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While entrepreneurs made Tulsa a sought-out location for business, Tulsa’s leading ladies breathed life into the city, giving Tulsa its heart.

These powerful women made a monumental impact on the culture and spirit of Tulsa, and their legacies can still be seen and felt today.

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LIFE Senior Services, Inc. Publisher Laura Kenny President and Chief Executive Officer Kelly Kirchhoff Director of Marketing and Strategic Planning

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General Rita Aragon: A First for Oklahoma

Erin Shackelford Managing Editor eshackelford@LIFEseniorservices.org

After 23 years of service to Oklahoma City Public Schools, Aragon left to join the Oklahoma Air National Guard in order to better support her family. What followed next made history.

Kaylee Campbell Associate Editor kcampbell@LIFEseniorservices.org Bernie Dornblaser Advertising Director bdornblaser@LIFEseniorservices.org

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Horner: Leader in Education and the Arts

Leah Weigle Graphic Designer

Growing up in segregated schools with limited resources didn’t deter Horner’s drive to pursue her education. And thanks to Horner and her work as a state senator, thousands of underprivileged Oklahoma students have had the chance to pursue their own education.

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Carol Carter Copy Editor Carrie Henderson Bowen Circulation Coordinator cbowen@LIFEseniorservices.org dick mccandless Community Distribution

20 Kathleen Coan: Star Catcher

Undoubtedly, Coan is passionate about helping others. Combine passion with a knack for fundraising, and you have one trail-blazing CEO. After besting a less-than-pleasant childhood, Coan’s only limit was the stars.

22 Women of the Oklahoma Legislature Oral History Project p18 q20

In 2008, Oklahoma State University embarked on a project to record information about the women who had served in the Oklahoma Legislature. Taken individually, the interviews reflect the careers of the legislators; taken collectively, they are a narrative of the role of women in the Oklahoma Legislature since 1920.

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Navigating the wide array of aging services can be confusing. Thanks to LIFE’s Vintage Guide to Housing & Services, the task can be made easier.

The new edition of LIFE’s Vintage Guide is now available and offers the most comprehensive collection of senior housing options and resources in northeast Oklahoma.

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From the Publisher 6 Looking Back 8 Medicare & You 12 Coverage and Cost of an Overnight Hospital Stay 12Paying for Vaccinations Covered 13

by Medicare Part D The Dinner Belle 24 StoneSoup: Working Together to End Food Injustice Healthy Aging 25 What is Shingles?

Noteworthy Caregiver Corner Keeping Seniors Hydrated Mindbender & Puzzles Business Directory Calendar Events & Seminars at LIFE Senior Services People & Places Classifieds Vintage Friends

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his month, LIFE’s Vintage Newsmagazine is proud to honor some of Tulsa’s and Oklahoma’s most impactful and impressive senior women. But before I introduce them, let me first say that this has been an exciting, humbling – yet, very difficult – issue for our writers and editorial team. Our state and city are fortunate to have a wealth of powerful, confident and passionate female leaders. While they all deserve to be recognized for their efforts to promote and preserve freedom, equality, peace and dignity within our community, it would be hard to tell each and every one of their incredible stories in our pages. With that in mind, we found senior women who have made great strides in certain areas, such as government, nonprofit and education. While simply selecting the women to feature was a challenge, it was also difficult to convince them to let us put them in the spotlight.

It will soon become clear just how special these ladies are, but the amount of grace and humility they possess is also extraordinary.

You will be introduced to some of the area’s first leading ladies on page 14. There, you will learn about four women who helped develop Tulsa’s sense of culture, community and history. While entrepreneurs made Tulsa a sought-out location for business, these passionate women gave Tulsa its spirit and heart.

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

Next, on page 16, you’ll meet a powerhouse who has made state and national history more than once.

Retired Major General Rita Aragon and current Oklahoma Secretary for Military and Veterans Affairs has shattered multiple gender and cultural barriers to become our nation’s first female to command a state’s Air National Guard, as well as the first female of

Native American ancestry to become a general officer.

