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TABLE OF CONTENTS

13 The Dinner Belle Foolish Things Coffee Company: More Than Great Coffee

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After enjoying this issue, exercise your newfound coffee know-how and take a trip to Foolish Things, where more than great coffee awaits you. Although it is a bit unusual for a cafe to have a set of “house rules,” let alone a selfproclaimed manifesto, Foolish Things Coffee Company is definitely doing something right. Promoting face-to-face interaction through large, community tables, Foolish Things is a place to gather, enjoy some java, simple – yet delicious – food, and your fellow neighbors’ company.

Laura Kenny President and Chief Executive Officer Kelly Kirchhoff Director of Marketing and Strategic Planning Erin Shackelford Managing Editor eshackelford@LIFEseniorservices.org Kaylee Campbell Associate Editor kcampbell@LIFEseniorservices.org

16 C hocolate: A Delectable Tale

It doesn’t take much for most people to agree to a piece – or two – of the delicious treat. But did you know that for most of its 4,000-year history, chocolate was strictly a beverage and was sugarless? Find out how chocolate evolved into what we know and love today.

18 Coffee: A Stimulating Story

For many, coffee is the first aroma and the first beverage each day. With coffee shops lining nearly every major intersection, it has become a multi-billion dollar industry. But do you know how the beverage got its start? This “spirited berry” has a legendary origin.

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21 Local Look: Area Chocolatiers and Coffee Roasters

Tulsa is bursting at the seams with local, passionate chocolatiers and coffee roasters. And we get to reap the benefits! Whether you decide to stop by their storefront or order from their online shop, you’re bound to find some tasty treasures.

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25 C offee 101

Have you ever been intimidated by a coffee shop’s extensive menu, or wondered just how many Americans crave the caffeinated brew every morning? From learning how to order coffee like a pro, to exploring coffee’s cultural presence through insightful statistics and fun facts, you’ll learn the basics of this popular beverage.

26 R ecipe Box

We’re sharing some of our favorite coffee and chocolate recipes with you! You’ll find a generous handful of sweet and savory chocolate and coffee recipes waiting to be tested. Plus, you’ll find a special white chocolate fondue recipe from The Melting Pot.

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Bernie Dornblaser Advertising Director bdornblaser@LIFEseniorservices.org Leah Weigle Graphic Designer

Coffee cover art by Ben Trosper, art director at Foolish Things Coffee Company.

Carrie Henderson Bowen Circulation Coordinator cbowen@LIFEseniorservices.org dick mccandless Community Distribution

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From the Publisher Looking Back Caregiver Corner Seven Harmful Emotions of Caregiving Medicare & You Are You a Hospital Inpatient or Outpatient? If You Have Medicare, Ask! Healthy Aging Taking Care of Your Bones LIFE’s Legacy Awards Noteworthy Share Your Time & Talent Mindbender & Puzzles Business Directory Calendar Events & Seminars at LIFE Senior Services People & Places Classifieds Vintage Friends

Carol Carter Copy Editor

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letter from the publisher

Happy New Year! Like most of you, I have spent some time thinking about my 2015 New Year’s resolutions. Aren’t we all on a lifetime journey in search of becoming a better person? Sometimes it might be a spiritual resolution, other times my resolutions have been health related, and then of course some of my favorite have been around enlightenment and learning. I hope that 2015 will bring growth in all of those areas for me and for you. But while we are working on our resolutions, let’s not forget to stop and smell the roses. There is a lot to be said for taking the time to enjoy the sweet things in life. This issue will highlight ways you can enjoy a couple of our favorite sweet things: chocolate and coffee! And Tulsa has some fantastic places to enjoy both. What better way to ring in the New Year than with a journey into the wonderful world of chocolate and coffee – both of which have become commonplace in our culture. From TV commercials to print advertisements to large-scale displays at the grocery store, chocolate and coffee seem to be everywhere. Because of their prevalence, most of us probably don’t spend a whole lot of time consciously thinking about them or pondering what’s behind the pretty packaging. But do you know where or how chocolate and coffee were discovered? Or how they have evolved into what we know and love today? There’s a lot more to chocolate and coffee than meets the eye!

In Chocolate: A Delectable Tale on page 16, you’ll learn why Alexandra Leaf of Chocolate Tours in New York City referred to chocolate as the “best-known food that no one knows anything about.” Similarly, in Coffee: A Stimulating Story on page 18, you’ll enjoy the amusing legend behind the “spirited berry’s” discovery, as well as its early propensity for controversy. If you’re like me, you love coffee, but can sometimes get overwhelmed at the number of choices on coffee shops’ menus, but rest assured. We’ve put together a brief Coffee 101 course to help you navigate the sometimes confusing waters of cafe menus on page 25. You’ll also find a page (Recipe Box on page 26) dedicated to a variety of sweet and savory chocolate and coffee recipes. Perhaps you’ll find something to whip up and enjoy on New Year’s Day! Also, you might be surprised to know that Tulsa is brimming with local artisan chocolatiers and coffee roasters. For those that would like to venture out and experience Tulsa’s local chocolate and coffee scene, we’ve compiled a helpful list of local hotspots to get you started on page 21. However, if you’d rather stay warm at home, many of them offer online ordering. Finally, we’re pleased to announce that we’re once again hosting LIFE’s Legacy Awards, which celebrate area seniors and family caregivers who have demonstrated an exceptional commitment to improving our community and the lives of older adults. The winners will be featured in our May 2015 issue of LIFE’s Vintage Newsmagazine, which will also celebrate Older Americans Month, and honored at a special reception. Nominations are now open. Read more about the award categories and how to nominate a special senior or family caregiver on page 27. Thank you for reading LIFE’s Vintage Newsmagazine.

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HEALTH CARE CENTER IN BROKEN ARROW Double Bubble I can remember standing at the candy display trying to decide how to spend my nickel. Candy bars like Hershey's, Payday (my favorite) and Baby Ruth were 5 cents. There were also packs of stick gum like: Tutti-Frutti, Spearmint, Doublemint, and Chiclets. After much deliberation, I usually opted for 5 pieces of Double Bubble Bubble Gum. Thank heavens a 23 year old accountant, Walter E. Diemer, at the Fleer Gum Company liked to experiment. In his spare time, he played around with different formulas of chewing gum. In 1928, Walter made a big mistake. The gum he produced was a non-sticky, stretchable, elastic goop. He took 5 pounds of it to a local drug store and they sold it all in one afternoon. He had accidentally created: Double Bubble Bubble Gum. It was a phenomenon. They coated some with candy and put it in gumball machines. I remember putting a penny in and being very careful to grab my gum before it bounced out and rolled onto the floor. Bazooka found another way to sell their gum...baseball trading cards. Baseball-crazed boys loved the cards that came packaged with bubble gum. The front side of the card had the team emblem and a picture of the player. The reverse side had a variety of statistics. Who could forget Mickey Mantle's portrait as a young slugger with

his hands tightly wrapped around a bat? Today, cards are still traded and sold - it’s a billion dollar business! The Good News: Everyone loves bubble gum. The Bad News: If you go to bed with gum in your mouth - it can end up in your hair! Bubblegum can also get you in trouble at school. No chewing gum, please! Were you one of those kids that stuck your gum under your desk or table? Come on - fess up! Have you ever tried so hard to blow a really big bubble that it burst and landed on your nose? (Did you peel it off of your face, put it back in your mouth and chew it anyway?) Did you ever take your gum out at dinnertime and put it on your plate long enough to eat? (Hopefully your Mother didn't see it or she would have made you throw it away!) Are you good at blowing bubbles? If you are, there may be a future for your talent. They have bubble blowing contests (and some are televised.) The largest bubble ever recorded is 23 inches! Believe it or Not! Come visit us at The Village Health Care Center. We’re the small health care center at 1709 South Main, right across the street from the Broken Arrow Senior Center. If you you have any questions about the services we offer, please give us a call (918) 251-2626.

Hometown Girl Trivia: Do you know why bubble gum is pink? A. When Walter made his first batch, pink was the only food coloring he had. B. Pink was his girlfriends favorite color. C. A. and B. D. None of the above.

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looking back

Toy Stories: Childhood Favorites of the 20th Century All images are Courtesy of the Tulsa historical society & Museum

Toy Stories: Childhood Favorites of the 20th Century Exhibit Open Through August 2015 Tulsa Historical Society & Museum 2445 S. Peoria Ave. • Tulsa

Visit the museum for a look back at the toys and games children were playing with throughout the twentieth century. This exhibit will take visitors of all ages on a fun and nostalgic trip through 100 years of toys, dolls, board games, video games, tricycles, toy cars, stuffed animals, collectibles and songs designed for the younger generation.

in history

this month in history January 5, 1933: Golden Gate Bridge was born Construction began on the Golden Gate Bridge, as workers started excavating 3.25 million cubic feet of dirt for the structure. The Great Depression limited financing options; however, later on, the San Franciscobased Bank of America agreed to buy the entire project to help the local economy. The Golden Gate Bridge officially opened on May 27, 1937, and was the longest bridge span in the world at the time.

January 7, 1789: First U.S. presidential election Voters (only white men who owned property were allowed to vote) cast the first-ever ballots to choose their state electors. The 1789 election used the Electoral College system, which was established by the U.S. Constitution and is still in use today. As expected, George Washington won the election and was sworn into office on April 30, 1789. January 16, 1919: Prohibition took effect The 18th Amendment to the U.S. Constitution, prohibiting the “manufacture, sale or transportation of intoxicating liquors for beverage purposes,” was ratified and became law. The movement for prohibition of alcohol began in the early 19th century, when Americans concerned about the adverse effects of drinking began forming temperance societies. Prohibition was repealed by the 21st Amendment in 1933.

January 21, 1977: President Carter pardoned draft dodgers President Carter pardoned hundreds of thousands of men who evaded the draft during the Vietnam War. In total, some 100,000 young Americans went abroad in the late 1960s and early 70s to avoid serving in the war. Many went to Canada, where after some controversy, were eventually welcomed as immigrants. January 23, 1957: Toy company Wham-O produced first Frisbees The Wham-O toy company rolled out the first batch of their aerodynamic plastic discs – now known to millions as Frisbees. The Frisbee story began in Bridgeport, Conn., where William Frisbie opened the Frisbie Pie Company in 1871. Students at the local college would throw the empty pie tins to each other, yelling “Frisbie!” Originally named the Flying Saucer, the name was later changed by the Wham-O company to Frisbee, a misspelling of the historic pie company’s name. January 28, 1986: Challenger exploded At 11:38 a.m. EST, the space shuttle Challenger lifted off from Cape Canaveral, Fla., and Christa McAuliffe was on her way to becoming the first civilian to travel to space. Seventy-three seconds later, the shuttle exploded. It was later determined that the explosion was caused by the failure of an O-ring seal in one of the two solid-fuel rockets. Space shuttle flights did not resume until September 1988 with the successful launch of Discovery. © The History Channel

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SEVEN Harmful

eMOTIONS

of CAREGIVING Rediscovery, love and accomplishment are some of the positive emotions associated with caregiving. But there are others, too, such as guilt, resentment, anger, worry, loneliness, grief and defensiveness. Caregivers encounter many emotions and some of them are harmful. According to www.caring.com author and contributing editor Paula Spencer Scott, the seven harmful emotions of caregiving can have serious consequences, such as depression, poor health, anxiety, disrupted sleep, stress, substance abuse and more. Luckily, there are ways to mitigate the effects of these emotions. • Guilt - It seems to be a constant for all caregivers, and caused by impossibly unrealistic expectations. To help overcome guilt, it is important to realize that everyone makes mistakes and that each day is an opportunity to do your best. Best does not mean perfect. According to Scott, you need to “lower your standards from ideal to real.” • Resentment - Some caregivers feel resentment toward other family members who – they feel – could do more to help. They sometimes feel resentment toward the person they are caring for. Resentment can be lowered by recognizing its existence and knowing that feeling it does not take away from good care. Making time for people and things you love can also help. • Anger - Scott explained that caregivers get mad for direct reasons (misdeeds or criticism directed at their caring) and indirect reasons (lack of control, medical system frustrations, etc.). Avoiding anger is impossible. Expressing anger in healthier ways can be learned, acted on and can help in all areas of life. Try acknowledging the situation that makes you angry. Then, let it go. Is the situation absurd? Laugh it off. • Worry - There is no getting around worry. As a caregiver, worrying about health, finances,

