Lovin' Life After 50 - West Valley - December 2021

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inside THIS ISSUE

10 From Grief to Success

SWIMKids USA’s Lana Whitehead looks back on 50 years

Opinion

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Leibo At Large December Calendar News Briefs

Features

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Financial Matters

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Setting Up Future Success

Myra Alport helps women navigate midlife divorces Stoddard Legal Solutions offers compassionate estate planning services

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Getting Back Out

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A Positive Approach to Care

Lovin’ Life Expos return to the Valley North Chandler Place ranked among the highest in the state

Entertainment

20 ‘These Songs Never Disappoint’

Dave Koz returns to tour with good friends

Casinos

24 Git-R-Done

Larry the Cable Guy has returned to the stage

Food & Drink Holiday dining options abound this winter

Steve T. Strickbine

Gordon Wood

Executive Editor

Courtney Oldham

Christina Fuoco-Karasinski

30 What’s Cooking?

Senior Account Executive

Vice President Michael Hiatt

John Wayne’s spirit(s) lives on Christmas Cookies

32 The Healthy Geezer 33 Gardening

Hospice Is Hope

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Retiree honors the Eagles with One of These Nights

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Columns

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28 With a Twist

26 Feast On This

22 Taking It Easy

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Sue Breding, Fred Cicetti, Lin Sue Cooney, Jan D’Atri, Natalie Gilliland, Kamala Kirk, Laura Latzko, David Leibowitz, Annika Tomlin

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BY DAVID LEIBOWITZ In my first newspaper job 30 years ago, I worked for higher-ups who were, to put it mildly, cretins. One boss, dead now, stood out for his screaming, insults, and the glee he took in being outrageously offensive.

Part of my job was taking part in afternoon news meetings, where this Head Honcho presided over a discussion about what would make tomorrow’s Page One. In one such meeting the focus turned to a homicide committed in a poor part of the city.

The Big Boss had a question. “What persuasion” was the dead man? Informed the victim was Black, he uttered a word I’ll never forget.

“Next.”

The killing was buried deep inside the paper. We all left the disgusted by where we worked and for whom. But nobody objected. I didn’t say a word. Maybe because this was the 1990s, or because I was a coward, new to the job and afraid to be fired. Regardless, I am ashamed to retell the story in print.

I do so because, to hear ESPN tell it, working for the Phoenix Suns under owner Robert Sarver may be a lot like working for that despot — a bully, a misogynist, a racist. These are charges Sarver has denied through his attorneys, including in a lengthy denial released weeks before ESPN published its November 4 story, written by senior writer Baxter Holmes.

Holmes’ piece accuses Sarver of frequently using the N-word, including in the presence of Black employees like then-coach Earl Watson. Holmes says he interviewed more than 70 former and current Suns employees, including executives and at least one co-owner. The story describes “a toxic and sometimes hostile workplace” during Sarver’s 17 years owning the Suns.

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said through his lawyers. “I don’t use that word. It is abhorrent and ugly and denigrating and against everything I believe in.”

The NBA has hired law firm Wachtell Lipton to investigate the charges. Media reports indicate the investigators have offered team employees confidentiality in exchange for their participation in the investigation.

That confidentiality bothers me, as does the confidentiality granted by ESPN to virtually every accuser in the story, essentially everyone quoted with the exception of Earl Watson, who Sarver fired only three games into the 2017 season, after a 48-point defeat that ranks as the worst opening night loss in NBA history.

After three decades writing news, I understand the desire of sources to stay anonymous. But Holmes’ 70 interviewees are not risking their safety or lives in calling out Sarver. The former employees may be risking some career impact. The current Suns employees? They’d be risking a job they might be better off leaving, given the workplace they’ve described.

Had ESPN’s sources used their names, they very well might have been hailed as heroes. In 2021, in the more supportive culture of whistleblowing that exists today, I’d say the chances were 50-50. Regardless, we will never know.

Criticizing their anonymity is easy for me to do. It even brands me a hypocrite.

After all, I didn’t have the fortitude to confront a bully when I had the chance, even anonymously. I’m still ashamed by that failure.

I’ve never been a Sarver fan, so denigrating those who have attacked him feels uncomfortable. But I have come to feel strongly about speaking truth to power. Holmes’ story is thorough, but its rampant anonymity leads me to wonder how much of it is gospel truth.

I think it’s better to put your name on the things you say. Every last word.

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December Calendar Wednesday, December 1 Million Dollar Quartet, 7:30 p.m., continues through January 2, Phoenix Theatre, 1825 N. Central Avenue, Phoenix, tickets start at $64, 602-254-2151, phoenixtheatre.com. Johnny Cash, Jerry Lee Lewis, Carl Perkins and Elvis Presley come together again to celebrate the holidays. Sun Records, now festively decorated with a Christmas tree, garland and mistletoe, rings with sounds of the season and the chart toppers that made the “Million Dollar Quartet” famous.

Thursday, December 2 Dementia Friend Information Sessions, 2 p.m., repeats 2 p.m. Dec. 9 and 1 p.m. Dec. 13, Neighbors Who Care, 10450 E. Riggs Road, Suite 113, Sun Lakes, free, 480-895-2815, ext. 170.

“All About Arizona Tax Credits,” 1:30 to 3 p.m., Zoom, free, reservations required, 623-584-4999, benevilla.org.

CPA Gary Frisch will discuss Arizona state tax credits, their advantages and requirements of each program.

Friday, December 3 Silver Star Christmas Show, 5:30 p.m. (dinner), 7 p.m. (show), Silver Star Theater, 5247 E. Brown Road, Mesa, $49, 480288-0300, silverstartheater.com. The Silver Star Theater is magically transformed into a true holiday fantasy land complete with twinkling lights, Christmas trees, poinsettias and holiday costumes.

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East Valley Memory Café, 9:30 to 11 a.m. Mondays (except December 27), Sun Lakes United Methodist Church, 9248 E. Riggs Road, Sun Lakes, free, 480203-8548, elaine@visitingangelsaz.com.

Come together with loved ones to socialize with others in a similar situation.

At 10 a.m., a caregiver support group.

Caring for the Caregiver, 10 to 11:30 a.m., Desert Foothills Library, 38443 N. School House Road, Cave Creek, free, dfla.org. The group is led by Hospice of the West facilitators. Registration is not required.

Tuesday, December 7 Gentle Tai Chi-Qigong, 10:30 to 11:25 a.m. and 5:30 to 6:25 p.m. Tuesdays, 10:30 to 11:25 a.m. Thursdays, 1 to 1:55 p.m. Fridays, Kaleidoscope Dance, 2848 S. Carriage Lane, Mesa, $12, kaleidoscope-ballroom.com. This form of tai chi is done standing with both feet on the floor. The moves are stationary, so it can also be done sitting. Balance aids such as the back of a chair or a walker can be used, if needed.

Wednesday, December 8 Free Memory Screening, 9 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., Visiting Angels East Valley Office, 701 W. Southern Avenue, Mesa, free, 480-203-8548, elaine@visitingangelsaz. com.

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Holiday Craft & Bake Sale, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., Desert Foothills Library, 38443 N. School House Road, Cave Creek, free, dfla.org. Take care of holiday shopping, have treats, coffee and feel good knowing it all benefits the library. The group celebrates with holiday décor and live music. To become a vendor, contact Ashley Ware at aware@dfla.org.

Dementia Friend Information Sessions, 2 p.m., repeats 2 p.m. Dec. 9 and 1 p.m. Dec. 13, Neighbors Who Care, 10450 E. Riggs Road, Suite 113, Sun Lakes, free, 480-895-2815, ext. 170.

Sunday, December 5 Brian Regan, 5 p.m. and 8 p.m., Del E. Webb Center for the Performing Arts, 1090 S. Vulture Mine Road, Wickenburg, call for ticket information, 928-684-6624, dewpac.org.

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Silver Star Christmas Show, 5:30 p.m. (dinner), 7 p.m. (show), Silver Star Theater, 5247 E. Brown Road, Mesa, $49, 480288-0300, silverstartheater.com. The Silver Star Theater is magically transformed into a true holiday fantasy land complete with twinkling lights, Christmas trees, poinsettias and holiday costumes.

Friday, December 10 Silver Star Christmas Show, 5:30 p.m. (dinner), 7 p.m. (show), Silver Star Theater, 5247 E. Brown Road, Mesa, $49, 480-

288-0300, silverstartheater.com. The Silver Star Theater is magically transformed into a true holiday fantasy land complete with twinkling lights, Christmas trees, poinsettias and holiday costumes.

