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Vol. 32, No. 2 LIFE Senior Services, Inc. Publisher Laura Kenny President and Chief Executive Officer Kelly Kirchhoff Director of Marketing, Strategic Planning and Development

14 Celebrating Senior Artists and Makers

Meet a few talented seniors who are exceptionally passionate about their individual crafts. From stained glass to photography, the talents vary, but each artisan takes great pride in their work and its impact on others.

The 2017-18 edition of LIFE’s Vintage Guide to Housing & Services is now available! Find out where you can pick up your copy on page 31.

Erin Shackelford Managing Editor editor@LIFEseniorservices.org Emily Fox Associate Editor efox@LIFEseniorservices.org Bernie Dornblaser Advertising Director bdornblaser@LIFEseniorservices.org Leah Weigle Graphic Designer and Photographer Carol Carter Copy Editor

18 A Maker Lab of Fabulous Proportions

If you are a hobbyist, maker or artisan, and you haven’t been to Fab Lab Tulsa, you are missing out on a hidden gem. Fab Lab Tulsa is designed for custom digital fabrication and contains all the tools necessary to quickly conceptualize, digitize, fabricate and assemble a wide array of physical projects.

20 Made in Oklahoma Coalition

Oklahomans like to support one another in any way they can, including buying locally made products from locally owned businesses. The Made in Oklahoma Coalition was established to further help ensure the success and prosperity of Oklahoma businesses.

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

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22 Okie Inventions and Inventors

When Oklahoma was Indian Territory, it took a hearty brand of resourcefulness to survive. For many years, it was a region with sprawling open areas, potentially fertile soil and terrifying outlaws. If necessity is the mother of invention, perhaps that spirit explains why several of the most innovative and widely-used inventions sprung from Okie ingenuity.

6 Letter from the Publisher 8 Looking Back 10 Caregiver Corner Advanced Planning for the Caregiver 11 CIAT for Aging Services Professionals 12 Medicare & You Every Day is Internet Security Day How Do I Find a Doctor That Accepts Medicare? 26 In the Spotlight

24 Lifelong Learning

Learning at any age is beneficial for the brain. When you learn something new, your brain forms new cells and builds connections. Research has shown that lifelong learning can help reduce cognitive decline due to aging, as well as help older adults deal with depression and poor self-image.

28 Healthy Aging T herapy That Lends a Hand 29 Noteworthy 30 Mindbenders & Puzzles 32 Share Your Time & Talent 33 Business Directory 34 Calendar 35 LIFE EDU 36 People & Places 37 Classifieds 39 Vintage Friends

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he "American Journal of Public Health" recently published a review titled “The Connection Between Art, Healing, and Public Health.” In the review, researchers analyzed more than 100 studies about the impact of art on a person’s health. The studies included a variety of artistic talents, including music, writing and visual arts. Some of the findings included improved well-being and medical outcomes, increased positive emotions, reductions in stress and anxiety, and improvements physically as well. The value of art and creativity are clear – regardless of your age! Beginning on page 14, meet a few senior artists whose talents will certainly stir your own passion for the arts. From breath-taking stained glass pieces to soul-stirring photographs, creativity and art are only limited by your imagination. To get your imagination bubbling, we take a look at one of Tulsa’s greatest hidden gems for hobbyists and entrepreneurs. On page 18, learn more about Fab Lab Tulsa, an outreach program from MIT and the Center for Bits and Atoms. The maker lab features numerous high-dollar machines typically out of reach for the average hobbyist. From a CNC milling machine to computers equipped with advanced software, the Fab Lab is a great place to make that dream project a reality.

Laura Kenny President and CEO of LIFE Senior Services, LIFE’s Vintage Housing and LIFE PACE

Have you seen the “Made in Oklahoma” seal on products in your local grocery store? It alerts you that you are getting a product made in our great state, but what else do you know about the Made in Oklahoma (MIO) Coalition? On page 20, find out how the MIO Coalition is impacting Oklahoma-born businesses and what it means for consumers.

We know Oklahomans are clever. But do you know just how resourceful? There have been numerous inventions born right here in the Sooner State, including some you use or at least see on a daily or weekly basis. Find out what ingenuity has dreamed up on page 22. Lifelong learning is critical. It builds new brain cells and connections and offers numerous other benefits. Whether you choose to learn how to spin pottery, paint portraits, play a musical instrument or master a new language, engaging in learning opportunities improves mental, physical and social well-being. Find more information on lifelong learning opportunities on page 24. There’s plenty more in this issue of LIFE’s Vintage Newsmagazine! Hear a heart-warming story about a love lost and found, plus we discuss the benefits of hand therapy. Finally, the newest edition of LIFE’s Vintage Guide to Housing & Services is available now! LIFE’s Vintage Guide is northeast Oklahoma’s most comprehensive guide to senior housing and community resources. This year’s edition includes new articles and format changes to help ease in readability and functionality. Find out where you can pick up your copy on page 31. We hope you have fun exploring your creativity in this month’s LIFE’s Vintage Newsmagazine!

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LOOKING BACK

100 Years Ago: Tulsa in 1917 Tulsa Historical Society & Museum 2445 S. Peoria Ave., Tulsa

WWI soldiers at Camp Bowie, 1917. Note written on this photo identifies the group as “Company D Comrades” (Members of Company D, 111th Regiment Engineers). First portion of the Exchange National Bank Building under construction at 4th Street and Boston Avenue, 1917. Horses or mules hitched to supply wagons are visible on the street.

Want More? Three young boys tacking up WWI posters on the side of a building, c. 1917.

Interior of Menkemeller Pharmacy located at 3rd Street and Boston Avenue, 1917. The business was owned by Will Menkemeller.

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this month in history

August 5, 1861: Lincoln imposed first federal income tax Cash-strapped by the Civil War, President Abraham Lincoln and Congress imposed an annual 3 percent tax on annual incomes over $800 by implementing the Revenue Act. Congress later repealed the tax in 1871. In 1909, the 16th Amendment, which was ratified in 1923, created the federal income tax system that's used today.

August 10, 1793: Louvre Museum opened After more than two centuries as a royal palace, the Louvre is opened as a public museum in Paris by the French revolutionary government. Today, the Louvre’s collection is one of the richest in the world, with artwork and artifacts representative of 11,000 years of human civilization and culture. August 19, 1909: First race held at Indianapolis Motor Speedway Approximately 12,000 spectators watched Austrian engineer Louis Schwitzer win the first race at the famed Indianapolis Motor Speedway with an average speed of 57.4 miles per hour. The crushed rock and tar surface on the 2.5 mile track was a disaster, resulting in the deaths of two drivers, two mechanics and two spectators. The surface was replaced with bricks and mortar, earning the speedway its nickname, “The Brickyard.”

August 23, 1814: Dolley Madison saved Washington portrait from British soldiers During the War of 1812, President James Madison’s wife Dolley was alone in the White House. As the British advanced on Washington, Dolley chose to leave her family’s personal belongings behind to save a full-length portrait of President George Washington from the British. That night, British soldiers occupied the White House for a celebratory dinner before burning it down. August 24, 79: Mount Vesuvius erupted after centuries of dormancy Residents of the prosperous southern Italian towns of Pompeii and Herculaneum woke to find Mount Vesuvius erupting and smoke pouring out. Most residents of Pompeii fled, but about 2,000 decided to stay and were doomed, along with their neighbors in the smaller town of Herculaneum. Today, the ruins offer an astounding archeological record of ancient life preserved in sudden death. August 30, 1967: Marshall confirmed as Supreme Court justice Thurgood Marshall became the first African-American to be confirmed as a Supreme Court justice. He would remain on the Supreme Court for 24 years before retiring for health reasons, leaving a legacy of upholding the rights of the individual as guaranteed by the U.S. Constitution. © The History Channel

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CAREGIVER CORNER

of their loved one. The smallest task, like signing for a package at the post office, can be challenging if these documents aren't in place. If the family member becomes incapacitated, costly and time-consuming guardianship and conservator court actions may be required. Our firm has seen multiple instances when even a spouse of a incapacitated person was required to seek guardianship over their spouse to access financial accounts held in the incapacitated person’s name. Instead of being by their spouse’s bedside, they were meeting with attorneys and attending court hearings. Be wary of “roboforms” or fill-in-the blank power of attorney documents. These form documents rarely address all of the powers and decisions required when acting as someone’s agent for financial and healthcare decisions. Customized documents can address all of the issues while ensuring that your loved one’s needs and wishes are followed. The documents can also include HIPAA, organ donation and other such provisions.

According to a 2015 report by the National Alliance for Caregiving and the AARP Public Policy Institute, about 44 million Americans provide 37 billion hours of unpaid “informal” care each year for adult family members with chronic illnesses or conditions.

Asset List A caregiver, especially a close family member, will likely be the one assisting in paying bills and taking care of other financial obligations. We recommend working with family members now to assemble a full list of assets, account numbers, passwords, contact information and locations of important documents to avoid an unwanted scavenger hunt when a loved one suffers a mental disability or passes away. Contact information for financial advisors, attorneys, doctors and other important people are very helpful. If important documents are held in a safety deposit box, know the location of the key and ensure the appropriate persons are listed as having access to the safety deposit box.

Estate Planning It may be too late to do a trust or will if the grantor lacks mental capacity. A common misconception is that a will avoids probate, but it does not. A trust is a good way to control when, how and to whom assets are distributed ttending doctors visits, running errands and assisting with personal when a loved one passes away. Speak to an attorney about estate planning care are just a few of the many things that caregivers do on a daily options to protect assets and meet the goals of your family members before basis. The last thing a caregiver needs is to worry about or be faced it is too late. Be sure the attorney considers long-term care planning options with obtaining the legal documents to allow them to provide the required before transferring assets to a trust, as it may affect Medicaid and VA care. Many times, however, these documents are needed when the family is eligibility. Estate planning involving assistance programs should be done by already in crisis mode or the family member has diminished or lacks capacity an attorney specializing in estate planning, as the legal requirements can be to be able to sign legal documents. These instances can lead to frustration, difficult to navigate. discord among the family, added expenses and delays in assisting the family member with healthcare or financial matters. It is said that life happens while we are busy making plans. Make plans (and commit) to complete estate planning for you and your family before There is no time like the present to discuss with your family some advance it is too late. Your time is better spent enjoying the time you have with your planning strategies to ease the task of providing care before they need it. loved one and providing the care they deserve versus meeting with attorneys, Some important issues to discuss include: going to court and paying fees that can be avoided.

Durable Power of Attorney and Healthcare Power of Attorney If you only do one thing, ensure your loved ones have these critical documents in place. Without these documents, the caregiver will have limited, if any, ability to make financial and healthcare decisions on behalf

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Community Information & Assistance Training for Aging Services Professionals LIFE Senior Services' Community Information & Assistance Training (CIAT) provides in-depth and up-to-date educational training to Tulsa-area professionals serving seniors and caregivers. For many years, CIAT has been the must-have training for care and case managers, social workers, behavioral health professionals, home care administrators, discharge planners, senior housing coordinators and others in aging services. This training has offered hundreds of professionals in our community tools and information to serve clients, residents and caregivers more effectively. LIFE’s CIAT is a multi-day training that provides helpful and current information about local, state and federal government agencies serving seniors and caregivers; home and community-based services in our area; how to better communicate with someone with Alzheimer’s or a related dementia; and ethical practices and procedures. In 2017, CIAT will offer a total of 18 continuing education credits for licensed professional counselors (LPC), licensed marriage and family therapists (LMFT), licensed clinical social workers (LCSW). Some sessions also offer continuing education credits for nurses, longterm care administrators, home health and hospice administrators, and certified case managers. To learn more about CIAT, including its continuing education credit offerings and pricing, visit the Professional Education page at www.LIFEseniorservices.org or contact Mickey Hinds at (918) 664-9000, ext. 8325.

