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8 Running on Empty?

Five financial tips from retirement-planning experts

5 11

Opinion

6 7

Celebrating Tucson Ask Gabby Gayle

Viva Volunteers

The Art of Life

Entertainment

22 Clan Jam

Straus’ Place

Features Arizona retirees find new purpose through community service.

18 Celebrating Christmas

Mannheim Steamroller gives fans a holiday treat.

18 Calendar of Events

Fred Tieken’s Gallery and Studio is a colorful oasis.

The Duttons’ matriarch is grateful for family time.

24 Trivia Contest 26 Tinseltown Talks

The rollercoaster life of Connie Francis

27 Puzzles

Travel

28 Ed Boitano

Exploring Milan, the City of Now

34 Traveltizers: Voluntourism A cultural gift exchange in China

Dining 38 Prep & Pastry

39 What’s Cooking?

Breakfasts are a big deal at this neighborhood favorite.

Mark Curtis and Grandma’s Brisket

Columns 40 Ask the Expert 42 Orthopedics Now 43 My Turn Publisher Steve T. Strickbine

43 Arizona Relay Service 44 Arizona Senior Olympics 46 Hospice Is Hope

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Editor’s Note American poet Richard Armour wrote, “Retired is being twice tired, I’ve thought – first tired of working, then tired of not.” As we started planning this career- and retirement-themed issue of Lovin’ Life After 50, I received so many story ideas about people who found new purposes after retirement as volunteers for various nonprofit organizations and charities. It made me realize that retirement doesn’t have to mean being idle – in fact, it can mean quite the opposite for some people. From educating people about a rare form of cancer to stocking shelves at food banks to becoming foster grandparents, Arizona retirees are finding new ways to stay active and make a difference in their communities. You can read about some of these second-lifers in our feature “Viva

Volunteers.” But retirement isn’t all fun and free time; it requires some careful financial planning, as well. To that end, we asked some leading financial advisors for five tips on how to make the road after retirement as smooth as possible. Their advice is available in our story “Running on Empty?” We’ve also beefed up the entertainment section in this issue, because whether you’re getting ready to retire, raring to volunteer, or just want to relax post-career, the point is to stay active and entertained, and quite simply, to keep on Lovin’ Life.

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Administrator Courtney Oldham

Contributors

Tayler Brown, Lin Sue Cooney, Jan D’Atri, Brian Gruber, Marilyn Hawkes, Kenneth LaFave, Gayle Lagman-Creswick, Jimmy Magahern, Barbara Russek, Irene Stillwell, Bill Straus, Nick Thomas, Leisah Woldoff

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All about HOBY BY BILL STRAUS This is really quite a story – so much so in fact, it’s going to take two columns to tell it adequately. So let’s get to the story of Hugh O’Brian, a TV actor you might remember from the ‘50s. If that’s all you know about Mr. O’Brian, I urge you to read on.

Part 1 of 2

Back in the mid-‘50s, Westerns represented a huge chunk of programming on TV. There were dozens of them! But one of my favorites was always The Life and Legend of Wyatt Earp, starring Hugh O’Brian. It went on the air in 1955 and immediately became one of my favorite TV shows. Remember that great theme song? “Wyatt Earp, Wyatt Earp… brave, courageous and bold. Long live his fame and long live his glory and long may his story be told.” Hugh O’Brian was much more than just another “pretty face” on TV. And his story, beyond his days of TV fame, is bigger than life. Here’s the first part: Hugh’s portrayal of the iconic lawman won him great attention and praise. In fact, it attracted the attention of none other than Dr. Albert Schweitzer, the highly acclaimed theologian, organist, writer, humanitarian, philosopher, and physician. Dr. Schweitzer, who had won the Nobel Peace Prize in 1952, was then living in the jungles of what is now Gabon, Africa, treating the local villagers there for myriad tropical diseases, infections and conditions. And Dr. Schweitzer was interested in one Hugh O’Brian, so he cabled him in Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada. He invited Hugh to visit his clinic in Africa, where he would be warmly welcomed at any time. At this time, Hugh was parlaying his fame from the TV show by starring in a rodeo. But Hugh had been a longtime admirer of Schweitzer and his humanitarian efforts. Within a mere two weeks, Hugh was on his way by commercial air, bush plane

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Hugh O’Brian as Wyatt Earp from the television program The Life and Legend of Wyatt Earp. (Special to LLAF)

and canoe to the village. Incidentally, the canoes were manned by villagers, many with leprosy, treated and cured by Dr. Schweitzer. Paddling visitors in and out was one of the ways they sought to repay his valiant efforts. Hugh spent nine days at the clinic, where Schweitzer and his band of volunteer doctors and nurses worked without electricity or running water, caring for the ill. Schweitzer, then 83 and impressed with the fact that O’Brian had so willingly accepted his invitation to visit, spent the evenings talking with the young American. He impressed upon O’Brian his concern for global peace, and how Americans should lead that effort. Schweitzer was clear: Educating our young people to think for themselves was the key. As Hugh departed for home, Schweitzer took his hand, looked him in the eye and asked him what he was going to do with what he had learned. Schweitzer had indeed invited the right man to join him. The thoughtful O’Brian mulled the profound question all the way home. And what he came up with will blow you away. I’ll tell you all about it next month!

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Ricci Silberman: Renaissance Woman of Today BY BARBARA RUSSEK My late mother Harriet often said one of the most important decisions a person makes is the choice of a career that provides not only a livelihood but a sense of personal fulfillment. Perhaps a professional life is also a calling, where one is of service to others. Ricci Silberman, 64, is fortunate to have found her calling as a physician assistant (PA), in addition to a rewarding avocation as a jewelry maker. Born in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, Silberman has been a resident of Tucson for almost 30 years. After earning her undergraduate degree in 1975, she worked as a nursing assistant in a hospital for several years and later as a counselor at Planned Parenthood. It was after meeting her first physician assistant at Planned Parenthood that her career took a new turn in the area of medical care. Although she never had a desire to go to medical school, this multi-talented lady soon realized that becoming a PA was the new career path she would pursue. “PAs have become valuable in the medical field, as too few physicians are available and PAs have helped to fill that gap – especially in rural areas,” she explains. Silberman already had the requisite

When did you start making jewelry in addition to working as a PA?

