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Mane Event International Combined Driving Competion in the Heart of Ocala MARCH 2011

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CELEBRATING WOMEN

IF THE WALLS COULD TALK

History Behind March’s Focus on Women

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Tapas Senior Center Calendar of Events

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Theatre Listings Crossword Puzzle Reading Corner

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The Walls of Arbor House

ON THE COVER – This month’s cover features David Saunders, formerly head coachman to The Duke of Edinburgh, Royal Mews, Windsor Castle, England. He now resides in Morriston and has been involved in the Combined Driving event for 15 years, both as a competitor and as a volunteer. “I volunteer, building the hazards before the competition, digging out, doing construction, and all that sort of stuff,” Saunders said.

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BY CAROLYN TILLO

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Embracing Life

by Donna Bonnell

Crime Fighters Seniors Learn About Crime Prevention

Perspectives on Aging

by Carlos Muniz

Helping Homeless Mothers Since 1983

BY BONNIE KRETCHIK

Healthy Edge

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Enjoying Act Three

by Ellis Amburn

Celebrating Women’s History The Story Behind March’s Focus on Women

BY MARY KYPREOS

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Combined Driving An International Event in the Heart of Ocala

BY BONNIE KRETCHIK

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WINNER! Congratulations to the winner from our FEBRUARY 2011 issue…

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FROM THE EDITOR œ ALBERT ISAAC

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March happens to be, among other things, Women’s History Month, so in this edition of Senior Times we bring you information about some of the struggles faced by the fairer sex through the decades.

I was recently talking with a college student about this issue. She is grateful to be taking a history course this semester where she is learning about some of the hardships and inequalities women have faced through the years. For the ‘youngsters’ it may be hard to imagine a time when women were not permitted to vote, or a time when water fountains were labeled “colored” and “white.”

We’ve grown as a Nation quite a lot just in the course of my life, and although we still have room to improve, I think we have come a long way in this grand experiment launched by the Founding Fathers.

Our cover story this month is about the upcoming Combined Driving event, which typically draws thousands of people to the area to watch the elegance of Dressage and experience the excite-

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ment of horse-drawn carriages racing around obstacles. I haven’t been to any of these events yet, but they sure sound like a lot of fun.

Ocala, touted as the “Horse Capital of the World,” is home to more than 200 farms and training centers devoted to breeding, training and showing breeds such as the Thoroughbred, Paso Fino, Missouri Foxtrotter, Arabian, Morgan, miniature horse, quarter horse, hunter/ jumper, and the gentle giants, draft horses among others.

For Seniors wanting to learn more about safety issues, there is a Safety Summit this month. This event, sponsored by Alachua County’s SALT (Seniors and Law Enforcement Together) will include presentations by local law enforcement and other groups. You can read all about this, and other interesting stories, in this edition of Senior Times magazine.

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The First Women’s Rights

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n July 1848, some 240 men and women gathered in upstate New York for a meeting, said organizers, “to discuss the social, civil, and religious condition and rights of women.” One hundred of the delegates -- 68 women and 32 men --signed a Declaration of Sentiments, modeled on the Declaration of Independence, declaring that women, like men, were citizens with an “inalienable right to the elective franchise.” The Seneca Falls Convention marked the beginning of the campaign for woman suffrage.

“Women, if the soul of the nation is to be saved, I believe that you must become its soul.”

— CORETTA SCOTT KING

Saint Patrick’s Day St. Patrick’s Day is observed on March 17 because that is the feast day of St. Patrick, the patron saint of Ireland.

Little is known of St. Patrick’s early life, though it is known that he was born in Roman Britain in the 4th century. It is believed that he died on March 17 in the year 461 AD. St. Patrick’s Day is also a worldwide celebration of Irish culture and history.

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The most ever recorded is twenty-one — with unofficial claims as high as 27 leaves. According to legend, each leaf on a four-leaf clover represents something: the first is for hope, the second is for faith, the third is for love, and the fourth is for luck.

The Ides of March

The Ides of March is the name of 15 March in the Roman calendar, probably referring to the day of the full moon. The term ides was used for the 15th day of the months of March, May, July, and October, and the 13th day of the other months. The Ides of March was a festive day dedicated to the god Mars and a military parade was usually held. In modern times, the term Ides of March is best known as the date that Julius Caesar was killed in 44 B.C. Julius Caesar was stabbed to death in the Roman Senate led by Marcus Junius Brutus, Gaius Cassius Longinus and 60 other co-conspirators.

The Ides of March isn’t a holiday, but it is an occasion remarked upon enough times that it might inspire you to throw a spontaneous party, or to mark it in some way that helps to inform you a little more about Roman history.

Step back in time to celebrate an event in human history.

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Today, in order to minimize environmental damage, only 40 pounds of dye are used, making the river green for only several hours.

In 2009, First Lady Michelle Obama, who is a Chicago native, requested the White House fountains be dyed green to celebrate St. Patrick’s Day.

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NOTABLE BIRTHDAY

Sir Elton John

64 Years Old

March 25th, 1947 Sir Elton John (born Reginald Kenneth Dwight) is an English singer-songwriter, composer and pianist. He and his songwriting partner Bernie Taupin have collaborated on more than 30 albums since 1967. In his four-decade career John has sold more than 250 million records, and has more than 50 Top 40 hits — including seven consecutive No. 1 US albums. He was knighted by Queen Elizabeth II on 24 February 1998 for his charitable work in the fight against AIDS.

A Few Other Notable

March Birthdays

Gloria Steinem 77 March 25, 1934

Sam Donaldson 77

Vicki Lawrence 62

March 11, 1934

March 26, 1949

Jerry lewis 85

Gabe Kaplan 66

March 16, 1926

March 31, 1945

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Edith Wharton THE 1ST WOMAN TO WIN A PULITZER PRIZE

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harton won the prize for her 1920 novel “The Age of Innocence.” Like many of Wharton’s books, “The Age of Innocence” was a critique of the insularity and hypocrisy of the upper class in turn-of-the-century New York. The book has inspired several stage and screen adaptations, and the writer Cecily Von Ziegesar has said that it was the model for her popular Gossip Girl series of books.

WOMEN’S HISTORY

Tidbit Wyoming Territory was the first to grant women the right to vote, 1869

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Elvis purchased Graceland on March 19th, 1957 where he lived until his death on August, 16th, 1977. Today, the Graceland grounds include a museum containing many Elvis artifacts, like some of his famous Vegas jumpsuits, awards, gold records, the Lisa Marie jetliner, and Elvis’ extensive auto collection.

Originally owned by S.C. Toof, Graceland Farms was named after Toof’s daughter, Grace. Grace’s niece, Ruth, inherited the land in 1940 and built the grand colonial mansion.

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Hyracotherium Hyracotherium is an extinct ancestor of the modern horse that lived about 50 million years ago in the woodlands of the Northern hemisphere. They averaged two feet in length and eight to 14-inches high at the shoulder and weighed about 50 pounds. Unlike the modern horse, Hyracotherium had four hoofed toes on each front foot and three hoofed toes on each hind foot Illustration Courtesy of Encyclopædia Britannica Online

March 25th, 1954 — the first consumer

COLOR-TV SETS March 25th, 1954 RCA released the CT-100. It has a 15-inch screen and cost $1,000 (that’s nearly $8,000 in terms of today’s money). Sales of the color sets were initially sluggish as most of the networks broadcast little color programming.

As late as 1964 only 3.1 percent of television households in the U.S. had a color set. All three broadcast networks began airing full color prime time schedules by the 1966–67 broadcast season, but sales of color television sets didn’t outpace black and white sets until 1972.

NBC’s broadcast of the Tournament of Roses Parade became the first coast-to-coast color broadcast. Retailers gave demostrations in hopes the public would order the protype color sets.

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Fear of Spies & DRINKING Mister Ed, the talking Palomino, started out as a character in a series of magazine stories. In the original stories, Mister Ed recited Hamlet, spoke Latin, had a fear of spies and drank until he got drunk. The sitcom “Mister Ed” first aired in syndication from January 5 to July 2, 1961 and then on CBS from October 1, 1961 to February 6, 1966.

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THE ALACHUA COUNTY SENIOR RECREATION CENTER

Project Update Things are moving right along now that the foundation has been poured for the Alachua County Senior Recreation Center. As we go to press, the walls are going up and the building is taking shape.

This $5.5 million, 17,000-square-foot center will be the only one of its kind in the county. Projected date of completion is fall 2011, and it is scheduled to open in January 2012.

Anthony Clarizio, executive director of ElderCare of Alachua County, said that he has met with the contractor team and has continued with the interior selections, ensuring that the furniture and the features are “Senior friendly.”

Staff will continue working very closely with community leaders in securing donations for the ongoing operations, he said. The “naming campaign” is still being promoted, with a goal to raise $1 million for operations once the center opens. The money raised will help ElderCare of Alachua County pay for ongoing operations of the Center. ElderCare is a division of Shands HealthCare that pro-

vides services to homebound Seniors.

Clarizio is working with the Community Coalition for Older Adults (CCOA) on program development, and invites

The money raised will help ElderCare of Alachua County pay for ongoing operations. readers to take the online survey at www. surveymonkey.com/s/9XNX2JJ. In the coming months, a more definite schedule will be available announcing project milestones. § Anyone interested in helping should contact

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PHOTO BY TJ MORRISSEY for LOTUS STUDIOS Christy Finnegan, executive director of the Arbor House for the past year, poses outside of the facility in Gainesville. Arbor House provides support for homeless mothers.

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The Walls of Arbor House Helping Homeless Mothers Since 1983

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f walls could talk, what would they say?

What kind of stories would they tell? While every house has its own story, one particular house in Gainesville has its own unique tale to tell.

The Arbor House has been a haven for homeless pregnant women for the past 27 years.

Founded in 1983, Arbor House began as a temporary home strictly for pregnant women. In 2004, however, an additional house was built through grants and donations.

Mom’s Place opened as a place for homeless mothers to live while they got their lives in order.

Executive Director for the past year, Christy Finnegan, stresses the goal of Arbor House.

“We are not an emergency shelter,” she said. “We are a residential program for women to get an education and better their situation.”

Arbor House consists of two houses, each with a very specific purpose. The original house, built in 1949, is home to the program, New Beginnings. New Beginnings is open to pregnant women over the age of 18 who, for whatever reason, find themselves homeless. The women can stay for four to six months or six weeks after the delivery of their baby. Arbor House will also provide aid in a major decision for these new moms: whether to keep the baby or put the child up for adoption.

“We can’t tell them what to do, but we support them,” Finnegan said. After the women make their decision, they can deicide to leave New Beginnings if their situation allows, or transition to the other program at Arbor House, Mom’s Place.

Mom’s Place operates in a newer structure built in 2004.

The funding came from grants and donations. The building sits on the other side of a children’s playground and is connected by a breezeway to New Beginnings. Mom’s Place is a residential program for homeless women who have already had their baby. They, too, must be over the age of 18 and can only have one child

be ready to adhere to certain rules. They have to want to change their current situations and it is a commitment.

“It’s not for everyone,” Finnegan said, knowing that some people just are not ready to commit themselves to a program like this. Though she would love to help everyone,

Arbor House is not a shelter, but rather a program. Women must apply and be ready to adhere to certain rules. living with them at the time.

Arbor House is unique in its dedication to empowering new mothers and breaking the cycle of poverty.

Arbor House is not a shelter, but rather a program.