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schedules and more is a given. But if worrying is interfering with daily tasks or sleep, then maybe it has gone too far. Ask yourself what you have control over. If it is out of your control, move on. If the worry is based on something that can be changed, spend the energy mapping out a plan. Accept what can and cannot be done. • Loneliness - This one can be hard. Friends may not understand your caregiving world and may not be available. Dementia may be taking away the partner or loved one you have relied on for conversation and companionship. Scott suggested expanding your social circles and resuming or maintaining outside activities. • Grief - The loss of your loved one’s companionship and ability is included in this one. Grief does not have to happen after someone dies. It can be the slow and relentless experience of function loss. For people caring for someone with dementia, the grief can renew itself every day when a new loss or inability is demonstrated. Recognize that it is normal to feel grief as a caregiver and seek support. • Defensiveness - When a caregiver is tired, overworked and emotionally-strained, any comment could be taken as criticism. Recognize that you are making a difference in the life of your loved one. Others know this, as well. Try not to take any comment personally. There are some universal things a caregiver can do to bring balance to their life. Support groups are a great help. Respite care can give a caregiver time to get out and be creative. Exercising, even a little, can be calming. by Mickey Hinds, LIFE’s Community Education & Working Caregiver Program Coordinator Source: https://www.caring.com/articles/7-deadlyemotions-of-caregiving

Daytime Support Group for Caregivers January 8 • 3 – 4:30 p.m. • Free LIFE’s Adult Day Health 902 E. Pine St. • Tulsa (918) 664-9000 • Respite Provided www.LIFEseniorservices.org Tulsa Hearing Helpers Support Group Speaker: Lezley Bell with CaptionCall January 8 • 10 – 11:30 a.m. • Free Total Source for Hearing-loss & Access 8740 E. 11th St. • Tulsa (918) 832-8742 www.tsha.cc Daytime Support Group for Caregivers January 8 • 3 – 4:30 p.m. • Free LIFE’s Adult Day Health 3106 S. Juniper Ave. • Broken Arrow (918) 664-9000 • Respite Provided www.LIFEseniorservices.org Support 4 You, Caregiver Support Presented by Legacy Hospice of the West Presentation on dealing with drug & alcohol abuse in caregiving January 8 • 10:30 – 11:30 a.m. • Free Miami Senior Citizens Center 2104 Denver Haner Dr. • Miami (855) 729-2288 • www.legacyhospice.net Faith Based Educational Memory/ Support Group Presented by Jackie Lenzy, BS, BA, CDP January 14 & 28 • 1:15 – 2:30 p.m. Free • Mt. Zion Baptist Church 419 N. Elgin Ave. • Tulsa (918) 584-0510 Daytime Support Group for Caregivers January 15 • 3 – 4:30 p.m. • Free LIFE’s Adult Day Health 5950 E. 31st St. • Tulsa (918) 664-9000 • Respite Provided www.LIFEseniorservices.org Faith Based Educational Memory/ Support Group Presented by Jackie Lenzy, BS, BA, CDP & Dr. Chandini Sharma January 20 • 1 – 2:15 p.m. • Free Villages at Southern Hills 5721 S. Lewis Ave. • Tulsa (918) 561-6642 Evening Support Group for Caregivers January 22 • 5:30 – 7 p.m. • Free LIFE’s Adult Day Health 3106 S. Juniper Ave. • Broken Arrow (918) 664-9000 • Respite Provided www.LIFEseniorservices.org

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medicare & you

Are You a Hospital

Inpatient or Outpatient?

If You Have Medicare, Ask! Did you know that even if you stay in the hospital overnight, you still might be considered an outpatient? Your hospital status (whether the hospital considers you an inpatient or outpatient) affects how much you pay for hospital services and may also affect whether Medicare will cover the care you receive in a skilled nursing facility (SNF) following your hospital stay. • You’re an inpatient starting the day you’re formally admitted to the hospital with a doctor’s order. The day before you’re discharged is your last inpatient day. • You’re an outpatient if you’re getting emergency department services, observation services, outpatient surgery, lab tests or X-rays and the doctor hasn’t written an order to admit you to the hospital as an inpatient. In these cases, you’re an outpatient even if you spend the night at the hospital. The decision for inpatient hospital admission is a complex medical decision based on your doctor’s judgment and your need for medicallynecessary hospital care. Inpatient admission is generally appropriate when you’re expected to need two or more nights of medically-necessary hospital care, but your doctor must order such an admission and the hospital must formally admit you in order for you to become an inpatient. How Will I Know What My Status is While in the Hospital? The only way to know for sure is to ask. Medicare does not require hospitals to tell patients that they are in observation status and that they will be responsible for paying any non-covered Medicare services. Medicare does require hospitals to tell patients they have been downgraded from inpatient to outpatient. What Do I Pay as an Inpatient? • Medicare Part A (hospital insurance) covers inpatient hospital services. Generally, this means you pay a one-time deductible for all of your hospital services for the first 60 days you’re in the hospital. • Medicare Part B (medical insurance) covers most of your doctor services when you’re an inpatient. You pay 20 percent of the Medicareapproved amount for doctor services after paying the Part B deductible.

What Do I Pay as an Outpatient? • Medicare Part B covers outpatient hospital services. Generally, this means you pay a copayment for each individual outpatient hospital service. This amount may vary by service. • Part B also covers most of your doctor services when you’re a hospital outpatient. You pay 20 percent of the Medicare-approved amount after you pay the Part B deductible. • Generally, prescription and over-the-counter drugs you receive in an outpatient setting – sometimes called self-administered drugs – aren’t covered by Part B. Also, for safety reasons, many hospitals have policies that don’t allow patients to bring prescriptions or other drugs from home. How Would My Hospital Status Affect the Way Medicare Covers My Care in a SNF? Medicare will only cover care you get in a SNF if you first have a “qualifying hospital stay.” A qualifying hospital stay means you’ve been a hospital inpatient for at least three days in a row (counting the day you were admitted as an inpatient, but not counting the day of your discharge). Your doctor may order observation services to help decide whether you need to be admitted to the hospital as an inpatient or can be discharged. During the time you’re receiving observation services in the hospital, you’re considered an outpatient. This means you can’t count this time towards the three-day inpatient hospital stay needed for Medicare to cover your SNF care. If you don’t have a three-day inpatient hospital stay and you need care after you’re discharged from the hospital, ask if you can receive care in another setting (like home healthcare) or if any other programs (like Medicaid or veterans’ benefits) can cover your SNF care.

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by Cindy Loftin Medicare Assistance Program Coordinator at LIFE Senior Services Source: www.cms.hhs.gov

As a hospital inpatient, you have the right to receive Medicare-covered services. This includes medically-necessary hospital services and services you may need after you are discharged, if ordered by your doctor. You have a right to know about these services, who will pay for them and where you can get them. During your hospital stay, the hospital staff will be working with you to prepare for your safe discharge and arrange for services you may need after you leave the hospital. When you no longer need inpatient hospital care, your doctor or the hospital staff will inform you of your planned discharge date. If you think you are being discharged too soon: • Talk to the hospital staff, your doctor and your managed care plan (if you belong to one) about your concerns. • You have the right to an appeal, or a review of your case by the Beneficiary and Family Centered Care Quality Improvement Organization (BFCC-QIO). A BFCC-QIO is a type of quality improvement organization (a group of doctors and other healthcare experts under contract with Medicare) that reviews complaints and quality of care for people with Medicare. If you’re in a hospital, the staff should give you a notice titled “Important Message from Medicare,” which contains information on your BFCC-QIO. If you don’t get this notice, ask for it. • If you want to appeal, you must contact the BFCC-QIO no later than your planned discharge date and before you leave the hospital.

• If you do this, you will not have to pay for services you receive during the appeal (except for charges like copays and deductibles).

• If you do not appeal, but decide to stay in the hospital past your planned discharge date, you may have to pay for any services you receive after that date. Contact Oklahoma’s BFCC-QIO at (844) 430-9504. Source: www.cms.hhs.gov

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The Dinner Belle

Foolish Things Coffee Company:

More THAN GREAT COFFEE Although it is a bit unusual for a cafe to have a set of “house rules,” let alone a selfproclaimed manifesto, Foolish Things Coffee Company is definitely doing something right. Promoting face-to-face interaction through large, community tables – please note that one of the house rules is not to complain about them – and a ban on computers for anything but work (yes, another rule), Foolish Things is a place to gather, enjoy some java, simple – yet delicious – food, and your fellow neighbors’ company. Foolish Things is located in downtown Tulsa, but unlike many downtown establishments, it has a dedicated, adjoining parking lot on the east side. The path from the parking lot to the door is a bit ragged, so watch your footing. Once inside, you will find Foolish Things to be large, open and airy, offering plenty of room to lounge and move around while you enjoy a hand-crafted coffee or bakery treat. Handicap-accessible restrooms are also available. By the time you’ve finished reading this issue, you should be craving a cup of coffee and the chance to use your newfound coffee know-how. And I couldn’t think of a better place to satisfy those cravings than Foolish Things. On the afternoon the Vintage Publications team visited, we found parking for four cars, the front counter line-free and a cheerful barista ready to take our orders. Between the four us, we sampled a latte and an Americano coffee, a snack of pita chips and hummus, a number two sandwich and a bowl of chicken noodle soup. Kaylee, LIFE’s associate editor, was pleased to discover they could make her latte with almond milk, which isn’t an available option at many cafes. The latte was a delicious, warm treat perfect for the chilly afternoon. Plus, the gorgeous coffee art – beautifully-crafted designs “drawn” into the latte using steamed milk – made the drink even more special. There are a variety of coffee creations available at Foolish Things. However, the number of options isn’t overwhelming. From traditional coffee drinks to modern iced coffees, you will surely find something to suit your tastes. If you’re struggling to understand the menu, don’t be afraid to ask. The baristas are friendly and welcome the opportunity to impart their coffee wisdom. As far as the food goes, we all enjoyed the simple pita chips and hummus appetizer, as well as the hearty chicken noodle soup served with fresh bread. The number two sandwich came with smoked turkey, sharp cheddar and cranberry chutney, which incited some festive Thanksgiving-meal memories. The flavors melded incredibly well. The tangy chutney was complemented by the smoky, shaved turkey and sharp cheddar bite. It was so beloved, in fact, we ordered two – just to be doubly sure of its deliciousness. There are also a couple of salad options available. And since I’m a carb-lovin’ fool, it’s worth mentioning that all of their breads and assorted pastries are homemade.

Foolish Things Coffee Company 1001 S. Main St., Tulsa, OK 74119 (918) 857-2326 Hours: Monday – Friday 7 a.m. – 6:30 p.m. Saturday 8 a.m. – 3:30 p.m. Closed Sunday Price Range: $2 - $7.50 Dinner $3.95 - $22.95

Foolish Things serves breakfast until 11 a.m. and offers a variety of quiches (which were tested and proved to be divine during an earlier visit), as well as breakfast sandwiches, assorted pastries and other early-morning sweet treats. You might see the phrase “coffee for a common union” during your visit to Foolish Things. It’s what this modern downtown cafe strives for – a place where the community meets and fellowship thrives. So, leave your phone in your pocket, and take a moment to savor both the fresh coffee and welcoming company. by Dinner Belle, Erin Shackelford, Managing Editor

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HEALTHY aGING

Taking Care of Bone density, a measure of calcium and minerals in the bones, is a health issue seniors should be aware of as they age. Changes in bone density will affect almost all seniors and, therefore, it’s very important to know what can happen if you let it go unchecked. Dr. Yogesh Mittal, M.D., president of the Orthopaedic Center in Tulsa, Okla., provided more information on the subject.

According to a recent study in the British Medical Journal, drinking lots of milk may not lower the risk of fracturing bones. The research showed women who drank more than three glasses a day were more likely to break bones than those who drank less. The results were similar with men, but less pronounced. However, the researchers caution their work only suggested a trend and it’s not proof that high milk consumption causes fractures. Other factors, like weight and alcohol intake, should be considered.

