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TABLE OF CONTENTS

14 The Big Cheese: A Lunar Lowdown

The moon: You can see it nearly every night, but how much do you know about it? Discover what makes the moon “blue,” the difference between a micro and a super moon, and more – including dates for some of this year’s sure-to-be stunning lunar events and eclipses.

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Vol. 29, No. 9 LIFE Senior Services, Inc. Publisher Laura Kenny President and Chief Executive Officer

16 S ooners in Space

Kelly Kirchhoff Director of Marketing and Strategic Planning

There are few people who actually know what it is like to travel beyond Earth and into the company of stars, but some of the ones who have are from right here in the Sooner State.

Erin Shackelford Managing Editor eshackelford@LIFEseniorservices.org Kaylee Campbell Associate Editor kcampbell@LIFEseniorservices.org

18 Eye to the Sky: Asteroids, Meteors and Comets

Bernie Dornblaser Advertising Director bdornblaser@LIFEseniorservices.org

In general, these space objects are all basically the same thing – pieces of rock and/or ice that aren’t part of a major planet. But while they are too small to be planets, they’re certainly too big to be ignored.

Carol Carter Copy Editor

20 On the Horizon: Current and Future Space Exploration

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Despite making important strides in exploring our little solar neighborhood, there are unimaginable frontiers quietly waiting to be explored – some within our solar system and many beyond! Learn about five noteworthy expeditions sure to expand our interstellar horizons.

22 Get Involved: Astronomy Clubs, Classes and Activities

If this issue piques your interest in exploring “infinity and beyond,” take a look at a list of astronomy-related clubs, classes and activities to help you get started exploring the universe.

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Leah Weigle Graphic Designer

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

From the Publisher 6 Looking Back 8 Caregiver Corner 10 Caregiver Statistics LIFE’s Legacy Awards 11 Medicare & You 12 Medicare and Group Health Coverage After You Retire Free Tax Help from LIFE 13 Senior Services

Medication Therapy Management Programs for Complex Health Needs Noteworthy Staying Healthy at Home Share Your Time & Talent After retirement, Judy and Ernie planned to Mindbender & Puzzles enjoy their golden years together. They dreamed Business Directory of traveling, enjoying grandkids and pursuing Calendar hobbies that working had not left time for. Events & Seminars at When Ernie’s health took a turn, it was PACE’s LIFE Senior Services innovative model and comprehensive care that People & Places kept the couple’s dream alive. Classifieds Vintage Friends

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26 N ASA: Then and Now

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LIFE’s Vintage Newsmagazine is a monthly publication for seniors, their families, caregivers, professionals in aging services and others interested in issues of aging. It is published by LIFE Senior Services, a nonprofit organization. LIFE’s Vintage Newsmagazine accepts advertising solely to defray the cost of production and distribution, and appreciates the support of its advertisers. The publisher does not specifically endorse advertisers or their products or services. LIFE’s Vintage Newsmagazine reserves the right to refuse advertising. Rates are available upon request by calling (918) 664-9000. This publication is distributed at no charge. Donations of any amount are appreciated. Suggested amount: $24 per year.

A lot has changed since the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) began operation in 1958. Reminisce about the agency’s early missions, discoveries and tragedies, while uncovering what the future holds for the space agency.

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letter from the publisher

Carl Sagan, the popular U.S. scientist and creator of the 80’s miniseries Cosmos, wrote, “The cosmos is all that is or ever was or ever will be. Our feeblest contemplations of the cosmos stir us—there is a tingling in the spine, a catch in the voice, a faint sensation, as if a distant memory, or falling from a height. We know we are approaching the greatest of mysteries.” The universe – orderly and harmonious – is indeed mind-boggling. To think, we only understand a miniscule amount of what surrounds us. But what we are lucky enough to discover and understand, is truly amazing. Like many of you, I grew up during the “Space Race.” I proudly remember seeing Neil Armstrong be the first man to set foot on the moon and hearing him say the famed phrase, “That’s one small step for man; one giant leap for mankind.” Currently, the moon isn’t as predominant of a focus in regards to space exploration and travel as it once was, but that doesn’t mean it isn’t worthy of our fascination and study. In The Big Cheese: A Lunar Lowdown on page 14, we take a peek at our closest solar neighbor and natural flashlight, the moon. This article explains the difference between blue moons, micro moons, blood moons and more – who knew there were so many kinds! We also include a list of upcoming lunar events and eclipses you might be interested in seeing firsthand. In Eye to the Sky: Asteroids, Meteors and Comets on page 18, we explore a few different identified flying objects. There’s also a great list of interstellar happenings for 2015. From some magnificent meteor showers to the possibility of a comet sighting, they’re sure to make for a dazzling night out.

Did you ever dream of being an astronaut when you grew up? At some point, we’ve all likely wondered what it would be like to travel into space and catch a glimpse of Earth few will ever see. In Sooners in Space on page 16, we meet some homegrown Oklahoma astronauts who have played integral parts in United States space programs and missions. While we only feature Sooners who have traveled to space, you should know that many more Oklahomans have impacted and contributed to space programs as administrators, scientists, engineers and even editors! You’ll also learn a little about what’s on the horizon in regards to interstellar travel and exploration on page 20. There are some pretty astonishing plans in the works. From catching our first glimpse of the once-planet Pluto to an unprecedented one-year stint on the International Space Station, there are plenty of things to get excited about. For those of you focused on more earthly aspirations, like maintaining a high quality of life, we at LIFE Senior Services are proud to announce the opening of LIFE’s Program of All-Inclusive Care for the Elderly (PACE). In Staying Healthy at Home with PACE on page 24, you’ll get to meet Ernie and Judy. Ernie, who after just a few short months of retirement, was diagnosed with cancer. His physical and mental health quickly declined and Ernie was placed in a nursing home. Then, Judy discovered PACE. In this article, you’ll learn about PACE’s innovative model and comprehensive care, as well as how it helped Ernie transition back to living at home with Judy. LIFE Senior Services is proud to provide such a program through LIFE PACE. For more information, you can visit www.LIFEPACE.org. Finally, tax season is in full swing, and LIFE Senior Services is proud to offer free income tax preparation and filing to qualifying seniors. See page 12 for more details. We hope you enjoy taking a galactic getaway with LIFE’s Vintage Newsmagazine!

President and CEO of LIFE Senior Services, Vintage Housing and LIFEPACE

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looking back

A More Beautiful Tulsa: Woodward Park and Gardens Exhibit Currently Open Since 1909, people have trekked to 21st Street and Peoria Avenue to enjoy nature and celebrate special moments. As one of the oldest and most well-known public areas in Tulsa, Woodward Park has been a destination for Tulsans for more than a century. In 2014, Woodward Park’s significance to the community earned it a spot on the National Register of Historic Places. All photos courtesy of Tulsa Historical Society.

Aerial view of the Tulsa Rose Garden, c. 1940.

David Travis home’s breakfast room, c. early 1920s.

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Family visiting Woodward Park, c. 1935.

David Travis mansion, now Tulsa Garden Center, 2435 S. Peoria Ave., under construction, 1919.

in history

this month in history March 2, 1904: Dr. Seuss was born Theodor Geisel, better known as Dr. Seuss, the author and illustrator of beloved children’s books, was born in Springfield, Mass. Geisel, who used his middle name, which is also his mother’s maiden name, as his pen name, wrote 48 books that have sold well over 200 million copies and been translated into multiple languages.

March 23, 1839: “OK” entered national vernacular The letters “OK” were first published in The Boston Morning Post as part of a joke. Meant as an abbreviation for “oll correct,” a slang misspelling of “all correct” at the time, “OK” steadily made its way into the everyday speech of Americans. During the late 1830s, it was a favorite practice among younger, educated circles to misspell words intentionally, then abbreviate them and use them as slang when talking to each other.

March 7, 1876: Alexander Graham Bell patented the telephone Twenty-nine-year-old Alexander Graham Bell received a patent for his invention – the telephone. Bell’s patent filing beat a similar claim by Elisha Gray by only two hours. Western Union Telegraph Company employed Gray and fellow inventor Thomas A. Edison to develop their own telephone technology. Bell sued; later, the U.S. Supreme Court upheld Bell’s patent rights.

March 28, 1979: Nuclear accident occurred at Three Mile Island The worst accident in the history of the U.S. nuclear power industry began when a pressure valve at Three Mile Island failed to close. At the height of the crisis, plant workers were exposed to unhealthy levels of radiation, but no one outside Three Mile Island was affected. In the more than three decades since the accident, no new nuclear power plants have been ordered in the U.S.

March 13, 1942: U.S. Army launched K-9 Corps The Quartermaster Corps of the U.S. Army began training dogs for the new War Dog Program, or K-9 Corps. The K-9 Corps first accepted over 30 breeds, but the list was soon narrowed to seven: German shepherds, Belgian sheepdogs, Doberman pinschers, collies, Siberian huskies, Malamutes and Eskimo dogs.

March 31, 1889: The Eiffel Tower opened The Eiffel Tower was dedicated in Paris in a ceremony presided over by Gustave Eiffel, the Tower’s designer. The Eiffel Tower is 984 feet tall, and remained the world’s tallest man-made structure until the completion of the Chrysler Building in New York in 1930.

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Caregiver Statistics: DID YOU KNOW? These statistics, while staggering, offer a glimpse into the world of caregiving. They can help caregivers see they are not alone, and validate the time they spend doing the important tasks associated with helping another person. A caregiver is an unpaid individual (a spouse, partner, family member, friend or neighbor) involved in assisting another with activities of daily living and/or medical tasks.

Often, caregivers need to make some minor, but important changes, for themselves: make time for their own doctor visits, embrace and maintain friendships, continue a hobby or other passion. Self-care can be easily managed by increasing the amount of respite time – one of the most important tools for any caregiver. For information on respite services provided by LIFE Senior Services, call (918) 664-9000 or visit www.LIFEseniorservices.org.

$65.7 MILLION Americans (29% of the population) are caregivers to someone who is ill, disabled or aged.

66% FEMALE. of caregivers are

CAREGIVER SERVICES WERE VALUED AT

$450 BILLION PER YEAR IN 2009. In 2010, 14.9 million caregivers of people with Alzheimer's disease and other dementias provided an estimated $202.6 billion in care.

Research suggests that the number of male caregivers is increasing and will continue to rise. Female caregivers handle the most difficult caregiving tasks (i.e., bathing, toileting and dressing) compared to men, who are more likely to help with finances and other less personal tasks.

58%

OF CARE RECIPIENTS live in their own home.

CARE RECIPIENTS 20% OF live with their caregiver.