Women must apply and

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PHOTOS BY TJ MORRISSEY for LOTUS STUDIOS Abby, one of the residents of Arbor House, sews some fabric. Arbor House residents make and sell their own goods, including cards, gloves and scarves. As Senior Times goes to press, there were five women and three children living at Arbor House with a staff of only eight.

of references. If Finnegan and her staff feel that an applicant is a good candidate for Arbor House, they can stay for up to four years.

Women who come do not need to worry about money.

The organization arranges for food stamps, childcare and mental health counseling.

The major emphasis at Arbor House is education.

All the residents must be working toward their GED or, once they have a GED, they can take classes at Sante Fe College. Every woman there has a tutor as well to assure they achieve their goal.

Finnegan is passionate about the educational aspect of Arbor House. She said, w“most want a shelter. We don’t only provide shelter, we want to make these women self-sufficient.”

The education these women receive is more than just book smarts. Their

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mornings are occupied with life skill classes, as well.

They learn about money management, health topics and other areas that help them gain independence.

They also must purchase and prepare food for themselves and their child. Each woman is assigned her own space in the kitchen and her own area in the common refrigerator.

While residents do not pay to live at Arbor House, they have the opportunity to work onsite. Arbor House has its own work program, Cottage Industries. This program was developed in 2006 and it gives the women an opportunity to earn an income and learn how to budget and manage their money.

Arbor House residents make and sell their own goods, including cards, gloves, scarves and other trinkets, at several area vendors such as Earth Pets

and Ward’s Supermarket.

Arbor House is a nonprofit organization. Most of its funding comes from donations and grants.

“We are supported 60 percent from donations, 30percent through grants and about 10 percent from fundraising’” Finnegan said.

The community contributes a great deal to Arbor House. Some donate their time though teaching a specialty such as an exercise or yoga class.

Others volunteer as tutors or drivers to help transport the women to the grocery store or doctor’s appointments.

Luckily, daycare centers are within walking distance and Arbor House makes arrangements for the service.

“The neatest thing is seeing how giving people are,” Finnegan said. Local church groups and sororities bring meals and help out around the

facility with tasks such as yard work. Just recently, a church group and sorority threw two separate baby showers, complete with food and gifts for the new moms.

Though the community has been generous to Arbor House, there are still areas that Finnegan would love to see grow. One such issue is the amount of women that can reside there at one time.

Though there is space for up to 20 women, the small staff would struggle to provide care for that many. Right now there are five women and three children living at Arbor House with a staff of only eight. Currently, they consist of Finnegan as executive director, an education coordinator, a program coordinator, a cottage industry supervisor, an administrative assistant and three nighttime staff members. seniortimesmagazine.com

“I’d love to have a licensed mental health professional on staff,” Finnegan said. “It would allow us to take on more women with severe mental health illnesses.”

Right now, Arbor House has two social workers on staff, but has no one qualified to help women with more severe mental health issues.

Space is another issue at the top of Finnegan’s wish list. She would love to move the Cottage Industries out of the New Beginnings House and give it its own location. Her reasons are twofold. For one, it would allow for more space in New Beginnings, thus allowing for more residents and more staff. Also, giving Cottage Industries its own location creates more of a realistic experience of going to work, whereas currently the residents work directly out of their home. The goal is to prepare these women to live outside of Arbor House, and so creating a realistic situation is important for their growth, Finnegan believes.

And of course, Arbor House is always looking for more volunteers.

“We are always in need of drivers,” Finnegan said when asked what is most needed from the community. “It’s hard to coordinate rides for everyone.” But, she stressed that anything people can give is well appreciated.

The walls of Arbor House have seen a great deal. In the short time Finnegan has been there she has seen and experienced a whole host of emotions.

“It is not an atmosphere you have in any other job; being able to come to work and see the women make progress is just wonderful,” she said.

Yet, it can be difficult when she cannot take someone in or must ask a woman to leave. But, that comes with the territory and Finnegan works ardently to improve and expand Arbor House so that its walls can tell stories for years to come. §

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Healthy Edge Remember when you had chicken pox?

frequency of shingles outbreaks.

Dr. Martin typically suggests that her patients who occasionally suffer from shingles take 500 to 1,000mg of L-lysine a day to prevent outbreaks and up to 3,000mg a day during acute outbreaks.

University of Michigan Health System reports that, in animal studies, lysine has been linked to gallstones and elevated cholesterol. So, before you try lysine supplements, ask your provider if it’s right for you.

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ack then — before the chicken pox vaccine — having chicken pox once was considered a good thing because “you couldn’t get it again.” Well, chicken pox can reactivate later in life as a painful, blistery condition called shingles.

By age 85, shingles (AKA Herpes Zoster) affects half of all Seniors.

Before the shingles rash surfaces, people experience symptoms such as pain, itching, burning or the sensation of pins and needles in the affected area.

Oftentimes, the affected area is marked by “band” of a painful, sensitive rash wrapping around on side of the sufferer’s trunk.

The rash gives way to clusters of fluid-filled blisters, and the pain remains.

Occasionally, you can have shingles with the pain, but without the blisters.

What are the potential complications of shingles?

Post herpetic neuralgia (PHN): For most people, shingles pain lessens as the rash resolves. In some cases, however, the shingles-induced inflammation and scarring can cause nerves to misfire resulting in sharp, burning and shooting pain called PHN. PHN can last from weeks to years.

Infection: Blisters can become infected with bacteria. That usually happens when the rash gets itchy; you transfer germs to the open sores from your hands.

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Vision and hearing loss: In one to two out of 10 cases, shingles can occur on the face — potentially resulting in serious visual complications, hearing loss and facial muscle weakness. Visit an ophthalmologist to monitor your vision if you develop a shingles rash on your face.

Can shingles be prevented?

Reducing stress, exercising, getting proper res, and eating healthily are the best lifestyle-related ways to prevent shingles outbreaks.

Licensed primary care naturopathic doctor Hillary Martin suggests that when you’re stressed or sense an outbreak, eat foods high in the amino acid lysine and low in arginine (another amino acid). Examples of foods to eat at high-risk times are cheeses, yogurt and fish. At the same time, lower your intake of arginine-rich foods (e.g., nuts, chocolate, wheat). In neurons, where the shingles virus hides, arginine may accelerate viral replication. Lysine counteracts arginine’s effect.

In the case of the herpes virus that causes cold sores, scientific studies over the last two decades or so have clearly shown that lysine supplements decrease outbreaks. Because shingles is caused by a related virus, the University of Michigan Health System reports that some physicians believe that lysine supplementation may reduce the severity and

Since May 2008, the CDC has recommended that adults over age 60 receive one dose of Merck’s Zostavax to prevent shingles. Talk to your provider to see if you’re a candidate for this vaccine.

Although getting vaccinated doesn’t guarantee you won’t ever experience shingles, it lessens the risk and severity of painful complications.

Don’t get the vaccine if you’re sick or experiencing a shingles outbreak. Once your shingles has resolved, you may receive the vaccine.

Alachua County Health Department offers Zostavax for $212.

Does the vaccine have any potential side effects?

One in three of you will develop redness, swelling, pain or tenderness at the injection site. One in 70 Seniors will get a headache.

If you’re severely allergic to a component of the vaccine, symptoms usually present within an hour. Many providers have their patients stick around for 20 minutes after receiving the vaccine. § For more info, visit the CDC website at www.cdc.gov/vaccines/pubs/vis/downloads/vis-shingles.pdf.

Kendra Siler-Marsiglio, Ph.D. is the Director of the Rural Health Partnership at WellFlorida Council.

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Crime Fighters Seniors Learn About Crime Prevention

By Carolyn Tillo

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hen they came to the Sunshine State, they probably looked forward to enjoying the beautiful beaches, the stunning scenery and the warm weather.

After all, most retirees do not expect to contribute to the arrests of scammers throughout Florida and help victims of fraud get their money back. But as members of Seniors vs. Crime, a group of more than 1,000 volunteers throughout the state, fighting fraud is part of their job description.

Seniors vs. Crime, a project of the Attorney General’s Office, is just one of the groups that will be presenting at Senior Safety Summit 2011, a free event at the First Assembly of God on March 31 that offers Seniors the chance to learn tips about crime prevention, safety and wellness.

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ment Together (SALT) Council and will also include presentations by the Gainesville Police Department and the Alachua County Sheriff’s Office, said Norma Berger, an organizer of the summit and the program coordinator for the Alachua

SALT came to Gainesville in 1989, said Deputy Leo Lowe with the Alachua County Sheriff’s Office Crime Prevention Unit.

At the summit, the Gainesville Police Department will give a presentation

Seniors tend to be victimized more than other population segments because they are perceived to be more vulnerable.

County Foster Grandparent Program.

SALT is a council of Seniors, law enforcement and members of the American Association of Retired Persons that works to provide safety information to older members of the community. The summit is its main annual event, Berger said.

called “Lock it or Lose it,” which will provide security tips for the summit’s guests and encourage Seniors to lock their cars and houses to prevent theft.

GPD will also present information about Citizens on Patrol, a neighborhood crime watch program that provides seniortimesmagazine.com

safety training and education.

Lowe said he will give a presentation offering personal safety tips, and the Alachua County Sheriff’s Office offers free home security surveys to guests at the summit.

Lowe said Seniors tend to be victimized more than other population segments because they are perceived to be more vulnerable. Yet, they can play a valuable role in crime prevention, Lowe said.

“They’ve got a life’s worth of skills and knowledge to bring to the table in

helping the Sheriff’s Office come up with ideas to better combat crime,” Lowe said.

This philosophy of utilizing the skills of retired Seniors is what makes Seniors vs. Crime successful.

Barbara Thomas, the regional director of Seniors vs. Crime for region 4, has plenty of stories about Seniors vs. Crime volunteers that she can share during the Senior Safety Summit.

The Seniors vs. Crime volunteers work on civil cases that law enforcement officers would not have time to handle or that would normally require the assis-

tance of an attorney, Thomas said. Some cases may require one phone call, while others could take months of research to resolve, she said.

One woman earned back about $60,000 with the help of Seniors vs.

Crime, Thomas said. Her property was nestled in a larger piece of property that was sold without her knowledge. The people who bought the property asked the woman to leave, saying they now owned her land.

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able to help the woman get money for her property that she otherwise may not have gotten, Thomas said.

Other cases are a bit more straightforward. One woman did not receive the quality of high speed Internet that she had signed up for in a contract. The company refused to let her out of her contract, but Seniors vs. Crime was able to negotiate and help the woman get more than $200 back, Thomas said.

Thomas is a retired Gainesville Police Department sex crime detective, but she said the volunteers for Seniors vs. Crime come from a variety of backgrounds and include former teachers and nurses.

At the summit, Thomas said she plans to provide an overview of the program and other services it offers,

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including a shopping buddies program to assist older adults in making large purchases of cars or air conditioning units, for example.

Through the shopping buddies program, volunteers act as advisers who help Seniors make wise purchases and avoid unfair business deals.

Another program, Florida Seniors Against Investment Fraud, is sponsored by Seniors vs. Crime and the Florida Office of Financial Regulation.

This program teaches people about the psychology of scams and explains how scams separate people from their money, Thomas said.

In her role as a regional director, Thomas deals less with scam prevention and more with volunteer training and promotion of the program.

But she finds her job, and the mission of the organization, fulfilling.

“I kind of think of it as a gift from God because I love the program, and I love the people I work with,” Thomas said.

