Sassy • Spirited • Successful
Mid October 2014
Pretty in Pink and Celebrating Survival • De-stress at the Desk • Blooming Bushes •Words from the Wise with Gordon Ward • Halloween Fun for All
Sassy • Spirited • Successful Welcome to Boomers & Beyond, a publication celebrating the unique challenges and joys of being 50 plus. We will connect you to the sassy, spirited and successful in Northwest Ohio to add a bit of BOOM to the next chapter of your journey. No bones about it ... life is a journey and as Charles M. Schulz said “Remember, when you’re over the hill, you begin to pick up speed.” So hold on, here we go on the road to fall fun, fascinating friends and future fulfilment! sas•sy very stylish; confident and energetic
spir•it•ed full of courage or energy; very lively or determined
suc•cess•ful accomplishing an aim or purpose.
Bodacious Boomers Mary Helen Darah Nancy Jomantas Connie Torrey
Bond with the Boomers infoboomersandbeyond@gmail.com 419/824-0100 Beyond Boomer Consultant Sharon Lange
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Enjoy this issue!
• Surviving & Thriving
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• Nifty after Fifty
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• Words for the Wise
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• Tailgating for the Couch Potato 7 • Halloween Happenings
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• Fashionable Men
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• Condo Buying: 101
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• Blooms & Bushes
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• Books For Boomers
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• Let’s Face It
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• Boomers Babble
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• Going Beyond
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Surviving and Thriving According to BreastCancer.org, an estimated 232,670 new cases of invasive breast cancer are expected to be diagnosed IN 2014. One in eight women will develop breast cancer in their lifetime. Men have a one in 1,000 chance of being diagnosed with the disease. Local boomers share their experiences in how they survive, thrive and move beyond a cancer diagnosis. As a breast cancer survivor, I believe it is a responsibility and a privilege to make myself available to women recently diagnosed. I was blessed with a survivor who was there for me. She answered questions and supported me throughout my treatment. If I can do the same for other women, I am honored to do so. Also, I make every effort to educate women. I will share my story to anyone willing to listen, from a close friend to a cashier at a grocery store. And if that gives one person the encouragement they need to schedule a mammogram, I have done my job as a survivor. Kelli Andres
Laura Dosch
I was 42 years old when I got that dreaded phone call…..you have breast cancer. When I heard those words I think it went in one ear and out the other until I got home and told myself …girl you have breast cancer, now what? I knew I was a strong person and was going to get through this. My husband was my biggest supporter, he even had to wash my hair when I was in so much pain after one of my surgeries. I think what really helped me was to be around family and friends and talking openly about It, even joking at times. Keeping busy at work was a help, but I would leave work early most days because my treatments would make me tired. I just kept pushing myself and was determined to be strong. I also believe the care from my doctor was key to my survival. I would read my medical reports and ask questions. I think being informed about what was going on and what the long term prognosis was helped me. I also reached out to other women going through the same journey. Try to keep to your regular routine the best you can. Take advantage of any help you can get and services offered by organizations like The Victory Center and Cancer Connection. Most important, get your mammogram every year. It saved my life. I am happy to be celebrating 12 years next month as a breast cancer survivor. I am a SURVIVOR!!
Hearing the words you have breast cancer forever changes your life. The emotions range from fear to anger to wonder. With the support of my family, friends, co-workers and fellow pink sisters, they’ve given me the hope and strength to continue the fight. DO NOT postpone your yearly mammogram. I thank God everyday I got mine. So, I guess that’s the short and sweet of it. If I may add something for survivors it would be to allow yourself to be angry then let the anger go and have trust in your faith. And ... always keep a positive attitude. Attitude is everything!’
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Stuck at a Desk? S-T-R-E-T-C-H!
