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By Drew Alexander

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 enver 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 O 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 onald rump 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 ags 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 ags and placed them back in the ground. nd ﬁna the hamef n 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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We are bugs on the windshield of choice By Michael Grady

WIFE: OK, then let’s just watch n the 1920s, when people were our fall-back movie. still limping off World War ME: Which was…? I, and the greatest thing since WIFE: … the movie we found sliced bread was still sliced bread, families in towns, large and small, about half an hour ago. (Pause) would gather ‘round their radios ME: … it was your turn to remember each night. They would switch those cathedralshaped wonder boxes on, and gently turn the dial. The evening would be filled with radio static. You may be thinking: 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. 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, open-ended improv called, “Two Middle-Aged People Argue Over What to Watch.” (Three hours later:) ME: My thumb hurts and I’m tired of looking.

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Aging Today The gift of time is now By Bob Roth, Managing Partner Cypress HomeCare Solutions

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

passed and we have so many unanswered questions—who is in this photo? where and when was this photo taken? Use the valuable resource of time to be the family historian so that the stories and memories can be passed to future generations. Digital albums are great gifts for parents and grandparents. Sharing photos and captions is a creative gift that families spread across the country can assemble from remote locations. How about family game night (or day)? Break out the old monopoly or even the new Dogopoly. Ask grandpa to teach the family a card game. Or use the cards to learn more about life “back in the day.” As you turn over the corresponding card, ask, “who were your five best friends from your old neighborhood?” A little creativity can foster exponential connection. Take a nature walk, a walk to the dog park, or even a trip to the library. Are the wheels spinning? I certainly hope so. While caring for our communities’ seniors, I have never heard, “I regret our time spent together.” It is most often regrets and remorse over running out of time. It’s important to remember year-round that the key to life is family, the key to family is time, and the key to time is now.

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. ames 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 ow that’s ironic.

Straus’ Place The irony of irony By Bill Straus

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. nfortunately, 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, .C., patent office in 1 . A little more recently, a pine tree was planted near riffith ark’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.

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Ask Gabby Gayle Advice for the over-50 crowd By Gayle M. Lagman-Creswick

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 i ned In a ither

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! i ned

ear Gabby Gayle: My wife and I are 66 years old, both retired and both are tired of keeping up this big house and yard. We would like to be freed up to travel and to learn new things that we did not have time for when we were young and employed. We have four married kids and 12 grandchildren. My wife and I have chosen an independent, active retirement community which has all levels of care in case one or both of us may need care. We told the kids this weekend, and they hit the roof. In fact, they were shocked that we were thinking of this. What do we do now? We value your opinion and know you have had retirement living experience. i ned

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ear LC: I think your kids were shocked for several reasons. They think of retirement communities as “end of the line,” because most have never visited one. If they could see they are like fine resorts, they would change their minds. Another reason is that our kids do not see us aging. So, they would be surprised that you would do such a thing. Another reason is that kids do not like to say goodbye to the family home. They cannot imagine family gatherings in a retirement community. I suggest you take them all on a tour of the place you have chosen. I think they will get used to the idea. If they balk at the idea, ask them which one of them is willing to take you in when you need care! I always advocate for parents to do their own thing if they cannot bring the kids around. By the way, I like your thinking. And it is true, you will be free for traveling and taking up new hobbies and securing your future! i ned

ear Gabby Gayle: My father is in a nursing home. He was diagnosed with Alzheimer’s disease in his late 50s. Two years ago, he stopped eating and we approved putting in a feeding tube. He is now in a vegetative state, but he is getting such good care and nutrition, I can see this going on indefinitely. What do we do now i ned Regretful Son

ear Son: Hindsight is 20/20. I am not going to ask you what you were thinking when you approved the feeding tube. I am sure you felt it was the kind thing to do. That would have been the time to put him on hospice. And where was his living will? Mine states clearly that if I am in a vegetative state I do not want a feeding tube or any other means to extend my life. It is a lesson for all. Get your wishes made legal. Get this poor man on hospice! My prayers are with you. i ned

