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CONTENTS FEBRUARY 2013 • VOL. 13 ISSUE 01

departments 8 13 36

Tapas Senior Center Calendar of Events

46 47 50

Theatre Listings Crossword Puzzle Reading Corner

ON THE COVER – Gracing our cover this month are Herbert and Peggie Greuling, one of ﬁve couples featured in this edition that have enjoyed a long and happy marriage. The Greulings will celebrate their 55th Wedding Anniversary next month. Senior Times writer and intern Sarah Brand had the pleasure of meeting with these couples and talking to them about their long relationships. PHOTO BY TJ MORRISSEY for LOTUS STUDIOS

columns 12

Community Voice Reader submitted writing

features 14

by Ellis Amburn

Green on the Screen The Fourth Annual Cinema Verde, a Six-day Film Festival and Environmental Awareness Celebration

Love and Relationships

Healthy Edge by Kendra Siler-Marsiglio

BY JENNIFER RIEK

Enjoying Act Three

Embracing Life by Donna Bonnell

Dating In Your Golden Years BY CASSIE GANTER

Everlasting Love Five Couples Whose Relationships Have Endured for Decades BY SARAH BRAND

Conversations with Friends Library’s Language Program Wins Community Outreach Award BY COURTNEY LINDWALL

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WINNER! Congratulations to the winner from our JANUARY 2013 issue…

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FROM THE EDITOR œ ALBERT ISAAC

Happy February, the month of Romance! I have an old black and white photograph of Mom and Dad on their honeymoon, posing in my grandparent’s century-old cabin in front of a large handmade banner created by my Aunt. It makes me chuckle every time I see it. The banner, a salute to poet Alfred Tennyson, reads: “In the spring a young man’s fancy lightly turns to thoughts of love — and sometimes in July.” My siblings and I were fortunate; our parents stuck it out through thick and thin. Sure, they didn’t always agree. Sure they argued. Sure there were times I was afraid they wouldn’t make it. But they truly loved one another and stayed together until my dad passed away at the ripe young age of 62. There’s no doubt in my mind that had he lived they would still be together to this day. In these crazy times, it seems unlikely that a couple would stay married ﬁve years, let alone 50, 60 or 70. Granted, there are times when two people are not meant to be together; divorce is the best thing for them — and for their children.

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But perhaps it’s because we live in a disposable society, which in many cases includes tossing out the marriage vows. Now I’m no expert, and I’m not going to try to theorize why a couple would get divorced within days of their wedding, but I’m often amazed at how quickly some couples call it quits. I don’t know how common this phenomenon is in the “real” world, but among celebrities – wow! Look at these numbers: Chad Ochocinco and Evelyn Lozada - 41 days; Kim Kardashian and Kris Humphries - 72 days; Britney Spears and Jason Alexander - 55 hours. Talk about living in a disposable society. In this edition, we bring you stories on love and marriage — and loss, for there are those among us who will be facing the holidays without their loved one for the very first time. So we offer an article with a few tips on Senior dating and some advice on how to deal with being alone, perhaps for the first time in decades. We also tracked down five longmarried couples and chatted with them about their relationships. One couple has celebrated their Platinum Anniversary. Additionally, Gainesville writer Marjorie Abrams (author of “Murder on Hogtown Creek” part of her mystery series) offers us her thoughts on being 75 and “more than quite alive.” Lastly, Cinema Verde is returning to Gainesville, offering a severalday festival of environmental films concerning our water, chemical contamination, waste, social justice, sustainability and more. s

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BRITISH INVASION On February 7, 1964, four mop-topped Brits landed in New York. The foursome, made up of John Lennon, Paul McCartney, George Harrison and Ringo Starr, came to the United States six days after their song “I Want to Hold Your Hand” landed No.1 on the Billboard Hot 100 charts.

Whether you want to buy local produce at the farmers market or you’re working on a garden of your own, knowing what season certain fruits and vegetables grow can be helpful. For the months of February and March, these are just a few of the many seasonal options:

TWO DAYS AFTER THEIR ARRIVAL TO THE UNITED STATES, AN ESTIMATED 73 MILLION TELEVISION VIEWERS TUNED IN TO WATCH THE BEATLES’ FIRST APPEARANCE ON THE ED SULLIVAN SHOW. Sullivan scheduled the band for two more performances soon after. On February 11, The Beatles made their ﬁrst public concert appearance at the Coliseum in Washington, D.C. and 20,000 fans attended the show. The next day they gave two back-to-back performances at New York’s Carnegie Hall, where the police were forced to close off the streets due to fan hysteria.

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BLACK HISTORY MONTH The tradition grew from an earlier event beginning in 1926, “Negro History Week,” which was chosen to coincide with the birthdays of Abraham Lincoln and Frederick Douglass. This celebration was created by the Harvard scholar Carter G. Woodson, a son of slaves, to push African American history into the public consciousness.

Throughout the next century, “Negro History Week” eventually expanded into the month-long celebration of African-American heritage and has been recognized by every U.S. president since 1976.

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77 Years Old

Burt Reynolds BORN FEBRUARY 11, 1936 Florida State University graduate Burton Leon “Burt” Reynolds has starred in numerous ﬁlms like “Striptease,” “The Longest Yard,” and s “All Dogs Go to Heaven.” Hailing from Lansing, Mich., Reynolds moved to Florida after his father returned from overseas deployment and became the police chief in Riviera Beach. After graduating from Palm Beach High School, Reynolds attended FSU on a football scholarship though he only played two seasons before a knee injury ended his career – causing him to lose his football scholarship. Reynolds started attending Palm Beach Junior College, where he took a class taught by Watson B. Duncan III. Duncan pushed Reynolds into acting because he thought Reynolds would be perfect his play, “Outward Bound.” Reynolds played the lead and won the 1956 Florida State Drama Award for his performance, which included a scholarship to Hyde Park Playhouse in New York that launched Reynolds’ prosperous acting career.

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Birthdays this Month

Garret Morris February 1, 1937 (76)

Leontyne Price

Don Everly

February 10, 1927 (86)

February 1, 1937 (76)

Michael Bloomberg

Roger Mudd

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— ZSA ZSA GABOR Destined for fame at an early age, Zsa Zsa was born Sári Gábor after popular Hungarian actress Sári Fedák. In addition to acting in movies such as “Lovely to Look At” and “Moulin Rouge,” Gabor was an active socialite who was married nine times.

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READER SUBMITTED œ MARJORIE ABRAMS

Community Voice Seventy-Five and More Than Quite Alive

’ve always thought of myself as a very healthy person. I eat well, exercise and meditate on a regular basis and have a good social and spiritual life. Oh yes, I had a couple of normal childhood medical procedures and three surgeries in mid-life. In all I had speedy recoveries and no chronic symptoms or impairment as a result. And then, I turned 75. I didn’t grasp the extent to which my body had begun to disable until one day recently, as I walked out of the ENT’s ofﬁce. I had just been told my hearing was impaired and I needed hearing aids. In a ﬂash of insight, I realized I now had a physician relationship for almost every separate part of my body. Until that moment, I never thought of myself as a collection of body parts. But with that realization, I did an inventory of my parts and their caretakers. To wit: From the bottom up: I require regular visits to the Podiatrist for a couple of foot issues.

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Having recently been diagnosed with Peripheral Arterial Disease in one leg, I have scheduled visits to a Cardiologist who also monitors my Atrial Fib. There is an annual visit to the Dermatologist since I’ve had pre-cancerous eruptions on my legs. Working up from there, I get a semi-annual assessment from my Geriatrician who checks the parts of my body not assigned to others and watches my blood count including thyroid and cholesterol for both of which I am now taking pills. Every two years, I have a Radiologist examine my mammogram. I’m confused about whether to have this done annually or not. I think the jury is still out on it. I visit a Dentist and Periodontist for routine cleanings and to monitor gum disease. Until last week, I saw the Ophthalmologist only once a year to check my eyes. I worried about macular degeneration, which was on both sides of my family. He reported my macula looked ﬁne, but I have borderline glaucoma. So now I’ll be consulting a Glaucoma Specialist. Ten different doctors are now in my life! No wonder Medicare costs skyrocket — even though I spend more than $400 a month on insurance. Oh, there are some beneﬁts to these doctor visits. I get to read good magazines in their waiting areas, and I have lively conversations with friends as we do, what my Uncle used to call, “the organ recital.” With the care I’m getting, I’ll probably live into my 90s — like it or not. If I were a betting woman, I would take bets on which of the 10 M.D.s will pronounce me DOA. My dad used to wonder about that and conclude: “you’ll never get out of this life alive.” Of course, he was right but, in the meantime, I still consider myself a healthy person. s seniortimesmagazine.com

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Dance for Lifelong Health Come and experience the Joy of Rhythmic Motion! Now that the holiday break is behind us, Dance for Lifelong Health has returned to the Senior Recreation Center. This community program of weekly dance workshops is designed to promote health for mature adults through joyful motion that focuses on fun, fitness and creativity. Sponsored by Shands Arts in Medicine and the Senior Center of Alachua County, these JoyMo classes are organized around themes and use dance techniques from jazz, modern and various national styles that contribute to experiencing the joy of rhythmic motion. Each week, organizers flex physical, mental and imaginative muscles to create a new dance. Rusti Brandman, UF dance professor emeritus and Shands Arts in Medicine dancer in residence, teaches the workshops. Participants have fun with others while benefiting from the “side effects” of retaining independence, as well as the ability to maintain activities of daily life, physically, mentally and emotionally,

through socializing and developing and maintaining a sense of accomplishment. Workshops meet from 11:30 a.m. 12:30 p.m. on Tuesdays at the Senior Recreation Center. Rusti Brandman has been a professional performer, choreographer and teacher for many years. Recently she has been a presenter for the National Center for Creative Aging, specializing in dance programs designed for maintaining and enhancing health in later years. These free weekly dance workshops are for fun, ﬁtness and creativity. The workshops are focused on the needs of participants age 60 and above, but they will not be checking IDs. To register, call 352-265-9040, or visit eldercare.ufandshands.org/seniorrecreation-center. For more information, please contact Shands Arts in Medicine at 352-733-0880.

