].” Going to the mall is perfect for early risers. Oaks Mall, 6419 Newberry Road, Gainesville, FL // 352.331.4411 //open to the general public. Doors open at 7 a.m. Monday - Saturday, 11 a.m. on Sunday. Paddock Mall, 3100 SW College Road, Ocala, FL // 352.237. 1221 // open to the general public. Doors open at 8 a.m. Monday - Saturday.
3. SWING DANCING Dancing is an activity meant for all ages, and the Wednesday Westies prove this to be true. This partner swing dance class is held on Wednesdays from 7-10 p.m. and allows people from ages 16 and up to learn swing dancing, teaching them how to lead or follow in the partner dance. Judi Markell, 67, has been swing dancing for about 15 years and said that the group always has high energy, and seeks to have fun in a
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noncompetitive environment. “It is just a very welcoming group of people,” Markell said. “I always joke around and tell people that it is like adult recess.” The class begins with a warm up and each person typically gets a new partner to practice with every 30 seconds. “You meet new people each time, so there is kind of a community spirit socially,” Markell said. Wednesday Westie James Tucker said West Coast Swinging has less structure to it than other styles of dance and that he comes to the Wednesday classes for the exercise and because of the social aspects. “You can take the basics and do whatever you want to do with it,” said Tucker, who has been swing dancing for eight years. The 59-year-old said he has always been active, but he feels that the class has a therapeutic benefit. “If I’ve worked a full hard day, I’ll go over there, and when I start dancing I’m reenergized,” he said. “By the end of the day, I usually feel like I’ve got a good workout.” The group holds a weekly Wednesday class from 7-10 p.m. and has many senior members. 720 NW 23 Ave, Gainesville // 352.514.4238 // Wednesday classes are free for ages 16-29, $5 per beginner class for participants 30+.
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The Gainesville Award Program has awarded The Atrium its annual Best of Gainesville Award. RSVP - 352-378-0773 4. CHAIR EXERCISES Chairs are no longer just for sitting. They can also be used for exercise. Gainesville Health and Fitness provides SIT TO BE FIT classes at all three locations five days a week. Participants are able to get a great work out in without moving from their chair. The small movement classes are set to relaxing music, and members get to stretch during the hour. The classes are offered for those who may have low mobility, but still desire a variety of workouts, like pilates, cardio, strength and core. Rosemarie Fanning, 78, participates in the class three times a week, and said the exercises have been extremely helpful after recovering from brain surgery. She is confident that because of chair exercise, she will soon be able to partake in other popular fitness classes. “I am finding that I might be strong enough to do [yoga], maybe not today or tomorrow, but in a little while I should be,” Fanning said. “It is very encouraging for me.” Instructor Beth Borsa and other class members speak throughout the hour while keeping up their flexibility. Borsa said there are other senior-friendly classes at the center, too. According to Borsa, chair exercises are good for people with
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5. TAI CHI If you are looking for a group of open-minded people and an ancient form of healing, Tai Chi classes may be a great fit. The practice uses stretching with movement to ease pain and increase flexibility, while taking the class in a group setting. Tai Chi Instructor Art Stalbow said that the practice enhances the body’s own “healing energies” with unique movements. “It is healing with emotion,” Stalbow said. “It has got a very interesting twist to it in the fact that it is a lot of nice stretching with movement.” He said his
classes are made up of primarily seniors and he sees improvement in his students’ balance, calmness and flexibility. Yolanda Acosta, 74, takes eight classes per week and noticed changes in her ability to stand for longer periods of time without feeling pain. She said on top of noticing many improvements to her health, the group is very friendly as well. “It has been four years since my diagnosis and today I can live a perfectly normal life,” she said. “Sometimes I have a little pain, but nothing I cannot deal with.” Stalbow teaches classes all around the area. He teaches at the Ocala Senior Wellness Community Center on Mondays from 10:30 - 11:30 a.m. Senior Wellness Community Center 9850 SW 84th Court, Suite 500, Ocala // 352.401.1338 // $25 for 4 classes. Make new friends while trying new experiences. Here’s to making 2018 a great year for overall health, happiness and finding inspiration! s seniortimesmagazine.com
Tinseltown Talks Jay Sandrich directed classic sitcoms by Nick Thomas
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tarting out as an assistant director on “I love Lucy” in the late 50s probably wasn’t a bad introduction to Jay Sandrich’s television career behind the camera. “I wrote a letter to Lucy’s company, Desilu, and was invited for an interview,” Sandrich recalled from Los Angeles. He was immediately offered the job despite possessing only a film degree from UCLA and a few years of experience working on army documentaries. “It was my first real job in the business,” he said. “The only reason I got it was because the man who hired me had been my father’s assistant, so I got that job thanks to my father.” But by then, there was no way for Jay to thank his dad. Sandrich senior had died a decade earlier when his son was just 13. Mark Sandrich had been a respected film director in the 1930s and 40s who worked on five Fred Astaire and Ginger Rogers’ films as well as the popular seasonal musical “Holiday Inn.” As the rookie second assistant director on “Lucy,” young Jay’s duties included a lot of paperwork and making sure actors were on time for rehearsals. “Then I got the job of first assistant director the next season. I knew very little, but the previous assistant director Jack Aldworth – now the associate producer – taught me so much.” Also filming at Desilu Studios was “Make Room for Daddy.” Director/producer Sheldon Leonard invited Sandrich