Nifty After Fifty
By Kerry Weipert, MS, RKT
Fitness Manager, ProMedica Wildwood Athletic Club
In our fast paced busy world it seems like everyone is working longer hours and using the old “no-time-to-exercise” excuse more than ever. But what if you could actually do stretching at your desk? You may feel awkward doing exercises at your desk but spending all day sitting at the computer without regular stretching is one of the worst things you can for your body. Not only the way you sit, but also the way you type, hold the phone and turn in your chair can cause serious damage to your neck, shoulders, arms and back. Benefits of Exercise:
feel better. It is also helpful to stretch spontaneously throughout the day: stretching any area of the body that feels tense. This will help to reduce and control unwanted tension and pain.
•Improves flexibility •Improves mood •Boosts energy •Promotes better sleep •Improves circulation •Helps alleviate back pain •Decreases stress
How to Stretch:
Relax and Revive Routine:
•Keep Hydrated – Feed Your Brain – drink 8 ounces of water, juice or herbal tea. •Rest Eyes – Close your eyes and count to 10 or turn your eyes away from the computer screen and focus on something 5 to 10 feet in the distance, count to 10. •Breathe Deeply – breathe through your nose using your diaphragm to fully empty, and fill your lungs.
Desk Stretches:
Sitting at a desk or computer terminal can cause muscular tension and pain. Take a few minutes to do a series of stretches and your whole body will
•Stretch to a point where you feel a mild tension and relax as you hold the stretch. •Do not Bounce. •Stretches should be held generally for 5-30 seconds, depending on which stretch you are doing. •Breathe slowly, rhythmically and under control. •Always stretch within your comfortable limits, never to the point of pain. •Do not compare yourself with others. We are all different. *NOTE – If you have had any recent surgery, muscle or joint problems, please consult your personal healthcare professional before starting a stretching or exercise program.
Try these simple stretching techniques Neck Routine Head Tilt – Start with your head in a comfortable position. Slowly bring right ear close to right shoulder, hold 3-5 seconds, repeat on le side. Do three times.
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Shoulder Shrugs Raise the top of your shoulders toward your ears until you feel slight tension in your neck and shoulders. Hold this feeling of tension for 3-5 seconds; relax your shoulders downward into their normal position. Do this three times. Shoulder shrugs are good to use at the first signs of tightness or tension in the shoulder or neck area.
Seated Knee to Chest Stretch Hold onto your right leg just behind the knee. Gently pull that leg toward your chest. Hold for 10-15 seconds, repeat on le side. Do three times.
Arm Reach Start with arms straight at sides; raise them forward and upward over the head, stretching toward the ceiling. Hold for 10-15 seconds. Do three times.
Calf Stretch Stand a little ways from a solid support. Place your right foot on the ground in front of you, leg bent, keeping le leg straight, behind you. Slowly move your hips forward until you feel a stretch in the calf of le leg. Be sure to keep your le heel on the ground and your toes pointed straight ahead. Hold for 15 seconds. Repeat on right leg. Do three times.
Elbow Pull/Scapular Retraction Start with arms straight out in front of your body. Pull elbows back and squeeze shoulder blades together, hold 10-15 seconds. Do three times.
Head Rotation Start with your head in a comfortable position. Slowly rotate head to right, hold 3-5 seconds, repeat on le side. Do three times.
Boomers & Beyond readers can receive a FREE, three-day preview membership at ProMedica Wildwood Athletic Club by visiting wildwoodathleticclub.com or by calling 419/539-0235.
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Gordon Ward, A Man of Longevity and Trust
Words From The Wise
BY: Mary Helen Darah The name and face are familiar as many Boomers remember Gordon Ward as long time newsman and anchor with WTVG/WSPD. Gordon hasn't disappeared from the Toledo scene or the television screen since his retirement from reporting the news. He supports and promotes various products and businesses in local television commercials. Gordon also was the long time host and announcer for Music Under the Stars. We had a chance to talk with him regarding this current chapter of his life.
What changes are you most cognizant of in your former field of journalism? In my day there was longevity and trust. I will go to my grave with material that was given to me in confidence. To get things off the record you build relationships. You build trust. Another big change is the feeling that reporters and stations need to take sides. We bent over backwards to not impact our personal views. We reported the news without bias. We told both sides of the story. A young reporter came to interview me and I answered her questions. She left saying, ‘Well, I can’t get you to say what I want you to say.’ We reported facts not opinions.
