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14 The Power of Color

The colors that surround us every day are more than just pretty. A closer look shows color can impact our moods and the decisions we make.

BY DEE DUREN, MANAGING EDITOR

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Wearable Color: What Looks Good on You Now

Changes in hair and skin color are a normal part of aging. It may be time for a fashion update to make sure the colors you’re wearing are right for you today.

BY LINDSAY MORRIS

Home

Design Color Tips and Trends

Viva Magenta! If you’re tired of the neutral palettes that have dominated home décor of late, get ready to go bold in 2023.

BY KAREN SZABO

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Wedding Colors Around the World

What colors might you see in weddings held around the world? Couples celebrating their union with a heritage wedding may choose colors and patterns symbolic of their cultural traditions.

BY JULIE WENGER WATSON

20 Colorful Travel Destinations

Mother Nature is an excellent artist. Travelers will find a rainbow of colors in these locations, from the red rocks of Sedona to the lavender blooms of Provence.

BY ALYSSA DILLARD

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Dear Vintage Reader,

This is the time of year when holidays are over, and I become exceedingly restless for the arrival of spring. The monochromatic landscape leaves me feeling a bit forlorn. For this reason, I am excited this issue of Vintage is devoted to COLOR. It’s perfect timing, at least for me. Color is such an influencer of our moods.

Color also plays a role in our nutritional well-being. Current best practice guides us to “eat the rainbow” for better health outcomes. A colorful plate is certainly more fun to look at, but the colors of our food hold important nutrient codes. Plants contain different pigments, or phytonutrients, which give them their color. Different-colored plants are linked to higher levels of specific nutrients and health benefits.

Red produce may help with healthy heart, prostate, and brain functions: apples, red bell pepper, and cranberries. Orange produce may help with the health of our eyes, bones, and immune system. Think carrots, oranges, grapefruit, pumpkin, sweet potatoes, and squash.

Yellow produce may have antioxidant properties and help with digestion and gut health:

pineapple, yellow bell pepper, mango, and lemon. Green produce also provides cancer-fighting nutrients and can help detox our systems. Think kale, kiwi, avocado, broccoli, green apples, cabbage, collard greens, peas, and asparagus.

Purple and blue produce may help with hypertension, blood pressure, heart health, and dementia prevention: pomegranate, beets, red cabbage, eggplant, blueberries, and blackberries. White produce can help with inflammation and hypertension as they are rich in potassium and magnesium: bananas, cauliflower, garlic, ginger, jicama, mushrooms, onions, parsnips, potatoes, and turnips.

While some recipes may contain every color, the goal isn’t to eat the rainbow all in one plate necessarily, but to incorporate a wide variety into our daily consumption.

Vol. 37, No. 8

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PAINT BY NUMBERS

Young artists paint a cardboard box while at the Children’s Day Nursery in 1992. Children’s Day Nursery, located at 411 W. 3rd St., was established in 1915 by a group of women from the Nursery Association. The Nursery was a resource for low-income families from 1915 to 2005. Children were cared for while their parents worked.

This Month in History

FEBRUARY 2, 1887: First Groundhog Day Celebrated

Many know Groundhog Day, first celebrated in Pennsylvania, features a rodent meteorologist that predicts a long winter (if he sees his shadow) or early spring (if not). Fewer realize the tradition’s roots come from the ancient Christian tradition of Candlemas when clergy blessed and distributed candles for winter. German immigrants expanded this concept and chose groundhogs which are plentiful in the Keystone State.

FEBRUARY 11, 1990: Mandela Is Released From Prison

Nelson Mandela was released from prison after 27 years. Mandela led the movement to end South African apartheid. He joined the African National Congress and became the leader of the youth wing. In 1960, a massacre of peaceful Black demonstrators sparked Mandela to organize a paramilitary branch to engage in guerrilla warfare against the white minority government. He was arrested soon after.

FEBRUARY 17, 1904: “Madame Butterfly” Premieres

Giacomo Puccini’s opera “Madame Butterfly” premiered in Milan, Italy. Set in Nagasaki, Japan, “Madame Butterfly” tells the story of an American sailor who marries and abandons a Japanese geisha, CioCio-San, or Madame Butterfly. Puccini was known for rich, colorful orchestration and arias, and this opera reflects his common theme of living and dying for love.

FEBRUARY 25, 1956: Sylvia Plath Meets Ted Hughes

Pulitzer winning American poet Sylvia Plath met her future husband, British Poet Laureate Ted Hughes, at a party in England; they married four months later. Plath published her first short story in college and her first poetry book in 1960. In 1962, Hughes abandoned her and their two children and Plath wrote some of her best poems while struggling with depression. She died by suicide in 1963.

FEBRUARY 20,

1962: First American Orbits Earth

John Herschel Glenn, Jr. launched into space aboard the Friendship 7 spacecraft, the first orbital flight by an American astronaut. The capsule entered orbit around Earth at 17,500 mph. NASA chose Glenn as one of seven to become America’s first astronauts; he was a decorated pilot and flew nearly 150 combat missions during World War II and the Korean War, and the first nonstop supersonic flight across the U.S.

FEBRUARY 28, 1982: Getty Museum Endowed

The J. Paul Getty Museum became the most richly endowed museum with a $1.2 billion bequest from Getty, an American oil billionaire who died in 1976. His family kept his will in probate until 1982 and his original $700 million bequest to the museum nearly doubled. By 2000, the endowment was worth $5 billion – even after the trust spent nearly $1 billion constructing a museum and an arts complex in 1997.

Artist Warren Straiten (right) speaks with two unidentified men while preparing to paint a mural in the Abundant Life Building, 1720 S. Boulder Ave., on February 15, 1959. The building was owned by Oral Robert Ministries.

Tulsa Historical Society & Museum 2445 S. Peoria Ave., Tulsa All photos courtesy of Tulsa Historical Society & Museum

You’ll have to imagine the colors of these flowers decorating a horse-drawn parade float advertising Friedman Jewelry circa 1910.

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Caregiver Tool Belt Legal Documents

Taking on the care of another person or persons can quickly become a logistical nightmare, but a little proactive preparation can make all the difference when it comes to caregiving.

Over the next few months, we will talk a little about the documentation that will serve you the most as a caregiver. I liken these tools in your caregiver tool belt to the blueprints or the nails and screws. These tools can help you see the big picture while also allowing you to do the job effectively.

BY ERIN POWELL Caregiver Support Specialist

Pssst… it’s also good to have all these documents for yourself too!

This month, we’ll focus our attention on the legal planning

documents that should be considered early in the caregiving journey if they aren’t already in place: a Power of Attorney, a Living Will or Advanced Directive, and a Last Will and Testament or a Trust. I need to stress up front that, though we are talking about legal documents, I’m not an attorney and nothing in this article should be construed as legal advice. Please, do your research and talk to an estate planning professional about steps to get these documents in place.

Crucial Documents

1. POWER OF ATTORNEY (POA)

A POA document (durable or non-durable) authorizes someone else to handle certain matters, such as finances, on your behalf if you become incapacitated. A “durable” POA refers to the fact that it will remain in effect if you are incapacitated. A recent Oklahoma law makes all POAs durable unless the document specifically states otherwise – so check.

Many people plan for their death, but not enough people plan for their incapacity. POA documents can vary widely and can be written with very specific provisions. Some documents are active immediately when they are signed. Others have what’s called “springing power” which means they specify certain criteria that must be met before the document can be used, i.e., two doctors have to state that the person is incapacitated.

2. ADVANCED DIRECTIVE OR LIVING WILL

An Advanced Directive or Living Will are different names for the same legal document that explains how you want your medical decisions to be made in the event you cannot make the decisions yourself, specifically the extent to which you want lifesustaining treatment. An Advance Directive for Healthcare applies only to healthcare decisions and does not affect financial matters. An Advance Directive for Mental Health Treatment is a similar document that informs mental health providers of your wishes for psychiatric treatment if you can no longer communicate your preferences.

3. LAST WILL AND TESTAMENT OR A TRUST

These are two different documents that serve similar purposes. Deciding which one is best for your needs is a conversation I highly recommend having with an attorney. Not to

be confused with Living Will (though no one would blame you if you confused the two), a Last Will and Testament – or more simply a Will – is a document that provides instructions for what should happen to your assets after your death. A Will should choose an executor that will carry out the Will’s provisions through the probate process, but does not necessarily avoid probate.

A Trust, when written and executed correctly, does all the same things as a Will but should avoid probate. People frequently use a Revocable Living Trust to manage their property while they are living with the intention that the trust will distribute their property according to its terms after they die.

If a person passes away without a Will or a Trust in place, they are said to be “intestate,” and state laws will govern the distribution of the property.

Starting the Conversation

Though end-of-life planning conversations are not the most fun, having them early in your caregiving journey helps you feel more prepared to care for your loved one in a manner honoring their desires.

Need Help Getting Started?

The Conversation Project, at theconversationproject.org, is a great resource. You can also pick up a copy of LIFE’s Vintage Guide to Housing & Services at Tulsa City-County library branches, select Reasor’s and CVS stores, or view a searchable, digital copy online at LIFEseniorservices.org under the Education/Resources tab.

BY KATHY JONES, MEDICARE ASSISTANCE PROGRAM SUPERVISOR

Tax season is here, and LIFE Senior Services is pleased to offer free tax filing services for those who are 60 and older and have an income of $60,000 or less for the 2022 tax filing year. From February 6th until April 15th, our trained and IRS-certified volunteers will be available to assist with basic income tax preparation with electronic filing.

This year LIFE’s Tax Assistance Program (TAP) will provide in-person tax preparation at LIFE Senior Services’ Central office, 5950 E. 31st St., Tulsa, OK, 74135 (31st and Sheridan location). To ensure the safety of both tax preparers and clients, we will be limiting the number of clients in the building. Appointments are required and can be scheduled by calling (918) 664-9000, ext. 1189.

After Scheduling Your Appointment

Make sure you gather all required documents and information to bring with you to your appointment. You will need to have:

• Proof of identification (photo ID)

• Social Security cards for you, your spouse, and dependents

• An Individual Taxpayer Identification Number (ITIN) assignment letter may be substituted if you do not have a Social Security number

• Wage and earning statements (forms W-2, W-2G, 1099-R, 1099-Misc) from all employers

• Pension Income and IRA Distributions (forms 1099-R, RRB-1099, CSA-1099)

• Interest and dividend statements from banks (form 1099)

• State Tax Refunds (1099-G)

• Copy of your 2021 federal and state returns

• Proof of bank account routing and account numbers for direct deposit

• Health Insurance Exemption Certificate, if received

• Forms 1095-A, B, and C health coverage statements

NOTE:

To file taxes electronically on a married filing joint tax return, both spouses must be present to sign the required forms.

When you arrive for your appointment, you will park in the north parking lot facing East 31st Street. Overflow parking will be in the south parking lot. When arriving, come in the east entrance which faces Mall 31. It is important to make sure that you have the information listed above for your appointment.

Once you have been checked in by a greeter and it has been verified that you have your required IDs and Social Security cards, you will be escorted to one of our waiting areas. You will be asked to fill out intake paperwork, and a tax preparer will begin working on your return. Once the tax return is complete, it will be filed electronically and a copy will be printed and given to you.