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MEDICARE & YOU

How Do I Find a Doctor That

Do you know what it takes to be safe online? You probably connect daily to get information, shop, socialize or work. Every time you go online, you need to avoid the risk of theft or fraud. Here are some tips to help keep you safe while visiting websites: Use Strong Passwords – Strong passwords have at least eight characters and include capital letters, numbers and non-letter characters. These passwords make it harder for someone to hack your account. Don’t Recycle Passwords – Although it requires effort to think of new passwords constantly, it's safer when you do. What if you use the same password for every site and you lose your password? If someone finds it, they could get access to all of your accounts. Many people choose to reuse passwords, but you shouldn’t be one of them. Take Advantage of Multifactor Authentication – Many websites offer the option to use a second factor, or method, in addition to just a username and password to ensure that only you access your information. Using more than one factor to establish your identity makes it harder for someone to get into your account and steal your personal information. Effective June 10, 2017, the Social Security Administration began requiring multifactor authentication to access My Social Security accounts. Customers choose whether to receive a one-time security code to either their phone or email in order to create a new account or sign in to their account. Consider using multifactor authentication whenever it’s offered to better protect your information. Read Scam Alerts – For information about fraudulent activities and scams related to Social Security, review Social Security’s blog “Social Security Matters” under the Newsroom section at blog.socialsecurity.gov. Social Security’s Office of the Inspector General investigates fraud involving Social Security and they publish fraud advisories at oig.ssa.gov/newsroom/news-release. The Federal Trade Commission website publishes information about scams that appear in the news at www.consumer.ftc.gov/scam-alerts. You’ll want to be aware of current scams to avoid being tricked. Review Your Online Accounts and Credit Reports – Just as you review your earnings record with Social Security for accuracy, you should review your bank and credit card accounts for accuracy. Get a free copy of your credit report available annually from the three credit reporting agencies (Experian, Equifax and TransUnion) at www.annualcreditreport.com, and check it for incorrect entries. One way to avoid identity theft is to create your own My Social Security account if you haven’t already. When you have an account, no one else can set up an account using your information. Protecting your identity can be daunting. Guarding your personal information requires investing some time, but it's worth it. Discourage theft and fraud by adopting these security practices when you use the internet. by Gwendolyn Latus Social Security Technical Expert

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Healthcare is complex. Whether you’re looking for a clinician for yourself or a loved one, making a decision can be difficult and confusing. That’s why it’s important to have accurate and reliable information. To find a doctor that accepts Medicare payments, visit the Physician Compare website at www.medicare.gov/ physiciancompare. The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) created Physician Compare to help you find and compare physicians enrolled in Medicare, so you can make informed choices about your healthcare. With Physician Compare you can search by entering a healthcare professional’s last name or group practice name, medical specialty, medical condition, body part or an organ system. This tool will provide you with a list of professionals or group practices in the specialty and geographic area you specify, along with detailed profiles, maps and driving directions.

On Physician Compare, you can find: Addresses where the professional sees patients Primary and secondary specialties Medicare assignment status (Assignment means that the doctor, provider or supplier agrees to accept the Medicare-approved amount as full payment for covered services.) American Board of Medical Specialties (ABMS) board certification Whether the individual or group participates in select CMS quality programs Gender Medical school education and residency information Groups that the individuals work with (individual profile) or individuals who work with the group (group profile) Hospital affiliation Although the information on Physician Compare is updated often, information can change at any time. You should always contact the clinician to ask if they accept Medicare assignment, if they’re accepting new Medicare patients and to check that the address is correct. If you have trouble accessing the Physician Compare website, call (800) MEDICARE (633-4227) and a representative will be able to run the search for you. They can also send you a printed version of the search results. by Cindy Loftin Medicare Assistance Program Coordinator Source: www.medicare.gov

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SENIOR ARTISTS AND MAKERS Don Thompson • Photographer •

When Don Thompson moved to Tulsa as a teenager in the ‘50s, his father drove him and his brother downtown and gave them each $5. “He said, ‘Sons, go on out and take a look,’” Thompson recalls. “‘See what you think. I’ll be right here in about an hour, and I want you to come right to this spot and I’ll pick you up.’” As the brothers browsed the Kress five and dime on Main Street, Thompson felt the hair on the back of his neck stand up. Though they’d never felt this way growing up in Los Angeles, the young men realized they were being watched. Thompson and his brother bought what they wanted and walked back to meet their father. “I said, ‘Dad, can we go back to California? We don’t like it here!’” Thompson says. “We didn’t want to stay. So, that was our first inkling – our first introduction to racism.” Subsequent experiences in Tulsa drove home the message that “you’re going to have to get used to this,” Thompson says. “So, my dad was introducing us to that, to make us aware of what we were going to have to face.” A photographer for the past half-century, Thompson has traced the long roots of racism as he’s documented its enduring effects in north Tulsa. I met him and his wife, Barbara, in the B.S. Roberts Room at OSU-Tulsa, surrounded by photos from the “Black Settlers of Tulsa” project he began with historian Eddie Faye Gates in 1994. Subject and setting are interminably linked in the permanent exhibit. The area now occupied by OSU-Tulsa was once the site of the original Booker T. Washington High School and acres of land formerly owned by black Tulsans. “I can remember back in the ‘60s or so, you had businesses all out here,” Thompson says. “Over where Mount Zion Baptist Church is, there were houses all up and down the streets in this area. It was full of homes.” As Thompson suggests, Greenwood residents rebuilt the area after 35 flourishing blocks of blackowned homes and businesses were destroyed and hundreds of black Tulsans murdered on the night of May 31, 1921. Under the leadership of noted lawyer B.C. Franklin, survivors prevailed over efforts by the Tulsa Real Estate Exchange Commission to push 14

Don Thompson in Tulsa's Greenwood District

black Tulsans out of the area and make it difficult to rebuild. Greenwood rebuilt without reparations and despite insurance clauses excluding damage caused by “an act of God or riot,” Thompson says. Though the devastation of Greenwood is widely known as the Tulsa Race Riot, many consider this designation inaccurate and insufficient to describe the deliberate eradication of a community. Thompson himself used the term until the early ‘90s. During interviews he and Gates conducted for “Black Settlers of Tulsa,” survivors referred to the event as an invasion and massacre. Based on these accounts and his own research, Thompson now understands the event as a holocaust. “Greenwood was destroyed by fire, so I call it a holocaust,” Thompson says. “Now a lot of people use the word riot; a lot of people use the word massacre. There are people who use all types of terms for it. But you can call it what it was: It was a destruction of many many businesses. Estimates of 300 and someodd people were killed. Over 35 blocks of homes and so forth were destroyed by fire.” Thompson began photographing north Tulsa in the late 1960s. At that time, the construction of I-244 on the Inner Dispersal Loop and so-called urban renewal efforts were effectively erasing what remained of the Greenwood area, which had fallen into economic blight with the changing tides of desegregation. Noting that Greenwood homes and Senior Artists and makers continued on page 16

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Black Settlers of Tulsa exhibit

I can remember back in the ‘60s or so, you had businesses all out here. Over where Mount Zion Baptist Church is, there were houses all up and down the streets in this area. It was full of homes. - Don Thompson www.LIFEseniorservices.org

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Senior artists and makers continued from page 14 businesses were being demolished at an alarming rate, Thompson began racing to capture the area. Some days, he’d get off work and find that sites he’d planned to photograph were already gone. “They were just willy-nilly going throughout the whole area,” Thompson says. “They were destroying hotels, restaurants, businesses that have existed on Greenwood since the ‘20s. What the 1921 holocaust could not take out, urban renewal and the I-244 highway did. I saw that this was wrong. It should not have been taking place at all. So I went into the area and documented as many as I possibly could.” Thompson was trained as a writer and photographer for the Army from 1959 to 1962 before a brief period with “The Oklahoma Eagle.” He later worked as an engineer for Rockwell International and McDonnell Douglas. Until his retirement in 2003, he taught photography at Booker T. Washington High School.

Kairos 10 bracelet set

Katheryn Pennington distributing mosquito nets

Nick Bernard

Bernard's stained glass artwork

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During his years at Booker T. Washington, Thompson traded art instruction for photography lessons with art teacher Andy Zaller (19442013). A longtime admirer of the impressionists, Thompson adopted abstract acrylic painting as a new medium. He has also worked in Polaroid manipulation, a technique to modify the emulsion of a Polaroid image before it sets. In 1993, Thompson received a fellowship from the National Endowment for the Arts for his photography of the Greenwood area. He continues to sell his paintings and prints but sees photography as his craft and artistic calling. This year, Thompson curated “Examining Change: A Photographic Look at North Tulsa” displayed at Living Arts in June. Though the exhibit depicted the area in 1992 and 2017, the images obscured past and present – a reminder that salvage yards, derelict properties and discount stores continue to socioeconomically depress north Tulsa. Thompson wants people to think for themselves about the visual evidence his work presents. However, he hopes it inspires actions that improve life for north Tulsa residents, fight systemic racism and boost organizations and opportunity in the area.

efforts. Kairos 10 reinvests 100 percent of revenue from sales; in addition to mosquito nets, proceeds support medical clinics, water wells and schools.

“Once you start making changes, it’s going to benefit everyone,” he says. “Not only the north side, but the south side. It’s going to cause an economic revolution – an evolution – because it’s going to help everyone. It is up to the people. Some people don’t understand the power that they have.”

The beads used in Kairos 10 jewelry are made from recycled glass and vinyl records and hand-painted in a bead factory in Ghana. Pennington, Morris and other volunteers visit the bead factory to purchase the beads for their designs. After selecting their beads, Pennington heads back to Oklahoma to create and design sketches of possible pieces of jewelry. Each beautiful piece is conceptualized by Pennington and crafted by talented Ghanaian artisans – a true artistic team effort.

Thompson is the author of two books: “And My Spirit Said, Yes! The African American Experience: Visions of the Past and Present,” and “Hush, Somebody’s Callin’ My Name: A Photographic Essay of Survival, Resilience and Perseverance.” He is working on a third book reflecting on his youth in LA and life in Tulsa. Thompson’s work is available for purchase through his website, www.donthompsonimages.com. His books are also sold at the Greenwood Cultural Center, the Arts and Humanities Council of Tulsa Hardesty Arts Center, Bound for Glory Books, John Hope Franklin Center for Reconciliation, Natural Health on Greenwood and Tulsa Historical Society & Museum.

Volunteerism and partnerships are the engines that make Kairos 10 possible. In addition to helping prep and sell inventory, volunteers can host a “Party in a Box.” Each party that sells 75 pieces nets an entire village – a major step toward eradicating malaria in the area. Aside from the critical impact of each mosquito net, Pennington says volunteers find their own value in the work, whether forming friendships or even just keeping busy.

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• Jewelry Design • Since 2010, Tulsa-based international jewelry enterprise Kairos 10 has supplied more than 49,000 mosquito nets to eight countries in Africa, as well as India and Indonesia. Founders Katheryn Pennington and Phyllis Morris initially formed the faith-based nonprofit to fight malaria in Ghana, but have expanded their reach with the help of five dozen stateside volunteers, most of whom are retired. Seven Ghanaian women assemble Kairos 10 bracelets, necklaces and bags, and each purchase provides a Ghanaian family with a high-quality, insecticidal mosquito net. Pennington and Morris launched the organization with their husbands after Morris, a nurse, observed the human and economic toll of malaria during medical mission trips to Ghana. As a former executive director of the Tulsa Air and Space Museum, Pennington brought a decade of nonprofit experience to Kairos 10 while Morris led the creative and humanitarian 16

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The organization’s Ghanaian artisans lack formal education, but earn the equivalent of a teacher’s wage, more than four times the average daily wage in Ghana. Pennington says two Kairos 10 artisans have used the money they’ve earned to open up their own businesses.

