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he audience listens intently as the categories are announced and envelopes opened to reveal the hapless 2016 winners of an annual Curmuddy, a horrid statuette fashioned from mud and other insalubrious ingredients. The Crybabies Curmuddy to you mollycoddled college students who needed “cry-ins,” coloring books, Play-Doh sculpting, and other adolescent stuff to relieve your emotional boo-boos from a Donald Trump presidential win over Hillary Clinton. Hey, kids, just go home to mommy. Blooming Political Correctness: Awarded to the hapless Hoosiers of Bloomington, Indiana, and Mayor John Hamilton for renaming Columbus Day as

“Fall Holiday” and Good Friday as “Spring Holiday” to be “more culturally sensitive.” Being totally PC, shouldn’t Indiana now be called “Nativeamericana?” Loretta’s Legal Loons: To President Obama’s Department of Justice, headed by Attorney General Loretta Lynch, for fining the Denver County sheriff’s office $10,000 for refusing to hire noncitizens as deputies during a 2015 recruitment drive. They must be inhaling a lot of Colorado pot at the DOJ offices. Metropolitan Madness: A Curmuddy to the so-called “sanctuary cities” for providing safe harbor to illegal aliens, including felons, such as the killer of Kate Steinle in San Francisco. Say goodbye

to billions in federal funds—Chicago, Minneapolis, Seattle and the rest—when Donald Trump occupies the Oval Office. Genuine Jerk in a Jersey: Presented to San Francisco 49ers football quarterback Colin Kaepernick for kneeling during the playing of the national anthem at NFL games because he believes America “oppresses people of color.” Paid nearly $12 million a year, in a free country with a black president, Kaepernick’s protest rings mighty hollow as he has reportedly never registered to vote. Give My Disregard to Broadway: Specifically to the cast of “Hamilton” and star Brandon Victor Dixon who, following a performance of the hit New York musical, proceeded to lecture Vice President-elect Mike Pence who was in the audience with his family. Upbraiding a paying theater guest is about as rude as it gets. Jubilantly Speaking Ill of the Dead: This posthumous Curmuddy to Cuban dictator Fidel Castro who died the day after Thanksgiving. America, the Cuban people, and the entire free world can now be thankful to be rid of the murderous communist thug who enslaved his island nation for over half a century.

Contemptuous Campus Cowards Curmuddy: To the pathetically ignorant and disrespectful students at Brown University in Providence, Rhode Island, who ripped apart small American flags lining the campus sidewalks as part of a Veterans Day ceremony. Kudos to patriotic student Nicholas Strada who, upon seeing the disgraceful vandalism, painstakingly taped together the torn flags and placed them back in the ground. And finally, the Shameful Snub of the Year: Losing his primary bid for president, brooding Ohio Gov. John Kasich spurned victor Donald Trump and his own party by not attending the Republican National Convention in Cleveland and not giving the customary welcoming speech as chief executive of the host state. You got no class, Guv, absolutely no class. Happy New Trump Year ! 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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The Up Side We are bugs on the windshield of choice By Michael Grady

n the 1920s, when people were still limping off World War I, and the greatest thing since sliced bread was still sliced bread, families in towns, large and small, would gather ’round their radios each night. They would switch those cathedralshaped wonder boxes on, and gently turn the dial. The evening would unfold something like this: RADIO: (Thirty minutes of static) … of the Caspian Sea… (More static) SON: I thought I heard something, dad! DAD: Me too, sport. (Three hours later:) RADIO: (Static) … KDKA in Pittsburgh… (Static) SON: We pulled in Pittsburgh, dad! DAD: Gosh! This was a big deal: reaching into a sea of static to pull out a barely audible thread of communication, and see how far away it came from. This was water-cooler conversation: DAD: … why, the other night, we pulled in Pittsburgh! COWORKER: No kiddin’? We heard Chicago once, last winter. DAD: (Looking at his watch.) Well, gotta fight World War II! COWORKER: (Waving:) Keep low! You may be thinking: what morons! Who would waste their precious time pursuing something with such little return! That’s what I thought, until I took a step back and observed my wife and me rolling through our Netflix queue the other night: ME: “Kickboxer: Vengeance.” WIFE: No. ME: “Kill or Be Killed.” WIFE: No. ME: “The Philadelphia Story.” WIFE: Really? That’s a good one! ME: That was sarcasm. “Robinson Crusoe on Mars.” WIFE: No. Like many of you, we are awash in entertainment options. And yet, the bulk of our evenings are spent like this:

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ME: “Bring It On 3.” WIFE: What is that? ME: It’s like “Bring It On,” and “Bring It On 2,” but without the artistic integrity. WIFE: No. ME: “Big Daddy.” WIFE: What is that? ME: Adam Sandler is— WIFE: No. We are bugs on the windshield of choice. Live streaming has opened a Pandora’s Box—no, really a Pandora’s water main—of movies, B-movies, documentaries and dreck that is so vast our primary entertainment on weeknights is a live-action, openended improv called, “Two MiddleAged People Argue Over What to Watch.” (Three hours later:) ME: My thumb hurts and I’m tired of looking. WIFE: OK, then let’s just watch our fall-back movie. ME: Which was…? WIFE: … the movie we found about half an hour ago. (Pause) ME: … it was your turn to remember the fall-back movie! WIFE: I thought it was your turn! I have literally had this conversation at work: CO-WORKER: Know what we found on Netflix last night? “Judge Dredd.” ME: Oh! The Sylvester Stallone movie? Good for you! SECOND CO-WORKER: Did you like it? CO-WORKER: Well, we didn’t actually watch it. ME: Oh. CO-WORKER: We didn’t find it until 9:45, so— SECOND CO-WORKER: Sure. CO-WORKER: And by then you’re too tired to… ME & SECOND CO-WORKER: Yeah, sure. Of course… CO-WORKER: But we know what we’re watching tonight!

ME & SECOND CO-WORKER: That’s great! Good for you! (CO-WORKER walks away.) SECOND CO-WORKER: “Judge Dredd” is not a very good movie. ME: Don’t wreck it for him. In the roaring 20s, our forebears crawled their way across the radio dial, trying to bring in anything that’s not static. Ninety years later, we toggle across the movie channel queue, trying to bring in anything that’s not crap. These are first-world problems, to be sure. I’m not saying my ancestors ever paused between Viking invaders and waves of the Black Plague to worry that their descendants might one day be trapped between “Police Academy” sequels. But I do find it funny that, with a world of entertainment choices in front of us, many American couples spend their evening arguing over what to see. “In the old days, we could only bring in one television channel,” my dad used to say. “But there was always something good on that channel. Then we got all three major networks. The shows didn’t seem as good, but you could always find something

to watch.” His theory was that an inverse relationship existed between the number of choices and the quality of what you saw. The more channels, the greater the likelihood of crap. My dad died before the era of 200 channels, but he left behind a bizarre theory that explains “Keeping Up with the Kardashians.” Live-streaming is even worse. You are your own network, assembling a nightly viewing schedule with only yourself to blame. Whenever I see a terrible title, I think not of the artist, but of the pitch meeting behind it: Someone went into a paneled boardroom and pitched “Nerve Gas Monkey.” In the meantime, we have discovered these quaint leafy things called “books.” They are boxy handheld devices that you must propel with your own fingertips. They have no soundtracks, their stories are painfully slow to develop, and you are required to imagine your own special effects. It’s a real pain. But no one ever looked up from the pages of “David Copperfield” and said: “Should have gone with ‘Bring It On 3.’”

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magine telling your 10-year-old self that the gifts you will receive in the future will be a card placed in a bag with a little tissue paper. It will basically be an I.O.M. (not really an I owe you, but an I owe me). You get to buy your own gift of whatever you want and the gift giver is officially off the hook. In today’s fast-paced world of excess, gift giving just may be missing the mark. Giving a multitude of extravagant gifts or gift cards may be perfect for a few of the people on your list, but I am willing to go out on a limb by saying, your aging loved ones know better and deserve better. What is better than extravagance? The gift of time spent with family. Think about a gift you received last

year. It could be something you really wanted. Do you still feel the same as you did when you received it? Chances are, not really. I am not saying we are all fickle or unappreciative. Compare this feeling to recalling a family vacation or a special day shared with a love one. Our experiences get better as we remember them and replay them repeatedly. The experience of receiving a new sweater or an iPhone can be special, but making memories don’t wear out or become obsolete. Other than our health, time is our most precious resource. Using this resource to bridge generations and strengthen family relationships is of value beyond compare. When I visit clients in their home, rarely

does anyone take out a gift they have received and tell me about it. There is twinkle in their eye and a palpable energy in the air as I learn about families, vacations and experiences my clients have had in their lifetime. Thinking about a special way to spend time together requires empathy and insight. Try to imagine interests of your loved one, which they may have given up on. Perhaps attending a play, lecture or even a concert? The generosity of accompanying an aging friend or family member even if it is “not your thing” means more than you may realize, especially if the person has outlived many of their friends, siblings or a spouse with whom they went on outings like this. Sharing music has an uplifting and emotional component. Make a play list with a theme, a favorite artist or genre or the music of an era. Think about how old commercial jingles or television theme songs can bring back memories. Armed with a laptop and a plan you can share a few smiles instead of everyone glued to their own screen. Make a date to go through boxes of old photos and make a scrapbook. Often, we find photos after a loved one has

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ot long ago, I had dinner with a group of friends from college. One of the big topics of conversation was Medicare, for which we’ll all be eligible in the next several years. (Farewell, callow youth!) And one of the biggest questions about Medicare was, “How much is it going to cost me?” Like private health insurance, Medicare has premiums, deductibles, and co-pays. These costs can—and often do—change from year to year. What you actually pay depends on your work history, income and inflation. Only about 1% of people with Medicare pay a monthly premium for Medicare Part A, which covers inpatient hospitalization, skilled nursing care, and some home health services. That’s because they paid Medicare paycheck deductions for 40 quarters or longer during their working lives. Most people do, however, pay a monthly premium for Medicare Part B, which covers doctor fees, outpatient treatment, durable medical equipment, and other items. Part B premiums are rising for next year, but for most people, the increase won’t be very much. The law protects most seniors from Part B premium hikes if the cost-ofliving adjustment (COLA) in their Social Security benefit doesn’t go up in a given year. Because the Social Security COLA for 2017 will be 0.3%, about 70% of Medicare beneficiaries will pay an average Part B premium of $109 per month in 2017. That’s up from $104.90 for the past four years. The remaining 30% of Medicare’s 58 million beneficiaries will pay the standard Part B premium of $134 for 2017, a 10% increase over the 2016 premium of $121.80. This smaller group is not protected under the statutory “hold harmless” provision linked to the Social Security COLA. It includes people who don’t receive Social Security benefits; enroll in Part B for the first time in 2017; are directly billed for their Part B premium; are eligible for both Medicare and Medicaid and have their premiums paid by a state agency; and pay higher premiums based on their higher incomes. This year, as in the past, the government has worked to lessen projected premium

