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Oklahoma’s history is steeped in American Indian heritage and oil boom and bust. While each town’s history could fill hundreds of pages, we take a brief look at six towns’ historic highlights.
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T hings to Do Outside Tulsa’s City Limits
While Tulsa offers a multitude of activities and places to explore, you should venture out of the “big city” occasionally. Thankfully, there’s plenty to do outside Tulsa’s city limits.
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Shop Local This Holiday Season
While a shopping excursion can be fun anytime of the year, the holiday season provides plenty of excuses to hit the stores in search of gifts. Just a short hop from the city center, Tulsa’s neighboring communities harbor hidden gems of consumer adventure.
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Small Town Charm:
Exploring Oklahoma’s Most Beautiful Small Towns
With charming architecture, gorgeous scenery, great shopping, outdoor adventures and some of the most welcoming people you’ve ever met, small towns represent the heart and soul of Oklahoma.
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Burt Sutton’s hardware store, Sand Springs, 1919. Photo courtesy of Sand Springs Cultural and Historical Museum.
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Rooster Days, Broken Arrow, c. 1940.
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Culwell Motor Company-Chevrolet Agency, Owasso, 1929. Photo courtesy of Owasso Historical Museum.
City hall and fire house, Claremore, unknown date. Photo courtesy of www.moreclaremore.com.
Main Street, Bartlesville, c. 1920s. Photo courtesy of www.mainstreetbartlesville.org.
Midland Valley Depot, Bixby, c. 1900s. Photo courtesy of Bixby Historical Society.
Kelly Kirchhoff Director of Marketing, Strategic Planning and Development Erin Shackelford Managing Editor editor@LIFEseniorservices.org Bernie Dornblaser Advertising Director bdornblaser@LIFEseniorservices.org Leah Weigle Graphic Designer and Photographer Carol Carter Copy Editor Carrie Henderson Bowen Circulation Coordinator cbowen@LIFEseniorservices.org dick mccandless Community Distribution
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A donation of $25 per From the Publisher 6 year is suggested. To make a donation, visit Looking Back 8 www.LIFEseniorservices.org/VintageDonate Caregiver Corner 10 or call (918) 664-9000. Dear Santa Medicare & You 12 Medicare Benefits LIFE’s Vintage Newsmagazine accepts advertising Poet Billy Collins to Receive Update 2017 to defray the cost of production and distribution, and appreciates the support of its advertisers. The publisher 2016 Helmerich Award Support LIFE 13 does not specifically endorse advertisers or their Former U.S. Poet Laureate Billy Collins is 34Healthy Aging 28 products or services. LIFE’s Vintage Newsmagazine reserves the right to refuse advertising. Rates are Love the Skin You’re In the first poet to receive the prestigious Peggy available upon request by calling (918) 664-9000. 13 Mindbender & Puzzles 30 V. Helmerich Distinguished Author Award. © LIFE’s Vintage Newsmagazine and Collins will visit Tulsa to accept his award and In the Spotlight 34 LIFE Senior Services, Inc., 2016. host a free public presentation on Dec. 3. New Year, 35 All rights reserved. New Attitude on Aging 34 Reproduction without consent of the publisher is prohibited. Happy Anniversary, 38 LIFE’s Vintage Newsmagazine 34 Volume 31, Issue 6, December 2016 LIFE’s Vintage Newsmagazine (ISSN 2168-8494) Have a Healthy, Noteworthy 39 (USPS 18320) is published monthly by LIFE Share Your Time & Talent 40 Happy Holiday Senior Services, 5950 E. 31st St., Tulsa, OK 74135. Periodicals postage paid at Tulsa, OK. Business Directory 41 The decorations are out, festivities abound and POSTMASTER: Send address changes to Calendar 42 calorie intakes soar. With tantalizing items, like LIFE’s Vintage Newsmagazine, 5950 E. 31st St., Tulsa, OK 74135-5114. LIFE EDU 43 gravies, candies, cakes and cocktails, how are People & Places 44 we supposed to maintain good eating habits Classifieds 45 during Yuletide? Not to worry. There are ways Vintage Friends 47 to curb expanding waistlines.
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n northeast Oklahoma, we’re fortunate to have thriving downtowns, eclectic suburbs and rural countryside – the best of all worlds. And while we are true Tulsa lovers, this month, we want to cruise outside Tulsa’s city limits to explore what our fun, funky and fascinating suburbs have to offer in the way of history, entertainment and adventure. First, back to the ‘burbs! In Peek Into the Past: Histories of Green Country Towns on page 14, we take a look into some surrounding towns’ rich histories, filled with Native American culture, oil booms and busts and a few oddities. Can you guess which Green Country town was visited frequently by Pretty Boy Floyd or which city was once coined “Radium Town”? You can find those interesting facts and so much more in this history-packed article. Now, it’s time to venture out and explore. In Things to Do Outside Tulsa’s City Limits on page 20, you’ll find a number of places worth a visit. From historical museums to brand new attractions, there’s a variety of pit stops on our list.
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While you’re out adventuring, why not scratch a few gifts off your holiday shopping list? On page 24, we highlight a few local shopping destinations that are on the top of our “nice” list. Each destination offers unique gifts and specialty items, many offering products made locally. We think you’ll be able to find something for almost everyone on your list – these shops are peddling artisanal chocolates, vintage finds, Mexican handicrafts and so much more.
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This issue offers more than small town charm. In Have a Healthy, Happy Holiday on page 36, we talk with a local registered dietician about how you can make better choices at all those holiday feasts and family gatherings. With a little bit of willpower and know-how, it might be easier than you think. Finally, LIFE’s Vintage Newsmagazine is proud to culminate its 30th anniversary year! We appreciate all of the support we receive from our loyal readers. Your kind words of encouragement are reminders of the service and product we strive to provide. On page 38, learn more about LIFE’s Vintage Newsmagazine’s 30th year. But, as you know, LIFE’s Vintage Newsmagazine is only one of the many services LIFE provides to seniors and caregivers across Green Country. On page 13, you will learn about the other services and programs offered by LIFE Senior Services. You’ll see how much we were able to accomplish this year thanks to our generous donors. LIFE Senior Services is dependent on donations to keep our programs and services operational, as well as to continue helping seniors in our area retain their health and independence. Within the pages of this issue, you will find a donation envelope. If you are able, we hope you consider investing in LIFE and joining us in our mission to promote and preserve independence for seniors – today – tomorrow – always. Until next year,
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LOOKING BACK
The Tulsa Tribune Ongoing Exhibit
Tulsa Historical Society & Museum 2445 S. Peoria Ave., Tulsa In 1919, Richard Lloyd Jones, Sr., moved his family from Wisconsin to Tulsa to purchase and operate The Tulsa Tribune newspaper, previously the Tulsa Democrat. In 1924, the newspaper moved to a new building at 20 E. Archer St. The Tribune Building was the first in Oklahoma built specifically for the newspaper business. The newspaper was published from this building until 1942 when it combined operations with the Tulsa World. On Sept. 30, 1992, the final edition of the The Tulsa Tribune was printed, after years of declining readership.
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Setting newspaper type for The Tulsa Tribune, c. 1940.
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Jenkin Lloyd Jones behind his father Richard Lloyd Jones, Sr., and brother Richard Lloyd Jones, Jr., reading The Tulsa Tribune, c. 1950s.
Florence “Bisser” (Lloyd Jones) Barnett, 11, pushes the button to begin the brand new press as employees watch, Jan. 12, 1925.
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this month in history Dec. 1, 1955: Rosa Parks ignited bus boycott In Montgomery, Alabama, Rosa Parks was jailed for refusing to give her seat on a public bus to a white man, a violation of the city’s racial segregation laws. The successful Montgomery Bus Boycott, organized by Martin Luther King, Jr., followed Park’s historic act of civil disobedience. The boycott lasted more than a year, until the law was struck down in 1956. Dec. 5, 1945: Aircraft squadron was lost in the Bermuda Triangle At 2:10 p.m., five U.S. Navy Avenger torpedo-bombers took off from Florida on a routine training mission. After the pilots reported instrument malfunctions, contact with the pilots was lost. The men were never heard from or seen again. The story of the “Lost Squadron” cemented the Bermuda Triangle’s mysterious legend. Dec. 7, 1941: Pearl Harbor was bombed The first Japanese dive bomber appeared out of the clouds above Oahu. A swarm of 360 Japanese warplanes followed, descending on the U.S. naval base at Pearl Harbor in a ferocious assault. The attack struck a critical blow against the U.S. Pacific Fleet and drew the U.S. into WWII. A total of 2,400 Americans were killed and 1,200 were wounded during the attack at Pearl Harbor. 8
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Dec. 15, 1791: The Bill of Rights became law Virginia became the last state to ratify the Bill of Rights, making the first 10 amendments to the Constitution law and completing the revolutionary reforms begun by the Declaration of Independence. Before the Massachusetts ratifying convention would accept the Constitution, the document’s Federalist supporters had to promise to create a Bill of Rights to be amended to the Constitution immediately upon the creation of a new government under the document. Dec. 18, 1620: Mayflower docked at Plymouth Harbor The British ship Mayflower docked at modern-day Plymouth, Massachusetts, and its passengers prepared to begin their new settlement, Plymouth Colony. Over the next several decades, more settlers made the trek across the Atlantic to Plymouth, which gradually grew into a prosperous shipbuilding and fishing center. Dec. 28, 1895: First commercial movie was screened The world’s first commercial movie screening took place in Paris. The film was made by Louis and Auguste Lumiere, two French brothers who developed a camera-projector called the Cinématographe. The Lumiere brothers unveiled their invention to the public in March of 1895 with a brief film showing workers leaving the Lumiere factory. © The History Channel www.LIFEseniorservices.org
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he Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) has set the Medicare premiums, deductibles and coinsurance amounts to be paid by Medicare beneficiaries in 2017.
Medicare Part A (Hospital Insurance)
Medicare Part A helps cover inpatient hospital care, inpatient care in a skilled nursing facility, hospice care and home healthcare services. art A Monthly Premium: Most Medicare beneficiaries do not have to P pay a premium for Part A services because they have at least 40 quarters of Medicare-covered employment (or are the spouse or widow of such a person). Enrollees age 65 and older who have fewer than 40 quarters of coverage and certain persons with disabilities pay a monthly premium in order to receive coverage under Part A. Individuals who have at least 30 quarters of coverage may buy into Part A at a reduced monthly premium rate, which will be $227 in 2017. Other individuals who have less than 30 quarters of coverage will pay the full premium, which will be $413 a month – a $2 increase from 2016. art A Deductible and Coinsurance: The Medicare Part A inpatient P hospital deductible that beneficiaries pay when admitted to the hospital will be $1,316 per benefit period in 2017 – an increase from $1,288 in 2016. The Part A deductible covers beneficiaries’ share of costs for the first 60 days of Medicare-covered inpatient hospital care in a benefit period. Beneficiaries must pay a coinsurance amount of $329 per day for days 61 through 90 of a hospitalization in a benefit period and $658 per day for lifetime reserve days. For beneficiaries in skilled nursing facilities, the daily coinsurance for days 21 through 100 of extended care services in a benefit period will be $164.50 in 2017. A benefit period starts the day a patient is admitted and ends when the patient has been out of the hospital for 60 days in a row.
Medicare Part B (Medical Insurance)
Medicare Part B helps cover medically necessary physicians’ services, outpatient care, home health services, durable medical equipment and other medical services. Part B also covers many preventive services. art B Monthly Premium: On Oct. 18, 2016, the Social Security P Administration announced that the cost-of-living adjustment (COLA) for Social Security benefits will be 0.3 percent for 2017. Because of the low Social Security COLA, a statutory “hold harmless” provision designed to protect seniors will largely prevent Part B premiums from increasing for about 70 percent of beneficiaries. Among this group, the average 2017 premium will be about $109, compared to $104.90 for the past few years. 12
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For the remaining roughly 30 percent of beneficiaries, the standard monthly premium for Medicare Part B will be $134 for 2017, a 10 percent increase from the 2016 premium of $121.80. Because of the “hold harmless” provision covering the other 70 percent of beneficiaries, premiums for the remaining 30 percent must cover most of the increase in Medicare costs for 2017 for all beneficiaries. Medicare Part B beneficiaries not subject to the “hold harmless” provision are those not collecting Social Security benefits, those who will enroll in Part B for the first time in 2017, those who are directly billed for their Part B premium, dual eligible beneficiaries who have their premiums paid by state Medicaid agencies and beneficiaries who pay an additional income-related premium. These groups represent approximately 30 percent of total Part B beneficiaries. art B Income Related Adjustment: Since 2007, beneficiaries with P higher incomes have paid higher Part B monthly premiums. Specifically, if a beneficiary’s modified adjusted gross income as reported on their IRS tax return from two years ago is above $85,000 ($170,000 filing jointly), the beneficiary is responsible for a larger portion of the cost of their coverage. These premium adjustments range from $53.50 to $294.60 more per month for Medicare Part B. The Affordable Care Act also requires Medicare Part D enrollees whose incomes exceed these same thresholds to pay a monthly adjustment amount in addition to their plan premium. These enrollees will pay the regular plan premiums to their Part D plan and will pay the income-related adjustment to Medicare. art B Deductible and Coinsurance: Costs for Part B services depend P on whether you have Original Medicare or are in a Medicare health plan. For some services, there are no costs, but you may have to pay for the doctor visits. If the Part B deductible applies, you must pay all costs until you meet the yearly Part B deductible before Medicare begins to pay its share. In 2017, the Part B deductible will be $183, compared to $166 in 2016. After your deductible is met, you typically pay 20 percent of the Medicareapproved amount of the service. If you join a Medicare Advantage Plan (like an HMO or PPO) or have other insurance (like a Medigap policy, employer or union coverage), your costs may be different. by Cindy Loftin Medicare Assistance Program Coordinator at LIFE Senior Services Source: www.cms.hhs.gov
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SUPPORT LIFE LIFE Senior Services: A Year in Review
Adult Day Health: Our three nationally accredited Adult Day Health programs offer a safe, friendly, daytime home for seniors. More than 300 individuals received close to 32,000 days of care.