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LIFE’s Medicare Assistance Program (MAP) team looks forward to helping Medicare beneficiaries every year as they navigate the Medicare health benefit. This year, the MAP team helped seniors save over $941,000 by enrolling new beneficiaries and by assisting others with changing their plans for 2023. MAP counseling and education for Medicare beneficiaries and their representatives are available year-round. For assistance, please contact (918) 664-9000, ext. 1189.

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The Power of

BY DEE DUREN, MANAGING EDITOR

Anyone who’s ever been stopped in their tracks by the glow of a sunrise or sunset understands the emotional impact of color. We focus on color when decorating a home, selecting an outfit, or picking out a new car. But since we are surrounded by colorful objects from dawn to dusk, it’s easy to let them fade into the background.

If that’s the case, we may not be experiencing the full richness color has to offer our lives. “Colors are the smiles of nature,” said English poet Leigh Hunt. Whether we consider ourselves artistic or not, the kaleidoscope of colors we see impacts us more than we might think. Even if we take the colors surrounding us for granted, we should be aware that colors are influencing our emotional responses and the decisions we make.

THE HISTORY OF COLOR

Color has always been important to people, starting with our early ancestors who mixed colors from the earth to leave their marks on the interior walls of caves. Egyptians used vivid colors in frescoes, jewelry, and funeral goods. Wall paintings depict everyday life as well as the afterlife, and the colors they used were heavily symbolic.

Red was associated with fire and blood, representing vitality, but was also used to emphasize danger, according to Egyptologists Margaret Brunson and Richard H. Wilkinson. Egyptian blue symbolized birth, fertility, the waters, and the heavens. The sun and the concept of eternity were expressed in yellow while green stood for goodness, growth, the afterlife, and resurrection. The white of a

priest’s robes represented purity while black symbolized death and darkness as well as the cycle of life and death.

Ancient Chinese and Indian civilizations also attached deeper meanings to colors. Chinese color theory embraced red as representing good fortune and joy while white became associated with mourning. They also associated natural elements with colors, with red representing fire, yellow associated with earth, etc. In ancient India, colors were used symbolically in spiritual life and to cultivate balance and good health.

Even the statues left behind by the Greeks and Romans are no longer thought to pale in contrast with the vivid color palettes used in the East. Modern technology has shown the pristine white statues and busts so admired

There’s more to color than meets the eye! The ancients knew, and science confirms, that colors can influence our emotions and the choices we make.

Reconstruction of one side of the so-called Alexander Sarcophagus, with a battle between Greeks and Persians Variant A on display at the “Chroma: Ancient Sculpture in Color.”

Photo courtesy of metmuseum.org

sphinx on display at the Metropolitan Museum of Art originally crowned the tall grave marker of a youth and a little girl. Reconstruction of the sphinx finial (right) was based on the pigments identified by scientific analyses. Photos

and replicated by Renaissance artists (think Michelangelo’s “David”) had simply lost the pigments they once had. If you’re lucky enough to visit the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York City before the end of March, you can see the exhibit “Chroma: Ancient Sculpture in Color,” where scholars Vinzenz Brinkmann and Ulrike Koch-Brinkman have created replicas and restored the vivid reds of cinnabar and blues made of azurite.

COLOR AND EMOTIONS

Who among us hasn’t been asked to name a favorite color? But have you ever been asked whether you prefer a triangle over a circle or pick a favorite number from one to 10? Unlikely! This alone shows our emotional attachment to the subject.

As adults, our passion for color makes itself known through the clothes we wear, the furnishings and paints we choose for our homes, and even the colors we wave while supporting our favorite sports teams. We “see red” when angry or “feel blue” when sad. We may be suprised to learn how much color can influence our choices, however.

The fabric and fashion industry, printing and publishing, retail sales, marketing, and the restaurant industry are a few fields that count on color and color theory for their success. And almost every company has a design and marketing department that works with color to create a brand and market its products and services.

THE POWER OF COLOR, continued on page 16.

“Color is one of the most important aspects of design because it is an integral part of our everyday life, whether we make a conscious note of it or not. It is tied to emotions and memories, and triggers a reaction.”

– Julia Wood

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courtesy of metmuseum.org

Julia Wood is the creative director for Resolute, a marketing and public relations firm in Tulsa. She has spent more than two decades working with design and color in commercial art and printing.

“Color is one of the most important aspects of design because it is an integral part of our everyday life, whether we make a conscious note of it or not,” she said. “It is tied to emotions and memories, and triggers a reaction.

“For example, in color theory, red is associated with danger and fire. If you are designing a piece for a bank on financial security, and the bank’s main brand color is red, you don’t want to make that the predominant color,” she continued.

“It would make more sense, according to color theory, to have the overall design in shades of blue. Blue is associated with trust and reliability. In those instances, I have to be conscious of how I approached the balance of brand awareness by using colors to promote messaging.”

COLOR AND DECISIONS

Color theory is especially important in business because studies have shown consumers are deeply influenced by it while spending money. Research conducted by the Institute for Color Research indicates that people make judgments on products within 90 seconds, and between 62% and 90% of that assessment is based on color alone. Scientists studying color psychology say that color can also play a role in other choices, including whom we choose to date.

For example, let’s look at the color red – the color that has attracted the most scientific research. Professor Andrew J. Elliot of the University of Rochester has studied the color red and concluded that red does mean romance, and not just in February. His studies show that heterosexual men and women are more attracted to members of the opposite sex who are either

wearing red or whose photos are framed in the color red. Neither sex was aware that the color red influenced their desire.

“It’s fascinating to find that something as ubiquitous as color can be having an effect on our behavior without our awareness,” Dr. Elliot said. Elliot concluded that there is a two-fold explanation for red’s wow factor. One is that the color red is seen as powerful in our culture –think of the red power suits of the 1980s and the red power tie that is still a go-to today.

His other explanation is biological – that a redder, flushed complexion triggers an instinctive attraction in both sexes. Men displaying red are seen as more dominant and therefore more successful. A woman’s redder skin may be interpreted subconsciously as increased estrogen in readiness to mate. In his 2008 study published in the article “Romantic Red: Red Enhances Men’s Attraction to Women,” Elliot said it’s reasonable to believe men interpret a display of red by a female as a sexual signal.

COLOR AND BEHAVIOR

Next time you treat yourself to a restaurant meal, take note of the colors that surround you. The restaurant industry has embraced the science of color theory to entice you to eat, drink, and be merry – and sometimes hurry out the door to make room for the next customer.

In “Turning the Tables: The Psychology of Design for High-Volume Restaurants,” Stephani K.A. Robson, a lecturer at the Cornell University School of Hotel Administration, notes that research on consumer reactions to particular colors has been going on for decades. “Color not only affects peoples’ perceptions and attitudes but can actually elicit a biological response,” she said.

Red is most effective at making people hungry, and may make them eat more rapidly leading to faster customer turnover (Schai and Heiss, 1964). Opening a restaurant with a healthy vibe? A study published by Penn State University recommends choosing shades of green for the interior. Patrons looking for healthier fare will be attracted to fresh, natural hues.

What turns off a diner? Anything blue, black, brown, or purple, according to a study published by Virginia Commonwealth University. Seeing those colors in food sparks a primal fear that they might be poisonous or otherwise harmful, the study shows. Those colors in a restaurant’s decor, with the exception of blue, are also appetite suppressants.

COLOR AND YOU

Whether or not color theory changes your experience of a sunrise or sunset, consider taking the time to note your reaction to the colors your encounter. What memories do they spark? What colors make you energetic or leave you feeling relaxed?

We’ll return to Creative Director Julia Wood for our last word on color:“Don’t you feel better when you are wearing a colorful outfit instead of dingy sweatpants? Aren’t you drawn to the ripe, brightcolored apple over the others in the bin? From the outfits we put together daily to natural colors in the world around us, color is an influencer and is part of our lives.”

Sources: The American Psychological Association, The Smithsonian Institute of Art, The Metropolitan Museum of Art, “Romantic Red: Red Enhances Men’s Attraction to Women,” “Turning the Tables: The Psychology of Design for High-Volume Restaurants.”

“It’s fascinating to find that something as ubiquitous as color can be having an effect on our behavior without our awareness.”

–Dr. Andrew J. Elliot

Red is most effective at making people hungry, and may make them eat more rapidly leading to faster customer turnover (Schai and Heiss, 1964).

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Cool colors like blues, violets, and greens appear to retreat and absorb light, creating a feeling of spaciousness that makes rooms seem larger.

HOME DESIGN Color Tips & Trends

BY KAREN SZABO

Feeling bold and adventurous in 2023?

Start with your home décor. After several years of muted color tones, vibrant colors are making a comeback.

Interior design trends come and go – hello, avocado green and harvest gold – and if you’re currently redecorating, building, or even selling your home, you’re probably exploring current interior design trends.

One of the simplest ways to change the look of any room is through color – from the paint and wallpaper on your walls to the fabric and furniture you choose. Different colors have different meanings, can influence our creativity and productivity, and create different emotions and moods. Color can make a space seem lighter, friendlier, cozier, or whatever feeling you want to achieve. It can visually expand or shrink a space, raise and lower ceilings and even influence the way you feel. Color is kind of magical!

The Psychology of COLOR

It’s important to consider the use of each room when planning your paint colors. Ask yourself what kind of mood you want to create in each space. For instance, restful colors in a bedroom may not work as well in an energetic area like a kitchen.

Warm paint colors such as reds, yellows, and oranges, can make a large room feel smaller and more inviting. These are also good choices for active rooms, such as kitchens, dining rooms, and children’s rooms. Warm paint colors are usually brighter and work well in rooms that lack natural light. If you have a large room, try painting it in a darker color with warm undertones to make it appear cozier.

Cool colors like blues, violets, and greens appear to retreat and absorb light, creating a feeling of spaciousness that makes rooms seem larger.

Light-colored flooring, walls, and ceilings will visually enlarge a small space. Cool colors work well in restful areas, like bedrooms and bathrooms.

The type of lighting a room has will also help you determine which “temperature” of paint colors to choose. North-facing rooms should be painted in cheerful warm colors to offset the pale light, while the bright light in south-facing, sunny rooms can be tempered by cool or neutral paint colors.

When choosing colors for your home, try to select color combinations that harmonize well with each other and flow from room to room. For example, if you can see your dining room from the kitchen, be sure to paint each room in varying shades of the same color or in coordinating colors for a cohesive look.

Painting a room all in the same color – including the ceiling and trim – makes a space feel intentional. But if you’re not ready for that kind of commitment, try adding colorful items that can easily be moved or removed as desired. Toss a bright pink throw atop a neutral sofa. Add wallpaper or paint an accent wall in the same color as other textiles in the room. Or select black or patterned furniture and décor to mix with existing lighter-toned pieces. By keeping the color portable, you can decide how much color you want – and you can easily change your mind about where you want it.

Color is one of the most powerful and effective tools for changing the appearance of any room. Paint, wallpaper – or even a throw pillow – are easy ways to refresh your home and make it feel modern, fresh, and inviting.

Painting a room all in the same color – including the ceiling and trim – makes a space feel intentional.

Warm paint colors such as reds, yellows, and oranges, can make a large room feel smaller and more inviting.