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MOVIE MAGIC

Green on the Screen The Fourth Annual Cinema Verde, a Six-day Film Festival and Environmental Awareness Celebration by Jennifer Riek

he Cinema Verde Film Festival was no more than a seed in Trish Riley’s mind when she moved from South Florida ﬁve years ago. It had not yet even begun to sprout when she selected Gainesville as her next place to call home, for reasons surely all local environmentalists share. “Gainesville is a treasure,” Riley said. “The city has taken a lot of steps to be at the forefront of sustainability and to protect our nature corridor, the tree canopy, the creeks. When people think Florida, they think of the beaches. They don’t come to this part, and this is a different kind.” In Riley’s words, Gainesville has been identiﬁed as the most progressive city in the state. The title has not been given offhandedly. Gainesville contains a chapter of an association called Green Drinks, a monthly gathering of non-government organizations, business owners and environmentally active citizens. Riley founded the resident group. “It’s a wonderful opportunity,” said Penny Nieman, Riley’s self-proclaimed

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right-hand woman. “You don’t have to be an expert. You can join the conversation and talk and learn about sustainability issues.” It was a Green Drinks gathering in 2009 that introduced Riley to Shirley Lasseter, cinema director of the Hippodrome. Together they decided that Gainesville needed an environmental ﬁlm festival to spread the word about issues beyond its own community. Through their dedication and persistence, the Cinema Verde Film Festival began to take shape and grow.

To remove blinders is Riley’s goal. For the last three years, she has made it her business to educate people about the crimes against nature and their effect on the earth. Collaborating with other organizations, such as Art Walk, and directors from all over the world, Cinema Verde reaches out to people from a variety of angles to spread the message as far as possible throughout the community. “It’s a mission of bringing environmental awareness through an artistic medium,” said Ed La Combe, a member on the board of directors for Cinema

“I’m not just presenting the problems. I’m presenting what we can do. Don’t just watch the films and walk away... get involved.” “It’s easy to live here and know the issues,” Nieman said. “[At the festival] you see films about other horrific environmental things going on, and you feel fortunate of what we have and work harder to be more green... a lot of people feel comfortable not knowing. It’s easy to have blinders on.”

Verde. “If people realized how much money is going towards things they’re against, they would spend their money more wisely.” The 2013 Cinema Verde Festival will begin on Feb. 9 and last until Feb. 14. Approximately 25 movies can be seen throughout the festival, including but seniortimesmagazine.com

PHOTOS PROVIDED ABOVE: Trish Riley with Peter Brown, director and star of “Confessions of an Eco-Terroist,” the winner of the Audience Choice Award at Cinema Verde 2012. Brown, the star of the popular TV show “Whale Wars,” stands with his marketing director Lon Haber. RIGHT: Cinema Verde founder and director Trish Riley (left) stands with Shelley Rogers, director of the Little Bean Productions and Marty Mesh, executive director of Florida Organic Growers, a Gainesvillebased nonprofit dedicated to providing independent certification of organically grown foods. Mesh was featured in “What’s Organic.” Little Bean produced the films “What’s Organic About Organic” (screened at Cinema Verde, 2009), as well as the film “Cash Mob @ Alachua County,” which was awarded Best Local Issue at Cinema Verde 2012.

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PHOTO PROVIDED Members of Cinema Verde 2012’s intern crew: front row Laura Caicedo, Matt Gorstein, Lissette Portocarrero; back row - Michelle Murphy, Neal Patel, Lindsay Sugarman, Erin Roach. BELOW: Intern Mackensie Gibson, along with other volunteers, planted 1,200 longleaf pine trees at the Prairie Creek Preserve. (photo Courtesy of Trish Riley)

not limited to ﬁlms concerning water, waste, chemical contamination, social justice, sustainability, animals, green building and sustainable business. Energy issues are a particular focus, Riley said. Film categories available this year are Full-Length Feature, Documentary, Florida High School Student PSA, National High School Short Film, International College Student Short Film, and Florida Local Film. The theme of “Celebrate Nature” tinges every story. Attendants will be able to vote for their favorites, and the winners will be presented a prize at the end of the event. More than 3,000 attendants turned out in 2012 to learn more about the dangers threatening the world. Since the festival’s inception, each year’s attendance has grown, overwhelming venues like the Hippodrome with environmentally conscious citizens. This year, Cinema Verde will plant its eco-friendly soapbox at Jolie on 6 West University Ave. “In the middle of our third year, it just hit me,” Riley said. “‘This is going to work. We can keep going.’” With the festival’s sustainability no longer a concern, Riley and her team are now forging ahead into what has proved to be a great success in the community. “We’ve passed the learning curve at this point,” she said. “People get it; we have serious problems. Now it’s about

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The 2013 Cinema Verde Festival will begin on Feb. 9 and last until Feb. 14. ‘what can we do? How can we fix these problems?’” Riley’s current plans for the celebration include the recruitment of at least six directors, one special person for each day of the festival. An awards ceremony will take place on the final day to honor these guests for their visual calls for activism. Several of the films this year will be world premieres, while others have already won prestigious awards. The ceremony will thank all for their efforts. Cinema Verde will also have a Valentine’s Day party on the final day, “the whole love the planet/your neighbors/animals thing,” Riley said. She encourages people from Gainesville and the surrounding cities to come

and expand their knowledge of the challenges pressing upon the world. “I’m not just presenting the problems,” Riley said. “I’m presenting what we can do. Don’t just watch the ﬁlms and walk away. Hang around and get involved.” s seniortimesmagazine.com

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QUALITY TIME

Love and Relationships Dating in Your Golden Years

by Cassie Ganter

fter being divorced for 15 years, 60-year-old Dave O’Brien struggled with his relationship status. As statistics prove, he was not alone in feeling this way. He was dealing with the reality that there was a chance he would remain single for the rest of his life. As someone who enjoys the company of a female, O’Brien chose to get back into the dating scene and document his experiences in doing so with a blog and an e-book. “One day I just woke up and realized that I was not living the lifestyle that I wanted to live,” he said. “I don’t have a lot of years left and I would like to make the most of those years, which included allowing myself to open up again and date.” O’Brien’s e-book, “Over 50 Dating Secrets From stone Age to New Age Dating: How Mature Singles Age 50 Plus Can Find a Date or a Mate,” takes Senior men and women through the dating advantages and disadvantages in an effort to help them understand the changes in the Senior dating environment. Almost everyone is aware of this common statistic: 50 percent of today’s mar-

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riages end in divorce. Single adults and Seniors are becoming more common and, as they do, the number of single Seniors in the dating scene continues to rise. Furthermore, for people aged 55 and older, 26.6 percent of them are widowed, 10.9 percent of them are divorced, 1.4 percent are separated and 4.9 percent have never married.

the dating scene. The loss is typically more difficult to deal with during the first Valentine’s Day spent alone. This month, for those facing their first Valentine’s Day alone, licensed psychologist Jacqueline Orlando suggests doing several things to keep busy, depending on the situation. Valentine’s Day is a good opportunity

“Because Seniors have often been in such long term relationships, a growing number of people go into their shell and don’t know how to date again.” But the suggestion of dating that follows after the divorce is at times a scary proposition for some Seniors. “Because Seniors have often been in such long term relationships, a growing number of people go into their shell and don’t know how to date again,” O’Brien said. While Senior dating and relationships can develop into a fun and fulﬁlling experience, someone who has recently lost a spouse or a signiﬁcant other has more to overcome prior to getting back into

to connect with friends and family you enjoy relaxing with, but it is also an excuse to try to meet new friends and to get out and do something you are interested in doing, she said in a recent telephone interview. Firstly, Orlando emphasized the importance of starting out Senior relationships by forming a mutually beneﬁcial friendship, in which both Seniors are getting something in return. Secondly, the suggestion to do something of interest — like joining a club, sport, reading seniortimesmagazine.com

group, etc., — is key to forming meaningful bonds with others. Lastly, Orlando recommends that if a Senior does meet someone he or she is interested in pursuing they should focus on learning more about the other person. “I suggest to clients that they imagine themselves as a newspaper reporter when it comes to getting to know another person you may be interested in,” she

said. “It helps to inquire of other people ﬁrst because it helps to compare your own interest with theirs and set you apart from others just interested in talking about themselves. Also, the better you know someone the less vulnerable you will be when you choose whether to take it to the relationship level.” Just as in any age group, Seniors experience a sense of vulnerability when it

comes to getting back into dating — sometimes, with less time in their favor, they tend to rush things. According to O’Brien, one of the problems with rushing into a relationship is that eventually the couple realizes they are not a good ﬁt together. “No one should be afraid to say ‘you’re not for me’ and move on to ﬁnd a new person,” O’Brien said. “No matter what your interests, needs or standards February 2013

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serted that, with less time ahead of him, he has embraced the small moments that compile larger milestones. Furthermore, what sets Senior dating apart is the self-awareness and experience that was not present in earlier life stages.

â&#x20AC;&#x153;Feeling loved and protected is a survival need, no matter what age your are, and Seniors deserve it just as much as anyone else.â&#x20AC;? â&#x20AC;&#x153;In some ways, I think Senior marriages and relationships can be more fun,â&#x20AC;? Orlando said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;In your older age, you donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t have the same pressures or responsibilities that you did earlier in life. Relationships become more fulďŹ lling individually and you appreciate them more.â&#x20AC;? In Oâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;Brienâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s experiences, the little details such as holding a girlfriendâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s hand for the ďŹ rst time and having fun dates are more exciting and rewarding. He as-

For men, this means understanding women better and becoming more tactful and sensitive toward their needs. As men become more sensitive, women become more assertive and less compromising about their needs and desires. In Oâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;Brienâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s experience, women have been the ones to ask him out. He said women have initiated approximately one out of ďŹ ve of his dates. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We Seniors are very self-assured,â&#x20AC;?

Oâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;Brien said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We know who we are and what we like. Now dating is just about ďŹ nding someone who matches these values and interests and who is not going to try to change us but is willing to try new things with us and have new adventures.â&#x20AC;? Finding the right companion and partner to spend the rest of a life with also beneďŹ ts other aspects of Senior lifestyle. In both Oâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;Brienâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s and Orlandoâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s opinions, a fulďŹ lling relationship eliminates the stress derived from the fear of being alone in life. Having a companion to share life experiences with is something most everyone desires. â&#x20AC;&#x153;It is very important even for introverted people to feel connected to others,â&#x20AC;? Orlando said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We are biologically constructed to live in groups and have relationships. Feeling loved and protected is a survival need, no matter what age your are, and Seniors deserve it just as much as anyone else.â&#x20AC;? s

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Enjoying Act Three Cotten, Welles

got to know Joseph Cotten when we Kane,” “The Magnificent Ambersons,” worked for a while on a book idea of “Since You Went Away,” and “The his in the early 1980s. Third Man.” He wanted to tell his life story, and “Tell me about Orson Welles,” I said, since I, as editorial director of G.P referring to his storied “Kane” co-star. Putnam’s Sons, had built a reputation as One story I remember had to do with Jo “the movie stars’ editor,” he came to me. making a film with Joan Fontaine in Italy I’d been an aficionado of his classics when Orson was in Venice, trying to shoot — from “Citizen Kane” to “The Third “Othello” and running out of money. Man” — ever since I was a star-struck One evening they met at Harry’s Bar, kid growing up in Fort Worth, Texas. In where Orson was dining with one of Hol1946, when he and Gregory Peck came to Fort Worth The next day Orson saw Winston for the premiere of “Duel Churchill swimming in the Lido, in the Sun,” a David O. Selznick saga set in Texas, and hit him up for money. I got their autographs. Peck signed my dime-store book graciously, Cotten reluctantly and lywood ravishing beauties, Maria Montez, haughtily. star of “Cobra Woman” and “Sudan.” Forty years later, hoping for a publishShe was electrifying and gorgeous, er’s advance, he treated me to a tedious according to Jo, and also smart, account of growing up well-to-do in spontaneous, and a lusty eater, Virginia. Having sprung from a hardconsuming her delicious dinner with scrabble farm, I just couldn’t warm to it. gusto. She was in good company. Second His agent, Dorris Halsey, told me, only to beautiful women like ex-wife “You just need to get to know Jo better. Rita Hayworth, Orson loved food — Everybody loves Jo. He’s married to my great quantities of it. best friend, Patricia Medina. They’re Afterward the men escorted Montez to one of the most popular couples in Holthe Excelsior, her hotel on the Lido, and lywood. I’ll tell him to call you again.” the concierge informed Jo that the Ven“I gather you weren’t impressed with ice Film Festival had held their awards my Southern childhood,” Jo said, icily, ceremony there earlier in the evening the next time we spoke. and voted him best actor of the year for I tried to steer our discussion toward his performance in “Portrait of Jenny.” his classic performances in “Citizen Maria insisted they improvise a

ceremony on the spot, and she and Orson presented Jo his award, which the jury had left with the concierge. “You can’t simply pick it up from the porter’s desk,” she told Jo, and he went along with the joke, bowing to whatever tourists and janitors happened to be in the lobby. Maria kissed Orson and Jo goodnight, and Orson returned to the island where he’d been ﬁlming “Othello” before going broke. Jo went back to his suite at the Grande Hotel, still wondering why no one from the Film Festival had alerted him that he was to win. The next day Orson saw Winston Churchill swimming in the Lido, and hit him up for money. To impress some rich backers nearby, Sir Winston showily bowed before Orson like a medieval knight — and the moneymen gave Orson enough funds to ﬁnish “Othello.” Jo went down to Rome and completed “September Affair,” which was released in 1950. “Othello” came out the following year, which also, sadly, marked the death of Maria Montez. She was in Suresnes, France, when she evidently had a heart attack, drowning in her bathtub at 39. After Jo’s death in 1994, his lovely widow, Patricia Medina, a star of the ‘40s and ‘50s, became my regular Sunday night date for screenings at the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences in Beverly Hills. Later we’d dine at Kate Mantellini’s restaurant on Wilshire Boulevard. She was great fun. I still don’t know why Jo Cotten and I never clicked. Maybe the gulf between hardscrabble farms and Virginia aristocracy is too hard to cross. s Involved daily in volunteer community service, Ellis Amburn, a High Springs resident, is the author of biographies of Roy Orbison, Elizabeth Taylor, and others. He can be reached at ellis.amburn@gmail.com.

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Everlasting Love Five Local Couples Whose Relationships Have Endured for Decades “Love seems the swiftest, but it is the slowest of all growths. No man or woman really knows what perfect love is until they have been married a quarter of a century.” –Mark Twain

by Sarah Brand

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ccording to the United States Census Bureau, 63 out of 1,000 men and 77 out of 1,000 women were divorced in 2012. Today, most marriages do not last for a quarter of a century, or even a decade. In fact, these days some couples cannot stay married for 71 days, let alone 71 years. These ﬁve couples, however, have beaten the odds and have been married for at least half a century — and some much longer.

Tom & Martha Brenneman Married May 12, 1962 – 50 YEARS Tom Brenneman and Martha Sampson had a connection before they ever met. Martha, a voice major, belonged to a church choir in Miami. The only teenager who sang in the adult choir, she decided to go to her church’s private college in Pennsylvania. The school was a stretch for her ﬁnancially. “Because I had been in the adult choir as a teenager — and the only person there that was a teenager — they were disap-

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pointed that the church didn’t have a scholarship to give me,” she said. “And so what they did was they took collections, and they sent me spending money.” That same year, Tom moved to Miami from California. He joined the church choir Martha had belonged to and participated in the donations that were sent to Martha. “And so he gives to this person in Pennsylvania,” Martha said. “It was me! He started supporting me before he had

even saw me.” “And I’ve been supporting her ever since!” Tom said. Only four months apart in age, they ofﬁcially met when they were both 18. After dating for two years, the couple married at age 20. Last May they celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary. The Brennemans have three children: Sue, Paul and Tom, and a grandson, Mark. The couple said their marriage has seniortimesmagazine.com

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had its set of ups and downs, but divorce was never an option. Instead, they said the secret to their lasting marriage is God and the power of giving. “The only reason that we had stayed married was because God had been faithful to us,” Martha said. “Not necessarily that we had been faithful to God, but we have learned through hard knocks that God knows the right way to go. Period, the end.”

Herbert and Peggie Greuling Married March 29, 1958 – 54 YEARS The Greulings are not only a family — they are a family band. “I knew about Peggie from a friend of the band that I was in. And he said to me, ‘You gotta meet this lady. She’s a musician.’ And I said ‘Well that’s good because I’m not interested in any non-

musicians,’” Herbert said. Herbert, at the time a bachelor and bass clarinet player in the Air Force band, met Peggie Goodman, the woman who would become his wife, through a mutual friend. Peggie was a high school band, orchestra and chorus teacher with three children from a previous marriage. “Everybody thought I was crazy to February 2013

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Because of Herbert’s service in the Air Force band, the family moved around the world, living in Minnesota, Illinois, Germany, Florida and Oregon. A few years ago the couple retired to the Atrium, an independent Senior living community, where they live with their dog Lucky. “It’s very fortunate for me, that I was lucky enough to be alive to take care of her for 55 years. And have a great ﬁvepiece combo,” Herbert said with a laugh. PHOTO BY SARAH BRAND

Joe and Elena Delatorre Married March 12, 1961 51 YEARS

marry a woman who already had three kids, but it was the best thing I ever did,” Herbert said. Herbert, originally from Illinois, traveled to Minnesota to see Peggie at a state fair, where he also met the children for the ﬁrst time. “I hadn’t been married before; I was a bachelor. So it was a big move for me. And even more for them because I was a strange guy. But we got along just ﬁne,” he said. The couple married in Minnesota when they were both 36 years old and have been together for 55 years. Herbert, Peggie and her three children — Shelley, Shannon and Sherry — formed what they described as a family band. Herbert played his bass clarinet while Peggie played the saxophone; Shelley played the clarinet; Shannon the trombone and Sherry the piano. They recorded the songs they performed and were even featured on the local news.

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Joe and Elena came to Miami from Cuba with a gold watch, 10 pesos and the clothes on their backs. “I had to leave everything,” Elena said. “My rings, my wedding ring, everything.” Joe had met Elena Gutierrez when he was 28 at a party in Cuba. He was back in Cuba from medical school in Spain. He had originally attended the party for a potential business connection. But when he met 20-year-old Elena at that party, even their friends knew the couple was perfect for each other. “They said at the party we were at, ‘Oh, we’ll save the sweets and the cake and all that for the wedding.’ And I said, ‘What in the world are they talking about?’ And I thought they were crazy,” she said. The couple married on March 12, and by September of that year, the Bay of Pigs invasion occurred. Joe’s nephew was arrested, and the government asked the doctors and psychiatrists for their medical records. Joe, however, could not do that to his patients.

They left Cuba with expired single and student passports in November of that year while Elena was eight months pregnant with their son, Joe. Joe was born in December and their second son, Luis, 18 months later. They had their third son, Charlie, nine years later. The family lived in Miami, Virginia, South Carolina and Gainesville. Joe worked as a psychiatrist and physician at universities and private practices, while Elena stayed home and raised their three boys. Elena’s biggest hope for the boys was to ﬁt in with others their age and to be successful in America. When the boys were older, Elena ran an antique shop in Gainesville. Joe and Elena have six grandchildren and one great-grandson. The couple lives in Gainesville with their dog Diamond, and they speak lovingly about each other and their roles in their 52-year marriage. “My job is to worry,” Joe said. “Her job is to be happy and spread the happiness.”

Bob and Marian Mullen Married November 15, 1941 – 71 YEARS Bob Mullen and Marian Smith met at a dance and have been together for the past 71 years. They married when Bob was 20 and Marian was 18. “I’m sure he asked me to dance,” Marian said. “I had a date, however, but the date seemed to like him too, so that was alright.” “Oh, that was a bad dance at that time,” Bob said “Because I got into it with a guy and he knocked me down a ﬂight of steps. Said ‘I hope I never see you again.’ I told her that. But anyway we got back together.” “I didn’t know we were ever apart,” she said with a laugh. They met in Indiana, and after marrying stayed in the state, settling in seniortimesmagazine.com

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laugh. “Divorce was a word never even brought up, ever.” The two now live at the Atrium with their Teacup Chihuahua and cat.

