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PHILANTHROPY OR CHARITY

CHARITY

Charity is the voluntary giving of help, typically money, to those that are suffering or in need. It tends to address an immediate problem and is a compassionate response to a natural disaster, or a token of support for the victim of crime or violence, for example. Charity can also address immediate needs for food, shelter or medical care. It is a short term response, although one may give frequently to a particular cause.

PHILANTHROPY

Philanthropy is more strategic in that it seeks to root out causes of the problem and to develop long term solutions. Striving for long term solutions to problems such as addiction, housing shortages, or hunger takes time, study, and planning. This is where charity comes in, providing direct relief for people in immediate need.

According to the Dictionary, charity and philanthropy are two different things.

Both charity and philanthropy possess the same goals of addressing needs and making the world a better place but with different approaches. One deals with direct relief and the other with root causes and finding solutions.

Is one better than the other? Of course not! They are just two different ways of solving problems and both are essential to the functioning of a decent society.

Recently, there have been changes to the tax code regarding charitable giving.

Three Acts have been passed recently - The Tax Cuts and Jobs Act of 2017 (TCJA), the Setting Every Community Up for Retirement Enhancement Act (SECURE) and the Corona Virus Aid, Relief and Economic Security Act (CARES). All have some impact on deductibility of charitable contributions. They

also may offer some additional advantages. For example, a qualified charity may receive your IRA with no tax consequences since charities do not pay taxes. Appreciated assets are also beneficial as a gift to a charity, as capital gains tax can be avoided.

Another way to contribute is through a community foundation, which is a grant making public charity that is dedicated to improving lives in a particular community. Individuals, families, businesses and non-profit groups establish funds within the foundation in which they can contribute assets for charitable purposes. The foundation manages the assets and takes suggestions from those that set up the fund on how and where to distribute the resources.

There are over 700 community foundations in the United States.

Whether one chooses charity or philanthropy, the ultimate goal is to help the community by using personal skills and resources to make a difference.

INTERIOR DESIGN TRENDS FOR 2022

After the last eighteen months, many people are now seriously considering updating their homes - creating new spaces, changing color schemes, furniture and even artwork. It’s become clear that home décor has an impact on emotions and well-being.

An emphasis on natural light, good ventilation, and biophilic (connection with nature) design have gained in popularity. This is accomplished with the use of indoor plants, skylights, and open indoor-outdoor floorplans.

Another noted concern is on climate change; many are now considering sustainability and which materials are best to use for the health of our planet.

Homeowners want spaces that reflect their personalities, interests, hobbies, and history. Outdoor spaces are being treated as integral parts of the home, creating additional rooms to expand a family’s living and entertainment spaces. Stylish furniture is being chosen to be compatible with the indoor space.

Vintage and antique furniture are also making a comeback due to the widespread interest in sustainability. Lamps are important, not just for lighting, but also as art or a statement piece.

The styles of the 70’s have made a resurgence, but with a twist. More muted and earthy tones have replaced bright orange, along with rounded furniture and multiple patterned fabrics.

CHOOSING COLORS IS AN IMPORTANT ELEMENT FOR THE DESIGN OF ANY HOME.

This year Pantone has named “Very Peri” its color of the year. “Very Peri” is a bold blue with violet-red undertones, often called periwinkle. Periwinkle represents serenity and calmness as well as vibrancy and excitement.

According to Pantone, “Veri Peri” helps us embrace this

altered landscape of possibilities, opening us up to a new vision as we re-write our lives: rekindling gratitude for some of the qualities that blue represents complemented by a new perspective that resonates today, Very Peri places the future ahead in a new light. These are transformative times

and “Very Peri is a symbol of the global zeitgeist of the moment and the transition we are going through.”

Expect to see Very Peri in many different shades and uses. It can be used as an accent color for pillows, glassware, accent chairs, area rugs or art.

Or one can try periwinkle patterned wallpaper to create excitement on walls, ceilings or even cabinets.

Etsy has named Emerald Green their color of the year. It is a reminder of nature and works well on walls, bedding, pillows, and art.

Other paint companies have chosen a more neutral color palette for the year 2022 in the belief that calm is needed after the uncertainty of the last two years. Either way, bright cheerful colors are sometimes exactly what we need.

The first thing to understand is that writing a will and having an estate plan are actually two different processes, even though an estate plan will include a will.

Wills

Creating a will can be a fairly simple process. It will address who will take care of your children, who will take over your business, and who receives your assets and other personal property. A will requires the naming of an executor responsible for fulfilling the deceased’s wishes. Having one’s wishes defined in a will ensures privacy, helps avoid family disputes and saves money by avoiding probate and the expense of attorneys and public trustees to determine the distribution of assets which then becomes public information.