The future looks BRIGHT

Each year, color experts from the leading paint brands choose their “color of the year,” and 2023 looks to be “tickled pink.” White and neutral interiors are falling out of favor for more cheerful hues, even if they just appear in accents. These cherry-picked tones add a pop of color and let you express yourself creatively.

The Pantone Color Institute’s color of the year is Viva Magenta, a bold pink shade that will make an equally bold statement in your home. Use this red-meets-pink color in a place where you’re seeking energy, like a kitchen island or dining room. Or you can limit it to accents like a front door, a rug, or an accent chair. Soft blues, greens, and beiges work well with this saturated shade – or pair it with deep contrasting colors, such as sage green or charcoal brown, to tone down its intensity.

Laurie Pressman, vice president of the Pantone Color Institute, said they created the Pantone Color of the Year educational program in 1999 to engage people around the world in a conversation about color.

“We wanted to highlight to our audience how what is taking place in our global culture is expressed and reflected through the language of color,” she said. Pantone’s “color anthropologists” selected Viva Magenta as a vibrant, joyous, and audacious color, “full of wit and inclusive of all.”

Paint company Benjamin Moore also chose a bold pink color for their color of the year. Raspberry Blush is a cheerful coral shade tinged with pink that will make a statement in your home. Use it in your bathroom, living room, kitchen island, front door, or even your stairs to convey excitement and energy. Soft shades of white and beige balance this bright, rosy color.

Not every 2023 color of the year aims to make a bold statement. For those who still like to keep things a little more subtle, consider Blank Canvas, Behr’s color of the year. This creamy shade of white goes with a wide range of colors, including brights, neutrals, earth tones, and pastels. Use Blank Canvas on bedroom walls to promote relaxation or finish built-in bookshelves and trim for a classic look.

Rustic Greige from Dutch Boy is another cozy, goes-with-everything color. A blend of gray and beige with subtle red undertones, Rustic Greige works in practically any room in your home, from the entryway or foyer to your bedrooms, family spaces, or even on kitchen cabinets. And the red undertones make it a perfect companion for the bright pink colors of the year.

Rustic Greige Dutch Boy

Travel Destinations

RED ROCK STATE PARK

Sedona, Arizona azstateparks.com/red-rock

Located just two hours north of Phoenix, Sedona holds some of the most beautiful natural views in the Southwest, including Red Rock State Park. The iron within the rock causes the hills to rust and gives them that warm, red hue. The 286-acre nature preserve has much more to see beyond the colorful rock formations. Visitors can hike, bike, and even ride horses through trails to view the native wildlife and plants throughout the lush greenery and along the banks of Oak Creek. Nearby services offer views of the park by helicopter and hot air balloon. The state park also offers guided nature hikes throughout the year. Uptown Sedona has plenty of local shops, galleries, and restaurants to try. Visit between March and May when the temperatures are warm, but not too hot, and the plants are in full bloom. Red Rock State Park is open year-round with an entrance fee for anyone over the age 7.

TALIMENA SCENIC DRIVE

Talihina, Oklahoma to Mena, Arkansas talimenadrive.com

This drive begins in the town of Talihina about two and a half hours south of Tulsa. The route encompasses 54 miles of Ouachita National Forest along Rich Mountain and Winding Stair Mountain to Mena, Arkansas. One of the first National Forest Scenic Byways, Talimena Scenic Drive displays breathtaking views of the countryside. The trees are especially spectacular in late October into early November when the fall foliage is at its peak. The area offers camping grounds and nature trails that can be traveled by foot, horseback, or mountain bike. The route can be completed in about an hour and a half, but leisurely drives can fill the entire day. Just remember to fill up the tank beforehand as there are no gas stations along the route. Be sure to check out historic Mena after the drive. The town has several historic sites as well as shops and restaurants to explore.

FAITHFUL FAMILY FARMS

Adair, Oklahoma

facebook.com/faithfulfamilyfarms

If fall is your favorite season, consider a nearby agricultural cooperative called Faithful Family Farms and its Pumpkin Patch & Fun Farm in Adair. It’s one of several Oklahoma sunflower farms that bloom in summer and fall. Who doesn’t love a field full of happy, yellow and orange flowers named after the sun? Dustin and Whitney Wilson open their property on weekends and by appointment from late September through October. Each fall, they plan events around the blooms and update their Facebook page to let customers know when the friendly-faced flowers start to unfold. Visitors of all ages can enjoy the sunflowers, pumpkin patch, corn maze, hayrides, petting farm, duck races, barrel train, and more. Special events have included a monster truck show, a blues and BBQ festival, and a gospel music concert. Of course, you can go into the pumpkin and sunflower patch and pick a few to take back home. The farm is an easy 50-minute drive northeast of Tulsa.

Destinations

No one knows color quite like Mother Nature.

BY ALYSSA DILLARD

From the green and purple lights of the Aurora Borealis pulsing in the night skies of Alaska to the orange and red autumn leaves illuminating the forests of rural Oklahoma, many vibrant sights must be seen in person. Here are some of the most colorful travel destinations to brighten up your next vacation.

AURORA BOREALIS

Fairbanks, Alaska explorefairbanks.com

If you can handle the below-freezing temperatures without turning into an icicle, a vacation to Fairbanks is sure to be a once-in-a-lifetime experience. Alaska’s second-largest city is known as one of the best places in the world to catch a glimpse of the Northern Lights, also known as the Aurora Borealis. The natural phenomenon is caused by supercharged solar particles colliding with the Earth’s atmosphere, resulting in a canvas of bright, dancing colors across the night sky. The interaction between the Sun’s ionized gas and the Earth’s magnetic field is very dramatic – nature’s equivalent to neon lights. The lights can appear on any clear night in the area, but “aurora season” is from August 21st to April 21st. Plan to stay for at least four to five nights for the best chance of spotting the dancing lights. Skiing, ice fishing, and visiting the hot springs are only a few of the other activities the area has to offer.

WAITOMO GLOWWORM CAVES

Waitomo, New Zealand

waitomo.com/glowworms-and-caves

New Zealand holds one of Mother Nature’s most stunning light displays in the Waitomo Glowworm Caves. The glowworms clinging to the top of the grotto have a light-producing organ by their tail and the bioluminescent glow is a byproduct of their waste. This natural glow is used to lure prey into their sticky silk threads. It’s kind of gross, but the result is a stunning galaxy of thousands of living blue lights atop the cave. Your family will learn more about New Zealand’s rich history on a guided boat tour through the cave. Many of the tour guides are direct descendants of the Maori chief who originally discovered the cave in 1887, creating a unique storytelling experience. The area has two other caves to explore, Ruakuri and Aranui Cave. Another popular attraction is black water rafting. Adrenaline junkies will love rafting 80 meters below ground and jumping off waterfalls!

LAVENDER FIELDS

Provence, France

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Fields of lavender are a popular attraction in summertime Provence. Lavender is the most famous crop in the area, earning it the nickname “blue gold.” Humans have found many uses for this vibrant purple flower, from cooking to perfumes and medicine. It’s difficult to predict the best time to see the acres of purple as the blooming window is different for each region. However, most travel blogs recommend visiting in late June to early July. If an area is hosting a lavender festival on a specific weekend, chances are good that you’ll find fields in bloom at that time. It’s important to note that some farmers now surround their land with fences to keep disrespectful tourists out. If you visit any open fields, remember to tread lightly, only walk between the rows, and never pick the flowers. After exploring the lavender field, stay at a nearby village like Gordes to check out local cafes and art galleries.

WEARABLE

BY LINDSAY MORRIS

It may be time to update the colors you choose for your hair, makeup, and clothing. Over the years, the coloring of your skin and hair has likely changed. This can result in a need to update your wardrobe to complement your new coloring. It may also mean that it’s time for some new makeup.

What you were wearing at 20 might not be what you’re wearing at 70; not just because fashions have changed, but because you have changed too! Use color to joyfully accentuate who you are today.

WHY DOES OUR COLORING CHANGE?

From adulthood, we start to lose pigment – or coloring – slowly. This happens in our skin, hair,

and even eye color. Things like menopause can change your coloring more rapidly, as the change in hormones and the loss of estrogen age your skin.

Hair can turn from a dark color to gray and eventually white. People with vibrant blue eyes often have more silver-blue eyes later in life. Skin becomes less clear and a little more muted.

Most loss of pigmentation is a normal part of aging, but a couple of other factors can contribute to your color changing. Smoking can contribute to hair graying. Vitamin B12 deficiencies and hypothyroidism may also increase a person’s chances of having graying hair, according to MedicalNewsToday.com.

CLOTHING CHOICES

According to GoodHousekeeing. com, to assess if a color suits you, you should stand in front of the mirror in daylight, completely makeup-free. That way you can tell what colors naturally resonate with your skin.

Hold each color up against your face. Does it wash your skin out or make it glow? Does it make you look old and tired or fresher and more energetic?

Kim Ashley, style advisor at Saks Fifth Avenue in Tulsa, says it can be difficult to pinpoint certain colors for younger women and other colors for older women. A lot of fashion is dependent on whatever colors are in style. For example, colors that are currently popular are teal or aubergine. “Coloring kind of goes with whatever season it is,” Ashley said.

The colors of clothing that look good on you may also be dependent on your hair color. Hair

MAKEUP

If you’re using the same makeup you used when you were younger, it’s time for an update.

Makeup artists recommend updating your makeup collection every five years.

1. FOUNDATION

Your foundation color is the first thing to consider. The color of your foundation could be aging you. Wearing makeup that is too dark or too light to fit your skin’s natural color can add years to your age. Go for a free color consultation at the store where you purchase makeup.

2. EYEBROW PENCIL

Eyebrow pencil is also important. Your eyebrows may not be as thick and full as they once were, so you may need to fill them in. Choose a color close to your actual brow color, not darker. If you haven’t tried brow shaping gels, they are applied similarly to mascara and may be easier to use. If you don’t want to change the color, you can get a clear gel to tame errant gray brows.

3. VISIT A PRO

Visit a professional makeup artist for more tips. Call ahead with a friend, daughter, or grandchild to schedule a makeover, and ask for input on what colors best enhance your coloring and style.

- Kim Ashley, style advisor, Saks Fifth Avenue

color can change a lot as you age. During the COVID-19 pandemic, Ashley noticed a lot of women went natural in their hair color, allowing for more gray and white hair.

Many women with gray or white hair stray away from wearing gray so it does not clash with their hair. This suggests more jewel tones in clothing to complement the lighter shades of hair. An exception to the rule is women with blonde gray hair who often find light blue a flattering color, Ashley says.

As the warmth in your skin tone starts diminishing with age, you may look better moving from warm-colored clothing (think fiery, bright colors) to cooler jewel-toned palettes. Select saturated – or intense – shades of emerald green, sapphire, ruby red, and citrine yellow to see how those colors work for you now. For additional impact, try adding a splash of a contrasting color (red with green, yellow with violet) in another part of your outfit. For specific examples of celebrities like Helen Mirren and Meryl Streep who seem to have mastered adapting their style with age, go to Insideoutstyleblog.com.

Some people choose to color their hair to keep it as close to its natural color as possible and keep the texture benefits of colored hair. Recently, vibrant hair colors (pink, purple, blue, etc.) have become popular even for older folks. Another trend as of late is “au naturel” – proudly displaying your gray or white hair in all its glory. Consider applying a clear gloss treatment to your gray to see if it helps in styling.

