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CONTENTS MAY 2013 • VOL. 13 ISSUE 05
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Tapas Community Page Charity of the Month
ON THE COVER – Elizabeth Hanselman, 63, graces our cover for this month’s story on Senior Fitness. Hanselman ran her first marathon some 30 years ago and hasn’t stopped. Hanselman says she feels better now than when she was younger. And like many seasoned athletes, she remains active, pushing herself and maintaining strength, as she gets older. PHOTO BY TJ MORRISSEY for LOTUS STUDIOS
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Saving the Priest Historic High Springs Theater May Close
Embracing Life
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by Donna Bonnell
Healthy Edge
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by Kendra Siler-Marsiglio
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Legion of Honor France Fetes Local WWII Vets
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Reading Corner Review by Terri Schlichenmeyer
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Staying Fit The Importance of Exercise and Positive Thinking BY COURTNEY LINDWALL
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Get Well Now Centers and Seminars to Stay Healthy BY ALLISON WILSON
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WINNER! Congratulations to the winner from our APRIL 2013 issue…
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FROM THE EDITOR œ ALBERT ISAAC
Keep Moving! In other words, do as I say, not as I do. Most of us know by now the importance of exercise for health, longevity and mental acuity. Time and time again I try to make the habit of going to the gym. I’m usually good for a few weeks, working out regularly until something — a sore back, a pulled muscle or a series of social events — gets me off track. So I’m certainly the last person to preach to anyone about getting off the recliner and doing some exercise. What I hear again and again from the active and vital Seniors I encounter is that they have no desire to spend their days sitting in a rocking chair. They keep moving. They stay active. They stay sharp. I like to say I would hope to have as much energy as they do when I’m in my 70s and 80s, but, truth be told, I wish I had as much energy now. In the spirit of keeping fit, in this edition our writers bring us a pair of stories on exercise and wellness. For many of us, it’s never too late to start. Memorial Day is on the horizon, the day of remembering the men and
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women who died while serving in the United States Armed Forces. And not long ago, I met a reader who told me about the D-Day Normandy Veterans of North Central Florida. She mentioned that some of these local WWII veterans were recently awarded France’s highest award: the French Legion of Honor. The group consists of the men who participated in the Normandy Invasion of France, between June 6, 1944 and July 28, 1944. You can read about one recipient’s war experiences in this edition of Senior Times. Toward the beginning of the year, Tower Publications and SunState Federal Credit Union teamed up for the Charity of the Month Contest to recognize some local charities and nonprofits in our communities. The contest gives people on Facebook the opportunity to nominate and vote for their favorite charity. Each month the organization with the highest number of votes is selected for a $1,000 donation and a profile in our magazines. Additionally, the person who nominated the charity will receive $300; one random voter will receive $100. The first winner is the Lubee Bat Conservancy, dedicated to saving bats and conserving ecosystems. You can learn more about the contest by visiting www.facebook. com/SunStateFCU. Lastly, Mother’s Day is upon us. And while we aren’t bringing you any stories about this important day, I’d be remiss if I didn’t shout out to Mom, and my wife and all the deserving moms out there. Happy Mother’s Day! s
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FIERY RED What do the U.K., a dictionary and South Park have in common? Gingers. Defined as “of a light reddish-yellow colour” (predominantly referring to hair) by the Oxford English Dictionary, this adjective is a staple in the U.K. to describe — and insult — red-haired people. Even though kings and queens throughout England’s history have been redheads, including Henry VIII and Elizabeth I, the belief in the Middle Ages was that people with red hair and green eyes were witches, werewolves or vampires.
THE TERM MIGRATED TO AMERICAN CULTURE IN 2005 WHEN THE IRREVERENT CARTOON SOUTH PARK AIRED AN EPISODE CALLED “GINGER KIDS.” The term continued to pop up in the media throughout the years in reference to the Harry Potter series and has now snowballed in terms of popularity.
CINCO DE MAYO Contrary to popular belief, Cinco de Mayo is not Mexico’s Independence Day. The holiday is a celebration of the Mexican Army‘s 1862 victory over France at the Battle of Puebla during the Franco-Mexican War, which lasted from 1861-1867. Although Cinco de Mayo seems like a popular holiday in the US, Mexican Independence Day, on Sept. 16, is a much bigger celebration.
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Actually, 85.4 million. That was the estimated number of mothers in the United States in 2009. 81 - Percentage of women who had become mothers by age 40 to 44 as of 2010. In 1976, 90 percent of women in that age group had given birth. — NEWSOK.COM
Did you know…? • New York was the first state to officially recognize Memorial Day. • On Memorial Day, the flag should be flown at half-staff from sunrise until noon, then raised to the top. • In 2004, Washington D.C. held its first Memorial Day parade in over 60 years. This coincided with the dedication of the National World War II Memorial.
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Frankie Valli began life as Francesco Stephen Castelluccio. Born in Newark, New Jersey, Frankie Valli grew up in a public housing project — Stephen Crane Village. He was inspired to take up a singing career at the age of seven after his mother took him to see the young Frank Sinatra. Inspired by an early mentor, Jean Valley, he changed his name to Valli and supported himself as a barber until he could make a living as a singer. By 1962 he had found fame as the lead singer of the Four Seasons, and, with his powerful falsetto voice, went on to record such classic songs as “Big Girls Don’t Cry,” “Walk Like a Man,” “Rag Doll,” “Can’t Take My Eyes Off You” and “December 1963 (Oh, What A Night).” He has toured almost continuously ever since and his songs have appeared in such movies as “The Deer Hunter,” “Dirty Dancing,” “Mrs. Doubtfire,” “Conspiracy Theory” and “The Wanderers.”
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Ann B. Davis (87) May 5, 1926
Theodore Bikel
Bob Seger
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(68) May 6, 1945
Pete Seeger
Tommy Chong
(94) May 3, 1919
(75) May 24, 1938
Pat Carroll
Ramsey Lewis
(86) May 5, 1927
(78) May 27, 1935
“Baseball is ninety percent mental. The other half is physical.” — YOGI BERRA There are perhaps few more recognizable names associated with baseball than Yogi Berra, widely regarded as one of the greatest catchers in baseball history. Nearly his entire 19-year career was with the New York Yankees. This cultural icon is also known for his clever quips, such as “It ain’t over ‘til it’s over.”
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Bobby Sheffield with one of the 1940s-era projectors he operated for a quarter century. This will be kept as a museum piece at the theater if a digital projector can be funded to keep the theater open.
HISTORIC HIGH SPRINGS THEATER
Saving the Priest For more than a century people have been entertained at the Priest Theatre in High Springs. Florida’s oldest continuously operated movie theater still shows movies three nights a week to locals and folks from surrounding cities. The Strong projectors, built in the 1940s, still thread the 35mm film to transport viewers into other worlds. But the era of film is over. This year Hollywood is converting to digital; it is easier and cheaper than film. If the Priest Theatre cannot come up with money to go digital, it will have to close. Bobby and Janice Sheffield ran the theater for a quarter century, but knew they could not afford to switch to digital, so they put the theater up for sale. When no buyers came forward, the couple’s daughter Janet and her husband, Alan Alligood, took over operations. Recently, the couple hooked up with Kickstarter
for fundraising. The new projector, repairs and improvements necessary for the conversion will cost $85,000. Kickstarter began in 2009 as a way to fund creative projects. But there is a catch. “We can accept $85,000 or more in donations,” Janet said, “but if we can’t get at least that much, we get nothing.” Janet’s parents courted at the Priest; Janet and Alan had their first date at the Priest, and helped with concessions. Now their children help run the theater. “We hope that the Priest will still be running for the next generation of moviegoers,” Janet said. But that will only happen with pledges of help, and it has to happen by the first week in June. Otherwise an important piece of history will be lost. To donate, visit: www.kickstarter.com/ projects/909996519/save-the-priest
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Legion of Honor France Fetes Local WWII Veterans
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rance has honored seven North Central Florida veterans with the French Legion of Honor in recent years, the nation’s way of thanking them for helping liberate the country during World War II. The honorees, now in their 80s and 90s, ranged from age 18 to 27 while serving in the war. Their roles varied, from infantryman to sailor to bomber pilot. Gael de Maisonneuve, the French counsel general in Miami, presented the award to five of the seven this Jan. 29 at NASCAR’s headquarters in Daytona Beach. The event was important for Tom Santarsiero, 88, of Gainesville, who had little chance to adsorb the appreciation of the French when he and other members of the 28th Infantry Division marched down the Champs Elysees in dress uniforms on August 29, 1944, in the “Victory Day” parade. The declaration of victory was premature. “The parade was just a show thing,” Santarsiero said. “It was a beautiful parade, with the people waving at us, but when we got to the end of town, that
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was it. We put our dress uniforms in duffle bags and put our combat uniforms back on again.” Santarsiero’s memories of his war days are so vivid that he alternates between the present tense and past tense in describing them. The fighting that ensued often was daunting for Santarsiero’s group, nicknamed the Bloody Bucket Division for its red insignia and for its fierceness in battle. The division traversed France, Belgium and Luxemburg on foot and in a truck.
“That was worse than infantry duty because you’re still up at the front line,” Santarsiero said. “They’re shooting at you. You’re not out there fighting. You’re just taking whatever they had.” Fighting ebbed and flowed, sometimes being heavy for two to three days, then quiet for a week. During a lull, Santarsiero was resting on a monument in the center of a small town. “A woman came out with a loaf of French bread,” he said. “To us, that was a meal because we’re eating K-rations. That was a pretty good experience.”
