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FEBRUARY 2024
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Cain's Ballroom
Celebrating 100 Years of Music Tulsa’s Cain’s Ballroom turns 100 this year. Find out more about the legendary honky-tonk and the people who have kept it rocking along.
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American Artist Singer-songwriter Rosanne Cash reflects on her life, music, famous father, and social activism before her appearance at the Tulsa Town Hall speaker series. BY STEVE CLEM
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Reba's Place
Serving Oklahoma Country music superstar Reba McEntire has invested in her roots by opening Reba’s Place restaurant in downtown Atoka. BY DEE DUREN, MANAGING EDITOR
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Tech Savvy
Bluetooth Basics Bluetooth technology connects the devices that empower our lives. Learn how this wireless technology can bring instant music, literature, and sound to your ears. BY KAREN SZABO
On the Cover Rosanne Cash will be in town this month for the Tulsa Town Hall speaker series. Meet her on page 24. Photo by Michael Lavine
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6 Letter From Eileen 8 Good to Know 10 LIFE EDU 12 Volunteer for LIFE 14 Fabulous Flavors 16 Health & Fitness Dance Your Way to Health 18 Caregiver Toolbelt Communication for Caregivers Part 3 30 Mindbender & Puzzles 31 Puzzle Partners 32 Arts & Entertainment 24/7/365 Entertainment 34 Book Club 35 Business Directory 36 Looking Back 37 Classifieds 39 Vintage Friends
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Letter From Eileen Dear Vintage Reader,
The Turnpike Troubadours have a song which starts with the memorable line: “Well, I left my heart in Tulsa at the corner of Easton and Main, on the Cain’s Ballroom floor, soakin’ up a bourbon stain.”
Eileen Bradshaw
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The renowned Cain’s Ballroom turns 100 years old this year, and you can read about its illustrious history in these pages. Bob Wills and the Texas Playboys put it on the map with Western Swing, and you can still hear swing there from time to time. Over the years, however, Cain’s has hosted the likes of Leon Russell, The Sex Pistols, Bob Dylan, and Rainbow Kitten Surprise. There is no stereotyping the Cain’s music genre. Growing up in Tulsa and attending concerts at Cain’s, I always enjoyed being there and experiencing the sense of history. I was not aware of its national allure however. When my daughter got married, some of my college friends came to Tulsa for the wedding. I was pleased to discover that they all knew about Cain’s and had planned their travel times so they could see a show while they were in town. My admiration for our hometown ballroom burgeoned. This issue also touches on dancing. Dancing has so many social, emotional, and physical benefits. You can dance with or without a partner these days. Our senior centers have line dancing groups that work in over 5,000 steps in an hour! My last personal foray into dance lessons was in 1968. I was a budding ballerina at the Art Linkletter dance studio – I think my mom really thought Art might teach the class. Unfortunately, I could not tie my tap shoes, and the teacher’s deadline for independent shoe-tying was looming. When a fellow dancer named Bambi fell on me while I was in third position, causing me to turn my ankle, I cried. Not due to pain, but because I was so relieved at having a reason to withdraw, still unable to tie. I primarily now just freestyle it, albeit badly. I should try lessons again. I hope you enjoy this issue and have a happy Valentine’s Day. You can leave your heart in Tulsa, just don’t let it soak up a bourbon stain! Best,
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Vol. 38, No. 8 EILEEN BRADSHAW President & CEO of LIFE Senior Services, LIFE PACE & Vintage Housing
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Good to Know BY KATHY JONES, LIFE’S MEDICARE & TAX ASSISTANCE PROGRAM MANAGER
Celebrity Attractions Presents "My Fair Lady" Determined to transform a scruffy young flower seller he plucked from the streets, Henry Higgins takes on the challenge of a lifetime in this revival of the classic Lerner & Loewe’s “My Fair Lady." Featuring the classic songs “I Could Have Danced All Night," “Wouldn’t It Be Loverly,” and “The Rain in Spain," it is a timeless classic for the whole family.
LIFE Senior Services Tax Assistance Program A Free Way to File Your Taxes
More than 160 million Americans filed a tax return as of October 2023 for the 2022 filing season with 93% of those returns filed electronically. Last year, LIFE Senior Services prepared and filed tax returns for more than 1,800 people. LIFE’s Tax Assistance Program offers free tax services to individuals who are 60 years or older and have a total household income of $60,000 or less. LIFE’s trusted IRS certified and trained volunteer tax preparers offer free and confidential tax filing. Appointments will be February 5 through April 15 at LIFE’s Central office, 5950 E. 31st St. in Tulsa. Appointments are required and can be scheduled by calling (918) 664-9000, ext.1189. LIFEseniorservices.org also has a link to MyFree Taxes, a safe and free federal and state tax preparation site from TaxSlayer and The United Way for low-to-moderate income families or individuals.
When coming to your appointment, it is required that you have the following: • Proof of identification (photo ID) • Social Security cards for you, your spouse, and dependents • An Individual Taxpayer Identification Number (ITIN) assignment letter may be substituted if you do not have a Social Security number • Printed wage and earning statements (forms W-2, W-2G, 1099-R, 1099-Misc, etc.) from all employers • Printed pension income and IRA distributions (forms 1099-R; RRB-1099, CSA-1099 and SSA 1099) • Interest and dividend statements from banks (form 1099) • State Tax Refunds (1099-G) • Copy of last year’s federal and state returns • Proof of bank account routing and account numbers for direct deposit • Health Insurance Exemption Certificate, if received • Forms 1095-A, B and C health coverage statements
Adapted from George Bernard Shaw’s play and Gabriel Pascal’s motion picture “Pygmalion," with lyrics by Alan Jay Lerner and music by Frederick Loewe. It premiered on Broadway on March 15th, 1956, and won six Tony Awards, including Best Musical and ran for 2,717 performances making it, at the time, the longest-running musical in Broadway history.
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BY CAROL CARTER, EDUCATION & COMMUNITY EVENT SPECIALIST
LIFE EDU
LIFE EDU
LIFE Senior Services Community Education
Stay connected to a community of lifelong learners with LIFE EDU, a program of LIFE Senior Services. Every month, we’ll include opportunities to help you stay sharp and live your most fulfilling life.
Silver Linings
Silver Linings videos are posted most Wednesdays on the LIFE Senior Services Facebook page. Join our online community for these and other opportunities.
• Senior Tax Valuation Freeze Wednesday, February 7
• Tax Assistance for Seniors
Wednesday, February 14
• Caregiver Tool Belt: Dementia Communication
Coming Soon! Parkinson’s and Diabetes Education Programs Begin Your Health Journey Today
Two programs beginning in March can help empower anyone living with a diagnosis of diabetes or Parkinson’s Disease. The free programs are presented in a small group format that will teach practical skills to help manage the challenges of living with a chronic health condition. Attendees will hear from experts and meet other individuals who are going through similar experiences. Both workshop series will be held at Legacy Plaza East, 5330 E. 31st St. in Tulsa. Ability Resources will offer DEEP, or the Diabetes Empowerment Education Program, from 10 a.m. to noon on Tuesdays, March 12 through April 16. The six fun, interactive workshops are designed to give anyone with a diagnosis of diabetes the confidence and motivation they need. You’ll learn how to reduce diabetes complications and risk
factors, improve blood glucose control, use medications appropriately, increase self-monitoring skills, manage stress, prevent foot problems, and more. For more information or to register, call Sandie Sullivan at (918) 592-1235, ext. 104. PRESS stands for Parkinson’s Roadmap for Education & Support Services. The American Parkinson Disease Association teaches the eight-week program for those diagnosed with PD within the last five years. Classes will be held from 5:30 to 7 p.m. Thursday evenings, from March 14 through May 2. Individuals with PD and their care partners will learn tips for daily living, medication management, dealing with the physical symptoms of PD, and other topics. Register online at bit.ly/APDACommunity-education or call (918) 849-5419.
To register for DEEP, call Sandie Sullivan at (918) 592-1235, ext. 104. For PRESS, register online at bit.ly/APDACommunity-education.
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Wednesday, February 28
Community Education
All classes are at Legacy Plaza East Conference Center, 5330 East 31st St. in Tulsa, unless otherwise noted.
• Senior Tax Valuation Freeze
Thursday, February 15 • 2 – 3 p.m. Join Tulsa County Assessor John Wright to learn about this money-saving tax provision for older property owners. Register online at LIFEseniorservices.org/community-education or by calling (918) 664-9000, ext. 1181.
• Basics of Medicare
Wednesday, February 21 • 10 a.m. – 12 p.m. “Basics of Medicare” is designed specifically for those newly eligible or soon-to-be eligible for Medicare. Reservations are required and can be made by calling LIFE’s Medicare Assistance Program at (918) 664-9000, ext. 1189.
• Tulsa PAC & Orbit Arts
Thursday, February 22 • 10 – 11 a.m. Orbit Arts is a program designed to encourage older adults to get involved in theatre arts. If you’ve ever wanted to be part of a theatrical production, this seminar is for you! And it’s not just for actors, singers and dancers – it’s also for those interested in set and costume design. Come learn about Orbit Arts and opportunities in the 2024 production. Please register online at LIFEseniorservices.org/community-education or by calling (918) 664-9000, ext. 1181.
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BY CARRIE CLEVENGER, VOLUNTEER PROGRAM MANAGER
Volunteer for LIFE
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Become a Volunteer Tulsa Zoo
The Tulsa Zoo is a great place to volunteer for those who enjoy working with both animals and people. Volunteers start in guest services helping with fundraisers, school trips, answering guest questions, and handing out maps. Interpretive volunteers, or docents, receive extended training and serve as animal ambassadors teaching visitors about animals, conservation, habitat, and more. Select volunteers can assist zookeepers in certain parts of the zoo. For all those interested in helping at the zoo, a one-time fee covers background screening, uniform, and name tag.