While there are many options for hair color, there are a few things you want to avoid. Don’t choose a hair color that is too dark because it can create the illusion of more fine lines and wrinkles, according to sixtyandme.com. Instead of an overall dark color, try a warm tone that is a shade or two lighter and adds light reflection to your skin.

If you are blonde or brunette, try to also avoid using too much ash. The smoky look will make you look washed out. If you have red in your hair, you want to avoid looking too brassy, which can also age you. Your hair can look dull and damaged if it is too orange or reddish. An ash toner will help prevent brassiness.

A RAINBOW FEAST

Add some color to your life with these delicious recipes that include the vibrance of the rainbow. Bright fruits and vegetables look great and deliver your body the nutrition it needs. Get out your prettiest colored dishes to serve them up and enjoy!

Recipe courtesy of FoodNetwork.com

If you love the taste of veggie spring rolls when you dine out, here’s a chance to learn how to make them at home! We recommend purchasing your favorite Asian dipping sauce to serve on the side.

INGREDIENTS:

• 1 cup shredded cabbage

• 1 cup shredded carrot

• ½ cup finely sliced green onion

• 1 thinly sliced red pepper

INSTRUCTIONS:

• 6 grilled and thinly sliced shiitake mushrooms

• 2 cups bean sprouts

• ½ cup chopped cilantro

• Salt and pepper

• 8 thin, 8-inch square spring roll wrappers

1. Combine all vegetables and season with salt and pepper.

2. Lay the spring roll wrappers on a flat surface with the pointed edge toward you.

3. Put an eighth of the filling in the bottom third of the wrapper, bring the pointed edge over the filling, and fold the sides in snuggly.

Dab the top pointed edge with water and roll tightly.

5. Serve with your favorite peanut or soy sauce.

Recipe courtesy of theviewfromgreatisland.com

This versatile treat is as healthy as it is delicious. Salmon skewers can be prepared on a grill, on a stovetop, or in the oven. Each skewer has about 3 ounces of fish per person and a ton of beautiful color. If bell peppers don’t appeal, substitute zucchini and summer squash.

• 12 ounces salmon fillet • ½ each of a red, green, yellow, and orange bell pepper •

large red onion • 2 tablespoons olive oil • Salt and black pepper • Sliced lemon for serving

INSTRUCTIONS:

1. Cut the salmon into 1½-inch chunks. Try to get about 12 pieces.

2. Cut the peppers into 1½-inch squares. 3. Cut the red onion into similar-sized chunks and separate the layers.

4. Thread skewers alternately with onions, peppers, and salmon. Leave room at the bottom to handle them easily.

5. Brush the skewers with olive oil and sprinkle with salt and pepper.

6. Cook on a hot grill, turning once, until the fish is cooked through and the veggies are softened a bit.

Recipe courtesy of Eileen Bradshaw, LIFE Senior Services

Frittatas are a favorite of mine because you can include leftover veggies and they can be served for any meal. Feel free to substitute any colorful veggies you have on hand. Topping it with some avocado and salsa increases the veggie content and amps up the flavor. INGREDIENTS:

• 2 eggs, lightly beaten

• 4 egg whites, lightly beaten

• 2 tablespoons milk

• 1 teaspoon fresh herb of your choice (optional)

• 2 tablespoons shredded cheese (optional)

• ¼ cup asparagus pieces

• ¼ cup chopped yellow pepper

• ¼ cup chopped green onion

• ½ cup chopped fresh spinach

• 1/3 cup chopped cherry tomato

1. Preheat broiler. In a small bowl, combine the eggs, egg whites, milk, and herbs. Add seasonings you prefer such as pepper, garlic, and salt-substitute.

2. In an 8-inch nonstick broiler-proof skillet, heat oil over

Wedding World COLORS AROUND

BY JULIE WENGER WATSON AND DEE DUREN, MANAGING EDITOR

Color is more than just an aesthetic choice. It can affect our moods, trigger memories, and express cultural norms. It should be no surprise to find that color is an integral part of celebrations around the world. In particular, weddings are a traditional event where we can see and enjoy the importance of color as a reflection of culture.

WEDDINGS IN THE U.S.

In past generations, the groom was usually dressed in a black blazer, and the bride’s gown was white. While many couples still follow that tradition today, there’s more acceptance of a wider range of colors that reflect the wedding party’s tastes.

“The age-old rule for weddings is that you can’t wear white unless you’re the bride, but we’ve even seen bridesmaids in white. It can be a complete spin on that old rule,” said Mary Fencl of Tulsa’s Mary Fencl Events.

Fencl sees today’s brides taking color inspiration from places like Pinterest, Instagram, magazines, and celebrity influencers.

“As far as colors, it has a lot to do with personal preference and time of year,” Fencl explained. “There are florals that are typically more available in different seasons. They can tend toward a wintry color palette, for example, versus a bright, spring palette with oranges and yellows. Bridal colors also tend to follow trends.”

For Fencl’s design work, the bride’s color choice can serve as a guide for the rest of the event. In the end, Fencl thinks the most important thing is that the color choice reflects the couple themselves.

“It helps make the day really lovely if it’s something they’re excited about,” Fencl said. “It’s a good reflection of them and their styles, and their guests will pick up on that. We’re there to celebrate the couple, so anytime we can be more reflective of their personalities and their styles, that’s important.”

Wedding attire traditions vary from country to country and culture to culture. Many couples across the world still choose to incorporate cultural traditions into their ceremonies, while others make decisions based on their own style.

A SIGN OF DEVOTION

If you attend a modern Spanish wedding, chances are good that you will see the bride in a white gown. However, there was a time in Spain when brides were likely to wear a black wedding dress. Historically, Spain was a very Catholic country, and some say that a bride dressed in black signified her commitment and devotion to her groom “until death do us part.” It’s not clear how widespread the custom was.

Marta Chamorro, who grew up in Spain, moved to the U.S. when she was 32. She teaches Spanish at the University of Tulsa. Chamorro learned of the custom from a friend, Josefina, whose mother wore black on her wedding day. According to Josefina’s parents, the women in rural villages all married in black dresses until the 1960s.

Chamorro attributes the custom to several reasons, some of them very practical. Chamorro said that Spain suffered tremendously during the Spanish Civil War and under the subsequent dictatorship of Francisco Franco (1939-75). The country had little outside investment and the rules under Franco’s regime were strict.

“Red, gold, and yellow are colors used at traditional Vietnamese weddings. These colors represent happiness, luck, and prosperity.”

– Kim Tran

Indian weddings can be some of the most colorful with traditional silk bridal outfits made of multiple colors depending on the region of the country.

Photo by brides.com/Towards the Moon

Some Spanish brides wore black, perhaps signifying devotion “until death.”

“At that time, we didn’t have access to a lot of expensive fabrics, and the country was poor,” Chamorro said. “Black fabric is easy to reuse, and it doesn’t stain.”

Chamorra believes that traditions around mourning, where the grieving wore black clothing for long periods, may also account for the use of black dresses for brides.

WEDDINGS AROUND THE WORLD

Moroccan brides may wear bright yellow to scare away evil or choose green for good luck. Indian weddings can be some of the most colorful with traditional silk bridal outfits made of multiple colors depending on the region of the country. Scottish couples may use a tartan ribbon in their ceremonial “handfasting.” The bride and groom’s hands are tied together with a piece of traditional Scottish plaid to represent their union. In a Highland-style wedding, bridal party members may dress in traditional family plaids as well.

Though many West African couples choose to dress in Western-style wedding clothes, some couples still choose a “heritage wedding” which may include richly colored, handwoven fabrics. Kente fabric, the national cloth of Ghana, is made of woven strips of silk and cotton. The word kente comes from “kenten,” which means basket. Its rich colors of black, gold, red, green, blue, and purple are woven into patterns with symbolic meanings like strength, growth, and abundance.

Color also plays a role in Japanese wedding ceremonies. A traditional formal wedding kimono is called a shiromuku (“shiro” meaning white and “muku” meaning purity). They are very heavy, made of silk, and often woven in intricate patterns across the back. The pure white color of the shiromuku symbolizes the bride’s willingness to “take on the colors of the groom’s family.” Often a man will follow the bride during the ceremony, carrying a red umbrella, which symbolizes life and warding off evil. The bride may change into a red or other colorful kimono for the reception. The groom traditionally wears a black kimono with his family’s symbol embroidered in white thread.

Vietnamese wedding traditions also have colorful components, according to Kim Tran of Mustang, Oklahoma. Tran says brides normally wear three dresses on their wedding day: a white wedding dress, a colorful “áo dài” to greet guests at each of the tables during the reception, and an evening gown to cut the cake and dance.

“Red, gold, and yellow are colors used at traditional Vietnamese weddings,” said Tran. “These colors represent happiness, luck, and prosperity. The bride usually wears a red ‘áo dài,’ the traditional Vietnamese dress along with a ‘khãn ðóng,’ a headdress that looks like a halo. The groom also wears a male version of the áo dài, but in a bright hue of blue. The wedding decor will also be in red and gold. Traditionally guests do not wear red or gold as those colors are saved for the bride and groom. Black should be avoided, along with purple, which represents sadness.”

LIFE Senior Services celebrates its golden anniversary in 2023. Over 50 years, LIFE has developed a wide range of programs that promote and preserve independence for Oklahoma seniors. LIFE’s Vintage Newsmagazine will highlight a program in each issue this year. We hope you’ll read about the resources available to older adults through LIFE. You or someone you love may benefit from knowing where to turn when help is needed.

Tax Assistance Program

LIFE Senior Services is here to help qualifying seniors complete and file their taxes without charge. LIFE has been IRS-approved to offer tax assistance since 2014, and the LIFE Tax Assistance Program (TAP) has filed thousands of tax returns ever since. In 2021 alone, volunteers prepared and e-filed 1,616 tax returns for qualifying seniors.

“LIFE’s Tax Assistance Program has earned the trust of thousands of seniors throughout northeast Oklahoma,” said TAP Supervisor Kathy Jones. All TAP volunteers are trained and IRScertified to handle basic income tax preparation and electronic filing. LIFE’s volunteers have been working to assist seniors with their taxes even during the hardest of times. During the height of the pandemic, LIFE was one of only 18 TAP sites still active nationwide.

TAP’s free service is available to individuals who are 60 years or older and have a total household income of $60,000 or less. “LIFE offers scheduled appointments for clients to eliminate lines and wait times,” Jones said. “This assures people the ease of coming into the office and having their taxes prepared within an hour of their appointment time.”

Appointments are available between February 6th and April 15th. Volunteers recommend scheduling an appointment early as spots can fill up quickly. To schedule an appointment, call (918) 664-9000, ext. 1189, or call toll-free (866) 664-9009. For more information about the Tax Assistance Program, go to LIFEseniorservices.org.

Kente fabric, the national cloth of Ghana, is made of woven strips of silk and cotton. The word kente comes from “kenten,” which means basket. Its rich colors of black, gold, red, green, blue, and purple are woven into patterns with symbolic meanings like strength, growth, and abundance.

LIFE LESSONS

E. DEE TABOR

Written By Paula Brown, Assistant Editor Photo By Beth Hawkins

E. Dee Tabor is a teacher through and through. After teaching school for 30 years, she retired to focus on all the artistic things she wanted to do, such as creating and educating others about handcrafted jewelry.

