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Tapas Senior Center Calendar of Events

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Theatre Listings Crossword Puzzle Reading Corner

ON THE COVER – Norm Carlson, UF’s Assistant Athletics Director and Historian, poses for a photo opportunity in the Ben Hill Griffin Stadium, otherwise known as The Swamp. Carlson has been a ﬁxture at UF since 1963 as the Sports Information Director and still can be found in his office in the Ben Hill Griffin Stadium, sharing with the world what he knows about UF’s athletics program. PHOTO BY TJ MORRISSEY for LOTUS STUDIOS

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Healthy Edge by Kendra Siler-Marsiglio

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by Ellis Amburn

Norm Carlson The Gators Go-To Guy For 50 Years

Flavor of Summer Enjoy Hand-Crafted Ice Cream, Frozen Yogurt and Gelato Flavors to Beat the Heat

Embracing Life by Donna Bonnell

BY ELLIS AMBURN

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Perspectives on Aging by Carlos Muniz

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The Show Must Go On A Group of Ocala Residents are Working Hard to Keep The Marion Theatre’s Doors Open BY BONNIE KRETCHIK

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It’s good to be back in Florida. The family and I took a trip to Ohio to see the kids and grandkids. That is a long drive, but we made good time, suffered no nasty weather, trafﬁc jams or mechanical difﬁculties (although the door to the bathroom in our hotel wouldn’t close all the way unless we lifted the toilet seat). Since that’s the worse we suffered, I’m certainly not complaining. It was great getting the whole family together and exploring new territories. We also ate a lot of food. Wife and I have both decided to monitor our diet more diligently as a result of this trip, and see who can drop pounds the quickest. I got a jump-start on her by getting sick last week and thus reducing my caloric intake to about 100 calories — for the entire week. I don’t recommend it. But it’s good to be back at work again. I forget how easy it is to take good health for granted, and I got a little reminder.

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As we put the ﬁnishing touches on Senior Times, I’m happy to say we have some great stories to share with you. Writer Ellis Amburn had a chance to sit down with Norm Carlson, long-time UF Historian, and he shares his story with us in this edition. When I think of hot August days and nights, I think of ice cream (had some last night at about midnight — so much for monitoring my caloric intake). Our writer Carolyn Tillo talked with some of the ice cream parlors in both Ocala and Gainesville to see what ﬂavors are being offered up to help cool the summer heat. Additionally, Bonnie Kretchik tells us all about the Marion Theatre while Mary Kypreos visits Barcelona. Have a happy, healthy summer! s

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AUGUST 21, 1911 — FRANCE

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Rollie Fingers is a former Major League Baseball relief pitcher and member of the Basball Hall of Fame. When Reggie Jackson showed up to the ﬁrst day of Oakland A’s spring training in 1972, several players — including Fingers — began going without shaving. Their hope was that management would force them all — including Jackson — to shave. Instead, Athletics owner Charles O. Finley, seeing an opportunity to sell tickets, offered $300 prize-money to the player who could grow and maintain the best facial hair until Opening Day. Although most former A’s players shaved their handlebar moustaches after the team traded the bulk of their players in 1975–76, Fingers maintained his after signing with the San Diego Padres as a free agent in 1977, and still has the moustache today.

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Project Update Anyone driving by the new Alachua County Senior Recreation Center will notice new sidewalks, eye-catching landscaping and crepe myrtles starting to bloom. “Construction is nearly complete,” said Anthony Clarizio, executive director of ElderCare of Alachua County. “I believe that they received their CO [certiﬁcate of occupancy] last week. We are now able to move in. Just waiting on interior furnishings.” Clarizio said the move in is scheduled for early August. “We do have some programs planned,” he said. “The Primetime Institute has laid out its fall schedule. And we are meeting with other groups who are starting to plan informational sessions in the fall.” While some limited activities will be offered in the coming months, such as area bridge clubs and AARP sessions, the full programming schedule will not begin until January. “The computer labs and ﬁtness center will be opening,” Clarizio said. “We’ll be

launching the web page in September. We’re working out the final kinks. In addition, I am going to try to bring in some performers for the holidays. Local high schools and jazz bands, performing arts centers, a series of open houses and tours, and all of those kinds of things will be happening.” Clarizio said they have just purchased a computer system that will allow each Senior to have a membership card. Seniors can swipe their card and a schedule will come up on a touch screen. Members can select the programs they plan to attend that day. But for now, Clarizio said they are still focusing on moving in, getting set up, and learning how use the building. “It looks really nice,” he said. “It’s amazing how the building has come together.” s To find out how you can give to this vital community need, please contact Kathleen Luzier-Bogolea at Shands HealthCare’s Office of Development at 352-265-7237.

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Norm Carlson The Gators Go-To Guy for Fifty Years

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“I keep up with the history of the athletic program, write articles about it, and make speeches to groups on our athletic history, which started in 1906. In 1908 we became the Gators.”

orm Carlson, the University of Florida’s genial 77-yearold assistant athletics director and historian, spends his days in legendary Ben Hill Grifﬁn Stadium telling the world about how Gainesville’s Gators came to be ranked alongside Stanford University as “the highest rated athletic program in the United States.” He attributes UF’s supremacy to the leadership of athletic director Jeremy Foley, who came on board in 1992, hired Billy Donovan, Urban Meyer, and Will Muschamp, and spearheaded an athletic program that garnered national championships in basketball in 2006 and 2007 and in football in 2007 and 2009. “These are positive times around here,” Carlson said, adding that UF and Stanford “are similar schools because of good

leadership, which leads to national positive attention.” Running an athletic program is big business, and promoting it is Carlson’s job. The operating budget for University of Florida sports is $85,832,812. With revenues of $90,744,037, the University Athletic Association, which runs the program in conjunction with the UF administration, is able to make a $6 million contribution to the university’s general fund.

PHOTOS PROVIDED WITH PERMISSION BOTTOM LEFT: Norm Carlson in a ﬁle photo taken in 1988. Florida ﬁnished with a 7–5 overall that year under coach Galen Hall. BOTTOM RIGHT: (from left) Danny Sheldon, Jeremy Foley, Norm Carlson and Mike Wasik in Atlanta, GA for the 1995 SEC Championship. The Gators dispatched Arkansas in a 34-3 victory under Steve Spurrier’s “Fun ‘n Gun” offense. Quarterback Danny Wuerffel received the MVP award.

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With an enrollment of 59,614, UF is one of the world’s largest educational institutions, comparable to the University of Minnesota (65,000); Ohio State (62,807); the University of Texas (50,987); New York University (43,404); and UCLA (40,000). In size UF dwarfs neighboring Georgia (34,885); LSU (28,871); Auburn (25,078); Ole Miss (19,536); and Vanderbilt (12,714). The world’s most prestigious academic centers are nowhere near the University of Florida in terms of enrollment: Harvard (21,225), Oxford (20,330), Columbia (19,672), Cambridge (18,396), and Yale (11,593). The UF athletic program that it is Carlson’s job to write and talk about is staggering in size and reach. In addition to its celebrated varsity teams, PHOTO PROVIDED WITH PERMISSION there are 60 intramural and Norm Carlson and then Assistant Sports Information Director, Bert Lacey. Circa 1970. club sports, including weightlifting and archery. More than 90 percent of the student body can be found in the campus’s history, which started in 1906. In 1908 we became the Gators,” stadia and on its playing fields. A visitor to the campus driving he said. along Lemerand Drive (named after Florida booster and resThe advent of Albert E. Gator, as UF’s mascot came to be taurateur Gale Lemerand) or Stadium Drive passes a veritable known, occurred in the mall that today contains the Copper mountain range of sports venues: the towering 90,000-seat Ben Monkey and other shops and restaurants on University AvHill Griffin Stadium at Florida Field, christened The Swamp enue directly across from the campus. by Steve Spurrier; the 12,000-capacity Stephen C. O’Connell “A man named Phillip Miller had a sundry shop — today Center for basketball, known as the O’Dome; the 6,000-seat we’d call it a pharmacy — and he was looking to sell pennants,” Alfred A. McKethan Stadium at Perry Field (baseball); and the Carlson said. “UF was only two years old and didn’t have a penJames G. Pressly Stadium and Perse Beard Track (soccer, track, nant, school colors, or a mascot. Miller’s son went to the Uniand field). Some members of the so-called Gator Nation, which versity of Virginia and knew of the Michie factory that made is composed of UF students and faculty, the athletic program, pennants, so Phillip Miller asked his son to have Michie make a alumni, and sports fans, say that stadium row reminds them University of Florida pennant that he could sell in his store. of the pyramids along the Nile, so mammoth, clustered, and nu“’What should it look like?’” Miller’s son asked. “’What’s the merous are UF’s monumental temples to sport. mascot?’” This is the scene Norm Carlson surveys from his office on “Alligator,” Miller replied, instinctively referencing the repthe third floor of Ben Hill Griffin, which was erected in 1930. tiles that hang out on the UF campus around Lake Alice, and He will have been at his job 50 years next January, having in the Payne’s Prairie swamp that extends well into Gainesstarted in 1963 as the University of Florida’s assistant athletic ville’s city limits. director for communications and the historian. “They didn’t know what an alligator looked like,” Carlson “I keep up with the history of the athletic program, write recalled, “so the people at Michie went to the Yale library articles about it, and make speeches to groups on our athletic and researched it. They happened to use blue and orange on

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the sample.” Thus, UF acquired its school colors and one of the two or three most famous mascots in the nation, right up there with the Yale bulldog and the Texas Christian University horned frogs. Apart from sports, the institution that Norm Carlson has called home for the past half-century is noted for its programs in international education, research, and service, including its cutting-edge, state-of-the-art cancer center and teaching hospital, Shands. UF is one of only 17 public, land-grant universities in the Association of American Universities. Its campus sprawls over 2,000 acres in the heart of Gainesville, with 900 buildings, 170 of them classrooms and laboratories. The university’s roots go back to 1853, when the East Florida Seminary acquired Ocala’s Kingsbury Academy. After moving to Gainesville in the following decade, the seminary merged with Lake City’s Florida Agricultural College. It returned to Gainesville as a university in 1905, and its 102 students commenced classes at its present location on September 6, 1906. Women were not admitted until 1947. Some believe that Gainesville landed the state’s largest university by offering a tax break, but Carlson said the city was selected because “it was on the railroad between Jacksonville and Tampa.” The university soon attracted national and then world attention because of its spectacular athletes, most recently Chris Leak and Tim Tebow, and such outstanding coaches as Urban Meyer, now a college football analyst at ESPN, and his successor Will Muschamp. But Florida excelled from its beginning in 1906. Coach John Forsythe scored three winning seasons. Florida joined the SEC in 1933. The Gators dominance in collegiate football began at about the same time Norm Carlson went to work in the UF athletic department in 1963. He was 30 years old, having been born in 1933 in Omaha, Nebraska. His folks moved to St. Louis, Missouri, where they lived for the next decade. His ﬁrst memory: falling through the ice at Center Lake in Iowa. In school he played baseball and basketball, and at Normandy High his favorite teachers were the coaches. When his parents moved to Jacksonville, Florida, he stayed behind, enrolling at St. Louis University. One day his dad called and quipped, “’It’s 11 degrees up there in St. Louis and 70 degrees here in Jacksonville.’ So I came on down and agreed, this is the place for us.” Transferring to the University of Florida, class of 1956, Carlson majored in business administration and minored in journalism, writing for the Alligator as well as for numerous newspapers as campus correspondent. After graduation, he became a sports writer for the Atlanta Journal and in 1959 landed the prestigious job of sports information director for Auburn University.