Volunteering Changes Lives
The Rewards of Giving to Others First Lady Rosalynn Carter said, “… without volunteers, we’d be a nation without a soul.” Her words are not only true, they are a call to action. Those who get the call are individuals who donate their most precious currency — their time. It’s never hard to find a smiling volunteer at one of LIFE’s nonprofit partner agencies. Volunteers tend to love their roles. And, in the month of love, we shine the spotlight on a certain volunteer who has spent the last year serving her community and benefiting from the joy of giving. After spending several years attending her grandchildren’s activities, Deanna Tarman found herself with an empty calendar once they were grown up and on to college and their adult lives. After seeing an ad for LIFE’s Give 5 in Vintage Magazine, she enrolled and completed the five-week program. Now Deanna volunteers as a Tulsa Airport Ambassador and serves at Emergency Infant Services.
“I have two days a week that I look forward to helping and making new friends,” she said. Along with her weekly commitments, Deanna also volunteers with the Caring Cooks for LIFE, an outreach team of volunteers who cook for families and guests at Clarehouse Hospice. Deanna helped to develop this program along with four other volunteers. In 2022, Deanna also volunteered at LIFE’s annual fundraiser Celebrate LIFE, the Senior LIFEstyle and Wellness Expo, and The Holiday Project, collecting stockings and gifts for seniors at Christmas. By exploring different volunteer opportunities, Deanna has not only helped the organizations she serves with, she has been able to fill her weekly calendar with meaningful opportunities. “Volunteering has changed my life,” she said. Deanna is a shining example of the power of volunteerism.
If you or someone you know would like to learn more or enroll in an upcoming Give 5 class, visit www.LIFEseniorservices.org.
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For more information about volunteering at the Tulsa Zoo, email volunteers@tulsazoo.org.
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The Tulsa Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals is always looking for help at their clinic and shelter. Opportunities include adoption assistant, animal socialization, shelter clean up, shelter receptionist, animal showings, and mobile adoption center assistant. Volunteers must be at least 9 years old and carry health insurance. Volunteers are required to attend a general orientation and complete up to 10 hours of training with a staff member. For more information visit tulsaspca.org/become-a-volunteer or call (918) 428-7722.
Up With Trees
There is a Chinese proverb that says the best time to plant a tree is 20 years ago. The second best time is now. Up With Trees has been beautifying Tulsa since 1976, planting nearly 40,000 trees. They rely on a dedicated group of volunteers to plant and assist with the maintenance of trees. Volunteers are needed to plant trees (October through April), prune, assess tree health, paint signs, distribute seedlings at community events, and help maintain UWT sites throughout Tulsa. Singles and groups are welcome to volunteer. Some training is provided. For more information contact Taylor Melone at taylor@upwithtrees.org or call (918) 610-8733.
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BY KIT HINES, REGISTERED DIETICIAN NUTRITIONIST
Fabulous Flavors
E X PA N D YO U R PA L AT E
Healthy Benefits of Greens Adding leafy greens to your daily intake is an easy way to get the vitamins and minerals your body needs for optimal health. These include vitamin A, vitamin C, vitamin K, iron, magnesium, potassium, and calcium, all of which support vision and skin health, reduce inflammation, and bolster the immune system.
Nutrition Tips: The Next Goal Go With Green!
As we move further into the new year, let’s continue with reasonable health goals that can gradually be incorporated into our lives. Adding more leafy greens to our meals can provide big benefits to overall health. Leafy greens are readily available year-round and are an essential part of a healthy diet. They provide many important vitamins and minerals that help support optimal health. Examples of leafy greens include spinach, kale, collard greens, romaine lettuce, arugula, Swiss chard, mustard greens, and bok choy. Leafy greens provide essential fiber, improving digestion and bowel health. Low in calories and carbohydrates, they have a low glycemic index and help in achieving and maintaining a healthy weight. Leafy greens contain chlorophyll which can help purify the blood and keep you energized. The high antioxidant content is linked to reducing the risk of cancer and heart disease. Some studies suggest that eating a serving (2 cups raw) of leafy greens each day may help slow cognitive decline because of the nutrients provided by these superfoods.
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CLEAN, PREPARE & STORE LEAFY GREENS • Remove any torn or bruised leaves • Remove outer leaves of cabbages and lettuce heads • Rinse the remaining leaves under running water • Lay the clean, dry leaves on paper towels or loosely roll them into a cylinder • Place the leave in a zip-top baggie or line a large, airtight container with paper towels and loosely fill it with greens • Store in the crisper or coolest part of the fridge • If you find you have wilted lettuce, try placing it in a bowl of cold water to revive
Another nutrient, vitamin K, is found to play a major role in preventing osteoporosis. However, if you're on a blood thinner like warfarin (brand name Coumadin), speak to your doctor before adding more leafy greens to your diet as vitamin K can reduce the effectiveness of medications to prevent blood clots. Leafy greens are delicious in a salad, in a sandwich, or sautéed with a splash of healthy oil. Vegetables in the cruciferous family (broccoli, cabbage, Brussels sprouts, and turnips), are also great sources of fiber, vitamins, and cancerpreventing phytochemicals. Tasty and versatile, you can toss them in soups, pasta dishes, omelets, and casseroles. You can also steam them, add them to a stir-fry, or roast them in the oven with olive oil and seasonings.
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Creamy Spinach Artichoke Soup Recipe courtesy of hellolittlehome.com
Ingredients:
• 2 tablespoons butter • 1 small onion, finely diced • 3 garlic cloves, minced • ¼ teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes • ¼ cup flour • 6 cups vegetable broth • 1 12-ounce package Three Cheese Tortellini • 1 14-ounce can of quartered artichoke hearts, well-drained and roughly chopped • 2 cups lightly packed spinach, chopped • ½ cup heavy cream • Shredded parmesan cheese • Salt • Pepper Directions:
1. Melt butter in a large pot over medium heat. 2. Add onion to the pot. Season with salt and pepper, then sauté until softened and lightly browned, about 10 minutes. 3. Stir in garlic and red pepper flakes, stirring until fragrant, about 30 seconds.
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4. Mix flour into pot, then cook for 2 minutes, stirring constantly. 5. Slowly whisk in vegetable broth. Bring to a boil. 6. A dd tortellini to pot and cook, stirring occasionally, until almost al dente (7 to 8 minutes). 7. Stir in artichokes and spinach. 8. When spinach is wilted, add heavy cream. Mix well. Do not boil. 9. Remove soup from heat, then season with salt and pepper to taste.
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BY DEE DUREN, MANAGING EDITOR
Health & Fitness
Shake Your Tail Feathers Get out on the dance floor and have some fun at these Tulsa-area dance studios and community centers.
Scissortail Ballroom
9500 E. 51st St. • Tulsa scissortailballroom.com Learn the art of partnership lessons with private and group lessons and practice dances on the third Friday of the month from 7:30 to 9:30 p.m. barring private events.
Temple of Dance
Ballroom dancers Toni Moore and Mark Lichtenberger compete in the USA Dance Amateur Competition.
Dance Your Way To Health
Dancing Adds Fun, Friends, & Fitness to Life Ever hear that expression, “Dance like no one is watching?” The saying implies what we may already know, that people enjoy dancing but sometimes choose to sit on the sidelines because they’re afraid of looking silly or uncoordinated. One of the best things about aging, however, is that many of us no longer worry about how things look to others. We’re probably wise enough to realize that no one really notices whether we look silly or not. So why not try stepping out on the dance floor?
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Elaine Cox of Tulsa has been square dancing for 30 years. She belongs to the Northeast Oklahoma Square Dance Association which hosts dances almost every night of the week at the Memorial Community Center in east Tulsa. She has taken other dance classes and found square dancing to be both the most enjoyable and easiest to learn. “You don’t have to be in step with anyone else. You don’t even have to be coordinated. As long as you can walk briskly, you can square dance,” she said.
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The social aspects of square dancing brought her to the activity and kept her coming back. She married a man she met through square dancing and said about 75% of her friends are involved in the activity. “I was single and spending too many nights by myself,” Cox said. “I needed something to do. I needed to get out of the house.” She urges anyone interested in square dancing to give it a try. You don’t have to bring a partner, she said, there will be someone to dance with. You don’t have to have a costume — you can wear street clothes or check out the outfits on sale at the association office. The community center has a floating wooden floor built for square dancing, according to Cox. “We don’t believe in wallflowers,” she said. “It’s eight people working together for about six minutes, and you feel like you’ve accomplished something. You laugh, you sing, you move, you use your brain — I really can’t say enough good about it. It’s fun.”
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8224 E. 41st St. • Tulsa templeofdance.com “It’s never too late to dance,” is the motto of this studio that has classes in hip hop, contemporary dance, belly dance, jazz, tap, ballet, Latin, and “high-class sass.”
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8310 E. 15th St. • Tulsa nesquaredance.com There’s someone square dancing almost every night on the Northeast Oklahoma Square Dance Association’s dance floor at Memorial Community Center in east Tulsa. The next beginner’s class starts in June. Check out their Facebook page at Tulsa Area Square Dancers.
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Simply Ballroom Dance Studio 6926 S. Lewis Ave. • Tulsa Scissortail.org This group meets for contra dance, English country dance, and more. Contra dance has elements of square dancing, ballroom dancing, and country dancing styles. Learn more on their Facebook page at Tulsa Contra Dance.
Toni Moore of Tulsa started ballroom dance lessons 13 years ago when her physician told
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her she needed to move more. At the same time, she and her husband were looking for something different to try together as their children started to leave for college. A ballroom studio opened up across from their church, and her husband was game to give it a try. “We signed up for a group class and loved it,” she said. “We found a community there. It’s a very eclectic but inviting group of people, and you feel welcome immediately. I decreased my stress levels, lost about 20 pounds, and ended up having a date night with my husband once a week.” The Moores love learning all the different styles of ballroom dancing, like the waltz, foxtrot, East and West Coast Swing, Latin, and country dances. Moore’s instructor asked her if she was interested in competing, and she started doing pro-am competitions, dancing with an instructor. She did so well, that her coach encouraged her to move up into a more competitive bracket. Since her husband said he’d rather go hunting, her coach even helped her find a partner who also wanted to start competing. They placed sixth in the nation in 2021. “Ballroom dancing is an activity you can do as you age,” she said. “Anyone can learn to dance, and there’s a health benefit to learning ballroom dancing that has to do with your memory. You’re creating new pathways in your brain that help keep your mind young.”