“Your bone mineral density (BMD) starts to decline as you age,” Dr. Mittal stated. “Usually our BMD peaks in our thirties and then starts to fall.” When the body experiences this decline, there are two conditions that can affect an individual: osteopenia and osteoporosis. “Osteopenia refers to bone density that is lower than normal peak density, but not low enough to be classified as osteoporosis. Osteoporosis is a disease in which bones become fragile and are more likely to fracture,” explained Dr. Mittal. Having healthy bones may not completely prevent falls, but it can, however, help to prevent fractures, resulting hospital visits, disability and even death. Dr. Mittal warned that Caucasian females and smokers are particularly at risk for bone density loss. The most common areas affected are the hips, lumbar (lower spine) and wrists. The National Osteoporosis Foundation (NOF) cautions that some medicines, especially taken at high doses for a long time, can be harmful to your bones. Some of these medicines include lithium, cancer chemotherapeutic drugs, Nexium®, Prevacid®, thyroid hormones and some anti-seizure medicines. For a complete list of medicines, visit http://nof.org/articles/6. The NOF website also debunks some bonehealth myths. One myth you may have heard is that individuals with osteoporosis can feel their bones getting weaker. But according to the NOF, this isn’t true. Osteoporosis is a silent disease and many people don’t realize they have it until they have already broken a bone. Seniors should have a bone density test performed every one to two years. According

Taking care of your bones is just as important as having your blood pressure checked. It’s a simple way to ensure that everything is functioning as it should and to prevent any future problems that can be avoided. to the NOF website, during most bone density tests, a person remains fully dressed, and the tests usually take less than 15 minutes, are noninvasive and painless with no needles involved. The NOF recommends a bone density test of the hip and spine using a central dual energy X-ray absorptiometry (DXA) machine, which can help diagnose osteoporosis.

However, the same study found that fermented milk products, like yogurt, lowered the risk of fractures in study participants. We know that calcium and Vitamin D intake is important to prevent bone density loss, and the study encourages individuals to maintain a balanced diet, of which milk and dairy are key. Some other high calcium and Vitamin D foods include spinach, okra, tuna and eggs. For more information on the study, visit www.bmj.com/content/349/bmj.g6015.

A simple X-ray can’t detect osteoporosis until it is well-advanced, so be sure to talk to your physician about testing options. “Our endoskeleton health is very important,” said Dr. Mittal. “Based on bone density test results, a person may just need Vitamin D, calcium or exercise. In more severe conditions, individuals may need bisphosphonates either orally or through an IV.” Taking care of your bones is just as important as having your blood pressure checked. It’s a simple way to ensure that everything is functioning as it should and to prevent any future problems that can be avoided. by Tiffany Howard

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Chocolate: A Delectable Tale

It doesn’t take much for most people to agree to a piece – or two – of the delicious treat. But did you know that for most of its history, chocolate was strictly a beverage and was sugarless? Our love affair with chocolate began at least 4,000 years ago in Mesoamerica (presentday southern Mexico and Central America) where cacao grew wild. When the Olmec people figured out how to eat the bitter seed (by fermenting, roasting and grinding the beans and then mixing them with other ingredients), they couldn’t have known it would become the drink of kings and eventually a treat craved by millions. A Rich History Etymologists trace the origin of the word “chocolate” to the Aztec word “xocoatl,” which referred to the bitter drink. The Latin name for the cacao tree, Theobroma cacao, means “food of the gods.” As far as the difference between “cacao” and “cocoa” goes, the first refers to the plant or seed before processing, while the latter refers to a processed product. According to Bill Copeland, owner of Glacier Confection in Tulsa, Okla., Mayan and Aztec civilizations found chocolate to be an invigorating drink, mood enhancer and aphrodisiac. “Montezuma drank 50 glasses at a time to go out and conquer the world,” Copeland said. “The beans were also used as currency and traded.” In the 1500s, Spanish conquistadors sought gold and silver in Mexico, but returned with something more coveted: chocolate. But while the Spanish still served it as a beverage, they sweetened it with cane sugar and cinnamon so it more closely resembled the chocolate we drink today.

For most of chocolate’s 4,000-year history, it was strictly a sugarless beverage, not the sweet, processed product we know today. Spain managed to keep chocolate a secret for nearly a century until 1615 when the daughter of Spain’s King Phillip III married France’s King Louis XIII. The bride brought her love of chocolate with her to France. Chocolate’s popularity flowed throughout European courts, becoming a favorite of the elite. Cacao plantations spread as the English, Dutch and French went cuckoo for cocoa. But because manual processing of the cacao beans was slow and laborious, chocolate remained a delicacy for European aristocracy. The Candy Men The arrival of the Industrial Revolution brought steam-powered engines that sped the processing of the beans and made it possible to mass produce chocolate. In 1828, a Dutch chemist invented the cocoa press, which could make a powdered chocolate by squeezing the fatty cocoa butter from roasted cacao beans. His product became known as “Dutch cocoa,” which soon led to the creation of solid chocolate.

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In 1847, British chocolate company J.S. Fry & Sons created the first chocolate bar from cocoa butter, cocoa powder and sugar. In 1879, Rodolphe Lindt invented a conche machine, which produced chocolate with a smoother, more velvety texture. By 1868, another British company, Cadbury, was marketing boxes of chocolate candies. Milk chocolate hit the market a few years later, pioneered by Nestlé. And in 1893, a candy maker named Milton Hershey attended the World’s Fair in Chicago, where he saw exhibitors from around the world. “Milton Hershey saw equipment that automated the chocolate-making process and he bought it for his candy plant in Pennsylvania,” said Copeland. The New American Chocolate Movement In the 20th century, the word “chocolate” grew to include a wide range of affordable candies, often with more sugar and additives in them than actual cacao and made from the hardiest, but least flavorful beans.

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But recently, there’s been a “chocolate revolution,” driven by the “bean-to-bar” movement and marked by an increasing interest in high-quality, handmade chocolates and sustainable, effective cacao farming and harvesting methods. “Because mass producers use lower quality beans, they depend on heavy roasting, which is an effective means of covering ‘off ’ tastes, but a poor substitute for the natural flavors inherent in top quality beans,” explains Barbara Mintmire, an instructor at the Osher Lifelong Learning Institute at Oklahoma State University. “This roasting works for mass market chocolate because their aim is to produce a product uniform in flavor from one batch to the next and from one year to another and to produce it at the lowest possible cost,” said Mintmire. According to Copeland, if you see chocolate with three ingredients, buy it. “You can’t mask a bad bean,” he said. “An artisan chocolate maker aims for the opposite result,” explains Mintmire. “A beanto-bar chocolate is one in which the chocolate maker oversees the entire production – from sourcing the beans at the plantation where they’re grown, harvested, fermented and dried, to his factory where they’re roasted, blended and processed.” Copeland is one such artisan chocolatier. He explained that cacao plants grow wild in small one to five-acre farms in the jungle, within 20 degrees of the equator.

The beans are placed on racks in the sun to dry, which takes several days. Once dried, the beans are roasted to the specifications of the chocolate maker and processed into a rich paste. Next, they add cocoa butter and form it for the candy maker. At this point, confectioners create batches of white, milk and dark chocolate. It all depends on one specific element. “Dark chocolate is cocoa liquor, cocoa butter and sugar – no milk,” explained Copeland. “Milk is added to create milk chocolate. And white chocolate is just cocoa butter, milk and sugar – no cocoa liquor.” A Delicious Discovery In 2011, entrepreneurs discovered a prized product in Peru – Fortunato No. 4. Made from cocoa beans of a variety of cacao tree thought to have been extinct – Pure Nacional. “It’s the rarest chocolate in the world,” said Copeland. And fortunately, you don’t have to travel far to taste Fortunato No. 4. It’s available at Glacier Confection. If and when you do try a Fortunato No. 4 chocolate bar, Mintmire recommends that you enjoy it slowly. “Truly good chocolate is a delight to the senses,” she said. “You don’t need to devour a whole box. A little bit of chocolate eaten slowly and mindfully is satisfying beyond words.” Now … who could go for some chocolate? by Karen Szabo

Health by Chocolate By now, you’ve probably heard that chocolate is good for you. It’s heart healthy, rich in flavonoids and antioxidants, and even improves blood flow to your brain. Does this mean you get to eat chocolate at every meal? “Nope,” says Abby Bridges, MS, RDN/LD, from Nutrition Management Services, in Tulsa, Okla. “The research on the benefits of chocolate is a bit misleading. One component of chocolate is called cocoa. This part contains the health benefits. But those benefits are often offset by the highly-processed sugar and high fat content of chocolate candies.” Cocoa may: • Lower bad cholesterol and raise good cholesterol, reducing the risk of blood clots. • Make body cells more receptive to insulin, helping control blood sugar levels for people with Type 2 diabetes. • Improve blood flow to the brain allowing for better cognition and functioning. Bridges recomends adding a daily square of dark chocolate to your diet. “Dark chocolate is higher in the healthful properties of flavonoids, antioxidants and cocoa,” she says. “Look for a product that has 70% or more cocoa.”

“Each region produces beans with specific flavor characteristics,” added Mintmire. “Each bean variety has its own flavor profile and each year’s harvest may have variations in flavor, just like wine.” She added that prestige chocolate bars are sold by vintage, like wine, as well. “If you taste a Valrhona Gran Couva bar from a past year and compare it to one from this year, you’ll notice a difference in flavor,” she explained. That’s because cacao, like grapes, are products of their environment. They grow on hillsides, along with mango, papaya and banana trees, which can influence the flavor. “Cacao is harvested twice a year, by hand or machete, from the branches and trunks of the trees. Then, the farmers split open the pods to reveal 25-30 beans inside,” continued Mintmire.

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C FFEE:

A Stimulating Story For many, coffee is the first aroma and the first beverage each day. With coffee shops lining nearly every major intersection, it has become a multibillion dollar industry. How did coffee become such a phenomenon? How is this popular beverage concocted? What are the benefits and disadvantages of drinking it? Let’s explore the answers to these questions and more as we delve into coffee’s stimulating story.

However, it wasn’t just the Europeans who had major coffee concerns. According to The Salt, a popular NPR blog, one Turkish sultan was so intent on eradicating the “bitter invention” he disguised himself as a commoner, stalked the streets and decapitated any unfortunate coffee drinkers he came across. Even though they could be beheaded for it, Turkish people continued to drink coffee, which speaks to the saying “old habits die hard.”

The Legend Behind the Brew According to the National Coffee Association, legend has it that an Ethiopian goat herder discovered coffee. He noticed that when his goats ate berries from a certain tree, they became so spirited that they did not sleep at night. He reported his discovery to a local abbot, who crafted a drink from the spirit-inducing berries and found that it kept him alert for long hours of prayer. Slowly, knowledge of the energizing drink began to spread. Regardless of the legend’s validity, it makes for an interesting tale. Officially, the Arabs were the first to cultivate coffee and begin trading it. Reports of coffee being grown in the Yemeni district of Arabia date back to the 15th century, and coffee had reached Persia, Egypt, Syria and Turkey by the 16th century. In the Arabian Peninsula, coffee houses became a popular commodity. Coffee houses were social hubs of many societies – places where conversation, music, performances and chess games occurred.

When coffee arrived in Venice in 1615, the local clergy condemned it. The controversy was so great that Pope Clement VIII was asked to intervene. Before making a decision, however, he sampled the beverage for himself. He found coffee to be so satisfying that he gave it Papal approval. According to The Salt, after inspecting the drink, he remarked to his advisors, “This Satan’s drink is so delicious that it would be a pity to let the infidels have exclusive use of it.”

The average adult consumes about 300 milligrams of caffeine a day.

Coffee Contempt European travelers to Arabian lands brought back stories of the black beverage, and by the 17th century, coffee was spreading across Europe. However, not everyone appreciated the stimulating elixir. Opponents were extremely circumspect, calling the drink the “bitter invention of Satan.”

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Coffee's Popularity Grows Coffee houses quickly sprung up in the major cities in England, Austria, France, Germany and Holland. By the mid17th century, there were over 300 coffee houses in London. In the mid-1600s, coffee made it to New York. Though coffee houses began to appear, tea continued to be the favored drink in America until 1773 when the colonists protested against a heavy tax on tea imposed by King George. The revolt, known as the Boston Tea Party, ultimately transformed the American drinking preference to coffee. According to The Salt, founding father John

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The Seed-To-Cup MODEL 1. Planting Adams proclaimed his love of tea in a letter to his wife, but said he would have to learn to love coffee instead because drinking tea had become “unpatriotic.” As demand for the beverage continued, tense competition to grow coffee outside of Arabia began to spread. Though the Arabs attempted to maintain their monopoly, the Dutch finally succeeded in obtaining some seedlings in the late 17th century. The Dutch became successful with their efforts in Batavia, on the island of Java – now Indonesia. The plants thrived and the Dutch developed a growing trade in coffee. In 1714, the Mayor of Amsterdam gave a young coffee plant to King Louis XIV of France. The king ordered it to be planted in the Royal Botanical Garden in Paris. In 1723, a young naval officer, Gabriel de Clieu, obtained a seedling from the plant and transported it to Martinique. “Once planted, the seedling thrived and is credited with the spread of over 18 million coffee trees on the island of Martinique in the next 50 years. It was also the stock from which coffee trees throughout the Caribbean, South and Central America originated,” according to the National Coffee Association. The Pros and Cons of Coffee Consumption Many studies in recent years have touted coffee’s health benefits. While benefits do exist, Abby Bridges, MS, RDN/LD, Nutrition Management Services in Tulsa, Okla., said it is important to remember that coffee contains caffeine, which is a drug. “As with most prescribed drugs, a small dose of caffeine isn’t necessarily harmful and can actually be beneficial to your health,” Bridges said. “The problem with caffeine is that it is unregulated.” In fact, caffeine is America’s most popular drug. The average adult consumes about 300 milligrams of caffeine a day, which is roughly what you would get in 16-24 ounces of coffee. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration and U.S. Department of Agriculture recommend that 300 milligrams be the upper limit of a moderate daily dose.

