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Vol. 32, No. 5 LIFE Senior Services, Inc. Publisher Laura Kenny President and Chief Executive Officer

Kelly Kirchhoff Director of Marketing, Strategic Planning and Development

Centennial Anniversary of the United States' Entry into WWI On April 6, 1917, the United States officially entered World War I, a war that changed the nation and the world forever. The decision was a controversial and divisive one at the time and it continues to be debated a century later.

Erin Shackelford Managing Editor editor@LIFEseniorservices.org Emily Fox Associate Editor efox@LIFEseniorservices.org Bernie Dornblaser Advertising Director bdornblaser@LIFEseniorservices.org

Which Medicare Part D Plan is the Right Plan for You?

Spotlight on Tulsa's Veterans We owe a debt of gratitude to our nation’s veterans. While we wish we could share the story of every local veteran, we are honored to be able to share the stories of three WWII veterans.

edicare’s Open Enrollment Period, during which people with Medicare can make unrestricted changes to their coverage, takes place every year from October 15 to December 7. Whether you’re approaching age 65 or already enrolled in Medicare, you should take advantage of this opportunity to review your options and see whether you are enrolled in the most cost-effective plan for your needs. Most plans change their costs and benefits every year and some even decide not to participate in Medicare for the coming year. Making a careful comparison between the plan you have now and options available to you next year is the only way to see if there is a better choice for you. In most cases, this will probably be your only chance to change your health and/or drug coverage for the next year. When reviewing your Medicare coverage, know that you will have many options to choose from. Typically, it’s beneficial to have choices, but you might find yourself overwhelmed. For example, in 2018, Medicare beneficiaries in Oklahoma will be able to select from 23 prescription drug plans, as well as many health plans available throughout the state. Many beneficiaries say they find it frustrating and difficult to compare plans due to the volume of information they receive in the mail and through the media. As a result, they often stay with the same plan, even if it is not the best option for them.

Research shows that a large majority of people with Medicare could have saved hundreds of dollars last year by reviewing their prescription drug plan. In fact, during last year’s enrollment period, 51 percent of those who came to LIFE Senior Services

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for help reviewing their drug coverage options either enrolled in Part D for the first time or switched plans for the next year, saving an average of $2,000 per person. Whether you are currently on Medicare or becoming eligible for Medicare in 2018, this annual Medicare Part D Guide, published by LIFE Senior Services, provides up-to-date information about the prescription drug plans available in 2018, as well as the Medicare health plans being offered in Tulsa County. LIFE Senior Services is a name thousands of seniors and their families have trusted for more than 40 years. Since 2004, LIFE has provided education and one-on-one assistance to thousands of Medicare beneficiaries, helping them compare Medicare Part D plans and enroll in the one that best fits their individual needs. As a partner agency of the Oklahoma Insurance Department, LIFE’s Medicare Assistance Program provides trusted services in northeast Oklahoma to Medicare beneficiaries, their representatives and those soon to be eligible for Medicare. As always, you can count on LIFE and LIFE’s Vintage Newsmagazine to bring you timely, unbiased information and assistance on Medicare Part D. For more information or to schedule an appointment to review your options, call the Medicare Assistance Program at LIFE Senior Services at (918) 664-9000 or toll-free at (866) 664-9009. We’re here to help!

This information is true and accurate to the best of our knowledge. Source: Center for Medicare and Medicaid Services, www.medicare.gov

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Your 2018 Guide to

Tulsa’s Coffee Bunker is a place Medicare Part D where veterans can go to drink Troops march into the fray This four-page insert lists the coffee, visit with other veterans and with the best of intentions, Medicare Part D plans available in receive services. But a place like but sometimes not the best Oklahoma. planning. While history is full of the Coffee Bunker didn’t always stunning and surprising victories, exist. Since 2010, over 18,000 veterans have visited or received an equal amount of blunders services at the Coffee Bunker. populate the battlefields.

6 Letter from the Publisher 8 Looking Back 10 Caregiver Corner I Heart Caregivers 12 Medicare & You Medicare Open Enrollment Scams 31 Author Richard Ford to Accept 2017 Helmerich Award 32 Mindbender & Puzzles 33 Holiday Project 34 Dollars & Sense VA Healthcare Benefits

36 Veteran Homelessness in Tulsa 37 Opening Hearts and Homes to Veterans in Need 38 The Dinner Belle 39 Share Your Time & Talent 40 Noteworthy 41 Business Directory 42 Calendar 43 LIFE EDU 44 People & Places 45 Classifieds 47 Vintage Friends

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At LIFE Senior Services, we’re fortunate to have the opportunity to interact with veterans on a daily basis, whether through our Adult Day Health program, Medicare Assistance Clinics or a LIFE EDU educational program. This Veterans Day, as we join together as a nation to celebrate and honor our most valued and esteemed citizens, we want you to take a moment to reflect on the sacrifices that so many brave men and women made for our freedom. This issue of LIFE’s Vintage Newsmagazine is dedicated to celebrating our veterans and military history. While we honor and appreciate every veteran for their service, we are able to spotlight three local WWII veterans. Read stories of survival and perseverance from Clarence Pleake, Arles Cole and Bud Chandler beginning on page 18. Just like any other U.S. city, Tulsa has numerous homeless individuals. And sadly, many of those are men and women who have served our country. Fortunately, there are many organizations, including the Veterans Administration, that are helping homeless veterans find safe and comfortable housing, while working to end veteran homelessness altogether. Learn more about these organizations, as well as the Built for Zero project, on page 36.

Another organization working to aid veterans in our community is the Coffee Bunker. Offering social activities, guidance, camaraderie and more, the Coffee Bunker gives veterans the opportunity to connect with fellow veterans and numerous community services to help them live full and meaningful lives after returning from service. Find more information about the Coffee Bunker on page 35. This year marks the centennial anniversary of the United States' entry into World War I. On April 6, 1917, the U.S. officially entered the war, changing the nation and world forever. We explore the events that led to the divisive and debated decision to go to war on page 14. Finally, for help comparing and selecting the best Medicare Part D plan for your needs, LIFE Senior Services offers free Medicare Part D Assistance Clinics through December 5. Furthermore, you’ll find all of the Medicare Part D plans that are available in Oklahoma listed in our 2018 Guide to Medicare insert. To learn more about the clinics and view the plans, turn to page 23. Thank you for reading LIFE’s Vintage Newsmagazine!

Advocacy Alert Quality, cost-effective alternatives to private home or institutional care greatly benefit seniors, caregivers and families struggling with difficult financial situations. Program funding and assistance for low-income seniors continues to lag due to inadequate reimbursement rates and allocation cuts at the state level.

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LOOKING BACK

The Great War: Tulsans During WWI Exhibit Open Now Tulsa Historical Society and Museum • 2445 S. Peoria Ave., Tulsa

Line of soldiers during review, Camp Bowie, Fort Worth, Texas, 1917. The men pictured are likely members of the Tulsa 111th Engineers, 36th Division. Member of the Tulsa Ambulance Company modeling his gas mask while in France, c. 1918.

Want More? See additional pictures in the digital edition of November's LIFE’s Vintage Newsmagazine at www.LIFEseniorservices.org. WWI soldier, c. 1918.

Members of the 6th Aero Squadron based on Ford Island, c. 1918. Ford Island is a very small island in the center of Pearl Harbor, Oahu, Hawaii.

this month in history November 1, 1512: Sistine Chapel ceiling opened to the public

November 18, 1883: Railroads created the first time zones

The ceiling of the Sistine Chapel in Rome, one of Italian artist Michelangelo’s finest works, was exhibited to the public for the first time. Michelangelo’s epic ceiling frescoes, which took several years to complete, are among his most memorable works. Nine panels devoted to biblical world history are central in a complex system of decoration featuring numerous figures.

At exactly noon, American and Canadian railroads began using four continental time zones to end the confusion of dealing with thousands of local times. The bold move was emblematic of the power shared by the railroad companies. It was not until 1918 that Congress officially adopted the railroad time zones and put them under the supervision of the Interstate Commerce Commission.

November 6, 1860: Abraham Lincoln elected president

November 23, 1936: First issue of “Life” published

Lincoln was elected the 16th president of the United States over a deeply divided Democratic party, becoming the first Republican to win the presidency. Lincoln received only 40 percent of the popular vote, but handily defeated the three other candidates: Southern Democrat John C. Breckinridge, Constitutional Union candidate John Bell and Northern Democrat Stephen Douglas, a U.S. senator for Illinois.

The first issue of “Life” was published, featuring a cover photo of the Fort Peck Dam. “Life” was an overwhelming success in its first year of publication. Its flourish of images painted vivid pictures in the public mind, capturing the personal and the public, and putting it on display for the world to take in. At its peak, "Life" had a circulation of over 8 million.

November 14, 1970: Plane crash devastated Marshall University

Grambling State University football coach Eddie Robinson coached his last college football game. He’d been coaching at Grambling, a historically black college near Shreveport, for 55 seasons. His career record – 408-165-15 – was the second-winningest in college football at that time.

A jet carrying most of the Marshall University football team clipped a grove of trees and crashed into a hillside two miles from the Tri-State Airport in Kenova, West Virginia, killing all aboard. The team was returning from that day’s game, a loss to East Carolina University. Thirty-seven Marshall players were aboard the plane, along with the team’s coach, its doctors, the university athletic director and 25 team boosters. 8

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November 29, 1997: Legendary Eddie Robinson coached his last game

CAREGIVER CORNER

John Wayne Cloud and family

hen it comes to family dynamics, caregiving is now the norm. If you aren’t a caregiver right now, there’s a good chance you were one in the past or you will be one in the future. Perhaps, you’re the one that receives care from your loved ones. Like 524,000 Oklahomans, John Wayne Cloud is a family caregiver. He considers caring for his 92-year-old mother “a labor of love” and says he feels honored to do for her what she did for him. He knew to turn to organizations like AARP for free caregiving resources and encourages others to do the same. Family caregivers are essential partners in caring for our 50+ population, allowing loved ones to remain at home – where they want to be – for as long as possible. Family caregiving generally signifies unpaid care provided by family, friends, spouses and neighbors for their loved ones who may need short-term or long-term help with everyday activities and tasks, even medical and nursing tasks. This can include housekeeping, meal preparation, personal care (bathing or getting dressed), medical appointments, personal finances, medication management, wound care, transportation and more. As a part of AARP’s “I Heart Caregivers” initiative to support family caregivers who help make it possible for older Americans and other loved ones to live independently at home, AARP Oklahoma has launched a series of local resources to support family caregivers and those in their care. The resources and outreach are in response to a March 2017 study conducted by AARP to better understand family caregivers’ needs and their general awareness of resources and services in the community. The study surveyed individuals in Tulsa, Washington, Rogers, Wagoner, Muskogee, Okmulgee, Creek and Osage counties. More than 500 family caregivers providing at least six hours

of care per week responded to the survey, which indicated the following key outcomes: ess than three in 10 caregivers are aware of L the resources or information available to help them in their community. Fifty-six percent of respondents are interested in receiving assistance or information. nly 25 percent of respondents have sought O assistance in their caregiving duties. inety-six percent of respondents handle N instrumental activities of daily living; 57 percent are performing medical and nursing tasks. ighty-five percent of caregivers are caring E for one person; 15 percent are caring for two loved ones. our in 10 caregivers rated their level of F emotional strain as either a four or five on a five-point scale. ne-third of caregivers are caring for O someone with dementia or another form of cognitive impairment; studies have shown these caregivers to be more strained both emotionally and financially and likely to benefit greatly from assistance. wo in 10 caregivers are millennials; T slightly over half of northeastern Oklahoma caregivers are age 50+. “AARP Oklahoma recognizes caring for a family member or friend is one of the most important roles a person will play,” says Sean Voskuhl, AARP Oklahoma state director. “Family caregivers are essential partners in caring for our 50+ population, and this outreach furthers our commitment to provide family caregivers with resources they need to take good care of their loved ones and themselves.” To assist family caregivers in their roles, AARP Oklahoma has assembled a free collection of family caregiver resources. This collection includes the “AARP Northeastern Oklahoma Caregiver

Resource Guide,” a starting point to help family caregivers find services and support needed in the caregiving journey. A statewide resource guide is also available for caregiver resources throughout the state. Additionally, the “AARP Prepare to Care Guide” is available to assist in the creation of a caregiving plan. AARP’s “Medicare Guide for Family Members” is also available to provide a framework of how Medicare works and how caregivers and those in their care can make informed health coverage decisions. The “AARP HomeFit Guide” offers important resources to help people stay in the homes they love by turning where they live into a “lifelong home,” suitable for themselves and anyone in their household. The guide offers solutions that range from simple do-it-yourself fixes to improvements that are more involved and require skilled expertise, but are well worth the expense. Additionally, AARP offers family caregivers information on patient rights related to the CARE (Caregiver Advise, Record, Enable) Act, a law passed in 2014 which helps family caregivers when their loved ones go into the hospital and as they transition home. The CARE Act requires hospitals to record the name of the family caregiver when a loved one is admitted into a hospital; notify the family caregiver if the loved one is to be discharged to another facility or back home; and consult and prepare the family caregiver on the medical tasks such as medication management, injections, wound care and transfers to be performed at home. “By providing planning resources and additional forms of support to family caregivers and care recipients, we hope to create an environment where people can continue to live in their homes and communities for as long as they choose,” says Voskuhl. by Joy McGill, AARP’s Associate State Director of Community Outreach

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MEDICARE & YOU

he Medicare Open Enrollment Period begins October 15 and runs through December 7. It’s the time when Medicare beneficiaries can compare, shop and make changes to their plans. Unfortunately, it’s also the time when scammers go to work. What’s their goal? They want you to give them your Social Security number, financial information or insurance number. One ruse you can expect this year is for someone to call or email you claiming that Medicare is issuing new Medicare cards to everyone and they need your Medicare number in order to send yours to you. Don’t fall for it. It’s a scam. While it is true that changes are coming to your Medicare card, it will all happen automatically – you won’t have to pay or give anyone information, no matter what someone might tell you. Legislation passed in 2015 mandates the removal of Social Security numbers and the addition of a Medicare Beneficiary Identifier (MBI) on Medicare ID cards. Beginning in April 2018, Medicare will start sending the new Medicare cards with the MBI to all Medicare beneficiaries. The MBI will be a randomly generated identifier that will not include a Social Security number or any personally identifiable information. It will be 11-characters in length and will be made up of numbers and uppercase letters. Having your Social Security number removed from your Medicare card helps fight medical identity theft and protect your medical and financial information. But even with this change, scammers will still look for ways to take what doesn’t belong to them. Here are some ways to avoid this and other Medicare scams: Someone calls and says you must join their prescription plan or you’ll lose your Medicare coverage. Don’t believe it. Enrollment in Medicare prescription drug coverage (also known as Medicare Part D) is voluntary and does not affect your Medicare coverage. S omeone calls or emails claiming they need your Medicare number to update your account or send you Medicare benefit information. Medicare won’t call you to get this information. They already have it.

