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Secret in Town Leslie Wade likes to travel with her husband. But, her Aunt Eloise doesn’t like to fly. You see, Mrs. Wade has been taking care of her Aunt for the past twelve years. She enjoys having her around, but she enjoys traveling as well. Heatheridge Assisted Living & Residential Care community has given Mrs. Wade the freedom to still do the things she enjoys. Heatheridge offers a temporary stay for those needing a little extra assistance. At Heatheridge, you can rest assured that your loved one will be looked after with warmth and compassion. They will have the nourishment they need, the entertainment they desire, and the peace-of-mind knowing someone is there when needed. “My Aunt Eloise has stayed temporarily at Heatheridge

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numerous times. She enjoys her comfortable room and the new friends she’s met while visiting. In my opinion, Heatheridge is the best kept secret in town!” Heatheridge also offers Respite Care for those recovering from a surgery or those in need of rehab before going home. Call Melodie at (918) 622-9191 today for

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10 Active Aging Just Got Easier

Vol. 28, no. 11

Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Oklahoma Grant Brings Exciting New Activities to LIFE’s Senior Centers There’s a strong tie between good health and happiness. We also know that being healthy allows us to maintain an independent lifestyle. LIFE’s Senior Centers are oﬀering new activities and programs to invigorate your mind, body and spirit.

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liFe seniOr serVices, inc. Publisher laura KennY President and Chief Executive Officer KellY KircHHOFF Director of Marketing and Strategic Planning beTsY TrOYer Managing Editor btroyer@LIFEseniorservices.org

14 Have You Heard?

KaYlee campbell Associate Editor kcampbell@LIFEseniorservices.org

Monitoring Your Hearing is Important for Your Health It is important to make an appointment to see your physician for a hearing screening, especially once you reach your 50s. Studies have linked untreated hearing loss to depression and social isolation among older adults. Learn more about the technology that is available if you have hearing loss.

bernie dOrnblaser Advertising Director bdornblaser@LIFEseniorservices.org erin sHacKelFOrd, carOl carTer Copy Editors carrie HendersOn bOWen Circulation Coordinator cbowen@LIFEseniorservices.org dicK mccandless Community Distribution

17 Meet the Legacy Award Winners

eVan TaYlOr Contributing Photographer

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24 A Global Overview of Cultural Perceptions of Seniors

As we celebrate Older Americans Month in the United States, it’s interesting to look outside our borders and see how seniors are faring around the globe.

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The Dinner Belles

With a Flavorful Menu Crafted to Suit All Tastes, Cafe Olé is a Great Destination for Cinco De Mayo

In a new, recurring food and restaurant column tailored speciﬁcally for seniors, The Dinner Belles will explore local restaurants, while keeping menu variety, accessibility and ambiance in mind.

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From the Publisher Looking Back Caregiver Corner Seven Ways to Manage Stress The Dinner Belles Cafe Olé and Cinco De Mayo Noteworthy Mindbender & Puzzles Share Your Time & Talent Business Directory Calendar Events & Seminars at LIFE Senior Services People & Places Classifieds Vintage Friends

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

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losing weight.

gaining life.

In his sixties, Van thought his active lifestyle was enough to stay healthy. He didn’t worry about what he ate until his doctor noticed high blood sugar levels. That was when Van turned to the Hillcrest Center for Diabetes Management. Not only did he learn portion control, he now understands how to count sugars, read food labels, and make healthier food choices. Down nearly 50 lbs, Van is proof that you’re never too old to make healthy changes. To learn more about the life-changing experiences of others like Van at Hillcrest, visit ChangingLivesAtHillcrest.com

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Welcome to May! It’s the time of year that our nation celebrates Older Americans month. For more than 50 years, it has been a proud tradition, demonstrating our nation’s commitment to honoring the remarkable achievements people are making later in life. In celebration, we are proud to announce the winners of the inaugural Legacy Awards. We are truly grateful for the overwhelming response and the caliber of candidates that were submitted. These winners truly demonstrate exceptional commitment to improving our community and the lives of older adults. Please join me in congratulating these four remarkable individuals!

community in general recognizes that older adults play a vibrant and vital role in society.

As our nation joins together to recognize older adults, we thought it would be a ﬁtting time to look outside our borders and survey how seniors are perceived and valued throughout the globe — from as far east as Japan to a remote tribe in Ecuador. While there may not be a formula for valuing seniors across all cultures, we discovered that the global

I hope you enjoy this issue. Happy Older Americans Month!

We are also pleased to oﬀer you an exciting Healthy Aging opportunity. Through funding made possible by Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Oklahoma, LIFE’s Senior Centers are launching new activities and programs that will nurture your mind, body and spirit. As a special perk, we invite you to enjoy FREE membership during the months of May and June. There is plenty more to read about in this issue. For those that may be experiencing hearing loss, we discuss new technologies that can help you stay connected to the world around you — from doorbells that ﬂash to cochlear implants. In our Caregiver Corner, we share Seven Ways to Manage Stress. One great way to relieve stress is to enjoy outdoor activities. Spring is in full swing and you can savor the fresh fare at area farmer’s markets. There are also many interesting and entertaining festivals to explore. Our calendar is full of fun activities and upcoming events to keep you active all month.

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Oklahoma Oil Men Before I started first grade, I entertained myself with my favorite puzzle: America. Each puzzle piece had a symbol that was representative of the state. Florida had an orange, a peach for Georgia and Mississippi had cotton. I didn't understand why Oklahoma had an oil derrick? It wasn't very pretty as it had some gushy, messy, oil shooting out. (As Jed Clampett said: "Oil, that is - black gold Texas tea.") Oklahoma oil had been seeping up long before the white settlers arrived. Homesteaders quickly found uses for the black oil. Some sold it for oil in lamps. Others used it to grease wagon wheels and even treat cattle for ticks. Our search for oil began around 1870. And, in 1897, the first commercial well was in Bartlesville; followed by Redfork in 1901 and Glen pool in 1907. The stampede was on! One woman wrote, "Everyone has oil fever. We are living and dreaming of oil and millions of dollars." In 1905, Tulsa's population was 1,300 and 25 years later there were 140,000 citizens and 800 oil companies. By 1930, Tulsa was the Oil Capitol of the World! After striking oil in Glenpool, Robert Galbreath drilled 125 more wells and only one was dry. Harry Sinclair, a pharmacist, joined in. His net worth would eventually reach $600,000,000. An insurance man, George Getty, successfully drilled a well and gave his son, J. Paul a start. An Iowa barber, Frank Phillips, his brother Waite and W.G. Skelly also struck oil. These are, of course, just a few of the Oklahoma Oil Men to strike it rich.

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The Osage Indians also did well. They weren’t drilling, but instead, leasing to others and became the richest tribe in Oklahoma. There were tragic stories of failures too. Josh Cosden and W.F. "Billy" Roeser each made $50,000,000. Both men lost it (or spent it) and ended up broke. Oklahoma was the recipient of much because of our oil: jobs, banks, hotels, the Tulsa skyline and the philanthropy of the oil barons such as Thomas Gilcrease donating his amazing art and the Gilcrease Museum. However, it was W.G. Skelly named, “Mr.Tulsa,” that was credited for his tireless work. He founded Spartan Aircraft, started the International Petroleum Exhibition, Skelly Stadium, bought KVOO (so Tulsa would have a radio station), gave the University of Tulsa a radio station, worked with the 4-H, FFA and was President of the Tulsa Chamber of Commerce...twice. (There is much more but I’m running out of paper!) Geology was an alien theory. Many wildcatters found oil "by-gosh and by-golly." Some said, "A good oil man can sniff it. He can smell it even if its 3,000 feet beneath the ground." As Jed Clampett sang, somehow, some way, "Up through the ground came a bubbling' crude."

Hometown Girl By the way, if you find my puzzle, let me know. Now that I am all grown up - I have changed my mind. I think oil derricks are beautiful!

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Exhibit opens May 2014 Tulsa Historical Society & Museum 2445 S. Peoria Ave. • Tulsa • (918) 712-9484 In the early 20th century, thousands of Americans headed toward the prosperity and promise of the newly discovered and booming Oklahoma oilfields. In Tulsa, African Americans moving to the area settled down in an area that would soon become known as the Greenwood District. Due to segregation, this a small community needed to sustain itself. Black businesses in this area became quite prosperous and provided all the services – businesses, schools, entertainment. The Greenwood area flourished, and before long, the affluent business area was nicknamed “Black Wall Street” and was one of the most prosperous African American communities in the country. Greenwood has persevered through disasters and economic downturns to revitalize itself multiple times, impacting the larger Tulsa community, and creating a remarkable history. All Images Courtesy of Tulsa Historical Society & Museum.

Looking North on Greenwood from Archer, c. 1938.

John and Loula Williams with son W.D. in their new car, c. 1912.

in history

Mann Grocery Store, c. 1930.

Clark and Lennie Holderness in front of Bohnefeld Cleaners, 206 ½ N. Greenwood Ave., c. 1925.

this month in history May 2, 1945: German troops in Italy surrender to the Allies, while Berlin surrenders to Russia Approximately one million German soldiers lay down their arms as the terms of the German unconditional surrender come into eﬀect. Early that same day, Russian Marshal Georgi K. Zhukov accepts the surrender of the German capital. Victory in Europe (V-E) Day was officially celebrated on May 8.

May 4, 1979: Margaret Thatcher sworn in as Prime Minister Margaret Thatcher, an Oxford-educated chemist and lawyer, is sworn in as Britain’s ﬁrst female Prime Minister. She served three consecutive terms in office - the longest continuous tenure of a British Prime Minister since 1827. In 1992, she was made a baroness and took a seat in the House of Lords.

May 9, 1914: Woodrow Wilson proclaims the first Mother’s Day The idea for a “Mother’s Day” is credited by some to Julia Ward Howe (1872) and by others to Anna Jarvis (1907), who both suggested a holiday dedicated to a day of peace. Many individual states celebrated Mother’s Day by 1911, but it was not until Wilson lobbied Congress in 1914 that Mother’s Day was officially set on the second Sunday of every May.

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May 17, 1885: Geronimo flees Arizona reservation For the second time in two years, the Apache chief Geronimo breaks out of an Arizona reservation, sparking panic among Arizona settlers. A famous medicine man and the leader of the Chiricahua Apache, Geronimo achieved national fame by being the last American Indian to surrender formally to the United States. May 18, 1980: Mount St. Helens erupts Mount St. Helens, a volcanic peak in southwestern Washington, suffers a massive eruption, killing 57 people and devastating some 210 square miles of wilderness. Landslide debris, liquefied by the violent explosion, surged down the mountain at speeds in excess of 100 miles per hour. The avalanche flooded Spirit Lake and roared down the valley of the Toutle River for a distance of 13 miles, burying the river to an average depth of 150 feet. May 23, 1934: Bonnie and Clyde are killed by police Famed fugitives Clyde Barrow and Bonnie Parker are killed in a police ambush near Sailes, La. A contingent of officers from Texas and Louisiana set up along the highway, waiting for Bonnie and Clyde to appear, and then unloaded a two-minute fusillade of 167 bullets at their car, killing the criminal couple. © The History Channel www.LIFEseniorservices.org

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Active Aging Just Got Easier Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Oklahoma Grant Brings Exciting New Activities to LIFE’s Senior Centers

Whether it is the joy you feel when a paintbrush touches a canvas, the competitive spirit that ﬂourishes during a game of basketball or beating your best friend at a game of spades, being active and engaged is even more important as you age.

LIFE’s Senior Center at Southminster 35th Pl. (West of S. Peoria Ave.) Jamey Henderson, Coordinator (918) 749-2623

At LIFE Senior Services, we know that there’s a strong tie between good health and happiness. We also know that being healthy allows us to maintain an independent lifestyle.

