LifeTimes July 2022

Living well after 50

Tampa Bay Times | Sunday, July 24, 2022

IMPROVE SUCCESS TRAINING MOTIVATE WORK INSPIRE Two SCORE business mentors share their experiences helping others achieve success.

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LIFETIMES

Diversions

Gio Swaby

The debut solo museum exhibition "Gio Swaby: Fresh Up" of multidisciplinary artist Gio Swaby (Nassau, Bahamas), explores the intersections of Blackness and womanhood. Museum admission through Oct. 9. Museum of Fine Arts, 255 Beach Drive NE, St. Petersburg. (727) 896-2667. mfastpete.org

Meet the Threshers

Kids can play catch with actual Threshers players and learn what it takes to make it to the big leagues. Tickets must be picked up at the children’s desk. Limit four. Free. July 26. East Lake Community Library, 4125 East Lake Road S, Palm Harbor.

(727) 773-2665. eastlakelibrary.evanced.info

Clearwater Threshers Silver Sharks

The Silver Sharks Club is designed for people 55+ who meet during every Wednesday Clearwater Threshers home game.

Members receive a free ticket to Wednesday home games; free parking on Wednesdays; a swag bag with Silver Sharks-exclusive merchandise; a 20 percent discount to the team store with the Silver Sharks Card; $3 well cocktail or 16 oz domestic draft at Frenchy’s Tiki Bar on the leftfield concourse during Wednesday home games; and a subscription to the Threshers’ email newsletter. $25 per season. BayCare BallPark, 601 N Old Coachman Road, Clearwater. www.milb.com/ clearwater

Dutchman

This Obie Award-winning masterpiece is a timeless play about race and identity in America focused on the political and psychological struggle between African Americans and white Americans. Set in New York City, this provocative story challenges us to think about the part we all play in America’s problems with race. Performances run through July 31. Starting at $20. American Stage Theatre Company at Raymond James Theater, 163 Third St. N, St. Petersburg. (727) 823-1600. tickets. americanstage.org

Nunsense

When Sister Julia accidentally poisons 52 sisters with her soup, problems unfold. The nuns’ funds aren’t enough to cover the multiple burial costs, so Mother Superior, portrayed by award-winning local actor and drag performer Matthew McGee, organizes a talent show fundraiser to raise the money. Starting at $20.50. Through Aug. 7. The Straz Center for the Performing Arts, 1010 N. MacInnes Place, Tampa.

(813) 229-7827.

Fitz and the Tantrums

The Los Angeles-based band’s fourth full length album All The Feels (2019), features singles 123456 and I Just Wanna Shine.

All The Feels follows the band’s 2016 release Fitz and The Tantrums, which spawned the group’s biggest hit to date, HandClap.

Andy Grammer also performs.

Starting at $61. July 31. Seminole Hard Rock, 5223 Orient Road, Tampa. (813) 627-7625. bandsintown.com

Children’s Museum Free Tuesday

by resident Gala, Roxanne Fay; a question-and-answer session; and a visit to the permanent collection gallery to learn more about Gala’s role in Dali’s life and surrealism. After the event, head to Cassis American Brasserie for a $10 April in Paris cocktail. $50, $40 for members. Aug. 5.

The Dali Museum 1 Dali Blvd., St. Petersburg.

(727) 823-3767. thedali.org

Encanto

The Oscar-winning animated film will be screened while a live band plays on stage and the audience is encouraged to sing along. There will not be any in-person characters or in-person original cast members as any part of the event. $25-$99. Aug. 6. MidFlorida Credit Union Amphitheatre, 4801 U.S. 301 N, Tampa. (813) 740-2446.

Storytelling Open Mic

The Storytellers of Old Tampa Bay, a storytellers’ guild, offer short spoken tales and invite anyone to step up and tell their own.

Lucky Cole, famous storyteller

and photographer from the Everglades, is July’s featured teller, Free. Aug. 13. The Factory, in the Library Hall, 2622 Fairfield Ave. S, St. Petersburg. (888) 580-0404. storiesofoldtampabay.org

Tampa Bay Buccaneers

Let the preseason games begin.

The SuperBowl-winning Bucs face off against the Miami Dolphins in the first home preseason game at 7:30 p.m., Saturday, Aug. 13, 2022.

Ticket prices vary.

Raymond James Stadium 4201 N. Dale Mabry Hwy., Tampa.

(813) 350-6500.