S omeone claiming to be a Medicare plan representative says they need to confirm your billing information by phone or online. Plan representatives are not allowed to ask you for payment over the phone or online. ishonest companies may offer you free D medical exams or supplies. Be wary. It may be a trick to get and misuse your personal information. Here’s what you can do if you encounter one of the above scams: 1 Stop, and do your research. Before you share your information, call (800) MEDICARE (633-4227) or check with someone you trust. What’s the real story? 2

ass this information on to a friend. P You probably saw through the scams, but chances are you know someone who could use a friendly reminder.

I f you believe you or someone you know are a victim of Medicare fraud, report it to the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services at (800) 447-8477 or www.stopmedicarefraud.gov.

I f you spot a healthcare scam, report it to the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) at (877) FTC-HELP (382-4357) or TTY (866) 653-4261. Your complaint can help protect other people. By filing a complaint, you can help the FTC’s investigators identify scam artists and stop them before they can access a friend’s hard-earned money.

I f you gave out personal information, call your banks, credit card providers, health insurance company and credit reporting companies immediately. The FTC’s website, www.ftc.gov, has more information on healthcare scams and medical identity theft. by Cindy Loftin Medicare Assistance Program Coordinator at LIFE Senior Services Sources: www.ftc.gov, www.cms.gov

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If you meet certain income and resource limits, you may qualify for Extra Help from Medicare, which can help you pay for your Medicare prescription drug coverage. If you are eligible for this subsidy in 2018, your costs would be no more than $3.35 for each generic and $8.35 for each brand-name covered drug. The current income and resource guidelines to qualify for Extra Help are up to $18,330 in yearly income ($24,600 for a married couple) and up to $13,820 in resources ($27,600 for a married couple). Countable resources include: Money in a checking or savings account Stocks Bonds Countable resources don't include: Your home One car Burial plot Up to $1,500 for burial expenses if you have put that money aside Furniture and other household and personal items To see if you qualify for Extra Help, contact the Medicare Assistance Program at LIFE Senior Services at (918) 664-9000 or toll-free at (866) 664-9009.

LIFE'S MEDICARE ASSISTANCE PROGRAM The Medicare Assistance Program (MAP) at LIFE Senior Services can help you determine if your Medicare prescription drug plan will still meet your needs in 2018. To schedule your free Part D plan comparison appointment, call (918) 664-9000 or toll-free at (866) 664-9009.

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n April 6, 1917, the United States officially entered World War I, a war that changed the nation and the world forever. The decision was a controversial and divisive one at the time and it continues to be debated a century later.

JUNE 28, 1914 A Serbian nationalist killed the visiting Archduke Franz Ferdinand, heir apparent to the Austro-Hungarian throne.

America intervened nearly three years after the war began. For the U.S., it lasted only a year and a half. But in that short time, 117,000 American soldiers were killed and another 202,000 wounded. Yet for all those sacrifices, World War I isn’t easy to explain.

A German submarine U-20 torpedoed the RMS Lusitania, killing more than 120 Americans.

April 2, 1917 President Wilson returned to Congress to request a declaration of war against Germany.

Even though the U.S. was neutral, it was still involved in the war. For example, providing supplies to the British was big business. Also, some Americans went off to join armies abroad. But American civilians who crossed the Atlantic were at risk of attack by German submarines, which was exactly what happened on May 7, 1915, when a German U-boat torpedoed the RMS Lusitania, killing more than 120 Americans.

Germany promised to stop the torpedoing, and the U.S. remained neutral with little or nothing But attention should be paid to America’s to gain and only lives to lose. Woodrow Wilson decision to join the Allies. Our entry altered not campaigned for re-election on the slogan "He kept only the course of the war, but the course of the 20th century. So what led to America’s involvement us out of war” and won. in the war? And should the U.S. have entered By the beginning of 1917, after nearly 30 months WWI at all? of relentless slaughter, the conflicts abroad showed Two Shots That Rocked the World

MAY 7, 1915

The Case for the U.s. entry into WWI

no sign of stopping.

In the summer of 1914, Europe “collapsed on itself like a matchstick castle,” says K. M. Kostyal, author of “Founding Fathers: The Fight for Freedom and the Birth of American Liberty.” “Britain, France and Russia were bonded in a ‘Triple Entente,’ while Germany, Austria-Hungary and Italy were bound in a Triple Alliance."

On January 22, 1917, President Wilson told a joint session of Congress that the United States must remain neutral in World War I to ensure “peace without victory.” On February 3, Wilson maintained that the United States would stay out of the war as long as the Germans did not target American vessels.

These conflicting alliances from previous wars pulled and tugged at the structure until it came tumbling down on June 28 when a Serbian nationalist killed the visiting Archduke Franz Ferdinand, heir apparent to the Austro-Hungarian throne. With nationalist elements threatening to pull its empire apart, Austria-Hungary struck back at Serbia, who then called on its ally Russia for aid. That inspired Germany to declare war on Russia and France, and Great Britain to respond with a declaration of war on Germany. Japan, allied with Britain, followed suit.”

Then came the Zimmerman Telegram in which Germany proposed secret military and financial support for a Mexican attack on the United States, should it enter the war, and in exchange Mexico would be free to annex “lost territory in Texas, New Mexico and Arizona.” Some historians say that was the final straw.

At first, the United States declared itself officially neutral. But that all changed in the spring of 1917.

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Others, like historian Ross Kennedy, Illinois State University professor and author of “The Will to Believe: Woodrow Wilson, World War I, and America’s Strategy for Peace and Security,” say the Zimmerman Telegram caused a stir, but the major event for the declaration of war happened in midMarch when “the Germans sank three American Centennial Anniversary continued on page 16 www.LIFEseniorservices.org

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merchant ships in rapid succession – American ships under American flags with American crews – a direct attack on American sovereignty.”

MAY 5, 1917 Herbert Hoover, who is appointed Head of the U.S. Food Administration, calls on Americans to help the war effort and save food. His program is voluntary and does not impose any regulations or rationing.

Either way, on April 2, 1917 – just 11 weeks after assuring Congress the U.S. would remain neutral – Wilson returned to Congress to request a declaration of war against Germany. He cited Germany’s violation of its pledge to suspend unrestricted submarine warfare, as well as its attempts to entice Mexico into an alliance against the United States. “Given the U.S. policy and German actions, it’s hard to see any president not doing what Wilson did at that point,” Kennedy says. “He has to follow through and go for the war declaration given the earlier policy. Wilson’s whole credibility and the credibility of the country is on the line.” According to most historians, without the participation of the U.S. in WWI, the Allies would have lost. By the spring of 1917, they had suffered a big setback in Italy, the French army faced mutiny and Russia was dealing with the overthrow of the tsar. The Allies were exhausted emotionally, militarily and financially.

JUly 20, 1917 A blindfolded Secretary of War Newton D. Baker draws the first capsules from a large fishbowl in a lottery for the first American draftees, as prescribed under the Selective Service Act.

“They were in serious financial trouble in early 1917,” Kennedy says. “They depended heavily on American banks to finance their purchases of war supplies, and their ability to get those loans was becoming harder and harder. One of the immediate benefits after the United States enters is that Wilson gets Congress to pass legislation to allow the U.S. government to loan money to the Allies. Those government-to-government loans give them the money to fund their purchases of crucial supplies.” The Case Against the U.S. Entering WWI

March 15, 1919 Final draft of the Versailles Treaty is presented to President Wilson. The U.S. Senate refuses to ratify in November 1920.

America was hardly united in the decision to declare war on Germany in April 1917. Fifty-six representatives voted against the measure and, less than six weeks earlier, anti-war senators had successfully filibustered a proposal to arm American merchant ships with U.S. naval personnel and equipment. Republicans and Southern Democrats banded together with socialist labor leaders and business magnates in an unlikely peace coalition to keep the U.S. from entering the war. “They disagreed about many things,” says historian Michael Kazin, Georgetown University professor and author of “War Against War: The American Fight for Peace 1914-1918,” “but they all agreed that militarizing American society would turn the United States into a very different country where the military would be calling the shots more.”

August 10, 1920 Treaty of Sevres ends the war on the Eastern Front with the Ottoman Empire.

Kazin adds that there was no immediate threat to the security of the U.S. because Germany was incapable of launching a trans-Atlantic attack. “Unlike in World War II when Hitler had longrange planes and a larger navy, there was no threat of

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Germany invading the United States,” Kazin says. Others argue that U.S. involvement didn’t hasten the end of the war, but prolonged it by removing the incentive for the British and French to make a negotiated peace with Germany as the battle stalemated in 1917. Furthermore, Kazin argues, “The Germans were not doing well either in 1917. The most popular party in the Reichstag was already split, and there was a lot of disaffection among ordinary Germans. One reason the German military wanted to win quickly with unrestricted submarine warfare was they were worried about the country coming apart.” So how would the war have ended if America had not intervened? “The carnage might have continued for another year or two until citizens in the warring nations, who were already protesting the endless sacrifices required, forced their leaders to reach a settlement,” Kazin says. “If the Allies, led by France and Britain, had not won a total victory, there would have been no punitive peace treaty like that completed at Versailles, no stab-in-the-back allegations by resentful Germans, and thus no rise, much less triumph, of Hitler and the Nazis. The next world war, with its 50 million deaths, would probably not have occurred,” he adds. The decision to enter WWI also led to the corrosion of civil liberties at home. “If there should be disloyalty, it will be dealt with a firm hand of stern repression,” Wilson warned in his address to the joint session of Congress. “In terms of free speech, it was the most repressive period in American history,” Kazin says. “It became potentially illegal to speak out against the war, disparage the president or try to organize people to restrict the draft. There was an atmosphere of fear. Wilson made it very clear that he wasn’t going to allow any kind of dissent that went against the mission. Leaders of the left were put in jail. It had a chilling effect on other dissenters.” On the centennial of the declaration of World War I, we can only speculate on what the impact of continued U.S. neutrality would have had on the war. No one truly knows. But we do know the consequences of America’s decision to join the Allied forces in April 1917. As we observe Veterans Day this month – that annual holiday held on the anniversary of the Armistice – it’s a good time to remember the Great War and the wars that followed. And most importantly, thank our veterans for their service and sacrifices to our country. by Karen Szabo Source: www.history.com Photos courtesy of The National WWI Museum and Memorial

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laughs. “My buddy and I were standing there arguing, and the sergeant came over, took us by the arm and lead us into his recruiting office where we joined the Marine Corps.”

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A week later, Pleake found himself on a train headed to San Diego for boot camp. Seven months of training in Hawaii were next, followed by a stop in Guam. “By that time, Guam was just about secured,” Pleake remembers. “There were snipers everywhere, but I was really more afraid of the snakes there than I was the snipers. It was jungle. When the snipers shot, all you had to do was watch and see the bushes start shaking to know about where they were.” Pleake ended up on Iwo Jima, a Japanese volcanic island that was the location of some of the fiercest fighting in the Pacific. Over 7,000 Marines lost their lives during the five-week battle to capture the island, and over twice as many were seriously wounded. One of the most recognized images from WWII, “Raising the Flag on Iwo Jima” – a photograph by Joe Rosenthal depicting a group of Marines hoisting an American flag – was taken on Mount Suribachi, the highest point on the island. While Rosenthal’s iconic photo actually depicts the Marines’ second flag raising to replace the smaller, original flag, Pleake remembers the first one. “I was so thrilled when the little flag was pulled up on Iwo Jima,” he says. “I was in a hole, and I stood up before I realized it because I thought it was over, and then it dawned on me how dumb I was, so I laid back down.” Pleake has shared some of his war stories with his children, but generally speaking, he prefers to stick to the happier memories. “I just share the good ones. I don’t talk about the bad stuff,” he notes. “I am proud to have served, but the fellows that were left over there, the ones I think of most, I just can’t dwell on what I did when they wanted to live too. They wanted a good life. They were young and didn't get to do that.” Some of his favorite memories involve chance meetings with high school friends thousands of miles away from the hills of Missouri. Pleake recalls one such encounter when he first shipped out of San Diego. “I got seasick. I was laying topside, vomiting over the side. When I raised up, a sailor was looking down at me, laughing,” Pleake says. “It was John Wyatt, our left hand pitcher on the high school baseball team. I was the catcher!” Similarly, Pleake remembers running into another high school friend, Benny Barton, just after leaving Iwo Jima.

CLARENCE PLEAKE

UNITED STATES MARINE CORPS

inety-seven-year-old Clarence Pleake has lived a long and full life. Raised in the small town of Hollister, Missouri, Pleake crisscrossed the continent for over three decades with his job as a Greyhound bus driver, continuing his travels with his first wife Virginia in their trailer after his retirement in 1978. Back in 1944, however, Pleake found himself exploring a very different part of the world as a newly enlisted Marine shipping out for the Pacific. “My wife and I and our two little kids were living in Kansas City, and all of my friends were either being drafted or enlisting,” Pleake recalls. “When one of my buddies I grew up with was killed in a training accident, I just couldn’t stand it. I said, ‘I’ve got to do something.’ I had a good job, making a good living and all of my friends were out there fighting for me.” While Pleake intended to enlist in the Navy, his plans changed when he caught sight of a Marine master gunnery sergeant in full uniform. “I thought, ‘My goodness, that’s the prettiest uniform I ever saw,’” Pleake

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“We had boarded a Higgins boat to take us to [the Navy’s U.S.S.] Storm King that was at anchor offshore and we were standing topside. We smelled terrible and hadn’t brushed our teeth for 36 days. We were waiting for quarters so we could shower and get some new clothes,” Pleake recounts. “While we were standing there, a sailor walked by, and I thought he looked familiar, but he’d gained weight. When he came back by, I called his name, and it was him – Benny! We’d have a great time together whenever we didn’t have duty.” One of Pleake’s most vivid memories is a Thanksgiving dinner in Japan just after the war was over. He and a few of his buddies found some other Marines to take them across a river where a sergeant had set up a field kitchen. The men returned with food and set up a holiday meal. “All we’d had were rations for weeks, and when we got in line, I was served a great big turkey drumstick, and boy was it good! I’ll never forget that Thanksgiving,” he laughs. Now, closing in on 100 years of age, Pleake is grateful for many things in his life, including the friendships made during the war and the opportunities he had after his service. “Life is good,” says Pleake. “I have a wonderful family. My wife Anna and I do things together, and life’s just great.” by Julie Wenger Watson

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Spotlight on Tulsa's Veterans continued from page 18 Cole’s father instilled a strong moral structure and work ethic into his children. He’d served in WWI and hoped his sons would follow in his footsteps. “Dad was a good Christian man and worked us pretty hard,” he remembers. “I wanted to be a good person because of the way my father raised me.” Cole’s father eventually took the boys to Muskogee for Jay to enlist. Recruiters were quick to take the older Cole boy, but Arles was still too young. Once Jay left the farm, Cole was put in charge with his father. Once he turned 17, the Navy released information about a “kiddie cruise,” a program that allowed boys younger than 18 to enlist. This idea was something Cole had dreamt about. “It wasn’t long before I’d had enough of the plow,” Cole remembers. “When I was 16, I went to a recruiting station in Tulsa and passed the physical and mental tests. It wasn’t long after I turned 17 that I was sworn in.” Cole and a few other young men from the area were put on a train to Dallas. Then, they headed west to San Diego for basic training and a pretty big culture shock. After he finished boot camp, Cole started a military trade school where he specialized in navigation. He attributes his desire to become a Navy quartermaster to being a country boy at heart – having to navigate the country roads and farm.

