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hope all of you enjoyed a joyous and bountiful Thanksgiving holiday. My wife was hyper-diligent in the kitchen arena, feeding the family members who dined with us, and having food to spare. We’re still eating leftovers, and I realize again that we have much to be thankful for — including, but not limited to, the four days off from work. The time has come to bid farewell to 2010 and look ahead to the future. I know I say this every year at this time of the season, but I have to ask again: Where did the year go? Just yesterday I was

penning my resolutions. Sadly, a quick review reveals that I haven’t done so well with sticking to those resolutions. But in 2011 I will do better, right? I will exercise, and watch what I eat, and help around the house more (especially since my wife reads this). Seems I’ve been touting the benefits of exercise since taking the helm as editor here at Tower Publications. I talk the talk — it’s time to walk the walk, as they say. I would like to be around to see my great-grandchildren when they arrive, and chase them around the yard, and send them home all

riled up. Therefore, I must begin a regular exercise regime. Can I do it? Certainly. Will I do it? Well, that remains to be seen. Old habits are hard to break. And that easy chair in front of the TV is pretty comfy after a long day at the office. I have read that it takes 21 days to form a new habit. So maybe, just maybe, if I start on the New Year’s Day, by January 21 I will be well on my way to a more productive and healthier lifestyle. Pray for me. It has now been just over a decade since Senior Times Magazine debuted in Alachua and Marion Counties. I’m happy to say I’ve been involved with this publication for half of that time — time that has flown by in the blink of an eye. I continue to learn something new every day and I’m grateful to all of the energetic and inspirational people I have met along the way. In the coming years, we will continue to strive in providing you with important content about the issues that face us as we age, and to offer you a peak into the lives of some of the interesting people in our communities. Thank you for reading, and please do have a wonderful holiday season and a Happy New Year. §

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THE ANTS CAME MARCHING ONE BY ONE By Donna Bonnell

re you looking for last minute Christmas gifts for your grandkids? Have you considered purchasing ant farms? Until a peaceful dreamy vacation day instantly changed, I never would have given the idea a second thought. Then they came... the ants came marching one by one. Suddenly awakened from an afternoon nap I nearly strangled myself as I struggled to get out of a hammock. An unexpected militia marched in my direction. Was I having a bad dream? Did the bright sunray that snuck through the forest as I enjoyed a siesta blur my vision? I squinted, rubbed my eyes and quickly grabbed my glasses. What I was seeing was real. Army ants were on a mission and nothing would get in their way. Not even me. Several years ago, I traveled to the rain forest of Costa Rica. It was trip of a lifetime for an aging novice traveler. Our group stayed in a rustic remote camp deep in the jungle, with a family of monkeys living in the trees that surrounded our cabin. Flora flourished; iguanas greeted us at our door and birds of all varieties sung their sweet songs. Everything lived in harmony until the brigade arrived. Perhaps it was my imagination, but it seemed like the animals respected the troop as they made their way across the encampment. My pounding heart screamed, while resident wildlife became silent. On that memorable eerie day, I embraced an appreciation for ants. Until then, ants were just a nasty nuisance in my life. The imported red fire ant came from South America. They arrived on ships carrying cargo in the 1930s,

unloaded in the Mobile area and spread to Florida in nursery stock and sod in the 1940s and early 1950s. For decades, we (Floridians) tried innumerable methods of control. Yet, the population continues to grow, due to their tremendous reproductive capacity. Ants have superior survival skills, studied extensively by

having three joints each. 7. An ant can lift more than three times its own body weight. The army ants of Costa Rica that invaded our camp are not ordinary. In fact, they are the most terrifying ants of all. Their sole purpose is to march through the forest and devour small creatures.

not be the first Americans to show an interest. In 1946, on return from duty, Milton Levine (sergeant of an engineering platoon that built bridges in Germany) along with his brother-in-law, Joe Cossman, started a mail-order novelty company and advertised on the back of comic books. Their first products included dwarf tree kits and “100 soldiers for a dollar.” In 1956, Levine birthed the idea of putting live ants into homes during a summer family barbecue. While a bunch of ants scurried between the cracks around the pool, he and Crossman decided to build a fun toy so children could watch them at home. They settled

In 1956, Levine birthed the idea of putting live ants into homes during a summer family barbecue. While a bunch of ants scurried between the cracks around the pool, he and Crossman decided to build a fun toy so children could watch them at home. They settled on a farm theme and came up with the name, Ant Farm. humans. Thanks to the website, hubpages.com/hub/Facts-aboutAnts, I learned the following fascinating facts about their phenomenal fortitude. 1. An ant’s abdomen contains two stomachs; one holds food for itself while the other contains food, shared with other ants. 2. The combined weight of ants on earth is more than that of humans. 3. An average life expectancy of an ant is between 35 to 60 days. Some sleep seven hours a day. Fire ants take about 250 naps each day. 4. Ants are quite particular about their hygiene. They groom each other (including their eggs) and some worker ants take trash from the nest and put it in a rubbish dump. 5. They may form 15 - 20 percent of the terrestrial animal biomass. 6. These intelligent insects use tools and have six legs, all of them

Excerpts from www. ecointeractivevacations.com confirmed my theory. “They produce a faint hissing sound and distinct ant army odor. They are like a wolf pack, but with tens of thousands of miniature beasts of prey, which merge and unite to form one great living creature.” “The ants’ jaws are so powerful that Indians once used them to suture wounds by holding the ant over a wound and squeezing its body so that its jaws would instinctively shut, clamping the flesh together.” “Even when the ants raid human habitations, people can simply clear out their food stock while the ants clean out the cockroaches and other vermin as thoroughly as any exterminator might.” My grandbabies are too young, therefore, I will not purchase ant farms this holiday season. However, they may want to include the study of ants in a future science project. If that happens, they will

on a farm theme and came up with the name, Ant Farm. Today, Uncle Milton’s Ant Farms ® still thrive. Are we supposed to learn from these amazing critters? Entomologist, Mark Moffett, called “the Indiana Jones of entomology” by National Geographic, would agree. He fell in love with ants as a child and has been studying them professionally for 30 years. Moffett, a researcher at Harvard, Berkeley and the Smithsonian, simply said, “What fascinates kids in general is when [animals] have traits we recognize in ourselves. Checking each other out ... making of nests. Every child can see similarities.” I found ants hard to ignore when they came marching, and bid hurrah, hurrah to Moffett and Milton! They inspire others to discover the wonders of other creatures that share our planet. § 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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Festival of Lights! Hanukkah Celebration Brings Cultures and Communities Together Story and Photos By Janice C. K aplan

