Action shots from Thunder’s 98-75 win over the Jazz in Summer League action.
Oklahoma has much to offer professional sports fans, with basketball, football, soccer, hockey, softball, and more. Choose a team to cheer on to victory.
BY JULIE WATSON
Cover Blurb Oklahomans love cheering on their sports teams. Learn more about who we are rooting for starting on page 22.
PHOTO BY JIMMY DO – OKC THUNDER
Ready for fall football? You will be after reading our insider’s guide to three of the state’s top stadiums in Norman, Stillwater, and Tulsa.
BY RODNEY ECHOHAWK
Follow these tips to create an outdoor oasis ready to welcome guests and create lasting memories right in your own backyard.
BY KAREN SZABO
Watching your favorite team at one of these local sports bars will give you the best view of the action and a ready-made group of friends to share the fun.
BY JULIE ALEXANDER, ASSISTANT EDITOR
Eileen Bradshaw
President and CEO LIFE Senior Services, LIFE PACE, Vintage Housing
eileen.bradshaw@LIFEseniorservices.org
Welcome to the sports issue of Vintage Magazine. If you are reading this and know me personally, you are acutely aware of the irony of me being even loosely associated with the word “sports.” There was a brief period in my life when I was a valued member of a sports team; I peaked in fifth grade. I played basketball when Oklahoma still played half-court for women. I was a guard, never allowed to cross the center line or shoot a basket. It was perfect!
I have not grown since I was 10 years old, and being 5’4” at 10 made me seem tall for a fifth grader. I had little ability, but my gangly arms could slap the ball, and I could plant myself in the way of my shooting competitors. My height carried me for a bit, but by seventh grade, I was average height.
By eighth grade, I was considered pretty short. Alas, my athletic inadequacies were on full display. Moving on into high school, gym class was an exercise in humiliation compounded by the red-checked compulsory gym uniform. I still dream about that outfit.
Vol. 39, No. 2
EILEEN BRADSHAW
President & CEO of LIFE Senior Services, LIFE PACE & Vintage Housing
KELLY KIRCHHOFF Senior Director of Communications
DEE DUREN Managing Editor dduren@LIFEseniorservices.org
BERNIE DORNBLASER Advertising Director bdornblaser@LIFEseniorservices.org
LEAH WEIGLE Graphic Designer
JULIE ALEXANDER
Assistant Editor jalexander@LIFEseniorservices.org
(918) 664-9000 www.LIFEseniorservices.org
Despite — or perhaps because of — my athletic deficits, I enjoy watching sports. A friend introduced me to the phenomenon that is University of Oklahoma women’s softball. Their athleticism and ability to sell out games give me joy. I was a big fan of the original Tulsa Roughnecks and spent many evenings watching from the endzone in Skelly Stadium. It delights me that professional soccer is back in Tulsa.
Whether through playing or watching, sports can bring us together. This issue highlights Oklahoma’s teams, some of which you might not be aware of. In this issue, we also thank everyone who came together to make our Celebrate LIFE event possible. So many generous people gave to make sure that LIFE Senior Services can continue the vital work of preserving independence for seniors in our community and supporting caregivers. Join me in sending them a big thank you!
Best,
Eileen Bradshaw, President and CEO
CAROL CARTER Copy Editor
DICK MCCANDLESS
STAN DIACON Community Distribution
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Volume 39, Issue 2, August 2024 LIFE’s Vintage Magazine (ISSN 2168-8494) (USPS 18320) is published monthly by LIFE Senior Services. POSTMASTER: Send address changes to LIFE’S VINTAGE MAGAZINE 5950 E. 31st St., Tulsa, OK 74135. Periodicals postage paid at Tulsa, OK.
Oklahoma Senior Games has received a three-year grant from TSET (Tobacco Settlement Trust) to coach seniors age 50 and over in lifetime sports skills. The TSET grant lasts for three years. At the end of the three years, it is planned that the training will continue being funded by sponsors, cities, or other entities to enhance the quality of life for seniors. The following people administer this program:
Janetthornton275@gmail.com • (918) 698-8461
Janet finds coaches for the sports of Cycling, Line Dance, Archery, Ballroom Dance, Golf, Cornhole, Swimming and Water Walking. She lives in Muskogee.
ROD BYNUM
rodbynum@seniorgames.com • (405) 549-8697
Rod finds coaches for the sports of Basketball, 5K & 10K Road Races, 5K & 1500 Meter Power and Race Walks, Table Tennis, Badminton, Pickleball, Tennis, Triathlon, Aquabike and Dragon Boat Races. He lives in Edmond.
The practice sessions are free. OSG helps the coaches find at least five athletes to coach at each location. Athletes must attend 80% of the practice sessions; sign up for the 2024 Oklahoma Senior Games, take a quick arm, leg and abdominal strength test, and balance test the first and last sessions, and PRACTICE so they improve their skills, strength, and balance. If you accept taking the free practice sessions, you will be asked to register for the Oklahoma Senior Games in September and/or October 2024.
This is an amazing opportunity for seniors to learn a lifetime sport. Coaches teach skills and give encouragement through the learning process. They prepare their athletes for senior games competition. If you are an athlete interested in learning a sport and have not competed in the Oklahoma Senior Games, please contact Rod and Janet and give him/her your contact information. Include the sport(s) you are interested in learning, and you will be contacted when coaching is available.
Bowling Aug 24-25Firelake Bowling Center, Shawnee
Basketball ShootingAug 30
Basketball Aug 31
Southwestern Oklahoma State U, Weatherford
Southwestern Oklahoma State U, Weatherford
Archery Sept 7 Trosper Park, OKC
Triathlon Sept 7 Riversport, OKC
Aquabike Sept 7 Riversport, OKC
Duathlon Sept 7 Riversport, OKC
10K Road RaceSept 8 Riversport, OKC
Oklahoma State Fair BoothSept 12-22Oklahoma State Fairgrounds, OKC
5K Road RaceSept 14Perry Chamber of Commerce, Perry
8 Ball Sept 14Moose Lodge #862, Tulsa
Water Walk Sept 14 Westwood Family Aquatic Center, Norman
Swimming Sept 15 Young Family Athletic Center, Norman
Golf ScrambleSept 15Lincoln Park West Golf Course, OKC
Golf Sept 16Lincoln Park West Golf Course, OKC
Shuffleboard Sept 20Reed Park Community Center, Tulsa
5K Power WalkSept 21 Helmerich Park, Tulsa
Badminton Sept 21Jackie Cooper Gym, Yukon
Track and FieldSept 28Shawnee High School, Shawnee
1500 M Power WalkSept 28Shawnee High School, Shawnee
Dragon Boat RaceOct 4 Riversport, OKC
Cycling Oct 5 Fort Sill, Lawton
Beach VolleyballOct 5 Pearl Beach, OKC
Cornhole Oct 5 Stoney Creek Hotel, Broken Arrow
Disc Golf Oct 5Northeast Lions Park, Norman
Tennis Oct 9-11 OKC Tennis Center, OKC
Line Dance Oct 19Mike Fretz Event Center, Tulsa
Pickleball Oct 25-27 Lifetime Athletic, OKC
1 Mile Run Oct 26 Hatbox Field, Muskogee
Table TennisOct 12-13Essential Table Tennis, Moore
Power Lifting Oct 26Kaizen Performance Center, Norman
Weight Lifting Oct 26Kaizen Performance Center, Norman
Ballroom DanceNov 2 Dance Makers, Edmond
Black and White BallNov 2 Oklahoma Central University, Edmond
Fitness ChallengeMany Dates See OKSeniorGames.com
Celebration of Athletes Nov 9 Doubletree Hotel at Warren Place, Tulsa
The Company of the North American tour of “Clue.” Other upcoming Broadway productions include “Moulin Rouge! The Musical” and “Mrs. Doubtfire.”
by Evan Zimmerman for MurphyMade
Hot air balloons will fill the sky over Muskogee’s Hatbox Field during the Oklahoma Festival of Ballooning, August 23 – 24. The event will feature tethered balloon rides, balloon glows after dark, and hot air balloon rides as contestants compete for the Oklahoma Hot Air Balloon Championship Governor’s Trophy. The Oklahoma Festival of Ballooning is presented by Muskogee Parks & Recreation Department with hot air balloon event management provided by Kansas City AeroSports. Please note: Hot air balloon activities depend on weather conditions, following Federal Aviation Administration regulations.
Oklahoma Festival of Ballooning
August 23 – 24
Hatbox Field
640 S. 40th St. • Muskogee (918) 684-6302 muskogeeparks.org
Wild Brew brings together some of Tulsa’s most delicious restaurants and first-rate beers from around the world at the Cox Business Center to support the George Miksch Sutton Avian Research Center. Enjoy food, drinks, and live entertainment. Place your silent auction bids, meet falcons, a bald eagle, and more. One of the Sutton Center’s most successful projects has been the re-establishment of the bald eagle as a nesting bird in Oklahoma. The Center is now working to save two of North America’s most endangered birds, the Attwater’s Prairie Chicken and the Masked Bobwhite. Guests must be 21 or older to attend. Tickets are $76.50 and up.
Wild Brew
August 24
Cox Business Convention Center
100 Civic Center • Tulsa (918) 336-7778 suttoncenter.org
Celebrity Attractions announced the 41st season of Broadway productions taking the stage at the Performing Arts Center in 2024 –2025. The season starts with “Moulin Rouge! The Musical,” winner of 10 Tony Awards including Best Musical. Performances are August 6 – 11. Next up is “MJ The Musical” which offers a look at the artistry of Michael Jackson from October 15 – 20. Rob McClure will reprise his Tony-nominated performance as “Mrs. Doubtfire” from November 12 – 17.
In 2025, “Les Misérables” will be presented on January 21 – 26, and “Clue” on February 11 – 16. “Back to the Future – The Musical,” is scheduled for April 15 – 20, and “Wicked” wraps up the season on May 29 – June 15.
Celebrity Attractions
Get your season or individual tickets through the Tulsa Performing Arts Center website at tulsapac.com.
Take the reins of an “Iron Horse” diesel locomotive at the Oklahoma Railway Museum. Railfans can operate a diesel engine with the assistance of a trained engineer. Enjoy a half hour of riding the rails during this one-of-akind program. Participants must be at least 18 or older with a valid driver’s license. Gloves, long sleeves, and close-toed shoes are required. At the engineer’s discretion, one person aged 12 or older may ride in the cab with the driver. Reservations are required and the cost is $135. While you’re at the museum, enjoy authentic restored rail cars and artifacts from Oklahoma’s railway system. Train rides are available on August 3 and August 17.