Care Management and Behavioral Health Services:
Living in one’s home for as long as possible is what most seniors want. LIFE’s Medicaid ADvantage and Independent Care Management Services help people remain independent by matching individual needs with community-based resources. More than 1,100 seniors, adults with disabilities and families received care management and behavioral health services.
LIFE’s SeniorLine: Finding answers can be difficult, frustrating and
time consuming. One call to LIFE’s SeniorLine brings convenient access to hundreds of local, state and national resources and services, and helps seniors and families solve a spectrum of problems and service needs. LIFE responded to 9,021 inquiries for assistance.
Community Education: With the right information, seniors and
their families can more easily make important decisions about aging and caregiving issues. LIFE offers a variety of community education programs. LIFE offered 244 community and professional education programs to over 3,300 participants.
Senior Centers: LIFE’s two senior centers offer the right
combination of social, creative, educational, fitness and health activities to keep seniors involved, healthy, informed and connected. 1,564 seniors actively participated in 3,050 activity sessions offered at LIFE’s two senior centers.
Affordable Housing: LIFE’s Vintage Housing develops safe,
affordable housing for seniors in an environment that sustains independence and supports residents as they age in place.
With a mission to promote and preserve independence for seniors, LIFE Senior Services has been meeting the needs of seniors and their families since 1973. Providing a continuum of home and community-based services, LIFE reaches more than 24,000 people a year. Thanks to your generous support and donations, below is a list of our accomplishments. Publications: LIFE’s award-winning publications include LIFE’s
Vintage Newsmagazine – published monthly with 80,000+ readers. LIFE’s Vintage Guide to Housing & Services – Oklahoma’s most comprehensive guide to senior resources, distributes 31,000 copies annually. Medicare Assistance Program (MAP): In partnership with
the Oklahoma Insurance Department, the MAP at LIFE offers unbiased information, education, counseling and one-on-one assistance to Medicare beneficiaries in northeastern Oklahoma. The program has assisted 1,000 people review their 2017 Medicare coverage options and saved them more than $725,000 in prescription drug costs. The clinics end Dec. 7.
Tax Assistance Program (TAP): LIFE provides counseling, tax
preparation and electronic filing at no cost to qualified seniors. LIFE is the only IRS-certified non-AARP Tax Counseling for Elderly site in Oklahoma. LIFE made 1,675 client contacts during the filing season, and completed 804 returns to low-income seniors age 60 and older.
Volunteers: Volunteers assist LIFE and those we serve in a multitude of ways – support services in ADH, direct leadership in the senior center programs and activities, administrative office support to LIFE staff, tax preparation assistance and Medicare Part D enrollment counseling. 2,500 volunteers contributed over 19,074 hours of time and expertise. This equates to more than $444,821 in added economic value.
Program of All-Inclusive Care for the Elderly (PACE):
After building renovations and a licensing process, LIFE PACE opened on Jan. 1, 2015. This program helps seniors live safely at home or with their loved ones with help from a team of healthcare professionals. o date, LIFE PACE has 70 participants in the program and plan to T grow to 140 in 2017.
eventeen apartment communities across northeast Oklahoma S serve nearly 650 active seniors, age 62 and older, living on a limited income. An eighteenth complex is in pre-development.
LIFE Story from Adult Day Health Autumn S. has been bringing her mother Shirley to Adult Day Health (ADH) for over a year, and they both love it! Shirley enjoys many aspects of ADH – playing games, balloon volleyball and being with the other participants. She gets enough stimulation during the day that she can rest well at night. On Sunday evenings, she gets excited knowing that she will be coming again on Monday. For Autumn, ADH allows her to continue working as a photographer. “I just love the way they customize to her needs. She recently missed several weeks, and they provided recipes and tips to help her regain the weight she lost while she was ill. They just care for every little detail and offer so many resources to help with her care.” Shirley
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3rd Street in Bartlesville, which is now Frank Phillips Boulevard, 1920. Photo by Frank Griggs; Photo courtesy of Bartlesville Area History Museum; Bob Heil Collection
Bartles, as he not only opened the first post office in 1874, but eventually provided the community with electricity, a telephone exchange and water system. By 1890, the area became Oklahoma Territory and was opened to general settlement. Bartlesville was incorporated in 1897, and railway reached the town by 1899, with stores, residences, rooming houses and other businesses springing up. Then, there was the oil.
Shipping corn from the Bixby Green Corn Festival, 1947. Photo courtesy of Bixby Historical Society; Doing Business Collection.
Oklahoma’s history is steeped in American Indian heritage and oil boom and bust. While each town’s history is extensive and could fill hundreds of pages, we take a brief look at six towns’ historic highlights. Bartlesville Long before the oil boom put Bartlesville on the map, the Bartlesville area was part of the Cherokee Nation, Indian Territory and inhabited by the Delaware, Cherokee and Osage tribes. Seeds were sown for an incorporated town when Nelson Franklin Carr opened a trading post and sawmill in 1868. Carr, a non-Indian, was only allowed to settle in the Cherokee Nation because he married Sarah Ann Rogers (“Annie”), a woman of mixed Cherokee heritage. It was around the couple’s two businesses that a town began to form. While the Carr family opened the first businesses in the area, the town was named after Jacob H. Bartles. Like Carr, Bartles was not Native American. He married Nannie Journeycake Pratt, the daughter of Charles Journeycake, a Delaware chief. It’s little wonder that the community was named after
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Phillips Petroleum developed the plastic used to make hula hoops. Henry Einaga worked as a butler for the Frank Phillips family for 36 years. Einaga, originally from Japan, had expertise in flower arranging, karate and photography. Apparently, he was also a whiz at the stock market. After his death in 1969, the family discovered that their butler had actually become a millionaire in 1948.
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Nellie Johnstone No. 1, Oklahoma’s first commercial oil well, was drilled in the Bartlesville area in 1897. By 1909, more than 60 oil companies were based in Bartlesville, with Frank Phillips’ Phillips Petroleum being Oklahoma’s largest. Bartlesville, while smaller than neighboring Tulsa, has a variety of cultural attractions, including the world-renowned OK Mozart International Music Festival; Woolaroc Museum and Wildlife Preserve, the ranch retreat of Frank Phillips; the Frank Phillips home; the Phillips Petroleum Company Museum; and the elegant Price Tower, designed by the legendary architect Frank Lloyd Wright.
Bixby The original pioneers of Bixby settled first in a small community called “Posey on Posey Creek,” just north of what is now 151st Street South and Harvard Avenue. Alexander Posey, a Muscogee (Creek) Indian, had settled his family in the area in the late 1800s. Posey had a blacksmith shop, two saloons and a store called Turner Mercantile. By the turn of the 20th century, the settlement moved north and assumed the name of Bixby. The town of Bixby was named after Tams Bixby, a politician, member of the Dawes Commission and its chairman in 1903. By 1901, many farmers had moved to Bixby, drawn by good bottomland and surrounding prairies. The Bank of Bixby began operations in May of 1902, joined later by the Farmers and Merchants Bank. The community remained small until the Midland Valley Railroad built tracks from Muskogee northwest to Tulsa in 1904, prompting the community’s expansion. The town grew rapidly, and by April 1905, it had Baptist and Christian churches, two schools, several fraternal lodges, a branch of the Anti-Horse Thief Association and a Good Roads Association group. Peek Into the Past continued on page 16
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Tams Bixby had a variety of occupations prior to politics, from steamboat pilot to owner of a bakery. In his 20s, he was a railroad contractor who constructed a road-bed through the Dakotas. He later disposed of it for a dollar. retty Boy Floyd, along with other outlaws, frequented the area during P the Great Depression. Floyd came to visit his family that lived in Bixby.
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Another theory says the name stems from a Creek ceremony held following the Civil War during which an arrow was broken to symbolize a reunion of the two Civil War tribal factions. There are others, too. According to Steven Stapleton, author of Broken Arrow: The First Hundred Years, the name comes from the Indian settlers’ original tribe name in Broken Arrow, Alabama. Furthermore, they would break off limbs, instead of cutting them, to make their arrows, which is why they were referred to as the Broken Arrow people.
Broken Arrow Main Street, c. 1904. Photo courtesy of The Museum Broken Arrow.
The Creek Indians were the main inhabitants of the area until around 1865 when the cattle business in the region boomed. George Perryman, a Creek Indian, pastured his herds from south Tulsa east to the Verdigris River and farther south. Jay Forsythe of Texas also leased the area west and northwest of Broken Arrow. Another Texan, E. L. Halsell, operated a large pasture southeast. James M. Daugherty, also of Texas, leased the area north of Broken Arrow and east to the Verdigris River from Perryman. In 1874, William P. Moore established Broken Arrow Trading Post on the north bank of the Arkansas River near what is Olive Street today. The city sprung up as a result of construction of the Missouri, Kansas and Texas (MK&T or Katy) Railway from Muskogee to Tulsa. After the Arkansas Valley Townsite Company incorporated Indian Territory in order to develop town sites, William S. Fears, company secretary, inspected the proposed Katy route, selecting a place near two high mounds southeast of Tulsa. In 1901, coal mining began in the area, which led to an eventual eightmile line east of the city. Samuel A. Cobb, a civil engineer, surveyed and platted the Broken Arrow town site on Oct. 16, 1902.
Belvidere Mansion in Claremore, 1908. Photo courtesy of the Rogers County Historical Society.
In 1911, many of Bixby’s residents were agriculture oriented and Creek Indians who had been allotted property. Residents operated a cotton gin, two grain elevators, a roller mill, six general stores and other customary small-town enterprises. Natural gas was discovered nearby in 1905 and 1906. Then, oil was found in 1914. Since Bixby was near the Red Fork and Glenn Pool oil fields, it benefited from the regional influx of oil money. By 1930, six oil companies operated in the area, and two pipelines maintained facilities. Thanks to the oil boom, the town suffered no population loss during the Great Depression. By 1960, the population was 1,711. After that, the population doubled in 10 years as residential development began in earnest. By 1970, Bixby boasted 3,973 residents. In 2010, Bixby claimed 20,884 inhabitants.
Broken Arrow In 1836, the Creek Indians became the first permanent settlers in the part of Indian Territory that is now Broken Arrow. They came from Thlikachka near the Chattahoochie River in Alabama. There is disagreement over how Broken Arrow got its name. Some say that it is an English translation of the Creek Indian name of a nearby stream.
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hen the town prospered as an agricultural center, its principal crops W were corn, oats and cotton. uring the Great Depression, families would come to town to barter D – usually with chicken eggs. Unfertilized eggs lasted longer, so town leaders found a source to buy the famers’ excess roosters. They gathered two tons of roosters to sell. This gave way to the town’s annual celebration of Rooster Days.
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Early-day Broken Arrow was home to three banks, two cotton gins, four grain elevators, hardware stores, several dry goods, grocery stores, two blacksmith shops, restaurants, hotels, two movie theaters, several drug stores, livery stables, laundry facilities, barber shops, two lumberyards, a newspaper and four doctors. In 1910, population was 1,576, a figure that grew only slightly over three decades to 2,074 in 1940. After WWII, an influx of industries and businesses to the surrounding region rapidly burgeoned the town’s population from 3,262 in 1950 to 11,018 in 1970. By 2010, Broken Arrow had 98,850 residents and is currently the fourth largest city in Oklahoma.