She was surrounded by creative talent growing up as one of five siblings who were all very creative. She has three daughters: a writer; a chef who is the editor of a popular cookbook, and her youngest with an advanced degree in opera. E. Dee is inspired by nature and her Chickasaw heritage. She teaches jewelry classes at WaterWorks Art Center and exhibits her work at galleries including annual Chickasaw events.

Journal Everything!

Whether you’re a writer or painter, a potter or composer, it’s so important to carry around a journal to document ideas. The journal can give order and a timeframe to reference later to add to your treasure trove of ideas. I make notes about jewelry and any stories that may accompany that idea. I include pictures or drawings of the idea so I can act on the plan in my studio. Don’t lose the moment when you are feeling inspired to document the ideas that come to mind.

No Regrets!

Seniors become invisible. When they retire, they can get lost in that invisibility and don’t see all the opportunities around them. Many say “I wish I had ____.” Insert your own word here: painted, written a book, taken more classes, etc. Everyone has the ability to create something even if they aren’t aware they are capable. I say, just do it! Please don’t sit on the couch. Retirement is a beginning in life, a time to do all those things you haven’t done. I love that I am able to be as busy as I want to be, and can say no when I need to. I absolutely love what I do!

What are some of the most important lessons your life experiences have taught you?

“Retirement is a beginning in life, a time to do all those things you haven’t done.”

– E. Dee Tabor

Crafting With Roxanne

Wednesday, February 1

Join Roxanne as she gives step-by-step instructions for making a gumball machine candy dish for Valentine’s Day. You’ll need the following materials from Dollar Tree: one red or white plastic planter; one plastic candy container with a lid; red and white paint; red and white heart stickers; peppermint candy (or the candy of your choice), and a hot glue gun.

DEEP: Diabetes Empowerment Education Program

Wednesday, February 8

Sandie Sullivan will introduce us to this six-week diabetes education program that begins in early March. Registration for the class is now open.

“Rembrandt to Monet”

Wednesday, February 15

Philbrook curator Susan Green introduces us to the “Rembrandt to Monet” exhibit that opens this month at Philbrook.

Community Education

All classes are at Legacy Plaza East Conference Center, 5330 E. 31st St. in Tulsa, unless otherwise noted.

“Senior Tax Valuation Freeze”

Thursday, February 16 • 2 – 3 p.m.

Tulsa County Assessor John Wright will be with us to talk about the Senior Tax Valuation Freeze and how it can help older adults save on their property taxes. To register, call (918) 664-9000, ext. 1181, or go online to LIFEseniorservices.org/education.

“Rembrandt to Monet” Coming to Philbrook

Wednesday, February 22 • 10 – 11 a.m.

Philbrook curator Susan Green will introduce us to the “Rembrandt to Monet: 500 Years of European Painting” exhibit that will include pieces from Rembrandt, El Greco, Bouguereau, Renoir, and Monet and the stories behind the artists and the artwork on view.

To register, call (918) 664-9000, ext. 1181, or go online to LIFEseniorservices.org/education.

PRESS: Parkinson’s Roadmap for Education and Support Services

Thursdays, March 2 - April 20 • 5:30 – 7 p.m.

PRESS is a small group class especially for those diagnosed with Parkinson’s within the past five years and their caregivers. The eight-week program is empowering and helps families dealing with PD feel more in control and optimistic. To register, call the APDA office at (918) 747-3747.

DEEP: Diabetes Empowerment Education Program

Tuesdays, March 7 – April 18 • 10 a.m. – Noon

This six-week, small-group class helps people with pre-diabetes or diabetes, and their care partners gain a better understanding of diabetes self-care and how to prevent complications and incapacities. To register, call Sandie Sullivan at (918) 592-1235, ext. 104.

A commonym is a group of words that have a common trait in the three words/items listed. For example, the words Ice – Sugar – Rubik’s – are all cubes. Answers on page 39.

A mumbo jumbo is a list of words/hints for you to unscramble. You then take designated letters from each word/hint to come up with the final word that is associated with each hint you have unscrambled.

A bamboozable is a saying/phrase that is made up of a display of words in an interesting way. The goal is to try to figure out the well-known saying, person, place, or thing that each bamboozable is meant to represent. There are six bamboozables below. Answers on page 39.

Bunkering With Books

DIARIES AND MEMOIRS

BY CONNIE CRONLEY

What is it about other people’s stories that we love so much?

Are we a species drawn like magnets to other people? Do we hope to learn from another’s life adventures? Is it raw entertainment that has us gazing in amazement at somebody’s good fortune or bad luck?

Or are we just snoopy? Maybe yes to all of that.

He knew everybody and went everywhere, especially to plays, films, and tributes of other actors. I soon realized I needed to read the 455page book with my tablet or phone nearby to look up the names and titles referenced. I wonder if he would have written a narrative to turn the entries into a real book.

Mary McCarthy, the viperess Carolyn Blackwood, and poor, buffeted Robert Lowell who died in a taxi on the way to former wife Hardwick’s apartment while fleeing current wife Blackwood.

The book is full of mad, suicidal poets and brilliant intellectuals who wrote incestuously about one another in “The New York Review of Books.”

The New York street coordinates are important as Pinckney carefully documents the street location of everything, especially the gay sex clubs.

“Madly,

Deeply: The Alan Rickman Diaries”

I am a fan of the late English actor Alan Rickman who died too soon at age 69 in 2016. Maybe by reading “Madly, Deeply: The Alan Rickman Diaries” I could hold on to him a little longer and get a backstage glimpse into his work. The title of the book alludes to the award-winning 1990 film “Truly, Madly, Deeply” starring Rickman and Juliet Stevenson, written and directed by Anthony Minghella. They all won awards and rightly so. Sadly, the only DVD I can find won’t play on U.S. machines.

The book is odd. Literally, it consists of excerpts from his diaries from 1993 to 2016, chockablock with lunches and parties with friends identified by first names and initials.

But oh, the names he drops, not archly but because they are friends: “Dec 25, 2006. Tash & Liam’s party. Indian food and charades with Meryl Streep, Bette Midler…Mia Farrow, Stanley Tucci and his wife Katie, Aidan Quinn and Elizabeth [Bracco, his wife], Allan Corduner.”

People in the industry snapped up the book when it came out to see what he said about them. Very little and rarely critically. When he met Emma Thompson, he noted that she was “easy, warm, and lovable.” Although he was a famous villain (the Harry Potter films and “The Sheriff of Nottingham”) and although he acknowledged that he could be difficult on set (most often when the director was unprepared), he loved the business of acting and the people in it. He loved them truly and deeply.

“Come Back in September: A Literary Education on West Sixty-Seventh Street, Manhattan”

I was equally fascinated and lost in Darryl Pinckney’s “Come Back in September: A Literary Education on West Sixty-Seventh Street, Manhattan.” Over and over, I was reminded that I am not (a) a poet, (b) an intellectual, or (c) a New Yorker.

I got the book not to know more about novelist Pinckney but because I wanted to read about Elizabeth Hardwick, his professor, mentor, and friend. Other writers make dramatic appearances: Elizabeth Bishop, Jean Stafford, Susan Sontag,

It’s deliciously gossipy. “Kathleen Spivack read a poem about playing Ping-Pong with Bishop. It was a sestina and Elizabeth wondered if Spivack’s choice of the word ‘arthritis’ didn’t strain her lines.” He remembers plenty of personal observations about Bishop. “She liked to talk about the Bible. For her, Scripture matched Freud when it came to abundance of case studies.” And it is perfectly set in time: “That was the summer before Sylvia Plath committed suicide.”

The memoir is not in a standard format. It skips and dances over time and incidents. The author has a maddening, coy tendency to put whole sentences, even paragraphs, in parenthesis. Say it or don’t say it.

There is no index, which is annoying. All in all, the book is like looking at a box of pretty buttons.

To submit a Noteworthy event, contact Paula Brown at pbrown@LIFEseniorservices.org or (918) 664-9000, ext. 1207.

Grandparents Membership Has Its Perks

Discovery Lab at 3123 Riverside Dr. is an interactive children’s museum that has been sparking children’s creativity since 2007. They continue to be an educational resource for children and the Tulsa community with reinforced concepts from science, technology, engineering, the arts, and math (STEAM).

Attention Grandparents: Your grandkids can explore Discovery Lab when you purchase a “Just For Two” annual membership for $85. This special membership is valid for an adult and one dependent child to enjoy all the benefits: free admission daily; priority registration for summer camps, programs, and special events; members-only events and previews of new exhibits; a 10% discount on birthday parties, camps, Bean Sprouts Café, rentals, and purchases at the Gizmo’s Museum store.

You can enjoy the museum with members-only access every Monday from 9:30 – 10:30 a.m. – without all the noise and crowds during regular hours.

Every second Sunday from 9:30 – 11:30 a.m., Discovery Lab opens early for families with children on the Autism spectrum and other sensory needs.

You can also introduce your grandchildren to engineering camps for kids in grades 1st through 6th (ages 6-12). They have an online catalog of museum classes, outreach programming, and workshops, designed for badges and patches for scouting programs. Call (918) 295-8144 ext. 2527, or contact membership@discoverylab.org or discoverylab.org for updated information.

Make a Date With Philbrook, From “Rembrandt to Monet”

Philbrook Museum of Art has done it again with an incredible exhibit visiting Tulsa February 22 through May 28, 2023: “Rembrandt to Monet.” Make a date for brunch or dinner at Philbrook’s Kitchen 27, then stroll through the exhibit and walk off your delicious meal.

Brunch and lunch are served from 10 a.m. – 3 p.m., Wednesday through Sunday. Dinner is available on Friday nights from 5 – 9 p.m. Reservations are encouraged; call (918) 748-5367 or go to Philbrook.org.

Now, about that exhibit! For the first time, paintings by Rembrandt, Titian, Renoir,

Monet and more from the Joslyn Art Museum collection in Omaha, Nebraska, will travel here. Nearly 500 years will be represented, and more than 50 works of art from the Italian Renaissance to French Impressionism.

But first, experience an in-depth appreciation of the breadth of work when Philbrook curator Susan Green shares more details about the artists and their work at a LIFE Senior Services seminar. It will be Wednesday, February 22 at 10 a.m. at the Legacy Plaza East Conference Center, 5330 E. 31st St. in Tulsa. Register at LIFEseniorservices.org/education or call (918) 664-9000, ext. 1181.

For hours and information, contact Philbrook at (918) 748-5300, or email guestexperience@philbrook.org. Philbrook is located at 2727 S. Rockford Rd. in Tulsa.

“Rembrandt to Monet” $12 for adults, FREE for Members and Youth 17 & under.

services aimed at helping them live better and more fulfilling lives. Experience joy with Life Coach Robin Shear, author of “Messy Joy”; meet Travis Brorsen, Animal Planet’s pet expert trainer and TV host; listen to country music artist Bailey Rae from NBC’s The Voice Top 9, and enjoy the Talk of Tulsa Show Chorus.

Enjoy the 38th Annual Women’s Expo

Come join the fun at the Tulsa Women’s Expo with a Cause. The Expo will be packed with more than 200 diverse exhibits, runway fashion shows, beauty makeovers, special events, and a variety of experts in the areas of health, fitness, wellness, beauty, fashion, finance, career, home, food, and

more.

