February 2014 by Senior Times

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SINGING THE BLUES

BATTLE OF OLUSTEE

Meet Living Legend, Willie Green

Dedicated Re-enactors Keep History Alive

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CONTENTS FEBRUARY 2014 • VOL. 14 ISSUE 02

ON THE COVER – Gracing our cover this month is Paul Campbell, Tai Chi instructor. Campbell teaches a program developed especially for Seniors, although it is appropriate for anyone who would like an introduction to Tai Chi. PHOTO BY TJ MORRISSEY for LOTUS STUDIOS

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departments 8 14 40

Tapas Charity of the Month Calendar of Events

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Theatre Listings Crossword Puzzle Reading Corner

Enjoying Act Three by Ellis Amburn

Healthy Edge by Kendra Siler-Marsiglio

features 16 22

Singing The Blues

by Nick Thomas

Tai Chi

Willie Green: Living Legend

Improving with Age

BY DARLA KINNEY SCOLES

BY MARY W. BRIDGMAN

The Battle of Olustee

Dudley Farm Historic State Park

Dedicated Re-enactors Keep History Alive — 150 Years Later

Step Back in Time to Where Your Time is a Great Gift

BY COURTNEY LINDWALL

BY DARLA KINNEY SCOLES

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Tinseltown Talks

Embracing Life by Donna Bonnell

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FROM THE EDITOR œ ALBERT ISAAC

Happy February, loyal readers. This month, we continue with our series on volunteering for a day, brought to you by Senior Times writer Darla Kinney Scoles. Darla recently volunteered at the Dudley Farm Historic State Park to see what opportunities await those who enjoy paying it forward. If any of you have eaten at The Yearling Restaurant in Cross Creek, you may have come across self-taught musician Willie Green. He can be found most weekends at The Yearling. You can read all about this 78-year-old bluesman in this issue. In the coming months, we’ll be visiting with other local blues musi-

cians and sharing their stories with you, as well. Looking for a low-impact, relaxing form of exercise? Tai Chi may be the activity you’re looking for. Tai Chi is a centuries-old Chinese martial art that comes from Qigong, an ancient discipline with roots in traditional Chinese medicine. I’m no expert by any means (I’ve taken one class), but it does make me feel better. Now, if I can just stop being so lazy and remember to do it. In this issue, Mary Bridgman brings us a story about this ancient art and the health beneﬁts to Seniors. Lastly, we offer an article for all you Civil War buffs: The Olustee Battle Reenactment, held at Olustee Battleﬁeld Park, the site of Florida’s largest Civil War battle. These folks take their work seriously. Hundreds of re-enactors come from miles around to participate in this historical event. Courtney Lindwall wrote the story and professional photographer Ray Carson provided the photos. Ray is also an historian with a deep interest in the Civil War. Most of the images in this article were black and white shots that he painstakingly handpainted, as they would have done prior to the advent of color photography. Enjoy! s

LETTER TO THE EDITOR: I can’t tell you how excited I was to get your letter about winning a gift card from participating in the Senior Times Crossword Puzzle. Thank you. Thank you for the gift card, the opportunity to enter the contest, and your most enjoyable magazine. My husband and I read each issue from cover to cover -- you and your staff do an admirable job informing readers of places to go, things to see, and people who contribute so much to our community. Again, many thanks. We will certainly enjoy using the card. Be assured we will continue reading and participating in your magazine. — Carolann Schoneman

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The Frog Prince Kermit the Frog didn’t start out ribbiting. When he made his ﬁrst appearance in 1955 on the show “Sam and Friends,” he had round feet — not ﬂippers — and no collar, according to muppet.wikia.com. He had lizard-like features, but his exact species was unclear. Back in the day, all the Muppet characters were a little abstract, explained creator Jim Henson. “All the characters in those days were abstract because that was part of the principle that I was working under, that you wanted abstract things.”

THERE’S SOME SERIOUS CROAKING OVER WHEN EXACTLY KERMIT BECAME AN AMPHIBIAN, BUT MOST SOURCES POINT TO THE 1971 TELEVISION SPECIAL “THE FROG PRINCE.” In a 1982 interview, Henson said that’s when the lovable green puppet got his ﬂippers and pointed collar, cementing his frogdom. However, in 1985, Henson said it wasn’t always the plan. “He just slowly became a frog. I don’t think there was a conscious move to do that.”

In order to determine who their Valentine would be, young men and women in the Middle Ages picked names out of a bowl. They would then pin the name on their sleeve for a week, so everyone could see. It is thought that this is where the phrase “to wear your heart on your sleeve” came from. • Fifteen percent of American women send ﬂowers to themselves on Valentine’s Day. • Hallmark introduced its ﬁrst valentine in 1913. • Japanese women are supposed to give chocolates and gifts to men on Valentine’s Day. Men reciprocate on March 14, known as White Day. • The oldest existing valentine dates back to 1415. Charles, Duke of Orleans, wrote a poem to his wife while imprisoned in the Tower of London. • Men spend nearly twice what women do on Valentine’s Day. The average man spends about $156 compared to $85 spent by women. • Teachers receive the most valentines, followed by kids, mothers and wives. SOURCE: WISEBREAD.COM

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Tick Tock Deep inside a mountain in west Texas, a cave is being readied for a long-term tenant. A 200-foottall clock will be installed inside, built to tick for 10,000 years. Our civilization has been around for about that long, so the clock makes the optimistic statement that humanity is about halfway through our time with plenty left to go. Every time the clock chimes, it will be a new melody. It is being programmed to never play the same tune twice in its lifetime. The Clock in the Mountain is a project of the Long Now Foundation, a nonproﬁt founded by computer engineer Danny Hills and biologist Stewart Brand in order to promote long-term thinking and responsibility. It caught the attention of Amazon founder and CEO Jeff Bezos, who funded the clock, giving the group land to build on. By building the clock, the foundation hopes to get people thinking about the bigger picture: future generations and the millennia to come. It’s all about remembering to be good ancestors, according to the Long Now website, longnow.org.

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Alice Walker BORN FEBRUARY 9, 1944 American author, activist and feminist Alice Walker is perhaps best known for her Pulitzer Prize-winning novel “The Color Purple,” which later became a successful movie starring Oprah Winfrey and a Broadway musical. One of eight children, she grew up poor, attending segregated Years Old schools in Georgia. With the help of a scholarship, she was able to attend Atlanta’s Spelman College, later transferring t Sarah Lawrence College in New York City. After graduation, to Walker was an active ﬁgure in the 1960s Civil Rights Movement. She worked as a social worker, teacher and lecturer in Mississippi, publishing her ﬁrst poetry collection, “Once,” in 1968. Her writing brought her attention as an important contributor to the black feminist movement. However, it was her 1982 novel, “The Color Purple,” that really put Walker in the spotlight. The critically acclaimed book tells the tale of Celie, a women who suffers abuse from the men in her life, shedding light on the female African-American struggle. Despite a writing career spanning more than 40 years, Walker continues to publish books to this day and remains a prominent human rights activist.

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February 9, 1943 (71)

February 14, 1944 (70)

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Jerry Springer is the infamous host of “The Jerry Springer Show,” which debuted in 1991 and has been causing controversy ever since. The popular talk show features everyday people who are confronted on stage by a spouse or family member’s darkest secrets. Born in a tube station in London to Polish Jews escaping Nazi Germany, Springer immigrated with his family at a young age to New York. He served two terms as the mayor of Cincinnati, followed by an unsuccessful attempt to become Ohio’s governor in 1982. Springer began working as a television anchor for a Cincinnati NBC affiliate, eventually winning seven Emmys.

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Salute to Senior Service Every day, Florida Senior volunteers generously give their time and service to help others. Here’s your chance to give back by nominating a deserving older adult in your community for his or her outstanding service through the Salute to Senior Service® program. Sponsored by Home Instead, Inc., the franchisor of the Home Instead Senior Care® network, Salute to Senior Service recognizes the invaluable contributions of adults age 65 and older who give at least 15 hours a month of volunteer service to their favorite causes. Members of the community are asked to nominate and vote for these everyday heroes between Jan. 15 and March 1, 2014, at SalutetoSeniorService.com. State winners will be determined by popular vote. A panel of senior care experts will then select a national Salute to Senior Service winner from among the state honorees. Home Instead, Inc. will donate $500 to each of the state winners’ designated and approved nonproﬁt organizations, and their personal stories

will be shared online on the Salute to Senior Service Wall of Fame. In addition, $5,000 will be donated to the national winner’s designated and approved nonproﬁt charity. To complete and submit an online nomination form for a Senior age 65 or older who volunteers at least 15 hours a month, and to view the contest’s ofﬁcial rules, visit SalutetoSeniorService.com. Completed nomination forms can alternatively be mailed to Salute to Senior Service, P.O. Box 285, Bellevue, NE 68005. For more information about Salute to Senior Service or the Home Instead Senior Care network’s services, call your local Home Instead Senior Care at 352-336-3388. s To learn about the 2013 outstanding senior volunteers from Florida go to www.SalutetoSeniorService.com. For information about the free “Give Back” resources, visit alberscommunications.com/ media-center/home-instead-senior-care/.