Dick and Irene Hamel Marrie August 17, 1946 – 66 YEARS

Connersville. They stayed there together until 1943, when Bob left to the Atlantic and Paciﬁc to serve in World War II. Marian moved back to live with her parents in Hagerstown, Ind. and worked in the same factory that had employed her after she graduated from high school. “I got letters from him all the time, pretty much,” Marian said. She sent him letters as well, but they were much fuller than the ones she was receiving. “Any letter that goes out that would come to me, some words would be cut out of it. And if he was telling me where he thought he might be going, they cut it

out of the letter,” she said. Bob returned home in 1946, and the couple moved back to Connersville. They said they bought several homes, and ﬁxed up quite a few. They lived in Ohio before coming to Florida and the couple now has two children and two grandchildren. When asked how their marriage has survived so many years, Bob said it was because most couples do not live as long as they have. Marian had a different answer. “Everything I wanted to do you needed two people for,” she said with a

Dick Hamel, 25, was in the Pacific serving in the Navy during World War II on the vessel LST 447. The ship was hit by a kamikaze and sank to the bottom of the ocean. Dick survived the sinking. He returned home, and one night decided to go out to a dance hall. The hall was an old mansion, with the bottom floor converted into the hall. There, he met 21-year-old Irene Butterworth. They have been together since that night and for 66 years of marriage. “We never fooled around with the word divorce. It was almost unknown,” Dick said. “It was never a part of our discussions.” Both natives of Rhode Island where they married, they moved to Florida in 1948. Their two children, Steve and Susan, were both born in Florida. Lovers of traveling and seeing new places, Dick and Irene said their marriage has worked because they like much of the same things. Leading with the motto, “If at first you don’t agree, work on it,” the couple said they hardly argue. “We discuss things. We never argue. That doesn’t mean we agree on everything, but we don’t argue about it,” Dick said. “She’s the CFO, and I’m the CEO. She had two roles; I only got one. She always wins.” The couple has four grandchildren and six great-grandchildren. They currently live at the Atrium. s February 2013

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Written by LAURA HOLLOWAY Marilyn Mims Smile Makeover photo by LINDSEY TROPF

Like many of us, Marilyn Mims grew up with a great smile, and she used it a lot. “I was a happy child with a beautiful smile,” says Marilyn, “and even in my early adulthood I remember friends commenting on not only how pretty my smile was, but how often I smiled. I was well known for ‘always having a smile’. It seemed to make the people around me smile too. “I don’t remember exactly when I lost that smile, but I know I did. I’m sure it came gradually, almost unnoticeably. I was in my mid sixties and I was going through some photographs when I realized that I didn’t have that irresistible infectious smile I once had. It hit me hard. I loved to smile. But the photos didn’t lie. It was plain to see that over a decade’s time, I had learned not to smile for the camera. Apparently I was embarrassed… and for good reason. “Avoiding the dentist and time had taken its toll,” she continues. “By the time I got up the nerve to do something about it I had gum disease, some chips, cracks and even a few missing teeth. I could see for myself that it was affecting my personality. As someone who is very social, it came down to making a decision and I had to ask myself, is this who I am? Is this who I want to be?

The answer was clear. “Believe it or not, I already had a great dentist. The problem was I had been avoiding him. I’ve always hated going to the dentist, even though I really liked this one. I even knew he was one of the top dentists in north Florida. Anyway, I decided to see if it was too late for him to save my smile. “The good news was ‘it wasn’t too late’, and the better news was…he now offers I.V. Sedation! Yes! “There was even more good news; he now does Implant Dentistry! It’s

“I don’t remember exactly when I lost that smile, but I know I did. I’m sure it came gradually, almost unnoticeably.” amazing how much more a doctor can learn when you avoid them for ten years. I didn’t want to be fooling with dentures the rest of my life. I scheduled the very next available appointment. “If you haven’t figured it out by now you must know that my dentist is Dr. Art Mowery of Exceptional Dentistry. He is awesome. He didn’t fix this

mess overnight. It took a little while because he had to cure some gum disease, do some bone grafting, place a few implants and polish it off with some gorgeous porcelain crowns and veneers. He’s really good and he’s really gentle, but I opted for the sedation every time. What can I say? I’m still a first rate chicken when it comes to the dentist. “I think the best part happened well after Dr. Art did his magic,” Marilyn concludes. “After telling my story to the writer I went back to look at some of my old photos again and noticed something amazing. Dr. Art created my smile practically from scratch. He studied my face and what was left of my teeth, and the smile he created was very much my smile… the same one I had as a young lady. And now I have it again. Thank you Dr. Art. You’ve turned back the hands of time and given me back my self esteem and confidence; things I didn’t know I had lost along with my smile.” Clients of Drs. Art and Kim Mowery and their team often comment on how Exceptional Dentistry has vastly improved their dental experience. For instance, this practice is one of very few in North Florida capable February 2013

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Healthy Edge Is it the ‘Winter Blues?’

ransitioning to shorter days leaves some people feeling down, lethargic and scattered. Many of us undergo subtle changes in our eating and sleeping habits when fall and winter creep up on us. Yet, for one to two Floridians out of every 100, it’s more obvious and serious. For them, fall and winter trigger seasonal affective disorder (SAD) — a subtype of clinical depression in which major depressive episodes coincide cyclically with decreased daylight. As classiﬁed in the “Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders,” the onset of SAD episodes may be gradual or sudden. An episode occurs when ﬁve of the nine following symptoms are sustained for over two weeks: • Down mood • Disinterest in loved activities • Weight changes (SAD often causes carbohydrate and starch binges) • Sleep disturbances (SAD usually leads to excessive sleeping) • Restlessness or psychomotor retardation • Fatigue • Feeling worthless or guilty • Loss of focus • Suicidal thinking/behavior (yes, some severe SAD sufferers have a high suicide risk) Up to 35 percent of those with SAD require at least one SAD-related hos-

pitalization. This condition can also adversely affect daily living. What places you at most risk for SAD? According to Mayo Clinic, SAD is most likely to affect those who are: • Women • Living far from the equator • Affected by clinical depression or bipolar disorder • Part of a family that has a history of this condition People with subsyndromal SAD (over 14 percent of Americans) or mild SAD may have difﬁculty getting diagnosed. Still, it’s important for Seniors to visit their doctors if they have SAD symptoms. Whether mild or severe, SAD symptoms can be managed with a variety of therapies. If you feel mildly affected by SAD, the APA suggests that you ﬁrst try pumping up your outdoor activities during daylight hours — at least 30 minutes daily. If you can’t do that, hang out by a window. If you have a more serious condition, your doctor can direct you to other more intensive therapies — most of which have virtually no side effects — to get you back to your sunny self. Some of the more common clinically proven SAD treatments are: • Bright light therapy. This can start working in two days. With your eyes open, you sit in front of a full-spectrum light lamp at doses of 2,500-10,000 lux

for 30-90 minutes per day during the winter months. When you talk to your doctor about this option, know that certain meds can make you light sensitive. Let your doctor know what you take… and don’t forget to tell him or her about your dietary supplements as well! Also, late night bright light therapy may reduce your ability to fall asleep. • Dawn simulation and negative air ionization. These two therapies require less work on your part than bright light therapy, and studies show that they are as effective. While you are fast asleep, the dawn simulator and the air ionizer turn on automatically in the early morning. • Antidepressants. There are several pharmaceutical options for those with SAD. For instance, Wellbutrin XL is effective against more severe SAD. It was the ﬁrst FDA-approved medication for preventing SAD in patients with a history of the illness. Other antidepressants your doctor may recommend are sertraline (e.g., Zoloft), ﬂuoxetine (e.g., Prozac), and paroxetine (e.g., Paxil). Your doctor may suggest that you don’t need to take these meds year-round, just start before your symptoms begin and then end slightly past the time they dissipate. However, please note that these therapies are sometimes accompanied by side effects. • Psychotherapy. Working on negative thoughts and behaviors can improve SAD symptoms. Psychotherapy can also help SAD sufferers better cope with SAD and manage stress. s Kendra Siler-Marsiglio, Ph.D. is the Director of the Rural Health Partnership at WellFlorida Council. For more information about SAD, you can visit the Seasonal Affective Disorder Association website at www.sada.org.uk.

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Conversations with Friends Library’s Language Program Wins Community Outreach Award by Courtney Lindwall

hey began as strangers: Darlene Hiller and the young Chinese doctor looking to brush up on her English. As a volunteer at the Tower Road Branch library, Hiller was ﬁrst merely her language coach — shaping her pronunciation, correcting her tenses. But now a year and a half later, Hiller is also a friend. Hiller is one of 45 volunteers working with the Conversational English Language Program, which has now won the 2012 Carol Combs Hole award for successful community outreach, given out by Tower Road Branch library annually. The program matches people looking to improve their English with volunteers offering informal practice. “Match up a couple of women in their 40s, and it’s interesting,” said Al Martin, founder of the program alongside Jin Lyons, who initially matched up partners. “They ﬁnd out how much they have in common. Next thing you know their kids are playing soccer together and they’re embracing when they meet. Friendships form.”

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The program began roughly two years ago, when Martin came back from a long trip to Mexico. He was inspired by a program at an English language library called “Conversations with Friends” in which Spanish and English speakers could come learn informally.

for the libraries for 32 years who provided exemplary leadership on behalf of libraries; speciﬁcally her commitment to community outreach services. Each year, the Alachua County Library District honors the memory of Carol Combs Hole by recognizing an employee

“You think you’re just in it to help them, but what I have found is that by giving my service, I have met two of the most wonderful people. I’ve met their families. We’ve become close.” When Martin headed back home he brought the idea with him. Lyons was onboard to help. More than two years later the program has blossomed. There are currently 65 learning partners. In fact, the community need for the program is so great that the library is busy recruiting more volunteers to keep up. “The supply of students is endless,” Martin said. Carol Combs Hole was an Alachua County community services coordinator

or group. Martin was up against seven other nominees for this year’s award. Martin said that most of the current students are Asian and afﬁliated with the University of Florida in some way. The number of Chinese visitors to Tower Road Branch even inspired Lyons’ pet project: a new Chinese book collection at the library, which is now heavily circulated. Many are “visiting scholars looking to be challenged,” he said. “In most cases, this is not their second language. It’s their third or fourth,” seniortimesmagazine.com

PHOTO BY COURTNEY LINDWALL Jin Lyons (left) and Al Martin stand in front of the Chinese collection at Tower Road Branch library, which has been a success so far. Lyons began working on the new collection after realizing the high-demand within the community.

Martin said. “I’m constantly in awe of the students.” For many students, the goal is to learn English and become more marketable when they look for jobs back in their

home country, Martin said. While other language programs can be expensive, this one provides that opportunity without the cost. Some even have plans to go home and teach English, he said, which

can be fairly lucrative. The students typically meet once a week for an hour-long, one-on-one session. Some students want to go over their resumés to practice for job interviews. February 2013

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Some want to learn about the cultural norms and laws of America. One of Darlene Hillerâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s students wanted the sessions to mimic a patient-doctor conversation, for practice in the medical ďŹ eld. Some, of course, just want to chat. Martin said that he discourages the coaches from talking about themselves too much. Instead, he suggests asking the students lots of questions. â&#x20AC;&#x153;It puts them on the spot, but they like that,â&#x20AC;? he said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Some even say, â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;I want a tough teacher.â&#x20AC;&#x2122;â&#x20AC;? Martin has seen the program ďŹ&#x201A;ourish particularly with retired volunteers. Some of the most committed volunteers are those who have the free time to work consistently with the same students, Martin said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;They get into it,â&#x20AC;? he said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;One guy comes in here and does ďŹ ve sessions. Another commits an entire day.â&#x20AC;? Loretta Shively is another long-time volunteer, who has now committed more

than a year and a half to the program. The two students she has worked with have both been South Korean â&#x20AC;&#x201D; the ďŹ rst a law professor and the second a UF graduate. â&#x20AC;&#x153;You think youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re just in it to help them, but what I have found is that by giving my service, I have met two of the most wonderful people. Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve met their families. Weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve become close,â&#x20AC;? Shively said. Although some would expect challenges teaching a foreign language, Shively has not found that to be the case. If anything, she said that it feels like she is chatting with a friend. Shivelyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s partner was very timid when the sessions began, she said, â&#x20AC;&#x153;but itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s amazing how her self-conďŹ dence has raised.â&#x20AC;? â&#x20AC;&#x153;We now have a free-ďŹ&#x201A;owing conversation,â&#x20AC;? she said. For Shively, the fulďŹ llment of giving back has made the process as rewarding for her as for her students â&#x20AC;&#x201D; if not more. Shively even encouraged one of her bridge buddies to become a volunteer.