Saturday, December 11 The Catholic Daughters of the Americas-Court Our Lady of Lourdes No. 2278’s Cookie Walk, 1 to 3 p.m., Our Lady of Lourdes, Madonna Hall, 19002 N. 128th Avenue, Sun City West, free admission, 480-252-6022. Event features homemade decorated cookies, cakes, pies and candy.

Silver Star Christmas Show, 5:30 p.m. (dinner), 7 p.m. (show), Silver Star Theater, 5247 E. Brown Road, Mesa, $49, 480288-0300, silverstartheater.com. The Silver Star Theater is magically transformed into a true holiday fantasy land complete with twinkling lights, Christmas trees, poinsettias and holiday costumes.

Sunday, December 12 The Salt River Brass’ Home for the Holidays, 3 p.m., Ikeda Theater, Mesa Arts Center, 1 E. Main Street, Mesa, $18-$25 with discounts for seniors and students, mesaartscenter.com.

Silver Star Christmas Show, 5:30 p.m. (dinner), 7 p.m. (show), Silver Star Theater, 5247 E. Brown Road, Mesa, $49, 480288-0300, silverstartheater.com. The Silver Star Theater is magically transformed into a true holiday fantasy land complete with twinkling lights, Christmas trees, poinsettias and holiday costumes.

Monday, December 13 Dementia Friend Information Sessions, 2 p.m., repeats 2 p.m. Dec. 9 and 1 p.m. Dec. 13, Neighbors Who Care, 10450 E. Riggs Road, Suite 113, Sun Lakes, free, 480-895-2815, ext. 170.

Tuesday, December 14 Scottsdale Civil War Round Table with Larry Daniel, 5 p.m., Scottsdale Public Library, Civic Center Library Auditorium, 3839 N. Drinkwater Boulevard, Scottsdale, free, scottsdalecwrt.org. Daniel will speak about the military failure of the Confederacy’s principal military force in the Western Theater — the Army of Tennessee. Zoom is available as well.

Wednesday, December 15 Dave Koz and Friends, 7:30 p.m., Mesa Arts Center’s Ikeda Theater, 1 E. Main Street, Mesa, tickets start at $61.50, mesaartscenter.com.

Thursday, December 16 Silver Star Christmas Show, 5:30 p.m. (dinner), 7 p.m. (show), Silver Star Theater, 5247 E. Brown Road, Mesa, $49, 480288-0300, silverstartheater.com. The Silver Star Theater is magically transformed into a true holiday fantasy land complete with twinkling lights, Christmas trees, poinsettias and holiday costumes.

Friday, December 17 Fellowship Square Historic Mesa Holiday Event, 5 to 6:30 p.m., Fellowship Square Historic Mesa, 35 W. Brown Road, Mesa, free, 480-290-7020, fellowshipsquareseniorliving.org. Senior residents have decked their windows with holiday décor for a contest. From 5 to 6:30 p.m., residents, guests and prospective residents are invited to stroll the campus to peruse the displays. Attendees can get free photos with Santa at the Season’s Greetings photo booth, sip hot chocolate and nibble on Christmas cookies and join in with residents for a fun sing-along featuring traditional Christmas carols.

Little Known Stories of WWII with Gary Zaro, 2 p.m. Desert Foothills Library, 38443 N. School House Road, Cave Creek, free, dfla.org. This film series offers little-known war stories. At the heart of each one, are the men and women who made World War II modern history’s seminal event. This month: “13 Minutes.”

Silver Star Christmas Show, 5:30 p.m. (dinner), 7 p.m. (show), Silver Star Theater, 5247 E. Brown Road, Mesa, $49, 480288-0300, silverstartheater.com. The Silver Star Theater is magically transformed into a true holiday fantasy land complete with twinkling lights, Christmas trees, poinsettias and holiday costumes.

Longevity, Healthy Aging and Regeneration, 11 a.m. Desert Foothills Library, 38443 N. School House Road, Cave Creek, free, dfla.org. Studies reveal the habits of those who have lived into extreme old age. The moderator will discuss this and their effects. Registration is not required.

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Calendar...continued from page 6 Saturday, December 18 Christmas with the 5 Browns featuring 5 Pianos Holiday Show, 7:30 p.m., Del E. Webb Center for the Performing Arts, 1090 S. Vulture Mine Road, Wickenburg, call for ticket information, 928684-6624, dewpac.org.

Silver Star Christmas Show, 5:30 p.m. (dinner), 7 p.m. (show), Silver Star Theater, 5247 E. Brown Road, Mesa, $49, 480288-0300, silverstartheater.com. The Silver Star Theater is magically transformed into a true holiday fantasy land complete with twinkling lights, Christmas trees, poinsettias and holiday costumes.

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Thursday, December 23 Silver Star Christmas Show, 5:30 p.m. (dinner), 7 p.m. (show), Silver Star Theater, 5247 E. Brown Road, Mesa, $49, 480288-0300, silverstartheater.com. The Silver Star Theater is magically transformed into a true holiday fantasy land complete with twinkling lights, Christmas trees, poinsettias and holiday costumes.

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Wednesday, December 29

David Benoit: A Charlie Brown Christmas, 7 p.m., Musical Instrument Museum, 4725 E. Mayo Boulevard, Phoenix, tickets start at $54.50, mim.org.

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Friday, December 31 New Year’s Eve Celebration, 5:30 p.m. (dinner), 7 p.m. (show), Silver Star Theater, 5247 E. Brown Road, Mesa, $79, 480288-0300, silverstartheater.com. Ring in the New Year with the best party in town at the Silver Star Theater. Dinner features prime rib, complimentary champagne, and party favors to enhance a memorable evening full of music and comedy.

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BY CHRISTINA FUOCO-KARASINSKI

Buckeye employee wins state award Buckeye’s senior center manager, Phil Yabes, was named the 2021 Professional of the Year by the Arizona Parks and Recreation Association.

Yabes has worked for Buckeye for 16 years and is called a “jack of all trades” for the city and the community services department.

Shortly after the pandemic hit, Yabes led roundtable discussions with other APRA professionals regarding senior services to share ideas, offer support and problem solve.

The goal was to continue offering the much-needed critical services to seniors.

These discussions were so successful, Yabes now leads the APRA Adults and Senior TEAMS to continue the work.

In addition, Yabes found ways to increase meal production for senior and disabled residents. This resulted in a 39% increase in meal production over last year.

More than 40,000 meals were served and/ or delivered throughout Buckeye and the surrounding community.

He also leveraged his relationship with the Salvation Army and Buckeye’s Water Resources Department to help develop a utility assistance program for residents facing financial hardship as a result of the pandemic using CARES money. The Buckeye City Council approved a $500,000 allocation, which was managed by his office.

Merry Christmas & A Happy New Year!

Phil Yabes has worked for Buckeye for 16 years and is called a “jack of all trades” for the city and the community services department.

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Ken Kunze set to lead Westernaires

Westernaires Chorus of Sun City West will soon see a changing of the guard. From left are, 2021 president Sue Powell, 2021 vice president Betsy Talbert and secretary Jean Bramucci. The second row, from left, are treasurer Russell Flack, and 2022 president Ken Kunze. Not pictured is 2022 vice president Dick Hermann.

(Photo courtesy of the Westernaires Chorus of Sun City West)

Ken Kunze will succeed Sue Powell as president of the Westernaires Chorus of Sun City West on January 1.

During its recent quarterly general meeting, the club also elected Dick Hermann to succeed vice president Betsy Talbert and re-elected Jean Bramucci and Russell Flack as secretary and treasurer, respectively.

The holiday presentation, “Noel Festival,” will feature classic and modern music directed by Sylvia Collins in the Stardust Theater on Friday, December 3, to Monday, December 6.

Tickets, $12 in advance, can be purchased at the rec center’s box office. They are $15 at the door. For more information, contact Powell at 610-209-5136 or email westernaires.scwclubs.com

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The professional of the year award recognizes an individual who demonstrates continuous contributions to park, recreation and/or cultural services at the local, state, regional or national level with a minimum of 10 years in the field.

Required skills include leadership, research, education, public relations and job performance.

Yabes received the award at the annual Arizona Parks and Recreation Conference and Expo.

AAUW Northwest Valley-Special Interest Group, Girlfriends and More, met for lunch at Nick’s Diner in Surprise. Following dinner, the women saw the film “The Last Duel” at the AMC Theatre.

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AAUW advances gender equity for women and girls through research, edu-

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For more information, call 623-9860165.

Friday Night Christmas Lights kicks off at Fellowship Square Fellowship Square Historic Mesa is in the spirit of the season with Friday Night Christmas Lights.

Residents, staff and visitors are invited to tour the property at 35 W. Brown Road, Mesa, to check out the festive window décor and vote for their favorites from 5 to 6:30 p.m. Fridays December 3, December 10 and December 17.