Jay Sandrich’s father, Mark seated at right, working on Holiday Inn with Fred Astaire and Bing Crosby. (publicity still Paramount Pictures)
to work on the series as assistant director for over 160 episodes. “That’s where I really learned a lot,” he said. “Not necessarily working with actors but with the cameras.” Throughout the 60s, Sandrich worked on other hit series such as “The Dick Van Dyke Show” and “The Andy Griffith Show.” When executive producer Leonard Stern began planning “Get Smart,” he invited Sandrich to produce the first season. “But I really didn’t enjoy producing — too many worries,” Sandrich said. He instead went on to direct a half-dozen episodes. In the 70s, Sandrich guest directed multiple episodes of numerous popular series. He especially left his directorial mark on “Mary Tyler Moore” and “The
Cosby Show” in the 80s/90s, directing over 100 episodes of each and winning 2 Emmys for each series. Despite spending a career surrounded by actors, Sandrich says emphatically he had no desire to act himself. He said he knew how bad he would have been. “I’m 85 now and my wife and I have been spending summers in Aspen and I’ve directed a few plays,” Sandrich said. “But television comedy has changed so much that I don’t think I’d be good directing it today. I’ve had a great career being involved with some of the best comedy shows ever produced.” s Nick Thomas teaches at Auburn University at Montgomery, Ala., and has written features, columns, and interviews for over 650 magazines and newspapers.
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OPERATION: CONE The coolest truck in town This past summer, the Alachua County Sheriff’s Office unveiled a new ice cream truck under Operation Cone, which stands for Community Outreach and Neighborhood Engagement. “Our goal here, thanks to our great sponsors: SunState Federal Credit Union and The MARC Radio group – specifically Magic 101.3, is that we meet children right where they stand,” said Chris Sims, Sergeant Public Information Officer for the Alachua County Sheriff’s Office. He explained that the ice cream truck would go into the neighborhoods where there may not be the best perception of law enforcement, or where children may not have had the best experience with police officers — and begin to unveil the human side of the badge. “We go out and we start with ice cream,” he said. “Which leads into conversation and playing sports.” The idea came about a year ago, after taking note of a similar initiative at the Boston Police Department. “We decided this would be such a great idea for our community,” Sims said. “We have a way to interact with our community in an extraordinary way.” Sims said that they want to give children a “face to the name” and that zone deputies would be participating in the operation as well. “These are the deputies they interact with everyday,” he said. “And even when a bad situation may occur and we have to come into the neighborhood and take some kind of enforcement action, they’ll understand who we are and what we’re about. They’ll realize we have a job to do, and they’re still
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going to love us where we are — just as we love them where they are.” Sims explained that the ice cream truck and everything else needed for operation Cone was a donation. None of the operation is funded by county taxpayers. “There is no fee, this is all donated by community partners,” Sims said. This ice cream is free. We’re not coming out to collect any money from you, we simply want your participation and your conversation.”
“We always look for ways to involve the credit union in community projects like this. We just loved the idea of finding a way for our hard working law enforcement officers to build trust and rapport with members of our community.” Deeply involved in our community, SunState Federal Credit Union and The MARC Radio Group worked together to provide the Sheriff’s office with the resources they needed to fund Operation Cone. “We always look for ways to involve the credit union in community projects like this,” said Robert Hart, Vice President of Marketing for SunState Federal Credit Union. “We just loved the idea of finding a way for our hard working law enforcement officers to build trust and rapport with members of our community. Without the partnership of Magic 101.3, we could never have pulled off donating an ice cream truck to ASO.” “To have kids do a coloring contest to design art for the truck was MARC Radio GM Dave Cobb’s idea,” Hart continued, “His concept was to introduce the idea to the kids and get them involved from the very beginning. Dave and I both couldn’t be happier that both of our organizations bought into the ice cream truck idea. From now on in Alachua County, instead of those blue lights necessarily meaning THE MAN is coming, they might just mean THE ICE CREAM MAN is coming…how cool is that?” Since ice cream is a big hit for most children, Sims believes it will be a great way to open the door for starting conversations and building relationships. We’re going to meet them wherever they are,” he said. And we’re going to show them the human side of the badge that is commonly worn by law enforcement.