Oklahoma Railway Museum
August 3 & 17
3400 N.E. Grand Blvd. • Oklahoma City (405) 424-8222 oklahomarailwaymuseum.org
All classes are at Legacy Plaza East Conference Center, 5330 E. 31st St. in Tulsa, unless otherwise noted.
Tuesday, August 13 • 2 – 3:30 p.m.
Do you ever wonder if forgetting something like your cell phone or where you parked your car is a sign of dementia? What about forgetting the name of someone you know well? Some things are common, some are worrisome. Where do you go for answers? What can you expect from your doctor? This interactive session will offer time for questions about genetics, diagnosis, treatment, and new therapies. Dr. Germaine Odenheimer, a geriatric neurologist, professor emeritus at OU College of Medicine, and an active advocate for those with dementia and their caregivers, will present the seminar. She will share her expertise and insights on memory and cognitive impairment.
Wednesday, August 14 • 10 – 11:30 a.m.
Join Dr. Sarah Land from Central States Research and Dr. Kevin Klos from the Movement Disorder Clinic of Oklahoma as they share what clinical trials are, how trials work, who should consider them, why they are important, and how you can get involved. They will also each describe their specific trials related to Alzheimer’s disease, Type 2 Diabetes, and Parkinson’s Disease.
Thursday, August 22, 10 – 11 a.m.
What happens when your loved one is no longer able make decisions on their own behalf or handle their affairs, and there’s no power of attorney in place? Attorney Riley Kern will lead this seminar, addressing the differences between power of attorney and guardianship, the current guardianship process in Oklahoma, alternatives to guardianship, and other considerations for family caregivers.
There are several upcoming opportunities to learn about some of the major neurological conditions affecting older adults. According to the World Health Organization in 2021, neurological conditions are now the leading cause of ill health and disability worldwide, affecting more than 3 billion people.
LIFE Senior Services will host geriatric neurologist Dr. Germaine Odenheimer from 2 to 3:30 p.m. Tuesday, August 13, for a seminar entitled “Cognitive Impairment — When to Worry.” Dr. Odenheimer helped develop a geriatric curriculum for medical students in her role as professor emeritus at the University of Oklahoma College
Tuesdays, September 10 – October 8 2 – 4 p.m.
Join us for this five-week series presented in partnership with the Alzheimer’s Association. Topics covered will include Understanding Alzheimer’s and Dementia; Dealing with Difficult Behaviors; Dementia Conversations: Driving, Doctor Visits, Legal and Financial Planning; Accessing Assistive Technology; Effective Communication Strategies, and Caregiver Mental Health. Registration required.
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Starting in September, two educational series will be offered in partnership with the Alzheimer’s Association and the American Parkinson’s Disease Association. These programs can greatly benefit individuals experiencing the symptoms of Alzheimer’s disease and Parkinson’s as well as their families and caregivers. There is no charge for taking part in the classes, but you do need to register. Register online at LIFEseniorservices.org under the Resources tab, or call Carol Carter at (918) 664-9000, ext. 1181.
Parkinson’s Roadmap for Education & Support Services
Tuesdays, September 10 – October 29 5:30 – 7 p.m.
This popular eight-week series is designed for those diagnosed in the past five years and their care partners and features presentations from local Parkinson’s experts each week followed by discussion. Topics include medication management, dealing with symptoms, daily coping, relationships, and much more. Dinner is provided. Registration required.
If
program, you could qualify for ConnectAssist.
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Tulsa Period Pantry’s mission is to create a world where menstruation is not a barrier to education, work, or well-being. One in four girls miss school due to not having the period products they need. Volunteers help distribute period products to Tulsa County Schools and have an immediate and lasting impact on the future of girls in our area. You can serve once a month at their office to count, pack and, sort period products. You can also help deliver the period products once a month to Tulsa County Schools.
For more information visit tulsaperiodpantry.org or call (918) 221-8805.
Pathways is seeking volunteer mentors to make a difference in the lives of adults with intellectual disabilities such as Down syndrome, autism spectrum disorder, or cerebral palsy. Pathways’ mission is to enhance the quality of life for their students through continuing education, life skills classes, and spiritual growth. Pathways serves over 100 students in the Tulsa area, but they only have 40 mentors. Their goal is to match each student with a mentor who can assist them in developing skills such as reading, math, life, and social skills. No prior experience is required, and training will be provided.
For more information visit pathwaysok.org/volunteer or call (918) 859-0060.
Tulsa City-County Library needs volunteers to work with students at the library’s After-School Homework Club locations: Broken Arrow, Brookside, Kendall-Whittier, Maxwell Park, and Martin Regional libraries. Homework coaches assist children in grades three through eight who need a little extra help with their homework assignments. Volunteers must be computer literate; able to write clearly and concisely; have a knowledge of basic subjects, including reading, English, writing, science and math; and be able to commit to weekly 30-minute sessions, Monday through Thursday, from September 16 to April 24.
For more information visit tulsalibrary.org/volunteerservices or call (918) 549-7495.
/By Danielle Hill, Senior Volunteer Manager
If you have an hour a week to spare and want to make a positive difference in the life of a senior in need of connection, the Friends for LIFE program may be a great fit for you! LIFE PACE is a comprehensive program that provides a range of services such as medical care, in-home aid, social services support, transportation, and more to help participants live independently at home for as long as possible. Although the PACE program meets many of the participants’ needs, PACE Social Work Supervisor Kerry Hughart explained that many participants unfortunately have very few, if any, connections with family, friends, and their community. In these cases, conversations with an appointed social worker may be the only contact the individual has with others. While this is undoubtedly beneficial, many of these seniors still don’t have the opportunity to converse with someone their own age who shares similar life experiences, worldviews, and interests. Volunteers like you can help change that.
The Friends for LIFE program matches each volunteer with a PACE program participant who would greatly benefit from a weekly phone call to chat about hobbies, television shows, thoughts on life — you name it! After volunteers and their new PACE friends become better acquainted with one another, our LIFE’s Senior Center at Roma Berry has offered its space as a place where participants in this volunteer program can occasionally get together for coffee, good conversation, and a table game or two. Roma Berry provides a pleasant and neutral location for in-person visits.
Making someone feel seen, heard, and cared about is the main goal of the Friends for LIFE program. If you feel passionate about this goal and are interested in making a positive difference, please contact Danielle at dhill@LIFEseniorservices.org, or by phone at (918) 938-7635.
Would you like more information about LIFE's volunteer opportunities?
LIFE has a variety of volunteer opportunities throughout Northeastern Oklahoma. Contact LIFE’s Volunteer Department for more information.
Danielle Hill LIFE Senior Services, Senior Volunteer Manager
(918) 938-7635
Celebrate your favorite sports team with a tailgate party with your friends. Tailgating adds good food and fun to the event, whether your party takes place at home or at a stadium location.
If you are tailgating at a campus or stadium location, find an open area close to the stadium that has enough space for the guests. You also need to check the rules and regulations of the campus/stadium. The location should be easily accessible to your guests, and you should consider the proximity of the spot to amenities.
Wherever you have the event, be sure to purchase an outdoor tent or pop-up canopy for shade. Other needed equipment includes foldable chairs, a grill, tables, and an outdoor speaker. Bring outdoor games like cornhole, frisbee, or football — to keep your guests entertained.
A well-planned menu is key. In addition to the food, be sure to have plenty of water available, as well as alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks. The menu should include appetizers or finger foods, grilled favorites, sides, and sweets. Make sure you have all the condiments available for the grilled items.
Recipe courtesy of Erin Redgrave, RDN
Ingredients:
• 2 cups of chicken, shredded
• 8 ounces cream cheese, fat-free
• 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese, low-fat
• ¼ cup Buffalo sauce
• Dash of chives, finely chopped
• Celery sticks as needed
• Tortillas
• Leaf spinach
Instructions:
1. Cook and shred the chicken.
2. Mix in cream cheese, cheddar cheese, and Buffalo sauce.
3. Top with chives and enjoy as is or spoon onto celery.
4. Another option is to spread dip on tortillas, top with spinach, and grill until tortillas are browned on both sides.
1. APPETIZERS
Chex Mix, Tortilla Chips, Potato Chips, Crackers, Chip Dip, Salsa, Guacamole, Buffalo Chicken Dip, Deviled Eggs, Cheese Meat Platter, Vegetable Tray, Fruit Tray
2. GRILLED FAVORITES
Hamburgers, Cheeseburgers, Hot Dogs, Chicken Kabobs
3. SIDES
Coleslaw, Potato Salad, Chili (served by itself and on hot dogs)
4. DESSERTS
Football Cookies, Brownies, Grilled Fruit Skewers, S’mores
5. DECORATIONS
Decorations don’t need to be fancy Use plastic tablecloths, plates, and napkins in team colors or a football theme. Don’t forget service ware, silverware, and cups. You can add football banners, signs, confetti, stickers, tattoos, team flags, buttons, and foam fingers. The more spirit, the better the party. Make sure your tailgating area is filled with music and grill smoke.
6. INVITE YOUR GUESTS
Send out invitations in advance so guests have plenty of time to RSVP. Remember your plans for watching the game whether in the stadium, at a house, or outside with a portable outdoor television. Power the TV with an extension cord or a power cord and a portable electronics cart.
Recipe courtesy of Carlsbad Cravings
Ingredients:
• 1 ½-pounds chicken breasts, cut into 1 ¼-inch cubes
• 3 bell peppers (red, yellow, and/or orange) sliced into 1 ¼-inch chucks
• 2 zucchinis, cut into ½-inch slices
• 1 large red onion, cut into 1 ¼-inch cubes
• ⅓ cup olive oil
• 3 tablespoons lemon juice
• 2 tablespoons reduced sodium soy sauce
• 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
• 2 tablespoons brown sugar
• 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
• 1 ½ teaspoons each onion powder, garlic powder, and salt
• 1 teaspoon each dried basil, oregano, thyme, and paprika
• ½ teaspoon red pepper flakes
Instructions:
1. Whisk together the olive oil, lemon juice, soy sauce, balsamic vinegar, sugar, mustard, and all spices for the marinade. Remove 2 tablespoons of the marinade for basting. Remove 3 tablespoons of the marinade and put in a bowl or bag with the vegetables. Add the remaining marinade to the chicken. Marinate vegetables and chicken for 4 – 8 hours in refrigerator.