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hen Theresa Batchelor received a call about a young Arabian mare that had been seized by the county due to neglect, she knew the mare, now named Beauty, was not the only one in need of rescuing. After a surgery to remove a tumor that was growing inside Batchelor’s spinal cord, she received the news that the extraction caused permanent nerve damage. She was left quadriplegic and was told she would never walk again. Through physical therapy, tenacity and faith, she did regain use of her limbs. However, Batchelor has no feeling or proprioception below her neck — she has no idea where her arms and legs are unless she is looking at them. She is what is known as an incomplete quadriplegic. She was advised to give up many of her favorite activities, including horseback riding. Enter Beauty. The mare had been traumatized by prior abuse, and to say she did not like people would be an understatement. Gaining her trust seemed impossible, but Batchelor has experience with overcoming impossible situations. She had a plan. She would spend each day with Beauty, teaching her voice commands. Over the course of a few months, Beauty ﬁnally began to heal. She seems to sense that Batchelor is different. This has only helped strengthen their bond, which developed into a beautiful and trusting relationship, one that led Batchelor to be able to horseback ride again. Because of this experience, Batchelor was inspired to start a nonproﬁt organization in 2006 called Beauty’s Haven Farm and Equine Recue. The purpose is to help as many equine friends as possible when they are in need. The charity net-

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works with other rescue organizations and individuals, and works to educate others about horse slaughter in an effort to make it illegal — not just in the United States, but also in Canada, Mexico and other countries. Horses that arrive at the rescue come from auctions and kill buyers. Some are surrendered by owners who can no longer care for them, and some are seized by authorities. The organization tries to help horses that are desperately in need of a safe place to go. Once a horse is at the rescue, then comes the costs of rehabilitation, training, proper feed and care. Expenses include initial care, grain, feed and other necessities, which are costly. Some horses with special needs will live out their days there. Jeanne Bartsch is on the board of directors for the rescue, and said this organization is unique because Batchelor takes in horses that other rescues might not because of the cost required to rehabilitate them. “If they need acupuncture, they get it. If they need massage therapy, they get it,” Bartsch said. “She never gives up on them.” s

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MUSIC

Singin’ the Blues Willie Green: Living Legend

Story and Photography by Darla Kinney Scoles

he noon crowd gathered at The Yearling Restaurant in Cross Creek, ordered their cracker cuisine and filled the space with lively chatter. Minutes later, a lanky, unassuming, weathered man entered the room, carrying a guitar, and all conversation came to a halt. Settling in, hand-in-glove-comfortable on his one-man stage, Willie Green dove right into a smooth-yet-ragged blues strain that filled the diner’s frame the way a hearty meal there fills the belly. For the remainder of the lunch hour, Green serenaded, entertained, enlivened and amazed the roadside eatery’s patrons. His performance was mingled with a steady stream of tip jar contributions, handshakes, clapping, whoops and hollers, autographs and photo snapping. As one first-time visitor took a mid-song phone camera shot of Green — harmonica and guitar both going strong — a nearby regular piped up, “Mr. Green is a living legend.” “When I came here, I wasn’t famous,” Green said. “But now, I guess I am. All my life I wanted to be a musician but never had the money to get a break. Life was hard. I couldn’t get a job. But I always managed to work, pickin’ oranges, layin’ pipe, haulin’ pulp wood. I always figured I’d make it, though. God put that in me.” Green recalled the day he was walking down the road with his instrument when he spotted a guy with a guitar. “He asked me could I play that thing, and boy, I showed him how,” Green said. “That night we started a three-piece band and played all over the place — Fort Lauderdale, Clewiston,

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Okeechobee, Key West. This was back when money was tight.” Green said sometimes they would make $50 a night that they would split among the band members, but they would pack the house. “I like the big shows and the small ones,” he said. “You never know. Sometimes you think, ‘Ain’t nothin’ here,’ but walk away with $700 in your pocket. Since then, I’ve played across the state — Orlando, St. Augustine, Jacksonville, Tallahassee, Live Oak. Heck, now I’m even on YouTube!”

“When you do it, go at it good and stay at it. Don’t ever stop.” — WILLIE GREEN, ON HIS ADVICE TO YOUNG MUSICIANS

“Retired” now and living in Ocala, Green talked about “sleeping standing up” (living homeless) for a while after moving to the area, and of the time he got sick and was unable to walk or talk, much less make music. But then he smiled and said, “Fate came in.” Green spent time in rehabilitation. He feels that the people who were praying for him got him walking again. Still living in the facility that helped him heal, he is able to come and go as he pleases, driving the car he proudly owns back and forth to The Yearling Restaurant where he performs for tips, four days a week. His CD, “Slow Train Blues,” is for sale at the counter there, with titles such as “Downtown Baby,” “Doin’ my Thang!” and seniortimesmagazine.com

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“When I come here, I wasn’t famous. But now I guess I am. I’m even on the Internet.”

“You’re so Fine” featured in the easyon-the-ears collection. With three other CDs under his belt, the blues singer is indeed somewhat famous. Notoriety, however, is not what keeps the 78-year-old self-taught musician serenading the folks in Cross Creek or even at the elementary school where he teaches children the harmonica. It is making people happy with his “real deal” blues, mixed with the occasional rock ‘n’ roll tune or gospel rendition, that keeps him — and them — coming

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back for more. But there are still things he would like to do, such as go to New Orleans. “Yes sir, I’d like that,” he said. “That would be quite a trip.” And while he never thought he would open for the likes of Eric Clapton, he did, in Jacksonville at Veteran’s Memorial Coliseum. “I didn’t think I would ﬁt in with the big-time musicians, but boy was I wrong,” he said. “John Hammond called me ‘the real deal’ and my CDs sold out at

the shows. I’m old but I can still twirl it like a top!” Green admitted that getting old is challenging and something he has to deal with, but it is not really that bad. “Life was hard when I was young, too,” he said. “I picked fruit, but wasn’t no good at it. I kept falling out of the tree! I picked cotton, corn, peanuts, beans and squash to make money. I ﬁgured I was too ugly to do anything else! Later on, I worked construction.” He is philosophical about his meager belongings, saying that he used to want to have things like everybody else, but not any more. “Ain’t no use in that,” he said. “I decided it was time to stop doing what I had to do and ﬁgure out what it was I needed to do. Havin’ a place to go and sing the blues gets me up in the morning. “Now, nothin’ stops me from playing my music.” s Find now-famous Willie online at: www.williegreenblues.com

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Life After Heart Failure UF HEALTH HEART AND VASCULAR CARE MAKES THE DIFFERENCE

by Katrina Ciccarelli

hances are you’ve known someone in your lifetime who has suffered from heart failure. Contrary to how it sounds, heart failure does not mean the heart stops beating. It simply means the heart isn’t pumping blood as well as it should. Heart failure can be treated through medical management or with a variety of heart therapies, including angioplasty, heart valve surgery, a pacemaker or a defibrillator, but some cases require a more comprehensive approach.

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John’s local cardiologist, Dr. Mark Hepp of Clearwater Cardiovascular & Interventional Consultants, initially relied on medication to treat his heart failure. Eventually, John was given a defibrillator in 2002 and a heart stent in 2011 to help manage his symptoms. Shortly after attending a cardiology conference, Dr. Hepp told John about a new heart pump device they might consider if the time came to treat his condition more aggressively. Called a ventricular assist device, or VAD for short, this mechanical pump is surgically implanted in either the right ventricle, left ventricle (LVAD) or both ventricles to help a failing heart do its job better. VADs are either used temporarily for patients awaiting heart transplantation or permanently to extend a patient’s life and improve quality of life. After telling John about the device, Dr. Hepp referred him to Dr. Juan Aranda, a cardiologist at UF Health Heart and Vascular Care in Gainesville,

John continued his day-to-day life, feeling relatively normal until December 2012. He and his wife, Harriet, were enjoying a holiday cruise when John started to feel the telltale signs of end-stage heart failure.

When John returned home, he quickly traveled to see Dr. Aranda, who decided it was time — time for that more aggressive treatment Dr. Hepp had mentioned so long ago. After an evaluation, John was approved as a candidate for LVAD surgery and his procedure was set for May 13, 2013. Dr. Charles Klodell, UF Health LVAD Program Director and cardiovascular surgeon, performed the LVAD procedure that, just nine months later, has left John feeling “normal again.” John and Harriet say they are forever grateful to their local cardiologist and the stellar team at UF Health. Since his surgery, the couple has visited their great-granddaughter in Virginia Beach, helped the UF Health VAD team at a conference in Chicago by sharing their story, and fully enjoyed a two-week holiday cruise, with John feeling great.

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Enjoying Act Three Priscilla

s. Elvis Presley was the prettiest thing I’d ever seen when she came to my office on Madison Avenue in the early 1980s. I’d signed her for $350,000 to write about Elvis. She gave me the first half of the book over the course of several years, but the remainder was long overdue, and she’d flown in from Beverly Hills to see if I could jump-start it. “My life is now so busy,” she explained. “I’m raising a teenager, starring in ‘Dallas,’ and trying to finish this book. What do you think of what you’ve seen so far?” “It will best-sell and go to No. 1.” “Do you like it?” “I find it appealing and poignant, like a plaintive country song about love and heartbreak.” She was the only celebrity of her caliber in publishing history to hold absolutely nothing back. I had to pinch myself when she revealed intimate details about her affair with ‘E’ when she was only 14. They’d met in Germany, where both Elvis and Priscilla’s dad were on overseas military duty. The night before Elvis returned to the U.S., she implored him to make love to her, but he wisely declined, mindful she was jailbait. “Okay, Little One, it’s time to go,” he said. “Promise me you’ll stay the way you are. Untouched, as I left you.”