All of the volunteers for Seniors vs.

Crime are 50 or older, but for Thomas, the program is less about age and more about the experience the volunteers can bring to the table.

“Just because someone’s retired doesn’t mean they don’t have a brain,” she said. §

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AARP and NASCAR Drive to End Hunger Every day, nearly 6 million older Americans must choose between food, medicines and utilities because of limited finances. AARP believes this is a devastating choice that no one should have to make. Now the nation’s largest membership association is launching a new effort to help reduce hunger in America — a crisis that affects 51 million Americans of all ages.

AARP and AARP Foundation has teamed with NASCAR driver Jeff Gordon, Feeding America, and other allies to increase awareness of hunger in America with a 3-year sponsorship of the Drive to End Hunger race car. The initiative’s logo is prominently featured in an edgy black-and-red paint scheme for Jeff Gordon’s No. 24 car during 22 races and on portions of the car during the 16 remaining races.

NASCAR and AARP plan to tap into the energy, enthusiasm and passion of NASCAR fans for the Drive to End Hunger — an innovative, cause-related approach that will build awareness, raise funds and engage Americans across the country.

The Drive To End Hunger, NASCAR’s first cause-based sponsorship, will spotlight the hunger problem among older Americans though the 2013 NASCAR season.

In addition to enlisting fans’ help in this fight, the program’s goals also include getting the nation’s leading corporations and organizations to participate in the Drive to End Hunger.

Drive to End Hunger donations will benefit the hunger programs of AARP Foundation as well as food banks at a local level.

Most importantly, please remember that if you have five minutes or five hours, $5 or $5,000, you can help someone eat today. To donate, volunteer or learn more, go to www.drivetoendhunger.org or www.aarp.org/hunger. § Information provided by Doug Heinlen, AARP Florida President.

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RESISTENCIA EMOCIONAL œ CARLOS MUNIZ

Perspectives on Aging Men tend to be physically stronger than women as a result of their higher level of testosterone.

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ut this is not the case when it comes to emotional strength and resilience; in this area they are the weaker of the two sexes by far.

Women do much better than men when coping with circumstances beyond their control, for example, it has been scientifically demonstrated that widows fare much better than widowers after the death of their spouse, a typical example of a circumstance beyond one’s control.

In the course of their social interactions females have a tendency to give more than to take, they are nourishing creatures that enjoy taking care of others. During a conversation they are good and patient listeners, who know how to show empathy and make friends. That is why they develop huge social networks that serve them well as a protective shield in times of stress.

Men, on the other hand, tend to be fighters who crave for competition and power and turn their social interactions into battlefields in order to show their strength in an arrogant display of machismo. No wonder their social networks leave much to be desired. Passivity and resignation when facing circumstances beyond their control are not in their nature; after all, in their primitive environment during the early stages of life on this earth they were meant to hunt and fight, and the residues of those tendencies still

lie deep in the lower levels of their brain.

As a result of their lower emotional resilience they tend to age faster and die younger, after all they are emotionally the weaker sex by far whether we like it or not.

Women do much better than men when coping with circumstances beyond their control There was a time not too long ago when females were thought to have less intelligence than males. Because of that, men were in positions of power while women were relegated to secondary roles. In the last few years, things have changed so now many women executives are presidents of huge companies.

We also know how successful they have been in diplomatic circles around the globe. Perhaps the presence of women in the upper echelons of world governments will contribute to stabilize the world and bring about the peace we all cherish. They might be more inclined to negotiate than to use power and wars to solve the conflicts between nations. § Dr. Carlos Muniz is a retired psychiatrist

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EQUALITY

Celebrating Women’s History The Story Behind March’s Focus on Women

By Mary Kypreos

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n the late 1970s, three students of Molly Murphy MacGregor, cofounder of the National Women’s History Project, noticed a deficit in their school libraries.

During a student assignment, the women went to libraries to discover how, and how frequently, women were represented in books. Although the students found related books, a pattern began to appear: Many of the books had not been checked out in five to 15 years, MacGregor said.

To MacGregor, this signaled not only a lack of school assignments on the subject of women, but also an overall deficiency in education.

“We live in a time when we really need to call on the past to give us role models,” said MacGregor, who also serves as the executive director of the NWHP. However, without proper instruction or resources, how can proper role models be found when at least one segment of society is under-represented?

Around the same time, the Education Task Force of the Somona County Commission on the Status of Women noticed

a similar deficit of women’s history in K through 12 curriculum and decided to address the issue, according to the NWHP website.

During the week of March 8 in 1978, the task force organized the first Women’s History Week celebration to coincide with International Women’s Day. Encouraged by the event’s success in Somona, participants of the 1979 Women’s History Institute at Sarah Lawrence College began initiating similar programs in their own communities.

Among the women at the institute was MacGregor, who — along with Mary

Gregor said. “You can’t teach what you don’t know and integrating women is so easy.”

Eventually, the popularity of the event, along with lobbying efforts by organizations such as the NWHP, gained Women’s History Week national notice.

On March 8, 1980, President Carter issued the first Presidential Message, supporting Women’s History Week.

“I urge libraries, schools, and community organizations to focus their observances on the leaders who struggled for equality — Susan B. Anthony, Sojourner Truth, Lucy Stone, Lucretia

On March 8, 1980, President Carter issued the first Presidential Message, supporting Women’s History Week.

Ruthsdotter, Maria Cuevas, Paula Hammett and Bette Morgan — embraced the idea and founded the Women’s National History Project in 1980.

“The National Women’s History Project became an organization because we needed to provide resources,” Mac-

Mott, Elizabeth Cady Stanton, Harriet Tubman and Alice Paul,” President Carter said in the message.

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1933 Frances Perkins serves as Secretary of Labor for Franklin D. Roosevelt, becoming the first female member of any Presidential Cabinet.

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sary each year for the ongoing presence of Women’s History Week, MacGregor said.

But by 1986, the event was so popular that 14 states had already expanded the week to a month-long celebration, creating the momentum required to lobby Congress into declaring a National Women’s History Month.

This move in part served to simplify the celebration, MacGregor said. A month-long celebration, taking place in March, would eliminate the need to lobby Congress each year as Women’s History Week required.

Furthermore, a longer celebration

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“gave people more opportunities to say and do more,” MacGregor said.

In 1987, the efforts of states and interested parties, such as the NWHP, succeeded when Congress declared National Women’s History Month for the indefinite future, and every year since, a special Presidential Proclamation has been issued.

On March 2, 2010, President Obama issued a Proclamation in honor of Women’s History Month, stating: “This month, let us carry forth the legacy of our mothers and grandmothers. As we honor the women who have shaped our Nation, we must remember that we are tasked

with writing the next chapter of women’s history. Only if we teach our daughters that no obstacle is too great for them, that no ceiling can block their ascent, will we inspire them to reach for their highest aspirations and achieve true equality.”

Recognition of the importance of women’s history has come a long way since the 1970s, “when women’s history was not important enough to be taught at any level,” said Louise Newman, associate professor of U.S. History at UF. Now, much more attention is given to the role of women, she said. It is an established cause with celebrations, classes, degrees and careers.

With such success, some might wonder if Women’s History Month is still necessary since the original intent of the celebration — the recognition of women’s contributions — was successful.

Newman not only disagrees but is glad for Women’s History Month and feels it is very necessary. seniortimesmagazine.com

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famous female firsts “We live in a time when we really need to call on the past to give us role models.”

— Molly Murphy MacGregor

co-founder and executive director of the National Women’s History Project

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Edith Wharton becomes the first women to win the Pulitzer Prize for her book, “The Age of Innocence.”

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his year’s theme for Women’s History Month, designated Our History is Our Strength, “pays tribute to the millions of women who helped create a better world for the times in which they lived as well as for future generations,” according to a National Women’s History Project press release.

In honor of those women and in lieu of spotlighting national honorees, the NWHP asks communities and organizations to recognize local women this year.

“Discovering the remarkable achievements of women helps diminish the tendency of some modern-day pundits to dismiss and trivialize who women are and what they accomplish,” states the press release. “In celebrating women’s historic achievements, we present an authentic view of history.”

Molly Murphy MacGregor, cofounder and executive director of the NWHP, also encourages people to learn about their own families.

“It’s the perfect month to ask elders about their lives,” MacGregor said. “Take time and record family stories and jokes.”

Not only is it important for historical records, but some members of the family, male and female alike, may have survived the World Wars and other past events. Take advantage of their knowledge now.

Most importantly, MacGregor stressed that Women’s History Month is not about women being better than men or anybody else.

“Women’s History Month is not about separation but connection,” she said. “It’s about learning about respect, courage and strength.”

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“We do not yet have a society in which women and men are treated equally,” she said. Moreover, it “brings attention to a topic that otherwise might remain very specialized.”

History Spotlight: Women’s Suffrage Movement Although the 19th Amendment was not passed until 1920, under the Constitution the power to grant the right to vote remained in the hands of states, said Lee Werst, chief of interpretation at the Women’s Rights National Historical Park in Seneca Falls, NY. It is a common misconception that women had absolutely no voting rights until 1920. Depending on the state, women were given the power to vote in local and state elections before 1920, however, women with voting rights were still often not qualified to vote in national elections.

In the end, the fight for women’s suffrage would continue for over seven decades, surviving the Civil War, World War I and at least one schism within its ranks before finding success.

The official beginning of the movement dates back to 1848, at the first women’s rights convention held in Seneca Falls, NY. “[The Seneca Falls convention’s] rel-

evance is to the fact that this was the first time there was a truly public meeting,” Werst said, adding that, to the best of their knowledge, this was the first meeting.

Around 300 people of mixed races and gender attended Seneca Falls, 100 of which (68 female and 32 male) signed a Declaration of Sentiments to define their main issues and goals.

To further stress their point, the Declaration of Sentiments used language similar to the Declaration of Independence, tying the women’s right’s movement to grievances the colonists levied against the British Empire.

“We hold these truths to be selfevident; that all men and women are created equal; that they are endowed by their Creator with certain inalienable rights; that among these are life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness,” stated the declaration.

“It is important because it is the first time they have written grievances,” Werst said. “It was a unique way to get people to identify and understand what was going on here.”

For the next couple decades, it became commonplace for conferences to occur.

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PHOTO COURTESY OF THE LIBRARY OF CONGRESS PRINTS AND PHOTOGRAPHS DIVISION During the women’s rights movement, women were often the target of disagreement: “Some people did face harassment as a result of standing up for their beliefs,” said Lee Werst, chief of interpretation at the Women’s Rights National Historical Park in Seneca Falls, NY.

Post-civil war, the movement once again hit the rocks as it spilt over reactions from the passage of the 14th amendment, which extends protections against unjust laws but defines citizens as male, and the 15th, which extends the right to vote to all men regardless of race.

“There had always been an alliance between abolitionists and women’s rights,” Werst said.

After one of the two groups achieved its goal, a schism appeared, as some in the women’s rights movement wanted to push for universal suffrage, while others felt suffrage for African American males should not be jeopardized.

In 1869, the women right’s movement separated into two entities, the more radical National Woman Suffrage Association led by Elizabeth Cady Stanton and Susan B. Anthony, and the American Woman Suffrage Association led by Lucy Stone, Henry Blackwell and Julia Ward Howe. Eventually the two groups mended, coming together to form the National American Woman Suffrage Association under the leadership of Stanton.