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PHOTO PROVIDED WITH PERMISSION Sylvia and Norm Carlson in 2002 at a celebration for his 40th year at UF.

“At the Atlanta Journal I’d covered the ‘57 and ‘58 seasons — Auburn was the national champion in 1957 — and I got to know the Auburn people well.” He remained at Auburn until the Gators beckoned, accepting their offer and moving back to Gainesville. It was the 1960s era of Gator football coach Ray Graves, who was celebrating three nine-win seasons — a total of 70 victories, a record that would go unchallenged for the next 27 years. In 1966 Carlson watched Ray Graves guide quarterback Steve Spurrier, who became a personal friend, to UF’s first Heisman Trophy win. Graves is also remembered for volunteering his team to test the then-new Gatorade, the electrolyte-carbohydrate beverage that UF physicians Dr. Robert Cade, Dr. Dana Shires, Dr. H. James Free and Dr. Alejandro de Quesada invented to counteract the “wilting” that the Gators were experiencing while working out in Florida’s subtropical heat and humidity. Fueled by the UF researchers’ magic potion, the Gators went on a winning streak that took them all the way to their first Orange Bowl in 1967. The beverage subsequently went national, producing $80 million in royalties for the university by 1973, and ultimately became part of the Pepsico empire and a familiar product on every supermarket shelf and on playing fields the world over as the jocks’ beverage of choice.

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A witness to the whole saga of UF sports in the second half of the twentieth century, Carlson was around for the advent of coach Doug Dickey in 1970, which took the Gators to the 1973 Sugar Bowl. Then came Charley Pell in 1979, who was fired for 107 NCAA major infractions. Gaylen Hall coached the 1984 team to UF’s first-ever SEC football championship. Widely thought to be the best team in the nation, it produced the AllAmerican running back Emmitt Smith. Steve Spurrier returned as head coach and made the Gators the winningest Division I (FBS) program, scoring their first official SEC Championship in 1991. Spurrier’s All-American quarterback, record-smashing Danny Wuerffel, led the team to four consecutive SEC titles and the national championship at the 1996 Sugar Bowl. Athletic director Jeremy Foley hired defensive coordinator Ron Zook from the New Orleans Saints as head coach in 2002, and in his first season in Gainesville Zook engineered wins over Tennessee, Auburn, and Georgia for a perfect record in the SEC Eastern Division. Sadly the Gators promptly went south, and Foley fired Zook after two consecutive five-loss seasons. Then came the golden age of Urban Meyer and Tim Tebow, followed by the appointment of Texas defensive coordinator Will Muschamp, who was named head coach in 2010. During the epic span of Norm Carlson’s tenure in the athletic department, the University of Florida became one of the nation’s five largest universities, with 100 undergraduate majors. The Gators became the only athletic program to finish among America’s top 10 in each of the last 27 national all-sports standings. The football team, despite recent setbacks, still ranks the best overall in the Southeast Conference in the last 20 years. In 2010-2011 the Gators men’s and women’s teams combined to take the SEC All-Sports Trophy for the 21st time in the past 24 years. And who can ever forget those 366 days during which the Gator football team won the 2007 National Championship game and in 2009 took the BCS National Championship? To live in Gainesville back then was to be King of the World, and there was a heady excitement in the air every time you spotted Tebow riding his scooter to class (without his helmet) or Brandon Spikes, Joe Haden, or one of the Pouncey brothers heading to practice. With the Gators dominating sports-page headlines from seniortimesmagazine.com

coast to coast, Norm Carlson became the go-to guy for writers and producers such as Buddy Martin, who penned the authorized Urban Meyer biography “Urban’s Way” for St. Martin’s Press in 2008. After speculating that Tebow was the fourth Florida southpaw quarterback to start regularly after Tommy Shannon in 1962, Jackie Eckdahl in 1968, and Bobby Hewko in 1980, Buddy Martin went to Carlson for verification, later adding, “Historian Norm Carlson couldn’t remember any others, but did cite written references to ambidextrous Clyde ‘Cannonball’ Crabtree using both of his arms back in 1928 when the Gators missed going undefeated after a loss to Tennessee in the final game. Throwing with both arms is something that even the wunderkind Tebow can’t do — at least not yet.” Anyone needing to settle a point about the Gators knows to ask Carlson. For decades the nation’s sports writers have heard from him as soon as a Gator superstar begins to emerge. Recalled Buddy Martin, who held sports editorships at The St. Petersburg Times and The New York Daily News, “Florida’s first Heisman Trophy winner was aided, in part, by the efforts of [then] Assistant Athletics Director Norm Carlson sending a film clip of Steve Spurrier to 500 television stations and dialing up various writers on Sundays to plug his candidate.” Such dedication no doubt played a significant role in the ascendancy of the University of Florida to the heights of collegiate athletic fame. In 2007, Whitman published Carlson’s magnum opus “University of Florida Football Vault: The History of the Florida Gators,” a lavishly produced, boxed coffeetable gift book chock-a-block with lively narrative, a treasure trove of photographs, and such artifacts — inserted into sturdy pockets — as a facsimile of Steve Spurrier’s handwritten resignation announcement and game-day tickets. “A must for all Gator fans,” gushed one satisfied Internet customer, who had purchased his copy on amazon.com. Asked in 2011 how the Gators will do in the upcoming football season, Carlson replied, “We have a lot of good players and a lot of good young talent. Some of them haven’t been heard of yet — but will be.” How about Muschamp? “He’s a heck of a good coach and a good man — fair, straightforward, an honest guy. The players love him.” And how about Norm Carlson? How is he doing at 77? “I survived,” he said, echoing a favorite refrain of senior citizens. A family man who lives in Alachua, Carlson was looking forward after the interview “to a cookout tonight with my wife and grandkids.” On September 7, 2011, he will celebrate his 78th birthday. How does it feel to be approaching his eighties? “I’m proud to have gotten this far,” he said. “I plan to go a lot further.” s

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HIGH CHOLESTEROL œ KENDRA SILER-MARSIGLIO

Healthy Edge Why do doctors show concern when your cholesterol’s too high?

hey are generally worried about the following scenario: your arteries compromised by cholesterol buildup and inﬂammation. High cholesterol makes your heart work too hard, and it greatly increases your chances of heart attack and stroke. So, keep your doctors (and your heart) happy by following the tips below.

genetics plays a role. For instance, your genetic makeup may prevent the proper removal of low-density lipoprotein (LDL) cholesterol from your blood or may direct your liver to overproduce cholesterol. But, for many of us, it’s primarily how we live that leads to high cholesterol. If you’re a couch potato, overweight or frequently eat junk food, then it’s time

AMERICA’S CHOLESTEROL BURDEN Having high cholesterol puts you at risk for heart disease, the leading cause of death in the United States. People of all ages and backgrounds can get high cholesterol. •

Approximately one in every six adults—16.3% of the U.S. adult population—has high total cholesterol. The level deﬁned as high total cholesterol is 240 mg/dL and above.

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People with high total cholesterol have approximately twice the risk of heart disease as people with optimal levels. A desirable level is lower than 200 mg/dL.

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For adult Americans, the average level is about 200 mg/dL, which is borderline high risk.

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More women than men have high cholesterol in the U.S.

Information obtained from Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. www.cdc.gov

According to the American Heart Association (AHA), over 1 million American adults have borderline-high risk or high risk for heart disease because of high cholesterol. Meaning: many of your friends and family probably need to control their cholesterol. For some people with high cholesterol,

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to take fewer bites of burger and more brisk walks. Getting 30-60 minutes of exercise daily is particularly important. Exercise stimulates enzymes that move LDL from the blood and blood vessel walls to the liver. Steve Riechman, a Texas A & M researcher, suggests that LDL is

not all bad. Dr. Riechman asserts that without LDL, you’d die; if you embrace exercise, LDL helps you build muscle. Mayo Clinic also offers dietary tips to help you tame your cholesterol levels: • Choose healthier fats. Animal product fats raise your total and LDL cholesterol. Reduce your intake of meats and dairy. When you do eat meat, choose leaner cuts. • Eliminate partially hydrogenated oil. If you see this on the ingredients list, you know the item has trans fat in it! In the US, “trans fat-free” means that a food contains less than 0.5 grams of trans fat per serving. How’s that for a misnomer? Even if these amounts seem negligible to you, they can add up quickly. • Limit the cholesterol in your food. Intake no more than 300 mg of cholesterol daily. If you have heart disease, aim for less than 200 mg. • Select whole grains. Whole grains promote heart health. Choose wholegrain breads, whole-wheat pasta, whole-wheat flour, and brown rice. • Stock up on fruits and vegetables. Fruits and vegetables are rich in dietary fiber, which can help lower cholesterol. • Eat foods rich in omega-3 fatty acids. Omega-3 fatty acids can help lower your LDL cholesterol. Walnuts, salmon, almonds and ground flaxseeds are also good sources of omega-3 fatty acids. Your medical provider can help you with a cholesterol management plan, which may or may not include medication. If possible, exercise should be the plan’s cornerstone. seniortimesmagazine.com

HEALTH ALERT Just released by the AHA: Research analysis of Coronary Arterial Disease (CAD) patients found that frequent use of non-steroidal anti-inﬂammatory drugs (e.g., ibuprofen, naproxen, celecoxib) increases cardiovascular incidents and deaths in Seniors.