I began creating jewelry about 20 years ago.

Where do you draw inspiration?

What materials do you use?

My inspiration can come from looking through a magazine, seeing a style in a store or on someone or just creating my own unique necklaces, bracelets, earrings and more.

I use a lot of silver, handmade glass beads (many of which I make myself ) and semi-precious stones and have a propensity for creating chunky jewelry, statement pieces and long earrings.

two years of working in a patient-care setting prior to applying for the PA program. She then had 24 continuous months of grueling study to earn her certification. This hard-working PA chose family practice for her specialty. She has no present plans to retire. “I see patients from newborns to the elderly who have various health issues,” she says, adding, “I have a special interest in women’s health care.” Silberman’s work day is similar to that of a physician, although there are federal and state legal definitions that differentiate between the two professions. Silberman has always loved jewelry. While attending the Tucson Gem & Mineral Show, she realized there were a lot of pieces she could make herself. She has also taken a few classes and taught herself by watching YouTube videos. “Making jewelry feeds my creative side and is a healthy distraction from my professional life,” she states. As a lover of jewelry myself, I wanted to know more about Silberman’s avocation, jewelry making. Barbara Russek, a local freelance writer, welcomes comments at Babette2@comcast.net

Where do you get your materials?

Can folks find your creations at any craft shows this holiday season?

I purchase most of them at the (Tucson) Gem (& Mineral) Show.

I will be one of the vendors at the Mercado San Agustin Holiday Bazaar, west of downtown, December 15-17. Hours are 10-6 on Friday and Saturday and 10-4 on Sunday. It promises to be a great show.

Do you create custom pieces, such as for a holiday party or gala event?

I would love to help you enhance a special outfit and invite you to email me at ricci. silberman@gmail.com or better yet, check out (and try on) my jewelry at the San Agustin Holiday Bazaar!

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Ask Gabby Gayle

No social media doesn’t mean someone’s a scammer BY GAYLE LAGMAN-CRESWICK Note: The following is a reply to last month’s letter discussing dating sites and scammers.

Dear Gabby Gayle:

Help me understand. “I also look them up on Facebook, and if they have no friends or no photos, they are scamming.” What if someone does not have a Facebook account? As a retired executive who does not engage in or subscribe to social media, or utilize Facebook... does that mean I am a scammer? I do, however, date ladies with no intention or desire to scam them. Being well-respected in the professional community, I find it strange that you find it necessary to utilize social media as a basis to determine who is or is not a scammer. I take exception to “no friends or photos” on Facebook may designate me as a scammer. I generally agree with your answers to the questions you answer. However, perhaps you could have given a little more thought to your answer to Senior and Proud of It regarding dating sites.

Respectfully, Confused

Dear Confused:

Sorry to have confused you. Perhaps I should have said, “If they have no friends or no photos on Facebook, they might be scammers!” I have been scammed many times and feel I am somewhat of an authority! By scamming, I am using the term loosely – those I found who were not who they said they were. If you have no Facebook account, you cannot be checked on Facebook. If you are not on Facebook, that does not make you a scammer. I think the most reliable way to check up on a date is to meet for coffee and get to know each other. When I invite them for coffee, I sometimes hear excuses such as “I don’t drive,” “I’ll be busy for the next month,” “I would rather chat,” “I’ll be out of the country for a while,” etc. Sometimes when I invite them for coffee, I do not ever hear from them again! I did not mean to put down dating sites. I have lots of fun meeting people, and some have become good friends. Thanks for writing, and happy hunting!

If you have questions for Gabby Gayle, please send them to “Ask Gabby Gayle” at lagmancreswick@gmail.com.

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Dear Gabby Gayle:

My husband died four years ago, and those have been the longest, unhappiest four years of my life. We were so close and had so much fun together. He went suddenly, and I keep reliving it several times a day. I cannot find any good reason to live. We didn’t have any children because I did not want them. I felt they would take away some of the joy we had together. Now here I am with nothing but a comfortable financial arrangement. Is this all there is?

Signed, A.G.

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Before I say anything else: You need serious counseling, and you need it right away! Please, get an appointment immediately. That said, I suspect you did not have grief counseling after your husband died, and you did not have a chance to work through the grief. Your feelings would be normal after losing a loved one – but not four years later! You are stuck, and professionals can help you. It is good for couples to be close, but it is also important that each has their own friends and hobbies, so that when one goes the other still has their own self intact. Please get help. Let me know how you are doing. Thank you and bless you.

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thing you know is there won’t be any gas stations along the way.” As founder and CEO of Sensible Money, a Scottsdale-based financial advisory firm, Anspach specializes in retirement planning for folks who are already close to heading off on that trip. In her analogy, the gas is the amount of savings and resources you have as you begin your retirement, and the road ahead is your

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lifespan, which for many of us has been extending, thanks to medical advances and an embrace of healthier lifestyles. “Longevity risk is the technical term for the challenge of charting a path into a trip of unknown duration,” Anspach writes. “It is a fancy way of saying that you have a finite set of resources that must last for an unknown amount of time.” Rough patches lie ahead, too: Unanticipated health care expenses and economic downturns may provide some major bumps between smooth stretches of strong savings rates and high returns on investments. And the vehicle you travel in – the lifestyle you choose to maintain in retirement – will ultimately affect how quickly you spend down those savings. To help you get the most out of this journey, we asked Sensible Money’s retirement income specialist Chuck Robinson and Adam Pearce, owner of The Retirement Professionals (with offices in Tucson and Phoenix), to weigh in with some expert advice. Together they provided five top tips for heading off on the road to retirement.