“We were just starting to get acquainted, and then a mortar landed right in front us. It picked me up and slammed me against a tree.” Some of the fighting went from hedgerow to hedgerow, fence lines made of stone and scrub. Santarsiero served beside other infantrymen. As the division moved on, his superiors called upon Santarsiero to perform as “wireman,” a role for which he had received training.
Another of the occasional pleasant experiences came when Santarsiero and another soldier were sent ahead to check whether a farmhouse was safe. They discovered a husband and wife, who welcomed them. “My buddy spoke some French,” Santarsiero said. “He said that the old seniortimesmagazine.com
PHOTO BY CHRIS EVERSOLE Area veterans who received the French Legion of Honor attend a meeting of Normandy Veterans of North Central Florida at Conestogas restaurant in Alachua. From left to right (front row): Tom Santarsiero, Bill Scruggs and (back) Carlos Crews, Leo McCracken and Lionel Capoldo.
man wants to know if you’ve got an extra razor. I said I have one. I don’t use it anyhow. I’ve a beard. I gave him my razor with a couple of blades.” The farmer invited the two soldiers into his basement. “He had all this wine, and he gave each of us two bottles,” he said. “When we went back, I gave one to my lieutenant, and I kept one that I shared with my buddies.” Santarsiero had accepted his duty wholeheartedly when he was drafted five
months after graduating from Burgard Vocational High School in Buffalo, N.Y. “I just felt it was something we had to do,” he said. “We had to go fight. Our country was at war. This is my country. I have to fight to protect it.” His gung ho attitude was severely tested over his three months at war. Although his landing on Omaha Beach three weeks after D-Day was safe, his first day on contested turf was not. That turf was in the St. Lo region. Elevated road.
“There were eight or nine of us together,” Santarsiero said. “One of the fellows was sitting down. He had a shovel in his hands. “We were just starting to get acquainted, and then a mortar landed right in front us. It picked me up and slammed me against a tree. One of the other guys, part of his arm was gone. Another one, part of his leg was gone. The guy was still sitting there with the shovel. He’s not moving. The medic came over. May 2013
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PHOTO PROVIDED BY TOM SANTARSIERO Tom Santarsiero was among members of the 28th Infantry Division that marched down the Champs Elysees in dress uniforms on August 29, 1944, in the “Victory Day” parade.
He was dead. A piece of shrapnel had pierced his heart.” At one point later on, Allied and German troops called a truce to retrieve their dead and wounded, without authorization from their generals, Santarsiero said. “My lieutenant sent me in with another guy to pick up the dead bodies,” he said. “We had to pick what was left of them. We picked up parts and torsos and had to put them in a mattress cover and take the dog tags off and tied them to the mattress cover.” Santarsiero said and his partner
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continued on their grim task for four to five hours. “You don’t ever forget it. It was pretty bad. When you’re in combat, you look at somebody that’s dead, and you picture yourself there. You just tell yourself, ‘when is it my turn.’ You don’t say how. You just say when. It’s just a matter of time. You’re waiting to die.” Santarsiero’s front-line service came to an end on a brutally frigid day in Germany on Nov. 8, 1944. The day before, Santarsiero and another soldier laid telephone lines to an observation post
in “no-man’s land,” halfway between the Germans and the Americans. “It got real cold that night. We pretty much huddled up,” Santarsiero said. “The next morning, when I tried to stand up, I couldn’t. My feet were numb.” Santarsiero took his left shoe off, finding that his foot was swollen and purple. “I couldn’t get the right shoe off,” he said. “We had to cut it off. It was almost black. That was it. The other guy looked at me and said, ‘You’re done.’” The other soldier’s assessment that Santarsiero was done with active duty seniortimesmagazine.com
HONORED VETS SERVED IN MANY ROLES The French Legion of Honor, which seven North Central Florida World War II veterans have received, has a long history. Napoleon created the medal in 1802. American recipients of the award, which is the most prestigious honor given by France, include Thomas Edison, former President and General Dwight D. Eisenhower and former Secretary of State and General Colin Powell. Frank Towers of Gainesville received the medal several years ago in Mortain, France. Towers remembers June 13, 1944, vividly. It was his birthday, and it was the day in which he landed on Ormandy Beach in France, following the D-Day forces by a week. Towers fought in Europe for 11 months, until V-E Day, May 8, 1945. He served as a messenger, carrying information about plans for the next day of fighting from the regimental headquarters to the divisional headquarters. Towers is grateful that he survived and that he was able to stay in the field until the end of the war. Many of his fellow soldiers were not so lucky. was accurate, but Santarsiero had one more act of courage to perform; he had to get back to his unit. “It was daylight, and I didn’t want the Germans to see me,” he said. “There was a big ditch with a little water and a thin layer of ice. I crawled through it — all alone — on my hands and knees for 800 or 900 yards.” Santarsiero escaped into the woods where he encountered two GIs. They brought in the medics to help and he was then taken to a hospital in Paris. “They had me put on a gown. I’m
filthy and in a wheelchair,” he said. “I asked the guy who was pushing the wheelchair to take me to a shower. He wheeled me in. A French nurse comes in there screaming at me. She was mad at me, very mad. She went in and turned the shower off, and she pulled me out of there. She took a towel, and she threw it at me — still hollering at me.” It turned out that the nurse was outraged because she was worried that the shower might hurt Santarsiero’s feet. Fortunately, gangrene never set in. Over time, Santarsiero’s feet healed. Al-
“I was a first lieutenant, and we had 125 officers in our division,” he said. “We had 100 percent turnover of men who were killed or wounded so badly that they couldn’t stay.” Lionel Capoldo of Lake City received the medal on August 21, 2012, in Boynton Beach. He served on a landing craft of the Royal Navy on D-Day. He later served in the Pacific, including at Iwo Jima and Okinawa. Tom Santarsiero of Gainesville was among a group that received the medal in Daytona Beach on Jan. 29 (see main story).
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PHOTO BY CHRIS EVERSOLE Tom Santarsiero displays a photo from his World War II days and the French Legion of Honor medal he received in January.
though he still has some numbness, today his feet are healthy enough that he continues to be an outstanding bowler, with a record of bowling 300 several times. Santarsiero returned home to Buffalo, where he worked on the Agena engine, which powered manned space flight. He served as a “liaison engineer” between Bell Aerospace, which built the engine, and Lockheed Corp., the major contractor with NASA. Santarsiero retired in 1987 and moved with his wife, Millie, to Turkey Creek Forest, a close-knit retirement neighborhood in Gainesville. They chose Gainesville because their son, Michael, a supervisor over air conditioning maintenance at the University of Florida, lived here. It took Santarsiero 25 years to get the Veterans Administration to find his lost records and award him a military pension. Today, he volunteers at the Malcolm Randall VA Medical Center in Gainesville, helping veterans obtain their benefits. Santarsiero is grateful that he survived his war experience. “It was by the grace of God,” he said. “I carried a picture of Christ with me, and I still have it, although it’s very frayed.” He contrasts the clear sense of purpose that he and other World War II veterans with the uncertainty today’s recently discharged vets have about what they accomplished. “We knew we had to win the war,” he said. “Everyone — at home and in battle — pitched in. Today, we’re serving as the world’s 911 call center, going and bailing out countries without a way of knowing if we won or not.” s For information about the D-Day Normandy Veterans of North Central Florida, contact Bryan Walker at 352-372-9685
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Others participants in the January event were: Leo McCracken, who landed on Utah Beach several weeks after D-Day. He was part of the crew of a 105mm Howitzer M7 tank. Bill Scruggs of Gainesville. He was the co-pilot of a B-17 bomber that crashed in England after flying a mission to Europe. Scruggs and his copilot survived the crash, but the other seven members of the crew perished. Charles Earnest of Gainesville laid telephone lines in France. He was wounded extensively when his truck was hit on Nov. 20, 1944. He recovered in England and was reassigned to active duty. By the time he reached the front, V-E Day occurred. Carlos Crews of Lake City also received his medal in January, but he was not able to attend the awards ceremony. As a flight chief, he certified that the planes were air-worthy.
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COLUMN œ ELLIS AMBURN
Enjoying Act Three James Jones
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enjoyed seeing Ellis,” James Jones wrote in a letter in Random House’s collection of his correspondence. “I think he had a good time at Cecile’s party,” Jim continued. The author of “From Here to Eternity” and I had joked, roared and boozed the afternoon away at painter Cecile Gray Bazelon’s Manhattan brunch for Jim and his blond-bombshell wife Gloria, feasting on a juicy 15-inch-long hoagie Cecile had ordered from an Italian restaurant. “Please give Ellis my best,” he concluded in “To Reach Eternity: The Letters of James Jones.” Jim was high among the reasons I’d moved the previous year, from a G.P. Putnam’s Sons imprint — Coward-McCann — to Delacorte. Though a vice president at Coward, I was hobbled by Putnam’s then-conservative policy regarding the size of author’s advances. I decided to seek a company that could afford the books I was attracting, one like the Delacorte Press, paperback giant Dell’s hardcover imprint, where editor Donald I. Fine had paid James Jones $725,000 to leave Charles Scribner’s Sons. In the musical-chairs roundelay typical of U.S. book publishing, Don was squeezed out in a power struggle at Dell/ Delacorte and came to Coward, and I re-
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signed my vice presidency at Coward to take over as editor in chief of Delacorte. Dell president Helen Meyer knew that James Jones was upset over losing his editor, and agreed that my first act as Delacorte’s chief should be to fly to Paris, where Jim had moved in the late 1950s. A short, muscular man who’d done some boxing in the Army, Jim received me virtually naked, clad in a skimpy silk kimono so brief it barely covered the essentials.