There are some possible health benefits of coffee, including a reduced risk of developing some diseases. Coffee drinkers may be less likely to develop Parkinson’s disease, gallstones, colon cancer and liver cirrhosis, although exact mechanisms of how these relationships work are currently unknown, Bridges said. Coffee is also a good source of antioxidants. Antioxidants can reduce inflammation in the body, which is an underlying cause contributing to many chronic health conditions, like heart disease and some cancers. Antioxidants also help to neutralize free radicals which are damaged cells that can create havoc in the body. However, it’s important to keep in mind that antioxidants are found throughout the food supply in the form of vitamins and minerals, so you don’t have to drink coffee to get them, noted Bridges. Coffee may also help protect against cognitive decline. Although scientists aren’t certain how this works, caffeine may prevent certain types of plaque buildup that is thought to contribute to dementia, said Bridges. On the other hand, there are some cons to coffee consumption. The adrenaline released after consumption of caffeine can cause a “crash” or a period of fatigue and even depression. Caffeine can also contribute to food cravings, anxiety and stress, and high caffeine levels can cause hypertension. Coffee can also keep you from sleeping. “Caffeine negatively impacts healthy deepsleep cycles. Even if you can fall asleep after an afternoon or evening cup of coffee, your brain and hormone levels are still affected which limit the amount of restful sleep you can have,” Bridges said. From its supposed discovery by a herd of goats, to its modern day prevalence in households and restaurants everywhere, that cup of joe you enjoy every morning has a lengthy, fascinating history. by Lindsay Morris

Coffee seeds are planted in large beds in shaded nurseries. After sprouting, the seedlings are planted in individual pots in meticulously formulated soils.

2. Harvesting It takes three to four years for the trees to bear fruit. The coffee cherry turns a deep red when ready to be harvested.

3. Processing Processing must begin as soon as possible to prevent spoilage. Coffee is either processed through a dry or wet method, depending on the location and resources available.

4. Drying If the beans were processed using the wet method, the beans need to now be dried to 11 percent moisture.

5. Milling Before being exported, the coffee beans must next be hulled, polished, graded and sorted.

Exporting

The beans are loaded onto ships for transporting to various countries. Approximately seven million tons of milled coffee beans are produced worldwide each year.

7. Tasting Coffee is repeatedly tested for quality and taste. This process is referred to as cupping. First, the overall visual quality is evaluated. After the beans are roasted, ground and infused in boiling water, the cupper smells the brew to test its aroma. Finally, the taster slurps a spoonful of the beverage to taste its overall quality.

8. Roasting This process transforms green coffee beans into the coffee beans sold in stores. Most roasting machines have a temperature of about 550 degrees Fahrenheit. Roasting typically takes place in the importing countries to enable freshly-roasted beans to reach the consumer as quickly as possible.

9. Grinding Generally, the finer the grind, the more quickly the coffee should be brewed. For example, coffee ground for use in an espresso machine is much finer than coffee that will be prepared in a drip system.

10. Brewing Coffee grinds and hot water are combined to make the delicious beverage we enjoy at home or our local coffee shop. Source: www.ncausa.org

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The Tulsa-area is brimming with local, talented chocolatiers and coffee roasters with a passion and zealous commitment to their craft. Fortunately for us, we get to reap the delicious benefits! So, get out and cozy up in one of the following local shops, experience their stories and taste the difference for yourself. Chocolatiers Dutchess Chocolates 2501 S. Harvard Ave., Tulsa | (918) 561-6057 www.dutchesschocolates.com Dutchess Chocolates is a family-owned business offering a chocolate spread that will make your head spin: chocolate-covered toffees, truffles, French mints, old-fashioned barks, hand-dipped chocolate-covered cherries, nut clusters and fudge are just some of the treats they offer. All of the candies at Dutchess are made with only the highest-quality ingredients, which includes real butter and pure chocolate.

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Jennifer Brandt, Dutchess’ master chocolatier, has ten years of candy and chocolate making experience under her belt. “I have studied in British Columbia under a highly-trained master chocolatier in the French tradition of chocolate production,” stated Brandt. Dutchess ships their confections all over the U.S. from fall to early spring. They offer gift boxes and baskets, favors and party trays for special events. Nouveau—Atelier de Chocolat 205 S. Main St., Broken Arrow | (918) 258-2877 www.nouveauchocolates.com Nestled among the quaint shops in downtown Broken Arrow, Nouveau crafts some of the very finest chocolates. From seasonal specialties to their best-selling caramel and chocolate-dipped pretzel sticks, you’re sure to be delighted with any Nouveau selection. Owned by Christine and Greg Joseph the shop embodies European class and charm. Christine grew up in Belgium, and for her, chocolate is a way of life. “In Belgium, we had chocolate for breakfast, lunch and dinner,” she reflected. And opening Nouveau was a way for Christine to bring her closely-held chocolate traditions to the U.S. Christine has an internationally-renowned education from the Callebaut Chocolate Academy in Belgium, and every day Christine and her crew craft world-class chocolate in the Belgium tradition with 100 percent cocoa butter. “I always thought that chocolate is the way to peace in the world,” she said, smiling. And with a gleaming, gold case full of delights ranging from marzipan to brandy-soaked cherries (Christine’s two personal favorites) behind her, who can argue? www.LIFEseniorservices.org

Glacier Confection Glacier Confection 15 E. Brady St., Tulsa | (918) 938-6368 www.glacierconfection.com Glacier Confection is a place for those hoping to find something unique, like chocolates flavored with Guinness, peanut butter and jelly or root beer. However, they offer more “standard” concoctions, like toffee, turtles and giant peanut butter cups. For Bill Copeland, owner of Glacier Confection, chocolate has been a lifelong passion. “My love of chocolate started around the age of five, in the penny-candy era,” said Copeland. “Later, around ten, I had a paper route, and on the days I collected from my clients, I always stopped at the local candy shop to buy 50 cents worth of my favorites.” Since his “penny-candy” days, Copeland has attended master chocolatier programs in France and Belgium, and has been able to see his chocolate dreams See LOCAL LOOK, continued on page 22 LIFE’s Vintage Newsmagazine | January 2015 21

LOCAL LOOK continued from page 21 become a reality. That reality just got bigger with the completion of a new, larger factory. Not only does Copeland search out the rarest cacao from around the world for his chocolates, he is working towards offering chocolatemaking career training to U.S. military veterans. “Having a military background myself, I decided that I needed to tie Glacier to a mission. Veterans have many challenges as they re-enter civilian life. We hope to launch this part of the business sometime in 2015,” Copeland stated. Coffee Roasters Topéca Coffee 115 W. 5th St., Tulsa (additional locations) (918) 592-9090 | www.topecacoffee.com Topéca is backed by 150 years of coffee history and tradition. Owned by John and Margarita Gaberino, much of Topéca’s coffee is imported from the farms in El Salvador where Margarita was raised. “I remember every weekend with my family, just sitting around a table, drinking coffee and talking about coffee,” Margarita reflected. “It’s always been a huge part of my life.” Topéca started as a small kiosk selling coffee that had been pre-roasted in El Salvador. Interest in their coffee generated quickly, which prompted the decision to open a roastery (which, can be toured) for fresh, local roasting. Topéca then opened its first full-service coffee shop next door to the historic Mayo Hotel.

Topéca is a vertically-integrated, “seed-to-cup” coffee company, which means that at every step of the process the people of Topéca are there, diligently attending to their craft. According to Margarita, the heart of Topéca has always been its people. “From the beginning, we have worked so hard to keep our employees in El Salvador in business, and to keep our family growing. We have amazing coffee, but people come to our shops because we also have a great environment and friendly baristas who have also become a part of the family,” stated Margarita. Nordaggio’s 8156 S. Lewis Ave., Tulsa | (918) 296-5288 www.nordaggios.com Opening its doors in 1998, Nordaggio’s is one of Tulsa’s earliest coffee roasters. Along with his team of roasters and baristas, Nordaggio’s owner and operator Tor Nordstrom has worked hard to build a solid reputation in the community. The story of Nordaggio’s is one replete with the history of coffee itself. All of their beans are roasted on a beautifully-restored, antique German roaster. “We searched around for a certain kind of roaster until acquiring our particular one from the first specialty coffee roaster in the U.S.,” stated Nordstrom. “Made of cast iron, it is considered by far the very best roaster as far as artisan-grade roasters go.” Nordaggio’s also recently underwent a series of renovations that better reflect the shop’s commitment to quality and craftsmanship. One of these is a completely reconstructed espresso bar made of old growth, long leaf pine, which is hundreds of years old. “It’s made from reclaimed wood that was the original tongue and groove flooring of the manufacturing floor in a Tennessee cotton gin,” Nordstrom explained. Besides enjoying the historic new espresso bar, Nordstrom wants customers to venture out and expand their coffee palette. “We will be doing the best work with our roasting team to demonstrate how coffee rivals the sophistication of wine.” ROOTS JAVA | (918) 584-0414 www.rootsjava.com ROOTS JAVA has a beautiful, moving story behind its creation. It started when Dr. Fitzgerald Hill, president of Arkansas Baptist College, visited Africa in 2009. After seeing the villages and coffee plantations of the Rwandan people, Dr. Hill was deeply moved. He founded ROOTS JAVA and the African Bean Company – the first ever coffee company where coffee is grown and harvested by Africans and brought to the consumer under an African-American coffee brand – in order to aid the Rwandan people. ROOTS JAVA is meant to be a celebration of Rwandan culture and of resurgence of the Rwandan people after years of genocide. In 2010, Dr. Hill enlisted his trusted friend and local Tulsan, Clifton Taulbert, to become the president and CEO of ROOTS JAVA. “At the time, there were no operational or marketing plans in place for the company. The business was set up and ready to go, and I became the go,” Taulbert said, laughing.

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ATTENTION SENIOR CITIZENS! The Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) has changed the household median income in Tulsa County and Osage, Creek, Rogers, and Wagoner Counties. This change will impact senior citizens’ ability to qualify for a Property Valuation Limitation for Ad Valorem tax purposes. For 2015, the new maximum annual gross household income is now $59,200. Seniors who have qualified are not required to re-file. To be approved for year 2015, you must be 65 years of age or over as of January 1, 2015 and have a gross household income of $59,200 or less during 2014. You must file between January 1st and March 15th or within 30 days from the issue date of Notice of Change in Assessed Value of Real Estate. To file you will need to bring proof of income from 2014, such as Social Security, 1099 and W2 forms from all income sources. Please contact the County Assessor’s office in the county you live in to see if you qualify and apply for this benefit. Assessor: Assessor: Assessor: Assessor: Assessor:

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COFFEE 101 Coffee shops, both local and chain varieties, are popular places— especially when it gets chilly. While many people are fluent in coffeeshop speak, others may be intimidated by the volume of options and foreign words on the menu. How do you sift through all the choices and become a confident coffee connoisseur? Learning a few key terms can help you navigate any coffee shop menu and place an order like a pro.