1. Get the insurance.

It’s everyone’s least favorite part of renting a car for a long trip, but opting for comprehensive insurance coverage is an essential part of riding into retirement. “Many people talk about taking early retirement,” Robinson says. “But they forget that, prior to age 65, unless you’re among the very small amount of people whose employer carries their health care benefits into retirement, you’re going to have to go into the private marketplace for health insurance. Once you’re 65, if you don’t mind working with Medicare Advantage, which is like an HMO, there is

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no premium. But if you plan on spending a lot of time outside Arizona, you’re only covered for emergency care. Medicare supplemental programs can carry an annual fee of $2,000 to $3,000 per person.” Robinson also advises retirees to consider how they’ll pay for long-term care should they or their spouse require it further down the road and their assets disqualify them for Medicaid. “Health care expenses are probably the biggest factor that can torpedo even any reasonably well-thought-out retirement plan.”

2. Pack smart.

“Don’t put all your money into pretax 401(k), 403(b) or 457(b) deferred compensation plans,” Robinson says. “Divide it up into after-tax Roth IRAs or Roth 401(k)s. The reason is, a couple may be in a low tax bracket early in retirement, but at some point, usually when they reach their 80s or 90s, there’s going to be a single survivor. And that surviving spouse is now going to be taxed as a single individual, which is when Uncle Sam will start requiring them to take more and more money out of their 401(k) and 403(b) and IRAs whether they need it or not. So we encourage people to diversify their assets.” Be careful about drawing savings from investments, too. “Generally speaking, I believe one should remain flexible through retirement,” Pearce says. “If you’re willing to cut back on drawing from investments in years they are not doing well and during market declines, you can have more flexibility and potentially do better over the long run. For example, in the years the market is down, maybe you don’t take that big vacation and put it off

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3. Watch your speed.

“People in retirement go through three stages,” Robinson says. “They progress through what we call the ‘gogo years,’ the ‘slow-go years’ and the ‘nogo years.’ And they spend differently in each of those stages. Research shows that, on average, people spend less on consumable goods as they age but more on medical expenses. And the long-term inflation rate on health care expenses is higher. So it’s critical that people begin to track their expenses.” A good retirement planner can help people cut back on their “go-go” expenses as they move into their “no-go” stage. “Maybe there’s a travel club they signed up for that they’re no longer using,” Robinson says. “Simply by going through their expenses from time to time, people can cut 10 to 20 percent of their spending without affecting their lifestyle.”

4. Check your timing.

Many retirees are eager to take their Social Security benefits as soon as they’re

eligible, but advisors stress that’s seldom the best idea. “Social Security benefits are based on your earnings history, and there are many strategies (for) seeking to maximize your benefits,” Pearce says. “You can begin taking Social Security as early as age 62, but that comes with a 25 percent reduction of what would be your full benefit at full retirement age – 65 to 67, depending on when you were born. By delaying benefits past your full retirement age and up until age 70, you can get an increased benefit.” Health again becomes a factor: Will you be healthy enough in later years to enjoy the money as much as you can in your 60s? “If you’re looking at a long-term lifespan, into your 80s and beyond, you may be better off to wait until at least full retirement age if not age 70 for the increases,” Pearce says.

5. Follow the rules of the road.

When it comes to withdrawing funds from various forms of savings, it helps to know the rules to minimize taxes and avoid penalties. “There are many rules and some can be easily avoided,” Pearce says. “For example, a Required Minimum Distribution starting in the year you turn 70½ has a hefty penalty of 50 percent of the amount required to distribute if you fail to do so. Generally speaking, many retirement plans come with an age 59½ requirement for withdrawals to avoid penalties. But there are also many exceptions to that rule.” Keep these tips in mind as you enter retirement and you just may have enough funds to go wherever the journey takes you.

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Arizona retirees find new purpose through community service. BY TAYLER BROWN, MARILYN HAWKES & LEISAH WOLDOFF Every year, thousands of people retire from the work force. But post-retirement life doesn’t have to mean idle hands and boring days. Many people are finding new purpose through community service and gilding their Golden Years with volunteering. Here are four profiles of Arizona folks who are doing just that.

Jennifer Zuniga: Empowering cancer patients By Marilyn Hawkes

In 2001, Jennifer Zuniga was diagnosed with neuroendocrine cancer, a rare form of cancer that is difficult to detect and receives little attention. Apple co-founder Steve Jobs succumbed to the disease in 2011, bringing it briefly to the forefront. Zuniga, who lives in Tucson, has made it her mission to educate and empower others who have rare tumors. “I’ve attempted to take the lessons I’ve learned based on my early diagnosis, the medical treatment

I’ve received and some of the decisions that I’ve made and impart it to others,” she says. As part of her mission, Zuniga has staged several educational events through volunteer work with the Arizona Carcinoid & Neuroendocrine Foundation (AzCNF). In August, she helped organize a symposium on patient self-advocacy in conjunction with Banner MD Anderson that included medical professionals as well as patients. The events are designed to provide advice to patients on how best to describe their symptoms to medical professionals and find the right health care providers to seek proper treatment. Neuroendocrine tumors are hormoneproducing tumors that can grow in the gastrointestinal tract, lungs, appendix and other locations in the body, causing a full range of effects from gastrointestinal upset and flushing to respiratory distress

about whatever disease they have.” While preparing for an event, Zuniga sometimes spends 30 or more volunteer hours a week registering participants, devising questions for panelists and setting up the venue. She also holds a full-time job as associate director of University of Arizona’s AHEC (Area Health Education Centers) program and serves as an AzCNF board member. Zuniga also serves as a mentor and friend to other patients who have been diagnosed with neuroendocrine cancer, answering questions and providing comfort and support during difficult times. She helps patients navigate the medical maze of cancer, but the overarching Jennifer Zuniga has made it her mission to educate and em- message she wants to drive home power others who have rare tumors. (Photo by Melissa Holland) is: “You’ve got to be your own best advocate.” and heart problems, according to AzCNF. Like most volunteers, Zuniga finds joy Because the symptoms mimic a host of other conditions, neuroendocrine cancer in helping others. “You get so much more than what you ever give,” she says. is often misdiagnosed. When working with neuroendocrine Information can sometimes be hard to cancer patients, Zuniga tries to remember find for those diagnosed with rare cancers, how she felt when she was first diagnosed. as opposed to more commonly diagnosed “Admittedly, no one’s journey is exactly cancers such as breast cancer, Zuniga says. “My goal is trying to engage people who the same, but I hope that I’ve been able have less opportunity for conversation