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BY ERIN POWELL, LPC, ATR-BC, CAREGIVER SUPPORT SPECIALIST
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CAREGIVERS ARE NOW ELIGIBLE F O R A TA X C R E D I T Don’t Miss This Important Change in Oklahoma Tax Law If you’re a caregiver, there’s some good news if you live in Oklahoma. As of January 1, 2024, individuals caring for a loved one can claim up to $2,000 in tax credits from the state. Those caring for a veteran can receive up to $3,000.
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When Your Loved One Has Dementia In this final installment of Caregiver Communication Tools, let’s focus specifically on communication tools for those caring for a loved one diagnosed with dementia. For our purposes, it doesn’t matter what type of dementia they have been diagnosed with – these tools will benefit you, regardless. It is common for daily communication to shift and change as dementia progresses and the disease affects the parts of the brain responsible for short-term memory, language processing, as well the brain’s executive functioning (the processes responsible for planning, logic, and reason). Please also keep in mind that individuals with dementia can have good and bad days as well as good and bad times of day. Though most forms of dementia get worse over
time, the daily experience of the disease is full of ups and downs. In addition, please know that individuals living with dementia are still capable of “holding it together” (functioning at a higher level) for periods of time – in the early stages they can do this much longer than in the later stages. These moments are usually followed by a “crash” afterward that can look like increased confusion, tiredness, moodiness, or trouble focusing. As the caregiver, you need to remember that bad days do NOT mean they “aren’t trying hard enough” or “they’re lazy” or “they are doing it on purpose.” They are acting completely normal — for a person who has dementia.
The Caring for Caregivers Act was passed last year and provides tax credits to qualifying families to help defray the expense of caring for a loved one. To be eligible, those receiving care from a family member must be 62 years old and require assistance with at least two activities of daily living such as help with personal hygiene, eating, and dressing. Caregivers must have an income of less than $50,000 if single and $100,000 for joint filers. Individuals receiving the care must qualify as a dependent, spouse, or blood relative. Individuals must also live in a private home, not an assisted living facility. Healthcare equipment, durable equipment, and assistive technology can qualify for the credit. It will not cover medications or home improvement. Two or more family members are allowed to receive the credit. To file for the tax credit, Form 592 must be filed with your state tax return and receipts of expenses.
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BY JULIE WENGER WATSON PHOTOS BY PHIL CLARKIN Tulsa’s historic Cain’s Ballroom turns 100 this year. One of the few remaining independently owned and operated venues in the United States, the ballroom is worldrenowned and beloved by musicians and fans alike. In the early 20th century, Cain’s played a significant role in the development of a style of music known as Western Swing and has nurtured countless musical careers since that time. During the last century, this historic honky-tonk has survived economic vicissitudes, periods of neglect, and a pandemic-induced industry-wide shutdown, to emerge as one of the best venues in the nation. As Cain’s kicks off its centennial year, the venue celebrates its rich history, while looking ahead to the next 100. BOB WILLS & WESTERN SWING Built by W. Tate Brady in 1924 as a garage to showcase his car collection, the venue was purchased in 1930 and renamed Cain’s Dance Academy after Madison W. “Daddy” Cain who, as the story goes, began charging “a dime a dance.” On New Year’s night in 1935, Texas fiddler Bob Wills and his Texas Playboys made their debut at the ballroom where, over the next seven years, they performed and popularized Western Swing with weekly dances and twice daily (noon and midnight) radio broadcasts on Tulsa radio station KVOO. Wills’ brother, Johnnie Lee Wills, continued the tradition through the 1950s, and Cain’s became synonymous with the genre, earning its lasting nicknames, “The Carnegie Hall of Western Swing” and “The House that Bob Built.” That historical association with the Wills family and Western Swing remain an important part of the venue’s DNA, even as the Cain’s calendar has grown to encompass everything from Americana and country to techno and metal. Those Western Swing roots are still seen decades later in the thick burgundy stage drapes and oversized
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“Despite all the obstacles it's been through, Cain’s continues to be a beacon for live music and the history of Tulsa.” – John Cooper portraits of long-gone but still celebrated classic country artists. Chad Rodgers, whose family purchased the Ballroom in 2002, notes that while there are countless significant events in the venue’s history, it’s Wills’ time at Cain’s that began its musical legacy. “The building is on the National Register of Historic Places because of Bob Wills’ legacy and the time he spent here,” Rodgers said. RENAISSANCE It hasn’t always been a smooth ride for the venue. Not every caretaker entrusted with the facility has had the interest, capability, or
financial wherewithal to adequately maintain the building. The opening of Interstate 244 in the 1970s eliminated a good portion of the nearby parking, and in recent years, the pandemic forced the literal shutdown of the live entertainment industry. “Despite all the obstacles it’s been through, Cain’s continues to be a beacon for live music and the history of Tulsa,” noted John Cooper, who has performed at the venue multiple times over many years as a founding member of the Red Dirt Rangers. CAIN'S BALLROOM, continued on page 22.
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“Metaphorically, if you will, that place has sprung back time and time again,” said John Wooley, coauthor of the book “Twentieth-Century HonkyTonk,” journalist, and radio personality. “It’s been under siege, and it’s hit low spots, and it’s sprung back, and it keeps springing back. It’s the equivalent of a person who’s a survivor. It’s just a survivor, with a lot of stories to tell.”
On March 3 – 4, Bob Wills’ Texas Playboys under the direction of Jason Roberts (above) return to the Cain’s Ballroom for a Birthday Bash Weekend. It’s a special year for the venue, which is turning 100 in 2024, and it’s also a special year for the band. This year marks the 90th anniversary of the date Bob Wills first brought his Playboys to Tulsa through a radio broadcast on KVOO. A year later, the band would perform at the ballroom, marking the beginning of a relationship that would put both Wills and the venue on the historical map. Brother Johnnie Lee Wills continued that relationship, eventually taking Bob’s place with the band and the dancehall.
In 1977, Larry Shaeffer purchased the building. According to Brett Bingham, co-author with Wooley of “Twentieth-Century Honky-Tonk," Shaeffer “took it through its next glory era, introducing virtually every genre of music and entertainment that would potentially sell a ticket.” This included everything from new wave rock and cosmic-cowboy country to the infamous show with British punk pioneers, the Sex Pistols, whose irate guitarist Sid Vicious allegedly punched a hole in a wall of the venue. In September 2002, the late Jim Rodgers, a Tulsa neurosurgeon, and his wife, Alice, heard the venue was for sale. Taking a leap of faith, they purchased Cain’s and invested in major renovations. Their sons, Chad and Hunter, 24 and 20 at the time of the sale, have been involved from the beginning. “We were entrusted with a big responsibility at a very young age,” Chad, the venue’s general manager and talent buyer, said. “I’m very thankful to my parents for taking a risk in 2002 and trusting that my brother and I could somehow figure it out. It’s been an amazing journey,” Hunter said. “It's a great feeling to provide a venue where people get to
“I think [the Birthday Bash] is as close as one can come to stepping back in time and seeing what it might have been like when those bands were playing there two nights a week,” said Brett Bingham, the co-author with John Wooley of “Twentieth-Century Honky-Tonk” and the band’s business manager. “I can't think of a better way to honor the heritage of Cain's Ballroom.”
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See more images of the historic Cain's Ballroom by Phil Clarkin by visiting www.LIFEseniorservices.org. have unique, memorable experiences. Seeing the joy as people exit can be pretty rewarding.” Cain’s has continued to grow under the Rodgers’ ownership, earning its place among the best live music venues in the nation and beyond. “We’re so delighted to have been received by Tulsa, music fans, the music industry, artists, and the world. I hope we are able to maintain the reputation,” Alice said. INDEPENDENT MUSIC IN A CORPORATE WORLD As an independently owned and operated music venue, Cain’s is an anomaly in today’s music industry, where the majority of venues are corporate. This status presents both challenges and opportunities. “Challenges in the live music business come in all forms,” said Hunter. “I have wanted to throw the towel in hundreds of times, but something keeps me going.” Chad agreed. “The concert touring business has changed greatly over the last 21 years that we’ve owned Cain’s Ballroom. Luckily we’ve been able to persevere and continue on. A lot of the smaller independent venues and promoters have either been bought up by the big national touring corporations or gone out of business.
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Tulsa founding father Tate Brady (pictured) purchases the native sandstone and brick building on the city’s North Main Street. Originally intended to be a garage for Hupmobile autos, it instead becomes a dancehall Brady dubs the Louvre.
The first hour of Saturday night’s concert and dance will be transmitted live on KWGS Public Radio Tulsa during Wooley’s “Swing on This” radio show. Sunday’s show opens with a performance from Tulsa’s The Roundup Boys. Special guests from both the Wills and (previous owner) Mayo families will attend the event. “I think it's pretty remarkable to still be doing an event that goes back 90 years, and I hope it will continue as long as Cain’s and Bob Wills’ Texas Playboys exist,” Bingham said.
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Guitarist Eric Clapton flies to Tulsa to jam with musicians during a Cain’s show and gets arrested for public intoxication. Bailed out by one of the promotors, Clapton stays in Tulsa to headline a Cain’s concert the next night.
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Madison “Daddy” Cain leases the Louvre from the estate of Tate Brady. A well-known dance instructor, Cain bans alcohol, insists on proper dress, and changes the name of the place to Cain’s Dance Academy.
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British punk pioneers the Sex Pistols play the Cain’s on January 11, one of just seven shows on the band’s only American tour. The group breaks up shortly afterward. Guitarist Sid Vicious punched a hole into a wall of the green room.
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Cain’s Ballroom and its history have been a huge help for us in terms of being known around the world and in the live music industry.”
Hunter and Chad describe Cain’s as a “musical stepping stone” for many artists who eventually end up playing larger venues.
A family-owned business, Cain’s is free to book all kinds of music. With a capacity of 1,700 (standing), its size makes it a perfect stop for upand-coming musicians to hone their skills and for popular, established artists to perform in a more intimate setting.
“The Cain’s Ballroom has been a fixture in the Tulsa community ever since it was built. Many local artists have graced the stage here, in addition to the thousands of national touring artists,” Chad said. “I’m often told by local bands that they all desire to someday headline the Cain’s Ballroom stage. That’s such a huge compliment. We’re also extremely fortunate to have some, who once played Cain’s Ballroom before they were superstars, now selling out arenas and deciding to return to play the historic Cain’s Ballroom stage, where their music careers began.”