February 4 through 5, 2023

Saturday 10 a.m. – 5 p.m. Sunday 11 a.m. – 4 p.m.

This “What Women Want” event will bring together thousands of women to sample, experience, and purchase products and

Attendees can shop; enjoy delicious tastings at Reasor’s Chef’s Kitchen Stage featuring local chefs; talk to home experts and learn how to personalize your space; shop the runway with fashion shows featuring winning styles, or indulge in a beauty makeover. There’s also a motherdaughter look-alike contest where you can win prizes and an opportunity to win a gift card worth $2,500.

Tickets are $7 at the box office. Buy them online for a $2 savings per ticket, or you can buy three tickets for the price of one at womenslivingexpo.com.

Central Park Hall at Expo Square, 4145 E. 21st St., Tulsa.

Talk of Tulsa Show Chorus

Big Brothers Big Sisters of Oklahoma

This nonprofit organization has helped youth for many years with the goal of achieving their full potential, and BBBS offers several opportunities to make that difference in a young person’s life. Volunteers matched with youth through the community-based program will enjoy community activities such as experiencing nature in a park, going to the library, eating lunch, or catching a movie. School-based program volunteers can meet the child at their school to do a variety of on-campus activities. There’s even a big couple program where couples support one child together as a team. Go to bigoklahoma.org/program and follow the application instructions, or call (918) 728-7914.

Centenarians of Oklahoma

Founded in 1991 in Oklahoma City and supported solely by volunteers and donors, Centenarians of Oklahoma is a rapidly growing nonprofit organization whose sole purpose is to honor citizens of Oklahoma who are 100 years of age or older. Volunteers cover the state of Oklahoma to honor seniors with a Centenarian of Oklahoma Certificate, a “Golden Okie” pin, and a biographical sketch. There are about 300 Centenarians now living in Oklahoma. For more information, go to centenariansok.com/faq. If you would like to volunteer or help spread the word about centenarians, contact Gloria at (918) 510-0150 or email at eghelmuth@aol.com.

Oklahoma Aquarium

The Oklahoma Aquarium opened its doors to the public May 28, 2003, and today it welcomes 400,000 visitors each year. A team from Galveston, Texas, relocated to Jenks in 2000 to design, construct and maintain Oklahoma Aquarium’s exhibits including its world-renowned bull shark collection. Today, the biology team is recognized for its bull shark and coral research. Volunteers assist in a variety of ways, such as greeting people and providing information; enhancing the guest experience at the interactive touch tanks; or cleaning large exhibits with the reward of swimming in crystal clear water among colorful tropical fish. The Aquarium is located at 300 Aquarium Drive, Jenks, or you can call (918) 296-3474.

LIFE Senior Services

LIFE Senior Services offers an array of volunteer opportunities such as one-onone and small group assistance in LIFE’s Adult Day Health Centers; fitness or art instructors at LIFE’s Senior Centers; holiday projects, including adopt-a-senior, delivering meals and gifts; providing clerical support; Medicare Part D counseling and income tax preparation; special events, and more. Other volunteer opportunities are available at LIFE’s Senior Centers which are both located in Tulsa. Complete a volunteer application at LIFEseniorservices.org under the Support LIFE tab, contact Volunteer Coordinator Carrie Clevenger at (918) 664-9000, ext. 1255.

I cannot do all the good that the world needs. But the world needs all the good that I can do.

– Jana Stanfield

Fun Facts About COLOR

Think color doesn’t count? Get a new perspective by reading some interesting findings and historical facts about color.

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COLOR SPECTRUM & PRISMS

Sir Isaac Newton, the English scientist, is credited with demonstrating the visible color spectrum of red, orange, yellow, green, blue, indigo, and violet while experimenting with sunlight shining through a prism in the late 1660s. Newton was home from college due to the bubonic plague.

NEWBORNS SEE IN BLACK & WHITE

Newborn babies see in black, white, and shades of gray because the nerve cells in their eyes and brain are not yet fully developed. In the first weeks of life, they start to distinguish the color red and are thought to have good color vision at around 5 months. About 8% of men and 0.5% of women suffer from color vision deficiency, most often due to genetics.

MANUFACTURING PURPLE

The color purple was once made by “milking” or crushing sea snails for a substance used to make dye. It was very expensive to produce and most often worn by royalty. That changed in 1856 when an 18-year-old English chemist trying to cure malaria discovered that coal tar left behind a residue of brilliant purple he called mauvine.

WATERCOLOR SETS

Board game pioneer Milton Bradley was fascinated by color and published four books about elementary art education. His company introduced the first standardized watercolor sets in the late 1890s, and developed a new version of the color wheel in 1895 designed for teachers.

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FIESTA DINNERWARE

The Homer Laughlin China Company introduced Fiesta Dinnerware in 1936, using five vivid colors. The orange-red had uranium oxide in the glaze, making the dishes slightly radioactive. The color was discontinued in 1944 when natural uranium was needed by the U.S. government.

THE DODGE LA FEMME

The automobile industry responded to the prosperity of the 1950s by offering more color choices in vehicles. The Dodge La Femme was marketed to the new working woman in 1955-56. It came in two-tone shades of pink and white with accessories including a rain cape and umbrella.

THE CREATION OF CRAYONS

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The first crayons were made from a mixture of charcoal and oil. Powered color pigments eventually replaced charcoal, and wax replaced oil. Crayola Crayons were invented in 1902 and named after the French word “craie,” or stick of chalk, and “ola” from “oleaginous,” or oily.

WARNING SIGNALS IN NATURE

University of Arizona researchers have found a link that may explain why bright colors are used as a sexual signal in some animals and a warning in others. Animals whose ancestors were primarily active during the day, like a songbird, use colors to attract. Animals whose ancestors were active at night, like a poison dart frog, use bright colors to warn away predators.

BIBLE STUDY

Weekly Bible Reading Session

Join us through a simple phone call in reading, explaining and discussing the bible on Tuesday nights 7:00 p.m. CST and 8:00 p.m. EST. Questions are always welcome. Perfect for those who cannot get out of the house. No need to drive anywhere. Seniors will love this! Call (918) 872-1400.

BOOKS

Missing Palm Tree

Missing Palm Tree: Stories From America’s Clandestine Service is a widely acclaimed book which tells with vivid language how dangerous clandestine work is. Written by W. Blaine Wheeler and is available on Amazon.com books/

CARPET CLEANING

ALL PRO Carpet Cleaning

Senior and caregiver discounts. Carpet, furniture, rug cleaning. Pet odor removed and Teflon protectant available. Emergency water extraction. Residential and commercial services. Professional truck mount steam cleaning. Carpet repairs and restretching. Prompt, professional, quality service at a fair price. Certified, insured. Veteran owned and operated. Call Thomas Fink, owner/technician, for free estimate (918) 636-6303.

CEMETERY LOTS

Across from Bell Tower – Memorial Park

Two plots across from the Bell Tower in Memorial Park Cemetery. Located in section 4, Garden of the Chimes. Each lot is $1,800 or make an offer. Call (405) 760-3655 for more information. Ask for Janice. If no answer, please leave name and number.

Cemetery Lots Floral Haven

Prayer Garden

3 each Broken Arrow, Oklahoma. $3,000 each. Block 74D spaces 2,3,4. These can be stacked if desired. Hogle is to the left and Hash to the right while facing the prayer hands. (918) 352-8772.

Memorial Park – Across

From Chapel

Memorial Park Across from chapel. 4 attached lots. Sec. 14. Will sell each independently or all together. $1,500 each OR best offer. Call Jim at (918) 770-2750 any time. Flat marker of bronze or granite allowed.

Memorial Park Prime Cemetery Plots

Section 26, Lot 157, Space 1 * Crypt included * Bronze or Granite approved. $2000. Section 43, Lot 46, Spaces 2 & 3 * Bronze or Granite approved. $1900 each. Contact: marphy3@sbcglobal.net

CELEBRATION OF LIFE

Meadow Lake Ranch

Meadow Lake Ranch is a beautiful place to celebrate and to remember your loved one with family and friends. Indoor venues or woods and water patio. 15 minutes west of Tulsa. Call Susie at (918) 494-6000 for a personal tour. Visit www.Meadowlakeranch.com or email meadowlakeranch@cox.net

CLEANING

Live Beautifully! You Deserve It! Here at Moore Cleaning; we want your house to be beautiful. We have over 19 years experience; and references from our loyal customers. Also offering window cleaning and organizing. We customize our cleaning to meet your needs. Safely cleaning with masks and social distancing if preferred. Reasonable rates. Please call today to set up your appointment. Marybelle Moore (918) 671-5065. Marybellemoore111@gmail.com.

COMPUTER SERVICES

Does Technology Frustrate You? Honest, patient, ethical help with your pc, router, wifi, cell phone, email, streaming, camera, password recovery, etc. 30 years of IT experience in Tulsa. Special rates for seniors. References available. Call Carmen Armstrong (918) 688-7453.

Household Technology for Seniors! Technology can help you stay in your home and Smart House is here to help! We are a local family-owned company, here to assist you with Video Doorbells, Connected Lights, Cameras, Alexa, Google Homes, Smart Thermostats, and More. (918) 9487361 or heysmarthouse.com/seniors to sign up for our new free Technology Newsletter.

DAYTIME CARE

Daytime Care For Older Loved Ones

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

ESTATE SALES

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

FINANCIAL/INSURANCE

Medicare Assistance Program

The Medicare Assistance Program (MAP) at LIFE Senior Services provides accurate information, counseling and assistance relating to Medicare benefits for Medicare beneficiaries, their representatives and persons soon to be eligible for Medicare. Call MAP at LIFE Senior Services (918) 664-9000 or toll-free at (866) 664-9009.

Mutual of Omaha

Life, Long Term Care, Medicare and Cancer/Heart Attack/Stroke Policies. Local Agent, Cindy Johnson, (918) 619-5919 cell.

Need A New Medicare Plan?

The Medicare Supplement Store at Promenade Mall is your “One-StopShop” for Medicare Supplements, Advantage Plans, & Drug Plans. We can give you a quote from top-rated carriers

like: Aetna, Blue Cross, Humana, GlobalHealth, UnitedHealthCare, Mutual of Omaha and others. For information, call Bob Archer today (918) 814-5550.

What Medicare Option is Right for You?

Medicare Advantage, Medicare Supplement? What do I do? Call today for free advice. All carriers available. UnitedHealthcare, Community Care, BCBS, Humana, GlobalHealth, Aetna, multiple Medicare Supplement options, RX plans. Medicaid or Chronic issue? Call. Med Sup too high or do not qualify to change your Med Sup? I have a solution. Call Becky Today (918) 724-4022

WORRIED ABOUT FUNERAL EXPENSES?

Preferred Rates, Standard Rates, Guaranteed Issue Plans, Permanent Whole Life Rates never increase. Issue up to $40,000. Benefits paid to beneficiary of choice or assignment to any funeral home. We can give you quotes from top rated carriers, Mutual of Omaha, American Amicable, and AIG. Call or text Michael Moore Insurance Agency (918) 557-5665 for RATES or Email ineedlifeinsurance@sbcglobal.net

GARDENING/LAWN CARE

AAA Lawns & More

Total lawn care. Lawn Mowing. Leaf removal. Snow removal. Will remove or trim any size tree. Fence repair and installation. Dedicated to making your lawn look its best. Insured, honest, experienced and dependable. Veteranowned. We are a small company with personal service. References available. FREE ESTIMATES. Call Larry. (918) 361-1299.