Claremore One of the main factors in the growth of Claremore was an area known as “Radium Town.” In 1903, George Eaton owned an oil company in Claremore. Eaton was drilling just to the east of Claremore when he struck an underground pool of water that smelled of sulfur. A local doctor, Dr. W.G. Williams, tested the water and marketed it as a cure to just about anything – stomach problems, skin diseases, rheumatism or eczema. The water, known as “radium water,” contained no radium, but it did have hydrogen sulfide and sulfur compounds that made it medically useful. As a result of the discovery, bathhouses popped up all over Claremore. Word of the supposed healing powers of the radium water spread across the nation, thanks in part to Will Rogers mentioning it on his radio programs and in newspaper articles. “Claremore, Oklahoma, greatest one-night-stand health resort in the world,” Rogers said of his hometown in 1923. Peek Into the Past continued on page 18
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Rogers State University in Claremore was founded in 1909 as Eastern University Preparatory School. In 1919, it reopened as the Oklahoma Military Academy in response to the needs of area residents and the United States Armed Forces. ill Rogers began his performance career in South Africa with a Wild W West show. He also performed in a circus in Australia and New Zealand before coming back to the U.S.
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was officially changed in 1900 to the Indian word, “owasso,” meaning “the end,” or “turn around,” as the community was the turnaround point for the Atchison, Topeka and Santa Fe Railroad. Owasso began as a settlement in 1881 in the Cooweescoowee District of the Cherokee Nation, Indian Territory. By 1893, the settlement had several residences, a blacksmith shop and a general store. Soon after incorporation in 1904, the town experienced an oil and natural gas boom. However, the Great Depression took its toll on the community, and its population plummeted and businesses were abandoned, demolished or burned down. By the 1940s, only a dozen businesses operated, and by 1950, the population stood at a mere 431.
Owasso Main Street, July 30, 1907. Photo courtesy of Owasso Historical Museum.
However, the 1950s were good years for Owasso. The construction of modern highways allowed industry to boom and residents to commute to jobs. Owasso became a “bedroom” community for Tulsa, and by 1960 Owasso boasted 2,032 residents. As nearby industries, such as American Airlines, Nordam Group, Whirlpool, The Port of Catoosa and MCI WorldCom grew, more and more people were drawn to Owasso. Today, the population stands at nearly 29,000 people.
Sand Springs Not many communities are founded to provide a loving home for widows and orphaned children, but Sand Springs was. Though Cherokees resided in the area prior to it becoming a town, its movement toward incorporation, began when Charles E. Page purchased 160 acres to open the Sand Springs Home for orphaned children and the Widow’s Colony, a haven for destitute women whose husbands had died. Looking south on Main Street in Sand Springs, 1937. Photo courtesy of the Sand Springs Cultural and Historical Museum.
Claremore’s history reaches much further into the past than Radium Town, though. The town was named for the Osage Indian chief Claremont, whose nearby village was destroyed during the Battle of Claremore Mound in 1817. The town’s founding date is uncertain. Claremore is located in Rogers County, which was named after the Rogers family, who were among Claremore’s first settlers. Clem Rogers, father of Will Rogers, moved to the county in 1856. The Atlantic and Pacific Railroad reached the town site in 1882, and the Kansas and Arkansas Valley Railway arrived in 1889. One Claremore landmark that has remained since the early 1900s is the Belvidere Mansion. Around the turn of the 20th century, John Bayless built the Sequoyah Hotel (home to radium baths), the three-story Windsor Opera House with a first-floor drugstore, the Claremore Athletic Association, the First National Bank and the Belvidere Mansion, the family’s private residence. Of these, only the Belvidere stands today. The spacious three-floor, 9,000-square-foot home now houses a tearoom and museum that are open to the public.
Owasso The city of Owasso is one of the oldest existing communities in Tulsa County. Originally a farming community called Elm Creek, the town’s name
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Scenes from the movie The Outsiders were filmed in Owasso. Garth Brooks and Trisha Yearwood lived on a ranch east of Owasso for many years. wasso’s first school was a “subscription school,” with non-Indian pupils O paying $1 per month to attend.
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Page, who’d had a difficult childhood himself, became wealthy during the oil boom and was looking for a way to give back. In addition to building the home for children and widows, he built a park for the children and stocked it with bison, deer and antelope. It also had an amusement park, complete with a carrousel, Ferris wheel and roller coaster. Page’s ultimate goal was to create a planned industrial town. To that end, in 1911, he built an interurban streetcar, the Sand Springs Railway, connecting Sand Springs to Tulsa. Passenger service was discontinued in 1955, but freight service continues to this day. By 1930, the city’s population had risen to 6,674. In 1932, the community was home to seven auto businesses, a canning plant, a creamery, a foundry, two glass factories, two cotton gins, two ice companies, three laundry facilities, an oil refinery, a textile mill and more. Unfortunately, the Great Depression took its toll on Sand Springs, and many families moved out in search of work. Things began to turn around in the 1950s with an increase in business and population. Today, the population stands at nearly 19,000. by Lindsay Morris and Cindy Webb Sources: www.okhistory.org, www.moreclaremore.com, www.visitclaremore.org, www.rsu.edu, www.tulsaokhistory.com, Claremore Historical Society, The Museum Broken Arrow, Bartlesville Area History Museum, Owasso Historical Museum, Sand Springs Cultural and Historical Museum, Rogers County Historical Society, Steven L. Stapleton
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Though the town isn’t named after its benefactor, a large statue of Page was unveiled in the town square (or “Triangle”) in 1929. Although the sandy springs after which the town was named were lost in the creation of the Keystone Expressway (except one small fountain by the Katy Trail), Sand Springs does boast a significant natural landmark: the Keystone Ancient Forest, a 1,360-acre nature preserve with 500-year-old cedars and 300-year-old post oak trees. The Nature Conservancy lists it as one of the “last great places on earth.”
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hile Tulsa offers a multitude of activities and places to explore, you have to venture out of the “big city” occasionally. Below are a few activities you can find outside Tulsa’s city limits.
The J.M. Davis Arms and Historical Museum
330 N. J.M. Davis Blvd., Claremore (918) 341-5707 www.thegunmuseum.com
The J.M. Davis Museum is home to the largest private collection of arms in the world. Visitors can see over 20,000 firearms and other items, including cannons, whaling guns, swords, knives, Native American artifacts and much more.
The Mercantile
532 Kihekah Ave., Pawhuska
If you are not familiar with Ree Drummond – famously known as “The Pioneer Woman” – here’s a short background. Born in Bartlesville, Drummond rose to fame after moving to a working ranch located just outside of Pawhuska. She is widely known for her cookbooks, Food Network cooking show and her online blog about family life. Her latest endeavor, The Pioneer Woman Mercantile, is helping to usher in a dramatic revitalization of business and life to the town of Pawhuska, attracting visitors and fans from all over the United States. The building itself was built in 1907, originally established as the Osage Mercantile. Drummond and her family have been slowly renovating the building since 2014, desiring to see it restored to a bustling place of commerce and community once again. The Pioneer Woman Mercantile opened on Oct. 31 and hosts a bakery, deli, coffee shop, general store and more comfort food and hospitality than you can possibly fit into one visit. You’ll just have to keep coming back for more.
Frank Phillips Home
1107 Cherokee Ave., Bartlesville (918) 336-2491 www.frankphillipshome.org
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The Mercantile in Pawhuska, which hosts a bakery, deli, coffee shop, general store and more, was recently opened by “The Pioneer Woman” Ree Drummond. Photo courtesy of Osage News, www.osagenews.org.
Petroleum. Visitors are taken on a tour through Phillips’s opulent, 26-room mansion, while also learning about the way of life from the late 1800s all the way through the 1950s, especially as it pertains to the oil industry in Oklahoma.
Warren Theatre
1700 W. Aspen Creek Dr., Broken Arrow (918) 893-3545 www.warrentheatres.com
Although this theatre was built over a year ago, some may still not be familiar with it. The Warren Theatre is not your typical moviegoing experience. With a glamorous Art Deco theme, the décor and design of the theatre’s interior recalls the golden days of cinema in old Hollywood. But unlike the movie houses of bygone days, the Warren’s auditoriums employ cutting edge sound and visual technology, with movie screens stretching up to five stories tall and 100 feet wide – by far the biggest in the area. The Warren Theatre also offers guests a new twist on the classic entertainment combo of “dinner and a show.” If you choose to see a movie in the balcony area above the auditoriums, you may have drinks, dinner and dessert brought straight to your seat –all with the push of a button. But with plush reclining chairs equipped with warmers, the trick is to not fall asleep after you’ve eaten. Things to do outside Tulsa’s City Limits continued on page 22
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The Rose District on Main Street in Broken Arrow
The Rose District
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Broken Arrow’s Main Street – or The Rose District – is a growing pedestrianfriendly arts and entertainment district with beautiful landscaping and life-size sculptures. The Rose District offers more than 70 opportunities for shopping, entertainment, food, culture and antiques. Highlights include The Rose District Fountains, Broken Arrow History Museum and the Military History Center. There’s also unique shopping experiences, like Stogies, McHuston Booksellers and Irish Bistro, Broken Arrow Restoration House, Hollow Tree Gifts and two antique malls. Other things to check out are the farmers market (which runs April through October), Pinot’s Palette, Stone Creek Spa and Salon, two art galleries, Romeo’s Espresso Café and the Broken Arrow Performing Arts Center. Restaurants include Andolini’s Pizza, Main Street Tavern, Franklin’s Pork Barrel, Fiesta Mambo’s and Roll-O’s Bakery, among others. On Wednesday evenings, Main Street Tavern features live jazz from 6 to 9 p.m.
Heart of Route 66 Auto Museum in Sapulpa
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Heart of Route 66 Auto Museum 13 Sahoma Lake Road, Sapulpa www.heartofroute66.org
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The town of Sapulpa played a historic role on America’s most famous highway, sometimes being referred to as the “Heart of Route 66.” Located just off of Route 66 in Sapulpa in an old National Guard armory, the Heart of Route 66 Auto Museum pays homage to the road’s history. The museum is over 10,000 square feet of beautifully restored vintage cars that would have been seen driving down old Route 66 during its heyday, including military convoy vehicles. There are also interactive and simulated displays, as well as a kid’s area and gift shop. The museum has already received worldwide attention, with Route 66 enthusiasts traveling from China, New Zealand and Europe to relive the nostalgic memories from the famous road.
Cherokee Strip Museum
2617 W. Fir Ave., Perry (580) 336-2405 www.cherokee-strip-museum.org
Rose Hill School near the Cherokee Strip Museum in Perry. Photo courtesy of www.facebook.com/Rose-Hill-School.
It’s a bit of a drive to get to this one (about an hour north of Oklahoma City), but what better excuse to plan a road trip with family? The roots of this historical site span all the way back to 1835, when commissioners of the United States granted the Cherokee Nation a sovereign strip of land that became known as the “Cherokee Strip.” Today, visitors may come and learn about the events and people that formed the history of this area. Take the grandkids to experience a day at the Rose Hill School – a preserved, one-room country schoolhouse built in 1895 that still retains its original wooden two-seater desks. There’s also a blacksmith shop onsite, and a farmhouse is being moved to the area soon. Then, wander through the Cherokee Strip Museum and see the hundreds of artifacts, photographs and documents displaying the history of the area. by Tiffany Duncan
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IDAY SEAS ON THIS HOL
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hile a shopping excursion can be fun anytime of the year, the holiday season provides plenty of excuses to hit the stores in search of gifts. If you dread visiting the mall or “big box” retail stores, maybe this is the year to venture out and shop local. Just a short hop from the city center, Tulsa’s neighboring communities harbor hidden gems of consumer adventure.
Nouveau Atelier de Chocolat
205 S. Main St., Broken Arrow • (918) 258-2877 www.nouveauchocolates.com Noveau Atelier de Chocolat in Broken Arrow’s The Rose District offers a delicious shopping experience in the form of heavenly Belgian chocolates handmade in house by chocolatier Madame Christine Joseph and her staff. In business close to two decades, Noveau brings the Old-World art of artisanal sweets to Oklahoma. In addition to an array of chocolate delicacies, patrons can enjoy a wide variety of hot teas and coffees. According to Manager Michelle Turner, the beverages pair well with one of the shop’s homemade cookies.
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Noveau will carry a number of special holiday gift options this month, including sweets specifically crafted for the young and young at heart. The shop can accommodate custom orders, too.
Neal & Jean’s Flowers, Inc.
21 N. Birch St., Sapulpa • (918) 224-0461 www.nealandjeansflowers.net For half of a century, Neal & Jean’s Flowers, Inc. has been providing gorgeous floral arrangements and custom gifts to residents of Sapulpa and beyond. Original owners, husband and wife team Neal and Jean Whitley, opened the shop in 1965, and their son Jeff continues the tradition today in the same building the business has occupied since it first began. While Whitley and his staff specialize in designing beautiful flower creations for any occasion, the store also carries a range of gift items, too, including greeting cards, candles and gift baskets. The baskets make great holiday or birthday gifts, and they can be customized according to the client’s needs.
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River City Trading Post
301 E. Main St., Jenks • (918) 299-5998 www.rivercitytp.com River City Trading Post Manager Carrie Burrows says, “We’re an antique vendor, but we offer a lot more than antiques.” With over 300 independent vendors (many of them local) under one roof, this large retail space in the heart of Jenks is the perfect place to shop for home décor, furniture, vinyl records and all kinds of gifts. Steve and Linda Eaton opened River City in 1994 with the goal of providing an alternative shopping experience to a big mall or large chain store. To that end, they have put a lot of thought and effort into the visual appeal of the space itself, all of which contributes to an enjoyable and pleasant shopping experience.