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college, and while serving in the Army during the Vietnam War, he trained at the Deto give them both hope and insight into partment of Defense Information School best practices and finding the right pro- and graduated from the military broadcast vider and the right team,” she says. “Even if I journalism program. “The last time I was on help one person and make their path a little air was in 1969 when I was with the Armed easier. That’s all I think about.” Forces Radio and Television Service,” Turgel Stu Turgel: A voice for says. “I originally thought that was the direction my career was going to go.” community service His friend told him about Radio Phoenix, By Leisah Woldoff an Internet-based community radio station, After his retirement from a 42-year career and Turgel went through the station’s trainin the nonprofit sector, Stu Turgel wasn’t ing program. “The technology has changed sure what he should do next. “From the time I retired, I wanted to be very careful since 1969 when we used to edit programs and deliberate about figuring out what I on magnetic tape,” he notes. He developed “The Phoenix File,” a weekwanted to do to fill my time,” he says. “I ally news magazine broadcast that features lowed myself to be very selective to do conversations about people, programs and the things that I wanted to do and that I issues that make a positive impact on the thought would contribute something to quality of life in the Greater Phoenix area. the community.” Most of his guests represent nonprofits. His first step after retiring as president and CEO of the Jewish Community Founda- “My passion is to enable organizations to tion of Greater Phoenix in 2013 was to take better tell their story,” he says. Turgel records the show from 6:30 to 7 on a multiyear consulting contract with p.m. Tuesdays and says it is the most time-intensive of all his volunteer commitments, taking three to four hours each week, which includes selecting his guests, conducting research and writing his script. The public can listen at radiophoenix.org. He also serves as vice chairman on the board of the Arizona Community Media Foundation, the nonprofit that owns and operates Radio Phoenix; is a board member of DUET, a nonprofit that offers services for older adults, and assists with board governance, marketing and communications; and is a mentor for SCORE, a network of volunteer, expert business mentors. Since “The Phoenix File” debuted in October 2016, Turgel has recorded Retiree Stu Turgel hosts a weekly program on communitybased station Radio Phoenix. (Photo courtesy Stu Turgel) more than 50 shows, which are available online at thephoenixfile.net/podDental Lifeline Network, a Denver-based casts. “It’s been great fun,” he says. nonprofit. He next pursued his first post-retirement volunteer opportunity, with the Talking Book Library, a nonprofit that provides publications in alternate formats to people with visual or physical challenges. He recorded books for the organization years ago in Colorado, but this time around he chose to volunteer as an outreach coordinator, representing the nonprofit at health fairs and other events. As Turgel was considering additional options, a discussion with a friend led him to thinking about his initial career plan – broadcast journalism. “From the time I was a little kid, I was fascinated with radio,” Turgel says. He majored in broadcast journalism in

George and Ann Corrigan: IMPACT food bank volunteers By Marilyn Hawkes

When George and Ann Corrigan moved to the Tucson area from Hawaii in January 2016, they wanted to find a volunteer opportunity at a food bank. The couple, both 79, started a food pantry in Hawaii through their church and ran it for seven years. “We really wanted to continue that sort of (volunteer work),” George says. They discovered IMPACT of Southern Arizona, a nonprofit organization that provides individuals and families with muchneeded services, including a food

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Volunteers...continued from page 12 bank, senior program and meals, a community clothing bank, youth programs, ESL (English as a second language) and citizenship classes, and resource referrals. The Corrigans, who once owned an AlphaGraphics print shop in Chicago, began volunteering in September 2016 at IMPACT’s food bank in Catalina, just northwest of Tucson. They both put in a fourhour shift every Monday. George serves as a computer volunteer and greets clients when they arrive, asking for identification to make sure they’re eligible to receive a monthly food box. “But they can come in every day if they wish to pick up bread and one other item from the expired table,” he says. After George gives the green light, Ann, who works as a customer service volunteer, dispenses the food packages. “We’re just so glad to hand them the bags of food,” Ann says. “I get the satisfaction that I’m helping somebody… It makes me feel good.” Sometimes on Mondays, the food bank receives flowers from a local store, and Ann distributes them to clients. “The smiles on their faces when I hand them a beautiful bouquet of flowers just makes me tingle all over because I’m so happy to see them smile,” she says. The IMPACT of Southern Arizona food bank serves an average of about 400 different families each month, according to the organization’s website. “All of our programs are set up to help people get back on their feet and be self-sufficient,” says Keith Marcum, IMPACT’s marketing manager. For the Corrigans, volunteering at the food bank and also with the SaddleBrooke Rotary Club keeps them young, George says. “That’s one of the reasons we’re doing this.” But the biggest reward for the Corrigans? “When we’re done… there’s a feeling of really accomplishing something,” George says. “We know we’ve made a difference in