he holidays are often a time of end-of-year contemplation and new beginnings. But they are also a time for joy and celebration — two adjectives that perfectly describe the holiday of Hanukkah. “The emphasis is on fun and lightheartedness and just having a good time,” said Rabbi David Kaiman of Congregation B’nai Israel in Gainesville. “Hanukkah is not a major religious holiday; it’s a major Jewish cultural holiday. We celebrate with the lighting of the menorah, giving of gifts, playing Hanukkah

games and the eating of Hanukkah foods, which are typically fried in oil because of the legend.” This legend is a miracle that followed the destruction of a temple by the Syrians. According to History. com, Antiochus, the Greek king of Syria, had outlawed Jewish religious life and demanded the Jews worship Greek gods. The Jews, led by Judah Maccabee, fought back and defeated the Syrians, but when they went to rededicate the temple they found that they only had enough lamp oil for one night. Miraculously, however, the oil lasted eight nights

— enough time for the Maccabees to fetch more oil to keep the lamp glowing for the temple’s dedication. While the word “Hanukkah” indeed means “dedication” in Hebrew, Kaiman explains another possible origin for the holiday. “The story probably has other historical roots that go back to times when people, in the middle of the winter when the night was the longest, were very concerned and fearful,” Kaiman said. “So they would have some sort of celebration. And what kind of celebration would people have at the longest night of

LEFT: Rabbi David Kaiman of Congregation B’nai Israel in Gainesville. RIGHT: Menorahs, candles and dreidels come in a variety of designs, from the traditional to the more artistic and unusual. Books about Hanukkah provide a special way to share the holiday with younger members of the family.

the year? It would be light and the lighting of lights. And that is what Hanukkah is all about.” The celebration begins at sundown on the first of eight consecutive nights with the lighting of the menorah, a candelabra with nine branches. Blessings are recited as the center candle, or shamash, is lit and then used to light one

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candle on the right. A new candle is added each night until the last evening, when all eight are lit and burn alongside the shamash to create a vibrant yet warm glow. The festivities continue with games, presents and, of course, plenty of food. A typical Hanukkah dinner might include a beef roast,

the pot and take turns spinning the dreidel. Depending on the letter that faces up when the dreidel stops, the player either adds to or takes from the pot. The game ends when one person has won all of the coins. As with most any party, Hanukkah embodies a spirit of inclusion. “This is a holiday where

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such as brisket, or a large turkey. Latkes (potato pancakes) are fried in oil to commemorate the miracle, and are often a favorite treat of the season. Fresh vegetables round out the feast, while delectable desserts such as doughnuts, rugelach and coconut macaroons provide a happy ending. Along with the exchange of gifts, many celebrants engage in a lively game of dreidel. In the days of Antiochus’s rule, Jews had to study the Torah in secret. So they carried a top, called a dreidel, ready in case soldiers approached, at which time they hid their books and spun the top so it looked like they were merely playing a game. Today the dreidel is adorned with one of four Hebrew letters on each side: Nun, Gimmel, Hey and Shin. Together they represent the Hebrew words for, “A great miracle happened there” to commemorate the longlasting oil. Once the state of Israel was established in 1948, dreidels made in that country replaced shin with Pei creating the phrase, “A great miracle happened here.” The game of dreidel involves a pot — sometimes with actual money, but more often poker chips or gelt (chocolate coins wrapped in gold or silver foil). Players place coins in

everybody feels comfortable and everybody participates,” Kaiman said. “It’s not a day we spend in synagogue, there is no Hanukkah liturgy. It was always kind of a lighthearted holiday.” Because of this, Hanukkah is the ideal holiday to invite non-Jewish friends over to share in the joy of the season. Indeed, many temples have celebrations that are open to the community. B’nai Israel has a party each season, with this year’s tongue-in-cheek theme being the “International Latke Festival.” Kaiman also brings Hanukkah out to the community, hosting parties for Seniors at The Atrium and in other areas around town. Kaiman feels that such celebrations both reflect and add to the diversity of our area. “Everything we do is open to everybody; there’s nothing we do here that you have to be Jewish to do,” Kaiman said. “[Gainesville] is a very progressive town, so this is a unique place. We live in a world now where families are much more culturally diverse than they ever were. That will continue to be the case; it’s the world we live in.” § The first night of Hanukkah is December 1 (the holiday starts at sundown) and runs for eight nights.

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Monthly Chuckle A guy bought his wife a beautiful diamond ring for Christmas. After hearing about this extravagant gift, a friend of his said, “I thought she wanted one of those sporty fourwheel-drive vehicles.” “She did,” he replied. “But where was I going to find a fake Jeep?”

History of Christmas The history of Christmas is a varied and riotous story, one that actually predates the birth of Christ. Early Europeans marked the year’s longest night — the winter solstice — as the beginning of longer days and the rebirth of the sun. They slaughtered livestock that could not be kept through the winter and feasted from late December through January. German pagans honored Oden, a frightening god who flew over settlements at night, blessing some people and cursing others. The Norse in Scandinavia celebrated yuletide, and each family burnt a giant log and feasted until it turned to ash. But by the late 18th century and throughout the 19th century, Christmas began to take on the tame associations it has today. New Yorker Washington Irving wrote popular stories about Christmas that invented and appropriated old traditions, presenting them as the customs of the English gentry. Queen Victoria’s German husband, Prince Albert, Photo by Albert Isaac

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Gifting On A Budget No Need for Big Budget for a Festive Holiday Season By Janice C. K aplan

eaner times often bring us a great conundrum. We find that our material treasures take a backseat while (re)discovering that our family and friends are what makes us the richest. Yet the more people we have in our lives, the bigger our holiday gift lists become. Whether you prefer shopping for presents or making them, there are plenty of ways to give thoughtful gifts without breaking the bank.

Turn memories into prized possessions In a long-standing friendship or relationship, the memories you share

with loved ones are more valuable than gold. So why not turn those memories into a timeless gift to be treasured? Dig up photos from over the years and put them together in a scrapbook or a collage to be framed. You can choose a range of years, like a shared childhood or workplace. Perhaps there is an event or ongoing theme you can use to link your pictures, such as “Evelyn’s 60th Birthday” or “Our Adventures in Theater.” In a scrapbook format you can add witty captions or other graphics, colorful backgrounds and more. Or trim the photos with jagged or curved borders for a little

variation and tape them all together into one large frame. You can take this beyond pictures, too. Maybe you have tiles, plates or ceramics that have sentimental family value but can no longer be used because of chipping or staining. Make a mosaic by breaking them into smaller pieces and gluing them onto picture frames, plates, coasters or whatever else you can think of.