“I usually think of it like a three-legged stool,” Pennington says. “The people get the mosquito nets, the women get the money for their work and their efforts, and then the volunteers are affirmed in community.” In addition to the signature memory wire wrap bracelet ($35), Kairos 10 sells stretch bracelets ($10 to $20), necklaces ($20 to $35), purses, ornaments and other items. To shop online or find a list of retail locations, visit kairos10.org. To learn about volunteering or visit the Tulsa showroom, 4619 S. Harvard Ave., contact Pennington at (918) 695-6949.

Nick Bernard • Stained Glass •

Nick Bernard’s third floor apartment at Montereau retirement community doubles as his stained glass studio – finished works on a settee in the office, neat rows of tools and projects awaiting polishing in the kitchen, supplies sorted into envelopes in his living and dining rooms. On the bathroom vanity, the 97-year-old cuts, grinds and solders. www.LIFEseniorservices.org

A hobbyist woodworker since he married in 1950, Bernard turned and crafted nearly all the furniture in his apartment today – an exquisite colonial four-poster bed, caned Mahogany rocking chairs, cherry wood coffee and side tables and a petite secretary desk, to name just a few. He’s lived a second life since he retired as vice president of Amerada Hess Corporation 30 years ago. Around that time, he was introduced to glassworking while building leaded beveled glass cabinet doors. He took (and taught) stained glass classes in the late 1980s under Richard Bohm, owner of Tulsa Stained Glass. Looking over Bernard’s work, I admire a cross made of iridescent bluegreen glass, tucked among supplies on the dining room table. “Can you see something wrong with it?” he says, and I pause. “I can,” he adds. “The top?” Looking closer, I see only light reflecting in the watery glow of the glass. “This is not the same color as that,” he says, referring to a subtle color variation between the top of the cross and its base and sides. “You think that’s a flaw?” I ask. “Yes,” he says. “I know it’s a flaw, because I thought it was all the same color!” Bernard’s age isn’t to blame for this so-called mistake. He’s had redgreen color blindness his whole life. As a workaround, he labels each piece of glass with its color. His works run the gamut from etched glass vases to stained glass windows, angels, birds and butterflies. Crosses are a top seller and a gift he gives often. Color blindness seems not to influence his projects of choice, though butterflies are among his favorite subjects. “Butterflies are great because you can use all kinds of colors,” he says. “I know that I can use blue and red and yellow and green and purple, and vary them. With a butterfly, anything goes.” But how does Bernard navigate the nuance of color, that subtle something that makes hues like peach and lavender and mandarin orange – none of which he can see – so delightful? “Well, I’ll just take a chance,” he says, lightheartedly. “It’s true, you have to do that. Because invariably, I’ll have a piece of glass, and I’ll say, ‘Now if only somebody was close by and could tell me what color this was!’ So that’s why whenever I get a piece of glass, I try to write on it what color it is.” One of Bernard’s most stunning designs requires no color at all – a delicate beveled glass jewelry box with a half-nautilus lid. The shell’s interior spiral is revealed on its underside, reflecting in the box’s mirrored base. It’s precision work, but Bernard has excellent physical and cognitive health on his side. “I’m blessed in so many ways because at my age, most people don’t have steady hands, and I have very steady hands,” Bernard says. “And I don’t like to say this because it could change tomorrow: I don’t have pain. People at my age hurt, they have arthritis – and I don’t have any of that stuff. And it’s all inherited, because my family lives long. I have a sister who lived to be 100, and two brothers who lived to be 96, and my mother lived to be 96.” Bernard still purchases his supplies and equipment from Tulsa Stained Glass and credits Bohm with laying the foundation for all of his work. He displays pieces for sale at the studio and still drops in from time to time to work on projects. “They always introduce me, because of my age, telling the students: ‘You can do stained glass for a long time,’ ” Bernard says. To view Bernard’s stained glass, visit Tulsa Stained Glass, 4131 S. Sheridan Road, Tulsa. by Molly Bullock

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If you are a hobbyist, maker or artisan, and you haven’t been to Fab Lab Tulsa, you are certainly missing out.

et’s say you have an idea for an invention – something you have been mulling over for a while – but the only thing keeping you from introducing it to the world is that you don’t have a prototype. With the help of Fab Lab Tulsa, you can make your dream a reality. Fab Lab Tulsa is designed for custom digital fabrication and contains all the tools necessary to quickly conceptualize, digitize, fabricate and assemble a wide array of physical projects. “Fab Lab Tulsa is part of an outreach program from MIT and the Center for Bits and Atoms. In fact, we are one of over 1,000 Fab Labs in more than 70 countries,” says Nathan Pritchett, executive director at Fab Lab Tulsa. “We provide community access to advanced tools and 21st century technology that is generally out of reach for everyday citizens.” For example, one of the things Fab Lab Tulsa offers is access to a CNC milling machine, which retails for around $30,000 and generally isn’t the type of equipment an individual would have in their garage. “When you give people access to resources, they will do amazing things,” says Pritchett. Fab Lab Tulsa has 3,700 square feet of work space and houses a computer lab with CAD/ CAM software, a conference/classroom area with presentation equipment, power tools and hand tools. The facility’s capabilities range from 3D printing, laser cutting and engraving, vinyl and film cutting, 3D scanning, circuit fabrication, assembly and testing.

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“We offer safety classes to all our members as a requirement before they can use the equipment,” Pritchett explains. “These cover the basics of design and file setup, as well as how to operate the machinery.”

A passionate leader, Pritchett suggests that Fab Lab Tulsa is critical to the future success of Tulsa. “Not only does Fab Lab Tulsa provide youth programming to students on the future of our economy, it also provides a place for self-discovery and exploration of new ideas,” Pritchett suggests. “We are currently incubating in excess of 30 companies, both large and small, that have a direct impact on the community.”

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Fab Lab Tulsa is membership driven and open to all. Anyone can become a member for a small monthly fee, similar in costs to what you might spend on Netflix or a gym membership. The facility also has family memberships for minors. And don’t worry if you don’t know how to use the machines and equipment, the center has you covered.

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Fab Lab Tulsa is open Tuesday through Thursday, 11 a.m. to 8 p.m., and Friday and Saturday, 11 a.m. to 6 p.m.

While Fab Lab Tulsa does not have programs geared directly toward seniors, they do have programs, like “Make & Take," that are often attended by multiple generations and families. A past "Make & Take" project was a laser-cut tree ornament for the holidays.

Even if you don’t have an invention concept in mind, that doesn’t mean Fab Lab Tulsa can’t be a source of fun and learning for you. Take a free tour of the facility on Saturdays beginning at 3 p.m. to learn how Fab Lab Tulsa can fulfill your creative spirit through their unique programs and workshops.

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Hosted by Fab Lab Tulsa, the Tulsa Mini Maker Faire is the greatest “show and tell” in Oklahoma. The 2017 Tulsa Mini Maker Faire is free to attend and celebrates technology, education, science, arts, crafts, engineering, food, sustainability and more. Saturday, August 26 10 a.m. – 5 p.m. Central Park Hall at Expo Square 4145 E. 21st St. • Tulsa Free to Attend • (918) 779-6025 tulsa.makerfaire.com

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Oklahomans like to support one another in any way they can, including buying locally made products from locally owned businesses. To help ensure the success and prosperity of Oklahoma businesses, the Made in Oklahoma (MIO) Coalition was established.

ormed in 2000, the MIO Coalition is an organization comprised of Oklahoma food producers. Together, they pool their resources – each business matching public dollars with private funds – for the purpose of creating marketing campaigns, increasing sales and expanding Oklahoma’s food processing sector by promoting locally made products. Not only that, but all of the companies together form a kind of family, offering help, moral support, advice and resources to one another in order to work together and see each other’s businesses succeed. Barbara Charlet, market coordinator for the Oklahoma Department of Agriculture, has been with the MIO Coalition since the beginning. “The Made in Oklahoma Coalition is a marketing cooperative,” she says. “Originally, we had a group of 10 to 15 different companies come to the Department of Agriculture for a morning session to kick around ideas on how we could better serve, market and be involved with their local products. The purpose of the MIO Coalition is to create awareness about Oklahomamade products with the intent that it will create income and generate sales.” The MIO Coalition has grown to include more than 60 members’ companies and has had an enormous impact on Oklahoma’s economy. According to the MIO Coalition’s website, “In 2015, the MIO Coalition membership employed more than 28,000 people and generated more than $4.1 billion in sales – 85 percent of which were sales exported to other states and/or countries.” Charlet adds that, “Export sales are now five to as much as 20 percent of some MIO members’ businesses. These are primarily the larger companies, such as Seaboard Foods in the panhandle, Lopez Foods and Bar-S Foods.” For 10 years, Bar-S Foods has been the top-selling hot dog brand in the United States, and they distribute to all 50 states, as well as several foreign countries. Braum’s Ice Cream and Dairy Stores is also a prominent member of the MIO Coalition. But the MIO Coalition isn’t just made up of big, well-established businesses; there are also many smaller, lesser-known food producers that have been launched to success thanks to their partnership with the MIO Coalition. Rather than seeing one another as competition, both the bigger and smaller companies work together, often with the bigger companies taking the smaller ones under their wing.

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Diane’s Signature Products, founded by Diane Mashore and her two daughters, is a smaller company that has experienced the positive impact of being a part of the MIO Coalition. “We joined the Coalition 18 months ago, and we haven’t caught our breath since,” says Mashore. “Everyone immediately offered suggestions when approached and helped us with implementing our goals. The combined expertise and influences in the marketplace are immense and tireless. We are now in distribution centers because of the MIO Coalition’s strength as a group, and that might not have been possible for us as just one small entrepreneur. Opportunities have presented themselves almost on a daily basis.” Suan Grant, another local entrepreneur and founder of Suan’s Foods, has also witnessed firsthand the growth of her business thanks to the MIO Coalition. “Joining the MIO Coalition was like the rocket ship that I needed,” she says. “The Coalition has impacted my business greatly because they are just a wonderful, well-established and cohesive group. There are many big, household-name companies, like Griffin Foods, Shawnee Hills and Clements Foods, that have been around for a long time. When you join something like that – where there’s such a concentration of experience and knowledge – you have all the tools you need to succeed, and it is an honor to be a part of that. Everyone in the MIO Coalition is so willing to help young companies become successful, opening doors for you and introducing you to the people you need to know.” Grant is such a big believer in the power of the MIO Coalition that she now chairs the Emerging Companies Committee, organizing speakers and events to further empower the smaller companies within the MIO Coalition. “I saw a need for smaller companies to have their own committee, where we worked on problems that related to us. It’s been so successful, and we’ve done so much in such a short amount of time. Overall, it’s really the strength in our members that helps us grow. The nature of the MIO Coalition is everybody helping everybody. It feels so good to know we all have each other’s backs.” “We are part of a group of entrepreneurs who are supportive of one another and proud that we are made in the great state of Oklahoma and sold globally,” adds Mashore. “We love being a part of this wonderful group of people.” by Tiffany Duncan

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When folks began migrating into Indian Territory in search of land, everyday life was a far cry from the established cities back east. For many years, it was a region with sprawling open areas, potentially fertile soil and terrifying outlaws.

o make the journey required a spirit of courage. And to live there required a hearty brand of resourcefulness. If necessity is the mother of invention, perhaps that spirit explains why several of the most innovative and widely-used inventions sprung from Okie ingenuity.