Turner has been a part of the and passions and get excited about school Foster Grandparents Program and learning. Teachers appreciate her, too. “She is there to support and encourfor the last three school years and has worked with the Al- age them with anything they need, and hambra Elementary School Dis- through her they know that everyone is trict’s Catalina Ventura School rooting for them,” says Callie Krohn, the in her most recent year. She has first-grade teacher who works with Turner worked extensively with the in the Foster Grandparents program. “She is first-grade class at the school a really positive light.” The benefits of the program go both and helps support children who ways, Turner says. “Coming to this stage of are struggling to read and write; our lives we [older adults] have a lot that we she also assists as needed in the can offer. Instead of just giving up and beclassroom. The retired nurse and chil- ing retired and looking forward to the next dren’s book author wants to doctor’s appointment, we have a wealth make school and learning a we can give to students.” She says her first-graders also inspire her better experience than she had own writing of her self-published book seAnn and George Corrigan at IMPACT’s food bank near Tucson growing up in Missouri. (Photo courtesy Keith Marcum of IMPACT of Southern Arizona) ries, The Adventures of Raymond Red Bird. Turner was born and raised in The Foster Grandparent program began Missouri but came to Arizona in people’s lives. We just like to give back. It’s a nationally in 1965 2012. As a child, great feeling.” and has given oldshe attended a er adults the opJane Howard Turner: segregated elportunity to stay Model foster grandparent ementary school involved and acBy Tayler Brown and was one of tive in their comThrough a federally funded program, only three black munities. “Foster 70-year-old Jane Howard Turner of Phoe- students to attend G r a n d p a r e n t s, nix is sharing her wealth of life experience her local high like Jane, bridge with a younger generation in the class- school. Turner said the gap between room across the street from where she lives. she had a passion older people She is part of The Foster Grandparents for writing, but no and younger stuProgram, a national program that gives one encouraged dents,” says proadults 55 and older the opportunity to it. gram coordinator In the segreinteract with elementary school students Hope Clapp. in their own community. Arizona’s Foster gated South of Last year, the Grandparents Program is directed through the 1950s, she Foster GrandparNorthern Arizona University’s Civic Service didn’t have a great ent program in experience in Institute. Arizona hosted Turner is one of 132 volunteers in the school. “In some In addition to being a Foster Grandparent, Jane Howard volunteers at 76 Turner also writes children’s books. (Photo by Tayler Brown) state who get out of their own back- ways, we were schools throughyards and devote time each week to serv- treated like dirt,” Turner says about her out Maricopa County, Prescott, Prescott ing as role models and helping Valley el- school days. “I had friends and learned Valley, Chino Valley, Yuma, Somerton, Tucementary school children read, write and how to deal with things, but it did take son, Eloy, Kingman, Flagstaff, and Tuba City do math. The program is always looking for a toll on me because of how it was.” (Hopi Tribal Lands). Her own story motivates her desire qualified volunteers. “It challenges you,” Turner says. “You to help the students at Catalina Ventura School build on their strengths learn from the children.”

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realize his vision for Exotic Spaces. “Really it would almost have been impossible or extremely difficult to do if it were not for today’s virtual instruments,” he says. “Like some of the crazy instruments, ancient Egyptian instruments, I have access to this stuff now through… different programs. “So (in) Exotic Spaces, when I’m doing (the song) ‘Pyramids,’ I’m using a lot of (computer-created) ancient Egyptian instruments, then partway through, BY ALAN SCULLEY of the first Fresh Aire album. Combining Steamroller kicks in and starts driving it. Fans of Mannheim Steamroller and its classical music and pop, and using The same deal with ‘Taj Mahal.’ I’m using career-making series of Fresh Aire albums orchestral instruments and synthesizers like sitars and things for ‘Taj Mahal’ and can ring in the season with a special and other synthetic tones, Fresh Aire once again ‘Mannheim’ it.” surprise. helped usher in the New Age music In addition to his musical projects, Two different Mannheim Steamroller genre. Davis has co-authored with writer Mark ensembles are crisscrossing the country Between 1975 and 2000, Davis Valenti a book trilogy aimed toward kids on the annual holiday tour, playing released eight Mannheim Steamroller and young adults inspired by a timber some 80 cities combined. In addition Fresh Aire albums, which enjoyed wolf and horse he has on his 150-acre to Christmas music from the half dozen major popularity considering they property near Omaha, Nebraska. Davis, Mannheim holiday albums, the show will were marketed in a niche genre. who has written several children’s books, feature something hopes the trilogy will extra for Fresh Aire hit stores sometime fans, according to next year. the group’s founder “The thing that and songwriter, Chip inspired it was Davis. watching them play “I’ve added in together, and they’re some more Fresh not supposed to do Aire,” Davis says. that. But they grew up “We’re getting a lot together, since they of requests from the were 8 weeks old,” fans because we Davis says. don’t do Fresh Aire “They race back tours. And they’ve and forth. It got me been saying could thinking, because I you add some to the can see them from Christmas show? A my sitting room. I was third of the show is Mannheim Steamroller will breeze into the Valley with something special for Fresh Aire fans. (Photo like, ‘I wonder what’s by Matt Christine Photography) probably Fresh Aire going through their But today Davis and Mannheim minds?’ So we started making up stories sprinkled around throughout different Steamroller are best known for Christmas of what we thought was going through parts.” The same fans will also want to keep music. Davis entered the holiday fray with their minds. That was the inspiration for an eye out for the release of Exotic the 1984 album Mannheim Steamroller it.” Spaces, the new Mannheim Steamroller Christmas, at a time when such seasonal album planned for release in March. albums were largely seen as something “I didn’t call (Exotic Spaces) Fresh Aire 9 artists released when they were on the What: Mannheim Steamroller because most composers, when they’ve downside of their careers. When: 3 and 7:30 p.m. Saturday, Instead, that first Christmas album written a ninth symphony, usually die December 16 right after that,” Davis says with a chuckle. became a huge hit, selling 5 million Where: Mesa Arts Center’s Ikeda “Like Beethoven – the guy’s like ‘Nine copies, and Mannheim Steamroller has Theatre, 1 E. Main Street, Mesa Cost: $36-$81 become the best-selling Christmas act, symphonies, bye.’” Info: 480-644-6500, mesaartscenter. Davis, obviously, is very much alive and with combined sales of more than 28 com well. He celebrated his 70th birthday in million albums. After this year’s holiday season, Davis September with a barbecue attended by What: Mannheim Steamroller When: 7:30 p.m. Sunday, December nearly 100 of his best friends and family. will return Mannheim Steamroller to 17 Far from slowing down, he’s looking its Fresh Aire roots with Exotic Spaces. Where: Centennial Hall, 1020 E. at a particularly busy winter with his The unique album features songs that University Boulevard, Tucson were inspired by famous – and exotic Christmas tour. Cost: Tickets start at $35 The enduring career of Mannheim – sites, such as Egypt’s Pyramids and Info: 520-621-3341, uapresents.org/ Steamroller didn’t begin with Christmas the Taj Mahal. Modern technology centennial-hall music, but rather with the release in 1975 played a key role in helping Davis