Functional Movement Training

What we’re discovering from our nearly 700 Senior Center members is that regardless of age – the fountain of youth involves staying active, learning new things and sharing time with friends.

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There is also research to support our theory. A National Council of Aging (NCOA) study found that senior center participants have higher levels of health, social interaction and life satisfaction than their non-participating peers. Other NCOA studies show: • Older adults who use senior centers learn to manage and/or delay the onset of chronic disease, and experience significant improvements to their physical, social, spiritual, emotional, mental—and even economic—well-being. • Seniors who are around 80 years old, live longer if they stay active. Additionally, it’s been shown that those older adults who are more active are less likely to have memory problems or need a nursing home. This same study debunked the myths that say senior adults aren’t able to learn new things, like a new form of exercise or a hobby, and also that memory loss and a significant decrease in physical aptitude is inevitable. Harvard School of Public Health (HSPH) researchers found evidence that seniors in the U.S. who have an active social life may have a slower rate of memory decline. In fact, memory decline among the most sociable was less than half the rate among the least sociable. Through funding made possible by Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Oklahoma’s Healthy Kids, Healthy Families initiative, LIFE’s Senior Centers are offering new activities and programs to invigorate your mind, body and spirit. Get up and move to the music in Line Dancing or Zumba Gold. Improve your strength, flexibility and balance in Tai Chi or the Functional Movement class. Or, travel through Tulsa’s history with local historian David Breed. Now through the end of June, enjoy free membership privileges at both of LIFE’s Senior Centers. See the list to the right for program and contact information.

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Tuesdays in May | 9:00 a.m.

Get busy using bands, tubing and sandbells to experience improved strength and ﬂexibility.

Thursdays in May | 8:45 a.m.

Enjoy the ﬁtness room and learn the safe, proper use of exercise equipment.

Traveling Through Tulsa’s History

Wednesdays through May 21 | 1:30 p.m.

Rediscover Tulsa’s well-known history and discover its littleknown treasures - Tulsa will come alive!

LIFE’s Senior Center at East Side 1427 S. Indianapolis Ave. (East of 15th St. and S. Harvard Ave.) Sunny Lile, Coordinator (918) 744-6760

Tai Chi

Tuesdays in May and June | 1:30 p.m.

Explore the beauty of Tai Chi and develop large muscle strength and improved balance.

Functional Movement Training Thursdays in May | 10:30 a.m.

Get busy using bands, tubing and sandbells to experience improved strength and ﬂexibility.

Explore Your Creativity

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Seven Ways to Manage Stress During one of her appearances on Your Caregiving Journey, Dr. Elizabeth Lombardo, author of A Happy You, Your Ultimate Prescription for Happiness, explained that when we reach a level of stress that’s too high, we can’t think straight. Picture rating your stress along a scale of one to ten, with a ten being the highest stress level. When you hit a seven or higher on the scale, you reach irrational thinking. Let’s take a moment to reﬂect. Remember what you said or did during a time of extreme stress. Most likely, you spoke words, took action or made

a decision that later, when calm came back, was the wrong one. You had to apologize or reverse course simply because the stress made thinking clearly impossible. Caregiving can be like rolling waves of extreme stress. It’s also a time that requires you to make decisions, answer questions and give instructions, regardless of your stress level. How do you manage your stress so you can make the decisions, take the actions or share the necessary information? Below are some tips to help you.

Concentrate on controlling only the controllable. The controllable includes healthy food choices and exercising when you can, as well as your response to situations and circumstances. The uncontrollable is what others do or choose. You’ll only add to your stress by trying to control what’s not within your control. Minimize the number of small decisions so you’re ready for the important ones. I heard that President Obama takes away the small decisions of his day, like what to wear, so he can focus entirely on the serious decisions he faces. In essence, he avoids decision fatigue. You can do the same during times of stress. Wear simple outﬁts that make you feel comfortable and attractive, eat similar healthy meals, grab the same nutritious snacks, drive the same routes. You’ll minimize some of your stress while saving your brainpower for those big decisions. Take regular breaks from what brings you stress. You may feel like you must sit constantly by the hospital bed. Your presence is important–and so are your breaks. When you remove yourself from the stress, even for just a few moments, you can better manage the stress that waits for you. Talk it out. You may make a situation worse by keeping your thoughts to yourself. You can talk yourself into believing just about anything. When you speak your thoughts, you often realize you thought yourself into a corner. Talk out your worries and assumptions to a sounding board, which can focus you on the facts and the realities. Ask for clariﬁcation. When faced with decisions about treatments and other options for your loved one, you’ll be given a lot of information, which can be very confusing. Ask as many questions as you need to absorb the details.

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Bring a note-taker. It’s really hard to write and absorb at the same time. Ask another family member or friend to be the note-taker for you and your loved one when meeting about a diagnosis or treatment or a discharge. You will miss some important information; the note-taker will catch what you miss before it falls through the cracks. Don’t have a note-taker? Record the conversations with a tape recorder or your smart phone. Let the healthcare professional know you will record the discussion to ensure you capture the information correctly. Request time to consider a decision. During a medical crisis, you’ll feel surrounded by physicians and specialists requiring a decision. Ask for the time you need to discuss options with your loved one and other family members, as appropriate. Often, the right decision comes after you’ve had a chance to sleep on it. Reprinted with permission from Caregiving.com. Caregiving.com helps you help your family members and friends. LIFE’s Vintage Newsmagazine | May 2014

HAVE YOU HEARD? Monitoring Your Hearing is Important for Your Health A Local Non-Profit Provides Education and Services to Those With Hearing Loss

Spring, and all the new sounds it brings, is an exciting time. Birds return to the trees; kids play in front yards; and there is the echoing crack of a baseball bat during a warm evening game. Everything seems to make a joyful noise of its own in the spring, which also makes it the perfect time of year to get your ears checked so that you, too, can enjoy spring’s joyful soundtrack. One in three people over age 65 suffers from hearing loss. “Many things can affect our hearing as we age,” said Diana Higgins, Community Relations Manager of Total Source for Hearing-Loss and Access (TSHA). “Decades of living around noise, an inherited predisposition to hearing loss, medications that affect our hearing, and other health-related issues such as illnesses or medical conditions can all contribute to hearing loss.” It is important to make an appointment to see your physician for a hearing screening, especially once you reach your 50s. Studies have linked untreated hearing loss to depression and social isolation among older adults. “A hearing screening is just a quick check of our ears,” Higgins said, “just a simple pass/fail test to see if an individual’s hearing seems to be fine, or if perhaps it would be beneficial to get a more thorough evaluation done by a hearing professional.” Once a hearing screening is performed, solutions will vary based on the results. Some solutions to hearing loss can be something as simple as removing earwax. Another solution includes equipping your home with a number of new technologies that help hearing-impaired individuals continue to engage with their environment. These technologies can include alarm clocks that shake the bed, captioned telephone calls, doorbells that flash, television amplifier listening systems and visual smoke alarms. There are programs - even a non-income-based grant for visual smoke alarms - that provide some of these helpful technologies to those in need. But if the issue does happen to be something more complicated than what a home remedy or gadget can fix, an individual will want to see an audiologist for further help. The audiologist will be able to give an individual more information about his or her condition and perhaps suggest other options like hearing aids, or even cochlear implants. These implants are tiny electronic devices that are surgically implanted to provide those who are severely hard of hearing with a sense of sound. Some insurance companies will cover them. Should you and your audiologist discover that hearing aids might be the right route for you to take, do not panic. There are concerns about hearing aids, one being expense. Higgins and the staff at TSHA have a list

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Hearing aids are so high-tech now that their settings can continually be adjusted to best fit your lifestyle. Additionally, the latest technology makes many of today’s hearing aids very small and discreet. of resources to help individuals who have doubts and worries about hearing aids and their usage. “We put clients into contact with resources that may be able to assist them, from the Veterans Administration to senior citizen hearing aid programs through the state,” Higgins explained. “One particularly great resource to combat the financial side of hearing aids is the Sertoma Civic Club, whose mission is hearing and hearing loss. They collect hearing aids from people who no longer use them and send a receipt for tax purposes in return. For just the price of a $50 donation fee, Sertoma distributes these hearing aids (some of which are brand new and top-of-the-line) to individuals who would otherwise not be able to afford them.” After tackling the financial issues that hearing aids can pose, Higgins also stressed the importance of allowing yourself time to get used to wearing them. “There are two main things I tell people about hearing aids. Number one is that by law in the state of Oklahoma, you have a 30-day trial period to decide if you want to keep them. If you are dissatisfied, you can return them, and you are only out the cost of the professional’s time and materials (earmolds, etc.) “The second thing is that you have to actually wear them for the 30 days. So many people might put them in for an hour or so to go to church www.LIFEseniorservices.org

or a family function, but that’s not long enough to get used to them. Hearing loss developed over the course of your life, suddenly corrected by the aids, allows you to hear things you haven’t heard in years, which may leave you feeling overwhelmed. But your brain just needs time to relearn what to ignore, so therefore they need to go on in the morning and off at night.” With hearing aids, it is important to note that they cannot give you the clear and perfect hearing of youth, but they will vastly improve the quality of your communication and connection to your family and friends. Additionally, hearing aids are so high-tech now that their settings can be recalibrated over and over to best fit your lifestyle. Technology has also made it to where some hearing aids can be very discrete and small, so those worried about a hearing aid being cumbersome or obvious can relax and be comfortable. No matter what stage of hearing loss you find yourself in—whether you are already wearing hearing aids, considering them, or maybe just realizing you are having a hard time hearing those around you—it is important to know there is an abundance of knowledge and help available to you. TSHA has a monthly support group that meets on the second Thursday of each month from 10-11:30 a.m., where specialists and audiologists speak on topics of interest. They also offer low stress, no grade, noncredit sign classes to add another layer of communication. There will also be a seminar at LIFE Senior Services on May 29. See the box below for more information. You should not have to miss out on any part of your life or feel cut off from your loved ones because of hearing loss. Although there is no definitive, perfect way to restore your hearing to childhood clarity, there are so many options currently available to help you reconnect with those around you. by Tiffany Howard Call (918) 832-8742 for more information about TSHA.

Say What?! Steps to Take if You Suspect Hearing Loss Don’t let hearing loss cut you oﬀ from the activities and people you love. Learn no-cost and low-cost options for what to do if you or someone you know is experiencing difficulty hearing. Thursday, May 29 • 10 - 11:30 a.m. • Free LIFE Senior Services • 5950 E. 31st St. • Tulsa Reservations requested. To register, call (918) 664-9000, ext. 224

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WE ARE MEMORY CARE Autumn Leaves of Tulsa provides a safe, secure environment for those living with Alzheimer’s and other forms of dementia. Since memory care is all we do, you can rest assured that your loved one is well taken care of and surrounded by specially trained professionals that understand the unique needs of our residents. For more information and to take a tour, call (918) 249-1300 today.

Mother thought living alone was “just fine.” But the activities and great friends she’s made at Saint Simeon’s have made her much more active, healthy, and happy. She really Saint Simeon’s Resident enjoys art classes, luncheon Nell with daughters Sharon and Pr iscilla outings, sing-a-longs, entertainment, walks with her friend Norma, and of course, Bingo. I’m so grateful for the wellness classes and physical therapists, who have helped her through two injuries that would have prevented her from walking. Sincerely, Priscilla

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LEGACY AWARD Winners In celebration of Older Americans Month, LIFEâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Vintage Newsmagazine is proud to recognize these seniors for demonstrating an exceptional commitment to improving our community and the lives of older adults. Winners were selected through a blind evaluation process by a committee of Tulsa-area professionals who share a passion and expertise in the field of aging services.