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By 16 she was in L.A., where in bed one night Elvis “gently put my hand on him. I could feel for myself just how much he desired me, emotionally and physically. He pressed his body to mine and it felt wonderful.” She changed the title from “Always on My Mind” to “Elvis and Me,” explaining, “Elvis is not always on my mind.” She was devoted to her dashing ex-Marine lover of over seven years, model Michael Edwards. And now there was “Dallas.” When she returned to California, I had to advise my employer, G.P. Putnam’s Sons, we still had no firm delivery date. They were panting for a list leader for the fall and insisted I fly to L.A., adding, “Don’t come back without the completed manuscript.” I stayed with agent Dorris Halsey high in the Hollywood Hills. As a New Yorker who’d never learned to drive, I tried to figure out how to get to Priscilla’s house in Benedict Canyon, where we were to meet before driving to her ranch in Montecito. “You’ll need your own car,” she said, “since Michael and I are taking the Jaguar, and it’s a two-seater.” Kelly Lange, anchor of NBC’s nightly L.A. newscast, got wind I was in town, and remarked, when she learned I couldn’t drive, “Would that be from birth defect or brain damage?” Finally a limo and chauffeur were en-

gaged at great expense, and I appeared early Saturday morning at Priscilla’s sprawling hacienda. Greeting me in the courtyard was Michael Edwards — lean, mean, black-haired and buff. He’d been the Marlboro Man in ads and Faye Dunaway’s lover in “Mommie Dearest.” Friendly enough, he busied himself packing the Jag and told me, “Priscilla’s in the house somewhere.” A wan and wistful 15-year-old Lisa Marie drifted through the kitchen, where Priscilla offered me leftover sushi for breakfast. “I’m afraid you’ll be lonely in the limo,” she said, handing me a kitten. Wandering around the house, I came upon a Doberman Pincer. Fortunately he was too fascinated by something he’d spotted in the patio to take any notice of me, and I escaped unscathed. Why, I wondered, would anyone subject a guest to an untethered and unsupervised Doberman? It was a sinister omen, a harbinger of the perilous rollercoaster ride ahead. The effect Priscilla, Michael, and I had on each other proved to be profoundly transformative for us all. A year later I moved from New York to California and from being an editor to being an author. Priscilla moved from Michael Edwards to Elvis look-alike Marco Garibaldi, and “Elvis and Me” made publishing history with a ﬁrst printing of 1 million. Michael Edwards and I became involved, co-authoring a book called “Priscilla, Elvis, and Me.” A controversial bestseller, it enabled me to buy an 1892 story-and-a-half in downtown Key West and a 1929 Cracker house in High Springs. s “American Pie’” songwriter Don McLean called Ellis Amburn’s “Buddy Holly,” published by St. Martin’s Press, “the comprehensive book all Buddy Holly fans have been waiting for.”

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The Battle of Olustee Dedicated Re-enactors Keep History Alive — 150 Years Later

Story by Courtney Lindwall Photography by Ray Carson

or the Battle of Olustee re-enactors, it can be hard to tune out the 21st century for very long. As Civil War buffs, they have recreated the North Florida battle meticulously — but the “smudges on their living history picture” still come often. Cars drive up. Visitors in modern clothing walk by. Someone makes a call on a cell phone. But every so often, 1864 comes alive. It is the night before Saturday’s battle, and deep in the North Florida woods, the soldiers march on. Dozens of re-enactors are participating in what is called an “immersion event” — an opportunity to embody completely the life of their Civil War character. They will march to the battle the night before — just the way Union soldiers did 150 years ago. For as far as they can see, men outﬁtted in the deep blue of the North trudge along. Their wagon, packed full of supplies, lags behind. The February cold bites the soldiers for the dozen or so miles to Olustee, where thousands of other re-enactment troops will be waiting. And for a moment — they can feel it. The year is 1864 and they are Civil War soldiers. “You get a little tingle up and down your spine,” said James Permane, who has played the Union’s General Seymour for a decade. “This is what it was like.” The re-enactment, now in its 38th year, draws thousands to Olustee Historic State Park. For two days, men and women recreate Florida’s most important (and bloodiest) Civil War battle.

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“You get a little tingle up and down your spine. This is what it was like.”

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The re-enactment runs Saturday and Sunday, Feb. 15 and 16. Thousands of re-enactors participate. As 2014 is the 150th anniversary, more than usual are expected. “Settlers” will also provide period goods and music at the event. The Battle of Olustee Historic Re-enactment is at once entertainment and education. Many people do not realize that Florida has Civil War history at all. But in fact, the Battle of Olustee was one of the most costly battles of the entire war when measured as deaths per number ﬁghting. About 3,000 total were either killed, wounded or reported missing — with the Union accounting for nearly twice as many casualties. The battle raged for ﬁve hours on Feb. 20, 1864 — 14 months before the end of the war. General Finnegan eventually led the Confederate troops to victory, and General Seymour led the Yankees to a hasty (and costly) retreat. Additionally, Florida was the site of political and military strategy. The Confederates fought for Florida’s vast beef resources to feed their troops. The Union fought to cut off their supply lines and important contributions were made by U.S. Colored Troops, including the now-famous 54th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry. And towns such as Jacksonville exchanged hands many times. The re-enactment brings this often-overlooked part of Florida’s history to life. “Seeing helps a lot more than reading about it,” Permane said. “If it’s just a bunch of words on a page, it’s hard to grasp. Seeing people doing it and acting it out makes it more of a real event and drives them to pursue more education.”

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The accuracy of the battle is the result of intense study and research by Civil War historians and enthusiasts across the country. The Battle of Olustee in particular has been a team effort by groups of Florida Civil War buffs — building upon and editing one another’s discoveries constantly. Thomas Fasulo has been dedicated to creating an honest and detailed picture of the time period and battle itself for decades. He is the webmaster for the Battle of Olustee website, a board member for the Citizens Support Organization for the park, and an annual participator in the re-enactment. Fasulo is not a general or commander — he goes simply as Private Fasulo. “I get to dress up like a 19th-century soldier, do some roleplaying and be a little bit of an actor,” Fasulo said. His main passion is behind-the-scenes — digging into the records and books left behind. “We’re constantly reading and ﬁnding things we didn’t know before. A picture emerges and looks like the way something occurred,” Fasulo said. “But a story may change over the years.” Since he was young (as is the case for many Civil War hobbyists), Fasulo has found a passion for the details — the battles, the soldiers and the military strategy. “The United States Civil War was the ﬁrst large war in which we had a literate mass army,” Fasulo said. “They kept diaries, wrote letters home constantly, wrote memoirs.” Many of the soldiers’ records show more honest portrayals of the war — as the memoirs of generals often exaggerated or lied to bolster reputations, he said. “The Civil War was so important that men in Washington seniortimesmagazine.com

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were tasked with developing the ofﬁcial records,” Fasulo said. In fact, 178 volumes worth, he said. The Battle of Olustee Re-enactment has used this expansive reserve of information to create an increasingly accurate portrayal. The soldiers, dressed in matching period uniforms, carry 19th-century weapons. The generals call out orders using 19th-century vernacular. The re-enactors attack, retreat and move position accurately, mimicking the true order of events. Two or three re-enactors will run into the open battleﬁeld at the same time the records show a man was returning with artillery supplies. Even if some of these details are lost on the average spectator, Fasulo and others care deeply about the history they are preserving. For all involved, it’s about having fun, as well. “People don’t do Civil War re-enactments because it’s work — this is your hobby. You’re having a good time. You’re out there with your friends doing history,” Fasulo said.

Even at intense moments of battle, it can be all laughs. “This would work a lot better if we didn’t all shoot at the same person,” one Union soldier joked. Fasulo recalled the time when a re-enactor fired a single “shot” into the opposing Confederate troops and 10 men dropped dead. Spectators roared. And even Permane, playing the Union general who brings his troops to defeat, has a good time. “It’s actually more exciting from my point of view,” Permane said. “We are the attacking force. We make the first aggressive move. When we kind of get whooped, we fall back. We have a lot more going on. They can show some panic and some excitement.” The re-enactment coincides with a related but separate event, the Olustee Festival in downtown Lake City. Vendors, music, exhibits and food come together to commemorate the battle. Events such as the Olustee 5K and the Blue Grey Square Dance put spirit and life back into the town’s history. This year will mark the 150th anniversary of the Battle of Olustee — a century and a half removed from the realities of Civil War America. But every once in a while, it comes alive again — while watching cavalry charge on the open field, while smelling the gunpowder of a thousand fired shots. Or while marching through the North Florida woods with fellow soldiers, on the way to battle. “You get the magic moments,” Permane said. s February 2014

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o you know what THE number one killer is? Heart disease. This includes heart valve problems, congestive heart failure, arrhythmia, heart attack and stroke. Reduce your risk with healthy heart tips from the American Heart Association (AHA). One American dies from heart disease every 39 seconds, according to the AHA. It’s a daunting statistic, yet we’ve made great strides over the years in heart disease prevention and management. For instance, deaths caused by heart disease have declined 30 percent from 1998-2008. With each coming year, we can continue to better manage (and help loved ones manage) heart health with the knowledge we’ve gained about nutrition, exercise, psychosocial well-being and medication. The AHA recently published new prevention and management guidelines and outlined the 2013 advances in heart disease research. Using these recommendations and findings, you and your medical provider can develop a heart-healthy plan that fits you. Immediately below are snippets of the newest information you can find on the AHA website (www.heart.org). • Seek out a healthcare professional to help you lose the weight and keep it off if you are one of the 78 million Americans who has a BMI of 30 or higher. AHA recommends that most everyone (unless your medical

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provider advises against it): does moderate to vigorous aerobic exercise for 40 minutes, three-four times a week; prioritize fruits, veggies, whole grains, low-fat dairy, poultry, ﬁsh, and nuts; and limit red meat, high-sodium foods, and sugary foods and beverages. AHA now believes that obesity (BMI of 30 or higher) is an issue that can’t just be addressed by working on lifestyle adjustments; AHA asserts that patients who are obese should receive longterm weight management assistance from a healthcare professional. • Get your blood pressure under control, especially if you’re female. If you have “high blood pressure,” it means your blood’s pushing through your arteries with too much force; over time, arterial walls develop microscopic tears. Scar tissue forms to repair the tears. The scar tissue acts like a hangnail — plaques and white blood cells “catch” on it — leading to blockages and blood clots. Although high blood pressure can be controlled, it often goes undiagnosed. Plus, only half of the 75 percent of patients who know they have high blood pressure control it to a healthy level. A new study in “Therapeutic Advances in Cardiovascular Disease” shows that high blood pressure is more dangerous to women than men. Women with high blood pressure have 30-40 percent more heart disease

than men with the same level of high blood pressure. Don’t put off getting your blood pressure under control. • Ask your medical provider if you should be considering statin drugs to reduce cholesterol if you are in one of the below four high-risk groups. AHA guidelines have changed considerably regarding statins. They no longer recommend a target level for lowdensity lipoprotein (LDL) cholesterol. Although it’s well documented that lowering LDL cholesterol reduces heart attack and stroke risks, there’s no known ideal target “level.” The AHA recommends that cholesterollowering statin drugs (and lifestyle changes) should be considered for the following risk groups: 1. Those ages 40-75 who are without heart disease, yet have a 7.5 percent (or higher) risk for heart attack or stroke within 10 years. 2. Those with a heart disease history. 3. Those 21 and older with high LDL cholesterol levels (190 mg/dL or higher). 4. Those ages 40-75 with Type 1 or Type 2 diabetes. Ask your medical provider if you should ditch the niacin supplements. In 2013, the largest niacin study (25,000 people) showed that niacin doesn’t beneﬁt people at risk for heart disease and may even be harmful. Niacin didn’t reduce the chances of heart attack, heart-related death or stroke. It also didn’t reduce the need for angioplasty or bypass surgery. For more information about heart disease contact the AHA at 888-MYHEART (694-3278). s Kendra Siler-Marsiglio, Ph.D. is the Director of Rural Health Partnership at WellFlorida Council.