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am fascinated with the concept of irony. Irony is defined as “a state of affairs or an event that seems deliberately contrary to what one expects and, thus, is often wryly amusing.” And, although I could take exception with the “wryly amusing” part of the definition, I thought it might be fun to look at a few standout ironies. The Titanic’s sinking must rank as one of the most obvious—and dramatic—ironies of all time. After all, this was the ship that was touted as “unsinkable” long before it set sail for America in April 1912. And the fact that it actually sank—on its maiden voyage no less—is shockingly and stunningly ironic. How about something a little lesser known? On July 4, 2011, Philip Contos, 55, was riding his Harley Davidson motorcycle in a central New York protest opposing mandatory helmet laws. Contos lost control of his cycle, went over the handlebars, hit his head on the pavement and died. State troopers said Contos would have likely survived the accident if he had been wearing a helmet. Here’s another gem. The contemporary fire hydrant is believed to have been invented sometime around 1801 by a man named Frederick Graff. Unfortunately, this isn’t verifiable. Why, you ask? I hope you’re ready for this one: The invention’s patent was lost in a fire at the Washington, D.C., patent office in 1836. A little more recently, a pine tree

was planted near Griffith Park’s Observatory in 2004 to honor late Beatle George Harrison. A plaque honoring the Beatle and formally identifying the tree as “The George Harrison Tree” was placed at its base. After only a decade, and after growing to over 10 feet tall, the tree died—of infestation by tree beetles. As the Los Angeles Times noted at the time, “Except for the loss of tree life, Harrison likely would have been amused at the irony.” Match.com is one of the most active, widespread dating websites It was founded in 1995 by a fellow named Gary Kremen. When the website was starting out, and long before it achieved the popularity it has today, Kremen hustled to get everyone he knew to sign up, including his girlfriend. The good news is the website was a resounding success. The bad news, Kremen’s girlfriend dumped him after (you guessed it!) meeting someone else on Match.com. And finally this. James Morrison, along with a candy maker in Nashville named John C. Wharton, is widely recognized as the inventor of the modern cotton candy machine in 1897. The sugary candy was originally called “Fairy Floss.” The name “cotton candy” was popularized in the 1920s. The irony in this? Morrison was a dentist. And I had the temerity to take exception to the “wryly amusing” part of the definition of irony? Now that’s ironic.

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ear Gabby Gayle: I want to know if you think it is possible for two people to fall in love online? I have been interacting with a fellow online for months. We developed a good friendship and then things gradually changed to romance. He lives in another state and wants us to meet. I have not told my kids about this (they are all married). First of all, I want to know if you think it’s possible to fall in love this way? Second, if you do think it is possible, what do I do now? ww Signed, In a Dither

ear Dither: If you had asked me a month ago, I would have been skeptical that this could happen. However, recently my best lifetime friend fell in love online. She just went to meet him and his family in his city. They are in love! So, I tell you, anything is possible. What should you do? I say invite him to your city with your family present, if he is willing and your kids are supportive. That is the safe thing to do. I have an acquaintance who met a man online; when he came to see her, the magic was gone...she felt nothing toward him when they met. So, don’t set your expectations too high, be safe, and good luck...Let me know how it goes! Signed, GG

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Kim Porter Pilot program encourages creativity among seniors Jewish Family & Children’s Service is offering classes for seniors starting in January under the banner of “Creative Aging.” Studies have shown that older adults who are active participants in the arts live longer and better, and the socialization aspect of the classes contributes to improving quality of life. In the East Valley, Creative Writing classes start Tuesday, Jan. 10, and run for six consecutive weeks from noon to 2 p.m. at the East Valley Jewish Community Center, 908 N. Alma School Rd., Chandler. Classes in dancing, Readers Theatre and vocal music are held at other locations throughout the Valley and will be offered in Chandler soon. Kim Porter, award-winning author, playwright and performer, will teach the classes. Porter has been teaching writing and storytelling through workshops for eight years. She has written numerous award-winning, critically acclaimed plays and has performed her creative nonfiction at storytelling events around the Valley. This workshop is appropriate for writers at all stages (beginners or established) and even those who have a story to tell but do not self-identify as writers. Participants will use writing exercises and games to explore new and unexpected material. The stories are shared each week and writers receive feedback. The workshop will be supportive, low-stress and fun. The six-week class is $60 and is open to all seniors. Register at jfcsaz. org/creativeaging or call Janet Arnold, JFCS senior concierge, at 480-599-7198.

Learn about Apple products via Experimac in Scottsdale If you’re in the market for an Apple product, Experimac in Scottsdale is here to help. The company specializes in selling, repairing and trading in gently used, pre-owned iPhones, iPads, MacBooks, MacBook Pros, iMacs, Apple watches, computer accessories and more. Experimac offers a free weekly Mac class from 10:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. Wednesdays. Complimentary coffee is served. The staff members will show seniors how to use their new iPhone, iPad, computer and more. Registration is not required. “We’re seeing many adults and seniors who want to purchase an iPhone, iPad or laptop but they’re not quite sure where to begin and they admit to feeling rather overwhelmed whenever they walk into a large Apple store,” says Lynette Ray, owner of this Scottsdale franchise. “Our sleek-looking Experimac showroom is much smaller than an Apple store and we offer very helpful, individualized instruction. Seniors will not feel overwhelmed in here.” Experimac is located at 13802 N. Scottsdale Rd., Suite 175, Scottsdale. For more information, call 480-664-4707 or visit experimac.com/scottsdale-az Four new Life Story Writing Classes for Baby Boomers For more than 10 years, Barb Hofmeister has been teaching Life Story Writing classes in the East Valley. This month, she is bringing her eight-week course to three different Central Arizona College (CAC) campuses. The eight-week courses start in midJanuary. Starting dates and times are: 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 17, at the Superstition Mountain Campus in Apache Junction; 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 18, at the Casa Grande Campus (Corporate Center); and 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 19, at the San Tan Campus. Attendance is limited to 16 at each class so advance registration is imperative and these classes are for beginners who have not taken the class previously. There will also be an advanced class starting Tuesday, Jan. 17, at the Superstition Mountain Campus. That class will meet from 10 a.m. to noon. Completion of the beginner’s class is the prerequisite.

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If you can write a letter you can write your life story but where does one begin? Hofmeister teaches the craft of writing short stories and then thinking them to create a life story. To register for either of the eight-week classes, call or write Joel Beck, BBA, CPP, Lifelong Living coordinator, at Central Arizona College, 805 S. Idaho Rd., Apache Junction, AZ 85119, or 480-6777721. The $119 fee includes the textbook. New Frontiers for Lifelong Learning registering for classes Baby Boomers can satisfy their curiosity with educational and social opportunities through New Frontiers for Lifelong Learning. Students can participate in study groups about the wisdom of history, heroes and legends, using nature’s garden, simplified health, everyday engineering, clouds and climate, John Wayne’s tribute and 73 other topics. Classes usually meet one time for two and a half to three hours. There are no tests or credits. Social opportunities, such as luncheons, tours, traveling, concerts, board and card games and theater productions can be enjoyed. Volunteer opportunities on the Mesa Community College campus and in the community are also available. Students can take advantage of discounts that are available upon presentation. An open house is from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. Friday, Jan. 27, at the Downtown Center, 145 N. Centennial Way, on the fourth floor. Park in the parking garage’s second

and third levels only. An elevator or stairway lead to the fourth floor. Classes meet at MCC campuses at Southern and Dobson roads, and McKellips and Power roads, Mesa Active Adult Centers at 247 N. Macdonald St. and 7550 E. Adobe Rd., and other locations. Fees are $80 for a year or $60 for a semester. After enrolling at the open house, a member can register for as many classes that their schedule will allow by computer only starting at 9 a.m. Tuesday, Jan. 31. Arrangements will be made for those without computers. For more information, visit the NFLL website at newfrontiers.mesacc.edu, email communications@newfrontiersaz. org, or call 480-461-7497. Genealogical Society schedules research trip to Salt Lake City The West Valley Genealogical Society & Library, 12222 N. 111 Ave, Youngtown, is offering its annual research trip to the Family History Library in Salt Lake City. Scheduled for March 14 to March 22, this trip is an opportunity to visit and use the largest genealogical library in the country. Members and nonmembers are welcome. For details, including costs, lodging, transportation options and registration, visit azwvgs.org and click on events/activities, or call 623-933-4945. A trip raffle will be held to cover the cost of the Salt Lake Research trip registration, air travel, lodging and prep class. Tickets are $10 and may be purchased at the library and at the general membership meeting on Jan. 9, the same day the drawing will be held.

Russo and Steele speeds into the Valley Arizona Car Week returns this month and Russo and Steele is at the center of the action. Celebrating year 17, Russo and Steele moves to Salt River Fields at Talking Stick in Scottsdale. More than 800 cars will cross the block from Wednesday, Jan. 18, to Sunday, Jan. 22. For more information about Russo and Steele, visit russoandsteele.com.

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Entertainment George Winston brings winter show to town By Dave Gil de Rubio

atirist Tom Lehrer once said, “Life is like a piano. What you get out of it depends on how you play it.” For George Winston, his approach has been one of total immersion and a laser-focus on his chosen instrument dating back to 1972, when he forsake playing organ after getting turned on to the stride piano stylings of Fats Waller and Teddy Wilson. Winston never looked back and went on to become a self-described “rural folk pianist,” more than happy to play live, periodically record and raise money for charities at seemingly every turn. Having made his recording debut with “Ballads and Blues 1972” on the Takoma Records imprint of fellow musical iconoclast John Fahey, it would be another eight years before he entered the studio to make “Autumn,” his Windham Hill Records debut for label owner Will Ackerman. And while this wound up being the inaugural release for this seminal New Age label, it also wound up saddling Winston with the nickname, “Father of New Age,” a tag he’s quite happy to disavow. “I have nothing to do with that and I have a vasectomy anyway. That’s a misnomer. I have nothing to do with anything spiritual. I just play the song,” Winston explained with a laugh during a recent phone interview. “It’s kind of like if someone called you Jim and it’s not your name. I don’t know where that came from. I don’t even know what that even is. I’m sure there’s good stuff everywhere but I have no clue what it even is or where it even came from.” For Winston, simplicity has always been the key to a career in which he’s used his passions and inspirations to forge his creative path, whether it’s the weather patterns of his native Montana, cats, slack-key guitar, Vince Guaraldi, the Doors or the music and culture of New Orleans.