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LEGACY IN LEADERSHIP WINNER STEVE TURNBO With this award, we celebrate a visionary leader who exhibits integrity and collaboration while doing extraordinary work to strengthen our community for a brighter and more prosperous future. No other Tulsan embodies this description better than “Mr. Tulsa” himself, Steve Turnbo. As chairman emeritus of the Tulsa public relations ﬁrm Schnake Turnbo Frank, Steve is widely associated with leadership throughout the Tulsa community, and is known for his remarkable integrity and compassion, coupled with his generous heart for service and strong work ethic. His passion for the city he loves shines through his work and community involvement and will leave a lasting impression, not only on the city of Tulsa, but on the surrounding region. Steve credits his success to the mentors he had early in his career. “I had the good fortune to work for iconic people over the years who taught me a great deal and for whom I have a great deal of respect and admiration.” Among those iconic leaders was University of Tulsa football legend Glenn Dobbs. Dobbs was TU’s athletic director in 1967 when Steve went to work as the school’s sports information director.

prestigious advertising agencies at the time, Ad Inc. He went to work under two other formidable leaders, Montez Tjaden and Tom Tripp. “Montez was a retired Naval Commander and was even more demanding than Dobbs,” he said. “But she taught me so much about having a good work ethic and attention to detail. Tom Tripp taught me the importance and value of doing the right thing for the right reason.” After about 10 years under their guidance, Steve left Ad Inc. to form his own agency, and in 1982 joined with Chuck Schnake to form Schnake Turnbo. At his firm, Steve has always stressed the importance of leadership and the responsibility to community involvement to his staff. As a result, Schnake Turnbo Frank has produced two Tulsa chamber chairs in the past decade and has also played an active role in the majority of city and county revenue campaigns in the past three decades. “Glenn, Montez and Tom all had different leadership skills and traits, but there was always one thread: give back to your community,” he explained. “Therefore, I have a strong belief that you give back to the community in which you make your living.

“You’re serving on various committees, you’re sitting at the table with iconic people and you learn from them,” he continued. “But don’t just show up. Bring something to the table – contribute. Steve estimates that he made about Over time you’ll be in a leadership 20 speeches a year during his tenure position yourself.” at TU and – in addition to public Steve has held leadership positions speaking – learned to think on his with numerous boards within the feet. “Glenn was tough, but I learned community, including the Board so much.” of Trustees at the University of “Glenn was a remarkable leader,” Steve recalled. “He taught me the importance of promptness and to wear a coat and tie every day because I may need to make a speech.”

Three years later, Steve got an oﬀer to join one of Tulsa’s most

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the Oklahoma Judicial Nominating Commission, the John Hope Franklin Memorial Commission Board, the Oklahoma Conference for Community & Justice Board and the Domestic Violence Intervention Services Board. “The nearest and dearest to my heart is the Oklahoma Conference for Community and Justice, followed closely by the John Hope Franklin Reconciliation Board,” he said. as of 2/6/14

“Fighting bias, bigotry and racism is something I believe so strongly in. We must be inclusive and tolerant of others and live with people of other faiths.” Looking to the future, Steve is encouraged by tomorrow’s leaders and, what he describes as their “healthy appetite for inclusion and tolerance.” by Karen Szabo

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LEGACY OF INSPIRATION WINNER MARION W. McFADDEN This award celebrates someone whose life, actions, accomplishments and attitude inspire others to live each day more intently. This senior is an everyday hero. A devoted husband, father, church volunteer, fiction author and retired computer programmer, Marion W. McFadden has a multitude of accomplishments. Additionally, he had to overcome one particular challenge in his various pursuits – the lack of sight. Marion was born with congenital glaucoma and vision in only one eye. He was a bookkeeper until his late twenties when decreased vision forced him to change occupations. He then attended computer programming school. Because resources for the visually impaired in Tulsa were limited during the late 1960s, McFadden had to travel to Oklahoma City to attend the eightmonth program. “That was a difficult time for our family because we had three small children, and I had to commute back and forth by bus every weekend,” Marion said. After finishing computer programming school, Marion took a job with Blue Cross and Blue Shield in Tulsa and became one of the first visually impaired computer programmers in the state of Oklahoma. However, after a year of working there, the company experienced layoffs, and Marion was left searching for a job. “I applied to over 100 places and traveled to Kansas City, Kan. and Dallas, Texas for interviews.” He finally landed in Broken Arrow, Okla. at Braden Winch Co., where he worked for 29 years until retiring in 1998. “At the time I started, there were virtually no visual aides for computers,” Marion said. “I was able to use software that magnified images on the computer screen and audibly read the information off the screen.” www.LIFEseniorservices.org

During his career, Marion walked to work because he didn’t want to be a burden on his family. His wife, Linda said, “He wanted to avoid interrupting mine or the children’s schedules, doing everything he could for himself.” The two met at 4-H Club camp in 1953. They married four years later, just a few weeks after Linda graduated high school. They have three adult children: Tom, Mark and Julie. “Marion was a full participant in the rearing of our children and always put their activities and needs ﬁrst,” she said. “A goal as they were growing and learning was to instill in them the character trait of doing the right thing because it was the right thing to do, not because they might get caught if they didn’t.” Like her father, Julie was also born with glaucoma and has been totally blind for about 20 years. Upon graduating from college, she said it was her dad who provided her the inspiration to go to college and use her unique gifts to make a contribution to society, Linda said. Julie is now a rehabilitation teacher with Visual Services for the State of Oklahoma. Additionally, Marion and Linda have four grandchildren and three great-grandchildren. In his free time, Marion enjoys reading and writing. In 2013, he completed his ﬁrst novel, a “G-rated mystery,” as he calls it, entitled Welcome Back, Jimmy. The story is based in eastern Oklahoma and Virginia during 1969 and 1970. It tells the story of a man who is in a group home for developmentally disabled men. Marion also enjoys volunteering for the couple’s home church, St. Stephen’s United Methodist Church in Broken Arrow, Okla. Marion

enjoys the task of calling church members who have been absent for two weeks, as a way of checking on the needs of their congregation. “It helps us keep track if someone is sick or going through a difficult time.” In their free time, Marion and Linda enjoy traveling and have been to 48 states – every state except North Dakota and Minnesota. They also enjoy watching St. Louis

Cardinals baseball and listening to jazz music. Besides overcoming the challenge of visual impairment, Marion also endured a major heart attack at age 63. “I have never heard Marion complain about his physical limitations,” Linda said. “He continues to go about life in a positive manner, enjoys each day and ﬁnds ways to make life better for others.” by Lindsay Morris

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LEGACY IN VOLUNTEERISM WINNER DAVID BLACKBURN The Legacy in Volunteerism award seeks to recognize a senior who has significantly impacted their local community by devoting their time and talents through volunteerism and/or mentorship. David Blackburn is a calm, cheerfulnatured hospice volunteer who has comforted hundreds of people in northeast Oklahoma. He has served as a volunteer for Hospice of Green Country for the past 25 years, and his dedication and selflessness is truly inspiring. Not only is David the longest serving volunteer for Hospice of Green Country, he’s also been with the organization longer than any staff member! David’s job, according to Hospice of Green Country Communications Coordinator Ruth Richards, is to “fill in the blanks.” “David’s job is to bring humor and a listening heart to the home and to the patient – to listen to the stories, read to the patients, help them eat, or simply sit while their families run errands or just take a break. He brings humor and a ready laugh that lights up the eyes of patients lost in the fog of dementia or struggling with depression or pain,” Ruth said. David’s interest in serving people who are nearing death started when his mother opened a small nursing facility in Jennings, Okla. when he was 11-years-old. He acknowledges his mother for demonstrating patience and loving care for the frail and dying that has impacted him for a lifetime. David said his experience growing up in a nursing home taught him how to love people for who they are, not their situation. “We manage things, not people. We love people,” he said. Throughout his many years of volunteering, David has developed a deep understanding that each person’s situation is different and www.LIFEseniorservices.org

has made it a point to focus on how he can uniquely serve each patient. David also attributes his ability to empathize to his parents’ death, saying that their deaths helped him gain a personal connection for endof-life care. He lost his parents when he was 28-and 32-years-old, learning how to cope with death at a fairly young age. Being a hospice volunteer isn’t easy for many people, David said, and the average hospice volunteer lasts only about two years. Helping with end-of-life care is not what the average person chooses as a volunteer position. “Some of the people ask me why I do this,” David said. “I usually tell them they’re teaching me how to die. Death is a part of life. We’re all on a journey, and I’m trying to help them get through that journey.” David said that while he loves each of his patients, he cannot hold on to their lives forever. “I love them and leave them. I let it go. You can’t take them with you. That has been my philosophy all along.” Hospice of Green Country matches each of its hospice patients with a volunteer who would likely be a good match personalitywise. David said that because he is an older adult, he enjoys being matched with older patients. “I ﬁnd older people are like walking encyclopedias – many of them have been very successful, but you have to keep asking them questions to ﬁnd out about their lives.” Because of his 25 years serving at Hospice of Green Country, he has now been a volunteer for the second generation of some families. Patients and families of those on hospice frequently ask for him, as his reputation has spread in the community. But David is quick to admit that he is just one part of a powerful

group of volunteers, working to bring families and patients comfort and peace during a difficult season. “You can’t accomplish a lot just by yourself, but with a group of volunteers, you can move mountains.” Outside of his life as a committed volunteer, he is also a husband and a father. He and his wife, Marsha, have been married for almost 40 years and have two children, Dasha and Paul. Blackburn grew up in Jennings and was drafted by the U.S. Army in 1964

during the Vietnam War. When he returned to Oklahoma, he went back to work at the Tulsa County Court Clerk office, where he had worked prior to being drafted. He worked for the clerk’s office for 40 years before retiring in 2004. In addition to his hospice volunteer work, Blackburn also serves as a Sunday school teacher at Osage Hills Christian Church. by Lindsay Morris

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LEGACY IN FAMILY CAREGIVING WINNER

VIRGINIA GALVAN Among the criteria for the Legacy in Family Caregiving Award is an “extraordinary compassion and commitment to dignity and support” for a senior-aged loved one. Without a doubt, the recipient of this award embodies these characteristics.

The close-knit family is another source of support for Virginia. “My sister is the best sister in the world,” she gushed. “I am so grateful to her for her support. This is a lonely thing to do and I have such a good support system of family and friends.”

Virginia Galvan is the full-time caregiver of her 93-year-old mother, Mae Smith, who has a number of health issues.

Virginia admits her journey from work-life to the conﬁnes of her apartment is draining, but like her mother, she likes to keep busy. In addition to caring for her mother, she loves to bake.

After a 32-year career in nursing, Virginia retired and began working in a flower shop. About seven years ago, she left that job to begin caring for her mother. For the past three years, she has lived with her mom at Heatherwood Apartments, taking care of her every need with patience and grace. She refuses to accept any kind of accolade or praise. “I’m not superwoman,” she said. “I just had a difficult time finding reliable people – I find myself to be very critical – so I chose to stay home and do this myself. She was a good mom and she deserves to be taken care of.” She describes her mom as “a traditional housewife who wore high heels to do the housework.” A native of Cedar Vale, Kan., Virginia’s father was the small town’s grocer. Her parents were a very social couple, active in church and school functions. She says her father, Maurice, cared for his mother when she became ill and years later her mother cared for him as he battled Alzheimer’s disease for 20 years. The couple eventually moved to Tulsa, Okla. to be closer to Virginia’s sister. “They set a pretty good example,” she said. “My mom was a courageous woman. Even after my father was ill, she took him on a trip to Europe. And after he died, she went on a cruise to Alaska.”