UNDERSTAND THE LINGO Brews/Drink Names • Dark/medium/light roast: what you commonly think of as the coffee’s “strength.” Medium is the standard American preference. Dark will be stronger and bolder, while light will be weaker and more mellow. • Espresso (ess-press-oh): the full-flavored coffee served in “shots,” referred to as singles and doubles (about one ounce each). A dark roast, finely-ground and pressed through hot water by a special machine for a strong flavor. Served alone or as the basis for a specialty coffee drink. • Caffè Americano (kah-fay ahh-mer-i-kan-oh): a shot of espresso mixed with enough hot water to fill a six ounce cup. • Café au Lait (kah-fay oh ley): one part espresso, one part steamed milk. Can be made with or without froth, the foamy milk on top of the drink. • Caffè Latte(kah-fay lah-tay): a double espresso with a 2:1 ratio of steamed milk and a light froth. Often flavored for the season with syrups – you see the popular pumpkin spice version every fall. • Caffè Mocha (kah-fay moh-kuh): a version of the latte with chocolate syrup or powder mixed in, and often topped with whipped cream. The top choice for a sweet tooth. • Cappuccino (kah-poo-chee-noh): a 1:1:1 ratio of espresso, steamed milk and froth. • Latte Macchiato (lah-tay mock-e-ah-toe): single or double espresso topped with a dollop of steamed milk. • Chai Latte (chy or ky lah-tay): a latte made with chai tea instead of espresso. Key Ordering Terms/Variations • Tall/Grande/Venti: the size for small, medium and large. • Soy: soy milk substituted for dairy. • Whip: whipped cream. • Haf Caf: a mixture of half caffeinated and half decaffeinated coffee. • Skinny: low-fat instead of whole milk. •S ugar Free: substitute sugar-free syrup. Not always possible with specialty coffees, as they are often pre-mixed. Try a latte with the sugar-free syrup instead. • Iced: coffee served over ice. For the health conscious: Avoid whipped cream. Flavored specialty drinks generally contain sugary syrups or powders. Ask the barista to use sugar-free syrup (if possible), leave off the whip and make it skinny. The delicious iced frappuccinos are loaded with sugar. Indulge sparingly. by Kelsey Duvall www.LIFEseniorservices.org

BY THE NUMBERS

of Americans over 18 drink coffee every day, and that’s 100 million Americans drinking coffee daily. prefer it black. add cream and/or sugar. drink their first cup within the first hour of waking up.

One third of men drink 3-4 cups of coffee per day more than women. Women are more willing to wait up to 16% longer in line for coffee than men. Average size of a coffee cup is 9 oz. and the average drinker consumes 3.1 cups a day.

• Average price for a cup of brewed coffee is $1.38, espresso-based drink average is $2.45.

Average amount of money spent on coffee each year by a single coffee drinker is $164.71. Eighteen billion is the yearly amount of money spent on specialty coffee in the U.S. http://www.statisticbrain.com/coffeedrinking-stat http://www.entrepreneur.com/ article/237852 LIFE’s Vintage Newsmagazine | January 2015

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Chocolate & Coffee Recipes z

Peaches and Cream White Chocolate Fondue From The Melting Pot, 300 Riverwalk Crossing, Jenks, Okla. Contains alcohol

4 oz. white chocolate, finely chopped ¼ c. heavy cream ¼ c. pureed or diced peaches 1 tsp. white chocolate liqueur

2 tbls. ground, unbrewed coffee 2 tbls. salt 1 tbls. pepper 1 tbls. cumin

Combine chocolate and cream over a double boiler on low heat. Heat until chocolate is melted, stirring constantly. You can also combine chocolate and cream in microwavesafe bowl and microwave until melted, stirring every 30 – 45 seconds. Be careful not to let chocolate burn. Pour into a warm fondue pot. Add the peaches and liqueur and stir gently to combine. Garnish with peach slices. Keep fondue warm over low heat. Use graham crackers, marshmallows, pound cake cubes, bananas or apple slices as dippers.

Slow Cooker Candy 16 oz. unsalted peanuts 16 oz. salted peanuts 12 oz. semi-sweet chocolate chips 12 oz. milk chocolate chips

20 oz. peanut butter chips 2 lbs. white almond bark or vanilla candy coating, broken into pieces

Place all ingredients (starting with peanuts) in a large slow cooker. Turn slow cooker to low, cover with lid and leave to melt for 2 hours. Then, remove lid and stir to combine. Replace lid and allow to melt for another 30 minutes. Remove lid, stir again and then spoon mixture (in small candy-size pieces) on wax paper or non-stick aluminum foil. Allow to harden for at least 1 hour.

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1 tbls. garlic powder 1 tsp. paprika 1 tsp. onion powder Dash of cayenne pepper

Mix all ingredients together. Store in airtight container. Sprinkle liberally on meat of choice. Grill or pan sear meat for maximum flavor. Cook all meat to appropriate temperature.

Coffee and Spice Rub for Meat

Ultimate Alexander From LIFE’s Vintage Newsmagazine’s Advertising Director Bernie Dornblaser Contains alcohol

¼ c. cold brewed coffee 2 pints coffee-flavored ice cream ½ c. brandy ½ c. chocolate syrup

Process all ingredients in a blender until smooth, stopping to scrape down sides. Pour mixture into glasses and garnish with whipped cream, chocolate curls or a peppermint stick, if desired. Serve immediately.

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Annual LIFE’s Legacy Awards to Celebrate Area Seniors and Caregivers: Nominations Open January 1 LIFE’s Legacy Awards are back! National Older Americans Month is in May, and again this year, we’re honoring local seniors and caregivers with LIFE’s Legacy Awards. The annual LIFE’s Legacy Awards celebrate area seniors and family caregivers who have demonstrated an exceptional commitment to improving our community and the lives of older adults through the following award categories:

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• LIFE’s Legacy in Leadership Award celebrates a visionary leader (55+) who lives purposefully and exhibits integrity and collaboration while doing extraordinary work to strengthen our community for a brighter and more prosperous future. Exemplary leadership may be accomplished through any of the following means: (a) active and expansive committee participation; (b) official leadership role within a professional organization; (c) official leadership role within a civic or community organization, e.g., nonprofit, senior center, religious institution, etc. • LIFE’s Legacy of Volunteerism Award celebrates an individual senior (55+) who has made a significant impact in their local community by devoting their time and talents through volunteerism and/or mentorship. This may be accomplished through any of the following means: (a) independent volunteerism; (b) volunteerism through an organization; (c) a formal advisory position; (d) a formal mentoring program; (e) an informal relationship with a mentee or group of mentees.

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Award recipients will be recognized in the May 2015 issue of LIFE’s Vintage Newsmagazine and at an awards reception. Nominations open January 1, 2015. For more information and to nominate an area senior for a LIFE’s Legacy Award using the online form, visit www.LIFEseniorservices.org. Typed nominations also may be submitted by mail and should include the following: (a) name, phone number and email address of the nominator; (b) name and phone number of the nominee; (c) the award being nominated for; and (d) a personal essay explaining why you think the nominee exemplifies the criteria outlined above, 500 word limit. To submit a nomination by mail, send to: Editor, LIFE Senior Services, 5950 E. 31st St., Tulsa, OK 74135. All nominations must be received by March 9, 2015 to be considered for selection. Mailed entries must be received by this date to be considered for selection. Nominations will be reviewed by a selection committee using a pre-determined selection criterion. Award recipients will be formally announced in the May 2015 issue of LIFE’s Vintage Newsmagazine and invited to attend a reception for public recognition, award presentation and celebration. www.LIFEseniorservices.org

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Keep Balance and Independence with Tai Chi Quan Most fall injuries happen at home in predictable, preventable ways. And while simple changes to lighting, furniture arrangement and housekeeping can make older adults less susceptible to falling, the best prevention technique is still exercise. This is especially true for older adults living with health conditions, such as hip or bone weakness, arthritis, blood pressure fluctuation, Parkinson’s disease, multiple sclerosis and Alzheimer’s disease. Moreover, many people who fall, even if they are not injured, develop a fear of falling. This fear may cause them to limit their activities, leading to reduced mobility and loss of physical fitness, which in turn increases their actual risk of falling. With these facts in mind, Creek County Literacy Program has partnered with Creek County Health Department and the Oklahoma Department of Libraries to bring area seniors a fitness program designed specifically to reduce their risk of falling. Tai Chi Quan: Moving for Better Balance is a free program geared toward adults age 45 and older. Studies have shown that Tai Chi improves muscular strength, balance, postural control and reduces seniors’ risk of falling by 47-55 percent, as well as reduces the risk of falls by Parkinson’s disease patients by 67 percent. The eight forms, or sets of movements, in this program are derived from the traditional, 24-form Yang-style Tai Chi, which has been tailored to older adults wishing to improve balance and mobility. No prior registration is required. This Tai Chi program meets Mondays beginning Jan. 5, 10 a.m. - 11 a.m. at the Library Annex, 15 N. Poplar St., Sapulpa. The first class will begin with a discussion on Tai Chi, including a question and answer session, and subsequent classes will run for 12 weeks. For more information or to register, call (918) 224-9647.

Grant Targets Literacy for Health in Creek County Year after year, Oklahoma has ranked as one of the unhealthiest states, with poor marks for child immunization, obesity, diabetes, drug deaths, high cholesterol, annual dental visits and consumption of fruits. And the dilemma doesn’t stop there. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reports that almost nine out of 10 Americans have problems reading and using consumer health information, and Oklahomans are no exception. Studies have even shown that an individual’s ability to read and understand health information is actually a stronger predictor of a person’s health than age, socioeconomic status, education or ethnicity. Luckily, Creek County Literacy Program, along with 11 other programs across the state and many local partners, is stepping up to educate Oklahoma residents about healthy living and improve access to and understanding of health information. Using a $4,000 grant from the Oklahoma Department of Libraries, Creek County Literacy Program has developed a series of workshops that will cover topics including healthy eating and how to navigate the produce department, container gardening for fresh herbs, domestic violence prevention and an overview of the Department of Human Services Adult and Family Services, to name a few. For information on Oklahoma’s adult literacy efforts, visit www.odl.state.ok.us/literacy. Partnering with LIFE Senior Services, the next workshop, Your Guide to a Healthy Brain, will take place at 5:30 p.m., Jan. 6, at the Library Annex, 15 N. Poplar St., Sapulpa. To learn more about the local effort and upcoming events, call Melissa Struttmann at (918) 224-9647.

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Exercise Your Creative Spirit Through Local and Regional Competitions Tulsa Garden Center invites amateur photographers to show off their garden photos during the 2015 Portraits of a Garden Amateur Photography Contest and Exhibition. Held at Tulsa Garden Center, 2435 S. Peoria Ave., Tulsa, this exhibition will run Jan. 23 – 25 and Jan. 27 – 31, from 9 a.m. – 4 p.m. (Sundays, 1 – 4 p.m.), and photographers’ entries may be submitted Jan. 6 – 10 and Jan. 13 – 17, between 9 a.m. – 3 p.m., also at Tulsa Garden Center. With three divisions based on experience level, and a variety of entry categories, this contest gives everyone the opportunity to show their creative spirit. For more information, including a list of entry categories, rules and regulations, visit www.tulsagardencenter.com or call (918) 746-5125. The 40th Annual Oklahoma Conference on Aging is accepting entries for the 2015 Senior Poetry Contest. This popular event is held in conjunction with the conference, which is sponsored by the Oklahoma Department of Human Services (DHS) Aging Services, and winners will be invited to read their poems and be recognized at an awards luncheon to take place in May. Entries must be an original unpublished work of the contestant and must have been completed when the contestant was at least 60 years old. Contestants are encouraged to submit works which reflect the conference’s theme of “Celebrate. Discover. Embrace.” Entries may be submitted via email or mail, and the submission deadline is Jan. 15. For more information, call the Senior Info-Line (800) 211-2116 or DHS Aging Services (405) 521-2281. The 38th Annual Adult Creative Writing Contest gives wordsmiths a chance to win cash for their creative writing. Sponsored by The Friends of the Tulsa City-County Libraries, this competition will award a $100 cash prize and a certificate to the best works in each category, a $50 cash prize and certificate to second place winners, and certificates to those receiving honorable mention. The contest is open to any person 18 years or older who lives, works, attends school in Tulsa County or has a nonresident Tulsa City-County Library (TCCL) card. Individuals may submit one original unpublished work per category, in the following categories: • Poetry – 400-word limit • Informal Essay – 5,000-word limit • Children’s Fiction – 3,000-word limit • Short Story – 5,000-word limit The deadline for submissions is Jan. 31. Entry forms, with a complete set of rules, are available at all TCCL locations or online at www.tulsalibrary.org/ friends. For more information, call Gretchen Hannefield (918) 549-7408.