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RECIPE WONDERS FOOD ST Y LING & PHOTOGR A PH Y BY ER ICK A WINTER ROW D
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et’s face it — we all have days where we struggle to keep a smile on our face. You wake up late for work, you stub your toe rushing to the door, the dog chews up your newspaper, and somehow the day is beyond saving. But fear not, here’s something home cooked that you can turn to whenever that happens! Stress is a natural part of today’s lifestyle. We are always on the go, late for something or putting “too much on our plate.” (And by that I don’t mean food.) According to dartmouth.edu, one of the suggestions for reducing stress is to include “me time” in your daily routine
I N E S S CO O K I E
and take breaks. It is important to realize that taking time for yourself is just as important as making time for other activities. So taking a break with these Happiness Cookies may be just the thing to chase away the blues and turn your day around. This month’s offering is our go-to recipe for Grandma’s sugar cookies. Have them with your morning coffee, a cup of tea, or a big glass of milk – and suddenly you feel like a kid again. Couple it with the icing recipe from my daughter, Samantha, and make them into bright yellow smiley faces! They are so scrumptious you are sure to turn your
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frown upside down! Samantha is my firstborn daughter, and a mother now herself. She has a busy career that keeps her on the run, but somehow she manages to bake cookies for her office staff during the holidays or special occasions. I have never managed to ice cookies quite as “professionally” as she does, but she assures me anyone can do it with this recipe. Last year’s Christmas cookies looked like she bought them – but she didn’t! So with that, I hope you have a very stress-free year and that you will make “me time” for yourself one of your New Year’s resolutions. Happy 2018!
Cynthia Wonders Winterrowd is an award-winning writer who was raised in Illinois and lives in Gainesville. She is proud to be a “Gator Mom” of three daughters, all UF graduates. Cynthia loves sharing family recipes that have been passed down in her mother’s handwritten cookbooks. recipewonders@gmail.com
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GRANDMA’S SUGAR COOKIES INGREDIENTS:
2 . . . . . cups sugar 1 . . . . . cup butter or margarine, softened to room temperature 4 . . . . . eggs, slightly beaten 1 . . . . . tablespoon vanilla 2 . . . . . teaspoons baking powder 6 . . . . . cups flour, sifted 1 . . . . . teaspoon salt METHOD:
Use a large mixing bowl. Put the softened butter and sugar in it. Cream the butter and sugar with clean hands until rich and creamy. Then add the four eggs to the creamed mixture and use your mixer or whisk to slightly whip them. Get your largest wooden spoon and finish beating the eggs into the sugar mixture until entirely smooth. Now add the vanilla. Sift flour. In the first two cups of flour, add the baking powder and salt measurements. Add more flour until the total six cups of flour. Roll out thick. Cut with a large round cookie cutter. Bake at 425 degrees for 10 – 12 minutes. Watch! Every oven is different, and they will burn quickly. Remove when you just start to see browning on the edges. Ice with Samantha’s Cookie Icing and make into smiley faces.
SAMANTHA’S COOKIE ICING INGREDIENTS:
1 . . . . . cup powdered sugar 1 . . . . . tablespoon milk 1 . . . . . drop lemon juice (fresh or bottled) 1 . . . . . tablespoon light corn syrup Yellow food color paste or gel available at baking or hobby stores Black gel icing for the smiley face eyes and mouth *Tip: Do not use food coloring sold in grocery stores. These colors dilute the icing and the colors “bleed” into one another. You must get professional quality gel or paste coloring, such as Americolor or Sunny Side Up Bakery brands.
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Using a whisk, combine the powdered sugar, lemon juice and corn syrup in a bowl. Next add the milk, a drop or two at a time. You will want to create two separate consistencies. The frosting that you are going to pipe around the edges of the cookies should be the consistency of toothpaste. This will be what holds the “floated” thinner icing in place
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in the center of the cookie. Separate half of the icing batter and put in a separate bowl. Add more milk to this portion of icing until it resembles syrup. This is the icing that you will put into the center and “flood” the icing within the boarders you piped along the edges. Add the food coloring of choice, in this case yellow. After the cookies are iced and look pretty, let them sit out to dry for a few hours. Once
dry, they can be stacked on top of each other and kept in a plastic container to keep fresh. Don’t put them in a container until they are dry, however, or it will tend to make the icing colors bleed into each other. So there you have it: “Don’t worry, be happy!” Have a Happiness Cookie! s
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Simply Smart Travel Play Ball! It’s Spring Training in Florida’s Grapefruit League
The action in spring training is as fast and furious as it is during the regular season. This was the scene at a March 30, 2016 spring training game where the Orioles hosted the Detroit Tigers.