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Ed and Tracy’s
7910 Charles Page Blvd., Sand Springs www.facebook.com/EdandTracys Specializing in deck and patio furnishings, Ed and Tracy’s has a large array of chimeneas and plenty of pinion wood to keep these freestanding, outdoor fireplaces burning through the winter. Ed Donelson and Tracy, his wife of 36 years, opened the store a year ago when Ed decided to get out of the construction business. The couple handles every aspect of the business from purchasing to shipping, traveling periodically to the Mexico border to buy some of the unique folk art and gift items also available at their shop. Ed describes their inventory as “porch and more,” with gorgeous wind chimes, whimsical metal garden statues and colorful Mexican handicrafts. There is also a resale section, full of antiques and other decorative items that Ed and Tracy have found while hunting for, as Ed says, “the one thing that’s been overlooked” at sales and markets. For those looking for a unique, customized gift, Ed and Tracy’s carries all of the supplies needed to make your own terrarium on the spot, including colored sand, glass containers and air plants. Choose from a wide selection of trinkets – from tiny cowboy hats to small figurines – to personalize the finished product.
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Lokal and Main is a new boutique gift shop nestled quaintly under the string lights of Jenks Main Street. The shop is a “Made in Oklahoma” store with items – home décor, apparel, gourmet food items, candles, kitchen supplies, children’s toys and more – handmade by local artisans. Owner Amy Goodrich moved from Monterey Bay, California to be closer to family and quickly opened the store after seeing that more and more people wanted to shop local. Her step-daughter even sells her own salsa – Red Dirt Salsa – in the store. Popular items include handbags, salsa, beef jerky and honey. Whether you need a present for a family member or are just looking to shop around and spoil yourself a little bit, you will find the perfect gift at this friendly shop full of Oklahoma charm.
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Exploring Oklahoma’s Most Beautiful Small Towns
Carlton Landing, Pittsburg County Photo courtesy of wwwfacebook.com/carltonlanding.
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ith charming architecture, gorgeous scenery, great shopping, outdoor adventures and some of the most welcoming people you’ve ever met, small towns represent the heart and soul of Oklahoma. Here are just a few of the most beautiful and charming small towns in the Sooner State.
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Medicine Park, Comanche County
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Population 430 This vintage cobblestone resort is tucked away in the Wichita Mountains and surrounded by natural beauty, including water that runs through it. Called Bath Lake, visitors are welcome to swim in the water. You can enjoy shopping and dining along quaint Cobblestone Row or a day trip to Lake Lawtonka or the Wichita Mountains Wildlife Refuge. This historic resort town was a finalist for “America’s Coolest Small Town” by Budget Travel magazine.
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Beavers Bend State Park, McCurtain County Photo courtesy of McCurtain County Tourism Authority.
Medicine Park • Comanche County
Guthrie • Logan County
Population 11,096 As Oklahoma’s territorial capital, Guthrie’s ongoing restoration efforts make the town’s downtown area the largest historic preservation district in the nation. Discover the diverse collections of Guthrie’s many museums, including the Oklahoma Territorial Museum and Oklahoma Frontier Drugstore Museum & Apothecary Gardens. Enjoy a trolley tour through downtown and find one-of-a-kind shops and restaurants, along with several bed and breakfasts housed in charming Victorianera buildings. You can also enjoy Guthrie’s rich, 19th century architecture from a romantic horse-drawn carriage ride through the brickladen downtown district. For some seasonal fun, experience the town’s annual Territorial Christmas, which includes a parade, tree lighting, historic homes tour and Victorian Walk evenings.
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Eufaula • McIntosh County
Population 2,909 Nestled on the shores of Lake Eufaula, Eufaula McSwain Theatre, Pontotoc County is a destination community with rich native Photo courtesy of www.chickasaw.net. heritage, a variety of sporting and leisure events, 26 LIFE’s Vintage Newsmagazine | December 2016
along with arts and entertainment. Listed on the National Register of Historic Places, Eufaula’s 20-block downtown filled with shops and boutiques is ideal for walking and shopping for unique antique treasures.
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Carlton Landing • Pittsburg County
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Broken Bow • McCurtain County
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Pauls Valley • Garvin County
Population 56 With few inhabitants, Carlton Landing is the smallest town on this list and probably the newest. Established on Oct. 21, 2013, on Lake Eufaula, it is designed according to the tenets of New Urbanism, an urban design movement which promotes environmentally friendly habits through things like walkable neighborhoods. Residents enjoy major amenities, such as a private school, farm, marina and boat club, community pool, parks, nature center, general store and restaurant – all within a five-minute walk of their residence. Population 4,132 Broken Bow is located in the southeast corner of Oklahoma and is a wonderful place to live or visit. With average summer temperatures of 80 degrees and more than 50 inches of rainfall each year, the area’s forests are green and the lakes and rivers are clear. This scenic area is a wonderland for outdoor activities, such as camping, hiking, fishing, canoeing and boating, as well as golfing, scuba diving, horseback riding and fourwheeling. Culture and history are also prevalent in Broken Bow. Drop by the Gardner Mansion and Museum for pre-historic and historic Indian and pioneer artifacts or the Beavers Bend Wildlife Museum for wildlife exhibits and environmental education. Population 6,070 This small, charming town is a train enthusiast’s dream. You can arrive via the Heartland Flyer train, which stops every morning in Pauls Valley on its route from Oklahoma City to Fort Worth, Texas. Pauls Valley offers an array of museums and art galleries, most notably the historic Santa Fe Depot Museum, featuring a 1902 steam engine, www.LIFEseniorservices.org
and the Toy & Action Figure Museum. On the first Saturday of the month, you can take in the Pauls Valley Opry, which is held at the local high school. The show features local and regional talent.
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Ada • Pontotoc County
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Sulphur • Murray County
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Claremore • Rogers County
Population 17,140 Ada’s vibrant Main Street and Arts District features artist studios, galleries, a variety of boutiques, eateries and attractions, including the McSwain Theatre, built in the 1920s and restored in 2009. The town’s historic, 150-acre Wintersmith Park hosts an annual Christmas light display that is considered one of the finest in Oklahoma. Wintersmith Park also offers lakeside views, nature trails and an amphitheater. Population 5,052 Nestled in the rolling prairie of cross-timber country, Sulphur is known for the sulfurous springs, which were once thought to cure ailments and medical conditions. A popular tourist destination, Sulphur’s main attractions are the Chickasaw National Recreation Area and the Arbuckle Mountains, offering many hiking and recreational opportunities. Sulphur is also home to Chickasaw Cultural Center, a world-class museum complex devoted to the celebration of Chickasaw history and culture. Population 18,971 Claremore is home to the Will Rogers Memorial Museum, where you can explore the life and accomplishments of Oklahoma’s favorite son. The historic downtown is full of unique stores, antique shops and restaurants. The town also boasts the Will Rogers Raceway, Cherokee Casino, J.M. Davis Arms & Historical Museum and the Claremore History Museum, which houses the Lynn Riggs Memorial. Lynn Riggs was the author of a play that became the framework for the musical Oklahoma!.
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Chandler • Lincoln County
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Grove • Delaware County
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Davis • Garvin and Murray Counties
Population 3,139 This former oil boom town is one of the many cities along famous Route 66 and features several attractions devoted to “The Mother Road.” Get your kicks at the Route 66 Interpretive Center, Oklahoma Law Enforcement Museum and Hall of Fame, Lincoln County Museum of Pioneer History, several Route 66-themed murals and the newly restored Phillips 66 gas station. Population 6,717 Located on Oklahoma’s beautiful Grand Lake, this quaint town is a favorite spot for lake lovers, who both live and vacation in the area. Lake life offers endless opportunities for outdoor activities and the scenery is picture perfect all year. Grove is home to the country’s largest outdoor museum, the pioneerera Har-Ber Village, as well as Lendonwood Gardens, a three-acre botanical garden of grassy pathways that amble through more than 1,200 different types of plants. Population 2,743 Davis is bustling with small-town charm and offers an old-fashioned Main Street with antique stores and boutiques. It is also home to Turner Falls Park, the oldest park in Oklahoma with the largest waterfall in the state, a rock castle, natural caves, picnic sites, hiking trails and more. Davis’ Bedre Chocolate Factory gives visitors the opportunity to indulge in confectionery delicacies and shop for fabulous gifts. Arbuckle Mountain Fried Pies is a famous stop for mouth-watering breakfast, lunch and dessert fried pies. by Karen Szabo Source: www.onlyinyourstate.com/oklahoma
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HEALTHY AGING
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kin changes with age and not always for the better. Several common issues affect seniors, and, while no one can reverse time, it’s never too late to start caring for your skin.
Common Skin Problems and Treatments Dry Skin
A host of things can lead to dry itchy skin. Some are physical, like the loss of sweat and oil glands with age or health conditions, like diabetes or kidney disease. Others are environmental, like dry air, too much sun or stress. Then, some are behavioral, like smoking, not drinking enough water, certain medications, too much soap or deodorant, or hot baths. Solutions: Use lotions, creams or ointments every day and apply them within 30 seconds after bathing. Avoid hot water baths, opting for less-drying warm baths. Don’t add oil to your water. It creates a fall hazard. Invest in a good humidifier.
Age Spots and Skin Tags
The sun strikes again. Age spots, formerly called liver spots and medically known as solar lentigo, are the flat, brown spots that show up after years of sun exposure. Around the spot, the skin may also experience dryness, thinning and roughness. Skin tags are harmless growths of skin with a raised surface, common with aging and especially for women. They can show up on the eyelid, neck, armpit, chest and groin. Solutions: Both age spots and skin tags are harmless, but spots can be unsightly and tags can get irritated with contact. Visit a doctor for age spot treatment options, such as skin-lightning creams, cryotherapy, laser therapy or tretinoin cream. A doctor can also remove skin tags. 28
Wrinkles
With age, our skin loses elasticity and the “good fat” that makes our skin look plump and smooth. Gravity is also not our friend. Smoking and too much sun exposure also accelerate wrinkling. Solutions: Begin or maintain a skin care regimen. Consider “upgrading” to advanced anti-aging products. However, it’s highly recommended that you consult a dermatologist before making any changes or investing in expensive products with miracle claims. Apply sunscreen to your face all year. Many moisturizers come with built-in SPF protection. Look for at least 15 SPF, preferably 30. While there are many products and procedures out there that promise to eradicate wrinkles, they can be unsafe and painful. Check with your doctor before any surgical or invasive procedure.
Skin Cancer
Skin cancer is the most common type of cancer in the United States. Most skin cancer is caused by the sun’s damaging UV rays, although tanning beds are also a culprit. There are three types: basal cell carcinoma, squamous cell carcinoma and melanoma. Basal cell and squamous cell usually occur in places exposed to the sun and rarely spread. Melanoma, however, can spread to other organs, potentially causing death. Solution: Check your skin for any new markings or growths. In particular, any spot that won’t heal. It can appear as a small, smooth, shiny, pale or waxy lump, or as a firm red lump. It might bleed or develop a crust or it might be rough, dry or scaly. See your doctor immediately if you notice a strange spot. Often, skin cancer can be cured if caught before it spreads. If it’s a cancerous growth, the doctor will try to remove or destroy
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it completely, generally through surgery. Sometimes, radiation and chemotherapy may be used in treatment.
An Ounce of Prevention
The sun gets a bad rap when it comes to skin issues, but the sun is not your enemy. The sun is a powerful force, and the following measures can help you avoid its more dangerous side: imit Sun Time – Avoid the peak hours of L 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Remember, you can still get sunburnt through the clouds or in the water. Use Sunscreen – Choose 30 SPF or higher with “broad spectrum.” Also, consider a daily facial moisturizer with built-in sunscreen. Wear Protective Clothing – Hats and sunglasses provide a fashionable fix –make sure those shades block 99 to 100 percent of the sun’s rays. And wear loose-fitting long-sleeved shirts and pants. Stay Out of the Tanning Bed – According to a 2014 study by M. R. Wehner and colleagues, it is estimated that more than 400,000 cases of skin cancer can be related to indoor tanning in the United States each year. Check Your Skin for Bumps or Irregular Markings Often Using the “ABCDEs” – A = Asymmetry: One half of a mole, birthmark or other part of the skin looks different than the other half. B = Borders: Look for irregular borders. C = Color: Watch for color changes or more than one color on the marking. D = Diameter: Measure and make sure it grows no larger than the size of a pencil eraser. E = Evolving: Note size changes, shape, itching or tenderness, bleeding or shades of color. by Kelsey Holder Sources: www.nia.nih.gov and www.medicinenet.com
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Poet Billy Collins to Receive 2016 Helmerich Award
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merica’s favorite poet, Billy Collins, will be in Tulsa Dec. 2 and 3 to receive the Tulsa Library Trust’s 2016 Peggy V. Helmerich Distinguished Author Award.