What is the most challenging part of retiring and what does this life chapter hold? I miss the breaking news. Now I watch it instead of being part of it. Initially it was difficult to not head to a tragedy the minute I heard about it. Actually I am enjoying this next stage of my life. I feel sorry for people who can’t adjust. The best advice I ever received was “Have something to retire to after you retire from,” I can’t believe I am still doing commercials and my wife, Connie, and I have a Shaklee business that keeps us busy and provides additional income. We also enjoy volunteering through our church. The great part of this time of life is that you can do things on your own schedule. Connie and I also enjoy our four children and their families.
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What’s on your “Bucket List”? I recently crossed something off my list by being part of an Honor Flight. I am a veteran of the Korean War. I was drafted when I was 25. I was on the armed forces radio in Japan and did the morning news. It was meaningful to me to see the Korean War memorial-very impressive. I hope to follow my grandchildren and their extracurricular activities and careers. I also would like to continue to keep up with technology. We have a laptop and recently purchased an IPad-which we haven’t opened yet. As a broadcaster for NBC in 1948, I recall that they used a needle to cut each little groove in the large discs we used to record. I have come a long way but I still own a flip phone and have no desire to upgrade and I do not text.
What advice would you give “Boomers”? Keep active! Too many people are content to just sit there and do nothing. We keep a busy schedule and keep active both physically and mentally. Also get out there and volunteer. Everyone has some type of workplace expertise or skill that they can put to good use. I know a prime example of a man who worked at Jeep since he was 18. He retired at 50 and did nothing but sit around all day. He moved to Florida and dropped dead. So get moving!
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Tailgating for the Couch Potato By Mary Helen Darah, as seen on Rebecca Regnier's Full Plate 13abc
Mary Helen Darah, Rebecca Regnier and Erika White served up food and fun on a recent episode of 'Full Plate'.
Not having tickets to the big game means no tailgating near the stadium. Even if seeing the band march by or holding a red solo cup isn’t on tap for football Saturday, don’t fret. One of the benefits of being couch bound on game day is eating well. Here are a few pregame delectables that will please your “team.”
Portable Caprese
Here’s a fun way to serve a crowd favorite on game day. You will need: Cherry tomatoes Fresh basil Mozzarella balls ¼ cup olive oil ½ cup Balsamic vinegar Optional: olives and prosciutto Assemble above ingredients on a toothpick-- extra-long picks are available that are perfect for the hearty football crowd. Gently heat the olive oil and balsamic vinegar to fuse flavors. Drizzle on serving platter to add a bit of zip. I marinated my mozzarella balls in a little oil with a pinch of garlic salt, oil, and flat leaf parsley for a few hours. e decision to go simple or flavor intensive is up to you and your palate.
Colorful Corn Creation
Keep this dish up your sleeve if you need a quick, colorful, palate pleaser. It can be used as a side dish with sliders or add a can of black beans for a zesty salsa with your favorite chips. What you need: 2 ears of fresh corn cut off the cob 2 strips of thick cut bacon cubed 1 red pepper diced 1 onion (Vidalia or sweet) diced Cayenne or similar spice to taste ½ tsp salt ½ tsp black pepper Cook bacon in skillet and drain fat. Add other ingredients until tender. Yes, it’s that easy!
Goat Cheese Mini Peppers e great thing about these little babies is that you can put your own twist on them. I use esh herbs but you can use cumin or add some heat with cayenne. You will need: A dozen mini sweet tricolored peppers. ½ cup goat cheese Fresh herbs 1 tsp sea salt 1 tsp black pepper Preheat oven to 400 degrees. Cut peppers in half and remove seeds and membranes. Stuff peppers with cheese. Place on a baking sheet and coat with olive oil, salt and pepper. Roast for 15-20 minutes until cheese starts to brown and the bottom of the pepper slightly browns
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Grab your Little Pumpkins...