George Winston describes himself as a “rural folk pianist.” Winston is also quick to throw his efforts behind numerous charitable causes. Proceeds for CDs sold at his shows go to local food kitchens and concert attendees are always encouraged to bring canned food to donate to the aforementioned food pantries. There are also a string of benefit albums Winston has recorded that helped out those who lost loved ones in the 9/11 attacks (“Remembrance—A Memorial Benefit”), victims of Hurricane Katrina (“Gulf Coast Blues & Impressions: A Hurricane Relief Benefit”) and the 2010 Deepwater Horizon oil spill (“Gulf Coast Blues & Impressions 2: A Louisiana Wetlands Benefit”). And while some may view his unerring willingness to throw his efforts behind various charitable causes as being slightly new agey, Winston is rather nonchalant about why he chooses to help out in this manner. “My job is to try and clean up a mess after it happens. I’m not really a changer or preventer. Stuff happens and I try to do something like a benefit to help out. That’s my area,” he said. Winston’s latest release is the threesong “Spring Carousel—A Cancer

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Research Benefit” that was released as an EP earlier this year. Available on iTunes, Amazon and Google Play, 100% of his artist royalties will go to benefit cancer research. The latest effort strikes close to home because Winston was working on thisproject after being diagnosed with having a low platelet count. Having already survived thyroid and skin cancer, he flew to California-based City of Hope, a private, not-for-profit clinical research/ medical treatment/graduate medical school for a bone marrow transplant. Not only was he successfully treated, Winston got musically inspired. “It was great being there. It was a bone marrow transplant, which is not surgical. I don’t know if it’s harder or easier but it doesn’t involve surgery. I think I had it super-easy compared to a lot of people,” Winston observed. “I’m sure it was harder than I remember. I’ll do whatever it takes to get the music good besides drugs or drinking. I had treatment at City Hope in 2013. “I was recovering and staying close by. They have a village, so then you can just walk to your doctor’s appointment. It’s like their hotel, so I was just at the piano every night and these songs just kind of emerged. That whole experience took place on their grounds, in their lecture room on their piano. It was very serendipitous.” For this current tour, Winston is playing what he calls a “winter show,” which will feature him playing solo on his trademark 9-foot Steinway. Or as he puts it, “kind of a mixture of where I’m coming from musically.” George Winston performs at 7 p.m. Monday, Jan. 30, and Tuesday, Jan. 31, at the Musical Instrument Museum, 4725 E. Mayo Blvd., Phoenix. Tickets are $33.50 to $38.50. For more information, call 480-478-6000 or visit mim.org.

Calendar of events January 2017 January 1 Sunday Happy New Year! January 2 Monday Enjoy the federal holiday! January 3 Tuesday Sun Lakes Democratic Club, 7 p.m., Sun Lakes Country Club, 25601 E. Sun Lakes Blvd.., Sun Lakes, free, 480-895-1162. Jon Ryder, the executive director of the Maricopa County Democratic Party, will discuss election results as they refer specifically to the Legislative District 17 and Maricopa County. Round and Square Dance Demonstration, 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., Humana Mesa Center, 5943 E. McKellips Rd., Mesa, free, 480-325-4707. How Feeling Affect Food Choices, 1 p.m. to 2 p.m., Humana Mesa Center, 5943 E. McKellips Rd., Mesa, free, 480-325-4707. Know Your Numbers, 3:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m., Humana Mesa Center, 5943 E. McKellips Rd., Mesa, free, 480-325-4707. January 4 Wednesday Yoga for Recovery, 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. Wednesdays, Deer Valley Medical Center, Medical Building 1, 19841 N. 27th Ave., Suite 400, Phoenix, 623-780-4673, honorhealth.com/events. Making a Healthy Change, 1:30 a.m. to 1 p.m., Humana Mesa Center, 5943 E. McKellips Rd., Mesa, free, 480-325-4707. January 5 Thursday “Guys and Dolls,” through Jan. 8, Tempe Center for the Arts, 700 W. Rio Salado Pkwy., Tempe, $33-$42, 602909-4215, scottsdalemusicaltheater.com. Scottsdale Musical Theater production will feature a 20-piece orchestra and Broadway-sized main stage. ...continues on page 17

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Calendar of events... from page 16 Merrymakers Ballroom Dance with Route 66, 7 p.m. to 10 p.m., Las Palmas Grand, 2550 S. Ellsworth Rd., Mesa, $7 members, $8 nonmembers in advance only, 480-654-1994, dancemm.com.

Quilting Group, 1 p.m. to 3 p.m., Humana Mesa Center, 5943 E. McKellips Rd., Mesa, free, 480-325-4707.

Tech Tune-Up Tablets, iPads, Smartphones and More, 1 p.m. to 2 p.m., Humana Mesa Center, 5943 E. McKellips Rd., Mesa, free, 480-325-4707.

Grief Support Group, 3 p.m. to 4:30 p.m., repeats Jan. 24, HonorHealth Virginia G. Piper Cancer Center, 10460 N. 92nd St., first floor conference center, Suite 301, Scottsdale, free, 480-323-1321, honorhealth.com/cancer.

Movie and Popcorn with “Me Before You,” 2:15 p.m. to 4 p.m., Humana Mesa Center, 5943 E. McKellips Rd., Mesa, free, 480-325-4707. January 6 Friday

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Euchre and Mahjongg, 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., Humana Mesa Center, 5943 E. McKellips Rd., Mesa, free, 480-325-4707. January 7 Saturday Mesa Arts and Crafts Festival, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., on North Macdonald, off Main Street, Mesa, free admission, macfestmesa.com or info@macfestmesa.com. The festivals are held the first and third Saturdays October through April. Mesa Arts and Crafts Festival is a free event featuring unique artist creations, music and fun for the whole family. Is Weight Loss Surgery Right for You, 10 a.m. to noon, repeats Jan. 21, Scottsdale Shea Medical Center, 9003 E. Shea Blvd., Brady Conference Center, Scottsdale, free, reservations required, 623-580-5800, honorhealth.com/events. January 8 Sunday Line Dance, 12:30 p.m. to 2:45 p.m., Greenfield Village RV Resort, 111 S. Greenfield Rd., Mesa, $5, 480-832-3844. January 9 Monday The West Valley Genealogical Society & Library, 1:30 p.m., First Presbyterian Church, 12225 N. 103rd Ave., Sun City, free, 623-933-4945, azwvgs.org. Denise Crawford will discuss researching in England. She will cover records available to find ancestors from England and Wales: Census, Civil Registration, Church and Probate. She will also discuss several websites that offer these records online. The September General Meeting of the Our Lady of Lourdes Women’s Guild, 9:30 a.m., Madonna Hall, Our Lady of Lourdes, 19002 N. 128th Ave., Sun City West, 623584-2327. The meeting will feature Dr. Diane Holloway Cheney who will discuss the history and services of ONN: Our Neighbor Network. A member of the consortium that formed ONN, Cheney has served on the SCW Fire Board, the Rec Centers of Sun City West Governing Board and writes books and newspaper stories about events in Sun City West. 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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January 11 Wednesday Breast Cancer Support Group, noon to 1:30 p.m., Virginia G. Piper Cancer Center, 10460 N. 92nd St., Suite 301, Scottsdale, free, registration required, 480-323-1321, honorhealth. com/cancer. Info: 480-323-1321. Kidney Smart with DaVita, 9:30 a.m. to 11 a.m., Humana Mesa Center, 5943 E. McKellips Rd., Mesa, free, reservations required, 480-325-4707. January 12 Thursday Decreasing the Number of Medications, 1 p.m. to 2 p.m., Civic Center Library Auditorium, 3839 N. Drinkwater Blvd., lower level, Scottsdale, free, reservations required, 623-5805800, honorhealth.com/events. Movie and Popcorn with “Café Society,” 2 p.m. to 4 p.m., Humana Mesa Center, 5943 E. McKellips Rd., Mesa, free, reservations required, 480-325-4707. Breast Cancer Support Group, 6 p.m. to 8 p.m., repeats Jan. 26, HonorHealth Breast Cancer and Research Center, 19646 N. 27th Ave., Suite 205, Phoenix, free, honorhealth. com/cancer. January 12 Thursday Merrymakers Ballroom Dance with DK Orchestra, 7 p.m. to 10 p.m., Las Palmas Grand, 2550 S. Ellsworth Rd., Mesa, $7 members, $8 nonmembers in advance only, 480654-1994, dancemm.com. January 13 Friday Class of ’67/Happy Together Concert, 7 p.m., Greenfield Village RV Resort, 111 S. Greenfield Rd., Mesa, $12-$48, 480-832-3844. Euchre and Mahjongg, 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., Humana Mesa Center, 5943 E. McKellips Rd., Mesa, free, 480-325-4707. ...continues on page 18

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Calendar of events... from page 17 January 14 Saturday Simply Sinatra, 7:30 p.m., Phoenix Symphony Hall, 75 N. Second St., Phoenix, $25 to $89, 602-262-6225, phoenixsymphony.org. Start spreading the news! The music of Frank Sinatra returns to the state under the direction of Robert Franz. This tribute, featuring vocalist Steve Lippia, will take listeners on a journey of Sinatra’s biggest hits, including “Luck Be a Lady,” “Fly Me to the Moon” and “I’ve Got the World on a String.” January 15 Sunday Simply Sinatra, 4 p.m., Phoenix Symphony Hall, 75 N. Second St., Phoenix, $25 to $89, 602-262-6225, phoenixsymphony.org. Start spreading the news! The music of Frank Sinatra returns to the state under the direction of Robert Franz. This tribute, featuring vocalist Steve Lippia, will take listeners on a journey of Sinatra’s biggest hits, including “Luck Be a Lady,” “Fly Me to the Moon” and “I’ve Got the World on a String.”

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Movie and Popcorn with “Selma,” 2 p.m. to 4 p.m., Humana Mesa Center, 5943 E. McKellips Rd., Mesa, free, 480-325-4707.

iPad Facebook, 1 p.m. to 2 p.m., Humana Mesa Center, 5943 E. McKellips Rd., Mesa, free, 480-325-4707.

Euchre and Mahjongg, 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., Humana Mesa Center, 5943 E. McKellips Rd., Mesa, free, 480-325-4707.

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Are You Living with Back Pain, 6 p.m. to 7 p.m., John C. Lincoln Medical Center Campus, Cowden Center, 9202 N. Second St., Phoenix, free, registration required, 623-870-6300, honorhealth.com/events. Heart Health Evaluation, 8 a.m. to 11:45 a.m., Scottsdale Shea Medical Center, 9003 E. Shea Blvd., Women’s Diagnostic Center, Scottsdale, $20, appointment required, 623-580-5800, honorhealth.com/events.

SPOHNC, Oral, Head and Neck Cancer Support Group, 6:30 p.m. to 8 p.m., Virginia G. Piper Cancer center, 10460 N. 92nd St., first floor conference room, free, reservations required, 480-323-3214, honorhealth.com/cancer.

January 18 Wednesday A Less Invasive Approach to Total Hip Replacement, 5:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m., HonorHealth Orthopedic Institute, 20401 N. 73rd St., Suite 130, Scottsdale, reservations required, 623-580-5800, honorhealth.com/events. Caregiver and Family Support Group, 5:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m., Virginia G. Piper Cancer Center, 10460 N. 92nd St., Suite 206, Scottsdale, 480-323-1321, honorhealth.com/cancer.

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Merry Makers Ballroom Dance’s Glitter Ball with Swing Memories Big Band, 5:30 p.m. dinner, 7 p.m. dance, Las Palmas Grand, 2550 S. Ellsworth Rd., Mesa, $35 members, $45 nonmembers in advance only, 480-6541994, dancemm.com.