Louise Newman, associate professor of U.S. History at the University of Florida, said another schism within the movement was generational. In the 19th Century, the movement mainly focused on lobbying efforts — at the state level before the Civil War and the federal level thereafter, she said.

As a younger, more radical, generation entered the movement in the 20th Century, part of the group moved toward publicizing the cause of women’s suffrage through parades, demonstrations and even picketing the White House. These women formed what became the National Women’s Party in 1916, spearheaded by Alice Paul and Lucy Burns.

“They took women’s suffrage to the streets,” Newman said.

Werst said that after being jailed over their demonstrations, some of the women were placed in undesirable conditions and even faced what some might call forms of torture.

In one particular instance, after initiating a hunger strike while being jailed, women were force-fed for weeks.

“These abuses did not have their intended effect: Once news of the mistreatment got out, public sympathy swung to the side of the imprisoned activists and they soon were released,” states a History.com article, entitled “Women Who Fought for the Vote.”

Throughout the movement, and even at the first convention in Seneca Falls, women continually faced ridicule, heckling and harassment over the issue of women’s suffrage.

“It took a lot of courage to declare oneself a women’s activist and go on the road,” Newman said, adding that 100 years later, those women are now considered heroines.

In 1918, World War I slowed the women’s rights movement, as many women involved themselves in war work, according to the Women’s Rights National Historical Park website.

“In the long run, however, this decision proves to be a prudent one as it adds yet another reason to why women deserve the vote,” states the Park’s website.

After trail and error and through decades of work and conflict, women finally received their voice in government through the 19th Amendment, which was ratified on Aug. 26, 1920, stating: “The right of the citizens of the United States to vote shall not be denied or abridged by the United States or by any State on account of sex.” § March 2011

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SIGNS OF LIFE œ DONNA BONNELL

Embracing Life “Sign, sign everywhere a sign Blocking out the scenery; breaking my mind. Do this don’t do that can’t you read the sign?”

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he excerpts above are from what seemed to be a silly hippy song.

Written four decades ago, I just received its message. Fortunately, I finally got it!

Signs on how to enrich our existence are almost silent and come from surprising sources. This timeless tune is one of those unexpected treasures.

“Signs” is a song written by Les Emmerson and recorded by the Canadian rock group, Five Man Electrical Band. Released in 1970, during an era of social and political reform in America, the tune earned Emmerson many awards. Even though the lyrics elaborate on the writer’s viewpoint of tangible signs, does the song have an underlying subtle message of unity?

At the time of this song’s release, I was a teenager with deep roots in South Florida. Miami became popular as an ideal vacation destination for winter tourists attracted by its yearround tropical climate. In those days, air conditioning was limited and other luxuries rare. Nonetheless, it was my beloved hot humid hometown. What I perceived as my personal paradise quickly evolved into a chaotic capital of crime.

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drugs exploded almost overnight.

The Cuban Missile Crisis was over, but supporters of Fulgencio Batista and other migrants fled to our shores.

Ethnicity, gangs and horrendous traffic congestion became overwhelming challenges faced by the city that grew too fast.

Much of the world experienced similar turmoil. The Cold War between Russia and the United States fueled the fear of global extinction. The Vietnam War was a travesty; human fatalities were hideous and useless.

In Miami, Emmerson’s antagonist signs were everywhere; National Guard stationed in the halls of my high school; law enforcement personnel lined the streets of downtown Miami. The colossal symbols of caution blocked the view of the beautiful bougainvillea bushes and coconut trees.

The massive troops of armed forces and warning posters were virtually invisible — they became meaningless, mindless and monotonous. Those signs were ineffective! Humanity needed to focus on tolerance and inclusion rather than racism and violence.

Was the timing of a generation who promoted love and sought to enhance freedom and individual rights

a coincidence? Merriam Webster Dictionary defines coincidence as, “the occurrence of events that happen at the same time by accident but seem to have some connection.”

Coincidences may appear to be random occurrences, but once we learn to identify them and respond, they become signs to shape our destiny. The hippie movement was a drastic defiance to mainstream America. Yet, extreme measures were required to bring about radical change. The generation who wore pendants symbolizing peace was a part of a plan, not a coincidence.

Emmerson’s rebellious song takes a turn toward acceptance when he sees a sign from God. And the sign said everybody welcome, come in, kneel down and pray But, when they passed around the plate at the end of it all, I didn’t have a penny to pay So I got me a pen and a paper and I made up my own little sign I said “thank you Lord for thinking of me, I’m alive and doing fine!”

In the bustle of daily life, it is easy to overlook the gentle nudges and little ways in which our Creator provides guidance. God’s whispers come in limitless forms — movies, phone calls, emails or songs. When I stopped dismissing signs as coincidences and began to believe in divine intervention, embracing life moved to a much higher level. Albert Einstein said it perfectly, “Coincidence is God’s way of remaining anonymous.”

When I least expect it, when I slow down enough to listen to His whisper, I receive another sign. § Donna Bonnell is a freelance writer who moved to Newberry in 1983. She enjoys living and working in the town she now calls home. donna@towerpublications.com

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EQUINE EVENT

Combined Driving

By Bonnie Kretchik

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ll around are strong, athletic, world-class athletes, followed by their entire staff charged with preparing them for competition.

For months they and their team of professionals train. And now it is time to warm-up, stretch and... get hitched to a

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An International Horse Event in the Heart of Ocala

carriage?

That is right. And that is the scene every year during the Live Oak International Combined Driving Event.

This event, which is one of the premier combined driving events in the country, is held every March at Charlotte We-

ber’s Live Oak Plantation in Ocala. This year, from March 24-27, the 4,500-acre plantation will come alive once again with hundreds of horses, riders, trainers, grooms and spectators. “We usually get between 70 and 80 competitors and around 5,000 spectaseniortimesmagazine.com

PHOTO COURTESY OF BLUECENTAUR.COM The driver salutes to the judge prior to beginning his dressage test.

tors,” said Susan Gilliand, event director.

Combined Driving is an internationally recognized equestrian discipline modeled after another discipline, Three-Day-Eventing. The main difference being in Three-Day-Eventing, the horses are ridden, whereas in Combined Driving the horses are hitched up to carriages.

Each day the teams of horses, drivers and grooms participate in a different aspect of equine prowess where the relationship among the crew along with the athleticism and obedience of the horses are tested. This is no simple carriage ride.

Day one of the event features the artistry of Dressage. In this phase, the horses are impeccably groomed with manes neatly braided.

Hours of cleaning and polishing assure that the harnesses and carriages are in top-notch condition and every detail, right down to the color of the driver’s gloves, is accounted for.

The driver memorizes a pattern of movements that he or she then must guide the horses through. As horse and rider teams move up the levels of difficulty, the movements become more technical. Each team is not judged against another, but rather against a standard of excellence. For each error or mistake, such as a missed movement or disobedience from the horse, the team is given penalty points. In the end, the team with the lowest amount of penalty points ranks highest.

In contrast to the serenity and artistry of day one, day two is full of action and heartpounding excitement. The second day of competition draws the most spectators and even a good deal of hard-core tailgaters. Day two hosts the Marathon.

During the Marathon, the sheer guts of the horses, drivers, grooms and even the spectators are tested as the teams race to maneuver through several obstacles, known as hazards, located throughout the grounds.

Hazards are usually manmade, but take the advantage of natural features such as trees, ditches and water that the driver must negoti-

ate the horses through as quickly as possible.

These obstacles are extremely challenging and require athletic aptitude as well as keen communication among the entire team.

During this phase of the competition, spectators line the course to watch team after team negotiate the obstacles. Many make a tradition of coming to Live Oak Plantation

PHOTO COURTESY OF BLUECENTAUR.COM The highlights of the competition are the four-in-hand teams. There is great skill required to guide four horses at the same time. A driver and two grooms ride in a four-in-hand carriage.

to watch. They begin preparing their tailgate menus days in advance and get to the course early to set up around their favorite hazard.

“You can get close to each one, and each one is exciting to watch,” Gilliand said. There are seven hazards on course and spectators tend to visit each one before the day is out.

People who make coming to Live Oak a tradition tend to host an event of their own.

“You think the UF Gators have tailgaters, you should see these guys,” said long-time spectator Nancy Maleske. “It is so much fun, people bring their dogs and make a day of it!”

Nancy’s favorite hazard on course is the Covered Bridge, though she admits all are worth seeing.

The action continues all day long. Early on, the carriages are pulled by a single horse. As

Each day the teams of horses, drivers and grooms participate in a different aspect of equine prowess…

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the day progresses however, the excitement builds as teams of two and four horses come blazing through the course. An example of how exciting this aspect of combined driving can be is seen in the jobs of the grooms.

They must use their weight to help keep the carriage upright as it performs hairpin turns and splashes through watery ditches. The seat next to the driver is termed the “suicide seat,” and rarely is an individual seen there during the Marathon.

Day three, the final day of the event, tests the accuracy for horse and driver teams.

Today’s challenge is referred to as “Cone Day.” Cones are set up in a pattern through which the driver must maneuver the horses. A small ball balances on top of each cone and can be easily knocked off if nicked by a carriage

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wheel. Add to this the fact that the cones are only spaced a few centimeters wider than the width of the carriage wheels and spectators easily appreciate the precision required to

There is plenty to do besides watching the events. Vendors sell everything from jewelry, art and clothing to a variety of horse supplies and equipment. negotiate the course.

While a horse enthusiast can easily spend all three days at Live Oak wandering through the manicured grounds and witnessing feats of extreme equine athleticism, Gilliand insists that spectators do not have to have knowledge seniortimesmagazine.com

of the sport to enjoy a visit to the event.

“It is a fantastic spectator event,” she said.

“It is all very exciting as well as beautiful. It is worth it just to be on the property.”

And she must be right since this event draws not only horse enthusiasts, but a great deal of the general public as well.

There is plenty to do besides watching.

Vendors sell everything from jewelry, art and clothing to a wide variety of horse supplies and equipment. The event also features a coaching exhibition where beautiful refurbished antique coaches are on display throughout the day.

Sunday hosts a different type of horsepower: a classic car show. Live Oak Plantation has been hosting the car show since 2000. Last year, 150 classic cars turned out for the show

and trade fair.

If not included in one of the several tailgate parties, visitors to Live Oak can indulge in any number of food vendors on the premises.

Maleske remembers a delicious strawberry shortcake dessert she had one year.

“Oh it was the best!” she said. “And there was a line there all day.”

Another notable aspect of the event is that the proceeds benefit some very important charities. Admission proceeds of $5 benefit the Marion Therapeutic Riding Association.

Spectators can also purchase tickets for a Sunday Brunch from which proceeds will benefit the American Red Cross.

“People tell their friends and seem to come back every year,” Gillian said, and she intends to make this year as big and exciting as any. §

PHOTOS COURTESY OF BLUECENTAUR.COM LEFT: The Hazard portion of the event always draws a crowd as each team negotiates the course.

RIGHT:The athleticism of these animals can be seen in their sleek musculature and shining coat as they perform.

Live Oak International Combined Driving Event March 24-27 9:00am Live Oak Plantation 1751 SW 110th Ave, Ocala Live Oak CAI-B is held at Live Oak Plantation, approximately 3 miles west of Ocala, Florida.

For more information: www.cailiveoak.com

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ELECTION œ SPOTLIGHT

Vote! It Is As Easy As 1-2-3 Democracy is the only system that persists in asking the powers that be whether they are the powers that ought to be.