4.6 YEARS IS THE AVERAGE DURATION OF A CAREGIVER’S ROLE. 72% OF CAREGIVERS

live within 20 minutes of the care recipient.

11% OF CAREGIVERS

report caregiving has compromised their physical health.

12% OF CAREGIVERS 10

have used a respite (a short period of rest) service.

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The value of unpaid family caregivers will likely continue to be the largest source of long-term care services in the U.S.

is the average age of a caregiver.

Of family caregivers who provide complex chronic care, nearly half performed medical and nursing tasks like injections, glucose and blood pressure monitoring and wound care. The close relationship between the caregiver and care recipient is a shared relationship with involved emotions, experiences and memories, which can place a caregiver at higher risk for psychological and physical illness. American caregivers are a diverse population with as many as 22% of workers juggling a caregiving role with a career.

69% REPORT HAVING TO

rearrange their work schedule decrease their hours or take an unpaid leave

TO MEET THEIR CAREGIVING RESPONSIBILITIES. Statistics and article adapted from www.LIFEseniorservices.org www.caregiver.org

LIFE’s Legacy Awards Nominations Close March 9 Nominate an extraordinary senior or family caregiver you know for LIFE’s Legacy Awards! 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: • 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. • LIFE’s Legacy in Family Caregiving Award celebrates an individual who has cared for a senior-aged loved one with extraordinary compassion and commitment to dignity and support, as well as continued dedication to their own well-being. • LIFE’s Legacy of Inspiration Award celebrates an individual senior (55+) whose life, actions, accomplishments and attitude inspire others to live each day more intently and to cultivate their own positive habits. This senior should embody core values such as respect, responsibility, kindness, compassion, selflessness, acceptance, perseverance and positivity. Nominations close March 9, 2015. Award recipients will be recognized in the May 2015 issue of LIFE’s Vintage Newsmagazine and at an awards reception. For more information and to nominate an area senior for a LIFE’s Legacy Award using the online form, please 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. Mail 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 postmarked by this date to be considered for selection. www.LIFEseniorservices.org

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medicare & you

Medicare and Group Health Coverage After You Retire How your group health plan coverage works once you retire depends on the terms of your specific plan. Your How your grouporhealth planor coverage once you retire depends on employer union, your works spouse’s employer or union, might not offer any health coverage after you retire. If the terms of your specific plan. Your employer or union, or your spouse’s you can get group health plan coverage after you retire, it might have different rules and might not work the employer or union, might not offer any health coverage after you retire. same way with Medicare. If you can get group health plan coverage after you retire, it might have different rules and might not work the same way with Medicare.

Things to Know About Retiree Coverage

Can you continue your employer coverage after you retire? Generally, when you have retiree coverage from an employer or union, they control this coverage. Employers aren’t required to provide retiree coverage, and they can change benefits or premiums and even cancel coverage.

What are the price and benefits of the retiree coverage, and does it include coverage for your spouse? Your employer or union may offer retiree coverage that limits how much it will pay. It might only provide “stop loss” coverage, which starts paying your out-ofpocket costs only when they reach a maximum amount.

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What happens to your retiree coverage when you’re eligible for Medicare? For example, retiree coverage might not pay your medical costs during any period in which you were eligible for Medicare, but didn’t sign up for it. When you become eligible for Medicare, you may need to enroll in both Medicare Part A and Medicare Part B to get full benefits from your retiree coverage. What effect will your continued coverage as a retiree have on both your health coverage and your spouse’s health coverage? If you’re not sure how your retiree coverage works with Medicare, get a copy of your plan’s benefit booklet or look at the summary plan description provided by your employer or union. You can also call your employer’s benefits administrator and ask how the plan pays when you have Medicare. What happens if your former employer goes bankrupt or out of business? Federal COBRA (Consolidated Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act) rules may protect you if any other company within the same corporate organization still offers a group health plan to its employees. That plan is required to offer you COBRA continuation coverage. If you can’t get COBRA continuation coverage, you may have the right to buy a Medigap (Medicare Supplement Insurance) policy even if you’re no longer in your Medigap open enrollment period. The open enrollment period for Medigap coverage starts when you are age 65 or older and you enroll in Medicare Part B for the first time. It ends six months later. LIFE’s Vintage Newsmagazine | March 2015

Retiree Coverage

vs. A Medigap Policy Retiree coverage generally works differently than coverage for current employees, paying only after Medicare pays. Consequently, your retiree coverage is likely to be similar to coverage under a Medigap policy. Retiree coverage isn’t the same thing as a Medigap policy but, like a Medigap policy, it usually offers benefits that fill in some of Medicare’s gaps in coverage, such as coinsurance and deductibles, and it sometimes includes extra benefits, like coverage for extra days in the hospital. You should compare the retiree coverage to available Medigap policies. The best time to buy a Medigap policy is during your six month open enrollment period, during which you have a guaranteed right to buy any Medigap policy sold in your state. A company cannot reject you for any policy it sells and it cannot charge you more than anyone else your age. Also, know that you and your spouse would both need to have your own Medigap policy and you can only buy it when you are eligible for Medicare.

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

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THE BIG

CHEESE A Lunar Lowdown

The moon: You can see it nearly every night, but how much do you know about it? During the influx of space exploration to the moon throughout the 21st century, scientists discovered that due to the moon’s weak atmosphere and lack of liquid water, life as we know it cannot be supported on the moon, which is why it’s no longer a predominant focus of space exploration. However, that doesn’t mean it isn’t worthy of our fascination and study. Interestingly, the moon makes a complete orbit around Earth every 27 days and rotates at the same rate, which means the moon keeps the same side, or face, towards Earth during the course of its orbit. “Even though the moon is spinning on its axis, its spin is perfectly timed with its orbital rotation,” said James Liley, astronomy professor at Tulsa Community College.

Benefits of the Moon

One obvious benefit of the moon is the light it provides, which is light reflected off the sun, not light generated by the moon. The moon acts as a sort of natural flashlight at night, especially when it is full. Another benefit is the moon’s regulation of Earth’s tides. “Every 24 hours, every time the Earth spins on its axis, the moon will be in the same place,” Liley said. “And every time the Earth spins around, we go through 24-hour cycles of high tides and low tides.”

moons. A blue moon is also not actually blue in color, contrary to popular belief. However, the moon could give off a blueish tint, but this only occurs – well, once in a blue moon, according to www.space.com. “Since the period between one full moon to the next is 29.5 days, it is possible to have a second full moon in the same month, if the first occurs on the first or second day of the month,” said John Land, former astronomy teacher and current Astronomy Club of Tulsa member. A blue moon happens, on average, about once in 2.7 years, according to www.space.com. A super moon occurs when a full moon happens at the same time as the moon’s closest approach to the Earth. When this occurs, the moon may seem bigger and brighter. “Everyone gets excited when they hear about the super moon, but most people probably won’t even notice it,” Liley said. “There’s not that big of an effect on the Earth and the tides.” The distance from the moon to Earth changes throughout the month and year. On average, the distance is about 238,000 miles. The point when the moon is farthest away from Earth each month is called an apogee, and a perigee is when the moon is closest to the Earth. Therefore, when the full moon coincides with being closest to Earth, or perigee, it is called a super moon.

However, the moon is slowly moving farther away from the Earth, about an inch each year. This is mainly due to the action of the Earth’s tides, and will eventually have an impact on Earth. “At some point, we won’t have nice big waves, like we experience now,” said Liley.

When a full moon occurs when the moon is farthest from Earth, or apogee, it is called a micro moon. A micro moon appears to be approximately 14 percent smaller and around 30 percent less bright than a super moon. In reality, however, there is no noticeable difference in the actual size of the moon whether it is a super, micro or just a normal moon.

Different “Types” of Moons

Lunar Eclipses

You hear about blue, super and micro moons all the time. So, what does it all mean? A blue moon is defined two ways: the second full moon in a calendar month and the third full moon of a season that has four full

Multi-frame composite image of a blood moon. Photo courtsey of NASA.

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An eclipse happens when one celestial body partially or totally covers another celestial object. A lunar eclipse happens when the Earth passes between the sun and the moon and blocks the sun’s rays from directly

Partial lunar eclipse. Photo courtsey of NASA.

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reaching the moon. Lunar eclipses only happen during full moons. There are three kinds of lunar eclipses: total, partial and penumbral. A total lunar eclipse occurs when the Earth’s shadow covers the moon’s entire visible surface. A partial lunar eclipse happens when only part of the moon’s visible surface is obscured by the Earth’s shadow. And a penumbral lunar eclipse occurs when the moon travels through the faint penumbral portion of the Earth’s shadow. Every total lunar eclipse is known as a blood moon. And while the blood moon has often been tied to doomsday predictions due to its ominous color, the reddish hue that appears during a blood moon is a natural phenomenon, according to Liley. “When the shadow covers the moon, the sun hits the Earth’s atmosphere. When the sun is setting, we see the dull orange or red color,” Liley said. “When the sunlight hits the Earth’s atmosphere, it gets scattered into space. During a blood moon, there’s still light – a reddish hue – that gets scattered into light, and that’s why the moon gets the reddish color.” Total lunar eclipses are rare – only about one in three lunar eclipses are total. And only about four to five total eclipses can be seen at any place on Earth in a decade. A lunar tetrad occurs when four total lunar eclipses appear successively, with no partial lunar eclipses in between, each of which is separated from the other by six full moons. We are currently in the middle of a lunar tetrad. The first two eclipses occurred April 15, 2014 and Oct. 8, 2014. The last two will happen in 2015. by Lindsay Morris

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2015 Lunar Events • Micro Moon M arch 5

• Blue Moon July 31

• Super Moon September 28

• Lunar Tetrad

April 4 and September 27

• Moon, Venus, Mars and Jupiter Huddle (Mercury will also appear way below the grouping) October 8

• Moon, Venus and Mars Conjunction November 7 Sources: www.timeanddate.com www.LIFEseniorservices.org

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SOONERS IN SPACE

At some point, all of us have probably gazed into the night sky and wondered in amazement at the stars strewn across its black velvet expanse. There are few people who actually know what it is like to travel beyond Earth and into the company of these stars, but some of the ones who have are from right here in the Sooner State.