Wiley Post, Bill Parker and Captain Balderston with an unidentified pilot wearing a sub-stratosphere suit in 1935 Photo courtesy of www.latimes.com

Parking Meter

In Oklahoma City around 1935, the city faced a challenge like many other bustling urban areas. As more cars poured into downtown, parking in the business district became increasingly scarce. Enter Carl C. Magee. Magee moved to Oklahoma from New Mexico in 1927 and started the newspaper, "Oklahoma News." As the city's Traffic Committee Chair, Magee was tasked with finding a solution, so Magee invented the Park-O-Meter. At one nickel an hour, the meters encouraged quick turnover for downtown visitors. The trend caught on. By the 1940s, more than 140,000 parking meters were in use in the U.S. Today, Park-O-Meter No. 1 resides in the Statehood Gallery of the Oklahoma Historical Society.

First parking meter

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First yield sign

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Pressurized Flight Suit

After his 1933 solo flight around the world in the Winnie Mae, pilot and Oklahoman Wiley Post began experimenting with high-altitude, longdistance flights. Before he could soar to new heights, however, he would need a pressurized flight suit. With the help of the B.F. Goodrich Company, he invented the suit that would take him on several attempts to set altitude records. On March 15, 1935, he donned his suit and flew at altitudes up to 30,000 feet from Burbank, California, to Cleveland, Ohio, in seven hours, 19 minutes. While not a speed record, the flight demonstrated the correlation between high altitude and speed increases. Today, the Winnie Mae and Post’s pressurized suit are part of the National Air and Space Museum's collection. 22

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Shopping Cart

An accomplished businessman and founder of several grocery store chains, Sylvan Goldman wanted to help the women he saw struggling to gather groceries and simultaneously corral children in his Oklahoma City Humpty Dumpty supermarket. Using a wooden folding chair for inspiration, Goldman designed and introduced the shopping cart as part of a “No Basket Carrying Plan.” His employees gave in-store demonstrations, and the invention caught on. Goldman went on to develop the modern nesting cart. In addition to being the savior of shopping trips, Goldman is also credited with the grocery sacker, the milk bottle rack and the baggage cart. www.LIFEseniorservices.org

Ed Malzahn on his first Ditch Witch trenching machine Photo courtesy of www.enidnews.com

Ditch Witch

In 1949, Ed Malzahn changed the way service lines are installed and maintained with an invention from his small machine shop in Perry. Ditch Witch model DWP replaced the old pick and shovel method, drastically reducing the amount of time and labor formerly consumed in water line installation. Later incorporated as Charles Machine Works, Malzahn and his father went on to create trenchers for all types of underground installs, including cable, telephone and fiber optics. To date, the company has produced and sold more than half of the world’s trenching machines from its origins in Perry, Oklahoma.

Yield Sign

Clinton Riggs, veteran Tulsa Police Department officer and Oklahoma Highway Patrol trooper, spent a decade developing the idea that would become the modern yield sign. Perplexed by how to curb drivers from rolling through uncontrolled intersections, he wanted a means to control traffic and assign liability to the unyielding driver. The first yellow “Yield Right of Way” signs went up at First Street and Columbia Avenue in Tulsa, considered to be one of the most dangerous intersections in the city. The innovation caught on across the country for both safety and convenience reasons, and now the modern red inverted triangle carries the charge.

Nautilus

Raised in Seminole, Arthur Jones had an idea that would take the “heavy lifting” out of exercise. After 20 years of fine-tuning, Jones introduced the Blue Monster at a 1960 Mr. America contest in California. The name changed to Nautilus based on the similar appearance of one of the machine’s gears. By changing the amount of weight moved during an exercise, Jones’ machine made for a more efficient workout. The machine is credited with moving the fitness industry away from being perceived as primarily barbells and body builders. With the advent of the Nautilus machine, the idea of the modern health club took off.

“Electrified” Guitar

Oklahoma produces a wealth of musical innovators, and Bob Dunn is no exception. A jazz trombonist and Western swing steel guitarist, Dunn took inspiration from Hawaiian lap steel guitarists early in his musical education. But he gave his contemporaries an education of his own design in 1935 when he became the first musician to electrically amplify an instrument, ushering in the age of the electric guitar. Elected to the Steel Guitar Hall of Fame in 1992, his innovation radically changed Western Swing itself and the sound of popular music for generations to come. by Kelsey Holder

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earning at any age is beneficial for the brain. When you learn something new, your brain forms new cells and builds connections. Research has shown that lifelong learning can help reduce cognitive decline due to aging, as well as help older adults deal with depression and poor self-image. There are many benefits to learning a new skill or hobby later in life.

Learning is Social

According to the Foundation for Senior Care, spending too much time alone can take a negative toll on an older adult’s mood and well-being. As we age though, life circumstances often push us toward loneliness and isolation unless we take proactive steps to cultivate new relationships. Some of the benefits of socializing include an increased sense of purpose and belonging, boosted self-confidence and self-esteem, and improved physical and mental health. It’s important to seek out socialization opportunities, including learning opportunities. Engaging in a shared learning experience can be a great way to meet others with similar interests and forge new connections. Here are a few suggestions: J oin a club or group for a hobby like knitting, dancing, painting, etc. While some groups may be for experienced professionals, there are other groups for beginners. olunteer with a local nonprofit. The skills you already possess can V be invaluable to an organization, but there are always opportunities to learn something new, as well as meet new people, when you volunteer. ttend a college-level or instructional course. Not only will you A expand your knowledge base, you will share in the experience with others. A technology class on how to use a computer, tablet or smartphone can be a great way to not only learn something new, but allow you to connect and re-connect with family and friends online. Join a gym or fitness center and learn how to do yoga, Pilates or dance in Zumba. The comradery after a group sweat session is unmatched. You all accomplished something worthwhile together.

Formal Education Keeps Your Mind Sharp and Open

The world around us is constantly changing. An open and adaptive mindset is an asset. While taking a college-level course can be a great way to meet people, it can also help you form new associations, opinions and learn about the shifting world around you. Plus, your newfound knowledge will serve as an invaluable advantage when striking up intellectual conversations with others – opening new ways of thinking and leading to even greater mental development.

Howard Stanley and his painting that was featured on LIFE's holiday card in 2015

New Talents, New Worlds

After retirement, you may find you have some extra time on your idle hands. If you’ve never been the studious kind, that’s fine! There are plenty of outlets for learning and personal growth. If you’ve always enjoyed working with your hands, consider taking lessons to learn a musical instrument or a new leisure sport, like pickleball. LIFE’s Senior Center at Southminster offers beginner pickleball classes for those interested in learning about this unique sport. Other creative learning opportunities include taking a painting, pottery or photography class or learning sign language. Imagine the world that will open up when you’re able to talk to someone in a different language.

An Evolving Talent

Howard Stanley was and is a painter, but his past paintings are much different than his present. Stanley, 92, was a commercial painter for the majority of his adult life. While the task certainly demanded some skill, it didn’t require much creativity. He has dabbled in drawing and painting since he was 5 years old, but since retiring, he’s had more time to curate his passion for painting. “I paint how I feel. It’s my expression. All paintings are expression paintings, and there is a lot of love that goes into it,” says Stanley. Stanley crafts stunning pieces with expert precision. Looking at one of his detailed painting, you would think he has had some formal artistic training, but Stanley is self-taught. “The things I learned from commercial painting – mixing paints and things – helped me with oil paintings,” says Stanley. “Most of my paintings are scenic. I love God’s handiwork.” Stanley stands in his kitchen for hours each day, focusing on each wooden plank in his landscape’s log house and each branch of his picturesque winter scene. Stanley’s artwork as even featured on LIFE Senior Services holiday card in 2015. “We’re all supposed to be creative. Painting helps keep my mind sharp. My mind is going all the time,” says Stanley. by Erin Shackelford, Managing Editor

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Spotlight Romance Rekindled

Kathleen Chafin and Harold Miller, a resident of Town Village Senior Living Community, recently reconnected after 48 years apart. The two dated while they attended college in St. Louis and conceived a child. Like many unwed pregnant women in that day, she left to have the baby out of state and placed the child up for adoption. Chafin and Miller drifted apart. Miller never saw his son. Chafin eventually ended up in Seattle, Washington. Recently, she had begun searching for her son. She also kept up with Miller over the years and knew he was living in a senior living community in south Tulsa. She would call Town Village every so often to check on him and ask the staff if he needed anything, but never asked to speak to him. One day when Chafin was on the phone with the Town Village receptionist, Miller walked in, and the receptionist handed him the phone. They talked, and Chafin told him she had recently found and contacted their son. Miller was ecstatic. Chafin and Miller met up in Tulsa and reconnected like they had never been apart. They also spoke with their son, who lives in Nebraska with his wife and four children. This past May, Miller asked Chafin to marry him. Miller proposed to Chafin at Town Village’s Cinco de Mayo party. He had wanted to propose sooner, but after going ring shopping, he discovered he couldn’t afford to buy a ring for her. An anonymous donor at Town Village discovered his dilemma and donated a lovely diamond and ruby ring for him to propose with.

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CMSA of Eastern Oklahoma Makes Donation to Camp No Limits The Case Management Society of Eastern Oklahoma (CMSA) was delighted to make a donation of $2,000 to Camp No Limits during the chapter’s annual conference on Tuesday, May 9 at the Marriott Southern Hills in Tulsa. The donation followed a presentation by Kevin Carroll, a prosthetist and vice president of prosthetics at Hanger Clinic, who spoke about his encounter with Winter the dolphin, who the film “A Dolphin Tale” is based on. Carroll led the way in fitting Winter with a prosthetic tail. Since that time, many children who have benefited from prosthetic limbs have been inspired by Winter’s story.

Caroll shared how many children with prosthetics attend Camp No Limits each year. CMSA of Eastern Oklahoma welcomed special guest Jeremiah Mitchell, a meningitis survivor who lost both arms and legs after a meningitis outbreak at his Oologah school in 2010. Mitchell shared how much fun he has had at Camp No Limits. CMSA’s donation will allow kids, including Mitchell, to be able to attend Camp No Limits. CMSA of Eastern Oklahoma is a local chapter of the Case Management Society of America, an international nonprofit association for case management professionals. Membership is comprised of case managers, care managers, nurses, social workers, rehab specialists, physicians, health coaches, pharmacists, students and corporations, as well as suppliers that support the case management industry. LIFE Senior Services care managers are proud to be a part of this wonderful organization. www.LIFEseniorservices.org

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become compressed from joint breakdown. The breakdown of that median nerve affects the thumb, index finger and middle finger. Carpal tunnel affects an individual’s fine motor skills – the ability to work buttons and zippers, write, type and crochet. “When we see carpal tunnel, we teach patients palm stretches to work on stretching the carpal tunnel area out, or the thumb muscles,” Storey explains. Arthritis refers to joint pain or a breakdown of the joints. “With arthritis, you can’t get rid of it, but you can learn to live with it through therapy,” says Storey.

hen we lose some or all functionality of one or both of our hands due to arthritis or carpal tunnel syndrome, our daily life becomes increasingly more difficult. From getting dressed or opening doors to writing notes or enjoying hobbies, we depend on our hands for so much. Rebecca Storey, an occupational therapist who specializes in hand therapy at Tulsa Bone and Joint Associates, knows that these conditions can affect seniors’ everyday quality of life. However, through therapy and a variety of treatments, seniors can learn to adapt to these conditions. Hand Conditions The two most common hand conditions Storey sees with senior patients are arthritis and carpal tunnel. “We see a lot of CMC (carpal meta carpal) arthritis,” she says. This is also known as thumb arthritis and starts at the base of the thumb, radiating into the wrist. With carpal tunnel syndrome, the median nerve that runs through the tunnel of the hand has

Other common hand issues that Storey sees in senior adults include trigger finger and Dupuytren’s contracture. With trigger finger, the fingers lock up, and sometimes an injection is required to get the swelling or inflammation to go down. Dupuytren’s contracture is a hereditary condition that entails tightness of the palm, causing the fingers to be drawn down. Surgical release of the tendons and hand therapy are the standard treatments. Storey says there are several modifications therapists can offer individuals with hand conditions that will help them accomplish daily tasks with less pain. For example, zipper and button hooks, wrist braces and thicker, built-up spoon handles can be used. Using this type of adaptive equipment can help take some pressure off the joints. Treatment For some, more is needed than just adaptive equipment. Hand therapy can be an integral part of thriving with hand conditions. “Before starting therapy, we discuss the specific task they’re hoping to accomplish, talk about how to do the task with their condition and also come up with alternate suggestions,” explains Storey.