In trying to determine if I’d be a good editor for him, Jim put me to three tests. I passed the first one when I didn’t blink at his scanty garb. As Jack Kerouac’s editor I was unshockable. Jack once told me that the first time he met his muse Neal Cassady, “Neal opened the door naked, and I could see his wife LuAnne behind him on the rumpled bed sheets where he’d just finished with her. Neal greeted the world in the raw, the most uninhibited cat I’ve ever known.” Jim showed me to the bar, a converted 18th century carved-wood pulpit, which was his way of getting even with hypocrisy — and his mother having whipped him in God’s name.
In trying to determine if I’d be a good editor for him, Jim put me to three tests. I passed the first one when I, though in a conservative suit and tie, didn’t blink at his scanty garb — not even when he moved his bar stool so close that our knees almost touched. To see how comfortable I was with the literary equivalent of the Army’s buddy system, with its emphasis on instant male bonding, he pushed his big, friendly, pugilistic mug in my face and said, “What’s your drink?” That was the second test, judging from the look of approval I received upon replying, “Scotch.” Though Don Fine had told me Jim didn’t like his publishers to drink, we did exactly that for the next three or four hours. I aced the next test when I told him that, like Prew in “From Here to Eternity,” I’d been in the infantry, and had recently made a pilgrimage to Schofield Barracks, the Oahu Army post where Jim saw action during Japan’s attack on Pearl Harbor. Schofield later served as the setting for the Oscar-winning film of “From Here to Eternity” starring Montgomery Clift, Burt Lancaster, Deborah Kerr, Donna Reed and Frank Sinatra. “How’s Schofield lookin’?” he asked, pouring us both another drink. “Like a plantation,” I said. “All those balconies. A country club compared with Fort Dix, where I served.” “Jersey. Armpit of the world. Which of my books is your favorite?” “’Eternity’ — but I have a special place in my heart for ‘Some Came Running.’” “This is what I’ve been missing at Delacorte,” he said. “I need to talk about my work and plans like I did with Max Perkins at Scribner’s.” There it was, the rapport he wanted. We were to work together on his next book, “Viet Journal,” and become fast friends. s Ellis Amburn is a biographer and free-lance editor. ellis.amburn@gmail.com.
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CHARITY OF THE MONTH
The Lubee Bat Conservancy MARCH 2013 WINNER – 2,028 VOTES
While many consider this Gator Country, wildlife specialists may also recognize Gainesville as the international center for bat research, conservation and education.
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he Lubee Bat Conservancy, a nonprofit facility that houses and studies more than 200 bats at a time, has won the $1,000 prize for being the February charity of the month. With 2,028 “likes” on Facebook, Lubee rounded up social media support for its environmental mission. Anthony Mason, 26, has worked with the bats for a year and a half now and nominated the center for the award. The Lubee Bat Conservancy has set the international standard for bat husbandry, Mason said. It is a member of the international Association of Zoos and Aquariums and helped write its guidelines for proper bat care. Other zoos follow in Lubee’s footsteps. The conservancy houses fruit bats, whose populations are hurting from habitat loss and Anthony Mason hunting. The bats’ key roles, pollinating plants and dispersing seeds, are particularly important in areas of deforestation. During long flights, dropping seeds across open areas can help regenerate forests. The conservancy works to revive these crucial at-risk species by focusing heavily on educational programs — not only for other researchers studying bats, but for young students, the local community, and communities abroad. Last year, Lubee was able to reach out to 11,500 people in the area, said Brian Pope, the conservancy’s director. Lubee also works to maintain genetic diversity among captivebred bat populations, carefully tracking and planning mating. Although it is unlikely the bats will ever be released into the wild, Mason said, it is still important to have viable populations. Although the conservancy is beginning to study Florida bats as well, the majority of Lubee’s fruit bats are from outside North America, such as the rainforests of South America or
PHOTO BY AMANDA WILLIAMSON Tasha King, head bat keeper, feeds mango Juicy Juice to Kuri, a spectacled flying fox.
Asia. Lubee gives grants to local researchers and conservationists who then study these bats in the wild. While the Conservancy is not a zoo, the center does allow pre-scheduled tours, usually on Thursdays. It also hosts the annual Florida Bat Festival the last Saturday of October, which last year attracted around 3,600 visitors. Mason, the social media manager for the conservancy, won the $300 individual prize for his nomination but gave the money to Lubee instead.
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FEEL THE BURN
Staying Fit The Importance of Exercise and Positive Thinking
by Courtney Lindwall
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t was the New York City Marathon, and Elizabeth Hanselman had found her pace. She was moving with the crowd, through the city’s five boroughs, alongside tens of thousands of runners who had been training months for this moment. She had finally made it to Central Park. It was mile 23 with three left to go — then she hit a wall. “I wanted to kill someone. Everything hurt,” Hanselman said. “Why did I do this?” It was an inner struggle, she said. The pain came all at once. Her blood sugar was low, and her body was drained. But then she decided to stop complaining and just keep going. There was a battle going on, an inner conflict, but her drive to continue led her through miles 24, 25 and finally, 26. Before she knew it, she was crossing the finish line and being wrapped in an aluminum foil blanket — less than 15 seconds under her four-hour goal. “It wasn’t until I’d had a bagel that I realized — wow, I did this. Twenty-six miles.” That was more than 30 years ago, but
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Hanselman’s love of running and exercise has never been stronger. Today, at 63, Hanselman is the director of Gainesville Galloway — the regional chapter of the larger Jeff Galloway Program, a
love of being active, pushing herself and maintaining strength, as she gets older. “The most important thing is a positive outlook,” she said. “I don’t look my age or act my age. I don’t feel my age.”
“Elizabeth is a testimony as to the result of what healthy living can do for someone in their senior years.” running program that teaches pacing and technique for races. The group meets up every Saturday morning at a new spot around Gainesville. The more advanced group takes a longer run, marathon training. The less advanced group trains for a 5K. “To me, running represents having power and strength,” Hanselman said. “Even as a child, I stunk at sports. Here was something I could do.” Since officially becoming a marathoner that day in New York City, she has gone on to complete 10 half-marathons and many more 5Ks and long-distance runs. Most importantly, the love of running has instilled in Hanselman a
Seniors such as Hanselman — still taking on new physical challenges and maintaining exercise regimens — are redefining what it means to stay active later in life. “It was basically this idea that once you’re a certain age, you have to slow down. You can’t do that much,” Hanselman said. But that’s not in the cards for her. Instead, she just makes sure to take rest days when she needs them and does not try to fit all her runs in one week. She goes by a 14-day schedule, instead. Of course, there are still times in the gym when even Hanselman — an accomplished marathoner — has doubts about her abilities. seniortimesmagazine.com
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PHOTO COURTESY OF SHANDS AT UF Shands Arts In Medicine Yoga Program Coordinator Tammy Bernard, M.Ed, RYT, right, leads Seniors in yoga exercise at the Shands Cancer Hospital at UF. Yoga exercises can help improve flexibility and reduce aches and pains.
“The biggest hurdle is that there’s a part of me that says I don’t belong here,” she said. “But I do belong there. I may not be the fastest person, but I know I’m serious about it. I enjoy it. I’m making progress.” Local fitness experts will testify to the transformative power of physical activity — both as a Senior and otherwise. Beth Dalton, a certified personal trainer and lifestyle coach in Gainesville, runs a business for individual fitness and nutrition counseling, Lean By Design. If someone had told her just three years ago she would be the owner of a fitness business, Dalton would not have believed it, she said in an email interview.
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She had struggled with her weight for half her life and spent many years feeling uncomfortable in her own skin. When Dalton began to place a higher importance on nutrition and a balanced approach to her diet, she finally succeeded. She said she thinks the same is true of Seniors starting a new exercise program. It is not just about the number of minutes on the treadmill (although those do count), but incorporating the mental aspect of a new lifestyle. “Having the right attitude is so critical no matter what our age,” Dalton said. For Seniors like Hanselman, not only does a positive attitude help boost her
workouts, but the workouts themselves bring about more positivity. “It enhances my self image,” Hanselman said. “I know I’m healthy. I’m strong — more energy in general.” For those who have not exercised in awhile, Dalton suggested starting slow and not overstressing the body, which is sometimes shown on unrealistic weightloss television shows. Most Seniors that have been a part of her program have begun by walking on the treadmill a few times a week, cycling or swimming. Dalton also said that a heart rate monitor could help those starting a new routine to pace themselves while mainseniortimesmagazine.com
PHOTO BY ALBERT ISAAC Lucy Griffin (80), Bill Clark (89) and Richard Bice (65) stay active at Fit for Life gym. “It’s part of my life,” Lucy said. “I miss it when I’m not here.”