“Patients should not terminate these medicines on their own,” Dr. Bavry said. “They should have a discussion with their physician.” This analysis, which is making national news, was performed at UF by Dr Anthony A. Bavry and colleagues. “Patients should not terminate these medicines on their own,” Dr. Bavry said. “They should have a discussion with their physician.” When Dr. Bavry sees CAD patients taking non-steroidal anti-inﬂammatory drugs (NSAIDs), he has an informed discussion with them about NSAIDs’ potential risks. He tries to get patients to switch to an alternative agent, such as acetaminophen, or if that’s not possible, he requests that they consider reducing the NSAID’s dose or frequency. Regarding cardiovascular deaths, the risk of death was doubled by chronic NSAID use when compared with never or infrequent NSAID use. To learn more about what cholesterol means to you, check out AHA’s cholesterol section at www.heart.org For more information on the NSAID health alert, visit: www.usatoday.com and search for “NSAID”. Kendra Siler-Marsiglio, Ph.D. is the Director of the Rural Health

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WE ALL SCREAM

Flavors of Summer Enjoy Hand-Crafted Ice Cream, Frozen Yogurt and Gelato Flavors to Beat the Heat

by Carolyn Tillo

his summer, Gainesville and Ocala ice cream shops are serving up funky and fresh flavors that locals can sink their spoons into. Fill your mouth with something other than the smoke of forest fires by enjoying ice cream, yogurt, gelato or an organic or vegan dessert. Even dieters can be a part of the summer ice cream tradition, with plenty of low-fat and lowsugar flavors to go around. After all, no one wants to be left out when there are more than 1 billion gallons of ice cream to consume each year, according to the International Dairy Foods Association.

Karma Cream 1025 W. University Ave., Gainesville

Enjoy organic and vegan ice cream, milkshakes, sundaes, and ice cream sandwiches, or sample vegan cupcakes and cookies at this unique shop started by

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two UF graduates. Stop by at lunchtime for a healthy sandwich paired with organic coffee, espresso, tea or beer. Karma Cream opened two years ago and has more than 40 organic dairy flavors and more than 20 organic vegan flavors made by Three Twins Ice Cream in California. Employees rotate the flavors daily, with 12 dairy and 12 vegan flavors offered at a time, said co-owners Payal Patel and Kyle Fick. Any time a flavor bin runs out, it gets replaced with a different flavor. FEATURED FLAVOR: Cardamom Cardamom is an intensely aromatic spice often found in Indian cuisine and traditional Indian chai tea, said owners Payal Patel and Kyle Fick. Try it in an organic, homemade waffle cone. Another unique flavor is Earl Grey Tea! BASIC PRICES: SM: $3.40; M: $4.40; LG: $5.20

D’Lites Emporium 4216 NW 16th Blvd., Gainesville 5218 SW 34th St., Gainesville

This locally owned and operated shop sells low-fat ice cream made with skim milk. It has about a tenth of the sugar content of regular ice cream but it maintains a rich, creamy texture. Grab some signature soft serve, or take a quart for the road. D’Lites also sells low-sugar and fat-free grocery products, which work as perfect complements to their ‘healthy’ ice cream. Flavors rotate every three to ﬁve weeks. seniortimesmagazine.com

FEATURED FLAVOR: Strawberry Shortcake Cindy Noel owns the locations on Northwest 16th Boulevard and Southwest 34th Street with her husband Mike Roth. She describes this flavor as a sweet alternative to standard strawberry. Cake batter flavoring transforms an ordinary flavor into an extraordinary dessert. Another unique flavor is Carrot cake. BASIC PRICES: SM: $2.50; M: $3.50; LG: $4.50

Gelato Company 11 SE 1st Ave., Gainesville

In addition to selling gelato and sorbetto, The Gelato Company offers paninis, sandwiches, and salads, as well as coffee and beer. Their signature gelato gular contains fewer calories than regular ith lowice cream because it is made with fat milk instead of whole milk, heavy cream and eggs. The dairy-free sorbetto r-water contains fresh fruit and a sugar-water o days, syrup. Flavors change every two August Au A Aug ugu ug ussstt 20 ust 2 2011 01111

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but you can call with a request, and your favorite flavor will appear in the store two to three days later. FEATURED FLAVOR: Watermelon Basil Sorbetto Owner Cory Lineback recommends this fun summer flavor, made with 5 pounds of watermelon and the sugarwater sorbetto syrup. It’s sure to serve as a light and refreshing snack on a hot day. Another unique flavor is Amaretto. BASIC PRICES: SM: $3.70; M: $3.99; LG: $4.50

FEATURED FLAVOR: Cookies & Cream Travis Clements, the manager of the TCBY/Bagel Bakery Express location on Southwest 34th Street, recommends this ﬂavor made with Oreos. Another unique ﬂavor is Pistachio.

ﬂavors at a time. Flavors are listed on Red Mango’s Facebook page. Red Mango also serves smoothies, parfaits and iced tea containing probiotics, said Jon Austin, owner and operator of the three Gainesville locations.

BASIC PRICES: 45 cents per ounce

FEATURED FLAVOR: Pomegranate by POM Wonderful Jazmine Arnold, the manager of the Red Mango on Southwest 34th Street, recommends topping off this yogurt with blueberries, mochi rice cakes and popping boba, small balls of mango and strawberry ﬂavor that explode in your mouth. Another unique ﬂavor is Lemon spritzer.

Red Mango 3333 SW 34th Street, Suite 1, Gainesville 6419 Newberry Rd., Gville (Oaks Mall) 1412 W. University Ave. #10, Gville

TCBY Bagel Bakery Express 3102 Southwest 34th Street, Gainesville

Start the day off right with a bagel on of frozen yogurt and a healthy portion ery Express, or at TCBY/Bagel Bakery enjoy a low-calorie afternoon snack. The owners of the TCBY locations ustomers in Gainesville give customers st the chance to request their favorite flavorss ng on Facebook, allowing at locals to decide what types of yogurt end up in their soft servee machines. Try a milkshake made with any yogurt flavor, or choose from one of their 16 hand-scooped, low-calorie yogurts.. h a bagel Pair the yogurt with re substantial or eggwich for a more snack. TCBY/Bagel Bakery Express carries fourr standard white chocolate soft serve flavors (white ter, chocolate and mousse, peanut butter, vanilla) and four specials daily.

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Red Mango’s all-natural, non-fat frozen yogurt is kosher and glutenfree. It contains Ganeden BC30 TM probiotics to support healthy immune and digestive systems. The Gainesville locations add a new ﬂavor about twice a month, and each store has six to 12

BASIC PRICES: 45 cents an ounce, including toppings

Baskin−Robbins Baskin−Ro 2431 E. Silver Spring Springs Blvd., Ocala 3710 N.E. 13th St, Gainesville Gai

In addition to its large selection of ice Ba cream flavors, Baskin Robbins also milksha offers milkshakes, fruit creams (soft serve mixed with fruit flavors) and sundae sundaes. Customers thirsty for more ccan energize themselves wi with a cappuccino blast or re refresh themselves with a fruit blast, an icy blend of fruit flavors. For a special occasion, try a Baskin Robbins ice cream cake. FEA FEATURED FLAVOR: Picnic P Punch Try this su summery blend of watermelon and green apple sherbet. Anothe Another unique flavor is Rock N’ Pop Sw Swirl Sherbet. BASIC PRICES: SM: $1.49; M: $1.8 $1.89; LG: $2.99 seniortimesmagazine.com se

Bruster’s Real Ice Cream

BASIC PRICES: Single: $2.75; Wafﬂe: $3.62; Extra scoops 90 cents each

2707 E. Silver Springs Blvd., Ocala

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Enjoy a scoop of ice cream, or indulge in sundaes, banana splits, and homemade ice cream cakes and pies. Bruster’s ice cream is made fresh daily, and it takes ice cream maker Mike Churchill about 20 minutes to mix each flavor. You can order your own favorite mix of ice cream and candy by trying a Bruster’s Blast, a blend of vanilla ice cream and candies such as Reeses, Snickers and M&Ms. FEATURED FLAVOR: Black Raspberry Chocolate Chunk Mike Churchill, the ice cream maker at Bruster’s Real Ice Cream in Ocala, recommends this rich and fruity flavor, made with real raspberries and soft chocolate chunks. Another unique flavor is Peaches n’ cream.

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because it is “the best of both worlds” — a peanut butter cookie mixed with Dairy Queen’s smooth soft serve. Another unique ﬂavor is Oreo Brownie earthquake (Oreo mixed with soft serve, topped with marshmallow topping, whipped cream, hot fudge and crushed Oreos)

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Dairy Queen’s milkshakes were voted number one in a 2010 fast-food survey by ZAGAT.com, a restaurant review website. But there’s more to love than milkshakes at Dairy Queen. Enjoy a Dairy Queen Original Blizzard, made with soft serve blended with candy, or try a classic banana split. Complement a frozen treat with a burger, chicken sandwich or salad. FEATURED FLAVOR: Nutter Butter Blizzard Ron Adams, the store operator of the Dairy Queen on East Silver Springs Boulevard, recommends this blizzard

BASIC PRICES: Variety of options from $2.29 - $4.59

Mochi 3841 S.W. Archer Rd, Unit E, Gainesville 1638 W. University Ave., Gainesville 202 S.E. 2nd Ave., Gainesville

Although it is named for its mochi rice cake toppings, this shop has more to offer. Its nonfat and low-fat frozen yogurt contains probiotics to aid digestion. Mochi dishes out eight to 10 ﬂavors at its two locations, and ﬂavors change every one to two weeks. Customers choose from more than 40 toppings when they decorate their August 2011

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desserts. Each yogurt is served with an eco-friendly, biodegradable spoon and a napkin made from recycled paper. Mochi also serves ice cream bonbons made with mochi rice cakes on the outside and strawberry, vanilla, chocolate, mango sherbet, green tea or red bean yogurt on the inside. FEATURED FLAVOR: Dulce de leche Allison Shepherd, the shift manager of the Mochi on Archer Road, recommends mixing Dulce de Leche with Mochi’s original yogurt for the perfect blend of sweet and tart ﬂavors. Another unique ﬂavor is Strawberry Kiwi or Blueberry BASIC PRICES: 45 cents an ounce

Sweet Dreams 3437 W. University Avenue, Gainesville

Sweet Dreams carries 24 flavors of ice cream at any given time, and customers can always expect to find vanilla, chocolate, mint and coffee. The other 20 flavors rotate randomly, depending on how fast they sell. In addition to ice cream, Sweet Dreams sells banana splits, floats, malts, brownies and root beer. On July 17, National Ice Cream Day, Sweet Dreams serves up a selection of crazy flavors, including Avocado and Southern Kickin’ Butter Pecan. Customers can get special sampler bowls so they can try each unusual flavor, and they can enjoy live music at the end of the day. FEATURED FLAVOR: House Chocolate Owner and founder Michael Manfredi recommends this flavor made with high-quality cocoa that employees