“I get on the computer and ﬁnd recipes and bake cookies, muffins – just about anything,” she said. “But how many baked goods can two people consume? So I deliver the excess to my Heatherwood neighbors and they seem happy to take them!” Almost daily, Virginia can be seen walking some of the older residents’ dogs, as well. An activity appreciated by all, but one that she naturally calls, “easy to do.” In addition to baking and dog-walking, she checks on fellow residents who are ill and is always there to lend an ear, a helping hand or just give emotional support to Heatherwood residents and staﬀ. “I guess I’m a natural-born caregiver,” she said. And while Virginia makes the most of each day, the hardest part for her is accepting the changes she sees in her mother. “That just breaks my heart.” To help with this, she keeps a photo of her parents over her bed to remind her not of who her mother was, but who she is. “It’s a beautiful picture,” she says. “My father is in his World War II uniform and my mother is in her suit and four-inch heels. She’s still that woman inside.” Honoring her mother is still of the utmost importance to Virginia.

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“I want my mother to always be acknowledged for the woman she is.” A “silver-linings” type of person, Virginia ﬁnds the beauty in what could be an otherwise difficult situation. “There are lots of rewards,” she explained. “I have the luxury to stay home. I can do yoga every afternoon. I look for the little things to savor – when my mom feels good and makes jokes – these are the sweet

times. This isn’t about me. It’s about her.” Virginia admits her current “job” won’t last forever, but believes this is what she is intended to do. Which is why she seeks to enjoy the days she has with her mom to the fullest. “I’ll have the satisfaction of knowing that I did right by her. That I never let her down. Life isn’t what you make or have. It’s what you savor.” by Karen Szabo www.LIFEseniorservices.org

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A Global Overview of Cultural Perceptions of Seniors As we celebrate Older Americans Month in the United States, it’s interesting to look outside our borders and see how seniors are faring around the globe. Among many cultures, older adults hold an honored place in society. While globalization and modernization are challenging this honored place in some countries, efforts are being made to set it right. In cultures where tradition has not emphasized a place in society for older adults, practices are being evaluated and changed to accommodate this important group. The National Institute of Health conducted a study entitled “Perceptions of Aging Across 26 Cultures and Their Culture-Level Associates.” The study divided world cultures into three regions: West, East and Not Classified (Argentina, Chile, Peru and Uganda). While we might expect radically different views, the study revealed similarities in both positive and negative perceptions. A cross-cultural consensus indicated that attractiveness, everyday tasks and the ability for new learning decrease with age. But all cultures indicated that general knowledge, wisdom, respect and family authority were believed to increase with age. With the surge of the Silver Tsunami, it’s an important time to consider how we currently perceive seniors and evaluate those perceptions, both locally and globally. The West In an article published online for The Week, journalist Karina Martinez-Carter provided some insight into Western perceptions about aging. She explained that in the United States (U.S.) and the United Kingdom (U.K.), our Protestant work ethic plays a big role in influencing viewpoints. “This [Protestant work ethic] ties an individual’s value to his or her ability to work – something that diminishes in old age,” she said.

suicides in Europe…and a heatwave that killed 15,000 people—most of them elderly,” said Martinez-Carter. While the legislation in France aimed to increase quality care for neglected seniors—a 2012 survey study was conducted—at the request of the European Commission, shed light on 27 of the 28 European Nations’ (E.U.) views on the aging work force. Overall, the survey reflected positive views about the aging work force, but the numbers revealed striking differences in individual countries. Perceptions of Advantages of Older Employees (age 55+) in the E.U. • 87% more likely to be experienced • 67% more likely to be reliable • 64% more likely have better decision-making skills • 60% more likely to be better at finding solutions to problems • 50% more likely to be better at handling stress and working with other people • 72% contribute greatly to the economy as consumers • 65% contribute greatly as workers in paid employment Perceptions of Disadvantages of Older Employees (age 55+) in the E.U. • Only 25% of older people are more open to new ideas • Only 21% of older people are more up-to-date with new technology • Using of technology to interact with customers is a major obstacle Specifics by Country • Ireland, Cyprus and Malta were cited as having the most positive views about the contributions of older people in the workplace. • Hungary, Czech Republic and Latvia were the least positive about the characteristics of older people about the contributions of older people in the workplace. • Turkey was the least likely to feel that older people contribute greatly across all of the aspects asked about.

Anthropologist Jared Diamond pointed out that seniors in the U.S. and U.K. are often segregated in communities. “As their health deteriorates, the elderly in these cultures often move to retirement communities, assisted living A cross-cultural consensus indicated that attractiveness, the facilities and nursing homes…separated from their children and lifelong friends,” ability to perform everyday tasks and the ability for new he said. In contrast, Martinez-Cooper cited France. In 2004, this country passed a decree, Article 207 of the Civil Code, requiring children to visit their elderly parents or be subject to ﬁnes, possibly even jail time.

learning decrease with age. But all cultures indicated that general knowledge, wisdom, respect and family authority were believed to increase with age.

“It was only enacted following two disturbing events, though: the publication of statistics revealing France had the highest rate of pensioner

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The results of the survey inspired the E.U. to designate 2012 as “The European Year for Active Ageing and Solidarity Between Generations.” The goal was to raise awareness and move toward changes in attitude and policy. Like the United States’ Older American Month, it’s an eﬀort to www.LIFEseniorservices.org

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The East by the Numbers

Japan has the highest population percentage of people 65+ in the world (Martinez-Carter). In Japan, Korea and China, about 75% of elderly parents live with their children (according to American scientist and author Jared Diamond in a 2013 TEDTalk). In Japan and Korea, the 60th birthday is celebrated as a major milestone. It is referred to as ‘Kankrei’ in Japanese and marks the rite of passage into old age (Diamond and Martinez-Carter).

acknowledge seniors and their important contributions to culture. The East We often think of Japan or China immediately when we hear “Eastern culture.” However, the East is a vast region encompassing several religions including Hinduism, Buddhism and Islam. With different religions and histories come a variety of cultural practices. Several Eastern cultures, like China and Japan, follow Confucian teaching and tradition regarding filial piety: the belief that family is a priority and that the elder members of the family must be treated with reverence and respect. However, Western influence, especially a competitive economy and job market, has begun to challenge this ageold tenant. In response, Eastern countries have passed legislation much like the French government. Recently, China passed its Elderly Rights Law. “China wags a finger at adult children, warning them to ‘never neglect or snub elderly people’ and mandating that they visit their elderly parents often, regardless of how far away they live. Offspring who fail to make such trips to mom and dad face potential punishment ranging from fines to jail time,” Martinez-Carter said. Singapore, Thailand and the Philippines have followed suit. Not all government intervention has punitive consequences, however. Traditionally, a newlywed couple in India or Nepal moves in with the groom’s parents. However, this tradition is fading because children are moving to cities in search of work. They are no longer present to help care for their aging parents. “The Indian and Nepalese governments are addressing this by developing state-run elderly care programs,” said Diamond. The Middle East, also considered part of the Eastern world, has a long history of respecting older adults. As a predominantly Islamic country, Iranian children are taught from a young age to respect their elders. In public, the young are expected to automatically give up seats on public transport to seniors and greet them promptly. Like their Chinese and Japanese counterparts, cultural norms dictate that they visit their parents regularly after marrying.

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With a Flavorful Menu Crafted to Suit All Tastes, Cafe Olé is a Great Destination for Cinco De Mayo Nestled behind Doc’s Wine & Food in The Consortium on E. 35th St. oﬀ Peoria’s “Restless Ribbon,” Cafe Olé has been feeding Tulsans some of the city’s best Southwestern cuisine since 1987.

it is busier on weekends, so if you like dining in a private, quiet atmosphere, you might shoot for a weekday lunch. Once inside, there are tables located on the main level. However, three small steps up will take you into a corridor with booth Cafe Olé’s historic and acclaimed menu items seating. If you like a side of fresh air with your are its margaritas (made with fresh-squeezed meal, one step puts you on their quaint covered lime juice) and cream-cheese-based Olé queso. patio – complete with a fireplace, if there’s a chill Don Jones, Cafe Olé’s owner, said, “When I in the air. Cafe Olé is a small restaurant, which bought Cafe Olé, I was threatened with death if I changed the margaritas or the queso. I promised I might make navigating the aisles with walkers or wheelchairs difficult, but not impossible. It wouldn’t.” And Jones hasn’t. has a restroom in the However, he has restaurant, but it’s enlivened the menu located up the steps in with new dishes, like the corridor. However, fish tacos, fire-roasted there is a handicappork shanks, tamales, accessible restroom a variety of sandwiches located within The and salads, and even Consortium, which is a “more traditional” accessed from outside queso. Jones’ also added the restaurant. If a lunch menu with you prefer dining at smaller-portioned, Cafe Ole’s Spinach Enchiladas are one home, Cafe Olé can of many items on the menu that are lower-cost options be delivered to your perfect if you prefer less spicy food, (highest selection is $8) front door by either Mr. without sacrificing any flavor. and a weekend brunch Delivery or Restaurant menu. The priciest item on the Run. Food is on their dinner menu is ordered through the $14, with the majority of items being less delivery services’ websites. than $10. The recipe (to the right) Jones gave us deserves a As a frequent visitor to Cafe Olé, my favorites little introduction. The story goes that the original include the original Olé queso, homemade tamales owner of Cafe Olé purchased all of her starter and fish tacos. I’ve also heard wonderful things recipes from a restaurant in Santa Fe, N.M. Over about the pork shanks, rellanos and tortas cubana the years, the recipes were undoubtedly tweaked – a baked beef and pork sandwich topped with or removed from the menu to fit each owner’s guacamole and cheese. And I maintain that these tastes, but many of the current menu items were dishes are made even more delicious when enjoyed founded on these original recipes. The recipes on Cafe Olé’s covered patio. For those who like were forgotten – misplaced – for a time, but have to avoid spicy dishes, Jones recommends the blue recently been rediscovered. It is a perfect recipe to corn enchiladas, the Chicken Olé Quesadilla, bring for your next potluck or card game! street tacos, cobb salad and the soup and salad Cafe Olé: 3509 S. Peoria Ave., Tulsa, Okla.; combo. (918) 745-6699; www.cafeolebrookside.com Cafe Olé has parking (including handicap Mr. Delivery: www.mrdelivery.com accessible spots) in a lot directly east of the Restaurant on the Run: www.rotr.com restaurant, which it shares with other businesses in Hours: Open Tuesday – Thursday 11 a.m. – 9 The Consortium. When parking in this lot, it’s a p.m., Friday 11 a.m. – 10 p.m., Saturday 9 a.m. brief walk to the restaurant with no stairs. There’s – 10 p.m., Sunday 9 a.m. – 9 p.m. They will be free valet parking on Thursday evening, Friday, open on Monday, May 5, for Cinco De Mayo. Saturday and Sunday, which makes the trip to the by The Dinner Belles, Erin Shackelford front door even shorter. Like most restaurants, and Betsy Troyer www.LIFEseniorservices.org

“Cafe Olé isn’t just a restaurant – it’s an experience.” – Don Jones, owner

Olé Spanish Chicken (Serves 6-8)

Ingredients • 12 chicken breasts (or any piece you prefer) • ½ cube of butter • 2 cloves of garlic, finely chopped • 1 small can of pitted black olives • 1 small bottle of salsa (Picante or any that you personally make) • 1 can whole green chiles (slice in long, thin strips) • 2 cups of shredded Monterrey jack and cheddar cheese blend Directions 1. Brown chicken lightly in butter and garlic 2. Place chicken in 9” X 13” baking dish 3. Pour salsa over chicken depending upon taste 4. Sprinkle with olives 5. Lay green chiles over chicken diagonally 6. Bake for 1 ½ hours at 350 degrees, check toward end to ensure not over cooking 7. Just before serving, sprinkle top with 2 cups of cheese and finish in oven to melt cheese