The top three contestants in each of the best window categories — Celebrating Our Savior, Jolly Holiday and Spirit of the Season — will win a rent credit or a donation to a charity of their choice.

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SWIMKids USA’s Lana Whitehead looks back on 50 years

BY SUE BREDING

alized young children can begin to learn swim skills much earlier than age 5.

Whitehead’s calm and patient approach with students made her a popular teacher. She believed learning can be fun and children thrive when they are encouraged and praised for their successes. The result?

Her business thrived.

Whitehead built a curriculum based on her belief that in addition to teaching children swim strokes, that there were other things a swim school could do. These include offering infant and baby swim classes and she became a pioneer when it came to swim schools purposefully teaching drowning prevention skills.

She developed new techniques so children as young as age 1 can begin to learn swim safety moves. For example, she began to teach students to swim, roll to their back in a float and then swim again to safety in case they faced an emergency.

With SWIMkids USA in Mesa, Whitehead has not only built one of the finest swim schools in the nation, but she is also credited with developing highly effective drowning prevention techniques and programs.

Lana Whitehead is the founder and president of SWIMkids And for all of that, Whitehead USA. She founded it during a male-dominated era in 1971. was awarded the prestigious (Submitted photo) 2021 U.S. Swim School AssociBut having witnessed the heart-wrench- ation’s Lifetime Achievement Award. This ing grief of two of her friends who had highly prestigious national award is based tragically lost their young children due to on career longevity, philanthropic endeavdrowning, nothing could deter her. Their ors and lasting contributions to others.

The Lifetime Achievement Award was grief shaped her life as she developed a passion to make a difference and increase created by the association’s board of diawareness about the dangers of drown- rectors to honor individuals who have helped the “learn-to-swim” industry rise ing.

At that time, the American Academy of to new levels and lift other swim school Pediatrics was recommending to parents owners.

“It is such a great honor to be part of the that they start swim lessons for their children at age 5. But Whitehead began to exclusive group of swim-industry profesexperiment with her infant son, Lance, she sionals who have received this award in found that the water can be a great bond- the past,” Whitehead says.

“I had always held it up as an unachieving experience. More importantly, she reThe career choice of owning a business was both unusual and challenging for a woman in 1971. Even now, according to the U.S. Census Bureau, women-owned firms make up only about 20% of the total number of businesses in the country.

So, just imagine what it was like 50 years ago when Lana Whitehead wanted to open her own swim school in an era when occupations considered “the norm” for females were narrow.

“It was definitely a nontraditional choice in a time when the workforce was very male dominated,” says Whitehead, founder and president of SWIMkids USA.

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able thing and am surprised and humbled that I would be selected to receive such a prestigious honor.”

Tracy Koleber, the association’s board president, said, “Lana has been a leader and mentor to many, and she’s been on the forefront of researching brain development and the many benefits of swimming.

“I met Lana 10 years ago and was blown away by her kindness and welcoming personality.”

For almost 30 years Whitehead has worked tirelessly as a member of the U.S. Swim School Association, receiving the Humanitarian Award in 2008 and the Hall of Fame award in 2012. She has dedicated herself in impactful ways to helping other swim school owners achieve their full potential.

Her passion has reached far beyond the walls of her family-owned swim school in Mesa. She earned degrees in exercise physiology and special education from ASU and has written five books about her techniques as well as her findings about how movement benefits learning and the brain.

She is a member of the American College of Sports Medicine and her involvement in the world of swimming as an author, educator and speaker has taken her around the world including to the U.S. Olympic Training Center, World Baby Congress, National Drowning Prevention Alliance and she was part of a national sports medicine delegation to China.

Whitehead also co-created the Water Smart Babies program where pediatricians write “prescriptions” for water safety measures. Whitehead was a major part of

Lana Whitehead is a pioneer when it comes to swim schools purposefully teaching drowning prevention skills. (Submitted photo)

the effort to write the booklet and launch an informative website.

This program is being used by doctors across the United States because it gives them an easy way to communicate to parents the importance of things like pool fences, knowing CPR, supervision at all times and how swim lessons save lives.

The idea behind it is that if a parent is told by a pediatrician that keeping their child safe around water is vital, they will be likely to pay close attention to the warnings.

Her vast knowledge has made her a sought-after resource in the local and national media as a go-to expert on topics of swimming and water safety — even appearing on national shows such as “Today” and the “CBS Early Show.”

Whitehead’s career awards are plentiful and include the Spirit of Enterprise Award for Excellence in Entrepreneurship from ASU’s W.P. Carey School of Business, the Adolph Kiefer Safety Commendation and Hall of Fame Honor from USA Swimming and the G. Harold Martin Award for lifesaving and instruction from the International Swimming Hall of Fame.

Having just received her newest honor, USSSA’s Lifetime Achievement Award right as she is celebrating the golden anniversary of when she started her business as a new mom with a vision to make a difference, allows her to look back to 1971 with immense pride.

“The awards shine light on the mission which from the beginning has always been to teach even the youngest children lifesaving swim skills,” Whitehead says. www.LovinLife.com

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Financial Matters Myra Alport helps women navigate midlife divorces

BY LAURA LATZKO Myra Alport understands what women go through during a midlife transition.

Divorced at an older age after a 27-year marriage, Alport hopes to help woman over 50 learn how to handle and manage their finances after a life-changing event.

She recently founded the Scottsdale-based financial coaching business, Myra Alport Money Coach LLC, which banks on her 30 years of experience in financial services. She says many women need advice and tools for managing their finances after a divorce.

“Women in midlife are typically focused on family, sometimes on career,” she says.

“I think that they are often left out of financial conversations, whether it’s because they have chosen to, or the responsibility has relied heavily on their spouse.

I just feel that women are not as in-theknow about financial education. I want to be able to help women make more informed decisions.”

Alport says many individuals are too

ashamed or embarrassed about their finances to discuss them.

“People find the topic awkward,” Alport says. “It’s uncomfortable. People tend to want to look elsewhere. I’m trying to bring it to the front by starting this business, getting the word out that there are people who will take the time. I consider myself a hand holder. No judgment. Let’s try to plan your life going forward with a values-based approach.”

Generally, Alport has an initial consultation with clients and then meets with them once very few weeks. She offers coaching packages ranging from one session to three months of coaching.

Alport says during the early sessions, she gets to know her clients, their financial situation and history.

“Before you can get to the actual steps, you need to take the time to get to know someone else and what their life has been. What is their money mindset? Were you taught when you were a kid that your husband was going to manage the

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money, and you wouldn’t have to worry about that? Did you grow up with a single parent and you saw how they lived their life? A lot of it comes down to how you’ve grown up,” Alport says.

Alport prefers to meet with clients using video calls, which are convenient and allow her to expand beyond Arizona.

Midlife concerns Women divorcing in their 50s often have emotional and social issues along with financial ones. Alport says during this difficult period, they are trying to figure out how to move forward — especially if they have enough money to last their lives.

“At that time what I didn’t have was a future vision,” she says.

“What do I want for myself going forward? What is the picture that I want to paint for myself? I think that’s where I really got stuck. I decided that I wasn’t going to paint a masterful picture because I wasn’t willing to go down that path. It was a little painful. I wasn’t ready to do that. I decided I was going to live in the moment… What did I want my life to look like? I really didn’t have a vision. I was more concerned about freedom.”

Alport’s role model was her mother, who was single after she divorced and then her second husband died.

“I watched my mom, who lived a very long life, make it as a single woman for the vast majority of her life,” Alport says.

“That was inspiring to me, and I want to inspire other women that they can live the life that they see for themselves.”

Alport hopes to help her clients make financial decisions.

“There are a lot of life decisions that women have to face on their own,” Alport says. “They are not necessarily prepared to. They may not make the best decisions financially. Whether to keep a home or not keep a home. That requires maintenance, things they may not have had to think about before. Keeping a home versus perhaps moving across the country to be closer to family...That’s where I come in and raise the questions. Oftentimes, there are things that don’t surface because maybe you are just going with the uncomfortableness of the situation. That’s where I come in.”

As a financial coach, Alport suggests clients change their habits. It is ultimately up to them to decide whether they will follow her advice on planning expenses and managing debt.

“We are going to do a lot of talking,” Alport says. “I’m not going to tell you what to do. The choices are yours. I’m going to explain what those are, in different aspects of your life. Once we have agreed on that, we still stay in touch and make sure that these important items that are ranked highly in your life will evolve.”

Alport essentially educates her clients on topics such as their investments, Social Security and Medicare benefits, pensions and other health care benefits.

Ultimately, Alport hopes to show other women that they can move forward after getting a divorce later in life.