A Complete Yard Mowing, trimming, Fall clean-up, leaves, limbs, debris removal, hauling, flower bed work. Snow removal. Fence and property line cleanup. Gutter cleaning and repairs. Guaranteed at a fair price. Veteran owned. Senior Discount. Call (918) 697-4321.

Kimble Davis Tree Company

Family-owned and operated. Specializing in all aspects of tree care: restoration, pruning/thinning, removal, stump grinding, hedge trimming, firewood available. Serving Tulsa for 25 years. References. Member BBB. Insured. ISA certified arborist. Check us out at www.kdtreeco.com. Call Kimble at (918) 853-5383.

Mower Repair / Maintenance

All brands – Riders, ZTRs, Walk-behinds, UTVs / ATVs. Top Quality work, ASE certified Mechanic. Pick-up and Delivery available. Tulsa and surrounding counties. Maintenance specials include pick-up and delivery 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. Call Scott (918) 519-3869.

New Season Lawn & Tree LLC

Now accepting new customers. Mowing, trimming, leaf and debris removal, fence line trim/cleanup, leaf mulching, flower beds. Tree pruning/thinning and removal. Shrub and hedge trimming/shaping of all sizes. Pressure Washing driveway, decks, siding. ISA Certified Arborist. Fully

insured with verified references. Best rates, senior discounts. Free Estimates. Call Todd (918) 639-2262 www.newseasonlawnandtree.com.

HELP NEEDED

Help Needed

Looking for live-in caregiver. I need caregiving in exchange for a place for you to live. Need house-hold chores done on a regular basis. Prefer that you have your own transportation. Call (539) 240-4171.

HOME REPAIR/REMODELING

Allen’s

Handyman Services of Tulsa

“Your Home Improvement and Repair Specialist.” 22 years serving Tulsa seniors. “One call can do it all.” 10% senior discount. Insured. All work guaranteed in writing. No pay until job is completed. Plumbing, drain cleaning, grab bars, electrical, carpentry, painting, seamless guttering installation/repair/ cleaning. Dryer vent cleaning. Roof, tile and drywall repair. Wood siding/ trim replacement. Deck repair, power washing, staining. Tree trimming. No job too small. For free estimate, call Allen at (918) 630-0394.

Big C’s Plumbing Services

Your one stop Plumbing Shop! Call us and I guarantee you will never have to call another plumbing company. Licensed, bonded and insured for your protection....Call (918) 855-9216, tell us you saw us in the Vintage Newsmagazine and receive an automatic 10% discount....call us now.

Bumgartner Plumbing

Licensed, with over 40 years of experience. Rates are low and based on the job, not the hour. No service call fee or travel time charge. Senior and caregiver discount. Plumbing service and repair our specialty. Honest, professional service you can count on. Lic. #82750. (918) 355-4747.

Dave’s Heat and Air, Inc.

Licensed, insured, and bonded. Honest and reliable service for over 30 years. Competitive rates. Specializing in heating and air conditioning service and repair. All makes and models. Residential and light commercial. Tulsa metro area. Family-owned and operated. (918) 437-8101.

Doc J’s Heat and Air LLC

Avoid costly repairs and breakdowns and save on service, repairs, and replacements with our Doc J Yearly Maintenance Plan. Mention this ad & get $25 off our Service Call Fee. Financing, free estimates, and senior discounts. Call Doc J today at (918) 921-4240.

Handyman & Construction Services

30 Years Experience! All Handicap Accessories – grab bars, handicap access abilities; Framing, Drywall, Tape & Bed; Texture & Paint, Plumbing, Electrical, Tile, Laminate & Wood Floors. Free Estimates, Competitive Rates, Professional Service. Call Craig (918) 892-4168.

Hero’s Painting & Remodeling

Hero’s Painting & Remodeling provides painting services, kitchen and bath remodeling, replacing drywall. Commercial and residential. Senior discount of 20% off services provided. Call (918) 809-5337.

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In a Jam? Services

Around the home repairs or replacements, inside and out. Fence Repair/Replacement, Power Washing, Gutter Cleanout, Garage/Attic Cleanout, Haul-off, Leaf/Snow Removal, Staining/ Painting, Drywall Patching/Replacement, Tile/Flooring, Deck Repair, and much more! No job is too small, have any questions, please give me a call. Joe Moody (918) 740-7209

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Painting by Charles

A Christian painter serving the community for over 20 years. Insured and estimates are free. Interior painting only. How about the fresh new look with a new paint job? Call Charles Grim at (918) 430-5706.

Same Day Services

Light Hauling /Light Moving – help you rearrange room furniture, lawns-grass mowing/small paint jobs/cleanup/ fence repair/light construction/sheet rock tile repair – We are honest dependable. References. Call (918) 313-5230.

Scrap Metal Haul Off

Free haul off/pick up of appliances such as washers, dryers, refrigerators, air conditioners, hot water tanks and any scrap metal. Call John at (918) 313-4405.

HOUSING

Senior Independent Living

Stillwater Christian Villa, a quality senior independent living community, has apartments starting at $1,495 with utilities included plus cable tv. Included in the rent is two meals a day, weekly housekeeping, & planned activities. We are staffed 24 hours a day. Check out our website at Stillwaterchristianvilla. com or call (405) 614-0514.

LEGAL

75 Years Experience in Oklahoma Courts

Frasier Law Firm is a full-service Tulsa firm with decades of experience in all Oklahoma courts. We handle all matters, including probate, wills and trusts, personal injury and negligence cases. We have estate planning specialists. Reach us at (918) 584-4724 or frasier@tulsa.com.

Full Service Estate Planning Law Firm

Trusts, Wills, Gift and Tax Planning, Powers of Attorneys and more! With offices in Sand Springs and Tulsa. Discount to Veterans and Retired Teachers. Willing to meet you in your place for no extra charge! Call Penni of the Skillern Law Firm at (918) 805-2511. www.skillernlaw.com

Need Legal Help? Call Me First. Ramona Jones, Attorney at Law. Why travel when we can do a video conference? Wills, trusts, deeds, advance directives, powers of attorney, probate, divorces, civil, DUI, criminal, guardianships, adoptions and more. Also paperwork for limited scope representation. Credit cards accepted. (918) 585-2255.

Protect Your Family. Preserve Your Legacy.

Whether you are planning your estate or need help with a loved one who may be financially exploited, South Tulsa Law will represent you effectively and compassionately. We work in all areas of estate planning and probate, trusts

and trust litigation, guardianship, and elder exploitation. Call (918) 512-1800 or visit www.southtulsalaw.com.

MEDICAL

paperwork, making calls, etc.Competitive rates. References upon request. Call Barbara at (918) 406-7877.

Ms PAC Ma’am

Dog Walker

PET CARE

Looking

for a Personal Care Physician?

Whether you need a wellness check, or help with chronic illness like High blood pressure, Diabetes, COPD, or Gout, we are here to help! You can come to our office or we can come to you as your PCP. Give us a call. Next Level Primary Care. 5930 E. 31st St. Ste. 500. (918) 982-NEXT.

MOVERS

Tulsa Movers

Dependable Movers! Low Rates. Free Estimates. Senior Discounts. Call (918) 836-3225.

NOTARY

Notary Services Available

24/7 Notary available. Never closed. Will come to your home. Will go to hospitals, nursing homes, private homes as needed. Call Joanne at (918) 282-8230.

PERSONAL ASSISTANCE

Compassionate Personal Care

Let me give a helping hand to your loved one. Help with meal prep, light housework, laundry, running errands, companionship or sitting with those in need. Reasonable rates with many references. Call Melba at (918) 760-0688.

Financial Organizer/Liaison

Do you or a loved one need help keeping up with mail, balancing a checkbook, paying bills, making phone calls, organizing or preparing for tax time? I can help! I will work with you or act as a liaison between family members. Call or email me to discuss options. Essential Strategy Consulting, LLC. Gwen Stevens (918) 557-5259, esc9315@gmail.com

Good Day Concierge

Custom home-lifestyle services. Hourly-Monthly membership packages. Declutter/organize/charity/ shredding, meet-wait service, personal transportation services, small garden tasks, vacation home watch support. Special Projects Welcome. Mobile notary, 25+ yrs. Real Estate Sales, Elise Austin (918) 630-5381 – email: gooddaycontulsa@gmail.com

Home Health Services

Tulsa’s Affordable Home Care offer’s compassionate, quality home care services to individuals. We provide the following services: personal care, bathing and dressing, companionship, exercise, grocery shopping, laundry, light housekeeping, medication reminders, meal planning and preparation, oral and personal hygiene, respite care for family caregivers. Please call (918) 622-7820 and schedule a free consultation!!!

Need help packing or organizing? I can pack boxes for moving, downsizing or decluttering. I can help organize rooms, closets, attics or garages providing you more space. Flexible hours – day or evening. Lots of experience. References available. Jacki (918) 922-9558.

Rush By Your Side

Registered LTC/CNA/HHA, *Companionship, *Errands, *Appointments, Excellent References, 9+ years’ experience, Long Term/Short Term, Need a vacation or a day off?, Call Kami Rush (918) 810-6738.

Warshaw Group Concierge and Personal Assistance

For the past 18 years, we’ve made life much easier for our clients. From running errands, personal shopping/ delivery, organizing spaces, event assistance, research projects, increasing home safety, administrative/ secretarial support, and much more ... we can do it! Bob and I would like to speak with you about ways we can simplify your life. Call Bobbi, (918) 8525302. bobbi.warshaw@att.net

PERSONAL SAFETY

RECEIVE A $350 REBATE

Your HMO: Community Care, United Health, etc. could reimburse you up to $350 toward the purchase of a “MOBILE HELP”tm Personal Emergency Response System (PERS) leaving you with little to no balance, depending on the system. Contact our authorized Dealer for details and rebate application. Senior Concierge Services Office: (918) 355-1843; Mobile: (918) 695-5963.

Safety Grab Bar Supply and Installation

Including handicap accessories for Residential, Commercial, Decorative, Indoor/Outdoor, Stairways, Bathrooms, and more. Secure your space, whether existing, remodeling or new construction, we handle it all. Call before you fall! Free Estimates. Licensed & Insured with over 20 years experience. Grab Bars of Tulsa, (918) 619-7324.

PERSONAL SERVICES

Affordable Hairstyling In-Home or My Shop

With 37 years’ experience, I can help with all of your hairstyling needs. I will come to your home or you can come to my shop. In-shop special: haircut $7 for first time customers only and perms for $45. Senior special pricing can’t be beat! Available Tuesday – Saturday. A Mane Event hairstyling, located near 11th and Yale at 937 South Canton. Call Mary Wilkinson at (918) 834-2686. Following CDC Guidelines – safe environment.

Salon Retro

The Woof Pack Tulsa: Dependable dog walking services for your four-legged family in Tulsa. Helping you take care of your furry friends when you’re out! We offer dog walking and pet pop-ins. Insured. Call or text us at (918) 770-6699. Visit our website at www.thewoofpacktulsa.com.