Beginning on page 18, you’ll be introduced to two women whose impact on underprivileged persons and students can’t be overstated. From fundraising millions of dollars for area nonprofits to helping pass legislation to ensure continued education for highachieving, low-income students, Kathleen Coan and Maxine Horner have gusto for giving back.

In this women-powered issue, you’ll also learn about Oklahoma State University Library’s Women of the Oklahoma Legislature Oral History Project on page 22, and information about StoneSoup Community Venture, a community partner of LIFE Senior Services that is spearheaded by Christy Moore, on page 24.

Finally, we’re pleased to present the newest edition of LIFE’s Vintage Guide to Housing & Services. If you are looking for senior services or housing for yourself or a loved one, we encourage you to consult northeast Oklahoma’s most comprehensive guide to senior housing and resources. Learn where you can pick up your complimentary copy on page 26.

And before I go, I also want to take a moment to say thank you to all of our female readers. Whether you fought in a war, fought for rights on the home front, continue to care limitlessly for family and friends, or give back to your community, you have our praise and honor. Thank you for all you do!

I hope you enjoy this “leading ladies” edition of LIFE’s Vintage Newsmagazine.

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Women of Tulsa Through the Decades

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Aerial tea party hosted by Junior League, c. 1920.

Early Tulsa society leaders dressed for Colonial Ball, 1901.

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Delta Sigma Theta sorority patrons, c. 1930s.

PSO Girls Club, c. 1928.

Skelly-sponsored softball team.

this month in history August 2, 1939: Einstein urged U.S. atomic action From his home in New York, German-born physicist Albert Einstein wrote to President Roosevelt, urging “watchfulness and, if necessary, quick action” on the part of the U.S. in atomic research. Einstein feared that Nazi Germany had begun work on an atomic bomb. On July 16, 1945, an international team of scientists successfully tested the world’s first atomic bomb in New Mexico.

August 6, 1965: Johnson signed Voting Rights Act President Johnson signed the Voting Rights Act, guaranteeing African Americans the right to vote. The bill made it illegal to impose restrictions on federal, state and local elections that were designed to deny blacks the right to vote. The Voting Rights Act gave African-American voters the legal means to challenge voting restrictions and vastly improved voter turnout.

August 7, 1782: Washington created the Purple Heart In New York, General George Washington, commander in chief of the Continental Army, created the “Badge for Military Merit.” The badge was to be presented to soldiers for “any singularly meritorious action” and permitted its wearer to pass guards and sentinels without challenge. The honoree’s name and regiment were also to be inscribed in a “Book of Merit.”

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August 12, 1990: Skeleton of Tyrannosaurus rex discovered Fossil hunter Susan Hendrickson discovered three huge bones jutting out of a cliff near Faith, S.D. They turned out to be part of the largest Tyrannosaurus rex skeleton ever discovered, a 65 million-year-old specimen dubbed “Sue,” after its discoverer. Amazingly, Sue’s skeleton was over 90 percent complete, and the bones were extremely well-preserved.

August 22, 1950: Althea Gibson became first African-American on U.S. tennis tour Officials of the United States Lawn Tennis Association accepted Althea Gibson into their annual championship at Forest Hills, N.Y, making her the first African-American player to compete in a U.S. national tennis competition.

August 26, 1939: First televised major league baseball game The first televised major league baseball game was broadcast on W2XBS, the station that would later become WNBC-TV. Announcer Red Barber called the game between the Cincinnati Reds and the Brooklyn Dodgers at Ebbets Field in Brooklyn, N.Y. By today’s standards, the video coverage was crude. There were only two camera angles, and it was difficult to capture quick movement. © The History Channel www.LIFEseniorservices.org

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Coverage and Cost of an

Overnight Hospital Stay

If you stay overnight in the hospital, your coverage and the cost depends on whether you have inpatient or outpatient status in the hospital. Staying overnight in the hospital does not automatically make you a hospital inpatient.