Gift cards — sometimes smaller really is better. We see them at checkout lines — racks of plastic cards with cute holiday graphics and values of $20,

$50 and even $100 to be used at stores or restaurants. But while gift cards are a great option for that hard-to-please friend, it can be difficult to find one that fits a tight budget yet still allows the recipient to get something worthwhile. The key is to look for gift cards in more “everyday” places, such as fast food establishments or video rental stores that have low minimum purchase requirement (or none at all) and get you the most bang for your buck. A $5 card is enough for lunch at Subway, a tasty dessert at Cold Stone Creamery or a movie rental at Blockbuster Video. Do not forget to

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check with locally run businesses as well, especially if it is one that your friend truly loves. Some of them offer gift certificates or are otherwise willing to work out a holiday plan.

Capitalize on your own talents The best gifts can often come from the wellspring of your own abilities. If you excel in the kitchen, there are many options for gift giving. Offer to cook a gourmet meal for your recipient in his home — cleanup included. Bake a loaf of your famous banana bread. Or layer the ingredients of her favorite cookie in a nice mason jar (which can be bought for very little at retailers and craft stores), cover the lid with a piece of decorative fabric and tie the recipe on with some ribbon or yarn. Are you a fantastic photographer? Set up a photo session for your friend (and her family, if she wants) to take some nice portraits that would otherwise require a trip to a studio and pricey fees. You could also take pictures of her favorite surroundings or views — flowers, a landscape, a building with classic architectural detail — and frame them to make lovely custom wall prints. If you are an artist, create a painting, sculpture or other specialty with your recipient’s experiences, personality and tastes in mind. If writing is your area of expertise, pen a poem or short story about your friend or a special memory you have shared.

Have a swap party! Instead of buying or making presents in advance, organize a holiday swap party with your friends. One option is the grab bag, where everyone attending brings one wrapped present (not exceeding a budget set in advance) and places it in a bag or on a table. Each person takes one present until they are all

gone. For a competitive twist, use a variation of Yankee Swap rules. The person who picks the first gift opens it and shows it to everyone. Each subsequent guest takes a gift from the bag and either opens it or “steals” a present from a person who went before him. The game continues until all gifts are opened, at which time partygoers can continue to trade if they wish. You can make it even more budget friendly by having a pre-owned swap party. Have everyone go through their respective homes and clear out what they do not want. Then on party day, gather everyone at your place for food, drinks and a good old-fashioned swap meet. You can make it all encompassing, or decide to theme it — kitchenware, tools or holiday items like ornaments and decorations. Items not claimed by anyone at the party can be donated to thrift stores or other charities. Which leads to...

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There’s a wolf at your door. Eh, more or less. He looks like a wolf, anyhow, but not quite. He has large teeth and a wolfish body, but he barks and wolves don’t. He will look you in the face and not mean it as a threat. And he has a large capacity to love you, unlike wild canids. But why do you have that kind of relationship with your dog and not with, say, pigs or sheep? In his new book “The Dog Who Couldn’t Stop Loving” by Jeffrey Moussaieff Masson, you’ll learn more about the heart of the wolf at your feet. Scanning through history, Masson came to the conclusion that, without dogs, human society would be less civilized. By taming wolves and allowing them to become dogs that love us unconditionally, humankind made the hunt easier; the burden lighter; the home safer; and life, more of a pleasure. But what about societies that seem to despise dogs? How did they evolve without canine cuddles? Is there something special about this interspecies affection? And do service dogs love us or are they, as some assert, mere “slaves?” Though at times a little overgeneralized (not all canines enjoy walks or other canines), “The Dog Who Couldn’t Stop Loving” is a fine examination of the deep relationship between us, our fur-kids, and other people our dogs may adore. If you share your home with a wolf of any size, this love letter to the loving nature of him and his kin is a real treat. “The Dog Who Couldn’t Stop Loving” is a howling good read. §

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In Concert A Look behind the Curtain at the Ocala Symphony Orchestra

By Allison Wilson

n the surprisingly dynamic arts and culture composition that exists in Marion County, the Ocala Symphony Orchestra achieves a perfect pitch. The highcaliber, full professional orchestra entertains, educates and inspires tens of thousands of residents each year. And under the harmonious helm of bright, young conductor and music director Matthew Wardell, audiences are discovering and rediscovering classical music from fresh new perspectives. “Part of our mission is to expand our audiences’ horizons,” Wardell said in a recent phone interview. “We want to expose them to something new but also get them excited about music they can connect to.” Founded in 1975, the Ocala Symphony Orchestra was originally intended to be a festival orchestra. A group of local musicians hoped to create a summertime music and cultural event that would draw

tourism to the area, similar to the concept of the Salzburg Festival (Salzburger Festspiele) in Austria. In 1976, the symphony was established as a 501c3 non-profit corporation and began to evolve into its current four-concert subscription structure. Today, it is a draw not just for audiences, but also for central Florida musicians. “We have all kinds of gems in the orchestra — from current music students to our principal bassoonist who has performed with the Moscow Philharmonic,” Wardell said. Many of the orchestra’s current musicians are faculty members of the music program at Ocala’s College of Central Florida, formerly Central Florida Community College, to which the symphony became officially affiliated in 1991. (According to the Ocala Symphony Orchestra’s website, this association is believed to be “the first affiliation of a community college with a

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TOP: The Ocala Symphony Orchestra is composed of musicians ranging from students to seasoned professionals, and performs 20-25 concerts a year. LEFT: Music Conductor Matthew Wardell took up the baton for the Ocala Symphony Orchestra in June of 2009.

symphony orchestra.”) Some of the symphony’s musicians are also faculty and students at the University of Florida and University of Central Florida. The orchestra performs 20-25 concerts a year from October through early May. Their schedule also includes special performances such as the upcoming Symphony under the Lights on Dec. 10. This

free, community concert on Ocala’s historic downtown square is one of the hottest tickets in town during the holidays, and it has become a beloved local tradition. “We shut down the main road and set up a big tent under the holiday lights,” Wardell said. “It’s just good family fun for anyone who wants to come out and appreciate Ocala and enjoy a concert in an intimate setting. Something different about this year’s performance is that we’ll be playing with members of the Ocala Youth Symphony for the first time. So we’re really excited about that.” The following Saturday and