Jack Johnson

Jack Johnson started creating waves in the music industry when he contributed vocals and lyrics for the song Rodeo Clowns which was featured on G. Love’s 1999 album Philadelphonic. Johnson released his debut album, Bushfire Fairytales, in 2001.

Aug. 19. MidFlorida Credit Union Amphitheatre, 4801 U.S. Highway 301 N, Tampa. (813) 740-2446. fairgroundsamphitheatre.com

Dierks Bentley

$30.50-$120.50. Aug. 20. MidFlorida Credit Union Amphitheatre 4801 U.S. Highway 301 N, Tampa.

(813) 740-2446.

Living Green Market

If you choose to live green and healthy, here’s a market featuring vendors who support a healthy lifestyle. Look for the purple tent.

Free. Aug. 21. First Unity Spiritual Campus, 460 46th Ave. N St. Petersburg. (727) 322-4610 firstunity.org

Tampa Bay Rowdies

Soccer fans, join the squad and support our home team. Family fun. Aug. 6 Rowdies vs. Detroit City FC; Aug. 27 vs. Orange County SC; Sept. 3 vs. Las Vegas Lights FC. Games at 7:30 p.m.

Al Lang Stadium, 230 1st St. SE St. Petersburg. www.rowdiessoccer.com

The Glazer Children’s Museum is free on the first Tuesday of every month. Due to the high attendance volume, registration is encouraged at GlazerMuseum. org/freetuesdays. Free. Aug. 2.

Glazer Children’s Museum 110 W Gasparilla Plaza, Tampa.

(813) 443-3861. glazermuseum.org

Summer Night Exchange

Set under rows of twinkling market lights in the Westshore Marina District, more than 30 area vendors will sell fresh produce, prepared take-home food items, handmade crafts and art, fair trade goods and more. Also, find wine sampling, food trucks and live music. Free (food/drink additional). Aug. 3. Westshore Marina District, 5232 Bridge St., Tampa. (407) 908-4187. westshoremarinadistrict.com

Film Club

The evening honoring Salvador Dali’s muse, Gala, includes a screening of Breton and the Muse: A Midnight in Paris; a visit SSP

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Free mentorship help for small business owners?

SCORE! but become a mentor myself. I received everything I needed and wanted to give back.”

BY ERIN FEITSMA Times Total Media Correspondent Paula Thomas loves to give back.

In 2018, the Tampa-based small business owner applied to the SCORE mentorship program.

The former Hillsborough County Schools ESE parent liaison needed someone who could help get her consulting company, Dynamic Training and Growth Services, up and running. SCORE paired Thomas with a mentor who helped her develop marketing strategies, a business plan and more. Once she was equipped with the resources and knowledge she needed, she decided to pay it forward: In 2021, Thomas started volunteering as a SCORE mentor herself.

SCORE is a national nonprofit association that helps small business owners succeed through mentorship and events as well as educational programs and resources, including webinars, videos and step-by-step guides.

The organization was founded in 1964 and has since helped over 10 million would-be entrepreneurs actualize their dreams and set their business ideas in motion.

SCORE has over 300 chapters nationwide, including local branches like Chapter 203 in Tampa.

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Community members at the local and national levels partner with the organization to volunteer as workshop presenters, subject matter experts, marketing support personnel and business mentors.

For Thomas, giving back as a mentor has been a smooth process that helps her connect with clients who are open to receiving feedback.

“In some organizations, there is a lot of pressure in volunteering,” she said. “Here, they take your leadership strength and cultivate it to your ability. Volunteering for SCORE is not stressful; it’s a pleasant place to be if you are looking for an organization to give Paula Thomas meets with Scottie Thomas, a retired educator, to discuss how to sign up as a small business client or volunteer with SCORE.

“I wanted to give back to an organization that really values volunteers,” said Thomas, 53.

“The way I was treated through SCORE made me realize that this was where I wanted to volunteer my service and time. As a small minority business, I really didn’t have all the tools I needed … but it was different because I had a mentor. (This process) made me believe that not only could I receive mentor services

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Paula Thomas and her small business client, Dedric Ross of Estellar Booth, enjoy a SCORE event. back to. You get a lot of support, help and training.”

After a small business owner applies for the SCORE mentorship program, the organization matches them with a business mentor volunteer. The frequency and modality of clients’ interactions with mentors varies depending on clients’ individual needs. Many mentors and clients have worked together virtually over the past couple of years due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

Mentorship relationships last as long as mentees need help, Thomas said.

“It’s ongoing … I could have a client for a week, I could have a client for a day, or I could have a client for six months,” she said.