Thomas P. Stafford BORN 1930– Born in Weatherford, Okla., Thomas P. Stafford was part of the mission that made much of the technical work in space possible. In 1965, Stafford, along with his crew, proved that it was possible to get two separate ships close enough to dock together. Stafford performed the first international rendezvous with two Russian cosmonauts. According to the Oklahoma Historical Society website, this was known as “the ‘handshake in space’ that helped begin the ending of the Cold War and allowed the Russians and the Americans to work together in space.” Stafford also helped to pave the way for man to take his first steps on the moon in 1969, descending to just nine miles above the moon and performing every step of the lunar landing mission, except for the actual landing. Photo courtesy of NASA. Leroy G. Cooper 1927 – 2004 Selected by NASA to be an astronaut in 1959, Leroy Gordon Cooper was born in Shawnee, Okla., and could fly the family airplane by the time he was eight years old. Destined for famous feats in flying, Cooper proved it was possible for a man to survive long enough in space for a round trip to the moon. Cooper also manually and safely landed the Faith 7 after the automatic controls failed upon reentry to Earth. Photo courtesy of NASA. Stuart A. Roosa 1933 – 1994 Stuart Allen Roosa was raised in Claremore, Okla., and always wanted to be a pilot. Roosa got his wish when he joined NASA and was selected to serve on the support crew for the Apollo 9 flight (a mission that helped to prefigure the first lunar landing). He was also the command module pilot for the Apollo

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14 mission, orbiting the moon for 33 hours and helping to successfully complete man’s third landing on the moon. Photo courtesy of NASA. Fred W. Haise, Jr. BORN 1933 Fred Haise was a part of the Oklahoma Air National Guard and attended the University of Oklahoma. Then, in 1966, NASA selected him as an astronaut to be a part of the infamous Apollo 13 crew that would attempt man’s third lunar landing. But on their way to the moon, there was an explosion in the command module, so Haise and his two companions abandoned the command module and got into the lunar module. Haise defied all odds and heroically piloted the lunar module home to safety. Photo courtesy of NASA. Shannon W. Lucid BORN 1943 Shannon Lucid grew up in Bethany, Okla., and attended the University of Oklahoma, receiving her B.S., M.S., and Ph.D. there. She was later selected by NASA to be one of the very first female astronauts. During her NASA career, Lucid conducted experiments and completed many space missions – one of them as an engineer aboard a Russian space station. This further proved that Americans and Russians could work together after the Cold War. Photo courtesy of NASA. John B. Herrington BORN 1958 Born in Wetumka, Okla., John Herrington is a Chickasaw Indian and was the first American Indian to travel to space. Selected by NASA in 1996, Herrington worked on the International Space Station as a mission specialist and performed installation work there. Photo courtesy of NASA. www.LIFEseniorservices.org

Owen K. Garriott BORN 1930 Born and raised in Enid, Okla., Garriott began a career path in high school that eventually led him to NASA. In high school, he worked as an engineer at a radio station, then received a degree in electrical engineering from the University of Oklahoma. He later served as an electronics officer in the U.S. Navy from 1953 to 1956. According to NASA’s website, in 1965, Garriott “was one of the first six scientist-astronauts selected by NASA. His first space flight aboard Skylab in 1973 set a new world record for a duration of approximately 60 days, more than double the previous record.” Garriott also operated the first amateur radio station from space using his own call letters. Photo courtesy of NASA. William R. Pogue 1930 – 2014 William Pogue was born in Okemah, Okla., grew up in Sand Springs and was educated at Oklahoma Baptist University and Oklahoma State University. He did his first official flying in the U.S. Air Force, fighting during the Korean War. Later, Pogue became a pilot for Skylab 4 and went to space on the Saturn I-B rocket, which was the last and longest of the Skylab missions. Altogether he spent 2,017 hours in space during his career. Photo courtesy of NASA. by Tiffany Howard Sources: www.jsc.nasa.gov www.okhistory.org

OKLAHOMANS in Space Exhibit Want to learn more about what fellow Sooners have accomplished in space? Then you should consider a visit to the Oklahomans in Space exhibit at the Oklahoma History Center in Oklahoma City. “Oklahoma has had a large role to play in space and in the discovery of space,” said Sarah Dumas, curator of education at the museum. “We try to cover all of it, and on display we also have the Gemini 6A, which is the actual spacecraft Thomas Stafford used to establish the first ever rendezvous with another ship in space.” If you can’t get down to Oklahoma City to see the exhibit anytime soon, don’t worry; the museum has no plans to change it. Admission for seniors is $5, and military veterans are admitted free. Oklahoma History Center 800 Nazih Zuhdi Dr., Oklahoma City, OK 73105 (405) 522-0765 Monday – Saturday • 10 a.m. – 5 p.m. Closed Sunday

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Eye to the Sky:

Asteroids, Meteors and Comets Looking for a dazzling night out?

All you need is a clear night sky and a few thousand twinkling stars. And 2015 looks to offer an array of heavenly delights for even the most amateur of stargazers – including meteor showers and maybe even a comet.

ut before we offer our top stargazing picks for 2015, let’s talk about what’s out there: asteroids, meteors and comets. In general, these space objects are all basically the same thing – pieces of rock and/or ice that aren’t part of a major planet. But while they are too small to be planets, they’re certainly too big to be ignored. Asteroids: Rocky Bodies Orbiting the Sun Asteroids are leftovers from the formation of our solar system. They are small, airless rocks, revolving around the sun, that have stayed mostly unchanged for billions of years. “Some people used to think the asteroids were a planet that failed to form,” said John Land, former astronomy teacher and member of the Astronomy Club of Tulsa. “But if you put all of them together including Ceres – once thought of as an asteroid, but now considered a dwarf planet – they would only make an object much smaller than our moon.” According to Land, a typical asteroid is around 10 to 30 miles in diameter. “But the largest ones are more than 100 miles across,” he explained. “The largest is about the size of Texas – around 600 miles.” Because of their size, asteroids can be dangerous. Many have slammed into Earth in the past and more will certainly crash into our planet in the future. Most disintegrate when they hit our atmosphere or splash into the ocean. For many scientists, this doesn’t mean we should relax. “The greatest threat to our planet is not global warming,” said James Liley, astronomy professor at Tulsa Community College. “The greatest threat to our planet is asteroids.” Liley isn’t alone in his concern. Many astrophysicists, scientists, scholars and others agree that it isn’t a matter of if, but when, an asteroid will hit our planet. Asteroids could destroy cities on impact and create devastating tsunamis and vegetationdestroying dust storms.

a shock wave that injured 1,200 people. “No one saw it coming,” Land said. “It came in from the daylight side of the sky where the sun made it invisible. It knocked people over and broke windows for hundreds of kilometers.” Liley explained that the asteroid that hit Chelyabinsk was similar to the one that exploded over Tunguska, Siberia on June 30, 1908. Both asteroids burst before impact, but the concussion over Tunguska devastated approximately 800 square miles of forest, an area equivalent to the size of a major metropolitan city. “When an asteroid hits our atmosphere, it’s like it’s hitting a brick wall. It burns up in the air before it hits the surface,” Liley said. “But when one hits Earth … well, it will be a very bad day for billions of people.” Comets: The Dirty Snowballs of Space Comets are a mixture of ice from both water and frozen gases, as well as small particles of rock. “The popular description of them is a frozen, dirty snowball,” said Land. But these snowballs didn’t start out frozen. “The inner solar system was over 4,000 degrees Fahrenheit,” Land explained. “The inner planets and asteroids are rocky since that’s the only material that could survive that close to the sun. As you move farther and farther from the sun, the temperature drops to the point that water becomes solid ice that’s hard as steel,” he continued. “There are likely trillions of comets orbiting on the outer edges of the solar

“Sixty million years ago, a rock about six or seven miles in diameter hit off the Yucatan Peninsula,” Liley said. “That is believed to have killed the dinosaurs. Those that weren’t killed by the impact, drowned in a tidal wave that washed as far as Kansas City. Then, there was so much dust that there wasn’t any sunlight for about three years. That killed all agriculture and any remaining dinosaurs.” On Feb. 15, 2013 an asteroid the size of a city bus slammed into the atmosphere over the Russian city of Chelyabinsk, creating

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Halley’s comet.

Photo courtesy of the European Space Agency.

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system. Once in a while, something will happen that knocks them out of their orbit and they will begin to fall toward the sun. It may take them hundreds of years to reach the inner solar system.” As comets reach the inside of the orbit of Jupiter, they heat up and turn directly to a gas – much like a block of dry ice. “Once a comet gets inside the orbit of Mars it begins to encounter particles streaming away from the sun called the solar wind,” Land explained. “This causes some of the gases and dust to trail behind the comet into a long tail. Comet tails can reach millions of miles long. As the comet reaches its closest point in its orbit to the sun, more and more material boils off the comet – sometimes making a spectacular view in telescopes.” Many comets only make one trip around the sun and return far out into space. Others encounter a planet on the way in and have their orbit shortened, so that they return on a regular, periodic cycle. The most famous periodic comet is Halley’s comet, which orbits the sun every 75 to 76 years. “It swept by the Earth and sun in 1910 and 1986 and will return around 2062,” Land said. Later this year, we may have the opportunity to view comet Catalina if – as the saying goes – the stars align. Meteors: Spectacular Space Rocks According to www.space.com, meteoroids are space rocks that get reeled in by a planet or moon. The bright streak we see in the sky is a meteor. And whatever makes it to the ground to be found, is a meteorite – and these are rare. “Meteorites that land on Earth are fragments of asteroids produced by collisions in space,” Land explained. “They help scientists learn a lot about their composition and how they formed.” Meteors are often seen falling from the sky alone, but there are certain times of the year when dozens, or even hundreds, of meteors per hour light up the night sky. These are meteor showers. “People misinterpret the meaning of a meteor shower, thinking it’s like a rain shower with hundreds of meteors falling,” explained Land. “A meteor shower occurs when the Earth passes through debris left behind in a comet’s orbit. On any given night in a dark sky, a person may see five to seven random meteors per hour.” For instance, the Orionid meteor shower happens when Earth passes through the cloud of debris left by Halley’s comet. “Most meteor showers produce only a couple of dozen meteors per hour,” Land said. “Some of the better ones like the Perseid in August and Geminids in December may produce up to a 100 or more per hour at their peak – assuming the moon is not out and you are observing from a dark rural site.” by Karen Szabo

Spring Sky: Planetarium Show Join LIFE at the Jenks Planetarium for an insightful look at the spring sky. The Spring Sky planetarium show will introduce viewers to Leo the Lion, Corvus the Crow, Ursa the Bear and many more constellations that can be found in the spring sky. Wednesday, March 25 • 1 – 2 p.m. Jenks Planetarium • 205 E. B St. • Jenks Free • RSVP requested • (918) 664-9000, ext. 224

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Stellar

Opportunities for a Night out Magnificent Meteor Showers August 13 & December 14 The Perseid meteor shower, one of the brighter meteor showers of the year, occurs every August. This year, the Perseid meteor shower will peak August 12 through 13, but a new moon on August 14 will create perfect viewing conditions. The Geminids are considered to be one of the more spectacular meteor showers during the year, with up to 120 meteors per hour at its peak. The Geminids will peak between December 13 and 14 this year. Comet Catalina December 7 If early predictions play out, comet Catalina may be bright enough in December to be seen with binoculars – and possibly even with the naked eye – as it rises higher each day in the early morning sky. WORTH NOTING: Planetary Pairings June 30 & October 23 On June 30 at dusk, look for Venus to cozy up next to the largest planet in the solar system, Jupiter. At dawn on October 23, Mercury will join Jupiter, Venus and Mars for an appearance.