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Sunday, Dec. 18 and 19, the orchestra will perform “Pops! Goes the Holidays,” a ticketed holiday concert at the Ocala Breeders’ Sales Auditorium. The program includes Victor Herbert’s March of the Toys; a trio of sleigh rides by Leopold Mozart, Claude Delius Leroy Anderson; music from Tchaikovsky’s Nutcracker; Hanukkah songs; and a traditional holiday sing-along. Wardell, an accomplished percussionist, will also perform a Little-Drummer-Boy-meetsMaurice-Ravel’s-Bolero solo. Then on Jan. 9, the Ocala Symphony Orchestra will perform “The Nature of Music,” the first of a three-concert music series in collaboration with the Appleton Museum of Art. The music will complement the Appleton’s “Reflections: Paintings of Florida, 1865-1965” exhibit, and the ticket prices will include entrance to the museum and guided tours. Wardell will give an introduction, and then orchestra musicians and music experts will engage the audience in an interactive discussion and performance of classical chamber music inspired by nature. These holiday performances are just a few of the highlights of Ocala Symphony Orchestra’s 2010-2011 season. For a full schedule, please visit www.ocalasymphony.com or call 352-351-1606. §

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1-800-MEDICARE (1-800-6334227; TTY 1-877-486-2048). To apply for Extra Help, complete the Application for Help with Medicare Prescription Drug Plan Costs online at www.socialsecurity.gov/extrahelp. How much difference will it make if I defer retirement benefits until age 70? It can be significant. Let’s say your full retirement age is 66 and your monthly benefit starting at that age is $1,000. If you choose to defer receiving benefits until age 70, you would increase your monthly benefit amount to $1,320. That’s almost an extra

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The length of time it takes to receive a decision on your disability claim is usually from three to five months. It can vary depending on several factors, but primarily on: • The nature of your disability; • How quickly we obtain medical evidence from your doctor or other medical source; • Whether it is necessary to send you for a medical examination to obtain evidence to support your claim; • Whether your claim is randomly selected for quality assurance review of the decision. The more information you can provide about your disability and medical providers during the initial application, the more likely the process will go faster. The best way to prepare for a disability application is to use the Disability Starter Kit located online at www. socialsecurity.gov/disability/ disability_starter_kits.htm. For complete information and contacts, visit www.socialsecurity.gov

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PERSPECTIVES O N A G I N G The Relevance of Human Bonding By Carlos Muniz

n the course of our journey through time, we tend to develop attachments to a variety of objects and to other persons we encounter

Men and women, attracted by love and the passion of sex, bond to each other in order to feel whole and give meaning to their lives through procreation, thus

Men and women, attracted by love and the passion of sex, bond to each other in order to feel whole and give meaning to their lives through procreation, thus contributing to the survival of the human race. along the way. It serves the purpose of combating the loneliness of individuality, inequality and allows us the opportunity to give and receive the gift of love.

contributing to the survival of the human race. This also gives them an illusion of immortality by seeing themselves replicated in their offspring.

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We join social clubs to make friends, combat loneliness and enrich our lives by the exchange of emotions and ideas with others. In sports, we become fanatics of the team of our choice and in doing so vicariously enjoy the victories as if we were the athletes ourselves. By forming a group we share the strength of all of its members, and in doing so tend to combat inequality. Perhaps this is one of the reasons why some youngsters who feel alienated from the mainstream of society join juvenile gangs. In patriotism we bond to the other citizens of our country finding strength, pride and giving meaning to our lives. This bond can be so strong, that a chosen few sacrifice their lives for their county, an example of sublimation at its highest level and the stuff heroes are made from. § Dr. Carlos Muniz is a retired psychiatrist from Gainesville. He may be contacted through the editor at editor@towerpublications.com

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‘Tis the Season to be Healthy With Well-balanced Meals and Exercise

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t first glance, turkey swimming in gravy, creamy pumpkin pies and colorfully sprinkled sugar cookies may appear appetizing, but there is more to consider than the wafting smell and tempting taste of holiday food. Above the party plans, gift

ideas and vacation days, health is a lone aspect of the holidays that is often submerged at the bottom of the seasonal to-do list, if not altogether forgotten. Janis Mena, a registered dietician and nutritionist for the University of Florida’s Health Care Center, said

that healthy eating and enjoying the anticipated flavors of the holiday season can go hand-in-hand. So what is her secret? Moderation. “All foods can fit into a healthy holiday season,” Mena said. “Just don’t over indulge, don’t overdo it.” Mena suggested making the

calories count by avoiding foods that are typically enjoyed year-round. “Mashed potatoes are mashed potatoes all year,” Mena said. “Be choosy, go for the specialty dishes.” In a display of turkey, mashed potatoes, vegetables, rolls, dressing, gravy and pie, try just limiting your

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plate to small portions of turkey, vegetables and dressing. By choosing foods lower in saturated fat, and cutting out everyday sides like the potatoes and bread, homemade dressing becomes a healthy, flavorful substitution, she said.

back for more. Aside from proper portions, Mena said finding an overall decent balance in the food you eat is essential. If you are eating dessert, make sure to eat more vegetables with your meal. If you are really

should keep carbohydrates and simple sugars at a lower level. A good diabetic supplement are fruit plates and vegetable trays, which not only provide important antioxidants that help fight the flu season and cold weather, but are also

To accompany healthy eating, staying active during the colder temperatures plays a critical role in overall physical health. a great dish to bring along to a party, Mena said. But even some diabetics can enjoy smaller portions of the sugary dishes. Mena said to remember that smaller portions generally allow you to enjoy a vaster selection of foods, just in smaller amounts. Mena suggested listening to the signals your body is giving you

because, for example, a piece of pie to the body of a 20-year-old is not the same piece of pie to the body of a Senior in regards to feeling full and handling indigestion. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Know your body, know your limit,â&#x20AC;? she said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Eat when youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re hungry and stop when youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re full.â&#x20AC;? To accompany healthy eating, staying active during the colder temperatures plays a critical role in overall physical health, too. Deborah Mills, licensed physical therapist and director of rehab for Woodlands Care Center, said cold weather poses many risks for Seniors such as increased sedentary time and a weaker immune system. At-home exercises, along with maintaining a healthy diet, can help with sustaining low blood pressure, preventing falls and expediting the recovery time for surgeries and injuries. During the winter, Mills said people typically move less because they tend to stay wrapped up in