Have Post-holiday Fun with a Free Viewing of The Freshman, Featuring Harold Lloyd The Sooner State Chapter of the American Theatre Organ Society will be honoring the 90th anniversary of the 1925 silent movie The Freshman, starring Harold Lloyd, and the 100th anniversary year of Harold Lloyd’s movie debut, with a free showing of The Freshman, complete with theatre organ accompaniment, on Jan. 16. Lloyd’s biggest moneymaker of his career, The Freshman tells the story of Harold Lamb, a bespectacled go-getter who heads off to college expecting grand experiences, but instead discovers that becoming the big man on campus isn’t as easy as it looks. This knee-slapper is free to attend and there’s always plenty of complimentary popcorn and lemonade to help set the mood. The showing will take place at the Tulsa Technology Center Broken Arrow campus, S. 129th E. Ave (Olive St.) and E. 111th St., Broken Arrow. This is one you won’t want to miss! www.LIFEseniorservices.org

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Tulsa Walking Club is looking for volunteers to work the event start table and to assist the coordinator at walking events. Events usually take place on the third Saturday each month, and the location changes often. Details will be provided before each event and training is provided. For more information, call RSVP (918) 280-8656. Tulsa Art Deco Museum is looking for volunteers to help with general retail duties in the Tulsa Art Deco Museum Gift Shop from 11 a.m. – 2 p.m., Thursdays and Fridays. The museum is located in the east lobby of the Philcade Building in downtown Tulsa. Appreciation of the 1920s and 1930s period of art and culture is a plus. For more information, call RSVP (918) 280-8656. OSU Health Science Center has openings for volunteers in the Vertebrate Paleontology Lab. Volunteers are part of active research projects and assist OSU paleontologists in finding fossils, molding and casting fossils and more. Volunteers are also invited to participate in potlucks and lectures. Projects include fossil mammals from California, Utah, Nevada and New Mexico, and coming soon, Dinosaurs of Oklahoma. Volunteer hours are flexible and available Wednesday – Friday from 9 a.m. – 5 p.m. For more information, call RSVP (918) 280-8656. NEATs, North East Active Timers, is in need of a volunteer to help in the office on Fridays from noon – 3 p.m. For more information, call RSVP (918) 280-8656. Community Health Connection is looking for volunteers to help with reception and intake assistance. Volunteers should enjoy visiting with people, courteously answering questions and bilingual is a plus. For more information, call RSVP (918) 280-8656. Meals On Wheels, Broken Arrow Distribution Center, is looking for volunteers to act as coordinators to ensure food arrives, take calls for last minute cancellations and relay information to drivers. For more information, call RSVP (918) 280-8656. Cancer Treatment Centers of America has a variety of volunteer positions available, from bingo caller to creative art leader, and even pianist. A bingo caller is needed on Tuesday evenings from 6:30 – 7:45 p.m. and all equipment and prizes are provided. A creative and crafty person, capable of collaborating with Pastoral Care and Mind Body Medicine to help facilitate an expressive arts class one Friday per month, 10 a.m. – noon is also needed and all supplies for the class are provided. A pianist is needed to play on Wednesdays from 11a.m. – 1p.m. or later, if you want. Volunteers receive free parking, a free volunteer jacket/smock to wear during service, complementary access to the fitness center, a free meal for every four hours served, an invitation to the annual Volunteer Recognition event with a gift and an invitation to the stakeholder Christmas party. For more information, call RSVP (918) 280-8656.

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The Parent Child Center’s Kids on the Block Puppet Program is looking for volunteers to serve as visiting puppeteers at area elementary schools. As a volunteer puppeteer, you’ll have the opportunity to deliver important messages to children about topics such as stranger danger, bullying, abuse, neglect and divorce. Hours are flexible and volunteer puppeteers will be trained in creative ways to teach children how to speak up for themselves and keep themselves safe. For more information, call Carol Sartin (918) 699-0535. Tulsa Historical Society and Museum is looking for volunteers to serve as “guardians” of Tulsa history. Guardian responsibilities may include greeting visitors at the information desk, serving as docents for museum tours and presenting historical programs to Tulsa-area organizations including Tulsa-area schools. Guardians have optional bimonthly meetings, which may include informative lectures, field trips and other learning opportunities. Tulsa Historical Society and Museum offers flexible scheduling and will provide training. For more information, call Tulsa Historical Society and Museum (918) 712-9484. Tulsa Area United Way is looking for volunteers to help our community’s low income families with free income tax return preparation through the Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) program. Volunteers can choose a flexible schedule that works for them and all training is provided. For more information, call RSVP (918) 280-8656. Tulsa’s Spotlight Theatre is looking for volunteers to serve sandwiches and beverages during intermissions of America’s longest-running Saturday night play, The Drunkard. Volunteers are asked to arrive by 6:30 p.m. The show ends at 10 p.m., and by serving you become a “spotlighter,” and so join in a grand Tulsa tradition spanning generations. As a spotlighter, you’ll have the opportunity to be listed in the online archives, which date back to 1953. For more information, call RSVP (918) 280-8656. RSVP Airport Ambassadors are needed to provide hospitality and information services to airline passengers at three desk locations at Tulsa International Airport. Ambassadors are asked to work one four-hour shift per week. Free, convenient parking and a uniform are provided. For more information, call RSVP (918) 280-8656. The Community Food Bank of Eastern Oklahoma and Senior Servings at Gilcrease Hills Estates are looking for volunteers to help distribute food items on the first and third Monday, each month, from approximately 10:30 a.m. – noon. One in 16 Oklahoma seniors has to choose between purchasing food and medicine and Senior Servings helps combat that predicament by providing nutritious food to seniors over 60 who are at risk of hunger. Volunteers will be asked to help a Food Bank staff member bring the food inside from the parking lot, set it out on inside tables and sign-in participants as they come to pick up the food. For more information, call RSVP (918) 280-8656.

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mindbender & puzzles ||

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RAFFLE TICKETS ARE $25 EACH or $100 FOR FIVE one winner will choose one of the four trips. Drawing will be held on February 26 during Puttin’ on the Dog. Call (918) 664-9000, ext. 245 for tickets. Need not be present to win. Ticket price is not tax deductible. All proceeds beneﬁt LIFE Senior Services.

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Events Meetings Drawing on Memories Presented by Alzheimer’s Association January 13 • 10 a.m. – Noon Gilcrease Museum 1400 N. Gilcrease Museum Rd. • Tulsa Free • (800) 272-3900 • RSVP NEATs Monthly Gathering & Luncheon Celebrating first churches & schools for Tulsa’s 119th birthday January 14 • 10:30 a.m. • $10 soup & salad Yale Avenue Christian Church 36th & Yale Ave. • Tulsa (918) 743-1303 • RSVP www.neatstulsa.org Adult Book Club January 19 • 5:30 p.m. Sapulpa Library Annex 15 N. Poplar St. • Sapulpa (918) 224-9647 Drawing on Memories Presented by Alzheimer’s Association January 20 • 10 a.m. – Noon • Free Philbrook Museum of Art 2727 S. Rockford Rd. • Tulsa (800) 272-3900 • RSVP Tulsa Metro Retired Educators Association Presentation on Frankoma Pottery January 20 • 10 a.m. Tulsa Public Schools Education Service Center 3027 S. New Haven Ave. • Tulsa NEATs Movie - Philomena January 21 • 1:30 p.m. • Free NEATs conference room 3119 S. Jamestown Ave. • Tulsa (918) 743-1303 • RSVP www.neatstulsa.org Tulsa Repertory Musicals – Are We There Yet? Presented by Evenings at the Bernsen January 23 • 7:30 p.m. • $10 Bernsen Center 700 S. Boston Ave. • Tulsa (918) 388-4720

To submit a calendar item, please send an email to kcampbell@LIFEseniorservices.org or FAX to (918) 664-9922, Attn: Vintage. Bunco Bash – Dinner & Bunco January 23 • 6 p.m. • $10 Broken Arrow Seniors, Inc. 1800 S. Main St. • Broken Arrow (918) 259-8377 Scrapbooking 101 January 28 • 12:30 – 2 p.m. • Free Owasso Community Center 301 S. Cedar St. • Owasso (918) 272-3903 NEATs Historical Adventure of Downtown Tulsa Tour of Tulsa’s first churches & lunch in a historical setting January 30 • Departs at 10 a.m. $5 plus lunch Departs from NEATs office 3119 S. Jamestown Ave. • Tulsa (918) 743-1303 • RSVP www.neatstulsa.org Physician’s Guide to Nutrition Presentation by Dr. Michelle Neil, DO January 30 • 1 – 2 p.m. • Free Osteopathic Founders Foundation 8801 S. Yale Ave., Ste. 400 • Tulsa (918) 551-7300 • RSVP www.osteopathicfounders.org Single Seniors 60+ Join for lunch, visiting, cards & dominos Wednesdays & Saturdays • 11:30 a.m. Buffet Palace 10934 E. 21st St. • Tulsa (918) 371-4367 or (918) 341-3375 Ukulele Class Bring your own ukulele, beginners welcome Wednesdays • Noon – 2 p.m. Broken Arrow Seniors, Inc. 1800 S. Main St. • Broken Arrow (918) 259-8377 Seniors on the Go: Fun, Food & Fellowship Tuesdays & Fridays • 9 a.m. – 4 p.m. Jenks Senior Citizens, Inc. 211 N. Elm St. • Jenks (918) 299-1700

Pins & Needles Quilting Club Come & go as you please Mondays • 11 a.m. – 3 p.m. Bixby Community Center 211 N. Cabaniss Ave. • Bixby (918) 743-5408 ACBL Duplicate Sanctioned Bridge Mondays & Wednesdays • 11 a.m. Broken Arrow Seniors, Inc. 1800 S. Main St. • Broken Arrow (918) 355-6652 LaFortune Bridge Wednesdays • 1 – 4 p.m. Buddy LaFortune Community Center 5202 S. Hudson Ave. • Tulsa (918) 496-6220

Support Groups

Daytime Support Group for Caregivers January 8 • 3 – 4:30 p.m. • Free LIFE’s Adult Day Health 902 E. Pine St. • Tulsa (918) 664-9000 • Respite Provided Tulsa Hearing Helpers Support Group For people who have lost hearing later in life Speaker: Lezley Bell with CaptionCall January 8 • 10 – 11:30 a.m. • Free Total Source for Hearing-loss and Access 8740 E. 11th St. • Tulsa (918) 832-8742 • www.tsha.cc Daytime Support Group for Caregivers January 8 • 3 – 4:30 p.m. • Free LIFE’s Adult Day Health 3106 S. Juniper Ave. • Broken Arrow (918) 664-9000 • Respite Provided Support 4 You, Caregiver Support Group Presented by Legacy Hospice of the West Presentation on dealing with drug & alcohol abuse in caregiving January 8 • 10:30 – 11:30 a.m. • Free Miami Senior Citizens Center 2104 Denver Haner Dr. • Miami (855) 729-2288 • www.legacyhospice.net

Faith Based Educational Memory/ Support Group Presented by Jackie Lenzy, BS, BA, CDP January 14 & 28 • 1:15 – 2:30 p.m. Mt. Zion Baptist Church 419 N. Elgin Ave. • Tulsa (918) 584-0510 • Free Daytime Support Group for Caregivers January 15 • 3 – 4:30 p.m. • Free LIFE’s Adult Day Health 5950 E. 31st St. • Tulsa (918) 664-9000 • Respite Provided Faith Based Educational Memory/ Support Group Presented by Jackie Lenzy, BS, BA, CDP & Dr. Chandini Sharma January 20 • 1 – 2:15 p.m. • Free Villages at Southern Hills 5721 S. Lewis Ave. • Tulsa (918) 561-6642 Evening Support Group for Caregivers January 22 • 5:30 – 7 p.m. • Free LIFE’s Adult Day Health 3106 S. Juniper Ave. • Broken Arrow (918) 664-9000 • Respite Provided Oklahoma Parkinson’s Disease Support January 22 • 2 – 4 p.m. • Free Owasso Community Center 301 S. Cedar St. • Owasso (918) 272-3903 Caregiver Support Group Presented by A-Vow Hospice January 29 • 6 p.m. • Free Legend Senior Living at Mingo Road 7902 S. Mingo Rd. • Tulsa (918) 557-8937 Grief Counseling Conducted by Brookdale Senior Living Thursdays • 3:30 p.m. • Free Town Village 8222 S. Yale Ave. • Tulsa (918) 493-1200 • RSVP