Asteroid Day

Awareness of the threat of asteroids to our planet is increasing, thanks to the work of numerous scientists, astronauts, artists and leaders in business and technology. Through a global awareness campaign called Asteroid Day, they are calling for available technology to detect, tract and defend Earth from asteroid impacts. On June 30, 2015, the anniversary of the asteroid impact at Tunguska, events ranging from live concerts and lectures to community events and educational programs will take place at science museums, community centers and elsewhere around the globe. The goal is to educate the world about asteroids and call for increased detection and mapping.

For more information about Asteroid Day, visit www.asteroidday.org.

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On The

horizon: Current and Future Space Exploration

“Space: The final frontier.” This line, popularized on the television show Star Trek, remains as true today as it was in the 1960s. Despite making important strides in exploring our little solar neighborhood, there are unimaginable frontiers quietly waiting to be explored – some within our solar system and many beyond!

Orion’s orbital path. Photo courtesy of NASA.

Bob Ferguson, Tulsa Air and Space Museum board member and planetarium operator, gave us his top five picks for the most exciting current and future events in space exploration:

New Horizons Spacecraft: Exploring Pluto and the Kuiper Belt According to Ferguson, “The biggest and most exciting thing” happening in astronomy in 2015 is the New Horizons unmanned spacecraft reaching its primary objective: the exploration of Pluto and its moons. Traveling at three-fourths of a million miles per day, it has taken New Horizons nine years to reach the outskirts of Pluto. It is now over 2.9 billion miles from Earth. The latest transmissions from New Horizons, traveling at light speed, take over four hours to reach Earth. New Horizons began its observation of the Pluto system on Jan. 15, 2015. Its closest approach to Pluto will occur on July 14. The coming months will bring views of the dwarf planet and its moons in the Kuiper Belt, a region of the solar system beyond the planets, more clearly than any previous exploration. Keep up with the New Horizons mission at www.NASA.gov.

Rosetta: Europe’s Comet Chaser This little orbiter sounds like something straight out of Star Wars. Launched on March 2, 2004 by the European Space Agency (ESA), Rosetta’s mission was to track down, orbit and send a probe to land on Comet 67P/Churyumov-Gerasimenko. On Nov. 12, 2014, after ten years in space, Rosetta made history by dispatching a lander, Philea, to explore the comet. The hope is that Rosetta and Philea will help unlock some of the mysteries of our solar system. According to the ESA website, comets are of great interest because their “chemical compositions … reflect that of the solar system when it was very young.” Rosetta’s mission will end on Dec.15, 2015. To view Rosetta’s operational timeline, visit www.esa.int/ education/Teach_with_Rosetta/Rosetta_timeline.

Dawn Spacecraft: Exploring the Asteroid Belt Dawn spacecraft has been on a ten-year quest to explore the asteroid Vesta and the Texas-sized dwarf planet Ceres in the asteroid belt, the strip of solar system between Mars and Jupiter. The goal is to find out information about the processes that created our solar system. Dawn carries instruments used to photograph and map these celestial bodies.

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NASA expedition 45/46 commander and astronaut Scott Kelly, along with his brother, former astronaut Mark Kelly. Scott Kelly is set to embark on a historymaking one-year mission aboard the International Space Station. Photo courtsey of NASA and photographer Robert Markowitz.

Dawn will reach the previously unexplored Ceres this month and end its mission in July. Keep up with Dawn’s discoveries at www.NASA.gov. “Orion is designed and tested to take astronauts to the moon 4. and someday beyond,” said Ferguson. NASA is calling it “America’s Orion Spacecraft: Looking Toward Mars

next generation spacecraft” because of innovations that will allow it to take astronauts to destinations never before explored by humans. These destinations include asteroids, our moon, the moons of Mars and, eventually, Mars itself. The past year saw a successful unmanned test launch of Orion. According to Dan Huot, official NASA spokesperson, the year 2017 will see the first unmanned flight of Orion with its new heavy-lift rocket called the Space Launch System. “This will be the largest, most powerful rocket ever flown,” said Huot. It will have the power to launch us to asteroids and even to Mars. While a space mission that includes astronauts isn’t scheduled anytime soon, Huot said the plan is “to be walking on Mars by the 2030s. The first person to walk on Mars is alive and in school today,” added Huot. Follow Orion’s progress at www.NASA.gov. www.LIFEseniorservices.org

International Space Station: Living and Working in Space The International Space Station (ISS) is a habitable satellite in low Earth orbit. It has been continuously occupied by astronauts and cosmonauts from 15 different nations since November 2000. Most expeditions (time spent at ISS) are six months, however, U.S. astronaut Scott Kelly and Russian cosmonaut Mikhail Kornienko are preparing for a one-year mission. They will launch on March 27, 2015. “Space tourists” may also visit the ISS – for a hefty price. Previous space tourists have paid between $20 million and $40 million for the opportunity to visit the ISS. Fifty-four-year-old British soprano Sarah Brightman of Phantom of the Opera fame will reportedly spend ten days aboard the ISS in October 2015. She will travel to and from the ISS aboard a Russian Soyuz capsule. It is reported that her trip will cost $52 million. For ISS updates, including Brightman’s trip, visit www.NASA.gov.

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GET INVOLVED Astronomy Clubs, Classes and Activities

Has your interest in astronomy been piqued? We’ve compiled a list of astronomyrelated clubs, classes and activities to help you get started exploring the universe. Astronomy Clubs and Classes Broken Arrow (BA) Sidewalk Astronomer Club The BA Sidewalk Astronomer Club is the perfect place for blossoming astronomers. The group meets in the evening, twice a month (the Saturday and Sunday of the weekend closest to the first quarter moon) at Hideaway Pizza, 1150 N. 9th St., Broken Arrow, (next meeting is Saturday, March 28) and Starbucks, 2050 W. Kenosha St., Broken Arrow, (next meeting is Sunday, March 29). According to Peggy Walker, the Club’s organizer, the group is all about astronomical public outreach. “We set up telescopes in public areas and invite people to come have a look. You can bring your own telescope, too.” The group also has a telescope equipped for people in wheelchairs. Walker is working with the Tulsa Council for the Blind to make their outings more accessible to the blind and handicapped. For more information about the BA Sidewalk Astronomer Club, visit www.facebook.com/BASideWalkAstronomer or call (918) 960-0076. Note: Walker is also working with the University of Oklahoma in Norman, Okla. to create Galileo’s World, a series of exhibits distributed across seven locations, which will showcase some of Galileo’s original manuscripts. The exhibition is tentatively set to open in August 2015. Keep informed of the exhibit’s progress at www.galileosworld.org. Astronomy Club of Tulsa The Astronomy Club of Tulsa is a nonprofit organization that has been active in and around the Tulsa area for over 50 years. The Club is open to anyone interested in astronomy – no telescope required! According to their website, “the only things that you need, you already have – a love for the night sky and an eye to see with.” The Club hosts a variety of public and member events and activities – some at their observatory in Mounds, Okla. The Club also hosts a monthly “sidewalk astronomy” night at Bass Pro Shops, 101 Bass Pro Dr., Broken Arrow, on the Saturday closest to the full moon (next meeting is Saturday, March 7). The Club offers a discounted rate of $35 per year for adults age 65 and older. For more information about the Astronomy Club of Tulsa and upcoming events, visit www.astrotulsa.com. Tulsa Community College If you’d prefer to hit the books, Tulsa Community College (TCC) offers a few astronomy courses. The courses are available for audit, which means the courses can be taken for no credit. And if you’re 65 or older and meet certain residency requirements, you may qualify for a tuition waiver, which allows you to audit the courses for free, as long as the class size limit hasn’t been met. For more information about classes and course auditing, call TCC at (918) 595-2000 or visit enrollment services at any TCC campus. For campus locations, visit www.tulsacc.edu. Phone APPLICATIONS Astronomy: There’s an App for That There are a variety of free and fee-based astronomy phone apps to help you explore the majesty of the night sky. Simply download the app from your device’s app store, point your device skyward and start exploring!

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Here are a few apps to consider: • Sky View: Find the planets, 88 constellations and even the International Space Station by pointing your phone skyward. It also has a “time travel” feature, so you can explore past and future skies. For Apple devices. ($1.99) • Star Walk: Pinpoint the exact locations of over 200,000 celestial bodies and use the position information to find the objects in your telescope. There’s also a calendar of upcoming cosmic events, so you can start planning your next stargazing party. For Apple devices. ($2.99) • S tar Chart is similar to Star Walk, but it’s free and also available to Android users. • Sky Map: This app enables you to identify stars and planets. It also has a search function, so if you search “Mars,” it will tell you the relative position of the planet to your current location. For Apple and Android devices. (Free) • NASA App: Discover NASA, as well as its latest images, videos, mission information, news, stories and more with this app. There are over 13,000 images and 9,000 videos (and still growing), so you better get started! For Apple and Android devices. (Free) Planetariums Tulsa Air and Space Museum & Planetarium At the Tulsa Air and Space Museum’s (TASM) planetarium, it’s possible to take a guided tour of the galaxy without leaving Earth. The museum and planetarium are open Tuesday through Sunday, and the planetarium presents five shows every day. When you visit, you’re likely to see shows like STARS and Secret of a Cardboard Rocket. On Saturdays at noon, you can take a guided, informal tour of the stars, constellations and planets during Star Talk with Bob Ferguson. “There are always clear skies in the planetarium,” said Ferguson. For a show schedule, show descriptions and pricing, visit www.tulsaairandspacemuseum.org/planetarium or call (918) 834-9900. Tulsa Air and Space Museum & Planetarium 3624 N. 74th E. Ave., Tulsa, OK 74115 Jenks Public Schools Planetarium You might have heard about, or even visited, TASM’s planetarium, but you may not be aware that Jenks Public Schools has a planetarium of its own. Every Tuesday night (shows typically begin at 7 p.m.), the Jenks planetarium takes viewers on an interplanetary trip through the cosmos with shows like Spring Sky; Winter Sky; and Earth, Moon and Sun. On some Tuesdays, there’s a rooftop sky–viewing party following the planetarium presentation. You can find the complete show schedule under the Adult Classes tab at www.jenkscommunityed.com or call (918) 299-4415, ext. 3307 for more information. Tickets are $5, if purchased online, or $7 at the door. Jenks Planetarium 205 E. B St., Jenks, OK 74037 by Erin Shackelford, Managing Editor www.LIFEseniorservices.org