You only become an inpatient after your doctor formally admits you to the hospital. In general, doctors will only admit you if they expect you will need to stay at least two nights in the hospital. Medicare Part A covers most of your care when you have inpatient status.

When you are in the emergency room or in the hospital under observation, you are typically considered an outpatient. Observation services may look and feel exactly like inpatient services. Observation may last just a few hours or possibly longer, depending on how long it takes the doctor to determine whether you should be formally admitted to the hospital. Medicare Part B covers your care, including observation services, when you have outpatient status. Your patient status can change during your stay. Ask if you are an inpatient or outpatient repeatedly. If you are unable to ask this yourself, your family members and caregivers can ask for you.

Coverage and Cost of Hospital Care

Please note that the costs discussed below apply to those with Original Medicare. If you have a Medicare Advantage plan, your accrued cost from a hospital stay may be different. Contact your plan for information about what you pay for an inpatient or outpatient hospital stay.

Inpatient Hospital Care When you are admitted to a hospital as an inpatient, you pay a one-time deductible for most hospital care provided, and then have no copayments for the first 60 days. Medicare Part A covers nurses’ services, medically-necessary medications, X-rays, supplies, appliances and equipment the hospital provides you with to use during your inpatient hospital stay. Medicare Part B covers doctors’ services you receive in the hospital. You usually owe a separate 20 percent coinsurance for these doctors’ services.

Your status as a hospital inpatient may qualify you for Medicare to pay for a skilled nursing facility (SNF) stay, if needed after you leave the hospital.

In order to qualify for a Medicare-covered SNF stay, you must have been a hospital inpatient for at least three days and meet other requirements. The day you become an inpatient counts toward the qualifying days, while the day the hospital discharges you does not count toward the qualifying days.

Outpatient Hospital Care If you are an outpatient during your hospital stay, Medicare Part B covers most of your services. You typically pay a coinsurance for each medical service you receive in the hospital, after you meet the Part B deductible.

For example, you will have separate charges for emergency room care, observation care, X-rays and lab tests. You must also pay the coinsurance for physician services you receive. Physician services include any time you spent with a physician while you were in the hospital, even if that physician was not your primary doctor or surgeon. Original Medicare Part B generally covers 80 percent of the cost of most services you receive after you have met your yearly deductible. In most cases, you are responsible for paying the remaining 20 percent coinsurance.

Part A Versus Part B Coverage and Cost Whether your care gets covered under Part A or Part B makes a difference. You will likely pay more for care if it’s considered outpatient, rather than inpatient. It also affects whether you may qualify for Medicare to pay for your stay in a SNF after you leave the hospital.

When Part B covers your hospital care, you may have a higher cost than if Part A covers your stay. You also may have multiple coinsurances. Each individual Part B copayment must be less than the Part A deductible ($1,260 in 2015). However, if you add up the coinsurances for each service the total could be higher than the Part A deductible. Furthermore, Part B will not cover the cost of your prescription medications that you routinely take. You will need to get them covered by Part D. If the hospital pharmacy is not in your Part D plan’s network, you typically have higher out-of-pocket costs than you would at an in-network pharmacy. You will need to pay the hospital for these medications, and then send the bill to your Part D plan to pay its share of the cost. Lastly, the days spent as an outpatient do not qualify you for a SNF stay. As a result, you will be required to pay the full cost of your SNF stay. However, Medicare Part B may pay for certain skilled services, like physical therapy, that you receive while staying in a SNF.

by Cindy Loftin Medicare Assistance Program Coordinator at LIFE Senior Services Source: www.medicare.gov

PAYING FOR VACCINATIONS Covered By MEDICARE PART D If your doctor recommends a vaccine for something other than flu, pneumonia or hepatitis B – which are all vaccines covered under Part B – the vaccine should be paid for by your Part D plan. All Part D plans must include all commercially-available vaccines on their formularies, including the vaccine for shingles (herpes zoster).