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Mena said to anticipate a heavier dessert before portioning your main course plate because this allows you to avoid high carbohydrate foods like bread and rice, and in turn leave room for a slice of sweet potato pie at the end of your meal. Mena stressed the importance of consuming foods high in protein. Such foods provide sufficient levels of calcium and vitamin D that are required to maintain strong bones. For those who have difficulty chewing, Mena suggested foods like soft eggs and yogurt. Adequate vitamin D and calcium levels also keep the bodyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s energy levels high. Mena said that although calorie and energy requirements decrease with age, it is important to keep your caloric intake steady to maintain energy. Eating more often by spreading food consumption throughout the day assists with keeping energy levels stable and maintaining a healthy appetite. Mena said a poor appetite among the elderly is not uncommon, and it plays a large role with inadequate nutrition levels. Increased appetite can be made easier by something as simple as burning more carbohydrates with a longer walk or an exercise class. You should also make sure you are eating the foods you like, Mena said. She suggested getting more creative with food. Do not be afraid to add more flavor, she said, because this will bring people

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“You want to find shoes that will properly support you feet,” Mills said. Cold weather can cause muscles to stiffen, and Mills stressed the importance of routinely stretching and strengthening muscles, especially for those with arthritis. By standing near a supporting structure, such as a kitchen counter, an array of stretches and balance-strengthening exercises can be achieved. “Hold on to a counter and try to

lift one leg up,” Mills said. “Or you can step up and down off a small step or raise your heels up and down.” Heel raises are especially important for the elderly, Mills said, because loss of ankle range becomes more common. She also suggested stretching hamstrings and calves, and overall toning with lightweights, which is any weight less than five pounds. For lower back pains and compression fractures, which are

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more common with osteoporosis, Mills suggested standing with your back against a wall and allowing your shoulders and the back of your head to fully press against it. By then tightening your upper body, particularly your abdomen, this helps protect the spine and can prevent compression fractures and assist in healing them. For pectoral strength, Mills said you can stand directly in the center of a corner, extending your arms with one palm on each side of the wall while pushing off in a standing push-up motion. “Always go to your point of range, and don’t force it,” she said. Mills advised anyone participating in exercise activities to take their heart rate before and after to “see how you’re tolerating the activity.” It is also a good idea to stretch and monitor blood pressure prior to and upon completion of the exercise. Above all, Mills said, “if you have any medical concerns, seek medical advice prior to any activity,” especially for those who are recovering from surgery or do not maintain routine activities. “Exercise is good, but when people go to personal trainers or do exercises without knowing they have osteoporosis or high blood pressure or diabetes, that is when it can hurt you.” Despite age and physical limitations, healthy exercise can be accomplished by anyone. Mills said she works with a range of people, where some are completely bedridden and others are walking up to 10 miles. “You have to build up energy levels and build up endurance and stamina,” she said. There is a starting point for everyone — this could mean sitting down while using a restorator bike or standing up for a few minutes and slowly working toward standing exercises, Mills said. Eventually, it all boils down to the same result: “The more active you stay, the healthier you stay.” §

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• 200-239 mg/dL: high • > 239 mg/dL: very high. You likely have twice the risk of coronary heart disease as someone whose cholesterol is below 200 mg/dL.

CIRCULATORY HEALTH: Keep Your Cholesterol in Check By Kendra I. Siler-Marsiglio

magine a drain with a thick coat of grease. It’s probably slow, and if you don’t fix it, it will likely clog. Now imagine your arteries with this grease build-up. That’s what excess cholesterol can do to your “pipes.” For arteries, Drano® (as you know) isn’t a solution. Yet, you can keep cholesterol in check. Cholesterol is a waxy substance that, when attached to certain proteins, circulates in your bloodstream. Although some cholesterol is essential to build healthy cells, too much cholesterol, especially certain types, increases your heart disease risk. Over time, high cholesterol can narrow and stiffen blood vessels. Your heart may become deprived of oxygen-rich blood, increasing your heart attack risk. Decreased blood flow to your brain can led to stroke. Your body, in particular your liver, makes about 75 percent of your blood cholesterol. The remaining 25 percent comes from the foods — specifically animal products. The cholesterol/protein combination is called a lipoprotein.

Who has high cholesterol? According to the American Heart Association, over 1 million

American adults have borderlinehigh risk or high risk for heart disease because of high cholesterol. Meaning many of your friends and family probably need to control their cholesterol.

What causes high cholesterol? Many of us have high cholesterol because we’re couch potatoes, we’re overweight or we typically fuel up with junk food — behaviors that we can change. For some of us, however, genetics also plays a role. For instance, your genetic makeup may prevent the proper removal of LDL cholesterol from your blood or may direct your liver to overproduce cholesterol.

How do I get checked for high cholesterol? The Mayo Clinic asserts that you should have your cholesterol tested by medical professionals at least every five years. You’ll have to fast for 9-12 hours before cholesterol tests, and you may need to stop certain medications before tests as well. THE TESTS YOU RECEIVE SHOULD INCLUDE: • Total cholesterol test • Low-density lipoprotein (LDL) test

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• High-density lipoprotein (HDL) test • Triglycerides (a type of verylow-density lipoprotein) test. Your doctor may suggest more frequent testing if you’ve have undesirable cholesterol levels; a family history of high cholesterol; conditions such as heart disease, diabetes or hypertension; or if you smoke. Home cholesterol test kits are available, but their accuracy varies considerably, reports Dr. Thomas Behrenbeck of the Mayo Clinic. And your results won’t provide a complete picture of your heart disease risk. Cardiovascular risk factors aren’t only dependent on an individual’s cholesterol levels.