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Tinseltown Talks Julie Adams Revisits the Black Lagoon by Nick Thomas

ow much mileage could a studio expect from a 1950s film starring a biologist with a fascination for a secluded fishpond? Quite a bit, when the scientist is beautiful Julie Adams wrapped in a skin-tight white latex bathing suit and the fish turns out to be an angry piscine amphibious humanoid — aka “Creature from the Black Lagoon.” Premiering 60 years ago this month, the success of the now cult film continues to astound Julie who, at age 87, remains a popular guest at fan conventions and film festivals across the country. In March, she will be appearing at the Williamsburg Film Festival, WV (see wff5.tripod.com). “It’s amazing the life this movie has,” Julie said from her Los Angeles home. Julie portrayed scientist Kay Lawrence abducted by the infatuated Gill Man towards the end of the creature feature. “It’s a classic beauty and the beast story, with stunning underwater photography filmed at Wakulla Springs, Florida, because of its clear waters. The lagoon scenes were shot at the Universal Studios backlot where ‘Gilligan’s Island’ was filmed.” Underwater, Julie was doubled by Ginger Stanley, while Ricou Browning donned the rubber creature suit for swimming scenes. On land, the creature was played by Ben Browning. “Ben began going to fan conventions in the 1990s and

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convinced me to attend my first one in 2003,” Julie said. “It’s wonderful to meet so many people who still enjoy your work.” Fans have also shared some interesting admissions with Julie. “Some told me they became zoologists or paleontologists because of the film. And I met a little girl who was named after my character!” In 2011, the Arkansas-raised actress self-published her autobiography, “The Lucky Southern Star: Reflections from the Black Lagoon,” coauthored with her son, Mitch Danton. The book contains some 200 photographs, many unpublished from her seniortimesmagazine.com

personal collection, with a chapter devoted to the Black Lagoon. Of course, the Creature wasn’t the only biped Julie costarred with during her career. She received top billing with less scaly characters such as William Powell, Glenn Ford, Charlton Heston, Elvis Presley, Rock Hudson and

many others (see www.julieadams.biz). “Rock and I were about the same age, so we became close friends and often played bridge.” One of her favorite costars was Jimmy Stewart, with whom she appeared in “Bend of the River,” two years before the Black Lagoon. Two decades later, she reunited with Stewart in 1971 for the “Jimmy Stewart Show.” “After I read for the part of Jimmy’s wife, he gave me a little nod as if to say ‘you’ve got the job’ — and I did. Jimmy was wonderfully informal but professional, so it wasn’t hard to pretend to be in love with such a lovely man and talented actor.” However, critics and audiences were not so enamored with the show, which was cancelled after the ﬁrst season. “It was quite a charming show, but came out the same time as more edgy sitcoms like ‘All in the Family,’” said Julie, who still remembers it fondly. “My idea of heaven was going to work with Jimmy Stewart every day for six months!” Unlike the little-remembered TV show, “The Creature from the Black Lagoon” continues to gain fans from new generations. “Some projects just take on a life of their own,” Julie said. “The Creature still walks among us.” s Nick Thomas has written features for more than 400 magazines and newspapers. He can be reached at his blog - getnickt.blogspot.com. GY T T ER IEN EN EN IC EM S F EF LAC DOW P N RE WI Built in Florida, for or Florida o ida Hom Homes, es, B By Florida workers. Fi Financing i A Available il b bl (W.A.C) Easy terms & Low monthly payments to fit your budget.

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Tai Chi Improving with Age

by Mary W. Bridgman

ew types of exercise promise improvement as participants grow older, particularly as they enter the years euphemistically referred to as “golden.” Tai Chi, a traditional Chinese exercise practiced in slow motion for relaxation, vitality, health and grace, does exactly that. Described paradoxically as a nonaggressive martial art, it is based on yielding and awareness rather than force and resistance. Tai Chi takes seven to 10 minutes to practice, requires no special equipment except flat shoes and open space, and can be enjoyed by people of all ages. Two area experts offer a wide range of opportunities to learn about Tai Chi in their Gainesville studios. Paul Campbell, who is also a licensed massage therapist and licensed mental health counselor, runs the School of Tai Chi Chuan. Anthony Korahais directs the Flowing Zen Studio. Campbell, who teaches 10 classes a week, often starts students with a course called “The Eight Ways of Tai Chi Chuan,” a gentle exercise program developed especially for elderly persons, although it is appropriate for anyone who would like an introduction to Tai Chi. Unlike exercises that use exertion and stress to build muscular strength, The Eight Ways uses gentle, flowing movements to relax and loosen the body and the joints, to stimulate circulation, to build stability in the legs and feet, and to develop an awareness of one?s internal strength. For Seniors, this can translate into grace in walking, better balance and greater confidence in move-

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“Understanding the training of the human body as the ground for training the human spirit, Tai Chi tunes us to inner principles that lead to continually fuller, healthier life.”

ment. Everyday tasks such as lifting, reaching into cupboards, opening doors and walking up and down stairs or curbs are emulated in movements taught in the class. This simpliﬁed version of Tai Chi is ideal for persons who are unable or unwilling to make the commitment to learn the complete Tai Chi form, a process that can take several years. Each of the exercises of The Eight Ways has an image associated with it, such as “sculling,” which mimics the motion of an oarsman rowing a gondola on a canal. These mental images enhance the learner’s experience, making it imaginative and enjoyable. Participants develop internal awareness and conﬁdence that provides a sense of well-being. Campbell began his journey with Tai Chi in 1973 as part of a personal search for the life he wanted to live. seniortimesmagazine.com

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“I was in a state of intense indecision about how to proceed,” he said. “I recognized that what was between me and living the life I wanted to live was fear. I was looking for ways of dealing with that fear that weren’t just theoretical. My fear was of not living for real — living a life that was not really by my choice but what was acceptable, what I was taught to want, a pre-programmed agenda.” Campbell started to get results through the practice of Tai Chi and meditation, realizing “what was generating the fear in my mind was ignorance, not understanding how to work with the mind, how to process the existing fear and how to awaken the natural human state that is fearless.” Finding both religious dogma and exclusively rational approaches

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PHOTOS COURTESY OF ANTHONY KORAHAIS Sifu Anthony Korahais teaches Qigong and Tai Chi at Flowing Zen Studio. He said his mission is to bring the secrets of these ancient arts out into the open and give people the tools to heal themselves without drugs or surgery. (Left) Korahais leads a Tai Chi class in his studio in Gainesville.

to living lacking because they failed to satisfactorily address ethical principals for decisions as well as man’s “profound spiritual nature,” Campbell found a home at the Shr Jung Tai Chi School in New York City’s Chinatown, studying under the legendary Cheng Man-ch’ing. Cheng, who died in 1975, was known for

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Tai Chi Chuan and his “Yang-style short form,” which is comprised of 37 movements that take less than 10 minutes to practice instead of the 20 to 30 minutes required by the Yang long form. Campbell also had the beneﬁt of the teachings of Oscar Ichazo, the Bolivianborn founder of the Arica School, a

human potential movement group that teaches “a body of techniques for inherent consciousness-raising and an ideology to relate to the world in an awakened way.” Ichazo eventually introduced his school to Cheng’s school. Anthony Korahais, like Campbell, was attracted to the spiritual, healing aspects of Tai Chi, which he hadn’t found in other martial arts such as karate and kung fu. He began his Tai Chi journey — also in New York City — as a result of an inner struggle, speciﬁcally, a debilitating case of clinical depression. He recalled living with a “fog of despair” that returned each morning, engulﬁng him in darkness. Through the study of Qigong — a practice of aligning breath, movement and awareness for exercise, healing and meditation — as well as Tai Chi, he found relief. In Malaysia, studying with Grandmaster Wong, Korahais learned that when human energy systems were functioning optimally, it was possible to reach a state that Chinese masters called a harmony of yin and yang. When this happened, seniortimesmagazine.com

he said, “the energy that mobilizes and powers the immune system produces the proper enzymes for digestion, repairs damaged cells, flushes away toxic wastes and balances the emotions. All of this energy starts to flow harmoniously, thus keeping us happy and healthy.” After Korahais began to experience harmonious energy flow and balance for himself, he quit his job as a network engineer at the school of architecture at Columbia University in New York City. He said it was the right job for many years, especially with a schedule that gave him the freedom to travel and learn the discipline of his true calling — teaching Qigong and Tai Chi. Eventually, he earned the title of “Sifu,” a Chinese word that means “father and teacher.” Korahais followed his parents, who were professional musicians, when they retired and relocated to Florida. He enrolled in an acupuncture school in Gainesville, where he met his wife, Akemi, a native of Venezuela. Eventually, Korahais dropped out of school to teach Qigong and Tai Chi full time. Akemi continued her acupuncture studies and later opened the Painless Acupuncture Center, which is located in the same building as her husband’s studio, Flowing Zen.