â&#x20AC;&#x153;To whom much is given, much is expected,â&#x20AC;? she said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s very necessary to give back to the community.â&#x20AC;? Darlene Hiller said she hopes to see the program expand but knows more volunteers need to come forward for that to happen. Even now, the programâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s success in bringing interested students to the library has caused a shortage of volunteers. For now, Hiller said she is happy meeting with only one student. She has learned about life back in China â&#x20AC;&#x201D; what her partner eats, what her family is like, how life is different. She has shared some of herself, as well. When Hillerâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s elderly father had health problems awhile back, the hour-long conversations provided advice and support. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I feel like I have gained a friendship.â&#x20AC;? s For more information about this program at Tower Road Branch library, contact Al Martin: 352-333-2840. amartin@aclib.us

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many ways. Hodges and I did not discuss meaning, for which I am grateful. While pondering his quote, my mental block broke and the purpose for this column was clear. Explore how to rest in peace while still alive. This does not mean we should avoid reality. Our contributions to humanity are an essential component of our purpose on the planet. So how can we be-in-the-world-but-not-of-the-world? We can begin by literally waking up to positive thoughts — listening to music or uplifting messages. By doing equiescat in pace et in amore. ful tribute to his extraordinary mentor. so, we take conscious control of the Latin for, “may she rest in peace Hodges’ words triggered tears and dug direction of our day. and love.” up treasured memories. His eulogy held Next, we should give, receive and The theme for “Embracing Life” this the key for unlocking the missing link circulate gifts (goods, love, time or month began as a Valentine’s prayer for needed to complete my column. Even money). The old adage what goes our loved ones who are deceased, yet though I felt an uncanny connection, around comes around is absolute truth. never forgotten. My initial goal was to my mission remained ambiguous. Since The circulation flow can begin with send those souls heartfelt wishes, as another mental break was necessary, I random acts of kindness. they peacefully rest and await our arwent grocery shopping. Not too long ago I ordered an extra rival. In the process of writing my first Can you predict whom I (perhaps ice cream cone and gave it to an unhappy draft, a new message emerged. It came coincidentally) saw in Publix? If you toddler. His parents were grateful and in a roundabout way from amazed. The next day, while a revered and respected Our contributions to humanity are an waiting in a restaurant, teacher. On her recent another customer handed essential component of our purpose on me a coupon to discount the journey to Heaven, she sent her final assignment. cost of my meal. A warm the planet. So how can we be-in-theGlenda Kelly taught at powerful positive inner world-but-not-of-the-world? Newberry High School and peace ensued. I was awake touched the lives of many enough to recognize the students. One of her pupils was Jason E. believe, as I do, that everything hapconnection between the two events. Hodges. Hodges and I are colleagues at pens for a reason, you already know the Have you ever practiced paying it forTower Publications, friends on Facebook answer. Yes, it was my writer comrade. ward? This is a third-party beneficiary and neighbors. Today, Hodges is a brilWe hugged, discussed the latest edition concept that involves doing something liant poet and writer. However, he may of “Our Town Magazine” and went about supportive for someone in response to have never graduated from high school our business. A few minutes later, we (ac- a good deed done on your behalf. When had he not befriended Kelly. cidentally) met again in the dairy section. you pay it forward, you do not repay When I began composing my story, Our second conversation was much more your benefactor. Instead, you do a kind I experienced the proverbial writer’s meaningful — the legacy of Glenda Kelly. gesture for another person. This is an block. My message was missing someAfter unloading my groceries, I reread amazing way to spread righteousness. thing significant. Therefore, I did what his blog. Hodges beautifully illustrated When we embrace life awake in peace many of us do when procrastinating, one of Kelly’s legacies. He wrote, “For and love, every day is Valentine’s Day. s I checked Facebook. Miraculously years, I’ve pondered the saying rest in Donna Bonnell is a freelance writer who (maybe), the first post I saw was from peace. As I write this and think of Glenda Hodges regarding a recent addition to passing, I think these words are not fitting moved to Newberry in 1983. She enjoys living and working in the town she now calls his blog, “The Dirt Workers’ Journal.” for her. They should be awake in peace.” home. dbnewberry@aol.com In his chronicle, he wrote a beautiAwake in peace can be interpreted in

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Representing Gainesville at the National Level In 2005, Janet Larson had been a member of SunState Federal Credit Union for more than 20 years when a SunState loan officer suggested that she run for a spot on the Board of Directors. “I just wanted to do something to give back to the community,” she said. “Credit union boards of directors are volunteers, so the money [made from members] goes back to the members in low interest loans [instead of paying board members]. Serving the credit union members is the same as serving my community.” She was elected to the board that year, and in 2006 she became Chairman of the Board, a post she held until the end of 2012. She enjoyed the work so much that in 2010, she applied to serve with the National Association of Federal Credit Unions (NAFCU) in Washington, D.C. The president and CEO of the organization, Fred Becker, was so impressed with her paperwork that he offered her a spot on any number of NAFCU committees. Larson, being a state health inspector for the Florida Department of Agriculture & Consumer Services, chose to join the regulatory committee. “Janet is a volunteer, but a lot of the people who serve on this committee are CEOs,” said SunState president and CEO Jim Woodward. “The technical information is part of our job. We read it, and we have to understand it, and we have staff in charge of it. But she’s taken it on and spends many late nights making sure she’s prepared when they have their monthly meeting. Fred Becker personally contacted her and said that he wanted her on the committee again because she does such a good job.” Larson was a Gainesville Police Department officer for 22 years; she was the first woman to serve on patrol for

the city. Since her retirement from the force in 1994, she has started her health inspector career and volunteered in many ways – among other positions, she is the Secretary/Treasurer of Gainesville Police Retiree’s Association and is on the board of directors for Peaceful Janet Larson Paths. She also enjoys a happy home life with husband James “Swede” Larson (the man she calls “the love of my life”) and their two-year-old Shih Tzu dogs, Princess Jane and Cuddle Bug. Her next goal: a spot on NAFCU’s Board of Directors to better serve the organization that has so impressed her. “NAFCU is the nuts and bolts of the credit union movement,” said Larson. “They have an awesome code of ethics, and they work for federal credit unions throughout the world. The knowledge and professionalism that NAFCU brings to the credit union community is absolutely terrific.” It is an aspiration that came as no surprise to Woodward. “She’s very forward-thinking, and she’s always on the move,” he said. “She’s not one to take something halfheartedly. She does her homework, she’s prepared and she understands. “We are very, very blessed to have her at SunState, and I’m blessed to know her as a friend.”

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DANCE FOR LIFELONG HEALTH Every Tuesday 11:30am - 12:30am GAINESVILLE - Senior Recreation Center, 5701 NW 34th St. A program of free weekly dance workshops for participants age 60 and above. The aim is to promote health for mature adults through joyful motion that focuses on fun, fitness and creativity. To register, call 352-265-9040. eldercare.ufandshands.org.

AARP TAX AIDE Every Wednesday 9:30am - 2:30pm GAINESVILLE - Senior Recreation Center, 5701 NW 34th St. Providing free, quality tax assistance to low- and moderate-income taxpayers by certified tax specialist, with special attention to those aged 60 and over. 352-378-2524. eldercare.ufandshands.org.

SCRABBLE CLUB Every Thursday 1:00pm - 4:00pm GAINESVILLE - Senior Recreation Center, 5701 NW 34th St. Bring a Scrabble board. 352-339-3926. eldercare.ufandshands.org.

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parties at Union Street Station, complete with beads for the crowds below. Cost is $10 - $20. ffmardigras2013.eventbrite.com.

GUITAR TRIOS Friday, February 1 7:30pm GAINESVILLE - University Auditorium, UF. Two world-renowned guitar trios, California Guitar Trio and Montreal Guitar Trio, combine for this unique experience featuring virtuosi from four countries — Japan, Canada, Belgium and the U.S. Between them, the trios have released 16 CDs and explored nearly every style of guitar playing imaginable. Cost is $10 - $35. 352-392-2346. performingarts.ufl.edu.

DOCENT ART EXHIBITION Friday, February 1 11:00am GAINESVILLE - Harn Museum, Hull Road and Southwest 34th Street. The talented and dedicated docents at the Harn Museum of Art showcase their own artwork in the Chandler Auditorium during this annual event until March 3. A number of works in a variety of media are presented by the people who are inspired to share the museum’s collections through guided tours. 352-3929826, ext. 2116. www.harn.ufl.edu.

Through March 23 Times Vary GAINESVILLE - The Thomas Center, 302 NE Sixth Ave. Gainesville’s Historic Evergreen Cemetery: This Wondrous Place. Rare photographs, documents, multi-media exhibits and the work of Gainesville’s leading artists will tell the story of the 156-year-old, 53-acre Evergreen Cemetery, one of Gainesville’s most historic and beautiful sites. Sponsored by LocalEdge, a Hearst Media Services Company. 352-334-ARTS. www.gvlculturalaffairs.org.

PLOW DAYS Feb. 1 - Feb. 2 10:00am - 2:00pm NEWBERRY - Dudley Farm Historic State Park, 18730 W. Newberry Road. Plow teams demonstrate farming life post Civil War prior to the invention of tractors. Observe draft horse teams pulling old-time plows, discs and harrows as they work the land getting it ready for the spring planting in April. Musicians will also be playing old-time music. $5 per vehicle. 352-472-1142. www.friendsofdudleyfarm.org.

FIRST FRIDAY: MARDI GRAS Friday, February 1 5:00pm - 10:00pm GAINESVILLE - The Opera House, 110 SE First St. Laissez les bon temps rouler! This event will feature live jazz with local musicians, New Orleans-themed live street art, king cake with lots of fun prizes, street stations, featuring Cajun bites from Harry’s, and balcony

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Times Vary GAINESVILLE - Squitieri Studio Theatre, UF. Part folk-roots, part western swing, the Toronto-based trio offers three-part vocal harmonies, clever songs and witty banter that is drawn from their adventures on the road. Since their first show in December 2006, Good Lovelies — Caroline Brooks, Kerri Ough and Sue Passmore — has toured coast-to-coast, played countless concerts and released three albums. Performance on Feb. 2 at 7:30 p.m. and on Feb. 3 at 2:00 p.m. 352-392-ARTS. performingarts.ufl.edu.