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The Big Stage is Coming to Tulsa, Tickets on Sale Now for Sister Act and Wicked Looking to give a theatrical splash to your summer agenda of fun? Consider taking in a show – and no, we aren’t talking about a movie. Sister Act, the story of a wannabe diva turned fake nun due to a comedic witness protection placement, makes its way from the hills of Hollywood to the Tulsa stage May 13 – 18. Then, June 18 – July 6, the Broadway blockbuster, Wicked, will make its way back to the Tulsa stage. If you haven’t heard, Wicked is the untold story of the witches of Oz, and has been declared “A Cultural Phenomenon” by Variety and “The Best Musical of the Decade” by Entertainment Weekly. Tickets currently are on sale for both shows and are available at the Tulsa Performing Arts Center ticket office, located on the south side of the Performing Arts Center at 101 E. Third St., Tulsa. Tickets also can be purchased online through www.tulsapac.com. Pictured: Gina Beck and Alison Luﬀ

Step Out Back in Time – 80 Years Back – at the Oklahoma Steam Threshing & Gas Engine Show When you arrive at the 48th annual Oklahoma Steam Threshing & Gas Engine Show, you’ll be transported back in time to an era dominated by rocksolid ingenuity and fearless imagination. You’ll have the opportunity to experience the way things once were done, in a way that demanded appreciation for the finished product. Exhibits will be on display, including some 20 steam traction engines – otherwise known as steam tractors – operating various era-correct machines. Other popular attractions include the steam-powered saw mill that operates almost nonstop during show hours, and the newest display, a 1920s rock crusher powered by a large, gasoline-fueled stationary engine. And before you make your way back to the modern era, be sure to visit and compare the operating blacksmith shop to the early twentieth century machine shop – both have machinery driven by flat belts. When you’re ready, work your way into more modern eras and explore the numerous gasoline-powered tractors from the early 1900s through the mid-1960s. You’ll also have the opportunity to visit the on-site flea market, arts and crafts area and hobby-related swap meet. But the excitement doesn’t stop when the sun goes down! Stick around to watch the steam engines put on a much anticipated spark show, blowing burning cinders 50 to 60 feet into the air. The event will take place from 8 a.m. to after dark, May 2 – 4, at Steam Engine Park, located at 401 E. Beck Dr., Pawnee, Okla. Tickets cost $10 per day, or you can get a multi-day pass for $15. Kids 12 and under get in free. For more information, call (918) 762-2105.

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As your grandkids celebrate their newfound freedom from scholastic pressures, Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey are making it possible for you to sneak in some fun and quality time. Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey have done it again with a show that features amazing performers from around the world whose gasp-inspiring tricks will summon the mythical and mysterious: a unicorn, a pegasus and a mammoth named Woolly. If that isn’t enough to spark your intrigue, you may be enticed by the All-Access Pre-Show which allows circus-goers to learn juggling and balancing skills, meet the performers, get autographs, take photos and enter to win a one-ofa-kind pachyderm painting. Better still, the all-new Ringmaster Zone is an exclusive VIP area (available for an additional fee) that oﬀers the opportunity to walk on the Ringling Red Carpet with Ringmaster Johnathan Lee Iverson and the stars of the show, step inside the Globe of Steel, take photos on the ringmaster’s ﬂoat and have an up-close elephant encounter. The show begins at 3 p.m. and 7 p.m., May 31, and 1:30 p.m. and 5:30 p.m., June 1, at the BOK Center in downtown Tulsa. Tickets start at $20 and are on sale now. To get your tickets, call (866) 7-BOK-CTR or visit www.bokcenter.com.

2014 Interfaith Holocaust Commemoration to Honor Forgotten Victims

Stories of the Holocaust are most often told through a Jewish lens, leaving most people unaware that of the 11 million people who died in the Holocaust, five million were not Jewish. Among the five million targeted for extermination by the Nazis were disabled German children; Roma and Sinti gypsies; Polish and other Slavic peoples; homosexuals; “asocials” including alcoholics; the homeless and criminals, etc. Join the Tulsa Council for Holocaust Education, a committee of the Jewish Federation of Tulsa, in honoring these forgotten victims at the 17th annual Interfaith Holocaust Commemoration, Thursday, May 1 at 7 p.m. The event will take place at Temple Israel, 2004 E. 22nd Pl., Tulsa., and will feature a Holocaust scholarly lecture, an exhibit of projects created by Tulsa-area students and music performed by select members of the Trinity Episcopal Choir and Tulsa Symphony. In cooperation, Circle Cinema, 10 S. Lewis Ave., will show a screening of Paragraph 175, a documentary about the homosexual survivors of Nazi persecution, at 2 p.m., Sunday, April 27. Ticket prices for the film showing are $6 for Circle Cinema members, $7 for nonmembers and free for those who teach about the Holocaust. For information regarding the commemoration, call the Jewish Federation of Tulsa at (918) 495-1100. For information regarding Holocaust resources, call the Tulsa City-County Library at (918) 549-7323. For information regarding the film showing, call Circle Cinema at (918) 585-3504.

LOOK Musical Theatre Puts a Song in Tulsa’s Heart

The 2014 LOOK Festival will feature two vibrant, professional productions and several original cabaret performances. The season kicks oﬀ June 15 and run through June 29 at TCC’s VanTrease Performing Arts Center for Education, located at 10300 E. 81st St., Tulsa. Light Opera Oklahoma’s (LOOK) 2014 musical performances include: The Gondoliers - This endearing, comic opera, by Gilbert and Sullivan, is a favorite among musical theatre and opera lovers alike. This love story has it all, including intrigue and mistaken identity, told through tuneful songs, festive dances and witty dialogue. Sweeney Todd - This musical thriller, by Stephen Sondheim, tells the story of a half-mad 19th century English barber. Dark humor, suspense and Sondheim’s complex musical score make for a memorable and macabre production you won’t want to miss. For ticket information, visit www.LOOKtheatre.org or call (918) 583-4267.

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Laureate Psychiatric Clinic and Hospital (part of the Saint Francis Health System) is looking for volunteers to help at the Outpatient Clinic reception desk, located at 6655 S. Yale Ave., Tulsa. Duties include greeting patients, giving directions and helping with fund raising by selling greeting cards and candy bars. Computer skills are not necessary. Current openings are: Thursdays, noon - 4 p.m., Fridays, 8 a.m. - noon, and Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays or Thursdays, 4 - 6 p.m. Additional openings are available at Laureate Institute of Brain Research (LIBR). For more information, call RSVP (918) 280-8656. Reentry One-Stop, a program of the Community Service Council, needs volunteers from 2 - 4 p.m. on Wednesdays, to coach program participants ton using the Internet to search and track job postings and applications and to schedule interviews. For more information, call RSVP (918) 280-8656. Redemption Ministry and RSVP are looking for job coach volunteers to serve for one hour each week, Thursdays from 8 - 9 p.m., and on Sundays from 6:30 - 7:30 p.m. to teach reintegrating ex-offenders how to search for employment on the Internet. Other tasks include connecting participants with local library branches and providing participants with a resume, a budget template and basic instructions about how to integrate these tools into their daily lives. For more information, call RSVP (918) 280-8656. Oklahoma Blood Institute needs help in the reception area, Monday through Saturday. Volunteers are responsible for greeting donors, making cookies in the morning, filling the canteen area with snacks and beverages, keeping the waiting room neat and answering phones. There will be no strenuous activity and flexible scheduling is available. For more information, call RSVP (918) 280-8656. University Village is looking for a volunteer Spanish instructor to teach beginning-level Spanish to independent residents. These lessons would empower residents to communicate with Spanish-speaking employees, creating a more comfortable environment for both residents and staff. One lesson per week is preferred and scheduling is flexible. For more information, call RSVP (918) 280-8656. Oklahoma Commission for Children and Tulsa County Juvenile Center are looking for citizen volunteers to serve on the Post Adjudication Review Board (PARB). Volunteers will serve at Tulsa Juvenile Bureau Courts for one to three hours one time each month. Primary duties include reviewing case files to ensure accurate information and case summaries. Background check required. For more information, call RSVP (918) 280-8656. OSU Medical Center needs volunteers for Wayfinder and information desk positions. Volunteers act as a welcoming presence in lobbies, greet visitors, provide directions and information, and escort patients and families to their destinations in the hospital. Various shifts are available. Volunteers receive a meal in the OSUMC Cafe on days they volunteer at least four hours, as well as free parking. For more information, call RSVP (918) 280-8656. LIFE’s Vintage Newsmagazine | May 2014

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Seasonal Activities Bixby BBQ ‘n’ Blues Festival May 2 • 5 – 11 p.m. May 3 • 10 a.m. – 11 p.m. Free • Washington Irving Park 137th and S. Memorial Dr. • Bixby (918) 296-0036 Germanfest May 2 – 3 • 10 a.m. – 9 p.m. May 4 • Noon – 5 p.m. • Free 1429 Terrace Dr. • Tulsa (918) 744-6997 Oklahoma Steam Threshing & Gas Engine Show May 2 – 4 • 8 a.m. – after dark $10 per day/$15 multi-day pass Steam Engine Park 401 E. Beck Dr. • Pawnee (918) 762-2108 May Day Celebration & Lawn Social May 3 • Noon – 4 p.m. • Free George M. Murrell Home 19479 E. Murrell Rd. • Park Hill (918) 456-2751 Oklahoma Renaissance Festival Saturdays and Sundays • May 3 – June 1 10:30 a.m. – 6 p.m. The Castle of Muskogee 3400 W. Fern Mountain Rd. • Muskogee (800) 439-0658 Owasso Trail Days May 8 – 11 • 9 a.m. – 4 p.m. • Free Various locations • Owasso (918) 272-2141 www.owassotraildays.com Boots & BBQ Festival May 9 – 10 • 9 a.m. – 4 p.m. • Cherokee Casino Will Rogers Downs 20900 S. 4200 Rd. • Claremore (918) 343-8118 Rooster Days Festival May 9 • 5 – 10 p.m. May 10 • 10 a.m. – 10 p.m. May 11 • Noon – 6 p.m. Free • Central Park 1500 S. Main St. • Broken Arrow (918) 251-1518 • www.roosterdays.com Stilwell Strawberry Festival May 10 • 9 a.m. – 5 p.m. • Free Downtown • Stilwell (918) 696-7987 Tulsa International Mayfest May 15 – 17 • 11 a.m. – 11 p.m. May 18 • 11 a.m. – 6 p.m. Main St., 3rd – 6th St. • Tulsa (918) 582-6435

Spring WineFest May 17 • Noon – 7 p.m. Nuyaka Creek Winery 35230 S. 177th W. Ave. • Bristow (918) 756-7568

Meet Historical Romance Author Eloisa James May 4 • 2:30 – 4 p.m. • Free Hardesty Regional Library 8316 E. 93rd St. • Tulsa • (918) 549-7691

Tulsa Music Festival May 24 • 2 – 10 p.m. • Free Guthrie Green 111 E. Brady St. • Tulsa (918) 810-5203

Hearing Screenings Courtesy of Hearing Solutions May 5 • By appointment only • Free Town Village • 8222 S. Yale Ave. • Tulsa Reservations requested • (918) 493-1200

Cherry St. Farmer’s Market Saturdays • 7 – 11 a.m. The Cherry Street District 15th Street and S. Peoria Ave. • Tulsa www.cherrystreetfarmersmarket.com

NEATs Mystery Lunch May 7 • Noon $4 bus donation, plus lunch cost $15 for Designer Showcase Leaving from NEATs office 3119 S. Jamestown Ave. • Tulsa Reservations requested • (918) 743-1303