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blend themselves. He compares eating this ﬂavor to biting into a candy bar. Another unique ﬂavor is Guinness. BASIC PRICES: Variety of options from $2.25 - $3.99

Cold Stone Creamery 3443 SW Archer Rd., # A3, Gainesville 3822 W. Newberry Rd., Suite B, Gainesville 2701 Southwest College Rd, Ste 109, Ocala

Customers choose toppings and ice cream to make their own creations, or they can try one of Cold Stone’s signature creations, including Apple Pie A La Cold Stone or Birthday Cake Remix. If they’re in the mood for something different, Cold Stone offers an Ice Cream Cookie Sandwich or a Cold Stone Signature Cupcake, stuffed with cake, fudge, and ice cream and covered with frosting. Cold Stone also serves shakes, smoothies and sundaes. Choose from 20 flavors daily, and expect a new flavor each month this summer. Flavors rotate when the flavor bin runs out. FEATURED FLAVOR: Mojito Sorbet Dylan King, the assistant manager of the Cold Stone in Ocala, recommends Mojito Sorbet Ice Cream, a minty flavor perfect for the summer months. Cold Stone suggests mixing Mojito Sorbet Ice Cream with pineapple and whipped cream for a refreshing twist on this cocktail-inspired creation. Another unique flavor is Strawberry basil. BASIC PRICES: Variety of options starting at $3.49

Mr. B’s Big Scoop 8399 Southwest 80th St # 16, Ocala

Opened by Blaise Bonaventure in 2009, this shop offers a selection of 20 ﬂavors, as well as vanilla and chocolate seniortimesmagazine.com

soft serve. In addition to selling ice cream, Mr. B’s serves sundaes, shakes, banana splits and smoothies. Customers can indulge their sweet cravings yearround with seasonal flavors, including Pumpkin in the fall. The shop also offers sugar-free flavors such as pistachio. FEATURED FLAVOR: Butter Pecan Employee Moses Sam recommends this traditional and delicious flavor for the summer months. Another unique flavor is Superman – a blue, red, and yellow-colored vanilla ice cream. BASIC PRICES: Variety of options starting at $1.99

Scoops 8602 SW Highway 200, Ocala

At this traditional ice cream shop, they offer ﬂoats, shakes, malts, ice cream sodas, sundaes and smoothies. There’s about 40 ﬂavors of ice cream to choose from,

including eight no-sugar-added varieties and a selection of low-fat yogurts. The family-owned establishment has been operated by Paul and Anne Murphy and their daughter Amanda since 2003. FEATURED FLAVOR: Orange Pineapple Amanda Murphy recommends stepping out of the sun and into Scoops for this light and refreshing summer ﬂavor, perfect for fruit lovers and sweet lovers alike. Another unique ﬂavor is Black raspberry or Cappucino Kahlua. BASIC PRICES: Variety of options from $2.00 - $5.00

Taste of Paradise 9421 Southeast Maricamp Road, Ocala

Richard Miller opened Taste of Paradise five years ago to bring tropical ice cream flavors to North Central Florida. In addition to serving more than 34 flavors, the Jamaica native sells Jamai-

can beef patties and Caribbean breads. Taste of Paradise also serves up sundaes, banana splits, milkshakes, and ﬂoats. FEATURED FLAVOR: Grape Nut When they see this ﬂavor name, customers may think of breakfast , but this is better. It’s a blend of the crunchy cereal bits they love with vanilla ice cream and honey. BASIC PRICES: 1 scoop cup: $1.65; 1 scoop cone: $1.80 Customers hoping to save some money on ice cream or frozen yogurt this summer should scour their coupon booklets or become fans of their favorite ice cream shop on Facebook before heading to get their frozen treat. Loyal online fans are sometimes rewarded with discounts, and restaurants like Mochi and Red Mango offer free punch cards and loyalty cards. Presenting these cards can result in discounts or free ice cream or yogurt. s August 2011

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Treating Patients, Not Problems

Erik M. Schabert, DO

hoosing a new physician can be a difficult task and at times, an emotional one. Asking for recommendations is definitely a good way to start, but ultimately, this decision, affecting so many areas of your personal life, will be yours and more often than not, will be based on your individual needs and yes, your instincts. How many time you have walked away from something or someone finding yourself thinking (out loud at times) no... this is not it... hmmm, it just doesn’t click. Well, when you meet Dr. Schabert, you will know that this is it; you found your primary care doctor for life.

A famous Chinese proverb says that a journey of a thousand miles begins with a single step. Well the same is true with the road Dr. Schabert have chosen in becoming a physician; all while each of his steps was accompanied with a severe back pain dated to his military injury. Visiting one of the career orientations at his college, Dr. Schabert was introduced to Osteopathic Medicine and its philosophy of the interrelationship between structure and function of the body and the body’s ability to heal itself. Recognizing the role of osteopathic practitioner to facilitate the healing process through applications of hands on techniques, Dr. Schabert knew right then and there that he had just discovered his life mission in becoming a D.O. Board certified in Family Practice with additional extensive residency in Neuromasculoskeletal Medicine (sitting for the board exam in 2012), Dr. Schabert with his full scope of practice in modern medical, integrates his Osteopathic manipulative treatment (OMT) as the ultimate care to improve the patient physiologic function and its correct relationships between bones, muscles, and connective tissues. With a whole new approach for patient care, true love for learning (about medicine in particular) and strong desire to help others, Dr. Schabert, though practicing in Gainesville since 2008, successfully and proudly open his own practice. Reliant Family Practice, located in the heart of Gainesville, offers to its patients, participation in most major insurances, longer office hours (9-6), same day and shorter appointment wait, strong referral base to other professionals and most importantly, quality of care for all routine and preventive treatments. With his commitment for your health care, Dr. Schabert and his committed staff would like to welcome you into his practice. Please view this as a personal invitation to a whole new health care experience. See you all soon!

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DIALOGUING œ ELLIS AMBURN

Enjoying Act Three We don’t see things the way they are; we see things the way we are.

n youth and middle age, I was driven by emotion, and by the delusion that I was the center of the universe. Everything was about me. My senior years have given me a new pair of glasses. I now see that very little is about me, and that what other people think and say about me is really about them. With this attitude, I rarely get upset or worry, and I feel comfortable in my own skin. The process known as Dialoguing helped bring about this sea change in my nature. In 1987 I collaborated on a memoir with Michael Edwards, an actor/model who’d played Joan Crawford’s lover in “Mommie Dearest.” I’d met Michael in 1985, while working with Priscilla Presley on her memoir, “Elvis and Me,” which dealt with Elvis’s domineering, Svengali-like abuse. After her marriage to Elvis imploded on October 9, 1973, Priscilla and Michael Edwards began an affair that lasted seven years, and they were still involved during the two-and-one-half months that Priscilla and I worked on her book. During that time Priscilla, Michael, and I hung out together in Los Angeles, and on weekends we drove up to her ranch in Montecito, near Santa Barbara, staying in the big ranch house. To me, their relationship was the exact reverse of Priscilla and Elvis. Priscilla was

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now the dominant partner, Michael as discontented as she’d been with Elvis. Predictably they too broke up. It happened the last week of my work with Priscilla. Her daughter Lisa Marie, then 16, and I were both caught up in the emotional fallout. Lisa appeared at my hotel door asking, “Where’s my mother? Can I have $5 for the Toyota?”

During that time Priscilla, Michael, and I hung out together in Los Angeles, and on weekends we drove up to her ranch in Montecito. When Priscilla’s memoir shot to the top of the bestseller lists, Michael Edwards and I decided to tell his side of the story. St. Martin’s Press paid us $150,000, which we split 50-50. We called it “Priscilla, Elvis, and Me.” The minute we ﬁnished the book, Michael ﬁred me and took my name off the title page, but promised to respect our 50-50 split. Thanks to a recovery program I was in, which advised me to keep my mouth shut in most situations, I said nothing, went home, opened my notebook, and began to Dialogue. Here’s how it’s done. First, say

the Lord’s Prayer. Then bring your attention to your breathing. Breathe in God, breathe out peace. After fiveto-15 minutes of this, your attention shifts from you to the spirit within. In this meditative state, the chatter of the mind — how dare he fire me, etc. — subsides, and your mind becomes a blank slate. When more thoughts pop up, let them dance across the screen of consciousness, play themselves out, and fade away. The mind in its perfect state is empty and ready to Dialogue. The words come fast and automatic; jot down everything. When conversing with God, He gets the first line. When talking with another person, you get first crack. Me: Hey, Michael, why did you fire me? Michael: You don’t like me. I was always afraid you were going to quit before we finished the book. I was in shock. With my lack of self-esteem, I had no idea he feared I would leave him. Now I could grasp the implications of something he’d once told me: “Being deserted by Dad made me feel unwanted.” When I returned to my apartment, the phone was ringing. “I’m rehiring you,” Michael said. “Can you come right back over?” Our work together went smoothly after that. “Priscilla, Elvis, and Me” became a The New York Times bestseller, and Michael graciously cited “Ellis Amburn, for being by my side every step of the way.” When I’m willing to surrender my ego 100 perecent in prayer and meditation, I get the answers I need — and more. We earned out our advance, and with my first royalty check, I bought a house in Florida. s Involved daily in volunteer community service, Ellis Amburn, a High Springs resident, is the author of biographies of Roy Orbison, Elizabeth Taylor, and others. He can be reached at ellis.amburn@gmail.com.

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SILVER SCREEN

The Show Must Go On A Group of Ocala Residents are Working Hard to Keep The Marion Theatre Open

by Bonnie Kretchik

t is a typical Friday evening in Downtown Ocala. Art lovers stroll through the several galleries browsing the local artists’ creations. The eateries, offering everything from Mexican to Italian to sushi, are full of hungry patrons. And a group of pirates are making their way down South Magnolia aboard their trusty ship. Well, OK, perhaps that last part is not a “typical” occurrence, but it was the scene on May 20 when the City of Ocala, Carmike Cinemas and the nonproﬁt group, Save the Marion Theatre, presented a “Pirate Invasion.” The concept behind the invasion of swashbuckling heroes is twofold. First, the event celebrates the oneyear anniversary of the newly opened historic Marion Theatre under the management of Carmike Cinemas. The theater, which has a rich history in Ocala, has been opened and subsequently closed several times

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over the past few decades. The Pirate Invasion event also served as a means to promote the building that is so much a part of Ocala’s history and is in danger of closing its doors once more. The Marion Theatre opened in 1941. For 30 years it was the town’s premier movie house before closing in 1971. Current theater manager, Chris May, believes that the theater is an important facet of Ocala’s history. “So many people have stories about seeing movies here,” May said. He recalls a documentary about the musical group Royal Guardsman in which the Ocala-born drummer saw a ﬁlm at the Marion Theatre that inspired him to begin drum lessons, thus playing a pivotal role in his band’s future success. “This theater is such an important part of so many people’s lives, it would be such a shame for it to close again,” May said. And his fear of the theater closing is a very real possibility. The

PHOTO COURTESY OF JUDY GREEN Pamela Stafford, left, of Historic Ocala Preservation Society, and Buddy Martin (not shown) of Save the Marion Theatre, kick off the Pirate Party in front of the theatre.