Thomas estimated that she has about 20-25 clients currently.

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SCORE business mentor Jeff Simon, 72, lives in Boynton Beach and is part of the organization’s Tampa chapter. He typically works with clients whose companies or small business ideas are related to the hospitality industry. Simon draws on his expertise as the former owner of the Tampabased business, Louis Wohl & Sons, which supplies commercial kitchens. Simon sold the company in 2018 and has since retired; he continues to do consulting work.

He’s helped approximately 5060 clients as a SCORE business mentor.

The satisfaction of giving back is part of what Simon loves about being involved in mentorship.

“When I see mentees having success, I get a lot of pleasure out of that,” he said.

Karen Curry Hoffman’s sons and support team, Dalton, 24; and Noah, 21.

One of Simon’s mentees is Karen Curry Hoffman, CEO and designer of Curry Hoffman Design, an interior design company that specializes in remodeling kitchens and bathrooms. Hoffman, 59, who lives in Lutz, worked for years in Lowe’s Project Specialist Interiors (PSI) program before the company cancelled it. She was then faced with a decision: go to work for someone else or work for herself.

Hoffman, a single mother of two sons, chose the latter. With her son who has autism aging out of the school system soon, it was especially important, she said, to be able to have more control over her schedule. She launched Curry Hoffman Design in 2018.

“I knew it was risky (to start a business), and it was going to be hard,” she said. “But I’m not getting any younger. I had to take the leap. If not now, when?”

Hoffman has a business background with years of sales and marketing experience already under her belt but launching her company without the help of a business partner proved

challenging, and she needed every resource she could have access to. SCORE provided her with these resources, including the mentorship connection with Simon.

“I’ve always been able to count on myself more than anyone. But I needed the guidance that SCORE offered. I needed the sounding board, I needed to bounce ideas off someone. They set me up with a mentor … who was very familiar with my line of business. And it has been extremely helpful,” said Hoffman.

Besides the mentorship program, SCORE offers an array of resources, many of them free, for small business owners or those interested in exploring entrepreneurship.

The organization offers training workshops (in-person or virtually) as well as webinars and prerecorded courses so you can learn from your living room. SCORE also has resources specifically tailored for different communities of business owners, including Black entrepreneurs, rural entrepreneurs, military veteran entrepreneurs and more.

Hoffman encouraged those interested in SCORE programs and resources not to be deterred if their business ideas aren’t fully formed yet, or if they’re not ready to quit their day jobs to pursue entrepreneurship full time.

“It’s so easy! You just have to reach out,” she said. “You don’t have to have everything in order, that’s what they’re there for. They know you don’t know. You need help. … It’s nice to have somebody who’s holding your hand but still giving you the freedom to make your own decisions.”

To learn more about SCORE’s local Tampa chapter, visit tampa. score.org/, or call (813) 448-2311.

Karen Curry Hoffman researches materials for a client.

HOW TO BECOME A MENTOR If supporting small business owners and the spirit of entrepreneurship is something you’re passionate about, you might enjoy working as a SCORE small business mentor or in another volunteer capacity.

The organization has a variety of roles available for those looking to get involved. Visit tampa.score.org/volunteer to apply and put your skills to good use in the local Tampa chapter.

Business Mentor •Advises small business owners and aspiring entrepreneurs •Guides clients in developing business plans and business growth •Shares business knowledge, experience and practical know-how •Inspires business owners to achieve their ownership dreams Must have broad experience as a business owner or an upper-level business manager to qualify. Must also have excellent interpersonal and communication skills.

Time commitment: 15-20 hours/month Workshop Presenter •Delivers locally developed business training •Teaches new concepts and information •Engages small business audiences Must have public speaking and/or training experience; experience in education a plus.

Must have proven mastery of a business topic or strategy.

Time commitment: 2-10 hours/month (as needed)

Chapter Support •Manages local chapter activities •Supports your chapter with administrative functions •Is the face of SCORE in the local community Must have project management, administrative and organizational skills, as well as computer proficiency.

Time commitment: 5-15 hours/month Subject Matter Expert •Supports mentors and business owners in answering questions related to your area of expertise •Shares deep knowledge in a targeted functional area •Offers practical know-how and specialized knowledge Must demonstrate proven mastery of a specialized business topic such as e-commerce, accounting, human resources, technology, etc. Has excellent interpersonal and communication skills.

Time commitment: 2-10 hours/month (as needed) These opportunities and more are available online. Apply to be a part of SCORE at https://tampa.score.org/volunteer.

