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opinion The Curmudgeon For your eyes only By Drew Alexander

f you are not a registered Republican and don’t hold conservative political values, you might just as well skip this column and go on to read another part of this fine publication. GOP and independent conservative voters, this is for your eyes only. November’s balloting to decide who will be the 45th president of the United States will be the most critical election in recent history, and to a profound extent determine the economic, political and moral direction of the republic. Within the next four years, such major matters as employment, taxation, homeland security, immigration, national debt, foreign

affairs, judicial appointments, and scores of other crucial issues will be on the Oval Office desk at noon on Friday, Jan. 20, awaiting action by the new president. By now, you have been exposed to over a year of intense nationwide electioneering. So here it is October and it all comes down to a principal choice between Democrat Hillary Rodham Clinton and Republican Donald J. Trump. You enthusiastic conservative Trump supporters will obviously not vote for Clinton, an entrenched member of the old guard of privileged politicians, and who magically dodged a criminal indictment over her “extremely

careless” handling of classified e-mails while serving as Secretary of State— among other scandals swirling around her. Then there are those of you who preferred a GOP candidate other than Trump, for several reasons. Chiefly among them are that you don’t like his flamboyant, outspoken style; that you disagree with some of the things he says or makes you feel uncomfortable; and that he’s not a “real” conservative. As for Trump’s speaking style, well, his verbal stripes are an ingrained part of the man and will not change. Personally, I find it refreshing that a candidate speaks his mind with passion and candor—even though I disagree with him in some instances— unlike most office seekers who parse every word, and who speak down to me as if I’m a juvenile ward of the state. Those of you who stayed home in 2012 and did not vote for Mitt Romney because by your measure he lacked conservative purity witnessed what your absence from the ballot box has wrought: four more years of President Barack Hussein Obama and

a stagnant economy with 94 million Americans out of work, an implosion of the ill-conceived Obamacare, a shady, secret unconstitutional deal with Iran, a weakening of our military capabilities, and a host of other negatives too numerous to list. Trump is a man of ideas but not an ideologue, so don’t expect conservative perfection from him. Your simple choice on Nov. 8 is a somewhat less than impeccable Republican or a hugely flawed Democrat and all the terribly failed policies implemented by her party that have harmed the nation for decades. A former member of the Arizona Senate, Lori Klein, succinctly summarized the unrealistic expectations of the American electorate, telling CBS News, in politics, “We want a virgin to do a hooker’s job.” Drew Alexander, also known as “The Curmudgeon,” is a monthly columnist for Lovin’ Life After 50, writing about political issues. Send comments to drewalexander@cox. net or to Drew Alexander, in care of Lovin’ Life After 50, 1620 W. Fountainhead Pkwy., Suite 219, Tempe, AZ 85282.

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’m looking forward to election night. But not for the reasons you might expect. OK, yes. Like every other sensible American, I look forward to the moment the race is called and we can collectively pass this barbed, dangling kidney stone of an election from the pipes of our collective consciousness. I look forward to clicking on a news website and not cringing as an omnipresent awning of blonde hair downloads. I will enjoy not wondering— at least for a while—why Hillary Clinton smiles like someone is running electric current through her. And I will enjoy opening up my newspaper a few weeks from now to some traditional, old-fashioned bipartisan news. Like a liquor store robbery. But on election night, I look for something else. After the electoral map has turned all blood and blue; after the talking heads switch their spin from “what-will-happen?” to “we-knew-thiswould-happen;” after the last salient statistic sets the election team nodding and the punditry blissfully starts running out of things to say...someone will have to make a speech. Someone who lost. That’s what I look for. It isn’t schadenfruede. It isn’t a desire to shout “neener-neener” or revel in someone’s public embarrassment (you can get that on almost any reality show). It is an opportunity to see, finally, what this too-long and overfinanced election cycle has seldom shown us. Grace. Let me say that I’ve talked to President Clinton. We had a good visit, and I congratulated him. (BOOS) No, wait a minute. Wait a minute. No, I’ve said repeatedly—I’ve said repeatedly in this campaign that the president was my opponent and not my enemy. And I wish him well and I pledge my support in whatever advances the cause of a better America because that’s what the race was about in the first place. —Bob Dole, Nov. 5, 1996 Much of the election has claimed to be a discussion of America’s greatness. How can we “Make America Great Again”?

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Is America still “the greatest country on Earth?” And while we have talked the subject blue on cable shows, talk radio and website comment sections, proof of her greatness will be present the night of Nov. 8: someone with a lot of supporters will win, someone with a lot of supporters will lose. And the loser will—grudgingly but surely—urge us to support the winner. We will not have riots in the streets, like they had in Tehran in 2009. People will not be attacked at polling places, as they were in the Philippines last spring. Military juntas will not try to seize the television stations, as they attempted in Turkey last summer. We will handle the transfer of power like Americans: the winners will drink excessively, the losers will make negative Facebook posts, and then we’ll all get on with our lives. The nation, as you know, is at a critical point. At a time like this, we can’t risk partisan bickering and political posturing. Our leaders have to reach across the aisle to do the people’s work. —Mitt Romney, Nov. 6, 2012

than election night. We have all seen, and been shocked by, the divisiveness of this last campaign: the accusations of racism, the actual racism, the fighting at rallies, the name-calling, the press suppression, the inflammatory accusations, and that horrific night in July when our nation turned to Scott Baio for political advice. This is what happens when we treat our elections like rugby matches. When finding the right candidate becomes less important than winning, we pick a side and stop thinking for ourselves. Remember issues? Civility? Phrases like “they both have a point”? They haven’t come up much in the last few months, because this election has become a running sucker punch on the other guy. I hope the 2016 election amounts to a wake-up call. I hope we’ll leave the electoral map grateful for what didn’t happen, and determined to make the next election more of an honest examination of ideas and less of an Oakland Raiders tailgater. It’s probably naïve—I can’t remember an election that wasn’t dubbed “the worst one ever”—but, seriously, this truly was the worst one ever. And unless the two parties convene in 2020 to

nominate a howler monkey and a mold spore, this election will probably hold that title for a good long time. So, here’s hoping for kinder contests and better days. Here’s hoping the downballot races offer enough consensus leadership to keep us from circling around in a self-imposed headlock the next four years. Here’s hoping for candidates with less persona and more platform next time; and voters more interested in ﬁnding solutions than winning the argument. It begins when our partisan hackles come down. And that starts with a gracious concession. Almost a century and a half ago, Sen. Stephen Douglas told Abraham Lincoln, who had just defeated him for the presidency, “Partisan feeling must yield to patriotism. I’m with you, Mr. President, and God bless you.’’ Well, in that same spirit, I say to president-elect Bush that what remains of partisan rancor must now be put aside, and may God bless his stewardship of this country. —Al Gore, Dec. 13, 2000 Michael Grady is a local playwright, reporter and the author of “Death Calls a Meeting.”

Yes, I know: The losing party frequently begins a new fundraising cycle that night. The lip service about unity, and “giving the new president a chance” usually dissolves as soon as the new leader’s hand leaves the inaugural Bible. But there’s a reason why the losing candidate doesn’t say: Listen, we’re all toast. This poor, sorry ********* you elected will be the death of all of us. FYI. Just want to give you a heads-up before the walls start bleeding and the locusts come. Good job, voters! (Laughs) If I’d known you were this stupid, I’d have campaigned on a platform of shiny objects and thrown candy! Well, I see the bar is open, so I’m going to do some tequila shots and hope for an asteroid. Drive safely! Oh, the losing candidate may be thinking that. But they won’t say so, because—like us—they are hoping to serve a higher purpose. They are operating, in that moment, on the faith that the voters have some overriding wisdom, and the idea that our country’s future is more important than the fortunes of one despondent politician. The trick is carrying that faith farther

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you baby-proofed your home? There was no feeling of impending doom, only an affirmation of protection for the future and the security of our loved ones. In Arizona, the Fall season feels like a time of renewal and is the perfect time to renew our commitment to the safety of our aging seniors. Falling among older adults is a serious public health problem. The risk of hurting oneself upon falling increases with age, as reflexes slow, diminishing a person’s ability to protect oneself. Bones are more brittle making older adults more susceptible to breaking a wrist or even a hip. Unlike illnesses and diseases taking lives among elderly people, falling is completely preventable. In 2014, the number of deaths from trips and falls almost equaled the number of deaths caused by motor vehicle accidents. The fact is, many of these trips and falls are caused by preventable circumstances. Falls are the leading cause of death due to injury among seniors. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, elders have a one in three chance of experiencing a fall annually. Over 30,000 older adults died from unintentional fall injuries in 2013. Over 2.5 million seniors were treated in emergency departments for fall injuries. Factors that contribute to falls include improper eyewear, such as wearing sunglasses indoors or inadvertently keeping readers on when walking. Additionally, reminding our seniors about getting yearly eye exams and updating their glasses if need be. Dizziness caused by medication can lead to falls. When filling prescriptions, make sure to ask the pharmacist whether the medicine can affect your balance. And remember, “medication” not only includes prescription medicines, but also herbal, natural and over-the-counter remedies such as aspirin or antihistamines. Request a brown bag check-up. A brown-bag check-up is when you gather all of your current medications and overthe-counter products into a “brownbag” and show them to your doctor or pharmacist so he/she can look for any potential problems. Contrary to popular belief, falls are entirely preventable and not a natural part of aging. All of us have the ability to reduce the risk of falls in our aging loved one’s homes and when hosting

our seniors for a prolonged stay, or even an afternoon visit. Common causes for falls include: Slippery or wet surfaces, poor lighting, uneven floor surfaces, clutter in pathways, and thick soled or loose shoes. Rugs are the leading causes of falls, and ideally should be removed. Most falls in the home occur when going up or down stairs and in and out of the tub or shower. It is imperative that stairways have handrails that extend beyond the first and last step. Increasing the light by adding more overhead lighting fixtures or wall sconces can prevent falls. If lamps are added, cord management is essential. Here is a list of things you can buy for less than $20 that will lower your risk for a fall: • Grab bars for shower or tub. • Mat for shower or tub. • Nonslip bathtub strips. • Velcro strips to secure electrical cords. • Nonslip safety grip pad for rugs. • Motion sensor night light. • Slip resistant socks. • Nonslip tape (skid tape for stairs). • Raised toilet seat. • Wheelchair seatbelt. When hosting your aging loved one for an overnight or prolonged stay you may need to ensure your guest room is adaptable to the needs of your guest. Place night tables and shelves in places that are easily accessible. Offer to help your loved one unpack, ensuring to store clothing, medication, and necessities within reach. Make sure the outside of your home is well lit and there are no hazards blocking the entrance way to your home. Secure over excited or anxious pets to prevent them from jumping or becoming a tripping hazard. Celebrating Falls Prevention Awareness is an extension of embracing aging and accepting the new normal. Notching those milestone birthdays is very much a privilege. If you don’t think so, just ask someone with a terminal illness. Aging gracefully is acknowledging that you may need a new sexy walker, a cool pair of nonslip shoes, or a Better Homes and Gardens grab bar for your bathroom. So hold on to your new prop and whistle your favorite tune to symbolically represent the spring in your step.