The Rain in Portugal sheds Collins’ ironic light on such subjects as travel and art, cats and dogs, loneliness and love, beauty and death.
popular appeal. His works frequently are bestsellers and his readings normally are standingroom only.
Collins is famous for his approachable, The former U.S. Poet Laureate is the first witty and conversational style. He has an poet to receive the prestigious prize. Other past extraordinary ability to balance humor with Distinguished Author Award winners, such serious themes. “Humor was killed by the as Wendell Berry and Joyce Carol Oates, have English Romantic poets, let’s say in 1798, and published poetry, but are better known for their we had to wait for the late 1950s to see humor novels and nonfiction. reclaim its rightful place in poetry,” says Collins. “I’m habitually trying to ride a thin line in a Collins said winning the Helmerich award “is poem between the silly and the pathetic. A remarkable example of a poem that is seriously a truly significant honor. I understand it is not usually awarded to a poet, so I feel particularly funny is John Donne’s The Flea, especially special. Let’s just say that I am as humbled as remarkable to me because it was the first poem an old child can be! And I look forward to the that ever made me jealous.” festivities in Tulsa.” Regarding Collins’ inspiration for writing Collins will receive the award, which consists poetry, he says, “What drives me to write poetry of a $40,000 cash prize and an engraved is other poems. Most of us write poetry because crystal book, at a black-tie dinner in his honor we have read poetry. It’s as simple as that. Plus, I on Friday, Dec. 2 at the Central Library in would like to get better at it.” downtown Tulsa. He will give a free public address on Saturday, Dec. 3 at 10:30 a.m. at For more information about Collins’ visit to the Central Library. Tulsa or the Peggy V. Helmerich Distinguished Author Award, call (918) 549-7323 or visit Collins is the author of 12 collections of www.helmerichaward.org. poetry, including his latest volume The Rain by Jackie Hill, Tulsa City-County Library Public in Portugal, and an American phenomenon. Relations Manager No poet since Robert Frost has managed to combine high critical acclaim with such broad
Internationally renowned poet Billy Collins, winner of the Tulsa Library Trust’s 2016 Peggy V. Helmerich Distinguished Author Award, will talk about his life and works, answer questions from the audience and sign books. Copies of his works will be available for purchase at the event.
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In the
Spotlight The Sherwin Miller Museum of Jewish Art Celebrates Golden Anniversary
The Sherwin Miller Museum of Jewish Art (SMMJA) and its collections have been a part of Tulsa for decades. It began in 1965 when a local synagogue brought a traveling exhibit from the Jewish Museum in New York to the Tulsa community. It generated great interest in Jewish culture and art, and the following year in 1966, the Gershon and Rebecca Fenster Gallery of Jewish Art opened to the public. Sherwin Miller, the first curator of the gallery, began collecting Jewish art and artifacts in earnest.
Shining a bright light on the accomplishments and vibrant spirits of local seniors and organizations.
have been put up for sale at Saint Simeon’s annual Western Days fundraiser. Aside from the group, Millar has knitted infant caps for Hillcrest Hospital – averaging 200 caps a year. If you know a baby born at Hillcrest, there’s a high likelihood they went home in a cap Millar made herself. Millar especially loves creating handmade items for babies and children. “Anytime I’m dealing with babies and children, I want to do anything I can to help. I like helping the other end of the age spectrum,” Millar says. Millar has personally made more than 600 caps for surgeons and nurses to use on medical mission trips to Honduras, along with another 50 infant caps for babies born in Honduras. She also donated knitted washcloths for mission trips. Besides the knitting, she volunteers in Saint Simeon’s library and makes colorful bandanas for Saint Simeon’s “chief executive cuddler,” a Golden Retriever named Simone.
This year, marks the SMMJA’s 50th anniversary of preserving and sharing the legacy of Jewish art, history and culture. To celebrate the museum’s golden anniversary, a special 50th anniversary exhibit, featuring treasures from their collection, is open through March 26, 2017.
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The SMMJA is open seven days a week and admission is free for grandkids 12 and under. The museum is a Blue Star Museum and is always free to military, firefighters, police and teachers. Admission for seniors age 55 and older is $5.50. Groups of 10 or more are $3 per person. The SMMJA is located at 2021 E. 71st St., Tulsa. For more information about museum exhibits, hours or admission, call (918) 492-1818 or visit www.jewishmuseum.net.
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Marie Millar doesn’t stop. She is a busy bee, leading the Saint Simeon’s Stitch in Time sewing group, which donates their projects to children in need, since arriving at Saint Simeon’s 13 years ago. The group has donated weighted blankets for children at The Little Lighthouse, fleece blankets for a day care center, teddy bears for Crosstown Learning Center and so much more. Millar has also knitted hundreds of dishcloths, many pillows, wine gift bags, Humpty Dumpty dolls, yoyo dolls and untold numbers of sock monkeys. Some of the items
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Rickye Wilson, LIFE’s development manager; Abby Hoffman, Tulsa Area United Way loaned executive; and Carrie Bowen, LIFE’s development and Vintage Publications assistant.
As a Tulsa Area United Way partner agency, LIFE Senior Services’ employees, contractors, volunteers and board members are proud to participate in an annual internal Tulsa Area United Way fundraising campaign. From chili cook-offs to silent auctions, LIFE staff members do a tremendous job planning and participating in events to help our organization reach our yearly fundraising goal. This year, LIFE exceeded their $30,000 goal with a total amount raised of $31,552.
On Nov. 10, the Tulsa Area United Way announced that the community raised nearly $1 million more than the original campaign goal of $24,873,000. All proceeds from the annual campaign stay in Tulsa and the surrounding counties and help fund nonprofit organizations, like LIFE Senior Services.
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New Year, New Attitude on Aging Although there may be a time for everything under the sun – even a time for old age – I sometimes wonder why I can’t just sail off into the sunset without all these weird changes taking place in my body. Some parts sag, others drag and my stomach protrudes. My toenails are sharp as razors, but my fingernails are ridged and weak. My ears are plugged with hearing aids, while spectacles perch on my cheeks. My eyes are dry, but my nose runs. I can grow hair on my chin, but on my head it gets thin. When I stand up or sit down, it’s like Rice Krispies – snap, crackle, pop! My memory likes to play tricks on me. It can recall the name of my best friend from first grade, but can’t remember the name of the neighbor across the street. It remembers perfectly what FDR stands for and when he was president, but can’t remember the present mayor’s name. It can remember the phone number at my last house, but can’t remember the street my daughter lives on. Later, it may remember, but by then I no longer need to know. Some cultures revere advanced age. They consider gray hair a mark of sagacity. It’s assumed if you have lived a long time you have acquired a patina of virtue and wisdom. Unfortunately, that was then, and this is now. Those of us who have reached senior status find technology has rendered many of our skills obsolete. We have to ask our grandchildren to help us with the computer and our cell phone. Can we Tweet or do we text? Maybe we should try email, YouTube and Facebook. We know how to drive a car, but we have to take a driving test to prove it. (Hopefully, we can pass.) I can’t seem to change any of this, but I still have the power to change one thing, and that’s my attitude. I’ve thought about it, and I realize I have choices when it comes to attitude. I can either choose a baditude, a maditude, a saditude or a gladitude. A baditude has a chip on its shoulder. It is full of pride and arrogance. It thinks the world owes it something and has little regard for the feelings of others A maditude is full of anger and bitterness. It’s offended, and it’s somebody’s fault. It has a right to be mad, and its intent is getting even. A saditude is shown by a sad countenance. Sorrow and grief are permanent residents in the heart. It’s weighed down and rejects all efforts to be cheered. Misery, gloom and despair are daily companions. A gladitude comes from a grateful heart. It sees the good in every situation. Even in bad circumstances, it has hope things will change for the better. I can determine my attitude and my attitude determines my altitude. I can choose to have a good attitude. I can be happy. In spite of the changes in my body, I can rejoice and enjoy the rest of my life. So, perhaps there is one other attitude I should mention: a can-do attitude! Reader submission from Katy Jones
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The Holiday Spirit
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HOLIDAY It’s that time of year again. The decorations are out, festivities abound and calorie intakes soar. With tantalizing items, like gravies, candies, cakes and cocktails, how are we supposed to maintain good eating habits during Yuletide? Not to worry. There are ways to curb expanding waistlines.
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endy Cohen, registered dietician nutritionist, certified dietician/nutritionist and holistic nutritionist, warns that you should never arrive at a holiday party hungry or dehydrated. “Eating a healthy snack beforehand and arriving well hydrated will prevent you from eating the first thing you see,” she says.
Most of us enjoy a tipple or two during the season’s events. However, one can turn into two and so on. Before you know it, you aren’t feeling well, you are dehydrated and you have consumed way too many calories. “If you drink alcohol, choose a glass of red wine or vodka with diet soda and lime,” Cohen suggests. “Stay away from the sugary cocktails, party punches, soda and beer.” The best advice: Go easy on the alcohol. Alcohol is very dehydrating, increases hunger and lowers your willpower. Keep yourself well hydrated by drinking plenty of water with lemon or lime before you arrive to the party and before you sit down to eat. “Avoid drinking water with your meals because it will dilute the digestive enzymes needed to break down the food you eat, slowing down digestion and making you feel bloated,” Cohen warns.
Alternatives to Holiday Favorites Unfortunately, egg nog, while delicious, can be a diet wrecker. It’s full of calories and fat and will fill you up before you get to the main course. Cohen, who enjoys creating sweet and savory nutritious delights, suggests making a delicious pumpkin spiced latte with coffee, warm almond milk, pumpkin puree, pumpkin pie spice, vanilla extract and a dash of maple syrup. She also suggests making cauliflower mashed “potatoes” instead of the traditional starchy high variety. “Also, you can use coconut milk, instead of whole milk. Plus, a ¼ cup of unsweetened apple sauce can replace a stick of butter in a recipe,” Cohen explains. “Ground raw walnuts and dates can replace a regular pie crust and ⅔ cup of coconut sugar can be used instead of 1 cup of regular sugar.” Deviate from tradition. Let vegetables and whole grains take the spotlight. Have different types of greens, squashes and whole grains, such as collard greens, kale, acorn squash, quinoa, millet or brown rice. Stay away from canola, corn, vegetable and palm oils, processed foods, dairy and red meats. Cohen suggests skipping traditional desserts during the holidays. “Organic, dairy-free 72 percent dark chocolate can be a wonderful party pleaser – it’s full of antioxidants and will satisfy anyone’s sweet tooth.” Try making a hot chocolate by mixing warm almond milk, cinnamon and melting in one to two pieces of dark chocolate into the mug.
Walking Around the Christmas Tree
Whether you are celebrating the holidays at home or you’re ringing in the New Year out on the town, it’s best to remember to distance yourself from unhealthy hors d’oeuvres, snacks and goodies. Instead, fill your plates with salads and vegetables. Try to choose the healthier sides, such as mushrooms, Brussels sprouts, green beans and squash. “Eat slowly, and savor every bite,” Cohen suggests. “Give your brain a chance to let you know you’re satisfied.”
For Berry, the biggest things to watch out for during the holidays are overextending yourself, dwelling on negative thoughts and being bored. “It’s difficult not to be active during the holidays with the shopping, decorating and events,” Berry says. And he’s right. With all the shopping, planning, cooking and gift wrapping, you will definitely be moving more.
The good news is that research shows that the average weight gain over the holidays is a mere one pound. The bad news: We don’t take it off. And that adds up.
Cohen, who stays active by jumping on her trampoline, practicing yoga and keeping up with her rescue dog, says that the best way to stay active is choosing exercises you enjoy doing. “Walking is always a great choice; no equipment needed. Get outside and enjoy a nice brisk walk in nature,” says Cohen.
Renny Berry, an active 61-year-old and beloved Weight Watchers leader and mentor for 15 years, likes to mentally rehearse the party. “I imagine visiting and catching up with friends and making new ones. In my rehearsing, I am not eating. This works well for me, anyway.” At Weight Watchers, the main lesson is to monitor what goes in your mouth. “Log it before you hog it,” as Berry often says.
After the holiday delights are consumed, the presents are unwrapped and the kitchen is clean, why not take a walk around the neighborhood to see the holiday lights? If you are less mobile, turn up the music and sway at your own pace. After all, who doesn’t love a little Jingle Bell Rock? by Joey Mechelle Stenner
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Overnight Vanilla Chia Pudding INGREDIENTS
1 cup almond milk 3 tablespoons chia seeds 1 teaspoon vanilla extract 1 tablespoon maple syrup Dash of cinnamon to taste
DIRECTIONS
Combine all ingredients, place in refrigerator and let sit overnight. Enjoy the next day.
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Pumpkin Spice Latte INGREDIENTS
1 cup unsweetened almond milk 1 cup coffee 1 tablespoon unsweetened pumpkin puree 1 tablespoon pure maple syrup
¼ teaspoon pumpkin pie spice
DIRECTIONS
Blend together all ingredients. Serve hot or cold.