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Setting Up Future Success Stoddard Legal Solutions offers compassionate estate planning services

BY KAMALA KIRK No matter one’s age or financial background, estate planning is important. It organizes assets and how they will be distributed, medical directives, beneficiary designations, as well as trusts to facilitate passing property to heirs. Proper estate planning saves time and money, avoids big taxes, and also protects one’s children and dependents.

“From my experience, I find that older clients are experienced and insightful, but many estate planning attorneys approach their practice from a place of preaching rather than listening,” said Rachel Stoddard, Esq., owner of Stoddard Legal Solutions PLLC. “The first question I ask any client, of any age, is, ‘How can I help?’ I listen to their concerns and work with them to structure a plan that meets their goals and concerns.”

Nominated for Best Law Firm of Ahwatukee in 2019 and 2020, Stoddard Legal Solutions specializes in estate planning, helping clients manage their estates and

administration to make sure that their estate planning goals are carried out. In addition to helping clients protect their assets, Stoddard helps them create medical and mental health Powers of Attorney and plan for their children and dependents’ futures.

Stoddard also creates Special Needs Trusts, which give clients the ability to ensure their loved ones will always be guided toward success and provided for financially through their lifetime, and specialty Firearms Trusts to effectively bequeath one’s firearms to someone due to the numerous state and federal regulations that apply to the ownership and possession of firearms.

“I’d like to think that I help clients feel comfortable in discussing complex legal issues,” Stoddard says. “Everyone has valuable input and insight, and I respect their perspectives. I may be a lawyer with specialized legal training, but I am not an expert in their lives, families and personal choices. It takes equal listening and re-

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spect to form a valuable estate plan.”

Prior to establishing her practice in 2016, Stoddard had a successful career in government service helping victims of violent crime for more than a decade.

“When I had my daughter, I wanted to adjust my practice so it wasn’t so litigation based so I could be more present for her, but I still wanted to help people and provide comfort for them through difficult times,” Stoddard says. “Estate planning was a natural extension of that. Rachel Stoddard. Esq., owner of Stoddard Legal SoluI get to help clients feel empowered tions PLLC specializes in estate planning.

(Submitted photo) in making their own choices regarding their estate, and even end of life choic- vices to private clientele since forming es, which ultimately provides them with a Stoddard Legal Solutions, and during COVID-19, she utilized technology to convery needed peace of mind.”

Stoddard graduated summa cum laude tinue to provide services to her clients.

“My husband is an IT engineer, so I was from ASU, then became cum laude graduate at the university’s Sandra Day O’Con- very fortunate to be able to adjust on a weekend and offer secure video confernor College of Law. While attending law school, Stoddard ence options for clients who weren’t comalso headed the Advocacy Program fortable meeting in person or just preAgainst Domestic Violence, worked for ferred to meet with me from the comfort civil law firms and the Maricopa County of their home,” Stoddard says.

“It allowed me to still offer high-qualiAttorney’s Office, and clerked for judges ty, professional services while taking care at the trial and appellate courts.

“My undergrad is in psychology, and I of my clients’ needs and concerns, more graduated with my bachelor’s degree at than just legal. I still utilize such technol17,” Stoddard says. “Being so young while ogy and offerings for those clients who in a higher education environment, or not prefer such methods and will continue to the obvious cookie cutter mold, I believe do so into the future to serve the widest has led me to have a very real compassion array of clients.”

Stoddard shared that her favorite part and open-mindedness for folks of all cirof working in the industry is helping peocumstances and walks of life.”

After graduating, Stoddard became a ple feel empowered and confident about deputy county attorney with the Marico- topics that are often difficult to think pa County Attorney’s Office, where she about. As a mother to two children, Stodquickly moved up and was entrusted with dard is committed to her family as well as highly complex and sensitive cases involv- the families of her clients.

“My two children and my husband are ing crimes against children. She was also selected to be an assistant U.S. attorney the most important part of my life and I with the U.S. attorney’s office in the dis- would do anything to protect and provide trict of Arizona, where she handled sev- for them,” Stoddard says. “Which is why it eral federal trials and appeals as a federal is so important to me to assist my clients prosecutor, successfully arguing before in doing the same for those they love, the 9th Circuit Court of Appeals in San whether it be family or their ‘chosen’ famFrancisco. Stoddard was also named the ily and friends.”

Project Safe Childhood Coordinator and led prosecutions of violent and technoloStoddard Legal Solutions gy-based crimes that involved children, as 5010 W. Warner Road, well as liaising with local, tribal, state and Suite 109, Phoenix federal authorities.

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Getting Back Out Lovin’ Life Expos return to the Valley

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After a 2020 pandemic pause, the Lovin’ Life After 50 Expos are returning.

They are set for 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.

Monday, January 24, at the Sundial Recreation Center in Sun City, and 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Wednesday, January 26, at the Mesa Convention Center.

“We’re going to have great entertainment, a lot of informative exhibitors and it’s just a great way to get out and find out what is going on in the community,” says Lovin’ Life After 50 publisher Steve Strickbine.

“It’s a great way to meet lots of people and have some fun.”

Previously, Lovin’ Life After 50 Expos have attracted thousands of people who network and gather information, as well as participate in the raffle prize giveaway and take a shot at hourly $100 cash prizes.

“These expos were started as just a way to allow organizations in the community to come together with people over 50 to show what they have to offer,” Strickbine says. “To give them information about things that are coming up in their organizations.

“It has become a very good event though for entertainment and just a great way for getting out.”

Among the exhibitors that will have booths at both the Sun City and Mesa Expos include 4C Medical Group (Optum Care), Arizona Liver Health, Home Concepts Custom Remodeling, Humana, AFC Physical Medicine and Hospice of the Valley.

Specifically at the Sun City Expo will be Arizona Institute and Cosmetic Laser Center, Edward Jones and MediSolutions LLC. Unique to Mesa are Bright Health Plan, Mesa Marketplace Swap Meet, Emphasis Advisors and National Cremation Society.

“With COVID we are being very careful with how we proceed, and we are following the CDC guidelines of course to make sure that we are operating with best practices to make sure that everybody that does attend stays safe,” Strickbine says.

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The Lovin’ Life After 50 Expo features an array of informative exhibitors showing the over-50 community what they have to offer. (File photo)

souri where they play during the summer months and then they also have a theater in the East Valley (in Mesa) where they play during the winter months. They were on ‘America’s Got Talent’ at one point,” according to Strickbine.

The Duttons’ setlist includes bluegrass, country and pop music.

“They always attract a big crowd,” Strickbine says.

Ms. Senior Arizona 2022 winner Patricia Person will meet and greet with attendees.

“I think a lot of people are anxious to get back out,” Strickbine says.

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A Positive Approach to Care North Chandler Place ranked among the highest in the state

BY CHRISTINA FUOCO-KARASINSKI With so much green space on North Chandler Place’s conveniently located continuum of care senior living community, it really stands out from its competitors.

Located at 2555 N. Price Road in Chandler, the community offers apartment homes for adults 55 and older; assisted living; memory care and five-star-rated nursing care and rehabilitation.

The independent living residences are separate from the rest of the campus. Apartments range in size from 647 to 1,330 square feet and rent starts at $2,100 per month — a great deal considering that rent includes two meals each day, complimentary use of washers and dryers, basic cable, an emergency call system, and activities.

Kathleen Fanning, community relations director, says the campus had a record-breaking summer with move-in activity.

“It is wonderful that prospective residents chose us because of the amazing sense of community we have cultivated here at North Chandler Place,” Fanning says. “I would encourage anyone interested in making a move to act now so that they can take advantage of, and lock in, our low 2021 rates.”

There is a variety of apartment styles for rent. The largest apartment is 1,330 square feet, which Fanning described as “huge.”

“That is a big deal here,” she says. “We’re probably the only place where you can get something that big that isn’t twice our price.”

Fanning encourages all potential residents to shop around and compare. “Our campus also offers personal care services with our staff located on-site — a really unique amenity,” she adds.

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The memory care suites offer all-inclusive rates starting at $4,200 each month. Residents and their family members appreciate a plethora of amenities that include personalized care plans, weekly laundry, housekeeping, transportation, activities and emergency assistance.

The North Chandler independent living boasts five floor plans, while assisted living offers three. Memory care has two floor plans.

“Four out of the five floor plans come with two bathrooms,” Fanning says. “It gives people a guest bathroom, or the spouse a bathroom to themselves.

When you compare the square footage and amenities, our price point is outstanding — for the most part, we’re much less expensive than the competitors in our area.”

There is also a skilled nursing and rehabilitation health care center on the North Chandler Place campus. The health care center is ranked among the highest in the state having earned five stars for quality care (visit medicare.gov to learn more). This small health care facility can accommodate rehab-to-home stays, as well as extended care and hospice services.