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In some cases, a therapist may want to create a splint to relieve pressure on the joints and maintain a functional hand position. Splints provide support so the individual can still use their hands and fingers, Storey says, and many splints can allow the person to still bend their fingers. After a splint is applied, the therapist will apply various modalities, which include moist heat and ultrasound. “Sometimes the doctor will do a cortisone injection if that’s appropriate,” Storey says. Next, the patient and therapist will work on joint mobilization – essentially, soft tissue massage. They will work on both passive range of motion and active range of motion. During passive range of motion, the therapist does the movement, and during active range of motion, the patient does the movement. Then, the therapist will work with the patient on activity modifications. “We’ll work on coming up with a different hand function or position for when they’re doing a task,” Storey says. The therapist will also apply heat to the person’s hand and teach hand stretches. Often, only four visits to a therapist are needed for people with hand conditions to learn how they can better function with their condition. “Early treatment can prolong hand function,” explains Storey. It’s important, therefore, to see a doctor if you are having any signs of arthritis or another hand condition. Your medical provider can then refer you to a physical or occupational therapist for treatment. In between therapy sessions or after sessions have ended, Storey recommends several at-home solutions for individuals with hand conditions. For example, those with arthritis can apply moist heat at home to help relieve pain. Storey also recommends that patients with hand conditions practice switching hands during regular tasks. “You could try using your mouse with the opposite hand.” For individuals who work on computers, she suggested using an adaptive keyboard and mouse. “If you’re doing prolonged activities, stop every 30 to 45 minutes, stretch, change positions, and open and close your fists a few times,” Storey says. by Lindsay Morris

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Noteworthy Square Dancing to a healthy life

Virtually every night of the week, seniors are sashaying and do-si-do-ing themselves to longer, healthier and happier lives. They are having fun and lowering their risk of heart disease, diabetes, certain types of cancer, memory loss, osteoporosis and even depression. The moving, twisting and turning of square dancing provides more than a daily dose of heart and bone healthy physical exercise. Remembering and following the caller’s instructions keeps the mind sharp and could potentially stave off age-related memory loss. And, since most groups don’t require you to bring your own partner, square dancing can be the antidote to depression and loneliness. Square dance aficionados call it “setting friendships to music.” It is a social form of exercise. The mere act of touching hands with someone else as you dance can reduce stress and depression and boost immune system function. A typical evening of steady dancing is comparable to walking two to five miles. Just dancing continuously for 10 to 15 minutes is enough to improve cardiovascular fitness. It helps with coordination and reduces the risk of falls. In a 1996 study, regular square dancing could potentially add 10 years to your life. Any kind of dancing or regular movement is beneficial, but square dancing is one of the healthiest dance options. We list a number of square dance options in our Calendar each month. But space is too limited to list them all. Visit www.nesquaredance.com for a complete list of the options in northeast Oklahoma. And, if you don’t know how to square dance, consider taking some beginner lessons. On September 7, Beginning Square Dance Lessons are available at Memorial Drive United Methodist Church, 7903 E. 15th St., Tulsa. Classes are from 7 to 9 p.m., and the first three classes are free. The entire series is only $25. For more information, call (918) 272-2482 or (918) 834-1132. For more information on square dancing, you can also visit with Ken or Sue McCoy, co-presidents of the Northeast Oklahoma Square Dance Association, at (918) 834-1132.

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Events to Inspire, Educate and Motivate!

“From the Heartland” Celebrates Tulsa Music Connections

As part of the celebration of music with Tulsa connections, the 2017–2018 season of the Signature Symphony at Tulsa Community College will feature our city’s rich cultural history. This is the third season for Andres Franco, Signature Symphony at TCC music director and conductor, and he says, “This season is dedicated to uncovering Tulsa’s musical treasures.” Franco says the season will honor the accomplishments of our own by presenting works by composers with local ties. The season opens in September and all performances are held at the VanTrease Performing Arts Center for Education (PACE) on the TCC Southeast Campus, 10300 E. 81st St., Tulsa. Many fans of the Signature Symphony make it a point to attend the free open rehearsals. From 6:30 to 7 p.m., Artistic Director and Conductor Andres Franco and guest artists will carry on an interactive discussion with the audience, and from 7 to 8 p.m., the audience can observe the Signature Symphony onstage for the first part of the evening’s rehearsal. Open rehearsals for the 2017–2018 season are September 21, November 2, January 25, March 15 and April 19. Season tickets for the “From the Heartland” series start at $60, with individual concert prices starting at $12. Pops series season tickets start at $132. Tickets may be purchased in person at the VanTrease PACE ticket office, by calling (918) 595-7777 or visiting http://signaturesymphony.org.

Will Rogers and Wiley Post Fly-In

On August 15, 1935, Oklahoma was dealt a devastating blow when Will Rogers and his close friend and pilot Wiley Post died in a plane crash in Point Barrow, Alaska. The two were vocal proponents of the fledgling mode of transport: flying. Every year in remembrance of the two, the Will Rogers and Wiley Post Fly-In is held at the Will Rogers Birthplace Ranch. The 2017 Fly-In is Saturday, August 12, from 8:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. The first of more than 100 vintage planes

will begin landing around 8:30 a.m. About 9 a.m., the gathered crowd will greet the arrival of actors portraying Will Rogers and Wiley Post, who will disembark and mingle with the crowd to share stories of their adventures and pose for pictures. Oklahoma has long claimed Will Rogers as a “Favorite Son,” but Wiley Post moved here from Texas at a young age and claimed Oklahoma as his own. Will was a beloved humorist, columnist, vaudeville performer and the highest paid movie star in Hollywood of his time. Wiley was an accomplished pilot who held several speed records and was the first man to fly solo around the world. He experimented with high-altitude flight, and his design for a high-pressure suit greatly influenced the space suits later used by astronauts. Spectators are encouraged to bring lawn chairs and enjoy the summer day. They can get a close-up look at the vintage planes, talk to the pilots, view classic cars and take free tours of Will Rogers’ birthplace home and an Amish barn. There will be inflatables and a petting zoo for the children, as well as a Cherokee storyteller and food vendors. Admission is free, but donations are encouraged. Will Rogers Birthplace Ranch is located at 9501 E. 380 Rd., Oologah. For more information, call (918) 906-7258 or visit www.willrogers.com.

“Libera” Live in Concert

Fans of beautiful, soul-stirring music are in for a rare treat when acclaimed “Libera” Boys Choir from London, England, makes its first ever stop in Oklahoma for a 6 p.m. concert at Asbury United Methodist Church on Sunday, August 6. The choir, “Libera,” has achieved worldwide fame for a sound that is at once ancient and modern. Their innovative arrangements and original compositions have earned them a distinctive place on the musical landscape. They have performed for the Pope and world leaders, sung at the Kennedy Center Honors and performed at the Starkey Hearing Foundation Awards. While they perform in concert halls and churches, their angelic voices seem perfectly suited to the traditional cathedrals frequently pictured in their music videos. The singers often appear dressed in simple robes and the church-like settings provide a beautiful backdrop for their more spiritual selections. Asbury United Methodist Church is located at 6767 S. Mingo Rd., Tulsa. The concert is free, with an offering for donations taken at intermission. For more on “Libera” and this event, visit Asbury United Methodist Church’s website at www.asburytulsa.org.

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The New Edition of LIFE’s Vintage Guide to Housing & Services is Available Now! LIFE Senior Services understands that navigating the wide array of aging services can be confusing and overwhelming, and we are pleased to announce the arrival of the 2017-18 edition of LIFE’s Vintage Guide to Housing & Services.

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Pick up your FREE copy at any LIFE Senior Services location listed below. Copies of LIFE’s Vintage Guide are also available at all Tulsa City-County libraries and the Will Rogers (Claremore), Catoosa and Coweta public libraries.

The 2017-18 LIFE’s Vintage Guide is a full-color publication that features nearly 300 housing options categorized by level-of-care; more than 180 healthcare, hospice and specialty services; and more than 700 community-based services. The publication also includes 29 articles addressing some of the most frequently asked questions about

LIFE Senior Services is always here to help when you have questions about senior issues or are looking for solutions to aging challenges. Call LIFE’s SeniorLine at (918) 664-9000 for help finding a copy near you or accessing the digital edition.

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The purpose of life is not to be happy. It is to be useful, to be honorable, to be compassionate, to have it make some difference that you have lived and lived well. - Ralph Waldo Emerson

LIFE Senior Services is looking for people who want to make a difference. We have a variety of opportunities to match your interests and availability. Do you want to learn something new while volunteering? Do you have a special talent or hobby you want to share? Do you enjoy meeting new people? Do you like working behind the scenes? For more information and specifics on different volunteer roles, call Julie Ryker at (918) 664-9000 or email jryker@LIFEseniorservices.org.

Broken Arrow Seniors needs a yoga instructor for a Tuesday morning yoga class for older adults from 10 to 11 a.m. They also need ukulele instructors on Wednesdays for a beginning class from 10 to 11 a.m. and a “jam session” from 11 a.m. to noon. All of these classes are well established with enthusiastic students who desperately want to continue meeting if teachers can be found. For more information, contact Annette at RSVP of Tulsa by emailing annette@rsvptulsa.org or calling (918) 280-8656.

St. John Medical Center is seeking volunteers to help fill permanent openings (not just temporary or summer). Most volunteers work one fourhour shift a week. Current openings are at the flower delivery desk (Tuesdays and Thursdays, from noon to 4 p.m.), information desk (Mondays and Tuesdays, from noon to 4 p.m.), and gift shop (Wednesdays and Thursdays, from 8 a.m. to noon; Fridays, from noon to 4 p.m.; Sundays, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.). Volunteers receive a free meal and special parking on the day they work. Volunteers are asked to purchase a uniform and pay annual dues of $10. Interested individuals can complete an application online or by calling the volunteer services office at (918) 744-2198. Health facility policies require that all volunteers complete an interview, background check, TB screening, immunization review and orientation. For more information, contact Rebecca Brungardt at (918) 744-2198.

Emergency Infant Services is looking for a volunteer to greet and help with checking in clients, taking IDs and scanning pertinent documents. This happy person is needed on a weekly basis on Tuesdays and/or Fridays, from 9 a.m. to 12:30 or 1 p.m. For more information, contact Annette at RSVP of Tulsa by emailing annette@rsvptulsa.org or calling (918) 280-8656.

INCOG Area Agency on Aging is recruiting prospective ombudsman volunteers to serve a vital role in advocating for the rights of residents in long-term care facilities. The next two-day training program is Tuesday, August 1 and 8, from 9:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. Training sessions are held at the Bernsen Community Life Center, 710 S. Boston Ave., Tulsa. For more information on the program and to enroll in training in this session or a future session, contact Bill at (918) 359-1021 or Lesley at (918) 359-1022.