2. If using wooden skewers, soak them in water until ready to use.
3. Just before grilling, thread chicken and veggies snuggly onto skewers.
4. Clean the grill, heat to medium-high heat (425 degrees F), and generously grease with vegetable oil.
5. Once the grill is hot, add the chicken kabobs and cover. Grill for approximately 8 to 12 minutes until the chicken reaches an internal temperature of 160 degrees F. Rotate kabobs halfway through cooking and baste with reserved marinade once the outside of the chicken is cooked. Baste again after removing from the grill; let rest 5 minutes before serving.
By Larry Wofford, Ph.D.
Dream Chapter is a retirement design firm specializing in helping people with the non-financial aspects of the transition to this new phase of life. Founders Larry Wofford, Charlie Baker, and Craig Bothwell have written two books about designing a meaningful retirement. They will share some of their discoveries in LIFE’s Vintage Magazine.
For more information about Dream Chapter visit www.dreamchapter.com.
Your mindset is how you tend to view the world and your role in it. Dream Chapter research characterizes most people as having one of four general retirement mindsets: Wanderers, Routineers, Planners, and Seekers. Each has different behavioral tendencies that affect one’s ability to realize purpose and meaning now and in the future. The primary or default mindset is the one that’s present on waking e very morning and generally displayed. The intensity of primary mindsets can vary significantly depending on how flexible one is if a situation should demand it.
Assess your retirement mindset using the 15-question Retirement Mindset Survey Tool at dreamchapter.com/survey. This month, we look at the Seeker and Planner mindsets.
Seekers often approach retirement as a new beginning rather than an ending and eagerly dive into this next challenge. Adventurous and willing to try new things, they view their newfound free time as an opportunity to pour themselves into the interests and projects missed in the past. In fact, because of their entrepreneurial mindset and strong sense of purpose, Seekers may take on an entirely new “career” after retirement.
To Seekers, retirement is anything but a reason to slow down. Wanting to avoid idle time, they may have several new endeavors lined up before they step away from their job. Their drive and eagerness to take on new things make retirement exciting.
Seekers may try to fill retirement with too much, underestimating the time and resources required to meet their excessive goals. As a result, they may begin projects with great purpose only to end up dropping the ball and pursuing something else. Lack of accomplishment can be disheartening for seekers who may be exhausted, unfulfilled, and overextended.
Seekers need to learn how to focus on priorities and direct their time, energy, and resources toward creating a meaningful impact in a few areas that matter most to them. Seekers fail to pause, gather information, seek advice, and think through possible implications and complications before taking on something new.
Planners feel ready to take on retirement if given adequate time to create a plan and fill their retirement itinerary with trips, activities, and projects for the first few months or even years. The last thing the Planner wants is to feel idle or bored, so they take charge of retirement by making plans. They leave the office and board a plane for vacation on their last day of work. Then they line up golf plans with friends, pottery classes, or family visits. Planners may even have a pretty good idea of where they will be four or five years into retirement. Having a plan helps this retiree feel in control. Given ample time to prepare, the Planner can approach retirement confidently and optimistically.
If a Planner is thrown into retirement unexpectedly, however, they feel completely directionless, anxious, and unprepared.
The danger for the Planner is the tendency to impose a rigid structure onto the blank space of retirement. Doing so may interfere with their ability to enjoy the present or pivot to new pursuits and more purposeful activities. Freedom to live in the moment and discover new interests can be one of the greatest joys of retirement, but Planners deny themselves this adventure when insisting on a life lived according to the plan. The spontaneous getaway or the unexpected opportunity to explore a new aspect of life gets rejected because the plan is set in stone. Curiosity is muted for the Planner.
Planners need to learn how to keep their plans flexible and embrace the freedom to discover new activities and opportunities. What blocks Planners is getting stuck in the familiar without thinking big enough about the possibilities of action and accomplishment in their retirement. They need help to open up to new possibilities and explore new pursuits to find fulfillment.
Next month, we’ll discuss ways to have a well-planned and executed retirement so the Dream Chapter of your life will abound in meaning, joy, and growth.
BROKEN ARROW CENTRAL PARK COMMUNITY CENTER AUGUST 9-10 • 9 A.M. – 5 P.M. 1500 South Main Street • Broken Arrow Sponsored by the Eastern
By Erin Powell, LPC, ATR-BC, Caregiver
Caregivers who have completed the journey are a gold mine of hard-earned wisdom. I recently contacted several I’ve worked with, asking about some of the positive parts of doing that work and how they might encourage those still on their caregiving journey. I was so inundated with wonderful advice that it seemed fitting to create a follow-up piece so others could benefit from what these veterans had to say.
Many offered guidance on interacting with a loved one now needing care as family roles change. One caregiver advised, “Your role changes and that feels strange, and yet you must give yourself permission to take on the new role. When possible, ask your loved one what preferences
they have. Continue to hug and express your love for them. They need that for reassurance and to remind them of their value.”
Those who cared for a loved one in their homes for an extended time strongly recommended keeping the same routine as much as possible. “Continue to have friends come and go to maintain some normalcy — you both need interaction with other people!”
“Continue doing what you have always done together, like TV programs you always liked to watch together, attending sporting events, having family over for a Sunday dinner.” One woman
By Allied
who took care of her husband recommended keeping your loved one involved with the tasks they’ve always done, but stated “It may take some tweaking.” By making slight adjustments or having him do parts of the task instead of all of it, she states “we were able to continue doing what we had done all along. It just took longer.”
Many strongly encouraged getting help from family, friends, or professionals to give yourself a break. “A sitter for even five hours a week can give you peace to run errands, catch a friend for lunch, or do something you like that helps you not lose yourself.” Practical advice included keeping a notebook that has all the information that might be needed when friends, family, or professional sitters come in, including medication lists and dosage routines, emergency numbers as well as phone numbers for neighbors, food preferences, things your loved one might like to talk about, or activities they might enjoy, and “the alarm code in case they hit the pad by accident and need to shut it off!”
All suggested having some harder end-of-life discussions as early as possible. Your loved one may want to actively plan a memorial service such as selecting photos and music. “Get all legal papers in order, get help with finances, and know the laws of Oklahoma. Ask their wishes before they can’t give you an opinion,” a caregiver said.
Nearly all of the veteran caregivers urged those who are currently caregiving to reach out for the help they need, in particular from individual counseling and support groups. One caregiver stated, “I believe that one of the best things a caregiver should do is get involved in a support group of people going through the same trials as you. There is much knowledge to be had and you’ll be surrounded by people who truly care how you are functioning.”
Another caregiver summed their advice up humorously:
1. It’s okay to ask for help.
2. I don’t know everything. See item number one.
3. There are people who want to help. See item number one.
By Kathy Jones, Medicare &
If you have questions, would like an in-person meeting, or would like to attend one of our Basics of Medicare Seminars, contact LIFE’s Medicare Assistance Program at (918) 664-9000.
The number of people 65 or older who continue to work has quadrupled since the 1980s with around 11 million older adults in the United States currently employed. Why? The increase is partially attributed to population growth as the Baby Boomer generation ages. Other reasons may be that people are healthier, less likely to have a disability, and more likely to have a higher degree of education associated with staying in the workforce longer. Another reason is that the Social Security system has increased the full retirement age from 65 to 67 for anyone born in 1960 or later.
If you’ve already filed for Social Security, you’ll automatically be enrolled in Medicare Parts A and B when you turn 65. Medicare Part A provides inpatient hospital stays, and Part B covers outpatient services and durable medical equipment. You can opt out of Part B, and you may want to do so if you or your spouse is covered by an employer healthcare plan.
If you haven’t filed for Social Security, your Initial Enrollment Period is three months before you turn 65 until three months after your 65th
birthday. If you’re considering delaying Parts A and B, check first with your employer, union, or benefits advisor to learn how your coverage works with Medicare. Your employer coverage may require you to sign up for Parts A and B to get full benefits.
Most people should enroll in Medicare Part A when they turn 65, even if they have active health benefits from an employer. This is because most people paid Medicare taxes while they worked and will not pay a monthly premium for Part A. However, if your employer insurance plan has a high deductible health plan (HDHP) and you are making contributions to a Health Savings Account (HSA) you may want to consider delaying Medicare Part A until a later date. Medicare Part A provides hospital insurance, covering in-patient hospital stays, skilled nursing care in a facility, hospice care, and some home care. Most people benefit by enrolling in Medicare Part A at age 65, whether or not they continue to work. There are no premiums for most people,
and enrolling now will help you avoid gaps in coverage later.
Medicare Part B covers doctors’ services, outpatient care, medical supplies, and preventive services and has a premium of $174.70 per month. The first consideration in deciding if you need Part B is how many employees your company has.
If your company has 20 or more employees, your employer would remain your primary insurance coverage, and you can delay enrolling in Part B without worrying about a late-enrollment penalty or lapse of coverage. When you leave your job, you will have a Special Enrollment Period (SEP) of up to eight months to sign up for Part B.
If your company has fewer than 20 employees, you should enroll in Part B. In this case, Medicare is considered your primary insurer — whether you have enrolled in Medicare or not — and your company plan is the secondary insurer. This means that your employer plan won’t pay for anything that’s assumed to be covered by Medicare. If you don’t sign up for Part B as soon as you’re eligible, you may have to pay a penalty, and there could be a coverage delay.
If you enroll in Medicare, you have the option to choose a Part C or Medicare Advantage plan (MA) as an alternative to original Medicare, which includes Medicare A and B. Medicare Advantage is a type of Medicare health plan offered by a private company that contracts with Medicare to provide all your Part A and B benefits. On the plus side, MA also usually provides Part D (prescription drug) benefits as well as some extra benefits, like vision, dental, and hearing. Before signing up with an MA, be sure to check with your employer benefits administrator to ensure it won’t cancel any other coverage you might have.
Part D offers prescription drug coverage. If your employer plan offers what Medicare calls “creditable” coverage, you may be able to delay enrolling in a Part D plan. Creditable means that your employer plan is as good as or better than the coverage provided by Medicare’s prescription drug benefit. If you don’t have this type of coverage and don’t enroll as soon as you’re eligible, there’s a late enrollment penalty if you go more than 63 days without prescription drug coverage. Even if you aren’t presently taking prescription medication, the likelihood is that you will eventually need it, so consider enrolling immediately.