taining a safe and effective workout. Dalton and Hanselman are friends, and Hanselman inspires Dalton with her energy and training schedule. “Elizabeth is a testimony as to the result of what healthy living can do for someone in their senior years,” Dalton said. “It is obvious that she has taken proactive measures to ensure her longterm health.” “I’m 63. I’m on no medication,” Hanselman said. “I get aches and pains sometimes, but in a day they’re gone.” Monica O’Reilly has been the owner of the Fit for Life gym in North Gainesville for the past seven years and focuses on the goals and needs of Seniors. Her gym looks at each Senior client individually to decide their priorities
and limitations, as well as what workouts would help the most — be it physical therapy, yoga or weight lifting. “A lot of times with Seniors, they’re not sure what they can do,” O’Reilly said. But her first piece of advice is to start somewhere — just start walking. “Don’t wait for the motivation to hit you to start,” she said. “Start and the motivation will come.” O’Reilly said she believes one of the most important things for Seniors to do is strength training — “that’s their independence right there.” They work the main locomotive muscles, like the glutes, quadriceps and calves. “Otherwise you’re stuck in your house. You lose your freedom,” she said. Another important aspect of a Senior fitness plan is balance work. O’Reilly will tell members to work in a doorframe, which is something they can hold onto if they lose their balance. Seniors will work on building balance through exercises like standing heel-to-toe, or,
eventually, on one leg. Seniors should work on flexibility by stretching, O’Reilly said, like in a pilates class, which strengthens the core and helps balance. Ultimately, O’Reilly has seen Seniors who start exercise programs and maintain active lifestyles transform their health. “I’ve seen individuals come off blood pressure medications, prevent diabetes,” she said. Whether a marathoner or someone who has not run in decades, the myth that physical fitness becomes less important or less possible as you age is being debunked every day by inspirational Seniors challenging their bodies and minds through exercise. Hanselman said she is feeling better now at 63, running “nine-milers” and training for the next race, than she felt years ago. “You couldn’t pay me to be 30 again,” she said. “Those suckers are in for a ride.” s May 2013
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COLUMN œ DONNA BONNELL
Embracing Life Bald at Seventeen
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air is not a necessity for sustaining life. Yet, I know personally, when suddenly lost, it can be a life-changing event. At the insecure age of 17, I became bald for no apparent reason. I vividly recall those demoralizing feelings, even though that scary experience took place many years ago. As an introvert, becoming hairless was emotionally destructive. While many folks cared about my well-being, most were crudely curious and critical. Hair (or lack of it) conveys messages we may not consciously know. When Michelle Obama emerged with a new look on the eve of her husband’s second inauguration, she became a hot topic of conversation. With the many challenges our planet faces, it seemed so silly to focus attention on the first lady’s newly cut bangs. Nevertheless, individuals quickly noticed and offered opinions. Why were people so judgmental of my hair loss and Obama’s bangs? Susan Sommers, personal style coach and founder of DressZing.com, gives this guidance: “Your hairstyle communicates who you are at a glance.” Hairstyles portray individualities. The right style can be empowering. Moreover, those whom we meet sense our confidence and feel good about our abilities. Most of us know how a bad hair day hurts our self-esteem. Likewise, on a good day we can conquer the world! If all dos (disheveled or debonair)
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reveal our real personalities, how do we determine which style to wear? Consider the following: • LONG HAIR — sensual, flirty, lowmaintenance, playful “Long hair suits most people,” says Carmine Minardi, co-owner of Minardi Salon in New York City. However, it is not for everyone. Petite women tend to get lost in long tresses. Antoinette Beenders, Global Creative Director for Aveda, suggests, “This is great for women 5’ 7” and taller with a medium to slim body shape.” • BOB — power, elegance, strength, simplicity Bobs are great for women who want to make it look easy to juggle family and career. This low-maintenance hairdo typically looks great even without spending a lot of time to blow-dry and style. • PONYTAIL – creative, straightforward, powerful, nononsense, assertive, confident Sam Brocato, salon owner in New York City, states, “Depending on the placement, it can completely change the feel and attitude of the style.” Minardi says, “Ponytails are big for the 20-to-40 year old group…it exposes your features and becomes about the makeup, skin and eyes.”
Ponytails highlight facial features, but do not work for women who want to hide unattractive blemishes. • BANGS – youthful, cute, playful, sassy with a strong personality Beenders says, “Women with fringes tend to have stronger personalities — feminine mixed with strength.” Bangs offer a dramatic new look without losing the length of your style. Ladies with square faces or short foreheads should beware of bangs. There are many resources available to find additional information on hairdos. As for me, I underwent every test available. There was only one semi-scientific diagnosis. The doctors believed my hair loss was the result of an untreated high fever. Their best hypothesis was that it would return. After overcoming my anguish and anger, I purchased wigs and wore them for years. Promises and prayers to God followed. I vowed to appreciate my hair (regardless of its color or condition), if He would only give me another chance. Thankfully, my tresses did grow back. My locks have since been long and short, permed and straightened, every color from black to blond. If the style was not perfect for me, I never complained. I had faith that it was only a temporary inconvenience. Over the decades, I have pondered the possibility that perhaps I had a lesson to learn. As a teenager, I constantly complained about having extremely oily, fine, frizzy hair. Mostly, I simply hated it. Nowadays, I am grateful for my gray roots. They are reminders to embrace my divine gifts, regardless of what others may perceive as imperfections. s Donna Bonnell is a freelance writer who moved to Newberry in 1983. She enjoys living and working in the town she now calls home. donna@towerpublications.com
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BETTER WITH AGE
Get Well Now Centers and Seminars to Stay Healthy
by Allison Wilson
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n the great pursuit of healthiness, a compass can sure come in handy. Driven by technology and increased access to health information, today’s aging population strives beyond the goals of staying active and living healthy. They strive to live actively healthy lives — to be empowered, well-informed participants in the management of their health and wellbeing. The healthcare industry has even coined a buzzword for this concept: “wellness.” And fortunately for Seniors in Gainesville and Alachua County, the community offers a wealth of wellness opportunities. Take Elder Options, for instance, a service of the Florida Department of Elder Affairs and Florida’s Aging and Disability Resource Centers that offers evidence-based health workshops, including the upcoming “Living Healthy with Chronic Conditions.” This workshop will run from May 23 to June 27, every Thursday from 9:30 a.m. to noon. “Living Healthy with Chronic Conditions” is a self-management workshop that teaches people with lifelong health
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conditions to do just that. Chronic conditions include diabetes, arthritis, high blood pressure, depression, heart disease, chronic pain, anxiety, multiple sclerosis, fibromyalgia and others. “People who know how to take care of their health conditions can live successfully with their disease,” said Kristen Longmore, Elder Options executive director. “The Living Healthy workshops equip people to live well outside the doctor’s office so they can make the most of their treatment and live the lives they want.”
those options and live well. Other evidence-based community programs offered by Elder Options include “The Diabetes Self-Management Program,” which empowers older adults with diabetes to manage their condition through monitoring, healthy eating, effective communication, food label education, planning menus and exercise. “A Matter of Balance Managing Concerns about Falls” is a program that helps adults who have fallen — or have a fear of falling — improve their quality of life and remain independent.
“You can learn about topics you might not normally have access to by getting in-depth knowledge from an expert in the field.” “Living Healthy with Chronic Conditions” is a program created by Stanford University’s Patient Education Research Center. The goal is to put healthy options within reach for all Florida residents with chronic conditions and ensure that people with chronic diseases have the support they need to access
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PHOTO PROVIDED BY ELDER OPTIONS Elder Options Diabetes Self-Management Class empowers older adults to take control of their diabetes.
free resources that allow you to exercise that option including NFRMC’s online Health Library (nfrmc.com/your-health/). Using this website, you can search health topics A to Z or click through NFRMC’s virtual Wellness Centers. These online, demographic-based information hubs feature magazine-style articles covering a variety of health topics. Topics include food and nutrition; medication; men’s health, women’s health, health care myths, travel and health and physical fitness. The Aging and Health Wellness Center also features personal stories from Seniors living with medical
conditions from heart attack to arthritis to Parkinson’s Disease. Additionally, NFRMC’s free ConsultA-Nurse® hotline allows callers to speak to a registered nurse who can answer health questions in real time. The nurses who answer the service provide consultation only — they cannot diagnose any conditions — but they can help you find a doctor and make an appointment or register for classes and events. The hotline is available 24 hours a day by phone at 352-333-4300, and you can also access a list of NFRH’s upcoming classes and health events, including the
May 4 Women and Wellness seminar, by visiting nfrmc.com/calendar/. This seminar will feature physician talks on a variety of health topics that women face today and include free screenings, wellness information and gifts, breakfast and lunch. If health events are of particular interest you, consider the UF&Shands Women’s Advantage and Healthy Advantage programs. These are free membership programs for adults designed to enhance and support healthy lifestyles. The programs offer seminars and health fairs featuring University of Florida May 2013
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PHOTO PROVIDED BY ELDER OPTIONS Tai Chi, Moving for Better Balance is an evidence-based fall prevention program for older adults, provided by Elder Options.