Birthday Celebrations, Ice Cream Social, 12:30 p.m. to 1:30 p.m., Humana Mesa Center, 5943 E. McKellips Rd., Mesa, free, 480-325-4707. January 21 Saturday Cancer Survivorship 101: Work, Insurance and Finances, 9 a.m. to noon, Scottsdale Shea Medical Center, 9003 E. Shea Blvd., Brady Conference Center, Scottsdale, free, reservations required, 424-258-4628, http://triagecancer.org/ Scottsdale-survivorship101-registration.

Movie and Popcorn with “Florence Foster Jenkins,” 2 p.m. to 4 p.m., Humana Mesa Center, 5943 E. McKellips Rd., Mesa, free, 480-325-4707. January 20 Friday Encores Big Band Dance, 7 p.m., Paradise RV Resort, 10950 W. Union Hills Dr., $8, 253-350-8183. The “Welcome Back Snowbirds” dance is BYOB and dress is “smart casual.” The band performs 1940s to 1980s music, including

January 22 Sunday Lights of the World Lantern Festival, through Jan. 29, Rawhide Western Town and Event Center, 5700 W. North Loop Rd., Chandler, $10 parking, $19.99 seniors, 480-502-5600, rawhide.com. Lights of the World is a unique international lantern arts fes...continues on page 19

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Calendar of events... from page 18 tival that combines the age-old Chinese tradition of lantern festivals with modern cutting-edge technology and lights. January 23 Monday The Sun Cities Saddle Club Meeting, 9:30 a.m., Wooddale Village Retirement Community’s Activities Room, 18616 N. 99th Ave., Sun City, 509-670-9994, saddle.scwclubs.com, suncitiessaddleclub@gmail. com. Prospective members are welcome to attend, if they are residents of Sun City, Sun City West, Sun City Grand or Corte Bella. Trail rides (using rental horses or personal horses) are held every Thursday at stables around the Valley. Horse ownership is not required. Ride schedules are available at the meetings. Social events are also held during the riding season. Quilting Group, 1 p.m. to 3 p.m., Humana Mesa Center, 5943 E. McKellips Rd., Mesa, free, 480-3254707. January 24 Tuesday Are You Living with Back Pain, 5:30 p.m. to 7 p.m., Scottsdale Shea Medical Center, 9003 E. Shea Blvd., Brady Conference Center, Scottsdale, free, reservations required, 623-870-6300, honorhealth. com/events. Cholesterol, Glucose and Blood Press Screening, 8 a.m. to 11:30 a.m., Scottsdale Shea Medical Center, 9003 E. Shea Blvd., Women’s Diagnostic Center, Scottsdale, $20, appointment required, 623-5805800, honorhealth.com/events. Banner Health: 10 Warning Signs of Alzheimer’s and What to Do, 1 p.m. to 2 p.m., Humana Mesa Center, 5943 E. McKellips Rd., Mesa, free, reservations required, 480-325-4707. Introducing Go365 by Humana, 3:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m., Humana Mesa Center, 5943 E. McKellips Rd., Mesa, free, 480-325-4707. January 25 Wednesday Highland High School’s Starlight Serenade with Dinner, 5 p.m. dinner, 7 p.m. show, Greenfield Village RV Resort, 111 S. Greenfield Rd., Mesa, $10 dinner, $10 show, 480-832-3844. Battling Dangerous Belly Fat, 11:15 a.m. to 12:15 p.m., Humana Mesa Center, 5943 E. McKellips Rd., Mesa, free, reservations required, 480-325-4707. Healthy Cooking Demo: Foods to Fight Belly Fat with Chef Christine Eley, 12:30 p.m., Humana Mesa Center, 5943 E. McKellips Rd., Mesa, free, reservations required, 480-325-4707.

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January 26 Thursday Merrymakers Ballroom Dance with Tuxedo Junction Orchestra, 7 p.m. to 10 p.m., Las Palmas Grand, 2550 S. Ellsworth Rd., Mesa, $7 members, $8 nonmembers in advance only, 480-654-1994, dancemm.com. Accepting Change, 2:15 p.m. to 4:15 p.m., Humana Mesa Center, 5943 E. McKellips Rd., Mesa, free, 480-325-4707. January 27 Friday Euchre and Mahjongg, 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., Humana Mesa Center, 5943 E. McKellips Rd., Mesa, free, 480-325-4707. January 28 Saturday Doggie Street Festival, 10 a.m. to 4 pm., Steele Indian School Park, 300 E. Indian School Rd., Phoenix, free, doggiestreetfestival.org, doggiestreet@ gmail.com. This dog and cat adopt-a-thon is family friendly and features pet products, food, vet tips, music and auction prizes. December ’63, 7 p.m., Greenfield Village RV Resort, 111 S. Greenfield Rd., Mesa, $12-$18, 480-8323844. This Frankie Valli tribute act is popular around the Valley. January 29 Sunday Grape Arizona Wine Event, 1 p.m. to 5 p.m., Heritage Square Park, 116 N. Sixth St., Phoenix, $65 to $75, 602-604-8221, grapearizonawineeveent. com. The Grape Arizona Wine Event is back for its seventh year. Patrons will celebrate with a “cheers!” and 16 local wineries. Admission covers wine tasting tickets for suppliers like Caduceus Cellars, Chateau Tumbleweed, Passion Cellars and Wilhelm Family, and dishes from local area restaurants. Proceeds benefit Phoenix Rotary Club Charities. January 30 Monday Caps for the Cure Knitting/Crocheting Group, 1 p.m. to 3 p.m., Humana Mesa Center, 5943 E. McKellips Rd., Mesa, free, 480-325-4707. January 31 Tuesday Jumpstart a Healthy New Year—Lean and Clean, 4 p.m. to 7:30 p.m., Scottsdale Shea Medical Center, 9003 E. Shea Blvd., Brady Conference Center, Scottsdale, free, reservations required, 623-5805800, honorhealth.com/events.

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Good times, bad times

The Rolling Stones and the rise of stem cells for COPD treatment By Cameron Kennerly

n the early ’60s, America was given its first taste of the British Invasion. It was Feb. 9 and a young British rock band named The Beatles had just finished a performance on the Ed Sullivan show to a crowd of screaming fans. The young men were a spectacle to see. Dressed to the nines in tailored suits, pristine haircuts and performing their dance moves with a boyish pep, The Beatles represented the essence of true gentlemen. While women in the audience fainted, and girls at home swooned, a storm was brewing back home in England. This storm was a band that would be considered the true “bad boys” of rock ‘n’ roll as well as the “world’s greatest rock ‘n’ roll band.” Its name was The Rolling Stones. In an entrance that rivals even The Rolling Stones, the advancement of stem cell therapy—particularly by clinics such as The Lung Institute (lunginstitute.

com)—and its use in the treatment of chronic lung diseases such as chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), interstitial lung disease (ILD) and pulmonary fibrosis, has upset the previous norm of traditional treatment options and the field of medicine at large. Working to address disease progression directly, stem cell therapy removes the naturally occurring stem cells from the body’s blood or bone marrow and reintroduces them into the lungs, where they come to rest, potentially promoting healing and reducing inflammation from within, with the ultimate goal of easing breathing and improving quality of life. This is revolutionary for those who once felt they were out of options. In operation for more than three years, the Lung Institute specializes in this form of treatment and has effectively increased the quality of life of over 3,000 patients

Much like how The Rolling Stones changed the music world, stem cell therapy is shaking up lung disease as we know it. and is proud to exhibit a success rate of nothing short of unfair. However, in the 83%. Believing in the tenet of “pushing words of the immortal Mick Jagger, “You the status quo” clinics like the Lung can’t always get what you want. But if you Institute work to provide hope to a group try sometimes, you just might find, you get what you need.” that may have otherwise given up. Hope has arrived. Lung disease can be a difficult disease to live with, challenging the very idea of If you or a loved one suffer from a chronic lung regaining one’s previous quality of life. disease, the specialists at the Lung Institute may be Whether developed through smoking, able to help. You can contact the Lung Institute at hazardous air quality or genetics, a 855-842-7878 or visit lunginstitute.com/lovin diagnosis of lung disease can seem to find out if you qualify for these new treatments.

Is your estate plan a Trojan horse? By Becky Cholewka

n Jan. 31, 2014, the Chinese celebrated the Year of the Horse. Which got me thinking about famous horses: Black Beauty, Secretariat, Trigger, Sea Biscuit, Silver, the Budweiser Clydesdales, Man O’ War, Pokey, and even the Trojan Horse. That famous tale, skillfully depicted in the Brad Pitt film “Troy,” recounts how the Greeks hid warriors inside a huge wooden horse they had constructed, left it on the beach, and pretended to sail away. The Trojans unknowingly and arrogantly pulled the horse behind their city walls as a victory trophy. After the Trojans fell asleep, the Greeks climbed out of the horse and opened the city gates and destroyed Troy. Those Greeks were pretty crafty. Today the term Trojan horse means a trick that induces someone into thinking an object is useful or harmless. There are many Trojan horses in estate planning. Here are three examples. • Legal Zoom documents. Ever heard the phrase “Penny wise, pound foolish?” Or “You get what you pay for?” That is what I think of when

I see these do-it-yourself documents that you can purchase at an office supply store or online. Although the majority of these claim they are created to conform to your specific state’s rules, most of the time they are completely deficient. They are the extremely basic in instruction and do not cover a variety of situations. These documents are a Trojan horse because people believe that since they have created estate planning documents, they and their families are well protected. Nothing could be farther from the truth. In some cases, no planning at all would have better protected their family. Your family and life are not simple and basic. Your estate planning documents shouldn’t be either. • The internet, social media and your neighbor down the street. When I do public presentations, I tell the audience that other attorneys are not my competition. My competition is your neighbor, hairdresser or the Google search your son did. Why? Because people seem to readily believe any “legal” information they hear, regardless

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of the source. The problem is much of the advice is horrible, or the facts or law would not apply in your particular circumstance. I recently saw a friend post on Facebook that she recently wrote a letter to her sister telling her she would like her sister to raise her children should something happen to her. Several people chimed in on how great an idea that was so that a judge wouldn’t decide. Not true, a judge will still decide who raises my friend’s children because in Arizona the only place to name a legal guardian for your child is in a properly executed will. • Documents prepared by nonestate planning attorneys, paralegals, or document preparers. As an estate planning attorney, I am smart enough to know I shouldn’t review a real estate transaction contract. Or defend a medical malpractice lawsuit. Or prepare corporate merger documents. These are not my areas of specialty. When I had a partial retina tear and needed eye surgery, I didn’t go see my family nurse practitioner. I went to a

surgeon who specialized in eye surgery. You should also seek someone who specializes in the service you need. I once heard of a nonestate planning attorney who created a revocable living trust for a couple. The trust was fraught with errors that had major tax consequences as the successor trustee was not a U.S. resident or citizen. The attorney likely did not know that was huge mistake. The client did not know they had a Trojan horse. Your estate planning documents should be created by an estate planning attorney. Period. Otherwise what you have is likely a Trojan horse, inducing you to think that the documents are useful, when they may open the gates to the court system. Becky Cholewka is the founder of Cholewka Law—an estate planning and probate law firm in downtown Gilbert. She realized the importance of estate planning when her dad died when she was only 19. She is passionate about community education and being an advocate—and a voice— for clients and their families.