Now, Korahais teaches 12 classes per week at Flowing Zen. “Zen means meditation,” Korahais said. “Meditation can be drinking coffee, eating food, not just sitting meditation, which is difficult for a lot of people. Everything I do has a flowing component.” All students at Flowing Zen begin with a three-hour Qigong workshop that costs $47. Also available are monthly memberships, which include classes and one-on-one instruction. Most of Campbell’s classes cost $100 for 10 weekly one-hour sessions. Free “Tai Chi: Moving for Better Balance” (TCMBB) classes are available for Alachua County residents age 60 and older at the City of Gainesville/Alachua County Senior Recreation Center, 5701 NW 34th Blvd. TCMBB is one of the scientifically tested and proven interventions recommended by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention as an effective community-based exercise program to prevent falls for older adults. Like The Eight Ways offered by Campbell’s school, it is derived from traditional Tai Chi but uses only eight single forms. All TCMBB classes at the Senior Center are currently full, but interested persons may call Elder Options at 352692-5219 to be placed on a waiting list.

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Campbell notes that in a culture that celebrates youth, Tai Chi offers a more positive perspective on growing older. “Understanding the training of the human body as the ground for training the human spirit, Tai Chi tunes us to inner principles that lead to continually fuller, healthier life,” he said. The ﬁrst principle is uprightness, which means being in perfect equilibrium with gravity and facing reality without pretense. The second principal is relaxation, meaning that at rest, a person is serene and attentive, while in action every cell is available for the simplest, most complete response. The third principle is the Tan Tien — the body’s physical center of gravity. “Having our heart-mind focused at the Tan Tien means harmony in all aspects of our life, means our full being, our spirit, our internal unity can manifest,” Campbell said. “Seeing the human body as an exact expression of the maturing human spirit and training it accordingly,” Campbell said, “Tai Chi Chuan is like ﬁne wine — the older you get, the better you get!” s School of Tai Chi Chuan: 352-371-3718 Flowing Zen: 352-672-7613 Senior Recreation Center : 352-692-5219

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his winter I received a breathtaking bouquet of beautiful roses. The stunning spray spurred hours of reminiscing about my special guardian angel granted by God. My earliest cherished memories are of an altruistic woman who cared about my well-being. She was the wife of my father’s brother, not even a blood relative. Yet, Aunt Rusie supported me emotionally and always looked out for my best interest. She simply loved me (for me) and did not want or expect anything in return. In many ways, she helped me endure my chaotic childhood and tumultuous teenager years. Moreover, our adulthood bond was indescribable (by mere human words). No one else has ever come close to the deep regard I felt for Aunt Rusie. This amazing tale of love is almost impossible to believe, yet the absolute truth. In 1983, my husband, two babies and I moved from Miami to Newberry. Our ﬁnal stop out of town was to say goodbye to my beloved aunt. While tears were streaming down our cheeks, Aunt Rusie chopped a branch from her rose bush, tossed it in the truck and asked that we plant it as soon as possible. I promised we would and blew her a farewell kiss. We left behind family and friends and moved to a place where we did not know anyone. Upon arrival with our children — ages ﬁve weeks and 16 months — we settled

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in to our new homestead. We faced a huge challenge. Belongings were haphazardly unloaded; we did not have a telephone or air conditioning, or anyone to ask for assistance. In spite of sleep deprivation and extreme anxiety, we managed to salvage the cutting.

Many believe after their loved ones’ physical bodies die, their souls continue to care. Miraculously the shriveled stalk survived long enough to receive special attention from my aunt when she came to visit. Meticulously she cared for and nourished the bush with Miracle Grow. Today, I know the miracle was beyond the contents of the fertilizer. Over the years, the original rose bush sustained neglect — mowed to ground level, frozen from frigid temperatures and withered by severe heat. Over three decades have passed. Our children are grown and we have two precious grandchildren. Just before the start of 2014, we moved the clipping (that insisted on living) to a prominent location in our front yard. To say it is thriving, is an understatement.

This surprisingly spectacular shrub must have been nourished by the spirit of Aunt Rusie. Its radiant red roses (the same color of her favorite lipstick) seem to be smiling. The flowers emit an indescribably sweet scent, remarkably similar to my aunt’s perfume. Many believe after their loved ones’ physical bodies die, their souls continue to care. They often give signs that even the most skeptical cannot ignore. Possibly, the most interesting part of this phenomenon is humans do not need to search for signs. They just mysteriously appear. Spirits, from those who have passed, communicate in various forms. They come to us in our dreams, give off fragrances, move objects, arrange for meaningful music to play and provide a peaceful atmosphere. One fascinating theory is that their energy can briefly transfuse an animal’s body. The being (such as a bird, butterfly or dragonfly) will do something out of the ordinary to attract attention. They may deliberately rest on your shoulder or materialize in weather conditions not conducive to their species. These magnificent manifestations occur without any scientific or logical explanation. My aunt was my Earth angel who lived long enough to see the plant’s first buds. Shortly after, she journeyed to Heaven. I mourned her departure, but her spirit never abandoned me. Her bright and brilliant essence exists. Even my doubting husband believes that my dear aunt has remained in my life — in the form of wild wonderful flowering flourishing angelic flora. Happy Valentine’s Day, Aunt Rusie! Thank you for my roses; for your everlasting protection and guidance; and for showing me the meaning of pure love. s Donna Bonnell is a freelance writer who moved to Newberry in 1983. She enjoys living and working in the town she now calls home. dbnewberry@aol.com

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ike with any other working farm, the chores at Dudley Farm State Park never end. Whether it is picking up sticks after a Florida storm or picking ﬁgs during the summer harvest, there is continually more on the to-do list than park staff can accomplish. “Without our volunteers,” said Park Services Specialist Sandra Cashes, “we would not be able to offer most of our activities here, or any event days. We would just be a self-guided, standing farmstead and not a working, interactive farm where visitors can experience what life was like years ago here in Alachua County.” >> THE NEED: The phrase “many hands make light work” is never truer than when a farm is involved. Cashes appreciates those who selflessly work to keep Dudley Farm operational and the “symbiotic” relationship the park has with its support organization — Friends of Dudley Farm. “For me,” Cashes said, “whether a volunteer is here every week running the commissary or periodically helping with special events such as Cane Day, it’s important that they enjoy coming out here and having fun.” Cashes could quickly list off more than a dozen ways in which an individual or group might help at the farm, from hand-making small “whimzies” to sell at the park’s wellstocked commissary, to acting as an historical guide for school ﬁeld trips. Each job is integral to the farm’s operation and vital to enhancing the visitor experience. The wish list Cashes offered, however, had only one item: more volunteers.

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“We have far fewer volunteers than we need to keep all aspects of the park operational, much less expand on them,” Cashes said. “And when we have events, we need even more. We need docents, crafters, musicians, hosts, guides, research collection archivists, people with carpentry or maintenance experience and natural resource management knowledge, as well as extra hands to help in the gardens, visitor’s center, commissary and with administrative projects.” Then there are the “extra” needs such as cleaning the buildings monthly, transcribing oral histories, sewing period costumes for docents and spraying herbicides where needed. “The clover has taken over!” Cashes declared. “I would love to one day have an “adopt-a-plot” program for the gardens where individuals or groups can be responsible for keeping one section of a garden tended. That would be wonderful.” >> THE WORK: Some of the tasks at Dudley Farm are large and physically demanding, such as plowing the cane ﬁelds or rebuilding fences. Others are as easy as picking up a phone, knitting a few stitches or playing a favorite instrument. No matter what an individual’s talents or interests might be, there are several farm tasks to match. Choices include helping with Dudley Kids events, manning the parking lot during busy days, creating crafted items with the Domestic Skills Group, working on publicity and serving on the committee to bring a new education center at the site. Over the course of two half-days, I was able to go through a basic orientation and training, sit in with the Domestic Skills seniortimesmagazine.com

From 1880-1930, Dudley Farm operated as a family farmstead. Now the gardens and operations are for the most part managed by volunteers. As volunteer coordinator for the park, Sandra Cashes is always looking for more help. “There is no end to what can be done,” Cashes said. “And it’s simple, not hard.” Marchant Commissary at Dudley Farm (top) offers volunteers the opportunity to make and sell handmade items to beneﬁt the park, as well as help customers shop the hundreds of farm souvenirs available. Volunteer Clare Shoemyen (right) has been helping at Dudley Farm for eight years in a variety of areas. Fabric dolls made by the Domestic Skills Group are just one item crafted and sold at the farm’s commissary, where Shoemyen often volunteers.

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“Those who are happiest are those who do the most for others.” — BOOKER T. WASHINGTON, “UP FROM SLAVERY.”