and College of Medicine physicians and Shands experts. “You can learn about topics you might not normally have access to by getting in-depth knowledge from an expert in the field, all while meeting people who share similar conditions or interests,” said Marsha Mott, UF&Shands Communications health promotions coordinator. Woman’s Advantage hosts health events and screenings aimed at women of all ages. Professional speakers ad-
dress topics including heart disease, exercise, breast cancer, depression, weight loss and osteoporosis. Healthy Advantage events focus on healthy aging, and membership in the program includes free seminars held at The Villages just south of Ocala. Topics include nutrition, cancer screening guidelines and heart health just to name a few. All health events feature free refreshments. Learn more about these programs at ufandshands.org/WA. And mark the calendar for the annual UF&Shands Spring Health Fair, which will take place May 16 from 8 a.m. to noon at the UF Hilton. UF and Shands experts from a multitude of medi-
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or online at www.gvlculturalaffairs.org. The application deadline is Friday, May 10, 2013. The festival attracts more than 100,000 visitors, who travel the streets of downtown Gainesville to purchase one-of-a-kind art work. While adults marvel at the artwork, children can enjoy free, hands-on art activities at the Childrenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Imagination Station. Visitors of all ages can savor local and international cuisine, enjoy live music from three stages and explore the Community Information Area, featuring 50 nonproďŹ t organizations showcasing their services. We invite you to join in this celebration of art and culture at the
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Healthy Edge Epsom Salt Does the Body Good
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ike Duct tape and baking soda, Epsom salt is an unexpectedly versatile household product. Get a healthy edge with Epsom salt and its many uses… Epsom salt is not actually “salt.” It’s a mineral compound of magnesium and sulfate with impressive health, beauty, and garden uses. Epsom salt baths can ease painful muscles and joints, sooth itchy rashes and insect bites, and remove splinters. Epsom salt can also exfoliate your skin — spa-style. Because magnesium and sulfate are readily absorbed through the skin, warm Epsom salt baths may also help your body get the magnesium and sulfate it needs to stay healthy. According to the NIH’s Office of Dietary Supplements, magnesium (the fourth most abundant mineral in the body) plays a role in over 300 biochemical reactions. Proper magnesium levels help us maintain muscle and nerve functions, steady our heartbeats, support our immune systems, and keep our bones strong. Based on research compiled by the Epsom Salt Council, sulfate is needed for nutrient absorption, toxin elimination and joint function. Sulfate has also been shown to ease migraine headaches. Dr. Carolyn Dean, M.D. N.D., natural physician and member of the nonprofit Nutritional Magnesium Association’s medical advisory board, reports that stress can drain the body’s magnesium stores. Plus, the last century has seen, on average, over a 50 percent reduction
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in dietary intake of magnesium. This may be partially due to the depletion of magnesium in the soil. And, most fertilizers don’t have magnesium to replenish what’s been lost. “Magnesium is the anti-stress mineral. It helps you sleep, relaxes your muscles, improves your digestion, balances your blood pressure and gives you energy. Epsom salt is a safe and easy way for people of all ages to increase the body’s magnesium levels,” says Dr. Dean.
your skin before you apply the paste. 4. Exfoliate your skin. Mix 2 cups of Epsom salt with 1/4 cup of petroleum jelly. You can also add a few drops of lavender essential oil. Use it to gently scrub away dry skin patches. 5. Control Constipation. Mayo Clinic physicians recommend drinking Epsom salt for occasional constipation. Mix 2-4 teaspoons of Epsom salt into water or juice. Note: Epsom salt can cause a bowel movement in as little as 30 minutes and usually works within six hours. Make sure you drink water because Epsom salt will draw water into your colon. Mayo Clinic gastroenterologists warn that Epsom salt may cause cramping, bloating, diarrhea, gas or nausea. 6. Ease Gout. Reduce gout-related inflammation and discomfort by soaking the affected joint in warm water for 30 minutes with 3 teaspoons of Epsom salt.
“Magnesium is the anti-stress mineral. It helps you sleep, relaxes your muscles, improves your digestion, balances your blood pressure and gives you energy. So, how do you use Epsom salt? Here are seven ways: 1. Relieve sore muscles and joints. Take a soothing Epsom salt bath. To dissolve the Epsom salt, add two cups to warm, running water in a standard-sized bathtub. Soak for 12 minutes. 2. Sooth your itch. Got a mosquito bite, a bee sting, a mild sunburn, or a poison ivy rash? Make a compress by soaking a washcloth in one cup of cold water with two tablespoons of Epsom salt. 3. Remove splinters. Apply Epsom salt paste to the affected area. How to make the paste: Add a teaspoon of Epsom salt to a cup of hot water until it dissolves. Chill the solution in the fridge for 20 minutes. Clean and dry
7. Keep your vegetable garden magnesium-rich. Most plants flourish with Epsom salt. They need magnesium and sulfate, and Epsom salt makes many plant foods more effective. Once a week, sprinkle Epsom salt on your plant beds. Note: Got sage? This is one of the few plants that don’t like Epsom salt. Reminder: Before using Epsom salt on or in your body, consult your medical provider. To learn more about Epsom salt, visit the Epsom Salt Council website at www. epsomsaltcouncil.org. Kendra Siler-Marsiglio, Ph.D. is the Director of the Rural Health Partnership at WellFlorida Council.
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rom an early age, Joe Akins learned about building relationships. A native of Bell, Florida, he attended the same small school from kindergarten through 12th grade and knew pretty much everybody. “In a small school, you had to have that personality to be able to meet people and get along with just about everybody,” he said. “All through my years I’ve been making friends and building relationships. That has paid great dividends for me.” While the financial pun is not intended, it is an accurate reflection on his approach as the new President and CEO at SunState Federal Credit Union. Akins is not your typical financial executive – he is usually seen casually dressed in a button-down shirt (sans tie) and is known for his approachability and opendoor policy for employees and members alike. His affable nature has served him well in a career that has included almost every aspect of SunState, from his start as a collections manager in 1993 to his recent appointment as President and CEO. In good times and in bad, he explained, it is kindness tempered with knowledge that customers remember. “In the collections world people think you’re hard core, but I got more satisfaction having people believe in me,” said Akins. “Everybody can be nice – that’s
the easiest thing in the world. But being nice under extreme hardship or circumstances is where the value comes in. That’s where you build that strong foundation with customers. We want to keep our service elevated because that’s what keeps them coming back. That’s where we identify ourselves as an organization built on strong relationships.” The son of a farmer who also worked for the Department of Transportation and public works, Akins originally planned a career in agriculture. But after seeing the financial uncertainty of the farming business, he earned a degree in forestry from Lake City Community College and went to work for Georgia Pacific. Hoping for a promotion that would allow him to stay in North Central Florida, he obtained another degree from Santa Fe Community College before ultimately graduating from the University of Florida with a bachelor of science in business administration. The promotion he had hoped for, however, was no longer there. Hungry for work that would keep him in the region he loved, he approached his friend Mark Walker about a job at Barnett Bank. Four days later, Akins began his financial career and stayed with Barnett until he joined SunState in 1993. While his friendly nature has been his hallmark, it is his tireless work ethic that has moved him through the ranks of
collections, credit, risk management and lending to where he is now. “I don’t have the gene that says ‘Give up’” he said. “I don’t quit. I’m passionate about being the best I can be all the time. People have always looked at me [and said], ‘If he can’t solve it, it can’t be solved.’” In his new position, Akins wants to remind everyone in North Central Florida that SunState is full of people just like him – friendly, knowledgeable and ready to help. The staff is the heart of SunState’s small-town feel, and acknowledging their accomplishments and encouraging them to achieve more is a top priority for Akins. “I have an open relationship with all of my staff. I want them to have that comfort level with me that I’m not just their boss, but also a counselor and a friend, someone they want to work hard for,” he said. “I’m going to do everything in my power to put the credit union in the best possible position to maintain and improve our current level of success. It all comes down to my people, and making sure they themselves are in the best possible position to succeed, as they help our customers and members succeed. “When I see one of the big banks, I just see a building. When I look at SunState Federal Credit Union, I see the people that make us unique.”
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Get to know Joe… We know he’s the new President and CEO of SunState Federal Credit Union. But what about the Joe Akins that exists outside of work? FAMILY: Y Wife of 21 years, Betty Ramos; five children; one dog, Chester FAVORITE THING(S) TO DO IN GAINESVILLE: Art walks and other artistic events. “My wife’s father was a wellknown artist in Miami. Betty has taken this country boy nature of mine and really gotten me interested in art!” FAVORITE RESTAURANT(S): Mac’s Drive-Thru, Napolitano’s, Leonardo’s on NW 16th Boulevard. “Eating at restaurants is like entertainment for us.” MOST RECENT BOOK READ: “The Road Less Traveled” by M. Scott Peck, MD. MOST RECENT MOVIE SEEN: “Seabiscuit” (on video) FAVORITE ACTOR: Morgan Freeman. “No matter what role he plays, he fills it up. He is a natural.”
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12:30pm - 3:30pm OCALA - Headquarters-Ocala Public Library, 2720 E. Silver Springs Blvd. Whether you’ve just begun digging up your family roots or find yourself stumped in the midst of your search, genealogy help is here! Genealogy gurus from the Marion County Genealogical Society will assist you with your quest. 352-671-8551.
9:00am - 10:00am OCALA - Bliss Yoga Center, 1738 SE 58th Ave. Weekly donation-based yoga class. All welcome. Donations help our center provide services to survivors of domestic violence. 352-694-YOGA.
COMPUTER ASSISTANCE Thursdays 12:00pm - 2:00pm Freedom Public Library OCALA - Freedom Public Library, 5870 SW 95th St. Volunteers are available to help with all your computer needs. 352-438-2580.
OCALA FARM MARKET Saturdays 9:00am - 2:00pm OCALA - Ocala’s Historic Downtown Square, SE 1st Ave. Each week, vendors offer fresh produce, plants, meats and seafood, cow and goat dairy products, eggs, honeys, nuts, baked goods and a wide array of handcrafted items. 352-426-8244.
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LADY GAMERS First Friday 1:30pm HIGH SPRINGS - The High Springs Woman’s Club. 40 NW 1st Ave. The Lady Gamers meet on the first Friday of the month to enjoy the fun, friendship and food — and let’s not forget the cards, board games and any other activities you would like to bring to the group.