Story and photography by Jeffrey R. Orenstein and Virginia Orenstein
Are you ready for spring? How about major league baseball? If either appeals to you, it is time to plan a trip to Florida as the Grapefruit League’s spring training schedule beckons you with both. Starting on Feb. 22 and continuing through March 27, the cries of “Play ball!” and the crack of the bat will echo across the 15 Major League Spring Training stadiums in the sunshine state. The stadiums are clustered on the state’s east and west coast, with a couple on I-4. With distances between stadiums ranging from just a few miles across town in places like Ft. Myers, Sarasota and Tampa to a maximum of a little over 200 miles across the state, it is relatively easy to take in several different teams and stadiums. Good-planning for your trip is a must if you don’t want to
be disappointed. These relatively small stadiums sell out fairly quickly, especially when traditional rivals play each other. Nearby hotels also fill up often because spring training coincides with the annual Florida influx of snowbirds and tourists. Most spring training stadiums are modern and up-to-date, with a wide range of amenities and concessions appropriate for the big leagues. Because the ball parks are smaller than regular-season parks, most seats offer a more intimate view of the playing field than most major league patrons get to enjoy. The quality of baseball in spring training is truly major league. While there are some tryout players who will not be starters in the majors at least in the beginning of the 2018 season, most of the regular team rosters play every day in spring training games, particularly as opening day approaches. January 2018
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The stands at a typical spring training game are full. Only some seats are in the shade on even a sunny day and the late winter Florida sun can be hot.
Ginny O’s Tips For Dressing The Simply Smart Travel Way For Grapefruit League Games
GETTING THERE:
I’ve been to games in the low 30s, mid 80s and everything in between. Be prepared for anything — from a cold drizzle to blazing sun. Bring a jacket, sunglasses, sunscreen and a hat for your favorite team. And don’t forget your peanuts and cracker jacks ... Play ball!
• Airports offering nearby access to west coast stadiums include Tampa International (TPA), St. Petersburg-Clearwater International (PIE), Sarasota-Bradenton International (SRQ) and Southwest Florida International at Ft. Myers (RSW). Orlando International (MCO) and Palm Beach International (PBI) are fairly close to some of the east coast parks. • By train, Amtrak serves Orlando, Tampa and West Palm Beach in fairly close proximity to several of the ball parks. Rental cars or public transportation can deliver you directly to the stadiums. • Cruise ports at Tampa and Port Canaveral are also close to several ball parks. • By car, the ball parks are reached via I-75, which runs down Florida’s west coast, and I-95 on the east coast. Road travel between the coasts that is convenient to ball parks is via the Florida Turnpike, I-4 or State Routes 70 and 80
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• Study the schedules of your favorite teams online and use the web to purchase the game tickets you want now. They may not be available on game day. • Purchase your airline tickets to Florida as soon as you can, since flights often sell out. • Plan your route in Florida and which teams and games you want to see. Make appropriate hotel and in-state transportation arrangements sooner rather than later. • If needed, don’t forget to reserve a rental car, too, because they sell out at some locations. • Give yourself enough time on game days to cope with typically heavy traffic and long lines at restaurants. BEFORE YOU GO, CHECK OUT:
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Spring training sites can be reached by highway, air or train.
IF YOU HAVE SEVERAL DAYS, ENJOY:
• More than one game, maybe at more than one stadium. • A trip to the beach, a deep-sea fishing trip, and/or a round of golf. • A sunset dinner cruise on the Atlantic or the Gulf of Mexico. • A visit to Orlando for tourist attractions like theme parks and/or a side trip to Cape Canaveral. • Exploration of the many entertainment and cultural attractions where you are staying. s seniortimesmagazine.com
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This Destination At A Glance Mobility Level: Most ball parks are handicap accessible.
Gainesville Spotlight Julie T. Samples MSN, ARNP
When To Go: During spring training season. Be prepared for crowds everywhere, not just at the ball park. Where To Stay: Any place convenient to your preferred team’s spring training site.