“What sets Cain’s apart from other famous venues, such as The Ryman Auditorium, Carnegie Hall, or even CBGB, is its history of booking every style of music,” said Tulsa musician Paul Benjaman. “You see the honky-tonk heroes on the wall and modern country on the stage, but it’s also famous for the only Sex Pistols’ tour in the States. Metallica, The Police, Wilco, Bone Thugs-NHarmony, Ice-T, Death Grips, you name the style and an icon has rocked its walls.”
As musician Paul Benjaman puts it, “Cain’s has been marinated in music, and musicians feel that vibe every time they step on the stage. Every note you play resonates with every note that’s been played in there before.”
Beyond what Cain’s means to music fans and performers, the venue plays an important role in the local economy, anchoring the Tulsa Arts District and functioning as a popular tourist attraction.
SPIRITS With such a long and storied history, it’s no surprise that Cain’s has a “vibe.” Some even say the venue is haunted.
“It’s so important, and has been important, for sparking the development of other musical venues in Tulsa,” said Alice. “It serves as a catalyst for many performers who then go on to amazing careers, and it puts Tulsa in the spotlight nationally.”
“I’ve heard all the stories. I’m not sure about all of them, but depending on what qualifies as haunted, I’d say ‘yes.’ I feel spirits in there,” Benjaman said.
It’s a small number of companies in any industry that have remained viable for 100 years. In the music business, it’s even more remarkable.
The owners agree. “You feel it when you walk in the doors. You are traveling in time and can ‘see’ and feel the past,” Alice said. “I think memories can be so strong
PERFORMER PERSPECTIVE With its history, reputation, and intimate vibe, Cain’s Ballroom has long been a musician favorite.
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After leasing it for seven years, O.W. Mayo (pictured) buys the Cain’s from the Tate Brady estate. Mayo had bought out Bob Wills’ part of the lease when Wills entered the Army in 1942 and turned house band leadership over to brother Johnnie Lee.
After Bob Wills (pictured) and His Texas Playboys perform their first Cain’s show, Wills’ business manager O.W. Mayo negotiates to move the band to the Cain’s for the Playboys’ regular dances. Within two years, the band also broadcasts a noontime show over KVOO.
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that they play out in shadow and they are pulling us into their past.” According to Chad, most artists and many patrons have made similar observations. “The intimacy and feel of the room help transport you back in time, as do the presence of the oversized portraits of past legends that line the room,” he said. Veteran performer Cooper thinks every musician that has ever played the room leaves a little bit of themselves behind. “Just imagine the billions, and I mean literally billions, of musical notes that have bounced off those walls that just saturate the room.” LOOKING AHEAD Honoring its rich history while continuing to grow and evolve has always made the ballroom unique. It’s not always an easy balance, but it’s an important one for the Rodgers who consider themselves caretakers of its timeless story. “It’s a tremendous honor to co-own and comanage such an amazing and historic place. Ever since we bought Cain’s Ballroom, we could see what a treasure it is, but for people outside of Oklahoma to realize and see how amazing the venue is, it makes us very proud,” Chad said. “We hope that in our time as owners of this building, we will continue to add to its rich history and that it will be around for another 100 years.” For more information, visit cainsballroom.com.
Mayo puts in tables and chairs to augment the benches around the dance floor. He also begins installing giant 3-foot-by-4foot photos, mostly of thencurrent hillbilly, cowboymusic, and western-swing stars, along the top part of the walls, overlooking the dance floor.
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Octogenarian Marie L. Myers buys the Cain’s from O.W. Mayo, assuming control of the entertainment. She installs Gene Mooney and His Westernaires as the Cain’s Ballroom house band.
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Larry Shaeffer, facing bankruptcy as a result of legal issues, brings in Tulsa promoter Danny Finnerty as a partner. Shaeffer, who started the Bob Wills Birthday Bash and booked hundreds of rock-and-roll bands for the venue, was to leave for good in 2000.
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A newly refurbished Cain’s reopens with Hunter Rodgers joining his brother as a talent buyer for the hall. The Cain’s is placed on the National Register of Historic Places, and the Rodgers start the Walk of Fame sidewalk stars honoring performers.
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“It was the first time I realized that a woman could be a songwriter and that opened my eyes to what my future might be. Not only did it optimize that a woman could be a songwriter but that a woman could use her internal life, turn that into something poetic and artful and put it out in a public sphere and have it be legitimate.” – Rosanne Cash
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{ Rosanne Cash reflects on 45-year career at Tulsa Town Hall series } BY STEVE CLEM Rosanne Cash is an acclaimed singer-songwriter who knows who she is and where she is going. The eldest daughter of one of the 20th century’s most iconic voices, Johnny Cash, she grew up surrounded by music and was heavily influenced by the pop, rock, and folk songs she heard on the radio. EARLY INFLUENCES Raised in the Los Angeles area, Cash was 11 when her parents divorced. During her teen years in the late 1960s and early 1970s, as her father’s career entered the stratosphere, Cash was soaking up sounds that would influence her own path. “That was a very heavy time in rock and pop and folk music,” Cash said. “Hearing the Beatles on the radio was life-changing.” Cash said the bands of that period — The Byrds, Jefferson Airplane, the Flying Burrito Brothers, and Elton John — had a profound impact on her. And then, she heard Joni Mitchell. “It was the first time I realized that a woman could be a songwriter and that opened my eyes to what my future might be,” Cash said. “Not only did it optimize that a woman could be a songwriter but that a woman could use her internal life, turn that into something poetic and artful and put it out in a public sphere and have it be legitimate.”
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And, that is exactly what Cash has done in a 45-year, and counting, career. Her clear voice, memorable melodies, and poetic lyrics have gained her critical acclaim, chart success, and awards. She has also become involved in all manner of projects and causes in and out of music. CHARTING SUCCESS Cash, who began singing backup in her father’s band in the 1970s, met and married her first husband, singer-songwriter and producer, Rodney Crowell, while working on her second album, 1980’s “Right or Wrong.” The album was a success. But it was her next release, 1981’s “Seven Year Ache,” that broke through with a hit that charted in both country and pop genres. The single earned Cash her first Grammy Award, for Best Female Country Vocal Performance. Cash continued having country hits throughout the 1980s, including a second Grammy for her 1985 single, “I Don’t Know Why You Don’t Want Me.” However, a new decade would bring changes in both her sound and her personal life. In 1990, she recorded the deeply personal album “Interiors.” “It was a very dark acoustic-based record,” Cash remembered. The sound didn’t fit into Sony Nashville’s hit-making machine, so they handed Cash off to their New York hub.
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“My record label didn’t want it, and yet I knew it was the closest thing to my heart I had ever done.” PUTTING DOWN ROOTS After her 1992 divorce, Cash recorded what she considers “the watershed moment,” 1993’s “The Wheel.” It was the first time she worked with singer-songwriter, producer, and engineer, John Leventhal. “We fell in love while making ‘The Wheel’ and got married. We have a child together and have done some really successful work over the last 30 years.” The seven albums Cash and Leventhal have collaborated on since are most closely aligned with what is considered Americana or roots music, including the three-time Grammywinning “The River & The Thread.” To commemorate their first project together, “The Wheel 30th Anniversary Deluxe Edition” was released this past November, with Cash and Leventhal supporting it with a series of shows and appearances at record stores. The set has the original album plus a second disc of live rarities, including Cash’s 1994 performance on the TV show “Austin City Limits.” When Cash was 18 and touring with her famous father, he presented her with a list of 100 essential country songs. “He made the list in the back of the tour bus, gave it to me, and I saved it,” Cash said. After her father passed in 2003, her husband mentioned that she should make a record of songs
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from that list. “I resisted it at first,” Cash said of the idea of recording an album of covers, “Because I think of myself as a songwriter.” Over time, however, Cash came to realize it was an important part of her legacy, and “The List,” her twelfth album, was released in October of 2009. Songs include “Sea of Heartbreak” (featuring Bruce Springsteen) and “Heartaches By The Number” (featuring Elvis Costello). “Those are enormous American cultural heritage songs and they deserve to be put back in the public’s consciousness,” Cash added. In addition to her own music, you’ll find Cash lending her talents to other’s musical projects. “I like being hired like that,” Cash said of being involved in tributes to Tammy Wynette and Lou Reed, and appearing on a Jeff Bridges album. At last year’s Willie Nelson’s 90th Birthday Celebration, which aired on TV a few months ago, Cash’s appearance, a touching duet with legendary singer-songwriter and actor Kris Kristofferson, was one of the evening’s highlights. BRANCHING OUT Cash’s credits in the arts go well beyond music. They include the children’s book, “Penelope Jane: A Fairy’s Tale,” the poetic collection of stories “Bodies of Water,” and essays and fiction published in the New York Times and New York Magazine. Cash has even taken acting classes at the prestigious Lee Strasberg Institute. “I realized I did not want to be an actor and yet the tools I learned about performance when I was at the institute I still use,” Cash said. Cash has become a passionate advocate for causes she believes in, many for children. “I've been involved in the anti-gun violence movement for over 20 years,” Cash said. “I spoke at the Million Mom March in the year 2000, and I was on the board of an organization solely devoted to protecting children from gun violence.” This year, Cash and her husband are working on finishing a Broadway musical based on the 1979 film, “Norma Rae.” “It’s about union organizing which is incredibly timely right now,” Cash remarked. “But it’s really about this woman’s transformation through finding herself in her community.” Cash is lyricist, while Leventhal is the composer in collaboration with longtime Broadway musical book writer John Weidman. With a theater interested, Cash hopes to get it staged sometime this year. Cash believes in the power of music to bring about social change. She is not referring to protest songs, but to music in a broader sense. “All art is political in some way, I think, because it changes you. It connects,” Cash said. “It provides an opportunity for self-reflection and reveals you to yourself and connects you to other human beings. There’s real deep personal change available in the arts.” At 68, Cash feels that, as a songwriter, she still has a lot to say. However, age has given her perspective on the Cash name. There was a time when she felt the weight of carrying that last name. But not now. “I definitely felt that when I was younger and trying to define who I was and what I wanted to do.” Cash said that when you have a very successful parent and you go into the same field, there’s always a reference back to that parent. “That can be suffocating,” she said. “But now I feel incredibly grateful and fortunate to have the legacy that I have.”