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Calendar of Events Entertainment December 1 Friday

Hike Richard McKee Finger Rock Trail, 8:30 to 11:30 a.m., Richard McKee Finger Rock Trailhead, 7100 N. Alvernon Way, free for members, $5 nonmembers, online registration required, pima.gov/nrpr, eeducation@pima.gov, 724-5375. Enjoy a 2-3 mile, moderate-level hike along the Richard McKee Finger Rock Trail in the Pusch Ridge Wilderness. During the hike, learn about the Catalina Bighorn Sheep Reintroduction Project to restore bighorn sheep to their historic range in the Catalina Mountains. Paint Out in the Park, 3 to 5 p.m., Colossal Cave Mountain Park, 16721 E. Old Spanish Trail, free, pima.gov/nrpr, eeducation@pima.gov, 6157855. Join Sonoran Plein Air Painters to learn techniques for painting landscape scenes in the open air. Bring your own painting supplies. Footloose Dance Party, 7 p.m., Gaslight Music Hall, 13005 N. Oracle Road, Oro Valley, $12.50, 529-1000.

December 2 Saturday

Birding Tucson Mountain Park, 8 to 10 a.m., Tucson Mountain Park, Ironwood Picnic Area, 1500 S. Kinney Road, free for members, $5 nonmembers, online registration, pima.gov/ nrpr, eeducation@pima.gov, 724-5375. Join a local birding expert for a guided walk in Tucson Mountain Park to see rufous-winged sparrows, gilded flickers, phainopeplas, and many other desert birds. Tour of Historic Canoa Ranch, 10 to 11:30 a.m., and noon to 1:30 p.m., Historic Hacienda de la Canoa, 5375 S. Interstate 19 Frontage Road, Green Valley, free, online registration required, pima.gov/canoaranch, canoaranch@pima.gov, 724-5220. Join a walking tour of the Canoa Ranch headquarters. Visit the historic buildings and corrals and enjoy the special exhibits about the people of Canoa. Bill Burr, 8 p.m., Desert Diamond Casino, 1100 W. Pima Mine Road, Sahuarita, $39-$69.50, ddcaz. com/bill-burr/. Tucson: Tamale & Heritage Festival, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., AVA Amphitheater, Casino del Sol, 5655 W. Valencia Road, free, 1-855-765-7829, casinodelsol.com. Enjoy the tamale contest, local entertainment, food vendors, artisan vendors, farmers’ market vendors and family fun. In the tamale contest, participants compete to make the best in the area. Cash prizes from $150 to $500 are given, with the top prize of $750 going to the best tamale. Oro Valley Festival of the Arts and Holiday Tree-Lighting Celebration, 10 a.m. to 7 p.m., repeats 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. December 3, Oro Valley Marketplace, 12155 N. Oracle Road, Oro Valley, free, saaca.org. Sons of the Pioneers, 2 and 6 p.m., Gaslight

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December 3 Sunday

Full Moon Nature Walk, 5 to 7 p.m., Maeveen Behan Desert Sanctuary at Arthur Pack Regional Park, 9101 N. Thornydale Road, free for members, $5 nonmembers, online registration required, pima.gov/nrpr, eeducation@pima.gov, 724-5375. Join a Pima County naturalist for this easy twohour nature walk.

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December 5 Tuesday

Tour of Historic Canoa Ranch, 10 to 11:30 a.m., and noon to 1:30 p.m., Historic Hacienda de la Canoa, 5375 S. Interstate 19 Frontage Road, Green Valley, free, online registration required, pima. gov/canoaranch, canoaranch@pima.gov, 7245220. Join a walking tour of the Canoa Ranch headquarters. Visit the historic buildings and corrals and enjoy the special exhibits about the people of Canoa. National Active and Retired Federal Employees (NARFE) Chapter 1874 Meeting, noon, Vivace, 6440 N. Campbell Avenue, call for charge, 400-

December 8 Friday

Mistletoes: Myth and Reality, 6 to 8 p.m., Brandi Fenton Memorial Park Visitor Center, 3482 E. River Road, free for members, $5 nonmembers, online registration required, pima.gov/nrpr, eeducation@ pima.gov, 615-7855. Naturalist Jeff Babson hosts this informative hour-long talk followed by a question-and-answer session.

A Nashville Tribute Band, 7:30 p.m., Fox Tucson Theatre, 17 W. Congress Street, $17-$27, foxtucson. com.

as acorns, devil’s claw, pinecones, herbs and greenery from the park’s gardens to create unique holiday wreaths. Materials and space are limited.

All Right Now with the Rillito River Band, 7 p.m., Gaslight Music Hall, 13005 N. Oracle Road, Oro Valley, $12.50, 529-1000.

A Night Under the Stars, 6 to 8 p.m., Pima County Agua Caliente Park, 12325 E. Roger Road, free, pima. gov/nrpr, eeducation@pima.gov, 615-7855. Explore the wonder and unfold the mysteries of the night sky. Tucson Amateur Astronomy Association volunteers introduce the night sky and set up telescopes for celestial viewing.