Wednesday Farmer’s Market Wednesdays • 7:30 – 11 a.m. East parking lot of Brookside Whole Foods E. 41st St. and S. Peoria Ave. • Tulsa www.cherrystreetfarmersmarket.com Broken Arrow Farmer’s Market, “Market on Main” Featuring music and kid’s corner Saturdays • 8 a.m. – Noon 418 S. Main St. • Broken Arrow www.brokenarrowok.gov Guthrie Green Sunday Farmer’s Market Sundays • 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. The Brady Arts District 111 E. Brady St. • Tulsa www.guthriegreen.com

Events Meetings Lecture by Diana Chen, D.O. The importance of sleep, sleep disorders and solving sleep problems. May 1 • 2 – 3 p.m. • Free Osteopathic Founders Foundation 8801 S. Yale Ave., Ste. 400 • Tulsa (918) 551-7300 Limited seating, reservations required Antique & Craft Show May 3 • 8 a.m. – 5 p.m. Feyodi Park Hwy. 64 • Cleveland Free • (918) 358-2131 Annual Garage Sale Benefiting Tulsa Genealogical Society May 3 • 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. Briar Village Shopping Center 9136 E. 31st St. • Tulsa (918) 627-4224

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Traveling Through Tulsa’s History with David Breed May 7, 14, 21 • 1:30 p.m. • Free LIFE’s Senior Center at Southminster 35th Pl. • West of S. Peoria Ave. • Tulsa Reservations requested • (918) 749-2623 Cuban Culture Fair May 8 • 1 p.m. • Free Town Village • 8222 S. Yale Ave. • Tulsa Reservations requested • (918) 493-1200 Grief Counseling Courtesy of Good Shepherd Hospice May 13, 27 • 4 p.m. • Free Town Village • 8222 S. Yale Ave. • Tulsa Reservations requested • (918) 493-1200 AARP Defensive Driving Class Tuesday • May 13 • 8:30 a.m. • Free LIFE’s Senior Center at Southminster 35th Pl. • West of S. Peoria Ave. • Tulsa Reservations requested • (918) 749-2623 We Honor Veterans Information Fair Guest Speaker: Danny Oliver, State Adjutant for the Oklahoma D.A.V. May 14 • 9 a.m. – 1 p.m. • Free Miami Oklahoma Senior Citizens Center 2104 Denver Haner Dr. • Miami (855) 729-2288 Internet Basics May 15 • 9:30 – 10:30 a.m. • Free Hardesty Regional Library 8316 E. 93rd St. • Tulsa Registration required • (918) 549-7691 Armed Forces Mixer May 16 • 1 p.m. • Free Town Village • 8222 S. Yale Ave. • Tulsa Reservations requested • (918) 493-1200 Garage Sale Benefiting the Alzheimer’s Association May 17 • 8 a.m. – Noon Cedar Ridge Assisted Living 10107 S. Garnett Rd. • Broken Arrow

Meals on Wheels Volunteer Recognition Event May 22 • 8:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. • Free Boston Avenue Methodist Church 1301 S. Boston Ave. • Tulsa Genealogy Webinar: Discover Your Magic Genealogy Box Presented by Genealogist Mark Lowe May 22 • 6:30 – 8:30 p.m. • Free Hardesty Regional Library 8316 E. 93rd St. • Tulsa (918) 549-7691 Caregiver Support Group Presented by A-Vow Hospice First Thursday • 6 p.m. Clarebridge of Broken Arrow 4001 S. Aspen Ave. • Broken Arrow (918) 557-8937 Depression Support Group Presented by Depression-Bipolar Support Alliance Saturdays • 1:30 – 2:30 p.m. DUI School • 7950 E. 41st St. • Tulsa (918) 809-1152 www.dbsalliance.org Explore Your Creativity Taught by Dawn Pentecost Wednesdays • 9:30 a.m. • Free LIFE’s Senior Center at East Side 1427 S. Indianapolis Ave. • Tulsa Reservations requested • (918) 744-6760 Widowed Persons Gathering Dinner, visiting and cards Wednesdays • 3:30 p.m. Saturdays • Noon Western Sizzlin’ Steakhouse 6510 E. 21st St. • Tulsa (918) 371-4367 or (918) 341-3375 Drawing on Memories Presented by Alzheimer’s Association Second Tuesday • 10 a.m. – Noon • Free Gilcrease Museum 1400 N. Gilcrease Museum Rd. • Tulsa Reservations required • (918) 392-5017 Museum Memories Project Presented by Alzheimer’s Association Third Tuesday • 10 a.m. – Noon • Free Philbrook Museum of Art 2727 S. Rockford Rd. • Tulsa Reservations required • (918) 392-5017 Drawing on Memories Presented by Alzheimer’s Association Fourth Friday • 10 a.m. – Noon • Free WaterWorks Art Studio 1710 Charles Page Blvd. • Tulsa Reservations required • (918) 392-5017

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Faith-Based Educational Memory/Support Group Presented by Jackie Lenzy, BS, BA, CDP & Dr. Chandini Sharma May 1 and 20 • 12:30 – 2 p.m. • Free Villages of Southern Hill 5721 S. Lewis Ave. • Tulsa (918) 561-6642 Defensive Driving May 13 • 8:30 a.m. – 3:30 p.m. LIFE’s Senior Center at Southminster 35th Pl. • West of S. Peoria Ave. • Tulsa Reservations requested • (918) 749-2623 Bridge Wednesdays • 10:30 a.m. – 2:30 p.m. Bixby Community Center 211 N. Cabaniss Ave. • Bixby (918) 366-3346 LaFortune Bridge Wednesdays • 1 – 4 p.m. Buddy LaFortune Community Center 5202 S. Hudson Ave. • Tulsa (918) 496-6220

Dancing Line Dancing Class Tuesdays and Thursdays • 10 a.m. • Free University Village Retirement Community 8555 S. Lewis Ave. • Tulsa (918) 298-3480 Ballroom Dancing Kings of Music Tuesdays • 7:30 – 9:45 p.m. Moose Lodge • 11106 E. 7th St. • Tulsa (918) 254-8167 Friday Night Dances Fridays • 8 – 11:30 p.m. $6 Non-members • $5 Members American Legion Post 308 11328 E. Admiral Pl. • Tulsa (918) 437-1635 Saturday Night Dances Saturdays • 7:30 – 11 p.m. • $6 American Legion Post 1 1120 E. 8th St. S. • Tulsa • (918) 584-4274 Square Dancing & Line Dancing Lake Keystone Squares First and Third Friday Workshop 7:30 p.m. • Dance 8 p.m. Mannford Community Center 101 Green Valley Park Rd. • Mannford (918) 865-2846 Round Up Boys Dance Mondays • 6:30 p.m. • $5 Broken Arrow Senior Center 1800 S. Main St. • Broken Arrow (918) 607-3600 Round Up Boys Dance & Show Fridays and Saturdays • 9:30 p.m. Caravan Cattle Co. 41st St. and Memorial Rd. • Tulsa (918) 607-3600

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Belles & Beaus Squares Second and Fourth Tuesday Workshop 7 p.m. • Dance 7:30 p.m. St. Marks Methodist Church 10513 E. Admiral Pl. • Tulsa (918) 437-7277

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65+ Exercise Mondays • Wednesdays • Fridays 10:30 – 11 a.m. LaFortune Community Center 5202 S. Hudson Ave. • Tulsa $10 per month • (918) 496-6220 50+ Badminton Tuesdays • 11 a.m. O’Brien Park and Recreation Center 6230 N. Birmingham • Tulsa Reservations requested • (918) 591-6008 50+ Basketball Tuesdays • 10:30 a.m. O’Brien Park and Recreation Center 6230 N. Birmingham • Tulsa Reservations requested • (918) 591-6008 50+ Eight Ball Monday – Friday • 10 a.m. – Noon O’Brien Park and Recreation Center 6230 N. Birmingham • Tulsa Reservations requested • (918) 591-6008 Zumba Gold with Ariane Betancourt Wednesdays • 6 p.m. • $5 per class Shakes Alive Wellness Lounge 5077 S. Yale Ave. • Tulsa (918) 812-5691 Functional Movement Training with Brenda Weaver Thursdays • 10:30 a.m. • Free LIFE’s Senior Center at East Side 1427 S. Indianapolis Ave. • Tulsa Reservations requested • (918) 744-6760 Tai Chi with Nancy Anderson Tuesdays • 1 p.m. • Free LIFE’s Senior Center at East Side 1427 S. Indianapolis Ave. • Tulsa Reservations requested • (918) 744-6760 Exercise Equipment Training with Brenda Weaver Thursdays • 8:45 – 9:45 a.m. • Free LIFE’s Senior Center at Southminster 35th Pl. • West of S. Peoria Ave. • Tulsa Reservations requested • (918) 749-2623 Functional Movement Training with Brenda Weaver Tuesdays • 9 – 10 a.m. • Free LIFE’s Senior Center at Southminster 35th Pl. • West of S. Peoria Ave. • Tulsa Reservations requested • (918) 749-2623

Events & Seminars AT LIFE Senior Services Understanding the Basics of Medicare If you are newly eligible, or soon to be eligible for Medicare, this seminar is designed especially for you. The seminar is presented by the Medicare Assistance Program at LIFE Senior Services and will cover the basics of Medicare, explain what you need to know about Medicare’s diﬀerent parts and give you the information you need to make an informed decision about your coverage options.

This seminar is intended for Medicare beneficiaries and closed to licensed Life, Accident and Health Insurance Agents, insurance company personnel, and anyone aﬃliated with a Health Maintenance Organization or other conﬂicts of interest.

Wednesday, May 14 • 10 a.m. – Noon • Free LIFE Senior Services • 5950 E. 31st St. • Tulsa Reservations requested • To register, call Roy (918) 664-9000, ext. 250

Caregiving 101 Are you new to caregiving? Learn the care-world vocabulary and information you need to make good decisions. Also, learn an overview of community resources, living options, legal documents, strategies for support and self-care. Tuesday, May 27 • 1 – 2 p.m. • Free LIFE Senior Services • 902 E. Pine St. • Tulsa Reservations requested • To register, call (918) 664-9000, ext. 224 Say What?! Steps to Take if you Suspect Hearing Loss Don’t let hearing loss cut you oﬀ from activities and people you love. Learn no-cost and low-cost options if you or someone you know is experiencing difficulty hearing. Thursday, May 29 • 10 – 11:30 a.m. • Free LIFE Senior Services • 5950 E. 31st St. • Tulsa Reservations requested • To register, call (918) 664-9000, ext. 224. Aging in Place with Low Vision Each of us will experience vision changes as we age. Some of these changes are normal, but some are not. Learn how eye conditions, like macular degeneration, can aﬀect your life and the adaptive techniques you can use to make reading, watching TV and other activities easier. Join Cathy Holden of NewView to discover how to regain your independence and improve your quality of life. Thursday, May 29 • 2 – 3:30 p.m.. • Free LIFE Senior Services • 5950 E. 31st St. • Tulsa Reservations requested • To register, call (918) 664-9000, ext. 224.