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Healthy Aging

Staying Healthy at Home with a Program of All-Inclusive Care for the Elderly

Judy and Ernie planned, as most people do, to enjoy their golden years together. They dreamed of traveling, enjoying their grandkids and pursuing the hobbies that working and raising a family had not left time for. They retired in the summer of 2010, and within a week of retirement, they became members of the local senior center and began planning their first trip. Before Judy and Ernie had enjoyed their first full month of retirement, the calendar was already full – but not with plans for travel or babysitting the grandkids, rather radiation and chemotherapy appointments for Ernie. The diagnosis of paranasal sinus cancer had come after one of his visits to his doctor. Radiation to his face would ultimately leave Ernie with a rare side effect – radiation-induced dementia. He no longer recognized Judy and was unsafe to continue living at home due to his increasing and profound confusion. He was in a nursing home by the end of summer. Over the course of two years while living at the nursing home, Ernie was hospitalized multiple times. Although some of Ernie’s confusion had cleared, and he had daily visits from Judy and great support from the nursing home staff, it was obvious that this was not going well. Fortuitously, Judy learned about a program called PACE. PACE stands for Program of All-Inclusive Care for the Elderly. It is a program designed for individuals who need a nursing home level of care, but want to remain living in the community. Ernie qualified for this program, and he moved home in the summer of 2012. PACE provided Ernie a team of healthcare professionals to make sure that he received the type of coordinated care he needed. With PACE, he was able to attend an adult day health center where he received primary care from a physician, recreational therapy, physical therapy and nursing services. Ernie also received transportation and prescription medications from PACE. With the coordinated services, attendance at the day center and oversight of his care, Ernie began to blossom. He attended church, rejoined his bowling league with Judy and began having the grandkids for overnights. The social services and nursing support were there whenever there was a question or concern. For four years after joining PACE, Ernie had not used the hospital or the emergency room once. He was happy at home and enjoying his days to the fullest.

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Ernie with his two grandchildren. LIFE Senior Services is proud to provide such a program through LIFE PACE. An innovative model of comprehensive care, LIFE PACE enables qualifying individuals who require a nursing home level of care to continue living safely in their homes or community. An interdisciplinary team of physicians, nurses, social workers, dieticians, physical therapists and personal care aides – all with experience caring for the unique needs of older adults – work together to provide care that is truly tailored to the individual. LIFE PACE participants can attend LIFE’s Adult Day Health Center, located at 902 E. Pine St., to see their physician, work with a physical therapist or simply enjoy a nutritious meal and a game of dominoes. To qualify, individuals must be 55 years or older, meet a nursing home level of care (as determined by the Oklahoma Health Care Authority), live within the LIFE PACE service area and be able to live safely at home with LIFE PACE services. For more information on this innovative program, contact Jennifer Bartley at LIFE PACE by calling (918) 664-9000 or visit www.LIFEPACE.org. by Brian McKaig, LIFE PACE program director Judy and Ernie are Brian’s parents. Ernie participated in a PACE program in Rhode Island. www.LIFEseniorservices.org

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July 16 – 24, 1969

hISTORY Timeline

Neil Armstrong and Edwin “Buzz” Aldrin became the first humans to walk on the moon’s surface.

1950s

1980s

Oct. 1, 1958 – The National Aeronautics and Space

April 12, 1981 – Columbia was the first space shuttle

Administration officially began operation.

program launch.

Oct. 11, 1958 – Pioneer I was the first launch from Cape

Canaveral, Fla.

Aug. 30, 1983 – Guion Bluford, aboard Challenger, became the first African American in space.

Dec. 19, 1958 – President Eisenhower’s Christmas

June 18, 1983 – Sally Ride became the first woman in

message was beamed via the communications relay satellite, SCORE. It was the first voice sent from space.

March 4, 1959 – Pioneer 4 made the first successful

U.S. lunar flyby.

May 28, 1959 – NASA launched two monkeys, Able and Baker, aboard a Jupiter missile.

1960s April 1, 1960 – TIROS 1 was the first meteorological satellite launched.

space.

Jan. 28, 1986 – The Challenger exploded, killing all seven crew members and teacher Christa McAuliffe.

May 4, 1988 – The Magellan mission to Venus mapped 99 percent of the planet’s surface.

1990s April 24, 1990 – The Hubble Space Telescope launched from the space shuttle Columbia.

Dec. 2, 1993 – Space shuttle Endeavor crew repaired

April 12, 1960 – Echo 1, a passive communication satellite,

Hubble’s optics.

May 5, 1961 – Alan Shepard, aboard Freedom 7, became

Aug. 17, 1996 – NASA announced evidence (not proof) of past microscopic life on Mars.

Feb. 20, 1962 – John Glenn became the first American to

Jan. 29, 1998 – Fifteen countries met in Washington, D.C. to plan the International Space Station.

was launched.

the first American in space. orbit Earth.

Dec. 18, 1999 – TERRA launched to monitor Earth’s climate

June 3 – 7, 1965 – Gemini IV spent four days in space

and environmental change over 15 years.

Jan. 27, 1967 – Apollo 1 caught fire, killing three

2000s

July 16 – 24, 1969 – Apollo 11 landed on the moon. Neil

Station launched.

and Edward White II performed the first spacewalk by an American.

astronauts.

Armstrong and Edwin “Buzz” Aldrin became the first humans to walk on the moon’s surface.

1970s July 23, 1972 – Landsat 1 launched to perform an

Earth resource-mapping mission.

Dec. 7 – 19, 1972 – Apollo 17 was the last of the six Apollo missions.

March 2, 1972 – Pioneer 10 launched on its way to Jupiter. May 14, 1973 – The space platform Skylab launched into orbit.

Aug. 20, 1975 – Viking I launched on a trip to Mars. Aug. /Sept. 1977 – Voyager 1 and 2 launched. Since, they have explored all the outer planets’ ring systems and magnetic fields.

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Oct. 31, 2000 – Expedition One of the International Space Feb. 1, 2003 – The Columbia space shuttle broke apart on

reentry, killing all the crew members.

Jan. 2, 2004 – The Stardust mission successfully navigated the Wild 2 comet. Jan. 14, 2004 – Cassini-Huygens completed the first orbit

around Saturn.

Jan. 19, 2006 – New Horizons space craft launched to Pluto

and Kuiper Belt.

July 26, 2005 – Discovery was the first human mission after the Columbia tragedy. March 6, 2009 – Kepler launched in search of planets outside the Milky Way.

Dec. 8, 2010 – SpaceX was the first private company to launch and land a spacecraft. July 8, 2011 – Atlantis was the final mission in the space shuttle program.

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2015 Line-up

LIFE’s

usical ondays

April 27

Mike Bennett Orchestra

an inside look at the 14th season

LIFE Senior Services’ Musical Mondays concert series is a showcase of Tulsa talent designed especially for seniors. The five-concert series will offer a variety of entertaining evenings, featuring instrumental and vocal performances. The series highlights music from popular, soul, and jazz to swing. The series is not to be missed! Musical Mondays concerts are held at the Performing Arts Center at Cascia Hall. Convenient PAC parking is accessible at 2600 S. Utica Ave. Tickets go on sale Sunday, March 1. The series cost is $40 per person and individual tickets are $8 per person. All shows begin at 7 p.m. Doors open at 6 p.m.

May 18

June 22

The Begonias

July 20

Lawana and Douglas Newell

Cindy Cain

July 20

Klezmer Band

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noteworthy

Absolutely Incredible Kid Day: Send Letters of Encouragement to Children

Olympic Medalist Shannon Miller to Speak at Community Cancer Survivor Event

Positive communication and encouraging relationships can have a strong impact in the lives of young people. Unfortunately, many of today’s youth don’t often experience either – but you can help change that by participating in Absolutely Incredible Kid Day. Sponsored by Camp Fire, this national letter writing campaign encourages adults to write letters of love and inspiration to the young people in their life and to Camp Fire youth across the country. Locally, Camp Fire Green Country is asking for your help to reach their goal of putting a letter into the hands of each child in Tulsa-area afterschool and volunteer-led clubs. You can help meet this goal by writing one or more letters to Camp Fire youth. Each child will complete a short bio page outlining their favorite things, interests and hopes, which you can use to craft a letter of encouragement and positive reinforcement. Letters will be delivered in conjuction with Absolutely Incredible Kid Day, March 19. To be added to the list of letter writers and receive your youth assignment(s), contact Claire Johnson, community relations director for Camp Fire Green Country, at cjohnson@tulsacampfire.org or (918) 592-2267. For additional information, visit www.tulsacampfire.org.

Seven-time Olympic medalist and Oklahoma native Shannon Miller will be the keynote speaker at the 11th annual Celebrating the Art of Healing cancer survivor symposium, titled Finding Balance in 2015. Miller, who was diagnosed in 2011 with germ cell ovarian cancer, a rare form of cancer that strikes women in their teens and early twenties, will share her personal experiences as an Olympic champion, cancer survivor and health and wellness expert. She will focus on balance of mind, body and spirit during the cancer journey. The symposium will also feature breakout sessions on topics such as fitness and nutrition, personal narrative, laughter yoga, guided imagery, fertility and intimacy after treatment, relaxation and more. A complimentary lunch will be provided. Celebrating the Art of Healing is a day of hope for cancer survivors, caregivers and professionals, and is sponsored by St. John Health System, Saint Francis Hospice, Cancer Treatment Centers of America and the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society. This free event will take place Saturday, March 28, 8:30 a.m. to 2 p.m., at St. John Medical Center’s Mary K. Chapman Health Plaza, 1819 E. 19th St., Tulsa. For more information and to register, call the St. John PulseLine at (918) 744-0123.

Ninth Annual Ms. Senior Oklahoma Pageant Celebrates Tulsa-Area Senior Ladies On a mission to celebrate area senior women and provide them with a “queen for a day” experience, Grace Hospice Foundation will host the ninth annual Ms. Senior Oklahoma Pageant, Saturday, March 7, beginning at 2 p.m., at the Cox Business Center, 100 Civic Center, Tulsa. This year, 30 ladies, nominated by preliminary competitions and representing four care-level categories (independent living, assisted living, longterm care and adult day services) will participate in the pageant. They will be judged on their poise, stage presence, interview and evening gown. The admission price for adults is $10; for seniors age 55 or older, $6; and children under 10 get in free. To purchase tickets or make a reservation for a large group, call (918) 500-9434 or visit www.gracehospicefoundation.org. All proceeds will benefit Grace Hospice Foundation, a nonprofit dedicated to increasing awareness of the importance of hospice care by promoting the principles of hospice care, educating the community, subsidizing care for patients and families and granting the wishes of hospice patients.