Halloween Happenings Pumpkin Carving Contest Wood County Historical Center Thursday, October 16
Adams Philips Shelter 13660 County Home Rd., Bowling Green, OH 419/661-1697 woodcountyhistory.org Practice your pumpkin carving skills during the evening, then submit your best design for the contest at the end of the night, where the winning pumpkin will be selected. Cider and snacks will be provided, as will the pumpkin carving materials. Pumpkins will be used to decorate Halloween Folklore and Funfest. Registration is limited; check website for more info. Admission is free and pre-registration is required.
Fall Family Fun Nights Sauder Village Friday, October 17-Saturday, October 18
22611 State Rt. 2, Archbold, OH 419/446-2541 saudervillage.com Experience the village after hours! Take a hayride, make a cordage bracelet and fallthemed crafts to take home. Decorate pumpkins, cookies, take a train ride and warm up with hot cocoa. Pre-registration is required. Admission is $12/adults, ages 4-17/$7, children under 3/free
Kid’s Halloween Express The Old Road Dinner Train Sunday, October 26
301 E. Adrian St., Blissfield, MI 517/265-3626 murdermysterytrain.com This two hour Halloween themed train ride hosts a meal, costume contest and activities for children. Reservations are required. The train boards 30 minutes prior to departure time.
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Gust Brothers Pumpkin Farm Until November 1
13639 Mulberry Rd., Ottawa Lake, MI 517/486-2237 gustbrothers.com See a working farm with all its wonders. Gust Brothers’ fun farm experience includes pumpkin and vegetables you can pick yourself, barnyard animals, holiday decorations, hayrides, crafts, homemade jams, snacks, beverages and more. Parking and admission are both free. Open daily from 9 a.m.-7 p.m.
Corn Maze The Butterfly House
1145 Obee Rd., Whitehouse, OH 419/877-2733 Saturdays and Sundays, Noon-5 whitehousecornmaze.com Get lost in the 7.4 miles of butterfly shaped corn mazes. Enjoy the fall fun. Admission: 10 and over $8, ages 6-9 with an adult $7, under 5 with an adult free, 65 and over $7.
Pumpkin Picking Fleitz Orchard
7133 Seaman Rd., Oregon, OH 419/836-7613 fleitzpumpkinfarm.com Families can enjoy a full farm experience surrounded by the largest selection of pumpkins and squash in this part of Ohio. Free events for kids (ages 6 and under) include mini corn and straw bale mazes, a straw bale play tower, tricycle ride-on zone,and a craft barn. There will also be a snack shack with homemade donuts, apple cider, hot sandwiches and hot dogs. Open daily from 10 a.m.-7 p.m.
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Update and Accessorize
Fashionable Men
There's no doubt that boomers are leaders. They are known as some of the most influential and affluent people in the economy today. There's ways to translate that leadership to the world of fashion, and yes, I'm talking to all of you classic guys out there! Fashion can be fun! Enjoy your wardrobe and be a trendsetter. One thing that some men often tend to steer away from are prints, but prints can be your friend. Prints are seen everywhere today and are also big in the world of women's fashions. A great way to incorporate a print into a gentleman's wardrobe is in a sport coat or blazer. This doesn't have to be a strong, bold look, but a subtle plaid or stripe can really jazz up your overall style. If you're really daring, then you can start to mix your prints. A striped button down under a soft plaid blazer can be a great look for your next upcoming event. But, if you aren't quite ready for that much design detail, then start with a pop of fun in your tie or undershirt. Another great tip for all of you male boomers is color. Think about it, back in the 60s and 70s, clothes were full of color and defined styles. Okay, so I'm not saying that you need to bring back the psychedelic pink and orange peace signs into your attire, but opting out of all black
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By Katie Maskey
dress pants and suits will help you groove your way into fashion future. Navy, gray, and tan are all perfect options for flatfront trousers and suiting. Black suits make you look ready for a funeral, so if that's where you're headed, then go with that option, otherwise, don't be afraid to add some color into your life.