What do the test numbers mean? The American Heart Association provides information about test results on their website (www. heart.org). Here’s a summary. TOTAL CHOLESTEROL TEST This test looks at all of your blood cholesterol, irrespective of cholesterol size/type. • < 200 milligrams per deciliter (mg/dL): optimal

LDL TEST LDL tests are oftentimes referred to as “bad” cholesterol tests because excess LDL cholesterol is mainly what coats arterial walls. Your LDL levels are considered to be a better gauge of your heart disease risk than your total cholesterol levels. • <100 mg/dL: optimal, for an otherwise healthy individual* • 100-129 mg/dL: near optimal • 130-159 mg/dL: borderline high • 160-189 mg/dL: high • >189 mg/dL: very high According to the National Institute of Health, those with a history of heart disease or those at very high risk for atherosclerotic disease should keep their LDL levels below 70 mg/dL. HDL TEST HDL tests measure what many consider to be “good” cholesterol. HDLs can pick up excess LDL cholesterol and return it to your liver. • <40 mg/dL for women or <50 mg/dL for men: These HDL levels are low and can increase your heart disease risk. • >59 mg/dL: Optimal. These higher levels protect you against heart disease. TRIGLYCERIDE TEST These tests are associated with very-low-density lipoproteins (VLDL). VLDL adds to the size of

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LDL cholesterol, further narrowing your blood vessels. A high triglyceride level combined with low HDL cholesterol or high LDL cholesterol accelerates cholesterol build-up in arteries. • • • •

<150 mg/dL: optimal 150-199 mg/dL: borderline high 200-499 mg/dL: high >499 mg/dL: very high

How do I lower my cholesterol? Doctor-approved lifestyle changes are important to keep cholesterol under control whether you’re on a cholesterol reducing medication or not. Mayo Clinic offers these five tips to help you tame your cholesterol levels: 1. LOSE WEIGHT Losing as few as 5-10 can make a significant difference. 2. EAT HEART-HEALTHY FOODS

It’s never too late to start eating healthily. If you fall off the horse, jump back on! • Choose healthier fats. Saturated fats (found in animal products) raise your total and LDL cholesterol. Reduce your intake of meats and dairy. When you do eat meat, choose leaner cuts. Monounsaturated fats (found in olive, peanut, and canola oils)-in moderation of courseare a healthy way to get the fats your body needs! • Eliminate partially hydrogenated oil. If you see this on the ingredients list, you know the item has trans fat in it! In the U.S., “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 whole-grain breads, whole-wheat pasta, wholewheat 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. Try fish such as salmon, mackerel and herring. Walnuts, almonds, and ground flaxseeds are also good sources of omega-3 fatty acids. 3. EXERCISE DAILY Whether you’re overweight or not, exercise can reduce total cholesterol and raise HDL cholesterol. Try to build up to 30-60 minutes per day with your

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doctor’s approval. 4. STOP SMOKING Did you know that 20 minutes after quitting smoking, your blood pressure decreases? Within 24 hours, your risk of a heart attack decreases! Within one year, your risk of heart disease is half that of a smoker. 5. DRINK ALCOHOL ONLY IN MODERATION Moderation means no more than one drink a day for women, and one to two drinks a day for men. If lifestyle changes aren’t enough, your doctor will probably suggest a medication to help lower your cholesterol. Regardless, keep working at those lifestyle changes! §

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

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UPCOMING EVENTS THIS MONTH IN ALACHUA & MARION COUNTIES Christmas House Runs through 12/11 LEESBURG. 712 W. Main Street. The 15th Annual Leesburg Main Street Christmas House will feature Handmade Holiday Crafts from over 100 crafters from throughout Florida, US and Canada. Over fifty thousand items are blended into themed displays and rooms, sure to put you into the Holiday Spirit. 352-323-1250 www.Leesburgpartnership.com

park staff interprets day-to-day life on an 1870’s rural Florida farm. Come try a syrup-topped biscuit or cornbread baked in a wood cook stove. 352-334-3326

Haile Homestead Tour Every Saturday 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

Memory Tree Ornament Runs through 12/20 OCALA. Hospice of Marion County, 3231 SW 34th Ave. This annual Memory Tree Ornament will be available through Dec. 20 at the agency’s kiosk in Paddock Mall near Gause & Son Jewelers. A burst of butterflies on white porcelain adorns the 2 1⁄2-inch ceramic ornament that is packaged in a blue gift box lined in satin. The cost is a $20 tax-deductible donation. 352-854-5218.

Comedy Showcase Fridays and Saturdays 7:00pm GAINESVILLE. Clarion Inn and Conference Center, 7417 W. Newberry Road. A live stand-up comedy show on Friday and Saturday nights, featuring the best of our local cast of amateur and professional stand-up comedians. Free admission before 9pm, and $7 for the general public after 9pm. 352-332-2224

Living History Days Every Saturday 9:00am - 4:30pm GAINESVILLE. Morningside Nature Center. History comes to life at the little Farm in the Piney Woods of Morningside Nature Center. Join us for Living History Days as

under 12 are free. www.hailehomestead.org

Barnyard Buddies Every Wednesday 3:00pm GAINESVILLE. Morningside Nature Center at the Living History Farm. Youngsters with an adult can meet and greet animals by helping staff with afternoon feeding. Learning about heritage breeds is fun! Free. 352-334-5000

Union Street Farmers’ Market Every Wednesday 4:00pm - 7:00pm GAINESVILLE. Bo Diddley Community Plaza at 111 E. University Ave. Each week local farmers, bakers, artisans, musicians, and dancers join with our intensely loyal customers in a timeless celebration of this community’s seasonal bounty. www.unionstreetfarmersmkt.com

Santa on the Square Tues and Thurs. 12/7-12/21 6:00pm - 8:00pm OCALA. Downtown Square. A favorite family holiday program with music, snacks and a hayride, plus a visit with Santa! Ocalafl.org

Flute Ensemble Tue. 12/7 7:30 pm GAINESVILLE. UF Music Building. Presented by UF College of Fine Arts School of Music. Free. 352-392-0223 www.arts.ufl.edu

Music Theater Voice Studio Recital Wed. 12/8 7:30pm GAINESVILLE. UF Music Building. Presented by music theatre students of Deborah Sperlich. Free. 352-392-0223 www.arts.ufl.edu

Bright Christmas Benefit Concert Wed. 12/8 7:30pm GAINESVILLE. Trinity United Methodist Church, 4000 NW 53rd Ave. Come join Trinity United in a festive celebration of the season with the Gainesville Community Band. www.gnvband.org

15TH Annual Poinsettia Show and Sale Thurs. 12/9 8:00am - 5:00pm GAINESVILLE. Horticulture Greenhouse behind Fitfield Hall. This is the largest Poinsettia Show in North America. The display occupies 16,000 ft with more than 6,000 plants. There will be 150 varieties and types on display this year. Many of these are the newest and most novel poinsettias. The Environmental Horticulture student club will sell over 2,500 plants they have produced.