A R L ES COLE

UNITED STATES NAVY

magine being a young farm boy from Porum, Oklahoma, spending the breezy night on the top deck of a ship nearly 4,000 miles from home in a small cove off the coast of Oahu, Hawaii. For Arles Cole, and thousands of other men and women, the sounds of the waves, dreamy tropical scents and beautiful scenery came to an abrupt halt at 7:55 a.m. on December 7, 1941. The island wonderland of Oahu became a smoke-filled, chaotic battleground. I met with Cole one afternoon in September. I was excited walking into his apartment building – it’s not every day that I get to meet a living legend. When I approached him, as he sat waiting patiently in his signature leather vest and Pearl Harbor survivor cap, I was quickly reminded of his celebrity status when a lady stopped me to ask if I would take a photo of her standing with “the Arles Cole.” “It’s been a while since I’ve interviewed a celebrity,” I remarked as he led me to a private conference room. “Oh, no, I’m not a celebrity,” he said sincerely. “Just a man.” After listening to his story for two hours (I didn’t want it to end), I determined that Cole is more than “just a man." He is full of compassion, a gentleman, a passionate storyteller and a true American hero.

After his training, Cole was asked where he wanted to go, and he responded, “I want the newest and best ship.” So, they put him on the U.S.S. West Virginia. On December 5, 1941, the West Virginia entered the port at Pearl Harbor and became part of Battleship Row. On December 6, 1941, Cole left the ship to purchase the last remaining Christmas gifts for his family back in Oklahoma. The owner at the shop where he bought two colorful pictures for his older sister and grandmother offered to mail the gifts to Oklahoma. Cole was quick to accept the offer. The other gifts he had aboard the West Virginia never made it back to the Sooner State. That night after returning to the ship, Cole had received permission to sleep on the navigation deck, rather than his quarters three decks below. “It was cooler up there,” Cole recalls. He’d slept in the next day, waking up and going outside around 8 a.m. As he stretched and breathed in the morning air, his life changed in a second as he saw smoke and fire on Ford Island. “It wasn’t long before paradise became a hell hole,” Cole remembers. The guys down below were yelling, “We are under attack,” Cole says. “About that time, a plane flew over, and we knew it was the Japanese by the red disc on the body.” The captain exclaimed, “We are at war; go to your battle stations.” Cole did as he was told, fueled by adrenaline. His battle station was four decks below. The only way Cole was able to get down quickly was to ride the stair rails down. Cole says, “I wasn’t scared. I was on a mission.”

Arles was named for Arles, France. His father was headed there in WWI, but never made it. Cole and his wife made it years later while on vacation.

“We were on the starboard side of the U.S.S. Tennessee,” Cole recalls. “I could see down the hall that led to my battle station, but I never made it because I saw and smelled oil.”

In 1939, Cole and his older brother were approaching the time to enlist in the impending war. “My older brother Jay wanted to go into the Army,” Cole recalls. “Dad had pulled him out of school in the 8th grade to work on the farm behind the plow.”

It was totally black, and Cole couldn’t see a thing. He knew he needed to get out. He crawled his way to the starboard side back to the hatch he’d come down, but it was already sealed. Cole went another direction and finally saw some light, coming from the hole where a bomb had hit.

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When he pulled himself up to another deck, he saw a lot of men down. He crawled out of the hole and he heard an officer yell, “Get these men out of here; water is coming in.” Cole could feel the water nipping at his heels. So Cole had a new mission: to save as many people as he could. He picked up the first man he saw. That man was Dorie Miller. If you have seen the 2001 movie, “Pearl Harbor,” you might recognize the name Dorie Miller, as that was the character played by Cuba Gooding, Jr. Dorie was a farm boy from Waco, Texas. He was the Captain’s orderly, a 235 pound prize fighter, and Cole picked him up as he lay injured. “I picked him up, and believe it or not, I couldn’t do that when I was on the farm, but I did, I picked that man up and carried him out,” Cole emotionally recalls. Cole carried him from the second deck to the main deck. He placed Dorie in the staging place where wounded men were taken. “And I never saw him again after that day,” Cole says. After the attack and after many hours of work, Cole rested. But it wasn’t long before he was right back up attending to his quartermaster duties. It was the quartermaster’s job to take care of the flag onboard the ship. Cole noticed that the flag wasn’t flying. He found the biggest flag on board, still intact and made sure it was proudly flying. Cole knew he was in WWII, and the next day he was assigned to a new cruiser in San Francisco. His home port was in American Samoa. In 1944, he went aboard the Prichett, a Fletcher class destroyer. He went back to Pearl Harbor and spent the rest of the time in the Pacific. Cole got most emotional when he talked about the battle of Okinawa, Hiroshima and Nagasaki. When the war was over, he was on a ship in the middle of the Pacific with U.S. and Ally ships. Cheers could be heard from all around. “I said, ‘Good, I get to live now, I get to go home.’”

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Cole later went home to Oklahoma. Met his wife of 68 years, Virginia, had a family and went to work for Southwestern Bell where he worked for 35 years. They had three children – two boys and a girl. His daughter retired as a commander of the United States Navy.

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Spotlight on Tulsa's Veterans continued from page 21 From 1944 to 1946, Chandler spent nearly all of his days and nights aboard the ship, mainly doing drive-by shellings of nearby islands. But later toward the end of the war, Chandler spent some time on a little island off of Manila Bay, where a receiving and dispatching station was located. He laughs now, but it was here that he remembers eating some fresh green bananas that led to – ahem – quite the crappy situation. “I had an unfortunate bout with dysentery from those bananas, and the restroom was just a shed with screen wire around it, and a long row of back-to-back holes dug in the ground. There was no privacy, but you did what you had to do when you had to do it,” he laughs.

BUD CHANDLER

UNITED STATES NAVY

ud Chandler is the kind of man you hope to meet in your lifetime. At 90-years-old, he knows intimately both the good and the bad in life. Chandler’s experiences have taught him to see the world through a lens of thankfulness and to live with great exuberance. If he’s not two-stepping on the dance floor or writing stories in his creative writing class, he enjoys spending as much time as he can with his family and friends, and is eager to serve others whenever he gets the chance. Chandler’s bright blue eyes shine with the playful light of someone who has truly loved his life, and looking into them it’s easy to imagine the freshout-of-high-school-kid he was when he joined the Navy to defend his country during World War II. Born in Springfield, Missouri, but raised in Tulsa since he was three months old, Chandler went to Tulsa Central High School and was on the wrestling team there. The same year he and his team won the state championship was the same year he remembers stepping out of a movie at the Circle Cinema to someone selling newspapers on the corner and shouting, “Extra! Extra! Japan attacks Pearl Harbor!” It was Sunday morning, December 7, 1941. “I was 15 at that time,” says Chandler, “still wet behind the ears. Life was all about playing and having fun! But we heard a lot about the war in school and in the newsreels, so as we got a little older we started to think, ‘Well, I guess we’re gonna have to go.’ Back then, you grew up with a love for your country and a responsibility to it, so when it came time to sign up it was no question. We went; nobody pushed us. A lot of kids were 16. You didn’t want to get killed, you know, but that was always going to be the other guy anyway. You never put yourself in those shoes when you’re that young.” Shortly after his 17th birthday, Chandler went to boot camp in San Diego and directly from there he shipped out to Enewetak in the South Pacific. On Chandler’s ship – a heavy cruiser named the U.S.S. Wichita – he served as part of his ship’s gun fire control system as a rangefinder operator. “On the ship, that meant that you were pointing, training and firing the big guns – as big as five to eight-inch shells,” he says. 22

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Although he can recall those bananas with a chuckle now, there are other memories Chandler has of a much more sobering degree. “I observed some burials in Okinawa that we had to make there. I watched them do that, how they marked the graves, and I guess they’re still there now. Then, after the war was over, we were mine-sweeping in the China Sea when we got reassigned to take a hospital ship into the Bay of Nagasaki to get prisoners of war out. There was a railroad there that led up into a mine, where the prisoners had been forced to work. We set up a receiving station there, and the train would go up and bring these prisoners back. That was one of those times when you look at yourself and realize how lucky you were, after seeing those guys come in.” As the prisoners got off the train, Chandler’s job was to greet them with piping hot mugs of coffee and spoonfuls of sugar from a can. Chandler’s heart was so affected by these POWs that he actually received a gentle reprimand from an officer to stop giving them so much sugar, as their bodies wouldn’t be able to handle it. In a nutshell, his sugar story encapsulates Chandler himself – kindhearted, empathetic and receptive to the pain of others. He saw so much destruction in the South Pacific – including what the atomic bomb did to Nagasaki – that it instilled in him a lifelong desire to serve those who were not as fortunate as he was. Chandler was of course relieved to come home once the war was over, but it was still a sobering time for him. “When we came home and passed under the Golden Gate Bridge in San Francisco, you can imagine how exciting that was to see. They had ferries of people playing songs to welcome us home while waving and cheering. Most of us felt like we were glad to be home and that we’d seen all we wanted to see. You like the welcome-homes and all that, but I never felt as if I was ever a hero because the heroes I know are the ones that didn’t get to come back home at all. I also feel like there are guys out there that have a story to tell, and I wish they would share it with somebody to keep it going. But some guys don’t want to talk about it because they mentally can’t handle it, or others don’t talk about it because they feel like they didn’t do anything. But you did! Because you were there. You dedicated your life to your country.” In the years after coming home from the war, Chandler worked for American Airlines and became a family man. He married a pretty redheaded girl, and together they had three beautiful children. She was the first great love of his life for over 60 years of marriage until she sadly passed away from cancer. As a widower, he met the second great love of his life – another lovely redhead with whom he danced endlessly and shared nine more years of marriage. Few people know the highs and lows of life like Bud Chandler, and for this the world truly becomes a better place every time he steps outside his door, those sparkling blue eyes conveying light and encouragement wherever he goes. “Being out there [in the South Pacific] gave me insight that I never would have had otherwise. I feel like I have a responsibility to lighten the burdens of whomever I come into contact with because I’ve been so lucky and so blessed. And I always say it’s never too late to live happily ever after,” he states with a smile. by Tiffany Duncan www.LIFEseniorservices.org

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2018 Medicare Part D Stand-Alone Prescription Drug Plans Available in Oklahoma Information is current as of September 5, 2017. For additional information or assistance selecting a plan, contact Medicare at (800) 633-4227 or the Medicare Assistance Program at LIFE Senior Services at (918) 664-9000 or toll free at (866) 664-9009. Benefit Type

Monthly Drug Premium

Annual Drug Deductible

Company Name

Plan Name

Plan ID

Phone Number

Aetna Medicare

Aetna Medicare Rx Saver

S5810-057

(855) 338-7030

Basic

$28

$250

Cigna-HealthSpring RX Secure

S5617-113

(800) 735-1459

Basic

$27.20

$405

Cigna-HealthSpring RX Secure - Extra

S5617-268

(800) 735-1459

Enhanced

$52

EnvisionRxPlus

S7694-023

(866) 250-2005

Basic

$49

$405

Express Scripts Medicare - Saver

S5660-239

(866) 477-5704

Enhanced

$22.60

$405

Express Scripts Medicare - Value

S5660-125

(866) 477-5704

Basic

$30.90

$405

Express Scripts Medicare - Choice

S5660-214

(866) 477-5704

Enhanced

$92.50

$350

First Health Part D Value Plus

S5768-146

(855) 389-9688

Enhanced

$66.70

First Health Part D Premier Plus

S5768-180

(855) 389-9688

Enhanced

$108.70

Blue Cross MedicareRx Basic

S5715-015

(877) 213-1817

Basic

$26.40

$405

Blue Cross MedicareRx Value

S5715-010

(877) 213-1817

Enhanced

$82.70

$405

Blue Cross MedicareRx Plus

S5715-011

(877) 213-1817

Enhanced

$178.20

CignaHealthSpring RX

EnvisionRx Plus

Express Scripts Medicare

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Humana Insurance Company

Plan Name

Plan ID

Phone Number

Benefit Type

Monthly Drug Premium

Annual Drug Deductible

Humana Walmart Rx Plan

S5884-169

(800) 706-0872

Enhanced

$20.40

$405

Humana Preferred Rx Plan

S5884-144

(800) 706-0872

Basic

$29.30

$405

Humana Enhanced

S5884-021

(800) 706-0872

Enhanced

$73.60

SilverScript Choice

S5601-046

(866) 552-6106

Basic

$23.90

SilverScript Plus

S5601-109

(866) 552-6106

Enhanced

$68

Symphonix Value RX

S0522-040

(855) 283-2958

Basic

$23.40

$405

AARP MedicareRx Walgreens

S5921-404

(800) 753-8004

Enhanced

$26.70

$405

AARP MedicareRX Saver Plus

S5921-368

(888) 867-5564

Basic

$56.80

$405

AARP MedicareRx Preferred

S5820-022

(888) 867-5564

Enhanced

$82.80

WellCare Classic

S4802-014

(888) 293-5151

Basic

$28.50

WellCare Extra

S4802-119

(888) 293-5151

Enhanced

$68.40

SilverScript

UnitedHealthcare

WellCare

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2018 Medicare Advantage Plans with Medicare Prescription Drug Coverage (Tulsa County/Tulsa Metro Area) * Information is current as of September 5, 2017 and includes 2018 approved contracts/plans.

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CommunityCare Advantage Medicare Plan

CommunityCare Senior Health Plan

Coventry Health Care

Plan ID

Phone Number

Drug Benefit Type

Monthly Consolidated Premium (Includes Part C + D)

Local HMO

H4198-005

(800) 333-3275

Enhanced

Advantage Premier

Local HMO

H4198-003

(800) 333-3275

Enhanced

$42

Senior Health Plan Silver Plus

Local HMO

H3755-005

(800) 642-8065

Enhanced

Senior Health Plan Platinum

Local HMO

H3755-001

(800) 642-8065

Enhanced

$42

Senior Health Plan Platinum Plus

Local HMO

H3755-004

(800) 642-8065

Enhanced

$112

Advantra Freedom

Local PPO

H1608-021

(855) 338-9551

Enhanced

Generations Classic

Local HMO

H3706-001

(844) 280-5555

Enhanced

Generations Select

Local HMO

H3706-018

(844) 280-5555

Enhanced

$29

HumanaChoice

Local PPO

H5216-139

(800) 833-2364

Basic

$405

HumanaChoice

Local PPO

H5216-081

(800) 833-2364

Enhanced

$65

$195

HumanaChoice

Local PPO

H5216-083

(800) 833-2364

Enhanced

$75

$195

Humana Gold Choice

PFFS

H8145-122

(800) 833-2364

Enhanced

$95

$195

HumanaChoice

Regional PPO

R4845-002

(800) 833-2364

Basic

$184

$270

Humana Value Plus

Local HMO

H6622-049

(800) 833-2364

Basic

$25.10

$405

Humana Gold Plus

Local HMO

H6622-033

(800) 833-2364

Enhanced

$32

$195

AARP MedicareComplete SecureHorizons Plan 1

Local HMO

H3749-017

(800) 555-5757

Enhanced

$37

$150

AARP MedicareComplete SecureHorizons Plan 2

Local HMO

H3749-020

(800) 555-5757

Enhanced

$160

Plan Name

Type of Medicare Health Plan

Advantage Choice Plus

Annual Drug Deductible

GlobalHealth

Humana Insurance Company

Humana WI Health Organization Insurance Corp

UnitedHealthcare

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Troops march into the fray with the best of intentions, but sometimes not the best planning.

hile history is full of stunning and surprising victories, an equal amount of blunders populate the battlefields. Be it numbers, weapons or weather, some of the greatest armies fell after shortsighted or simply foolhardy decisions. The Battle of the Teutoburg Forest 9 A.D. Considered one of Rome’s greatest defeats and a critical turning point in Roman history, Publius Quintilius Varus’ defeat by an alliance of Germanic forces led by fellow Roman citizen Arminius traces its cause back to simple arrogance. Despite appeals from other German noblemen, Varus ignored warnings that Arminius intended to trick him on the field. In fact, Arminius knew the ways of Roman warfare himself and deceived Varus with misleading warnings of his own. Heeding none of the above warnings, Varus sent his main legions into the Teutoburg Forest in one long column without scouting the terrain first. Arminius attacked, and Varus’ troops could not fall into proper battle formation. Instead, they, along with Varus, were vanquished in the forest.