Sources: www.Medicare.gov
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If you’re looking for professional sports, the Sooner State has them! Here’s just a sampling of what’s available in Tulsa, as well as a short drive down the turnpike.
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The Oklahoma City Thunder started its NBA franchise life in 1967 as the Seattle-based SuperSonics. Sold to a group of Oklahoma City-based investors, the team moved to the state’s capital in 2008 and is a member of the league’s Northwest Division of the Western Conference. Home games are played in Oklahoma City’s Paycom Center. With a regular season that runs from October to April, the organization offers numerous season ticket packages, group sales, and single-game tickets. Accessible seating can be purchased online, or by phoning the sales office at (405) 208-4667, and general accessibility information is on the website at okcthunder.com/ada.
The basketball games draw fans from across the state. Although organized travel is not offered to Tulsa fans for home games, plenty of locals regularly trek the Turnpike to attend, and the Thunder usually hosts a preseason game in Tulsa in October.
The team and mascot Rumble the Bison work hard to create an enjoyable occasion for fans at each game.
“A Thunder game is built on the best guest experience. From the moment you park your car to the moment you leave, we hope you’ll have the time of your life, no matter how the players perform. We have multiple guest-
“A THUNDER GAME IS BUILT ON THE BEST GUEST EXPERIENCE. FROM THE MOMENT YOU PARK YOUR CAR TO THE MOMENT YOU LEAVE, WE HOPE YOU’LL HAVE THE TIME OF YOUR LIFE, NO MATTER HOW THE PLAYERS PERFORM.”
relations staff available on game days to help with whatever fans might need. We hand out ‘first game’ and birthday buttons,” a spokesperson said. “We also have amazing concessions and lots of ingame fun. Doors open one and a half hours prior to tip-off, so we always encourage fans to come early, get some food, have some fun and enjoy Thunder basketball.”
Soccer has a surprisingly long local history. Those of a certain age will remember the original incarnation of the Tulsa Roughnecks, the first pro soccer that arrived in 1978. Part of the North American Soccer League, the team played its matches in front of significant crowds at TU’s Skelly Stadium at a time when most Americans only recognized one kind of “football.” Fast forward to 2019 when local brothers J.W., Ryan, and Kyle Craft purchased the most recent iteration of the franchise and rebranded it as FC Tulsa. Currently, the team plays in the USL Championship League, and home games are at ONEOK Field in downtown’s Greenwood District.
The 34-week regular season kicks off in March and continues through October. There are numerous ticket options and promotions, including discounted tickets at govx.com for all active or retired military and first responders.
If you’ve never been to an FC Tulsa game, the events are great for all ages and family-friendly.
Matt Ritchie, the organization’s senior vice president, and Courtney Tinius, social media coordinator, describe it this way, “Match days start early, with fans tailgating or visiting local downtown restaurants before gates open. The fan experience is geared towards supporters, families, and youth players. Onfield activities include Prematch Viewing from the Pitch, Walkout Kids, Ball Kids, and the High-Five Tunnel. The game is fast-paced, as soccer is a running clock. There is action from whistle to whistle. After play is over, access is important to our match day … as all players stick around to thank supporters and sign autographs for kids.”
If you’re looking for a reason to check out a game beyond the game itself, check out “Family Night” on September 1, “Pups at the Pitch” on September 11, or “Halloween at FC Tulsa,” with post-match fireworks, on October 26.
Apart from World War II, professional baseball has been played in Tulsa since 1932. The current team has existed since 1977, along the way changing venues and owners (Country music entertainer Roy Clark was a co-owner for six years), but always remaining popular.
With 69 home games in 2024 at ONEOK Field, a season that runs from April to September, and countless promotions and ticketing options there are plenty of opportunities to catch the Drillers in action. Part of the Texas League of Minor League Baseball and the Double-A affiliate of the Los Angeles Dodgers major league club, games are family-friendly. The fun includes mascot Hornsby, a KidZone with splash pad and play equipment, giveaways, and theme nights. However, there are plenty of adult attractions, too — a nice selection of beers, including local brews.
Women’s softball isn’t just fun to watch, it’s big business, and Oklahoma is centerfield! The 2024 NCAA Women’s College World Series Finals between Texas and Oklahoma drew 2 million viewers, making it the most-watched WCWS Finals on record. In addition, Oklahoma City’s Devon Park was recently chosen to host the L.A. 2028 Women’s Softball Olympic events, which is sure to be a home run for tourism and local businesses.
For those who are softball curious, the Oklahoma City Spark, which plays at Devon Field, offers ample opportunity to explore the sport during the summer months. The Spark started as part of the Women’s Professional Fastpitch League
(WPF) but is currently playing as an independent organization. Alexis Martinez, the group’s director of communications, explains that this switch allows them more options for play.
“During our inaugural season in the summer of 2023, we played with the WPF league, but we have since moved forward this summer. This will allow us to play a larger portfolio of competition including Team USA, Athletes Unlimited, and the Great Britain National Team. Our plans are to continue collaborating with other organizations in order to keep growing professional softball and offer the best opportunities for our athletes,” she said.
Because the season is short, most of the athletes have other careers.
“For some, it’s working softball clinics for youth players, and for others, it’s working a 9-5 with the Oklahoma City Thunder,” Martinez said.
According to her, the Spark works hard to support their players and the sport itself on and off the field. “We partner with several local businesses to ensure these young people have all the resources they could possibly need. Whether it’s financial guidance from BOK Financial, covering the cost of childcare during the season, or using our non-profit, EmergeStrongher, to provide a mental health coach for our athletes, we are doing everything we can to move this sport forward and grow the game,” she notes.
In addition to single-game tickets, the Spark offers ticketing packages. Every home game is themed and family-friendly. The 2024 season included Family Night, Teacher Appreciation, Toby Keith Day, and Military Appreciation.
“OGE Energy Field at Devon Park offers ADA accommodations in the top row of sections 1-18, on the main concourse level. ADA patrons may also utilize the handicapped parking spots available at the front areas of the parking lot towards the stadium entrance. If special entry is needed, please contact a staff member at the front gate if you have specific needs,” Martinez said.
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For a city in a landlocked state bordering the South, Tulsa has had a long-lasting love for the sport of ice hockey. While today’s Oilers play home games in the 17,000-seat BOK Center, the 4,500-seat Tulsa Coliseum was home to Tulsa’s first hockey team from 1929-1951. That indoor arena at the corner of Fifth St. & Elgin Ave. was destroyed by fire in 1952.
The Oilers are part of the ECHL, which is a professional developmental league for the American Hockey and the National Hockey Leagues “which means that we primarily focus on developing young players and preparing
them for higher levels of competition. Coaches, referees, and officials are also hoping to develop their skills and move up to the next level,” said Amy Henderson, VP of marketing & business development. “During the season, our players are fully dedicated to hockey and do not hold other jobs. The players are provided weekly pay, along with housing and utilities.”
Hockey season kicks off in October and runs through April, with a playoff season that can extend into June. The Oilers offer special promotions, including a senior discount for those 65 and older. Plans are in the works for grandparent events that include discounts for grandchildren. The Oilers also offer a “Dine & Ride” program for select games. Fans park at the new WeStreet Ice Center (East 41st Street and South Yale Avenue), eat dinner at the center’s restaurant, and ride a shuttle to and from the games.
“Accessibility is a key focus for so many of our fans,” Henderson said. “We provide seating close to walkways, escalators, elevators, and five entrances into the arena to ensure easy access. Additionally, we’ve adjusted our home game times to allow fans to get home earlier. Sunday games now start at 3:05 p.m., and Tuesday through Saturday games begin at 7:05 p.m.”
According to Henderson, the fan experience is paramount.
“Before the game, the lobby is buzzing with activity, featuring a special door giveaway, a DJ, and various vendor booths. Don’t forget to stop by the spirit table. It’s a party atmosphere! Besides the fast-paced hockey game, there’s a lot more happening. Every time play stops, fans can enjoy interactive promotions, music, funny movie clips, prize opportunities, and much more,” she said. “Other than being affordable for families, our team and league offer unique access to our players, allowing fans to interact, get autographs, and take selfies. The Oilers provide several opportunities for fans to meet the players, including post-game skates, live jersey auctions, and meet-and-greet events in the community.”
The Oklahoma Rage, which plays out of Charles Page High School’s Memorial Stadium in Sand Springs, is among 60 teams of the Women’s Football Alliance and one of 29 in the Midwest Region of Division III. The league is the largest and longest-running for women’s tackle football in the world. Although the WFA is considered “semi-pro,” the women are not paid for their participation, but this doesn’t mean they aren’t serious about their sport.
“The beautiful and ugly thing about this is they have to pay to play,” said Head Coach Brandon Webb, a former offensive lineman for Oklahoma
State University. “It’s a monetarily confirmed love for the game, but it’s also a difficult barrier to overcome for most. Sponsors will help grow this game for women. The less they have to pay for, the more players we can have to develop, and the better product we can place on the field.”
Webb, who’s coached women in football for three years, joined the Rage a year ago. The team had a 2-4 record its first year. At the time of Webb’s interview, they were 4-2 and making history.
“This is the first playoff game in 10 years for a Tulsa women’s football team and the first home playoff game in Tulsa women’s football history. I love what we are building; we are trending in the right direction,” he said.
The diverse group is drawn from a wide range of athletic backgrounds, something Webb says adds to the enjoyment of the game. “It’s honestly a mixed bag (of athletes) which also makes football great — a few basketball players, track athletes, softball players. If you’re tough and willing to put in the work, there’s always a role for you on the football field … to be great and learn this sport,” he said.
The season typically runs April through June, and Webb encourages everyone to check out a Rage game. “You can expect exciting, entertaining, physically competitive football. Definitely come watch these ladies play, you will not be disappointed,” Webb said.
Although the name Tulsa Oilers has long been associated with hockey, in July 2022 the brand launched a football team. The franchise is a member of the Indoor Football League (IFL). According to Tulsa Oilers VP of Marketing & Business Development Amy Henderson, both teams are owned by Andy Scurto and managed by the same front office at the WeStreet Ice Center. Home games are played at the BOK Center, with a regular season that generally runs from midMarch to mid-July.
Henderson is enthusiastic about Oilers Football as both an adult and family-friendly entertainment option.