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ith today’s desensitizing barrage of bad news, dizzyingly fast social commentary, and pressure to be electronically connected at all times, how often do we get to experience the feeling of “awe” anymore? Many believe that today’s world makes it harder to be inspired. Yet, feeling awe is not out of reach, and studies show that it’s important for well-being. Use the tips below to put a little “awe” back in your life. Many of us have sense of what awe is, but if we were asked to define it, we’d be at a loss. What exactly is awe? Awe is an intense, electrifying emotion that reframes our thinking and instills a sense of connectedness with others. A 2013 Association for Psychological Science study showed that awe is dissimilar to most other positive emotions because it’s not signaled by smiling; a person feeling awe has raised eyebrows, widened eyes, a dropped jaw, and a visible inhalation. Awe sounds like a BIG surprised, doesn’t it? And, what surprises you may be different from what surprises others. Regardless of what instills wonderment in you, awe appears to have a positive effect on physical and emotional health. Awe may reduce inflammation. A 2013 study showed that awe significantly reduces levels of an inflammatory molecule called interleukin-6. As many of you know, chronic inflammation is associated with the development and ex-
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acerbation of serious health conditions including some forms of cancer, depression, diabetes, rheumatoid arthritis, and atherosclerosis (arteries narrowed and hardened with plaques). Awe boosts our sense of well-being and time. In a 2012 Psychological Science study, Melanie Rudd and Jennifer Aaker of Stanford Business and Kathleen D. Vohs from the University of Minnesota Carlson School of Management
According to Time magazine’s “The Studies of Emotion,” studies from 28 cultures show that the two main sources of awe are people and nature; other sources are religious rituals, moving music or art, and architecture. On average, people experience awe 2.5 times a week. Here are three tips to help you capture the benefits of feeling awe. Get back to nature. Take a hike. Examine the trees and the ground. Check out the ocean. At night, take in the moon and stars. Can’t get into nature anytime soon? Dr. Amie Gordon at University of California Berkeley suggests that you try watching Planet Earth or something similar on the biggest screen possible. Get your “awe” antennae up. Look for glimpses of awe in your everyday life. What are you drawn to? What are you curious about? Remind yourself of the times you’ve been awestruck with music, photos, or stories.
The researchers suggest that awe makes us more receptive to new information and details; it also improves how we process and react to the information. found that study participants who read an awe-related story reported greater momentary life satisfaction. Rudd and colleagues believe that awe allows us to savor the present moment, expanding our sense of time. Awe improves critical reasoning and focus. In a 2007 Cognitions and Emotions study, Michelle Shiota and her colleagues assert that fear or excitement elicit a typical stress response (fight-orflight), yet awe keeps our bodies more still and attentive. The researchers suggest that awe makes us more receptive to new information and details; it also improves how we process and react to the information. So, how can we capture that sense of awe more often?
Spend time with kids. See the world through children’s eyes! In her Psychology Today article, Dr. Gordon contends “the world is new, vast, and awe-inspiring for children. Spending time with little kids is an immersion in awe—each of the little things we take for granted—water! music! trees! inspires awe in them.” To learn more about the effects of awe, check out the Greater Good Magazine published by UC Berkeley: https:// greatergood.berkeley.edu/mind_body. s Kendra Siler-Marsiglio, Ph.D. is a neuroscientist, medical writer, columnist and president of the non-profit CommunityHealth IT at NASA/Kennedy Space Center. Kendra enjoys traveling, dancing like no one’s watching, and listening to people’s stories.
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CALENDAR UPCOMING EVENTS IN ALACHUA & MARION GAINESVILLE MUSIC ASSOCIATION PUBLIC SYMPOSIUM & WORKSHOP First Monday 6:30pm – 7:30pm GAINESVILLE - Aurora Downtown, 109 SE 4th Ave. Join the music community for a workshop on a carefully developed aspect of different areas of the music business. These events begin with a presentation and workshop on a thoughtfully researched topic that our organization thinks will genuinely help the music community. www.gainesvillemusicassociation.com.
TAP DANCE WITH CHAYA Tuesdays Times Vary GAINESVILLE - North Central Florida YMCA, Studio 2, 5201 NW 34th Blvd. Designed to demonstrate that creativity can be fun for everyone and make the community stronger and healthier! Open to the public, all are welcome. 6:00pm beginner and 7:00pm intermediate. Class cards are 6/$74 or 10/$108. 352-358-5005.
TACO TUESDAYS Tuesdays 4:00pm – 8:00pm GAINESVILLE - Swamp Head Brewery, 3650 SW 42nd Ave. Swamp Head Brewery partners up with Gainesville icon burrito and taco company, Cilantro Tacos, to offer tacos each and every Tuesday! The tasting room will function as normal with brewery tours and all other goodies. info@swamphead.com.
BIRD WALK Wednesdays 8:30am GAINESVILLE - Sweetwater Wetlands Park, 325 SW Williston Rd. Birding field. Trips will be led by volunteers from Alachua Audubon Society. Walks are free, but park admission is $5 per car. www.alachuaaudubon.org.
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ROCKEYS COMEDY BOOM Wednesdays 9:30pm – 11:00pm GAINESVILLE - Rockeys Dueling Piano Bar, 112 S Main St. Local comedians open the show for a different nationally touring headliner each week. Doors open at 8:45pm and price is $5, with drink specials accompanying the show. 352-505-0042.