Lastly, don't forget to update your accessories. Yes, you're a man, but you still need to accessorize. For you 50+ fellows out there, it's time to ditch the baseball hat and big white tennis shoes. Baseball hats should be left to the boys to wear, not a mature man of wisdom like yourself. Consider a fedora or something less casual and more classy. Footwear can make or break your style. If sticking with a more comfortable look, opt for a deck shoe or slim canvas shoe and please, leave the white athletic socks at home! When getting dressed up in these fall temps, introduce yourself to the ankle boot. Leather, suede, wing-tipped, you really can't go wrong. These can be found in any shoe or department store and can score you major fashion bonus points when you add them into your collection! In closing, I get that fashion is probably not on the top of your priorities list, but when you give it just a little attention, you'll really notice a difference in how you feel and how others see you! Start small and add just one new look into your style and then go from there...it's really that easy! BOOMERS
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Condo Buying: 101
Make the Move
By: Jo Lyman, CRS, CNE, e-PRO KEY REALTY
Is your house becoming too much for you to handle – all the yard work, shoveling the snow, up with the storms, down with the screens? Maybe you should consider a condominium. Here are some things you should know about buying a condo:
Every condo association is structured differently. Each Association is responsible for a certain level of maintenance. Some condo fees include water, trimming the bushes, and cleaning the gutters, others do not. The key is to look at the condo association documents AND have your real estate agent talk to the condo president to understand what you’re considering purchasing. Condo association documents can be obtained from any local title company, but to get the real skinny on what is included in the fee requires talking to the president of the association. They will be able to tell you about the latest “rules and regulations” which may be an addition to or supersede some language in the bylaws.
Where is your prospective condo located? Some condos are developed on private streets. Others on public streets. If you’re purchasing a condo on a private street, you should know if you’re responsible for part of the street maintenance and repair. Ask your real estate agent to check to see how road improvements have been handled in the past. Are road repairs included in the condo fee or is there an assessment above and beyond the condo fee when road repairs are deemed necessary?
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They should be, but since the recession of recent years, many are not. The cause may be that condo owners have not been paying dues or have fallen behind because of job loss or medical problems. Others may have had foreclosure actions against their unit. No new owner is going to pay for back condo fees incurred from someone else so the association takes the hit financially. At the same time, expenses likely have gone up, units are aging and require more maintenance, or maybe something catastrophic like a major storm caused damage not covered by insurance. Ask your real estate agent to talk to the condo president or treasurer about the financial condition of the prospective association you’re interested in. If they don’t have financial statements, take this as a yellow flashing light to proceed with caution.
Learning from experience I personally have lived in two different condo associations in the past 23 years. One was in a private community where we were responsible for the streets; the other public. One fee covered water and trash; the other did not and was paid out of pocket. One levied annual assessments to cover shortfalls because there was no fund for emergencies; the other found a way to save by cutting services but still having emergency funds. For instance, we now are all responsible for our own eaves cleaning, saving the condo association $3,000 per year. Don’t be fooled by low fees vs. high fees. Find out what you’re getting for your money. Make an informed decision.
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Blooms & Bushes By: Jessica Schaefer, Master OCNT A & J Landscape Center
Gardening: Love it or Hate it
Our over-fifty clients seem to fall into one of two camps: Those that embrace gardening as a hobby and those that are sick and tired of yard work! This fall, I encourage all of you boomers (but especially that second group!) to take a slow walk around your landscape and think of one small change you could make to increase the enjoyment you get from your yard. Autumn is an excellent time to plant shrubs, so here are some shrubby suggestions to get you inspired!
Attract Birds
Make your yard a haven for birds by planting a diversity of shrubs to provide food and shelter. Think about what your yard ofCenter Glow Ninebark fers already and what you can do to make it more appealing. For example, if you already have evergreens that offer a windbreak for chilly birds, how about adding a food source? Viburnums are low-maintenance shrubs with showy, fragrant blooms that become clusters of red berries. Mohawk viburnum offers these features, as well as great fall color. For all-season color, try center glow ninebark; it has beautiful plumcolored foliage, red berries, and exfoliating bark that provides great winter interest. Only have room for a little something? Cranberry cotoneaster is a low growing, spreading shrub with shiny green leaves and bright red berries that are sure to please your avian friends.