Estate Planning

Estate planning is the process of designating who will manage and distribute assets after death or incapacitation. It is a more intensive process and includes a variety of documents including the last will and testament. While it may be overwhelming to contemplate, a welldesigned estate plan will ensure that assets are distributed according to one’s wishes. In addition to the last will and testament, an estate plan

might include a living will, a financial power of attorney, a living trust, and beneficiary designations. An estate plan can be particularly helpful in the case of multiple marriages, business ownership, specific charitable donations, or specific requests for health or property. It can also ensure wishes are carried out and that assets are distributed as designated.

Living Will

A living will is a document that describes the type of care one would want if incapacitated and cannot speak for themself. This can assist the family with difficult decisions and avoid confusion.

A financial power of attorney allows for a designated appointee to handle financial affairs in the event of incapacitation. They can make financial decisions in accordance with the instructions defined in the estate plan.

Living Trust

A living trust is a document created during one’s life where a designated person, the trustee, is given responsibility for managing that individual’s assets for the benefit of the eventual beneficiary. It is designed to allow for the easy transfer of assets, thereby avoiding probate.

A living revocable trust allows someone to be their own trustee and allows for changes in beneficiary at any time.

An irrevocable living trust is restrictive, and beneficiaries may not be changed but there are certain beneficial tax consequences.

Beneficiary designations explain who receives which assets such as an IRA, insurance policy, savings account, or other financial instruments.

A well-executed estate plan can minimize gift, estate and generation skipping transfer taxes to ensure that the family receives as much of the deceased’s estate as possible. Everyone’s plan is different and requires the right team of professionals to implement. It is also important to update the plan regularly as personal circumstances, legislation, and tax laws change frequently.

This article is for informational purposes only. Please consult a professional.