Content courtesy of SCORE.

Karen Curry Hoffman checks in via Zoom with SCORE mentor Jeff Simon from a recently completed eat-in kitchen area in Harbour Island.

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STEP BY STEP

Sally Anderson

THE FOUR BIGGEST FITNESS MISTAKES Finding time to fit workouts into busy lives is challenging when beginning an exercise routine, but once you do, take note to avoid the following common fitness mistakes.

Bad Form

Proper form is essential.

Whether bodyweight or machine exercises, performing exercises correctly can protect you from stressing ligaments, tendons and connective tissue.

The better your form, the better your results. Good form helps to maximize every workout while minimizing the risk of injury. For example, if you slouch and aren’t standing with correct posture during an exercise, you can easily cause a back or neck injury.

Not Focusing on Breath

Even breathing properly while lifting weights is important.

Be sure to breathe out as you lift weight and breathe in as you lower weight, while keeping your back straight and abs contracted during each movement. Controlling the breath helps to support the spine and target correct muscle groups.

Perform movements in a slow, controlled way as opposed to faster, jerky movements, which shorten range of motion.

Ignoring Warmups

A warmup prepares muscles and joints for activity by increasing blood flow. This raises your body’s temperature, allowing it to adjust to the demands of your workout.

The best warmup exercises are movement-based dynamic stretches. Think of it as moving while you stretch. Save static (stretch and hold) stretches for cooldowns.

Photos by Dan Canoro

Your Move | Demonstrated by Barbi Bozich BODYWEIGHT SQUAT Works whole body and is often called the “king of all exercises.” Avoid squatting if you have back injuries.

• Stand with your feet a little wider than shoulder-width apart, toes slightly turned out.

• Extend arms out in front of you for balance.

• Pretend you are sitting in a chair by sitting back with your hips; knees stay over ankles.

• Keeping natural curve of your spine, lower downward until thighs are parallel or near-parallel to floor.

• Pause; return to standing position, repeating 10-12 times.

Tip: Initiate movement from hip, not knees. Beginners do not need to squat as deep.

Common Mistakes: Rounded backs, knees moving over toes, lifting heels off floor, letting knees fall outward or inward.

STATIONARY LUNGE Targets entire lower body.

• Stand tall with feet hip distance apart, hands on hips, abdominals contracted.

• Keeping your back straight take a step forward with your right foot about 2-3 feet in front of left foot.

• Bend both knees, lowering your body with your front knee in line with your ankle and back knee pointed toward the floor.

• Straighten legs, returning to starting position. Repeat pattern 10-12 times.

• Complete all reps on one side, change sides and repeat.

Tip: Hip flexors are being stretched during the lunge and core muscles are engaged which helps with balance.

Common Mistakes: Rounding shoulders, leaning forward or backwards, not keeping chin parallel to floor, moving too fast.

CRUNCH Targets muscles running vertically along front of stomach.

• While lying down, bend your knees with your feet on the floor.

• Place hands behind head or across chest.

• Contract abs.

• Lift only your shoulder blades and upper back off the floor.

• Exhale as you lift, keeping neck straight.

• Pause at top of movement a few seconds.

• Inhale, slowly returning to near the floor.

• Beginners repeat pattern for 10 repetitions.

Tip: When performed properly, this exercise can help improve balance, posture and athletic performance.

Common Mistakes: Pulling neck with hands, pushing lower back into floor, pulling elbows forward, crunching too high, performing movement too fast, allowing shoulders to touch floor.

KNEE PUSH-UPS Targets chest, arms, shoulders, backs.

Overdosing Abdominal Repetitions

Your abs don’t need 200 reps. Train your abs like you would any other exercise. Think quality, not quantity. If you are performing ab exercises correctly, you can slow down the movement with 10-15 repetitions, increasing intensity by adding 2-3 sets.

Check with your doctor before starting a new exercise program.

Sally Anderson is happy to hear from readers but can’t respond to individual inquiries.

Contact her at slafit@tampabay.rr.com.

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• Hands and knees on floor with lower legs lifted off floor.

• Keep your knees a comfortable distance apart.

• Hands should be shoulder-width apart.

• Contract abdominals.

• Bend your elbows, lowering torso until chest is near the floor.

• Pause, then straighten arms to push torso back up.

• Repeat pattern 10-12 times.

Tip: Perform slow and steady.

Common Mistakes: Hands too far forward, elbows pointed out, not contracting abs, dropping hips or lifting hips too high.