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ne person, six questions” is a continuing series of columns about Tucson-area residents who have made an impact on the community. This month, Lovin’ Life After 50 focuses on Martha McSally, newly reelected congresswoman from Arizona’s Second District. A 26-year Air Force veteran and second-term congresswoman, McSally, who turns 51 in March, continues to put into action her desire to serve the country. Born in Warwick, Rhode Island, McSally is the youngest of five children. Her father died when she was 12. “At 1 , I needed to find a way to pay for college and serve my country at the same time,” said McSally, who then joined the Martha McSally Air Force. McSally’s distinguished military career What kind of year do you forecast is filled with “firsts ” the first woman to y for Tucson in 2017? I see a great future for us. Many fighter aircraft in combat, and the first to companies are choosing to relocate here. command a fighter squadron. McSally wanted to continue to serve I want to partner with the state to attract her country after retiring in 2010 as a even more businesses to come to Tucson. full colonel and A-10 pilot. Politics was a natural choice. She won her first two year How do you divide your time etween c on and Wa hin ton term in 2014 by 167 votes, the narrowest ? margin that year for any congressperson During the year, Congress is in session in the country. In 2016, the margin was three out of every four weeks. During much greater—over 40,000 votes. Among her memorable moments is my fourth week, I return to Tucson, visit meeting the Obamas at the annual White businesses and organizations, talk with constituents and much more. House Christmas party for Congress. Even with such a busy schedule, McSally makes time to hike and run Can you describe an average work with her golden retriever rescue, Boomer. day? I’m up at 5:45 a.m. most days. I work She says enthusiastically, “We’re a good out six days a week, and then have jamteam.” Lovin’ Life spoke with McSally about packed, 14-hour days. her plans for her second term. If one of your constituents needs Why did you decide to run for a he what ho d he he do? Our office provides constituent services second term in Congress? for anyone who is having an issue with uring my first term, I had nine a federal agency. We invite anyone who separate bills passed in the House and two signed into law. Yet, there is still a lot I needs help in this area to stop by our office at 00 E. roadway lvd., Suite want to get done 510, between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. Monday Any particular goals for your new through Friday. The phone number is 881-3588. term? I want to see more economic Barbara Russek, a local freelance writer, opportunities for everyone and I also welcomes comments at Babette2@comcast.net want to be a strong voice on national security issues.

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What seniors should know about atrial fibrillation (AFib) By Dr. Samir Y. Dahdal, F.A.C.C. What is it? You have probably heard the term atrial fibrillation or A ib, A ib is an abnormal heart rhythm that involves a rapid or irregular heartbeat. What it does An erratic, rapid heartbeat can reduce cardiac output—meaning the heart cannot put out the amount of blood and oxygen that the rest of the body needs. Why it’s important AFib is a serious medical condition that can significantly increase the risk of stroke and heart failure if untreated. Recent studies have also identified A ib as a contributing factor to forms of dementia. In addition, AFib can also be an indication of other serious health challenges. A wide range of symptoms Often, there are no symptoms. The two most common symptoms are a rapid heartbeat and heart palpitations. A palpation means an irregular heartbeat—a perceived change in the heart rhythm.

While experiencing an occasional rapid heartbeat or heart palpitation can be benign, it is always a sound idea to review your symptoms with your primary care provider. More severe symptoms include shortness of breath, angina (chest pain), light-headedness and extreme fatigue. The fatigue can become so acute that the individual is unable to perform daily tasks or even get out of bed. If someone is experiencing these extreme symptoms it is important to notify your health care provider right away. What causes AFib? In the United States, structural heart disease is the most common cause of atrial fibrillation. Structural heart disease refers to abnormalities in the interior structure of the heart, which usually develops from wear and aging, but can also be congenital (from birth). Certain illnesses and infections can also cause structural heart disease. Other factors contributing to AFib

include high blood pressure, lung disease, diabetes and various forms of cardiovascular disease. Sleep apnea and obesity increase the risk of AFib. Risk of AFib increases with age Only 1% of AFib cases occur in patients younger than age 60, with cases increasing after age 5. Atrial fibrillation is most commonly experienced by individuals over the age of 80. How is AFib diagnosed? If your primary care provider believes you may be experiencing AFib, the provider will refer you to a cardiologist for diagnosis and treatment. Initial diagnosis includes a full history and physical exam along with an EKG. ue to spastic nature of atrial fibrillation, patients may need to wear a monitor device or an event monitor if they are not in AFib at time of evaluation. Many treatments available AFib treatment is focused on returning the heartbeat to a normal rhythm. There are a wide range

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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 enefit” , victims of Hurricane atrina (“Gulf Coast Blues & Impressions: A Hurricane elief enefit” and the 2010 Deepwater Horizon oil spill (“Gulf Coast Blues & Impressions 2: A ouisiana Wetlands enefit” . 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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esearch enefit” 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. he 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 ew 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 7:30 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 2, at the Berger Performing Arts Center, 1200 W. Speedway Blvd., Tucson. Tickets are $33. For more information, visit http://bit.ly/2hurFJn.