PGA

TOURNAMENT SCHEDULE

DATESTOURNAMENT

SEP 15 - 18, 2022

SEP 22 - 25, 2022

SEP 29 - OCT 2, 2022

OCT 6 - 9, 2022

OCT 13 - 16, 2022

OCT 20 - 23, 2022

OCT 27 - 30, 2022

NOV 3 - 6, 2022

NOV 10 - 13, 2022

NOV 17 - 20, 2022

DEC 1 - 4, 2022

DEC 9 - 11, 2022

JAN 5 - 8, 2023

JAN 12 - 15, 2023

JAN 19 - 22, 2023

JAN 25 - 28, 2023

FEB 2 - 5, 2023

FEB 9 - 12, 2023

* Schedule subject to change

DEFENDING CHAMPION

Fortinet Championship Silverado Resort and Spa (North Course), Napa, CA

Presidents Cup Quail Hollow Club, Charlotte, NC

Sanderson Farms Championship

The Country Club of Jackson, Jackson, MS

Shriners Children’s Open

TPC Summerlin, Las Vegas, NV

ZOZO CHAMPIONSHIP

Accordia Golf Narashino Country Club, Chiba, JPN

THE CJ CUP in South Carolina

Congaree Golf Club, Ridgeland, SC

Butterfield Bermuda Championship

Port Royal Golf Course, Southampton, BER

World Wide Technology Championship at Mayakoba

El Camaleón Golf Course at Mayakoba, Riviera Maya, MEX

Cadence Bank Houston Open Memorial Park Golf Course, Houston, TX

The RSM Classic Sea Island Golf Club (Seaside Course), St. Simons Island, GA

Hero World Challenge Albany, New Providence, BAH

QBE Shootout

Qu Tiburón Golf Course, Naples, FL

Sentry Tournament of Champions

Plantation Course at Kapalua, Kapalua, Maui, HI

Sony Open in Hawaii

Qu Waialae Country Club, Honolulu, HI

The American Express

Pete Dye Stadium Course, La Quinta, CA

Farmers Insurance Open

Max Homa $1,260,000

Sam Burns $1,260,000

Sungjae Im $1,260,000

Hideki Matsuyama $1,791,000

Rory McIlroy $1,755,000

Lucas Herbert $1,170,000

Viktor Hovland $1,296,000

Jason Kokrak $1,350,000

Talor Gooch $1,296,000

Viktor Hovland $1,000,000

Kevin Na, Jason Kokrak $447,500

Cameron Smith $1,476,000

Hideki Matsuyama $1,350,000

Hudson Swafford $1,368,000

Torrey Pines Golf Course (South Course), San Diego, CA Luke List $1,512,000

AT&T Pebble Beach Pro-Am

Pebble Beach Golf Links, Pebble Beach, CA

WM Phoenix Open

TPC Scottsdale (Stadium Course), Scottsdale, AZ

Tom Hoge $1,566,000

Scottie Scheffler $1,476,000

PGA

TOURNAMENT SCHEDULE

DATESTOURNAMENT

FEB 16 - 19, 2023

FEB 23 - 26, 2023

MAR 2 - 5, 2023

MAR 2 - 5, 2023

MAR 9 - 12, 2023

The Genesis Invitational The Riviera Country Club, Pacific Palisades, CA

* Schedule subject to change

DEFENDING CHAMPION

Joaquin Niemann $2,160,000

The Honda Classic PGA National Resort (The Champion), Palm Beach Gardens, FL

Puerto Rico Open Grand Reserve Golf Club, Rio Grande, PUR

Arnold Palmer Invitational presented by Mastercard

Arnold Palmer’s Bay Hill Club & Lodge, Orlando, FL

THE PLAYERS Championship

The Country Club of Jackson, Jackson, MS

MAR 16 - 19, 2023

MAR 22 - 26, 2023

MAR 23 - 26, 2023

MAR 30 - APR 2, 2023

APR 6 - 9, 2023

APR 13 - 16, 2023

APR 20 - 23, 2023

APR 27 - 30, 2023

MAY 4 - 7, 2023

MAY 11 - 14, 2023

MAY 18 - 21, 2023

MAY 25 - 28, 2023

JUN 1 - 4, 2023

Valspar Championship Innisbrook Resort (Copperhead Course), Palm Harbor, FL

World Golf Championships-Dell Technologies Match Play

Austin Country Club, Austin, TX

Corales Puntacana Championship Puntacana Resort & Club (Corales Golf Course), Punta Cana, DOM

Valero Texas Open TPC San Antonio (Oaks Course), San Antonio, TX

Masters Tournament Augusta National Golf Club, Augusta, GA

RBC Heritage

Harbour Town Golf Links, Hilton Head Island, SC

Zurich Classic of New Orleans

Harbour Town Golf Links, Hilton Head Island, SC

Mexico Open at Vidanta

Vidanta Vallarta, Vallarta, MEX

Wells Fargo Championship Quail Hollow Club, Charlotte, NC

AT&T Byron Nelson

TPC Craig Ranch, McKinney, TX

PGA Championship

Q Oak HIll Country Club, Rochester, NY

Charles Schwab Challenge

Colonial Country Club, Fort Worth, TX

The Memorial Tournament presented by Workday Muirfield Village Golf Club, Dublin, OH

Sepp Straka $1,440,000

Ryan Brehm $666,000

Scottie Scheffler $2,160,000

Cameron Smith $3,600,000

Sam Burns $1,404,000

Scottie Scheffler $2,100,000

Chad Ramey $ 666,000

J.J. Spaun $1,548,000

Scottie Scheffler $2,700,000

Jordan Spieth $1,440,000

P. Cantlay/X. Schauffele $1,199,350

Jon Rahm $1,314,000

Max Homa $1,620,000

K.H. Lee $1,638,00

Justin Thomas $2,700,000

Sam Burns $1,512,000

Billy Horschel $2,160,000

2022-2023

LPGA

TOURNAMENT SCHEDULE

DATES

SEP 23-25, 2022

SEP 29 - OCT 2, 2022

OCT 6-9, 2022

OCT 20-23, 2022

* Schedule subject to change

** Purse subject to change

TOURNAMENT PURSE

Walmart NW Arkansas Championship presented by P&G Pinnacle Country Club, Rogers, Arkansas $2.3M

Volunteers of America Classic Old American G.C., e Colony, Texas $1.5M

LPGA MEDIHEAL Championship e Saticoy Club, Somis, California $1.8M

BMW Ladies Championship Korean location to be announced $2M

OCT 27-30, 2022 Taiwan Swinging Skirts LPGA Miramar G.C., New Taipei City, Chinese Taipei $2.2M

NOV 3-6, 2022

TOTO Japan Classic Seta Golf Course, Shiga, Japan $2M

NOV 10-13, 2022 Pelican Women's Championship Pelican G.C., Belleair, Florida $2M

NOV 17-20, 2022 CME Group Tour Championship Tiburon G.C., Naples, Florida $7M

JAN 20-23, 2023

JAN 27-30, 2023

FEB 3-5, 2023

MAR 3-6, 2023

MAR 10-13, 2023

MAR 24-27, 2023

Hilton Grand Vacations Tournament of Champions Lake Nona Golf and Country Club, Orlando, Florida $1.5M

Gainbridge LPGA at Boca Rio Boca Rio Golf Club, Boca Raton, Florida $2M

LPGA Drive On Championship Crown Colony Golf & Country Club, Fort Myers, Florida $1.5M

HSBC Women’s World Championship Sentosa Golf Club, Tanjong Course, Singapore $1.7M