Group, spend time keeping the commissary and learn tips to tending the gardens. Each area I visited was interesting, creatively led and enjoyable. The experience certainly left me wanting to come back. >> THE REWARDS: My time spent in the gardens with Cashes was peaceful and meditative. Working on a pioneer farm is not like working in your backyard. The heirloom plants, primitive implements and historical aspects to both the surroundings and the work add meaning in a way that brings purpose to the service beyond

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the service itself. “There are a lot of advantages to helping here at Dudley Farm,” Jim Dekle said. Dekle is a volunteer at the commissary. “Some days I sit here on the front porch listening to music from a stringed instrument or talking to people from around the world. I’ve lost track of how many years I’ve been here now because I enjoy myself so.” Clare Shoemyen has spent the past eight years helping around Dudley Farm in one capacity or another. “When my grandchildren outgrew me,” Shoemyen said, “I came out and started helping. I drift around and dabble in seniortimesmagazine.com

The Domestic Skills Group at Dudley Farm works year-round on a quilt for Quilt Day, while simultaneously creating additional crafts sold to beneﬁt the farm. “I love the ladies here,” said crafter Bettye Roberts. “We have a common purpose and we get a lot of things done.” Group members Lorraine McDowell and Pat Belden reconnected at Dudley Farm after meeting years before. “It’s been fun,” McDowell said. “We’ve become friends and I’ve learned new things here. I feel accepted and appreciated.”

different things, always helping people and trying to be a good PR agent for the farm.” Domestic Skills Group member Bettye Roberts put it this way: “At my age, I need to volunteer. I can’t work, but I have energy and this gives me a place to use it.” >> THE FIT: “Many of our volunteers are elderly,” Cashes said. “Some are limited in their physical capabilities and some are not. But really, we can accommodate anyone. Perhaps our greatest current need is out in the gardens and with simple chores. A person can bring a stool to help them weed in the flower gardens or clear pathways. Someone limited in mobility can greet guests at the visitor center or help clean the homestead.” Commitment level is flexible at Dudley Farm as well, with Cashes happy to receive help whenever it is offered. Scheduling is flexible; some volunteers never leave their home, creating craft items to sell in the commissary where sale proceeds go back to the farm to fund programs.

>> HOW TO GET INVOLVED: As volunteer coordinator, Cashes can be reached via email or phone at sandra.cashes@dep.state.ﬂ.us or 352-472-1142 to set up screening, training and orientation or offer more information. The Dudley Volunteer Program, which is open to the public, meets at the visitor center there the third Wednesday of each month, October through May from 9:30 a.m.to 11:00 a.m. Dudley Farm Historic State Park is located at 18730 W. Newberry Road in Newberry. Park admission is $5 per car up to eight occupants. Thanks to you! -Darla EDITOR’S NOTE Each month Darla Kinney Scoles participates ﬁrsthand in, and then shares with readers, a local volunteer experience opportunity. The needs are great. The rewards, even greater. If your organization would like to be featured in an upcoming column, contact Senior Times Magazine.

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CALENDAR UPCOMING EVENTS IN ALACHUA & MARION A 10,000-MILE JOURNEY Now Through April 13 Times Vary GAINESVILLE - The Florida Museum of Natural History, 3215 Hull Rd. Art joins science to reveal the wonders and perils of the Swallow-tailed Kite’s migration in a six-month installation at the Florida Museum of Natural History in Gainesville, Florida. 352-846-2000.

PRIMETIME INSTITUTE CLASS Thursday, February 6 2:30pm - 4:00pm GAINESVILLE - Senior Recreation Center, 5701 NW 34th Blvd. “Understanding Mental Illness and Gainesville Resources” by Bruce Stevens, PhD, UF College of Medicine. The purpose of an interactive seminar is to gain understanding of mental illnesses and what resources are available in Gainesville to improve quality of life for everyone. 352-332-6917.

QUILTERS Thursday, February 6 9:30am GAINESVILLE - Senior Recreation Center. A Look at Modern Quilts and the Modern Quilt Movement. Quilters of Alachua County Day Guild member Marwin Smith will present a slide show of how “modern quilts” are being defined and, through this visual tour, how we might identify them and join in the fun. Info: Beverley Hilton, 352-373-7791, www.qacdg.org.

VAZQUEZ MEMORIAL POETRY SERIES February 6 – February 7 Times Vary OCALA - College of Central Florida, 3001 SW College Rd. Award-winning poet and U.S. Army veteran Brian Turner will read his poetry collection “Here, Bullet,” Thursday, Feb. 6, at 7 p.m. in the Dassance Fine Arts Center and Friday, Feb. 7, at noon in Building 8, Room 110. His poetry chronicles his service as an infantry team leader in Iraq. His visit is part of the Debra Vazquez Poetry Series that honors College of Central Florida English and creative writing professor Debra Vazquez who died as a result of domestic violence in 2004.

MARDI GRAS FIRST FRIDAY Friday, February 7 5:00pm - 10:00pm GAINESVILLE - Downtown. Live music, Mardi Gras-themed live street art, King Cake provided by Sarkara Sweets, a Mardi Gras mask decorating contest, multiple bead drops

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throughout the night with a prize for the person with the most beads, and balcony parties at Union Street Station. www.pledge5.org.

UPTOWN ART HOP Friday, February 7 6:00pm – 9:00pm GAINESVILLE - Thornebrook Village, 2441 NW 43rd St. An evening of arts, music, food, entertainment and hospitality. Follow the balloons to enjoy gallery hopping and outdoor shopping. www.thornebrookvillage.com/uptownarthop.html.

FIRST FRIDAY ART WALK Friday, February 7 6:00pm – 9:00pm OCALA - Downtown and Citizens’ Circle, SE Osceola Ave. The walk spans 15 city blocks within Ocala’s historic downtown core. Includes numerous indoor, restaurants, businesses and open-air spaces hosting visual and performing artists. www.ocalafl.org/artwalk.

THE ICHETUCKNEE TIME MACHINE Saturday, February 8 9:00am FORT WHITE - Ichetucknee Springs State Park. Take a journey to the site of the 17th-century Mission de San Martin de Timucua. Learn about the ancient capital of Aquacalquen. Tour will begin at the headspring parking lot at the north entrance off Elim Church Road. Long pants, sturdy shoes and insect repellent are recommended. Reservations recommended. $6.00 per vehicle. 386-497-4690.

GAINESVILLE HEART BALL Saturday, February 8 6:30pm - 11:00pm GAINESVILLE - UF Hilton Conference Center, 1714 SW 34th St. An elegant celebration of life. Proceeds benefit the American Heart Association. Contact Robin Weller: 800-2576941 x8024 or email Alachua@heart.org.

AUDUBON BACKYARD BIRDING TOUR Saturday, February 8 9:00am - 3:00pm GAINESVILLE - Wild Birds Unlimited, 4212 NW 16th Ave. Six of Gainesville’s best backyard birding habitats will be featured. Local experts will discuss their personal successes and how to attract a wide variety of birds. Tickets $10 each, available at Wild Birds Unlimited. Ron Robinson: 352-332-4867.

ASK YOUR MASTER GARDENER Saturday, February 8 2:00pm OCALA - Ocala Public Library Headquarters, 2720 E. Silver Springs Blvd. Learn techniques for butterfly gardens from the masters. Presented by the University of Florida/IFAS Marion County Master Gardeners. 352-671-8551.

MYSTERY THEATRE February 8 and 9 Times Vary GAINESVILLE - The Gainesville Woman’s Club, 2809 W University Ave. “Knockback” depicts an original ‘40s radio show written by Norman Gilliland, directed by Jeff Jurgens and featuring the University of Florida Jazz Band. Doors open for Saturday’s performance at 6:15 pm with dinner at 7:00. Silent auction, prizes and other surprises. The matinee on February 9th will open at 12:15 with lunch at 1:00. Dinner and Matinee catered by Omi’s Elegant Catering. Proceeds will benefit the Alachua County public schools. Dinner: $85; Matinee: $35. 376-3901. gfwcfl-gainesvillewomansclub.org.

‘AMERICA’S DARLING’ FILM Sunday, February 9 2:00pm GAINESVILLE - Florida Museum of Natural History. Discover the story of an artist who changed the face of conservation education and preservation in the screening of “America’s Darling: The Story of Jay N. ‘Ding’ Darling.” www.flmnh.ufl.edu/ calendar/grid/americas-darling-film-screening/.

JAZZ, WINE AND CRAFT BEER TASTING Sunday, February 9 4:00pm - 8:00pm GAINESVILLE - Embers Grill, 3545 SW 34th St. Gainesville High School baseball team fundraiser. Live music with the Marty Liquori Jazztet. Tasting will include 20+ wines and craft beers with delicious samplings of Embers signature appetizers. 352-219-5472.

AUTHOR TALK Sunday, February 9 2:30pm – 3:30 or later GAINESVILLE - Millhopper Branch Library, 3145 NW 43rd Ave. Writers Alliance of Gainesville presents “Making Realistic goals for Your Writing and Sticking to Them.” Mary Ann de Stafano, editor, writing coach and owner of her company, Mad about Words develops writing workshops and edits the Florida Writer’s Association magazine and newsletter. WAG meetings are free and open to anyone interested in the written word. madaboutwords.com, www.writersalliance.org.

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PRIMETIME INSTITUTE CLASS Tuesday, February 11 2:30pm - 4:00pm GAINESVILLE - Senior Recreation Center, 5701 NW 34th Blvd. “Decisions, Decisions: Adapt My Home or Downsize and Move?” What do you need to know when it’s time to decide to downsize, move, or improve your existing home to continue living independently? Glenn Gatley and Mike Hill will discuss the benefits, pitfalls and realities of home ownership as we age. 352-332-6917.

DAUGHTERS OF THE AMERICAN REVOLUTION Wednesday, February 12 11:00am – 1:00PM GAINESVILLE *Wesley United Methodist Church, 23rd Ave. DAR monthly meeting, reservations required. Cost of lunch is 12.00. gainesvilleDAR@gmail.com.

PRIMETIME INSTITUTE CLASS Thursday, February 13 2:30pm - 4:00pm GAINESVILLE - Senior Recreation Center, 5701 NW 34th Blvd. “Heart Healthy,” presented by Greg Kapra, RN, from UF Health Shands Rehabilitation. 352-332-6917.

FLORIDA ATTORNEY GENERAL Thursday, February 13 6:00pm GAINESVILLE - Pugh Hall (Bob Graham Center), UF campus. Pam Bondi will bring her experience and insight for a discussion on a range of issues from education to politics. The event will be moderated by the center’s director, David Colburn. It will also be streamed live at www.bobgrahamcenter.ufl.edu.