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PHOTOS COURTESY OF JUDY GREEN Diana Barge, former Ocala Mayor Gerald Ergle and Anna Stephenson with Orlando’s Capt. Jack Sparrow character impersonator. TOP: After the parade, the street party crowd lingered as families took photographs and visited with the pirates.

theater has had a tumultuous past, having opened numerous times to the excitement of the public, only to close not long after. In the 1990s the theater was home to the Discover Science Center before it moved to Brick City Park in 2002. For

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ﬁve years the historic theater sat vacant until 2007 when John Travolta and Kelly Preston raised funds through a motorcycle-themed premier for the ﬁlm, “Wild Hogs.” The event raised close to $15,000 to put towards renovations and to help pay the rent. When the theater opened again in August of 2007, it was restored to a movie house and managed under the direction of Brian and Tava Sofsky. During this era of the historic theater’s revival, the Marion Theatre showed primarily independent and classic

films as well as hosted select concerts. While definitely an original concept, the theater could not draw the attendance necessary to keep it alive. The Sofsky’s cite low attendance as the main culprit for having to terminate their lease. “The money the Trovolta’s raised helped pay the rent but couldn’t help with business, not enough people were coming in to keep it going,” said Josh Duke, an employee who has been with the Marion Theatre for more than a year now. Between 2007 and 2009, the theater hosted sporadic concerts under the direction of Lee Farkas. But the same pattern emerged. Attendance was poor, and when Farkas could no longer afford the rent, the Marion Theatre’s doors were shut once more, and this time it seemed like they were closed for good. But the little theater that could got its big break thanks to a chance encounter at the Vanguard High School Reunion. David Passman, a former Ocala City Councilman, just happened to be in attendance that night and as luck would have it, he is the CEO of Carmike Cinemas, the fourth largest theater chain in the United States. Negotiations ensued between the city of Ocala, which owns the building, and Passman, and after digging up recollections of his childhood experiences there, Passman was convinced that this historic building could not be allowed to close. And so, Carmike Cinemas became the Marion Theatre’s newest tenants. The city hosted a grand re-opening celebration that featured the airing of “Sex and the City” followed by the premier of “Sex and the City 2” at midnight. The event served as a means to remind the public of the theater’s presence and to spark interest in this historic landmark. Today, the theater boasts two digital projector screens capable of airing both 2D and 3D films. The upstairs seniortimesmagazine.com

theater has a 28-ft screen and is capable of holding 100 people while in the downstairs theater about 300 people can view films on the 38-ft screen. It also serves the typical movie theater refreshments as well as beer and wine, a nice treat for the over-21 patrons. “We’re not even trying to compete with the larger chains in town,” said current theater manager, Chris May. “We couldn’t even begin to house that many people, we just want to keep this building running as what it was originally intended to be, a movie house.” But May’s intensions are not running as smoothly as he would have hoped. Once again, in April, the Marion Theatre found itself in danger of closing. As the first year of operation under Carmike Cinemas drew to a close, negotiations to keep their current tenant seemed to be at a standstill. “Business is always slow when you first get started and you expect that, more money goes out than comes in for a while,” Duke said. “But business started to really pick up over the winter.” Yet business just never seems to pick up enough for the Marion Theatre. Carmike Cinemas and the City of Ocala were not sure they could keep this theater alive any longer.

Once again, just when it seemed that the Marion Theatre had aired its last ﬁlm, in comes its knight in shining armor. Buddy Martin, a self-proclaimed man of the media, was born and raised in Ocala. The former Ocala Star Banner writer and current owner of his own media company, Buddy Martin Media, heard that the theater was in danger of closing and knew he could not stand by and let that happen. “You can’t just let a historic building like that die,” Martin said. “I ﬁgured one thing I could do was start sending out e-mails.” Martin also aired a live broadcast of his radio show, “The Buddy Martin Show,” directly from the theater in an effort to start spreading the word. “The theater represents Ocala’s past, present and future, but so many people don’t even know about it,” Martin said. Through his efforts he also helped establish the Save The Marion Theatre Group. The group is comprised of several members of the community who work to promote the theater and encourage people to come in. The group raised more than $1,000 to put towards saving the theater and also managed to get 800 signatures on a petition to the city urging it to keep open

negotiations with Carmike Cinemas. “The theater is too precious to the community to let it close without a ﬁght,” Martin said. But he knows that this is only a temporary ﬁx; what the theater really needs is patrons. Surprisingly, 80 percent of the people who signed the petition had never even been there. And while the Carmike Cinemas and the city of Ocala have agreed to keep it open for another year, the theater is not guaranteed survival just yet. The Save The Marion Theatre Group is working diligently to spread the word about the unique venue. With events like the “Pirates of the Caribbean 4” premier — in which the group brought to the downtown square a life-size pirate ship complete with pirates, as well as two of the movie’s stars, Duke and Doc, Ocala’s own black horses — the group hopes to introduce the theater to a new generation of fans. “I went there as a kid, so many people did, and we all have memories, but that’s not enough to keep it open,” Martin said, who noted that “everyone you ask has a story about the theater. It’s time to remind people why they loved it and get today’s generation in there and let them develop some stories of their own.” s

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CRAVING APPRECIATION œ DONNA BONNELL

Embracing Life Author Robert Cavetti said, “Three billion people on the face of the earth go to bed hungry every night…

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ut four billion people go to bed every night hungry for a simple word of encouragement and recognition.” I do not know if Cavetti researched those statistics, but my instincts say he is somewhat accurate. Too many humans are malnourished and even more are starving for recognition of their selfworth. Both are sad scenarios. Food is a basic requirement for humans. It is a travesty when anyone lacks the necessary sustenance for survival. Fortunately, many folks are working towards solving the world hunger crisis. Since acknowledging the intrinsic value in others is an abstract idea, understanding the role it plays in our emotional well-being seems unimportant. Yet, it is critical. Psychologist William James described our desire perfectly: “The deepest principle in human nature is the craving to be appreciated.” James helped me face a personal dilemma. Feelings of unworthiness are a potent negative emotion in my life. I do not expect anything in return for my work or good deeds. So why does it hurt when I am not recognized? Why is it important to know those gifts are valued? My honest self-evaluation created an inner turmoil, a guilty sense of selﬁsh-

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ness. Is my sensitivity a byproduct of my insecurity? Maybe so, but I am not alone. How many times has a lack of appreciation been the reason for failed marriages? How often do employees vent their frustrations about being overworked, under-paid and not appreciated?

lines away from his cashier station. On my way out, I paused to thank him for his help as an office aide during his senior year in high school and mentioned how proud I was watching him in his current job. Individuals who heard the compliment acknowledged the conversation. He exuded pride. The next time I saw him, he stopped what he was doing and gave me a hug. Now, every time I enter the store, his gregarious grin warms my heart. This young man may have been starving for appreciation and I helped to fill his void. In return, he enriched my life. It was fulfilling to see him embrace his own self-worth. The old cliché, what goes around comes around proved to apply in a positive way in this situation. Appreciation is a free form of currency. Most people will do more for recognition than they will for money. Sam Walton, co-founder of Wal-Mart, is famous for his philosophy, “Appreciate everything your associates do for

Yes, we all crave approval. However, do we express enough gratitude to others for their good deeds? Sincere appreciation is a very powerful sentiment — it boosts our passion, purpose and spirit. While building our selfesteem, it gives us energy and motivation. Yes, we all crave approval. However, do we (do I) express enough gratitude to others for their good deeds? After analyzing my own actions, I discovered another way to enhance and enjoy life. I found myself applauding the accomplishments of peers and loved ones. However, random recognition of contributions by individuals not in my circle of family and friends needed improvement. My personal campaign for growth in gratitude began with a small gesture and grew into a mammoth message. I recently saw a former student at a local supermarket. We quickly smiled at each other while I waited two checkout

the business. Nothing else can quite substitute for a few well-chosen, welltimed, sincere words of praise. They are absolutely free and worth a fortune.” Walton is correct. This exercise helped me understand one of the laws of the universe which states, what you give you get in return. When we demonstrate genuine gratitude, that person will return the gift. If we all develop an attitude of gratitude, a rewarding cycle of appreciation will follow. No one needs to go to bed hungry for acknowledgement. It is a very simple need to satisfy. 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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EUROPEAN VACATION

¡Hola Barcelona! Unmasking Barcelona, One Site at a Time

by Mary Kypreos

never envisioned myself vacationing in Barcelona. It is not that I had an aversion to Barcelona or Spain but as my husband Nick always says: “Hey Mary, there is something really, really old. Do you want to touch it?” The answer to the question is always a resounding “Yes. Yes, yes, yes, yes. Yes.” Call it stereotypical, and as it turns out inherently incorrect, but Barcelona never made it on my “cities-withancient-ruins” list, at least not compared to Greece and Italy, and consequently never held real interest for me. As it turns out, all it took to pique my interest in Barcelona was one e-mail from a traveling buddy and we were in, no convincing necessary. Unlike other trips we have taken, we did very little research on Barcelona aside from ﬁnding a hotel and checking to see if it had an aquarium (I always half-joke that a love for aquariums is the only thing Nick and I have in common). After meeting up with our friends the ﬁrst night in Barcelona, we kicked off the next morning with a free, 2.5-hour

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tour of the old town guided by Gorka of Runner Bean Tours. Although this option seems to be available in every European destination (and most people love it), Nick and I had never participated in one as we were always more inclined to ramble around on our own. It seems, however, that randomly walking and getting lost in a city contradicts actually getting to know a

ancient history (which meant I endured a lot of Nick’s teasing, and yes, I touched a lot of ancient objects). We saw (touched!) Roman pillars and architecture surrounded by modern apartments; we stood in the same street where the Catedral La Seu’s namesake was tortured for not renouncing her faith; we witnessed the damage at Plaça Sant Felip Neri from a bomb during the