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Dancing Tulsa Dance Lessons & Fun Dance West Coast Swing lessons January 7, 21 & 28 • 7 – 9 p.m. Free for Elks members/$5 non-members Fun dance January 14 • 7 – 9 p.m. • $6 Tulsa Elks Lodge 5335 S. Harvard Ave. • Tulsa (918) 557-1699 Line Dance Tuesdays • 1 p.m. • Free The Broadmoor Retirement Community 88205 E. 22nd St. • Tulsa (918) 622-2151 Line Dancing Class Tuesdays & Thursdays • 10 a.m. Free • University Village Retirement Community 8555 S. Lewis Ave. • Tulsa (918) 298-3480 Ballroom Dancing Kings of Music Tuesdays • 7:30 – 9:45 p.m. Moose Lodge 11106 E. 7th St. • Tulsa (918) 254-8167 Friday Night Dances Fridays • 7:30 – 11 p.m. American Legion Post 308 11328 E. Admiral Blvd. • Tulsa (918) 437-1635 $6 non-members • $5 members Line Dancing Class Mondays, Wednesdays, Fridays 1 – 2:30 p.m. • Free Tuesdays • 7:30 – 9 p.m. • Free YMCA • 8300 N. Owasso Expy. Owasso (918) 272-3903 Senior Square & Line Dancing Rushing Stars Square Dance Club Wednesdays • Workshop 12:30 p.m. Dance 1 p.m. Centennial Center 1028 E. 6th St. • Tulsa (918) 363-8380 Round Up Boys Dance Mondays • 6:30 p.m. • $5 Broken Arrow Senior Center 1800 S. Main St. • Broken Arrow (918) 607-3600 Clog Dancing Lessons Turtle Creek Cloggers Mondays • 5:45 – 8:30 p.m. Thursdays • 6 – 8:30 p.m. LaFortune Community Center 5202 S. Hudson Ave. • Tulsa (918) 627-0067

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Tai Chi for Older Adults Presented by Creek County Literacy Mondays, beginning January 5 10 – 11 a.m. • Free Sapulpa Library Annex 15 N. Poplar St. • Sapulpa (918) 224-9647 Parkinson’s Swim For individuals with Parkinson’s January 27 • 3 p.m. • Free Saint Simeon’s Wellness Center 3701 Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd. • Tulsa (918) 794-1945 • RSVP by January 23 Moderate Yoga with Lucy Weberling Mondays • 5 – 6:15 p.m. Hairbender’s II 200 E. Rogers Blvd. • Skiatook (918) 633-8890 • www.festivalyoga.com Seated Yoga with Lucy Weberling Wednesdays • 9:30 – 10:15 a.m. Ramona Senior Center 4th St. & Cherokee Ave. • Ramona (918) 633-8890 • www.festivalyoga.com 65+ Exercise Mondays, Wednesdays, Fridays 10:30 – 11 a.m. • $10 per month LaFortune Community Center 5202 S. Hudson Ave. • Tulsa (918) 496-6220 Chair to Floor Yoga Wednesdays • 11:45 a.m. • $6 per class LaFortune Community Center 5202 S. Hudson Ave. • Tulsa (918) 260-9236 Parkinson’s Exercise Class Mondays, Wednesdays, Fridays 1 – 1:45 p.m. University Village Exercise Room 8555 S. Lewis Ave. • Tulsa (918) 298-3370 Zumba with Ariane Betancourt Mondays & Wednesdays • 6 p.m. Saturdays • 10 a.m. 51st & Memorial • Tulsa (918) 812-5691 $7 per class or $50 for 10 classes Exercise Class – Designed for Older Adults Mondays, Wednesdays, Fridays 9:30 – 10:30 a.m. • Free Owasso Community Center 301 S. Cedar St. • Owasso (918) 272-3903 Tai Ji Quan – Moving for Better Balance Tuesdays • 9:30 – 10:30 a.m. • Free Owasso Community Center 301 S. Cedar St. • Owasso (918) 272-3903

Events & Seminars at LIFE Senior Services Basics of Medicare

This seminar, presented by the Medicare Assistance Program at LIFE Senior Services, will cover the basics of Medicare, give you the information you need to make an informed decision about your coverage options and provide resources to help you protect yourself from fraudulent scams that target Medicare beneficiaries.

This seminar is intended for persons newly eligible or soon to be eligible for Medicare. It is closed to licensed Life, Accident and Health Insurance Agents, insurance company personnel and anyone affiliated with a Health Maintenance Organization or other conflicts of interest.

Wednesday, January 14 • 10 a.m. – noon LIFE Senior Services • 5950 E. 31st St. • Tulsa Free • Reservations required To register, call Moira (918) 664-9000, ext. 250

LaFortune Series: Tai Chi

Bring a brown bag lunch and learn how Tai Chi can help with balance, stress reduction, strength and personal tranquility. Wednesday, January 14 • 11:30 – 12:30 p.m. LaFortune Recreation Center • 5202 S. Hudson Ave. • Tulsa Free • Reservations requested To register, call (918) 664-9000, ext. 224

Caregiving 101

This program offers a roadmap to success for new and seasoned caregivers alike. Learn the vocabulary of the care world, information for making good decisions and an overview of community resources, living options and legal documents. Also, learn about strategies for support, asking for and accepting help, as well as maintaining your own health. Tuesday, January 27 • 1 – 2 p.m. LIFE Senior Services • 902 E. Pine St. • Tulsa Free • Reservations requested To register, call (918) 664-9000, ext. 224

Eat Better, Move More

In partnership with Oklahoma Healthy Aging Initiative, Eat Better, Move More participants will learn about the importance of nutrition and walking. Discussion and interactive activities will emphasize healthy eating, foods for bone health and dietary fiber, sensible portion sizes and how to improve your activity level regardless of current ability. Wednesday, January 28 • 1 – 2:30 p.m. LIFE Senior Services • 5950 E. 31st St. • Tulsa Free • Reservations requested To register, call (918) 664-9000, ext. 224

Senior Centers

LIFE’s Senior Centers are open Monday-Friday; 8 a.m. – 4 p.m. and offer an excellent selection of social, creative, educational, fitness and health activities to keep members physically active and socially engaged. Call today for a tour and discover all that LIFE has to offer! Fitness: Mat Yoga and Seated Yoga with Cindy Henson • Chair or Standing Fitness with Juanita Hoeffer • Tai Chi with Elizabeth Williams Tai Chi with Nancy Anderson • Zumba Gold with Kristy Rains Strengthen & Tone • Indoor Walking • Women’s Basketball Line Dancing • Social Dancing • Pickleball • Ping Pong Creative: East Side Band • Choral Group • Art Classes • Writing Classes Social: Luncheons • Brunch • Friday Breakfast • Bridge • Canasta Various Games • Theme Parties • Day Trips Services: Massage Therapy • VNA Foot Care • Vision Screening Defensive Driving • Computer Lab LIFE’s Senior Center at East Side 1427 S. Indianapolis Ave. (East of 15th St. and S. Harvard Ave.) Sunny Lile • (918) 744-6760

LIFE’s Senior Center at Southminster 35th Pl. (West of S. Peoria Ave.) Jamey Henderson • (918) 749-2623

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people & places ||

Ollie Hinds, Forest Hills Care & Rehabilitation Center resident, was granted a Dream Chaser adventure to the Oklahoma Aquarium. She had a wonderful time getting in touch with nature.

Lucille Scheer, previous Forest Hills Care & Rehabilitation Center patient came by to visit with her PT staff. Lucille says, “These beautiful girls helped get me back to life!”

Mary Ann Holcomb, Broadmoor Retirement Community resident, does a beautiful job modeling holiday attire at the Ms. Senior Oklahoma Fashion Show.

Saint Simeon’s residents and staff members enjoyed modeling clothing, jewelry and handbags from Zella’s Boutique during a fashion show held at Saint Simeon’s in November.

Gifts for Puttin’ on the Dog 2015 were gathered at the annual “Friends of LIFE” party at Southwood Landscape and Nursery. Guests included LIFE Senior Services Board President Rod Nordstrom, Southwood Co-Owner Ginny Schulte, Puttin’ on the Dog 2015 Event Chairs Denise and John Redmond, and LIFE Senior Services CEO Laura Kenny.

Gloria Taft, Pat Phillips and Edna Langston (not pictured) of Kenosha Landing, a LIFE’s Vintage Housing community in Broken Arrow, crocheted more than 100 red, white and blue throws, lap blankets, caps and scarves. They hand-delivered them to patients in the VA Hospital in Muskogee on Veterans Day.

Broken Arrow Seniors ukulele class entertains members at lunch.

The Assistance League of Tulsa donated two Xbox Kinects and three bundles of board games for enjoyment at LIFE’s three Adult Day Health centers. Pictured from left to right: Ginny Greek, Assistance League of Tulsa; Larry, LIFE’s Adult Day Health participant; Laura Kenny, LIFE Senior Services CEO; Pamela, LIFE’s Adult Day Health participant; Edie Slack, Assistance League of Tulsa; Courtney Wilson, LIFE’s Adult Day Health Activities Specialist.

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AUTO REPAIR Lube To U Oil Change No more waiting in long lines or being past due for an oil change. We bring the oil change to you. Fully licensed and insured, professional service, state of the art equipment, other pre-maintenance services available. Senior discounts available. Call Val at (918) 704-9902. Strickland Automotive Strickland Automotive is locally-owned and - operated with over 40 years of auto repair experience. We perform all types of vehicle repair, from computer and electrical problems to engine and transmission overhauls. ASE Certified mechanics. Open six days a week, with towing provided. Call Gary. (918) 8327072 CARPET CLEANING ALL PRO Carpet Cleaning Senior and caregiver discounts. Carpet, furniture, rug cleaning. Pet odor removed and Teflon protectant available. Emergency water extraction. Residential and commercial services. Professional truck mount steam cleaning. Carpet repairs and re-stretching. Prompt, professional, quality service at a fair price. Certified, insured. Call Thomas Fink, owner/technician, for free estimate. (918) 636-6303 CEMETERY LOTS Garden of Faith/Floral Haven Four plots for sale in Garden of Faith at Floral Haven. Section #7N Lot 72C. $1,500 per plot. Will sell individually. Call (505) 865-5159. COMPUTER SERVICES Computer and Electronic Assistance Are you stuck and need Help with your computer or any electronic device. Price and Son Computer and Technology Services, LLC will be glad to assist you in your home. Call James or Jared at (918) 236-6010 or email us at office@ pricestechhelp.com to schedule an appointment. Computer Help At Reasonable Cost Retired computer tech will help with all your computer needs. Does your computer need to be moved or repaired or do you need help with setup or usage? Can also provide periodic maintenance and updates. Call Ed at (918) 629-1395. DAYTIME CARE Daytime care for older loved ones LIFE’s Adult Day Services offers convenient, affordable daytime care at three locations in Tulsa and Broken Arrow. For more information, call LIFE’s Adult Day Services at (918) 664-9000. EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES Helper Needed Free bedroom and bath to mature lady to help care for my wife. Someone on Social Security would be perfect for Continued