“The Dine and Ride program is now available for all football home games. The Club section at our football games offers a wonderfully relaxing experience. Enjoy the comfort and drinks inside the private club lounge, and watch the game from the newer, cushioned seats at mid-field. These games provide a fantastic opportunity to spend quality time with your grandkids, including bringing them down to the field for post-game autograph sessions,” she said.
You’ve cheered from the stands, now learn about the stadiums where your favorite team takes to the field.
BY RODNEY ECHOHAWK
Autumn in Oklahoma wouldn’t be complete without college football players charging through defensive lines or launching long bombs into the end zone. The roar of fans, cheers from spirit squads, and marching bands’ melodies fill the crisp autumn air in the Sooner State, especially in its iconic stadiums. Whether your team wears royal blue, orange, or red, you’ll find all the colorful excitement in Oklahoma’s largest college football venues in Norman, Stillwater, and Tulsa.
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Located at 1185 Asp Ave. in Norman, the Gaylord FamilyOklahoma Memorial Stadium is one of the largest in college football, seating 86,112 fans. It’s renowned for hosting Oklahoma University’s football program, which has claimed seven national titles and produced seven Heisman Trophy winners under legendary coaches like Bud Wilkinson and Bob Stoops.
KEY FEATURES
• West side: home stands; east side: visitors and student section
• ADA seating in both endzones and upper west stands
• Food, drink concessions, and merchandise available across all sections
• Party at the Palace pregame event north of the stadium
HISTORY
Originally named Memorial Stadium to honor Sooner World War I casualties and renamed to honor donor Christy Gaylord Everest and family, the stadium has seen extensive expansions and upgrades, earning it the nickname “The Palace on the Prairie.”
Boone Pickens Stadium, located in Stillwater, is home to Oklahoma State University football and boasts a seating capacity of 53,855. Its horseshoe layout and intimate atmosphere near the action make it a favorite among fans.
KEY FEATURES
• Three levels of stands plus the top tier of suites
• ADA seating on the mezzanine level; fan assistance booths available
• Diverse concessions and designated tailgating areas
HISTORY
Originally known as Lewis Field after Dean L.L. Lewis and renamed in 2003 after significant donations from alum T. Boone Pickens, the stadium has seen substantial renovations and expansions, enhancing its status as a premier football venue. The stadium is the oldest in the Big 12 Conference and has been at its current site since 1919.
Located on historic Route 66, H.A. Chapman Stadium at the University of Tulsa accommodates 30,000 fans and offers an energetic game day experience.
KEY FEATURES
• West stands: press box, club boxes, and home stands; east stands: visitor seating
• ADA seating available in multiple zones; food trucks on Thomas Plaza on the west side of the stadium
• Pregame activities near the Case Athletic Complex; tailgating and live entertainment at Chapman Commons
HISTORY
Opened in 1930 and renovated several times to improve seating and amenities, Chapman Stadium remains a cornerstone of Tulsa’s football tradition.
Located in downtown Tulsa, the BOK Center boasts 19,199 seats and hosts award-winning concerts, professional and college sporting events, and more.
KEY FEATURES
• Designed by famed architect Cesar Pelli and includes Native American, Art Deco, and Contemporary themes
• Built as a multi-use facility to accommodate football, hockey, basketball, and concerts
• $1.5 million in artwork chosen by the Tulsa Arts Commission is featured in the arena, including a cloud-like cloth sculpture designed by Kendell Buster.
HISTORY
The arena was funded through the Vision 2025 tax initiative at a cost of more than $196 million. Construction began in 2005 and the ribbon cutting on August 30, 2008, featured Garth Brooks
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By Julie Alexander, Assistant Editor
There’s nothing like the camaraderie of sitting in a bar watching your favorite sports team on a big-screen TV with a lively crowd. Cold beer, an array of delicious food, and — of course — lots of TVs are crucial to creating the perfect sports bar atmosphere. You will have the best seat in the house and fellow fans will soon become an extended family as you cheer on your favorite team or Olympic athlete this summer.
It’s important to have the best technology including large TVs so multiple games can be played simultaneously and every seat has a view of the game. Some bars purchase programming such as the NFL Sunday Ticket so you won’t miss your favorite team.
Whether it’s pizza and beer or Buffalo wings you enjoy while watching your favorite team, good bar food is essential to keep sports fans happy.
The new Gridiron Sports Bar inside the River Spirit Casino features a 53foot by 14-foot high-resolution LED video wall and 54 TVs. Players Club members will have access to a private bar and lounge area and there is a banquet room that holds 100 people for private watch parties. There are also two Top Golf digital swing suites if you feel like teeing one up after the game. The restaurant features a full menu in case you get hungry. Its opening coincided with the start of the summer Olympic games in France.
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4143 S. Yale Ave. • Tulsa (918) 252-0011
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Monday – Sunday • 11 a.m. – 1 a.m.
Puck’s Sports Bar and Grill, located inside the new WeStreet Ice Center has 12,000 square feet and more than 13 TVs including a massive 150-inch central screen. The full-service bar has a menu of burgers, sandwiches, salads, and appetizers. There is also a snack bar, arcade, and pro shop. WeStreet can also host birthday parties, work outings, and conferences.
At Puck’s, you won’t just be watching sports on TV, you can watch it live. The WeStreet Ice Center is home to the Tulsa Oilers hockey team and the Oklahoma State University hockey team. Large windows in Puck’s overlook two ice rinks. You may catch an Oilers practice or a Bonspiel (curling tournament) on one of the rinks or you can watch kids circling the ice on wobbly ankles as they learn to skate. There are also two sports simulators if you want to work on your golf swing or soccer kick.
Housed in the former Macy’s at Promenade Mall, the concept took shape quickly over the past three years. Sales and Marketing Manager Nicolas Stolusky said Tulsans have embraced the concept. “This is a huge plus for Tulsa,” he said of the remodel. “Just come and watch the Oilers practice. You can watch real sports at an actual sports bar. There’s nothing else like it here.”
1902 E. 71st St. • Tulsa (918) 523-3587
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Sunday – Tuesday • Closed
Wed. – Saturday • 5 p.m. – 12 a.m.
Remingtons is a long-time Tulsa sports bar and is home to the local Green Bay Packers Packer Backer Club. The group meets weekly during football season to tailgate in the parking lot (rain or shine) at the Tulsa Marriott Southern Hills. Remingtons boasts an abundance of televisions, a bar that serves up craft cocktails, and a full menu of appetizers, burgers, and more. If you’re not into the game, you can enjoy playing pool or darts.
2408 W. New Orleans St. • Broken Arrow (918) 286-7111 Monday – Sunday • 11 a.m. - 12 a.m.
Whiskey Dog Bar and Grill offers plenty of televised sports and has a full menu. If your favorite team isn’t playing there are plenty of other offerings to keep you entertained including live music, trivia night, beer pong, pool tables, and darts.
“This is a huge plus for Tulsa. Just come and watch the Oilers practice. You can watch real sports at an actual sports bar. There’s nothing else like it here.”
– Nicolas Stolusky, Marketing Manager
12551 E. 86th St. North • Owasso (539) 208-5263 Monday – Sunday • 11 a.m. – 2 a.m.
Rooster’s Sports Bar and Grill has a large menu featuring everything from nachos to pasta with daily specials and happy hour. TVs line the walls so you can watch your team or you can try your hand at darts or billiards. Known for its friendly wait-staff, the food also receives rave reviews from customers.
If you can’t make it to the stadium, watching the game on TV with a raucous, cheering crowd is the next best thing. It’s all about a fun, high-energy experience, and these places deliver.
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If you understand the basics of football, you can tackle estate planning. In football, coaches prepare for every scenario with a detailed playbook, adjusting strategies as the season progresses. Similarly, an estate plan is your personal playbook, guiding your family when life takes unexpected turns.
Your estate is like your team’s game plan, encompassing key documents such as your will, healthcare power of attorney, financial power of attorney, and trusts. Each document has a specific role, just like players on the field. Your will is the strategy for distributing assets and caring for minor children. Trusts manage how and when your assets are dispersed, ensuring everything runs smoothly.
Life, like a football season, is unpredictable. Injuries, changes in strategy, and unexpected events can happen anytime. Significant life changes—marriage, the birth of a child, moving to a new state, or changes in financial status—are like mid-season adjustments, requiring updates to your estate plan.
Just as a coach prepares a team for any scenario, an estate plan prepares your family for the future. Start with a complimentary consultation to discuss your situation – or even chat about football!
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Autumn is just around the corner, and like many of us, you may be ready to take the party outside! Whether you’re hosting a fall cocktail party, carving pumpkins with the grandkids, or tailgating in your own backyard, with these tips your outdoor oasis will be ready to welcome guests and create lasting memories.
The best backyard patios feel like an extension of your house. “Design your outdoor space the same as you would the inside of your home,” said Tulsa interior designer Cheryl Waldeck of Waldeck Home and author of several books including “Occasions: Seasonal Menus and Entertaining Secrets.” Waldeck brings the same comfort and warmth into the interior spaces she designs.
“Make your patio as comfortable and chic as you would any indoor room,” she said.
Just because patio furniture is made for the outdoors, doesn’t mean it has to be uncomfortable. Assess your current outdoor
seating situation. Is your arrangement conducive to intimate conversations? Do your outdoor chairs have comfortable cushions? Choose outdoor furniture that functions like indoor furniture: daybeds, sofas, and cozy armchairs.
“Make your outdoor space cozy, easy to move around with a pretty view of your backyard,” Waldeck said. “Choose comfortable seating — cushioned sofas and chairs where guests can sit and talk.”
If you don’t have a shade source for your patio, your first step is to incorporate one – whether it’s an umbrella, awning, canopy, pergola, pulldown shades, or curtains. Everybody feels most comfortable outside tucked under an overhead shelter and a shaded area makes a patio more livable and functional.
“We have a pergola with a strong plexiglass cover, so it’s sheltered while letting light in,” Waldeck said. “I also like to place a long table in our yard under the trees. It’s just nicer to have some kind of cover overhead.”
Lighting is not only practical – you need to see your drink and your friends while you socialize outdoors – but it can also enhance the ambience of your patio after the sun goes down.
Hang string lights overhead, put twinkle lights on your fence, or wrap them around your plants to give the patio a warm glow. Lanterns are another way to add mood lighting. Candles inside glass lanterns placed on tables or hanging lanterns suspended from the trees or the patio roof are a nice complement to string lights.