OVEREATERS ANONYMOUS Mondays Noon - 1:00pm ALACHUA - Sid Martin Biotechnology Incubator, 12085 Research Dr., Room 104. 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. Free for all ages. 386-462-0880. www.oanfi.org.
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9:00am - 4:30pm GAINESVILLE - Morningside Nature Center, 3540 E. University Ave. History comes to life at the little Farm in the Piney Woods. At Living History Days park staff interpret day-to-day life on an 1870s rural Florida farm. Come try a syrup-topped biscuit or cornbread baked in a wood cook stove. The Farm is open to the public from 9 am to 4:30 pm, Tuesday through Saturday. Free. 352-334-3326 or 352-334-5067.
PRIMETIME CLASSES Thursday, May 2 2:30pm – 4:00pm GAINESVILLE - Senior Recreation Center, 5701 NW 34th St. Home and Personal Safety and Security. Laurie Robinson and her team will provide you with the latest technology and equipment to secure your home and personal information. Questions about identity theft and home security strategies will be discussed. Charity Blomeley: 352-332-6917.
Wednesdays 3:00pm - 4:00pm GAINESVILLE - Morningside Nature Center, 3540 E. University Ave. Meet and greet farm animals on Wednesday afternoons by helping staff with afternoon feeding. The farm is open to the public from 9:00 am to 4:30 pm Tuesday through Saturday. Free. Suggested donations: carrots, squash, sweet potatoes, apples and melons for the farm animals. 352-334-3326 or 352-334-5067.
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RELAY FOR LIFE Friday, May 3 6:00pm HIGH SPRINGS - Civic Center, 330 NE Santa Fe Blvd. Support an end to cancer by walking overnight with others in your community. Join the Relay for Life movement, which seeks to honor survivors and search for the cure. Relays in other areas across Alachua County vary by day and time. www.relayforlife.org.
RELAY FOR LIFE May 3 – May 4 Times Vary OCALA - Relay For Life, Marion Oaks Horizon Academy. Event runs from 6:00pm to noon the following day. Food sales and more. Music and activities are free to the public. Everyone is welcome and survivors will be honored at this event. Sign up online, to participate and to register as a survivor. Relay For Life supports the American Cancer Society. 352-307-0584.
FROGS AND FRIENDS Friday, May 3 2:00pm GAINESVILLE – Morningside Nature Center, 3540 E. University Ave. Youngsters, with an adult, can join a Morningside Nature Center animal caretaker for an exciting and educational program featuring live amphibians and reptiles. 352-334-3326 or 352-334-5067.
ART RECEPTION Friday, May 3 7:00pm – 9:00pm HIGH SPRINGS - High Springs Art Co-Op, 115 North Main St. Meet the artists at the Co-op’s monthly art reception, featuring snacks, refreshments and art. 386-4541808. highspringartcoop.blogspot.com.
LIBRARY BOOK SALE Saturday, May 4 10:00am – 4:00pm OCALA - Main Library, Silver Springs Blvd., Rooms B and C. Books of all categories will be on sale — hardback books cost 50 cents, and paperbacks 25 cents. Come and load up with your favorite reading material and help the Friends of the Ocala Library in their ongoing support of the library. ktipper@cox.net.
QUILT SHOW May 4 – May 5 Times Vary GAINESVILLE - Best Western Plus Gateway Grand, 4200 NW 97th Blvd. Tree City Quilt Guild will be hosting its 8th biennial quilt show on Saturday from 9am-5pm and Sunday from 10am-4pm. This display is dedicated to honoring past influences and mentors. Admission is $7.
THE FRIENDS OF THE OCALA LIBRARY Sunday, May 5 2:00pm OCALA - Main Library, Silver Springs Blvd., Room C. Friends will present author, essayist, and columnist Jeff Klinkenberg, who will talk
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CONCERT WITH A CAUSE Sunday, May 5 3:00pm OCALA - First United Methodist Church, 1126 East Silver Springs Blvd. The Marion Civic Chorale, conducted by Matthew Bumbach, will perform a benefit concert titled “Give My Regards to Broadway.” Admission is free but a free-will offering will be taken to benefit the church’s Tuesday Morning Outreach Ministry to help the homeless, jobless, and others in need. 352-537-0207; email: wayne@ fumcocala.org; www.fumcocala.org.
RAISE THE ROOF FUNDRAISER Sunday, May 5 12:30pm - 4:00pm ALACHUA - KB Kakes, 13570 NW 101st Dr. A family-friendly fundraiser benefiting The Girls Place and their Raise the Roof campaign for a new volleyball gym. The Girls Place provides a safe place for young girls to be during after school hours and on the weekends. Mary Wise, Head Coach for UF’s Women’s Volleyball, will be the guest of honor. There will be music, games, food, crafts, and silent auction.
PRIMETIME CLASSES Tuesday, May 7 2:30pm – 4:00pm GAINESVILLE - Senior Recreation Center, 5701 NW 34th St. “The Ins and Outs of 911 and Emergency Response.” Join neighborhood firefighters to learn about the history and facts of the Gainesville Fire Rescue (GFR) and its programs such as the Vile of Life, how Do Not Resuscitate orders affect emergency responders, and what happens when you dial 911. Program includes mock emergency scenario and questions and answers. Email questions about the GFR, 911 or the emergency response system at gonzalezkk@cityofgainesville.org and they will have the answer for you at the program. Charity Blomeley: 352-332-6917.
Hogtown Craft Beer Festival Saturday, May 4 Times Vary GAINESVILLE - Kanapaha Gardens. Join the Hogtown Brewers and others at the Hogtown Craft Beer Festival where you can enjoy great beer and food, and learn more about the amazing diversity of beer produced at the local and regional level. www.hogtownbeerfest.com.
acting. Tuesday evenings starting May 7 and running for 8 weeks. $70. Register: 352-5055062. Jeff Jurgens: 518-605-6026; email: hideyourchildrenproductions@gmail.com.
DAUGHTERS OF THE AMERICAN REVOLUTION Wednesday, May 8
IMPROV CLASS Tuesday, May 7 6:30pm - 8:30pm GAINESVILLE - The Doris Bardon Community Cultural Center, 716 N. Main St. The “Mad About Doris Improv Company” has developed a repertoire for those who would like to discover the joy of spontaneity through improvisation. Learn acting exercises and games that build confidence and improve listening by way of trusting your instinct and applied
11:00am - 1:00pm GAINESVILLE - Wesley United Methodist Church, 826 NW 23rd Ave. Monthly meeting of the Gainesville Chapter DAR. Regent Dot Hope will present Chapter Awards and Achievement Acknowledgements and the 2013-2015 officers will also be installed. Lunch $12. Make reservations with Judith DelBuco at 386-454-7642 or search.gene@yahoo.com before May 3, 2013. This is the last regular meeting until October.
UNITED WAY LEADERSHIP RECEPTION Wednesday, May 8 5:00pm - 7:00pm GAINESVILLE - North Florida Retirement Village clubhouse, 8000 NW 27th Blvd. “A Night of Thanks.” The United Way of North Central Florida team thanks its generous Leadership Donors, those who give $750 or more each year. A special thanks to North Florida Retirement Village for hosting and sponsoring this celebration. R.S.V.P. to Sarah Coulson: scoulson@unitedwayncfl.org.
ALACHUA BIOTECH CELEBRATION Thursday, May 9 9:30am - 1:00pm ALACHUA - Progress Corporate Park, 13709
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GAINESVILLE CHAMBER ORCHESTRA Friday, May 10 7:30pm GAINESVILLE - Phillips Center, UF. A Disney Celebration — with movie clips and much more! 352-392-ARTS. performingarts.ufl.edu.
SPIRIT OF AMERICA VII Saturday, May 11 7:30pm GAINESVILLE - University of Florida Auditorium. The GCC Master Chorale will host Spirit of America VII, A Salute in Song — Honoring Veterans. Admission $5. Donations accepted. Includes guest appearance by the Gainesville Barbergators. In addition to recognizing all branches of the military, a veteran from each of the major wars since WWII will be honored.
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at the farm. Kids can fetch water at the well, use a washboard and wringer and dry clothes on an old-fashioned line. Careful — you might get wet. www.friendsofdudleyfarm.org.
CAR/TRUCK SHOW Saturday, May 11 6:00pm - 9:00pm OCALA - Mojo Grill and Catering Co., 506 S. Pine Ave. Jacked Up For A Cause! Music, food and raffles. Open to all vehicles. Registration is $10 and two cans of food. Free for spectators. Donations go toward Ayden and Kaedyn, two little boys fighting life-threatening diseases. 352-465-7473.
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MOTHER’S DAY LUNCHEON Saturday, May 11 11:30am OCALA - Bonefish Grill, 4701 SW College Rd. Celebrate the women in your life with an elegant lunch. Entertainment by Madison Street Elementary 4th and 5th Grade Strings and the Ocali Storytelling Guild. The menu includes Grilled Atlantic Salmon, Chicken Marsala or Petite Sirloin. Cash bar. Each guest will receive a small gift. A silent auction and 50/50 drawing and door prizes. Proceeds benefit Hospice of Marion County Children’s Programs. 352-873-3846.
9:00am to 2:00pm OCALA - Recycle All Electronics offices, 1500 SW 17th Ave. #300. Drive through & drop off unwanted E-Waste. No charge for older boxstyle TVs or computer monitors. Open to all Marion County residents. ?352-502-4449.