Ocala Wine Tasting Thurs. 12/9 6:00pm-8:00pm OCALA. ABC Fine Wine and Spirits, 2595 SW College Rd. Celebrate the Wine Country way: mingle

with other wine lovers, sampling from more than 50 wine selections from around the world, enjoy gourmet hors d’oeuvres, and chat with our wine experts. Guests receive a souvenir wine glass and a coupon for $5 off any purchase the night of the event.

pre-registered or $25 race day. Register at Ocala Sports in Churchill Square. 352-804-7319

A Christmas Concert Sun. 12/12 2:00pm or 6:00pm

ALACHUA. Main Street. Caroling, Carriage Rides, Music and Santa — a very magical time. 386-462-3333

GAINESVILLE. Thomas Center, 302 NE 6th Ave. Presented by the Gainesville Harmony Show Chorus, part of Sweet Adelines International., presents “A Christmas Concert.” Tickets are $5 at the door or from any chorus member. 352-378-6837 www.gainesvillechorus.com

Candlelight Visits Fri. 12/10 6:00pm - 9:00pm

Carillon Recital Sun. 12/12 3:00pm

Shop, Dine and Stroll Fri. 12/10 & 12/17 6:00pm - 9:00pm

GAINESVILLE. Historic Haile Homestead, 8500 SW Archer Rd (SR 24). A rare opportunity to experience the 1856 original plantation house decorated for the holidays and illuminated by the glow of candles and soft lights, much as it may have looked when the Haile family still lived there. 352-336-9096 www.hailehomestead.org

Christmas Parade Sat. 12/11 Start time TBA HIGH SPRINGS. Downtown. This year’s theme is Rail Road Heritage. 386-454-3120

Alachua Christmas Parade Sat. 12/11 2:00pm - 3:00pm ALACHUA. Located on Main Street. Free. 386-462-3333

2010 Ocala Reindeer 5k Run/Walk Sat. 12/11 4:45pm OCALA. Regions Bank, 612 E. Silver Springs Blvd. Right before the Christmas Parade, run down Silver Springs Boulevard! Cost: $20 adult, $15 youth

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Lessons and Carols Sun. 12/12 11:00am GAINESVILLE. United Church of Gainesville, 1624 NW Fifth Ave. Traditional and non-traditional Christmas music offered by our instrumentalists and our adult, youth and children’s choirs interspersed with the heart-warming story of Jesus’ birth. 352-378-3500

LifeSouth’s Operation Santa Delivery Sat. 12/18 10:00am - 1:00pm GAINESVILLE. Santa Fe Community College. LifeSouth Community Blood Center hosts its 8th Annual Operation Santa Delivery at the north fields of Santa Fe College. Come out to see Santa Claus arrive, not by sled and reindeer, but by helicopter.

Alachua Tour of Homes and Churches Sat. 12/18 1:00pm - 5:00pm ALACHUA. 386-462-1760

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4th Annual Festival of Lights Sat. 12/18 3:00pm - 9:00pm NEWBERRY. An annual event culminating the decorating season in Downtown Newberry!

Newberry Christmas Parade Sat. 12/18 Start time TBA NEWBERRY. Downtown. A warm and wonderful holiday event. 352-472-6076

The Gainesville Civic Chorus Sat. 12/18 7:30pm GAINESVILLE. Holy Trinity Episcopal Church, 100 Northeast 1st St. The GCC has a musical gift for anyone who enjoys Handel’s Messiah and likes to sing, or even just to listen to it. The Chorus invites you to join us in singing some of the choruses from the Messiah. To make it easier for people who are not so familiar with the music, chorus members sit in sections interspersed among the other participants. Dr. Will Kesling, GCC’s Music Director, will conduct and The GCC will be accompanied on the organ by John Lowe, Music Director at Holy Trinity.

Displaced Homemaker Program Mon. - Fri 1/10 - 1/28 8:30am - 12:30pm GAINESVILLE. Santa Fe College NW Campus. Empowerment and Employability classes. Free of charge to eligible participants. Includes basic computer skills instruction. Pre-registration is required by January 7th. 352-395-5047 www.sfcollege.edu

SUPPORT GROUPS HEALING TOUCH CANCER SUPPORT GROUP Third Thursday at 5:30 p.m. in O. Dean Martin Prayer Room at Trinity United Methodist Church, 4000 NW 53rd Ave., Gainesville, 352-376-6615.

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Curtis M. Phillips Center for the Performing Arts 315 Hull Road Gainesville, FL 32611 Box Office - 352-392-ARTS or toll free (within Florida) 1-800-905-ARTS Box Office: Mon-Sat, noon-6 p.m.performingarts.ufl.edu DANSCOMPANY PRESENTS CINDERELLA Dec. 11, 2:00pm and 7:30pm This ballet promises to be an enchanted evening full of stunning costuming, fresh choreography and magical performances. General admission $12, children under 10 are free. STOP! CHILDREN’S CANCER PRESENTS HOLIDAY TRADITIONS — A MUSICAL CELEBRATION Dec. 12, 4:00pm Kick off the holiday season and experience this heartwarming and inspiring concert! The holiday concert features area high school choruses, the Alachua County Youth Orchestra and the Gainesville Youth Chorus, and highlights the high level of artistic and cultural achievement from these schools and community groups. These young musicians (instrumentalists and vocalists) continue to bring both smiles and tears to our audience each year. Adults $12, children (0-12) are $6. DANCE ALIVE PRESENTS THE NUTCRACKER Dec. 17-19 Become entranced by the beauty of the Sugar Plum Fairy and her dazzling Court; enchanted by the swirling snowflakes and breathtaking snow, and cheer for the tiny toy soldiers and their leader, the handsome Nutcracker Prince. For the times, refer to the Center of Performing Arts website.

DANCE ALIVE PRESENTS CHOCOLATE & CHAMPAGNE HOLIDAY GALA Dec. 18, 8:00pm With the Nutcracker Winter Wonderland as your background, you’ll dance on the stage of the Phillips Center to the fabulous sounds of Gosia and Ali. Delectable buffet catered by Blue Water Bay and enjoy exclusive holiday shopping at our silent auction. Complimentary chocolate, wine and champagne. The party of the season! Ticket price $75 a piece, or $600 a table.