Honda LPGA ailand

Siam Country Club, Pattaya Old Course, Chonburi, ailand $1.6M

JTBC Classic presented by Barbasol Aviara Golf Club, Carlsbad, CA $1.5M

MAR 31-APR 3, 2023 e Chevron Championship

APR 13-16, 2023

APR 21-24, 2023

APR 28- MAY 1, 2023

MAY 12-15, 2023

Mission Hills Country Club, Dinah Shore Tournament Course, Rancho Mirage, CA $5M

LOTTE Championship presented by Hoakalei

Hoakalei Country Club, Ewa Beach, Oahu, HI

DIO Implant LA Open

$2M

Wilshire Country Club, Los Angeles, CA $1.5M

Palos Verdes Championship presented by Bank of America

Palos Verdes Golf Club, Palos Verdes Estates, CA

Cognizant Founders Cup

$1.5M

Upper Montclair Country Club, Cli on, NJ $3M MAY 25-29, 2023

JUN 2-5, 2023

Bank of Hope LPGA Match-Play presented by MGM Rewards

Shadow Creek, Las Vegas, NV

$1.5M

U.S. Women’s Open Presented by ProMedica Pine Needles Lodge and Golf Club, Southern Pines, NC $10M

LOCAL EVENTS GUIDE LEHIGH VALLEY

PLEASE NOTE: WE’RE AWARE THAT THESE UNCERTAIN TIMES ARE LIMITING MANY ASPECTS OF LIFE AS WE ALL PRACTICE SOCIAL AND PHYSICAL DISTANCING. DUE TO THE CURRENT OUTBREAK, MANY EVENTS HAVE EITHER BEEN CANCELLED, RESCHEDULED, OR CHANGED TO VIRTUAL EVENTS. PLEASE VERIFY ALL EVENTS PRIOR TO ATTENDING. THANK YOU.

AUGUST

AUG 5 - 7 | DAS AWKSCHT FESCHT

With more than 2,500 cars, Lehigh Valley’s Das Awkscht Fescht is one of the country’s largest antique and classic car shows held at Macungie Memorial Park each summer. Celebrating more than 50 years, it has become a family tradition for all ages offering three fun-packed days in the great outdoors. It’s fun for the whole family! For more info visit: awkscht.com

AUG 21 - 22 | CORN FESTIVAL

The Museum of Indian Culture invites you to Pennsylvania’s oldest Native American Indian festival on the grounds of the museum. The festival includes various opportunities for people of all ages to learn more about Native American cultures. Activities include Native American style crafts, life skills demonstrations including Atlatl and Tomahawk throwing, fire mak ing, flute making, Native Cooking demonstrations, and so much more! For more info visit: museu mofindianculture.org

SEPTEMBER

SEPT 9 - 10 | CHILE PEPPER FEST

The Chile Pepper Festival is held each year the weekend after Labor Day. This event is the largest of its kind anywhere in the United States and is host to chili pepper food, crafts, a Jalapeno eating contest, a salsa contest, a chile pepper field excursion and much more!

For more info visit: pepperfestival.com

SEPT 11 - 17 | RESTAURANT WEEK

Whether chefs want to try a new dish or pull together popular selects for a pre-fixe menu offering, you’ll be treated to special selections over lunch or dinner during that period. Mark your calendars as you don’t want to miss this great experience to sample local flavors! Save the date for this upcoming restaurant weeks in the Lehigh Valley area.

For more info visit: https://bit.ly/3dS59d4

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SEPT 23 - 25 | HIGHLAND GAMES

Since 1988 Celtic Cultural Alliance has been hosting the Celtic Classic Highland Games and Festival in Bethlehem each September. The goal of this dedicated group was to create an event that symbolized the Celtic spirit and history, and to provide the impetus for an organization that focused on promoting the Celtic culture. So come on down and enjoy a weekend full of Celtic Culture! For more info visit: celticfest.org

OCTOBER

OCT 1 - 2 | GARLIC FESTIVAL

This festival is dedicated to one of the best flavors in all of food - garlic. Try all of our Garlic infused foods and other seasonal favorites. Eat, drink, and stink! For more info visit: eastongarlicfest.com

OCT 8 | COUNTY FESTIVAL

A county celebration held Memorial Day Weekend featuring live entertainment, awards ceremony, vendors, crafters, non profits, and food trucks. Stop on by for a fun filled

day! For more info visit: https://bit.ly/3kibCgH

OCT 14 | SPOOKTACULAR HOT AIR BALLOON FESTIVAL

The Spooktacular Hot Air Balloon Festival will feature more than a dozen hot air balloons creating a spooktacular night glow. The hot air balloon pilots will inflate their balloons and light the fire under neath. The result is picturesque and definitely something you don’t want to miss. For more info visit: balloonfestpa.com

NOVEMBER

Nov 5 - 6 | Bacon Fest

PA Bacon Fest Restaurant Week will feature over 14 restaurants, sweet shops and bakeries offering bacon menus and sweets and goodies all week long. The fest features dozens of treats featuring bacon and even crafts paying homage to the delectable, savory breakfast staple. Check out all the participating restaurants! For more info visit: pabaconfest.com

LOCAL EVENTS GUIDE LEHIGH VALLEY

PLEASE NOTE: WE’RE AWARE THAT THESE UNCERTAIN TIMES ARE LIMITING MANY ASPECTS OF LIFE AS WE ALL PRACTICE SOCIAL AND PHYSICAL DISTANCING. DUE TO THE CURRENT OUTBREAK, MANY EVENTS HAVE EITHER BEEN CANCELLED, RESCHEDULED, OR CHANGED TO VIRTUAL EVENTS. PLEASE VERIFY ALL EVENTS PRIOR TO ATTENDING. THANK YOU.