LISTEN TO YOUR HEART 5K Saturday, February 2 8:00am GAINESVILLE - Northeast Park, 400 NE 16th Ave. The Gainesville Alumnae Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority Inc., in affiliation with the Delta Research and Education Foundation, will host the second Listen to Your Heart 5K. Proceeds will benefit the American Heart Association’s Go Red for Women Program. $25. Chip timing will be provided by Start 2 Finish Race Management. gacdst@gmail.com. www.dstgac.com.

SUNDAY AFTERNOON MUSICALE Sunday, February 3 3:00pm OCALA - First Congregational United Church of Christ, 7171 SW Highway 200. Church members and friends of the church will sing, dance and play their way through an afternoon of music and fun. Admission is free, however, an offering will be taken to help support the music program. This year’s theme is “Love Is In The Air.” 352-237-3035. www.uccocala.org.

SERVICES FOR SENIORS Sunday, February 3 2:00 - 3:30pm GAINESVILLE - Tower Road Branch Library, 3020 SW 75th St. How much money? Determine where to start. How much is necessary to sustain a lifestyle? Free. 352-333-2840. www.aclib.us.

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10:00am - 6:00pm GAINESVILLE - Alachua County Fairgrounds, 3100 NE 39th Ave. Cheer for jousting knights as they battle for their ladies’ honor, and enjoy eight stages of entertainment, including gypsy

10:00am GAINESVILLE - Headquarters Library, 401 E. University Ave. Members of AARP assist Seniors with tax preparation. 352-334-3939. www.aclib.us.

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PRINTMAKING IN THE AGE OF REMBRANDT Feb. 5 - April 28 Times Vary GAINESVILLE - Harn Museum, Southwest 34th Street and Hull Road. Exhibit features more than 70 prints by Dutch master Rembrandt van Rijn (1606-1669) and 20 of his contemporaries created between the 16th and 17th centuries. Selected works on view depict landscape, genre and maritime subjects, and a refashioning of portraiture and biblical and mythological narratives. Among the highlights of the exhibition are etchings by Rembrandt. 352-392-9826. www.harn.ufl.edu.

COMPUTER SECURITY ESSENTIALS Wednesday, February 6 6:00pm GAINESVILLE - Headquarters Library, 401 E. University Ave. The Internet is an increasingly dangerous place; risks to privacy and information security abound. This introductory presentation will address some of the most common threats and ways that users can protect themselves. Computer expert offers easy explanations of the dangers, and steps to take to reduce the threats. 352-334-3939. www.aclib.us.

JEFF BIANCHI Thursday, February 7 7:30pm OCALA - Brick City Center for The Arts. Classical guitarist Jeff Bianchi will perform “Live at the Brick” in a rare appearance during his 2013 concert series, which will take him across the United States. The concert will include music by Fernando Sor, Issac Albeniz and Jose Luis Merlin. Tickets $10 for non MCA members and $8 for MCA members and students. CDs available after the performance. Doors open at 7:00pm. www.velvetguitar.com.

Cinema Verde Festival February 9-14 Times Vary GAINESVILLE - Zuzu Jolie Restaurant and Banquet, 6 W. University Ave. The 2013 Cinema Verde Environmental Film and Arts Festival will present a series of films, activities and events focused on the environment. 352-327-3560. cinemaverde.org.

COX OSCEOLA SPRING POW WOW Thursday, February 7 9:00am - 10:00pm ORANGE SPRINGS - Cox-Osceola Indian Reservation, 21449 NE 130th Court Road. Family-oriented children’s games and Native American story telling, handmade Native American craftwork, traditional native dancing, native drumming, Native American food, vendors and more! Boy/girl scout friendly event — school field trips welcome. 352-546-1386, 352-546-3363. scentsofpeace.com/powwow.

CIVIL WAR ROUNDTABLE Thursday, February 7 6:30pm - 8:30pm GAINESVILLE - Millhopper Branch Library, 3145 NW 43rd St. To promote interest in learning

about the American Civil War. General discussion of any and all Civil War topics. Free. 352-4741995 or jp1walsh@gmail.com. www.aclib.us.

FINANCING SENIOR RETIREMENT Thursday, February 7 2:30pm - 4:00pm GAINESVILLE - Senior Recreation Center, 5701 NW 34th St. Annuity and mortgage strategies for securing lifetime income for retirees and those planning to retire will be presented. Topics included will be types of annuities, annuity riders, maximization of income planning, the use of reverse mortgages, and

downsizing or remaining in the current home. 352-265-9040. eldercare.ufandshands.org.

THE KING’S SINGERS AND SEÁN CURRAN COMPANY Friday, February 8 7:30pm GAINESVILLE - Phillips Center, UF. The King’s Singers and Seán Curran Company combine talents for a project that will include music from acclaimed composer Joby Talbot. Six members of The King’s Singers will provide vocals, while six dancers articulate Curran’s physical and conceptual exploration of landscape, horizon and time. 352-392-ARTS. performingarts.ufl.edu.

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Saturday, February 9 7:30pm GAINESVILLE - Phillips Center, UF. Widely regarded as country music’s greatest living recording artist, Merle Haggard has 40 No. 1 country hits to his credit and has won Grammy, CMA and ACM awards. He remains the only California-born artist inducted into the Country Music Hall of Fame. 352-392-ARTS. performingarts.ufl.edu.

VIVA FLORIDA KICKOFF Saturday, February 9 1:00pm REDDICK - Reddick Public Library, 15150 NW Gainesville Road. Love My Library, Love My State. Celebrate libraries and 500 years of Florida’s history with a bit of cake and light refreshments. It’s a great way to say, “I love my library and I love my Florida!“ 352-438-2566. www.marioncountyfl.org.

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BINGO BATTLE TO END DUCHENNE Saturday, February 9 1:00pm - 4:00pm GAINESVILLE - Celebration United Methodist Church, 9505 SW Archer Road. A fun twist on bingo, a silent auction, dessert and coffee bar and children’s activities. Benefits Parent Project Muscular Dystrophy. Leading the fight to end Duchenne. Cost is $15 online, $20 at the door. www.parentprojectmd.org/BINGO.

UF OPERA THEATER AND OCALA SYMPHONY Saturday, February 9 7:30pm GAINESVILLE - University Auditorium, UF. Opera Noir Mozart’s “Impresario” and Purcell’s “Dido and Aeneas.” 352392-ARTS. performingarts.ufl.edu.

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GATORSAVERS Saturday, February 9 9:00am - 5:00pm GAINESVILLE - Reitz Union, UF. GatorSavers in a one-day event whereby Gators — both UF students and the surrounding community — come together for one day to saves lives. CPR with AED certification for only $5, a blood drive, and an opportunity to sign up for bone marrow, organ and tissue registries.

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NATIONAL AFRICANAMERICAN READ-IN Saturday, February 9 2:00pm HAWTHORNE - Hawthorne Branch Library, 6640 SE 221 St. Join more than a million readers nationally in this 24th annual National event celebrating African American authors and African American literature. Featured readers include local community members and leaders in the fields of religion, government, education and the arts. Refreshments provided by the Hawthorne Woman’s Club.352-481-1920. www.aclib.us.

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FAMILY DAY Saturday, February 9 1:00pm - 4:00pm GAINESVILLE - Harn Museum of Art, Hull Road and Southwest 34th Street. Chinese New Year Celebration. The annual lunar new year provides the chance to learn about Chinese

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3:00pm - 7:00pm GAINESVILLE - Haile Plantation Golf & Country Club, 9905 SW 44th Ave. Jacquelyn Brooks Designs offers an evening of fashion benefiting a wonderfully unique animal organization: The Gainesville Rabbit Rescue. Third Annual Fashion Show and Dinner with silent auction, raffles, best dressed pet contest, and “Runways and Rescues” 2011 and 2012 gallery. jbdrunwaysandrescues.eventbrite.com.

7:00pm MILLHOPPER - Millhopper Branch Library, 3145 NW 43rd St. The Hummingbird and Other Birds of Ecuador. Share a recent trip with Alachua County Audubon members Brenda Springfield and John Sivinski to Ecuador where they photographed startlingly beautiful hummingbirds, tanagers, barbets, potoo, cock of the rock, and many other birds in the cloud forest of the Andean foothills. 352-334-1272. www.aclib.us.

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3:00pm ARCHER - Archer Branch Library, 13266 State Route 45. Celebrating Black History with Spirit Dancers of Jordan Glen School. Jordan Glen Spirit Dancers directed by Michelle Harris will perform dances, songs and music representing the African Diaspora that will inspire and heal the spirit. 352-495-3367. www.aclib.us.

culture and make art related to this auspicious celebration. This drop-in program is for all ages and includes a family-friendly docent tour. A donation of $5 per family or $2 per child is requested for the art project. 352392-9826, ext. 2116. www.harn.ufl.edu.

THE CHIEFTAINS WITH PADDY MOLONEY Sunday, February 10 7:30pm GAINESVILLE - Phillips Center, UF. Formed in 1962 by Paddy Moloney from the ranks of the top folk musicians in Ireland, The Chieftains are celebrating their 50th anniversary in the music industry. The six-time Grammy winners have been honored in their own country by officially being named Ireland’s Musical Ambassadors. 352-392-ARTS. performingarts.ufl.edu.

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Tuesday, February 12 3:30pm GAINESVILLE - Cone Park Library Branch, 2841 E. University Ave. Morningside Nature Center’s fire ecology program. Participants will get fired up seeing equipment and instruments used during prescribed burns. Discussion of the benefits of prescribed fire and how plants and animals react to it will also be presented. 352-334-0720. www.aclib.us.

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8:00am OCALA - Florida Horse Park, Highway 475. In memory of Wayne Vaught. The first ride leaves at 9:15 a.m. Riders spend two to three hours on the trail. After the ride, participants enjoy lunch by Tommy’s BBQ, live entertainment by Bordertown, and door prizes. Proceeds benefit Patient Care Programs. Horse lovers may purchase a $10 ticket to enjoy lunch and entertainment. Minimum donation $30. 352-854-5218. www. hospiceofmarion.com.

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BLACK HISTORY: OUTSIDE THE BOOK Sunday, February 10 2:00pm GAINESVILLE - Headquarters Library, 401 E. University Ave. A celebration of the cultural heritage of Black America. This year’s program will showcase some of the most diverse and accomplished dance groups in the community. Free. 352-334-3931. www.aclib.us.