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Elvis lives at The Forum’s casino night The Forum at Desert Harbor hit the jackpot with a casino night that drew scores of lucky residents and guests. Sharp-dressed dealers from Arizona Casino Parties kept high-rolling seniors on a roll with a wealth of blackjack and roulette table games. Winners cashed in their chips for raffle tickets that offered attendees the “luck of the draw” to win prizes. Forum fans were “All Shook Up” as rhinestone-studded Elvis Presley impersonator, Bret Kaiser, performed the King’s signature dance moves. To find out what’s shaking next at The Forum at Desert Harbor, call 623-9720995 or visit theforumatdesertharbor. com. The full-service, rental retirement community is located at 13840 N. Desert Harbor Dr., north of Thunderbird Road at 91st Avenue in Peoria.

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Senior living community awards eight fall scholarships The Plaza del Rio Foundation’s Fall 2016 Scholarship Awards Presentation honored eight employees from Freedom Plaza Retirement Campus, and Plaza del Rio Care Center, located on the Plaza del Rio campus in Peoria. Funded by resident donations, the William T. and Laura Lou Riggs Memorial Scholarship Fund awarded a total of $15,225 in scholarships to eight

Plaza del Rio Foundation Board member Mary Jane Cannon, a Casa del Rio resident, awards a Fall 2016 Scholarship to Roxanna Armstrong, a certified nursing assistant at Plaza del Rio Care Center. A seven-time scholarship recipient, Armstrong is using the funds for her studies at the University of Phoenix.

students for the Fall 2016 semester. Scholarship recipients were awarded based on academic achievement, work experience and financial assistance needed to achieve their goals. The Fall 2016 scholarship recipients from Freedom Plaza Retirement Community include concierges Stephanie Guzman and Nicole Lawson; dining services staff Dina Buzimkic and Erynn Duran; kitchen Jennifer Maya; and personalized living Courtney Kelly. Freedom Plaza Care Center recipients include medical records Kim Morales, and Plaza del Rio Care Center certified nursing assistant Roxanna Armstrong. “Tonight is all about celebrating the scholarship recipients,” said Plaza del Rio Foundation president, Jeanne Chisholm, a resident of Freedom Plaza. She also expressed her appreciation to the board members and residents for their generous donations. In addition to Chisholm, the Plaza del Rio Foundation board members include co-chairpersons Mary Koleski and Robert Hagen, committee members Wanda Baxter, Stewart Cecil, Ruth Davis, Pennie Doss, Bob Koonce, Paul Meeden and Joan Peters, all residents of Freedom Plaza, and Mary Jane Cannon, a resident of Casa del Rio. The Riggs Memorial Scholarship Fund was founded in 1997, as a means of enhancing employees’ potential through the benefits of continuing education. In 19 years, the semi-annual awards ceremony has presented 368 scholarships, funding $487,343 for tuition and books. A former nine-time scholarship recipient, Erin Gradel, a radiologic technologist graduate from Pima Medical Institute, concluded the program. “I was a scholarship recipient throughout my college days,” said Gradel, an 11-year dining services employee of Freedom Plaza. “I saved $12,000 from foundation scholarships. Thank you to all of the residents who donate to the scholarship awards. I see myself as having 300 grandparents. My No. 1goal is to make each of you proud.” To learn more about the Plaza del Rio Foundation and William T. and Laura Lou Riggs Memorial Scholarship Fund, call 623-876-2416.

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Peoria’s mayor from 1985 to 1991, Ron Travers, and his wife Virginia Travers, meet with “Elvis Presley” (Bret Kaiser). The couple lives in The Forum at Desert Harbor. The Freedom Plaza Retirement Campus, located at 13373 Plaza del Rio Blvd., Peoria, features 345 entryfee independent living apartments, 65 assisted living apartments at The Inn, 20 apartments with Alzheimer’s or dementia care at Clare Bridge Place, plus skilled nursing and rehabilitation services at two care centers, Plaza del Rio Care Center and Freedom Plaza Care Center. Visit brookdale.com for details. Music at Trinity reveals fall/ winter schedule The fall/winter season for Music at Trinity features a new chamber music quartet in residence, Christmastide concerts and the third annual Helen Peel Memorial Organ Concert. Most concerts take place at Trinity Cathedral, 100 W. Roosevelt St., in downtown Phoenix. For more information, visit http:// trinitymusicaz.org. Urban Nocturnes, Trinity Cathedral’s Artist in Residence group, debuts at 4 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 2. Performing works by W.A. Mozart, Max Reger, Alessandro Rolla and Malcolm Arnold, the chamber quartet includes Christopher McKay (viola) Karen Sinclair (violin) Melita Hunsinger (cello) and Viviana Cumplido Wilson (flute), all musicians with the Phoenix Symphony. Tickets are $10. The Trinity Cathedral Choir presents its fourth annual Messiah sing-along at 4 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 27. The choir invites music lovers to “come bring your score and help make up the chorus for our annual trek through

Handel’s Messiah Part I.” Tickets are $10. Lessons and Carols, also performed by the Cathedral Choir, will celebrate the arrival of Christmastide at 6 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 18. This service, first designed for use in King’s College, Cambridge, will include the music of Paul Edwards, David Briggs, William Mathias, John Rutter and Philip Ledger. Paula Provo, principal harpist for the Phoenix Symphony Orchestra, performs a harp prelude. Free to the public. Also to celebrate the holidays, the Cathedral Choir will perform as part of “Holidays at the Heard” at 11:30 p.m. and 1 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 27, at the Heard Museum, 2301 N. Central Ave Free to the public. The Helen Peel Memorial Organ Concert with Kimberly Marshall is 3 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 22. This is the third installment of the Music at Trinity annual organ concert. Marshall will perform works of César Franck and Johannes Brahms. Marshall is an organ scholar and holder of the Patricia and Leonard Goldman Endowed Professorship in Organ at Arizona State University. Free to the public. The Cathedral Choir performs Choral Evensong for the Last Sunday of Epiphany at 4 p.m. Feb. 26. This evensong features the Pieces and Responses of Barry Smith, the Evening Service in G of Francis Jackson and Will Todd’s “The Call of Wisdom.” For information or to purchase tickets, visit the Music at Trinity website: trinitymusicaz.org or call Trinity Cathedral at 602-252-7126.

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ear RDG: Thank you for writing such a heartfelt letter. I, too, have been blessed with loving children and loving daughters-in-law. I do realize that some parents have neurotic or even psychotic problems, or health problems which cause unwanted behaviors toward their children. And some kids develop mental illness, drug problems, etc. which cause them not to honor their fathers or mothers. I was not aware, however, that this was such a problem. I have received many letters on this subject—from both parents and adult children. We who do not have this challenge are certainly blessed. Thanks again for writing. —GG

ear Gabby Gayle: Read your column about “Hurting Mom”. It has nothing to do with anything except rudeness and disrespect. I am 73, and believe me, I would not tolerate it the first time. It is not a case of three times and you’re out, and believe me, my

children and grandchildren are very close. Too many kids nowadays are waiters. They cannot wait to get what you have. Thank you for your time. Signed, SG

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ear SG: And yet another slant on the subject! Thank you, GG

ear Gabby Gayle: (This letter is referring to the grandmother who said she accepted her granddaughter was gay but did not want to attend their wedding.) This dilemma is not new. In marriages outside the faith, whether Catholic, Jewish, one Protestant faith into another faith, some families choose not to attend the ceremony. My stepson is gay. My husband and I strongly believe this goes against Biblical teaching and have told our son how we would handle his lifestyle. We have treated him as all our other children, but we recognize his partner as friend only. We have even liked some of his male friends, hosted them at restaurants, entertained them in our home, shared holiday gatherings, etc. We consider it unloving and against Christian teaching to be unkind in any way toward these men, but we also don’t look at them as prospective future family. Grandma needs to decide what her faith, values and comfort level are regarding the wedding. She then should express her feelings honestly to daughter and granddaughter. If they can’t accept grandma’s feelings, then they are the intolerant ones. Signed, SB

ear SB: I do understand and respect a person’s religious beliefs. However, in my world we have three sets of gays and one transgender. I love them all and accept them as family. We call it unconditional love. You say you treat your son as your other children. Do you accept your other children’s partners as family? Just asking. Thank you for your views on the subject! —GG If you have a question for Gabby Gayle, please send it to: “Ask Gabby Gayle” in care of this newspaper, or email it to lagmancreswick@cox.net

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ometime in late October, I’ll host the 12th annual Friends of Elaine Kortzeborn Medicare Open Enrollment Party. Every year since 2005, I’ve helped a dozen or so my mom’s buddies review their Medicare Part D prescription drug insurance and make sure it still works for them. At first, I ran into some resistance. Mom’s friends didn’t want to bother. They had coverage and didn’t see why they needed to keep checking their drug plans. After a couple of years, though, that attitude disappeared. We kept finding that, every year, their health needs changed and so did the list of drugs covered by their plans. Shopping among the numerous plans and choosing the right one could mean saving hundreds of dollars a year. Now, everyone’s on board to make sure they have coverage that’s right for them. All this is just my way of reminding you that Medicare’s annual open enrollment season begins Oct. 15 and runs through Dec. 7. This is the time every year when you can sign up for a

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nn Merrill has been in the fitness field for 42 years. Medicine ball, kettlebell, step aerobics, Pilates and classic aerobics. She’s done them all. But there’s one form of exercise that continually gets her heart rate and calorie count up: hula hooping. “Hula hoop is my most intense class,” said Merrill, who leads a group at PebbleCreek in Goodyear. “It really gets me going. We leave with a sweat.” Merrill, 59, has been hula hooping since May 2015, when she visited with a vendor at a Scottsdale fitness fest. She bought the hoop, returned home and prepared for a certification class the following month through FXP Fitness Hula Hoop System. This hula-hoop program doesn’t use the toy that children and adults have used since Arthur K. “Spud” Melin and Richard Knerr invented it in the 1950s. Merrill and others use equipment that is sized and weighted to help users shed pounds, lose inches from their waistline and sculpt their body. “I took my eight-hour class and learned all the principles of hula hooping,” Merrill said. “I came back to PebbleCreek where I work full time as a fitness director and started working with the ladies. That was a year ago.”