“North Chandler Place is a mature, established community with a distinct separation of living spaces and care models,” Fanning says.

She continued that the campus of care is different from many big-box retirement communities. “You will not find the glitz and glamour of the newer developments here, but you will find a warm and welcoming feel and the friendliest neighbors around.”

North Chandler Place goes above and beyond to make its residents happy. It offers “all the basics” from bingo to board games to outings to Sedona and Tucson, Fanning says. Guest speakers are featured, and crafts include weaving mats for the homeless. “The most unique feature of our campus is the wonderful residents who call North Chandler home.”

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‘These Songs Never Disappoint’ Dave Koz returns to tour with good friends

BY CHRISTINA FUOCO-KARASINSKI Saxophonist Dave Koz is entering the third act of his life, he says.

He turns 59 in March, and he recently celebrated his 30th anniversary of making music.

“It’s a point of reflection,” he says. “That big expenditure of energy that’s an act two is complete. I asked myself, ‘How do I continue this moving forward’ Having a chance to stop and feel my way through this transition was a good time.”

He’s referring to his latest album, “The Golden Hour,” a collaboration with Grammy-nominated funk/jam band guitarist Cory Wong who took Koz in a completely new musical direction. For the collection, Wong surrounded Koz’s sax with a five-piece horn section, creative arrangements and a tight rhythm section concept.

One thing Koz hasn’t changed — or at least very little — is his holiday show, which comes to the Mesa Arts Center on Wednesday, December 15.

“As always, the Mesa Arts Center is such a wonderful place to play,” he says.

“It’s usually a packed house and it’s a very gracious, fun audience. This is a special year. We were not able to do our tour last year. We did it virtually with one show. This is our 24th year and it’s not only a tradition for us, but for a lot of people, especially in Mesa. I thinking it’s going to be a particularly emotional year

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for people.”

This year’s Christmas tour features South African guitarist/singer Jonathan Butler, trumpeter Rick Braun, saxophonist Richard Elliot and introduces vocalist Rebecca Jade.

“In keeping with the way the country feels, I’m coming with real nostalgia, friendship, love and healing,” Koz says.

“The best way I found to accomplish that is to invite my best friends on the road.

They’re my best, closest friends, Jonathan Butler, my partner in this pursuit for a number of years. For the first time, we have Richard Elliot, a wonderful saxophone player who’s a big star in our genre.

“Another dear friend who has never been on tour with me, Rebecca Jade, is a super talented, young female vocalist.

One moment she’s Billie Holiday, and the next she’s Chaka Khan. She’s an incredibly dynamic performer. It’s a very fun, high-energy, emotional show. Hopefully, it matches the mood of the country.”

Besides the additions of Elliot and Jade, the show is a standard Koz Christmas performance.

“The feeling of this Christmas show has remained,” he says. “That’s why we’re still around for all these years. There’s a feeling that comes from this show.”

Koz laughs when he talks about Christmas music. After all, the Tarzana, California, resident is Jewish.

“I’m still just, in my mind, a Jewish kid from the San Fernando Valley of LA,” he says. “How does a kid like that become a Christmas tour person? The truth is, I love the music. I love holiday music.

“The songs lend themselves to being pushed and pulled in so many different directions. These songs never disappoint.

They always hold up.

There’s so much meat on the songs. The songs like ‘Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas,’ ‘White Christmas,’ these standard Christmas songs, were written in that Great American Songbook era.

These are just gems. They always deliver and it keeps it interesting for all of us.”

Koz keeps it fun and upbeat in Mesa with a simple request.

“There’s one tradition that’s associated with Mesa,” he says. “After the show, we get In-N-Out Burger delivered for the entire crew and cast. At the Mesa Arts Center, they treat us so well. They know that’s part of the tradition for us, too. It may not be fine dining, but it brings us comfort.”

Saxophonist Dave Koz has one wish when he plays Mesa — In-N-Out Burger.

(Photo courtesy of Dave Koz)

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What: Dave Koz and Friends When: 7:30 p.m. Wednesday, December 15 Where: Mesa Arts Center’s Ikeda Theater, 1 E. Main Street, Mesa Cost: Tickets start at $61.50 Info: mesaartscenter.com

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Taking It Easy

One of These Nights honors the Eagles’ legacy while putting a slightly personal spin on the songs. (Photo courtesy of One of These Nights)

Retiree honors the Eagles with One of These Nights

BY CHRISTINA FUOCO-KARASINSKI John Waxman is a fan of the Eagles for two primary reasons: harmonies and guitar work.

Waxman has the rare opportunity to pay tribute to his heroes with the act One of These Nights, who plays IronOaks at Sun Lakes on Wednesday, December 15.

“The Eagles are a band that we’ve all followed for years,” says Waxman, who performs guitarist Joe Walsh’s parts. “I’m older than some of my bandmates. I’m from the Bay Area. I saw them in the early ’70s and Billy Joel was opening for them.

“I’ve seen the transformations of the different members of the band.”

At One of These Nights’ shows, the tribute act focuses on the Eagles’ hits, although the musicians do enjoy the legendary band’s deep cuts.

“We only play 90 minutes,” says Wax-

man, of Mesa. “We want to play the songs that people are most familiar with. It’s so exciting. Nine out of 10 people like the Eagles — except Jeff Bridges in ‘The Big Lebowski.’

“Most people know the words and are singing along. Fans are so happy, and every show is a fun show for us.”

Besides Eagles songs, One of These Nights performs solo Don Henley tracks like “Boys of Summer” and three solo Joe Walsh tunes.

“We put a little bit of our own spin on the music,” says Waxman, who uses a Talk Box like Walsh. “We modeled this show after the ‘Live from Melbourne’ tour, the first one they did. We do stick pretty close, but we’ll throw some lead solos in that aren’t quite the studio version.”

Waxman has been a fan of the Eagles since he first saw them in 1975 in Berke-

ley, California.

“They had just come out with their first album with ‘Take It Easy’ and ‘Peaceful Easy Feeling,’” he says.

“My brother was a musician. After that, I loved them. I was a fan from that day on. I saw them again at Day on the Green (festival in Oakland, California) when Joe Walsh had joined, and one more time on ‘Hell Freezes Over.’”

One of These Nights was founded about seven years ago but lead singer/ guitarist JD Madrid of Phoenix has been performing Eagles songs for nearly 15 years. The band also includes bassist/vocalist Justin Brotman of Mesa; drummer Ross Brotman of Gilbert; keyboardist/vocalist Steve Shostak of Gilbert and guitarist/vocalist Clayton Bircher of Tempe. In January, Waxman retired from Honeywell and now plays music full time.

“It’s fun for us and the people enjoy it,” he says. “Some of them come up after the show and say, ‘You’re better than the Eagles.’ I say, ‘Well, thank you very much, but we’re not better than the Eagles. They wrote the music. We’re just copycats.’”

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What: One of These Nights When: 7 p.m. Wednesday, December 1 Where: IronOaks at Sun Lakes, 24218 S. Oakwood Boulevard, Sun Lakes Cost: Call for ticket information Info: 480-317-3600 When: 7:30 p.m. Friday, December 17 Where: Pub Rock, 8005 E. Roosevelt Street, Scottsdale Cost: Tickets start at $40 Info: pubrocklive.com

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Casinos

Git-R-Done Larry the Cable Guy has returned to the stage

BY ANNIKA TOMLIN Now that concerts and appearances have resumed, Larry the Cable Guy is getting it done, touring the United States.

He hits the Wild Horse Pass Hotel & Casino’s Ovations Live stage at 7 p.m. and 10 p.m. Saturday, December 11.

“Live performing is fun and it’s good to get back on stage,” says Daniel Whitney, his real name. “It just seems like yesterday I was knocking old women over trying to get the last roll of toilet paper and here I am on stage.”

Some have seen the pandemic as a way to reevaluate their lives. Whitney says not much has changed about his performance. He touches on similar subjects with a slight injection of pandemic-inspired material.

“It’s good to see some normalcy especially in Florida,” Whitney says about recent shows. “It was like the good ol’ days

in 2019. It’s good to see people out and being American, that’s what’s awesome about it.

“Obviously if you are a comedian, you’re going to have to do jokes about lockdown and social distancing and all kinds of stuff. I do a lot of jokes about that. A lot of new material came out of that and then the rest of it is new takes on the regular topics: family, kids, Walmart, flying, shopping weather. You name it, I do it. County fairs, rodeos, doctor visits, health issues, all of that kind of stuff.”

The pandemic’s quarantine was hard on some. The running joke is the COVID-19 15, referring to weight gain from sitting around, not being able to exercise. Whitney’s weight fluctuated, but he said it was hard “going out looking the way I do.”