The Battle of Agincourt depicted in a 15th-century miniature by French chronicler Enguerrand de Monstrelet

The Battle of Agincourt 1415 With this victory, England proved that bringing the proper tools to the fray often proves just as important as numbers. Historical debate puts the French out numbering the English either in the thousands or six to one. In any case, the English faced an overwhelming foe. But thanks to their longbows, they did not face defeat. The French, with their steel-plated cavalry and plate-armored soldiers, undoubtedly saw themselves as so protected to render themselves undefeatable. However, their cavalry could not get past the pikes the English used to fortify themselves no matter how many futile rushes they made. And the English longbow? It pierced right through the French's plate armor. Blunders in military history continued on page 30 28

Statue of Arminius in the Teutoburg Forest near the city of Detmold, Germany

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Blunders in military history continued from page 28 The “So-Called” Battle of Karansebes 1788 This altercation between the Austrian Hussars and Ottoman Turks provides the ultimate example of why drinking and fighting don’t mix. After setting up camp in Karansebes, a group of Hussars set out across the river to scout for Turks. While they found no Turks, they did find a band of Gypsies selling alcohol. The soldiers set about drinking, and when a group of their own infantrymen arrived asking to join the fun, chaos ensued. Not only did they refuse to share, the drunken soldiers set up a makeshift fort. When an argument broke out, someone fired a shot. Assuming an attack by the Turks, the rest of the army back at camp began firing upon anything that moved. When the Turks did arrive on the scene two days later, it was easy for them to take Karansebes, since the Hussars managed to take themselves out before their arrival. Little Big Horn 1876 “Divide and conquer” is not always the best approach. When U.S. Lieutenant Colonel George Custer led 647 men of the 7th Cavalry against an alliance of the Sioux, it proved a fatal blunder. Planning to catch the tribesmen by surprise and prevent them from forming a proper defense, Custer stationed his men in several locations around the Little Big Horn River where the Sioux camped. His arrival came as no surprise. The Sioux isolated and overwhelmed Custer’s men in their divided stance, and only two detachments were able to retreat and come together to form a defense until relief arrived 24 hours later. Custer’s mistake, however, cost him his life and any victory. The Battle of Adwa 1896 A study of Imperialism at the turn of the 19th century would not lead one to anticipate a victory by an African force against a European invader. However, when the Italians made two critical mistakes in an attack on Ethiopia, the Ethiopians did just that and gained their independence to boot. Italian General Oreste Baratieri not only brought an army outnumbered by his foe, but he also armed his troops with shoddy equipment and inaccurate maps. When his men got separated at night, the maps proved useless. The already-outnumbered Italian troops could not regroup, and were met with defeat. To add insult to injury, the Italians left all their military equipment behind them, essentially providing the Ethiopians a ready-made arsenal.

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The Moscow Blunders

RETREAT FROM moscow 1941 Napoleon enjoyed a short-lived victory in his invasion of Russia. After three months of fighting, he captured the city, but the Russians refused to yield. With provisions running low, Napoleon made a critical error when he marched his retreat. Using the same route to retreat in winter as he did to attack in summer, Napoleon ultimately lost over 500,000 men to death, capture or injury preventing further service. Lack of food, clothing and shelter along with Russian raids decimated the French army as it plodded through the brutal Russian winter. The attack on moscow 1941 Hitler chose to focus on taking Leningrad and the Ukraine in the summer of 1941. German troops waited outside Moscow until fall, finally mobilizing in early October 1941. A few snowflakes were falling. By mid-October, the Germans seemed poised to conquer Moscow. Enter the Russian winter. Initially prepared to attack in summer, the German troops now had to fight in the bitter cold without the overcoats, socks, blankets and boots necessary for a winter offensive. Their forces stalled out as their men froze, and their weaponry malfunctioned as it iced over. By the time Hitler could rally all forces in the area for an attack on December 6, 1941, the Russians had taken advantage of the delay to prepare. Overwhelmed by the sheer number of Russian soldiers and weaponry, the Germans retreated with roughly 750,000 soldiers dead, ill or missing. by Kelsey Holder Source: War History Online

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C.S. Lewis once said that “failures are finger posts on the road to achievement.” Internationally renowned author Richard Ford knows firsthand the importance of failing as he credits failures as the impetus for his career.

Helmerich award – whether I’m distinguished or not – encourages the whole lot of us. Which seems like the point of it. As with literature itself, it’s not about the writer, it’s about the writing.”

“What influenced me to become a writer was unquestionably failing at everything I attempted,” says the 73-year-old novelist and short-story writer. “If I could’ve stayed in the Marines; if I’d stayed in law school; if I kept teaching grammar school in Flint, Michigan; if I’d gotten that job at ‘Sports Illustrated,’ or with ‘The Arkansas Gazette,’ or with ‘Newsweek,’ or with the Arkansas state police – I didn’t get any of them, or if I’d taken that job with the CIA, I never would’ve written anything.”

Since May, Ford has traveled the world promoting his first nonfiction work, “Between Them: Remembering My Parents,” a memoir which has received many favorable reviews. According to “Publisher’s Weekly,” “Every page teems with Ford’s luxuriant prose, his moving and tender longing for his parents, and his affecting and intimate portrait of two people simply living life as best they can.”

Fortunately, Ford’s “haphazard decision to try writing” was a huge home run as this Pulitzer Prize-winning author has delighted readers around the world for the past 40 years with his portrayal of everyday contemporary middleclass American life in such works as the critically acclaimed “The Sportswriter,” “Independence Day,” “The Lay of the Land” and “Let Me Be Frank With You.” For his distinguished body of work and major contribution to the field of literature and letters, the Tulsa City-County Library and Tulsa Library Trust will honor Ford in December with the 33rd annual Peggy V. Helmerich Distinguished Author Award, which consists of a $40,000 cash prize and engraved crystal book.

The Pulitzer Prize-winning fiction writer tells what he knows of the marriage of his loving parents – and what he can never know, as the only child who came between them.

As a Helmerich award winner, Ford joins such greats as Billy Collins, Ann Patchett, John Grisham, Shelby Foote, Margaret Atwood, Neil Simon, David McCullough, Ray Bradbury, Eudora Welty, Toni Morrison and John Updike, to name a few. “As the winner, I choose to think I’m basically a representative of my writer colleagues,” says Ford. “One writer’s good luck and accomplishment bespeaks a lot of other accomplishments standing just out of the frame – awaiting its moment. In this way, the

“This summer, I was in Italy, Colombia, Peru, Greece, England and Ireland. This autumn, in Scotland and Sweden,” he says. “Books tours are generally not vacations; they’re more akin to what my father did as a traveling salesman, only my stops are not seven Southern states, but 30plus countries. And what I mostly come home with is an enhanced view of my own country. There’re few better ways to ‘see America’ than to travel abroad and to notice and hear what other countries’ citizens think and are saying about the U.S., and to observe what I myself say and feel when I talk about it.” Currently, Ford has taken a hiatus from writing. “I have, in note form, two pretty well-developed schemes for novels, which have been accumulating over the past three or four years; and I have five short stories written toward a book of stories. But at the moment, I’m just being. It’s always been normal for me to allow the whole machinery of book writing simply to halt and go cold in between large projects. I want to have the chance to assess the whole vocation anew – whether it’s a good idea to continue – or to determine if I have the enthusiasm, stamina, curiosity and material to do what’s required. The world doesn’t need me just to write another book. It needs of me what it needs of all writers – to write a masterpiece." by Jackie Hill, Tulsa City County Library

Award Presentation at Black-tie Gala Friday, December 1 • 6:30 p.m. Central Library • 400 Civic Center, Tulsa

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MINDBENDER & PUZZLES

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holiday festivals PROJECT

PLEASE HELP US CREATE HAPPIER HOLIDAYS When was the last time you shopped for someone who had so little that all it took to make their holidays happy was a small bottle of hand lotion or some soft socks or lip balm? For the 600 older adults in LIFE’s Care Management Program that we hope to serve with our Holiday Project this year, these small items would be a thrill to find in a holiday stocking packed just for them. Thanks to the generosity of our donors, each year LIFE Senior Services brightens the holidays of hundreds of area seniors who live on very limited incomes and cannot afford to buy even basic items.

Our Holiday Project Wish List includes: •P ersonal Hygiene Travel Size Items: shampoo, Q-tips, Band-Aids, hand lotion, Chap Stick, Kleenex and razors •A ctivity Items: deck of cards, large-print word search or Sudoku, generic greeting cards, postage stamps, pens, envelopes, pocket-sized calendar, magnifying glass and eye glass repair kit •F ood Items: granola bars, Nutella and bread sticks, peanut butter and crackers, nuts, candy and fruit cups •P ersonal Care Items: fingernail file, nail clippers, bar or liquid soap, Neosporin, cortisone cream, Poligrip denture tube, eye glass cleaning cloth, multivitamins, Vitamin D • Luxury Items: individual flavored coffee packets, individual tea bags, gloves, socks, scarf, $5 Walgreens gift card, $5 Braum’s gift card, $5 QuikTrip gift card, holiday trinket, picture frame, small stuffed animal If your schedule is busy, we’re happy to accept cash donations and do the shopping for you. Online monetary donations can be made at www.LIFEseniorservices.org/ holidayproject. Checks can also be mailed to LIFE Senior Services, 5950 E. 31st St., Tulsa, OK 74135. All wish list donations must be received by Friday, December 1. Donations can be brought to LIFE Senior Services, 5950 E. 31st St., Monday through Friday, from 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. If you have questions or would like more information, contact Julie Ryker, LIFE’s volunteer coordinator, at (918) 664-9000 or jryker@LIFEseniorservices.org.

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DOLLARS & SENSE

The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) can be an invaluable financial resource to veterans and their families needing assistance with healthcare costs. However, confirming eligibility and applying for VA healthcare benefits can get complicated. Here’s some basic information to help you get started. AM I ELIGIBLE? If you participated in active military service and were separated under any condition other than dishonorable, you may qualify for VA healthcare benefits. Current and former members of the reserves or National Guard who were called to active duty by a federal order and completed the full period for which they were called or ordered to active duty may be eligible for benefits as well. Minimum Duty Requirements Most veterans who enlisted after Sept. 7, 1980, or entered active duty after Oct. 16, 1981, must have served 24 continuous months or the full period for which they were called to active duty in order to be eligible. This minimum duty requirement may not apply to veterans who were discharged for a disability incurred or aggravated in the line of duty, for a hardship or “early out,” or those who served prior to Sept. 7, 1980. Since there are a number of other exceptions to the minimum duty requirements, the VA encourages all veterans to apply so that they may determine enrollment eligibility. WHAT SERVICES ARE AVAILABLE? For Americans who received an honorable or general discharge, there are a few major benefit programs: ree or low-cost medical care through VA F hospitals and medical facilities • The VA is required by law to provide eligible veterans with hospital care and outpatient care services that are defined as “needed.” The VA defines “needed” as care or services that will promote, preserve and restore health. This

includes treatment, procedures, supplies and prescriptions. • The Aid & Attendance (A&A) pension is another helpful benefit that can help pay for a variety of care options. See the sidebar for more information. Education programs • The term GI Bill refers to any VA education benefit earned by members of active duty, Selected Reserve, National Guard Armed Forces or their families. The benefit is designed to help service members and eligible veterans cover the costs associated with getting an education or training. The GI Bill has several programs and each is administrated differently, depending on a person’s eligibility and duty status. HOW DO I APPLY?

Apply Online

• Complete VA Form 10-10EZ, Application for Health Benefits online at www.va.gov. • Once completed, you may submit your application online. Apply in Person

• Go to your local VA healthcare facility or VA Regional Office and complete VA Form 10-10EZ. • Generally, you will receive written notification of your enrollment status in the VA healthcare system within five to seven days. Apply by Telephone

• Call (800) 827-1000, between 7 a.m. and 8 p.m. • Complete the application over the telephone with a VA representative. • Within three to five business days, you will receive the completed VA Form 10-10EZ, Application for Health Benefits for you to review, sign and return. Mail the application to: Health Eligibility Center, 2957 Clairmont Road, Suite 200, Atlanta, GA 30329.

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The VA offers a little-known benefit, the Aid & Attendance (A&A) pension, which can provide veterans, their families or a surviving spouse a valuable financial resource. A&A can be used to help pay for treatment and care if the recipient is living at home, in a residential care facility, assisted living facility or is receiving hospice services. The A&A increased monthly pension amount may be added to your monthly pension amount if the regular attendance of another person is required to help in basic self-care tasks such as eating, bathing, dressing, personal hygiene and other activities of daily living. A&A is also available to individuals who are blind or living in a nursing home because of mental or physical incapacity. Additionally, A&A is a benefit that can be used by a veteran who remains independent, but cares for an ill spouse whose medical expenses exceed the couple’s combined monthly income. Not based solely on servicerelated injuries and available to both war and peacetime veterans, A&A enables a qualifying veteran to receive up to $2,127 if married ($1,794 if single) per month. A surviving spouse is eligible for $1,153 per month. A married couple may be allowed a maximum of $2,846 monthly if they are both veterans.

by Landry Harlan

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Tulsa’s Coffee Bunker is a place where veterans can go to drink coffee, visit with other veterans and receive services. But a place like the Coffee Bunker didn’t always exist.

hen Robert Spires returned from the Korean War in 1958, there were no services to help him integrate back into society. For almost 60 years, Spires fended for himself – finding a job and a place to stay, educating himself and paying for health insurance. He also lived a life absent from fellow veterans. Reintegration services to help Spires transition from wartime to civilian life simply did not exist. Luckily, that’s not the case today. Most days, you can find 80-year-old Spires sitting in the main room at the Coffee Bunker. A native Tulsan, Spires is described as the Coffee Bunker’s “welcoming committee.” When new visitors enter the Coffee Bunker, the first person they will likely see is Spires. All visitors must sign in – a way of tracking the newcomers – and last year alone, over 9,000 guests and friends visited the Coffee Bunker. Since 2010, over 18,000 veterans have visited or received services at the Coffee Bunker.