Spay Oklahoma, Inc., needs assistants to help answer phones, schedule appointments, assist clients and check-in animals. Available shifts are Monday through Thursday, from 7:30 to 10 a.m. Volunteers are welcome to work one or more days a week. Spay Oklahoma offers two convenient locations for volunteers at 501 E. 36th St. N and 12814 S. Memorial Dr. For more information, contact Annette at RSVP of Tulsa by emailing annette@rsvptulsa.org or calling (918) 280-8656.

IICOT Pow Wow of Champions needs volunteers to help make the 40th annual event a success.Volunteers are needed to take tickets/stamp hands (can sit or stand) and work in the hospitality tent. The event is Friday through Sunday, August 11 to 13 at the Mabee Center, 7777 S. Lewis Ave., Tulsa. For more information or to sign up to volunteer, call Dolletta Blalock at (918) 838-8276.

501 TechNet is looking for a responsible volunteer to take over the role of Recycling Coordinator for their cardboard recycling. They generate enough cardboard waste to warrant weekly trips to the recycling center. Sometimes the volunteer would need to break down cardboard boxes before transporting it downstairs and driving it to a recycling center of their choice. 501 TechNet can provide a cart for use in transporting the cardboard to the parking lot from their second floor workroom. For more information, contact Annette at RSVP Tulsa (918) 280-8656 or annette@rsvptulsa.org.

Oxley Nature Center Volunteer Roundup is on Thursday, August 10. Potential volunteers who love nature and the outdoors are invited to an informational round table and short walk from 10 a.m. to noon, or 7 to 9 p.m. Opportunities include becoming a Volunteer Naturalist, leading tours for school children, adopting and maintaining a trail, hosting a traveling exhibit, taking pictures, or serving as a Visitor Center host. All necessary training is provided. Oxley Nature Center is located at 6700 Mohawk Blvd., approximately one mile north of the Tulsa Zoo. To register for the Volunteer Roundup, call (918) 596-9054.

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Susan G. Komen Race for the Cure needs volunteers to help with packet pickup for the race. Volunteers are needed to hand out packets containing T-shirts, maps and instructions at Woodland Hills Mall from September 18 to 28. The hours are from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m., except for Sundays when the distribution takes place from noon to 6 p.m. The work will be split into two shifts each day. For more information, contact Annette at RSVP of Tulsa by emailing annette@rsvptulsa.org or calling (918) 280-8656.

Dare to Care Volunteer Fair will take place on Tuesday, September 19, from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Stop by and learn about all of the opportunities from Tulsa’s favorite non profit organizations who are recruiting volunteers like you! From reading with a child to delivering meals for the homebound, find out how you can make a difference in our community as a volunteer. The Volunteer Fair will take place at the McKeon Center for Creativity, TCC Metro Campus, 910 S. Boston Ave., Tulsa. For more information, call Cindy at (918) 595-7339.

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CALENDAR

Festivals Events Bingo & Potluck Dinner

Aug. 8 • 6:30 p.m. • Free Miami Senior Center 2104 Denver Harner Dr. • Miami (918) 540-0533 Clarehouse Welcome Wednesday

Free lunch & facility tours Aug. 9 • 11:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. • Free Clarehouse (end-of-life care home) 7617 S. Mingo Rd. • Tulsa (918) 893-6150 • RSVP Tulsa Storytelling Competition

Share a true story for chance at prizes & chance for title of “Best Storyteller in Tulsa” Aug. 10 • 7:30 – 10 p.m. • $5 IDL Ballroom • 230 E. 1st St. • Tulsa (918) 551-7447 IICOT Pow Wow of Champions

Aug. 11 – 13 Friday • 5 p.m. – Midnight Saturday & Sunday • 11 a.m. – Midnight $8 adults • $7 seniors (55+) ORU Mabee Center 7777 S. Lewis Ave. • Tulsa (918) 378-4494 • www.iicot.org 2nd Saturday Silents

The Son of the Sheik (1925) Aug. 12 • 11 a.m. • $5 adult Circle Cinema • 10 S. Lewis Ave. • Tulsa (918) 592-3456 • www.circlecinema.com Movie in the Park

Beauty & the Beast (PG) Aug. 17 • 8:30 p.m. • Free Guthrie Green • 11 E. MB Brady St. • Tulsa www.guthriegreen.com/events Play: “The Lost Pages of Snow White”

A mash-up of favorite fairy tales Aug. 18 – 20 • Price varies Friday & Saturday • 7:30 p.m. Saturday & Sunday • 2 p.m. Tulsa Little Theater 1511 S. Delaware Ave. • Tulsa Info@encore-tulsa.com 2017 Rock & Mineral Show

Aug. 18 & 19 Friday • 9 a.m. – 6 p.m. Saturday • 9 a.m. – 5 p.m. • $3 Cherokee Community Building 300 W. First St. • Tahlequah (918) 284-5770

Utica Square 5th Night

Features Grady Nichols Aug. 24 • 7 – 9 p.m. • Free 1709 Utica Square • Tulsa (918) 742-5531 • www.uticasquare.com Guthrie Green Sunday Concerts

Sundays • 2:30 – 6:30 p.m. • Free 111 E. MB Brady St. • Tulsa (918) 574-2421 Rose District Farmers Market

Tuesdays • 4 – 7 p.m. • Free Saturdays • 7 a.m. – Noon • Free 418 S. Main St. • Broken Arrow Brookside Farmers’ Market

Wednesdays • 7:30 – 11 a.m. • Free Whole Foods Brookside 1401 E. 41st St. (41st & Peoria) • Tulsa Cherry Street Farmers’ Market

Saturdays • 7 – 11 a.m. • Free 1327 E. 15th St. (15th & Peoria) • Tulsa Friday Night Opry

Branson style show, featuring classic country & gospel music Fridays • 6:45 – 9 p.m. • $6 St. Marks Methodist Church, Activity Bldg. 10513 E. Admiral Pl. • Tulsa (918) 258-1072

Classes, Meetings Seminars Savvy Caregiver Series

Presented by the Alzheimer’s Association; light dinner Aug. 8, 15, 22 & 29 • 5:30 – 7:30 p.m. • Free Storey Oaks Memory Care 7210 S. Yale Ave. • Tulsa (918) 591-2525 • RSVP Protecting Yourself from Scams

Presented by Wayne Pauley, Tulsa Sheriff ’s Department Aug. 14 • 2 p.m. • Free Heatheridge Assisted Living 2130 S. 85th E. Ave. • Tulsa (918) 622-9191 • RSVP

Drawing on Memories Art Focus

For individuals with early stage Alzheimer’s & their caregivers Aug. 15 • 10 – Noon • Free Philbrook Museum 2727 S. Rockford Rd. • Tulsa (800) 272-3900 • www.alz.org/crf • RSVP

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Social Security 101

Social Security representative will discuss applying, estimating future benefits & your Medicare application Aug. 16 • 1:30 – 3:30 p.m. • Free LIFE Senior Services 5950 E. 31st St. • Tulsa (918) 664-9000 • RSVP AARP Smart Driver

Aug. 18 • 9 a.m. – 3:30 p.m. $15 for AARP member $20 for nonmember Owasso Community Center 301 S. Cedar St. • Owasso (918) 272-3903 How Hobby Lobby Got Its Start

Presented by Cleo Justice, storyteller Aug. 23 • 2 p.m. • Free Heatheridge Assisted Living 2130 S. 85th E. Ave. • Tulsa (918) 622-9191 • RSVP Monthly Meeting & Program

Presented by Sons of Union Veterans of the Civil War, Indian Nation Camp Aug. 24 • 6:30 p.m. • Free Herman and Kate Kaiser Library 5202 S. Hudson Ave. • Tulsa (918) 663-1228 Party Bridge

Mondays • 6 – 9 p.m. Tuesdays • 9 – 11:30 a.m. Thursdays • 1 – 3 p.m. Free to members Broken Arrow Senior Center 1800 S. Main St. • Broken Arrow (918) 259-8377 • www.baseniors.org LOUD for LIFE

Parkinson’s voice maintenance class Tuesdays • Noon – 1 p.m. • $5 per week Swallowing & Neurological Rehabilitation, Inc. 2121 S. Columbia Ave. • Tulsa (918) 928-4700 • www.tulsasnr.com Beginning Guitar Lessons

Wednesdays • 9 – 10 a.m. Free to members Broken Arrow Senior Center 1800 S. Main St. • Broken Arrow (918) 259-8377 • www.baseniors.org Watercolor Class: Beginner to Advanced

Wednesdays & Fridays • 9 – 11 a.m. • Free Broadmoor Retirement Community 8205 E. 22nd St. • Tulsa (918) 622-2151 • RSVP

Support Groups

LIFE’s Caregiver Support Groups

Sponsored by the Alzheimer's Association 24/7 Helpline • (800) 272-3900 LIFE Senior Services • (918) 664-9000 Respite provided • Free LIFE’s Adult Day Health at Broken Arrow Aug. 10 • 3 – 4:30 p.m. • Free Aug. 24 • 5:30 – 7 p.m. • Free 3106 S. Juniper Ave. • Broken Arrow LIFE’s Adult Day Health at Central Aug. 3 • 6 – 7:30 p.m. • Free Aug. 17 • 3 – 4:30 p.m. • Free 5950 E. 31st St. • Tulsa LIFE’s Adult Day Health at North Aug. 15 • 5 – 6 p.m. • Free 902 E. Pine St. • Tulsa Support Group for Progressive Supranuclear Palsy & Related Brain Diseases

For patients & family members Aug. 2 • 2 – 3:30 p.m. • Free Warren Clinic, Conference Room 6600 S. Yale Ave. • Tulsa (918) 557-8784 Family Loss Support Group

Parents, grandparents or guardians & children Aug. 3 • 6 – 8 p.m. • Free The Tristesse Grief Center 4646 S. Harvard Ave., Ste. 200 • Tulsa (918) 587-1200 • RSVP Alzheimer’s, Related Dementia & General Caregivers Support Group

Aug. 5 • 11 – Noon • Free Victory Christian Center 7700 S. Lewis Ave., Room 234 • Tulsa (918) 510-6062 Alzheimer’s Support Group Share & Care

Aug. 2 • 3:30 - 5 p.m. • Free Heritage Point of Tulsa 9494 E. 101st St. S • Tulsa (918) 940-1800 • RSVP Tulsa Hearing Helpers Support Group

For people who have lost hearing later in life; “The Technology Tide Rolls On,” Keri Reynolds, Med-El Aug. 10 • 10 – 11:30 a.m. • Free Total Source for Hearing-Loss and Access 8740 E. 11th St. • Tulsa (918) 832-8742 • www.tsha.cc OK Parkinson’s Disease Support Group

Aug. 11 • 10 a.m. • Free Broken Arrow Senior Center 1800 S. Main St. • Broken Arrow (918) 258-7033 • (918) 798-1495

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Primary Progressive Aphasia (PPA) Support Group

Friday Night Dances

Aug. 15 • 6 – 7 p.m. • Free Swallowing & Neurological Rehabilitation, Inc. 2121 S. Columbia Ave. • Tulsa (918) 928-4700 • www.tulsasnr.com

Open to the public; nonsmoking ballroom Fridays • 7:30 p.m. $6 members • $7 nonmembers American Legion Post 308 11328 E. Admiral Pl. • Tulsa (918) 437-1635

Alzheimer’s Support Group Coffee Chat

Friday Night Dance Party

Aug. 15 • 10 – 11 a.m. • Free Oxford Glen Memory Care Residence 11113 E. 103rd St. N • Owasso (918) 376-4810 • RSVP Alzheimer’s Caregiver Support Group