Calendar of events January 2017 January 1 Sunday Happy New Year! January 2 Monday Enjoy the federal holiday! January 3 Tuesday Hike Brown Mountain Trail, 9 a.m. to 11:30 a.m., Tucson Mountain Park, Brown Mountain Trailhead, 8451 W. McCain Loop Rd., free for members, $5 nonmembers, online registration required, pima.gov/ nrpr, eeducation@pima.gov, 615-7855. Enjoy the scenic and rugged beauty of the Tucson Mountains on this 2-mile guided hike with a Pima County naturalist. January 4 Wednesday Free Demonstration Garden Tour, 9 a.m. to 10:30 a.m., U of A Pima County Cooperative Extension, 4210 N. Campbell Ave., free, 626-5161. Master gardeners lead visitors on a journey of discovery through the beautiful and interesting gardens. NW Tucson Quilts of Valor, 9:30 a.m. to noon, Oro Valley Library, 1305 W. Naranja Dr., 594-5580. The group makes quilts for local vets and for Walter Reed hospital patients. January 5 Thursday Paint Out in the Park, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., Pima County Sweetwater Preserve, 4000 N. Tortolita Rd., free, online registration required, p ima.gov/nrpr, eeducation@pima.gov, 615-7855. Patrons are invited to join a group of Tucson Plein Air Painters to try their hand at painting landscape scenes in the open air of Pima County’s Sweetwater Preserve. January 6 Friday Tucson Amateur Astronomy Association Meeting, 6:30 p.m. to 9 p.m., Steward Observatory Lecture Hall, Room N210, 933 N. Cherry Ave., free, http://tucsonastronomy.org/event/general-meeting...continues on page 13

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Calendar of events... from page 12 january-2017/. President Ben Bailey will discuss the state of the club, while speaker David Levy will talk about “A Night Watchman’s Journey: My Life as a Searcher of Comets.” January 7 Saturday Tucson Senior Olympic Festival, various times, through Feb. 4, at 30 venues throughout Tucson, 520791-3244, tucsonseniorgames.org. A Night Under the Stars, 6 p.m. to 8 p.m., Pima County Agua Caliente Park, 12325 E. Roger Rd., free, pima.gov/nrpr, eeducation@pima.gov, 615-7855. Explore the wonder and unfold the mysteries of the night sky. Tucson Amateur Astronomy Association volunteers introduce the night sky and set up telescopes for celestial viewing. Feel free to bring your lawn chair. January 8 Sunday Coffee with the Author, 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., Unity of Tucson, 3617 N. Camino Blanco, Harmony Hall, donations accepted, 322-0832, unitytucson.com/ calendar/. Tucson author Victor Smith chats about and reads from his 2016 visionary/historical work, “Channel of the Grail, A Novel of Cathars, Templars and a Nazi Grail Hunter.” Ranch Medicine on the Arizona Frontier, 1 p.m. to 2 p.m., Pima County Agua Caliente Park, 12325 E. Roger Rd., free for members, $5 nonmembers, online registration required, pima.gov/nrpr, eeducation@pima. gov, 615-7855. Chew a little willow bark for a headache or get a dose of vitamin C from a tea made from pine needles; Historian Jody Drake describes how a frontier medical bag was used to treat illness in Arizona in the late 1800s. January 9 Monday The National Active and Retired Federal Employees (NARFE) Association, Chapter 55, Luncheon Meeting, 11 a.m., Golden Corral, 4380 E. 22nd St., $10 lunch, 444-6970. Current and retired federal employees, their spouses, guests and visitors are welcome. January 10 Tuesday Birding KERP, 8 a.m. to 9:30 a.m., Sam Lena Park/ KERP, 3400 S. Country Club Rd., free for members, $5 nonmembers, online registration required, pima.gov/ nrpr, eeducation@pima.gov, 615-7855. Take a stroll with birding expert Jeff Babson to spot wetland and desert birds in the urban habitats of Kino Ecosystem Restoration Project (KERP) at Sam Lena Park. January 11 Wednesday Heritage Area Structures Rehabilitation Tour, 9 a.m. to 10:30 a.m., Historic Hacienda de la Canoa, 375 S. Interstate 19 Frontage Rd., Green Valley, free, online registration required, pima.gov/nrpr, canoaranch@

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pima.gov, 724-5220. Architectural preservationist Simon Herbert discusses the processes and materials used for the rehabilitation of the structures at Historic Hacienda de la Canoa as he leads this behind-the-scenes tour.

YOU’LL HAVE THE TIME OF YOUR LIFE.