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Entertainment Bingo Happenings-January 2017 Fort McDowell Casino Experience bingo in Fort McDowell Casino’s state-of-the-art and award-winning 1,700-seat bingo hall. WHEN: Seven days a week, various times WHERE: Fort McDowell Casino, 10424 N. Fort McDowell Rd., Fort McDowell COST: Charge for cards INFO: 800-THE-FORT, ext. 4380, or fortmcdowellcasino.com/ bingo.php Vee Quiva Hotel and Casino Gamers who stop by Bingo Park enjoy picturesque National Park views in the state-of-the-art, 550-seat bingo hall. WHEN: Seven days a week, various times WHERE: Vee Quiva Hotel and Casino, 15091 S. Komatke Ln., Laveen COST: $2 to $32 INFO: 800-946-4452, ext. 1942, or wingilariver.com/index.php/ vq-vee-quiva-hotel-casino/gaming/bingo-park Lone Butte Casino The state-of-the-art and spacious bingo hall features 850 seats and has morning, matinee and evening sessions. The morning sessions include five regular games and two specials, with three for $10 and $1 specials. WHEN: Seven days a week, various times WHERE: Lone Butte Casino, 1077 S. Kyrene Rd., Chandler COST: $2 to $32 INFO: 800-946-4452, ext. 8928, or wingilariver.com/index.php/ lone-butte/gaming/bingo Sunland Village East Prize money will vary during the year based on attendance. WHEN: Sundays, at 6 p.m. WHERE: Sunland Village East Auditorium, 8026 E. Lakeview Ave., Mesa COST: Charge for cards varies to number purchase INFO: 480-986-9822 or 480-313-7033 Beuf Senior Center Moneyball, 10 regular games plus double action. WHEN: Mondays and Thursdays, sales start at 9:30 a.m. WHERE: Beuf Senior Center, 3435 W. Pinnacle Peak Rd., Phoenix COST: Starts at $4/pack, City of Phoenix Membership card or $5 guest INFO: 602-534-9743 Chandler Senior Center Bring a friend or make some new ones while enjoying some fun, laughter and prizes. 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

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 Greenfield Village RV Resort Doors open at 6:30 p.m. Games begin at 7 p.m. WHEN: Tuesdays, December 6 and 13, 2016 WHERE: Greenfield Village RV Resort 111 S. Greenfield Rd. (enter off Main and Quinn Circle) Mesa COST: Depends on number of cards purchased $1 and up INFO: 480-832-3844 Las Palmas Grand Bingo WHEN: Monday Night WHERE: Las Palmas Grand, 2550 S. Ellsworth Rd., Mesa, AZ COST:: $21 Buy-In INFO: 480-357-1148 Snack Bar: Opens 5:00 PM Early Bird Session: 6:30 PM NO BINGO – Jan. 2, 2017 Resume Play on Jan. 9, 2017 Games: Double Action, Betty Boop, $1000 Progressive Jack Pot with additional number added each week, with a $300 Consolation Prize. Pay out $70, Early Bird; $100 Regular Game

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Let them eat bacon in 2017! By Jan D’Atri

anuary, in my opinion, is anything but the month for a “New Year, New You.” It’s bowl games and Super Bowl parties. No way you’re going to count calories. I say wait until after February so you can get through Valentine’s Day without being on a diet. I also say, in 2017, “Let them eat bacon!” That pretty much gives me all of the justification I need for this month’s recipes! (Ok, there’s a cherry tomato in there somewhere, so I’ve sort of redeemed myself, haven’t I?) These bacon, pesto and tomato bites

Bacon, Pesto and Tomato Bites

Ingredients 1 lb. bacon 1 loaf Texas toast white bread (thick cut) 1 stick of butter 2 tablespoons olive oil 1 (approx 8 oz.) round or wedge of smoked Gouda or Gruyere cheese 1 (approx. 8 oz.) container store-bought pesto ½ cup or more mayonnaise 1 pint cherry or grape tomatoes, sliced in half 3-4 tablespoons salad vinaigrette Salt and pepper to taste Directions Cook bacon crisp, drain fat and cut into 1-to-2-inch pieces. With a 2-inch round cookie cutter, cut out rounds of white bread. Place rounds on baking sheet. Melt butter and combine with 2 tablespoons olive oil.

Beer-Candied Bacon

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are as delicious as they get, and a great appetizer for any bowl game, cocktail or pool party. The Beer Candied Bacon needs no introduction except to say that it’s absolutely addicting. Happy 2017! We’ll talk diets … later. Brush butter-oil combination over bread rounds. Bake at 375 degrees until golden brown, about 10 minutes. Remove from oven to cool. Slice cheese in thin, 1-inch squares and set aside. In a small bowl, drain pesto over sieve to remove excess oil. Remove oil and reserve for tomatoes. Mix together mayonnaise and pesto and place in squeeze bottle or pastry bag with small hole or tip. In another bowl, add tomato halves, reserved oil from pesto, vinaigrette and salt and pepper to taste. Assemble bites. On each round of toast, squeeze a large dot of pesto. Top with slice of cheese, piece of bacon and top with one-half of tomato slice that has been soaking in vinaigrette. Serve immediately.

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aluminum foil. Place a wire cooling rack or oven rack on top. Arrange bacon on the rack. Cook for 10 minutes. Remove from oven and brush one side of the bacon with the beer syrup. Turn bacon over and brush the other side with syrup. Sprinkle one side of bacon strips with a few grains of coarse salt. Return to oven and cook for 15 minutes. Repeat process until bacon is browned and syrup is used up. Don’t burn the bacon. Cool to allow bacon to harden.

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so long, but she was always fun to do.” If Buzzi’s return visits to Hollywood are any indication, Gladys still has her fans. “So many people ask me to hit them with my purse. In fact, a few years ago, we were at a Beverly Hills party and in walked Elton John. He immediately made his way over to me and said, ‘For God’s sake, Ruth, please hit me with your purse. That’s been on my bucket list for years!’” Growing up in the Connecticut/ Rhode Island region, young Ruth moved out West where she attended college in Pasadena and began appearing in revues. Early on, she formed a comedy duo with Dom DeLuise. “We were together working small comedy venues,” she recalled. “He asked me to be his ‘magician’s helper’ and I named her Shakundala. We wrote several bits and they all just killed

by the audiences and guests. “The audience was aware someone would get beaten to a pulp, and they were never disappointed.” Contrary to appearances, her handbag lashings were harmless. “No, it didn’t hurt,” she revealed. “It looked vicious but it was just a felt purse lined and filled with old pantyhose and cotton. I was able to swing it with all my might and it still wouldn’t hurt anyone, although it looked great and sounded great with a ‘thud’ when it landed.” But did she ever consider stuffing a horseshoe in her purse to batter someone who was particularly annoying? “Yes, you, if this interview doesn’t wind down pretty soon!” Today, Ruth and Kent are happily retired on their Texas ranch in Erath County, about 60 miles from Dallas/ Fort Worth. “Living in the beauty and solitude of this ranch is the perfect way to unwind from a hectic career and the hustle and bustle of Hollywood.” Nick Thomas teaches at Auburn University at Montgomery, Alabama, and has written features, columns and interviews for over 600 magazines and newspapers.

the audience. Soon we were spotted by ‘The Entertainers’ host, our friend Carol Burnett. She was ahead of us career-wise, already on a big hit series, and it was a huge thrill to go out and get a fantastic audience reaction with our silly magic act.” Despite being best-known for one “Laugh-In” character, Gladys, it wasn’t her favorite. Yet she remains grateful for the frumpy little old lady. “My favorite character to play was actually ‘Doris Sidebottom’ the sloppy drunk,” she explained. “I also had fun with ‘Busy Buzzi’ the gossip columnist and my hooker character, ‘Kim Hither.’” Buzzi is also quick to credit others who helped refine Gladys. “She is mostly a creation of mine from my rendition of Agnes Gooch in ‘Auntie Mame,’” she explained. “But she got more refined by the writers on ‘Laugh-In’ and it was Arte Johnson’s brother Coslough ‘Cos’ Johnson, a very funny guy, too, who actually thought of putting Arte and me together as ‘Tyrone and Gladys’ on the show.” Her later appearances with Dean Martin were always highly anticipated

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appy New Year! With another year’s holidays past, it’s time to get ready to take on 2017. We’ve compiled a list of 12 tips, one for each month of the year, to help you take care of your hearing health and ensure it’s a priority in the New Year. While many of these tips are specific to events or holidays (think protecting your ears during fireworks on the Fourth of July), there’s no reason these tips shouldn’t be implemented year-round. • Get your hearing checked. Start your year off right by getting an annual hearing check from your primary care physician (PCP), ear, nose and throat (ENT) doctor and/or a licensed audiologist. This simple test will let you know if you are having issues that may be affecting your hearing so you can take any extra precautions to prevent further issues. • Use captioned telephones to call your loved ones. Love is in the air every February and everyone should be able to talk on the phone with their loved ones. If you are deaf or hard of hearing,

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can be temporary, but if left untreated can become permanent. To protect your hearing, blow your nose gently, clean your hearing aids, close your doors and windows, see your doctor and take medicine. • Protect your ears during Better Hearing and Speech Month. According to the Better Hearing Institute, the primary causes of hearing loss are aging and previous exposure to loud noise or noise-induced hearing loss. Don’t dismiss signs of hearing loss as “no big deal.” If you suspect something is wrong, get it checked out. • Don’t let swimmer’s ear lead to hearing loss. The pools are open! But before you head to a pool, lake, ocean or other body of water, know how to prevent an ear infection from the water. Swimmer’s ear occurs in the outer ear when a person doesn’t get the moisture out. To reduce the chance of swimmer’s ear, be sure to dry ears with a towel after swimming, tilt your head to allow excess water to drain, and use earplugs or a swim cap (particularly in rivers and lakes).