About the Bunker Michael Horton, executive director of the Coffee Bunker, describes the Coffee Bunker as “a place of comfort.” The 3,600-square-foot complex is a place for all veterans, says Horton, and a place that is comfortable, secure and supportive to all veterans’ needs. “Our main focus is to support vets transitioning from a military/combat life to a civilian life,” Horton says. “A lot of the veterans we serve still need basic life essentials.” Some of the veterans returning from duty do not have clothing, or a place to live and struggle to find jobs. Horton says the Coffee Bunker acts as a triage center for veterans who need services. The Coffee Bunker networks with community leaders and governmental entities to get veterans services that otherwise have not been provided. Spires states he went through his whole life without any benefits after returning from the war. “I never knew I was entitled to the benefits; nobody ever told me,” Spires says. It was when he finally stopped in the Coffee Bunker after dropping his grandchild off after school that he was able to visit with a Disabled Veterans Association representative who was also at the Coffee Bunker and helped him sign up for his benefits. Now, Spires is helping other veterans get services.

Horton says he became most concerned when lieutenants and majors were returning from the war and could not find jobs. He said these men and women had “stellar” resumes, but could not find jobs, noting age and over-qualifications seemed to be the main themes. Horton says issues like job searching and networking are why he took the role of executive director about a year ago. “The concern is finding jobs for veterans that are commensurate to their level of skill. We really have had to network with local companies for them to realize what the benefit of hiring a veteran can be.” Horton says another focus is to engage the local veterans in a comfortable, secure environment. He explains that a lot of veterans do not feel safe in the general public – at least, when talking about their experiences in the war or personal lives back home. The Coffee Bunker allows veterans to share stories among men and women who share similar experiences and really understand what each other may be going through. While the older vets enjoy TV and pool tables, the younger vets enjoy the gaming consoles and free Wi-Fi. Furthermore, the Coffee Bunker provides the hands-on activities and movie nights for veterans to visit and network with each other. The Community Food Bank provides lunch on Wednesdays and Fridays, and the Coffee Bunker holds an occasional potluck dinner. Veterans also have access to an emergency food pantry, as well as a small clothes closet for veterans who find themselves in need. “Our goal is to accept these veterans as they are, so they don’t feel alone,” Horton says.

Yes … There’s Coffee Horton notes the Coffee Bunker does serve free coffee to guests and veterans, compliments of Double Shot Coffee located near 18th Street and Boston Avenue in Tulsa. “They are a great supporter of the Coffee Bunker,” Horton says. Every visitor or veteran always asks about the coffee. “Yes,” Horton says, “we serve coffee.” Horton affirms the Coffee Bunker is a place to seek refuge, guidance, support and a friendly face. He says most veterans just sit down and strike up a conversation. It’s something he has not seen in over 30 years of public service. Veterans of all ages are encouraged to visit the Coffee Bunker. Not only will you find Spires and his group of friends who are always there to chat and to enjoy a cup of coffee, but access to numerous supportive services. by Matt Rose 6365 E. 41st St., Tulsa (918) 637-3878 • www.coffeebunker.org Monday – Thursday • 11 a.m. – 10 p.m. Tuesday Lady Bunker • 11 a.m. – 3 p.m. Friday • 9:30 a.m. – 11 p.m. Saturday • 11 a.m. – 11 p.m.

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Just like any city, Tulsa has numerous homeless individuals, and sadly, many of those are men and women who have served our country.

omelessness is a life situation that most people do not expect to find themselves in. “While you think it could never happen to you, it can happen,” says Rebecca Runfola, program coordinator for BRRX4Vets, a Community Service Council rehousing program funded by the VA Supportive Service for Veteran Families grant. A number of reasons can contribute to a veteran becoming homeless, says Melanie StewartGoldman, U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) homeless and compensated work therapy program manager. “I’ve always said homelessness is actually a consequence of varied life struggles – it could be unemployment, addiction or mental illness.” “One veteran, his wife and four children had been able to maintain housing for years, but due to a snafu in a disability payment, he got behind on his mortgage, which resulted in a foreclosure. They were trying to find an apartment to rent, and he had applied at numerous apartments, but because of a bad credit score his applications to apartments were being rejected,” says Stewart-Goldman. “It’s much easier to prevent homelessness than to become homeless and try to get back into housing,” Stewart-Goldman explains. Fortunately, the VA was able to help the veteran find housing.

VA Assistance

The number of homeless veterans in the Tulsa area has greatly declined over the last decade. “About 10 years ago, the local percentage of homeless individuals who identified as homeless was about 25 percent, and now locally we’ve reduced that to about 10 percent,” StewartGoldman says. That reduction is due to a number of groups collaborating to find solutions. 36

One VA program that has been successful in reaching homeless veterans is the HUD-VASH program. The program began in 2009 as an effort to end veteran homelessness by 2025. The program allocates Section 8 housing vouchers to veterans and their families. Stewart-Goldman said that in 2008, eastern Oklahoma only had 35 HUD-VASH vouchers. “Now, we have 321.” She said 241 of the 321 vouchers are traditional HUD-VASH – any veteran is eligible, and the remaining 80 are divided up among Choctaw, Cherokee, Muscogee Creek and Osage Nation veterans. The VA also has housing options available through a community partner, 12 & 12, which has a 31-bed transitional living facility for homeless male veterans in recovery from addiction. “They can stay up to two years, but on average it’s between 12 and 18 months,” Stewart-Goldman says. “It gives them an opportunity to establish employment or disability, so they can get into their own housing.” The VA also contracts with the Mental Health Association Oklahoma for 15 short-term beds for one to six-month stays. Additionally, the VA works with Vocational Rehabilitation Specialists, Inc. to help veterans gain full-time employment if they desire. The VA has helped hundreds of homeless veterans in the Tulsa area, but one individual that stood out in Stewart-Goldman’s mind is a World War II veteran who was living in a motel in Sand Springs. “Naturally, that was an expensive housing choice. The income he had was not going to support maintaining that.”

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It’s much easier to prevent homelessness than to become homeless and try to get back into housing. - Melanie Stewart Goldman, U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs

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The veteran was facing the possibility of having to move into a homeless shelter in his 90s. However, the VA partnered with Community Service Council to obtain a grant for him and helped him move into one of LIFE Senior Services’ Vintage Housing properties. Additionally, the VA noticed there was a need for the veteran to have home healthcare, so they were able to cover that cost. “He had no family,” StewartGoldman says. “This was a beautiful example of community partnerships.”

BRRX4Vets

BRRX4Vets provides temporary intervention and short-term assistance to low-income veteran families who are homeless or facing eviction in 19 counties in northeastern Oklahoma. “We’re able to provide financial support through housing security deposits, help with rent, assistance with utility deposits and payments, and more,” Runfola says. “When we house an individual, we provide them with a bed and money for the furniture bank, so they can pick up furniture. We also give them a housewarming package.” The goal for BRRX4Vets is to reach 400 veterans a year. “This year we've served 425 so far,” Runfola explains. “We’ve housed about 200 to 220 people this year. We assist veterans not only with housing, but we do case management as well.” BRRX4Vets also partners with Volunteers of America on an employment program to help veterans find possible means of employment.

Built for Zero

Tulsa is part of Built for Zero, a national initiative organized by New Yorkbased nonprofit Community Solutions with 70 communities collectively housing more than 60,000 homeless Americans since January 2015. Since January 2015, Built for Zero and A Way Home for Tulsa have housed 828 people in the Tulsa area, and 641 of them are veterans. Tulsa’s original goal to find homes for 95 individuals who were chronically homeless in Tulsa was surpassed in spring 2016. “If we house as many people that come into homelessness each month, we attain functional zero,” Runfola says, explaining the group’s name and mission. Built for Zero Tulsa is made possible by 20 agencies working together. The initiative uses a by-name list to find homes for every individual who has served in the armed forces and struggles with homelessness. One of the new initiatives of Built for Zero is utilizing coordinated outreach teams. Professionals from the organizations involved, including the VA and BRRX4Vets, visit Tulsa’s homeless where they live or gather once a week in order to build relationships, Runfola says. “Our main focus is not necessarily to immediately provide them with services, but to develop a relationship with them. If and when they’re ready to engage those services, they know we’re there as a community to assist them.”

How to Help

While much progress has been made in the Tulsa area concerning veteran homelessness, there is still work to be done. “Any homeless veteran is one too many,” Stewart-Goldman says. If you know a veteran who is homeless or on the verge of homelessness, there are resources available, including the VA’s Veteran Helpline at (877) 4AID-VET and BRRX4Vets at (918) 588-8418 or http://csctulsa.org/brrx4vets. by Lindsay Morris

The Veterans Administration is looking for some very special people. Its Medical Foster Home Program in Muskogee and Tulsa needs volunteer caregivers to bring a veteran into their home and provide personal care and 24-hour supervision. The program is an alternative to nursing home placement for disabled, chronically or terminally ill veterans with limited family support. Veterans pay the caregivers out of their VA and/or Social Security benefits. Caregivers receive $1,800 to $3,000 a month, depending on the intensity of care required. The caregiver’s duties include personal care, medication management, preparing meals based on the veteran’s dietary needs and providing transportation to appointments and community outings. The Home-Based Primary Care team typically visits the home once or twice a month to provide primary care. Caregivers need to have a medical or caregiving background, but the VA supports them with additional training in tasks like wound care, managing incontinence and safe transportation.

Quick Facts About Medical Foster Homes Can house one to three veterans at a time Average age of the veterans is 70 Veterans may not be ambulatory About half have some degree of dementia Average stay is 459 days

Medical Foster Homes aren’t licensed as nursing homes or residential care facilities, but they are inspected by an interdisciplinary team, including VA fire and safety personnel. There are state and local licensure and safety regulations that they must follow. Caregivers and the VA oversight team stay in regular contact to ensure the environmental and medical needs of the veteran are being properly addressed. “The ideal candidate has a true heart for caregiving, says Alexa Youngblood, LCSW, medical foster home coordinator based at the VA in Muskogee. “They can be a retired nurse or nurse aide, or come from a nursing home setting. We’ve even had people who gained experience as a family caregiver and now feel called to care for someone else in need." “You’re adopting a veteran into your home and your family, Youngblood continues. “The commitment is round-the-clock, and we want the caregiver to know what to expect and have someone lined up to step in if they get sick or need a break.” The emotional rewards are significant for all involved. Veterans cherish the ability to be part of a family. Caregivers see the positive impact they are having on someone’s life and have the added bonus of giving back to members of the military who put their lives on the line keeping our country safe. For more information, contact Alexa Youngblood at (918) 577-7140 or alexa.youngblood@va.gov. by Emily Fox, Associate Editor

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THE DINNER BELLE

VETERANS DAY R E STA U R A N T D E A LS

The debt we owe veterans and active military personnel is beyond measure. To show their gratitude, many restaurants across the nation offer daily discounts of 10 to 20 percent off for veterans and active duty personnel who show a military ID. Some restaurants offer even greater discounts for those in uniform. We’ve found a number of restaurants who are saluting veterans and active duty military personnel with free food items or even entire meals on Veterans Day, Saturday, November 11. To take advantage of the special offers, be prepared to show a military ID or other proof of service.

Bonefish Grill • Atlantic Salmon

APPLEBEE'S 11104 E. 41st St. • Tulsa • (918) 664-1400 4733 S. Yale Ave. • Tulsa • (918) 664-7878 1311 E. Hillside Dr. • Broken Arrow • (918) 355-0242 www.applebees.com

Applebee’s restaurants offer casual dining and American fare. On Veterans Day, veterans and active duty U.S. military personnel may select a free meal from a choice of seven entrees at more than 1,800 restaurants nationwide. Applebee’s has served more than 8.3 million free meals to our military on Veterans Day since 2008 and anticipates serving close to one million more free meals this year.

BONEFISH GRILL 4651 W. Kenosha St. • Tulsa • (918) 252-3474 www.bonefishgrill.com

These casual dining seafood restaurants specialize in seasonal fresh fish. Guests in military uniform or with military ID receive a free serving of the popular Bang Bang Shrimp appetizer, a slightly spicy fried shrimp dish, on Veterans Day.

CARRABBA'S ITALIAN GRILL 11021 S. 71st St. • Tulsa • (918) 254-8838 www.carrabbas.com

Carrabba’s Italian Grill offers favorite Italian recipes with a hint of Creole, Southern and Western influences. Military personnel in uniform or with military ID receive a free appetizer on Veterans Day.

CRACKER BARREL 8008 E. 31st St. • Tulsa • (918) 610-0414 7128 S. Olympia Ave. • Tulsa • (918) 447-4505 9475 N. Owasso Expressway • Owasso • (918) 272-3445 www.crackerbarrel.com

The old fashioned country store and restaurant is known for its rocking chairs, all-day breakfast, comfort food favorites and friendly service. Cracker Barrel is thanking the men and women who have served our country by offering military 38

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personnel and veterans a complimentary slice of double chocolate fudge Coca-Cola cake on November 11.

GOLDEN CORRAL 9711 E. 71st St. S • Tulsa • (918) 254-5560 8144 E. 21st St. • Tulsa • (918) 665-6355 www.goldencorral.com

Golden Corral is hosting Military Appreciation Night on Monday, November 13, from 5 to 9 p.m. Retirees, veterans, active duty military personnel, National Guard and Reserves are all invited for a “thank you meal." Golden Corral has an extensive buffet that includes sirloin steaks, pork, shrimp, fried chicken, pot roast, meatloaf, famous yeast rolls, fresh salad choices and numerous sweet treats.

OLIVE GARDEN 1954 Utica Square • Tulsa • (918) 743-8993 7019 S. Memorial Dr. • Tulsa • (918) 254-0082 1301 E. Hillside Dr. • Broken Arrow • (918) 355-2738 9072 N. 121st E. Ave. • Owasso • (918) 272-1436 www.olivegarden.com

Military members pledge to serve our country and Olive Garden has been pledging to serve them on Veterans Day for many years. This year, veterans and current members of the military may select a free entrée from a special menu. All entrées include freshly baked garlic breadsticks and the choice of a bowl of homemade soup or Olive Garden’s famous house salad.

OUTBACK STEAKHOUSE 4723 S. Yale Ave. • Tulsa • (918) 627-1992 9006 E. 71st St. • Tulsa • (918) 254-4741 www.outback.com

Bring your military ID to one of these Australian-themed steakhouses on Veterans Day and receive one of Outback’s signature Bloomin’ Onions and a beverage on the house. To encourage return visits through the holidays, guests with military ID receive a 15 percent discount on their meals between November 12 and December 31.