One of the biggest things I was looking forward to in Barcelona was taking in a Flamenco y Olé show, and I was not disappointed. city, and although 2.5 hours was a long time to stay focused in any situation, our guide was informative and entertaining. Gorka taught us quite a bit about Barcelona’s political history. And the advantage of the tour, as compared to sitting in a classroom, was that Gorka showed us, too. Barcelona is not only one of the largest cities in Spain, it’s also the capital of Catalonia, which has a rich and

Spanish Civil War; we saw the Spanish, Catalan, and Catalan Independence ﬂags, hinting at the movement for a Catalonia completely free from Spain’s inﬂuence. Most importantly, Gorka introduced us to Tió, the single most entertaining Christmas tradition we have ever encountered. Tió is very simplistic. All one needs is a small log, two sticks to serve as front legs, a cute smiling face, a traditional seniortimesmagazine.com

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red Catalan hat called the Barretina and Voila! Meet Tió! Tió officially appears on Dec. 8 and is fed and kept warm every night until Christmas Eve, at which point Catalan children hit Tió with sticks while singing his song and encouraging him to, well... to poop out presents for everybody. I am excited to say that Nick and I purchased our own Tió at a very large Christmas market in town, and he was present in our Christmas celebration; however, we did not hit him with sticks. After the free tour and painstakingly searching through hundreds of Tiós for our very own, we headed to the Hard Rock Cafe for lunch (Some of you might be thinking, “The Hard Rock Cafe?! What about Spanish food?” But don’t worry; we’ll get there). After living in Europe for over a year, Nick and I found a Hard Rock Cafe in Rome and discovered heaven. Not only could we get free drink refills, but my coke came with ice! And the spare ribs! I never knew I would miss those. Frankly, if you find yourself missing American food on

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PHOTOS BY MARY KYPREOS Sunset turned out to be the best time to visit the Palau Nacional de Montjuïc, which is on a hill overlooking the city. It afforded beautiful panoramas of the city below. OPPOSITE: Catedral La Seu’s namesake, Santa Eulalia, was a Roman girl who was tortured and murdered for refusing to renounce her faith. Thirteen white geese reside within the cloister of the cathedral, representing each year of her life.

vacation, I would recommend the Hard Rock Cafe over McDonalds any day. Not only is it tasty, but I like my Barcelona souvenir cup. Naturally, after eating our ﬁll of appetizers, spare ribs and unending soda, we needed to burn it off, and we discovered no better way to accomplish this then to skip the Telefèric de Montjuïc Cable Car to the Palau Nacional de Montjuïc and hike up the hill instead. Walking provided not only a chance to work off our vacation fat but also many panoramic views of the city from which to rest and take pictures. After many faux-promises of retribution from our friends, we ﬁnally reached the Montjuïc Fortress at dusk. I highly recommend not only visiting the fortress (and not just because it dates back to the 1640s) but trying to visit during dusk or dawn. Watching

the sun go down over a panorama of Barcelona was a flat-out, hands-down gorgeous sight to take in. Plus, the fortress also featured gardens and very large weaponry on which to play. After climbing up to the Montjuïc, it was decided (notice it was not we who decided, as I am terrified of heights) that the only way to make it to our dinner reservations on time was to take the cable car down. Fear of heights and shaking hands aside, we made it to solid ground without incident, and I was even able to register a few seconds more of the breath-taking Barcelona scenery from above. One of the biggest things I was looking forward to in Barcelona was taking in a Flamenco y Olé show, and I was not disappointed. We attended the dinner and show at the Palacio del Flamenco where I enjoyed my first taste of Paella Mariscos, or Seafood Paella,

and Sangría before settling in for the show. We watched as dancers sung, twirled, stomped, clapped and generally made their bodies do things in a way that both amazed me and shamed me for my inﬂexibility. Our second full-day in Barcelona started with a visit to the L’Aquarium Barcelona. Nick and I share a love of aquariums and together have visited aquariums in Atlanta, New Orleans and Berlin. Although Atlanta is our favorite over-all aquarium, Barcelona is the best we’ve visited in Europe thus far. “A series of 35 tanks, 11,000 animals and 450 different species, an underwater tunnel 80 metres long, six million litres of water and an immense Oceanarium, the only one in Europe, turn this centre into a unique, reference leisure show,” says its website. Admittedly, Atlanta is our favorite aquarium for their “oceanarium,” and August 2011

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Although L’Aquarium Barcelona features large ocean-dwelling creatures such as sharks and giant species of ﬁsh, my favorite has always been the tiny (compared to humans), colorful sea horses.

so we throughly enjoyed Barcelona’s, which featured very large sharks and a myriad of ocean life. We loved to sit on the benches and just watch as the animals swam by. We ended our last night on La Rambla, a tree-lined touristy street in Central Barcelona to ﬁnd ourselves some tapas. Perhaps we did this too late, or perhaps it caters too much to tourists, but I would not recommend eating on La Rambla. Our tapas were not very good and after looking at a number of menus, it seemed that each restaurant served the same items. However, La Rambla was an excellent place to stroll and buy local art for our “places we’ve seen” collection. After such a disappointing dinner, we wanted to end our trip on a high note so we headed back to what is now our favorite bar in Barcelona: Margarita Blue (not to be confused with Rita Blue, a different Barcelona bar). Margarita Blue has an excellent Spanish atmosphere and an extremely friendly, bilingual wait staff, but most importantly, they had the best nachos and tacos. Unfortunately, Nick played the logic card and convinced me not to order food that night as we just had dinner, and although his reasoning was sound, I regret not getting a ﬁnal order of those delicious nachos. It was an excellent end to an amazing trip as Margarita Blue was not only good for food, but also had a great selection of drinks, both familiar (margaritas, piña coladas, tequila sunrise) and exotic (megroni, origen’ale, gimlet). No, Barcelona never made it onto my must-see European tour, but it should have. The city was beautiful and the most culturally rich city I have been to thus far. It was a great place to relax and enjoy the sites and cuisine, and a place Nick and I plan to visit again as there was too much to see and experience over one long weekend. s seniortimesmagazine.com

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Perspectives on Aging Human beings all throughout the ages have always craved for power to the point of risking their lives in its pursuit.

ower is often used as a tool for the control of others, and when used for that purpose it becomes the face of evil. Only when employed for the beneﬁt of mankind is it able to bring happiness to all. It should only be used as an instrument of love. That is what it is meant to be used for. Power can be gained in several different ways. At times it is through money, at other times though education and

time, as it is then the product of individual effort and as such well deserved and real. It is usually in these cases that it is put to use in a constructive way as an instrument of love. There was a time when women were only able to obtain power as a reﬂec-

tion of their spouse. But now times have changed, and more often than not we encounter weak and submissive husbands whose only claim to power comes as a handout from their strong and prominent wives. Children usually gain power over their peers by their physical strength, using it at times in the form of bullying and abuse. This form of destructive power doesn’t last long, creates enemies, and eventually destroys the bully himself. For some people the only way of feeling powerful is by joining a powerful leader and his followers. Those are weak and passive individuals who cannot aspire for more. Power in itself is not good or evil; it all depends on how it is obtained and how it is used. s Dr. Carlos Muniz is a retired psychiatrist from Gainesville. He may be contacted through the editor, Albert Isaac.

For some people the only way of feeling powerful is by joining a powerful leader and his followers. Those are weak and passive individuals who cannot aspire for more. knowledge, and still at other times by manipulation and deceit. When obtained in this way it fosters a false sense of grandiosity and usually doesn’t last long, following the fate of all artiﬁcial accomplishments. But when gained through education and knowledge it is accompanied by humility and humbleness and tends to endure the passage of August 2011

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facility. Following the ribbon cutting will be an open house celebration until 6:30 pm. Attendees can enjoy guided tours, hors d’oeuvres and an opportunity to meet TOI physicians and administrators. Info: bhulslander@toi-health.com

CARILLON RECITAL Sunday, August 14

FREE DIABETES SCREENINGS Monday, August 1 11:00am - 4:00pm GAINESVILLE. Free Diabetes Screenings offered at Kmart, 900 NW 76 Boulevard. For more information call Cholestcheck: 800713-3301 (No appointment necessary).

Wednesday, August 3-4 11:00am - 4:00pm NEWBERRY. Publix, 14130 W. Newberry Road. Free Diabetes Screenings. For more information call Cholestcheck: 800-7133301 (No appointment necessary).

RIBBON CUTTING WEBSTER UNIVERSITY Monday, August 1 5:00pm - 6:30pm OCALA. 4414 SW College Road, Suite 942, Market Street. Webster University is moving to a brand new facility at Market Street at Heathbrook. This regionally accredited, non-profit university based out of St. Louis provides all graduate programs for Masters degrees and offers evening classes for working adults one night per week. Info: amandacebula01@webster.edu

CHROHN’S AND COLITIS DISCUSSION GROUP Tuesday, August 2 7:00pm - 9:00pm GAINESVILLE. Hope Lodge, 2121 SW 16th Ave. Monthly discussion group for people impacted by Crohn’s or Ulcerative Colitis. Open to patients, family friends, caregivers. Casual meetings with open and frank discussion. www.ibdgroup.org/ or 352-225-2996

NOT AS I PICTURED: A FILM BY JOHN KAPLAN Tuesday, August 2 7:30pm GAINESVILLE. Squitieri Studio Theatre. University of Florida Professor and Pulitzer Prize-winning photographer John Kaplan never planned to turn the lens on himself, until he was diagnosed with a life-threatening illness. Over the past two decades, Kaplan was well acquainted with capturing tornadoes, the revolution in the Philippines and many other devastating circumstances. But this time, Kaplan became the focal point. In a 54-minute feature length documentary, “Not As I Pictured,” Kaplan shares his journey of his fight with a rare case of lymphoma. performingarts.ufl.edu/events

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QUILTERS OF ALACHUA COUNTY DAY GUILD Thursday, August 4 9:30am - 11:55am GAINESVILLE. Westminster Presbyterian Church, 1521 NW 34 Street. August 4th the guild celebrates its eighth birthday with a potluck, party, cake, and, of course, show and tell. Learn about the guild, its work, its members, its plans for year nine. The drawing will be held for the latticework quilt created by the handquilting bee. Bring a dish for the potluck.