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Healthy Resolutions The hardest part can be just getting started By Jimmy Magahern

hen it comes to encouraging older adults to adopt healthier eating habits, nutritionist Susan Welter quotes the great cultural anthropologist Margaret Mead: “It is easier to change a man’s religion than to change his diet.” “It’s true,” Welter says, with a laugh. “That’s how difficult it is, particularly when we’re talking about older adults.” Ditto for talking older Americans into exercising more. “‘Sitting is the new smoking’—we’ve been hearing that a lot lately,” says Rhonda Zonoozi, exercise physiologist and health coach for the Surprise-based nonprofit organization Sun Health, where Welter also works. Here, Zonoozi quotes the phrase originally attributed to Dr. James Levine, director of the Mayo ClinicArizona State University Obesity Solutions Initiative who popularized the concept of the treadmill desk. “Older adults get into habitual behavior of just being sedentary, and not moving around a whole lot. And the research is telling us that increasingly

Rhonda Zonoozi sedentary lifestyles can have very harmful effects.” Karen Ring, health promotions program coordinator at Pima Council on Aging (PCOA) in Tucson, sees the same illogical resistance to healthy habits among the aging community there, and ties it all to a common fear among seniors. “Everybody fears losing their independence,” she explains. “And so sometimes there’s this disconnect that happens between listening to good advice and actually applying it to your life.” Drowning out the experts’ sage advice about what we should be eating and how we should be exercising, Ring says we often hear another voice — our own — asking, “Do I really care about doing all these things that people are telling me I need to do?” “Some people are always going to say, ‘I’ve gotten to this age and I’m not going to do anything anyone says. I’m going to live out the rest of my life doing what I want, when I want and eating whatever I want.’ But at some point, the rubber meets the road, and they

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may suddenly find that they’re limited in mobility and their ability to go out with friends, or play on the floor with their grandchildren. All those things they love doing become restricted because of choices that they’ve made.” So how do experts in healthy nutrition and exercise get through to stubbornly sedentary seniors? Welter says part of the key is flipping perceptions. “As a dietician, we’re often seen as the bad guys who are going to ‘take something away’ from them,” she says. “So instead, I try to emphasize the positive foods to add. For instance, fats get a bad rap. But incorporating more healthy fats, like nuts, can be good.” Focusing on immediate results helps, too. “When I talk to people about making changes, I ask them to pay attention to how they feel physically right after they eat a healthier meal. And usually they can feel a positive difference.” Healthy nuts are one add-on that can sound like a positive. But adding years on to your life is the best benefit to sell healthy resolutions to older adults.

“Usually when I do health coaching, I encourage people to look at a vision plan,” says Zonoozi. “I say, ‘Six months to a year down the road, where do you want to be, health wise?’ And then we break it down into small steps: How many minutes do you want to spend walking this week?” Ring says one of PCOA’s programs addresses what is the No.1 question of aging adults. “‘What do I want the rest of my life to look like, and to feel like? And what am I willing to do, within my control, to achieve that?’ That’s the philosophy behind our Aging Mastery program. We approach healthy eating and fitness practices that celebrate the gift of longevity.”

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Resolutions...continued from 32 needed social support, particularly for older adults. “Sometimes it takes a health scare to get people up and moving,” says Zonoozi. “But it’s certainly better if they are being pro-active and setting healthy goals before things get to that point. They have to have a readiness to change, as well. Because if they don’t think they have a problem, or they’re just not ready to start changing that behavior, it’s just not going to happen.” In starting an effective fitness regiment, Zonoozi recommends taking small steps rather than attempting overambitious exercise programs all at once. She also advocates a balanced mix of aerobic endurance training and anaerobic strength training to address all the aging body’s needs. “For people as they age, many times they may be doing better with their aerobic exercise but they neglect to add strength exercises,” she says. “And as we age and our muscle mass starts to decline and our body fat percentage increases, strength training two to three days a week is one way to fight back against those factors.”

Again, Zonoozi prescribes small steps at first. “The good news is, you really don’t need to belong to a gym. You can do things around the home, such as practicing getting up and down from a chair without using your hands — that’s a good way to build up lower body strength. Doing a wall push-up is one way to increase the strength in your chest muscles, and a little bit in the shoulders as well. There’s things you can do standing using a chair for support, rising up on your toes and descending back down. That’s good for strength and balance. If you have water bottles or cans of food lying around, you can practice doing weight exercises. So there are a lot of simple things you can do.” Working on balance is also crucial for people as they age. “Over the age of 65, one in three adults fall every day,” Zonoozi says. “So, doing simple things throughout the day, like standing on one foot near a supportive surface, can promote good balance. Walking heel to toe next to a table or a countertop, that’s a good way to strengthen dynamic balance. For me, when I’m brushing

my teeth, I stand on one foot and I have my countertop in front of me if I need to grab on. Starting simple habits like that can produce good results over time.” Same goes for healthy eating habits. “There are easy ways to incorporate more fiber, fruit and vegetables into your diet,” says Welter. “Replacing your usual snacks for nuts, fresh fruit and trail mix is a good start. Also, our bodies’ ability to synthesize protein changes as we age, so we always have to make sure we’re getting enough protein in our meals. One of the easiest forms of meal planning that I use is called the plate method. That’s where you’re designing your meal around vegetables, with half of your plate reserved for fruits and vegetables and the other half is a combination of protein and grains. That way you don’t have to weigh and measure and count anything—just fill up your plate with the right food groups in the right sections!” Both Welter and Zonoozi agree that it’s never too late to get on a healthier path. “There’s that old Chinese proverb that says, ‘The best time to plant a tree was 20 years ago; the second best time is now,’” Zonoozi says. “And that applies to starting a healthy fitness and

Karen Ring nutrition plan, too. Even if someone’s been inactive for 20 years, they can still start with small changes to increase their activity level and decrease the risk of frailty as they get older. It’s never too late to start improving your health.”

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Resolutions...continued from 35 series: one six-week workshop on managing ongoing health conditions; another on managing chronic pain through nutrition and exercise; a workshop managing the symptoms of diabetes; a four-week course on increasing strength and balance and a thrice-weekly exercise class called EnhanceFitness. But getting older adults started on any of these valuable programs can often be a challenge. Ring says it doesn’t much matter what kind of exercise program you get started in. “A good exercise program for you is whatever you’ll do on a regular basis.” Remaining active in whatever way works for you, she says, is the key to longevity. “Sometimes when we’re hurting or sore or tired, our tendency is to not move around. When actually we need to make the opposite choice at that point and stay physically moving a good part of our waking time.” Often that involves just doing simple everyday things, but doing them the hard way. “If you’re able to park your car a little farther away from where you’re going, then you’ll have to walk a little further in both directions. If you’re able to take the stairs instead of an elevator, that’s a good thing to do, even though it takes longer. It comes down to making a conscious choice to be more physically active.” Choosing to eat healthier requires a similar commitment, along with an educated knowledge of the body’s changing needs as we age.

“People don’t always understand that as we age, we need less food,” Ring says. “Your body doesn’t require the amount of food it once did, so you really have to do a paradigm shift in your mind to eat less food. That’s why we talk about portion sizes and paying attention to what’s on your plate.” Ring says she’s seen elderly program participants reverse some of the effects of aging by becoming more physically active and nutritionally aware. “Some of them will say they’ve lost so much weight that they’ve regained mobility, or they’re now able to do a particular activity without becoming short of breath. Some say they became more cautious about what they eat and now their blood sugar level has made it such that they no longer must take medications. And some will say they are finally able to achieve some things that they had never been able to do before that point.” Not everyone can alter the effects of time, particularly if they wait too long to start making healthier choices. “Sometimes people do stick their head in the sand as long as they can, and it may be too late for them to have a big impact in their choices,” Ring says. “But many times, they can. “We’re kind of like the optimism department,” she adds, speaking for all fitness and nutrition experts who serve the aging community. “We give people tools and tips and information that they can use to affect a positive change in their lives.”

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Twistin’ Time is Here

Chubby Checker boasts his show is ‘the best’ By Christina Fuoco-Karasinski

ock ‘n’ roll legend Chubby Checker is sure that his show is the best that any music fan will see. “I don’t care who you see—whether it’s someone who makes $1 million a night or $20 a night—my show is the best show you’re ever going to see,” Checker said. Calling from Pennsylvania, “The Twist” singer is so sure that he doesn’t need to explain his reasoning. “Because it’s the best show you’re ever going to see,” he said. “Other people get their music played and perform in front of thousands of people. I have the best show that’s on stage and it’s been that way for a very long time.” Concert goers can see for themselves when Checker performs at Wild Horse Pass Hotel and Casino’s Ovations Live Showroom on Friday, Feb. 3. Playing in front of his fans is “the greatest feeling” for him. “This has been going on since I’ve been in the 11th grade when I had the song ‘The Class,’” Checker said. “That was before ‘The Twist.’ My first song was No. 34 on the charts, so I was spoiled immediately.” When his two subsequent songs failed to live up to their expectations, Checker begged his mom to talk to God. “I told her I was a ‘has been’ already,” said Checker, the father of former Phoenix Mercury player Mistie Bass. “She always had a hook up with God. She said he had a vision that I was going to make a song that was going to cover the whole Earth. It wasn’t going to be my song, but I would be famous.” A record company then called and asked him to cover Hank Ballard’s “The Twist.” “By the time I was graduating, the song was being played on the radio and the whole world was going to change because of it,” Checker said. “People don’t realize the power of that song. It changed the dance floor like Edison changed the lights in the room, or Alexander Graham Bell changed the way people talked to each other. “I’m sure you’ve danced with

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somebody and you’re looking at each other. Whatever you were doing, that’s what I brought to the dance floor.” Checker explains that these days African-American performers are

being disrespected. Radio stations are owned by conglomerates that separate channels into genres, which doesn’t serve black artists. “Look at the touring schedules across the world,” he said. “All the white kids are getting the major tours because they’re getting all the airplay. People go after what they hear. “I’m sure there’s a big venue in Chandler and very few black people play there. In all the big cities in the world, in the big stadiums there, black kids never play there, except

for Rihanna or Beyoncé. Bruno Mars—he’s Hawaiian. “But that’s it. They have separated us so much. We struggle for airplay. That’s why we do as many interviews as we can. We need to let people know we’re around.” Chubby Checker performs at 8 p.m. Friday, Feb. 3, at Wild Horse Pass Hotel and Casino, 5040 Wild Horse Pass Blvd., Chandler. Tickets are $29 to $70. For more information, call 800-946-4452 or visit wingilariver.com.

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Preventing and living with type 2 diabetes By Alison Stanton

oan Henthorne was living and working in Wisconsin about 20 years ago when she began feeling fatigued and parched. She assumed her hectic teaching schedule was taking its toll. “I was a busy person and was teaching all day long and was also doing a lot of activities, so at first I chalked the symptoms up to that,” she says. When the symptoms did not go away on their own, Henthorne reported them to her “very attentive” doctor, who ordered a blood test. The results revealed the culprit: type 2 diabetes. Since then, Henthorne, who recently moved to Gilbert, says she has done her best to keep on top of her condition with a combination of medications, portion control and exercise. “I’m pretty good with my medicines

and I watch what I eat and I like to walk,” she says. Statistics show prevalence As Dr. Kris Vijay, a cardiologist with Abrazo Arizona Heart Hospital in Phoenix, notes, Henthorne is far from alone with her diabetes diagnosis. Vijay, who also trained in endocrinology and diabetes and worked as the diabetes lead physician at Cigna prior to becoming a cardiologist, says that around 30 million people in the United States, or 9.3% of the population, have diabetes. “Of this number, 21 million have been diagnosed with type 2 diabetes, 9 million remain undiagnosed and 3 million have type 1 diabetes,” he says. Worldwide, the condition is expected to affect 552 million people by 2030. “In the United States, a new case of

Joan Henthorne of Gilbert has been living with type 2 diabetes for about 20 years. A combination of portion control, medication, regular walks and trying to keep stress under control have helped her. Submitted photo diabetes is diagnosed every 30 seconds, and more than 1.9 million people are diagnosed each year.” Common risk factors To help prevent type 2 diabetes, Vijay says it’s important to understand many of the risk factors. He says these include: • Age greater than 45 years.