BIRDS AND BREW First Thursday 7:00pm – 8:00pm GAINESVILLE - First Magnitude Brewery, 1220 SE Veitch St. Meet at the Brewery each month for a stroll to Depot Park to look for birds, and return to First Mag for a cold brew and good conversation. Birds and Brew is a monthly event meeting on the 1st Thursday evening. All birding skill levels are welcome; enthusiasm is what matters! www.alachuaaudubon.org.
GAINESVILLE HARMONY SHOW CHORUS Thursdays 7:00pm – 9:30pm GAINESVILLE - Grace Presbyterian Church, 3146 NW 13th St. For all who are interested in learning and singing women’s Acapella barbershop harmony music. 352-318-1281.
ARTWALK GAINESVILLE Last Friday 7:00pm - 10:00pm GAINESVILLE - Downtown. Artwalk is a free monthly self-guided tour that combines exciting visual art, live performance and events with many local galleries, eateries and businesses participating. www.artwalkgainesville.com.
LADY GAMERS Fridays 1:00pm HIGH SPRINGS - New Century Woman’s Club, 40 NW 1st Ave. The Lady Gamers meet for fun, friendship and food. Everyone is invited. Meet old friends and make some new ones. 386-454-9828.
Wednesdays 7:00pm - 11:00pm GAINESVILLE - 101 Downtown, 201 SW Second Ave. Enjoy live Jazz and great wine – Seasonal wines are available for half price to give patrons the ability to find their perfect wine. $20 allyou-can-drink house wine. 352-283-8643.
GUIDED WALK First Saturday 10:00am – 12:00pm GAINESVILLE - Kanapaha Botanical Gardens, 4700 SW 58th Dr. Come out for a guided tour of the Gardens the first Saturday of
every month. Regular admission price for non-members and members are admitted free of charge. 352-372-4981.
MUSIC IN THE PARK Third Sunday 2:00pm – 4:00pm HIGH SPRINGS - 120 NW 2nd Ave. A free concert featuring artists from all over North Florida. Performances take place at locations in and around the James Paul Park area.
BACK TO WORK 50+ Thursday, Jan. 4 2:00pm – 4:00pm GAINESVILLE – Santa Fe College, 3000 NW 83rd St. Building I, Room 49. Designed for the 50+ jobseeker, this free workshop introduces the 7 Smart Strategies needed to secure employment. Learn about a resume that will pass the applicant tracking system, how to answer tough interview questions, networking, and more. sfcollege.edu/wesi/ or 352-395-5184.
RARE, BEAUTIFUL & FASCINATING: 100 YEARS @ FLORIDAMUSEUM Thru Jan. 7 Times vary GAINESVILLE - Florida Museum of Natural History, 3215 Hull Road. The Florida Museum marks its 100th anniversary as the state’s official natural history museum with a free exhibit highlighting objects from its collections! The “Rare, Beautiful & Fascinating” exhibit showcases some of the Museum’s most treasured objects and features scientists in a working lab, extinct species, a 26-foot-long humpback whale skeleton and a 3-D printer in action. www. floridamuseum.ufl.edu/exhibits/100-years.
42ND ANNUAL CAMELLIA SHOW Jan. 6 - 7 Times vary GAINESVILLE - Kanapaha Botanical Gardens, 4700 SW 58th Drive. The show features awardwinning blooms from growers throughout the Southeastern United States. Unique camellia plants will be available for sale until all plants are sold. www.americancamellias.org.
BACK TO WORK 50+ Monday, Jan. 8 2:00pm – 4:00pm GAINESVILLE – Santa Fe College, Downtown CIED, 530 W. University Ave. Designed for the 50+ jobseeker, this free workshop introduces the 7 Smart Strategies needed to secure employment. Learn about a resume that will pass the applicant tracking system, how to answer tough interview questions, networking, and more. sfcollege.edu/wesi/ or 352-395-5184.
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BACK TO WORK 50+ Tuesday, Jan. 9 9:00am – 12:00 pm ALACHUA - Santa Fe College, Perry Center, 14180 NW 119th Terrace. Designed for the 50+ jobseeker, this free workshop introduces the 7 Smart Strategies needed to secure employment. Learn about a resume that will pass the applicant tracking system, how to answer tough interview questions, networking, and more. sfcollege.edu/wesi/ or 352-395-5184.
TEA AND CONVERSATIONS: REAL WOMEN EMPOWERING REAL WOMEN Saturday, Jan. 13 12:00pm – 5:00pm GAINESVILLE - Ironwood Golf Course, 2100 NE 39th Ave. An intimate and inspiring event where women will leave empowered! Powerful speakers and spoken word that will strengthen bonds and unlock visions! This event will also feature spoken word and liturgical dance. 352-393-8500.