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Cauliflower Mashed “Potatoes” INGREDIENTS
1 head cauliflower 1 clove of garlic 1 leek, white only (washed well), split in 4 pieces 1 tablespoon margarine Salt and pepper to taste
DIRECTIONS
Break cauliflower into small pieces, avoiding the stems. In a large saucepan, steam
cauliflower, garlic and leek in water until completely tender, about 20 to 30 minutes. Use a food processor to puree the vegetables until the texture resembles mashed potatoes. Process in small batches. Stir in margarine and pepper to taste. Serve. www.mayoclinic.org
Maple Cinnamon Roasted Butternut Squash INGREDIENTS
1 large butternut squash (about 3 pounds), peeled, seeded and cut into 1-inch cubes 1 ½ tablespoons olive oil 1 ½ tablespoons maple syrup ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon Salt and pepper to taste
DIRECTIONS
Preheat oven to 400 degrees. Line baking sheet with parchment paper or lightly
Maple Cinnamon Roasted Butternut Squash Photo courtesy of www.lifemadesweeter.com.
1 ½ pounds green beans, washed, with ends trimmed 3 cloves of garlic, minced 1 cup slivered almonds 4 tablespoons olive oil 1 tablespoon butter
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Green Beans with Garlic and Almonds
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Green Beans with Garlic and Almonds INGREDIENTS
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spray sheet with cooking spray. Spread squash cubs on baking sheet. Drizzle evenly with olive oil and maple syrup, then sprinkle with cinnamon, salt and pepper. Toss ingredients together to coat all cubes. Place in oven and roast for 35 to 40 minutes (rotating half way through if necessary) until squash is tender. Remove from oven and serve.
In a large pot with salted boiling water, cook the green beans for 3 minutes. Immediately drain and transfer them to a bowl with ice water to stop the cooking process. In a large skillet, heat 2 tablespoons of olive oil and
sauté 1 clove of garlic. Add the almonds and cook until golden brown, about 5 minutes. Reserve. In same skillet, heat remaining 2 tablespoons of olive oil with the butter and sauté the other 2 cloves of garlic. Add green beans and toss them with garlic/butter/oil mixture and let them fry lightly until crisp, bright green and maybe even lightly browned in some spots. Season with salt and pepper. Transfer to a serving dish and sprinkle with reserved almonds and garlic. www.oliviascuisine.com
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Happy Anniversary, LIFE’s Vintage Newsmagazine This year, we are celebrating 30 years of serving the Tulsa community through educational, interesting and just plain fun articles and columns especially crafted for seniors, caregivers and aging services professionals. As our 30th year comes to an end and we embark on our next 30 years, we want to thank YOU – our dedicated readers. We also want to share some of your heartwarming compliments that you have so kindly bestowed upon us this past year.
The Vintage Newsmagazine is total professionalism – photos, high quality and comparable to national publications. – Florence R.
Thank you, thank you, thank you for your Vintage Newsmagazine. It is first entertaining, second educational and third helpful. – Sue M.
Thank you for extending my mother a free subscription all these years. Although she is now gone, it helped to connect her to life in Green Country, Oklahoma. – Ruth E.
Thank you on behalf of all senior citizens under the wings of LIFE Senior Services. Your love for and interest in serving seniors is displayed through your many dedicated services. Your monthly Vintage Newsmagazine, with articles, editorials and a wealth of information from Musical Mondays to finding housing and medical help, etc., in addition to your literature on senior services and senior centers, along with the Vintage Guide to Housing & Services, combine to supply the likes and needs of most every senior. You’re a genuine blessing to each senior. – Richard I.
I am resting on the laurels that you provided me when you honored me with the Legacy of Leadership Award [May 2016 issue]. My whole family enjoyed the ceremony tremendously, and I have appreciated the good wishes of many friends and readers of your Newsmagazine. My picture and trophy enjoy a place of honor right outside my room and so the accolades continue! You provide many great services to our community. Thank you for everything! – Lois G.
Just wanted you to know that I love the Vintage Newsmagazine. Your Vintage is better than the Tulsa World! – Patti B.
“I look forward to it every time I get it – interesting stories about people. I love it!” – Sharon S.
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Noteworthy The Kingston Trio to Spread Holiday Cheer
The Kingston Trio, the American folk and pop music group that launched the folk revival of the late 1950s to the early 1960s, will perform arrangements of holiday music like you have never heard before – plus several of their familiar classic hits – during their “Holiday Cheers” concert at the beautiful Will Rogers High School auditorium, 3909 E. 5th Pl., Tulsa. The concert is scheduled for Saturday, Dec. 17 at 2 p.m. and is sponsored by the Will Rogers High School Community Foundation.
The current trio – George Grove, Bill Zorn and Rick Dougherty – is as accomplished as any prior composition of the group, according to Richard Risk, Will Rogers High School alumni and volunteer event coordinator. “Bill first joined the trio almost 43 years ago, although he left for a while and then rejoined them. George came into the group and is its longesttenured member, and Rick is in his 11th year. Bob Shane, the only surviving original member, still wields a guiding hand to ensure the trio stays true to its traditions and even performs with them on occasion,” says Risk. All proceeds from the concert will go to the Will Rogers High School Community Foundation, Inc. To date, the foundation has provided approximately $270,000 toward academics, athletics, arts and administration needs for the school, benefiting students and faculty. Tickets can be purchased by calling (866) 977-6849 or visiting www.protixonline.com. They can also be purchased at Starship Records & Tapes, 1241 S. Lewis Ave., Tulsa, and the Brady Theater box office, 105 W. Brady St., Tulsa. Ticket prices start as $25 (plus a service charge). For more information about the event, sponsorship opportunities or group sales, call Jo Anne Lewis at (918) 587-1341.
Pearl Harbor Remembrance Event at Circle Cinema
Just before 8 a.m. on Dec. 7, 1941, hundreds of Japanese fighter planes viciously attacked an American naval base at Pearl Harbor near Honolulu, Hawaii. Lasting two hours, the attack was devastating, destroying nearly 20 American naval
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vessels, including eight battleships and more than 300 airplanes. More than 2,000 American soldiers died in the attack, and another 1,200 were injured. After the attack, President Roosevelt asked Congress to approve his declaration of war on Japan.
CALLING SANTA’S HELPERS
Circle Cinema will be paying tribute to the historic day by showing a Pearl Harbor documentary, as well as locally filmed interviews about the attack with six Tulsa-area veterans. In addition, live music will be played on the theatre’s 1928 pipe organ and a WWII military exhibit from Keith Myers will be on display in the gallery. The Pearl Harbor 75th Anniversary Remembrance event is scheduled for Wednesday, Dec. 7, from 2 to 6 p.m., at Circle Cinema, 12 S. Lewis Ave., Tulsa. Admission is free and based on a first come first served basis. For more information about the event, call Circle Cinema at (918) 592-3456 or visit www.circlecinema.com.
Walk Through Wonderland
What better way to kick off your Christmas holiday than with a walk through four beautifully adorned holiday homes? The 34th annual Cascia Hall Christmas Walk includes a tour of midtown Tulsa homes that are dressed to the nines for the holiday. From whimsical to vintage, the homes’ unique decorations are sure to kindle feelings of the season’s comfort and joy thanks to talented local florists and interior designers. You may also be inspired to add a few new holiday items to your own collection. Luckily, the event includes the popular Christmas boutique, featuring 60 vendors with unique gifts, clothing, food and décor. Between all that walking (and shopping), you’ll likely work up an appetite. Bohemia: Moveable Feast Caterers will be serving up hearty options to warm and fill you up at the Cascia Bistro. If all that wasn’t enough, you can also enjoy seasonal musical entertainment by Cascia Hall students in the Performing Arts Center. The Cascia Hall Christmas Walk is scheduled for Sunday, Dec. 4, from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. The event begins at the Cascia Hall Performing Arts Center, 2520 S. Yorktown Ave., Tulsa. Tickets for the event are $15 in advance or $20 at the door. Ticket price includes transportation to each home, access to the Cascia Bistro, Performing Arts Center and Christmas boutique. Tickets can be purchased online at www.casciahall.com or in person at the Cascia Hall Upper School or Middle School offices, 2520 S. Yorktown Ave., Tulsa. All proceeds benefit the Augustinian education offered by Cascia Hall Preparatory School.
Every year, LIFE Senior Services, along with generous volunteers, decorate and stuff holiday stockings for our annual Holiday Project, which benefits LIFE’s Care Management clients. This year, LIFE plans to serve nearly 600 seniors through the program. The seniors who receive these stockings live on limited incomes and cannot afford to buy basic items. In order to fulfill our goal, we are in need of items to fill the stockings, including daily necessities and small gifts that can provide comfort and hope to a senior. Donations for stocking fillers include travelsized shampoos, Q-tips, razors, word search or Sodoku puzzle books, pens, books, envelopes, granola bars, nail clippers, soft soap, individually flavored coffee packs, tea bags, gloves, etc. You can find a complete list of suggested items on our website at www.LIFEseniorservices.org/ holidayproject. The Holiday Project would not be possible without donors. If you are interested in making a monetary donation toward the Holiday Project, visit our website or contact Carrie Bowen at LIFE Senior Services at (918) 664-9000.
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LIFE Senior Services’ Tax Assistance Program is looking for people to help others in our community by becoming a volunteer with the Tax Counseling for the Elderly (TCE) Program at LIFE Senior Services. Volunteer roles range from basic office support to assisting low to moderately low income seniors age 60 and older file their taxes for free. All volunteers receive training. For more information, call Cindy Loftin at (918) 664-9000. Heart of Route 66 Auto Museum is recruiting volunteers for a variety of positions, including docents, gift shop workers, car attendants and other positions. For more information, contact Penny Woolery at (918) 227-3844 or rsvpcreekcounty@rsvptulsa.org. John Hope Franklin Center for Reconciliation, Inc. is looking for volunteers to serve as docents for Tulsa’s John Hope Franklin Reconciliation Park and Greenwood Historic District. Volunteer docents will learn about, and then teach others about the history of the 1921 Tulsa Race Riots and the history of Black Wall Street. Docent training is provided. For more information, contact Jean Neal at jneal@jhfcenter.org, Alesia Clement at aclement4@lot.net or (918) 295-5009. Tulsa Boys Home needs volunteers to mentor children during visits, which include game-playing sessions, one evening a week, from 6 to 8 p.m. A two-hour commitment is requested, and a flexible schedule is available. For more information, call Joni at RSVP Tulsa at (918) 280-8656. Reading Partners provides one-one-one reading instruction to elementary school students reading below grade level to help them succeed in school. You don’t have to be a teacher to teach a child to read. Reading Partners offers an easy-to-follow, proven curriculum and on-site support that allows you to help your student to learn to read. For more information, call Joni at RSVP Tulsa at (918) 280-8656. Family Safety Center/RSVP Court Watch has Protective Order Court Observer positions open Mondays and Thursdays, from 9 a.m. to noon. Volunteers are fully trained to observe and report process findings in Tulsa County Protective Order Court. New volunteers are accompanied by a Court Watch mentor for several weeks before being assigned to a volunteer partner and a regular assignment. Free parking is available. For more information, call Joni at RSVP Tulsa at (918) 280-8656. INCOG Area Agency on Aging is looking for volunteers to add another layer of oversight and care for people living either permanently or temporarily in nursing facilities. Full training and professional support are provided for this necessary volunteer position. The schedule is flexible. For more information, call Joni at RSVP Tulsa at (918) 280-8656. 40