• Weight greater than 120% of desirable body weight. • Family history of type 2 diabetes in a first-degree relative, which Vijay says is a parent or sibling. • People of Hispanic, Native American, African-American, Asian-American, or Pacific Islander descent are at a higher risk of getting diabetes. • History of previous abnormal glucose tolerance or impaired fasting glucose. • Hypertension, or abnormal cholesterol or triglyceride level. • History of gestational diabetes mellitus or of delivering a baby with a birth weight over 9 pounds. • Polycystic ovarian syndrome, which results in insulin resistance that can lead to diabetes. Dr. Merri Pendergrass, director of the Diabetes Program for the University of Arizona College of Medicine in Tucson, says of all the risk factors for developing type 2 diabetes, obesity is the biggest one. “There is a lot of agreement on that,” she says. “Because age is also a factor, this is why the American Diabetes Association suggests that anyone 45 and up be screened.”

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Preventing type 2 diabetes: losing weight is key While people cannot change their family history, genetic predisposition or ethnic background, Vijay and Pendergrass say there is a lot that folks can do to prevent not only the onset of type 2 diabetes, but many of the other healthrelated risk factors like hypertension and high cholesterol. For those who are overweight, Pendergrass says losing weight should dramatically lower the risk. “Any intervention associated with weight loss has been implicated in diabetes prevention,” she says. Metformin, a medication that is used to treat type 2 diabetes, may also help prevent people from getting it in the first place. Pendergrass says the Diabetes Prevention Program (DPP), a major, evidence-based clinical research study, looked at whether weight loss through dietary changes and exercise or treatment with metformin could prevent or delay the onset of the disease. “The aim was to have people walk for 150 minutes a week and lose 5% to 7% of their body weight,” she says. The DPP found that the people who lost weight and exercised reduced their risk of developing diabetes by about 60%, Pendergrass says. Those taking metformin reduced their risk by around 30%. “The moral of this story is that diet and exercise is best, but we also know that it is really hard to do. It’s not that a pill is a solution, but if we can get a 30% reduction in type 2 diabetes, it’s probably something that is underutilized.” Overall, Pendergrass says, the subjects in the DPP who did the best with metformin were under the age of 60 and very overweight. “For them it was as effective as diet and exercise. Thin, older people with diabetes were probably not the ones who benefited the most from metformin,” she says. Other tips to prevent type 2 diabetes To help lose weight, Vijay recommends that people focus on portion control and quality. “Reduce portion size, put less on your plate, drink more water, eat more fruits and vegetables, chicken and fish and eat less sugary foods like dessert,” he says. People should also cut back on highfat foods like whole milk, cheeses and fried foods. “Also, try eating multiethnic cuisines; many of these dishes have more

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vegetables, whole grains and beans.” Instead of watching television while they eat, which Vijay says can lead to overeating, people should listen to music at mealtime. “Eat slowly. It takes 20 minutes for your stomach to send a signal to your brain that you are full,” he says. As for getting more exercise, Vijay suggests striving for at least 30 minutes of physical activity, five days a week. “Walking is a great way to get started and you can do it almost anywhere at any time,” he says. “Bike riding, swimming, and dancing are also good ways to move more. Dancing and learning a new kind of dance like Zumba or salsa are fun ways to keep yourself energized and active.” Pendergrass also suggests that people who want to lose weight enlist the help of others for support; for example, the YMCA’s Diabetes Prevention Program is a small-group program that helps people increase their amount of exercise and lose weight. “The bottom line is that it’s hard for people to do this on their own, so they need help,” she says. “But type 2 diabetes can definitely be prevented.” The ups and downs of life with type 2 diabetes To keep her type 2 diabetes under control, Henthorne says she takes insulin and strives to check her blood sugar levels twice a day. “I have been very good about taking care of my diabetes, and over the last couple of years I’ve also been bad about it,” Henthorne admits. Poking her fingers in the morning and evening to check her blood levels can be especially challenging. “My A1C levels ended up going up but in the last year or so I’ve worked to bring them back down,” she says. While it can be difficult to give away most of the cookies and other baked goods she enjoys making, Henthorne says she knows it is important to do so. “But I do like to taste what I bake,” she says. By seeing her doctor regularly, taking her insulin on schedule, walking and eating properly as much as she can, Henthorne says overall she is doing very well. “I am careful to get my feet checked and my eyes checked, and so far there is no indication of those things being affected by diabetes. I really do feel very fortunate.”

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7 tests and 3 shots A birthday guide to which ones you need now By Christina Fuoco-Karasinski

he New Year is always a time for reassessment and reflection. It’s also a time to create to-do lists and make appointments to add to your calendar. The combination of a new year and landmark birthdays can also signal that it’s time for an important medical test or vaccination. Dr. Karla Birkholz, an HonorHealth family physician, outlines the timeline so you can know which tests and immunizations should be added to your to-do list this year.

If you’ve turned 50

•A first colonoscopy should be scheduled at age 50, Birkholz notes. If you’re over 50 and

haven’t had one yet, now is the time. The only exception: If there is a family history of colon cancer, these tests should start even younger. “It’s all statistical,” Birkholz says. “About 80 to 90 percent of colon cancer happens after the age of 50. People who have symptoms of rectal bleeding or anything that’s suspicious or worrisome should also schedule it earlier.” While there are alternative tests that patients can choose, she believes colonoscopies are best. “They can check for blood in the stool,” she says. “Other stool tests look for the presence of cancer through various laboratory tests.” Colonoscopies are preferred,

she says, because they are so much more comprehensive, checking for precancerous polyps and other warning signs. Unlike with other tests, the polyps can be removed during a colonoscopy, reducing the risk of cancer developing. • Mammograms are recommended every two years beginning at the age of 50, she says. Again, if there is a family history of breast cancer, it’s best to start earlier. “Most insurance companies will pay for mammograms every year, if patients prefer that,” she says, adding that patients should balance between benefits and risks from screenings when deciding on whether to do this yearly.

“The benefit is you can find something early and therefore treat it early. The risk is that there’s a relatively high chance they’ll see something that turns out to be insignificant.” Then, she says, once it shows up on the test, they’ll have to test further to know for sure. Most mammogram findings, she says, are benign or noncancerous. “If you find a lump or a cluster of calcifications, it generally indicates a need to have increased testing, biopsies or even surgery to make sure that there isn’t a problem. Four out of five times, it’s not something that’s meaningful. “If everyone over 50 has a mammogram yearly, that’s a lot of people having to go through a

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Start the New Year Off With a New You! lot of procedures to find out that something isn’t meaningful.” That’s why she recommends tests biannually. • Prostate-Specific Antigen (PSA) Tests for men have traditionally been scheduled at age 50. Birkholz is wary about that one. “We used to do them fairly routinely,” she says. “But the risk involved sometimes outweigh the benefits. For PSA, I say men should see their 50th birthday as a signal to schedule a conversation about PSA with their doctors.” • 4 blood tests are recommended by Birkholz when you turn 50, including checks for cholesterol, diabetes and hepatitis C. She adds one more to that list. “About 1/3 of Americans are pre-diabetic,” she says, noting that number doesn’t include people who have crossed the line to be diagnosed as diabetic. “And the risk increases with age,” Birkholz notes. “Routine blood sugar checks are another test that should begin at age 50.” Many of the blood and other tests should be repeated, either annually, biannually or every five years. Check with your doctor for first or subsequent test scheduling.

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• Bone density tests should be scheduled for women when they turn 60. Increasingly, this test is also being suggested for men at the same age.

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“It is considered important for men at high-risk, such as those who are on medication that can cause relevant side effects,” Birkholz says. “Prednisone, for example, puts people at high risk, especially those who take or have taken it chronically. The long-term risks of prednisone include bone thinning.”

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• 3 vaccinations get added to the to-do list as certain birthdays are celebrated. At age 50 • Annual flu shots are recommended for all. Birkholz suggests flu shots for everyone over 6 months, but 50 is recognized as the “required” year. At age 60 • Shingles vaccinations are available to those 50 or older, but the CDC recommends it for people who are 60 or older. “With Medicare, it’s partially covered,” Birkholz says. “People should check with their insurance companies, but if you haven’t received it by then, it’s something you should do at 60.” At age 65 • Birkholz says that every person older than 65 should have the pneumococcal pneumonia vaccine. There are 60 types of pneumococcal bacteria that cause pneumonia, and two vaccines available—one with 23 types and another with 13. The two are given a year apart, she explains. It is currently considered a one-time shot series.

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Bardstown is known as “The Bourbon Capital of the World.”

From ﬂapjacks to MoonPies on the Kentucky Bourbon Trail Story by Andrea Gross; photograph by Irv Green

t’s 8 a.m., and my husband and I have already devoured a huge stack of bourbon-infused flapjacks topped with Jim Beam black caramel sauce. This is not my normal style. I’m more of a spinach egg-whites-only omelet type of gal. But today I’m in Bardstown, Kentucky, the Bourbon Capital of the World, and here bourbon is as omnipresent as milk on a Wisconsin farm. Nearly a half million visitors a year travel Kentucky’s Bourbon Trail, a meandering route that leads them to tours and tastings at a host of distilleries, most of which are within an hour’s drive of Bardstown. After visiting the Museum of Whisky History, where among other alcoholrelated artifacts we see a replica of George Washington’s still, we set off to educate our minds and refine our palates. Our first stop is Heaven Hill Distilleries, the largest independent family owned and operated producer of distilled spirits in the United States. There we taste-test some of their products and receive a brief course in Bourbon Basics. In short order, we learn the following: • All whiskey is made from grains and water, but to be considered bourbon, the mash must contain at least 51% corn. This is no problem for Kentucky distillers; the state produces more than 100 million bushels of corn a year. • Much of Kentucky sits atop a bed of limestone, and the resulting water, be it from a natural spring or lake, is free

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of iron, a mineral that gives bourbon a black color and unappealing taste. This natural iron-filter is another boon for Kentucky distillers. • Bourbon must be aged for at least two years in barrels that are made from white oak. Yet another win for lucky Kentucky, where the climate is hospitable to white oak trees. • Finally, Kentucky has always been rich in human know-how. During the late-18th century the state received an influx of Irish, Scottish and German immigrants. These folks brought their knowledge of distilling with them and this, coupled with the state’s fortunate natural elements, provided the roots for Kentucky’s booming $3 billion a year bourbon industry. Over the course of three days we visit a variety of distilleries—from big to boutique as well as traditional to inventive—and one factory that makes barrels. After learning that there are more used bourbon barrels in Kentucky than horses and people combined, and that none of these barrels can be recycled for bourbon since bourbon must be aged in spanking new barrels, I vow to become a bourbon barrel maker in my next life. At each distillery, we learn more and taste more. Barton 1792 Distillery is the oldest fully operating distillery in Bardstown. Named to honor the year Kentucky became a state, it sits on a 196-acre estate that is rife with natural springs

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Each barrel at Barton 1972 Distillery holds 53 gallons of aging spirits.