Nov 22 | CINDERELLA

Celebrate the holiday season with one of the most beloved love stories of all time, Rodgers and Hammerstein’s Cinderella. This enchanting new Broadway adaptation features a lighthearted and romantic new book by Douglas Carter Beane. This imaginative and spectacular Walnut production will make your holidays even more magical. And not to worry, you’ll be home long before the stroke of midnight! For more info visit: https://bit.ly/3AJR4HH

DECEMBER

Dec 1 - 17 | FARMERS’ MARKET

No trip to Easton would be complete without a stop at America’s longest, continuously-running open-air market! Stop by Easton Farmers’ Market for the freshest in local produce, baked goods, coffee, plants and artisan wares. Enjoy live music as you peruse each vendor’s offerings. For more info visit: eastonfarmersmarket.com

FEst, the annual two-day New Year’s Eve festival celebrating the whimsy and wonder of the Peeps Brand at the iconic SteelStacks in Bethlehem, PA. Each year, fans arrive from all over the country to enjoy activities and marvel at the Peeps Chick Drop - a 4-feet, 9-inches tall, 400-pound lit Peeps Chick that descends at 5:30 p.m. both days to mark the beginning of an exciting new year. For more info visit: https://bit.ly/2LnHcrO

JANUARY

JAN 10 | LAST OF THE RED HOT LOVERS

DEC 30 - 31 | PEEPSFEST

Family fun is at the heart of Peep

Neil Simon’s Last of the Red Hot Lovers will have you laughing from start to finish. Barney Cashman believes life is passing him by, so he sets out to put some excitement into his life. His mother’s apartment is empty one afternoon each week, so he decides seduction is the answer. His failed attempts lead to hilarious results as Barney discovers he may not actually be the Last of the Red Hot Lovers . For more info visit: https://bit.ly/3R4Hp3N

LOCAL EVENTS GUIDE LEHIGH VALLEY

PLEASE NOTE: WE’RE AWARE THAT THESE UNCERTAIN TIMES ARE LIMITING MANY ASPECTS OF LIFE AS WE ALL PRACTICE SOCIAL AND PHYSICAL DISTANCING. DUE TO THE CURRENT OUTBREAK, MANY EVENTS HAVE EITHER BEEN CANCELLED, RESCHEDULED, OR CHANGED TO VIRTUAL EVENTS. PLEASE VERIFY ALL EVENTS PRIOR TO ATTENDING. THANK YOU.

FEBRUARY

FEB 14 | CAT ON A HOT TIN ROOF

An American classic, Tennessee Williams’ Cat on a Hot Tin Roof is set in the sweltering Mississippi Delta where Brick and his wife Maggie “the Cat” are celebrating the birthday of Brick’s father, Big Daddy. But Big Daddy is disturbed and disappointed by the tempestuous relationship between his prized son Brick, an aging football hero who is desperately trying to escape reality, and the beautiful and feisty Maggie. As the hot summer evening unfolds, the veneer of Southern gentility slips away, and long-hidden truths emerge. For more info visit: https://bit.ly/3Kpm4QA

MARCH

MARCH 19 | ST. PATRICK’S DAY 5K

The West End St. Patrick’s Day 5K is a Running race in Allentown, Pennsylvania consisting of a 5K. You’ll run the same course as the St. Patrick’s Day Parade and get cheered on by hundreds of people lining the streets and partying in their front yards. Then hang around after the

awards for the Allentown St. Patrick’s Day Parade, the largest in the Lehigh Valley. For more info visit: westendstpats5k.com

MARCH 28 | ESCAPE TO MARGARITAVILLE

Kick off your flip flops and set your clock to island time, as the Walnut is transformed into a tropical paradise where love and laughter are the keys to ‘growing older but not up.’ We’re going to Margaritaville. Leading our visit is Tully, a parttime bartender, part-time singer, and full-time charmer who thinks he’s got life all figured out—until a beautiful tourist steals his heart and makes him question everything. Escape to Margaritaville is a heartwarming musical featuring both original songs and your most-loved Jimmy Buffett classics. For more info visit: https://bit.ly/3cfDPFa

APRIL

APRIL 1 | PAPER ARTS FEST

The Festival will include art rubber stamping, card-making, scrap books, book arts, calligraphy arts,

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and paper crafting. In addition, there will be demonstrations, friendly exhibits, food, and more. For more info visit: https://bit.ly/3efSh0v