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Cash brings her unique perspective and talent to the Tulsa Town Hall speaker series, on February 2, at the Tulsa Performing Arts Center. In her sold-out luncheon talk, “Americana: A Tour of American Music,” Cash will tell stories from her fascinating career with the aid of her guitar. For more information about Tulsa Town Hall, visit tulsatownhall.com.
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Reba's Place Providing a Lift for a Singer's Hometown
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ooking over Reba McEntire’s career, it’s hard to fathom the extent of her success in the music, movie, television, and fashion industries. Or to think of the glamorous Nashville and Hollywood star as a young Oklahoma barrel racer and singer at area rodeos, clubs, and dance halls. But visit the town of Atoka and her latest venture, the restaurant Reba’s Place, and it’s much easier to make the connection.
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Reba’s Place, located in downtown Atoka just off U.S. Highway 75, celebrated its first birthday on January 27, 2024. The restaurant is jointly owned by McEntire and the Choctaw Nation which provides beef for Reba’s, including the chickenfried steak just dubbed the best in the country by New York Times food reporter Priya Krishna. We visited on a Thursday between Christmas and New Year’s and were hoping to find a relatively slow day at the popular restaurant. Fortunately, we had reservations, because the day was anything but slow. “We were closed for the last four days,” a friendly hostess explained as customers were told of the nearly two-hour wait, “but we didn’t expect it to
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be quite this busy.” Some customers gave their names and phone numbers, either heading upstairs to the second floor waiting area, the third-floor boutique, or out into the chilly air to shop Atoka until being seated. Others shook their heads and decided to go elsewhere.
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Executive Chef Kurtess Mortensen knows that some people won’t be able or willing to wait that long for a meal, and he points to the restaurants that surround Reba’s three-story brick building at 301 E. Court St. The downtown area has seen a rebirth with buildings reopening and new businesses starting to take advantage of the increased traffic to this small town. Mortensen is a Utah native who has overseen restaurants in Las Vegas and was the director of culinary operations at Caesars Entertainment Corporation. His career path connected with Oklahoma in 2016 when he helped develop The Pioneer Woman Mercantile in Pawhuska. Both restaurants used the same architects, and Mortensen consulted with the City of Atoka
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“Reba could make a lot of money if she’d opened this restaurant in Nashville, but this effort isn’t just about making money – it’s about lifting the community and providing opportunities for people here.” – Executive Chef Kurtess Mortensen about developing a concept similar to Ree Drummond’s. “Reba’s name didn’t come into it until later,” he said. McEntire had returned to Atoka to care for her mother who died of cancer in March 2020. She said she reconnected with her love for her home state where many of her family members still live. She had no intention of starting a restaurant until she was approached by Atoka’s economic development director Carol Ervin who was looking for ways to tempt travelers to stop in the small town instead of driving on through. “It takes a very particular kind of person to be willing to invest their time and money in something like this,” Mortensen said of both Reba and Drummond. “I’ve worked with a lot of celebrity partners, but they just had their name on a project. They had no interest if they had to put a stake in it, and their financial advisors had even less interest in it for them. “Reba could make a lot of money if she’d opened this restaurant in Nashville, but this effort isn’t just about making money – it’s about lifting the community and providing opportunities for people here.”
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McEntire’s first response was to think the idea was crazy, Mortensen said, but the singer fell in love with the historic three-story building that once hosted a Masonic Lodge. She also hit it off with the chef himself and was encouraged by the Choctaw Nation’s investment. “We got along really well, and she said she’d do this if I came along with it,” he said. The restaurant is on a central downtown corner with the dining area and stage on the first floor. Brick walls, a concrete floor, and wooden framing and furniture dominate the décor. Three huge matching chandeliers were placed next to an enormous American flag hanging near the stage. Customers are either shown to a table, the bar, or large, old-fashioned booths with partial curtains. The bar itself is 100 years old, handmade somewhere in Texas, we were told. The restaurant is a little bit industrial, a little bit French Quarter with a second-floor balcony of wrought iron overlooking the stage, and a little bit Grand Ole Opry with Reba memorabilia. Walls are covered with posters from McEntire’s
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movies, promotional pics, and more platinum and gold records than I’ve ever seen in one location. Clear display cases showcase some of her glittering stage gowns. Mortensen created the menu which includes dishes McEntire associates with growing up in Oklahoma as well as some of the favorites she still enjoys. Appetizers range from $12 to $19 and include Quail Poppers in Jalapeno Shells, a Southern Charcuterie Board, Fried Green Tomatoes, and Nashville Hot Chicken Dip. We tried the Dill Pickle Fried Cheese Curds which were fresh and very tasty. I was tempted by the burgers I saw brought to other tables, but since we’d driven two hours to sample the restaurant’s fare, I decided to go for an entrée. My companion had already called dibs on the chicken fried steak that had so impressed the New York Times, so I opted for fried catfish. Entrees ranged from $24 for the catfish and Not That Fancy Meatloaf to $45 for a full rack of smoked ribs. The most expensive item on the menu is the Tomahawk Chop, a 32-ounce center cut of steak that can serve two to three people for $100, according to the menu. As noted on the menu, all beef is provided from within 150 miles by the Choctaw Ranch. Mortensen, who also works for the Choctaw Nation, said the beef is premium quality. The servings were huge, and the quality was very good. The catfish was fluffy and mild with two excellent hush puppies, fresh-cut fries, and half a grilled lemon. The chicken fried steak was definitely a cut above with a batter that didn’t overpower the taste of the beef. The restaurant serves freshly baked bread and seasonal sweet bread with each entrée. That’s when we discovered what might have been our favorite item on the menu – the bourbon butter that accompanied the bread.
Our waitress, who goes by “Little Red,” proudly let us know she had been on staff since the opening. She’s one of about 130 employees, the vast majority of whom are local to Atoka and surrounding counties, according to Chef Mortensen. About 50% of the workers are tribal members from several Nations, he said. Reba’s niece, Garrett Smith, is the service manager and caused us to do a double take as she looks and sounds a bit like her famous aunt. The third floor is a boutique that carries Western wear including hats and boots, Reba’s Place memorabilia, jewelry, kitchen items, and gift items. Be sure to spend a little time checking out the bookshelves in the library-like waiting area with big leather sofas and chairs. They contain many books that belonged to Jackie McEntire, Reba’s mother and a former schoolteacher. Mortensen said the restaurant is continuing to establish itself as the city works to provide more attractions for tourism. Though the days are busy, he said they hope to attract more nighttime and concert business as planned hotels make the town more of a destination instead of just a stopover on the way to Dallas or Tulsa. There’s a green space behind the restaurant that is targeted for an outdoor amphitheater in addition to the small concert stage inside Reba’s. As for your chances of seeing the superstar herself, it’s possible. Despite a busy schedule of filming and performing, she visits around once a month, the executive chef said. In the meantime, you can dine off the plates she picked out herself and watch her music videos on the big screen over the stage.
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Tech Savvy
The Best Streaming Services for Music and More Apps have become the go-to destinations for discovering, organizing, and enjoying music, all effortlessly accessible through Bluetooth-enabled devices. For about $10 per month – around the price we used to spend on an album alone – you can access a digital music library bigger than you could ever own physically, with most apps boasting over 100 million tracks.
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Bluetooth Basics Bluetooth is part of everyday life. Learn more about this wireless technology with Viking roots.
Bluetooth is everywhere – you’ll find it in smartphones, laptops, TVs, cars, security systems, keyboards, headphones, hearing aids, and more. But what is Bluetooth, exactly? Simply put, Bluetooth is a wireless technology that quickly and automatically connects devices. The technology uses a wavelength to communicate information, but it only works if the two devices are close to each other. Generally, the maximum distance for Bluetooth between paired devices is around 100 feet.
nickname came about because of the king’s discolored tooth.
THE BIRTH OF BLUETOOTH While it might sound like a futuristic term, Bluetooth’s beginnings trace back to a pivotal meeting in 1996 where tech industry giants Intel, Ericsson, and Nokia met to create a wireless communication standard.
King Bluetooth was also known for his work in uniting Scandinavian tribes into a single kingdom. The name proved to be more than temporary for the technology that was intended to unite the personal computing and cellular industries with a short-range wireless link. The logo itself is the combination of “H” and “B,” the initials of Harald Bluetooth, written in the ancient letters used by Vikings called “runes.” Initially, Bluetooth found its footing in wireless headsets and earpieces, transforming how we listen to music and interact with our phones. Over time, its potential extended far beyond phone calls and music streaming. Enter the era of Bluetooth-enabled hearing aids.
During this meeting, Intel engineer Jim Kardach suggested “Bluetooth” as a temporary code name. He drew his inspiration from King Harald “Bluetooth” Gormsson, the Norse king of Denmark between 958 and 986 CE. His
FROM HEADSETS TO HEARING AIDS Today, modern technology has revolutionized hearing aids. Among these innovations lies Bluetooth technology, enabling wireless connections between your hearing aid and
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Streaming services offer more than just on-demand playback of songs and albums – they also grant access to live versions, remakes, remixes, and demo recordings when available. You have the freedom to explore music by era, genre, country, or tap into curated playlists like “greatest classic rock songs” or “top tracks for relaxation.” 1. Best value music streaming services Spotify Premium, Apple Music or Amazon Music Unlimited 2. Best music streaming service for discovery Spotify Premium 3. Best music streaming service for Amazon Prime subscribers Amazon Prime Music 4. B est free music streaming services Spotify Free, Amazon Music Free, Pandora 5. Best music streaming service for classical music Apple Music Classical
BEYOND MUSIC Audiobooks & Podcasts
Audiobooks and podcasts allow you to enjoy literature, interviews, and informative discussions while engaging in other activities like driving, gardening, or relaxing at home. Audible stands out for their extensive audiobook collections, while Spotify and Apple Podcasts offer an array of shows catering to diverse tastes and interests. Don’t forget the public library! You can use your library card to check out audiobooks for free by logging into apps like OverDrive and Libby. The Tulsa City-County Library system uses CloudLibrary and OverDrive for audiobooks. You can also borrow music and movies from their collection on Hoopla.