– Sydney J. Harris

There are three ways to cast a ballot in this election. Voters may choose to vote by mail, early vote or vote at their polling location on Election Day.

1. VOTE BY MAIL To request a ballot and Vote by Mail, voters may make their request online at www.VoteAlachua.com or call the Supervisor of Elections Office at 352374-5252. Voters will need to make sure their address and signature on file with the Supervisor of Elections are current. Your mail ballot may not count if the signature does not match the signature on your voter record. The last day to request your ballot be mailed is Wednesday, March 9, 2011 by 5 p.m.

To request a ballot for another voter, you must be a designated member of the voter’s immediate family or a legal guardian. Requests can be made online, in person, by mail, by telephone or by fax. All requests must include the voter’s name, residence address and date of birth. The request must also include the requestor’s name, residence address, relationship to the voter and driver’s license number if available. Mail or fax request must also include the

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POLL WORKERS NEEDED IN ALACHUA COUNTY If you are interested in serving as a Poll Worker, you may call the Supervisor of Elections Office at 352-374-5252 or you may complete the Poll Worker Application on our website at www.VoteAlachua.com. requestor’s signature.

A voter may designate in writing another person to pick up an absentee ballot starting Thursday, March 10, 2011.

The designee must have a note signed by the voter, a picture identification of the designee and must complete an affidavit.

The affidavit is available for download at www.VoteAlachua.com. The designee may not pick up more than two absentee ballots per election, not including the designee’s own ballot and ballots for members of his or her immediate family.

Absentee ballots are available at the Supervisor of Elections Office for voters who may have emergencies that will not allow them to go to their polling place to vote.

All absentee ballots must be received in the Supervisor of Elections Office by 7:00 p.m. Election Day.

2. VOTE EARLY Early Voting for the City of Gainesville Election will be available March 7 through March 12 at the

County Administration Building at 12 S.E. 1st Street, Gainesville.

Weekdays, Monday - Friday 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.

March 7 through March 11 Saturday - 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.

March 12 Early Voting ends Florida Law requires voters to present picture and signature ID in order to vote, or vote a provisional ballot.

3. VOTE AT YOUR PRECINCT Any voter may vote in the precinct of their residence between 7:00 a.m. and 7:00 p.m. on Election Day. Florida Law requires voters to present picture and signature ID in order to vote, or you may vote a provisional ballot. If you need to locate your precinct, go to www.

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If you have any questions or need further information, visit our website at www.VoteAlachua.com or contact the Supervisor of Elections. § seniortimesmagazine.com

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LIVING IN THE PRESENT œ ELLIS AMBURN

Enjoying Act Three I need to live in the present.

The past is over and done with; the future may never come.

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ut the present I can do something about. This is where my willpower can come into play and change things for the better.

The present is as good as you choose to make it, whatever happens. It’s all in your attitude. Jobs evaporate, friends die, marriages crash and burn, cancer arrives at my doorstep in a fright wig — but I can keep on saying, “My life is good.” That’s because whatever happens, however grim, is a learning opportunity, something I need to go through to become the person I was meant to be: more patient, loving, caring, giving, understanding, tolerant, kind, forgiving and trusting in my Creator.

I am floating along in my Creator’s will pretty much the way a fish exists in water. God is my element. That’s where I live. Why fight the inevitable? It’s leading me to a good place. Of course, there are dragons and chasms along the way, and it can get scary.

In 2002 I was diagnosed with stage-three head-and-neck cancer.

Why would this happen to me now, I thought, when I’m a Senior? Why couldn’t it have struck when I was young and strong, more equipped to fight off the ravages of disease?

Acceptance, I came to realize, is the

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answer to all my problems. I embraced the cancer experience as God’s will. If You’re ready to take me, I’m ready to go.

In the past, God always took care of me.

When we are thus totally alive in the present moment, we begin to shine. People see it, and are drawn to the light.

Why would it be any different now?

For the next six weeks, rigorously staying in the present moment, rather than worrying about the future, not only saved my life but actually made it interesting. The busy treatment experience — tests, therapy, radiation, moving into the Hope Lodge (a Ronald MacDonald’s for adults) and living with other cancer patients — took over my life, consuming me so totally that I had no time for doubt or fear. I had never felt so comfortable, certain in the knowledge that I was in the stream of God’s will. When we are thus totally alive in the present moment, we begin to shine. People see it, and are drawn to the light.

Happiness is catchy. The doctors and nurses caught it, loved it, and doted

on me. I prayed for them constantly, visualizing God’s power guiding them as they treated me, and keeping them safe from harm.

At the Hope Lodge, my cheery attitude infected the other patients and soon I had them smiling, then laughing, and finally even dancing and doing high kicks in their bathrobes.

Being totally immersed in my present condition drove out any fear of the future or regret over the past. Helping those around me, bringing my total focus to them, was rewarded by happiness. I never wanted to leave the Hope Lodge. I loved the hospital, the doctors and nurses, and wanted to remain with them forever.

When we help others, we overcome ourselves, and the battle of life is won.

Cancer taught me many things: Life is good even when it’s bad because I am always learning and growing; If I am not the problem, then there’s no solution; My attitude was the problem, not the cancer. I got through the cancer experience happily because I changed my attitude to one of acceptance and faith.

All that is now a decade ago, which amazes me. I was so sure I was going to die because I doubted that a Senior could survive anything as catastrophic as stage-three cancer.

So perhaps the biggest thing I learned is not to sell us Seniors short. We are much stronger, resilient and adaptable than people suppose. The body has aged, but the spirit has grown stronger.

It is the God in me that is indestructible and immortal. He lives in the eternal present, not in the dream worlds of the past or the future, and I can access His power, endure any hardship, by being vibrantly alive and totally attentive to the present moment. § Ellis Amburn, a HarperCollins author, wrote the forthcoming “Most Beautiful Woman In The World,” a biography of Elizabeth Taylor. ellis.amburn@gmail.com

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WELLNESS œ ELDER ANGLE

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incontinence, bladder stones, kidney infections, and damage to the bladder, kidneys and urethra.

Prostate Cancer: Prostate Cancer is the most common cancer in men; it is very slow growing and will kill about 30,000 men per year. Prostate cancer usually doesn’t cause many symptoms in its early stages, but as the disease continues to progress, you may experience the same symptoms as enlarged prostate, as well as blood in the urine and/or semen and chronic pain in the hips, lower back or thighs.

Prostatitis: Prostatitis is the inflammation of the prostate that may be caused by an infection. It is the most common prostate problem for men under 50. Certain activities that increase your risk for prostatitis are: • Recent Bladder infection • Having Enlarged Prostate • Having an STD such as gonorrhea or Chlamydia • Having frequent unprotected sex or protected sex with multiple partners • Excessive alcohol consumption • Injury to the lower pelvis • Eating a lot of spicy marinated foods Be sure to get your prostate checked once a year starting at age 40 and make your physician aware of your family history so he or she can advise you in the best way possible. For more information about prostate health and things you can do to decrease your risk for prostate disease, visit www.cdc.gov or www.prostatehealthguide.com. § Article contributed by the Mid-Florida Agency on Aging.

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CLASSES EDUCATION FOR EVERYONE Shands Eastside Education Series 352-733-0017 The University of Florida Shands Eastside Community Practice Education series is comprised of a host of health care issues and is offered free of charge to all citizens at a variety of venues throughout Gainesville.

PrimeTime Institute Education Series 352-332-6917 PrimeTime Institute, a program of ElderCare of Alachua County, provides educational programs and social activities intent on keeping Seniors active, healthy and participating in lifelong learning through low cost, social networking.

Membership costs $20 through August 11, 2011. Nonmembers may attend (small donations are appreciated).

SHANDS EASTSIDE COMMUNITY PRACTICE EDUCATION SERIES

A Guy’s Guide to Prostate Health Tues., March 1, 6:00pm Presenter: Jermaine Thompson Archer COGIC 520 Busy Avenue, Archer

Abuse and Neglect Wed., March 2, 6:00pm Presenter: Chrystal Holmes New Beginnings COGBF

A Guy’s Guide to Prostate Health Mon., March 14, Noon Presenter: Kourtney Gallivan Cleather H. Hathcock Center 15818 NW 140th Street, Alachua

Tues., March 15, 6:00pm Presenter: Dottie Baker Friendship Baptist 426 NW 2nd Street

Keep It Down: Blood Pressure

Thurs., March 3, 6:00pm Presenter: CHOICES Church of God by Faith 735 SE 15th Street

Are You Living the Life YOU Choose

Keep Depression in Its Place

Mon., March 14, 1:00pm Presenter: Tracy Hickmon Pine Grove Apartments 1901 NE 2nd Street

Wed., March 16, Noon Presenter: Dottie Baker Oak Park Apartments 100 NE 8th Avenue

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Mon., March 21, Noon Presenter: Kourtney Gallivan Cleather H. Hathcock Center 15818 NW 140th Street, Alachua

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Get Active: Physical Activity & Your Health

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Mon., March 21, 6:00pm Presenter: Kenitra Robinson Gateway Christian Center 5135 NW 21st Street

Wed., March 30, 6:00pm Presenter: CHOICES New Beginnings COGBF 2800 NE 59th Street

Senior Dental Tues., March 22, 6:00pm Presenter: CHOICES Shady Grove Primitive Baptist Church 804 SW 5th Street

SecondHand Smoke Wed., March 23, 10:00am Presenter: Jermaine Thompson Thelma Boltin Center 516 NE 2nd Avenue

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Coping with Uncopables

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CALENDAR UPCOMING EVENTS IN ALACHUA & MARION GAINESVILLE BIRD FANCIERS Sunday, March 6 1:00pm - 3:30pm United Way - A local club for people who love birds, with a focus on parrots. 352-331-2800

FIRST FRIDAY ART WALK Friday, March 4 6:00pm - 8:00pm OCALA - Come support Downtown Ocala merchants and watch local artists work on their craft. events@ocalafl.org

OCALA SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA Sunday, March 6 3:00pm Appleton Museum - OSO and Appleton team up for music and art series: “Who’s Baroque?”

Principal cellist Edward Klein and friends talk about and play Bach to decipher his monumental influence on music. What does

FIFTH ANNUAL WALK ACROSS MARION COUNTY Wednesday, March 9 8:30am - Noon OCALA - Marshall Swamp, 8282 S. E Hwy. 314.

Each week we will walk a different section of the Florida Trail until we have completed all the sections in Marion County. This week we will have a walk and talk with David Bowman from the Office of Greenways and Trails. Distance covered from Marshall Swamp to Baseline is 5 miles. This is an excellent opportunity to learn where the various trailheads are located in our area. March 16: This is an opportunity to learn where the various trailheads are located in our area. We plan to meet each Wednesday at Santos campground at 8:30

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2:00pm TIOGA TOWN CENTER - 5K and 10K runs, along with live music, food, drinks, expo booths, an awards ceremony and more. Registration starts at 2 p.m. The runs start at 4:30 p.m.

During the festivities, Sun Country Sports Center in Jonesville will offer a children’s fun day. All donations will benefit Haven Hospice.

If interested, please pre-register your child by calling Sun Country at by March 4. 352-331-8773

OCALA - Circle Square Cultural Center Frank Sinatra, Jr., son of famed musician and actor Frank Sinatra, spent most of his early career on the road. By 1968 he had performed in 47 states and 30 countries, had been a guest on several television shows, had hosted a summer replacement show for The Dean Martin Show and had sung with his own band in Las Vegas casinos. During that time he gained a reputation for rigorous rehearsals and high musical standards for his musicians.