MAY MAY 26 - 28 | MAYFAIR

Mayfair Festival of The Arts is a multidisciplinary arts festival like visual arts, performing arts, garden arts, children’s art, and arts education. The event is planned to be held on Cedar Crest’s campus and to feature food and craft vendors, artists, music, and live performances.For more info visit: https://bit.ly/37HEVUD

JUNE

JUNE 8 - 11 | BLUEGRASS FEST

In the southeastern frontier of Pennsylvania’s Pocono Mountain Range lies the small town of Wind Gap. Live music will be enjoyed all weekend alongside camping, jamming around campfires, Bluegrass Academy for Kids, workshops for all ages. For more info visit: windgapbluegrass.com

JULY

JULY 1 - 9 | FOLK FESTIVAL

One of America’s most celebrated festivals, the Kutztown Folk Festival is the oldest folklife event in the nation. The festival features over 200 folk artists and craftsmen, as well six stages of entertainment, folklore and folklife programs, and the best Pennsylvania Dutch food found anywhere. It truly is fun for everyone! For more info visit: kutztownfestival.com

JULY 4 | INDEPENDENCE DAY

It’s time to break out the red, white and blue for Independence Day. It’s hard to pick what’s best about the Fourth of July – is it the picnic food, All-American spirit, or the fireworks? No matter what your favorite part is, fireworks are a classic. For more info visit: https://bit.ly/3uw0bGM