Enhance a View
Do you have a favorite spot to sit and look out the window while sipping your morning coffee? Spice up your view with a new addition! A butterfly bush makes a big, bold addition to your summer flower show and, true to its name, butterflies go crazy for it! Variegated
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redtwig dogwood provides a gorgeous, sculpturelike accent against snowy backdrops and interesting foliage throughout the growing seaSmokebush son. Smokebush, with its fantastically deep red-purple foliage and airy blossoms, makes an excellent backdrop for smaller shrubs and perennials. I particularly enjoy smokebush planted on the edge of a large picture window to provide a vertical “frame.”
Celebrate the Seasons
Enjoy blooms all season long by planting a good mix of spring, summer, and fall flowering shrubs. Forsythia and azalea blossoms are some of the first to herald spring. Forsythia’s expansive growth makes it a suitable accent or hedgerow shrub, while azaleas do best tucked near the house or under the partial shade of a tree. Deep purple bloomerang lilac offers an encore, blooming first in spring and again from late summer to frost. Showstopper Limelight hydrangea celebrates the arrival of fall with flowers that progress from chartreuse to cream to blush Limelight Hydrangea pink. Drift roses provide a season-long punch of color and their small size allows them to be tucked into any available sunny nook.
Enjoy!
Whatever your pleasure, take some time to enjoy the cool fall weather and make a fresh change to your landscape!
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Books for Boomers
By Sue Schafer, Manager Sylvania Branch, Toledo Lucas County Public Library
FALL INTO READING
Fall is great time to enjoy the weather, get outside and start exercising! Try some of these great book titles to help you get moving! Complete Outdoor Encyclopedia: Camping, Fishing, Hunting, Boating, Wilderness Survival, First Aid by Vin T. Sparano This is an indispensable resource for both the novice and the experienced sportsperson.
Walk a Hound, Lost a Pound: How You and Your Dog Can Lose Weight, Stay Fit, and Have Fun Together by Phil Zeltzman A dog is an ideal workout partner: always supportive, happy to go for a walk, and never judgmental. When people and dogs exercise together, fitness and health happen on both ends of the leash. Hiking Ohio: a Guide to the State’s Greatest Hikes by Mary T. Reed This includes up-to-date trail descriptions with mile-by-mile directional cues.
Fallscaping: Extending your Garden Season into Autumn by Nancy J. Ondra Why should the joys of puttering in the garden be relegated to spring and summer when autumn has so much to offer? The final splendid months before winter’s chill offer hospitable conditions for an impressive array of flowers, foliage, berries and seedheads. Biking Ohio’s Rail-Trails: Where to Go, What to Expect, How to Get There
by Shawn E. Richardson
Introducing a thoroughly revised edition of a dependable classic. Maps show trails, nearby features, towns, parking, public parks, and roads in the vicinity.
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Let’s face it... You’re a boomer...what’s (your) beyond? Craig Stough Mayor of Sylvania
My beyond is what I am doing today in our great Sylvania Community! Community leadership and planning for a better future fills much of my time, and being a good role model doing the right things for the right reasons. Family has always been the center of my life, and brings great joy as grandchildren and great nieces and nephews arrive. My beyond also includes enjoying our Sylvania Community and the many good friends and acquaintances I have been blessed to accumulate over the years. And finally, having a better focus on my health to enhance these great years to come.
Janet Amid Astrologer
I enjoy the freedom of not having to answer to anyone, going where I want to go, doing what I want to do. Baby Boomers are free to roam. it’s a spur of the moment lifestyle. I love it! Still able to work, yet can take time off to just do what I want. Being able to shop for fun as opposed to necessity. Baby Boomers are trendsetters, and I am proud to be a part of this amazing circle of people. And peace. Quality of life is really important and I will try to focus less on living long and more on getting the most out of each day. My goals will be to remain open to possibilities, new experiences and life-long learning. I need to start my bucket list!