Air Show Saturday, February 8 9:00am - 4:00pm GAINESVILLE - Santa Fe College, 3000 NW 83rd St. American Heroes Air Show. Free. Explore helicopters from law enforcement, fire service, military, ENG/EMS with static displays from local, regional, state and Federal/DOD agencies. www.heroes-airshow.com.

FARM-TO-TABLE DINNER Saturday, February 15 4:30pm ALACHUA - Swallowtail Farm, 17603 NW 276 Ln. Featuring Chef Gail Johnson of Delicious Delivered, food from Swallowtail Farm and surrounding local farms will be artfully prepared by Gainesville area celebrity chefs. Dress casually and wear comfortable shoes. Tour the farm. At 6:30 guests will gather at the harvest table for cocktails, music, good company and appetizers. Cost: $80. 352840-7170. www.swallowtailcsa.com.

CONCERT WITH A CAUSE Sunday, February 16 4:00pm OCALA - First United Methodist Church, 1126 E. Silver Springs Blvd. The Gainesville Civic Chorus, conducted by Dr. Will Kesling and accompanied by a professional orchestra, will perform a concert titled Sublime Visions. Admission is free but a free-will offering will be taken to benefit the church’s Tuesday Morning Outreach Ministry to help the homeless. 352-537-0207. www.fumcocala.org.

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GAINESVILLE - Depot Park Building 201 SE Depot Ave. The festival features more than 30 films on topics including food, water, waste, energy, animals, sustainable life, business and government. Film selections include: GMO OMG, The Atomic States of America, Cape Spin!, Scott Camil Will Not Die, Terms and Conditions May Apply, A Will for the Woods, The Wisdom to Survive, and The Paw Project. 352-327-3560. www. CinemaVerde.org. cinemaverde.org/festival/schedule.

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I, TOO, SING AMERICA Sunday, February 16 4:00pm GAINESVILLE - Holy Trinity Episcopal Church. Shanelle Woods is joined by Charleston, SC mezzo-soprano Laquavia Alston, for a vocal concert that explores the rich history of spirituals and poetry that has shaped the AfricanAmerican experience. Music of Margaret Bonds, Evelyn Simpson-Curenton, Moses Hogan, and more! 352-372-4721. holytrinitygnv.org.

WOLF TO WOOF: THE STORY OF DOGS Feb. 15 - Sept. 1 Times Vary GAINESVILLE - Florida Museum of Natural History, 3215 Hull Rd. An exhibit on the history, biology and evolution of dogs. This family friendly exhibit reveals the fascinating history of dogs, their connection with wolves and what makes them man’s best friend. 352-846-2000.

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OLUSTEE - Olustee Battlefield Historic State Park, 5815 Battlefield Trail Rd. Take yourself back to the 19th century at the 38th Annual Re-enactment of the Battle of Olustee. This year will commemorate the 150th anniversary of the Civil War. Thousands will come out for an accurate period re-enactment of Florida’s most important Civil War battle. 386-397-4478.

2:00pm - 4:00pm HIGH SPRINGS - James Paul Park and Community Garden, 200 North Main St. Every third Sunday, come enjoy local music and fresh air out in the park. Bring lawn chairs, refreshments, and blankets. Admission is free. 352-275-4190.

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1:30pm OCALA - West Marion Medical Plaza Conference Room, 4600 SW 46th Ct. A new education and support group for cancer patients, family and friends will meet on the third Tuesday of each month, facilitated by a team of cancer care professionals including oncology social workers, oncology patient care navigator and genetic counselor. Information or to reserve a seat: 1-800-530-1188.

PRIMETIME INSTITUTE CLASS Tuesday, February 18 2:30pm - 4:00pm GAINESVILLE - Senior Recreation Center. “Behind the Smile: The Real Pat Nixon.” The image of Pat Nixon, with a permanent, fixed smile, standing next to her husband, is only part of her story. This underappreciated First Lady bought both a warm personality and many substantial accomplishments to her role, and was greatly admired abroad. 352-332-6917.

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PRIMETIME INSTITUTE CLASS Thursday, February 20 2:30pm - 4:00pm GAINESVILLE - Senior Recreation Center. “The Role of Brain Alerting Mechanisms in Conscious Behavior.” Adam Woods, PhD, Cognitive Aging & Memory Clinical Translational Research Program, describes research being conducted at the UF Institute on Aging. 352-332-6917.

BOYS AND GIRLS CLUB PANCAKE DAY Saturday, February 22 7:00am – 11:00am OCALA - Presbyterian Church, 674 Silver Road. All-you-can-eat pancakes with takeout service available. $4.00 per person. Proceeds go to Silver Springs Shores Boys and Girls Club. Lew Kindburg: 352-687-8917.

TRAIL RIDE Saturday, February 22 8:00am OCALA - Florida Horse Park, Central Florida Greenway. The “Horses for Hospice” Trail Ride. Registration at 8 a.m., first ride leaves at 9:15 a.m. Riders spend 2-3 hours on the trail and then can enjoy a BBQ lunch, door prizes and

live entertainment by Bordertown. Proceeds will benefit Patient Care Programs. The minimum donation to ride is $30. Wagons are welcome, $30 for driver and $10 per passenger. Those unable to ride may purchase a $10 ticket to enjoy lunch and entertainment. 352-854-5218.

FRENCH COOKING CLASS February 22 and March 1 11:30am – 1:30pm GAINESVILLE - UF/IFAS Extension Office, 2800 NE 39 Ave. Charmes de la France and UF/ IFAS Extension Alachua County Office will host the two French cooking classes with an authentic French chef, as well as nutrition comments during the program. Cost: $35. The aim of the program is to be fun, educative, and open to the public. 352-338-1820.

CPR TRAINING Sunday, February 23 2:00pm – 4:00pm HIGH SPRINGS - Middle School gym at High Springs Community School. Learn adult/child/ infant CPR, adult/child/infant choking emergency assistance and how to operate an Automated External Defibrillator (AED) device. Event open to the public and participants of all age levels. No American Heart Association course completion card is issued for this course. $10/ person. Proceeds will help support the HSCS FFA Chapter and HeartSafe City’s mission to place an AED into the community. Register: www. HeartSafeSchool.com or pick up registration forms at the school front office. 352-870-9646.

THE HIT MEN Saturday, February 22

SATURDAY MORNING MARKET

7:30pm – 9:30pm GAINESVILLE - Phillips Center. Relive the glory days of rock ‘n’ roll with The Hit Men — a group of musicians, vocalists, arrangers and composers from headlining acts of the ‘60s, ‘70s and ‘80s, including Frankie Valli & The Four Seasons, Carly Simon, Cat Stevens, Barry Manilow, Elton John and Kiki Dee. Tickets

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10:00am LEESBURG - Towne Square, 500 W. Main St. Multitude of vendors selling produce, plants, flowers and specialty foods, including fish, meat, cheese, eggs, baked goods, jams, honey, nuts and coffee. www. leesburgsaturdaymorningmarket.com.

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SPRING BLING Tuesday, February 25 Times Vary GAINESVILLE - ET York Care Center, 4200 NW 90th Blvd. Haven Hospice Alliance’s inaugural Spring Bling. Shop for lightly used jackets, handbags and jewelry. Enjoy a variety of teas and treats donated from Celebrations Catering and Simply Delightful Confections. $5 entry fee. Advance reservations preferred; email your name and total guests in your party to alliance@ havenhospice.org or call 352-692-5177.

PRIMETIME INSTITUTE CLASS Tuesday, February 25 2:30pm - 4:00pm GAINESVILLE - Senior Recreation Center. “Town Hall Meeting with Rep. W. Keith Perry.” Meet with the District 21 member of the Florida State House of Representatives. 352-332-6917.

PRIMETIME INSTITUTE CLASS Thursday, February 27

Canstruction Ocala 2014 February 21 March 9 Times Vary OCALA - Appleton Museum of Art. A creative design-and-build competition in which artists and community groups construct fantastic giantsize structures made of canned foods. A preview party and awards presentation will be held Friday, Feb. 21 from 6-8 p.m. Tickets are $40. www.AppletonMuseum.org, or 352-291-4455 ext. 1834. The party includes Hors d’oeuvres by Chef Sharon and music by the CF Woodwind Ensemble. Afterward, the can sculptures will be dismantled and used to feed the community through three regional food banks: Brother’s Keepers, Daystar Life Center and Tri-County Outreach. Proceeds from will support the museum’s exhibit and education programs.

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2:30pm - 4:00pm GAINESVILLE - Senior Recreation Center. “Travel Tips from a Pro.” Learn something new and useful from travel professional Ann Hudson. Topics will include packing, weather, transportation, communications, currency, staying healthy, mapping it out and itinerary. Unique tips and her experience (sometimes funny) with each will be provided, which will demonstrate problems she has encountered and solutions found. 352-332-6917.

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Courtyard. Peruse art, crafts and food offerings from local vendors. 352-505-6575.

STRAWBERRY & CRAFT FESTIVAL Saturday, March 1 6:30am OCALA - Historic Downtown. Habitat For Humanity Strawberry & Craft Festival. Strawberry pancake breakfast, shortcake, chocolate-covered strawberries, smoothies, cupcakes and more. Two stages will showcase local talent, and food by Ocala’s Mojo Grill and Catering Co. Games, face painting and prizes for the little ones. www.habitatstrawberryfamilyfest.com.

RACE THE TORTOISE 5K Saturday, March 1 7:00am HIGH SPRINGS - O’Leno State Park. This is an out-and-back race along the Park’s scenic, paved main road. Gates close at 7:30am. Race begins at 8:00am. For more information about prices and registration, call 386-454-0723.

GAINESVILLE JUNIOR LEAGE TOUR OF KITCHENS Saturday, March 1 10:00am – 4:00pm GAINESVILLE - Visit Gainesville’s Finest Homes, Kitchens and Outdoor Spaces. $35 per person and can be purchased from www. gainesvillejrleague.org. Proceeds benefit the Junior League’s community projects: Kid’s in the Kitchen, Miracle on Main Street and Read with Me: Children’s Literacy Initiative.