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Outback Steakhouse • Victoria's Filet Mignon

RED ROBIN 9810 Riverside Dr. • Tulsa • (918) 296-0072 4801 W. Kenosha St. • Broken Arrow • (918) 254-4756 9017 N. 121st E. Ave. • Owasso • (918) 376-9094 www.redrobin.com

Red Robin is known for its hamburgers and bottomless steak fries. Visit Red Robin on Saturday, November 11, with proof of military service and receive a free Tavern Double Burger with bottomless steak fries.

TEXAS ROADHOUSE 11111 E. 71st St. S • Tulsa • (918) 461-8891 8205 S. Olympia Ave. W • Tulsa • (918) 445-7427 www.texasroadhouse.com

All active, retired or former military receive a Texas-size thanks for serving our country! The restaurants specialize in hand-cut steaks accompanied by made-from-scratch sides and fresh rolls. Present a VA card, military ID or discharge papers and choose one of 10 entrees for lunch on Veterans Day. Each entrée comes with two sides and a beverage. Lunch is served Saturday, November 11, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Many additional national chains either had not established their 2017 Veterans Day discount by our deadline or the Veterans Day special is determined by individual restaurant managers. However, the following restaurants offered Veterans Day specials in the past. If none of our other listings tickle your taste buds, you might check out Chili’s, On the Border, Longhorn Steakhouse, Abuelo’s, Logan’s Roadhouse, Red Lobster, Buffalo Wild Wings, Dairy Queen, Krispy Kreme, Pei Wei, Waffle House, ChickFil-A, Whataburger, Sonic, Panda Express, Burger King, IHOP or Wendy's. Don't forget to ask about possible daily discounts. by Emily Fox, Associate Editor www.LIFEseniorservices.org

Share To submit a volunteer opportunity, contact Associate Editor Emily Fox at efox@LIFEseniorservices.org or (918) 664-9000.

LIFE Senior Services’ Tax Assistance Program is looking for people to help others in our community by becoming a volunteer with the Tax Counseling for the Elderly (TCE) Program at LIFE Senior Services. Volunteer roles range from basic office support to assisting low to moderately-low income seniors age 60 and older file their income taxes for free. All volunteers receive training. For more information, call Cindy Loftin at (918) 664-9000. The Coffee Bunker in Tulsa is looking for volunteers to help veterans and their families. Hours of operation are 11 a.m. to 11 p.m., and the facility is located at 41st St. and Sheridan Road. Volunteers are needed in fourhour shifts to help at the front desk (computer skills required), serve as tour guides, answer the phones, serve coffee and refreshments and help the veterans check in. For more information, contact Joni at (918) 637-3878 or joni@coffeebunker.org. Broken Arrow Neighbor’s Book Pantry needs volunteers to help with the Book Pantry’s bi-monthly book fairs held the first Friday and Saturday of every other month, from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., at 201 W. Houston St., Broken Arrow. The half-price sale is the following Friday and Saturday, from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Volunteers meet on Wednesday mornings from 9 to 11 a.m. to help sort and shelve book donations. In addition, volunteers can shop the book fairs for thousands of used books, CDs, DVDs, games, records, videos, puzzles, magazines and more. For more information, contact Annette at (918) 280-8656 or annette@rsvptulsa.org RSVP of Tulsa needs drivers for a new service which will help seniors get to their medical appointments. For more information, contact Annette at (918) 280-8656 or annette@rsvptulsa.org. Big Brothers, Big Sisters of Oklahoma wants a volunteer to help make reference calls and assist with documentation, assessment writing, updates, reminder calls and notifying applicants of their approval. The time is generally Wednesday and Thursday, from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., during September, October and November. However, the time and days are flexible. For more information, contact Annette at (918) 280-8656 or annette@rsvptulsa.org. Tulsa Spine & Specialty Hospital in south Tulsa is looking for volunteers to assist in the family waiting areas. The volunteers will organize the areas and keep them tidy, answer the phone, summon waiting families and assist families with any questions or concerns. For more information, contact Annette at (918) 280-8656 or annette@rsvptulsa.org. The Broken Arrow Genealogical Research Library needs volunteers to assist visitors. Knowledge of genealogy is helpful, but not necessary since most visitors are experienced researchers. Volunteers may work once a week or once a month. The library is located on the first floor of the Broken Arrow Museum, 400 S. Main St. Library hours are Tuesday, Wednesday and Saturday, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. For more information, contact Marmie at (918) 455-8619 or b.a.genealogy@gmail.com.

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I alone cannot change the world. But I can cast a stone across the waters to create many ripples.

- Mother Teresa

Centenarians of Oklahoma, a rapidly growing, nonprofit organization whose sole purpose is to honor Oklahomans who are 100 years of age or older, is looking for a researcher to serve from home. This volunteer will be searching the internet for news of Oklahoma centenarians. This person should be familiar with internet research and have internet access at home. This person should also be precise, detailed and able to work unsupervised. Most work will be done in your own home. There will be some phone work and occasional visits to the office at 3119 S. Jamestown Ave., Tulsa. Parking is readily available. For more information, contact Annette at (918) 280-8656 or annette@rsvptulsa.org. Dress for Success Tulsa volunteers help young women learn job skills and find employment. RSVP volunteers can serve as Suiting Specialists in the clothing boutique, helping organize, sort and display clothing, shoes and accessories. Volunteers can choose a regular schedule from 10 a.m. to noon, 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. or 1 to 3 p.m. or choose to be a “pop-in volunteer” who serves a few hours when available. To choose a spot and sign up for a shift, visit http://www.signupgenius.com/go/508094fa4ad2fa7fb6-race. If you need assistance, contact Annette at (918) 280-8656 or annette@rsvptulsa.org. Bixby Outreach Center needs volunteers to serve as a client intake interviewer, receptionist, pantry and clothing stocker and food sacker. Available shifts are Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday, from 9 a.m. to noon. Full training and support are provided. For more information, contact Annette at (918) 280-8656 or annette@rsvptulsa.org Tulsa Aviation & Space Museum needs volunteers for varying shifts on the floor and for special events. Training and a shirt will be provided. The museum is planning an expansion involving a new hangar that will double the existing space and include a restaurant and classrooms. Experience in the aviation field is helpful. For more information, contact Annette at (918) 280-8656 or annette@rsvptulsa.org. Sand Springs Historical & Cultural Museum needs volunteers to greet patrons, answer questions and assist genealogy patrons. The beautiful art deco museum makes a great setting to serve as a museum docent. For more information, contact Sherry at (918) 280-8656 or sherry@rsvptulsa.org. Tulsa SPCA needs volunteers at both locations: 2910 Mohawk Blvd. and 6232 E. 60th St. Assistance in direct animal care, as well as receptionist duties are needed in the clinic and main office. For more information, contact Annette at (918) 280-8656 or annette@rsvptulsa.org. St. John Medical Center is looking for volunteers to fill weekly four-hour shifts at all of their locations. For more information, contact Annette at (918) 280-8656 or annette@rsvptulsa.org. RSVP Tulsa’s Knittin’ Kittens invite volunteers at any skill level in knitting or crocheting to meet year-round to create yarn-craft comfort and practical items for RSVP partner agency clients. This includes crafting hats and scarves for elementary school students who might not have them when the temperatures drop. For more information, contact Annette at (918) 280-8656 or annette@rsvptulsa.org. Donations of yarn are always welcome and appreciated. LIFE’s Vintage Newsmagazine | November 2017

Noteworthy A Concert in Honor of American Veterans

The Tulsa Oratorio Chorus in collaboration with the Tulsa Air and Space Museum has come up with what may be the perfect way to wrap up Veterans Day 2017. “To Honor” is a concert being presented in appreciation of our military veterans for their service and sacrifice. The onehour concert will feature songs that pay tribute to our veterans and our country and celebrate the American experience. Ian Gill, an incredible singer, songwriter and guitarist from Dallas, will be the featured star for the November 11 concert. He is an OU graduate and relative of native Oklahoman, Grammy-winning singer Vince Gill. He will sing a number of favorites such as “This Land is Your Land,” “American Pie,” and Simon & Garfunkle’s “America” with the Tulsa Oratorio Chorus as backup. In addition, the 100-voice chorus, accompanied by instrumentalists from the Tulsa Symphony Orchestra, will present patriotic works, including Randall Thompson’s “Testament of Freedom,” John Williams’ “Hymn for the Fallen,” “Battle Hymn of the Republic” and “Armed Forces Medley.” Concert goers may choose from two performance times: 6 or 8 p.m. at the Tulsa Air and Space Museum, 3624 N. 74th E. Ave., Tulsa. Tickets are $25 each or $20 for seniors and may be purchased online at www.tulsachorus.com, www.myticketoffice.com or by phone at (918) 596-7110. Group discounts are available for groups of six or more. For discounted tickets, contact the Tulsa Oratorio Chorus at www.tulsachorus.com/ contact us or (539) 664-7430. Discounted group or complimentary tickets are being made available to veterans and active duty military personnel through Vet Tix and participating Tulsa-area veteran’s organizations. Individuals and groups are also purchasing tickets and donating them back to the chorus for use by veterans and military personnel.

Events to Inspire, Educate and Motivate!

Cascia Christmas Walk

Begin your holiday season with a uniquely Tulsa tradition: the Cascia Hall Christmas Walk. This year, Cascia Hall celebrates a milestone with its 35th annual Cascia Christmas Walk. Regardless of the Oklahoma weather, this traditional tour of four beautifully and seasonally decorated homes will put you in the holiday spirit. Other activities include a popular Christmas boutique with approximately 60 vendors and holiday musical entertainment provided by Cascia Hall students in the Performing Arts Center. The Cascia Café will offer a wide range of food choices, ranging from a complete meal to delicious desserts. A new addition this year is the opportunity for your youngest family members to enjoy brunch with Santa. The event takes place on Sunday, December 3, from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. It kicks off in the Cascia Performing Arts Center, 2520 S. Yorktown Ave., Tulsa. Ticket prices include transportation to the four showcase houses at: • 3828 S. Wheeling Ave. – styled by Chambers Floral • 2929 S. Utica Ave. – styled by Toni’s Flowers & Gifts • 2744 S. Victor Ave. – styled by J. Littrell, LLC • 4401 S. Zunis Ave. – styled by The French Bouquet Tickets for the Cascia Christmas Walk are $15 in advance or $20 at the door. They may be purchased online at www.casciahall.com or in person at the Cascia Hall upper school or middle school offices, 2520 S. Yorktown Ave. Tickets for the Santa Brunch are an additional cost of $15. Proceeds from the Christmas Walk benefit the Augustinian education offered by Cascia Hall Preparatory School. Proceeds this year will support STEM (science, technology, engineering and math) programming and student tuition assistance.

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End-of-Life Care

Most people don’t really want to talk about end of life, but if they had to express a preference, they would probably choose to die peacefully at home, surrounded by people who love and care about them. Thanks to hospice programs, many people are able to determine how they want to die and arrange for a dignified passing at home with their loved ones. But, what about people who are not lucky enough to have loved ones who can care for them at their bedside? That’s where a new need has arisen for a special type of home substitute, especially designed for people in the last month of their lives. Chances are you haven’t heard of these facilities unless your family has been affected by them, but they serve a very special calling. Over the past 13 years, Clarehouse has cared for nearly 3,500 guests during their final weeks of life. But, our aging population and advances in healthcare have made the need for highly specialized care outpace the previous capacity. Earlier this year, Catholic Charities opened Porta Caeli House on their campus in north Tulsa. The house is set up to serve 200 to 400 guests per year. The term “Porta Caeli” means “Gate of Heaven” in Latin, and the house is set up to provide compassionate end-of-life care when dying at home is not an option. Guests are served regardless of their race, illness, faith or financial status, and there is no charge for the stay. As is typical for such facilities, a requirement of admission is that all guests must be enrolled in a hospice program and must have a do-notresuscitate order in place. All guests are given their own room and provided with meals and personal care. Residents in this type of program are terminally ill and within 30 days of their anticipated end of life. With 1.6 million people entering hospice care in the United States each year, there is a growing need for this type of program to support individuals who do not have family able to care for them at home in their final weeks of life. Porta Caeli is located on the Catholic Charities Campus at 2440 N. Harvard Ave., Tulsa. For more information, call (918) 935-2600.

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CALENDAR

Festivals Events Grands for Babies Luncheon

Celebrating grandparents & seniors for volunteerism; benefits Emergency Infant Services Nov. 10 • 11:30 a.m. – 1 p.m. • $25 Southern Hills Country Club 2636 E. 61st St. • Tulsa (918) 582-2469 • www.eistulsa.org Beans, Cornbread & Dessert Dinner

Proceeds fund future programs & activities Nov. 10 • 11 a.m. – 2 p.m. • $7 Miami Senior Center 2104 Denver Harnar Dr. • Miami (918) 540-0533 2nd Saturday Silents

“Don Q, Son of Zorro” (1925) Nov. 11 • 11 a.m. • $5 adult Circle Cinema • 10 S. Lewis Ave. • Tulsa (918) 592-3456 • www.circlecinema.com South Tulsa Baptist Arts & Crafts Expo

Nov. 11 • 9 a.m. – 4 p.m. • Free South Tulsa Baptist Church 10310 S. Sheridan Rd. • Tulsa (918) 299-0904 • (918) 812-7035 An Affair of the Heart

Nov. 17 – 19 • $8 (good all three days) Friday & Saturday • 9 a.m. – 6 p.m. Sunday • 11 a.m. – 5 p.m. River Spirit Expo • Tulsa Expo Square 4145 E. 21st St. • Tulsa (800) 755-5488 • www.heartoftulsa.com Fall Home Expo

Nov. 17 – 19 • Hours vary • Free Exchange Center • Tulsa Expo Square 4145 E. 21st St. • Tulsa (918) 605-5480 Dickens on the Boulevard

Victorian entertainment & artisan village Nov. 17 & 18 • 6 – 9 p.m. • Free 419 W. Will Rogers Blvd. • Claremore (918) 341-5881 Utica Square Lights On

Nov. 23 • 6:30 p.m. • Free 21st St. & Utica Ave. • Tulsa (918) 742-5531 Rhema Christmas Lights

Nov. 23 – Jan. 1 • 5:30 – 11:30 p.m. • Free Rhema Bible Church 1025 W. Kenosha St. • Broken Arrow (918) 258-1588

To submit a calendar item, contact Associate Editor Emily Fox at efox@LIFEseniorservices.org or (918) 664-9000. Broken Arrow Community Book Fair

Dec. 1 & 2 • 8 a.m. – 5 p.m. • Free The Book Place 201 W. Houston • Broken Arrow (918) 251-7781 Will’s Country Christmas

Carolers, crafts, storytellers, visits with Santa, food trucks Dec. 1 & 2 • 5 – 9 p.m. • Free Will Rogers Birthplace Ranch 9501 E. 380 Rd. • Oologah (918) 275-4201 • www.willrogers.com Darnaby Arts & Crafts Show

Dec. 2 • 9 a.m. – 4 p.m. • Free Union Multipurpose Activity Center 6836 S. Mingo Rd. • Tulsa http://darnabyartsandcraftsshow.com

Classes, Meetings Seminars Mastering the Diabetic My Plate

Conducted by a registered dietitian from Reasor’s Nov. 2 • 5:30 – 6:30 p.m. • Free Creek County Literacy Program 15 N. Poplar St. • Sapulpa (918) 224-9647 I Can’t Curate with Woody Guthrie Center