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RSVP Seminar Teaches Seniors How to Weather Any Storm How you and your loved ones bounce back from a weatherrelated emergency tomorrow largely depends on the planning and preparation you have done today. With tornado season just around the corner, RSVP of Tulsa will host a seminar on “weathering the storm,” and how to prepare for emergencies, with a special emphasis on helping seniors, their family members and caregivers. Guest speaker Karin Price, MSW, LSW, with the Mental Health Association of Oklahoma, will share valuable measures that seniors can take to prepare for the impact of a storm, including building a network of family, friends and neighbors who can aid them during an emergency; items to have available; and an action plan in case of evacuation. She will teach simple, but effective, ways to recognize common emotional reactions to a storm and how to manage storm-related concerns. Printed materials, which outline protective measures to take before, during and after a storm, will be distributed to all attendees. This seminar is free and open to all ages, but seating is limited. The first 50 people who register and attend the seminar will also receive a complimentary storm preparedness bag. The event will take place Tuesday, March 10, 2 to 3 p.m., at Senior Star at Burgundy Place, 8887 S. Lewis Ave., Tulsa. For more information and to register, call RSVP (918) 280-8656.

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Miller Hospice is looking for volunteers in Tulsa and the surrounding areas to bring smiles to their patients who are facing life-limiting illnesses. Volunteers are needed to make crafts and provide companionship, caregiver respite and office assistance. Training provided. For more information, call Sharon Arthurs (918) 636-0822. 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. Early morning, late afternoon and weekend shifts are available. Free, convenient parking and a uniform are provided. For more information, call RSVP (918) 280-8656. OASIS Adult Day Services needs a volunteer to assist in leading activities for their weekly men’s group, Tuesday and/or Thursday preferred. Activities include a variety of table and video games. For more information, call RSVP (918) 280-8656. Good Shepherd Hospice is looking for volunteers to assist with “tuckin” calls. This position can be completed from home and involves calling a list of patients to check in with them and document any needs they may have. Time commitment is one to two hours, Wednesdays. For more information, call RSVP (918) 280-8656. The Parent Child Center of Tulsa needs a volunteer to repair drywall and paint offices as needed. Use of a short ladder will be required. Flexible scheduling is available, Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. For more information, call RSVP (918) 280-8656. Rebuilding Together Tulsa is seeking an enthusiastic, motivated volunteer to assist the program and community relations departments with general office work, including light filing, scanning documents, preparing mailings and answering phones. Hours are flexible, Wednesdays and Thursdays, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. For more information, call RSVP (918) 280-8656.

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Broken Arrow Animal Shelter is looking for volunteers to assist Animal Services personnel with daily operations and special events. Duties may include providing basic care for the animals, assisting citizens with information on animals ready for adoption, cleaning, and assisting with off-site adoptions and special events. For more information, call RSVP (918) 280-8656. RSVP and Family Safety Center Court Watch need volunteers to help document the court process in an effort to increase safety for rape and domestic violence victims and their children, as well as to ensure accountability of abusers. Shifts last four hours and are available Monday through Thursday, 9 a.m. to noon, at the Tulsa County Courthouse. For more information, call RSVP (918) 280-8656. Tulsa Symphony Orchestra (TSO) has opportunities for Symphony Volunteers to participate year round, according to their availability. TSO is committed to a volunteer experience that is interesting, rewarding and enjoyable. Get to know the musicians, staff and the entire TSO family through volunteering. For a list of opportunities and more information, call RSVP (918) 280-8656. NEATs, (North East Active Timers), is looking for a volunteer to help in the office on Wednesdays, noon to 3 p.m. NEAT’s mission is to provide programs and services for the “chronologically gifted” (55+) with a focus on centenarians through fellowship for education and enrichment, participation in excursions, trips, and local and area events. For more information, call RSVP (918) 280-8656. The American Cancer Society needs volunteer drivers for the Road to Recovery program. Volunteers will provide transportation to and from treatment for people who have cancer, but who do not have a ride or are unable to drive themselves. Vehicle will be provided. For more information, call RSVP (918) 280-8656.

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GLENPOOL OWASSO BIXBY BROKEN ARROW REDBUD PRAIRIE VILLAGE AUTUMN PARK VANDEVER HOUSE not assisted living communities orVILLAGE nursing homes. 8401 E. 134th St. 3102 S. Juniper Ave. 14900 S. Broadway 12877 E. 116th St. N. (918) 371-3221 (918) 451-3100 (918) 322-5100 (918) 369-8888 BRISTOW WOODLAND VILLAGE 131 E. 9th (918) 367-8300

COLLINSVILLE CARDINAL HEIGHTS 224 S. 19th St. (918) 371-9116

JAY JAY SENIOR HOUSING 1301 W. Washbourne (918) 253-8100

SAND SPRINGS HEARTLAND VILLAGE 109 E. 38th St. (918) 241-1200

BROKEN ARROW KENOSHA LANDING 2602 W. Oakland Pl. (918) 485-8885

COWETA CARRIAGE CROSSING 28530 E. 141st St. (918) 486-4460

JENKS PIONEER VILLAGE 315 S. Birch (918) 298-2992

SAPULPA HICKORY CROSSING 2101 S. Hickory (918) 224-5116

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SKIATOOK WEST OAK VILLAGE 1002 S. Fairfax Ave. (918) 396-9009 STILWELL STILWELL SENIOR HOUSING 400 N. 8th St. (918) 696-3050

TULSA CORNERSTONE VILLAGE 1045 N. Yale Ave. (918) 835-1300 TULSA HERITAGE LANDING 3102 E. Apache St. (918) 836-7070

TULSA COUNTRY OAKS 5648 S. 33rd W. Ave. (918) 446-3400 TULSA PARK VILLAGE 650 S. Memorial Dr. (918) 834-6400

TAHLEQUAH BROOKHOLLOW LANDING WISDOM KEEPERS Under Construction 1286 W. 4th St. 2910 E. 129th E. Ave. • Tulsa • (918) 485-8885 (918) 453-9900 Serving seniors age 62 or older who meet qualifications and income guidelines. • Section 8 accepted. • Professionally managed by Sooner Management Consultants, Inc.

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We are apartment communities,

Carefree

not assisted living communities or nursing homes.

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DIRectory

If you are concerned about the cost of Assisted Living or Home Care, there is a little-known benefit available through the VA, if you are 65 or older.

Up to $2,085 per month.

Call (918) 369-6192 Many veterans approved in 90 days or less

AWARD-WINNING

EXCELLENCE IN HOME CARE Home Care and Dementia Experts • Transportation Certiﬁed Home Health Aides • Up to 24 Hour Care Companion & Sitter Services • Medication Reminders Caregivers are Bonded and Insured

(918) 574-2273

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Licensed Home Care Agency (No. 7926)

KEEPING YOU SAFE IN YOUR HOME We oﬀer a large line of Stair Lifts, Walk-In Tubs, Lift Chairs, Bath Lifts, Vertical Lifts and More

Call for appointment (918) 935-7344

www.ameriglide-tulsa-ok.com • Showroom: 3130 S. Winston Ave., Tulsa

Our Care Comes With Heart. Providing In-home Assistance

Personal Care/Bathing • Light Housekeeping • Meal Preparation • Transportation Medication set up by R.N. • 2 to 24-hour care• Staﬀed with Certiﬁed Home Health Aides

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Providing Wellness Services

LIFE’s SeniorLine is the ﬁrst place to call for information and assistance.

918-743-9810 • 7875 E. 51st St. • Tulsa

(918) 664-9000

Adult & Travel Immunizations • Health and Cholesterol Screenings • Foot Care Program

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TONE ZONE Women’s Exercise THAT WORKS!

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calendar

Events Meetings Hispanic Outreach Crime Prevention Class facilitated by Officer Jesse Guardiola, Tulsa Police March 3 • 7 p.m. • Free Hicks Park 3443 S. Mingo Rd. • Tulsa (918) 669-6355 Critique for Writers (Most Genres) Presented by Critical Ink March 3, 17 & 31 • 6:30 p.m. • Free Martin Regional Library 2601 S. Garnett Rd. • Tulsa pwilliams74112@yahoo.com • RSVP Get the Most Out of Veterans’Benefits Presented by Project Veteran Assistance, Inc. March 5 • 6 p.m. • Free Saint Simeon’s 3701 Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd. • Tulsa • (918) 794-1945 RSVP by March 2 Turkish Cooking Class March 7, 14, 21 & 28 • 3 – 5 p.m. $10 per class Raindrop Turkish House 4444 W. Houston St. • Broken Arrow (918) 806-6022 www.raindropturkishhouse.org/tulsa Critique Night! By Tulsa Area Children’s Book Writers March 9 & 23 • 6:30 p.m. • Free Martin Regional Library 2601 S. Garnett Rd. • Tulsa reneelaviness@jespiddlin.com • RSVP Drawing on Memories Presented by Alzheimer’s Association March 10 • 10 a.m. – Noon • Free Gilcrease Museum 1400 N. Gilcrease Museum Rd. • Tulsa (800) 272-3900 • RSVP NEATs Monthly Gathering Celebrating Reconciliation March 11 • 10:30 a.m. Spuds luncheon fundraiser Yale Avenue Christian Church 36th & Yale Ave. • Tulsa (918) 743-1303 • RSVP www.neatstulsa.org

To submit a calendar item, please send an email to kcampbell@LIFEseniorservices.org or FAX to (918) 664-9922, Attn: Vintage. Overview of Adult & Family Services March 12 • 5:30 p.m. • Free Sapulpa Library Annex 15 N. Poplar St. • Sapulpa (918) 224-9647

Scrapbooking 101 March 25 • 12:30 – 2 p.m. • Free Owasso Community Center 301 S. Cedar St. • Owasso (918) 272-3903

Organist Bob Heil in Concert Presented by American Theatre Organ Society, Sooner State Chapter March 13 • 7 p.m. • Free Tulsa Technology Center, Broken Arrow Campus 4000 W. Florence St. • Broken Arrow (918) 355-1562

NEATs Tour of Downtown Churches Trinity Episcopal & First Christian Churches & lunch at a historic restaurant March 27 • 10 a.m. • Free Depart from NEATs office 3119 S. Jamestown Ave. • Tulsa (918) 743-1303 • RSVP