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“I don’t want to feel like I am showing off or bragging, I’ll wear a fat suit a little extra 35-pound fat suit so you can’t really tell I lost weight, so I look kind of the same,” he adds jokingly.

Whitney is well known for his observational comedy among his other work as part of the Blue Collar Comedy Tour with Bill Engvall, Ron White and Jeff Foxworthy. He also voiced Mater in the “Cars” franchise.

“I’ve been doing this a long time and still my favorite thing to do is just get on stage in front of people that like to come and watch me,” Whitney says.

“I’m just a bunch of goofy one liners, and I like making people laugh. Just the fact that they are coming out is awesome.”

These days, Whitney is cutting back on shows. He only performs about 22 times a year as he wants to be around his family.

“This is the best part of their school years — eighth to 12th grade,” he says about his kids.

“I just love performing but I have a regular life. I’m a dad, I’ve got a couple of kids and an awesome wife. Once I get off the stage, I’ve got a regular life like everybody else so it is kind of cool to get out there and play star for a weekend and I enjoy it.”

That said, Whitney is excited to be back on stage and making people laugh.

“There is just something about telling a joke and people are laughing,” Whitney says. “You write a joke and rework it and go on stage and people are laughing at it.

“I like people. I enjoy making people laugh. I always have.”

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Larry the Cable Guy returns to Arizona for two performances on Saturday, December 11 at Wild Horse Pass Hotel & Casino’s Ovations Live stage.

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and Owen Wilson will return as Mater and Lighting McQueen, respectively, for a new series for the streaming network called “Cars on the Road” slated for a fall 2022 release.

“It is really cool and I’m glad about that,” Whitney says about the new project. “Pixar has been good to me. Everybody there is so awesome to work with and I’m not hard to work with.”

He also says he was working on a Christmas “Cable Guy advent calendar.”

“We’ve got 19 but I need five more shirtless pictures,” Whitney says. “I have me laying in a thing of pumpkins shirtless with the American flag shortie shorts and just different poses.”

Rest assured, he made it a point to say “I hope you know I’m kidding about the calendar. I’m just doing the ‘Cars’ thing and hanging out with my family and that’s about it and making people laugh.”

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What: Larry the Cable Guy When: 7 p.m. and 10 p.m. Saturday, December 11 Where: Wild Horse Pass Hotel & Casino Ovations Live Showroom, 5040 Wild Horse Pass Boulevard, Chandler Cost: Tickets start at $37 Info: playatgila.com, larrythecableguy.com www.LovinLife.com

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Andy Margolis

Bree Brown and Andy Margolis

5 to 10 p.m. Wednesday, December 1, repeats Tuesday, December 14, Thursday, December 23, and Tuesday, December 28, Ember, We-Ko-Pa Casino Resort, 10438 WeKoPa Way, Fort McDowell, free admission, 480-789-4957, wekopacasinoresort.com

5 to 10 p.m. Saturday, December 4, repeats Saturday, December 18, Ember, We-Ko-Pa Casino Resort, 10438 WeKoPa Way, Fort McDowell, free admission, 480-789-4957, wekopacasino.com

Silhouette

December ’64: Frankie Valli and the Four Seasons Tribute

11:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Wednesday, December 1, repeats Wednesdays December 8 and December 29, We-Ko-Pa Casino Resort’s casino promotional stage, 10438 WeKoPa Way, Fort McDowell, free admission, 480-789-4957, wekopacasinoresort.com

9 p.m. Saturday, December 4, WKP Sports and Entertainment Bar, We-Ko-Pa Casino Resort, 10438 WeKoPa Way, Fort McDowell, tickets start at $15, 480-789-4957, wekopacasino.com

Steve Culp

8 p.m. Saturday, December 4, Wild Horse Pass Hotel & Casino, 5040 Wild Horse Pass Boulevard, Chandler, tickets start at $39, 1-800-946-4452, playatgila.com

5 to 10 p.m. Thursday, December 2, repeats Wednesdays, December 8 and December 15, and Thursday, December 30, Ember, WeKo-Pa Casino Resort, 10438 WeKoPa Way, Fort McDowell, free admission, 480-789-4957, wekopacasino.com

Josh Turner: Holiday and Hits Tour 8 p.m. Friday, December 3, Harrah’s Ak-Chin Casino, 15406 Maricopa Road, Maricopa, tickets start at $45, 480-802-5000, caesars.com. (Show postponed.)

Lexi Faust and Andy Margolis 5 to 10 p.m. Friday, December 3, repeats Fridays December 10, December 17 and December 24, Ember, We-Ko-Pa Casino Resort, 10438 WeKoPa Way, Fort McDowell, free admission, 480-789-4957, wekopacasino.com

First Friday Comedy Night 7:30 to 9 p.m. Friday, December 3, WKP Sports and Entertainment Bar, We-Ko-Pa Casino Resort, 10438 WeKoPa Way, Fort McDowell, free admission, 480-789-4957, wekopacasino.com

The Police Experience 7:30 p.m. Friday, December 3, and Saturday, December 4, Casino Arizona, 524 N. 92nd Street, Scottsdale, tickets start at $10, 480-850-7777, casinoarizona.com

Aaron Lewis 8 p.m. Friday, December 3, Talking Stick Resort, 9800 E. Talking Stick Way, Scottsdale, sold out, 480-850-7777, talkingstickresort. com www.LovinLife.com

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KMLE Not So Silent Night with Caitlyn Smith, Walker Hays, Scotty McCreery and Carly Pearce 7 p.m. Sunday, December 5, Talking Stick Resort, 9800 E. Talking Stick Way, Scottsdale, win tickets through KMLE, 480-850-7777, talkingstickresort.com

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Mogollon 8 p.m. Friday, December 10, WKP Sports and Entertainment Bar, We-Ko-Pa Casino Resort, 10438 WeKoPa Way, Fort McDowell, free admission, 480-789-4957, wekopacasino.com

Hot August Night: Tribute to Neil Diamond 7:30 p.m. Friday, December 10, and Saturday, December 11, Casino Arizona, 524 N. 92nd Street, Scottsdale, tickets start at $10, 480-850-7777, casinoarizona.com

Tori Matthieu and Andy Margolis 5 to 10 p.m. Saturday, December 11, repeats Saturday, December 25, Ember, We-Ko-Pa Casino Resort, 10438 WeKoPa Way, Fort McDowell, free admission, 480-789-4957, wekopacasino.com

A Very Merry Motown Christmas

Sandy Hackett’s Rat Pack Christmas 8 p.m. Friday, December 17, and Saturday, December 18, WKP Sports and Entertainment Bar, We-Ko-Pa Casino Resort, 10438 WeKoPa Way, Fort McDowell, tickets start at $25, 480-789-4957, wekopacasino.com

Gin Blossoms 8 p.m. Saturday, December 18, Talking Stick Resort, 9800 E. Talking Stick Way, Scottsdale, sold out, 480-850-7777, talkingstickresort.com

Dionne Warwick 8 p.m. Saturday, December 18, Wild Horse Pass Hotel & Casino, 5040 Wild Horse Pass Boulevard, Chandler, tickets start at $47, 1-800-946-4452, playatgila.com

Dueling Pianos

8 p.m. Saturday, December 11, We-Ko-Pa Casino Resort Conference Center, We-Ko-Pa Casino Resort, 10438 WeKoPa Way, Fort McDowell, tickets start at $40, 480-789-4957, wekopacasino.com

8 p.m. to midnight Friday, December 24, WKP Sports and Entertainment Bar, We-KoPa Casino Resort, 10438 WeKoPa Way, Fort McDowell, free admission, 480-789-4957, wekopacasino.com

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Showroom New Year’s Eve with Powerdrive

7 p.m. and 10 p.m. Saturday, December 11, Wild Horse Pass Hotel & Casino, 5040 Wild Horse Pass Boulevard, Chandler, tickets start at $37, 1-800-946-4452, playatgila.com

Tori Matthieu and John Lewis

9 p.m. Friday, December 31, Casino Arizona, 524 N. 92nd Street, Scottsdale, tickets start at $50, 480-850-7777, casinoarizona.com

Aeromyth

5 to 10 p.m. Tuesday, December 7, repeats Tuesday, December 21, Ember, We-Ko-Pa Casino Resort, 10438 WeKoPa Way, Fort McDowell, free admission, 480-789-4957, wekopacasino.com

11:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Wednesday, December 15, repeats Wednesday, December 22, We-Ko-Pa Casino’s casino promotional stage, 10438 WeKoPa Way, Fort McDowell, free admission, 480-789-4957, wekopacasino.com