An outdoor rug helps your outdoor space feel like a living room, adding functionality, warmth, and sophistication. Add outdoor pillows to chairs and couches. Drape a blanket over the side of a chair so guests can stay warm if the night turns chilly.
“Remember to include music to create atmosphere,” Waldeck recommends. “That doesn’t mean installing an outdoor sound system – unless you want to! We have little speakers we take outside and connect to a playlist.”
Waldeck said paper plates are fine to use, and there are so many pretty ones including some that look like ceramic. Guests won’t worry about breakage. She likes to use real silverware, lovely linens, and votive candles.
By Dee Duren,
The Federal Bureau of Investigation’s Internet Crime Complaint Center announced that financial scams reported by people over age 60 reached $3.4 billion in 2023, a nearly 11% increase from 2022. The average victim of elder fraud lost $33,915. Investment scams were the costliest fraud and tech support scams were the most widely reported. Here are some of the most common scams that victimized older adults last year, according to the Federal Trade Commission.
1. Don’t give out personal information over the phone or in response to an email or other message
2. Never click on emailed links or attachments — even if the email appears to be from someone you know — unless you first verify the email was sent by that person.
3. Be wary of people who demand payment upfront or in a specific format like wire, gift cards, cryptocurrency, or an app.
4. If you get a text from what appears to be a government agency and worry it’s legitimate, don’t use the phone numbers or links in the message. Check with the agency directly.
5. Check incoming bills for charges you did not authorize.
6. Take your time and reject highpressure approaches from people you don’t know. Scammers want people to react quickly, but it’s best to stop and check before responding.
7. Ignore and delete unsolicited, random texts that ask you to click a link or provide personal information. Use your phone’s “report junk” option to report the text or forward it to 7726 (SPAM).
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Imposter or impersonator scammers pretend to be someone you know or someone from a business, government agency, or charity. They call, text, or email you to convince you they’re legitimate and usually have an urgent request for money.
Examples:
• A tech support company contacts you about a problem with your computer.
• Someone claiming to be the Internal Revenue Service, the Turnpike Authority, or another government agency says you owe the agency money.
• You g et a text, email, or recorded message that claims to be from Amazon, saying there’s a problem with your account.
Investment scammers tell you they have proven ways to make big money with little to no risk. The scams often involve investing in financial or real estate markets.
Examples:
• An infomercial or online ad promises you can learn how to make large sums of money quickly.
• Someone claims to have insider information or a hot tip that will allow you to make money if you invest immediately.
• Someone tries to sell you an investment and then asks for your credit card or checking account number to verify you are a legitimate investor.
Scammers use the promise of a prize or sweepstakes win to obtain your personal information and get you to send them money.
Examples:
• You get a text, email, or social media message saying you won a gift card or an expensive prize. You’re asked to click on a link or send personal information to get your winnings.
• You g et an unexpected check in the mail and are asked to send some of the money back to the sender before there’s been time for the check to clear your bank.
• You’re told you won a prize but must pay a fee for taxes, processing fees, and/or shipping. You’re asked to wire money, send cash, or pay with gift cards or cryptocurrency.
SCAMMERS SAY
• “Move your money to protect it.”
• “Withdraw your money and buy gold bars.”
• “Go to a Bitcoin ATM.”
• “Buy gift cards.”
• “Act now or you’ll lose this opportunity.”
• “Only say what I tell you to say.”
• “Do this or you’ll be arrested.”
• “Don’t trust anyone. They’re in on it.”
• “Don’t hang up.”
BY CONNIE CRONLEY
Judi Dench as Gertrude and Daniel Day-Lewis as Hamlet in 1989. “Like an arrow his precision and speed were breathtaking,” she said.
“Shakespeare: The Man Who Pays the Rent”
“Shakespeare: The Man Who Pays the Rent” by actress Judi Dench is a truly wonderful book. I loved it so much, I was seriously depressed as I came to the end. I wanted her to go on and on talking about Shakespeare’s plays and her sevendecade career acting in them.
In America, we know her best from movies (“Chocolat,” “The Best Exotic Marigold Hotel,” “Philomena,” and many others) but in England, she’s a celebrated Shakespearean actress. “All I ever wanted to do was play Shakespeare,” she said. “It was a kind of zenith for me.” Her first role out of drama school was Ophelia in “Hamlet” at The Old Vic. She got bad reviews. It didn’t stop her; she’s 89 years old and still acting.
In this unconventional book, a variation of oral history, she is talking, prompted by questions from Shakespearean actor and director Brendan O’Hea. The book began as an interview for the archives of Shakespeare’s Globe, the reconstructed Elizabethan playhouse. O’Hea soon realized he was mining gold and, lucky for readers, the project morphed into a conversational book.
Dench speaks with such candor and warmth, she might be chatting with us over tea in the garden. Her charm and joy of life glow on the page. She recalls funny misadventures on stage. On tour with “Hamlet,” an actor playing a witch fell ill and a volunteer stepped into the role. Instead of incanting “Swelt’red venom sleeping got/Boil
thou first i’ the charmed pot,” the actor said “Boil thou first three pork chops.”
Other incidents were not so funny. As Juliet, she fell, cracked her ribs, and — nearly screaming with pain — had to lie lifeless throughout the tomb scene. Playing opposite Daniel Day-Lewis in “Hamlet,” she admired his “phenomenal performance — like an arrow, his precision and speed were breathtaking,” but one night he had “a nervous breakdown” on stage and came off sobbing and shaking. The play continued with Jeremy Northam, the understudy. “I have almost no recollection of the rest of the evening,” she said, “but we did get through it.”
Her characterization of her roles illuminates the plays: Lady Macbeth in “Macbeth,” Titania and Hermia in “A Midsummer Night’s Dream,” Gertrude in “Hamlet,” Volumnia in “Coriolanus,” and so many more. She worried that at 5’1” she was too short and too old to play imperious Cleopatra; “a menopausal munchkin,” she described herself. One production of “King Lear” was difficult because she thought the Russian aristocracy costuming contrasted with this “very barbaric, barren, pagan play.” She played Portia
but bluntly tells us why she hates the play which she calls, “The Merchant of (expletive) Venice.”
She remembers details of her costumes and the sets; she fondly recalls her directors and other actors. There’s no score-settling gossip here. With rare exceptions (Lawrence Harvey, her costar in “Hamlet” is one) she genuinely liked and admired her colleagues and their performances — notably, Anthony Hopkins in “Anthony and Cleopatra,” Robert Hardy in “Henry V,” and especially Kenneth Branagh. Her reminiscences inspired me to watch again Branagh’s brilliant 1989 film “Henry V” on one of the streaming channels to see Dench in the role of Mistress Quickly. For other reference, I kept a copy of the collected plays at hand.
Most importantly, Dame Judi Dench talks about Shakespeare’s language, how his use of prose, blank verse, and poetry shifts emotion and emphasis. His iambic pentameter, she said, “Dedum, de-dum, de-dum (is) the rhythm of life, the beating of your heart.” Although performance styles have changed over the years, more naturalistic today, Shakespeare’s plays are for the ages. Everything we need to know about life and all the big emotions — love, hate, fear, jealousy, grief, hope, greed — are all in the plays.
Shakespeare is such an integral part of her life, when her actor husband Michael Williams died, she inscribed a Shakespearian quote on his grave: “You have bereft me of all words.”
Tulsa Historical Society & Museum • 2445 S. Peoria Ave., Tulsa
All photos courtesy of Tulsa Historical Society & Museum
Harry Truman addresses a crowd of 20,000 at Skelly Stadium during a visit to Tulsa in September 1948.
Built in 1928, the Coliseum was a well-known landmark in downtown Tulsa and hosted sports and music performances. It was struck by lightning in 1952 and burned down.
OU and Notre Dame go head to head at Memorial Stadium in September 1953. Notre Dame won 28-21.
AUGUST 1, 1961
First Six Flags Opens
Six Flags held its soft opening in Arlington, Texas across 212 acres boasting the first log flume and mine train rides. The park later debuted the first 360-degree looping rollercoaster. Six Flags introduced the first all-inclusive ticket at $2.75 for adults and $2.25 for kids rather than separate admission and single-ride tickets. Visitors could purchase a hamburger for 50 cents and a soda for a dime.
AUGUST 5, 1914
First Electric Traffic Signal Installed
This invention changed the world of transportation upon its installation at the corner of Euclid Avenue and East 105th Street in Cleveland, Ohio. Traveling on roads was chaotic at the time with pedestrians, bicycles, trolley cars, and horse-drawn carriages competing with motor vehicles for right of way. The traffic signal had four pairs of green and red lights wired to a manually operated switch inside a control booth.
AUGUST 18, 1920
19th Amendment Ratified
A heated battle for women’s right to vote in the Tennessee House of Representatives ended with the state ratifying the amendment, thanks to one tie-breaking vote. Only one more state was needed to ratify the 19th Amendment to become law. Tennessee had failed to vote for ratification twice. Upon the third vote, one representative allegedly changed his vote after receiving a letter from his mother.
AUGUST 18, 1590
Roanoke Colony
Discovered Deserted
The governor of the Roanoke Island settlement in present-day North Carolina returned from a supply trip to England to find the colony abandoned. No trace was found of the about 100 colonists. The only clue to their disappearance was the word “CROATOAN” carved into a palisade. The governor thought it meant the settlers had moved to Croatoan Island, but a search found no evidence of the colonists.
White House Set Ablaze
Amidst the War of 1812, British troops invaded the capital city in retaliation for America’s attack on the city of York in Ontario, Canada. President James Madison and his First Lady had already fled to safety in Maryland by the time soldiers arrived at the White House. Troops allegedly ate leftover food from the kitchen before raiding the presidential mansion and setting it ablaze.
“The Wizard of Oz” Opens in U.S. Theaters
Based on the 1900 children’s book, “The Wonderful Wizard of Oz” by L. Frank Baum, this now-iconic film was a modest box-office success upon its theatrical release but later grew in popularity after its first broadcast on television in 1956. “The Wizard of Oz” was one of the first 25 movies in the National Film Registry, exclusive to culturally or historically significant films.