CHAYAYOGA™ SIX-WEEK HATHA SERIES Thursdays, Jan. 25 – March 1 4:30pm – 5:45pm GAINESVILLE - Facilities Administration Building at UF, 1281 Newell Drive. ChayaYoga™ synchronizes breathing and postures, integrating body, mind and energy, exploring the flow of energy and tension release, moving without pain, gentle to moderate, with Ayurvedic applications appropriate for all levels. Tuition: $50. www.ChayaVeda.com or 352-358-5005.
CHAYAVEDA™ TRANSFORMATIVE WELLNESS PROGRAM Thursdays, Jan. 25 - March 1 6:00pm - 8:00pm GAINESVILLE - Facilities Administration Building at UF, 1281 Newell Drive. The ChayaVeda™ Method is an immersion into Ayurvedic Health Coaching and the principles of Ayurvedic education and holistic living for self-healing, rejuvenation and longevity. Tuition: $165, includes handouts and Chaya’s Guided Relaxation/Yoga Nidra CD. www.ChayaVeda.com or 352-358-5005.
TGO PASSION AND POWER “TCHAIKOVSKY’S ROMANTIC 5TH” Friday, Jan. 26 7:30pm – 9:30pm GAINESVILLE - Santa Fe College Fine Arts Hall, 3000 NW 83rd St., E-127. The Gainesville Orchestra rings in the New Year with an evening of symphonic music on a grand scale. Enjoy Pëtr Ilich Tchaikovsky’s Fifth Symphony. One of the composer’s most popular works. Be prepared for “the untamed fury of Cossack charge.” 352-395-5296.
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9th Annual Musical Chairs Fundraiser Friday, Feb. 2 6pm - 8:30pm GAINESVILLE - GFAA Gallery, 1314 South Main St. This is a silent auction of unique wooden chairs, boxes and mirrors designed by local artists. Admission is free, and the event is co-sponsored by Friends of Elementary Arts, Inc. and Gainesville Fine Arts Association. Proceeds from this event benefit Alachua County public school elementary arts programs. Wine and light refreshments will be served. 352-415-5873
THE SCOOP ON POOP! Jan. 27 - May 6 Times vary GAINESVILLE - Florida Museum of Natural History, 3215 Hull Road. Listen to an animal’s digestive system, view 3-D models, touch a termite mound replica and compete in dung beetle races in this informational and interactive exhibit. See highlights from the world’s largest private collection of fossilized poop and gator coprolites from the Museum’s collection. $7.50 adults, ($6.50 Fla. residents & seniors), $5 ages 3-17, free to UF students & Museum members. 352-846-2000.
SOUPER FUN SUNDAY Sunday, Jan. 28 1:00pm – 3:30pm GAINESVILLE - Saint Francis Catholic Academy Gymnasium, 4100 NW 115th Terrace. This soup tasting competition features more than 30 of Gainesville’s local restaurants and caterers. Local celebrity judges, along with more than 1,000 attendees will taste the delicious soups, and awards will be given out for Judges’ Choice (first, second and third place) People’s Choice and Best Decorated Table. souperfunsunday.com.
BLUE LAGOON AQUATIC CENTER GRAND OPENING Wednesday, Jan. 31 9:00am - 12:00pm ALACHUA - Blue Lagoon Aquatic Center, 13585 NW 101st Drive, Ste 500. This free event will showcase the new facility with movies, snacks, free swimming and more. Come out and kick start the opening of a truly unique place. 386-518-6323.
CHAYAVEDA™ AYURVEDA & YOGA CERT. PROGRAM Beginning Feb. 2 Times vary GAINESVILLE - The Gainesville Retreat Center, 1551 SE 51 St. Three weekend module format: Module 1, Feb. 2-4; Module 2, Feb. 16 - 18; and Module 3, March 2 - 4. Tuition: $695, includes lunch, course manual and certificate. www.ChayaVeda.com or 352-358-5005.
ETHAN BORTNICK LIVE IN CONCERT Sunday, Feb. 4 3:00pm GAINESVILLE - Santa Fe College Fine Arts Hall, 3000 NW 83rd St., E-127. Ethan’s THE POWER OF MUSIC concerts are filled with surprises and talent that dazzle audiences and fill them with a sense of wonder and awe. People leave Ethan’s shows feeling elated, transformed, uplifted, and inspired, saying it was the best show they have ever been to, hands down. Audiences around the world have laughed, cried, sang, danced, and experienced some of their most exciting and memorable moments at Ethan’s shows. 352-395-5296. If you would like us to publicize an event in Alachua or Marion counties, send information by the 13th day of the month prior. All submissions will be reviewed and every effort will be made to run qualified submissions if page space is available.