No fad

According to Mayo Clinic’s website, hula hooping isn’t just a fad. It can be beneficial for folks who swivel with a hoop that is bigger and heavier than traditional pieces, at least 10 minutes at a time. FXP Fitness’ Kat Suwalski agreed. “It really targets those muscles groups,” said Suwalski, the company’s director of education. Her hoops sell for $44.95 to $189.95 at fxpfitness.com/ “We found success in our approach with our product, especially with the Baby Boomer demographic. We really back our promise of delivering a fun workout. We span every age group, but a good chunk of the people who use our hoops are Baby Boomers. It makes them feel young again, and useful.” FXP Fitness managing partner Remington Hotchkis added that hula hooping offers a full-body workout. “It leverages Pilates, barre and yoga, as well as interval training,” he said. “They’re weighted at two pounds and they break down into six pieces. They are used specifically for fitness and built with structural integrity. They have greater flexibility and strength. It has to stand up to Pilates and barre. The diameter is a little bit bigger, too.”

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Medicare Reminders for Arizona’s Seniors

5 Things to keep in mind for Medicare open enrollment By Tim Brousseau Product Manager, Government Programs Blue Cross Blue Shield of Arizona

The Affordable Care Act (ACA) has received a great deal of attention over the past few months. With this emphasis on the ACA, seniors may be questioning if any of the recent changes impact their Medicare plans. The good news, and the answer is, “no.” To put it simply, you don’t need to do anything differently. You will sign up at the same time and in the same way as previous years. While Medicare open enrollment isn’t changing there are still a few fundamentals to keep in mind when enrolling or switching plans for 2017.

1 Open Enrollment Runs Oct. 15 Through Dec. 7 2 Advice is Available

This should not be confused with ACA “open enrollment,” which starts November 1. There’s help available to select the right plan for you. Arizona boasts a large, knowledgeable broker community. Some will visit your home and others will hold local seminars.

3 Most Individuals Become Eligible Around Age 65

Most people are eligible to enroll when they turn 65. Eligible seniors can actually enroll three months before the month of their 65th birthday, the month of their 65th birthday and three months after that same birthday. Medicare has a lot of different eligibility requirements that can found at www.Medicare.gov.

4 Plan Information is Online in Many Places

To find out more about Blue Cross Blue Shield of Arizona’s Medicare solutions visit us online at www.azblue.com/seniors or call 1-888-288-0019 (toll-free) or 711 (TTY) daily from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. local time. Learn more about Medicare in general by visiting www.Medicare.gov.

5 New Enrollees Need to Be Aware of Plan Differences

Blue MedicareRxSM (PDP) is a Prescription Drug Plan with a Medicare contract. Enrollment in Blue MedicareRx depends on contract renewal. Blue Cross Blue Shield of Arizona complies with applicable Federal civil rights laws and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, disability or sex. ATTENTION: If you speak another language, language assistance services, free of charge, are available to you. Call 480-566-2868 (TTY: 711). ATENCIÓN: si habla español, tiene a su disposición servicios gratuitos de asistencia lingüística. Llame al 480-566-2868 (TTY: 711). D77 baa ak0 n7n7zin: D77 saad bee y1n7[ti’go Diné Bizaad, saad bee 1k1’1n7da’1wo’d66’, t’11 jiik’eh, 47 n1 h0l=, koj8’ h0d77lnih 480-566-2868 (TTY: 711). S6506_091516_B01 CMS Accepted 09/19/2016 page 26 : : Lovin’ Life After 50 : : October 2016

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K.T. Tanner concentrates as she works out with her hula hoop at PebbleCreek. Hula hooping is especially important for women older than 50, according to Merrill, who formerly was fitness director for the Village of Oak Creek, near Sedona. “Hula hoops strengthen the core, which we all need at menopause in our

50s,” she says. Hula hooping’s results are similar to other aerobic activities, such as dancing—including salsa, hula, belly and swing dancing, the Mayo Clinic reports. An average woman can burn about 165 calories in 30 minutes of

hula hooping, and an average man can burn about 200 calories in 30 minutes of hula hooping. “I have approximately 25 students,” Merrill said. “I keep asking them why they’re coming back. They tell me it’s because I make it fun. It burns a lot of calories, too. They keep coming back. I can’t believe it.” One of Merrill’s students, Pat Biancardi, agreed that her teacher likes to mix it up. “She varies the activity all the time,” said the 65-year-old Biancardi, who works out six days a week. “She’s super creative. She’ll make us pretend we’re playing the drums, or reaching for the sky, hopping from foot to foot. She maintains the novelty of it.” Linda Long of PebbleCreek wasn’t even a fan of the hula hoop, when she stumbled upon the class. “I tried it as a child a little bit and I wasn’t all that impressed with it,” she said. “We started out with about six of us and we dropped the hoop all the time. “Now I really like it because, simply, I burned 500 calories an hour. It makes

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Pat Biancardi works out six days a week, but says her hardest exercise is with the hula hoop.

me concentrate on my core. But she breaks it up so it’s not the same thing all the time. It was funny once. We had to do the hula hoop and walk. You could tell the newbies because we looked like zombies.” Donna Hoshide, who lives in Quail Creek south of Tucson, began hula hooping just before she was to have surgery on her feet. “I’m very active,” said Hoshide, a 57-year-old retired federal lawenforcement officer. “Just sitting around recovering would drive me nuts.” Hoshide, who was certified by Hoopnotica in 2014, said her hulahoop workouts intrigued her Quail Creek neighbors. So she and the curious—most of whom are pickleball players—work out several times a week. “When I started, my goal was to teach people how to hoop safely,” she said. “A lot of hoopers hadn’t hooped since they were little. Our bodies were built differently back then. “There is a right way and a wrong way to hoop. When people are just following the hoop with their entire body, eventually they throw out their backs. I teach hoopers how to hoop safely and all the fun stuff will follow.” Hoshide explained that it’s good for mental disposition, as well. It makes for a great social event, as well as a solo workout. “I often get the urge to hoop, so I go across the street to the park, barefoot, turn on my iPod and I’m in my own world,” she said. Like Merrill, she is incorporating other exercises with the hula hoop. “I’m just now learning different country line-dance moves,” she said. “I’d like to integrate the hooping with the moves. I have a couple of things going on right now. Hooping can get a little stale if you keep doing the same thing.” Hula hooping, she added, helps with her pickleball play, in terms of stretching. “You’re asking your body to do things it doesn’t normally do,” she says. “I’m competing every month through February. A lot of the hoopers are pickleball players. Pickleball players, they like challenges and hooping is challenging.” For more information about Hoshide’s group, which will resume in January, email donnaiko@aol.com.

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Diana Gregory Outreach Services honors seniors during luncheon The Diana Gregory Outreach Services Foundation (DGOSF) was celebrated to recognize the outstanding accomplishments of senior achievers in the greater Phoenix community at its fifth annual senior awards luncheon on Sept. 30. This year’s honorees include historic trailblazers who still serve and inspire residents of all ages in the Valley. “Senior citizens, the very torchbearers of our history and societal culture, deserve to be recognized for their contributions and crucial roles in the development of the communities we call home today,” said Anna Maria Maldonado, director of sales and marketing, Care1st Health Plan of Arizona Inc. “Their lives are Diana Gregory testimony to the fact that all of us, through collaboration, can come together to help build stronger communities today and for the future.” Alfredo Gutierrez, author, immigration activist, former state senator and president of the Governing Board of Maricopa Community Colleges, received the Lifetime Achievement Award. The Honorable Cecil Patterson earned the Dick Gregory Humanitarian Award. Patterson, a retired judge from the Arizona Court of Appeals, has shared his time, talents and mentoring skill with countless community organizations, boards and committees. Sue Glawe, vice president of community relations at Blue Cross Blue Shield, was honored with the Corporate Philanthropy Award. She is a stellar model of seniors serving in

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corporate America and emulates the culture at Blue Cross Blue Shields, which focuses on improving quality of life. Dr. Leland Fairbanks received the Community Health Award. Fairbanks has worked collaboratively with others achieving smoke-free hospitals, workplaces and public places— worldwide. Elizabeth White, an entrepreneur of one of Arizona’s longestrunning restaurants, Mrs. White’s Golden Rule Café, will receive the Living Legacy Award. Due to her legacy, three restaurants have been opened and are owned by her grandson under the name of Lolo’s Chicken and Waffles and there are three franchises. Elaine Ryan, vice president, G ov e r n m e n t Affairs State Advocacy and Strategy Integration at AARP, was awarded the Community Collaboration Award as well as be the guest speaker, discussing caregivers and resources available by AARP. The luncheon also recognized centenarians and seniors committed to transforming communities through service. DGOSF is determined to fulfill its mission to improve the lives of seniors in the Valley. All proceeds from the luncheon will support outreach services for seniors and will provide more than 2,000 seniors with bags of fresh fruits and vegetables during the holidays. The event was held at the Camby Hotel, 2401 E. Camelback Rd. in Phoenix. Susan Casper, host of ABC15’s “Sonoran Living Live,” was the emcee.