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various devices, including smartphones, smart TVs, and iPods. For seniors navigating hearing loss, these tiny marvels offer a renewed sense of connection to the world. Gone are the days of navigating complex settings or being tied down by wires. Bluetooth-enabled hearing aids bring a world that’s clearer, crisper, and seamlessly interconnected, enriching everyday experiences and fostering independence. “Bluetooth connectivity has come a long way,” said Megan Ellwood, Au.D., Audiology Manager at Eastern Oklahoma Ear, Nose and Throat. “It unlocks many hearing aid features, connecting to smartphone apps, car speakers, or TVs. With a Bluetooth-compatible hearing aid, you gain the ability to stream audio, take calls, and enjoy music directly through the aid itself, while still retaining clarity in hearing voices and ambient sounds.” Once considered a luxury reserved for high-priced prescription devices, Bluetooth-equipped hearing aids have become more accessible. The Food and Drug Administration paved the way for over-the-counter sales of hearing aids in October 2022, making Bluetooth-enabled hearing aids more affordable, as well. According to the National Council on Aging (NCOA), hearing aids with Bluetooth connectivity cost between $699 – $7,500 per pair. If you’re looking for affordable OTC options with Bluetooth streaming, NCOA suggests Jabra Enhance Select ($1,195 – $1,995 per pair) and Audicus ($1,398 – $2,998 per pair). Most prescription options, like Phonak or Oticon, offer Bluetooth streaming but are priced from $2,000 – $7,500 per pair. Whether it’s picking up calls, engaging in conversations, or enjoying entertainment, Bluetooth integration enhances connectivity and clarity – and, according to a 2018 study, improves psychological well-being for most users by making it easier to hear everyday sounds and communicate with others. “Most hearing aids are designed to connect via Bluetooth to a smartphone,” Ellwood explained. “This way you can receive the audio coming from the mobile phone directly into the hearing aid. Your smartphone must be compatible with the hearing aid and must be equipped with Bluetooth technology. But manufacturers have lists to check compatibility.” She added that, as a rule of thumb, make sure you have the most updated operating system available on your phone to avoid connectivity problems. BENEFITS AND CHALLENGES Bluetooth-enabled hearing aids are customizable as the user can tailor the hearing experience with volume adjustments and noise control for better clarity in different settings. Users can also amplify voices while minimizing background noise, facilitating conversation in crowded environments. They have seamless connectivity with other Bluetooth devices meaning you can streamline interactions across multiple gadgets. Because the hearing aids are connected directly to a smartphone, you can install dedicated apps to control your hearing aid settings by phone. Some of the challenges of Bluetooth-enabled hearing aids include the size of the device. All Bluetooth devices have hardware inside to transmit the signal, which takes up space inside the body of your hearing aid, so it’s difficult to find small styles with Bluetooth capabilities. “Manufacturers haven’t found a Bluetooth solution for invisible-in-the-canal hearing aids yet,” explained Ellwood. It may take time to adjust to Bluetooth technology and its functionalities. Ellwood explained that it can take two weeks to two months of aural rehabilitation for the brain to learn to distinguish between speech and background noises. Bluetooth connectivity might consume more power, necessitating frequent charging. Bluetooth Low Energy comes with the advantage of consuming much less power than Classic Bluetooth, ensuring a longer battery life for your hearing aids. And finally, some models may need additional accessories for optimal functionality. www.LIFEseniorservices.org
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Mark Your Calendar! Longtime favorites perform at Tulsa-area casinos.
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The Commodores
February 9 • 8 p.m. Tickets $39 - $49 The Grammy-award-winning Commodores are the Motown legends behind hits like “Three Times A Lady,” “Sweet Love,” and “Nightshift.” With over 75 million records sold worldwide, the band will be playing all the fan favorites on their Tulsa stop.
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April 11 • 8 p.m. Tickets $39 - $59 American Southern rock band 38 Special is behind hits like “Hold on Loosely” and “Caught Up in You.” The band’s current lineup includes guitarist/vocalist Don Barnes, keyboardist/vocalist Bobby Capps, drummer Gary Moffatt, bassist Barry Dunaway, and guitarist Jerry Riggs.
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From a music lover’s perspective, Tulsa is blessed with an abundance of venues, everything from intimate clubs and dive bars to a historic honky-tonk and a modern arena. In and around the city, casinos, with their mix of large performance spaces and smaller stages, also offer numerous opportunities to enjoy a show. In addition to concerts, there are many reasons you might want to choose a casino for your next live entertainment experience. Many casinos are paired with hotels, resorts, spas, and restaurants, making it easy to turn your night out into a full-on mini vacation. If your tastes run to gaming, there are countless ways to try your luck before or after the show. Most casinos are designed to encourage patrons to visit and stay. Parking is usually ample and convenient, and the entertainment starts and stops on time. Because you have to be at least 18 years old to gamble (some tribal casinos require patrons to be 21+), these gaming locations cater to adults.
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Johnny Buschardt, entertainment manager for Osage Casinos, is a 30-year veteran in the entertainment industry. Buschardt is in his third year with Osage Casinos, where he manages entertainment across all of the properties. “From major concerts and live music to payper-view fights and karaoke, anything involving entertainment is handled by my team, in coordination with our other departments,” he explained. According to Buschardt, Tulsa’s Osage Casino brings a wide range of entertainment to its large Skyline Event Center, the smaller Thunder Bar & Grill, and the casino’s latest addition, the club Swigs. Regardless of the location, Buschardt emphasizes the casino’s focus on its guests and their experience. “While attracting new entertainment-goers into our venues is always a goal, entertainment also helps fill the role of appreciation for our
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Gin Blossoms
February 2 • 8 p.m. Tickets $39.50 - $59.50 Arizona-based alternative rock band the Gin Blossoms reached mainstream success in the ‘90s by blending pop, melodic rock, folk, and country elements before breaking up and reuniting in the early 2000s. Megahit “Hey Jealousy” is still in regular radio rotation.
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Diana Ross
February 29 • 8 p.m. Tickets $85 - $115 Legendary singer and actress Diana Ross began her career as a member of the Supremes. The band had 12 number-one singles on the Billboard Hot 100 and was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 1988. As a solo artist, Ross received the Grammy Lifetime Achievement Award.
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honored guests,” he said. “Our calendars are geared to help bring in those artists that our guests want to see while helping to enhance their overall experience. Our goal is fairly straightforward: provide an experience that allows all of our guests to have the time of their lives.” Buschardt says the accessible parking and free valet parking services, along with a diverse calendar of legendary artists and great local talent all contribute to creating an enjoyable casino visit. “From The Commodores and The Temptations to 38 Special and Marshall Tucker Band to Sawyer Brown and Neal McCoy, 2024 is shaping up to be an amazing year for entertainment,” he said. “From sporting events and monthly promotions to holidays and a quick weekend getaway, I think our entertainment calendar offers something for everyone.”
WHERE TO GO
With more than 111 casinos across the state, there are plenty of options from which to choose. Here are a few in the Tulsa area.
River Spirit Casino Resort/Margaritaville Casino & Restaurant 8330 S. Riverside Parkway • Tulsa riverspirittulsa.com
River Spirit, near East 81st Street and South Riverside Parkway, opened its Margaritaville Casino & Restaurant in 2016, effectively adding a second casino to its existing space on the east bank of the Arkansas River. Along with a 483-room hotel, spa, shopping, dining, and other amusements, River Spirit is home to the Cove, a 2,500-seat theater for live entertainment and sporting events. Margaritaville, with two bars and a “nightly interactive volcano show” also offers live music on Fridays and Saturdays, while 5 O’Clock Somewhere Bar rocks seven nights a week.
Tulsa Performing Arts Center and Orbit Arts Interested in Theatre Arts?
Orbit Arts provides opportunities for older adults to participate in all facets of putting on a stage production. Whether you’re interested in acting, dancing, singing or even set and costume design, we have a place for you! No experience is required. Join us February 22 to learn more!
Thursday, February 22 • 10 a.m. Legacy Plaza East Conference Center 5330 E. 31st St. • Tulsa Register online at LIFEseniorservices.org/community-education or call 918-664-9000, ext. 1181.
Osage Casino Hotel
951 W. 36th St. N. • Tulsa osagecasino.com Located just five minutes north of downtown Tulsa, Osage Casino recently completed an extensive expansion project, which included a new hotel and the construction of the Skyline Event Center. The event center includes 2,000 seats with several private suites, and it hosts national headlining entertainment. Listen to local live music in the smaller Thunder Bar & Grill.
Hard Rock Hotel and Casino 777 W. Cherokee St. • Catoosa hardrocktulsa.com
Hard Rock Live (formerly The Joint) at the Hard Rock Hotel and Casino is a 2,600-seat theater that hosts a variety of nationally touring musical acts, along with sporting events. Additional live music is also available at the smaller Track 5.
LIFE’s Caregiver Support Groups Juggling work, family and personal needs with caregiving responsibilities is often difficult and emotionally draining. LIFE’s Caregiver Support Services offers the resources essential for reducing the stress associated with family caregiving. Personal consultation, information and resources, classes and support groups help make caregiving responsibilities much more manageable.
For more information call LIFE’s SeniorLine at (918) 664-9000 or Erin Powell, (918) 664-9000, ext. 1169. www.LIFEseniorservices.org
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BY CONNIE CRONLEY
Book Club/
Writers’ Memoirs, a Feast of Words
Hadley and Ernest Hemingway
Reading memoirs of writers Ernest Hemingway and Gay Talese is not an exercise in “contrast and compare” as much as a pleasure of double enjoyment. Hemingway’s classic memoir is an old book, originally published posthumously in 1964. The restored edition presents the manuscript he was working on at his death in 1961 without the editorial changes made later by others. Talese’s book is new. Both books are compelling selfportraits of the men and their approach to writing.