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THEATRE Acrosstown Repertory Theatre.....................619 S. Main Street, Gainesville Curtis M. Phillips Center ........................................... 315 Hull Road, Gainesville Fine Arts Hall Theatre - SFC ........................... 3000 NW 83rd St., Gainesville Gainesville Community Playhouse ....... 4039 N.W. 16th Blvd., Gainesville Hippodrome State Theatre................................. 25 SE 2nd Place, Gainesville UF Constans Theatre ................................................. Museum Road, Gainesville McGuire Pavilion Black Box Theatre................ Museum Road, Gainesville Actors’ Warehouse .............................................. 608 N. Main Street, Gainesville Ocala Civic Theatre ..................................4337 East Silver Springs Blvd., Ocala High Springs Playhouse ................................ 130 NE 1st Avenue, High Springs
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It’s an all-American celebration of the marvelous music of legendary composer Irving Berlin as we follow the journey of a piano through several generations. This rousing revue features more than 60 of Berlin’s most beloved songs. Wonderfully entertaining, this musical tribute to the genius of Irving Berlin is a glorious good time.
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February 2 – 25 Mortimer Brewster is living a happy life but his world is turned upside down when he realizes that his dear aunts have been poisoning lonely old men for years! When Mortimer’s maniacal brother, Jonathan, returns on the night that the aunts were planning to bury the newest victim, Mortimer must rally to help his aunts and protect his fiancé — all while trying to keep his own sanity.
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January 26 - 28 & February 2 - 4 Described by director Mikell Pinkney as a “classic of Black/African-American dramatic literature and recognized nationally and internationally,” this satiric parody employs a series of 11 vignettes of black history and the impact of African culture within America. “A sophisticated, satirical, seriously funny show that spoofs white and black America alike,” - New York.
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Member of the Family BY DIANNE LAKE AND DEBORAH HERMAN c.2017, Wm. Morrow $27.99 / $34.99 Canada 385 pages
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ho can forget their first crush? Not you: those shy looks, the careful approaches, awkward handholding, a cautious kiss, you’ll remember those things forever. It was so innocent then, that first ask-to-dance, that first ask-to-the-movies but not, as in “Member of the Family” by Dianne Lake and Deborah Herman, the first ask-to-kill. In her earliest memories, Dianne Lake had a childhood that every 1950s
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kid wanted. Born in Minnesota to a stayat-home mom and a father who painted houses by day and canvas by night. Lake remembers family trips, a “huge backyard,” loving siblings, and plenty of toys. It was perfect – for awhile. By 1963, Lake’s father was restless and depressed and began encouraging his wife to go with him to California to experience the growing counter-culture movement. She refused so, after a few false starts, he went by himself; two years later, he returned and the family moved after all, fully embracing the “hippie” lifestyle. Lake says her parents were happier then, but they were high almost constantly and they proudly shared their drugs with her. As she’d always wanted, Lake had two parents again but she didn’t have their love, rules, support, or guidance. Lake enjoyed the freedom they gave her but it scared her, too, like when the family went to a Griffith Park love-in, she got lost, and her parents didn’t bother looking for her. Shortly afterward, it scared her that they gave permission for fourteen-year-old Lake to strike out on her own. Around then, she met Charles Manson. He was charismatic and kind, she says. She thought he loved her so wholeheartedly, she immersed herself into a cult where sex was for everyone, drugs were always available, life was free and fun, and Manson preached love but used
his fists on his “girls.” Still, she’d do anything for “Charlie,” although Lake had begun to think that some things weren’t quite right. When Manson gave her a knife and asked if she would kill for him, she knew they weren’t… The first thing you may notice about “Member of the Family” is that it’s a little stiff. Authors Dianne Lake and Deborah Herman are frugal in their use of grammatical contractions, which doesn’t read quite naturally and which makes the storytelling feel hesitant. Keep reading; that feeling doesn’t go away, but you get a good sense of peaceand-love, free drugs, counter-culture hippies, and casual sex – lots of casual sex, the telling of which could make a reader squirm. The real squirm is yet to come,
Still, she’d do anything for “Charlie,” although Lake had begun to think that some things weren’t quite right. though: it’s in a vividly-set backdrop for Lake’s memory-snippets, and a timeline that swirls like a psychedelic poster. It’s in a sense of perfect confusion and numb shock, and in the heartbeat of a narrow escape from the man who terrorized a nation for weeks and readers for decades. Yes, there are slow bits here or there in this book but once you start it, really, you won’t be able to look away. If a taut psychological thriller is what you like, “Member of the Family” crushes it. s Terri Schlichenmeyer has been reading since she was 3 years old and she never goes anywhere without a book. She lives with her two dogs and 11,000 books.
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