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Rebuilding Together Tulsa requests volunteers who are handy with tools to help make basic home repairs for pre-qualified clients. Volunteer opportunities are available Monday through Friday and times are coordinated with Rebuilding Together Tulsa. Training is provided. For more information, call Joni at RSVP Tulsa at (918) 280-8656. Tulsa International Airport Information Services Center is adding a new volunteer position for RSVP volunteers. These volunteers will be mobile throughout the airport to provide information to travelers on the move. Benefits include Airport Ambassador blazers, free parking and social gathering opportunities sponsored by the airport. Shifts are once a week for four hours. For more information, call Joni at RSVP Tulsa at (918) 280-8656. Tulsa Hub is a local bicycle refurbishing organization looking for volunteer bicycle “mechanics” and new client information processors. Days of operation are Monday through Friday and a flexible schedule is possible. For more information, call Joni at RSVP Tulsa at (918) 280-8656. Tulsa Air and Space Museum is in need of volunteer student mentors and docents Monday through Saturday. Training is provided. For more information, call Joni at RSVP Tulsa at (918) 280-8656. Cancer Treatment Centers of America is looking for a volunteer to man its Information Desk. This position will greet incoming guests (patients and caregivers), print ID badges, reactivate room key cards as needed, deliver flowers to rooms, give directions in the building and assist the concierge representatives. Training is provided. For more information, call Joni at RSVP Tulsa at (918) 280-8656. Tulsa Historical Society & Museum is looking for volunteers to serve as Guardians of Tulsa’s history. As a Guardian, you may be asked to pitch in by greeting visitors, serving as a docent for museum tours or presenting historical programs to Tulsa-area organizations, including Tulsa-area schools. Guardians have optional bi-monthly meetings which may include informative lectures, field trips and other learning opportunities. Hours are flexible and training is provided. For more information, call Tulsa Historical Society & Museum at (918) 712-9484. Hospice of Green Country, nonprofit United Way agency, is recruiting volunteers to help in the organization’s resale shop Sophisticated Seconds. The upscale resale store needs volunteers to commit to at least one fourhour shift each week. Applications for store volunteers are being accepted. No previous retail experience is needed. Training is provided. For more information, call (918) 747-2273. www.LIFEseniorservices.org
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CALENDAR Festivals Events Philbrook Festival of Trees
Dec. 1 – 31 • Seniors: $7 2727 S. Rockford Rd. • Tulsa (918) 749-7941 Holiday Arts Market & Improv Show
Purchase original art from TCC students & faculty Dec. 2 • Noon – 5 p.m. • Free Dec. 3 • 10 a.m. – 7 p.m. Dec. 4 • 10 a.m. – 5 p.m. Thomas K. McKeon Center for Creativity 910 S. Boston Ave. • Tulsa (918) 595-7339 BA Community Book Fair
Dec. 2 & 3 • 8 a.m. – 5 p.m. Dec. 9 & 10 • 8 a.m. – 5 p.m. The Book Pantry 201 W. Houston St. • Broken Arrow (918) 251-7781 • Free
Tulsa Christmas Parade
ACBL Duplicate Sanctioned Bridge
Digging Out Support Group
Dec. 10 • 6 p.m. • Free Downtown Tulsa 7th St. & Boston Ave. • Tulsa (918) 810-0041
Mondays & Wednesdays • 11 a.m. Broken Arrow Seniors, Inc. 1800 S. Main St. • Broken Arrow (918) 355-6652
Second Saturday Walking Tour
Ukulele Class
Helping your loved one manage clutter Dec. 13 • 11:30 a.m. – 1 p.m. • Free Improving Lives Counseling Center 6216 S. Lewis Ave., Ste. 180 • Tulsa (918) 629-4828 • RSVP
Exploring Tulsa’s Art Deco history Dec. 10 • 10 a.m. • $10 Topeca Coffee 115 W. 5th St. • Tulsa (918) 583-5550
Bring your own ukulele; beginners welcome Wednesdays • 10 – 11 a.m. Broken Arrow Senior Center 1800 S. Main St. • Broken Arrow (918) 259-8377
White Christmas: Holiday Movie Showings
Single Seniors 60+
Bing Crosby, Danny Kaye & Rosemary Clooney Dec. 16 – 24 • Times vary Circle Cinema 10 S. Lewis Ave. • Tulsa (918) 592-3456 • Seniors: $7.50 www.circlecinema.com
European holiday shopping experience Dec. 2 • 5 – 8:45 p.m. • Free GAST Center 1429 Terrace Dr. • Tulsa (918) 744-6997
Classes, Meetings Seminars EZ-Write Your Life Story
Dec. 3 • 2:30 – 4:30 p.m. • $20 Nienhuis Community Center 3201 N. 9th St. • Broken Arrow (918) 259-6550
Will’s Country Christmas
Dec. 2 & 3 • 10 a.m. – 9 p.m. • Free Will Rogers Birthplace Ranch 9501 E. 380 Rd. • Oologah (918) 341-0719
Writing Books for Children
Dec. 10 • 2:30 – 4:30 p.m. • $25 Nienhuis Community Center 3201 N. 9th St. • Broken Arrow (918) 259-6550
Carols and Crumpets: Herbal Craft Fair
Dec. 3 • 8 a.m. – 3 p.m. • Free Tulsa Garden Center 2435 S. Peoria Ave. • Tulsa (918) 496-8019
Art Explorations
Cascia Christmas Walk
Dec. 4 • 11 a.m. – 4 p.m. $15 advance • $20 at door Cascia Hall Performing Arts Center 2520 S. Yorktown Ave. • Tulsa (918) 746-2615 • www.casciahall.com Tulsa Girls Art School Exhibition
Dec. 6 – Jan. 26 • Free Thomas K. McKeon Center for Creativity 910 S. Boston Ave. • Tulsa (918) 595-7339 • Call prior to visit
Support Groups
LIFE’s Caregiver Support Groups
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
Christkindlmarkt
Join for lunch, visiting & cards Wednesdays • 11 a.m. Buffet Palace 10934 E. 21st St. • Tulsa (918) 371-4367 or (918) 272-1049
For individuals with early-stage Alzheimer’s & their caregivers Dec. 10 • 10 a.m. – Noon • Free Gilcrease Museum 1400 N. Gilcrease Museum Rd. • Tulsa (918) 596-2768 Veteran’s Breakfast
Veterans & spouses invited Dec. 27 • 9 a.m. • Free Tapestry at Woodland Hills 7345 S. 99th E. Ave. • Tulsa (918) 893-6177 • RSVP
Alzheimer’s Support Group Coffee Chat
Presented by Oxford Glen Memory Care Residence at Owasso; coffee & snacks provided Dec. 20 • 10 – 11 a.m. • Free Oxford Glen Memory Care Residence 11113 E. 103rd St. N • Owasso (918) 376-4810 • RSVP Grief Journey Group
Tuesdays • 2 – 3:30 p.m. • Free Tuesdays • 6 – 7:30 p.m. • Free The Tristesse Grief Center 4646 S. Harvard Ave., Ste. 200 • Tulsa (918) 587-1200
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 Dec. 8 • 3 – 4:30 p.m. • Free Dec. 22 • 5:30 – 7 p.m. • Free 3106 S. Juniper Ave. • Broken Arrow LIFE’s Adult Day Health at Central Dec. 1 • 6 – 7:30 p.m. • Free Dec. 15 • 3 – 4:30 p.m. • Free 5950 E. 31st St. • Tulsa LIFE’s Adult Day Health at North Dec. 20 • 5 – 6 p.m. • Free 902 E. Pine St. • Tulsa
Dancing
Tulsa Area Alzheimer’s Men’s Support Group
Dec. 17 • 2 – 4 p.m. • Free First Christian Church of Jenks 308 E. Main St. • Jenks (918) 299-7381
Dec. 2 • 1:30 p.m. • Free University Village 8555 S. Lewis Ave. • Tulsa (918) 663-9144 Alzheimer’s, Related Dementia & General Caregivers Support Group
Dec. 3 • 11 – Noon • Free Victory Christian Center 7700 S. Lewis Ave., Room 234 • Tulsa (918) 510-6062 Support Group for Progressive Supranuclear Palsy & Related Brain Diseases
For patients & family members Dec. 7 • 2 – 3:30 p.m. • Free Warren Clinic, Conference Room 6600 S. Yale Ave. • Tulsa (918) 557-8783
Belles & Beaus Square Dance Club
Dec. 13 & 27 Workshop 7 p.m. • Dance 7:30 p.m. St. Marks Methodist Church 10513 E. Admiral Pl. • Tulsa (918) 437-7277 • Free Lake Keystone Square Dance Club
Christmas dinner & dance Dec. 16 • 7:30 p.m. • $4 Sand Springs Church of God 401 N. Grant Ave. • Sand Springs (918) 740-5419 Melodies & Memories
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 Clog Dancing Lessons
Presented by Turtle Creek Cloggers Mondays • 5:45 – 8:30 p.m. Thursdays • 6 – 8:30 p.m. LaFortune Community Center 5202 S. Hudson Ave. • Tulsa (918) 627-0067
Medicare’s Open Enrollment Period Ends Dec. 7 If you are enrolling in a Medicare Advantage plan, it’s important to know which providers are included in the plan’s network. Please consider a plan that provides in-network access to the premier services and physicians of Hillcrest HealthCare System, which includes Oklahoma Heart Institute and Utica Park Clinic.
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Round Up Boys Dance
Functional Movement
Mondays • 6:30 p.m. • $5 Broken Arrow Senior Center 1800 S. Main St. • Broken Arrow (918) 607-3600
With personal trainer Brenda Weaver Tuesdays & Thursdays 10:30 – 11:30 a.m. • $5 LIFE’s Senior Center at East Side 1427 S. Indianapolis Ave. • Tulsa (918) 744-6760
Line Dancing Class
Group performs at various locations Tuesdays & Thursdays • 10 a.m. • Free University Village 8555 S. Lewis Ave. • Tulsa (918) 298-3480 Senior Square Dancing & Line Dancing
Presented by Rushing Stars Square Dance Club Wednesdays Workshop 12:30 p.m. • Dance 1 p.m. Centennial Center 1028 E. 6th St. • Tulsa (918) 363-8380 • Free Parkinson’s Dance
Wednesdays • 2 – 3 p.m. • $5 Feel the Beat Dance 5970 E. 31st St., Ste. P • Tulsa (918) 747-3747 Friday Night Dances
Open to the public; nonsmoking ballroom Fridays • 7:30 p.m. $5 members • $6 nonmembers American Legion Post 308 11328 E. Admiral Pl. • Tulsa (918) 437-1635 Tulsa Swingdance Club
Sundays Country two step/East coast swing • 5 p.m. Beginning West coast swing • 6 p.m. Intermediate West coast swing • 7 p.m. Free Elks members • $7 nonmembers Tulsa Elks Lodge 5335 S. Harvard Ave. • Tulsa (918) 557-1699
Fitness
Exercise Class Designed for Older Adults
Tai Chi Quan Moving for Better Balance
Tuesdays & Thursdays 9:30 – 10:30 a.m. Beginners 9 – 9:30 a.m. Owasso Community Center 301 S. Cedar St. • Owasso (918) 272-3903 • Free Gentle Yoga
Designed to help arthritis, fibromyalgia & pain Tuesdays & Thursdays • 10 a.m. YogaQuest Studio 3325 E. 31st St. • Tulsa (918) 633-8890 • $10 Seated Yoga with Lucy Weberling
Wednesdays • 9:30 – 10:15 a.m. Ramona Senior Center 4th St. & Cherokee Ave. • Ramona (918) 633-8890 • Free Moderate Yoga with Lucy Weberling
Mondays • 10 – 11:15 a.m. West Oak Village, Craft Room 1002 S. Fairfax Ave. • Skiatook (918) 633-8890 Seated Yoga with Lucy Weberling
Mondays • 11:30 – Noon West Oak Village, Craft Room 1002 S. Fairfax Ave. • Skiatook (918) 633-8890 Shuffleboard
Mondays & Wednesdays • 2:30 p.m. University Village 8555 S. Lewis Ave. • Tulsa (918) 442-4600 • $30 per month Rock Steady Boxing
Mondays, Wednesdays & Fridays 9:30 – 10:30 a.m. • Free Owasso Community Center 301 S. Cedar St. • Owasso (918) 272-3903
Thursdays & Saturdays • 1:30 p.m. Title Boxing of Tulsa 8245 S. Harvard Ave. • Tulsa (918) 747-3747
Aqua Mobility
Designed to help arthritis, fibromyalgia & pain Sundays • 4:30 – 6 p.m. YogaQuest Studio 3325 E. 31st St. • Tulsa (918) 622-5454 • $10
Mondays, Wednesdays & Fridays 12:45 p.m. University Village 8555 S. Lewis Ave. • Tulsa (918) 442-4600 • $30 per month
Restorative Yoga
Zumba with Ariane Betancourt
Mondays & Wednesdays • 6 p.m. Saturdays • 10 a.m. $7 per class • $50 for 10 classes 51st St. & Memorial Dr. • Tulsa (918) 812-5691
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LIFE EDU Senior & Caregiver Community Education Medicare Part D Clinics
The Medicare Assistance Program at LIFE Senior Services offers free Medicare Part D Plan Comparison and Enrollment Assistance Clinics from Oct. 15 through Dec. 7. Reservations are required. To make your appointment, call the MAP at LIFE at (918) 664-9000 or toll-free at (866) 664-9009.
Communication Strategies
Are things lost in translation when communicating with your loved one who has been diagnosed with Alzheimer’s disease or a related dementia? You will learn effective communication strategies and how they are applied when communicating with someone who has dementia. Program presented by the Alzheimer’s Association, Oklahoma Chapter. Ask about free respite for this program. Tuesday, December 6 • 10:30 – 11:30 a.m. LIFE Senior Services • 3106 S. Juniper Ave. • Broken Arrow Free • RSVP • (918) 664-9000
Laughter Yoga Club
Laughter yoga is a fun and easy exercise. Laughter yoga club will not be meeting on Dec. 27 due to the holidays. We look forward to seeing everyone in the New Year! Tuesday, December 13 • 1 – 2 p.m. LaFortune Recreation Center •5202 S. Hudson Ave. • Tulsa Free • RSVP • (918) 664-9000
Savvy Saving Seniors
Learn basic money management concepts for a fixed budget and discover the benefits of banking. Plus, learn about the various public benefits available to seniors, as well as how to access and retain them. Wednesday, December 14 • 11:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. LaFortune Recreation Center • 5202 S. Hudson Ave. • Tulsa Free • RSVP • (918) 664-9000
LIFE’S SENIOR CENTERS With two locations in midtown Tulsa, LIFE’s Senior Centers offer a combination of social, creative, educational, and fitness and health activities for adults age 50 and older. The centers are open Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m., and membership is only $25 per year. To discover all that LIFE has to offer, call LIFE’s Senior Line at (918) 664-9000 or visit www.LIFEseniorservices.org/seniorcenters.