STUFF THE BUS Saturday, August 6 Noon - 4:00pm OCALA. 7668 SW 60th Avenue, #500. Charity event where 100% of the proceeds go to Stuff The Bus - an operation that collects supplies and clothing for homeless children attending Marion County public schools. Come join the fun at Chiropractic USA of Jasmine as they host this event which promises to be a fun filled day with bounce houses, a water slide, carnival games, raffles, screenings and much more! You may bring supplies or purchase raffle tickets - all to benefit the homeless children of your community. Email: ddisimile@live.com

FRUIT TREES, SEEDS & EDIBLES SALE Wednesday, August 10th 4:00pm - 7:00pm On the 2nd Wednesdays, The Edible Plant Project’s fundraiser sale is at the Union St Farmers’ Market near the Bo Diddly Community in Downtown Gainesville (111 East University Ave). An eclectic selection of edible plants, fruit trees, & seeds will be available. The project is a grassroots, all volunteer non-profit that promotes edible landscaping and local food abundance in our area. Volunteers are now wanted at our nursery. Info: 561-236-2262

RIBBON CUTTING: ORTHOPAEDIC INSTITUTE Thursday, August 11 4:00pm - 5:00pm The Orthopaedic Institute is proud to announce the grand opening of the new Ocala medical office complex at 1710 SE 16th Avenue, and invites colleagues in the business and medical communities to stop by to see the completed

3:00pm - 4:00pm GAINESVILLE. UF Campus, Century Tower. A carillon concert will be presented by the UF carillon studio. The concert will be performed on the 61-bell Eijsbouts instrument housed in Century Tower on the University of Florida campus. Free and open to the public. Programs will be available on the south side of the tower. Bring your lawn chair or blanket. www.arts.ufl.edu/carillon

THE ALABAMA BLUES BROTHERS Friday, August 19 7:00pm OCALA. Circle Square Cultural Center. Enjoy a fun-filled night as The Alabama Blues Brothers take you on a trip back to the movie theatre! Sing along and laugh at the antics of this amazing real-life brother act and their talented backup band as they take you on a walk down memory lane with an unbelievable tribute to the Blues Brothers. 352-854-3670

UF FOOTBALL AND VOLLEYBALL FAN DAY Saturday, August 20 3:00pm - 6:00pm GAINESVILLE. UF Stephen C. O’Connell. Event brings the 2011 UF volleyball and football teams together to create a festive Fan Day for the entire public. Come and meet these amazing UF student athletes and show your support for the Gator Nation. www.oconnellcenter. ufl.edu/eventprofile.asp?eventid=1813

NEFARIOUS: MERCHANT OF SOULS BENEFIT SCREENING Saturday, August 20 7:00pm GAINESVILLE. Hippodrome Cinema. A special regional premiere of Nefarious: Merchant of Souls. A journey of exploration that Exodus Cry founder Benjamin Nolot began in 2007 has taken him to nineteen different countries on four continents documenting the horrors of the worldwide commercial sex industry. Nefarious: Merchant of Souls is the first of three hard-hitting, feature-length documentaries that expose the disturbing trends of modern sex slavery and offer hope for its abolition. Info: 352-375-4477

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Retired Greyhound Adoption 8/20/11 11:00am - 3:00pm GAINESVILLE - Petco, 6869 West Newberry Road. Gold Coast Greyhound Adoptions is a non-profit organization dedicated to finding loving, permanent homes for retired racing greyhounds. Come out to meet rescued racing greyhounds. These wonderful hounds are available to pet, hug and adopt. Literature is provided as well as one-on-one discussions about the care and feeding of these funny, loyal, tender and highly intelligent hounds. 352-443-3633. www.goldcoastgreyhoundsgainesville.com

HIPPIEFEST Wednesday, August 24 7:30pm GAINESVILLE. Phillips Center. Part of the Chords of Color for a Cause Festival. In a special collaboration, HippieFest features a five-member powerhouse, comprised of seasoned performers from the 1970s and 1990s. The five members all have their own story of how they reached the top of the Billboard charts along with touring and recordings with their respective bands. Singer Gary Wright is known for his smash hit, Dream Weaver that still remains on classic rock radio stations today. Then there is Dave Mason, who was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame as co-founder and original member of Traffic in 2004. He served as the guitarist, vocalist and songwriter of hits such as Hole In My Shoe. Another member, Felix Cavaliere, performed as the vocalist and keyboard player for the Rascals. He had three number one hits - Good Lovin’, Groovin’ and People Got To Be Free, among many other Top 20 classics. Other members, Mark Farner and Rick Derringer, are also instrumentalists and vocalists for bands popular between the ‘70 and ‘90s. Now these diverse artists combine their talentsto bring audience members to their feet. www.hippiefest.net

GOOSEPOCKETS COMEDY SHOW Saturday, August 27 7:00pm OCALA. Circle Square Cultural Center. Goosepockets is a funny name and a hilarious comedy show featuring three of the nation’s top comedians, instrumentalists and funny song

singers. Utilizing their distinctive down-home humor, they deliver a barrage of one-liners, ad-libs, jokes and songs while presenting a hard driving, laugh a minute show. Y’all don’t want to miss this show, y’hear? 352-854-3670

SILENCE IS GOLDEN Saturday, August 27 7:30pm - to 10:30pm GAINESVILLE. Unitarian Universalist Fellowship of Gainesville, 4225 NW 34th Street. Easter Seals at Altrusa House Hosts Movie Night to Benefit Local Program. Easter Seals at Altrusa House will present its Second Annual Silence Is Golden, an informal evening featuring a Harold Lloyd silent comedy about a freshman in college and his hope to become popular by playing football. Experience the wonder of silent films as they were featured in the 1920’s with Jonathan Gill, the evening’s featured pianist. The showing will be accompanied by Jonathan Gill’s musical improvisation throughout both films. Contact Melixa Carbonell, Director of Special Events at 407-629-7881 or mcarbonell@ fl.easterseals.com for more information.

GALLERY TALK: “THE MIND’S EYE” Sunday, August 28 3:00pm GAINESVILLE. Samuel P. Harn Museum of Art. Richard Heipp, Professor of Painting and Drawing and Interim Director at the School of Art + Art History, will discuss Uelsmann’s imagery and influence in the history of photography. www.harn.ufl.edu

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

Sunday Services 8:00am 10:30am 6:00pm

Wednesday Service 12:15pm

100 NE 1st Street Downtown Gainesville (352) 372-4721 www.HolyTrinityGNV.org The Episcopal Church welcomes you ...and we do mean YOU!

RECURRING EVENTS >> DOGS NIGHT OUT August 8 5:00pm LEESBURG. The second Monday of every month. Make the rounds of your favorite outdoor watering hole with your favorite Pooch. Sponsored by the Downtown Leesburg Business Association and Leesburg Partnership. For information call Joyce at “Two Old Hags” at 352435-9107. Or visit www.Itsyourdowntown.com

DUGOUT CANOES: PADDLING THROUGH THE AMERICAS Sundays 1:00pm - 5:00pm GAINESVILLE. Florida Museum of Natural History. Don’t miss the boat! This 3,000-square-foot object-rich and interactive exhibition features American dugouts from ancient times to present. Find out how dugout canoes have affected life and travel throughout the Americas, from Florida to the Amazon and the Pacific. Discover the world’s largest archaeological find - 101 ancient dugouts at Newnans Lake and how scientists study dugouts from the past. Learn how the dugout tradition is alive and well in Native communities today. 352-846-2000

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CANCER SUPPORT FORUM

WEDNESDAY NIGHT JAZZ

Tuesdays

Wednesdays

5:30pm - 7:00pm GAINESVILLE. Community Cancer Center of North Florida. Hosted every third Tuesday of the month. This gathering is open to the public and invites cancer patients, caregivers, friends and family to engage in a social and educational support group. This forum is designed not only to give support, but also provide a community of resources for those touched by cancer. 352-672-7371

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

CORVETTE CLUB First Tuesday of each month 7:00pm GAINESVILLE. Bear Archery. Monthly meetings, breakfasts, dinners, car trips and fun. flvetteset.freeyellow.com/index.html

1ST KLASS KLOGGERS Sundays 2:00pm - 5:00pm GAINESVILLE. Carpenter’s Union Local 75, 1910 NW 53rd Ave. Weekly percussive dance classes for beginners through advanced. Contemporary clogging to country, bluegrass and Top 40 music. Please visit website for class times and holiday schedule. Classes taught by Kelli McChesney, internationally known clogging instructor with more than 23 years of clogging and 18 years of teaching experience. firstklasskloggers.t35.com

Fridays, May - September GAINESVILLE. Downtown Community Plaza, corner of SE 1st St. and E. University Ave. The plaza comes alive every Friday night as local talent and other cultural events are showcased under the stars. Hundreds come out to enjoy free live bands, theater groups, dance performances, Movies on the Plaza, and much more. 352-334-5064

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FRUIT TREE & PLANT SALE First Wednesday each Month 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. 352-273-8010

YOGA FOR ALL Thursdays

JAZZ AT LEONARDO’S 706 Thursdays 7:30pm - 10:30pm GAINESVILLE. 706 West University Ave. The Marty Liquori Jazztet with Marty on guitar, Vic Donnell on keyboards and Mr. P on drums hosts saxophonist Ben Champion, or Trumpet players Dave Edmund or Gary Langford or Vocalists and other musicians. 352-378-2001

First Sunday and third Saturday

4:00pm GAINESVILLE. Shands Cancer Hospital, 1515 SW Archer Rd. 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

2:00pm - 5:00pm GAINESVILLE. Thelma Boltin Community Center, 516 NE. Second Ave. The Gainesville Oldtime Dance Society holds a Contra Dance every month. Contra dance is an American folk dance, prompted by a caller and danced to live music. No partner or experience is needed. Dress in cool comfortable clothing and flat comfortable shoes. Childcare is provided, but children who are old enough to know left from right can participate. 352-334-2189

INTERWEAVE

RANGER WALK

OVEREATERS ANONYMOUS

Saturdays

Mondays

COMEDY SHOWCASE

10:00am GAINESVILLE. Devil’s Millhopper Geological State Park. Guided walks with a Park Ranger are available every Saturday. Special guided walks for groups are available by reservations. 386-462-7905

12:00pm - 1:00pm ALACHUA. Sid Martin Biotechnology Incubator, 12085 Research Dr. 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

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Second Sundays 6:30pm GAINESVILLE. Unitarian Universalist Fellowship. Interweave is a group for lesbian, gay, bisexual, & transgender individuals and their heterosexual allies. Each meeting begins with a delicious potluck and continues with an informative presentation and interesting discussion. 352-377-1669

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. 352514-3122. www.prosperouslivingcenter.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

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LIVING HISTORY DAYS

AMRIT YOGA WITH VEDA

DANCE FOR LIFE

Saturdays

Thursdays

Mondays

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

5:30pm - 6:30pm GAINESVILLE. Downtown Library, 401 E. University Ave, 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

1:00pm - 2:15pm GAINESVILLE. Shands Cancer Hospital. People with Parkinson’s disease are invited to bring a partner to this free weekly dance class designed to enhance health and vitality. For more information, contact Shands Arts in Medicine at 352-733-0880.