January 12 Thursday Green Valley Stroke Support Group, 10 a.m. to 11 a.m., Zuni Room, La Perla at La Posada, 635 S. Park Center Ave., free, reservations required, 626-2901. Facilitated by Leslie Ritter, PhD, RN, and supported by Banner - University Medical Center, University of Arizona College of Nursing and Sarver Heart Center. For stroke survivors and caregivers to learn more about stroke, to find positive solutions to shared concerns and to unite in support of each other. The Turnouts, 6 p.m., Oro Valley Marketplace, 12155 N. Oracle Rd., Oro Valley, free, 797-3959, saaca.org. A rock and country cover band made up of all firefighters, The Turnouts put out fires by day but light them in your soul by night. The group features firefighter Frankie Granados on guitar and lead vocals, Capt. Geoff West on bass and vocals, retired Capt. Frank Granados on drums, and retired Capt. Mark Wilsey on lead guitar and vocals. Jewish Film Festival, various times through Jan. 22, Jewish Community Center, 3800 E. River Rd., call for ticket prices, 299-3000, tucsonjewishfilmfestival.org. January 13 Friday Southern Arizona Clogging Festival, throughout the days, repeats Jan. 14, Old Pueblo Dance Center, 613 E. Delano St., $15-$50, sardasa.com. Eric Bice of Lakewood, California, is the featured instructor. Dance on a wooden floor, and attend workshops and evening dances. January 14 Saturday Tucson Japanese Festival’s New Year Celebration, 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., Pima Community College Downtown Campus, 1255 N. Stone Ave., $5, southernazjapan.org. The event features mochi (rice) pounding, taiko drumming, performances, food, games, ikebana and other activities.

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Living History Day, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., Tucson Presidio, 196 N. Court Ave., $1 to $5, 837-8119, tucsonpresidio. com. This replica of the city’s original adobe-walled fortress comes alive with demonstrations of children’s games, storytelling and fresh-baked bread. Visitors can pump the bellows of the blacksmith’s forge and watch soldiers practice their drills and fire a 4-pound bronze cannon.

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Calendar of events... from page 13 January 14 Saturday Mineral Madness, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., through Jan. 16, Arizona-Sonora Desert Museum, 2021 N. Kinney Rd., $18.50 for seniors, 883-2702, desertmuseum.org. Whether you’re an amateur rock hound or serious collector, there’s something for you. Visitors can find new treasures at the Mineral Showcase and Sale and learn about the amazing world of minerals at family activity stations around grounds. January 15 Sunday Mineral Madness, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., through Jan. 16, Arizona-Sonora Desert Museum, 2021 N. Kinney Rd., $18.50 for seniors, 883-2702, desertmuseum.org. Whether you’re an amateur rock hound or serious collector, there’s something for you. Visitors can find new treasures at the Mineral Showcase and Sale and learn about the amazing world of minerals at family activity stations around grounds. January 16 Monday Mineral Madness, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., through Jan. 16, Arizona-Sonora Desert Museum, 2021 N. Kinney Rd., $18.50 for seniors, 883-2702, desertmuseum.org. Whether you’re an amateur rock hound or serious collector, there’s

something for you. Visitors can find new treasures at the Mineral Showcase and Sale and learn about the amazing world of minerals at family activity stations around grounds.

Orchestra, Tucson Chamber Artists, UApresents, Chamber Music Plus and Ballet Tucson. January 19 Thursday

January 17 Tuesday Birding Canoa Ranch, 8:30 a.m. to 10 a.m., Historic Hacienda de la Canoa, 5375 S. Interstate 19 Frontage Rd., Green Valley, free for members, $5 nonmembers, online registration required, pima.gov/nrpr, eeduccation@pima. gov, 615-7855. Join birding expert Jeff Babson at Canoa Ranch to see a wide variety of sparrows, raptors, and other desert and grassland birds.

Birding Agua Caliente Park, 8:30 a.m. to 10 a.m., Pima County Agua Caliente Park, 12325 E. Roger Rd., free for members, $5 nonmembers, online registration required, pima.gov/nrpr, eeducation@pima.gov, 6157855. Take a guided walk to look for wintering birds such as ducks, woodpeckers, bluebirds, and sparrows, as well as roadrunners, wrens, and other resident specialties. Loaner binoculars available.

January 18 Wednesday

January 20 Friday

Discovering more ways to cheat death: Resuscitation Research, 5:30 p.m., Banner-UMC Tucson, Room, 5403, 1501 N. Campbell, free, registration required, 626-2901. Drs. Karl B. Kern and Gordon A. Ewy lead the program that features information tables and Chest-Compression-Only CPR training.

Dillinger Days, various times, repeats Jan. 21, Hotel Congress, 311 E. Congress St., free, 622-8848. Friday night’s speakeasy recaptures the spirit of the 1930s. Saturday’s fun includes re-enactments of John Dillinger’s capture, vintage car shows, live music, tours of the Hotel Congress and downtown walking tours.