Thursday, February 27 10:00am GAINESVILLE - The Gainesville Garden Club, 1350 NW 75th St. “Art From Nature - Hand in Hand.” Brent Wigglesworth, known for his sculptures using driftwood, palm fronds, shells and other objects found in nature, will be the speaker. His home, garden and wall art is already a favorite of many of the Garden Club members and others in the community. 352 331-0426.

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TIOGA TOWN CENTER WINTER ART FAIR March 7 – 9 Times Vary NEWBERRY - Tioga Town Center. Only art fair in area with pedestrian-friendly streetscape, ample parking and convenient access. More than 100 artists will participate, and entertainment will be located at the Square. Friday: 5:00pm – 9:00pm; Saturday: 10:00am – 5:00pm; Sunday: 10:00am – 5:00pm. 321-739-4136.

Friday, February 28 7:00pm - 10:00pm GAINESVILLE - Bo Diddley Plaza. Self-guided tour of downtown’s galleries, eateries and businesses. www.artwalkgainesville.com.

ARTWALK CRAFT AND COTTAGE FOOD FAIR Friday, February 28 7:00pm - 9:00pm GAINESVILLE - Citizen’s Co-op, 435 S. Main St. Art, food, music and drinks In the

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THEATRE Acrosstown Repertory Theatre.....................619 S. Main Street, Gainesville Curtis M. Phillips Center ........................................... 315 Hull Road, Gainesville Fine Arts Hall Theatre - SFC ........................... 3000 NW 83rd St., Gainesville Gainesville Community Playhouse ....... 4039 N.W. 16th Blvd., Gainesville Hippodrome State Theatre................................. 25 SE 2nd Place, Gainesville UF Constans Theatre ................................................. Museum Road, Gainesville Nadine McGuire Blackbox Theatre ................... Museum Road, Gainesville Insomniac Theatre Company ............................E. Silver Springs Blvd., Ocala Ocala Civic Theatre ..................................4337 East Silver Springs Blvd., Ocala High Springs Community Theater .......... 130 NE 1st Avenue, High Springs

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Man of La Mancha February 11 at 7:30 pm

Join Acrosstown in the world premiere of this delightful voyage and return story. It begins in the Ukraine in the 1920s, but soon whisks us away to a magical land where everything is red and white. As with “Alice in Wonderland” and ”The Wizard of Oz,” before it, you’ll discover themes of family, war, peace, history, power and the supernatural as our reluctant heroine discovers a surprising secret about herself. www.acrosstown.org.

“Man of La Mancha” returns to the stage in an all-new production, complete with the Tony Award-winning score and book that has inspired theatergoers since the ﬁrst note of “The Impossible Dream” was heard on opening night. Enter the mind and imaginary world of Don Quixote as he pursues his quest for the impossible dream. Against all odds, a man sees the good and innocence in a world ﬁlled with darkness and despair. This lyrical and amusing adventure is a classic tale of the triumph of man over his own follies. 352392-2787.

OCALA CIVIC THEATRE

Do Black Patent Leather Shoes Really Reflect Up? February 6 – March 2 From the first day of Catholic school to senior prom, Eddie Ryan is a late bloomer who spends as much time catching up as growing up. Looking back, he takes us on a nostalgic coming-of-age journey through the 1950s along with seven classmates, the kindly priest and the good sisters who share their wisdom with tough love. It’s a delightful musical romp through the milestones of their schooldays: confession and catechism, patron saints and poodle skirts, guardian angels and gym class, rosaries and rock ‘n’ roll, best friends and “the birds and the bees.” This is an affectionate valentine to the good times and growing pains of a baby-boomer childhood. Whether or not you went to Catholic school, you’ll be charmed by this warm-hearted, humorous reflection on a simpler time. It’s a divine comedy! www. ocalacivictheatre.com.

Memphis February 21 at 7:30 pm From the underground dance clubs of 1950s Memphis, Tenn., comes a hot new Broadway musical that bursts off the stage with explosive dancing, irresistible songs and a thrilling tale of fame and forbidden love. Winner of four 2010 Tony Awards including best musical, “Memphis” is inspired by actual events and tells the story of a white radio DJ who wants to change the world and a black club singer who is ready for her big break. Experience Broadway’s most exciting new destination, which the Associated Press called, “The very essence of what a Broadway musical should be.” 352-392-2787.

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Hobson’s Choice February 8 – February 16 Henry Hobson, the pompous owner of a boot shop, has his hands full with three unruly daughters. Needing his eldest,

Maggie, to run the business for him, he makes the mistake of telling her she’s past marrying age. Chaos ensues when headstrong Maggie rebels and matches herself with Will Mossop, the shop’s ﬁnest but lowliest employee. Playwright Harold Brighouse’s renowned play gives us a comic glimpse into the life of an English middle–class family in 1880 headed on a collision course with the social changes of the 20th century. 352-273-0500.

GAINESVILLE COMMUNITY PLAYHOUSE

Aida January 31 - February 23 Elton John and Tim Rice’s AIDA is a contemporary musical take on a grand classic tale of the timeless bond between an enslaved Nubian princess and an Egyptian soldier. As forbidden love blossoms between them, the young lovers are forced to face death or part forever. Together, they set a shining example of true devotion that ultimately transcends the vast cultural differences between their warring nations, heralding a time of unprecedented peace and prosperity. 352-376-4949.

HIPPODROME STATE THEATRE

Leveling Up February 19 – March 16 Award-winning playwright Deborah Zoe Laufer (“End Days,” “Sirens”) is back. This time, she explores the addictive world of online gaming. Three roommates and a girlfriend spend hours with their Xbox in the quest to level up, avoid things “IRL” (in real life) and engage in “RPG” (role playing games). To get paid to play games would be a dream come true. But when the government comes offering a seemingly dream job to one of the gamers, the line between reality and virtual reality gets rather fuzzy. www.thehipp.org.

HIGH SPRINGS COMMUNITY THEATER

The Nerd February 7 – March 2 From the popular playwright, Larry Shue, of “The Foreigner” fame, this sidesplitting comedy centers on the problem of a young architect who is visited by a man who saved his life in Vietnam. The visitor, an inept, hopelessly stupid “nerd,” outstays his welcome with a vengeance! First presented at the Milwaukee Repertory Theatre then on to the London and Broadway stage, The Milwaukee Journal summarizes: “Shue delivers a neatly crafted package that uses some classic comic forms to bring the audience to its knees, laughing!” 386-454-3525.

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The Thicket JOE R. LANSDALE c.2013, Mulholland Books $26.00 / $29.00 Canada 352 pages

ou know who your friends are. Theyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re the ones who keep your secrets, or your car keys when you need them to. Theyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ll loan you ďŹ ve minutes or ďŹ ve dollars, tell you when your ideas are good and your breath is bad, and can be counted on, but never out. Youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;d like to think theyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;d even take

a bullet for you but, as in the new novel, â&#x20AC;&#x153;The Thicketâ&#x20AC;? by Joe R. Lansdale, you hope youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ll never have to know. It all started with the pox. Right after Jack Parker and his Grandpa ďŹ nished burying Jackâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Ma and Pa, dead from the disease, Grandpa decided that Jack and his little sister, Lula, would be better off in Kansas City with their Aunt Tessle. And that mightâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve been true â&#x20AC;&#x201D; theyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;d never know because, while crossing the Sabine River, they were attacked by bandits and Lula was kidnapped. His Grandpa dead, his sister gone, 17-year-old Jack ended up in a nearby town where he hoped to ďŹ nd The Law but instead found a dead sheriff, a black boar hog with tusks, and a tall Negro man who was commencing to bury the aftermath of mob justice. The man introduced himself as Eustace, and told Jack that he was a tracker and could help him ďŹ nd the men that took Lula, but it wouldnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t come cheap and he wouldnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t do it unless they could â&#x20AC;&#x153;get Shorty to sign up.â&#x20AC;? With the hog tagging alongside, Eustace took Jack down a â&#x20AC;&#x153;rabbit pathâ&#x20AC;? to meet with Shorty. As they neared Shortyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s home, Jack saw a child peering through a telescope and it took him a minute to understand that he wasnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t meeting with a child. He was meeting with a dwarf.

Eustace seemed a little unstable. Shorty seemed to want to kill, but Jack was a Parker and that wasnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t how Parkers did things. He didnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t want violence or bloodshed. He didnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t want any trouble at all, really. He only wanted his sister back. And heâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;d learn quick enough what it would take to get her. Letâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s say you planned to write a story set in, oh, about 1916 in Texas. Borrow a little from â&#x20AC;&#x153;The Wizard of Oz,â&#x20AC;? a little Mark Twain, and make a nod toward classic western literature. Add humor, some savagery, and remove just about everything â&#x20AC;&#x153;PCâ&#x20AC;? â&#x20AC;&#x201D; and you might come close to the perfection that is â&#x20AC;&#x153;The Thicket.â&#x20AC;? Actually, scratch that. Donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t even try. Nobody does a modern-western novel like author Joe R. Lansdale. And thatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s good because you wonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t ďŹ nd any fully stereotypical â&#x20AC;&#x153;westernâ&#x20AC;? characters in a Lansdale novel. Youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ll ďŹ nd the gunslinger, a prostitute, and a man-boy who grows up fast, yes, but they donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t do things the way they do in other westerns. Youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ll ďŹ nd them in shocking situations of cruelty and violence with rays of goodness and surprising playfulness, though, and it works. It works wonderfully. If youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re in the mood for something down-and-dirty but oh-so-enjoyable, hereâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s your book. Read â&#x20AC;&#x153;The Thicketâ&#x20AC;? and then loan it out carefully. You know who your friends are... 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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