SessionDate

GRAND SLAM

TOURNAMENT SCHEDULE

* Schedule subject to change

TimeFeatured Matches

1Mon,January16,202311:00amMen'sandWomen's1stRound

2Mon,January16,20237:00pmMen'sandWomen's1stRound

3Tue,January17,202311:00amMen’sandWomen’s1stRound

4Tue,January17,20237:00pmMen’sandWomen’s1stRound

5Wed,January18,202311:00amMen’sandWomen’s2ndRound

6Wed,January18,20237:00pmMen’sandWomen’s2ndRound

7Thu,January19,202311:00amMen’sandWomen’s2ndRound

8Thu,January19,20237:00pmMen’sandWomen’s2ndRound

9Fri,January20,202311:00amMen’sandWomen’s3rdRound

10Fri,January20,20237:00pmMen’sandWomen’s3rdRound

11Sat,January21,202311:00amMen’sandWomen’s3rdRound

12Sat,January21,20237:00pmMen’sandWomen’s3rdRound

13Sun,January22,202311:00amMen’sandWomen’s4thRound

14Sun,January22,20237:00pmMen’sandWomen’s4thRound

15Mon,January23,202311:00amMen’sandWomen’s4thRound

16Mon,January23,20237:00pmMen’sandWomen’s4thRound

17Tue,January24,202311:00am

18Tue,January24,20237:00pm

19Wed,January25,202311:00am

Men’s and Women’s Quarterfinals

Men’s and Women’s Quarterfinals

Men’s and Women’s Quarterfinals

20Wed,January25,20237:30pm Men’s and Women’s Quarterfinals

21Thu,January26,202311:00am Women’s Semifinals

22Thu,January26,20237:30pm

23Fri,January27,20233:00pm

24Sat,January28,20234:00pm

25Sun,January29,20234:00pm

Men’s Semifinal

Mixed Doubles Semi /Women’s Doubles Final

/ Men’s Singles Semifinal

Women’s Singles Final /Men’s Doubles Final

Mixed Doubles Final /Men’s Singles Final

2023

GRAND SLAM

TOURNAMENT SCHEDULE

* Schedule subject to change

DATE PLAY STARTSESSION

Mon, July 03

Tues, July 04

Wed, July 05

urs, July 6

Fri, July 07

Sat, July 08

Sun, July 09

Mon, July 10

Tues, July 11

Wed, July 12

urs, July 13

11:00 AMMen's & Ladies' 1st Round

11:00 AMMen's & Ladies' 1st Round

11:00 AMMen's & Ladies' 2nd Round

11:00 AMMen's & Ladies' 2nd Round

11:00 AMMen's & Ladies' 3rd Round

11:00 AMMen's & Ladies' 3rd Round

11:00 AMMen's & Ladies' 4th Round

11:00 AMMen's & Ladies' 4th Round

11:00 AM

11:00 AM

1:00 PM

Men's Singles Quarter nals Ladies’ Singles Quarter nals

Men's Singles Quarter nals Ladies’ Singles Quarter nals

Ladies' Singles Semi nals Mixed Doubles Final

Fri, July 14 1:00 PMMen's Singles Semi nals

Sat, July 15

2:00 PM

Ladies' Singles Final, Men's Doubles Final,

Sun, July 16 2:00 PM

Men's Singles Final, Ladies’ Doubles Final

GRAND SLAM

TOURNAMENT SCHEDULE

DATE PLAY STARTSESSION

* Schedule subject to change

MAY 29 - SUN Day - 11:00 AMMen’s & Women’s 1st Round

MAY 30 - MON Day - 11:00 AMMen’s & Women’s 1st Round

MAY 30 - MON Evening - 9:00 PMMen’s & Women’s 1st Round

MAY 31 - TUE Day - 11:00 AMMen’s & Women’s 2nd Round

MAY 31 - TUE Evening - 9:00 PMMen’s & Women’s 2nd Round

MAY 31 - WED Day - 11:00 AMMen’s & Women’s 3rd Round

MAY 31 - WED Evening - 9:00 PMMen’s & Women’s 3rd Round

JUN 01 - THU Day - 11:00 AMMen’s & Women’s 4th Round

JUN 01 - THU Evening - 9:00 PMMen’s & Women’s 4th Round

JUN 02 - FRI Day - 12:00 PM3rd Round

JUN 02 - FRI Evening - 9:00 PM3rd Round

JUN 03 - SAT Day - 12:00 AM3rd Round

JUN 03 - SAT Evening - 9:00 PM3rd Round

JUN 04 - SUN Day - 11:00 AM4th Round

JUN 04 - SUN Evening - 9:00 PM4th Round

JUN 05 - MON Day - 11:00 AM4th Round

JUN 05 - MON Evening - 9:00 PM4th Round

JUN 06 - TUE Day - 12:00 PM Quarter nals

JUN 06 - TUE Evening - 5:00 PM Quarter nals

JUN 07 - WED Day - 12:00 PM Quarter nals

JUN 07 - WED Evening - 5:00 PM Quarter nals

JUN 08 - THU Day - 2:00 PM Semi nals

JUN 09 - FRI Day - 3:00 PMMen’s Semi Finals 1

JUN 09 - FRI Evening - 7:00 PMMen’s Semi Finals 2

JUN 10 - SAT Day - 3:00 PM Women's Singles Final, Men's Doubles Final

JUN 11 - SUN Day - 3:00 PM Men's Singles Final

2023 GRAND SLAM TOURNAMENT SCHEDULE

* Schedule subject to change

** Start Times Listed in EST

SESSION DATE

SCHEDULEPLAY STARTMATCHES

1 Mon, 28 Aug Day 11.00am Men’s / Women’s 1st Round

2 Mon, 28 Aug Night 7.00pm Men’s / Women’s 1st Round

3 Tue, 29 Aug Day 11.00am Men’s / Women’s 1st Round

4 Tue, 29 Aug Night 7.00pm Men’s / Women’s 1st Round

5 Wed, 30 Aug Day 11.00am Men’s / Women’s 2nd Round

6 Wed, 30 Aug Night 7.00pm Men’s / Women’s 2nd Round

7 Thu, 31 Aug Day 11.00am Men’s / Women’s 2nd Round

8 Thu, 31 Aug Night 7.00pm Men’s / Women’s 2nd Round

9 Fri, 1 Sep Day 11.00am Men’s / Women’s 3rd Round

10 Fri, 1 Sep Night 7.00pm Men’s / Women’s 3rd Round

11 Sat, 2 Sep Day 11.00am Men’s / Women’s 3rd Round

12 Sat, 2 Sep Night 7.00pm Men’s / Women’s 3rd Round

13 Sun, 3 Sep Day 11.00am Men’s / Women’s Round of 16

14 Sun, 3 Sep Night 7.00pm Men’s / Women’s Round of 16

15 Mon, 4 Sep Day 11.00am Men’s / Women’s Round of 16

16 Mon, 4 Sep Night 7.00pm Men’s / Women’s Round of 16

17 Tue, 5 Sep Day 12.00pm Men’s / Women’s Quarterfinals

18 Tue, 5 Sep Night 7.00pm Men’s / Women’s Quarterfinals

19 Wed, 6 Sep Day 12.00pm Men’s / Women’s Quarterfinals

20 Wed, 6 Sep Night 7.00pm Men’s / Women’s Quarterfinals

21 Thu, 7 Sep Day 12.00pm Women’s Semifinals /

22 Fri, 8 Sep Day 12.00pm

Men’s Doubles Final or Mixed Doubles Final / Men’s Semifinal 1

23 Fri, 8 Sep Night 7.00pm Men’s Semifinal 2

TIME TO

It is time to start thinking about traveling again. Why not go somewhere historic and fun. Learn about Incan civilization at Machu Picchu in Peru or Mayan civilization in Mexico.

Machu Picchu, or the lost city as it is often referred to, is a bucketlist type of destination. As a world heritage site and one of the new Seven Wonders of the world, it is often considered to be the most spectacular urban creation of the Incan civilization.

It was built as a sacred site around 1430 by the 9th Incan king without

the use of mortar. The stonework for the buildings is so well put together that there are no gaps in the joins. Instead, stones were cut to fit together. The stones can weigh as much as 50 tons and were transported without wheels. Rather, they were pushed up the hill by hundreds of men.