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Hospital is evaluated using Functional Independence Measures (FIM™) to measure a In an acute rehabilitation hospital, like Healthsouth East Valley swallowing, otherwisepatient’s known functional as dysphagia. ability in 18 separate areas. A collective FIM score is Rehabilitation Hospital, a full continuum of rehabilitative programs and obtained upon admission and then again at discharge from the hospital. services is offered for individuals who The scores help in setting goals during a patient’s stay and determining At first, Maggie was apprehensive about rehabilitative therapy, but explains have suffered a major accident or illness, their ability to return home safely, as well as identifying the functional including trauma, stroke, brain injury, spinal that the staff was “absolutely caring” when she arrived. gain made during their stay. All FIM score data is reported to Uniform cord injury, amputation, arthritis, chronic Data System for Medical Rehabilitation (UDS), a division of UB Foundation pain, neuromuscular, and pulmonary Activities, Inc. UDS represents a national forback FIM score gains Once Maggie was stabilized, her HealthSouth team worked hard standard to get her diseases. which Healthsouth East Valley Rehabilitation Hospital continues to exceed. Patient care is led by a medical director to living independently. Healthsouth East Valley Rehabilitation Hospital met the rehabilitative who supervises the hospital’s multineeds of more than 1,400 members of the community in 2013. The disciplinary team to provide a coordinated “With my physical and occupational therapists together,” says. “I felthospital like higher level ofworking care provided in an Maggie acute rehabilitation allows program of care including goal setting, for improved outcomes and return to independence in a shorter amount I wasand really able to participate in my own recovery.” treatment plans, family education of time. discharge planning. Healthsouth East Valley Rehabilitation Hospital has earned certification “Our success depends on the quality of Maggie engaged in physical and occupational therapy at HealthSouth Valley. She recalls her therapists in Stroke andEast Amputee rehabilitation byhow The Joint Commission. The Joint care provided to each and every patient,” Commission’s Gold Seal of Approval™ was awarded to the hospital for gave her “so much encouragement,” and helped her to understand her limitations. Maggie says these therapies said Dr. Hassan Akinbiyi, PMR, medical director at Healthsouth East Valley its compliance with the organization’s national standards for healthcare Rehabilitation Hospital. “We strive to of help every were her “favorite parts the day.”patient maximize their quality and safety in all three areas. potential and exceed their expectations. The expert team of physicians, nurses, therapists and hospital staff at Healthsouth East Valley Rehabilitation “Thetostaff was so kind and understanding, when I was discouraged,” Maggie says. About Healthsouth East Hospital strives be the rehabilitative provider of choice foreven metropolitan Phoenix byMaggie providingplayed an exceptional patient experience.” motivating games and puzzles as part of her treatment, and she also used VitalStim®, a device Valley Rehabilitation

that helps patients with dysphagia, electrically stimulating the swallow function. Hospital Local Rehabilitation Experts At Healthsouth Healthsouth East Valley Rehabilitation Hospital is a 60-bed hospital that offers East Valley Hospital When Rehabilitation asked about her therapy team at HealthSouth, Maggie replies: “A-plus, number one!”

comprehensive inpatient and outpatient Rehabilitation physicians, or physiatrists, have special expertise in rehabilitation services. These programs rehabilitation medicine. They provide close medical management for each are designed to challenge return patients Maggie was at HealthSouth East Valley for two weeks before being discharged. She says her biggest is to active patient and coordinate the rehabilitation treatment plan. Physiatry is the and independent lives. Healthsouth medical specialty of again, physical medicine rehabilitation that focuses on while in outpatient therapy. walking but she is and determined to reach her goal East Valley Rehabilitation Hospital improving functional outcomes for patients of all ages. serves patients throughout the Phoenix In his role of medical director, Dr. Hassan Akinbiyi is a physiatrist that Maggie takes daily trips withprofessionals her family and friends, including her son, who is a main source ofarea support. Metropolitan and is located at works with Today, a team of skilled physicians and medical to create 5652 E. Baseline Road in Mesa. To learn a rehabilitation program tailored to fit each patient’s needs. Dr. Akinbiyi more about Healthsouth East Valley and the hospital’s trained to treat patients whoMy have had “I havephysiatrists never metare such caring people before. mobility has improved greatly due to my therapy,” Maggie says. Rehabilitation Hospital, call us at (480) a stroke, cardiac surgery, brain injury, amputation(s), complex medical “This is what patients need; more rehabilitation hospitals like HealthSouth.” 567-0350 or visit HealthSouthEastValley. problems, osteoporosis, back pain, and sports-related injuries along with com. many others.

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Determination Leads to Endless Possibilities Maggie’s Story When Maggie DeSanti, 79, experienced a stroke, she was left feeling anxious and confused. She was in an acute care hospital for four days before being transferred to HealthSouth East Valley Rehabilitation Hospital. She was unable to walk, had severe balance issues and experienced difficulty swallowing, otherwise known as dysphagia. At first, Maggie was apprehensive about rehabilitative therapy, but explains that the staff was “absolutely caring” when she arrived. Once Maggie was stabilized, her HealthSouth team worked hard to get her back to living independently. “With my physical and occupational therapists working together,” Maggie says. “I felt like I was really able to participate in my own recovery.” Maggie engaged in physical and occupational therapy at HealthSouth East Valley. She recalls how her therapists gave her “so much encouragement,” and helped her to understand her limitations. Maggie says these therapies were her “favorite parts of the day.” “The staff was so kind and understanding, even when I was discouraged,” Maggie says. Maggie played motivating games and puzzles as part of her treatment, and she also used VitalStim®, a device that helps patients with dysphagia, electrically stimulating the swallow function. When asked about her therapy team at HealthSouth, Maggie replies: “A-plus, number one!” Maggie was at HealthSouth East Valley for two weeks before being discharged. She says her biggest challenge is walking again, but she is determined to reach her goal while in outpatient therapy. Today, Maggie takes daily trips with her family and friends, including her son, who is a main source of support. “I have never met such caring people before. My mobility has improved greatly due to my therapy,” Maggie says. “This is what patients need; more rehabilitation hospitals like HealthSouth.”

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but kind of our entire career.” The mashups that fully fit that description are the Four Seasons’ 1960s hit “Beggin’,” which is interspersed with parts of OneRepublic’s “Counting Stars” and Willie Nelson’s “On The Road Again,” which is paired with the By Alan Sculley Zac Brown Band’s “I Play The Road.” There’s also a mashup with a decidedly vintage touch—Otis Redding’s “(Sittin’ On) The Dock of the Bay” and “Proud Mary” (done with the highly rhythmic soul-infused tradition of the Ike and Tina Turner version of the Creedence Clearwater Revival original). There’s also “Marvin Gaye,” the Charlie Puth hit that features a guest appearance from Meghan Trainor, isn’t the only recent hit that gets the fully vocalized treatment on “The New Old Fashioned.” Straight No Chaser also do a cool version of Hozier’s “Take Me To The Church,” the Weeknd’s “Can’t Feel My Face” and Walk The Moon’s “Shut Up And Dance.” Straight No Chaser plays Arizona twice in two months. “The New Old Fashioned” also has Straight No Chaser’s nonholiday But “The New Old Fashioned,” the one other significant twist—the group’s albums have each had a readily apparent title of latest studio album, may not seem first original song to appear on album, a theme. to so directly suggest a theme. Singer soulful ballad written by Don Nottingham The a cappella group’s EPs, “Six Pack” Dave Roberts, though, said the thematic called “Lost.” (2008) and “Six Pack Vol. II” (2011), trend was very much at work again, as the Deciding how much emphasis to put referred to each record having a half dozen title was inspired by a couple of songs on on creating original a cappella songs will songs. The 2010 release “With A Twist” the album, as well as the group in a larger be a key question for the group to answer referred to the a cappella group’s way of sense. going forward, Roberts said. reinventing famous songs (and like the “There were a couple of mashups that “I’d have to say that it is very important “Six Pack” EPs, the alcohol connotation were the theme of the album,” he said in to us to do both,” he said. “The challenge of the Straight No Chaser name). The a recent phone interview. that we have is the music we perform 2013 full-length, “Under The Inﬂuence,” “So that’s where we got kind of the mostly are hits. So for us to write music was all about performing songs that ‘New Old Fashioned’ (title). As we started to be performed at the same time as illustrated the musical inﬂuences of creating the music in the studio, we found some of these other hits or even to go on the 10 vocalists—with the big bonus of that the new old fashioned is exactly what a record with these other hits is a really, having the stars who originated several of a cappella is. It’s the oldest fashion of really tall order.” the songs, including Stevie Wonder, Dolly music that there is, and we are doing the As Roberts mentioned, the beginnings Parton and Elton John, perform with the new old fashioned. So that has kind of of Straight No Chaser indeed date group on the recordings. become the theme, not just of this album, back to college at Indiana University, where several of the current members founded the original edition of the a If You Go: Mesa If You Go: Tucson cappella group. What: Straight No Chaser What: Straight No Chaser In 2006, a reunion was set When: 8 p.m. Saturday, December 31 for the former Straight No When: 7:30 p.m. Monday, October 17 Chaser members and for the Where: One E. Main St., Mesa Where: Fox Tucson Theatre, 17 W. Congress, occasion, the group posted Information: 480-644-6500 or Tucson a video made in 1998 of

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Calendar of events October 2016 October 1 Saturday Hillcrest Dance and Social Club, 7 p.m., Social Hall, 19803 RH Johnson Blvd., Sun City West, $4 to $6, reservations required, 623-544-0574, dancingqueen431@q.com, 515-491-0533. Midnight Moon will provide the music. A Taste of Greece, 11 a.m. to 10 p.m., repeats 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. Oct. 2, St. Katherine Greek Orthodox Church, 2716 N. Dobson St., Chandler, $3, atasteofgreeceaz.com. A Taste of Greece offers a weekend celebration with traditional Greek foods, imports, music and costumed folk dancing. October 2 Sunday A Taste of Greece, 11 a.m. to 7 p.m., St. Katherine Greek Orthodox Church, 2716 N. Dobson St., Chandler, $3, atasteofgreeceaz.com. A Taste of Greece offers a weekend celebration with traditional Greek foods, imports, music and costumed folk dancing. October 3 Monday Basketball for Ages 50 and Older, 3:30 p.m. to 5 p.m. Mondays and Wednesdays, mid-October through April, Villanueva Community Center’s gym, 15660 N. Hollyhock St., Surprise, call for charge, 502-298-5264. Breast Cancer 101, 1 p.m. to 3 p.m., Humana Mesa Guidance Center, 5943 E. McKellips Rd., Mesa, free, 480325-4707. Freedom from Smoking, Monday through Nov. 14, and Oct. 26, Scottsdale Osborn Medical Center Campus, 7301 E. Fourth St., Suite 4, Scottsdale, free, reservations required, 623-580-5800, honorhealth.com/events. Caps for the Cure Knitting/Crocheting Group, 1 p.m. to 3 p.m., Humana Mesa Guidance Center, 5943 E. McKellips Rd., Mesa, free, 480-325-4707. Duet’s Caregiver Support Group East Valley, 1:30 p.m. to 3:30 p.m., Red Mountain Multigenerational Center, 7550 E. Adobe St., Mesa, free, 602-274-5022, duetaz.org. Bone Density Screening, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., Scottsdale Shea Medical Center, 9003 E. Shea Blvd., Women’s Diagnostic Center, Scottsdale, $20, appointment required, 623-580-5800, honorhealth.com/events.