Open to the public; food, wine & champagne Fridays • 8 p.m. $15 single • $25 couple Strictly Ballroom • 6928 S. Lewis Ave. • Tulsa (918) 493-2623 www.newstrictlyballroom.com

For families of Saint Simeon’s & members of the community who have loved ones with dementia Aug. 24 • 6 – 7:30 p.m. • Free Saint Simeon’s, Smith Conference Room 3701 Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd. • Tulsa (918) 794-1945 • RSVP by Aug. 21

Fitness

Caregiver Support Group

For individuals with Parkinson’s & their loved ones Aug. 22 • 3 – 4 p.m. • Free Saint Simeon’s Wellness Center 3701 Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd. • Tulsa (918) 794-1945 • RSVP by Aug. 18

Aug. 28 • 2 – 3 p.m. • Free Owasso Community Center 301 S. Cedar St. • Owasso (918) 274-8154 • (918) 231-4173 OK Parkinson’s Disease Support Group

Aug. 23 • 2 p.m. • Free Central Tech 1720 S. Main St. • Sapulpa (918) 747-3747

Dancing Belles & Beaus Square Dance Club

Aug. 8 & 22 • Free Workshop 7 p.m. • Dance 7:30 p.m. St. Marks Methodist Church 10513 E. Admiral Pl. • Tulsa (918) 437-7277 Tulsa Swing Dance Club

A variety of dance lessons for different skill levels Sundays East coast/Country or country two step • 5 p.m. West coast beginning lessons • 6 p.m. West coast intermediate lessons • 7 p.m. Elks members $5 • Nonmembers $7 Tulsa Swing Dance Club 2735 S. Memorial Dr. • Tulsa (918) 986-0317 Broken Arrow Senior Center Dances

Featuring The Round Up Boys Mondays • 6:30 p.m. • $5 1800 S. Main St. • Broken Arrow (918) 607-3600 Line Dancing Class

Presented by the Owasso Community Center Mondays, Wednesdays & Fridays 1 – 2:30 p.m. • Free Tuesdays & Thursdays 3 – 4:30 p.m. • Free YMCA • 8300 N. Owasso Expy. • Owasso (918) 272-3903

Laughter Yoga

Aug. 8 & 22 • 1 – 2 p.m. • Free LaFortune Community Center 5202 S. Hudson Ave. • Tulsa (918) 664-9000 • RSVP Parkinson’s Swim

Tai Chi for Arthritis & Fall Prevention

Monday & Wednesday • 1 – 2 p.m. • Free Owasso Community Center 301 S. Cedar St. • Owasso (918) 272-3903 Chair & Standing Fitness

Mondays, Wednesdays & Thursdays • 9 a.m. LIFE’s Senior Center at Southminster 3500 S. Peoria • Tulsa • $25 a month (918) 749-2623 Yoga with Lucy Weberling

Moderate yoga Mondays • 10 – 11:15 a.m. $15 a session • $50 a month West Oak Village, Craft Room 1002 S. Fairfax Ave. • Skiatook (918) 633-8890 Tai Chi

Mondays & Wednesdays • 2:30 p.m. $30 per month University Village 8555 S. Lewis Ave. • Tulsa (918) 442-4600 Intermediate Tai Chi

Tuesdays & Thursdays 9:30 – 10:30 a.m. Owasso Community Center 301 S. Cedar St. • Owasso (918) 272-3903 • Free Functional Movement

Tuesdays & Thursdays 10:30 – 11:30 a.m. • $5 LIFE’s Senior Center at East Side 1427 S. Indianapolis Ave. • Tulsa (918) 744-6760

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LIFE EDU Senior & Caregiver Community Education Community-Based Services for Older Adults

Learn about services available in our community to assist older adults and their caregivers and how to access these services. Understand how these services and programs work, eligibility requirements and how to qualify and receive the help you and your loved one need. Wednesday, August 9 • 11:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. LaFortune Community Center • 5202 S. Hudson Ave. • Tulsa Free • RSVP • (918) 664-9000

Diabetes Empowerment Education Program (DEEP)

Do you have diabetes or do you take care of someone with diabetes? If so, this series is for you! Six hands-on, activity-filled seminars will include games, like “Diabetes Bingo,” to explore risk factors, complications, nutrition and physical activity and how they all interact. Class attendees will learn how to correctly use a glucose meter, receive guidance on accessing community resources and building a partnership with the diabetes care team, and much more. Thursdays, August 10, 17, 24 & 31; September 7 & 14 • 11:30 a.m. – 2 p.m. West Oak Village • 1002 S. Fairfax Ave. • Skiatook Free • RSVP • Space is Limited • (918) 664-9000

Basics of Medicare

If you are newly eligible or soon to be eligible for Medicare, this seminar will explain what you need to know about Medicare’s different parts so you can make an informed decision about coverage options.

This seminar is intended for Medicare beneficiaries and closed to licensed health insurance agents and anyone affiliated with a health maintenance organization or other conflicts of interest.

Wednesday, August 16 • 10 a.m. – Noon LIFE Senior Services • 5950 E. 31st St. • Tulsa Free • Reservations Requested • (918) 664-9000

Caregiving 101

Learn the care-world vocabulary and information you need to make good decisions. Class participants will learn about community resources, living options, legal documents and strategies for support and self-care. Ask about respite care. Tuesday, August 22 • 4 – 5:30 p.m. LIFE Senior Services • 902 E. Pine St. • Tulsa Free • Reservations Requested • (918) 664-9000

Medicaid 101

Learn about Medicaid, the services it provides, eligibility requirements and the information needed to apply. Friday, August 25 • 10 – 11:30 a.m. Tulsa Health Department • 5635 N. Martin Luther King Blvd. • Tulsa Free • RSVP • (918) 664-9000

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PEOPLE & PLACES

Thelma Nation, resident of Town Village, turned 100 Tulsans Ron Perdue and Barry Kinsey won the years old on Mother's Day. She was inducted in the 80s age division at the 2017 Multi-State Tennis Centenarian Club of Oklahoma. Tournament at Hot Springs Village, Arkansas. They have been playing together for 25 years.

Bixby High School ROTC cadets visited with residents at The Parke Assisted Living.

University Village residents toured the nearby Prayer Tower at ORU.

Tom Egbert, Will Rogers Memorial Museums’ Roper (docent), received the “Outstanding Local Oklahoma Historical Society (OHS) Support Group” honor during the annual OHS Oklahoma History Conference awards ceremony. Dr. Bob Blackburn, OHS executive director, made the presentation.

Barbara Coleman joined in the 5400 South Apartments’ Cinco de Mayo celebration.

Raye Chaney was excited to win a decorative birdhouse as a door prize at the May 12 Pot Luck Luncheon at Broken Arrow Seniors. The birdhouses were handmade and decorated by residents of Tapestry at Woodland Hills.

Score! Residents at Heritage Point of Tulsa enjoyed a slightly competitive game of basketball.

Embers Event, benefiting Palmer Continuum of Care, raised funds and awareness for the Tulsa Women and Children's Center (TWCC), Palmer's residential substance abuse treatment program. Pictured are TWCC Director of Development Stephanie Haddock, Program Director Patty Crisp and Clinical Supervisor Kristen Blansett.

Send Us Your Pet Photos Whether they have scales, fur or feathers, we want to see your animal companions! Submit high-resolution photos of you and your pet to editor@LIFEseniorservices.org by the first of the month.

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AUTO REPAIR

Strickland Automotive Strickland Automotive is locallyowned 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 restretching. Prompt, professional, quality service at a fair price. Certified, insured. Call Thomas Fink, owner/technician, for free estimate (918) 636-6303. CEMETERY LOTS

Beautiful Lot in Memorial Park Single plot in Memorial Park. Beautiful west side location near stream. Sec. 31, Lot 163, Space 1. $1,775 ($1,975 value). Call (801) 822-4314. 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 orJared at (918) 236-6010 or email us at office@pricestechhelp.com to schedule an appointment. Does Technology Frustrate You? Honest, patient, ethical help with your pc, router, wifi, cell phone, email, streaming, camera, password recovery, etc. 27 years of IT experience in Tulsa. Special rates for seniors. References available. Call or email Carmen Armstrong. Carmstrongva@gmail.com (918) 688-7453. DAYTIME CARE

Daytime care for older loved ones LIFE’s Adult Day Health offers convenient, affordable daytime care at three locations in Tulsa and Broken Arrow. For more information, call LIFE’s Adult Day Health at (918) 664-9000. ESTATE SALES

2MS Estate Sales ...Tulsa’s Finest! Downsizing? Estate Liquidation? Let us take the worry away and Maximize your return. No out of pocket expense. We specialize in senor transitions, with over 20 years in the senior housing market. My team includes realtors, moving company, senior housing and attorneys if needed. Please contact Michelle Reed (918) 691-5893 or Continued

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Atulsa@aol.com also Facebook 2MSestatesalestulsa for a Free consultation. Estate Sales PLUS Tulsa’s largest and most experienced Estate Sales company with over 1,000 Estate Sales to our credit. Maximize the value of your estate… Let us organize, advertise and professionally manage your Estate Sale, Moving Sale, Downsizing and Appraisal. Bonded. Insured. Experienced. Accredited Member of the BBB awarded Best Customer Service. For more info go to www. estatesalesplus.com or email us at info@estatesalesplus.com Call for a free consultation at (918) 488-8853. 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

Free Consultation A Local Mutual of Omaha Insurance Agent is ready to help you with your insurance needs: Medicare Supplement, Cancer/Critical Illness, Life, Long Term Care and Final Expense Policies. Free quotes and consultation. Call Cindy Johnson at (918) 619-5919. Medicare Assistance Program The Medicare Assistance Program (MAP) at LIFE Senior Services provides accurate information, counseling and assistance relating to Medicare benefits for Medicare beneficiaries, their representatives and persons soon to be eligible for Medicare. Call MAP at LIFE Senior Services (918) 664-9000 or toll-free (866) 664-9009. Medicare Supplements & Medicare Advantage Plans The Medicare Supplement Store is here to assist you with Medicare Supplements, Medicare Advantage, and Prescription Drug Plans offered through a variety of top-rated major carriers. Call Bob Archer today at (918) 814-5550 for free information. Let me guide you through the outstanding Medicare Plan options that are available to you. GARDENING/LAWN SERVICES

AAA Lawns & More Total lawn care. Lawn Mowing. Specialist in fence/property line lawn clean-up. Stump grinding and small tree work. Dedicated to making your lawn look its best. Insured, honest, experienced and dependable. Veteran-owned. We are a small company with personal service. References available. FREE

ESTIMATES. Call Larry. (918) 361-1299. A New Season Lawn Care & Landscape Now accepting new customers for 2017. General Clean-Up always available! Mowing, trimming, leaf and small debris removal, shrub planting, leaf mulching, flower beds. Small tree trimming. Privacy fence installation and repair. Will haul off light and large debris. We offer weekly, bi-weekly & year round services for the manicured look. Full service! Best rates, senior discounts. Free Estimates. Call Todd (918) 639-2262. Green Hibiscus Lawn & Garden Services Scheduled garden maintenance (weeding, planting, mulching). Garden bed design and installation. Hedge & shrub trimming. Tree pruning & removal. Leaf clean up. Hauling green debris. Call Charles (918) 636-0298. 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. Mower Repair / Maintenance All brands - Riders, ZTR’s, Walkbehinds, Hand-helds. Top Quality work, ASE certified Mechanic. Pick-up and Delivery available. Tulsa and surrounding counties. Maintenance specials include pick-up and delivery 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. Call Scott (918) 519-3869. 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.” 16th year serving Tulsa seniors. “One call can do it all.” 10% senior discount. Insured. All work guaranteed in writing. No pay until job is completed. Plumbing, drain cleaning, grab bars, electrical, carpentry, painting, seamless

guttering installation/repair/cleaning. Roof, tile and drywall repair. Wood siding/trim replacement. Deck repair, power washing, staining. Tree trimming. No job too small. For free estimate, call Allen at (918) 630-0394. A LOCAL HANDYMAN Little and big odd jobs and house painting. Call Matthew at (918) 609-3216. 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. 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 Specializing in all aspects of exterior and interior home painting. Staining, sealing, and painting faux finishes. Decks, fences, cabinets and floors. Free estimates. 30+ 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. Flooring Installation Installation of any type of flooring such as linoleum, laminate, tile, carpet. Satisfaction that will leave you with a smile. All work guaranteed. Call Gary at (918) 652-5802. 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.