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me. Mostly it would include being a companion. We have Home Health 3 days a week. Please call me so we can discuss further. Looking for someone with a big heart. Bob at (918) 512-6117. Hiring for Home Care Aides! Brighten your neighbor’s day by helping them stay safe in their home. We are looking for caring individuals to provide assistance to elderly/disabled clients. Tasks may include errands, light housekeeping, and personal care assistance. Must have reliable transportation, valid driver’s license, auto insurance and pass OSBI background check. Certified and Non-Certified positions! Apply Today!! www.oxford-healthcare.com or call: (918) 258-1111 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 for you, we handle all advertising, staging and the sale it self. We specialize in senior transitions, having been in the senior housing market for over 10 years. Please contact Michelle Reed (918) 691-5893 or Atulsa@aol.com for a free consultation. Estate Sales PLUS Estate Sales PLUS manages Estate Sales… Moving Sales… Downsizing… Consignments… & Appraisals. Selling your home? We bring HUGE crowds of potential buyers and work with your realtor to showcase your home. Estate Sales PLUS is Bonded, Insured and an accredited member of the BBB. For a FREE CONSULTATION, call Sue Lynn Warren at (918) 488-8853, email estatesalesplus@cox.net or go to www.estatesalesplus.com Miss Lilly’s Estate Sale Services Miss Lilly’s Estate Sale Services specializes in Estate Liquidation, downsizing or moving sales. Our Estate appraiser has over 30 years of experience. If you are selling your home, we will work with your agent and bring potential buyers into your home. Contact Patti Lorimer at (918) 906-3539 for a FREE estate evaluation OR email misslilly’s@cox.net OR visit our website www.misslillysestatesales.com FINANCIAL/INSURANCE Are Medicare Choices Confusing? Let me help you make the best choice for you! With over 30 years experience in the Insurance industry, I can answer your questions and concerns and put your mind at ease about what is best for you! Call Donna Grady today at (918) 6916979 for appointment. Investments-Insurance-RetirementLegacy Market volatility, rising healthcare Continued

costs and longer life spans may make achieving desirable retirement more difficult. As financial professionals we help clients develop and monitor customizable options toward reaching their goals. Ken Finch, CLU, ChFC, AEP and Marilee Lonergan at (918) 392-5477. AXA Advisors, LLC (NY, NY 212-3144600), SIPC, AXA Network, LLC. 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 tollfree (866) 664-9009. Medicare Supplements & Medicare Advantage Plans The Health Insurance Enrollment Center is here to assist you with Medicare Supplements, Medicare Advantage, and Prescription Drug Plans offered by Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Oklahoma. Call Bob Archer today at (918) 814-5550 for free information. Let me guide you through the outstanding Medicare Plan options that are available to you. Worried About Funeral Expenses? Preferred Rates, Standard Rates, Guaranteed Issue Plans, Permanent Whole Life Rates never increase. Issue up to $35,000 Paid to Beneficiary of Choice or Assignment to any Funeral Home. Call Michael Moore (918) 557-5665 for RATES or Email ineedlifeinsurance@sbcglobal.net. Write for information at PO Box 733 Glenpool OK 74033. FOR RENT Beautiful All Bills Paid Community! Great location with wooded grounds, on-site pool, laundries and professional staff. Units have many updates including granite, carpets, wood flooring, fireplaces, bookshelves and much more. Call us today at (918) 743-8001 to schedule a viewing! FOR SALE Furniture for Sale - Price Reduced Recliner that is a wing-backed chair, soft short-textured burgundy-colored cloth. Seldom used, excellent condition. Also, Ottoman (40”L x 24”W x 17”H) with under-cushioned storage. Painted cloth design with texture-blues, burgundy, green, cream. Superb/splendid condition. Hardly ever used. Call (918) 357-9344 or (918) 740-2045. GARDENING/LAWN SERVICES Aardwolf Leaf & Lawn Care Leaf removal, gutter cleaning and lawn clean-up. Free estimates. Call Patrick Mills. (918) 814-0973. Continued

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Licensed, bonded and insured for your protection....Call (918) 855-9216, tell us you saw us in the Vintage Newsmagazine receive an automatic 10% discount....call us now. BJ’s Handyman Services I will tighten it, nail it, glue it, paint it, cut it, hang it, change it, assemble it, install it, and do other odd jobs. Quality work at reasonable prices. Our goal is to keep your costs low. Life member of Handyman Club of America. Serving seniors since 2005. We now accept all major credit/debit cards. Call BJ at (539) 777-2915. This is a local call. Bumgartner Plumbing Licensed, with over 30 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 Burton Painting and Floors Specializing in all aspects of exterior and interior home painting. Staining, sealing, and painting faux finishes. Decks, fences, cabinets, and floors. Acid staining of concrete floors, patios, and driveways. Free estimates. 23 years of experience. Reliable, courteous, professional service. Fully insured. (918) 378-2858 Contracting for Seniors by Van Repairs, painting, remodeling, some plumbing and electrical, small jobs. Special needs: grab bars, ramps, hand rails, door alterations to accommodate wheelchairs, handicap fixtures. Working with individuals, families, seniors, businesses since 1987. We function with integrity, with special concerns for seniors. Free estimates, insured. (918) 636-6849 Dave’s Heat and Air, Inc. Licensed, insured, and bonded. Honest and reliable service for over 30 years. Competitive rates. Specializing in heating and air conditioning service and repair. All makes and models. Residential and light commercial. Tulsa metro area. Familyowned and operated. (918) 437-8101 Debris/Junk Removal “When your junk starts to stack up call Haul Aways for backup.” We offer fast and efficient junk and debris removal service from anywhere on your property. Call (918) 407-0336 or visit us online at www.haulaways.net. References Furnished. Freedom Electrical Services Do you need outlets, ceiling fans or lights hung? Freedom Electrical Services provides quality workmanship. For all your electrical needs, call (918) 2161846. Handyman & Construction Services New & Remodel Commercial & Residential - 25 Years All Handicap Accessories - grab bars, handicap access abilities; Framing, Drywall, Tape & Bed; Texture & Paint, Plumbing, Continued

Electrical, Tile, Laminate & Wood Floors & Fences. Free Estimates, Competitive Rates, Professional Service. Call Craig at (918) 892-4168. Hutson’s Handyman Service Carpentry. Painting. Home repair. Basic plumbing. Sheet rock – new and repair. Storm doors and windows. Install ceiling fans. Clean and repair rain guttering. $15 service call charge. $35/hour. 10% senior discount. What do you need done? Member, Better Business Bureau. (918) 835-8205 or (918) 645-5761. Maintenance-Pro’s We specialize in the daily home repair needs for Seniors. We do electrical, plumbing, carpentry, painting and sheet-rock repair. We also do product assembly, change light bulbs, fixtures, ceiling fans and air filters. No job is too small. Free estimates and affordable rates. Call (918) 812-6465. The Doorman Door Service of Tulsa Windows, doors and siding. Professional installation service and repairs. (918) 430-4398. Free quotes. www. tulsadoorman.com Z&J Remodeling No job is too big or small. Painting, carpentry work, roofing, room additions, decks, sheet rock, carpet & carpet repairs, storm damage repairs and more. Free estimates and insured. (918) 629-1903. LEGAL 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 Notary To Assist You Professional Notary Public and Certified Notary Signing Agent will travel to you to have documents notarized. Call Christine at (918) 851-4909. Specializing in general notarization work, she has multiple certifications. Background screened, bonded, and insured. She makes the process easy! www.BrokenArrowMobileNotary.com OIL AND GAS Mineral, Oil/Gas Interests Want to purchase minerals and oil/ gas interests. Send details to P.O. Box 13557, Denver, CO, 80201. PERSONAL ASSISTANCE Accomplished Help at Home Former owner and administrator of Oklahoma state licensed facility. Help in home management coordinating your needs. Cooking, light housekeeping, transportation to doctors’ appointments. I value your dignity with respect. Excellent references. Adjustable fee according to situation. (918)728-5489 or (918) 2701671.

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Bobbi and Bob’s Personal Assistance Errands, grocery shopping, personal shopping, take to beauty shop, organizing home and closets, transportation to and from medical appointments, healthcare and other paperwork. Bobbi Warshaw, MPH, previously worked with seniors, physicians, and medical insurance plans. Call Bobbi at (918) 747-3807. website: www.errands-to-go.com, email: bobbi.warshaw@att.net. Financial Organizer Are you overwhelmed handling monthly finances (paying bills, balancing your checkbook, organization) for yourself or a loved one? I can help! I create customized systems that fit your needs, either for set up only or ongoing monthly. Call me to discuss the options available. Essential Strategy Consulting, LLC. Gwen Stevens (918) 557-5259. Mail Stacking Up? Do you have trouble seeing to write checks? No family close by to help? Confused about your income or expenses? I will pay your bills, setup deposits, correspond with insurers, accountants, bankers, doctors, brokers and creditors. Organize information for your taxes. Monitor all accounts for fraud. Notarize your legal papers. Bonded and insured. FREE initial consultation. Senior Money Manager Call Sherry (918) 625-2001 Overnight Sitter I’m available seven nights a week to assist you with your loved ones during the overnight hours, as well as helping with errands and appointments during the day. Prefer working in midtown Tulsa, where I live. References available from working with Tulsa families the past ten years. Call Mike (918) 834-1870. PERSONAL SAFETY EARS Emergency Alert Response Systems. Enjoy living at home while we listen for your safety with our quality personal medical alarm and monitoring service. Affordable with no long-term commitment. Locally owned and operated. (918) 298-0500 or toll-free (877) 885-3277 HALO Medical Alarms HALO provides emergency response throughout Oklahoma with an office in Tulsa. Let a HALO medical alarm provide you with the confidence and security to live independently in your own home, where you are most comfortable. Call (918) 392-0566 or (877) 747-HALO (4256). www.halomedicalalarms.com PERSONAL SERVICES Affordable Hairstyling In-Home or Shop Can’t get out? Transportation and home service available for your hairstyling needs. A Mane Event hairstyling and tanning service for the entire family. 35 years experience. Senior specials for haircuts, perms, and color. In-shop special: Haircut $7 for first time customers in shop ONLY. Tuesday through Saturday. Near 11th and Continued

Yale at 937 S. Canton Ave. (918) 834-2686 Darlene’s Salon Services Hair care for men and women, specializing in senior clients. Wet sets, blow drying, back combing, perms, colors, and cuts. Manicures and pedicures available. This month’s special: haircut OR shampoo and set for $12. First time clients only with this ad. Come see us at Highland Plaza, 5661 E. 41st St. (Corner of 41st and Hudson). (918) 742-3440. Detlef’s Master American European Hair Design Established 1964. Precision cuts, color corrections, perms by design from sensible to sensational. Former owner of Elizabeth Arden Red Door Miss Jackson’s Salon and Coiffures Continental Salon. Catering to classy and mature styles for ladies and gentlemen. Monday – Saturday. Call (918) 663-8779. 4833 South Sheridan, Suite 405A in Fountain Plaza. By appointment only. In-Home Beauty Services of Tulsa We provide beauty services to our clients who are unable to leave their home, disabled, hospice care or independent living. We offer full beauty service for men and women in Tulsa and surrounding areas. Our services include: shampoo & sets, haircuts, perms, manicures. pedicures. Licensed and Insured. Visit our website www. inhomebeautyservicesoftulsa.com. Call (918) 630-6274. Let My Feet Come to Yours Pedicures and manicures for men and women. House and office calls. Very reasonably priced. Discounts for seniors. Knowledgeable about nail care for diabetics. Licensed. 30 years of experience. Safe, sanitized equipment. References available. Call Yvonne Sinclair. (918) 289-4171. PET SERVICES Cat Boarding Going out of town and need someone to care for your cats? The Kat Shack offers a calm and peaceful place for your cats to stay: no cages, no dogs, and lots of love. Pick-up/Drop-off services available. 23 years animal experience. (918) 364-cats (2287). www.thekatshack.com. REAL ESTATE Residential Home Sales Thinking of selling your home to move to a senior supportive environment? Perhaps to move in with an adult son or daughter who can help assist with your needs? Get the specialized attention you deserve by contacting Jay Workman with Coldwell Banker Select today for a free consultation. Email jayworkman@ cbtulsa.com or call (918) 734-2004. SOCIAL/SUPPORT GROUP Single Seniors (60+) Are you over 60, single, divorced or widowed? We are a fun loving group of Continued

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single seniors over 60. We meet every Wednesday, 11:30 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. and Saturdays at noon at the Buffet Palace, 10934 East 21st Street. We eat at 11:30 have a short meeting and then play cards. Join us for great fun and fellowship. Questions, call Bob at (918) 371-4367 or Nancy at (918) 341-3375. TRAVEL Affordable Motorcoach Tours 2015 Trips: Savannah/Jekyll Island/ Beaufort-April 11-19 $780. Nashville Shows & Belle Mead Plantation-Sept. 13-19 $679. Miami & Key West-November 6-16 $999. $75 Deposit. Junkets by Jill Travel (918) 407-9031. www.Junketsbyjill.com Shades Of Ireland Join other Tulsans on a Collette sponsored tour of the magical Emerald Island on July 18-27, 2015. Visit Dublin, Waterford, Killarney and Limerick and enjoy Ireland’s natural beauty, rich history and hospitable culture. For a free brochure contact Jerry Riley at (918) 645-3579 or visit http:// gateway.gocollette.com/link/639588. TRANSPORTATION Call Patricia! Need a go-fer to run errands, take you to an appointment or grocery shopping? Need someone to take you to hair appointments, the pharmacy, make deliveries? Need someone to stay with you during an out-patient medical procedure? Also, available as a driver/ companion for traveling; rates negotiable. Call Patricia! (918) 437-3456 or (918) 855-2302. 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. Travel Made Easy Motor home with lift and driver available for short in-state or long out-of-state trips. Seats 6 comfortably. Cross country patient transfer or sightseeing. Also available for rent: powerchair for shopping, hospital visits, etc. Member, Better Business Bureau. (918) 491-9929.

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