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October 4 Tuesday Duet Caregiver (Alzheimer’s Disease) Support Group Phoenix, noon to 2 p.m., repeats Oct. 18, Duet, 555 W. Glendale Ave., Phoenix, free, 602-274-5022, duetaz. org. Breast Cancer Support Group, 6 p.m. to 8 p.m., repeats Oct. 18, HonorHealth Breast Cancer and Research Center, 19646 N. 27th Ave., Suite 205, Phoenix, free, registration required, 623-780-4673, honorhealth.com/cancer. Arizona Department of Veterans’ Services, 1 p.m., Robson Library, 9330 E. Riggs Rd., Chandler, free, 602-6523000. Bill Phalen with the Arizona Department of Veterans Services will give an overview of the benefits provided by his organization. October 5 Wednesday Yoga for Recovery, 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. Wednesdays in October, Deer Valley Medical Center, Medical Building 1, 19841 N. 27th Ave., Suite 400, Phoenix, free, reservations required, 623-780-4673, honorhealth.com/events. The National Organization for Women, SC/WV, 1 p.m., UU Church, 17540 N. Avenue of the Arts, Surprise, free, 623-972-6273, aznow-scwv.org. The program will be a discussion on misogyny in the media’s reporting on the upcoming election. October 6 Thursday Duet Caregiver Symposium, 9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., Church of the Beatitudes, 555 W. Glendale Ave., Peoria, $20, 602-274-5022, duetaz.org. Grandparents Raising Grandchildren Support Group (Duet), 6 p.m. to 8 p.m., Bethlehem Lutheran Church, 2745 N. 32nd St., Mesa, free, 602-274-5022, duetaz.org. Let’s Be Strong & Single, 10 a.m. to 11 a.m., Valley of the Sun JCC 12701 N. Scottsdale Rd., Scottsdale, free, reservations recommended, 480-481-7033, harrietc@vosjcc. org. This workshop helps middle-age, newly single women find confidence and begin the next chapter of their lives. Growing Older, Living Well, 2 p.m. to 3 p.m., HonorHealth Orthopedic Institute, 20401 N. 73rd St., Suite 130, Scottsdale, free, reservations required, 623-580-5800, honorhealth.com/events. Mended Hearts Support Group, 6:30 p.m. to 8 p.m., John C. Lincoln Medical Center Campus, Cowden Center, 9202 N. Second St., Phoenix, free, reservations required, 623-5805800, honorhealth.com/events.

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Flu Shot Clinic, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., Humana Mesa Guidance Center, 5943 E. McKellips Rd., Mesa, call for charge, 480325-4707. Bring Humana ID card. Movie and Popcorn with “Mother’s Day,” 2 p.m. to 4 p.m., Humana Mesa Guidance Center, 5943 E. McKellips Rd., Mesa, free, 480-325-4707. October 7 Friday Euchre and Mahjongg, 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., Humana Mesa Guidance Center, 5943 E. McKellips Rd., Mesa, free, 480-325-4707. October 8 Saturday Hillcrest Dance and Social Club, 7 p.m., Social Hall, 19803 RH Johnson Blvd., Sun City West, $4 to $6, reservations required, 623-544-0574, dancingqueen431@q.com, 515-491-0533. Manuel Dorantes will provide the music. Rendez-Zoo, An Evening of Conservation and Cuisine, 6:30 p.m. to 10 p.m., Phoenix Zoo, 455 N. Galvin Pkwy., Phoenix, call for ticket prices, 602-286-3800, http:// rendezzoo.org/. Journey through the Serengeti while enjoying tempting hors d’oeuvres and alluring libations, distinctive auctions and a picturesque lakeside dinner, followed by vibrant music and dancing under the stars. Public Safety Fair, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., Saturday, Oct. 8, Desert View Bible Church, 105 W. Carefree Hwy., Phoenix, free, honorhealth.com/events. Karaoke Night, 6 p.m. to 9 p.m., Sunland Village Auditorium, 4601 E. Dolphin Ave., Mesa, $2, 480-832-9003. October 9 Sunday Nature Connects: Art with Lego Bricks, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily, Phoenix Zoo, 455 N. Galvin Pkwy., Phoenix, included in zoo admission of $24.95 adults, $24.95 children, 602-286-3800, phoenixzoo.org. Bring the grandkids and play with Lego, while taking a break from the animals.

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Pancreatic Cancer Support Group, 4 p.m. to 5:30 p.m., HonorHealth Virginia G. Piper Cancer, 10460 N. 92nd St., Suite 301, Scottsdale, free, registration required, 480323-1100, option 5. Quilting Group: Making Breast Cancer Pillows, 1 p.m. to 3 p.m., Humana Mesa Guidance Center, 5943 E. McKellips Rd., Mesa, free, 480-325-4707. Basic Features of Computers, 3 p.m. to 4 p.m., Humana Mesa Guidance Center, 5943 E. McKellips Rd., Mesa, free, reservations required, 480-325-4707. ...continues on page 36

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Calendar of events... from page 35 Crystal Bridge – Supervised Play, 9 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. Mondays, starting Oct. 10, Valley of the Sun JCC, 12701 N. Scottsdale Rd., Scottsdale, $10, 480-481-7033, harrietc@ vosjcc.org. Supervised-bid play and learn with ACBL-accredited teacher and certified director Maddy Bloom. Earn master points in a friendly atmosphere. Games include mini-lesson, light refreshments and incentives for returning players. Crystal Bridge – Duplicate Games, 12:30 p.m. to 4 p.m. Mondays beginning Oct. 10, Valley of the Sun JCC, 12701 N. Scottsdale Rd., Scottsdale, $10, 480-481-7033, harrietc@vosjcc.org. Regular sanctioned ACBL duplicate games for players with less than 750 master points. Led by ACBL-certified director Maddy Bloom. Enjoy light refreshments and a friendly atmosphere. October 11 Tuesday Duet Caregiver Support Group East Valley, 10 a.m. to 11:30 a.m., repeats Oct. 25, Via Linda Senior Center, 10440 W. Via Linda, Scottsdale, free, 602-274-5022, duetaz. org. Grief Support Group, 3 p.m. to 4:30 p.m., repeats Oct. 25, HonorHealth Virginia G. Piper Cancer Center, 10460 N. 92nd St., Suite 301, Scottsdale, free, reservations required, 480-323-1321, honorhealth.com/cancer.

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Diabetes Support Series: Being Active, 1 p.m. to 2:30 p.m., Humana Mesa Guidance Center, 5943 E. McKellips Rd., Mesa, free, reservations required, 480-325-4707. Let’s Knit, 1:30 p.m. t o 3:30 p.m., repeats Oct. 18 and Oct. 25, Valley of the Sun JCC, 12701 N. Scottsdale Rd., Scottsdale, call for charge, 480-481-7033, harrietc@vosjcc. com. Share the pleasure of knitting and crocheting. Help others with projects and patterns. Can’t knit? We’ll teach you. October 12 Wednesday Breast Cancer Support Group, noon to 1:30 p.m., HonorHealth Virginia G. Piper Cancer Center, 10460 N. 92nd St., Suite 301, Scottsdale, free, reservations required, 480-3231321, honorhealth.com/cancer. The Healing Powers of Ballroom Dance, 4:15 p.m. to 5 p.m., Virginia G. Piper Cancer Center, 10460 N. 92nd St., Suite 203, Scottsdale, free for cancer patients, $10 noncancer patients, reservations required, 623-580-5800, honorhealth.com/events. Eat Real: Praise to Pulses, 6 p.m. to 7:30 p.m., Virginia G. Piper Cancer Center, 10460 N. 92nd St., first floor education room, Scottsdale, free, reservations required, 623-5805800, honorhealth.com/events. October 13 Thursday Merrymakers Ballroom Dances’ Welcome Home

Party, 6:30 p.m., Las Palmas Grand, 2550 S. Ellsworth Rd., Mesa, $7 members, $8 nonmembers, 480-654-1994, dancemm.com. Manuel Dorantes will provide the music. Dinner starts at 5:30 p.m.; price TBA. Duet’s Caregiver Support Group West Valley, 10 a.m. to 11 a.m., Skyway Church of the West Valley, 14900 W. Van Buren, Goodyear, free, 602-274-5022, duetaz.org. Our Lady of Lourdes Women’s Guild’s Annual Craft Bazaar, 8 a.m. to 2 p.m., repeats Oct. 14, and 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. Oct. 15, St. Michael’s Hall at Price of Peace Church, 14818 W. Deer Valley Dr., Sun City West, free admission. The bazaar features handmade crafts, recycled treasures, a bake sale and a raffle. Some items 50% off on Saturday. Grandparents Raising Grandchildren Support Group (Duet), 9 a.m. to 11 a.m., repeats Oct. 27, Duet, 555 W. Glendale Ave., Phoenix, free, 602-274-5022, duetaz. org. Sun Lakes Chapter of the HLAA’s Welcome Back Rap Session, 12:45 p.m. to 2:30 p.m., Ed Robson Branch Library’s Lecky Center, 9330 E. Riggs Rd., Sun Lakes, free, Liz Booth halib72@gmail.com, Regina Milgroom reggiefaith@ gmail.com, Patty Dennehy 602-652-3000. The hearing loss support meeting starts with refreshments, followed by a report about June’s HLAA convention in Washington. The Walk4Hearing on Nov. 12 will also be discussed. Our Lady of the Holy Rosary of Fatima’s 100th Anniversary of Apparitions, 6:30 p.m., St. Mary’s Catholic Church, 230 W. Galveston, Chandler, 480-963-3207. The Mass will be followed by a candlelight procession, which is approximately a half mile into the neighborhood surrounding the church. Movie and Popcorn with “Race,” 2 p.m. to 4 p.m., Humana Mesa Guidance Center, 5943 E. McKellips Rd., Mesa, free, 480-325-4707. October 14 Friday Euchre and Mahjongg, 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., Humana Mesa Guidance Center, 5943 E. McKellips Rd., Mesa, free, 480-325-4707. October 15 Saturday December ’63, 7 p.m., St. Elizabeth Seton Church Hall, 9728 W. Palmeras Dr., Sun City, $25, 623-972-2129. Tickets to the Frankie Valli tribute band include refreshments. Hillcrest Dance and Social Club, 5:30 p.m. (dinner), 6:15 p.m. (dance lessons), 7 p.m. (dance), Social Hall, 19803 RH Johnson Blvd., Sun City West, $10, registration required, 623-544-0574, dancingqueen431@q.com, 515491-0533. The Octoberfest Dinner Dance features a bratwurst

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The Wards actually share their home—inside and out—with up to 50 dogs, mostly large breeds like Great Danes, Greyhounds and St. Bernards. The pack of pooches consumes 600 pounds of food each day, costing around $14,000 a month, while veterinary expenses run a staggering $50,000 per year. Adoption fees and donations make little dent in the bills, and the money received from selling their own brand of dog food, also called Gentle Giants, goes directly to support the animals. “We pay for everything and take no salary,” explained Burt. “This is our charity.” In addition to saving the lives of “Man’s Best Friend,” the Wards claim to have also extended those lives by creating a unique, healthy dog food.

here was a time when Burt Ward would leap dramatically across our TV screens in green shorts, beige tights, and a gold cape masquerading weekly as “Robin, the Boy Wonder,” one-half of the crime fighting Dynamic Duo in the popular TV show “Batman,” which first aired 50 years ago this year. Today, you’ll find Burt more comfortable at home in jeans, rescuing dogs, although he hasn’t abandoned the citizens of Gotham City entirely. “I was the Caped Crusader, but now I’m the ‘canine crusader,’” Ward said with a laugh from his 5-acre property in Norco, California. “Since my wife Tracy and I began running Gentle Giants 22 years ago, we have rescued over 15,500 dogs and found safe, loving homes for them” (see gentlegiantsrescue.com).