SENIOR CENTERS LIFE’s Senior Centers are open Monday - Friday, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Offering an excellent selection of social, creative, educational and fitness and health activities to keep members physically active and socially engaged. Call today for a tour and discover all that LIFE has to offer! Fitness: Mat Yoga and Seated Yoga with Cindy Henson, Chair or Standing Fitness with Juanita Hoeffer, Tai Chi with Elizabeth Williams, Tai Chi with Nancy Anderson, Zumba Gold with Kristi Rains, Strengthen & Tone, Indoor Walking, Women’s Basketball, Line Dancing, Social Dancing, Pickleball and Ping Pong Creative: East Side Band, Choral Group, Art Classes, Writing Classes Social: Luncheons, Brunch, Friday Breakfast, Bridge, Canasta, Various Games, Theme Parties and Day Trips Services: Massage Therapy, VNA Foot Care, Vision Screening, Defensive Driving and Computer Lab *For more information and a FREE monthly calendar of senior center events, please call the LIFE’s Senior Center of your choice or visit www.LIFEseniorservices.org. LIFE’s Senior Center at East Side 1427 S. Indianapolis Ave. (East of 15th St. and S. Harvard Ave.) Sunny Lile • (918) 744-6760

LIFE’s Senior Center at Southminster 35th Pl. (West of S. Peoria Ave.) Jamey Henderson • (918) 749-2623

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Saint Simeon’s is proud to have several vibrant nonagenarians living in its Assisted Living Center. A few of them, pictured here and proudly displaying their ages. Pictured are (from left to right) Louise Treadway, Geraldine Sanders, Adele Garren, Dr. Reece Boone, Ruth Boone, Janet MacLeod and Mildred Kroblin.

Country Club of Woodland Hills residents (from left to right) Gene Smith, Peck Allen, Merilyn Allen and Chester Simms enjoy a tour of the Tulsa Air & Space Museum.

The Jenks Senior Citizens recently celebrated the 1950s with Golden Oldies music for dancing and listening, period costumes, games, etc. Pictured are the winners of the lady’s costume contest: left to right, Helen, Melissa, Ann and Ella.

Residents from Town Village enjoyed celebrating Mardi Gras.

Senior Star at Burgundy Place resident W.D. Cody is shown here at the Military History Museum in Broken Arrow with two of his service uniforms Mr. Goins celebrated his 103rd St. Patty’s Day with that he donated to the museum. W.D. served as a paratrooper and is a Nurse Brandy Lyon at Canoe Brook in Broken Arrow. Purple Heart recipient.

Residents from The Broadmoor Retirement Community had a fantastic time visiting the Oxley Nature Center on their Mystery Trip.

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APPLIANCE SERVICE Best Appliance Service We repair washers, dryers, stoves, refrigerators, ice makers, heaters, and air conditioners. Spring A/C tune-up special! We can also provide all of your plumbing needs. Free service call when repairs made. All repairs guaranteed by honest and reliable, licensed and insured service tech with 25 years experience. Senior and veteran discount. 24-hour service available. Major credit cards accepted. “Expect the best!” (918) 693-5678 bestapplianceservice@cox.net AUTO REPAIR Strickland Automotive Strickland Automotive is locally-owned and - operated with over 40 years of auto repair experience. We perform all types of vehicle repair, from computer and electrical problems to engine and transmission overhauls. ASE Certified mechanics. Open six days a week, with towing provided. Call Gary. (918) 832-7072 CARPET CLEANING ALL PRO Carpet Cleaning Senior and caregiver discounts. Carpet, furniture, rug cleaning. Pet odor removed and Teflon protectant available. Emergency water extraction. Residential and commercial services. Professional truck mount steam cleaning. Carpet repairs and re-stretching. Prompt, professional, quality service at a fair price. Certified, insured. Call Thomas Fink, owner/technician, for free estimate. (918) 636-6303 CEMETERY LOTS

also provide periodic maintenance and updates. Call Ed at (918) 629-1395. DAYTIME CARE Daytime care for older loved ones LIFE’s Adult Day Services offers convenient, affordable daytime care at three locations in Tulsa and Broken Arrow. For more information, call LIFE’s Adult Day Services at (918) 664-9000. EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES

Located in Midtown Tulsa, 4519 East 31st Street. Equal Opportunity Housing. Call (918) 743-8001 for a showing.

Hiring for Home Care Aides! Brighten your neighbor’s day by helping them stay safe in their home. We are looking for caring individuals to provide assistance to elderly/disabled clients. Tasks may include errands, light housekeeping, and personal care assistance. Must have reliable transportation, valid driver’s license, auto insurance and pass OSBI background check. Certified and Non-Certified positions! Apply Today!! www.oxford-healthcare.com or call: (918) 258-1111 ESTATE SALES

GARDENING/LAWN SERVICES Aardwolf Leaf & Lawn Care Mowing, weed eating, edging, hedge trimming, garden tilling, gutter cleaning and lawn clean-up. Call Patrick Mills. (918) 814-0973.

Estate Sales PLUS Estate Sales PLUS manages Estate Sales… Moving Sales… Downsizing… Consignments… & Appraisals. Selling your home? We bring HUGE crowds of potential buyers and work with your realtor to showcase your home. Estate Sales PLUS is Bonded, Insured and an accredited member of the BBB. For a FREE CONSULTATION, call Sue Lynn Warren at (918) 488-8853, email estatesalesplus@cox.net or go to www.estatesalesplus.com

Cut and Edge Lawn Service Spring Clean-Up. Lawn Maintenance; Mowing, edging, blowing, leaf removal, tree trimming, tree removal, flower bed reconditioning. We take care of your outdoors needs. Free Estimates. Call Chad at (918) 951-0048.

COMPUTER SERVICES Computer and Electronic Assistance Are you stuck and need Help with your computer or any electronic device. Price and Son Computer and Technology Services, LLC will be glad to assist you in your home. Call James or Jared at (918) 236-6010 or email us at ofﬁce@ pricestechhelp.com to schedule an appointment.

Mike Ratcliffe Appraisals and Estate Sales A 36 year Tulsa business able to meet your appraisal or estate needs. We are affiliated with the International Society of Appraisers to do appraisals for probate, charitable donation, or equitable distribution. Need entertainment or a fundraiser? We do Appraisal Fairs. Looking to downsize or for an estate sale? Let us broker you nationally. We are bonded power sellers and do traditional tag sales. We charge no set-up fee. Member BBB. Contact www.estatesbymike.com or Mike (918) 230-8310. FINANCIAL/INSURANCE Medicare Assistance Program The Medicare Assistance Program (MAP) at LIFE Senior Services provides accurate information, counseling and assistance relating to Medicare benefits for Medicare beneficiaries, their representatives and persons soon to be eligible for Medicare. Call MAP at LIFE Senior Services (918) 664-9000 or toll-free (866) 664-9009. FOR RENT

Computer Help At Reasonable Cost Retired computer tech will help with all your computer needs. Does your computer need to be moved or repaired or do you need help with setup or usage? Can Continued

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Cemetery Lot for Sale Cemetery lot in Park Grove Cemetery, Broken Arrow – single space in Lot 2 in Section W. $800. Note: The city of Broken Arrow is asking $2500 for nonresidents and $1550 for Broken Arrow residents. Priced to sell! Call (918) 357-9898. Cemetery Lots in Memorial Park Six plots for sale in Memorial Park Cemetery. Lot #133 Section 7-A. Located in picturesque area. $500 each. Call (918) 241-1245.

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FOR SALE Adult Discount Diapers Let us help you with your incontinence products. We provide adult briefs, bladder control pads, protective underwear, and underpads for bed and furniture protection. Call Janet (918) 851-9400.

A Caring Hand – Tulsa Lawn Service Complete lawn care. Family-owned since 1970. Includes mowing, trimming, edging. Dependable service and fair prices. In addition, we offer handyman services. Senior and veteran discounts. Call for a free estimate. (918) 806-2482

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. Ladybug Flower Bed Service The Bug That Treats Your Garden Like a Lady. Complete flower bed maintenance. We assess and advise, plant, prune, mulch, hedge trim, weed and remove debris. We are the bug that is good for your garden!!! Call Pat to discuss your flower bed needs. (918) 200-5991. Land Huggers (Abrazados de la Tierra) Specializing in bed clean-up and planting. Mulching available upon request. Done with impeccable excellence. A division of Kimble Davis Tree Company. Call Pamela Davis at (918) 277-3977. Lawn Care & Handyman Services Lawn Care/Mowing starting at $35/Landscape Design/Tree Work/Fence Repair & Building/Seasonal Color Design/Yard Spray Treatment/Debris Cleanup/Interior Remodels/Parking Lot Maintenance. Owner Operated- Fully Insured- Free Quotes-Reliable-Courteous-Professional Service-References Available Upon Request. Call J&S Landscape to take care of all your lawn care & handyman needs (918) 406-4889. Continued

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Lawns & More Total lawn care. Dedicated to making your lawn look its best. Insured, honest, experienced and dependable. Veteranowned. Aerating. Rototilling. Stump grinding. We are a small company with personal service. References available. FREE ESTIMATES. Call Larry. (918) 361-1299. New Season Lawn Care & Landscape Spring Clean-Up. Mowing, trimming, leaf and small debris removal, shrub planting, mulching flower beds. Small tree trimming. Accepting new customers in 2014. We offer weekly, bi-weekly & year round services for the manicured look. Best rates, senior discounts. Free Estimates. Call Todd (918) 639-2262. Spring/Summer Lawn Care Dependable personalized lawn care service for Tulsa and surrounding areas. Mowing, roto-tilling, flower beds, weeding. Hedge, bush and tree trimming. Leaf removal and hauling. Experienced. References available. Free estimates. Call Mark at (918) 809-9095. HOME REPAIR/REMODELING 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 A Smart Concepts Home Improvements Smart Concepts for Home Improvement has 20 years of experience repairing and improving homes. Steve can fix anything, from the front door to the back door, from the basement to the attic. Call anytime for a free estimate on drywall, plumbing, electrical, doors, windows, and decks. Call Steve for repairs, remodels, paint jobs, etc. (918) 636-2376 Allen’s Handyman Services of Tulsa “Your Home Improvement and Repair Specialist.” 14th year serving Tulsa seniors. 10% senior discount. Insured. All work guaranteed in writing. No pay until job is completed. Plumbing, drain cleaning, electrical, carpentry, painting, seamless guttering installation/repair/ cleaning. Roof, tile, and drywall repair. Wood siding/trim replacement. Deck repair, power washing, staining. Tree trimming. For free estimate, call Allen at (918) 630-0394. Bathroom Safety Specialists Maintain your independence. Feel secure in your home with a new walk-in tub/ shower, grab bars, ramps, etc. Also, windows, siding, sunrooms, kitchens and patio covers. Large or small jobs. 35 years experience. Call about our senior and veterans specials and discounts. Insured. Top quality work with fair prices. Freed Contractors, Inc. (918) 939-9713