"A MOVEABLE FEAST: RESTORED EDITION"
The title wasn’t chosen by Hemingway, but it fits the prevailing sentiment of the book. A moveable feast is a religious feast day that doesn’t occur on the same calendar day each year, such as Easter. For Hemingway, a memory or an experience like happiness could be a moveable feast that you carry with you. Paris was one of his moveable feasts. His working title was “Paris Sketches,” short pieces from his diaries there in the 1920s as a young journalist trying to become a full-time fiction writer with a new, spare style. He and his wife Hadley were young and poor, but very happy. They loved one another and they loved Paris. They lived in cold apartments without indoor plumbing. He was often hungry, which is why he writes so often in the book about what he was eating and drinking, when he could afford to eat and drink.
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Gay Talese outside 34 East 62nd Street, NYC
Some sketches of Gertrude Stein, Ezra Pound, F. Scott Fitzgerald, and others are fond portraits and some are acid portrayals. Some stories seem ordinary, but then — like panning for gold — a piece emerges so shining and spectacular and new we say, “There you are, Hemingway!” He worked on this book in the late 1950s but he couldn’t finish it. His health and his memory were gone, victims of illness and electric shock therapy for depression. As he explained it, “This book contains material from the remises of my memory and of my heart. Even if the one has been tampered with and the other does not exist.” I first read this book when I was in my twenties and excited to be discovering Hemingway and Fitzgerald. In “Moveable Feast,” he is in his twenties, also young and hopeful and excited. He didn’t know how his story would end. We do and that’s what makes reading this book now bittersweet — but oh so worth it.
"BARTLEBY & ME: REFLECTIONS OF AN OLD SCRIVENER"
A long opening explanation of the title links this book to a Herman Melville short story about an inconspicuous character named Bartleby.
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Much of Talese’s reporting career has been writing about people who often go unnoticed. When he joined the New York Times in the 1950s he said, “I wanted to specialize in writing about nobodies,” and noted, “New York is a city of things unnoticed.” He became famous for noticing them and for perfecting a style of nonfiction writing known as New Journalism. When he covered the 1959 St. Patrick’s Day parade in New York City, he wrote about the very last person in the parade, a 16-year-old sousaphone player in a high school band who finished in the dark as people were leaving. Talese’s best-known work is the 1966 Esquire magazine piece, “Frank Sinatra Has a Cold,” one of the most famous magazine stories ever published. A chapter in this book is about his trying to write that Sinatra profile while Sinatra refused to talk to him. Hemingway’s memoir focuses on the beginning his career; Talese writes about his entire career. I was less charmed to read of Talese’s writing efforts later in life. One deep-dive research, a residency in a “free-love nudist paradise,” resulted in a trial separation from his wife. I’m not judging. Both men were flawed humans but fine writers. I remember a lesson I learned as a college freshman. A literature professor told us, you can admire the writing without admiring the writer — they are two separate things. That’s a good lesson for any profession.
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Music Makers
Tulsa Historical Society & Museum • 2445 S. Peoria Ave., Tulsa All photos courtesy of Tulsa Historical Society & Museum
Tulsa Historical Society & Museum 2445 S. Peoria Ave., Tulsa All photos courtesy of Tulsa Historical Society & Museum
Country music star Johnny Cash practices in a Tulsa sound studio circa 1975. Clarence Love and the members of his Big Ten Ballroom Orchestra in the 1940s. The Big Ten Ballroom in north Tulsa was recently refurbished and reopened as an event and music space.
Oklahoma Jazz Hall of Fame member Verdie “Flash” Terry was well-known for his musical ability and driving ability. Terry was called the “Bus Driver Bluesman” because he was a long-time bus driver for MTTA. Bob Wills and the Texas Playboys on stage at the Cain’s Ballroom. Their performances were aired weekly by KVOO radio station.
Members of the Oklahoma Natural Gas Corporation Employee Band standing at the south entrance to Central High School in downtown Tulsa in 1928.
This Month in History FEBRUARY 4, 1938
FEBRUARY 7, 1984
FEBRUARY 23, 1940
“See for yourself what the genius of Walt Disney has created in his first full-length feature production,” proclaimed the original trailer. Disney borrowed $1.5 million to create the film despite many saying audiences wouldn’t sit through a featurelength cartoon fantasy. However, the movie quickly grossed $8 million, the most made by any film up to that time.
Navy Captain Bruce McCandless II became the first person to float in space without a tether. While in orbit 170 miles above Earth, McCandless exited the Challenger and floated freely. He used a bulky jet pack of his design and flew up to 320 feet away from the shuttle. After an hour and a half of testing the jet pack, he safely reentered the Challenger.
The Oklahoma native wrote “This Land is Your Land” while living in New York City as an ode to the common folk and to show his love for his country. His career was brought to a halt when he joined the Merchant Marines in World War II, but he later returned to perform and record his old material.
FEBRUARY 6, 1952
FEBRUARY 10, 1763
King George VI of Great Britain and Northern Ireland passed away in his sleep after a battling an illness for several years. His eldest daughter, Princess Elizabeth, was in Kenya at the time of his death. She was officially crowned Queen Elizabeth II the next year at 27. The Queen ruled Great Britain until her death on September 8, 2022, at age 96.
France began to expand into the Ohio River Valley in the 1750s, leading to clashes with British colonies. Britain officially declared war in 1756. Also known as the Seven Years’ War, this global conflict ended with the signing of the Treaty of Paris by France, Britain, and Spain. France lost claims to Canada while Britain gained land including Spanish Florida and Upper Canada.
Hattie McDaniel Becomes First African American Actress to Win an Oscar
Trailer for Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs Premieres
Elizabeth Inherits the Crown
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First Untethered Space Walk Performed
The French and Indian War Ends
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Woodie Guthrie Writes “This Land is Your Land”
FEBRUARY 29, 1940
The iconic film, Gone with the Wind, swept the awards show, winning eight Oscars. However, the most significant award went to Hattie McDaniel for her role as “Mammy,” a housemaid and formerly enslaved woman. McDaniel took home the Academy Award for Best Supporting Actress, becoming the first African American actor or actress to win an Oscar. © The History Channel
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BOOKS
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CARPET CLEANING
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CELEBRATION OF LIFE
Meadow Lake Ranch Meadow Lake Ranch is a beautiful place to celebrate and to remember your loved one with family and friends. Indoor venues or woods and water patio.15 minutes west of Tulsa. Call Susie at (918) 494-6000 for a personal tour. Visit www.Meadowlakeranch.com or email meadowlakeranch@cox.net
CEMETERY LOTS
2-Interment Rights for Sale, Floral Haven 2 bunk bed-style plots at Floral Haven. $10,000 or OBO. Lot-131-d. 1-16 x 24 Bronze with vase on 20 x 28 granite. Includes open and close ground process. For more information and exact location map, send an email to 1231michele@gmail.com. Across from Bell Tower – Memorial Park Two plots across from the Bell Tower in Memorial Park Cemetery. Located in section 4, Garden of the Chimes. Each lot is $1,700 or make an offer. Call (405) 760-3655 for more information. Ask for Janice. If no answer, please leave name and number. 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 $5,250. Contact Jeff at (405) 595-6351 for more information. If no answer, please leave name and number. Floral Haven – 4 Plots Available Together Masonic section, Row 100, Lot D, Spaces 1,2,3,4. Asking price is $1,500 each. Floral Haven price is $3,500 each! You don't have to be a Mason to acquire these plots. Price may be negotiable. Call Catherine at (918) 699-9311 and leave a message.
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Floral Haven – Great Price! Floral Haven burial plot for sale for two. Burial plot VFH PH III which includes a lawn crypt (outer burial container) for 2 people, Memorial (20x28 granite headstone) 16x24 Bronze plaque. Includes title and two opening and closings. If purchased today it would be priced at $17,938. I will sell for $10,800 and price is negotiable. Serious buyers only please. Call Bob at (918) 629-4247. Memorial Park – 3 Lots Three plots for sale (Lot 59, Section 22, Spaces 2, 3, and 4) in mature area with trees. Flat bronze or granite markers permitted. Current retail value is $1,870 each. Selling all three for $3,600. Buyer must purchase all three. Call or text (505) 681-8075. 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. Transfer fees included. Serious inquiries please call (405) 887-2722. MEMORIAL PARK – DISCOUNTED LOTS Two spaces Garden of Prayer, Section 14B Lot 31-Spaces 3-4, Flat Bronze Marker Only $1,100 each. Two spaces Park View North, Section 50 Lot 297-Spaces 5-6, Flat Bronze Marker Only $1,100 each. OR All 4 spaces $4,000. Transfer fees included. Text or Call Linda (918) 855-2351. Memorial Park Prime Cemetery Plots Section 26, Lot 157, Space 1 * Crypt included * Bronze or Granite approved. $2,000. Section 43, Lot 46, Spaces 2 & 3 * Bronze or Granite approved. $1,900 each. Contact: marphy3@sbcglobal.net MEMORIAL PARK – SIDEWALK ACCESS Three spaces in the Garden of the Christus. Section 15, Plot 128, Spaces 1, 5 and 6. One of the only sections with sidewalk access. $1500.00 per Space, Transfer fees included. Willing to negotiate. Call (713) 922-1491.
CLEANING
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.
Window Cleaning. Housecleaning. Widow 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.
COMPUTER SERVICES
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
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.
ESTATE SALES
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.
FINANCIAL/INSURANCE Medicare Assistance Program The Medicare Assistance Program (MAP) at LIFE Senior Services provides accurate information, counseling and assistance relating to Medicare benefits 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. Need A New Medicare Plan? The Medicare Supplement Store at Promenade Mall is your “One-StopShop” for Medicare Supplements, Advantage Plans, & Drug Plans. We can give you a quote from top-rated carriers like: Aetna, Blue Cross, Humana, GlobalHealth, UnitedHealthCare, Mutual of Omaha and others. For information, call Bob Archer today (918) 814-5550.
GARDENING/LAWN CARE
AAA Lawns & More Total tree and lawn care. Specializing in reasonably priced tree removal or trimming any size tree. Property line clean-up. Leaf Removal. Snow Removal. Fence repair and installation. Insured, honest, experienced and dependable. Veteranowned. We are a small company with personal service. References available. FREE ESTIMATES. Call Larry. (918) 361-1299. Affordable Leaf & Limb Removal Affordable leaf and limb removal. Veteran Owned. Senior Discount. Reasonable rates. Call (918) 697-4321. 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 Time for Fall Clean-up!! Mowing, trimming, leaf removal, hedge trimming. Final mows for the season and clean-up 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.