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Burt and Tracy Ward in their bedroom surrounded by just a few of their rescue dogs. “Right now, we have 24 dogs between of the style in the recent, edgier Batman 15 to 26 years old!” said Ward. “But features.” While the reunion was enjoyable, there’s nothing magical, it’s all based on Burt recalls the original series as being quality and science.” With a team of nutritionists, Burt especially fun with all the gadgets and said they developed a special formula tongue-in-cheek humor, “except for which contains much less fat than many the explosions, third-degree burns, and broken bones!” commercial dog foods. that occurred during They tested it on their filming. But despite dogs for two years before the injuries, he said making it commercially the cast were a joy to available in 2008. work with. “It’s now sold in 1,200 “Adam and I have stores in California, been great friends Arizona and Florida, for 50 years,” he and available nationally said. “And Alan online from walmart. Napier (‘Alfred’) was com and amazon.com,” the sweetest man notes Burt proudly, in the world and so and with a level of enthusiasm reminiscent Burt Ward as Robin from the 1960s cultured. He carried around this tiny dog of the youthful TV show “Batman.” which would fit in the exuberance he brought palm of his hand and only put it down to his Robin role. The original Batman series lasted for while doing his scenes.” Today, the Wards have no such luxury 3 seasons in the ’60s and led to a 1966 feature film and animated series in the in dog transportation with their giant ’70s, all starring Ward and Adam West breeds that can weigh up to 300 pounds. Now 71, Ward said they do hire helpers as Batman. Fans of the franchise will be delighted to assist with the dog feeding and other to learn that Burt hasn’t entirely retired heavy duties. But every other aspect of from crime fighting. Together with the rescue is essentially a two-person West and the original Catwoman, operation between Burt and Tracy, “but Julie Newmar, the trio have reunited mainly Tracy” he adds. to provide voices for a new animated “In our hearts, we know it’s really feature called “Batman: Return of the important what we’re doing,” said Burt. Caped Crusaders” due for release in “We’re involved in other charitable work, October on Digital HD. but this is our daily hands-on cause.” “This is a Warner Bros. project that I’ve been aware of for about 18 months,” Nick Thomas teaches at Auburn University explained Burt. “It incorporates all at Montgomery, Alabama, and has written of the great things that made Batman features, columns and interviews for over 600 wonderful then—including the magazines and newspapers. humor—and combines that with some

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October is a rainy month in most places. In 1823, what Scottish designer began selling the first “raincoats”?

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WHEN: Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays from 12:15 p.m. to 1:15 p.m. WHERE: Chandler Senior Center, 202 E. Boston St., Chandler COST: 50 cents per card. No limit on cards purchased. INFO: 480-782-2720 or chandleraz.gov/senior-adults Mesa Adult Center Twenty-one games, win up to $500 in losers’ bingo, social bingo and big game bingo. WHEN: Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays, at 1 p.m. WHERE: Mesa Adult Center, 247 N. Macdonald St., Mesa COST: Various costs, call for pricing INFO: 480-962-5612 or http://mesa.evadultresources. org/ Social Bingo Join others during social bingo. WHEN: Mondays, from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. WHERE: Apache Junction Active Adult Center, 1035 N. Idaho Rd., Apache Junction COST: 25 cents per card INFO: 480-474-5262 or http://aj.evadultresources.org/ Brentwood Southern There is a money ball; 17 games include three that are percentage payout. WHEN: Mondays, hall opens at 4:30 p.m., sale starts at 5:15 p.m. and bingo starts at 6:30 p.m. WHERE: Brentwood Southern, 8103 E. Southern Ave., Mesa COST: Varies according to games and number purchased INFO: 480-306-4569 Granite Reef Senior Center Everyone welcome. Enjoy 20 games of bingo with prizes. WHEN: Tuesdays from 12:30 p.m. to 3 p.m. WHERE: Granite Reef Senior Center 1700 N. Granite Reef Rd., Scottsdale COST: $1 per card; three-card minimum. No limit on cards purchased. INFO: 480-312-1700 or Scottsdaleaz.gov Devonshire Senior Center Devonshire Senior Center provides money ball, 10 regular games plus progressive coverall. Split-the-pot games are early birds and double action. WHEN: Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays, sales start at 12:15 p.m. WHERE: Devonshire Senior Center, 2802 E. Devonshire, Phoenix COST: Starts at $2; must have City of Phoenix parks and

recreation membership card to be eligible to play. INFO: 602-256-3130 Red Mountain Active Adult Center Bingo seating begins at 12:50 p.m. WHEN: Tuesdays and Thursdays, from 1:15 p.m. to 3 p.m. WHERE: Red Mountain Active Adult Center, 7550 E. Adobe Rd., Mesa COST: Tuesdays there are various prices; Thursdays the cards are 25 cents INFO: 480-218-2221 or http://rm.evadultresources.org Peoria Community Center Prize money will vary based on attendance. WHEN: Tuesdays and Fridays, at 12:30 p.m. WHERE: Peoria Community Center, 8335 W. Jefferson, Peoria COST: 25 cents per card; 50 cents for overall INFO: 623-979-3570 Community Bingo The 200-seat bingo hall open Wednesdays through Sundays in Goodyear. The building—new and well-lit— features Ana’s dinners and desserts. WHEN: Wednesdays through Sundays, at 6:30 p.m.; Fridays, at 10:30 p.m.; and Sundays, at 2 p.m. WHERE: Community Bingo, 3690 S. Estrella Pkwy., Suite 108, Goodyear COST: $21 (includes progressive) for 18 games; $14, late night and matinee for 13 games. INFO: 623-512-8878 Sun Lakes VFW Post 8053 The organization holds bingo for up to 230 people. Payouts are based on sales; total may reach $900. All

proceeds go to veteran needs, including homeless veterans, disabled veterans and military families. WHEN: Wednesdays, at 7 p.m. Sales start at 6 p.m. WHERE: Sun Lakes Country Club, 25601 N. Sun Lakes Blvd., Sun Lakes COST: $7 minimum for play of all 19 games INFO: 480-895-9270 Sunland Village Auditorium doors open at 4:30 p.m., cards are sold at 6 p.m. and play begins at 7 p.m. There’s a $900 progressive pot. WHEN: Thursdays in May WHERE: Sunland Village Auditorium, 4601 E. Dolphin Ave., Mesa COST: Charge for cards varies according to number purchased INFO: 480-832-9003 Palmas del Sol Come join the group to play Bingo weekly. Bingo doors and snack bar open at 5:15 p.m. WHEN: Thursdays, at 6:30 pm. WHERE; Palmas del Sol, 6209 E. McKellips Rd., Mesa COST: Charge for cards varies according to number purchased. INFO: 480-528-4689 Sunrise Village Join the group to play bingo weekly. The cards start selling at 5:45 p.m., early bird at 6:45 p.m., and regular bingo at 7 p.m. WHEN: Fridays, at 5:45 p.m. WHERE: Sunrise Village, 5402 E. McKellips Rd., Mesa COST: $13 minimum buy in INFO: 480-985-0548

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SUDOKU TIME Place a number in the empty boxes in such a way that each row across, each column down and each small 9-box square contains all of the numbers from one to nine.

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19. Winter sports gear 21. A deadly sin 24. Kind of heel 25. Moravian, e.g. 26. Nota ___ 27. “Wheel of Fortune” buy 30. Defraud 31. African antelopes 32. “Raiders of the Lost Ark” locale 34. Married a Beatle 36. Eastern nurse 38. Atkins no-no, briefly 39. “Famous” cookie creator 40. Green, in a way 41. “Big Band” period

42. Ozone depleter, for short 45. Fill to excess 47. Natural gas component 48. Roughed up 49. But 52. Veranda 54. Blood of the gods, in myth 56. Fast one 57. Elevator inventor 58. Bird noses 59. “___ in victory” (grade school lesson) 60. Aggravate 61. Bunion’s place 62. Dos Passos trilogy 63. Mont Blanc, e.g.

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October 30 Sunday Nature Connects: Art with Lego Bricks, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily, Phoenix Zoo, 455 N. Galvin Pkwy., Phoenix, included in zoo admission of $24.95 adults, $24.95 children, 602-286-3800, phoenixzoo.org. Bring the grandkids and play with Lego, while taking a break from the animals. October 31 Monday

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October 26 Wednesday Healthy Cooking Demo: Anti-Aging Foods, 12:30 p.m. to 1:30 p.m., Humana Mesa Guidance Center, 5943 E. McKellips Rd., Mesa, free, 480-325-4707. Ghost Towns of Arizona, 1 p.m., Robson Library, 9330 E. Riggs Rd., Chandler, free, 602-652-3000, mcldaz.org. This program will feature stories of ghost towns such as Crown King, Jerome and Two Guns courtesy of Marshall Shore, “Arizona’s hip historian.” October 27 Thursday Merrymakers Ballroom Dances, 6:30 p.m., Las Palmas Grand, 2550 S. Ellsworth Rd., Mesa, $7 members, $8 nonmembers, 480-654-1994, dancemm.com. Rich Howard will perform during this Halloween dance. Dinner starts at 5:30 p.m.; price TBA. October 28 Friday Our Lady of Lourdes Women’s Guild’s Shred-aThon, 9 a.m. to noon, Prince of Peace parking lot, 14818 W. Deer Valley Dr., Sun City West, donations accepted, 623584-2327. Euchre and Mahjongg, 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., Humana Mesa Guidance Center, 5943 E. McKellips Rd., Mesa, free, 480-325-4707.