ALL PRO Carpet Cleaning
Senior and caregiver discounts. Carpet, furniture, rug cleaning. Pet odor removed and Teflon protectant available. Emergency water extraction. Residential and commercial services. Professional truck mount steam cleaning. Carpet repairs and restretching. Prompt, professional, quality service at a fair price. Certified, insured. Veteran owned and operated. Call Thomas Fink, owner/technician, for free estimate (918) 636-6303.
Across from the Chapel – Memorial Park
Three plots across from the chapel in Memorial Park Cemetery. Located in section 12 Sunset Garden, lot 221, space 1, 2 & 3. All three lots $4,500. Contact Jeff at (405) 595-6351 for more information. If no answer, please leave name and number.
Discounted Lot – Memorial Park Cemetery
Single burial lot in Memorial Park Cemetery. $850. Call (918) 729-4111.
Floral Haven
2 plots in the Garden of Lakeview, Section 117-B, spaces 2 & 3. The plots have a market value of $4,900.00 each. Current opening and closing costs are $1,500 per plot. We are asking $3,000 per plot, which includes the opening and closing costs. Price may be negotiated. Base for a marker at the gravesite, available for purchasers. Call Howard (918) 724-0594.
Floral Haven – Last Supper
Two-plots at Floral Haven in the Last Supper section, 245 -B. Spaces 3 and 4. Will sell both for $4,000. Call (918) 630-8949.
For Sale: Mausoleum
Entombment - Calvary Cemetery
Mausoleum 1 - Patio F - Single crypt with abbey space - will accommodate 2 caskets$8,000.Contact: John Nix at (469) 500-9858 or cahnix@gmail.com.
Lot for Sale at Memorial Park Lot for sale in Memorial Park in Tulsa. Great location close to the chapel in The Lake View Garden area. Lot 26 Space 7. Reduced to $2,000. Call (918) 734-4000.
Memorial Park Cemetery –Desirable Lots
Plots For Sale in Memorial Park. Four spaces, section 4, lot 42. Desirable established area with mature trees. $2,450 each or discounted further at $9,000 for all four OBO. Transfer fees included. Serious inquiries please call (405) 887-2722.
Memorial Park – Deep Discount
Three plots in Section 25, Maple Gardens. Lot 255, plots 2 & 6. Lot 304, plot 1, executive plot and 1/2. $700 each. Contact dlawson28@cox.net.
Memorial Park – Garden of the Christus Located at Memorial Park Cemetery in the Garden of the Christus. Section 15 Lot 533 Spaces 5 & 6. One of the only sections with adjoining sidewalks. Bronze only allowed section. Located near the famous Bob Wills. Seller will pay transfer fee. (Retail of $2,145 each). Selling for $1,800 each. Buyer must purchase both spaces. Please contact Pat at (918) 446-0241 or (918) 697-2329.
Memorial Park Companion Crypt
Memorial Park - Companion
Crypt. Section 27, Unit 3, Row 23, Companion Crypt A. Current value - $10,925. Asking $10,500. Contact: johnholderman2@gmail.com.
Memorial Park Plots at Big Discount!
Selling 4 burial plots at Memorial Park Cemetery. The plots are spaces 1,2,7,8 in Lot 133 in Section 28. Will sell in pairs or all four. Only $1,500 each! Big discount off retail price! Call (918) 521-0869.
Park Grove in Broken Arrow
Three lots available in section E of the cherished Park Grove on Houston in Broken Arrow. Price reduced to $2,500 each. Price negotiable for all three lots. Call DK (918) 835-0612.
Rose Hill Cemetery
Two plots in Lot 151, Crestwood Section 22, spaces 7 and 8. Current value each $1,995. Asking $2,800 for both. Call (918) 446-0233 and leave message.
Tranquility in Memorial Park 2 Resting spaces with 1 crypt.
Section 57; Lot 151; spaces 7 & 8. $1,600 each OBO, (Retail $1,850 each). Call or text Kent at (918) 271-4973.
Live Beautifully! You Deserve It! Here at Moore Cleaning, we want your house to be beautiful. We have over 19 years experience, and references from our loyal customers. Also offering window cleaning and organizing. We customize our cleaning to meet your needs. Safely cleaning with masks and social distancing if preferred. Reasonable rates.Please call today to set up your appointment. Marybelle Moore (918) 671-5065. Marybellemoore111@gmail.com.
New Season Cleaning Service
New Season Cleaning Service offers residential housecleaning weekly or bi-weekly. Reasonable rates for a job well done. Accepting new customers!! Call (918) 630-0747 or email newseasoncleaningservice@gmail.com.
Window Cleaning. Housecleaning
Window Cleaning – I make your windows shine no matter what condition they are in. Chandeliers, light fixtures and mirrors. House Cleaning – can do on regular basis, move-in or move-out, construction clean, also will do curio/china cabinets and special projects. Experienced in all areas including detail and organization. Reasonable and with references. Call (539) 664-1986.
Does Technology Frustrate You? Honest, patient, ethical help with your pc, modem, wifi, cell phone, email, streaming, camera, password recovery, etc. 30+ years of IT experience in Tulsa. Special rates for seniors.References available.Call or text Carmen Armstrong (918) 688-7453.
Daytime Care For Older Loved Ones
LIFE’s Adult Day Health offers convenient, affordable daytime care at three locations in Tulsa and Broken Arrow. For more information, call LIFE’s Adult Day Health at (918) 664-9000.
2MS Estate Sales...Tulsa’s Finest!
Downsizing? Estate Liquidation? Let us take the worry away and maximize your return. No out of pocket expense. We specialize in senior transitions, with over 20 years in the senior housing market. My team includes realtors, moving company, senior housing and attorneys if needed. Please contact Michelle Reed (918) 691-5893 or Atulsa@aol.com also Facebook 2MSestatesalestulsa for a free consultation.
A New Medicare Plan! Do you know about the new Medicare Supplement Birthday Rule? Each year, starting on your birthday, you have 60 days to shop and enroll into a different Medicare Supplement plan with no medical questions! Find out more by calling MedicarePrepare at (918) 4209999. Our local agents can answer your questions and may be able to save you money on premiums.
Medicare Assistance Program (MAP) at LIFE Senior Services provides accurate information, counseling and assistance for Medicare beneficiaries, their representatives and persons soon to be eligible for Medicare.
Call MAP at LIFE Senior Services (918) 664-9000 or toll-free at (866) 664-9009.
Mutual of Omaha
Life, Long Term Care, Medicare and Cancer/Heart Attack/Stroke Policies plus Reverse Mortgages. Local Agent, Cindy Johnson, (918) 619-5919 cell.
AAA Lawns & More
Total tree and lawn care. Specializing in reasonably priced tree removal or trimming any size tree. Fence repair and installation. Insured, honest, experienced and dependable. Veteran-owned. We are a small company with personal service. References available. FREE ESTIMATES. Call Larry. (918) 361-1299.
Garden Services
Flowerbed Design. Garden Installation – specializing in Butterfly & Earthkind gardens. Schedule garden maintenance. Weeding, mulching, annual color, Spring & Fall cleanup, hedge & shrub trimming, tree pruning, stone pathways. Call Charles (918) 636-0298.
Mower Repair / Maintenance
All brands – Riders, ZTRs, Walk-behinds, UTVs / ATVs. Top Quality work, ASE certified Mechanic. Pick-up and delivery available. Tulsa and surrounding counties. Maintenance specials include pick-up and delivery 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. Call Scott (918) 519-3869.
New Season Lawn & Tree
Spring clean-up available. Mowing, trimming, leaf removal, hedge trimming, flower beds. Small tree trimming. We offer weekly, bi-weekly & year-round services. Best rates, senior discounts. Free Estimates. Accepting new customers!! Call Todd (918) 639-2262. Email info@newseasonlawnandtree. com, and check us out at www.newseasonlawnandtree.com.
New Season Tree Masters
Specializing in tree removal and stump grinding. Tree trimming service available.
Certified arborist on staff. Serving all of metro Tulsa with over 20 years’ experience. Fully insured. Free estimates. Contact us at info@newseasontreemasters. com or call Todd at (918) 934-4868. www.newseasontreemasters.com.
Big C’s Plumbing Services
Your one-stop-plumbing shop! Call us and I guarantee you will never have to call another plumbing company. Licensed, bonded and insured for your protection...Call (918) 855-9216, tell us you saw us in the Vintage Newsmagazine and receive an automatic 10% discount. Call us now.
Bumgartner Plumbing
Licensed, with over 40 years of experience. Rates are low and based on the job, not the hour. No service call fee or travel time charge. Senior and caregiver discount. Plumbing service and repair our specialty. Honest, professional service you can count on. Lic. #82750. (918) 355-4747.
Doc J’s Heat and Air LLC
Stay comfortable year-round with our trusted HVAC services! Discounts for seniors on heating, cooling, and maintenance. Keep your home’s climate just right. Call today for an estimate or repair. (918) 921-4240.
DRYWALL & PAINTING
New to the Tulsa area! I specialize in drywall repairs, wood repairs, matching textures, painting interior/exterior. Insured and free estimates. Help us grow in the Tulsa community or in your community!! Call John at (918) 600-9129.
In a Jam? Services
Around the home repairs or replacements, inside and out. Fence Repair/Replacement, Power Washing, Gutter Cleanout, Garage/ Attic Cleanout, Haul-off, Leaf/Snow Removal, Staining/Painting, Drywall Patching/Replacement, Tile/ Flooring, Deck Repair, and much more! No job is too small. Have any questions, please give me a call. Joe Moody (918) 740-7209 INAJAMSERVICES77@gmail.com.
JC Restores, LLC
Christ centered remodeling and construction service. We do everything from full home renovations to new construction. All flooring (tile, carpet, wood, etc), fence/deck, bathroom and kitchen, drywall, paint, landscaping, wheelchair ramps. Whatever you need we will take care of it. Including prayer! Call for free estimate (918) 509-5407.
KMS Heating & Cooling
Locally owned since 1979, KMS is proud to be your new HVAC provider! Your comfort is our top priority, and our team of experienced technicians and staff are dedicated to providing you with prompt, reliable, and personalized service for all your residential and commercial HVAC needs. (918) 834-7000. www.kmshvac.com.
Light Hauling /Light Moving – help you rearrange room furniture, lawns-grass mowing/small paint jobs/cleanup/ fence repair/light construction/sheet rock tile repair – We are honest and dependable. References. Call (918) 313-5230.