GALLERY TALK

Wednesday, February 13 11:00am - 1:00pm GAINESVILLE - Wesley United Methodist Church, 826 NW 23rd Ave. Price of the lunch is $12. The Daughters of the American Revolution’s program will be Historic Preservation — ”Gainesville’s Pleasant Street Neighborhood and the Historic Smith-Griffin House” presented by Melanie Barr, corresponding secretary for the Pleasant Street Historic Society. For more information please contact Regent Dot Hope at dothope@ufl.edu. Please RSVP to Judith DelBuco at search.gene@yahoo.com.’s

Sunday, February 10 3:00pm GAINESVILLE - Harn Museum, Southwest 34th Street and Hull Road. Dr. Elizabeth Ross, UF assistant professor of art history, will discuss “Death, Darkness, and a Little Bit of Adultery” through prints that feature a range of themes and moods including war and death, nighttime and the transgressive passions of the gods. 352-392-9826. www.harn.ufl.edu.

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GUIDED CANOE/KAYAK TRIP Wednesday, February 13 10:00am DUNNELLON - Rainbow Springs State Park, 19158 SW 81st Place Road. Meet a park ranger at the canoe dock at the headsprings day-use section of the park. The trip is approximately one mile downriver and back. Round trip takes about 2.5 hours. Visitors may bring their own equipment but it must be hand carried to the launch area. RSVP is required. 352-465-8555. www.floridastateparks.org/rainbowsprings.

Tuesday, February 12

JULIA CHILD’S PARIS

9:00am - Noon GAINESVILLE - Senior Recreation Center, 5701 NW 34th St. SHINE provides free, unbiased and confidential health insurance counseling through a network of volunteer counselors. SHINE counselors empower Florida Seniors and the disabled to make informed healthcare choices. 1-800-96-ELDER. eldercare.ufandshands.org.

Wednesday, February 13 7:00pm GAINESVILLE - Headquarters Library, 401 E. University Ave. Julia Child is most famous for bringing France and French food to Americans. French historian and UF Professor Sheryl Kroen will discuss the phenomenon of Julia Child and introduce the audience to

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AFRICAN ART, CULTURE AND LOVE

Glenn Miller Story,” “Grease,” “Dirty Dancing” and “Titanic.” 352-392-ARTS. performingarts.ufl.edu.

Thursday, February 14

RELIGION AND AMERICAN POLITICS Wednesday, February 13 6:00pm GAINESVILLE - Pugh Hall — Bob Graham Center, UF. David Campbell brings his insight to discuss how religion influences and plays a role in American politics, discussing the influence of the Christian right, the changing demographics of the US, and what the political future is more likely to look like. 352-8461575. www.bobgrahamcenter.ufl.edu.

VIENNA BOYS CHOIR Wednesday, February 13 7:30pm GAINESVILLE - Phillips Center, UF. With roots dating back to the 15th century, the Vienna Boys Choir sang exclusively for the imperial court, at mass, private concerts and on state occasions until 1918. Today, roughly 100 choir members between the ages of 10 and 14 make up four choirs that perform around 300 concerts per year worldwide, splitting time between performances and school. 352-392-ARTS. performingarts.ufl.edu.

6:00pm - 9:00pm GAINESVILLE - Harn Museum, Hull Road and 34th St. An evening celebration of love and Africa with poetry, music, dance and food. Come for fun, insight and romance. 352392-9826, X 2116. www.harn.ufl.edu.

INDIAN INK THEATRE COMPANY Feb. 14 - Feb. 16 7:30pm GAINESVILLE - Squitieri Studio Theatre, UF. The production tells the tale of a poor chaiwallah (tea seller) whose life is changed forever when a young girl is abandoned at a busy railway station and brings the place to a standstill with the beauty of her singing. The contradictions of modern India with its iPhones and ancient gods form the backdrop to this story about the dangers of keeping the soul locked in a cage. 352-392-ARTS. performingarts.ufl.edu.

WINTER FINE ART FAIR Feb. 15 - Feb. 17 Times Vary NEWBERRY - Tioga Town Center, 105 SW 128th St., Suite 200. This is a great opportunity for the artists who participate, and fun for all those who visit. Only nighttime art fair on Feb. 15, from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. Regular hours are Feb. 16-17, from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. helenwheels0506@ yahoo.com. tiogawinterartfair.org.

MOVIE SCREENING Saturday, February 16 2:00pm GAINESVILLE - Headquarters Library, 401 E. University Ave. “That Movie About Julia Child and Julie Powell.” A screening of the popular movie starring Meryl Streep and Amy Adams, based on the best-selling book by Julie Powell. Free. 352-334-3939. www.aclib.us.

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7:30pm GAINESVILLE - Phillips Center, UF. A cast of 14 singers and dancers, a six-piece band and more than 300 costumes. Enjoy film clips from classic movies, including “Singing in the Rain,” “The

9:00am OCALA - Suncoast Basset Rescue Waddle Greater Ocala Dog Club Grounds, 10205 NW Gainesville Road. Adoptions, hound games, money and basket raffles, belly rubs, silent auction,

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breathes operatic life into the fearsome conqueror. Celebrated conductor Valery Gergiev brings forth a richly realized performance from the outstanding ensemble. English subtitles. 352-392-ARTS. performingarts.ufl.edu.

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Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra Sunday, February 24

7:30pm

GAINESVILLE - Phillips Center, UF. For more than 115 years, the Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra (PSO) has been a key component of the city’s cultural landscape. The PSO, known for its artistic excellence, is credited with a rich history of the world’s finest conductors and musicians, and a strong commitment to the Pittsburgh region and its citizens. Cost is $10-$50. 352-392-1900. performingarts.ufl.edu

concessions, vendors, king and crowning. Dress up your hound for the costume contest. This year’s categories are science fiction, sports and food. $10 per dog registration plus parking. 352-371-8082. www.suncoastbassetrescue.org.

LIVE AT BIRDLAND Saturday, February 16 7:30pm GAINESVILLE - University Auditorium, UF. Under the direction of world-renowned drummer Tommy Igoe, this show recreates the ambience and experience of a night at Birdland Jazz Club. The Birdland Big Band — a dynamic new ensemble featuring some of New York City’s finest musicians — provides an unforgettable musical event. 352-392-ARTS. performingarts.ufl.edu.

basic tax returns. Call 211 to schedule an appointment. 386-462-2592. www.aclib.us.

11:00am - 12:30pm OCALA - On Top of the World, 8415 SW 80th St. This four-part series covers money management issues from a women’s perspective. Topics include money communication, goal setting, budgeting, credit, protecting assets, retirement and estate planning. Free. Register by Feb. 11 to receive take-home materials. 352-861-9751.

THE AFFORDABLE CARE ACT Monday, February 18 6:00pm GAINESVILLE - Pugh Hall-Bob Graham Center, UF. A panel of medical professionals will be providing a unique and insider perspective in discussing the implementation of the Affordable Care Act. 352-846-1575. www.bobgrahamcenter.ufl.edu.

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Tuesday, February 19

9:00am - 4:00pm HIGH SPRINGS - Poe Springs Park, CR 340. Space is limited, so sign up right away. This is a free workshop that includes hands-on activity and presentations about springs, rain gardens, low impact design and development, water conservation and springs, landscape planting for dry areas, and water conservation. Lunch will be provided. 352-264-6827. tinyurl.com/agz9gx8.

7:30pm GAINESVILLE - Phillips Center, UF. Let Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater’s gorgeous dancers lift spirits as they perform thrilling premieres and new productions plus beloved classics such as Revelations. The New York Times called Ailey, “possibly the most successful modern dance company on the planet.” 352-392-ARTS. performingarts.ufl.edu.

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2:00pm GAINESVILLE - Squitieri Studio Theatre, UF. Renowned folk singer John McCutcheon is a master of a dozen different traditional instruments, most notably the rare and beautiful hammer dulcimer. His songwriting has been hailed by critics and singers worldwide. 352-392-ARTS. performingarts.ufl.edu.

2:30pm - 4:00pm GAINESVILLE - Senior Recreation Center, 5701 NW 34th St. Field Trip to Gainesville’s Traffic Management System to see how traffic is managed by the engineers in Public Works. Limit of 30 for this field trip, so must sign up at a previous PTI program. Flyers will be available. 352-265-9040. eldercare.ufandshands.org.

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Thursday, February 21

3:00pm GAINESVILLE - Phillips Center, UF. Filmed at the famed Mariinsky Theatre in St. Petersburg, the Kirov Opera performance features Grammywinning Russian bass Ildar Abdrazakov in the title role. This forceful and evocative production

2:30pm - 4:00pm GAINESVILLE - Senior Recreation Center, 5701 NW 34th St. The University of Florida, Institute on Aging, provides programs about their research findings of interest to Seniors. 352-265-9040. eldercare.ufandshands.org.

Noon to 4:00pm ALACHUA - Archer Branch Library, 14913 NW 140th St. IRS-certified volunteers from AARP will provide tax counseling and tax return preparation services free of charge Walk-ins only. Be sure to bring all tax documents. 386-462-2592. www.aclib.us.

INCOME TAX ASSISTANCE PROGRAM Saturday, February 16 Noon ALACHUA - Archer Branch Library, 14913 NW 140th St. The VITA Program offers free tax help to low- to moderate-income people who cannot prepare their own tax returns. Certified volunteers sponsored by various organizations receive training to help prepare

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Thursday, February 21

7:00pm GAINESVILLE - Gainesville Downtown Community Plaza. Free monthly self-guided tour combining exciting visual arts, live performances and events. Held every last Friday of each month with typically a dozen galleries and venues. artwalk.ning.com.

10:30am - 11:30am OCALA - Marion County Public Library, 294 Marion Oaks Lane. It’s all about Florida! Learn gardening techniques from the masters. Presented by UF/ IFAS Marion County Master Gardeners; UF/ IFAS Marion County Extension Service. Free. 352-438-2570. www.marioncountyfl.org.

Friday, February 22

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Friday, February 22

Feb. 21 - Feb. 23

7:30pm - 10:00pm GAINESVILLE - Phillips Center, UF. Dark Star Orchestra performs Grateful Dead classics in the same way that an orchestra interprets music of classical composers. Touring nationwide for 12 years to the tune of nearly 2,000 shows, the band’s determined commitment to “raising the Dead” has drawn national media attention. 352-392-ARTS. performingarts.ufl.edu.

Times Vary PALATKA - Rodeheaver Boys’ Ranch, 380 Boys Ranch Road. Three-day event features top names in bluegrass entertainment. 1,500 attendees expected. 386-325-5646. festivalnet.com.