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Marty’s Meatball Pancakes By Jan D’Atri

just love this recipe. For so many reasons. Not the least of which is the name: hamburger pancakes.

pancakes) was one of those simple and dollar-stretching dishes that should have never left our recipe box.

I also love the stories behind the recipe. Hamburger pancakes were made popular during wartime when rationing was top of mind.

I’ve received several emails over time from readers sharing their recipe for these unique and savory pancakes. They’re a favorite for busy moms as they come together quickly.instant!

Here what one of my favorite vintage cookbooks, “Cooking On a Ration,” said about 1943: “We have taken a sudden nosedive from happy-go-lucky splashing about with plenty of whipping cream, pounds of butter and rib roasts to conserving our precious food supply, making it stretch,” it read. “Women have been whirled into dizzy readjustments and are showing dauntless spirit and resolve to turn out delectable food with whatever materials may be available.” These were times of battle and belttightening. Fancy dishes like Entrecote a la Bourguignon were likely replaced by recipes simply titled, wartime stew and victory pie. Meatball pancakes (or hamburger

They can be a main meal served with tomato sauce or as a finger food appetizer with catsup!

Mix together first eight ingredients and then fold in the beaten egg whites. Drop by spoonfuls onto hot greased griddle. When puffed and brown, turn and brown on other side. Serve warm with sauce or catsup.

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“It was World War II and I was just out of college,” Marty said. “I was on a radio show in Kansas City called The Happy Kitchen. As that was some 64 years ago, memories dim, but such fun it was! We always included at least one recipe. When my ‘true love returned from the Battle of the Bulge, we married and I left with a suitcase full of recipes.”

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hallenging the Queen of England isn’t a job for the average attorney, yet Warren Perrin speaks of it casually, as if waging a legal war against the British crown is no big deal. In fact, it was a very big deal—not only for Perrin, but also for the half million people he represents: the Cajuns of South Louisiana. The Louisiana litigator claimed the Crown owed the Cajuns an apology for deporting their French-speaking ancestors from Canada back in 1755. When the Acadians (French colonists) refused to bow to the British king, they were separated from their families, pushed onto small boats and forced out to sea. More than one third lost their lives, others were dispersed throughout the American colonies, and some eventually made it to south Louisiana, where they were welcomed by a largely French-speaking populace. But as the saying goes, one man’s misfortune is another man’s good luck. Having lost so much, the Acadians, whose name evolved into Cajun, were determined to hang on to what they had left. Today, more than 260 years later, many of their traditions remain intact, making south Louisiana one of the most distinctive regions in the ofthomogenous United States. Using Lafayette as our hub, my husband and I begin our immersion into Cajun culture by exploring the surroundings that greeted the new arrivals. To do this, we tour the swamps with Bryan Champagne, whose ﬂat-

bottomed boat can slide over logs, weave through tunnels of moss-draped cypress trees and carve paths that take us past egret nests and snoozing gators. How different this environment must have seemed to folks who were used to Canadian winters! Within a few short years, the Cajuns were building sturdy homes on dry ground. We see a typical Cajun community at Vermilionville, a heritage and folk life park that depicts Acadian life between 1765 and 1890. There’s a school, boat shed, forge and church as well as a variety of homes. One is a trapper’s hut, another replicates a native American dwelling and some are like those that belonged to Cajun and Creole families. But Vermilionville is about more than the distant past. The costumed interpreters, who give demos of crafts such as violin making, quilting, and blacksmithing, generally grew up in the area and their discussions—as well as some of the exhibits—tell us about Cajun life in more recent times as well. We enter L’École, a reproduction of a mid-20th century schoolhouse. Up front is a giant U.S. ﬂag with 48 stars. Below, on the blackboard, is an edict that the children were forced to copy during daily lessons: “I will not speak French on the school grounds.” A 90-plus-year-old gentleman is on hand to tell visitors how difficult that made life for the Cajuns. “We spoke Cajun at home, yet from 1916 until 1968 we couldn’t even speak French among

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Antarctica is 98% continental ice sheet and 2% barren rock.

Islands in my life By Ed Boitano

For many of us, traditional images come to mind at the mention of exotic island destinations: swaying palm trees, crystal clear waters and pristine golden sands. A place where time stands still and all troubles seem to be caressed away by gently blowing tropical trade winds. I recently asked my brother, James, to name his favorite exotic island destination. Without a second’s hesitation he replied, “Iceland, definitely.” “Iceland?” I exclaimed. “Why Iceland?” His answer was just as certain. “The remote and windswept island of Iceland is one of the most inhospitable landscapes on the planet, yet it is also the world’s most gorgeous with its sub-Arctic expanse of volcanoes, glaciers, geysers and hot springs. Alongside that brutal beauty comes a sense of coziness and sophistication with multicolored shops, world-class hotels and restaurants, and a vibrant cultural scene. Now that’s exotic.” Maybe he’s right. Who says an island has to be tropical to be exotic? So I put on my thinking cap and selected three island destinations that are important to me; and the reasons why. Sure, one does fit the bill as tropical, but, after all, I am only human. The Outer Hebrides, Scotland Nestled off the northwest coast of

Scotland, the Outer Hebrides is a 150-mile-long island chain of remote beaches, rugged bogs, sweeping fields of heather and stone, and Gaelic culture. It is also home to Harris Tweed. For centuries the islanders have hand-woven this rich cloth, known in Gaelic as Clod Mohr—The Big Cloth—in their homes. No one else in the world can call tweed “Harris Tweed” unless the pure virgin wool was dyed, spun and finished in the homes of the islanders of Harris. It is refreshing in this modern age of globalization where everything on our backs seems to be made in China to find something so unique and regional. Arriving in little villages, some no larger than 12 or so homes, you will see handmade signs announcing that Harris Tweed is for sale. Knocking on the door of the home weavers and getting a tour of their little work area is an experience I will never forget. It was not a coincidence that my entire family received Harris Tweed scarves that year for Christmas. Half Moon Island, Antarctica After setting foot on the crescentshaped Half Moon Island, I began asking fellow travelers what made them want to go to Antarctica—the coldest, windiest and driest continent in the world; a landscape which is 98% continental ice sheet and 2%

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The stunning beauty of Iceland.

The smiles of the Carib children. barren rock; a continent so cruel and unforgiving that virtually no life can survive on it. The overwhelming answer was simple: “Because now I can.” It was a good answer. The more I thought about it, I realized it was mine too. It was not confirmed until the early 1800s that there was even the existence of a “southern land,” until international expeditions began exploring the area, confirming Antarctica as the world’s fifth largest continent. Today numerous cruise companies offer excursions on the continent. Half Moon Island features stunning photo opportunities and close-up encounters with thousands of Chinstrap penguins. During austral summer, the black sand seems almost warm on your feet. Parent penguins are feeding their chicks. The scope and vastness of the surroundings are unimaginable. There were some days when I felt like I was on another planet. For many it is a journey into history; for others an unparalleled ecological experience; but for most, it is the trip of a lifetime. Dominica There it was in bold print: “Dominica is the only island Columbus would recognize if he returned today.” I’m not sure how the author managed to land that quotation, but even from the deck of my arriving vessel, I could see that this tiny

island nation of 70,000 was definitely an untouched paradise found. Located in the Eastern Caribbean, Dominica (pronounced Doe-mi-Nee-kah) is blessed with rainforests, undeveloped beaches, cascading waterfalls, small coastal villages and the highest mountain on any of the Caribbean Islands. In 1493, Dominica was a stronghold of the Caribs, who are the last indigenous people of the Caribbean. Situated high in the mountains, the Carib Territory is a must-see destination in the northeast part of the country. It is also where some of the most spectacular vistas of the island can be found. With a population of 3,500, most of the villagers live in huts that have changed little over the centuries. Unfairly categorized by the first arriving Europeans as cannibals, these are a gentle and shy people. Children would hide behind structures when my small group arrived by van. Young men, who were carving coconuts, offered us fresh coconut milk to drink. Today, income is derived primarily from crafts, fishing and farming. It’s a great place to purchase gifts or souvenirs to help the local economy. For more information about travel to Iceland, Isle of Harris, Dominica & Antarctica, visit the following sites: www.visiticeland.com; www.explore-harris.com; www.dominica.dm and http://wikitravel.org/en/Antarctica

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Bear Market Report What belongs in a trust?

By Teresa Bear

ne of the most popular estate planning vehicles is a revocable trust. This is sometimes referred to as a living trust or a grantor trust. I think of it as a box for your financial treasures. But as I talk with clients I find that there is often confusion about what belongs in this box. One of the problems that I find when meeting with clients is their box is empty. At some point in time they went to an attorney, paid a considerable sum to have them draw up the trust agreement and then never funded the trust. They end up paying a lot of money for an empty box. To fill up the box, you must go through the time consuming process of retitling your assets in the name of the trust. This is time consuming for you, but much less time consuming and expensive than having your assets probated when you pass.

The first asset to place in the trust is generally your personal residence. Often your attorney who drew up the trust will help you change the deed from your name to the trust name. You will also need to go through the same process with any rental properties, vacation homes, farms or other real property. You may ask “what if my rental property is held within an LLC?” If you wish to keep the business entity intact, you would change the ownership of the business to the new trust. Sometimes you can do this directly through the state corporation commission, but you may need to consult an attorney for assistance. Next stop, the bank. Be sure to retitle all taxable accounts in the name of the trust. Sometimes I find that people will set up joint accounts with their children so that their kids can help pay bills in

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case of emergency. The problem is that if your child gets in an accident or files for divorce, your bank account may be seized because their name is on the account. Because most trusts allow for successor trustees to act when the grantors are not able, there should be no need for those extraneous bank accounts. Finally, you should retitle all of your brokerage and other taxable accounts in the name of the trust. These include any accounts that you receive a 1099 Int, Div or B. Don’t forget those savings bonds that you have tucked into the safe deposit box. (Alternatively, they can be cashed in if matured). More importantly, what doesn’t need to go into a trust? First of all, IRAs and tax-qualified

retirement plans such as 401(k)s cannot be owned by the trust. They must be titled in the name of a human. These accounts already avoid probate with properly titled beneficiary designations. Other accounts that avoid probate are Fixed Annuities, Variable Annuities and Life Insurance policies. I am not an attorney and each person’s situation is unique. Be sure and consult with your legal, tax and investment team for advice on your individual situation. Teresa Bear, CFP, CPA (TeresaBear.com 480-503-0050) specializes in retirement planning and asset preservation for retirees and those about to retire. She is the author of the book “She Retired Happily Ever After.”