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However, the amount you pay for your vaccination could vary based on where you get vaccinated. Before you get a vaccination, you should check coverage rules with your Part D plan and see where you can get your shot at the lowest cost. You will pay the least for your vaccination if you are vaccinated at: Continued on top of page 13 www.LIFEseniorservices.org

Continued from bottom of page 12 F A pharmacy that is in your drug plan’s network (an in-

network pharmacy)

F A doctor’s office that can work with a pharmacy that will

bill your Part D plan for the entire cost of the vaccination process (the drug and its injection), or that can bill your plan for the vaccination process directly using a special computer billing system

In the above circumstances, you will end up paying the lowest cost possible for your vaccination. When you get vaccinated, you should only need to pay the plan’s approved coinsurance or copay for the drug and vaccination either to the doctor or to the pharmacist. When you are at your doctor’s office, ask your doctor to call your Part D plan first to find out if there is a way to bill your plan for the vaccination. There may be a way for the doctor to submit the bill, so that you will not have to pay the whole cost up front.

You may be required to pay more for your vaccination if your doctor: F cannot submit the bill to your Part D plan through a partnering pharmacy F does not directly bill your plan for the drug using the

electronic billing system

In these circumstances, the doctor will bill you for the entire cost of the vaccination (the drug and its injection), and you will have to pay the entire bill up front. You will then have to follow your Part D plan’s rules to get a reimbursement. The doctor is not limited to how much he or she can charge you for the vaccine, but your Part D plan will only pay its approved amount for the vaccine cost. When you are reimbursed by the plan, you will only be reimbursed for your Part D plan’s approved payment. You will be responsible for the difference between the doctor’s charge and the plan’s approved payment.

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TULSA’S LEADING LADIES

The Hands That Gave the City Its Heart

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hen the Creek Indians began their journey of forced emigration in the 1830s, they followed the Arkansas River westward in search of a new home. Weary from battle and displacement, they found a stopping point right before the river made its westward bend. Their leaders found an oak tree on a sandy bank and began planning for a new life in a new community. That oak tree, now known as the Creek Council Oak, stands between Denver and Cheyenne Avenues and 17th and 18th Streets in what would become Tulsa.

Rough and tumble railroad and industry men soon followed, building the infrastructure that precedes a city. But as the town grew and men struck oil, more families and women found their way to Tulsa. With them came the desire for culture, community and a sense of history.

Among the many early pioneering civic women, four ladies stand out: Lilah Denton Lindsey, Jane Heard Clinton, Fannie Brownlee Misch and Tosca Berger Kramer. The legacy they left behind was recently featured in a Tulsa Historical Society & Museum (THS) exhibit, Leading Ladies: Women Who Shaped Early Tulsa. Maggie Brown, director of exhibits at THS, tailored this exhibit to honor these ladies and the town they helped build.

“Much of the history that has been recorded over the years about Tulsa was either written by or about men. Our Leading Ladies exhibit was an opportunity to focus on several women who made a huge impact on the community of Tulsa in the early 20th century and without whom the city might be a very different place,” said Brown. While the exhibit is no longer running, the legacy these ladies left behind remains a story to be told.

The Ladies v Lilah Denton Lindsey, Tulsa’s Civic Pioneer (Oct. 21, 1860–Dec. 22, 1943) When Lilah Denton Lindsey received her “Mistress of Liberal Arts” degree at age 23, it was quite an accomplishment for the young woman born near Muskogee. Of Creek, Cherokee and Scottish origin, she was not allowed to enter the missionary school until age 12. After marrying Lee Lindsey in 1886, she moved to Tulsa and brought with her a commitment to civic duty, which was a commitment that helped found the city.