LAUNDRY DAY
“THE WORLD HAS TALENT” Saturday, May 11 7:00pm OCALA - Circle Square Cultural Center, 8395 SW 80th St. The top ten acts selected from auditions on Feb. 26th will perform at this 55+ talent show, competing for cash prizes. $10 for residents; $12 for non-residents. 352-854-3670.
Saturday, May 11 10:00am - 2:00pm NEWBERRY - Dudley Farm Historic State Park, 18730 W. Newberry Rd. Ever wondered how laundry was done before washing machines? Come find out about 19th century laundry day
MOTHER’S DAY SPECIAL Sunday, May 12 Times Vary GAINESVILLE - Kanapaha Botanical Gardens, 4700 SW 58th Dr. To give back to all those
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MARION CIVIC CHORALE Sunday, May 12 3:00pm OCALA - Countryside Presbyterian Church, 7768 SW Hwy 200. “Give My Regards To Broadway.” The program will feature hits from Broadway musicals. Selections include A Sentimental Journey Thru the 40s, medleys from Els Miserables, My Fair Lady, and The Phantom of the Opera. Free. Donations support student scholarship program.
WINDSOR ZUCCHINI FESTIVAL Sunday, May 12 10:00am GAINESVILLE - Fire Station 19, 4501 SW 20th Ave. Family-oriented festival. Arts and crafts show, live music, kids’ rides/games, chicken barbecue meal, a variety of contests, and zucchini prepared many ways, including ice cream. 3,000 attendees expected.
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 for Senior and Disabled Adults (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 for Senior and Disabled Adults is convenient to shopping, downtown, and transportation.
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BANKRUPTCY Monday, May 13 6:00pm GAINESVILLE - Headquarters Library, 401 E. University Ave. The Alachua County Library District is partnering with the Eighth Judicial Circuit Bar Association to present the “Law in the Library Series.” Sharon Sperling, Esq. will discuss bankruptcy law in Chapter 7, Chapter 11, and Chapter 13 bankruptcy. She will show how debt and bill consolidation can provide much needed financial relief and re-establish stability.
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PRIMETIME CLASSES Tuesday, May 14 2:30pm – 4:00pm GAINESVILLE - Senior Recreation Center, 5701 NW 34th St. “Florida Friendly Landscaping.” Tom Teague, landscape architect, will talk about how to landscape with native, drought-tolerant plants. Charity Blomeley: 352-332-6917.
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BIRDING IN CUBA Tuesday, May 14 7:00pm GAINESVILLE - Millhopper Branch Library, 3145 NW 43rd St. Birding in Cuba, a presentation sponsored by Alachua Audubon Society. 352-334-1272.
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CHIP-IN FOR THE RED CROSS Friday, May 17 Noon GAINESVILLE - Haile Plantation Golf & Country Club. Third Annual Invitational Masters of Disasters Golf Tournament. Noon Registration, 1 p.m. Shotgun Start. Win a new Mercedes Benz with a “hole in one” All net proceeds will support the American Red Cross North Central Florida Chapter. New sponsors welcome. www.facebook.com/redcrossncfc.
MARION CIVIC CHORALE Sunday, May 18 3:00pm OCALA - St. George Anglican Cathedral, 5646 SE 28th St. “Give My Regards To Broadway.” The program will feature hits from Broadway musicals. Selections include A Sentimental Journey Thru the 40s, medleys from Els Miserables, My Fair Lady, and The Phantom of the Opera. Free. Donations support student scholarship program.
NEWBERRY WATERMELON FESTIVAL Saturday, May 18 Time TBA NEWBERRY - Destiny Community Church. The 68th Annual Newberry Watermelon Festival is back for another year of seed spitting, pie baking, hog calling and, of course, watermelon eating. The watermelons are free. www.newberrywatermelonfestival.com.
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GAINESVILLE - Century Tower, UF. Members of the UF Carillon Studio perform on the 61-bell carillon housed in Century Tower on the UF campus. Bring a blanket or lawn chair for this free concert. 352-273-3181. www.arts.ufl.edu/carillon.
OMBUDSMAN COUNCIL Thursday, May 16 1:00pm - 3:00pm ALACHUA - Alachua Regional Service Center, 14107 US Highway 441. The North Central Florida Ombudsman Council is comprised of volunteers whose goal is to improve the quality of life and care of residents of long-term care facilities. Ombudsmen are trained and certified volunteers given authority under federal and state law to investigate and resolve complaints for long-term care facility residents. Free. 888-831-0404. ombudsman.myflorida.com/index.php.
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GAINESVILLE - Senior Recreation Center, 5701 NW 34th St. “Why Do we Like Some Foods and Hate Others?” Taste diminishes with aging (as do many other things). Can we do anything about it? Dr. Linda Bartoshuk will present this topic. Charity Blomeley: 352-332-6917.
ASK YOUR MASTER GARDENER Thursday, May 16 10:30am OCALA - Marion Oaks Public Library, 294 Marion Oaks Ln. “The Potato Plant that Changed the World.” Learn gardening techniques from the masters. Presented by UF/IFAS Marion County Master Gardeners, UF/IFAS Marion County Extension Service. 352-438-2570.
ELEMENTARY STUDENT ART EXHIBITION Through May 18 6:30pm – 8:00pm GAINESVILLE - Thomas Center Mezzanine Gallery, 302 NE 6th Ave. Showcasing Student Art, the exhibition includes 93 works from 26 schools. During the fall and winter of this school year, 27 art teachers have guided and encouraged Alachua County elementary school art students to create the works on display from a variety of media.
RACE AGAINST CHILD ABUSE 5K Saturday, May 18 8:00am OCALA - Baseline Headtrail Park, 4225 SE 58th Ave. The 2nd Annual Race Against Child Abuse will include a 5k and a 1-mile fun run for kids. Proceeds go toward Kimberly’s Center for Child Protection to help provide critical services to Marion County’s abused and neglected children. $20 for those pre-registered by May 4; $25 for race-day registration; $5 for kids’ fun run. 352-873-4739.
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AUDITIONS FOR TOM SAWYER Sunday, May 19 7:00pm GAINESVILLE - Vam York Theater, 4039 NW 16th Blvd. Mark Twain’s classic story comes to life in this Broadway adaptation. 352-376-4949.
PRIMETIME CLASSES Tuesday, May 21 2:30pm – 4:00pm GAINESVILLE - Senior Recreation Center, 5701 NW 34th St. “The Local Political Economy.” Donna Waller, retired Santa Fe College professor, will discuss the local political economy and the role of city and county government in economic development and growth. This issue has both philosophical and practical dimensions, and public officials must take both into consideration in their day-to-day decisions. Charity Blomeley: 352-332-6917.
PRIMETIME CLASSES Thursday, May 23
Hippodrome’s Birthday Celebration Saturday, May 18
7:00pm – 11:00pm
GAINESVILLE - The Hippodrome. Enjoy food and drink, mingling with friends and neighbors, experiencing world class entertainment, special guests, all the while supporting the Hippodrome and its 40 year (and counting) mission of artistic excellence. Catering by Mark’s Prime Steakhouse and Seafood, distinctive wines by Ward’s Supermarket, performances by the cast of “Avenue Q,” live musical entertainment, Hippodrome stars, art work, raffles, and of course, birthday cake. Tickets $40. 352-375-4477.
COFFEE WITH THE BIRDS Saturday, May 18 8:00am OCALA - Silver River State Park, 1425 NE 58th Ave. Discover the sights and sounds of the birds that inhabit our many different natural communities. Join a local birding expert on Silver River’s trails. Wear comfortable walking shoes and clothing suitable for the weather. A field guide and binoculars would be helpful. Meet at the Silver River Museum. Bring your coffee cup. No pets, please. 352-236-7148.
PSYCHIC FAIR Saturday, May 18 12:00pm - 7:00pm OCALA - Soul Essentials, 805 SE Ft. King St. Readings, healing, runes, aura pictures,
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FARMERS MARKET TOUR & COOKING CLASS Saturday, May 18 9:00am - 12:00pm GAINESVILLE - Farmers Market, Community Plaza, 111 E. University Ave. As part of the Eat Local Challenge 2013, join Gainesville Ecotours, Blue Oven Kitchens and Hogtown HomeGrown to introduce the group to farmers, learn how to shop at a farmers market, seasonality and its importance in eating locally, and the five big reasons to eat local. The group will then caravan to Blue Oven Kitchens to learn some recipes and cook what was purchased. $25/person. Register by 5:00pm the day before the tour. 904-704-4087. www.gainesvilleecotours.com.
2:30pm – 4:00pm GAINESVILLE - Senior Recreation Center, 5701 NW 34th St. “Healthcare Reform Act Update.” Just the Facts: The League of Women Voters’ position on the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act. Speakers from the League of Women Voters will present information on Health Care reform and answer questions about the impact of “Obama Care.” Charity Blomeley: 352-332-6917.
PHOTOGRAPHY WORKSHOP Saturday, May 25 2:00pm GAINESVILLE - Millhopper Branch Library, 3145 NW 43rd St. “Enhance Your Photography,” using Photoshop to make your backyard nature photography look unstaged. Sponsored by Alachua Audubon Society. 352-334-1272.
HORSE SHOW COMPETITION May 25 – May 26 8:30am - 4:00pm NEWBERRY - Canterbury Florida Equestrian Showplace, 23100 W. Newberry Rd. Hunter/ Jumper Horse Show Competition with three rings of action both indoors and outdoors. Beautiful horses and ponies with accomplished riders in all phases of competition over the jumps. Spectator admission is free. 352-4726758. www.horseshowsinthepark.com.