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4689, or visit www.Walgreens.com/ Medicare-Enroll for more information. You can also contact Medicare directly by visiting Medicare.gov or calling 1-800-MEDICARE. Walgreens has been helping customers save money and “be well” since 1901. Walgreens is a preferred pharmacy for several Medicare Part D plans, offering lower copays for pre-

scription medications compared to other select pharmacies. Walgreens also offers a variety of Medicarecovered pharmacy services such as immunizations. Stop by your nearest Walgreens pharmacy to see how we can help you save money and “be well” during the Medicare enrollment period and throughout the year!

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T HE F INISH L INE Arizona’s Leader in Senior Fitness

ASO invites pickleballers to play in its national qualifier

2016 Sponsors

Fall Pickleball Tournament and Fun & Fitness Fair Oct. 19 to Oct. 23 Pueblo El Mirage 11201 N. El Mirage Rd., El Mirage, AZ 85335 robertsresorts.com/resorts/ pueblo-el- mirage

Women! Come join the fun! The Arizona Senior Olympics’ parent company Arizona Lifelong Fitness Foundation will soon launch a women’s group to support the work of ALFF and the Senior Olympic Games. It also provides a network of friendship and support for all women. Women are encouraged to enlist their daughters, their mothers, other relatives and friends to become a part of this dynamic group of women. Those who are interested in joining can call 602-274-7742, between 9 a.m. and 4 p.m. Monday through Thursday, or emailing irene.stillwell@gmail.com. Women will receive an invitation to the kick-off event, which is scheduled for early 2017.

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The Finish Line Newsletter is produced by Arizona Senior Olympics, founded by:

in partnership with the cities of Chandler, Glendale, Mesa, Peoria, Scottsdale, Tempe and the communities of Sun City, Sun City West and Sun City Grand

Arizona Senior Olympics P.O. Box 33278 Phoenix, AZ 85067-3278

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web site: www.seniorgames.org

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2017 games registration begins in October Every state does it differently. The registration period for the senior games vary. You may ask, “Why can’t these things be standardized in senior games?” A number of factors play into the start date for registration. Perhaps the most obvious is how long it takes to prepare the games for registration. The following are a few of the requirements necessary before registration can be

opened: • All venues must be reserved and confirmed. • Every event must have committed leadership to run the actual event. • There must be an effective software program in place and all the details of every event must be entered into it. • All information regarding the games that is not in the registration program must be put on the seniorgames.org

website. Although this seems like a short list, each requires hundreds of hours in planning, scheduling, recruiting leaders, volunteers and officials as well as obtaining the equipment and supplies necessary to put on the games. The timing of registration coincides with the number of people working on the planning. “The 2017 early bird registration

will begin in October, giving athletes some extra time to register,” said Irene Stillwell, executive director of the ASO Games. “We are urging all athletes to register early using our new, user-friendly, software. As an added incentive there will be a drawing from the early registrations and one lucky person will win two airline tickets to California.”

If you breathe, you can practice Tai Chi By Ellie Kallal Tai Chi Commissioner Kenny Perez loves his sport. The practice of martial arts is his passion and his profession. He and his wife Deena have volunteered their time for Arizona Senior Olympics for many years, bringing this form of exercise to the annual Arizona Senior Olympics games. Active in martial arts since 1972, Perez was living and practicing in China and Hong Kong when he injured his lower spine in 1984. He began to study Tai Chi as a way to recovery with Chen Yuen Vi, a wellknown traditional teacher. “He’s very famous,” Perez says. “He helped me understand the concept of chi and focusing power. Once that happened, I really learned to appreciate the true power of the practice.” Perez now teaches tai chi and kickboxing at the North Phoenix Baptist Church. Both are great forms of exercise and practicing keeps him in shape. Some people practice with swords, which can be quite heavy. Perez trained alongside of Li Lian Ji (Jet Li), working as an extra and sometimes doubling for Li on the set of “Dragon Fight” (1989). The studio at the church’s Family Life Center has mirrors, which allows practitioners to check their form. “Ideally, tai chi is meant to be done outside, in the sunshine and fresh air,”

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Perez adds. “In China, you see people out doing it in the morning before jumping on their bicycles to go to work.” Tai chi is an ancient martial art that has evolved over the centuries, with the most accepted history going to the 16th century in the Chen Village of Wen Xian County in Henan Province. Doubling as a form of self-defense, tai chi is used more commonly as an exercise for health. There are three forms—chen, wang and wu—most practices involve a combination of the three, with the essentials of qi gung which focuses on inner strength through breathing. There are some basic competition forms called the 42 steps and the 24 steps, and even the eight steps. In the Arizona Senior Olympics, competitors make up their own routines, often combining different styles. “We have a panel of judges who are instructors from around the Valley, Perez says. “Contestants have 5 to 8 minutes to complete their routine. They may incorporate swords or not. “Basic solo routines are judged on rhythm, continuity, style, content, structure, composition and harmony. Those who use swords are evaluated on their ability to control the sword, rhythm, continuity, style, content, structure, composition and harmony. There are also team entries, judged on rhythm, continuity, style, content,

structure, composition and harmony. The judges can see whether someone is a beginner or experienced; the contestants are separated into categories according to age and gender. The judges evaluate accordingly.” Perez tells newbies to the sport not to be intimidated. Each class starts with basics and works its way through increasingly difficult moves. Some beginners stay only a few minutes and others bravely stay for the whole class, but, “there is no basic equipment. If you can breathe you can practice. You can do these exercises standing, in a chair, or even lying down. I have helped people practice in the water,” he says. “You can grasp the concepts in around two months.” Many recent studies are showing that tai chi helps with balance, and because many seniors develop balance, doctors are recommending that their patients use this practice to steady themselves. Tai chi exercise is also easy on the body. There is no heavy pounding. Instead of straining the muscles, it uses the joints and helps them become stronger. I took my first class today. Perez began with stretching warm-up movements and progressed to the Eight Pieces of Brocade or Tapestry. I was the klutziest person in the class. With all my exercise, I have no balance. There was a woman in class who looked to be in her late 80s

Kenny Perez trained alongside of Li Lian Ji (Jet Li), working as an extra and sometimes doubling for Li on the set of “Dragon Fight” (1989). who could balance on one leg for what seemed like minutes. I’m going back. I used my SilverSneakers for my membership. You can learn more about taking classes at Perez’s website, dynamicwushu.com.

Check out our Facebook page for interesting stories, news about senior games across the country and the latest information about the Arizona Senior Olympics. You can help us by “Like”ing or making a comment on each post. Every time you do, we get a better placement and more exposure on the internet, reaching more seniors with our message of fitness and health.

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Calling all basketball players Do you know anybody older than age 85 who is still playing basketball? A group of Michigan athletes is attempting to build a team so the National Senior Games will add an 85 and older category. For more information, contact Dick Lane at 734-421-3884 or dickandlorraine2@gmail.com. Any help would be appreciated, as these players would love to continue playing. The senior games is a great way for them to stay active and healthy.

Don’t miss the Birmingham Botanical Gardens The 2017 National Senior Games are set for June 2017, and athletes and spectators will have the opportunity to explore the host city, Birmingham, Alabama. There are many interesting things to see while visiting Birmingham and, if you love gardens, you won’t want to miss one of Birmingham’s best. The Birmingham Botanical Gardens

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is 67.5-acre site with gardens located adjacent to Lane Park at the southern foot of Red Mountain. The gardens are Alabama’s largest living museum with more than 12,000 plants in its living collections. The gardens’ 67.5 acres contain more than 25 unique gardens, 30-plus works of original outdoor sculptures and miles of serene paths. The gardens feature the nation’s

largest public horticulture library, conservatories, a wildflower garden, two rose gardens, the Southern Living garden, and Japanese Gardens with a traditionally crafted tea house. The gardens are open daily, offering free admission to more than 350,000 visitors each year. The address is 2612 Lane Park Rd, Birmingham, Alabama, 35223.

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Cure All Plumbing offers immediate response times and 24/7 service By Alison Stanton About 15 years ago, Cure All Plumbing was meagerly founded in a home’s basement. Since then, owner Jayson Harrison has helped grow the company to a one-stop shop that repairs and services everything to do with plumbing. “The plumbing trade started out as just a way to earn my way through college. But I soon realized that it was something that I really enjoyed,” Harrison said. From large and small jobs to residential and commercial clients, Harrison said Cure All Plumbing can do it all. “The most common jobs include service, repair, replacement and warranty work for all brands of water heaters, disposals, toilets, water softeners, reverse osmosis systems, faucets and sprinklers,” he said.

“We perform reroutes, re-pipes, and slab leak repairs. We also specialize in drain cleaning, which includes camera and video documentation, jetting, and snaking. Our services are available 24 hours a day, seven days a week.” Too, Harrison said it’s not unusual for his team to end up going the extra mile during their appointments. “When our technicians are called to repair plumbing problems, many times you find them doing extra things like taking out the trash or helping bring in groceries,” he said. “Also, our fully stocked trucks and uniformed technicians, provide a free written estimate to properly communicate what is needed to fix the issue the first time. Our per-job rates are fair and reasonable for the level of quality and professionalism of our services.”

Jayson Harrison, left, owner of Cure All Plumbing, said he and his team pride themselves on offering outstanding plumbing services combined with top-notch customer service. All of these traits result in the company becoming the go-to plumbing professionals. In fact, repeat customers and referrals make up 93% of the company’s business, he added. Harrison enjoys his work and interacting with his staff and customers. “I love the constant challenges that

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Cameo Foundation’s 28th Annual

MS. SENIOR ARIZONA 2017 PAGEANT

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Saturday, March 18, 2017 Valley Vista Performing Arts Center—6:00 p.m. 15550 North Parkview Place, Surprise, AZ 85374

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