HOME REPAIR/REMODELING
Allen’s Handyman Services of Tulsa “Your Home Improvement and Repair Specialist.” 23 years serving Tulsa seniors. “One call can do it all.” 10% senior discount. Insured. All work guaranteed in writing. No pay until job is completed. Plumbing, drain cleaning, grab bars, electrical, carpentry, painting, seamless guttering installation/repair/cleaning. Dryer vent cleaning. Roof, tile and drywall repair. Wood siding/trim replacement. Deck repair, power washing, staining. Tree trimming. No job too small. For free estimate, call Allen at (918) 630-0394. 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) 8559216, tell us you saw us in the
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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. Carpenter’s Son Renovations, LLC Christ-centered remodeling and construction service. We do everything from full home renovations to minor handyman services. 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. Doc J’s Heat and Air LLC We're listed on the A-List for Home Heat and Air, Tulsa People magazine. Service, repairs, maintenance plans and installations we do it all. Locally owned and operated with reliable and honest technicians. Your comfort is our business. (918) 921-4240. 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 KMS Acquired Dave’s Heat & Air, Inc. 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) 437-8101. www.kmshvac.com Same Day Services 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.
LEGAL
75 Years Experience in Oklahoma Courts Frasier Law Firm is a full-service
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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. 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.
MOVERS
Stewart & Stewart Moving, LLC Local, family owned and operated moving business for all your moving needs. We’re licensed and insured. We offer packing, moving and unpacking. Local and long distance moves. Call us today for an estimate or to schedule (918) 759-7212. Tulsa Movers Pianos, Office, Home. Load or Unload Rental Trucks. Low Rates. Free Estimates. Senior Discounts. Dependable Movers! Call (918) 836-3225.
NOTARY
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.
PART-TIME EMPLOYMENT
Retired Couple Needed B.A. Law Center PC is looking for a retired couple to act as witnesses for the estate documents that the firm drafts. Contract work: Compensation paid on each session wherein documents are signed. This is a good opportunity to make some extra spending money.Call Bruce at: (918) 286-8001 for details.
PERSONAL ASSISTANCE
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.
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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 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. Lots of experience. References available. $25/hr - 2 hr minimum. Boxes/bags provided upon request. Jacki (918) 922-9558. Rush By Your Side Registered LTC/CNA/HHA, *Companionship, *Errands, *Appointments, Excellent References, 9+ years’ experience, Long Term/Short Term, Need a vacation or a day off? Call Rush By Your Side (918) 810-6738. Trustworthy Chauffeur, Cook, Handyman in One! Let me make your life easier by helping your loved one live independently. A former chauffeur with background in security, skilled in nutrition and a personal cook. Will run errands with/for your loved one and go to all appointments. I can do minor handy work and housecleaning when needed. Prefer Monday-Saturday. References furnished including most previous distinguished employer of 11 years. Call or text Rex at (918) 510-0091. Vibrant/Senior/Male/Caregiver Seeking a position in your own home as a Companion/Caregiver. Many years of experience in: Skilled Care, Rehab, Assisted Living, and Memory Care. Professional References provided upon request. I can be reached for further information at (918) 855-9546. Warshaw Group Concierge and Personal Assistance For the past 18 years, we’ve made life much easier for our clients. From running errands, personal shopping/delivery, organizing spaces, event assistance, research projects, increasing home safety, administrative/secretarial support, and much more...we can do it! Bob and I would like to speak with you about ways we can simplify your life. Call Bobbi, (918) 852-5302. bobbi.warshaw@att.net.
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PERSONAL SERVICES
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 $15: 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.
PET CARE
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 with 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 us at www.homevetcaretulsa.com.
REALTOR/ REAL ESTATE
Mature Transitions of Tulsa Downsizing, Decluttering, Move Management, Estate Sales, Selling the Family Home. Call today (918) 605-1480. www.MatureTransitionsofTulsa.com.
SOCIAL
Single 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.
STAYCATION GETAWAYS
Romantic Getaway for Valentine’s Day! Treat your Valentine to a relaxing stay. Meadowlake Ranch offers authentic log cabins (complete with private patios & waterfront views) and
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breakfast delivered to your cabin. Enjoy bank fishing, walking trails, & s'mores by the fire! We are located just 15 minutes from Downtown Tulsa, & 20 minutes from Keystone Lake. Call Susie at (918) 494-6000 for a personal event tour. Visit www.Meadowlakeranch.com or email meadowlakeranch@cox.net.
TRANSPORTATION
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. PREMIUM SENIOR TRANSPORT NOW AVAILABLE 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) 290-3400, Schedule Rides Any Date & Time. EntrustedTransport.com.
TRAVEL
ONLY 50 CENTS A MILE!! 6 days/5 nights bus tour to Cincinnati area attractions July 15-20. The Ark Encounter, Creation Museum, and Cincinnati Museum Center/ OMNIMAX Show. Includes all transportation, room, 8 meals, all admissions, driver tip, snacks, and more. $780 double/$989 single. Visit www.GroupTrips.com/ ChristChurchExplorers for more information.
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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.
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Tribute donations to support the work of LIFE Senior Services Joan Almeida In Memory of Jack Almeida
Leslie Edwards In Memory of Janet Vestal Leslie Edwards In Memory of David Bailey Leslie Edwards In Memory of Annie Waller Neal Rose Marie Fennell In Memory of Paul Rivituso Ronald Gibson In Memory of Sharon Gibson Kay Goodroad In Memory of Bud Goodroad Barbara Greiner In Memory of Dale Greiner William Hall In Memory of Rosemary Warner Hall Frank A. Hamilton Jr. In Memory of Jane K. Hamilton Pat Hibbard In Memory of Darlene Williams
Jewel Alsip In Memory of Billy R. Alsip Angelita Andrews In Memory of Geneva Cross Linda Baker In Memory of Charles D. Baker Mary Baxter In Memory of Leomia Foster Teri Beach In Memory of Joshua Beach Jean Blocker In Memory of Judy Shook Marjorie Breidenbach In Memory of George Breidenbach Calveta Burger In Memory of Charles Burger Judy Cairl In Memory of John Cairl Charlotte Call In Memory of Donald Call Zelda Carroll In Memory of Jerry Carroll John Cockrum In Memory of Carolyn Cockrum Jerry Conrad In Memory of Sally Conrad Mary Ann and James Coombs In Memory of Anna Sue Coombs Oscar Davis III In Memory of Mary Davis Mary Dennis In Memory of H. Stanley Dennis
VOLUNTEER
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.
In appreciation of Tribute contributions received in December 2023 to LIFE Senior Services.
Pat Hibbard In Memory of Barbara Mancini Emma Kaye Hill In Memory of Betty Brown Sybil Holland In Memory of Richard H. Holland Judith Janicke In Memory of Jeanne and Richard Trumble Joan Kaiser In Memory of Bill Kaiser Betty Key In Memory of David Key Ann LaGere In Memory of Gary LaGere
Gillian Layne In Memory of Misty J. Luck
John Valesano In Memory of Barbara Valesano
Donna and Patrick Lemons In Memory of Betty Flynn
Maria Veliz Barnes In Memory of James Edwin Barnes Terri and Charles Wall In Memory of Ruth K. Nelson
Billie Lindburg In Memory of Merl Lindburg
Gwen Walls In Memory of Steve Walls
Janet Moore In Memory of Betty Inskeep
Judy and Michael Ward In Memory of Richard Ward
Janet Moore In Memory of Muriel Williams Lois O’Neal In Memory of Keith O’Neal Jana Olds In Memory of Betty Carver Jana Olds In Memory of David Blackburn Donna Palmer In Memory of R.G. Thompson Pamela Parrish In Memory of Harold Hatfield Eva Mae Pease In Memory of George Pease III Christina Pickle In Memory of John Pickle Jr. Carolyn Powers In Memory of Robert S. Powers Karen and John H. Ravenscroft In Memory of Cathy Pittman
Richard Webster In Memory of Ardyth Webster Virginia and Donn Brown In Honor of Geraldine Brown Gail and Keith Tucker In Honor of Patrick Fair Jean Tate In Honor of Ann Millspaugh John Thomas Smith In Honor of Nola Lawley Kristine Ray In Honor of Patty Roberts Richard Price In Honor of Life Senior Services Employees Dona Morris In Honor of The Vintage Magazine Publishing Team
Betsy and Vashi Mahtani In Honor of LeRoy Fore Debra Rhoads In Memory of Walter and Nellie Batuski Carol and Fred McNeer In Honor of Donna Smith Maureen Sands Sherry Canady In Memory of John and Keith In Honor of Margarete Garber Christine Smith Thomas Kinsey In Memory of Troy and Irma Smith In Honor of Leroy Kinsey Janet Stutsman In Memory of Gloria Puckett Patricia and Donald Hardin In Honor of the Volunteers and the Mary Thomason Medicare Assistance Program Staff In Memory of Gaylan Ferguson Sara Block Charlie Mae Thornton In Memory of Juanita Norwood Cotton In Honor of Grant Bland
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BONUS CONTENT
Fabulous Flavors
Fresh Spinach Salad
INGREDIENTS: • 1-pound spinach, washed, dried and torn into pieces • 2 red delicious apples, cored and chopped • ½ cup pecans, chopped • 6 slices cooked crumbled bacon (optional) • ¾ cup sugar • 2 beaten eggs • 1 teaspoon salt • ½ cup cider vinegar • ½ cup wine vinegar • 1 teaspoon prepared mustard INSTRUCTIONS: 1. Combine spinach, apples, pecans and bacon. 2. Combine the remaining ingredients in a saucepan, stirring and bringing the mixture to a boil. 3. Remove from heat and cool before serving.
Cain's Ballroom
Cheers to 100 Years...
Immerse yourself in the sights of past musical guests of Cain's Ballroom in these breathtaking images taken by photographer Phil Clarkin.
Cain's Ballroom
Cain's Ballroom