Tulsa Metro Retired Educators Association March 17 • 10 a.m. TPS Education Service Center 3027 S. New Haven Ave. • Tulsa Drawing on Memories Presented by Alzheimer’s Association March 17 • 10 a.m. – Noon • Free Philbrook Museum of Art 2727 S. Rockford Rd. • Tulsa (800) 272-3900 • RSVP Dual Pianos Ragtime Concert Presented by Ragtime for Tulsa March 17 • 7 p.m. • $25 Tulsa Performing Arts Center 110 E. 2nd St. • Tulsa (800) 364-7111 www.MyTicketOffice.com

The Drunkard & The Olio Saturdays • 7:30 p.m. Tulsa Spotlight Theater 1381 Riverside Dr. • Tulsa (918) 587-5030 $13 seniors • $15 adults • $10 children www.spotlighttheater.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 Senior Center 1800 S. Main St. • Broken Arrow (918) 259-8377

LIFE’s Caregiver Support Groups At Broken Arrow Location March 12 • 3 – 4:30 p.m. • Free LIFE’s Adult Day Health 3106 S. Juniper Ave. • Broken Arrow At Central Location March 5 • 6 – 7:30 p.m. • Free March 19 • 3 – 4:30 p.m. • Free LIFE’s Adult Day Health 5950 E. 31st St. • Tulsa At North Location March 5 • 3 – 4:30 p.m. • Free LIFE’s Adult Day Health 902 E. Pine St. • Tulsa (918) 664-9000 ext. 244 Respite provided Faith Based Educational Memory/ Support Group Presented by Jackie Lenzy, BS, BA, CDP & Dr. Chandini Sharma March 5 & 17 • 1 – 2:15 p.m. • Free Villages of Southern Hill 5721 S. Lewis Ave. • Tulsa (918) 561-6642 Faith Based Educational Memory/ Support Group Presented by Jackie Lenzy, BS, BA, CDP March 11 & 25 • 1:15 – 2:30 p.m. Mt. Zion Baptist Church 419 N. Elgin Ave. • Tulsa (918) 584-0510 • Free

NEATs Movie – Amazing Grace March 18 • 1 p.m. • Free NEATs conference room 3119 S. Jamestown Ave. • Tulsa (918) 743-1303 • RSVP www.neatstulsa.org

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

Tulsa Hearing Helpers Support Group Presentation: Falls, Medications & More March 12 • 10 – 11:30 a.m. • Free Total Source for Hearing-loss & Access 8740 E. 11th St. • Tulsa (918) 832-8742 • www.tsha.cc

Caregiver Essentials Presented by Alzheimer’s Association March 19 • 11:30 a.m. – 1 p.m. • Free Oklahoma Healthy Aging Initiative 2417 E. 53rd St., Ste. B • Tulsa (800) 272-3900 • RSVP

ACBL Duplicate Sanctioned Bridge Mondays & Wednesdays • 11 a.m. Broken Arrow Seniors, Inc. 1800 S. Main St. • Broken Arrow (918) 355-6652

Caregiver Support Group Presented by A-Vow Hospice March 26 • 6 p.m. • Free Legend Senior Living at Mingo Road 7902 S. Mingo Rd. • Tulsa (918) 557-8937

Six Ways to Stretch Retirement Dollars Presented by NEATs & Steve Bowlds March 25 • 1 p.m. • Free NEATs conference room 3119 S. Jamestown Ave. • Tulsa (918) 743-1303 • RSVP www.neatstulsa.org

Caregiver Support Group Presented by A-Vow Hospice March 5 • 6 p.m. • Free Clarebridge of Broken Arrow 4001 S. Aspen Ave. • Broken Arrow (918) 557-8937

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Support Groups

Oklahoma Parkinson’s Disease Support March 26 • 2 – 4 p.m. • Free Owasso Community Center 301 S. Cedar St. • Owasso (918) 272-3903

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Dancing Tulsa Swing Dance Club Swing lessons & practice dance March 4, 18 & 25 • 7 – 9 p.m. Free for Elks members/$5 nonmembers Dance • March 11 • 7 – 10 p.m. • $6 Tulsa Elks Lodge 5335 S. Harvard Ave. • Tulsa (918) 557-1699 Square Dancing & Line Dancing Lake Keystone Squares March 6 & 20 Workshop 7:30 p.m. • Dance 8 p.m. Mannford Community Center 101 Green Valley Park Rd. • Mannford (918) 865-2846 Belles & Beaus Square Dance Club March 10 & 24 Workshop 7 p.m. • Dance 7:30 p.m. St. Marks Methodist Church 10513 E. Admiral Pl. • Tulsa (918) 437-7277 St. Patrick’s Day Dance Featuring Route 66 Band March 13 • 7 – 10 p.m. Admission: $3.50 single or $6 couple Chili bar, drink & dessert: $5 Miami Senior Citizens Center 2104 Denver Haner Dr. • Miami (918) 540-0533 St. Patrick’s Day Dance Benefits Broken Arrow Seniors, Inc. March 20 • 7 – 9 p.m. • $7 Broken Arrow Senior Center 1800 S. Main St. • Broken Arrow (918) 259-8377 • www.baseniors.org Parkinson’s Dance Wednesdays • 2 – 3 p.m. • $5 Feel the Beat Dance 5970 E. 31st St., Ste. P • Tulsa (918) 747-3747 Friday Night Dances Fridays • 7:30 – 11 p.m. $6 nonmembers • $5 members American Legion Post 308 11328 E. Admiral Blvd. • Tulsa (918) 437-1635 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 Line Dancing Class Tuesdays & Thursdays • 10 a.m. • Free University Village 8555 S. Lewis Ave. • Tulsa (918) 298-3480 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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Parkinson’s Swim March 24 • 3 to 4 p.m. • Free Saint Simeon’s Wellness Center 3701 Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd. Tulsa • (918) 794-1945 RSVP by March 20 Tai Chi for Older Adults Mondays • 10 a.m. • Free Sapulpa Library Annex 15 N. Poplar St. • Sapulpa (918) 224-9647 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 Corner of 4th St. & Cherokee Ave. Ramona • (918) 633-8890 www.festivalyoga.com Parkinson’s Exercise Class Monday, Wednesday, Friday 1 – 1:45 p.m. • Free University Village Exercise Room 8555 S. Lewis Ave. • Tulsa (918) 299-2661 Zumba with Ariane Betancourt Mondays & Wednesdays • 6 p.m. Saturdays • 10 a.m. 51st & Memorial, behind Walgreens Tulsa • (918) 812-5691 $7 per class • $50 for 10 classes Exercise Class – 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 65+ Exercise Mondays, Wednesdays, Fridays 10:30 – 11 a.m. • $10 per month LaFortune Community Center 5202 S. Hudson Ave. • Tulsa (918) 496-6220 50+ Badminton Tuesdays • 11 a.m. O’Brien Park & Recreation Center 6230 N. Birmingham • Tulsa (918) 591-6008 • RSVP 50+ Basketball Tuesdays • 10:30 a.m. O’Brien Park & Recreation Center 6230 N. Birmingham • Tulsa (918) 591-6008 • RSVP

Events & Seminars at LIFE Senior Services LaFortune Series: The Power of Creativity Bring a sack lunch and learn about the social and personal benefits of creativity while creating a piece of art. Local artist Lilli Land will demonstrate, and direct participants through a creative project to take home. Wednesday, March 11 • 10:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. LaFortune Recreation Center • 5202 S. Hudson Ave. • Tulsa Free • RSVP requested • (918) 664-9000, ext. 224 Warning Signs of Alzheimer’s Disease This presentation will teach you to differentiate between the brain’s normal changes and early signs of Alzheimer’s disease or other dementias. Thursday, March 12 • 10 – 11 a.m. Montereau’s Coterie Theatre • 6800 S. Granite Ave. • Tulsa Free • RSVP requested • (918) 664-9000, ext. 224

Basics of Medicare

This seminar will cover the basics of Medicare, give you the information needed to make an informed decision about your coverage options and ways to help you protect yourself from 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.

Friday, March 20 • 10 a.m. – Noon LIFE Senior Services • 5950 E. 31st St. • Tulsa Free • RSVP requested • (918) 664-9000, ext. 250 Social Security 101 Whether you want to apply for Social Security benefits, estimate your future benefits or apply for Medicare, there are online resources to help. This presentation will cover what you can do online and provide information to help you navigate Social Security website tools. Friday, March 20 • 1 – 3 p.m. LIFE Senior Services • 5950 E. 31st St. • Tulsa Free • RSVP requested • (918) 664-9000, ext. 250 Caregiving 101 This program will teach the vocabulary of the care world, information needed to make good decisions, an overview of community resources, living options and legal documents. Tuesday, March 24 • 1 – 2 p.m. LIFE Senior Services North • 902 E. Pine St. • Tulsa Free • RSVP requested • (918) 664-9000, ext. 224 Legal Documents and Advanced Planning Join attorney Catherine Welsh to learn how to protect your health and property. This program will explain the planning tools that promote a person’s right to make decisions about their healthcare and personal assets. The class will cover advance directives, powers of attorney, wills, trusts and do-not-resuscitate orders. Tuesday, March 31 • 10 a.m. – Noon LaFortune Recreation Center • 5202 S. Hudson Ave. • Tulsa Free • RSVP requested • (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! See all activities for each center listed online at www.LIFEseniorservices.org 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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RSVP’s “Knittin’ Kittens” LaVerne Branch and Sharon Butler recently distributed 165 hats and scarves to preschool children at Tulsa’s Educare III - MacArthur program. The knitting group also created and distributed over 1,400 hats and scarves to preschoolers in the Tulsa CAP program.

Ray Voght, 92, had a blast at the Broadmoor Retirement Community’s Mighty Nineties celebration! Born on Feb. 2, 1923, Ray served as a medic in WWII, including the Battle of the Bulge.

Monell Neundorf, a resident of The Parke Assisted Living, celebrated her 100th birthday on Dec. 24, 2014 with family and friends. When asked if she had any advice or wisdom to share, her reply was, “Become accustomed to what you can’t change. Be happy where you are and go on. Enjoy where you are right now.”

RSVP volunteers distributed personal care and comfort items to veterans at the Earnest Childers VA Clinic in Tulsa for their Martin Luther King Day of Service project.

Cloyd shows off his creative masterpiece during art time at LIFE’s Adult Day Health - Central.

Woodland Terrace residents Dick H., Don B., Oz W., Jackie K. and Barb W. listen to their private tour guide during a recent visit to the Crystal Bridges Museum of American Art in Bentonville, Ark.