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To celebrate, the shop will feature an incredible 50 percent discount on all items, door prizes, and a ribbon cutting ceremony. 352-393-2826

GAINESVILLE COMMUNITY BAND Sunday, March 6 2:00pm PHILLIPS CENTER - Winter Concert Featuring Bill Prince & A Salute to Big Bands.

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Bach’s baroque music share with baroque art? Was Bach avant-garde? Who else is Baroque? www.ocalasymphony.com

WOMEN’S DINNER AND A MOVIE

and carpool to the trailheads. March 23: This week is a longer 7-mile hike from Santos to the Landbridge over interstate 75. Meet at Santos trailhead across from the sheriff’s sub station on 441 a few miles north of Bellview. www.floridatrail.org. 352-347-5716

Sunday, March 6 5:00pm GAINESVILLE - Pride Community Center. Relax with the gals, enjoy a nice dinner and catch a new movie, all for just $5. www.gainesvillepride.org

YOUNG AT HEART GROUP Tuesday, March 8 10:30am GAINESVILLE - Covenant Church, 3115 NW 16 Ave. A newly organized group to meet the needs of seniors in our community. WE meet monthly at the Covenant Church at 10:30am on the second Tuesday of the month.

SWING & SWAY DANCE CLUB Friday, March 11 8:00pm GAINESVILLE - Thelma Boltin Center. Live music

by Don Letbetter’s Blue Notes for ballroom dancing on a beautiful wood floor. 352-334-2189

THE ANNUAL SPRING PROMENADE Friday, March 11 and Saturday, March 12 EVENT TIMES VARY GAINESVILLE - Thomas Center. Featuring

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a tour of six beautiful homes in the historic Northeast District. Friday reception and candle light tours and tours on Saturday.

We treat patients of all ages, but we really appreciate our seniors!

HEALTH & WELLNESS EXPO Saturday, March 12 10:00am - 5:00pm Paddock Mall - The Ocala/Marion County Chamber of Commerce will be hosting this exposition presented by Munroe Regional Medical Center to increase the awareness of various healthcare and healthy living opportunities that are available to Marion County residents. Health and wellness providers, nutritionists, recreation and fitness providers, health food suppliers and insurance carriers are among the many areas of interest that will be featured. 352629-8051 ext. 106. www.ocalacc.com

THE CHARLIE DANIELS BAND Saturday, March 12 3:00pm SILVER SPRINGS - When you hear a classic Charlie Daniels Band performance like “The Devil Went Down to Georgia,” you hear music that knows no clear genre. Is it a folk tale? A southern boogie? A country fiddle tune? An electric rock anthem? The answer is, “yes” to all of that and more. 352-236-2121

With 30 years of experience, Dr. Thomas J. Weber & Dr. Lamar Hatcher have the specialized expertise for your mature oral health needs. We treat patients of all ages but we really appreciate our seniors!

Let Hatcher & Weber Dentistry’s friendly, professional staff help you schedule a consultation today and answer all your questions.

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GREEN THUMBS Tuesday, March 15 10:00am - 11:00am Gainesville Garden Club - 1350 NW 75 St. Speaker Gayle Phelan, Master Gardener, on “Favorite Spring Plants.” Free and open to the public. 352-331-0426

THE ART OF WINE EVENT Thursday, March 17 6:00pm - 9:00pm The Village at Haile - Workshop geared toward the novice or amateur painter. Under the close tutelage of Haile Village Guest Artist David SchwARTZ, students will learn to paint in the style of abstract impressionist Helen Frankenthaler, with the spontaneous influence of SchwARTZ. Wine tastings will be provided

by The Perfect Gift Contact Sara Landis to sign up for the class. SaraLandis@bellsouth.net

GAINESVILLE WOMEN’S CONNECTION Thursday, March 17 Gainesville Country Club - All ladies are invited to the monthly luncheon of the third Thursday of each month. Buffet luncheon followed by a special feature and then an inspirational speaker. Cost is $16.

Reservations can be made. 352-372-7956

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One-Bedroom Apartments with Utilities We do Business in Accordance with the Federal Fair Housing Act The Gainesville Housing Authority (GHA) is accepting housing applications at The 400 Building (accessible units available). These one-bedroom units are located at 400 NW 1st Avenue and utilities are provided. Applicants must meet eligibility screening criteria (income and security background check). Rents are subsidized and are based on family income. The 400 Building is convenient to shopping, downtown, and transportation.

Contact Becky or Kathy @ (352) 872-5500 TDD (352) 872-5503

Kiwanis Pancake Breakfast 3/19/11 7:00 - 11:00am GAINESVILLE HIGH SCHOOL - Tickets are available from members of both Gainesville Kiwanis Clubs and at any SunState Federal Credit Union office or at the door for just a $5 donation. Kids under 6 are free. All proceeds go toward the Kiwanis mission of serving the children of our community and our world.

ADVENTURE CLUB Friday, March 18

Open House • Sat., March 12, 2011 • 10 am - 4 pm Continuous Tours! Food! Entertainment! Fun!

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• Gracious lounges • Library • Chef-prepared restaurant-style meals • Patio and gardens • Beauty/Barber salon • Art, music and pet therapy • Medication supervision

• Nurse on staff • Emergency Call System • On-site Home Health Care • Housekeeping and laundry services • Social events and cultural outings • And much more!

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6:00pm GAINESVILLE - Mother’s Pub & Grill. A group of over 100 members, average age 40ish, who stay active and involved in everything from windsurfing lessons, to bowling, theatre, skydiving, biking, community service, and of course, socializing.

Meets third Thursday of each month.

HAIRSPRAY Friday, March 18 7:00pm Performing Arts Center at P.K. Yonge Call for details. 352-392-1554. www.pky.ufl.edu

ARTS & CRAFTS SHOW Saturday, March 19 9:00am - 2:00pm OCALA. Queen of Peace Parish Hall, 6455 SW SR 200. Sponsored by the Council of Catholic Women this show will consist of mixed media. Forty plus vendors will provide a variety of products. Something for everyone.

Lunch served from 11:00am - 1:00pm. Come join us as we promote and share the fine arts. Admission free. Pat: 352-854-6917

HAILE VILLAGE ARTS & MUSIC FESTIVAL Saturday, March 19 & Sunday, March 20 10:00am - 6:00pm The Village at Haile - Listen to live music, see

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the work of the best local artists, and play games with the kids! It’s a great opportunity to visit the boutiques filled with beautiful & unique items. www.haileevents.com

MUSICAL CHAIRS PROJECT FUNDRAISER Saturday, March 19 6:00pm - 9:00pm Tioga Fine Arts Center - The Friends of Alachua County Public Schools Elementary Arts Programs presents 20 unique and artfullydesigned hand-painted chairs created by local artists to be auctioned off. There will also be refreshments and live music. Proceeds from this event will be used to support and enhance the elementary art and music programs not covered by tax dollars, by providing enrichment opportunities both in and beyond the art and music classrooms. Cheryl Poe: 352-316-0886

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Thursday, March 24 7:00pm - 9:00pm Phillips Center - Dance Alive National Ballet brings you Wine Tasting! Experience the subtle nuances of fine wine. Sample hors d’oevres sure to satisfy your palate. Join the dancers in rehearsal for “ZOOM” in the main hall. Hosted by Blue Water Bay.

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THE SEDOCTAVES Thursday, March 24 & Sunday, March 27 2:00pm GAINESVILLE - Squitieri Studio Theatre.

UF’s only all-female a cappella group, not to mention its sassiest. Brought together by a passion for a cappella and a flair for the performing arts, these young vocalists sing their own renditions of everything from ‘80s pop to alternative rock, and are not afraid to push the envelope. 352-392-1900

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Saturday, March 19 3:00pm SILVER SPRINGS - Only 13 when her provocative “Delta Dawn” caused a nationwide stir and became a Top 10 country hit, Tucker has built one of the most successful and compelling careers in music. 352-236-2121

PASSPORT TO COWBOY FLORIDA Saturday, March 19

LIVE OAK INTERNATIONAL COMBINED DRIVING EVENT EVENT TIMES VARY OCALA - Live Oak Plantation, 2215 SW 110th Ave. No simple carriage ride, each day teams of horses, drivers and grooms participate in a different aspect of equine prowess. s_gilliland@msn.com

7:00pm Museum of Natural History - Don’t miss Florida Museum’s “Passport to Cowboy Florida” fundraiser. 352-846-2000. www.flmnh.ufl.edu

DANCE ALIVE NATIONAL BALLET: ZOOM

TONY ORLANDO

7:30pm Phillips Center - Dance instruction is offered during the intermission by Ray Parris.

Sunday, March 20 3:00pm OCALA. Circle Square Cultural Center. Tony Orlando’s musical career started at the age of 16 with The Five Gents, a doo-wop group he formed.

His first success came when he recorded the hits “Bless You” and “Halfway To Paradise” in 1961.

After becoming general manager at Columbia Records, he was tempted back to a recording career in 1970 when he was asked to record a demo record of “Candida”. The label liked the demo so much that Tony’s performance was released, under the band name Dawn (named after Jay Siegal of The Tokens daughter’s middle name) which later became Tony Orlando and Dawn. The trio scored a string of #1 hits with “Tie a Yellow Ribbon Round the Ole Oak Tree,” “Knock Three Times,” and “He Don’t Love You (Like I Love You).” With a successful recording career, Orlando then set his sights on television which resulted in his highly rated weekly variety series Tony Orlando and Dawn on CBS. 352-854-3670

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PLAYFUL ESCAPES Friday, March 25 8:30am - 4:30pm Museum of Natural History - Antarctic Expedition.

Leave sunny Florida behind and take a trip to the South Pole. Discover why Antarctica is the coldest, windiest and driest place on Earth!

Pre-registration required. 352-273-2054

THREE DOG NIGHT Saturday, March 26 3:00pm SILVER SPRINGS - Legendary music icons, Three Dog Night, celebrate their 4th decade bringing with them some of the most astonishing statistics in popular music. In the years 1969 through 1974, no other group achieved more top 10 hits, moved more records or sold more concert tickets than Three Dog Night. 352-236-2121

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Alachua Co. March for Babies 3/26/11 7:00 am GAINESVILLE - Westwood Middle School Athletic Field. Join Honorary Chairs Danny and Nancy Ponce at Alachua County’s 41st Annual March for Babies, the walk that aims to give every baby a healthy start! This 8.5 mile street party is a celebration of the lives we are changing through outstanding fundraising efforts in Alachua County.

Join us for plenty of food, fun and festivities as we continued the march to help save babies.

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SILVER RIVER KNAP-IN & STONE AGE ARTS FESTIVAL Saturday, March 26 - Sunday, March 27 9:00am - 4:00pm OCALA - Silver River Museum, 1445 NE 58th Ave. This weekend event features flint knappers from across the Southeast making stone tools they way Native Americans did thousands of years ago. Visitors can watch as stone tools are created from various flints by expert flint “knappers.”

Other artists and crafters will demonstrate how bows and arrows are made, hide tanning, pottery manufacture and firing, how to make shell tools, fire making and other native skills.

Vendors will sell replica stone tools and other creations. Archery and atlatl dart (spear) throwing demonstrations will take place both days. Tram tours through the Silver River State Park will also be offered. Admission is $5.00 per person with children under six and U.S. military personnel free (with ID). State park admission, museum entry and parking are free on this weekend.