9 p.m. Friday, December 31, repeats 8 p.m. Saturday, January 1, WKP Sports and Entertainment Bar, We-Ko-Pa Casino Resort, 10438 WeKoPa Way, Fort McDowell, tickets start at $30, 480-789-4957, wekopacasino.com

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Tash After Dark New Year’s Eve Party

4:45 to 8:45 p.m. Tuesday, December 7, repeats Tuesday, December 14, and 6 to 10 p.m. Saturday, December 25, WKP Sports and Entertainment Bar, We-Ko-Pa Casino Resort, 10438 WeKoPa Way, Fort McDowell, free admission, 480-789-4957, wekopacasino.com

Laura Berens 5 to 10 p.m. Thursday, December 9, Ember, We-Ko-Pa Casino Resort, 10438 WeKoPa Way, Fort McDowell, free admission, 480-789-4957, wekopacasino.com

The Robert Cray Band 8 p.m. Friday, December 10, Talking Stick Resort, 9800 E. Talking Stick Way, Scottsdale, $35, 480-850-7777, talkingstickresort.com

5 to 10 p.m. Thursday, December 16, repeats Wednesdays December 22 and December 29, Ember, We-Ko-Pa Casino Resort, 10438 WeKoPa Way, Fort McDowell, free admission, 480-789-4957, wekopacasino.com

Fairchild Blues Holiday Spectacular (Tribute to the Blues Brothers) 7:30 p.m. Friday, December 17, and Saturday, December 18, Casino Arizona, 524 N. 92nd Street, Scottsdale, tickets start at $10, 480-850-7777, casinoarizona.com

Brian McKnight 8 p.m. Friday, December 17, Wild Horse Pass Hotel & Casino, 5040 Wild Horse Pass Boulevard, Chandler, tickets start at $45, 1-800-946-4452, playatgila.com

9 p.m. Friday, December 31, Talking Stick Resort, 9800 E. Talking Stick Way, Scottsdale, call for ticket price, 480-850-7777, talkingstickresort.com

Raven’s New Year’s Eve Gala 8 p.m. Friday, December 31, Talking Stick Resort, 9800 E. Talking Stick Way, Scottsdale, tickets start at $60, 480-850-7777, talkingstickresort.com

Mirrorball New Year’s Eve Celebration 9:30 p.m. Friday, December 31, Talking Stick Resort, 9800 E. Talking Stick Way, Scottsdale, call for ticket price, 480-850-7777, talkingstickresort.com

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Feast On This Holiday dining options abound this winter

BY ANNIKA TOMLIN Holiday season is here! One of the most exciting times of the year is celebrating the end of the year and the beginning of the next one. There are places to go and things to do and a whole lot of stuff to eat across the Valley this upcoming Christmas and New Year’s Eve. Here are two lists of several places that might tickle your fancy.

Christmas Christmas is a time to celebrate with the ones who you love most. Several restaurants across the Valley are making it easier on customers to indulge in the good stuff without having to deal with the actual prep and cooking. Here is a list of Christmas specials to look into:

Blue Hound Kitchen Christmas Meal Celebrate the holiday with a delectable dine-in, prix-fixe, three-course menu

by Executive Chef Brian Peterson. Select Christmas menu choices include mustard crusted grass-fed beef tri tip, cauliflower and chestnut soup, roasted organic salmon, toffee bread pudding and peppermint bark cheesecake. Reservations are recommended.

Blue Hound Kitchen & Cocktails, 2 E. Jefferson Street, Phoenix, 11 a.m. to 8 p.m., 602-253-6661, bluehoundkitchen.com

Miracle Mile Deli Holiday Meal Get ready to serve up to six people with the following family meals. Each meal includes 2 quarts of homemade mashed potatoes, 1 quart of homemade gravy, 1 quart of steamed veggies, 1 quart of baked macaroni and cheese, six Kaiser rolls and one whole pie (apple, pecan, cherry, pumpkin, lemon meringue, Boston cream and coconut meringue). The difference between the meals is one includes 3 pounds of oven-roasted white meat turkey breast along with 1 pint of cranberry sauce while the other meal includes 3 pounds of savory brisket of beef.

Preorders must be placed by Wednesday, December 22, for Friday, December 24, pickup.

Miracle Mile Deli, 4433 N. 16th Street, Phoenix, 602-776-0992, miraclemiledeli.com, starts at $170

Pork on a Fork Christmas Feast Take the stress out of holiday hosting and instead let Pork on a Fork do the

cooking. The to-go Christmas Feast that feeds 10 to 12 people includes a whole smoked turkey, traditional stuffing, cheesy mashed potatoes, green bean casserole, cranberry sauce, gravy, dinner rolls and cornbread. Reheating instructions are included for sides that come cold. Turkey can be served hot or cold.

Preorders must be submitted by Sunday, December 19, for pickup on Friday, December 24.

Pork on a Fork, 1515 W. Deer Valley Road, Phoenix, pickup before 3 p.m., 602-884-8226, porkonafork.com

Tarbell’s Christmas

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Tarbell’s has prepared divine to-go Christmas meals that include one entree, a plethora of sides and a choice of two desserts. Entree options are prime rib, Arizona honey glazed ham, and a roasted organic salmon with crusted pecan and maple glaze.

Featured sides include haricot verts with shallots and sweet butter; crispy Brussels sprout casserole with caramelized onions and bacon; mushroom risotto with Crow’s Dairy chevre and fine herbs; buttery mashed potatoes, and housemade aged cheddar biscuits.

The desserts included in the takeout package are chocolate peppermint mousse, Emma’s Buche de Noel (Yule log), and double chocolate chip cookies. Last

Miracle Mile Deli is putting together two to-go style holiday meals that serve up to six people.

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day to preorder the to-go menu is Friday, December 17, for Christmas Eve pickup.

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New Year’s Eve New Year’s Eve is less than a week after Christmas but not any less fun. Trying to figure out how to get out of the house and celebrate the end of 2021? Look no further than following list to find events happening on New Year’s Eve that might interest you.

Blue Hound Kitchen & Cocktails Ring in the new year with delicious menu options including Dungeness crab bisque served with smoked trout roe crostini and cultured butter; baby arugula with grapefruit, beet, whipped goat cheese and mesquite honey; organic chicken roulade served with foie gras and mushroom bread pudding and charred broccolini; roasted prime beef loin with crispy beef belly, tallow whipped potato, asparagus and cabernet; and trio of flourless cake, strawberry gelato and champagne cheesecake. Reservations are required.

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Gatsby’s House This party is for the movers and shakers only. Dance the night away with top Phoenix DJs playing the ultimate club mixes, two hours of an appetizer buffet, festive party favors and one spectacular mega-size ballroom countdown experience.

Mover’s tickets include two prepaid alcoholic beverages, appetizers including vegetable spring rolls, beef and manchego empanada and cilantro lime glazed chicken brochette, along with access to the main ballroom.

Shaker’s tickets, or VIP include three prepaid premium alcoholic beverages, upgraded appetizers adding Malibu coconut shrimp and bacon pecan dates along with access to the VIP Lounge with a private DJ, a private bar and early access to the venue.

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DJs will spin all night and guests can secure their seats by making table reservations online. Each table comes with a bottle of champagne and a liter of Miller High Life.

Luckys Indoor Outdoor, 817 N. Second Street, Phoenix, 8 p.m. to 2 a.m., luckysphx.com, $10

Tarbell’s has a New Year’s Eve dinner menu all planned out for to-go packaged meals. The celebratory package includes a choice of one entree including prime Chateaubriand marinated in Napa Cabernet and fine herbs; duck confit “new style” with a champagne glaze; whole lobster with all the fixings; and herbed

crusted lamb rack. Seven sides are included in each catered package including parmesan purple kale salad with golden raisin and organic hemp seed, spinach gratin with comte cheese, asparagus with shallots and sweet butter, risotto with wild mushrooms and spinach, buttery mashed potatoes, sweet potato galette, and housemade cream biscuits. A choice of two desserts is included and the selections are caramel chocolate mousse, classic cheesecake or champagne glazed fruit tart. All guests must place their to-go Feast...continues on page 29

New Year’s Eve Tipsy Tea Party Celebrate the New Year early with a daytime celebration with a date or friends.

This event includes a tray of sweets and savory treats that perfectly pair with the two cocktails served. All drinks and bites are plant based and gluten free. Reservations are required.