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the Milton Lewis Young Marines. A Memorial slab will be dedicated in the memory of Milton Lewis, the first WWII causality from Alachua County. Bob Gasche: 352-376-0402.
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VIVA FLORIDA 500 Saturday, May 25 2:00pm - 4:00pm GAINESVILLE - Alachua County Headquarters Library, 401 E. University Ave. Join Miles Hensley on a journey 500 years back in time, to the landing of Ponce de León in Florida in 1513. Interactive, multimedia show of maps, pictures, facts and fun. 352-334-3939. www.aclib.us/viva.
OCALA LYME GROUP Saturday, May 25 9:00am – 2:00pm OCALA - Ocala Square on Silver Springs Blvd. Ocala Lyme Group will host this event for Lyme Awareness month. Look for their venue under the tents.
GAINESVILLE BALLET THEATRE Sunday, May 26 2:30pm GAINESVILLE - Phillips Center, UF. Resident Company of Joni Messler Studio of Dance 54th Annual Recital. 352-372-9898.
MEMORIAL DAY CEREMONY Monday, May 27 11:00am GAINESVILLE - Forest Meadows Cemetery East, 3700 SE Hawthorne Rd. Flag salute, posting colors, music, BBQ followed by special program at Evergreen Cemetery at 2:00pm by
6:00pm - 8:00pm OCALA - Ocala Elks Lodge, 2 NE 25th Ave. The Republican Women Ocala Marion Federated club meets every fourth Tuesday at the Ocala Elks Lodge. $10 cover includes meal. 352-347-1723. www.rwomf.weebly.com.
GFAA CELEBRATES 90 YEARS Saturday, June 1 10:00am – 4:00pm GAINESVILLE - The Gainesville Fine Arts Association offers three painting venues: the Historic Duck Pond, the Matheson Museum on east University Avenue and the Pleasant Street History District. A mini show of the day’s paintings will be displayed Saturday night from 7 to 9 p.m. at the Doris Bardon Community Cultural Center on 716 North Main Street.
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Thursday, June 4 GAINESVILLE - Kanapaha Botanical Gardens. Experience twinkle lights, lanterns, and approximately 1,500 luminaries along a 1.25 mile walkway. Live entertainment, food and refreshments. The astronomy club will be out with telescopes to view the cosmos. No pets. 352-372-4981. www.kanapaha.org.
2:30pm – 4:00pm GAINESVILLE - Senior Recreation Center, 5701 NW 34th St. PrimeTime Institute is a non-profit organization within ElderCare of Alachua County operated by volunteers. This business meeting will focus primarily on plans for operating PTI next fall. Members may attend if they wish to see how the Leadership Council operates. Charity Blomeley: 352-332-6917.
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Moonlight and Magnolias May 17 - June 2 Moonlight and Magnolias is a comedic play about writing plays. It follows a producer, director and script doctor as they try to write out the film screenplay “Gone with the Wind” — all while locked in the producer’s office. Set on a 1930s MGM studio lot, Moonlight and Magnolias is sure to make you laugh. 352376-4949.
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Robin Hood Through May 5 Robin Hood comes alive with sword fighting, archery, and hijinks as the Prince of Thieves and his merry men do all the wrong things for all the right reasons. With relentless quick wit and narrow escapes, this is the legendary tale of good versus evil. Fast-action, sword fighting, trickery, and comedy make this a fun-filled adventure for all ages!
Avenue Q May 29 – June 23 Avenue Q is a coming-of-age musical where characters lament that as children, they were assured by their parents, and by certain fuzzy puppets on public television, that they were “special” and “could do anything”; but as adults, they have discovered to their surprise and dismay that in the real world their options are limited, and they are no more “special” than anyone else.
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Geneva May 24 – May 26 As part of its Dark Nights series, Krsnaa Fitch presents a staged reading of George Bernard Shaw’s political satire skewering the world leaders of the mid-20th century.
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Guys And Dolls May 16 – June 9 An American classic since it premiered in 1950, Guys And Dolls features the hustle and bustle of New York City, filled with wisecracking gangsters and the dames who love them, as the setting for two unlikely romances. Suave Sky Masterson has his eye on Save-aSoul missionary Sarah Brown; he always wins, but she isn’t betting on it. Meanwhile, unlucky gambler Nathan Detroit keeps trying to outrun the cops – and his long-suffering fiancée Miss Adelaide, headliner at the Hot Box nightclub.
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RUMORS Through May 5 Several affluent couples gather in the posh suburban residence of a couple for a dinner party celebrating their hosts’ 10th anniversary. However, they discover there are no servants, the hostess is missing, and the host — the deputy mayor of New York City — has shot himself through the earlobe. As the confusion and miscommunications mount, the evening spins off into classic Neil Simon farcical hilarity. 386454-3525. highspringscommunitytheater.com.
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Still, two-footed or four-, you can’t wait til your kids grow up. But as you’ll see in the new book “Cats & Daughters” by Helen Brown, maturity from them doesn’t always mean fewer headaches for you. Helen Brown’s daughter, Lydia, had always been drawn to those less able. When most high schoolers were partying and playing, Lydia helped care for a handful of elderly folks and developmentally disabled teens. She drove them around, made sure they were safe and took them on interesting outings. Brown was forever astounded at the love and compassion that her eldest daughter bestowed on people of all walks. HELEN BROWN Yes, Lydia made her c.2012, Kensington; $15 / $16.95 Canada; 304 pages parents proud — but when she embraced Buddhism ow many kids do you have? and announced that she It’s a question that often comes was moving to Sri Lanka, Brown was up and when you answer it, you’re horrified. always careful to add in the furry ones. Years ago, Brown’s oldest son, Sam, And why not? Your four-footed kids are was killed in a car accident and, with the a lot like the two-footed ones: they’re help of time and an eerily understanding messy, sassy, yowling creatures with cat named Cleo, the family eventually loud demands, stubborn impatience, and healed. Now the comfort named Cleo extreme insolence — and you wouldn’t was gone, Sri Lanka was in the midst have it any other way. of war, and Brown couldn’t face the
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thought of losing another child. But a different kind of danger was lurking at home: just after Lydia left, Brown was diagnosed with breast cancer. She had a mastectomy and, thanks to Lydia ’s quick return and quiet care, Brown began to mend again. Which was when Jonah stalked into her life. Certain that Cleo was a once-in-alifetime pet, Brown had firmly insisted that she’d never have another cat but, on one of those let’s-just-look outings, she fell in love with a cream-and-chocolate beauty. With Lydia heading once again to the monastery, Jonah the kitten seemed to be just the thing for a sorrowful house. But Jonah was hyperactive. He was demanding and he required more accouterments than the average human toddler. And he was incredibly too independent. Just like a certain older daughter… Tired of pet memoirs that wring tears out of you until you’re exhausted? Me too, so I’m happy to say that “Cats & Daughters” is delightfully different. Author Helen Brown has a wonderful sense of humor and that shows abundantly here, despite that she writes about scary things mixed with the ubiquitous awww-inspiring pet-and-me stories. I enjoyed her ability to see the irony in any situation and she’s quick to dial up the optimism, which means that — at the risk of being a spoiler — readers won’t have to endure a sappy-sad ending filled with tissues. This is one of those books you leave on the table so it’s handy when you want to return to it — which will be often. Whether your kiddies or kitties have two legs or four, “Cats & Daughters” is a book you’ll pounce on. s Terri Schlichenmeyer has been reading since she was 3 years old and she never goes anywhere without a book. She lives with her two dogs and 11,000 books.
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or seniors who have suffered from stroke or Parkinson’s Disease, the most basic of daily tasks can become difficult due to the after-effects of these conditions. Loss of balance and lack of strength often lead to fears of falling and the inability to lift heavier items, which in turn affect a senior’s ability to live independently. Mederi Caretenders of Gainesville realizes that a unique approach to therapy is needed for patients with these movement and memory issues. “Neurological disorders call for a specialized therapy approach that not only addresses physical deficits, but cognitive deficits as well,” said Janie Gant, an occupational therapist assistant with Caretenders. “Rehabilitation involves retraining the brain.” While the Caretenders professionals employ many traditional therapies, they also have a unique therapy tool at their disposal — Interactive Metronome (IM). IM uses a patient’s internal clock to help re-develop the link between cognitive processes and movement. Specific exercises and movements are timed with an audible signal, such as a cowbell sound, with the ultimate goal of improving motor function, balance, cognitive processing and speech.
“We start with their hands,” said Gant. “The patients put on headphones and we set the cowbell sound for a specific speed. The patients have to anticipate the timing for the ding so that they can clap perfectly in rhythm with the cowbell. They’re learning to anticipate and be able to clap at exactly the same time.” Once that basic task is mastered, a therapist can incorporate other movements based upon the needs of the patient. For example, a patient might be asked to stand up from a sitting position and tap an overhead target, timing that tap with the cowbell sound. If a client has concerns about shifting weight from one foot to the other, the therapist can have him sway his hips from side to side, tapping a target with one hip with each ding of the bell. Such therapies not only increase physical strength and balance; they also reinforce cognitive processing and the role it plays in movement and balance. But as with any other therapy, IM is only as good as the professionals who administer it. “All of our therapists have extensive training in neurological re-education,” said Gant. “Combined, we have over 300 years of experience. Yet Caretenders still provides all of its therapists with IM certification courses to ensure the best care for our patients.”
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