Tucson Desert Song Festival, through Feb. 5, locations throughout Tucson, various ticket prices, tucsondesertsongfestival.org. The 10-day classical voice festival brings internationally known soloists and conductors to perform alongside Tucson Symphony

Tucson Square & Round Dance Festival, various times, through Jan. 22, St. Paul’s United Methodist Church, 8051 E. Broadway Blvd., $35 to $40, sardasa. com. Featured callers are Charlie Robertson and Vic Kaaria of California.

A Night Under the Stars, 5 p.m. to 6 p.m. (tour), 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. (star gazing), Historic Hacienda de la Canoa, 5375 S. Interstate 19 Frontage Rd., Green Valley, free, pima.gov/nrpr, canoaranch@pima.gov, 724-5220. Sonora Astronomical Society volunteers set up telescopes for celestial viewing and provide an introduction to the night sky. January 21 Saturday La Encantada Fine Art Festival, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., repeats 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Jan. 22, La Encantada Shopping Center, 2905 E. Skyline Dr., free admission, 797-3959, saaca.org. Southern Arizona Arts & Cultural Alliance presents its annual fine art festival featuring works by some of the nation’s finest artisans, free children’s art activities, theater and dance performances, and live music. Society of Military Widows Luncheon and Meeting, noon, Ironwood Club, Davis-Monthan Air Force Base, charge for lunch, reservations required, 574-6628. January 22 Sunday La Encantada Fine Art Festival, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., repeats 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Jan. 22, La Encantada Shopping ...continues on page 15

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Calendar of events... from page 14 Center, 2905 E. Skyline Dr., free admission, 797-3959, saaca.org. Southern Arizona Arts & Cultural Alliance presents its annual fine art festival featuring works by some of the nation’s finest artisans, free children’s art activities, theater and dance performances, and live music. January 23 Monday Birds and Plants of Feliz Paseos Park, 8 a.m. to 9:30 a.m., Pima County Feliz Paseos Park, 1600 N. Camino de Oeste, free for members, $5 nonmembers, pima.gov/ nrpr, eeducation@pima.gov, 615-7855. Join a Pima County naturalist to learn about common desert birds and plants. We are likely to see verdins, cactus wrens, and curve-billed thrashers among the cacti, palo verde, and ironwood. January 24 Tuesday Hike Brown Mountain Trail, 9 a.m. to 11:30 a.m., Tucson Mountain Park, Brown Mountain Trailhead, 8451 W. McCain Loop Rd., free for members, $5 nonmembers, online registration required, pima.gov/nrpr, eeducation@pima.gov, 615-7855. January 25 Wednesday

A Night Under the Stars, 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m., Tucson Mountain Park, Ironwood Picnic Area, 1500 S. Kinney Rd., free, pima.gov/nrpr, eeducation@pima.gov, 615-7855. Explore the wonder and unfold the mysteries of the night sky. Tucson Amateur Astronomy Association volunteers provide an introduction to the night sky and set up telescopes for celestial viewing. Feel free to bring your lawn chair. “Madama Butterfly,” 7:30 p.m., repeats 2 p.m. Jan. 29, Tucson Music Hall at Tucson Convention Center, 260 S. Church Ave., $25 to $125, 293-4336, azopera.org. With tender duets and the most breathtaking arias of all-time, “Madama Butterfly” encompasses a lifetime of hope and anticipation, betrayal and despair. To Bead True Blue, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., through Feb. 4, Doubletree Reid Park, 445 S. Alvernon Way, free, beadanddesign.com/shows/Tucson. A juried bead show features 500 exhibitors, the finest artists, artisans and merchants, artistic suppliers, direct importers, textile arts, jewelry design, lapidary, handmade artistic glass, fused glass, clay arts, metal smith, antiquities, enameling techniques, collectibles, wearable art, interior décor and art jewelry. January 29 Sunday

Heritage Area Structures Rehabilitation Tour, 9 a.m. to 10:30 a.m., Historic Hacienda de la Canoa, 5375 S. Interstate 19 Frontage Rd., Green Valley, free, online registration required, pima.gov/nrpr, canoaranch@ pima.gov, 724-5220. Architectural preservationist Simon Herbert discusses the processes and materials used for the rehabilitation of the structures at Historic Hacienda de la Canoa as he leads this behind-the-scenes tour. Learn about the work that has transformed the structures from deteriorating ruins to functional buildings. All ages welcome.

American Indian Arts Exposition, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. through Feb. 11, and 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Feb. 12, Flamingo Quality Inn/Ballroom, 1300 N. Stone Ave., free, 622-4900, usaindianinfo.com/events/expo. Demonstrations and artists change every three to seven days, dances and food held at poolside, music concert/ jam session on Sunday, and authentic crafts and arts from 80 tribal nations.