Home Veterinary Care

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

SENIOR MOVE

DON’T WANT TO MOVE?

Don’t want to move because you’re feeling overwhelmed? You are exactly who I am looking for. Let’s make a plan. #DownsizingMadeEasy. Don’t hesitate. Call Today (918) 605-1480.

www.MatureTransitionsOfTulsa.com

SOCIAL

Single Seniors (50+)

Are you over 50, single, divorced or widowed? We are a fun-loving group of single seniors over 50. We meet every Wednesday, 11:15 a.m. – 4 p.m. at the Buffet Palace, 10934 East 21st Street. We eat at 11:15 a.m., have a short meeting and then play cards. Join us for great fun and fellowship. Questions, call Beverly at (918) 272-1049

TRANSPORTATION

My Driver Transportation Service

Let me do the driving. To and from work, airport, shopping, errands, post office, appointments. Also, LIFT VAN transportation available. Able to assist getting to and from bed. Senior sitting. Also, small breed dog boarding. 20 years experience. CLEET certified and licensed. References. Member, Better Business Bureau. (918) 491-9929.

PREMIUM SENIOR TRANSPORT NOW AVAILABLE

Entrusted Transport provides non-emergency medical & senior transportation services throughout Oklahoma. Our drivers are courteous & highly professional. We assist riders all the way to check-in at your appointment OR to home, just like family would! Wheelchair vehicles available. Call (918) 290-3400, Schedule Rides Any Date & Time. EntrustedTransport.com.

TRAVEL

EUREKA SPRINGS – Mar 15-16

LOOKING

FOR SOMEONE SPECIAL TO LOVE

your loved one? Experienced, compassionate CAREGIVER seeking part-time employment to provide dependable assistance with health, home and pet care, run errands, provide transportation to appointments. Having been a former business owner, I have experience dealing with communication,

Hair care for men and women, specializing in senior clients. This month’s special – First time customers receive one of the following for $15: Haircut or Manicure. $50 for one cut and perm. Pedicures are $20. Very Experienced Hairdressers! In shop services only, come see us in Midtown at Highland Plaza, 5661 East 41st Street (corner of 41st and Hudson). (918) 742-3440.

A fun two-day motor coach tour from Tulsa to Eureka Springs, staying at “the most haunted hotel in America” the Crescent. A Ghost Tour – after dinner, a fun downtown shopping trip and a stop in Crystal Bridges Museum on the return. All meals included. $389pp (dbl) Email: davidalanforbes@gmail.com

CHARLESTON & SAVANNAH – Apr 2-8

A 7-day tour to the South: round-trip air, first class hotels; Old South Carriage ride; Boone Hall Plantation; historic homes tour; Johns Island and

Angel Oak; Bonaventure Cemetery and more; most meals, fully escorted out of Tulsa. $3,129pp (dbl) Email: davidalanforbes@gmail.com

COUNTRY ROADS? TAKE ME THERE! And we’ll even bring you back too! Join a bus group traveling to Pigeon Forge and the Smoky Mountains June 25-July 1. Departs midtown Tulsa. 7 days/6 nights$815 double/$1040 single. See www.grouptrips.com/ ChristChurchExplorers for more information or contact Marsha at admnsupser@cox.net. Fully refundable $75 deposit due 2/15.

NATIONAL PARKS TOUR – May 26

An 8-day fully escorted deluxe motor coach tour of the Southwest from Phoenix through Grand Canyon, Monument Valley, Lake Powell, Bryce Canyon and Zion National Park to Las Vegas. Non-stop air on SW out of Tulsa available. $2,869 (dbl) Email: davidalanforbes@gmail.com or call (918) 770-1743 for no-obligation flyer.

VACATION SPOT

Relax at Meadow Lake Ranch! The ranch has everything from authentic log cabins (complete with private patios & waterfront views) to event spaces ideal for celebrations & family gatherings. Enjoy bank fishing, walking trails, & s’mores by the fire! We are located just 15 minutes from Downtown Tulsa, & 20 minutes from Keystone Lake. Call Susie at (918) 494-6000 for a personal event tour. Visit www.Meadowlakeranch.com or email meadowlakeranch@cox.net.

VOLUNTEER

JUST DO IT!

If you’ve been looking for a way you can make a difference, consider joining the Millennium Hospice team as a volunteer. Caregiver relief is so important during this difficult time. Volunteers provide that by sitting with patients for an hour or so. Training is provided. (918) 493-6555.

Volunteer for LIFE

Discover the variety of volunteer opportunities that LIFE Senior Services has to offer. Whether you want to volunteer within the organization or with one of our local non-profit or public agencies, we can find the best fit for you. (918) 664-9000.

CLASSIFIEDS

TO ADVERTISE, CONTACT: Bernie Dornblaser

(918) 664-9000, ext. 1206 or bdornblaser@LIFEseniorservices.org

IN HONOR OF Pat Atkinson

In Honor of Helen Jo Hardwick

Gail Ball

In Honor of Christina Shanks

Sherry Canady In Honor of Mom

Mary L. Dell In Honor of Eve O’Kelley

Jacqueline DiPillo

In Honor of Wm Jeff Welton

Kenneth L. Hampton

In Honor of Addie Dog

Emma H. Hill

In Honor of MAP Volunteers/Staff

Linda Taylor Irwin In Honor of Lora Shay

Samuel and Sherri Jenkins

In Honor of John Claybon

Myrna Jones

In Honor of Bill Major and Robert Babcock

Donna LaDuke In Honor of Bernard LaDuke

Ann LaGere In Honor of Bernie Dornblaser

Vashi and Mary Mahtani

In Honor of LeRoy Fore

Janet Moore In Honor of Muriel Williams

Martha Pittman In Honor of Betty Brumble

John Thomas Smith In Honor of Nola B Lawley

Peggy Tracy In Honor of Carolyn Stewart and Melanie Stewart

IN MEMORY OF Phyllis Aschim

In Memory of Gerry Volz

William Bailie

In Memory of Myrna A. Bailie

Linda J. Baker

In Memory of Charles Baker

Gretchen Battaglia

In Memory of John Battaglia

Mary A. Baxter

In Memory of Leomia Foster

Carole J. Brown

In Memory of George and Fern Harvison

Floyd J. Burrus

In Memory of Shirley Burrus

Mike Chase

In Memory of Dale and Dorothy Chase

Kay Cowden

In Memory of Jewell Collins

Margaret A. Cunningham

In Memory of Don Cunningham

Mary E. Dennis

In Memory of H. Stanley Dennis

Jean A. Eames

In Memory of Dr. Leonard Eames

Jill Eccleston

In Memory of Gay Browning Kepple

Leslie Edwards

In Memory of Terry Routley

Theresa M. Finck and Mary Ann Finck

In Memory of Theresa Ann Finck

Doris Gallagher

In Memory of Dr. Edward Roberts

Maureen Getchell

In Memory of Emily Neeland

Kay Goodroad

In Memory of Bud Goodroad

Gary and Mary Griggs

In Memory of Bonnie Griggs

Frank A. Hamilton Jr.

In Memory of Jane Hamilton

Josephine H. Harkrider

In Memory of George Harkrider

Don Helmer

In Memory of Ardith Helmer

W. Lee Houston

In Memory of Judi Gray

Kay Kee

In Memory of Jim Kee

Elise Kilpatrick

In Memory of Elsie Kuck

Dale Kruggel

In Memory of Erwin and Maude Kruggel

Ovanda Ladner

In Memory of Elmer and Nell Dell

Charlene Luckey

In Memory of Lillian B. Thomas

Barbara Marshall

In Memory of Dorothy Brown

Dr. Brenda and Mr. Mel Martin

In Memory of Dr. Sue W. Lohmann

Lou Emma Newsome

In Memory of John and Geneva Newsome

ONEOK

In Memory of Grant Gerard Bland

Eva Pease

In Memory of Charles Garner

Mary Pettine

In Memory of Phyllis A. Ribas

Christina Pickle

In Memory of John Pickle, Jr.

Robert and Carolyn Powers

In Memory of Mom and Dad

Frances Pranger

In Memory of Don Pike

Dolores Quinn

In Memory of Kenneth Quinn

Clara S. Rainwater

In Memory of Glen Rainwater

Philip and Kathy Rao

In Memory of Ann Egan

John and Karen Ravenscroft

In Memory of Ann Jones

Bernice Remington

In Memory of Jack Remington

Lillian Reynolds

In Memory of Henry Reynolds

Maureen T. Sands

In Memory of John and Keith Sands

Christine Smith

In Memory of Troy & Irma Smith

Leslie Snyder

In Memory of Lonnie Snyder

Mary Sommer

In Memory of Herbert S. Beattie

Shirley Spears

In Memory of Catherin Cummins

Bruce and Carolyn Stewart

In Memory of David Goddard

Marilyn V. Sylvan

In Memory of Jay Sylvan

Mary Thomason

In Memory of Daralyn Wampler

Barbara Eikner Thompson

In Memory of Victoria Hawkins Eikner

Kalvin and Martha Tillman

In Memory of Lois Gatchell

Rickye Dixon Wilson

In Memory of Jim Hefley

Beverly Zardus

In Memory of Vincent Zardus

Betsy Zeligson

In Memory of Joel Zeligson

Straight answers to

Medicare questions.

TULSA

CommunityCare Senior Center

4720 S. Harvard Ave., Ste. 103

Saturday, Feb. 11 – 9:30 a.m. Monday, Feb. 20 – 5:30 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 26 – 1:30 p.m.

Saint Francis Hospital South | Bishops Building 10501 E. 91st St., 5th Fl. Conf. Rm. Wednesday, Feb. 8 – 3:30 p.m.

BROKEN ARROW

Ascension St. John Medical Building 1000 W. Boise Cir., Rm. 140 Wednesday, Feb. 8 – 12:30 p.m.

CLAREMORE

Claremore Community Center 2301 N. Sioux Ave., Rm. 3 Saturday, Feb. 4 – 9 a.m. Saturday, Feb. 18 – 9 a.m.

GLENPOOL

Saint Francis Glenpool 140 W. 151st St. S., 2nd Fl. Conf. Rm. Thursday, Feb. 16 – 1 p.m.

OWASSO

Ascension St. John Medical Building 12451 E. 100th St. N., Ste. 170 Wednesday, Feb. 8 – 9:30 a.m.

SAPULPA

Sapulpa Elks Lodge

24 S. Poplar St.

Thursday, Feb. 16 – 10 a.m. Other seminar locations also available.

For accommodation of persons with special needs at meetings, call 918-594-5251 (TTY/TDD users call 1-800-722-0353). CommunityCare Choice, Inc. is an HMO plan with a Medicare contract. Enrollment in CommunityCare Choice, Inc. depends on contract renewal. The Senior Health Plan service area includes Tulsa, Creek, Craig, Hughes, Mayes, Muskogee, McIntosh, Nowata, Okmulgee, Osage, Pawnee, Pittsburg, Rogers, Wagoner, and Washington Counties. Other providers are available in our network. Please call Customer Service for assistance at 918-594-5323 (TTY:1-800-722-0353), Monday–Sunday and some holidays from 8 a.m.–8 p.m. October 1–March 31 and Monday–Friday from 8 a.m.–8 p.m. April 1–September 30.