December 9 Saturday

Archaeological Tour of Los Morteros, 9 to 11:30 a.m., Wheeler Taft Abbett Sr. Library, 7800 N. Schisler Drive, $5 members, $10 nonmembers, online registration required, pima.gov/nrpr, eeducation@pima.gov, 724-5375. Explore an ancient Hohokam village at Los Morteros with Pima County archaeologist Ian Miliken. The group will meet at the library, then caravan to the archaeological site for an easy walking tour of Los Morteros, which is named for the numerous mortars on boulders and outcrops in the area that were used to grind and mill mesquite pods, corn and seeds. Tour of Historic Canoa Ranch, 10 to 11:30 a.m., and noon to 1:30 p.m., Historic Hacienda de la Canoa, 5375 S. Interstate 19 Frontage Road, Green Valley, free, online registration required, pima.gov/ canoaranch, canoaranch@pima.gov, 724-5220. Join a walking tour of the Canoa Ranch headquarters. Visit the historic buildings and corrals and enjoy the special exhibits about the people of Canoa. Natural Wreath Making Workshop, 2 to 4 p.m., Brandi Fenton Memorial Park Visitor Center, 3482 E. River Road, free for children, $5 adult members, $10 nonmember adults, online registration required, pima.gov/nrpr, eeducation@pima.gov, 724-5375. The group uses natural materials such

The Charlie Daniels Band, 8 p.m., Desert Diamond Casino, 1100 W. Pima Mine Road, Sahuarita, $25-$45, ddcaz.com/bill-burr/.ddcaz.com/charlie-danielsband/. Ronnie Milsap, 7:30 p.m., Fox Tucson Theatre, 17 W. Congress Street, $29-$79, foxtucson.com. Blue Christmas, 2 and 6 p.m., Gaslight Music Hall, 13005 N. Oracle Road, Oro Valley, $30, 529-1000.

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Opera in the J’s Sculpture Garden, 3 to 5 p.m., JCC Sculpture Garden, 3800 E. River Road, $10, 2993000, tucsonjcc.org. The University of Arizona’s new opera director, Cynthia Stokes, performs the “jewels of the opera repertoire.” Tucson Girls Chorus — Sounds of Winter, 3:30 p.m., Fox Tucson Theatre, 17 W. Congress Street, free to $18, foxtucson.com.

Russian Grand Ballet Presents The Nutcracker, 7 p.m., repeats 7 p.m. December 13, Fox Tucson Theatre, 17 W. Congress Street, $41-$77, foxtucson. com. Patronato’s Christmas at San Xavier Concerts, 8 p.m., repeats December 13 and December 14, Mission San Xavier, 1950 W. San Xavier Road, $100, 447-8912, patronatosanxavier.org.

December 13 Wednesday

Restoration Tour, 9 to 10:30 a.m., Historic Hacienda de la Canoa, 5375 S. Interstate 19 Frontage Road, Green Valley, free, online registration required, pima.gov/canoaranch, canoaranch@pima.gov, 724-5220. From deteriorating ruins to functional buildings, take a behind-the-scenes tour with architectural preservationist Simon Herbert to examine the processes and materials used in the restoration of the structures at Historic Canoa Ranch.

noon to 1:30 p.m., Historic Hacienda de la Canoa, 5375 S. Interstate 19 Frontage Road, Green Valley, free, online registration required, pima.gov/ canoaranch, canoaranch@pima.gov, 724-5220. Join a walking tour of the Canoa Ranch headquarters. Visit the historic buildings and corrals and enjoy the special exhibits about the people of Canoa. Birding Sweetwater Wetlands, 4:30 to 6:30 p.m., Sweetwater Wetlands, 2511 W. Sweetwater Drive, free, online registration required, pima.gov/ nrpr, eeducation@pima.gov, 724-5375. Roam this urban birding hotspot with a naturalist to look for wetland and desert birds as well as other wildlife.

December 11 Monday

Green Valley Community Chorus Holiday Concert: “Christmas Dreams,” 7:30 p.m., repeats 2:30 p.m. December 12, Valley Presbyterian Church, 2800 S. Camino del Sol, Green Valley, $15, gvcommunitychorus.org. The concert features a guest performance by the Walden Grove High School Chamber Choir.

December 12 Tuesday

Tour of Historic Canoa Ranch, 10 to 11:30 a.m., and noon to 1:30 p.m., Historic Hacienda de la Canoa, 5375 S. Interstate 19 Frontage Road, Green Valley, free, online registration required, pima. gov/canoaranch, canoaranch@pima.gov, 7245220. Join a walking tour of the Canoa Ranch headquarters. Visit the historic buildings and corrals and enjoy the special exhibits about the people of Canoa. Birding Colossal Cave Mountain Park, 8 to 10 a.m., Colossal Cave Mountain Park, 16721 E. Old Spanish Trail, free for members, $5 nonmembers, online registration required, pima.gov/nrpr. eeducation@ pima.gov, 724-5375. Join a local birding expert to explore the bountiful birdlife that inhabits the Arizona Uplands of Colossal Cave Mountain Park.

Lightwire Theater: A Very Electric Christmas, 6:30 p.m., Fox Tucson Theatre, 17 W. Congress Street, $26-$60, foxtucson.com.

December 15 Friday

Stargazing at Whipple Observatory, 5 to 6 p.m. (presentation), 6 to 8 p.m. (stargazing), Fred Lawrence Whipple Observatory, 670 Mount Hopkins Road, Amado, free, 879-4407, pima.gov/nrpr, canoaranch@pima.gov, 724-5220. Merry-Achi Christmas, 7:30 p.m., Fox Tucson Theatre, 17 W. Congress Street, $17-$27, foxtucson. com. Rockin’ Me Baby Dance Party with Five Way Street, 7 p.m., Gaslight Music Hall, 13005 N. Oracle Road, Oro Valley, $12.50, 529-1000.

December 16 Saturday

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December 19 Tuesday

Birding Cienega Creek, 8 to 10 a.m., Gabe Zimmerman Davidson Canyon Trailhead at Cienega Creek Natural Preserve, 16000 E. Marsh Station Road, free for members, $5 nonmembers, online registration required, pima.gov/nrpr, eeducation@ pima.gov, 724-5375. Join Jeff Babson on this guided walk to observe the rich birdlife in the diverse habitats of Cienega Creek Natural Preserve as the group searches for hawks, tanagers, warblers, sparrows and others. Tour of Historic Canoa Ranch, 10 to 11:30 a.m., and noon to 1:30 p.m., Historic Hacienda de la Canoa, 5375 S. Interstate 19 Frontage Road, Green Valley, free, online registration required, pima.gov/ canoaranch, canoaranch@pima.gov, 724-5220. Join a walking tour of the Canoa Ranch headquarters. Visit the historic buildings and corrals and enjoy the special exhibits about the people of Canoa.