352-236-5401. www.marion.k12.fl.us

CAR SHOW Saturday, March 26 9:00am - 3:00pm OCALA - McPherson Government Complex, 601 S.E. 25th Ave. Inaugural Car Show sponsored by George Albright, Marion Co. Tax Collector. Fun for the whole family! Top 25 trophies. People’s Choice Trophy. Music. Kid’s Bounce House. Face Painting. Azalea Sale & Craft Vendors. Show open to all vehicles! $15 Pre-registration by March 20.

Louann DeSantis: ldesantis@mariontax.com

SPRING GARDEN FESTIVAL Saturday, March 26 10:00am GAINESVILLE - Kanapaha Botanical Gardens. This

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outdoor festival celebrates the advent of spring by offering plants, landscape displays, arts and crafts relating to the garden, environment theme, seminars and children’s activities.

352-372-4981. www.kanapaha.org

CONTRA DANCE Sunday, March 27 3:30pm - 7:00pm GAINESVILLE - Nadine McGuire Pavilion.

The Contra Dancing Club is working with the Gainesville Oldtime Dance Society to host a contra dance on campus. Contra dancing is a fun, social dance that is easy to learn. There will be an introductory workshop before the dance. Live music.

COMMUNITY WOMEN’S MEETING Saturday, March 27 4:00pm - 6:00pm GAINESVILLE - Back in Balance Natural Health Care, 425 NE Santa Fe Blvd. Monthly meeting where women can come and connect with other women in the community. Light refreshments will be served. No fee or charge to attend. No affiliation or political agenda. 386-454-0394 linkousmassage@hotmail.com

JANIS IAN Wednesday, March 30 7:30pm PHILLIPS CENTER - The formidable talent, who was born in 1951 on a New Jersey chicken farm, commands the loyalty of an international fan base that spans generations. Reviewers have called Janice’s live performances “overwhelming to the spirit and soul,” and “drenched with

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Senior Health Fair th pm March 30 10am - 2

Bike Florida 3/26/11 at 9:00pm

• Food & refreshments gs!!

• Free Health Screenin es!

• LOTS of Door Priz ents • Free Beauty Treatm es • Community Resourc

GAINESVILLE - MLK Jr. Recreation Center. A weeklong, fully supported bicycle camping tour through what is considered “Florida’s Eden.” www.bikeflorida.org

such passion, the audience feels they’ve been swept up in a hurricane.” The seminal “At Seventeen,” a song that brought her five Grammy nominations (the most any solo female artist had ever garnered) in 1975, is now reaching its third generation of listeners.

Serving seniors since 1971

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Thursday, March 31 Noon - 1:30pm GAINESVILLE - The Atrium, 2431 NW 41st St. At the Atrium, we celebrate Veterans and strive to help you enjoy the lifestyle you deserve. Living at the Atrium can help Veterans and spouses qualify for VA benefits. Eligible veterans and surviving spouses can receive up to $1,949 in monthly benefits. How much do you qualify for? Find out on the last Thursday of the month.

352-378-0773. paul.murrhee@holidaytouch.com

HIGH SPRINGS PIONEER DAYS Saturday and Sunday, April 2nd & 3rd 10:00am HIGH SPRINGS - Incorporated in 1892, the pioneering families of High Springs, some of whose decedents still live there today, will be honored during this celebration. Enjoy a shoot-out re-enactment, a Heritage Village with demonstrations and Antique Tractors.

Food vendors, kids activities and rides, and Fine Art and Craft Vendors. 386-454-3120

STRIDE AGAINST SILENCE 5K WALK/RUN Saturday, April 2 7:00am - 10:00am GAINESVILLE - Nadine McGuire Pavilion.

Stride Against Silence is a 5K Walk/ Run that raises money for cochlear implant patients at Shands Hospital.

18th Annual SOUTHEASTERN

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NHRA Gatornationals 3/11/11 to 3/13/11 EVENT TIMES VARY GAINESVILLE RACEWAY - 11211 N. County Rd. 225.

Come one and all to enjoy the midway, meet the drivers and crews, and watch thrilling drag races at one of the fastest tracks on the NHRA circuit.

352-377-0046 www. gainesvilleraceway.com

OVEREATERS ANONYMOUS Mondays 12:00pm - 1:00pm ALACHUA - Sid Martin Biotechnology Incubator, 12085 Research Drive. Is food a problem for you? If so the 12 Steps may help you. An hour where other compulsive eaters share experience strength and hope. www.oanfi.org

WEDNESDAY NIGHT JAZZ WITH KARL WEISMANTEL AND FRIENDS Wednesdays 6:30p to 10:00p GAINESVILLE - Emiliano’s Cafe, 7 SE First Ave. Karl Weismantel on guitar and vocals with Ricky Ravelo on acoustic bass play jazz, standards, pop and original tunes. 352-375-7381

FRUIT TREE & PLANT SALE First Wednesday each Month

Gordon Lightfoot 3/21/11 7:30 pm PHILLIPS CENTER Canadian singer-songwriter Gordon Lightfoot achieved international success in folk, folk-rock and country music with hits including Sundown, Carefree Highway, Wreck Of The Edmund Fitzgerald as well as If You Could Read My Mind. 352-392-2787

4:00pm & 7:00pm GAINESVILLE - Bo Diddley Community Plaza.

The Edible Plant Project’s spring sale, at the Union Street Farmers Market. An eclectic selection of edible plants, fruit trees, & seeds will be available. This a great time to plant: warm season vegetables & greens, sugarcane.

BEGINNERS MINDFULNESS MEDITATION Thursdays 7:00pm GAINESVILLE - Shands Cancer Hospital at UF, 1515 SW Archer Rd. Criser Cancer Resource Center, 1st Floor. Just sitting and relaxing in our beautiful meditation room can make a difference to your day. We offer gentle guidance suitable for everyone.

YOGA FOR ALL

The Melody of Rhythm 4/3/11 2:00 pm PHILLIPS CENTER - Béla Fleck, Zakir Hussain and Edgar Meyer. Three of the most limitless creators and composers in the history of music share an unprecedented array of projects and pairings among them that touch every geographical and stylistic corner of the musical world.

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Thursdays 4:00pm Shands Cancer Hospital - Criser Cancer Resource Center, 1st Floor. Join us for an hour of gentle stretching, accessible postures and breathing exercises designed to tone your body and lift your spirits. This class is suitable for patients, family, staff and members of the community.

PROSPEROUS LIVING GROUP Sundays 6:00pm - 8:00pm GAINESVILLE - Prosperous Living Center, 1135 NW 23rd Ave, Suite F/2. A community of like-minded truth-seekers studying, sharing and teaching multiple paths to prosperity in all aspects of life wealth, relationships, health, personal missions, professions and spirituality. 352-514-3122 www.prosperouslivingcenter.com

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QUILTERS OF ALACHUA COUNTY DAY GUILD First Thursday 9:30am - Noon GAINESVILLE - Westminster Presbyterian Church, 1521 NW 34 St. 352-375-2427. www.qacdg.org

SW Archer Road. Tours every Saturday from 10am to 2pm and on Sunday from noon to 4 pm. $5 per person, children under 12 are free. www.hailehomestead.org

UNION STREET FARMERS’ MARKET

COMEDY SHOWCASE

Every Wednesday

Every Friday and Saturday

4:00pm - 7:00pm GAINESVILLE - Bo Diddley Community Plaza. Each week local farmers, bakers, artisans, musicians, and dancers join with our intensely loyal customers in a timeless celebration of this community’s seasonal bounty. www.unionstreetfarmersmkt.com

7:00pm GAINESVILLE - Clarion Inn and Conference Center, 7417 W. Newberry Road. A live stand-up comedy show featuring the best of local amateur and professional comedians. 352-332-2224

LIVING HISTORY DAYS Saturdays 9:00am - 4:30pm GAINESVILLE - Morningside Nature Center.

History comes to life as park staff interprets day-to-day life on an 1870s rural Florida farm.

Come try a syrup-topped biscuit or cornbread baked in a wood cook stove. 352-334-3326

HAILE HOMESTEAD TOUR Saturdays 10:00am - 2:00pm GAINESVILLE - Kanapaha Plantation. 8500

AMRIT YOGA WITH VEDA

GAINESVILLE INTERNATIONAL FOLK DANCE GROUP Fridays 8:00pm Unitarian Universalist Fellowship - 4225 NW 34th St. Come join our experienced and expanding International Folk dance group in the new year. Suitable for all ages and abilities. No partners needed. Beginners welcome. 352-359-2903. www.gifd.org

RAINBOW BINGO Every first Tuesday 6:30pm GAINESVILLE - Pride Community Center. Fun, Cash, Prizes! Doors open at 6pm. Early bird bingo at 6:30pm. Regular bingo at 7pm. $15 at the door includes all early bird & regular games.

Food and beverages available for purchase.

Thursdays 5:30pm - 6:30pm GAINESVILLE - Downtown Library, 4th floor.

Think you’re not flexible enough? Learn that yoga is not just about postures. We begin with a 15-minute relaxation and then move, with evenness of mind, into skillful action for your body. Experience all the benefits of this guided practice. Appropriate for all levels. No registration needed. vedalewis@aol.com

If you would like us to publicize an event in Alachua or Marion counties, send information by the 13th day of the month prior.

All submissions will be reviewed and every effort will be made to run qualified submissions if page space is available.

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THEATRE Acrosstown Repertory Theatre.....................619 S. Main Street, Gainesville Curtis M. Phillips Center ........................................... 315 Hull Road, Gainesville Gainesville Community Playhouse ....... 4039 N.W. 16th Blvd., Gainesville Hippodrome State Theatre................................. 25 SE 2nd Place, 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

CURTIS M. PHILLIPS CENTER FOR THE PERFORMING ARTS

Spring Awakening March 22, 7:30pm A musical that takes its inspiration from one of literature’s most controversial masterpieces - a work so daring in its depiction of teenage self-discovery, it was banned from the stage and not performed in its complete form in English for nearly 100 years.

André Watts March 26, 7:30pm Classical pianist André Watts has had a long and frequent association with television, having appeared on numerous programs produced

by PBS, the BBC and the Arts and Entertainment Network, performing with the New York Philharmonic and Boston Symphony among others.

Elijah March 27, 7:00pm The Gainesville Civic Chorus and Philharmonic Orchestra under the direction of Dr. Will Kesling present the superb oratorio “Elijah” by Felix Mendelssohn. Established in 1976, the Gainesville Civic Chorus Master Chorale, an 80-member community choir brings quality choral performances to Gainesville

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and surrounding communities while providing opportunities for area singers to display and develop their talents. The Choristers, a small ensemble drawn from the Master Chorale, sings for local civic and community groups.

GAINESVILLE COMMUNITY PLAYHOUSE

The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee March 18 - April 10 One of 2005’s most popular Broadway shows, and nominated for six Tony awards, this musical is hot off the new release list. The show focuses on the adventures of six wacky kids (played by adults) at the annual spelling bee. Get your tickets early for this one!

HIPPODROME STATE THEATRE

Serendib February 25 - March 20 Hit of the NYC Ensemble Studio Theatre Festival’s First Light Festival.