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CLASSIFIEDS Handyman & Construction Services 30 Years Experience! All Handicap Accessories - grab bars, handicap access abilities; Framing, Drywall, Tape & Bed; Texture & Paint, Plumbing, Electrical, Tile, Laminate & Wood Floors.Free Estimates, Competitive Rates, Professional Service. Call Craig (918) 892-4168. Home Improvements We are LIFETIME WINDOWS & DOORS serving the Tulsa area for 17 years. We install energy efficent replacement windows, entry doors, kitchen and bath remodeling, electrical and plumbing, interior and exteriror painting, decks, guttering, roofing, vinyl siding and general repairs. We offer a 15% discount to those over 55. References upon request. For a quote on any home repair improvement call Richard Johnson (918) 261-9999. Reliable Plumbing &Drain We are a fully licensed and bonded plumbing company that specializes in residential service work that includes the smallest to largest plumbing problems. We offer senior and military discounts, and we provide free estimates. Call us at (918) 402-0108. Same Day Services Light Hauling /Light Moving - help you rearrange room furniture, lawns-grass mowing/small paint jobs/cleanup/ fence repair/light construction/sheet rock tile repair - We are honest dependable. References. Call (918) 313-5230. Scrap Metal Haul Off Free haul off on appliances such as washers, dryers, refrigerators, air conditioners, hot water tanks and any scrap metal. Call John at (918) 313-4405. HOUSE CLEANING

Housekeeper Available Weekly, Biweekly, Monthly. Thorough and Honest. Integrity at work yesterday, today and tomorrow. 15 years experience. Adjustable fee according to situation. References Available. Call (918) 282-1617. Murmaids Cleaning Service Free estimates. $25.00 off your first clean with weekly or bi-weekly commitment. Free Deep Clean every 6 months. Bonded and Insured. We appreciate the chance to show our Competitive Prices and Exceptional Service. Ask about our Existing Customer Appreciation Discounts. Call (918) 370-5918. HOUSING

Mature Lady Renter Prime neighborhood! Remodeled Mother-In-Law wing. 3 rooms, 1 ½ baths. Utilities paid. Non-smoker, please. Call for more details (918) 742-7776 or (918) 640-9712. LEGAL

Full Service Estate Planning Law Firm Trusts, Wills, Gift and Tax Planning, Powers of Attorneys and more! With Continued

offices in Sand Springs and Tulsa. Discount to Veterans and Retired Teachers. Willing to meet you in your place for no extra charge! Call Penni of the Skillern Law Firm at (918) 805-2511. www.skillernlaw.com 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

Bobbi and Bob’s Personal & Business Assistance Handling secreterial and administrative tasks, running errands, grocery/ personal shopping, taking to beauty shop, taking to medical appointments, waiting for deliveries or repair services, organizing home/office, house checking, coordinating healthcare/medical insurance paperwork. Call Bobbi Warshaw, or Bob Warshaw, at (918) 747-3807. Website: www.errands-to-go.com, Email: bobbi.warshaw@att.net. Experienced Non-Medical Caregiver AVAILABLE, EXPERIENCED personal assistant/private duty mature Care Giver Non-Medical in greater Tulsa area. I can assist with your daily routines, shopping, appointments, errands, entertainment, special events, traveling, etc. Will hospital sit. Prefer non-smoking environment and day shifts. Great references. Thank you. Call Nancy at (615) 613-2095 or Kathy at (918) 798-3166. 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. Good Help is Here! Shopping, cooking, kitchen/pantry/ closet organization provided as well as information on improved nutrition. Smart phone & computer use, bill payment & issue resolution available. Do you need a driver, ready to take that trip? I’m honest, hard-working and would like to help you remain independent! Call Rachel (918) 845-6362. PERSONAL SAFETY

EARS Emergency Alert Response Systems. Enjoy living at home while we listen for your safety with our quality personal medical alarm and monitoring service. Affordable with no long-term commitment. Locally owned and operated (918) 298-0500 or toll-free (877) 885-3277. HALO Medical Alarms HALO provides emergency response throughout Oklahoma with an office inTulsa. Let a HALO medical alarm provide you with the confidence and security to live independently in your

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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 Transportation and home service available for your hairstyling needs. I will come to you at the hospital, rehab or nursing home. A Mane Event hairstyling is 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. Perms are $45 and up. Tuesday through Saturday. Near 11th and Yale at 937 South 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 $14. First time clients only with this ad. Come see us at Highland Plaza, 5661 E. 41st St. (Corner of 41st and Hudson). (918) 742-3440. Detlef’s Master American European Hair Design Established 1964. Precision cuts, color corrections, perms by design from sensible to sensational. Former owner of Elizabeth Arden Red Door Miss Jackson’s Salon and Coiffures Continental Salon. Catering to classy and mature styles for ladies and gentlemen. Monday – Saturday. Shop is wheelchair accessible. Call (918) 663-8779. 4833 South Sheridan, Suite 405A in Fountain Plaza. By appointment only. For Your Feet Many foot problems occur later in life. Let MY S.H.O.P. (Seniors House of Pampering) take care of your tootsies. Soothing, relaxing foot bath followed by massage to help relieve pain and improve circulation. Senior owned and operated. $25 at your place. $20 at my place. (918) 808-5084. 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 CARE

Home Veterinary Care Experience Tulsa’s most convenient veterinary service in the comfort of your own home. Our goal is to develop a personal relationship with each of our clients and patients. Contact us today to schedule your house call appointment. Call (918) 892-9382 or email DrFielstra@gmail.com or visit us at www.homevetcaretulsa.com.

SOCIAL/SUPPORT GROUP

Renowned Boys Choir in Tulsa! SUNDAY, AUGUST 6th 2017 @ 6:00 pm – Tulsa welcomes acclaimed modern Boy's Choir from England - LIBERA. Seen on PBS specials, Kennedy Center Honors, their signature sound is at once ancient and modern. Innovative original compositions, imaginative lighting and choreography. If you love "Celtic Women" don't miss this FREE event! Bring your grandkids. General Admission seating, Asbury UMC 6767 S Mingo Rd., Tulsa. www.libera.org.uk Single Seniors (60+) Are you over 60, single, divorced or widowed? We are a fun loving group of single seniors over 60. We meet every Wednesday,11:15 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. at the Buffet Palace, 10934 East 21st Street. We eat at 11:15 have a short meeting and then play cards. Join us for great fun and fellowship. Questions, call Jerry at (918) 838-3718 or Beverly at (918) 272-1049. Tunes@Tapestry 2017 Free Event Series Every 1st & 3rd Thursday May-Sept 5:30 PM Musical Entertainment, Food, Drinks, Friends & Fun! RSVP (918) 893-6177. Come join us for some Jazz and some Cuban Musical Stylings poolside on the veranda at Tapestry Woodland Hills 5:30 PM. Presented by TulsaJazz. com. 7345 S. 99th E. Ave. Good Music, Good Food, Great Times 55+. Check our website events Tap for upcoming events! www.TapesryTulsa.com. TOURS

CRYSTAL BRIDGES: August 23 Round-trip motorcoach from Sapulpa and Tulsa; Tour of the museum with ticket to the Frank Lloyd Wright house on the premises; lunch at the museum and visit to the Wal-Mart Museum in downtown Bentonville. $89 but 2nd person is half price in month of June. Call (918) 494-0649 or email david@thetravelgroup.biz. OKLAHOMA CITY: Sep 20 Round-trip motorcoach from Sapulpa and Tulsa; National Cowboy & Western Heritage Museum; Oklahoma Firefighters Museum; Visit to the Overholser Mansion and tour of the Oklahoma Capitol Building with lunch at Bricktown. $93 Call (918) 494-0649 or email david@thetravelgroup.biz. 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. HealthRide Transportation Services HealthRide Transportation Services can take you where you need to go. Let us take you in a wheelchair accessible Continued

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van to Dr. Appointments, Church Events or anywhere you desire. HealthRide provides wheelchair transportation for Tulsa and surrounding communities. Better service at a lower cost. Call: (918) 404-0038 Website: Healthridetulsa.org Email: healthride1@gmail.com.

In appreciation of contributions to LIFE Senior Services received in June 2017. We sincerely apologize for any error or omission. If there is an error, please call Carrie Bowen at (918) 664-9000.

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. VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES

DONATE. SHOP. VOLUNTEER. Sophisticated Seconds – an upscale resale store – has room for more helping hands! Volunteers are needed to cashier, to sort and prep donations, and to provide friendly customer service to our guests. All proceeds benefit Hospice of Green Country. To get involved, contact Colleen at (918) 313-5328, chelms@hospiceofgreencountry.org or stop by at 4016 S. Yale Avenue. Consider Being a Service Volunteer If you are a licensed hair stylist, manicurist or massage therapist, and you could donate a little time each month, please consider being a service volunteer for us. Training is provided. Contact Denise Randall at Millennium Hospice (918) 740-0244.

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In Honor of In Honor of Bill Baker Thomas Boone In Honor of Laura Kenny Howard Cotner In Honor of My Parents Anonymous In Honor of Ames Righter Jean Righter In Honor of Michelle Tenney Thomas Boone In Honor of John and Diane Terral Mary Ann Bosley In Honor of All Military Veterans Phillip R. Wright

In Memory of In Memory of Paul Atherton Syble Atherton In Memory of Carolyn Davenport Patricia M. Davenport In Memory of Leonard Eames Jean A. Eames In Memory of Alfonso Ferrantino Francis P. Ferrantino In Memory of Theresa Ann Finck Theresa M. Finck and Mary Ann

Finck In Memory of Leomia Foster Mary Baxter In Memory of Stella Guzman Patricia M. Davenport In Memory of Shirley Hawman Glenn and Patsy Bayless In Memory of Bob Heath Freda Heath In Memory of Cliff E. Johnson Mary O. Johnson In Memory of David Key Betty L. Key In Memory of Ronald Lamberson Jeanette Lamberson In Memory of Flena Langer Al Langer In Memory of My Grandparents Mark A. McFadden In Memory of Irv McGuire Doris R. McGuire In Memory of Stan Meek Patricia E. Meek In Memory of Helen P. Meyer Edwin W. Meyer In Memory of Juanita Norwood Cotton Charlie Mae Thornton In Memory of Shirley Karen Potter Frances J. Potter In Memory of Bill Pummill Helen L. Pummill In Memory of Ludie Ray Georgia Ray In Memory of Elizabeth Rich Ruby DeGraw In Memory of Jerry Wilson Steele Jayne P. Steele In Memory of John Allen Stephens Marsha Shilman In Memory of Pertilla Taylor Anonymous In Memory of Don Van de Wege Lani Van de Wege In Memory of Rod Ware Shirley Ware In Memory of Betty Welch Sharon Atcheson In Memory of Toni Zucconi Dave Zucconi

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LIFE’s Vintage Newsmagazine | August 2017