December 14 Thursday

Green Valley Stroke Support Group, 10 to 11 a.m., Zuni Room, La Perla at La Posada, 635 S. Park Center Avenue, free, registration required, 626-2901. Facilitated by Leslie Ritter, PhD, RN, and supported by Banner – University Medical Center, University of Arizona College of Nursing and Sarver Heart Center. For stroke survivors and caregivers to learn more about stroke, to find positive solutions to shared concerns and to unite in support of each other.

December 18 Monday

A Night Under the Stars, 6 to 8 p.m., Tucson Mountain Park, Ironwood Picnic Area, 1500 S. Kinney Road, free, pima.gov/nrpr, eeducation@ pima.gov, 615-7855. Explore the wonder and unfold the mysteries of the night sky. Tucson Amateur Astronomy Association volunteers introduce the night sky and set up telescopes for celestial viewing. Chris Isaak: Holiday Tour, 7:30 p.m., Fox Tucson Theatre, 17 W. Congress Street, $37-$99, foxtucson. com. Christmas with the Rat Pack, 2 and 6 p.m., Gaslight Music Hall, 13005 N. Oracle Road, Oro Valley, $30, 529-1000.

December 17 Sunday

Duck ID Class, 10 a.m. to noon, Pima County Agua Caliente Park, 12325 E. Roger Road, $10 for members, $15 nonmembers, online registration required, pima.gov/nrpr, eeducation@pima.gov, 724-5375. Ducks are common birds at wetlands throughout southern Arizona during the winter; however, their identification has its challenges. Join Jeff Babson to learn the intricacies of identification as the group examines the ducks of southern Arizona. Mariachi Concert/Feliz Navidad, 2 and 6 p.m., Gaslight Music Hall, 13005 N. Oracle Road, Oro Valley, $25, 529-1000.

December 20 Wednesday

Society of Military Widows’ Luncheon and Meeting, noon, Ironwood Club at Davis-Monthan Air Force Base, 2720 S. Craycroft Rd., charge for meal, reservations required, 574-6628.

December 21 Thursday

Big Bad Voodoo Daddy, 7:30 p.m., Fox Tucson Theatre, 17 W. Congress Street, $29-$67, foxtucson. com. Holiday Evening with the Edwards Twins, various times through December 24, Gaslight Music Hall, 13005 N. Oracle Road, Oro Valley, $35-$100, 5291000.

December 22 Friday

98 Degrees, 8 p.m., Desert Diamond Casino, 1100 W. Pima Mine Road, Sahuarita, $30-$67.50, ddcaz. com/98-degrees/. In the Christmas Mood: A Holiday Music Spectacular, 7:30 p.m., Fox Tucson Theatre, 17 W. Congress Street, $24-$56, foxtucson.com.

December 23 Saturday Air those grievances! It’s Festivus!

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From deteriorating ruins to functional buildings, take a behind-the-scenes tour with architectural preservationist Simon Herbert to examine the processes and materials used in the restoration of the structures at Historic Canoa Ranch.

December 28 Thursday

Jay Leno, 8 p.m., Conference Center, Casino del Sol, 5655 W. Valencia Road, free, 1-855-765-7829, casinodelsol.com. Homeward Bound, 6 p.m., Gaslight Music Hall, 13005 N. Oracle Road, Oro Valley, $25, 529-1000.

December 29 Friday

Nova Home Loans Arizona Bowl, 3:30 p.m., Arizona Stadium, 545 N. National Championship Drive, $25-$300, novaarizonabowl.com/.

December 24 Sunday Merry Christmas Eve!

Music for the Soul Dance Party with The George Howard Band, 7 p.m., Gaslight Music Hall, 13005 N. Oracle Road, Oro Valley, $12.50, 529-1000.

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Clan Jam

The Duttons’ matriarch is grateful for family time. BY CHRISTINA FUOCO-KARASINSKI

Sheila Dutton never expected she would become a musician. Her husband, Dean, was a tenured economics professor, and she saw music as a “true weakness.” Now the couple leads The Duttons, a multigenerational family of musicians who found fame thanks, in part, to appearances on the second season of America’s Got Talent. “I never imagined I’d be in music, period,” she says with a laugh. “I am the most unlikely person in the world to be doing what we’re doing. I was slow to come around to the idea. I thought it was maybe a frivolous activity, going

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around performing for people. “I had a series of experiences that really opened my eyes to the effect music has on people,” she adds without elaborating. “Then, after several of those experiences in the 1980s and 1990s, I supported what the kids wanted to do. My husband took an early retirement to do this full time.” The Branson, Missouri-based band is headed to Mesa, where it begins its winter residency at the Dutton Theater Mesa at East Valley High School on Saturday, December 9. The family has performed there since 2005, and in 2010, it partnered with EVHS to renovate and update its auditorium. The Duttons will perform several shows during their time in Arizona, which wrap March 31, including Christmas with the Duttons from Saturday, December 9 to Saturday, December 23 in Mesa; Pickin’ and Grinnin’ (bluegrass and country tunes)

The Duttons are skipping their New Year’s Eve shows this year because it falls on a Sunday, the day they do not perform. “We feel honored to be able to do this because of the sweet experiences and the joy we feel, and the happiness that so many people experience when they come to our show,” she says. “It leaves me with this feeling of humble gratitude, like how can anything so good happen? There’s something about the family that resonates with a lot of people. This has done so much for our relationship with our children. They knew Dean and Sheila Dutton are bringing their family’s show to Tucson. (Special to LLAF) they were loved because we practiced with them from Thursday, February 1 to Saturday, every day. It’s not the material things February 24; and a show at the Lovin’ you do for your children. It’s the time Life After 50 Expo in Tucson on Tuesday, we spent with the kids that has made a January 16. huge difference in our family.”

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