Drink Me! Tea Room, 1730 E. Warner Road, Suite 5, Tempe, 11 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., drinkmetearoom.com, $45 per person

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Before ringing in 2022, Phoenix City Have you ever wanted to go to the Grille invites guests to say goodbye to masquerade ball that happens in the 2021 with incredible dining specials. The 1986 movie “Labyrinth”? Well, now is specials include starters New England your chance. Dance and dream among clam chowder with ocean clams, Yukon costumed nobles and magical creatures potatoes, smoke bacon, fresh herbs and during an immersive allure and fantasy. chive ($7/cup, $13/bowl); entrees includDazzle among aerialists, fire breathers, ing surf and turf, Oscar style featuring stilt walker, food trucks, glittering deco- coffee-rubbed 5-ounce beef tenderloin rations, bubble and DJs playing a slew of filet, cognac hollandaise, guajillo prawns, ’80s classic for the whole night. Costumes citrus chiltepin vinaigrette, Tillamook or masks with formal wear are encour- pepper jack, Pima grits, lump crab meat and organic asparagus ($49); smoked prime rib featuring a 12-ounce prime beef cut with bleu cheese smashed Yukons, balsamic glazed Brussels sprouts and caramelized onion and bacon jam ($42); and panseared Chula seafood seabass with sunchoke mash, winter citrus and pomegranate relish, local citrus roasted beets and Pork on a Fork is smoking delicious Christmas feasts that feed 10 to 12 people. (Submitted photo) Meyer lemon beurre www.LovinLife.com

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Hospice Is Hope

Volunteering with dementia patients is the best gift

BY LIN SUE COONEY

Hospice of the Valley Director of Community Engagement

The holidays are upon us — and so is the frenzied search for gifts to delight all the special people in our lives.

But have you ever stopped to consider that you are the perfect gift? Not only to family and friends who’d enjoy spending more time with you, but also to people you’ve never met before. People in need of a warm smile and a tender touch.

In a few weeks, Hospice of the Valley’s innovative Dementia Care and Education Campus, at 44th Street and Indianola Avenue in Phoenix, will begin serving people and their family members who are living with all types of dementia. From the earliest stages to the most advanced, loved ones and their caregivers receive compassionate support and education to help ease what can be a lengthy and challenging journey.

A big component of this beautiful care comes from volunteers who visit with patients and families. We invite you to join our volunteer family and truly change lives with your companionship, conversation and laughter.

Volunteer Gretchen Surridge fell in love with dementia patients after caring for her own father. “I love the sweetness I see in them. I enjoy the challenge of finding a way to break through and get to the person who is still there. They are not the same, but they are still there. It’s gratify-

ing to unlock their happy memories. They have a whole life story, and I want to tap into that.”

There are many rewarding ways to volunteer — from storytelling, art, dance, games and reading to nature walks around the beautiful campus courtyard.

Med student Jia Kai Pan enjoys soothing families with his violin. “It amazes me how music can open someone’s heart,” he says. “I see them perk up and turn towards me — and sometimes, even the ones who don’t really speak anymore start to sing.”

The Dementia Care and Education Campus has a special need for volunteers with professional talents — licensed/certified hair stylists, nail artists and yoga instructors who enjoy pampering someone with a relaxing experience that lifts or calms the spirit.

Volunteer Debi Wineroth sees how people light up when she trims or styles their hair.

“They sit taller in their wheelchairs or smile and stare at themselves in the mirror. There’s something special about putting caring hands on someone and taking them back to a time when life was more normal and they felt beautiful. I’m so grateful to give them that bit of dignity.”

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teer manager with Hospice of the Valley. “Our volunteers are so diverse, but they all provide that one-on-one support to our patients, meeting them where they are,” she says.

“They help redirect some- Whenever Hospice of the Valley volunteer Carolyn Westermann one who may be confused, visits her patient, Lois, she brings fine china cups and a decadent dessert so they can have a tea party. (Photos courtesy of Hospice they reassure someone of the Valley) who is distressed, and they bring indescribable joy to someone who To volunteer at the Dementia Care and only knows how to live in the present. Education Campus or with Hospice of the They are a true gift.”

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The Healthy Geezer

Many studies show acupuncture is helpful

BY FRED CICETTI

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I have arthritis in my knee. I’m thinking about trying acupuncture, but my friends think I’m nuts.

What do you think?

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Several recent studies show osteoarthritis symptoms can be relieved with acupuncture. One Scandinavian study reported that 25% of patients canceled their plans for knee surgery after acupuncture.

About 15 million Americans have tried this needle therapy. The World Health Organization recommends it for more than 40 conditions as diverse as asthma and nausea from chemotherapy. The Food and Drug Administration regulates acupuncture needles.

So, no, I don’t think you’re nuts.

By the third century B.C., the Chinese had documented a medical system that is based on qi (pronounced “chee”), a concept of vital energy that is believed to flow throughout the body.

Qi is said to regulate a person’s physical, spiritual, emotional and mental balance. Advocates of Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) say qi is affected by yin (negative energy) and yang (positive energy). When the flow of qi is disrupted and yin and yang are unbalanced, the condition leads to pain and disease, according to TCM. Treatments that are integral to this ancient system are herbal and nutritional therapy, restorative physical exercises, meditation, acupuncture and remedial massage.

To correct the flow of qi, acupuncture uses superfine metal needles inserted into the skin at more than 2,000 “acupoints” along pathways known as “meridians.” It is believed that there are 12 main meridians and eight secondary meridians. The points can also be stimulated with heated herbs, magnets, mild electrical current, manual pressure, low-frequency lasers or even bee stings.

Most acupuncture patients feel little or no pain as the needles are inserted.

Some people are energized by treatment, while others feel relaxed. Improper needle placement, movement of the patient, or a defect in the needle can cause soreness and pain during treatment.

Relatively few complications from acupuncture have been reported to the FDA. However, inadequate sterilization of needles and improper administration have led to complications. When done improperly, acupuncture can cause serious problems such as infections and punctured organs.

Western scientists don’t know how acupuncture works. However, studies show that stimulating acupoints causes multiple biologic responses. For example, this stimulation can prompt the release of the body’s natural pain-killing endorphins.

If you are interested in acupuncture, ask your doctor about it. Health care practitioners can be a resource for referrals to acupuncturists. More medical doctors, including neurologists, anesthesiologists and specialists in physical medicine, are becoming trained in acupuncture.

About 10,000 acupuncturists practice in the United States. Most are state regulated. More than 4,000 doctors have completed a recognized acupuncture training program.

Look for an acupuncture practitioner who is licensed and credentialed. And check with your insurer before you start treatment to see whether acupuncture will be covered for your condition. www.LovinLife.com

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Christmas Greens Tips to consider when celebrating the holidays this December

BY NATALIE GILLILAND

Poppies Flower Shop

Oh, the holidays are finally here! If you are anything like me, I cannot wait until there’s a crisp in the air (even if it is just at night!), and the last few months of the year are upon us.

More than anything, I love having the fresh Christmas greens in my home as the smell of pine fills the air. With the holiday season, comes the annual tradition of putting up a Christmas tree.

Fresh Christmas trees hold a special place in my heart. My grandfather owned Tahoe Christmas Trees in Southern California. I was raised that as soon as the turkey was put into Tupperware, we all loaded up in my dad’s truck to prepare the Christmas tree lots across the valley for the rush of the first big weekend.

Although artificial trees have taken over the holiday market, there are still many people that take pride in having a real, fresh Christmas tree.

Here are a few things to consider that I have learned along the way to help make the fresh tree last all the way through your holiday season.

First and foremost, you will want to place your tree in a deep tray of water. Your tree will drink a lot of water throughout its’ stay in your home, with nearly a gallon in the first 24 hours. If your tree starts to dry out quickly or drop needles, you might want to consider giving the bottom a fresh cut to reopen the trunk to soak in the water.

Another important factor is keeping it away from the heater vents. Although it is rare that we have the heater on in Phoenix, ensure that your tree is in a cool spot

in the house that is not getting the heat of the sun or of the heater. This will help slow down the process of the needles drying out.

If you do not like the idea of cleaning up pine needles, you can always bring home a fresh pine wreath to hang on your door.

You can keep the wreath fresh by keeping it somewhere cool and spraying it with a water bottle every few days. Keeping it out of direct sunlight also helps keep it moist and healthy.

Another holiday alternative is the classic poinsettia. These beautiful red plants adorn front porches, dinner tables and fireplaces. These plants can be a little bit fussy, so it is important to keep them in a bright place for most of the day. They also do not like to be too cold (perfect for Arizona homes), with their ideal temperature being between 65 and 75 degrees.

Finally, allow them to dry out during your watering schedule. Their root systems do not like to be soaked in water. If they get too dry, their leaves will droop, so keep on eye on what their ideal schedule is for that plant that you bring home.

No matter what you choose to adorn your home with this holiday season, it is certainly a season of joy and thanksgiving.

Be sure to enjoy the cool weather, spend time with those you love and enjoy the season of twinkle lights and that wonderful pine smell. Happy holidays from the Poppies family to yours!

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