Hippodrome State Theatre 25 SE 2nd Place, Gainesville Box Office: 352-375-4477 Fax: 352-371-9130 www.thehipp.org THIS WONDERFUL LIFE Nov. 26 - Dec. 19 Superbly adapted from the most captivating “what if” story of all time. Every time a bell rings an angel gets his wings. Visit Bedford Falls for a humorous and captivating staging of Frank Capra’s Hollywood classic. A CHRISTMAS CAROL Nov. 26 - Dec. 19 In the 33rd annual production of this holiday classic, the Spirits of Jacob Marley, Past, Present and Yet to Come conspire to convince the miserly Ebenezer Scrooge that there is a better way to live his life. Dazzling special effects enhance the retelling of this 167-year-old tale, which is as relevant today as it was in Charles Dickens’ day.

Ocala Civic Theatre Appleton Cultural Center 4337 East Silver Springs Blvd., Ocala Box Office: 352-236-2274 www.ocalacivictheatre.com

THE NUTCRACKER December 10th - 19th The Marion Ballet Theatre proudly brings to life the magic of their classical full-length version of the breathtaking “The Nutcracker” ballet production this Christmas season. If you close your eyes, you can already hear the music, the bells dinging one by one and the Sugar Plum Fairy welcoming Clara to the land of sweets.

Gainesville Community Playhouse 4039 N.W. 16th Blvd., Gainesville All Performances at the Vam York Theater Box Office - 352-376-4949 GI HOLIDAY JUKEBOX December 9 - 19 8:00pm Set during WWII, Christmas time, this show is reminiscent of the USO shows of days gone-by. The musical numbers span big band, swing, and Latin - it’s a musical retrospective of an America we’ll never see again!

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MEMORY IMPAIRMENT GROUP Second Tuesday of the month, 1:30 p.m.- 2:30 p.m. at Highlands Presbyterian Church, 1001 NE 16th Ave., Gainesville. MAN-TO-MAN PROSTATE CANCER SUPPORT GROUP - OCALA Fourth Wednesday of the month, 7 p.m.- 8 p.m. at the Urology Center of Florida, 4600 SW 46th Court, Bldg. 200, Suite 340, Ocala, 352-237-2533. Men and women welcome. GAINESVILLE UNITED OSTOMY SUPPORT GROUP First Sunday, 2 p.m. at the Winn-Dixie Hope Lodge, 2121 SW 16th St., Gainesville, 352-338-0601. ALACHUA COUNTY BETTER BREATHERS GROUP Senior HealthCare Center at Crown Pointe, 2205 NW 40th Terrace, Gainesville, 352-373-4044. Sponsored by the American Lung Association for patients and family members of those living with lung disease.

THE STRIKING STROKERS - A STROKE SUPPORT GROUP Second Tuesday of the month, 1 p.m.- 3 p.m. at Oakhurst Rehab and Nursing Center, 1501 SE 24th Place, Ocala, 352-629-8900. GAINESVILLE BREAST CANCER SUPPORT GROUP Third Monday of the month, 7 p.m.- 9 p.m. at First Church of the Nazarene, 5020 NW 23rd Ave., Gainesville, 386-418-0454. Entrance off parking lot. LOW VISION SUPPORT GROUP Last Thursday of the month at 2 p.m. at Holy Faith Catholic Church, 747 NW 43rd St., Gainesville, 352-376-7475. CANCER SUPPORT GROUPS LOOK GOOD... FEEL BETTER Gainesville. For women in cancer treatment, three classes: third Wednesday of each month at 9 a.m. and last Monday of each month at 5:30 p.m. at American Cancer Society’s Hope Lodge. Another class last Monday of each month at 2 p.m. at Shands Cancer Center. To register call 352-376-6866 or 1-800-ACS-2345.

FAMILIES SHARING IN GRIEF AND HOPE Second Monday of each month, 6 p.m. – 7:30 p.m. Haven Hospice offers an open, ongoing monthly support program for children ages six and up, teens and adult family members grieving a loved one. You must register to attend: 352-692-5101.

LOOK GOOD... FEEL BETTER Ocala. For women in cancer treatment, two classes: third Monday of each month at 10 a.m. at American Cancer Society office and first Monday of each month at R. Boissoneault Oncology. To register call 352-629-4727 or 1-800-ACS-2345.

ALZHEIMER’S AND MEMORY DISORDERS SUPPORT GROUP Meets on the first Monday of every month from 3 p.m. to 5 p.m. in the community room at the West Marion Medical Plaza. Call: 352- 401-1453

MAN-TO-MAN PROSTATE CANCER SUPPORT GROUP - GAINESVILLE Second Tuesday of the month, 7 p.m. at Winn Dixie Hope Lodge, 2121 SW 16th St., Gainesville.

PARKINSON’S SUPPORT GROUPS - OCALA Second Wednesday of the month, 1 p.m. to 3 p.m., at West Marion Medical Plaza community center, 4600 SW 46th Court, Ocala. 352-401-1453.

COMPASSIONATE FRIENDS First Wednesday of the month, 7 p.m. at the Blessed Trinity Catholic Church, 352-369-6665. Meeting for bereaved parents, stepparents and grandparents who have experienced the death of a child.

PARKINSON’S SUPPORT GROUP - GAINESVILLE Third Thursday of the month, 12:30 p.m. at Highlands Presbyterian Church, 1001 NE 16th Ave., Gainesville, 352-1228.

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I CAN COPE CANCER SUPPORT GROUP Second Tuesday of each month, 9:30 a.m. Ocala, Village View Community Church. For more information contact Ronda Shea at 352-307-7303.

A CHRISTMAS CAROL: A RADIO STAGE DRAMA Dec.3 - Dec. 18 This cherished well-known Christmas story will be staged as a radioon-stage drama, using vintage microphones, on-stage sound effects and the entire accoutrements of the old-fashioned radio studio.

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unState Federal Credit Union recently partnered with the CU Philanthropy Group, to provide employees with a truly unique training and team building exercise. Ninety nine credit union participants assembled 33 fully functional prosthetic hands during the Helping Hands program. The event was part of SunState’s annual training day. SunState FCU became the latest credit union nationally to participate in the Credit Union Helping Hands program. In teams of three, credit union employees worked together to assemble the prosthetic hands destined for victims of land-mines, as the central exercise in a team building and process improvement program. This was “a huge win-win; probably the best team building exercise we’ve ever done; and in doing it, we attained the additional pleasure of helping someone else”, reported Jim Woodward, CEO of SunState FCU. “What a powerful way to build teamwork,” echoed Vice-President of Marketing, Robert Hart. “It’s a rewarding exercise that helps you take a very real look at how your teams truly interact. Not

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