HAILE HOMESTEAD TOUR Saturdays 10:00am - 2:00pm GAINESVILLE. Kanapaha Plantation. 8500 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 Wednesdays 4:00pm - 7:00pm GAINESVILLE. Bo Diddley Community Plaza, 111 E. University Ave. Each week local farmers, bakers, artisans, musicians and dancers join with customers in a timeless celebration of this community’s seasonal bounty. www. unionstreetfarmersmkt.com/union

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

RAINBOW BINGO 1st 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.

GAINESVILLE BIRD FANCIERS 2nd Sunday 1:00pm GAINESVILLE. United Way of North Central Florida. Enjoy Parrots? Join your local bird club! Meets monthly with educational and social programs for both the pet lover and parrot breeder. Meetings are often the 2nd Sunday of the month, but can change. 352-331-2800

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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 UF Constans Theatre ................................................. Museum Road, Gainesville Nadine McGuire Blackbox Theatre ................... Museum Road, Gainesville Insomniac Theatre Company ............................E. Silver Springs Blvd., Ocala Ocala Civic Theatre ..................................4337 East Silver Springs Blvd., Ocala High Springs Community Theater .......... 130 NE 1st Avenue, High Springs

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Little Women* Aug. 1 - 3 Join Jo and the other March sisters in this adaptation of Louisa May Alcott’s classic novel. Jo, Meg, Beth, and Amy live with their mother in Massachusetts, struggling to get by while their father is off at war. The sisters never lack for adventure as they grow up together, perform plays, attend parties, and ﬁnd love in unlikely places. *Performed by children and teens enrolled in Junior and Teen Summer Spectacular Theatre Camps.

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Second Thought Improv Aug 12 ACROSSTOWN REPERTORY THEATRE

You Know I Can’t Hear You When The Water’s Running Aug. 19 - Sept. 4 In “The Shock of Recognition,” playwright Jack Barnstable auditions Richard Pawling for a role that requires nudity and discovers the overeager actor is more than willing to show his stuff. “The Footsteps of Doves” focuses on Harriet and George, a married couple shopping for twin beds after many years of marriage. George, who is opposed to the change, strikes up a conversation with Jill, a considerably younger fellow shopper who shares his view. In “I’ll Be Home for Christmas,” Chuck and Edith realize how empty their marriage has become as they await the arrival of their adult children. “I’m Herbert” is a scattered conversation between Herbert and Muriel, an elderly couple with memory problems who try in vain to recall their earlier relationships. HIPPODROME STATE THEATRE

God of Carnage Aug. - Sept. 25 A play by the award-winning playwright of ART and Life x3, Yasmina Reza, translated by Christopher Hampton. Two sets of sophisticated, educated parents meet up to discuss the playground

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antics of their 11-year-old sons. What starts out as a calm and reasonable meeting of the minds turns into a hysterically revealing night of namecalling, tantrums and tears.

Jack and the Beanstalk* Aug. 2 - 4 When the lazy, boastful Jack learns that his late father may have been a king, he is determined to climb the beanstalk and rescue his family’s stolen treasure. Aided by Eileen O’Fenian, a bungling fairy trying to earn her wings, Jack has a hair-raising adventure in the giant’s castle, with a temperamental giant, his ogre-ish wife, her henchmen Oogedy, Boogedy, and Boo — as well as the singing harp and a dancing, golden egg-laying hen.

Gulliver’s Travels* Aug. 2 - 4 This is a unique take on the familiar and well-loved story of Lemuel Gulliver and his journeys to strange lands. Jonathan Swift acts as narrator and philosophical counterpoint to the wandering Gulliver, who has, in Swift’s words, ‘lessons to learn’ about humanity. Along the way, Gulliver encounters warring Lilliputians, giant but gentle Brobdingnags, pirates, begging academics, and many others.

Four Plays for Course Actors Aug. 18 - 21, 25 - 28 Hilariously, everything which can go wrong in a production does so. In all, cues are missed, effects fail and props are lost and confusion reigns, but the coarse actors struggle on. OCALA CIVIC THEATRE

The Wiz of the West Aug. 5 - 6 A classic story, “The Wizard of Oz”, but with a twist... or should we say, twister?! Follow Tinhorn, Lionel, Scared Crow, Dotty and, of course, her little dog Mooch through a saga of Western adventure and personal discovery.

Are We There Yet? Aug. 12 - 13 Humans are a species constantly on the move from here to there to — who knows where? This revue explores the world of transportation and asks the timeless question, “Are we there yet?” Travel way back in time to when walking was the only way to get somewhere. HIGH SPRINGS COMMUNITY THEATER

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The Geeks Shall Inherit the Earth BY ALEXANDRA ROBBINS c.2011, Hyperion $25.99 / $27.99 Canada 436 pages, includes notes

liens have stolen your teenager. How else could you explain that your free-spirited, happy, formerly school-loving child has suddenly morphed into a mime with a dark mood?

What other reason could there be for her Saturday nights home, his disinterest in friends, their dread of school days that are weeks away? Youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve got your suspicions. You lived through high school, too: social jostling, too-tight cliques, self-consciousness, embarrassment, ostracism, teasing. It supersedes everything, causes angst, and you remember it well. But you turned out okay, and after youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve read, â&#x20AC;&#x153;The Geeks Shall Inherit the Earthâ&#x20AC;? by Alexandra Robbins, youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ll understand that your teen will, too. Movies are based on it. School administrators try to lessen it. But ask any high school student, and youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ll get an earful about cliques, ďŹ tting in (or not), and popularity â&#x20AC;&#x201D; likely, much of it gloomy. Robbins calls the kids who donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t ďŹ t â&#x20AC;&#x201D; the emo kids, nerds, geeks, loners, bandies, freaks, and such â&#x20AC;&#x201D; the â&#x20AC;&#x153;cafeteria fringe.â&#x20AC;? Those are the kids who eat alone because the in-crowd wonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t allow them seats at the â&#x20AC;&#x153;goodâ&#x20AC;? lunchroom tables. But, after thinking about her own classmates, post-graduation, Robbins devised a theory about cafeteria fringe kids. She calls it Quirk Theory, explaining that â&#x20AC;&#x153;... the differences that cause a student to be excluded in school are the same traits... that others will value... or ďŹ nd compelling about that person in adult-hood...â&#x20AC;? To prove Quirk Theory, Robbins spent a school year following a gamer in

Hawaii; an Illinois loner; a popular girl in New York; a â&#x20AC;&#x153;weird girlâ&#x20AC;? in Georgia; a Pennsylvania band geek; a nerd in Virginia; and a California â&#x20AC;&#x153;new girl.â&#x20AC;? Robbins studied peer labeling and how quickly it happens â&#x20AC;&#x201D; often, for no solid reason. She examined popularity and how it can positively be a negative. She questioned why popular kids can be mean; why differences are condemned yet conformity is as important as individualism within a clique; and how teachersâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; behavior sometimes mirrors that of their schoolâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s halls. And she shows how todayâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s nerd is tomorrowâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s CEO. Then Robbins challenged her seven subjects. Could they ignore and overcome their own labels to make friends with kids from other groups? Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s hard not to have your heart broken when youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re reading â&#x20AC;&#x153;The Geeks Shall Inherit the Earth.â&#x20AC;? With the seven people whose stories she presents, author Alexandra Robbins shows us what itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s like in high schools around the country, which is (no surprise?) the way itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s always been, but worse. No matter where you ďŹ t in as a teen (or didnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t), youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ll ache to see yourself with a reverse telescope. Youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ll especially ache if you have a teenager, but Robbins doesnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t leave her readers hanging. She gives end-of-the-book advice for students, parents, and teachers who want to overcome cafeteria fringe-ness. And I donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t think Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;m ruining anything by telling you that youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ll also be rewarded with seven triumphant, happy endings. Preps, dorks, nerds, and anybody who cares about them canâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t go wrong by reading this book. For you, â&#x20AC;&#x153;The Geeks Shall Inherit the Earthâ&#x20AC;? just... clicks. s

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DON’T LEAVE YOURSELF

High and Dry KNOWING THE SIGNS OF DEHYDRATION CAN SAVE YOUR LIFE

he hot summer months can take their toll on anyone, but for seniors the threat is especially dangerous. “Dehydration is a significant issue with the elderly,” said Jami Proctor, a clinical manager at Mederi Caretenders of Gainesville. “It can occur in less than eight hours and it’s a significant reason for hospitalization. Approximately 18 percent of seniors admitted to a hospital for dehydration die within 30 days.” Seniors often have a decreased level of perspiration, a delayed sense of thirst or decreased senses of taste and smell. Medications can suppress hunger or thirst. And even in hot weather many seniors choose not to use air conditioning, opting instead to open windows or turn on fans to avoid high energy bills or a house that feels too cold for them. Caretenders personnel educate seniors and caregivers on the signs of dehydration and ways to avoid it. Some obvious symptoms may include increased confusion or disorientation, fainting, headaches and dryness of the nose and mouth. “The tongue can get sticky or tacky, and the skin loses elasticity,”

Proctor explained. “If you pinch the skin up and it very slowly goes back down, that is a sign of dehydration.” Left unchecked, dehydration can lead to complications such as stroke or heart failure. Yet the danger can be averted with simple planning. Proctor suggests providing attractive containers such as colorful glasses and pitchers to entice clients to drink fluids, or adding a little fruit to water to give variety in appearance and flavor. “Have things prepared ahead of time and placed where seniors can easily reach them,” said Proctor. “Call them through the day and monitor their eating and drinking habits.” Water does not have to be the only option; liquids that are low in sugar can help keep dehydration at bay. Incorporate plenty of fruit, vegetables and other foods with high water content into the diet. Sugar-free popsicles and smoothies are also good ways to get fluids into a senior’s diet. Save outdoor activities for the early morning or evening when temperatures are lower, and wear a hat and loose fitting, cotton clothes that allow skin to breathe. If a senior shows signs of heat stroke – high body temperature, rapid pulse and vomiting – get him or her to a hospital immediately. With a little knowledge and some preventive measures, independent seniors can still enjoy “the good old summertime!”

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