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PEOPLE & PLACES
Country Club resident Pat Cooper and her guest Reverend Shelby Scott from Saint Patrick’s Episcopal Church attended the Pastor Appreciation Luncheon.
Larry Heard and others enjoy the guitar lessons at the Broken Arrow Senior Center each Thursday at 9:30 a.m.
Saint Simeon’s resident Barbara Allen and grandson Christopher Allen enjoyed painting a pumpkin during the annual Harvest Moon Festival at Saint Simeon’s.
Participants and staff from LIFE’s Adult Day Health center looked pretty spooky at their Halloween costume party.
Pat Glasco, a member at LIFE’s Senior Center at East Side, was the selected winner of LIFE’s annual holiday card art contest. Her pencil sketch is displayed on LIFE’s 2016 holiday card. Congratulations, Pat!
Honorary Chair The Rt. Rev. Dr. Edward J. Konieczny and Debbie Konieczny, Event Chairs George and Phyllis Dotson, Patron Chairs Blake and Mandy Atkins, Auction Chairs Tom and Lisa Schooley and Honorary Chair Lindsay Hurley Fick and Ron Fick at Western Days 2016, supporting Saint Simeon’s Senior Community.
“Witchy” dancers from LIFE’s Senior Services at East Side surprised the crowd at Guthrie Green with a Halloweenthemed dance. They certainly looked the part!
A group of residents from Rainbow Care and Rehab took a day trip to the Wild Wilderness Drive Through Safari in Gentry, Arkansas. They enjoyed seeing a variety of exotic animals and spending time with friends.
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We Want To See Seniors Smiling & Active
Whether it is your traveling group, tennis buddies or a night on the town, we want your pictures! Submit high-resolution photos to editor@LIFEseniorservices.org by the 1st of every month.
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Hiring for Home Care Aides! Brighten your neighbor’s day by helping them stay safe in their home. We are looking for caring individuals to provide assistance to elderly/disabled clients. Tasks may include errands, light housekeeping, and personal care assistance. Must have reliable transportation, valid driver’s license,auto insurance and pass OSBI background check. Certified and Non-Certified positions! Apply Today!! www.oxford-healthcare.com or call: (918) 258-1111. ESTATE SALES 2MS Estate Sales ...Tulsa’s Finest! Downsizing? Estate liquidation? Let us take the worry away and maximize your return!!! No out of pocket expense for you, we handle all advertising, staging and the sale it self. We specialize in senior transitions, having been in the senior housing market for over 10 years. Please contact Michelle Reed (918) 691-5893 or Atulsa@aol.com for a free consultation.
Estate Sales PLUS 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 estatesalesplus@cox.net. Call for a free consultation at (918) 488-8853. decades Estate Sale Services Professional, credible, and upscale estate liquidations. Reduce stress, increase your revenue. Call us now for a free consultation. Our customers love us and so will you! For best results contact us before you list your home. (918) 582-7788 or email us at decadesestate@yahoo.com Visit our website at www.decadesestatesale. com or see us on Facebook. 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 Afford to Stay in Your Home Helping seniors afford to stay in their homes. Call Josh Callison, First Bank Mortgage Home Equity Conversion Mortgage Specialist. Office (918) 806-6414 *ask for Josh or cell phone (918) 855-7015 or email jcallison@firstbankonline.com. NMLS#1518665 Continued
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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 & Final Expense Plans Solutions CONFUSED? WHAT DO I CHOOSE? Understandable! Many options available. We have solutions to assist with Medicare Supplements, Advantage, and RX plans. Because of changes each year with plans it is important to know all options. Final Expense plan options available to fit your need and/or budget. Call Becky Carter at (918) 724-4022. 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 A New Season Lawn Care & Landscape Always accepting new customers. Time for Fall Clean-Up! Leaf removal and small debris removal. Will put up Christmas lights. Mowing, trimming, shrub planting, hedge trimming, mulching flower beds. Small tree trimming. Picket Fence repair. We offer weekly, bi-weekly & year round services for the manicured look. Best rates, senior discounts. Free Estimates. Call Todd (918) 639-2262. A Complete Yard Mowing, trimming, Fall clean-up, leaves, limbs, debris removal, hauling, flower bed work. Fence and property line cleanup. Gutter cleaning and repairs. Snow removal. Guaranteed at a fair price. Veteran owned. Senior Discount. Call (918) 697-4321.
are a small company with personal service. References available. FREE ESTIMATES. Call Larry. (918) 361-1299. Mower Repair / Maintenance All brands - Riders, ZTR’s, Walkbehinds, Hand-helds. Top Quality work, ASE certified Mechanic. Pickup 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.” 15th 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 Seeks Work Almost anything that you want done, we will do. Maybe: You don’t know how? You’re too tired to do it? It’s too dirty? You just don’t have time? Matthew (918) 609-3216 or Christi (918) 516-8401.
Big C’s Plumbing Services Kimble Davis Tree Company Your one stop Plumbing Shop! Call us Family-owned and operated. and I guarantee you will never have Specializing in all aspects of tree care: to call another plumbing company. restoration, pruning/thinning, removal, Licensed, bonded and insured for stump grinding, hedge trimming, your protection....Call (918) 855-9216, firewood available. Serving Tulsa for tell us you saw us in the Vintage 25 years. References. Member BBB. Newsmagazine receive an automatic Insured. ISA certified arborist. Check us 10% discount....call us now. out at www.kdtreeco.com. Call Kimble Bumgartner Plumbing at (918) 853-5383. Licensed, with over 30 years of Lawns & More experience. Rates are low and based Total lawn care. Leaf removal. on the job, not the hour. No service call Specialist in fence/property line lawn fee or travel time charge. Senior and clean-up. Stump grinding and small tree caregiver discount. Plumbing service work. Firewood starting at $80 per rick. and repair our specialty. Honest, professional service you can count on. Dedicated to making your lawn look Lic. # 82750. (918) 355-4747. its best. Insured, honest, experienced and dependable. Veteran-owned. We Continued Continued LIFE’s Vintage Newsmagazine | December 2016 45
CLASSIFIEDS 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. 25+ years of experience. Reliable, courteous, professional service. Fully insured. (918) 378-2858. Contracting for Seniors by Van Repairs, painting, remodeling, some plumbing and electrical, small jobs. Special needs: grab bars, ramps, hand rails, door alterations to accommodate wheelchairs, handicap fixtures. Working with individuals, families, seniors, businesses since 1987. We function with integrity, with special concerns for seniors. Free estimates, insured. (918) 636-6849. Dave’s Heat and Air, Inc. Licensed, insured, and bonded. Honest and reliable service for over 30 years. Competitive rates. Specializing in heating and air conditioning service and repair. All makes and models. Residential and light commercial. Tulsa metro area. Familyowned and operated. (918) 437-8101. 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. 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. 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 or (918) 361-6966. Tyson Window Cleaning I clean windows, chandeliers and mirrors. Need help? I clean houses, one time or regularly. I also do construction cleanup, clean move-in and clean move-outs. Will help pack and unpack your move. Satisfaction guaranteed, experienced, insured, senior discount, affordable rates. (918) 408-1353. LEGAL Full-Service Estate Planning Law Firm Trusts, Wills, Gift and Tax Planning, Powers of Attorneys and more! With offices in Sand Springs and Tulsa. Discount to Veterans and Retired Teachers. Willing to meet you in your place for no extra charge! Call Penni of the Skillern Law Firm at (918) 805-2511. www.skillernlaw.com 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
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PERSONAL ASSISTANCE Assistant For You Bonded - Insured - Personal Assistant Chauffeur - Medical Aid Certified CPR. I am a 50 year resident established in local and business community. Rates are $12.00 hourly (4 hour minimum). Available days and evenings. Excellent references. Call Carol (918) 430-6448.
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. 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 mnmonthly. Call me to discuss the options available. Essential Strategy Consulting, LLC. Gwen Stevens (918) 557-5259. Good Help is Here! Anything you desire from shopping, cooking and cleaning to small repairs, gardening and painting. Do you need an occasional driver, ready to take that trip? Help with computer use, bill payment & issue resolution also available. I’m honest, hard-working and would like to help you remain independent! Call Rachel (918) 845-6362. Private Sitter Home health available for those with dementia and Alzheimer’s. Experienced. Honest and dependable with excellent references.Call (918) 229-0184 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 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 Continued
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experience. Senior specials for haircuts, perms and color. In-shop special: Haircut $7 for first time customers in shop ONLY. Tuesday through Saturday. Near 11th and Yale at 937 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 $12. First time clients only with this ad. Come see us at Highland Plaza, 5661 E. 41st St. (Corner of 41st and Hudson). (918) 742-3440. Detlef’s Master American European Hair Design Established 1964. Precision cuts, color corrections, perms by design from sensible to sensational. Former owner of Elizabeth Arden Red Door Miss Jackson’s Salon and Coiffures Continental Salon. Catering to classy and mature styles for ladies and gentlemen. Monday – Saturday. 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. REAL ESTATE
Cathy Coccaro – Real Estate Specialist Do you need an experienced Realtor? Cathy has successfully sold homes in and around the Tulsa area for more than 10 years. She will help you determine the market value, have it staged and professional photos taken, advertise and get it sold! Call Cathy today, (918) 519-1278. Coldwell Banker Select.
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Monthly Veteran’s Breakfast Veterans & Spouses are invited to enjoy hot breakfast hosted at Tapestry At Woodland Hills, 7345 S 99th E Avenue in Tulsa, the last Tuesday of every month beginning at 9:00 a.m. Must RSVP to (918) 893-6177. 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 Bob at (918) 371-4367 or Beverly at (918) 272-1049. 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 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. 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. TOURS FORT SMITH - Feb 8, 2017 Deluxe Coach from Sapulpa and Tulsa. One day only but a great day! Miss Laura’s Social Club and House of Ill Repute; Fort Smith Historical Site with tour of hanging Judge Parker’s courtroom and jail; Clayton House (haunted) and Museum; Tour of the St. Scholastica Monastery with lunch. Only $97. THE TRAVEL GROUP (918) 4940649 or email david@thetravelgroup.biz www.LIFEseniorservices.org
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PONCA CITY - March 8 Deluxe Coach from Tulsa. Tour the Marland Mansion and Grand Home, plus the incredible Poncan Theatre. Private tour of the Head Country BBQ Plant with special lunch at Danny’s BBQ (former owner of Head Country). $91 Bring your appetite and your BBQ bib! (918) 494-0649 or email david@thetravelgroup.biz
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WASHINGTON DC - Apr 5 - 9, 2017 Round-trip air from Tulsa; 4 nights at the JW Marriott on Pennsylvania Ave; Capitol Tour; Arlington Cemetery; day trip to Mount Vernon; National Gallery of Art with lunch and all the memorials! Lots more. The best tour of Washington ever! $1756 per person. THE TRAVEL GROUP, (918) 494-0649 or email david@thetravelgroup.biz VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES Looking For Loving People If you love people and would like to be a part of something very meaningful, I would like to talk to you about being a hospice volunteer. We’re especially interested in finding volunteers in the Sand Springs, Sapulpa and Kellyville area. Call Denise at Millennium Hospice. (918) 493-6555. Love Life’s Little Treasures? We do too! Volunteers needed to cashier, create displays, and provide friendly customer service at our upscale resale shop, Sophisticated Seconds. Bringyour friends and make a difference. Contact Colleen at (918) 747-2273 or chelms@hospiceofgreencountry.org with Hospice of Green Country to join the fun! Participants Needed For Study The Aging in Place Study at OU could use your assistance in a focus group. Has it been suggested to you that you use services specifically for seniors? Are you able to attend a group meeting for two hours? Participants chosen will be compensated for their time and travel. Transportation available. Must live in Tulsa County and be 65 or older.Call Sam Kirzner at (918) 619-4754.
In Honor of In Honor of Anna Kerr John and Iva Reynolds In Memory of In Memory of Theresa Ann Finck Theresa M. Finck and Mary Ann Finck In Memory of Marty Grossbard Frieda Grossbard In Memory of Helen Meyer Edwin W. Meyer In Memory of Carolyn S. Niceley William R. Niceley Sr. In Memory of Orville G. Spessard Bebe L. Spessard About LIFE Senior Services LIFE Senior Services is a recognized leader in aging services and an acknowledged voice on aging issues and is proud to be a nonprofit United Way organization. If you would like to make a donation in support of LIFE Senior Services, please mail your contribution to:
LIFE Senior Services 5950 E. 31st St. • Tulsa, OK 74135-5114 Make your donation securely online: www.LIFEseniorservices.org
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