January 26 Thursday

January 30 Monday

The Future is Now: Saving Hearts with Technology, 10 a.m. to 11 a.m., Canoa Hills Social Center, 3660 S. Camino del Sol, Green Valley, free. Heart failure affects about 5 million people in the United States. Dr. Jennifer L. Cook, associate professor of medicine at the UA Sarver Heart Center and advanced heart failure cardiologist, will discuss how she and the Sarver Heart Center are saving lives with advanced therapies technology.

January 27 Friday

January 31 Tuesday

Pueblo Gem and Mineral Show, 10 a.m. to 6:30 p.m., through Feb. 8, Riverpark Inn, 777 W. Cushing St., call for ticket information, 310-586-6816, pueblogemshow.com.

January 28 Saturday Carnival of Illusion, 5 p.m. and 8 p.m., Tucson Scottish Rite Grand Parlour, 160 S. Scott Ave., $35 to $48, 480-359-SHOW, carnivalofillusion.com. A vaudeville-inspired theater show with old-world magic, and a twinkling hint of 1900s Parisian humor.

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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 ustification I need for this month’s recipes! O , 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

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.

Beer-Candied Bacon

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.

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.

Ingredients 1 lb. bacon, thick-cut 1/2 cup brown sugar 1/3 cup dark beer (I used Stockyard Oatmeal Stout) 1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper Pinch of coarse salt Directions Preheat oven to 400 degrees. In a bowl, combine brown sugar, beer and cayenne, whisking to form syrup. Line a rimmed baking sheet with

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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.

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Entertainment Trivia Contest

ime travel back to the 16th century when kings and queens ruled the realm during a visit to the Arizona Renaissance Festival, held Saturdays and Sundays from Feb. 11 through April 2. The 29th season of The Royal Faire celebrates the Renaissance, a time of art and enlightenment. So, gather up the grandkids and get ready to eat, drink and be merry with turkey legs, mead, crafts, comedy and revelry—the fun that only the Ren Faire can bring. Test your Renaissance knowledge here for your chance to win four tickets to the Arizona Renaissance Festival. Huzzah!

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Bingo Happenings - January 2017 Elks Lodge Tucson East Bingo Open to the public. $1,000 jackpot on the first three bingo days of the month. WHEN: Sundays at 1 p.m.; Monday at 7 p.m.; and Tuesday at 12:30 p.m. WHERE: Elks Lodge Tucson East 2532, 615 S. Pantano Rd. COST: Depends on number of cards purchased. INFO: 886-8120

Desert Diamond Casino Bingo With bingo favorites, new games and levels to buy in, there’s more to win than ever before. WHEN: Thursday through Monday from 1:30 p.m. to 7 p.m. WHERE: Desert Diamond Casino, 7350 S. Nogales Hwy. COST: $4 to $200 INFO: 342-1840 Casino del Sol Bingo Casino del Sol’s spacious bingo hall seats up to 600 players with smoking and nonsmoking sections. WHEN: Daily with start times from 12 p.m. to 7:15 p.m. WHERE: Casino del Sol, 5655 W. Valencia Rd. COST: $1 to $95, depending on package INFO: (855) 765-7829 or www.casinodelsolresort.com/ tucson-casino/bingo

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EVEN EXCHANGE by Donna Pettman Each numbered row contains two clues and two answers. The two answers differ from each other by only one letter, which has already been inserted. For example, if you exchange the A from MASTER for an I, you get MISTER. Do not change the order of the letters.

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

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Across 1. Plunder 7. “___ show time!” 10. Sheet material 13. Ukrainian port 14. Game cover 16. Former Surgeon General from Tucson 18. Host’s request 19. “Blazing Saddles” Oscar nominee Madeline 20. Married John 21. Heightened awareness 22. Yon ship 23. Relation 25. Plead 28. 1960s-’70s dance partner of Nureyev 30. In person 31. Sandwich cookie 33. Cow sound 34. More as well 35. Large Phoenix park 39. Motley 40. Furthermore 41. Lord of the Rings evil warriors 42. Inclinations 43. Keep going 46. Mural, e.g. 47. Dry 48. Log house 49. Hullabaloo 52. Gangster’s gun 54. Many millennia 56. Kiss, in Spanish 57. Arizona reptile 60. Smug, self-serving earnestness 61. Pellet firer 62. Letters on a radial 63. It’s strapped for support 64. Had a longing (for)

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Down 1. Chief inspector of mysteries 2. Mine entrances 3. Review 4. Pale 5. It’s a free country 6. Shade 7. You want to scratch it 8. Note from a recipient 9. Military address 10. Religious image 11. Relating to a religious order 12. In-flight info, for short 15. “Follow me!”, for short 17. Zip 22. Make a loud noise 24. A party to 26. U.S. swimmer 27. Hair raiser? 28. Conflicts