Nov. 6 • Noon – 12:45 p.m. • Free Center for Creativity • TCC 910 S. Boston Ave., Ste. 1042C • Tulsa (918) 595-7339 Improving Quality of Life

Half-day seminar for seniors & those who care for & about them from Angels Care Home Health Nov. 8 • 9 a.m. – Noon • Free Tulsa Tech Riverside Campus 801 E. 91st St. • Tulsa (918) 251-0951 I Can’t Use Watercolors with the Sherwin Miller Museum of Jewish Art

Nov. 13 • Noon – 12:45 p.m. • Free Center for Creativity • TCC 910 S. Boston Ave., Ste. 1042C. • Tulsa (918) 595-7339 Drawing on Memories Art Explorations

For individuals with early-stage Alzheimer’s & their caregivers; presented with Alzheimer’s Association, Oklahoma Chapter Nov. 14 • 10 a.m. – Noon • Free Gilcrease Museum 1400 N. Gilcrease Museum Rd. • Tulsa (800) 272-3900 • www.alz.org/crf • RSVP

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Nov. 20 • 6 p.m. • Free Hardesty Library 8316 E. 93rd St. • Tulsa Tulsa Metro Retired Educators Association

Rusty Johnson, internationally recognized Tulsa woodcarver Nov. 21 • 10 a.m. • Free Education Service Center 3027 S. New Haven • Tulsa (918) 747-5559 Veteran's Breakfast

Veterans & spouses invited Nov. 28 • 9 a.m. • Free Tapestry at Woodland Hills 7345 S. 99th E. Ave. • Tulsa (918) 893-6177 • RSVP Percussion/Rhythm Class

Wednesdays • 1 p.m. Free to Center members LIFE’s Senior Center at East Side 1427 S. Indianapolis Ave. • Tulsa (918) 744-6760 Quilting

Wednesdays • Noon – 4 p.m. Free to Center members Broken Arrow Senior Center 1800 S. Main St. • Broken Arrow (918) 259-8377 • www.baseniors.org Single Seniors 60+

Join us for lunch, visiting & cards Wednesdays • 11 a.m. Buffet Palace • 10934 E. 21st St. • Tulsa (918) 371-4367 or (918) 272-1049

Support Groups

LIFE’s Caregiver Support Groups

Sponsored by the Alzheimer's Association 24/7 Helpline • (800) 272-3900 LIFE Senior Services • (918) 664-9000 Respite provided • Free LIFE’s Adult Day Health at Broken Arrow Nov. 9 • 3 – 4:30 p.m. • Free 3106 S. Juniper Ave. • Broken Arrow LIFE’s Adult Day Health at Central Nov. 2 • 6 – 7:30 p.m. • Free Nov. 16 • 3 – 4:30 p.m. • Free 5950 E. 31st St. • Tulsa LIFE’s Adult Day Health at North Nov. 21 • 5 – 6 p.m. • Free 902 E. Pine St. • Tulsa

Alzheimer’s Support Group Share & Care

Nov. 1 • 3:30 – 5 p.m. • Free Heritage Point of Tulsa 9494 E. 101st St. S • Tulsa (918) 940-1800 • RSVP Tulsa Area Alzheimer’s Men’s Support Group

Nov. 3 • 1:30 p.m. • Free University Village Conference Room 8555 S. Lewis Ave. • Tulsa (918) 663-9144 Alzheimer’s, Related Dementia & General Caregivers Support Group

Nov. 4 • 11 – Noon • Free Victory Christian Center 7700 S. Lewis Ave., Room 234 • Tulsa (918) 510-6062 Caregiver Support Group

Nov. 8 • 9:30 – 11 a.m. • Free Morton Comprehensive Health Services 1334 N. Lansing Ave. • Tulsa (918) 295-6154 Broken Arrow Caregiver Support Group

Nov. 8 • 3 p.m. • Free Forest Hills Assisted Living 4304 W. Houston St. • Broken Arrow (918) 254-5000 Quarterly Swallowing Support Workshop

Presented by Swallowing & Neurological Rehab, Inc. Nov. 8 • 6:30 p.m. • Free The Center, Room 1 815 S. Utica Ave. • Tulsa (918) 928-4700 • www.tulsasnr.com Tulsa Hearing Helpers Support Group

For people who have lost hearing later in life; “Hearing Conservation” by Julie Hyland, audiologist at TU Nov. 9 • 10 – 11:30 a.m. • Free Total Source for Hearing-Loss and Access 8740 E. 11th St. • Tulsa (918) 832-8742 • www.tsha.cc Buried in Treasure Support Group

Fifteen-session workshop held over 20 weeks for individuals interested in addressing personal disorganization, clutter & hoarding Wednesdays • Starting Nov. 1 (closes to new members Nov. 15) 6 – 7:30 p.m. • Free Brookside Library • 1207 E. 45th Pl. • Tulsa (918) 269-4353 • (918) 584-9138 • RSVP

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Positive Approach to Alzheimer's & Dimentia

National Speaker Amanda Snow Bulgarelli presenting on caregiver tools & tips on engaging with persons with dementia & understanding disease progression Nov. 14 • 8 a.m. – 4 p.m. $10 for caregivers/$30 for CE credits Venue 68 at Asbury Methodist 6767 S. Mingo Rd. • Tulsa (918) 574-2272 • RSVP Caregiver Support Group

Sponsored by Morton Comprehensive Health Services Nov. 15 • 1 – 2:30 p.m. • Free The Center for Individuals with Physical Challenges 815 S. Utica Ave. • Tulsa (918) 295-6154

Dancing

Lake Keystone Square Dance Club

Nov. 4 & 18 • 8 p.m. • $4 Sand Springs Church of God 401 N. Grant Ave. • Sand Springs (918) 740-5419 Clog Dancing Lessons

Presented by Turtle Creek Cloggers Mondays • 5:45 – 8:30 p.m. Thursdays • 6 – 8 p.m. • $4 LaFortune Community Center 5202 S. Hudson Ave. • Tulsa (918) 627-0067 Learn to Line Dance Class

Tuesdays & Thursdays 1:30 – 2:30 p.m. • Free Owasso Community Center 301 S. Cedar St. • Owasso (918) 273-5903 Intermediate Line Dancing Group

Tuesdays & Thursdays • 10 a.m. • Free University Village • 8555 S. Lewis Ave. • Tulsa (918) 298-3480 Senior Square Dancing

Presented by Rushing Stars Square Dance Club Wednesdays • 1 – 3 p.m. • $4 Workshop 12:30 p.m. Centennial Center • 1028 E. 6th St. • Tulsa (918) 363-8380 Parkinson’s Dance

Wednesdays • 2 – 3 p.m. • $5 Feel the Beat Dance 5970 E. 31st St., Ste. P • Tulsa (918) 747-3747 Line Dancing for Fitness

Fridays Review 10:30 a.m. • Class 11 a.m. – Noon Free to Center members Broken Arrow Senior Center 1800 S. Main St. • Broken Arrow (918) 259-8377 • www.baseniors.org

Saturday Night Dances

Live bands, large dance floor; nonsmoking Saturdays • 7:30 p.m. $6 members • $8 nonmembers Moose Lodge 862 • 11106 E. 7th St. • Tulsa (918) 437-8850

Fitness

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Laughter Yoga

Nov. 14 & 28 • 1 – 2 p.m. • Free LaFortune Community Center 5202 S. Hudson Ave. • Tulsa (918) 664-9000 Parkinson’s Swim

For individuals with Parkinson’s & their loved ones Nov. 28 • 3 – 4 p.m. • Free Saint Simeon’s Wellness Center 3701 Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd. • Tulsa (918) 794-1945 • RSVP by Nov. 24 Exercise for Seniors

Mondays, Wednesdays & Fridays 8:30 – 9:20 a.m. • 9:30 – 10:30 a.m. Owasso Community Center 301 S. Cedar St. • Owasso (918) 272-3903 • Free Tai Chi: Moving for Better Balance

Presented by Creek County Health Dept. & Creek County Literacy Program Mondays • 10 – 11 a.m. • Free Creek County Literacy Program 15 N. Poplar St. • Sapulpa (918) 224-9647 Zumba with Ariane Betancourt

First class free with Vintage Newsmagazine Mondays & Wednesdays • 6 p.m. Saturdays • 10 a.m. • $7 per class Total Blast Zumba Tulsa 2607 S. Memorial Dr. • Tulsa (918) 812-5691 Functional Movement

Tuesdays & Thursdays • 9 a.m. • $5 LIFE’s Senior Center at Southminster 3500 S. Peoria Ave. • Tulsa (918) 749-2623 Seated Yoga with Lucy Weberling

Wednesdays • 9:30 – 10:15 a.m. $15 per session • $50 a month Ramona Senior Center 4th St. & Cherokee Ave. • Ramona (918) 633-8890

Medicare Part D Clinics

The Medicare Assistance Program (MAP) at LIFE Senior Services offers free Medicare Part D Plan Comparison and Enrollment Assistance Clinics from October 15 through December 7. Reservations are required. To schedule your appointment, call the Medicare Assistance Program at (918) 664-9000 or toll free at (866) 664-9009.

Resources for Seniors

Learn about services available to help older adults and their caregivers, as well as how to access them. Attendees will also learn how these services and programs work and the eligibility requirements to use many of them. Wednesday, November 8 • 11:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. LaFortune Community Center • 5202 S. Hudson Ave. • Tulsa Free • (918) 664-9000

Savvy Caregiver Series

This program consists of four two-hour sessions and is designed to train family caregivers in the basic knowledge, skills and attitudes needed to handle the challenges of caring for someone with Alzheimer’s disease or a related dementia. Course facilitated by the Alzheimer’s Association, Oklahoma Chapter. Ask about free respite for this program. Mondays, November 27, December 4, 11 & 18 • 3 – 5 p.m. LIFE Senior Services • 3106 S. Juniper Ave. • Broken Arrow Free • RSVP • Space is Limited • (918) 664-9000

Caregiving 101

New to caregiving? Learn the care world vocabulary and information you need to make good decisions. Class participants will learn about community resources, living options, legal documents and strategies for support and self-care. Seasoned caregivers welcome. Ask about free respite care for this program. Tuesday, November 28 • 10 – 11:30 a.m. LIFE Senior Services • 3106 S. Juniper Ave. • Broken Arrow Free • RSVP • Space is Limited • (918) 664-9000

Diabetes: Knowledge is Power

Diabetes can be managed and risks can be mitigated with the appropriate information and action. Persons in any stage of the disease will learn how to improve life with diabetes, and caregivers and friends will learn how to support a loved one with the disease. Attendees will have the chance to win prizes during Diabetes Bingo. Wednesday, November 29 • 10 – 11 a.m. Country Oaks • 5648 S. 33rd W. Ave. • Tulsa Free • RSVP • Space is Limited • (918) 664-9000

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Friday Night Dance Party

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

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With two locations in midtown Tulsa, LIFE’s Senior Centers offer a variety of activities for adults age 50 and older. To discover all that LIFE has to offer, call LIFE’s SeniorLine at (918) 664-9000 or visit www.LIFEseniorservices.org/seniorcenters. LIFE’s Vintage Newsmagazine | November 2017

PEOPLE & PLACES

State House Representative Mark Lawson hosted a town hall meeting at one of LIFE’s Vintage Housing properties over the summer.

Participants at LIFE's Adult Day Health Center in Broken Arrow enjoy a wide range of activities, including music. Seneca McIntosh brought home the 8 Ball Silver Medal in the Senior Division of the Rocky Mountain State Games. To qualify, McIntosh had to medal in the Oklahoma State Games, which were held in July in Sand Springs.

Members of the BA Senior Center’s Singing Group provided patriotic inspiration for those attending the July Potluck Luncheon. Pictured left to right is Kayleen Davis, Elvin George, Ermagene George, Hazel Wright and Jerry Moran.

Brenda attended the Open Arm’s Youth Project Prom on April 22. She had a blast with the masquerade theme!

Residents and staff from Oxford Glen Memory Care Unit enjoyed a community outreach visit from the Owasso Fire Department.

Heritage Point of Tulsa residents love playing games! This time, they played a competitive game of dominos with CMA Julie.

University Village residents attended a fun group outing to the Purple Glaze.

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AUTO REPAIR

Strickland Automotive Strickland Automotive is locallyowned and - operated with over 40 years of auto repair experience. We perform all types of vehicle repair, from computer and electrical problems to engine and transmission overhauls. ASE Certified mechanics. Open six days a week, with towing provided. Call Gary. (918) 832-7072. CARPET CLEANING

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

Memorial Park Cemetery Lots Memorial Park Cemetery lots for sale. Spaces 1, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8 in lot 59 section 33. Lots located close to road, south end on Memorial side. Call Sally for more information (918) 625-4635. COMPUTER SERVICES

Computer and Electronic Assistance Are you stuck and need Help with your computer or any electronic device. Price and Son Computer and Technology Services, LLC will be glad to assist you in your home. Call James orJared at (918) 236-6010 or email us at office@pricestechhelp.com to schedule an appointment. Does Technology Frustrate You? Honest, patient, ethical help with your pc, router, wifi, cell phone, email, streaming, camera, password recovery, etc. 27 years of IT experience in Tulsa. Special rates for seniors. References available. Call or email Carmen Armstrong. Carmstrongva@gmail.com (918) 688-7453. DAYTIME CARE

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

2MS Estate Sales ...Tulsa’s Finest! Downsizing? Estate Liquidation? Let us take the worry away and Maximize your return. No out of pocket expense. We specialize in senor transitions, with over 20 years in the senior housing market. My team includes realtors, moving Continued

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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. Estate Sales PLUS Tulsa’s largest and most experienced Estate Sales company with over 1,000 Estate Sales to our credit. Maximize the value of your estate… Let us organize, advertise and professionally manage your Estate Sale, Moving Sale, Downsizing and Appraisal. Bonded. Insured. Experienced. Accredited Member of the BBB awarded Best Customer Service. For more info go to www. estatesalesplus.com or email us at info@estatesalesplus.com Call for a free consultation at (918) 488-8853. Miss Lilly’s Estate Sale Services Miss Lilly’s Estate Sale Services specializes in Estate Liquidation, downsizing or moving sales. Our Estate appraiser has over 30 years of experience. If you are selling your home, we will work with your agent and bring potential buyers into your home.Contact Patti Lorimer at (918) 906-3539 for a FREE estate evaluation OR email misslilly’s@cox.net OR visit our website www.misslillysestatesales.com Silvey Estate Sales A premier, professional Tulsa company specializing in estate liquidation and personal property appraisals. You can trust our experience, knowledge, and a well-earned reputation for reliability. With Silvey Estate Sales, integrity and results share the bottom line. Contact us for a free consultation. More information on our Facebook page, or visit silveyestatesales.com. Call/Text (918) 770-2407 or email silveyestatesales@gmail.com FINANCIAL/INSURANCE