Scrap Metal Haul Off
Free haul off/pick up of appliances such as washers, dryers, refrigerators, air conditioners, hot water tanks and any scrap metal. Call John at (918) 313-4405.
75 Years Experience in Oklahoma Courts
Frasier Law Firm is a full-service Tulsa firm with decades of experience in all Oklahoma courts. We handle all matters, including probate, wills and trusts, personal injury and negligence cases. We have estate planning specialists. Reach us at (918) 584-4724 or frasier@tulsa.com.
B.A. Law Center, PC is a Broken Arrow, Oklahoma based law firm that specializes in probate and trust administration, as well as the drafting of high-end quality wills and trusts. Aggressive representation with proven results – please give us a call. (918) 286-8001.
Full Service Estate Planning Law Firm
Trusts, Wills, Gift and Tax Planning, Powers of Attorneys and more! With offices in Sand Springs and Tulsa. Discount to Veterans and Retired Teachers. Willing to meet you in your place for no extra charge! Call Penni of the Skillern Law Firm at (918) 805-2511. www.skillernlaw.com.
Protect Your Family. Preserve Your Legacy. Whether you are planning your estate or need help with a loved one who may be financially exploited, South Tulsa Law will represent you effectively and compassionately. We work in all areas of estate planning and probate, trusts and trust litigation, guardianship, and elder exploitation. Call (918) 512-1800 or visit www.southtulsalaw.com.
Tulsa Movers
Pianos, Office, Home. Load or Unload Rental Trucks. Low Rates. Free Estimates. 10% discount off every move! Dependable Movers! Call (918) 836-3225
Notary Services Available 24/7 Notary available. Never closed. Will come to your home. Will go to hospitals, nursing homes, private homes as needed. Call Joanne at (918) 282-8230.
Administrative and Personal Secretarial Support
Handle mail, pay bills, balance checkbooks, make phone calls, schedule appointments, setup filing system, create spreadsheets, write/ edit letters, type documents/reports, provide internet ‘online’ research. The Warshaw Group, LLC, Bobbi Warshaw, MPH and Bob Warshaw, MBA. Contact at (918) 852-5302 or email bobbi.warshaw@att.net.
AFFORDABLE ORGANIZING
Too busy to stay organized? Overwhelmed? Return harmony
to your home and life. We help with: Downsizing, relocating (pack & unpack). Set up home office, nurseries, dorms. One room or entire house. Monthly maintenance. Disperse unwanted possessions, electronics, chemicals. Seasonal transitioning. Prepare for guests. Call Pat at Organize to Harmonize: (918) 200-5991.
Home Health Services
Tulsa’s Affordable Home Care offers compassionate, quality home care services to individuals. We provide the following services: personal care, bathing and dressing, companionship, exercise, grocery shopping, laundry, light housekeeping, medication reminders, meal planning and preparation, oral and personal hygiene, respite care for family caregivers. Please call (918) 622-7820 and schedule a free consultation!!!
Ms. PAC Ma’am - SENIOR RELOCATION SPECIALIST
Need help packing or organizing? I can pack boxes for moving, downsizing, or decluttering. I can help organize rooms, closets, attics, or garages providing you more space. Flexible hours - day or evening. Decades of experience. Boxes/bags provided upon request. References available. $25/hr - 2 hr minimum. Take that first step. Let’s talk. Call Jacki (918) 922-9558
The Best for Less Seeking full-time private duty position in the home, or facility. Single person or couple. Please, only serious inquires. Call or leave message at (918) 644-7591.
Safety Grab Bar Supply and Installation
Including handicap accessories for Residential, Commercial, Decorative, Indoor/Outdoor, Stairways, Bathrooms, and more. Secure your space, whether existing, remodeling or new construction, we handle it all. Call before you fall! Free Estimates. Licensed & Insured with over 20 years experience. Grab Bars of Tulsa, (918) 619-7324.
Affordable Hairstyling In-Home or My Shop
With 37 years’ experience, I can help with all of your hairstyling needs. Men’s and women’s haircuts, specializing in seniors. I will come to your home or you can come to my shop. In-shop special: haircut $7 for first time customers only and perms for $50. Available Tuesday – Saturday. A Mane Event hairstyling, located near 11th and Yale at 937 South Canton. Call Mary Wilkinson at (918) 834-2686.
Salon Retro
Hair care for men and women, specializing in senior clients. This month’s special - First time customers receive one of the
following for $16: Haircut or Manicure. $50 for one cut and perm. Pedicures are $25. Very Experienced Hairdressers! In shop services only, come see us in Midtown at Highland Plaza, 5661 East 41st Street (corner of 41st and Hudson). (918) 742-3440.
Dog Walker
The Woof Pack Tulsa: Dependable dog walking services for your four-legged family in Tulsa. Helping you take care of your furry friends when you’re out! We offer dog walking and pet pop-ins. Insured. Call or text us at (918) 770-6699. Visit our website at www.thewoofpacktulsa.com.
Home Veterinary Care
Experience
Tulsa’s most convenient veterinary service in the comfort of your own home. Our goal is to develop a personal relationship uwith each of our clients and patients. Contact us today to schedule your house call appointment. Call (918) 892-9382 or email DrFielstra@gmail.com or visit usat www.homevetcaretulsa.com.
Laura’s Boarding & Dog Walking Services 40 years experience. Veterinary Assistant experience. Friendly, safe, fenced-in environment (.25 acre yard). Daily exercise provided, first aid, CPR, CNA,senior dog experience. Can administer oral and injection medications. I’m attentive, playful, kind and caring. Daily photos of your furry friend sent to you by text. References available.(918) 812-8001.
Mature Transitions of Tulsa Downsizing, Decluttering, Move Management, Estate Sales, Selling the Family Home. Call today (918) 309-6120. www.MatureTransitionsofTulsa.com.
Seniors (50+)
We are a fun-loving group of seniors over 50. We meet every Thursday, 11:15 a.m. – 4 p.m. at the Golden Corral, 8144 East 21st Street. We eat at 11:15, have a short meeting and then play cards. Join us for great fun and fellowship. Questions, call Linda at (918) 955-9180.
The Place for Family Gatherings & Celebrations
Meadow Lake Ranch is the perfect place for family gatherings and celebrations. Go back in time with fun activities including tomahawk throwing, archery, roping a straw steer, slingshots, BB gun range, cornhole, horseshoes and more! Meadow Lake Ranch offers authentic log cabins complete with private patios and waterfront views. Also included in your stay is breakfast delivered
to your cabin, plus bank fishing, walking trails, and s’mores by the fire! Celebrate, stay and create wonderful memories at Meadow Lake Ranch. 15 minutes west of downtown Tulsa. Book online or call Susie at (918) 494-6000. Visit www.Meadowlakeranch.com or email meadowlakeranch@cox.net
My Driver Transportation Service
Let me do the driving. To and from work, airport, shopping, errands, post office, appointments. Also, LIFT VAN transportation available. Able to assist getting to and from bed. Senior sitting. Also, small breed dog boarding. 20 years experience. CLEET certified and licensed. References. Member, Better Business Bureau. (918) 491-9929.
Entrusted Transport provides non-emergency medical & senior transportation services throughout Oklahoma. Our drivers are courteous & highly professional. We assist riders all the way to check-in at your appointment OR to home, just like family would! Wheelchair vehicles available. Call (918) 2903400, Schedule rides any date & time. EntrustedTransport.com.
BRANSON BOUND FOR AN EARLY HOLIDAY!
Join a 3 day – 2 night bus tour November 6 – 8. Departs midtown Tulsa. $450 double per person/$519 single includes transportation, lodging, 4 shows, 3 breakfasts and 2 dinners, snacks, and more. Full payment due September 1. See www.grouptrips.com/ ChristChurchExplorers for details and leave full message for call back.
JUST DO IT!
If you’ve been looking for a way you can make a difference, consider joining the Millennium Hospice team as a volunteer. Caregiver relief is so important during this difficult time. Volunteers provide that by sitting with patients for an hour or so. Training is provided. (918) 493-6555.
Volunteer for LIFE
Discover the variety of volunteer opportunities that LIFE Senior Services has to offer. Whether you want to volunteer within the organization or with one of our local non-profit or public agencies, we can find the best fit for you. (918) 664-9000.
Karen Albert In Memory of Robert Barham
William Bailie In Memory of Myrna Bailie
Samuel and Sherri Jenkins In Memory of John and Naomi Claybon
Judy and Michael Ward In Honor of Jack Daughtery
As Oklahoma’s largest locally owned health plan, CommunityCare offers you more— including in-network access to the region’s four premier health systems, so you can choose the doctors, clinics, and hospitals you want (other providers are available in our network). And with our Senior Health Plan options, you’ll find the benefits you’re looking for in a Medicare Advantage plan, inlcuding:
3 In-network access to Ascension St. John, Hillcrest, OSU Medical Center and Saint Francis
3 $0 monthly premium*
3 $0 PCP copay
3 $0 Tier 1 drugs
3 Over-the-counter medicine benefit
3 Dental and vision
3 Flex Card for choosing fitness memberships and more
*Other plans available.
— Terry Hood Longtime Tulsa news anchor
Ingredients:
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 ½ cups diced onions
3/4 teaspoon kosher salt
1 ½ cups Greek yogurt plain nonfat
¾ cup low-fat mayonnaise
Recipe courtesy of Food Network Kitchen
¼ teaspoon garlic powder
¼ teaspoon ground white pepper
Serve with crackers of choice and raw veggies like celery, carrots, and pepper slices
Instructions:
1. Heat oil in a sauté pan over medium heat and add onions and salt. Cook the onions until they are caramelized, about 20 minutes. Remove from heat and set aside to cool.
2. Mix the remaining ingredients, and then add the cooled onions.
3. Refrigerate and stir again before serving.
4. Serve with fresh raw veggies and crackers.
Ingredients: 1-pound ground beef
1/3 cup water
5 ounces tomato sauce
½ cup ketchup
Recipe courtesy of All Recipes
2 ½ teaspoons chili powder
½ teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon black pepper
½ teaspoon sugar
½ teaspoon onion powder
1 dash Worcestershire sauce
Instructions:
1. Place ground beef and water in a large saucepan; use a potato masher to break apart beef.
2. Stir in tomato sauce, ketchup, chili powder, black pepper, sugar, onion powder, and Worcestershire sauce.
3. Bring mixture to a boil, then simmer over medium heat until beef is cooked, and chili thickens, about 20 minutes.
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