29. Carry on 30. Live’s partner 31. Willow tree 32. Radiation amounts 36. Publicity 37. Flemish geographer 38. Hit the horn 39. Coin of Burma 44. “Scram!” 45. Beam of light 47. “Let it stand” 49. Condescend 50. Emerge 51. Interminably 53. Spore cases 55. Sicilian volcano 56. “I wasn’t __ yesterday!” 57. Copy exactly (abbr.) 58. Adam’s ___ 59. Goes with a shirt

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‘Gladys Ormphby’ settled down in Texas

rab, handbag-wielding TV character Gladys Ormphby never met a celebrity she didn’t feel compelled to smack senseless at the slightest provocation. Short in both statue and patience, the feisty diminutive spinster’s victims—such as Dean Martin or Frank Sinatra—were more likely to be paralyzed by laughter than fear. Portrayed by comedic actress Ruth Buzzi in the late ’60s TV show “LaughIn,” Gladys soon found her way into the popular culture of the day, landing guest spots on other shows such as the Dean Martin Celebrity Roasts of the ’70s. Today, Buzzi—who turned 80 last year—is now chilling out on a 600-acre cattle and horse ranch in the Lone Star state with husband, ent erkins. ut what of Gladys? “She’s retired, waiting to go to the Smithsonian Museum in a box!” Buzzi noted. “I have’t appeared as Gladys in

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

Laugh-in cast photo - NBC publicity photo. Ruth Buzzi, bottom in purple.

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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, im Hither.’” Buzzi is also quick to credit others who helped refine ladys. “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

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.” ut 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!” oday, uth and ent 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.

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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. “ hat’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 oor 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 ipping 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.”

New year, new habits

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Karen Ring

Resolutions

...continued from 20 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. “ he 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 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.”

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.”

Keep moving

That’s a mantra Karen Ring also lives by in coordinating health programs for Tucson’s Pima Council on Aging. PCOA offers six health promotion programs in what it calls its Arizona Living Well

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Naturopath The power of habits By Crystal Jarvie

inor, simple things you do every day can either lead you on the way to disease, or toward optimal well-being and longevity. Habits are those things we do regularly without thinking. These patterns are set up and reinforced in the brain through repetition, day after day. For example, making coffee, feeding the dog, brushing your teeth, driving home from work, getting the mail—these are all patterns that become engrained so we can accomplish daily tasks (and get rewarded) without engaging the brain in decision-making. Everyone has at least one bad habit. Whether it’s being chronically late, tapping your feet, chewing gum too loudly, eating sloppily, poorly communicating or eating junk food—a bad habit can impede your happiness, health and social relationships. Just a few small habit changes can make a big difference in your health and longevity. We all want to live long and happy lives, but unhealthy habits can affect the quality of those years. What you can do is replace old bad habits with new habits to increase your quality of life! We all live busy lives, but living healthy doesn’t have to be an added chore. I’ve listed a few baby steps below that you can begin to incorporate into your normal routine. It’s important to think long term— make choices that support health now and in the future. 1. Eat clean, whole foods If you take a close look at an apple, you’ll notice a lack of an ingredient list on its back—just pure apple. When you eat food that comes out of a box, a can or a take-out container, “pure” is instantly thrown out of the window. Instead of fueling your body with preservatives, chemically altered fats, extra sodium and artificial avors, eat foods that are closest to their natural state as possible. A body that is fueled with vitamins and minerals operates better (and longer) than a body that is just fed. 2. Drink more water Drink water—lots of water—it’s a must-have healthy habit. Water is our body’s principal chemical component and makes up about 60% of our body weight. Choose water over sugary, cal-

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orie-laden drinks, soda and juices. 3. Move more and often Add constant movement throughout your day. To start, I’d suggest standing up every half hour at work or at home, lap your house while talking on the phone, or add a short a nighttime walk—it doesn’t matter how you do it, just move! 4. Think positive Thoughts are powerful, so be sure to pay attention to yours. There are a number of reports on health benefits associated with positive thinking, including increased life span, lower rates of depression, greater resistance to the common cold and reduced risk of death from cardiovascular disease. Come up with a positive mantra that you repeat to yourself when you feel negativity swirling in your head. Make it a goal each day to be more positive than the day before! 5. Strength train Moving is important like mentioned above, but it’s important you don’t forget about strength training. Studies have shown that after the age of 40, people lose about 8% or more of their muscle mass each decade. Our muscles not only keep our bodies functional, mobile and strong, but they also help burn calories even when you’re not working out. Remember, you can only change what you decide you want to change. All psychological models of change emphasize the importance of commitment as a necessary first step. If you don’t see a bad habit, you won’t work on changing it. The more honest you are with yourself, the more likely you will be to start on the committed path toward change. There are numerous ways of eating, drinking, thinking and training that can greatly enhance your health and longevity. As a health coach, I can help you create healthy habits that support your goals—one choice at a time! For more information on replacing old habits with new healthier habits for life, schedule your free health evaluation with Crystal Jarvie, call 602-722-5627 or email cjarvie@healthstyles4you.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 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 Vi ay says is a parent or sibling. • People of Hispanic, Native American, African-American, Asian-American, or acific 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.” 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 health-related 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

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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 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 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. “ ut type 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. oking 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 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

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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.