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MY FAVORITE CAR Seminole

1941 Buick Sedan

My first car was a 1941 Buick Sedan. It originally belonged to a lady I did various jobs for. One day, she asked if I would clean out her garage. When I opened the garage door and peered in, the first thing to catch my eye was a big dustcovered car.

As I went about the business of sorting out the garage, I saw that the car was in good condition. I kept returning to the car to look it over; I was really taken with it. At the end of day, I asked if she would consider selling the car to me. She no longer drove and yes, she was

ready to say goodbye to it. All I needed was my parent’s approval to work something out with her.

My dad had his mechanic look the car over. It had been well taken care of, and they agreed it would be an excellent choice as my first car. She agreed to sell me the car for $425, to be paid in installments of $15 every two weeks. I was thrilled. In addition to my other jobs, I played in a band that was starting to get paying gigs. So not only was I able to afford my first car but I also had a nice ride to haul my drums in.

CALL TO READERS Tell us your love story What’s the story behind your favorite or first car? We’d like to share it. Please send: • Your name, city where you live and your age (with your date of birth).

• The year, make and model of the car, with a description of

the car and why you love it.

• A high-resolution photo or a scanned image. (Must be of the actual car.)

• Send to drive@tampabay .com and put My Favorite Car or My First Car in the subject line.

HEALTH WATCH

Provided by BayCare Health Systems

Ways to navigate mental and emotional health care Living through the changes of the past two years has not been easy on anyone. Not only did the pandemic cause physical sickness and death, but the uncertainty and isolation affected mental and emotional well-being.

According to the World Health Organization (WHO), the first year of the pandemic triggered a 25 percent increase in anxiety and depression worldwide.

Though those numbers are dropping as life returns to a more normal state, stress remains as people navigate the new normal in an ever-changing world.

Just as people seek out health care professionals when they do not feel well physically, it is important to seek out mental health professionals when mental health is a concern. The question becomes what level of care is needed and how to access the care.

Levels of Care

Not everyone seeking mental health help will need the same level of care.

Psychiatrists are medical doctors who are qualified to assess both the mental and physical aspects of psychological problems.

They often prescribe medications.

Psychologists hold doctorate degrees in psychology or philosophy and use counseling or talk therapy to help people learn healthy ways to handle mental health challenges.

Licensed Mental Health Counselors (LMHC) and Licensed Clinical Social Workers (LCSW) have master’s degrees and typically engage in talk therapy. They work with people experiencing mental and emotional health concerns, relationship issues and life chal-

lenges to help them develop behavior changes and coping strategies.

While determining the appropriate level of care may seem overwhelming, often a primary care physician can help. Many primary care doctors ask mental health screening questions at each visit, and if not, the appointment is a safe place to discuss both physical and emotional well-being.

After determining the appropriate level of care, the question becomes how to find a provider.

Where to Start

Individuals can start with their health care insurance provider, access the Employee Assistance Program (EAP) through their employer or use community mental health providers. To find out if a company offers EAP, Lisa Moser, Psy.D., director of the EAP and Behavioral Health Clinical Services for BayCare, suggests contacting the company’s employee benefits or human resources department.

If someone does not have insurance benefits or access to an EAP, help can still be found.

Jacqui Turner, account manager for BayCare, suggests calling 211 or checking out the website www.Findhelp.org. “This site addresses many of the challenges we may find in our life, mental health being one of them,” she said. By plugging in a zip code, individuals can find not only health services but also necessities such as food, housing and transportation.

“Often people are struggling with what appears to be or may actually be a mental health concern, but that concern could be triggered by other factors,” Turner explained. “For example, anxiety

may be triggered by food insecurity. When that issue is resolved, the anxiety challenges often may ease as well.”

How to Help

If you have noticed changes in a friend or family member but you aren’t sure how to help, you may want to start with a simple conversation.

Moser advises letting the person know that you care. “Listen to what the other person is telling you but also ask pointed questions. If there is a concern for the person’s safety, please contact the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline at (800) 273-8255 or take that person to the local emergency department for evaluation,” she said.

“If the person is already receiving mental health treatment, it’s important to notify the person’s current mental health provider.”

Sometimes simply trying to navigate the care system is overwhelming.

“Offer to help your friend or loved one identify the appropriate support systems that can help,” Moser recommended. “You can offer to make the call with them and get the process started.”

One point to remember is no matter how supportive you are as a friend or family member, talking to a counselor gives someone an objective person to help work through life’s challenges in a judgement-free zone.

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