Visit the semi-circular Temple of the Sun which is built around an enormous boulder. See the Temple of the Moon and its

ceremonial shrine built into a cave with niches that most likely held mummies. There is also a museum which explains how and why Machu Picchu was built. Located 8000 feet above sea level and deep in the tropical forest, it offers amazing architecture, incredible scenery and an abundance of unusual flora and fauna.

There are 2 ways to arrive at Machu Picchu. One can travel by train from either Cusco or the Sacred Valley. Cusco is the easiest and the voyage takes 3.5 hours along the Urubamba River in the Sacred Valley. There is a hotel on site with a restaurant as well as luxury hotels in Cusco. Cusco is filled with historic sites from Incan and colonial times as well as restaurants, shopping and people watching.

Along the Yucatan Peninsula, there are many historic sites built by the ancient Mayan people. One of the most popular is Tulum which is a well-preserved 13th century walled city situated on tall cliffs overlooking the Caribbean Sea. It is easily accessed from Cancun. Visit El Castillo, the

ACCESSORY

Trends for 2022

After a year of staying in the house, wearing sweats and other assorted quarantine gear, it is time for a change. Many are now finally ready to dress up, even while still wearing masks and social distancing. Break out all of those accessories that piled up from months of online shopping. Nobody will judge if you overaccessorize.

The new year brings changing trends in jewelry, both traditional and avant-garde. Pearls have always been in, but we are now seeing more of the freshwater variety. They have a more contemporary look. From pearl drop earrings to layered necklaces that mix

pearls with other materials, pearls work for all occasions. There are also personalized extra-long pendant necklaces and charm bracelets. Colorful beads are always a hit, whether worn as earrings, necklaces, or bracelets. Chain link necklaces and bracelets with attached charms are also hot

at the moment. And feel free to stack rings on a couple fingers while you’re at it!

A brand new trend is mismatched earrings or simply wearing one dramatic shoulder grazing earring. Of course two shoulder length earrings also work. Mixing and matching different textures is also very popular. Instead of smooth gold hoops, go for a textured pair in silver; silver has made a huge comeback.

Several top designers have moved towards mini handbags recently, often on long chains. They can even be worn as a necklace. And of course, let’s not forget about diamonds. They remain at the top of the food chain. Just ask Marilyn Monroe -“Diamonds Are A Girl’s Best Friend”.

Hair ornaments of all sizes can make a powerful fashion statement. There are a multitude of choices from traditional headbands to pearl hairpins or hair clips, barrettes, and even scrunchies. They come in a variety of fabrics from velvet to fur to leather. Most popular are headbands embellished with pearls, rhinestones or feathers. You’ll always look chic with a headband!

Regardless

Regardless of individual style, all can agree – now is the time to shine!

Identity theft is when someone uses your personal or financial information without your permission. They might steal your name and address, credit card or bank account numbers, Social Security number or medical insurance account numbers. The information could then be used to make purchases, get new cards in your name, open a phone, electricity, or gas account, or even steal your tax refund or medical benefits

No one wants to be the subject of identity theft. If it happens to you, there are steps you can take, and the government is there to help at Identitytheft.com.

The important thing is to take all the necessary steps to prevent it.

Keep your financial records, Social Security and Medicare cards and any other documents that have personal information in a secure place. If getting rid of them, be sure to shred them.

Do not give out your Social Security number other than to the IRS, your bank, and your employer without asking why they need it. If they have a valid reason, try offering just the last 4 digits.

If you are logging in to an on-line account, use a strong password.

Do not give your personal information to someone who calls, emails, or texts you. They could be a scammer trying to steal your information.

In addition to taking steps to protect your information, there are things to do to detect identity theft.

Track what bills you owe and when they are due. If you stop getting a bill, that could be a sign someone changed your address or other information.

Review your bills for charges that don’t belong to you.

Check your bank account for withdrawals not made by you.

Get and review your credit reports, as accounts you don’t recognize could be a sign of identity theft.

Many companies sell identity theft protection services that may include credit monitoring, identity monitoring, identity recovery services, and identity theft insurance. These services may be offered by your bank or credit union, credit card provider, employer’s benefits program, or insurance company. Also, there are credit monitoring services like Equifax, Experian, and TransUnion that offer these services as well.

Identity monitoring services may notify you of a change of address request, court or arrest records, orders for new utility, cable or wire services, application for a payday loan, information on websites that sell stolen identity information.

Most will not notify you if someone uses your information to file a tax return and collect your refund, get Medicare benefits, get Medicaid benefits, get welfare benefits, claim Social Security benefits, claim unemployment benefits.

If you discover that someone is misusing your personal information visit:

www.IdentityTheft.gov

Courtesy of Federal Trade Commission

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