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BOOMERS BABBLE
We asked...You answered! “Why do you exercise?”
Carol Smith exercises for better health.
Sue Leach exercises to maintain independence.
Jan Young exercises to maintain weight and to keep her knee moving freely.
Jim Gorski exercises to give him energy to get through his day.
Burn Calories with Fall Activities (based on 60 minutes of exercise)
Apple Picking 200 calories
‘I love to exercise. It fuels my day with energy.’ Darci Ault
‘It helps keep me fit and mobile.’ Donna Sandwisch
Raking Leaves 240+ calories
per 90 minutes up and down trails Nature Hike 600+
Touch Football 594 calories Chopping Wood 420 calories Cleaning Gutters 360 calories Calorie burn is based on a 150 lb. individual. May vary based on weight of individual.
‘To enjoy life!’ John and Alice Hoff
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Source: www.outsidehealthandfitness.com
‘Those who think they have no time for bodily exercise will sooner or later have to find time for illness.’ Edward Stanley (1826-1893), The Earl of Derby, Statesman
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attendEVENTS
Paranormal Tour of the Wolcott House Saturdays, October 18, 25, 31, Nov. 1 Candlelit night tour, short film, $10 per person. Reservations required, call 419/893-9602 www.wolcotthouse.org
After-Hours Flashlight Tours: Toledo Museum of Art Thursday, October 30, 9 – 11 p.m. Explore the TMA galleries in a whole new light $5 members, $10 nonmembers, bring flashlight www.toledomuseum.org Homespun Holiday Art & Craft Show Saturday, November 8, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sunday, November 9, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Stranahan Great Hall, Toledo Handmade crafts and gifts. Free admission Bring food & pet food for charity www.toledocraftsmansguild.org
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Tombstone Bike Tour & Family Haunted Bike Ride Saturday, October 25, registration 10:30 a.m. Tombstone: Secor to Oak Openings & back, 38 mi Family Ride: Oak Openings, Group Ride 11 a.m. Bike Safe Costumes, Snacks www.madventurers.org Red Ribbon Run Saturday, October 25, Levis Commons, Perrysburg 10K run, 5K run, 1M fun run, 1K fun run, kids run Helps promote the importance of Red Ribbon Week and a commitment to keep youth drug free www.prevention-partners.org/events
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Shipshewana Antique & Collectible Show Shipshewana, Indiana November 1, 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. www.shipshewana.com Kerrytown Market & Shops Holiday Open House Sunday, November 16, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Kerrytown, 315 Detroit St., Ann Arbor, MI Kerrytown’s Annual Holiday Open House live music, art demonstrations, storytelling with Mother Goose, holiday treats and sales www.kerrytown.com
searchWEBSITES
meetup.com Social networking site to meet others of common interest for offline group meetings in local area anyvite.com Create free online invitations, manage rsvp’s edspire.com Search engine for online learning resources— books, courses, lectures, videos & more snopes.com Check out rumors. Are they true or false? Indeed.com One search many jobs, helping people get hired+
helpCHARITIES
Go Red for Women Luncheon Friday, November 7, 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Parkway Place, Maumee $100 per person Luncheon, speakers, health and wellness expo with health screenings, interaction time with healthcare professionals www.toledogored.ahaevents.org Ronald McDonald Heartwarming Party Friday, November 14 Premier Banquet Complex, Toledo This fun night will include dinner, dancing and the opportunity to win some terrific prizes www.rmhctoledo.org
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United Way: Toledo GROWS Saturday, Nov. 15, 10 a.m. - 1 p.m. Join a group of volunteers to work at an urban farm, in the greenhouses/garden. Robert J. Anderson Urban Agriculture Center 900 Oneida Street, Toledo, OH www.uwtoledo.force.com
Metroparks of the Toledo Area Volunteers needed for special events including Holidays at the Manor House December 6 –14, sign-up now by calling Nancy Jomantas, Volunteer Coordinator, 419/407-9840 or emailing nancy.jomantas@metroparkstoledo.com