Free Consultation A Local Mutual of Omaha Insurance Agent is ready to help you with your insurance needs: Medicare Supplement, Cancer/Critical Illness, Life, Long Term Care and Final Expense Policies. Free quotes and consultation. Call Cindy Johnson at (918) 619-5919. Medicare Assistance Program The Medicare Assistance Program (MAP) at LIFE Senior Services provides accurate information, counseling and assistance relating to Medicare benefits for Medicare beneficiaries, their representatives and persons soon to be eligible for Medicare. Call MAP at LIFE Senior Services (918) 664-9000 or toll-free (866) 664-9009. Need A New Medicare Plan? The Medicare Supplement Store at Promenade Mall is your “One-StopShop” for Medicare Supplements, Continued

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. GARDENING/LAWN SERVICES

AAA Lawns & More Total lawn care. Lawn Mowing. Leaf cleanup. Specialist in fence/property line lawn clean-up. Stump grinding and small tree work. Dedicated to making your lawn look its best. Insured, honest, experienced and dependable. Veteran-owned. We are a small company with personal service. References available. FREE ESTIMATES. Call Larry. (918) 361-1299. A New Season Lawn Care & Landscape Always accepting new customers. Time for Fall Clean-Up! Mowing, trimming, leaf and small debris removal, shrub planting, hedge trimming, mulching flower beds. Small tree trimming. Privacy fence installation and repair. Will haul off small debris. We offer weekly, biweekly & year round services for the manicured look. Best rates, senior discounts. Free Estimates. Call Todd (918) 639-2262. Green Hibiscus Lawn & Garden Services Scheduled garden maintenance (weeding, planting, mulching). Garden bed design and installation. Hedge & shrub trimming. Tree pruning & removal. Leaf clean up. Hauling green debris. Call Charles (918) 636-0298. Kimble Davis Tree Company Family-owned and operated. Specializing in all aspects of tree care: restoration, pruning/thinning, removal, stump grinding, hedge trimming, firewood available. Serving Tulsa for 25 years. References. Member BBB. Insured. ISA certified arborist. Check us out at www.kdtreeco.com. Call Kimble at (918) 853-5383. Mower Repair / Maintenance All brands - Riders, ZTR’s, Walkbehinds, Hand-helds. Top Quality work, ASE certified Mechanic. Pick-up and Delivery available. Tulsa and surrounding counties. Maintenance specials include pick-up and delivery 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. Call Scott (918) 519-3869. HOME REPAIR/REMODELING

A-OK Plumbing A-OK Plumbing is now offering handyman services. No job too big or too small. Free estimates. We work by the job or hourly. 10% off to all first time customers. Relax, everyone’s welcome. Sit back and give us a call. Special senior rates offered. (918) 810-0397.

A Handy Helping Hand Professional home maintenance, painting, and improvements. Whether you’re making overdue repairs, sprucing up your home and garden, or optimizing your home’s “sale-ability” potential, call Joe Surowiak with A Handy Helping Hand. Professional results. Competitive rates. (918) 520-0333. Allen’s Handyman Services of Tulsa “Your Home Improvement and Repair Specialist.” 17th year serving Tulsa seniors. “One call can do it all.” 10% senior discount. Insured. All work guaranteed in writing. No pay until job is completed. Plumbing, drain cleaning, grab bars, electrical, carpentry, painting, seamless guttering installation/repair/cleaning. Roof, tile and drywall repair. Wood siding/trim replacement. Deck repair, power washing, staining. Tree trimming. No job too small. For free estimate, call Allen at (918) 630-0394. Big C’s Plumbing Services Your one stop Plumbing Shop! Call us and I guarantee you will never have to call another plumbing company. Licensed, bonded and insured for your protection....Call (918) 855-9216, tell us you saw us in the Vintage Newsmagazine receive an automatic 10% discount....call us now. Bumgartner Plumbing Licensed, with over 30 years of experience. Rates are low and based on the job, not the hour. No service call fee or travel time charge. Senior and caregiver discount. Plumbing service and repair our specialty. Honest, professional service you can count on. Lic. # 82750. (918) 355-4747. Burton Painting Specializing in all aspects of exterior and interior home painting. Staining, sealing, and painting faux finishes. Decks, fences, cabinets and floors. Free estimates. 30+ years of experience. Reliable, courteous, professional service. Fully insured. (918) 378-2858. Contracting for Seniors by Van Repairs, painting, remodeling, some plumbing and electrical, small jobs. Special needs: grab bars, ramps, hand rails, door alterations to accommodate wheelchairs, handicap fixtures. Working with individuals, families, seniors, businesses since 1987. We function with integrity, with special concerns for seniors. Free estimates, insured. (918) 636-6849. Dave’s Heat and Air, Inc. Licensed, insured, and bonded. Honest and reliable service for over 30 years. Competitive rates. Specializing in heating and air conditioning service and repair. All makes and models. Residential and light commercial. Tulsa metro area. Family-owned and operated. (918) 437-8101.

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CLASSIFIEDS Freedom Electrical Services Do you need outlets, ceiling fans or lights hung? Freedom Electrical Services provides quality workmanship. For all your electrical needs, call (918) 216-1846.

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

Free Roof Inspection Honest and ethical storm inspection for your home. Small roof repairs free for seniors. Emergency storm repair. Free home remodel estimates. Insurance specialists. Licensed. Locally owned, located on Main in Broken Arrow, right next to the senior center. Proof Construction, 1802 South Main St. Broken Arrow, OK. Call Carmen (918) 688-7453 G.C., P.M.

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Handy Man at Your Service Local handyman provides painting services, kitchen and bath remodeling, trash-outs/haul-offs, replacing drywall. Lawn services available, too. Call (918) 809-5337. 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. ROBIN’S HOME SERVICES Remodel, paint, repair. No job too small or too large. 20+ years experience. Free estimates. Call (539) 777-6287. Same Day Services Light Hauling /Light Moving - help you rearrange room furniture, lawns-grass mowing/small paint jobs/cleanup/ fence repair/light construction/sheet rock tile repair - We are honest dependable. References. Call (918) 313-5230. Scrap Metal Haul Off Free haul off on appliances such as washers, dryers, refrigerators, air conditioners, hot water tanks and any scrap metal. Call John at (918) 313-4405. HOUSE CLEANING

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

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

Movers – Laborers Franks Tulsa Movers. Careful, efficient movers. Also, will do miscellaneous work. Low rates! Free estimates! Check us out at the BBB – A+ Rating. Please call (918) 592-1936 or (918) 734-2181. OIL AND GAS

Mineral, Oil/Gas Interests Want to purchase minerals and oil/ gas interests. Send details to P.O. Box 13557, Denver, CO, 80201 PERSONAL ASSISTANCE

Affordable Companion Specializing In Your Needs Doctor Appointments, groceries and errands all done with compassionate care. Smart phone and computer assistance available as well as bill payment and issue resolution. I would like to help you remain independent! Call for your free consultation. Hours: 9:00-5:00 Monday-Friday (918) 845-6362 Bobbi and Bob’s Personal & Business Assistance Handling secreterial and administrative tasks, running errands, grocery/ personal shopping, taking to beauty shop, taking to medical appointments, waiting for deliveries or repair services, organizing home/office, house checking, coordinating healthcare/medical insurance paperwork. Call Bobbi Warshaw, or Bob Warshaw, at (918) 747-3807. Website: www.errands-to-go.com, Email: bobbi.warshaw@att.net. Busy Bee Services Let me make your life easier! I will run errands, take you to appointments, shop for you or take you shopping. I do pet sitting and house sitting, along with companion care and light housekeeping. Rates and references furnished upon request. Call Beverly at (918) 851-0567. B.keeley@me.com. Financial Organizer Are you overwhelmed handling monthly finances (paying bills, balancing your checkbook, organization) for yourself or a loved one? I can help! I create customized systems that fit your needs, either for set up only or ongoing monthly. Call me to discuss the options available. Essential Strategy Consulting, LLC. Gwen Stevens (918) 557-5259. PERSONAL SAFETY

EARS Emergency Alert Response Systems. Enjoy living at home while we listen for your safety with our quality personal medical alarm and monitoring service. Affordable with no long-term commitment. Locally owned and operated (918) 298-0500 or toll-free (877) 885-3277.

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HALO Medical Alarms HALO provides emergency response throughout Oklahoma with an office inTulsa. Let a HALO medical alarm provide you with the confidence and security to live independently in your own home, where you are most comfortable. Call (918) 392-0566 or (877) 747-HALO (4256). www.halomedicalalarms.com PERSONAL SERVICES

Affordable Hairstyling In-Home or Shop Transportation and home service available for your hairstyling needs. I will come to you at the hospital, rehab or nursing home. A Mane Event hairstyling is for the entire family. 35 years experience. Senior specials for haircuts, perms and color. In-shop special: Haircut $7 for first time customers in shop ONLY. Perms are $45 and up. Tuesday through Saturday. Near 11th and Yale at 937 South Canton Ave. (918) 834-2686. Darlene’s Salon Services Hair care for men and women, specializing in senior clients. Wet sets, blow drying, back combing, perms, colors and cuts. Manicures and pedicures available. This month’s special: Haircut OR shampoo and set for $14.-First time clients only. $10 military cuts by Lori. Come see us at Highland Plaza, 5661 East 41st Street (corner of 41st and Hudson). (918) 742-3440. Detlef’s Master American European Hair Design Established 1964. Precision cuts, color corrections, perms by design from sensible to sensational. Former owner of Elizabeth Arden Red Door Miss Jackson’s Salon and Coiffures Continental Salon. Catering to classy and mature styles for ladies and gentlemen. Monday – Saturday. Shop is wheelchair accessible. Call (918) 663-8779. 4833 South Sheridan, Suite 405A in Fountain Plaza. By appointment only. In-Home Beauty Services of Tulsa We provide beauty services to our clients who are unable to leave their home, disabled, hospice care or independent living. We offer full beauty service for men and women in Tulsa and surrounding areas. Our services include: shampoo & sets, haircuts, perms, manicures. pedicures. Licensed and Insured.Visit our website www.inhomebeautyservicesoftulsa.com. Call (918) 630-6274. PET CARE

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

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will go above and beyond to help make your home sale go smoothly. Licensed Active Realtors with McGraw, Jessica Scott & Assoc. Tammy Rice (918) 694-2736 & Barbara Jacobson (918) 724-3195. SOCIAL/SUPPORT GROUP

Single Seniors (55+) Are you over 55, single, divorced or widowed? We are a fun loving group of single seniors over 55. We meet every Wednesday,11:15 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. at the Buffet Palace, 10934 East 21st Street. We eat at 11:15 have a short meeting and then play cards. Join us for great fun and fellowship. Questions, call Jerry at (918) 838-3718 or Beverly at (918) 272-1049. TOURS

WILL ROGERS COUNTRY: Nov 8 Round-trip motorcoach from Tulsa; Insiders tour of the Port of Catoosa, Will Rogers Museum and Davis Gun Museum in Claremore, lunch at Hammett House and visit to the Will Rogers birthplace in Oologah before returning. $68. Call (918) 494-0649 or email david@thetravelgroup.biz. WINE & CHEESE RECEPTION NOVEMBER 9 (4pm) AMA Waterways is hosting a reception to introduce its 2018 European river cruise program. Marci Neu, District Manager with AMA, will present an exciting video and lead a lively discussion on river cruising. Where: Firstar Bank on SW corner of 101st and Mingo. RSVP to David Forbes at (918) 494-0649 or email david@thetravelgroup.biz. No walk-ins. BIG "D" DISCOVERY: FEB 15-17 Round-trip coach to Dallas; 2 nights at the Hilton Garden Inn Market Center; Texas Star Dinner Theater; 6th Floor Museum; Dallas Heritage Village; Dallas Museum of Art; George W. Bush Library; "Dallas by Chocolate" tour, Lunch atop Reunion Tower and more. All meals included. $682. Call (918) 494-0649 or email david@thetravelgroup.biz. TRANSPORTATION

Call Patricia! Need a go-fer to run errands, take you to an appointment or grocery shopping? Need someone to take you to hair appointments, the pharmacy, make deliveries? Need someone to stay with you during an out-patient medical procedure? Also, available as a driver/companion for traveling; rates negotiable. Call Patricia! (918) 437-3456 or (918) 855-2302. HealthRide Transportation Services HealthRide Transportation Services can take you where you need to go. Let us take you in a wheelchair accessible van to Dr. Appointments, Church Events or anywhere you desire. HealthRide provides wheelchair transportation for Tulsa and surrounding communities. Better service at a lower cost. Call: (918) 404-0038 Website: Healthridetulsa.org Email: healthride1@gmail.com. www.LIFEseniorservices.org

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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.

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

Anonymous Mary Ann Bosley Carol A. Fleming Jim and Debbie Gipson Manuella R. Glore Darrell and Lois Gordon Margaret Halter David and Karen Hiebert Jeff Ivers Cullen Mancuso Vanessa Neal Suzanne E. Nelson Bob and Joyce Pierce David and Sarah Schumacher Jean Seiler Mary A. Shivel Boethos Foundation, Inc. Good Neighbor Fund of Spirit AeroSystems Tulsa Church of St. Mary Sundance Office Supply - Sundance Cares Program Bobbie Thompson Andrew S. Tiger Diane Zike

Travel Made Easy Motor home with lift and driver available for short in-state or long out-of-state trips. Seats 6 comfortably. Cross country patient transfer or sightseeing. Also available for rent: powerchair for shopping, hospital visits, etc. Member, Better Business Bureau. (918) 491-9929. VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES

DONATE. SHOP. VOLUNTEER. Sophisticated Seconds – an upscale resale store – has room for more helping hands! Volunteers are needed to cashier, to sort and prep donations, and to provide friendly customer service to our guests. All proceeds benefit Hospice of Green Country. To get involved, contact Colleen at (918) 313-5328, chelms@hospiceofgreencountry.org or stop by at 4016 S. Yale Avenue.

In Honor of In Honor and In Memory of Lynn Rausch Bowen Rex Bowen

Consider Being a Service Volunteer If you are a licensed hair stylist, manicurist or massage therapist, and you could donate a little time each month, please consider being a service volunteer for us. Training is provided. Contact Denise Randall at Millennium Hospice (918) 740-0244. Men and Women 65+: Join Our Study! The OU Aging in Place study needs you for a focus group. Has anyone suggested that you use services specifically for seniors? Could you attend a group meeting for two hours? Compensation provided for time and travel Transportation available. Must be 65+. Men are especially needed. Call Sam Kirzner, (918) 619-4754.

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In Memory of In Memory of Lucille Calkins Faye Hutcherson In Memory of Leo F. Edison, Jr. Jeraldine Edison In Memory of Theresa Ann Finck Theresa M. Finck and Mary Ann Finck In Memory of Alfred Guerrero Anna Guerrero In Memory of J. D. Moseley Teena Moseley In Memory of Louise Smith Louis G. Smith About LIFE Senior Services

LIFE Senior Services is a recognized leader in aging services and an acknowledged voice on aging issues and is proud to be a nonprofit United Way organization. If you would like to make a donation in support of LIFE Senior Services, please mail your contribution to: LIFE Senior Services 5950 E. 31st St. Tulsa, OK 74135-5114 Make your donation securely online: www.LIFEseniorservices.org

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