These members of Broken Arrow Seniors volunteer their time to fold and prepare over 1,700 newsletters for delivery each month.

Saint Simeon’s was delighted to host Lori Fullbright from the News on 6, who shared with residents and guests how to avoid being scammed. She’s pictured here with one of her biggest fans, Saint Simeon’s Resident Bob Snow.

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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) 832-7072 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 Discounted Lots Available Two burial lota at Memorial Park Cemetery in the old section. Can use large marker in this area. Original price is $2,500 each lot and selling price is #1,250 for each. Call (918) 369-2380. Lots Available in Oklahoma City Chapel Hill Memorial Gardens in Oklahoma City. Three adult internment spaces in Garden of Gethsemane. $1,800 total package. Call (918) 3769117. 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 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 Continued

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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 NonCertified 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 David Ross at (918) 982-2320, 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 Investments-InsuranceRetirement-Legacy Market volatility, rising healthcare 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 Continued

Senior Services (918) 664-9000 or toll-free (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) 8145550 for free information. Let me guide you through the outstanding Medicare Plan options that are available to you. GARDENING/LAWN SERVICES A Caring Hand – Tulsa Lawn Service Complete lawn care. Family-owned since 1970. Includes mowing, trimming, edging. Dependable service and fair prices. In addition, we offer handyman services. Call for a free estimate. (918) 806-2482.

Aardwolf Leaf & Lawn Care Leaf removal, gutter cleaning and lawn clean-up. Free estimates. Call Patrick Mills. (918) 814-0973. Get Ready for Spring Roto-tilling, flower beds and gardens. Weeding, mowing, edging, shrub trimming, leaf removal, tree trimming. Dependable personalized lawn care service for Tulsa area. Experienced. Free estimates. Call Mark at (918) 8099095. Kimble Davis Tree Company Family-owned and operated. Specializing in all aspects of tree care: restoration, pruning/thinning, removal, stump grinding, hedge trimming, firewood available. Serving Tulsa for 25 years. References. Member BBB. Insured. ISA certified arborist. Check us out at www.kdtreeco.com. Call Kimble at (918) 853-5383. Lawn Care & Handyman Services Lawn Care/Mowing starting at $35/Leaf Removal/Landscape Design/Tree Work/ Fence Repair & Building/Seasonal Color Design/Yard Spray Treatment/Debris Cleanup/Interior Remodels/Parking Lot Maintenance. Owner Operated- Fully Insured- Free Quotes-Reliable-Courteous-Professional Service-References Available Upon Request. Call J&S Landscape to take care of all your lawn care & handyman needs (918) 406-4889. Lawns & More Total lawn care. Leaf and snow removal. Firewood available starting at $80 per rick delivered and stacked. Gutter cleaning, fence repair and new installation available. Dedicated to making your lawn look its best. Insured, honest, experienced and dependable. Veteran-owned. Stump grinding. We are a small company with personal service. References available. FREE Continued

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ESTIMATES. Call Larry. (918) 361-1299 Mower Repair / Maintenance All brands - Riders, ZTR’s, Walk-behinds, Hand-helds. Top Quality work, ASE certified Mechanic. Pick-up and Delivery available. Tulsa and surrounding counties. Maintenance specials include pick-up and delivery. Call Scott (918) 519-3869. New Season Lawn Care & Landscape Spring Clean-Up/leaf mulching and removal. Mowing, trimming, leaf and small debris removal, shrub planting, mulching flower beds. Small tree trimming. Will haul off small appliances, scrape metals, etc. We offer weekly, bi-weekly & year round services for the manicured look. Best rates, senior discounts. Free Estimates. Call Todd (918) 639-2262. HOME REPAIR/REMODELING A-OK Plumbing A-OK Plumbing is now offering handyman services. No job too big or too small. Free estimates. We work by the job or hourly. 10% off to all first time customers. Relax, everyone’s welcome. Sit back and give us a call. Special senior rates offered. (918)810-0397. A Handy Helping Hand Professional home maintenance, painting, and improvements. Whether you’re making overdue repairs, sprucing up your home and garden, or optimizing your home’s “sale-ability” potential, call Joe Surowiak with A Handy Helping Hand. Professional results. Competitive rates. (918) 520-0333. Allen’s Handyman Services of Tulsa “Your Home Improvement and Repair Specialist.” 14th year serving Tulsa seniors. 10% senior discount. Insured. All work guaranteed in writing. No pay until job is completed. Plumbing, drain cleaning, electrical, carpentry, painting, seamless guttering installation/repair/ cleaning. Roof, tile, and drywall repair. Wood siding/trim replacement. Deck repair, power washing, staining. Tree trimming. For free estimate, call Allen at (918) 630-0394. Big C’s Plumbing Services Your one stop Plumbing Shop! Call us and I guarantee you will never have to call another plumbing company. Licensed, bonded and insured for your protection....Call (918) 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

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|| classifieds || (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. Family-owned and operated. (918) 437-8101. Doorman Door Service of Tulsa Thinking about replacing your windows? Call us first, replacing the glass may be a better option. We offer free quotes on installation and repairs of doors, windows and siding. Ask us about our senior discount. We accept all major credit cards. 918-430-4398. www.tulsadoorman.com 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) 216-1846. Handyman & Construction Services New & Remodel Commercial & Residential - 25 Years All Handicap Accessories - grab bars, handicap access abilities; Framing, Drywall, Tape & Bed; Texture & Paint, Plumbing, 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.

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. HOUSE CLEANING Housekeeper Available Weekly, Biweekly, Monthly. Thorough and Honest. Integrity at work yesterday, today and tomorrow. 15 years experience. Willing to commute to all areas. References available. Reasonable rates. Call (918)282-1617. 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) 8052511. www.skillernlaw.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) 270-1671.

Affordable Flexible Assistant My name is Ms. Daniels. I do light housekeeping, light cooking, laundry, grocery shopping and companionship, too! I am dependable, honest, caring and affordable. If you need someone to help you or your loved one call me at (918) 313-7433. Ask for Ms. Daniels. You have a blessed day! 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.

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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 Totally Organized Need help with Spring cleaning, organizing and purging? I am a local organizer that would love to enable you to live clutter free and improve your quality of life. Please call Karla for a free consultation at (918) 638-8110. Reasonable hourly rates with a three hour minimum. 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) 2980500 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 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 Continued

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. 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. 23 years animal experience. (918) 364-cats (2287). www.thekatshack.com.

Pet Sitting If you wish to avoid stress of a commercial kennel, I offer exclusive pet sitting for your canine companion in a home environment. Mature, experienced and caring. Your pet will be treated like family. For more information or reservations please call Stacia at (918) 671-5890. REAL ESTATE Duplex For Lease 2200 sq. ft. Huge 3 large bedroom w-in closets, 2 split bathrooms (Corian countertops). Fireplace, large dining room, large kitchen, w-in laundry room. Family room/vaulted/patio. Hardwood/ carpet, yard fenced. Great location: 49/ Harvard 1 blk E Spirit Bank $1200. (918) 712-7766. Please leave a message. Hi-Rise Condo for Lease Liberty Tower – 15th & Boulder. 2 Bedroom/2 Bath with River Views. Close to Downtown businesses, restaurants, entertainment. Secure card entry into the building and parking garage. 24-hour concierge service. No steps anywhere. Swimming pool, fitness room, library with Wi-Fi, three club rooms for private parties. No pets. No smoking. $950 per month. Call (918) 599-7543 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

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of 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.

In appreciation of contributions to LIFE Senior Services received in January 2015. We sincerely apologize for any error or omission. If there is an error, please call Carrie Bowen at (918) 664-9000. Anonymous Douglas and Virginia Baldridge Carrie Barnes Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Oklahoma Thomas Boone Oren and Dorothy Brewer Judy Brissey Oleta Calvert Gary and Yolanda Crooms Billye Davidson Richard and Kay Davis David Duke Ann Economos Bill Fater Gary R. Ferris Sr. Carol A. Fleming Manuella R. Glore Bob and Peggy Grotts Frank and Jackie Hammerschmidt Janet Harris Edwin B. Henson Jr. Edwin and Margaret Hiserodt Robert L. Hughes William and Joan Kaiser Clarence B. Keys Jack and Kathleen Kneafsey Gary and Ann Lagere Angela Larson Beth Legg A. J. and Ruth Meyer Mike and Leslie Moore Nancy L. Neal Meg and Gary Otterstrom Elma Philips Joyce Reeder Mary Reilly Bobby D. Sayre Ginny Schulte

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

Adventures on Route 66 Take a short 3 hour tour of Tulsa’s Route 66 with the granddaughter of Cy Avery, the father of Route 66. Each tour will be planned around your interests monuments, cemetery, 11th Street Bridge, etc. Plus I’ll provide you with an illustrated history of Mr. Avery. Call Joy Avery (918)742-5991. 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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Harold Schultz Mary B. Shearer Sherman E. Smith Family Charitable Foundation Church of St. Mary William M. and Dolores Sturdevant J. D. Thomas Rich and Marilyn Thompson Jack and Kay Willis Anita K. Wilson Sally Wood Jack and Jinny Wynn In Honor of In Honor of Helen Boles Gary Snider In Honor of Laura Kenny Mary Carolyn Mitchell In Honor of Ludie Ray Georgia Ray In Memory of In Memory of James O. and Frances Cumberledge Suzanne Long In Memory of Loretta Dewey Tom and Dorothy Donaldson In Memory of Theresa Ann Finck Theresa M. Finck and Mary Ann Finck In Memory of Curtis L. Glassco Mitch and Melinda Adwon Elsie Kuck Eloise Lamprich Mitchell and Donna Rhyne Tulsa County District Court Judges In Memory of William Jackman Elsie Jackman

In Memory of Helen Meyer Edwin W. Meyer In Memory of William “Mitch” Mitchell Nina Martin In Memory of Eino and Virginia Panula Gail Panula In Memory of The Schuberts Ed and Rita Lenfestey In Memory of Mary Beth and Richard Stinnett Suzanne Long In Memory of Maxine and Walt Tuck James and Lea Tuck In Memory of Melanie Tyer Bob J. Tyer In Memory of Erv Wittenberg Floyd and Janice Cobb In Memory of June Wolfe Hunter’s Precision Rx In Memory of Jessie Lee Youngstrom Oliver W. Youngstrom About LIFE Senior Services LIFE Senior Services is a recognized leader in aging services and an acknowledged voice on aging issues and is proud to be a non-profit United Way organization. If you would like to make a donation in support of LIFE Senior Services, please mail your contribution to: LIFE Senior Services 5950 E. 31st St., Tulsa, OK 74135-5114 Make your secure online: www.LIFEseniorservices.org

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