SCRAMBLE FOR KIDS Feb. 21 - Feb. 23 Times Vary GAINESVILLE - Mark Bostick Golf Course at The University of Florida, 2800 SW Second Ave. Will Muschamp Scramble for Kids is a hole-in-one for area charities. Event benefits Children’s Home Society of Florida, Boys and Girls Club of Alachua County and Girls Place. 352-384-3205.

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YOGA WORKSHOP Saturday, February 23 Times Vary GAINESVILLE – The United Church of Gainesville, 1624 NW 5th Ave. Awakening Wisdom, the Betsey Downing Yoga Workshop. Morning session (some yoga experience), 9:30am – Noon: $40; Afternoon (beginning and intermediate), 2:30pm – 5:00pm: $40. Both sessions for $75. Register: 352-424-0705

Friday, February 22 5:00pm OCALA - Hilton Ocala, 3600 SW 36th Ave. Bunco Babes Ocala have gone country for a cure and giving cancer the Boot! Raise money to support Michelle-O-gram Foundation. Raffles and silent auction, cash bar. Dice Diva prize is a gold and diamond necklace valued more than $2,000! Game starts at 7 p.m. Tickets cost $40. breastfriendsbuncobabesocala.blogspot.com.

OSO IN ROME Saturday, February 23 7:30pm OCALA - Ocala Breeders Sales Complex, 1701 SW 60th Ave. Enjoy the winners of the 22nd annual Young Artist Competition and one of the most uplifting and powerful pieces in the symphonic repertoire: Respighi’s Pines of Rome. Also included in this Italian sojourn is some of film’s

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Heart Ball Saturday, February 16 6:30pm GAINESVILLE - UF Hilton, 1715 SW 34th St. The American Heart Association’s Heart Ball generates funds to support education, research and awareness to prevent heart disease and stroke. The gala will feature live music, a silent auction, a cocktail hour, food from delicious food stations, a live auction, the Open Your Heart mission appeal, and dancing. 800257-6941, ext. 8024. Alachua@ heart.org. www.heart.org.

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King of the Wing Competition Thursday, Feb28 5:00pm - 7:30pm OCALA - ARC Marion, 2800 SE Maricamp Road. Annually, the community determines who has the best wings in Marion County, featuring local restaurants and amateur wing-making wannabes. Tickets $20 (in advance) for adults, $15 for children for all-you-can-eat wings and pizza. VIP seating is available for $250 for a table of eight. Music, beverages, free giveaways and more! Proceeds benefit ARC Marion Foundation’s Scholarships for Hope and other programs. 352-351-2479. arcmarionfoundation.com.

Living the Gospel in Downtown Gainesville! The Rev. Louanne Loch, Rector Dr. John T. Lowe, Dir. of Music

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most memorable music from Gangster movies like The Godfather and The Untouchables. 352-351-1606. ocalasymphony.com.

chamber group created in 2011 comprised of the brightest talent on the Young Concert Artists’ roster. 352-392-ARTS. performingarts.ufl.edu.

FAIRYTALE WEDDING SHOW

KODO

Sunday, February 24

Thursday, February 28

2:00pm GAINESVILLE - University Air Center, North Side of Gainesville Regional Airport. Introducing a casual evening soiree where modern Cinderellas and their Prince Charmings can mingle with the best of the best in the wedding industry. The Fairytale Wedding Show will bring together venues, photographers, florists, cake designers, DJs and more from all over the region. www. eventbrite.com/event/4807462249.

7:30pm GAINESVILLE - Phillips Center, UF. Derived from the Japanese word meaning “heartbeat,” Kodo explores the limitless possibilities of the taiko (Japanese drum). The group strives to both preserve and reinterpret traditional Japanese performing arts. 352392-ARTS. performingarts.ufl.edu.

CREOLE CHOIR OF CUBA

6:00pm - 8:30pm GAINESVILLE - Harn Museum, Southwest 34th Street and Hull Road. Become a member and enjoy a pARTy celebrating the opening. There will be an opportunity to join at the door. Visit the membership section of the Harn’s website at www.harn.ufl.edu/membership for a list of benefits and information about joining. 352-392-9826. www.harn.ufl.edu.

Tuesday, February 26 7:30pm GAINESVILLE - Phillips Center, UF. This 10-member choir from Camagüey was founded in 1994, when the Cuban economy was in peril, food was short, and homes and workplaces often lacked electricity. Led by their director Emilia Díaz Chávez, the Creole Choir of Cuba nurtured the music passed down in their families since the early 19th century, gradually adding modern Haitian sounds and reviving old songs. 352-392-ARTS. performingarts.ufl.edu.

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Inside the conﬁning walls of Mount Airy Nursing Home, a rebellious painter from a distinguished family and an ebullient Jewish woman with a huge adoring family form an unlikely bond as the two plot an escape to Paris aboard the QE2. But can they possibly pull it off amidst the chaos of their surroundings?

It’s 1968 in Buffalo, N.Y., and the Pazinski family gathers to honor their late father’s memory. They quickly become entangled in each others’ problems — Rudy is rethinking the priesthood, Eddie is preparing for fatherhood and Vietnam, Annie is contemplating divorce, and their mother Ellen considers a new romance. There’s rarely a quiet moment in the Pazinski household as they hurtle towards the next decade.

A Servant to Two Masters Through Feb. 3 This timeless comedy is a farcical masterpiece with its roots in the slapstick commedia dell’ arte. The plight of poor Truffaldino, who is determined that he can serve two demanding masters and yet woo lovely Smeraldina, still manages to delight audiences today.

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In ancient Rome, crafty but lovable Pseudolus the slave (Chip Morris) yearns for his freedom — whether he has to buy, win or steal it. When his master and mistress go away on a trip, they leave Pseudolus in charge of their son, Hero (Sam Dugger). Pseudolus sees a golden opportunity when young Hero confesses that he is pining away for Philia (Alex Thorsberg), the lovelybut-vacant courtesan next door. Pseudolus offers to help Hero win Philia’s heart in exchange for his freedom, but as it turns out, Philia is promised to pompous warrior Miles Gloriosus (Caleb Velez). However, this is no obstacle to the scheming Pseudolus, who will stop at nothing to achieve his goal.

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know that they’re not telling us. Secrets are nothing new in politics, and neither are scandals. And in the book “Affairs of State” by Robert P. Watson, you’ll see that that’s been going on for decades. Let’s start at the beginning with George Washington. It’s hard to imagine America without his influence, but Washington himself was influenced not by politics, but by women. His first attempts at courtship were rebuffed, mostly because Washington set his sights on women who were socially above him. Later, when he met the Widow Custis, he saw an opportunity to raise his status ROBERT P. WATSON and proposed to her at their third meeting. c.2012, Rowman & Littlefield; $49.00; 489 pages Still, by all accounts, he and Martha had a happy hen it comes to our elected marriage — despite that our first presiofficials, nothing surprises you dent may have also had two mistresses. anymore. Our third president was quite the laSent to do a job, they look like adults dies’ man, too. Watson says that Thomas but they often act like children with Jefferson enjoyed dancing and flirting plenty of time to get into mischief. They and fell in love at least once before he profess to have your best interests in married his dear wife, Martha. After her mind and about that, you sometimes death, he remained unmarried but not wonder. You also wonder what they unloved. Historians and family members

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still argue about his final romance, one with a slave woman who may have bore Jefferson four children. America’s only bachelor president, James Buchanan, was engaged to be married, but his heart wasn’t in it; he let the situation dwindle. When his spurned fiancé committed suicide, he used her death as an excuse for never marrying. Still, historians believe that Buchanan experienced deep romance – with another man. We like to think of Abraham Lincoln as taciturn and reserved, but though many thought him “homely,” he was charming and popular with women — so popular, says Watson, that a prostitute once offered to extend him credit. John Tyler married a woman his children hated. Andrew Jackson’s wife was, briefly and accidentally, a bigamist. James Garfield was consumed with “sexual urges and biblical notions of sin.” And Grover Cleveland robbed the cradle. Of the 44 presidents we’ve had in office, says author Robert P. Watson, a mere five are above reproach when it comes to a sex scandal. A few of the rest are in this book. Though “Affairs of State” is ostensibly about presidents from 1789 to 1900, Watson starts earlier and goes later than that, but you really won’t mind. Everything is put into perspective compared to modern times, and Watson makes it very interesting to see how something “scandalous” then could be so tame today. Conversely, it’s interesting to see how, alas, so little has changed. Historians and Washington pundits will get a lot out of this book, but I also think that readers looking for something politically fun (for once!) will like it, too. If that’s you, then you’ll find “Affairs of State” to be a nice surprise. 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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Choose lean meats and poultry and prepare them without added fat. Select fat-free, 1% fat, and low-fat dairy products. Cut back on foods containing partially hydrogenated vegetable oils. Aim to eat less than 300 mg of cholesterol each day. Cut back on beverages and foods with added sugars. Select and purchase foods lower in salt/sodium. Keep an eye on your portion sizes.

The most common heart disease in the United States is coronary heart disease, which often appears as a heart attack. In 2010, an estimated 785,000 Americans had a new coronary attack, and about 470,000 had a recurrent attack. To help identify, monitor, and prevent future attacks Mederi Caretenders has developed a Telehealth program. Patients

are provided with the highest level of care both while health professionals are in the home and in between visits utilizing Telemonitoring and Telehealth. Home monitoring signals the onset of potential adverse events – alerting us to the need for intervention, ideally, preventing the need for emergency room visits and hospital readmissions. Our Telehealth program supports active involvement of patients with their own care through education and responding to early signs and symptoms. Every day, patients enrolled in the program may take one or more of their own vital measurements – weight, blood pressure, pulse, oxygen saturation, or glucose levels using a wireless device in their homes. These measurements are automatically transferred to a computer monitored by a dedicated nurse who will assess the survey questions and make a decision on whether the patient needs to be seen immediately by a member of our clinical team. All care decisions are made in conjunction with and under the supervision of your individual physician. The Telehealth program is for any patients who have: •

Congestive Heart Failure

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Heart Failure

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Coronary Artery Disease

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Atrial Fibrillation

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Hypertension

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Diabetes Mellitus

Call Caretenders today if you or someone you love could benefit from this high touch, high tech program. We would love to provide you with better health and peace of mind!

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Bill’s Story Stroke survivor Bill Porter returned to the ER at North Florida Regional to thank a special group of people. Vascular Surgeon Elmer Croushore, ER Physician Tamara Vega and Bill’s nurses and paramedics work together to deliver great care and offer hope and comfort along the way. Today, Bill is going strong and enjoying the things in life that he loves. The full story about the people who were there when Bill needed them most is on our website. The ER at North Florida Regional. Lifesaving care for life’s emergencies.

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