If you’ve turned 60

• 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. “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.”

A shot in the arm

• 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

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

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 ap acks 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 istilleries, 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

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 in ux of Irish, Scottish and erman 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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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. ut 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 avored product than they would if the temperature were constant. Barton has 28 of the historic rickhouses, each holding 1 , 00 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

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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Eat healthy: A diet that consists of fruits, fiber, omega-3s, whole grains and vegetables can protect your heart. Omega-3s are a healthy source of fat that reduces your cholesterol. It is found in many fish, including salmon. Eating foods that are high in fiber can help you feel full throughout the day. Examples of high-fiber food include beans, whole wheat foods and carrots. There are certain types of food that you want to limit to ensure heart health. These foods include sodium (salt), sweets, canned foods, deep fried foods and alcohol. Limiting your salt intake will help decrease your risk for heart disease. Salt intake should be less than 3/4 of a teaspoonful per day for most individuals. If you do choose to drink alcoholic beverages limit your servings to one drink per day for women and two drinks per day for men. Exercise: Exercising on a regular basis can help lower the risk for heart disease. By increasing your physical activity, you will decrease your risk for high blood pressure, cholesterol and diabetes. The American Heart Association recommends exercising for 40 minute sessions, three to four times per week. It is important to slowly increase your activity levels until you feel like you can reach this goal. Try to find an activity that you enjoy. Whether it’s riding a bike, swimming or jogging make sure to get your heart pumping! Lower blood pressure: The above recommendations for diet and exercise can help lower your

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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 iviera 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 ag 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 ag sauce . Also on the ag, 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, 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 Memphis-inspired B.B. King Blues Club. The creature comforts were endless with bars and lounges, spa, state-of-the-art fitness center, yoga and ilates classes, two outdoor pools, shopping area and casino. Most importantly, the cruise was relaxing and mellow, with the clientele fitting more into a sophisticated Lovin’ Life After 50 set, as opposed to a riotous in-your-face “fun cruise.” With the three ports of call, there was an intriguing collection of sea and land packages that included everything from deep sea fishing and bird watching to Jeep safaris that trekked deep into the

jungle. Cabo San Lucas, located on the southern-most tip of Baja Sur, is renowned as a destination to enjoy the sun, engage in water sports or to blow off some steam and party. I opted for the hour-long coach ride north to the serene artists’ village of Todos Santos, nestled on a bluff overlooking the acific in Mexico’s Cape egion. he package featured a walking tour of pristine art galleries, quaint shops, the historic Jesuit Mission and lunch at the Hotel California, which probably isn’t related to the Eagles’ song. After all, the “Hotel California” album cover has a photograph of the Beverly Hills Hotel. Mazatl n, the earl of the acific, is a stunning port city in the Mexican state of Sinaloa. The above-mentioned Salas and Salsa is TripAdvisor’s pick for the most popular attraction in Mazatlán, and really shouldn’t be missed. This very professional class is in the lobby of a luxury hotel on the beach. Participants learn how to make eight different types of salsa, including guacamole and margaritas—yes, at 9 in the morning—

followed by a salsa dance lesson and contest. My partner and I won one of the two prizes at the dance contest. I should add that after a morning of margaritas we were among the last two dancers still standing. Puerto Vallarta was once a remote fishing village on the acific’s ah a de Banderas. It was introduced to the world in 1962 when director John Huston shot the film version of ennessee Williams’ play, “The Night of the Iguana,” starring ichard urton, Ava Gardner and Deborah Kerr. Huston fell in love with this jungle paradise, and purchased Las Caletas, an isolated beach area accessible only by sea. The Las Caletas Hideaway package features an hour-long catamaran sailing from the Westerdam to Huston’s former getaway for a day of kayaking, snorkelinçg, paddle boarding, nature walks, parrots and monkey sightings, cooking classes, breakfast and lunch, and open bar. Now that’s journey of discovery that speaks to my senses. For further information, logon to hollandamerica.com/ms-Westerdam.

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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.

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• 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.

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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.

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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.

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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

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.

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“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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