To prevent stealing, bourbon warehouses have windows that are narrower than bourbon barrels. that supply iron-free water and fields that supply the necessary corn. But what we notice first is rows of multistory buildings lined with narrow, vertical windows. These, we’re told, are rickhouses, which are specially designed warehouses where bourbon is stored during the aging process. As the rickhouses are neither heated nor airconditioned, the seasonal temperature variations produce a more richly flavored product than they would if the temperature were constant. Barton has 28 of the historic rickhouses, each holding 19,600 barrels, each barrel filled with 53 gallons of aging spirits. While Barton brings to mind the science of making bourbon, Maker’s Mark Distillery embodies the art, both in its methodology and its surroundings. Its bourbon is made with tender-loving care in small batches of fewer than 19 barrels. Each bottle has a “maker’s mark” on the bottom, reminiscent of the signature marks that are often placed on the bottom of fine crafts. In addition, each bottle is sealed with the company’s distinctive red wax. As for the surroundings, the buildings are deep gray shuttered in bright red and

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surrounded by a green lawn and winding stream. A 36-foot by 6-foot canopy by renowned glass artist Dale Chihuly crowns one of the halls in an aging warehouse and adds a modern touch. I’m artistically enchanted with Maker’s Mark, but it’s at Limestone Branch Distillery, a family-owned business that produces small, handmade one-barrel batches, that I get into the true spirit of spirits. Here drinks are made according to old Appalachian moonshine recipes. During a six-shot tasting, I sample apple cinnamon, jalapeno and cherry pie sugar shine. As I’m deciding what to order next, the bartender tosses a few scoops of chocolate ice cream into a blender, adds milk, chocolate syrup and two shots of potent Chocolate MoonPie Moonshine. Then he pours the concoction into a marshmallowrimmed Mason jar, sprinkles on graham cracker crumbs and tops it with whipped cream and a cherry. Goodbye to vegetarian omelets. I’ve finally found my style. For more about Kentucky travel, go to our website, www.traveltizers.com

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A journey of discovery Seven days on the Holland America ms Westerdam By Ed Boitano; photographs by Deb Roskamp

was hungry to learn more, to paraphrase Anthony Bourdain. I was schooled in Mexico’s history as a participant of the Salas and Salsa class in Mazatlán during my recent seven-night Mexican Riviera cruise aboard Holland America vessel, the ms Westerdam. Who would have thought that pico de gallo would be fascinating? The recipe is simply made, but requires skill nonetheless. Chopped white onions, ripe plum tomatoes, a few jalapeno peppers, fresh cilantro leaves and lime juice are pounded in a molcajete with a manita (mortar and pestle), a utensil that dates back several thousand years. The main three colors in salsa are green, white and red—incidentally, the same hues from the Mexican flag: green (independence), white (purity) and red (blood, for Mexico’s past heroes). Pico is the national salsa and that’s why it’s not referred by that name in Mexico, but instead it’s Mexicana or salsa bandera (flag sauce). Also on the flag, there’s an eagle, perched on a prickly pear tree, devouring a serpent. According to legend, the gods advised the Aztecs that their

empire was to be established where they encountered this site. The location was on a marshy lake that is now the main plaza in Mexico City. My connection with Holland America began in 1939 when my Dutch grandfather-in-law took a passage across the pond from Amsterdam to Ellis Island on the Holland America line, just before World War II. Toward the end of his life, I recall him saying how enthralled he was by the comfort aboard the vessel and the tantalizing meals at the dinner table. Now, 76 years later, my first time on the line, I immediately found that his accolades still lived up to those expectations, and, shall we say, a bit more. With five restaurants, and a passenger-to-staff ratio of 1:1, I was in an unsurpassed comfort zone of luxury. My nights would come alive at the Main Stage Show Lounge or at the Memphisinspired B.B. King Blues Club. The creature comforts were endless with bars and lounges, spa, state-of-theart fitness center, yoga and Pilates classes, two outdoor pools, shopping

Folkloric Mexican dancing aboard the ms Westerdam.

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

Registering for the Arizona Senior Olympics H

ere are answers to questions frequently asked about registering for the 2017 Arizona Senior Olympic Games, which will be held from Feb. 18 to March 26. For more information, visit seniorgames.org/. • Registration is online. What if I don’t have a computer? ASO volunteers want to help you! You can register by telephone at 602-274-7742 between 9 a.m. and 4 p.m. Monday through Friday. You can also call for an appointment and register in person. • What if I register for one event and then want to add another later? You can always go back into the registration system and add another event. • Can I register for someone else? No, individuals must register for themselves. The law requires

that individuals sign the waiver (with a click) themselves. You can, however, help another person to register. • Why don’t we have paper registration as an option? Every registration must be put into the registration system so that they can be sorted into sports, events, gender and age groups. That way, rosters can be made for competition. The computer will sort the information faster and more efficiently than a person. It also frees up our volunteers to do other things required for the competitions to be a success. • Can I buy a Games shirt after I’ve registered? Yes, you can go back into the system and buy a shirt right up until the deadline.

2017 Sponsors

• Where can I find information about my sport? Our newly redesigned website has all the information you need. Just click on the 2017 Games tab at the top of the home page and you will see the categories. • Will there be a Celebration of Athletes this year? Every registered athlete will receive a special invitation to the celebration by email. • If there are changes and new information about the games, how can I find it? Watch your email. Also, read The Finish Line ASO newsletter, which is available the first of the month in all Valley Walgreens. • What is the ASO refund policy? Refunds are only available for illness or bereavement. Paper verification is required.

I believe in new beginnings By Irene Stillwell, Arizona Lifelong Fitness Foundation Executive Director

ew beginnings are often connected to sad endings. As 2008 came to an end, so did the Arizona Senior Olympics as a City of Phoenix program. After 24 years of tremendous support, the City of Phoenix was forced to cut ASO, as well as hundreds of other programs, due to the recession. Many believed the program would cease because it was not receiving ﬁnancial support from the City. It didn’t seem possible that it could form a new organization without staff or money. That led to the beginning of the Arizona Lifelong Fitness Foundation,

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the 501(c)(3) that the ASO board of directors formed to keep the organization going. Volunteers came forward to “fill in the gaps” and do the work that paid staff had done. The organization found office space and the City of Phoenix was generous in giving the limited support that helped establish the group. Now, eight years later, the Arizona Lifelong Fitness Foundation is again on the verge of a new beginning. Although an all-volunteer organization sounds reasonable, the reality of “staffing” an organization as large as ASO/ALFF

has become unsustainable. So, 2017 represents a “new beginning” for the nonprofit of 10,000 constituents as we seek new and innovative ways to provide the needed resources. If you are a Senior Olympian or someone who believes in fitness for seniors, I hope that you, too, will make a resolution to support this program. ASO provides the incentive that keeps thousands of seniors active and fit. In 2017, you will see an increasing amount of year-round programs meant to draw seniors to an active lifestyle. Your support is an important component in our new beginning.

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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ASO to kick off women’s group

rizona Lifelong Fitness Foundation is starting a new women’s group in January to support camaraderie between females as well as support for ALFF’s fundraising eﬀorts. “Our hope is that every activity will not only support our programs but will also serve to bring women together want to make friends and

serve the community,” said Irene Stillwell, Arizona Lifelong Fitness Foundation executive director. A special get-together will be held in March and those who have expressed an interested by calling Stillwell at 602-274-7742 will be invited. All women are welcome.

Happy New Year!

rom the volunteers and staﬀ of the Arizona Lifelong Fitness Foundation Thanks to all of you who have

supported us throughout this year. Your generosity of time and resources has made our work possible.

Want to help with the Arizona Senior Olympics? O

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ur volunteers are the best! They come in all sizes and all ages. Won’t you join them? Bring your wife, your husband or a friend. You’ll have a good time and you’ll feel good about helping seniors live a healthier lifestyle. Here’s what we need: • four to five volunteers who know about basketball. • timers to help with track, road races or cycling. • people who can bend or kneel to measure field events.

• friendly folks to provide hospitality at various sports. • people who have good computer skills to help people with registration. • planners who want to help on the Games Management Team. • photographers who are willing to learn about sports photography. Good for the body. Good for the mind and good for the soul. Be a volunteer! Call the ASO office at 602-274-7742 between 9 a.m. and 4 p.m. Monday through Friday.

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Phil Hershkowitz likes to keep events on track By Ellie Kallal

hil Hershkowitz has been a fixture around Arizona Senior Olympics Track & Field meets since he was introduced to the organization through his work at the City of Scottsdale. Hershkowitz is known for his dark hair that falls into his eyes, and his big smile. He has helped organize the events for about 15 years. Even with one artificial leg, Hershkowitz hustles to make sure that everything is in order. When Hershkowitz heard about the ASO, it was a City of Phoenix program. More help was needed, however. Having thrown the javelin in high school, he knew a little about track and field. “We had some good coaches who volunteered with ASO at the time,” Hershkowitz said. “Coaches Hugh

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Morrison and Ed Hodges had recently retired and would run the T&F event and get other coaches and officials in the area to volunteer their time.” Hershkowitz said he learned a lot about the sports over the years. “I started running the racewalk event when Art Molina left,” he said. “Until then, I didn’t know much about it.” Hershkowitz loves putting on the events, but gets frustrated when things go wrong. He tries hard to get enough volunteers to help make things go smoothly. “We used to have a lot more officials, judges and coaches helping out,” he added. Hershkowitz recently transferred to a new office and is overseeing adult sports. It’s been a steep learning curve, bracketing events, getting officials.

“A lot of officials don’t want to work adult events,” he said. “The athletes become serious, and are demanding, giving the officials a hard time. Most of our ASO athletes are pretty good, but once in while someone will give an official a hard time.” Hershkowitz was born in Wickenburg and played sports all his life, including baseball, basketball and football. One of his legs was amputated at age 4 due to arterial disease. “Being from a small town was great,” Hershkowitz said. “Everyone was very inclusive. No one shut me out and I was still able to do everything. It must be tougher for vets who lose limbs. They have to learn to adjust and change their lives. I never knew any other way. I played sports, courted my wife, all with an artificial limb.” In fact, Hershkowitz worked part-time making limbs when he was in college and was employed by the man who made his. He occasionally talks to vets who are learning to adjust. “It’s very rewarding to talk to these people and be of some help,” he said. He met his wife, Martha, while they

were ASU students. They were both athletic and played co-ed softball and he says she’s a better athlete than him. Hershkowitz didn’t have a car so they took Martha’s old VW, which oftentimes had to be pushed to start. “It was always when we were dressed up,” he said. “It always started fine when we were in casual clothes.” The couple have been married for 32 years, and have three daughters, a son and grandchildren. For years, they were busy taking their children to sports events. They both work full-time jobs and he manages their rental properties. With all the other things going on, they have a hard time working in their own athletics. They still walk, however. Martha does water aerobics, but he wants them to participate in pickleball. “The City (Scottsdale) just put in 12 new courts at Via Linda and Frank Lloyd Wright,” he said. So, when you come out to the ASO Track & Field events this February, say hello to Hershkowitz, and if you have time to volunteer, let us know.

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