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Big C’s Plumbing Services Your one stop Plumbing Shop! Call us and I guarantee you will never have to call another plumbing company. Licensed, bonded and insured for your protection....Call (918) 855-9216, tell us you saw us in the Vintage Newsmagazine receive an automatic 10% discount....call us now. BJ’s Handyman Services I will tighten it, nail it, glue it, paint it, cut it, hang it, change it, assemble it, install it, and do other odd jobs. Quality work at reasonable prices. Our goal is to keep your costs low. Life member of Handyman Club of America. Serving seniors since 2005. We now accept all major credit/debit cards. Call BJ at (539) 777-2915. This is a local call. Bumgartner Plumbing Licensed, with over 30 years of experience. Rates are low and based on the job, not the hour. No service call fee or travel time charge. Senior and caregiver discount. Plumbing service and repair our specialty. Honest, professional service you can count on. Lic. # 82750. (918) 355-4747 Burton Painting and Floors Specializing in all aspects of exterior and interior home painting. Staining, sealing, and painting faux finishes. Decks, fences, cabinets, and floors. Acid staining of concrete floors, patios, and driveways. Free estimates. 23 years of experience. Reliable, courteous, professional service. Fully insured. (918) 378-2858 Contracting for Seniors by Van Repairs, painting, remodeling, some plumbing and electrical, small jobs. Special needs: grab bars, ramps, hand rails, door alterations to accommodate wheelchairs, handicap fixtures. Working with individuals, families, seniors, businesses since 1987. We function with integrity, with special concerns for seniors. Free estimates, insured. (918) 636-6849 Dave’s Heat and Air, Inc. Licensed, insured, and bonded. Honest and reliable service for over 30 years. Competitive rates. Specializing in heating and air conditioning service and repair. All makes and models. Residential and light commercial. Tulsa metro area. Familyowned and operated. (918) 437-8101 Freedom Electrical Services Do you need outlets, ceiling fans or lights hung? Freedom Electrical Services provides quality workmanship. For all your electrical needs, call (918) 630-0734. Grandfather Clock Repair Call for appointment for free estimate to repair your Grandfather Clock. Over 40 years’ experience in clock repair. Other clocks repaired by request. Clock case remains in your home. Only the parts required for repair are removed. Call Mark at (918) 697-4491. Home Improvements We install custom made energy efficient replacement windows that will totally eliminate the outside heat and lower ever increasing electric bills. We also Continued

remodel kitchens and baths, install roofing, flooring, entry doors and vinyl siding and will remodel or add a room. Those over 55 receive a 15% discount! LIFETIME WINDOWS & SIDING CO. since 1999. We offer services for all of eastern Oklahoma. References furnished. Call Richard for a free quote. (918) 261-9999 Hutson’s Handyman Service Carpentry. Painting. Home repair. Basic plumbing. Sheet rock – new and repair. Storm doors and windows. Install ceiling fans. Clean and repair rain guttering. $15 service call charge. $35/hour. 10% senior discount. What do you need done? Member, Better Business Bureau. (918) 835-8205 or (918) 645-5761 Maintenance-Pro’s We specialize in the daily home repair needs for Seniors. We do electrical, plumbing, carpentry, painting and sheetrock repair. We also do product assembly, change light bulbs, fixtures, ceiling fans and air filters. No job is too small. Free estimates and affordable rates. Call (918) 812-6465. Tornado Heating and Air Conditioning A/C not cooling like it should? Give us a call today for prompt service. Increase the efficiency of your A/C with our $50.00 tune up special. The most affordable rates, and a senior and caregiver discount. 30 plus years of experience, 24/7 quality service. OK license 8329, bonded, and insured. (918) 231-8035 Z&J Remodeling No job is too big or small. Painting, carpentry work, roofing, room additions, decks, sheet rock, carpet & carpet repairs, storm damage repairs and more. Free estimates and insured. (918) 629-1903. INTERIOR DESIGN EXPRESS YOUR OWN STYLE with decorating help from a pro. Need help downsizing, planning or refreshing/ rearranging existing? I can assist you with selections of new furnishings, accessories, curtains, drapery, installation of drapery hardware, small reupholstery projects or custom throw pillows. Over 20 years experience. References available. Cathryn Copeland (918) 344-4111. LEGAL Full-Service Estate Planning Law Firm Trusts, Wills, Gift and Tax Planning, Powers of Attorneys and more! With offices in Sand Springs and Tulsa. Discount to Veterans and Retired Teachers. Willing to meet you in your place for no extra charge! Call Penni of the Skillern Law Firm at (918) 805-2511. www.skillernlaw.com MEDICAL CARE Anderson HomeCare Private pay medical services available in your home: Insulin and other injectables, tube feedings and care, medication management, ostomy care, foley management, foot care, custodial care including bathing. We will treat or make referrals for you. Licensed, bonded and insured for your protection.(918) 794-8819.

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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. Mineral, Oil/Gas Appraisals Have your mineral rights, oil/gas interests appraised (fair market value) by a Certified Mineral Appraiser. (918) 663-3074. PERSONAL ASSISTANCE Accomplished Help at Home Former owner and administrator of Oklahoma state licensed facility. Help in home management coordinating your needs. Cooking, light housekeeping, transportation to doctors’ appointments. I value your dignity with respect. Excellent references. Adjustable fee according to situation. (918)728-5489 or (918) 270-1671. Bobbi and Bob’s Personal Assistance The Warshaw Group: errands, personal/medical appointments, shopping, personal business assistance, budget management, bill payment, liaison for clients with physicians, hospitals and healthcare insurance professionals, medical insurance paperwork, organizing services. Contact Bobbi Warshaw at (918) 747-3807 or Bob Warshaw at (918) 852-5301 website: www.errands-to-go. com, email: bobbi.warshaw@att.net. Caregivers Assisting with your daily tasks. 26 years experience. Meal preparation, shopping, laundry, light housekeeping, transportation to and from appointments. Service in Northeast Oklahoma (Tulsa area) and Northwest Arkansas (Bentonville, Rogers, Bella Vista areas). References available. Call (479) 802-9533. 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. Mail Stacking Up? Do you have trouble seeing to write checks? No family close by to help? Confused about your income or expenses? I will pay your bills, setup deposits, correspond with insurers, accountants, bankers, doctors, brokers and creditors. Organize information for your taxes. Monitor all accounts for fraud. Notarize your legal papers. Bonded and insured. FREE initial consultation. Senior Money Manager - Call Sherry (918) 625-2001 Personal Assistant to Seniors Cleaning, Cooking, Organization, Shopping, Appointment and of course Companionship. 4 hours minimum (918) 574-4956. PERSONAL SAFETY EARS Emergency Alert Response Systems. Enjoy living at home while we listen for your safety with our quality personal mediContinued

cal alarm and monitoring service. Very affordable with no long-term commitment. Locally owned and operated. (918) 2980500 or toll-free (877) 885-3277 HALO Medical Alarms HALO provides emergency response throughout Oklahoma with an office in Tulsa. Let a HALO medical alarm provide you with the confidence and security to live independently in your own home, where you are most comfortable. Call (918) 392-0566 or (877) 747-HALO (4256). www.halomedicalalarms.com PERSONAL SERVICES 20% off Senior Wednesdays 9am-6pm Backstage Hair Design feels you have earned the right to be pampered. We offer quality services of Cuts, Colors, Perms, Roller Sets, Shampoo Styles and much more. Discount applies to hair services only. We are located at (81st & Sheridan) 6703F East 81st Street, Tulsa, OK 74133. Please call for appointments. (918) 493-1468 Affordable Hairstyling In-Home or Shop Can’t get out? Transportation and home service available for your hairstyling needs. A Mane Event hairstyling and tanning service for the entire family. 35 years experience. Senior specials for haircuts, perms, and color. In-shop special: Haircut $7 for first time customers in shop ONLY. Tuesday through Saturday. Near 11th and Yale at 937 S. Canton Ave. (918) 834-2686 Darlene’s Salon Services Hair care for men and women, specializing in senior clients. Wet sets, blow drying, back combing, perms, colors, and cuts. Manicures and pedicures available. This month’s special: haircut OR shampoo and set for $12. First time clients only with this ad. Come see us at Highland Plaza, 5661 E. 41st St. (Corner of 41st and Hudson). (918) 742-3440 Detlef’s Master American European Hair Design Established 1964. Precision cuts, color corrections, perms by design from sensible to sensational. Former owner of Elizabeth Arden Red Door Miss Jackson’s Salon and Coiffures Continental Salon. Catering to classy and mature styles for ladies and gentlemen. Monday – Saturday. Call (918) 663-8779. 4833 South Sheridan, Suite 405A in Fountain Plaza. By appointment only. Massage Therapy is great for pain, injury recovery, stress, joint mobility, increased energy, circulation and restful sleep! Licensed therapist with 14 years’ experience. Special Introductory Offer of 3 – one hour appointments for only $99! Offices at 6019 South 66th East Avenue, Suite 206, Tulsa, OK 74145. Call Summer for appointment at (918) 955-4536 or email hanks463@ gmail.com. Single appointments also available. Sanbarca Salon Sanbarca Salon specializing in senior hair styles. 6139 E 31 St., across from Continued

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Need a go-fer to run errands, take you to an appointment or grocery shopping? Need someone to take you to hair appointments, the pharmacy, make deliveries? Need someone to stay with you during an out-patient medical procedure? Also, available as a driver/companion for traveling; rates negotiable. Call Patricia! (918) 437-3456 or (918) 855-2302 My Driver Transportation Service Let me do the driving. To and from work, airport, shopping, errands, post office, appointments. Also, LIFT VAN transportation available. Able to assist getting to and from bed. Senior sitting. Also, small breed dog boarding. 20 years experience. CLEET certified and licensed. References. Member, Better Business Bureau. (918) 491-9929

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Marvalene Six Ray E. Smith Church of St. Mary David E. & Cassie L. Temple Foundation Jake and Charlene Unruh James E. Watkins, Jr. Maxine and Jack Zarrow Family Foundation In Memory of In Memory of Jimmy Allen Albert and Jean Tomassi In Memory of Paul Annex John P. Barajas In Memory of Frances Barajas Carmen M. Barajas In Memory of Marietta Barajas John P. Barajas In Memory of Maximino Barajas Carmen M. Barajas In Memory of Melvin Dietze Vern and Donnice Pflieger In Memory of Bobbie Eaton Anonymous In Memory of Milton Fadler Barbara Fadler In Memory of Theresa Ann Finck Theresa M. Finck and Mary Ann Finck

In Memory of Betty Fox David A. Cunningham In Memory of Janet Higgins Steve Higgins and Linda Strong In Memory of Clyde and Tula Hollingshead Ray Hollingshead In Memory of Marolyn Kirk Park Village Residents In Memory of Paul W. Martin Carmen M. Barajas In Memory of Helen Meyer Edwin W. Meyer In Memory of Mary Louise Nichols Helen Sue Price In Honor of In Honor of Lucille Calkins Faye Hutcherson In Honor of Bill Dietze Vern and Donnice Pflieger In Honor of Marjorie Forehand Dorothy Rhodes In Honor of Triad Eye Medical Clinic Osteopathic Founders Foundation

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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 WINDOW CLEANING SERVICE

LIFE Senior Services is a recognized leader in aging services and an acknowledged voice on aging issues. Since 1973, LIFE has been on the forefront of programs and services for seniors, always growing and changing to meet the emerging needs of the aging population. LIFE Senior Services specializes in home and community-based services that promote healthy aging and aging-in-place for seniors, as well as services and support for family caregivers who play a critical role in helping their loved ones continue living at home.

Mr. Alfred Window Cleaning Service Over 15 years of experience cleaning various types of residential and commercial windows. Better Business Bureau accredited business. Reasonable rates. Serving the Tulsa, Broken Arrow, and Jenks areas. Call between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m., Monday through Saturday, to schedule a free estimate. (918) 893-2983

If you would like to make a donation in support of LIFE Senior Services, please mail your contribution to: LIFE Senior Services • 5950 E. 31st St. • Tulsa, OK 74135-5114 Make your secure online donation by visiting: www.LIFEseniorservices.org

LIFE Senior Services is proud to be a non-profit United Way organization. This year, LIFE will help more than 28,000 seniors and their families, as well as professionals who work in the aging services industry.

Have Questions?

Window Cleaning Let us help you with Spring Cleaning! Window cleaning and will do odd jobs including gutter cleaning. Free Estimates. Insured. References Available. Call Rex at (918) 510-0091 or (918) 895-1668.

Call LIFE! Looking for Help? LIFE’s SeniorLine is the ﬁrst place to call for information and assistance.

TO ADVERTISE, CONTACT: Bernie Dornblaser, (918) 664-9000 or bdornblaser@LIFEseniorservices.org

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In appreciation of contributions to LIFE Senior Services received in March 2014.

Niagara Falls; San Francisco & Yosemite National Park, and New York City including the ferry to the Statue of Liberty and the new 9/11 Memorial Museum. Call for more info or to book your tour. (918) 485-4595. TRANSPORTATION

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