When a team of scientists studying toque macaques in Sri Lanka are invaded by a crew of documentary filmmakers, sexual tensions erupt and egos collide. Incorporating puppet work to create a uniquely theatrical world of primate behavior, SERENDIB ponders the line between empathy and anthropomorphism.

Spring Play Observership April 1, 3:00pm - 5:00pm Go behind-the-scenes and witness the creative process of “The 39 Steps” by Alfred Hitchcock, the fast-paced whodunit that was a hit in London and on Broadway. Witness rehearsals with cast, designer presentations, observation of rehearsals and other elements of the artistic process.

NADINE MCGUIRE BLACKBOX THEATRE

Madwoman of Chaillot March 19 - March 27 (dates and times vary) Adapted by Maurice Valency and Directed by Yanci Bukovec, this poetic satire written by French dramatist Jean Giraudoux in 1943 portrays the life of a woman living in Paris while forced to deal with prudish authority.

INSOMNIAC THEATRE COMPANY

Open Mic Night March 10, 8:00pm - 9:30pm Evening of Spoken Word and Song Insomniac Theatre is hosting an open mic night the second Thursday of every month! Admission is $5.00 and $3.00 for students and Seniors.

The Improvniacs!

March 20, 8 - 10pm Join Insomniacs local Improv Troupe “The Improvniacs” with original comedy in a “Who’s Line is it anyway?” style improv.

OCALA CIVIC THEATRE

Charlotte’s Web March 5 - 13 The Children’s Literature Association named this “the best American children’s book of the past two hundred years,” and Joseph Robinette, working with the advice of E.B. White, has created a play that captures this work in a thrilling seniortimesmagazine.com

adaptation of Wilbur, the irresistible young pig who desperately wants to avoid the butcher; Fern, a girl who understands what animals say to each other; Templeton, the gluttonous rat who can occasionally be talked into a good deed; the Zuckerman family; the Arables; and, most of all, the extraordinary spider, Charlotte, who proves to be “a true friend and a good writer”. Performance will be held on the Outdoor Stage.

When Bullfrogs Sing Opera March 17 - April 10

By Carl L. Williams - A sweet and flowing comedy featuring a socialclimbing sister who tries to keep her visiting country sister from embarrassing her among her new society friends. Deceit and conceit ultimately reveal not just secrets, but what matters most in life in this award-winning and sweet comedy.

Audiences can’t help but catch Coreen’s positive outlook on life.

HIGH SPRINGS COMMUNITY THEATRE

Sherlock’s Last Case Feb. 11 - March 6 “Sherlock’s Last Case” by Charles Marowitz centers on a death threat against Sherlock Holmes by the supposed son of his late nemesis, Professor Moriarty. The plot twists and turns until Holmes finds himself imprisoned in a dank cellar, trapped, not by young Moriarty but — in a shocking surprise - by the good Dr. Watson.

Murder Mystery Dinner Theater March 25 - 26 April 1 - 2, 8:00pm (Shipboard Theme) Great Outdoors Restaurant in High Springs

Call or visit the official website for any specific venue for updated information, ticket pricing and availability. §

THE GAINESVILLE CIVIC CHORUS and Philharmonic Orchestra with the UF Choral Union — PRESENT —

Felix Mendelssohn’s

Elijah

Conductor, Dr. Will Kesling

Sunday, March 27, 2011, 7:00 pm Phillips Center for the Performing Arts Tickets are $30, $25 and $20 through Ticketmaster $5 discount for seniors and students Nicholas Pallesen, baritone - Elijah; Cory Evans, tenor - Obadiah; Elizabeth Graham, soprano - the Widow

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INFORMATION œ SPOTLIGHT

Social Security Answers How do I show proof of my Social Security benefit amount?

Here are four ways: • You can use your SSA-1099 form as proof of your income if you receive Social Security benefits • You can use your annual notice that tells you your benefit amount for the year as verification of your current benefits • The fastest, easiest and most convenient way is to go online and request a Proof of Income Letter at www.socialsecurity.gov/bene • You may call Social Security’s toll-free number, 1-800-772-1213 (TTY 1-800325-0778), between 7 a.m. and 7 p.m., Monday through Friday.

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card to receive Social Security, Supplemental Security Income (SSI) and other Federal benefit payments. With this card, you can make purchases, pay bills and get cash at thousands of locations nationwide. Learn more about direct deposit and Direct Express at www.godirect.gov.

What is a disability trial work period?

The “trial work period” allows Social Security disability beneficiaries to test their ability to work for at least nine months without losing benefits. During the trial work period, you can receive full benefits no matter how much you earn, as long as you remain disabled and you report your work activity. The trial work period continues until you have completed nine trial work months within a 60-month period.

You can find more information about available work incentives in our publication Working While Disabled-How We Can Help at www.socialsecurity.gov/ pubs/10095.html.

I can’t get health insurance because of my pre-existing condition. Is there anything I can do?

You may be eligible for the new Pre-Existing Condition Insurance Plan — a program for people who have a pre-existing condition and have been without health insurance coverage for at least six months. For more information, call the Pre-Existing Condition Insurance Plan toll-free: 1-866-717-5826 (TTY 1-866561-1604) between the hours of 8 a.m. and 11 p.m. Eastern Time. Or visit www.

pcip.gov and select “Find Your State” to learn about eligibility and how to apply.

What are the four parts of Medicare?

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The four parts of Medicare include: Hospital insurance (Part A), which helps pay hospital bills and some follow-up care. The taxes you (or your spouse in some cases) paid while working financed this coverage, so it’s premium free. For those who are not “insured,” coverage may be purchased.

Medical insurance (Part B), which helps pay doctors’ bills and other services. There is a monthly premium you must pay for Medicare Part B and you may refuse this coverage.

Medicare Advantage (Part C) plans, which generally cover many of the same benefits a Medigap policy would cover, such as extra days in the hospital after you have used the number of days Medicare covers.

People with Medicare Parts A and B can choose to receive all of their health care services through one of these provider organizations under Part C. There might be additional premiums required for some plans.

Prescription drug coverage (Part D), which helps pay for medications doctors prescribe for treatment.

Anyone who has Medicare hospital insurance (Part A), medical insurance (Part B), or a Medicare Advantage plan (Part C) is eligible for prescription drug coverage (Part D). Joining a Medicare prescription drug plan is voluntary and you pay an additional monthly premium for the coverage.

Information provided by Ruqayyah Nicholas, Social Security District Manager for Gainesville, Florida.

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TERRI SCHLICHENMEYER Xernona Clayton was working on an unusual project the night that Martin Luther King, Jr. was shot: she was trying to set up a meeting between King and Calvin Craig of the Ku Klux Klan.

As King’s director of public relations, Clayton was used to hoaxes; when a waitress handed her a note that said Dr. King had been shot, she ignored it.

When she realized it was true, she hurried to Coretta King’s side.

Robert Kennedy was told about the shooting shortly after it happened.

He spoke briefly to a small crowd of supporters, mentioning his brother’s assassination (something he rarely discussed). When he finished talking, he went to his hotel and wept.

Media swooped in on Memphis’ Lorraine Motel on the evening that Dr. King was killed. News cameras captured J. Edgar Hoover’s FBI working the scene. They also captured the hotel’s housekeeper, as she tried to scrub bloodstains from the balcony.

Georgia’s Governor Lester Maddox, fiercely against integration, refused to lower the capital’s flags on the day after Dr. King was assassinated. He capitulated when advised that he was disobeying a federal mandate.

There was violence in almost all major cities in the days after Dr. King was shot. Riots broke out and entire neighborhoods burned. Unbelievably, some officials incited rioting. Others begged for it to end.

Thousands of people descended upon Atlanta for Dr. King’s funeral. They slept on church pews and park benches for a chance to squeeze near Ebenezer Baptist Church, barely allowing mourners to pass or the coffin to be placed on the wagon that bore it to the cemetery. And when everything was done and the celebrities went home, Dr. King’s body was quietly moved, and moved again.

Over the last 40-some years, a lot has been written about Dr. King, his assassination, and his work. “Burial of a King” takes things beyond, in an almost minute-by-minute account of a weekend that witnesses will never forget.

Unbelievably, some city officials incited rioting.

Others begged for it to end.

Burial for a King: Martin Luther King Jr’s Funeral and the Week That Transformed Atlanta and Rocked the Nation

BY REBECCA BURNS c.2011, Scribner $24.00 / $28.99 Canada 256 pages, includes notes

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n days of old, when someone messed with a King, he was usually thrown in the dungeon without trial or jury.

Justice was swift and mercy was rare.

That’s because, oftentimes, the King held things together. Loved or hated, he was a force to be reckoned with. He had power and powerful friends, and messing with him wasn’t advised. On that subject, little has changed through the centuries, as you’ll see in “Burial for a King” by Rebecca Burns.

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And you’ll never forget this book.

Through interviews, letters, personal accounts, and papers kept by mourners and others, author Rebecca King allows readers to peek at the smaller moments that filled that historic time: babies born and elders dead, laughter amid the tears, jaw-droppingly misplaced words, families changed by small actions, and life continuing.

Anyone old enough to remember Dr. King’s assassination will appreciate this deep look at what happened surrounding that day. Anyone younger will enjoy the perspective given in this book. Either way, for readers interested in cultural history, “Burial for a King” could be the crown on your bookshelf. § 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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Vision of Success CARETENDERS’ LOW VISION PROGRAM FOSTERS INDEPENDENCE FOR SENIORS

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f all the senses, it is perhaps our sense of vision that we fear losing the most. “Vision is such a critical element of our everyday lives, and it is always taken for granted until we begin to lose it,” said Sunshine Plants, an occupational therapist who is the Clinical Champion and Educator for the Caretenders of Gainesville Low Vision program.

One in six adults over the age of 45 is affected by low vision; by age 75, this number increases to one in four. The most common causes of vision loss in Seniors include macular degeneration, diabetic retinopathy (a complication of diabetes) and glaucoma. Since two in three adults with low vision live at home, and half of those live alone, even the most mundane tasks are affected. Matching clothing and grooming become more difficult, as do managing finances, preparing meals and using appliances and electronics.

Personal safety also becomes an issue since patients can’t easily see water spills and objects in their path, and they can’t accurately judge the height or depth of stairs or curbs.

Because of these setbacks, low vision often leads to greater health problems and loss of quality of life. “Low vision positively correlates with depression,” said Plants. “The patients are often at risk for malnutrition, injury and social isolation.” The caring staff at Caretenders of Gainesville works with home patients to help them move past their low vision and live fuller and more independent lives.

Caretenders’ provides a variety of therapeutic interventions to help

patients use what vision abilities they still have. “What is so amazing is that even with a visual acuity score of 20/200 (legal blindness), there is still a great amount of remaining usable vision,” Plants explained. “But one must be taught how to use it. That is the role of the low vision therapist at Caretenders.”

Patients with decreased visual acuity are shown how to use optical devices like magnifying glasses, auditory alarms and devices, writing guides and other equipment. For decreased contrast sensitivity, patients are taught the use of increased contrast by placing red duct tape on the edges of stairs, or by using dark plates and cups for light-colored foods and beverages (and vice versa). If a patient has decreased depth perception, Caretenders helps to modify the home environment and teaches techniques and strategies to more safely navigate around the home.

Caretenders’ mission of senior advocacy and independence remains at the heart of their treatment options.

“What is specific to our home care is our drive and compassion to always look beyond the obvious needs of our patients,” said Plants.

“I wondered if my family could manage all the care I needed after leaving the hospital.”

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