In fact, Lindsey’s contributions are so vast that The University of Tulsa (TU) Department of Special Collections and University Archives holds 22 boxes of personal items and records from Lindsey’s collection. They range from her beaded handbag to transcripts of the many speeches she wrote as a civic leader, including speeches titled Why I Like Tulsa and For the Spavinaw Celebration Committee. The celebration referenced in her speech was the opening of the Spavinaw Water System.

“Lilah Lindsey was active in civic groups, but also in city government. She was very involved in advocating for the Spavinaw Water Project bond issue in the early 20s. This is the same system that brings water to Tulsa today,” said Brown.

Lindsey’s passion focused on the Women’s Christian Temperance Union. She organized the Tulsa chapter in 1902. Additionally, she served as leader for the Federation of Women’s Clubs, a position that suited her, as she was a member of many of the clubs individually. An active Presbyterian church-goer, she taught Sunday school and donated land for the Frances Willard Home for Girls. In 1937,

Members of The Hyechka Club in front of the Clinton Home, c. 1908. Jane Heard Clinton is to the left of the children in the front row. Photo courtesy of Tulsa Historical Society.

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Fannie Brownlee Misch. Photo courtesy of Tulsa Historical Society.

her commitment to public service earned her an induction into the Oklahoma Hall of Fame. v Jane Heard Clinton, Tulsa’s Cultural Maven (April 16, 1875–Nov. 8, 1945) Any Tulsan who has attended a concert at the Brady Theater owes Jane Heard Clinton a debt of gratitude. She served as a driving force to pass the bond election to build Convention Hall, the original moniker for the popular theater.

Born in Georgia, she became an Oklahoma transplant after meeting and marrying a young doctor from Indian Territory. The couple settled in Red Fork, a community next to the small town of Tulsa. But it wouldn’t stay small for long. Dr. Clinton struck oil, and the rush to Tulsa began. As families poured into the town, they naturally wanted culture and good public schools for their children. The community turned to Clinton for guidance, and she rose to the occasion. As the city’s cultural maven, she helped organize clubs and associations to foster Tulsa’s cultural growth, including the Tulsa Art Association and Symphony Orchestra Association. Through her advocacy, music became a part of the public school’s curriculum.

“It’s easy to see [her] contributions today, as some of the organizations she helped found, including The Hyechka Club [a club promoting the culture of musical arts] and the Tuesday Book Club, still exist more than 100 years later,” said Brown. v Fannie Brownlee Misch, Tulsa’s Leading Historian (Jan. 6, 1886–July 1981) Born in Iowa, Misch came to Oklahoma as a schoolteacher. In 1913, she married Julius O. Misch, and upon moving to Tulsa, they founded the Tulsa

Signing the municipal bonds to create the Spavinaw Water Project, c. 1921. Mayor Evans is seated at the table; Lilah Lindsey is standing in the middle of the group.

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Printing Company in 1916. Almost immediately upon her arrival, she took an interest in Tulsa’s history, researching and writing, while also collecting artifacts and heading up preservation efforts.

“Fannie Misch was an early collector of Tulsa-area history and recognized its importance. Not only was she active with THS when it was founded in the 1960s, but she is also responsible for piecing together many of the documents and photographs that later became the Beryl Ford Collection [a vast collection of historic photos of Tulsa],” said Brown.

Guided by her passion for Tulsa history, Misch eventually saved Tulsa’s oldest house – Sylvester Morris House, the parsonage of Tulsa’s first Methodist minister. When she learned that new owners moved into 3 N. Lawton Ave., she worried that they might cut down the Creek Hanging Tree. Through her advocacy, they agreed to preserve the important cultural landmark. Misch’s special interest in the Creek Indian Nation eventually earned her an honorary membership in the Creek Indian Council.

Interestingly, her research and writing led her to another important Tulsa leading lady. “When Lilah Lindsey died, Fannie Misch actually purchased her personal papers, photographs and even a manuscript she was working on.

Fannie knew how much important research and writing Lilah did when it came to Tulsa and Native American history. I find it so interesting that one of the ladies spent time studying one of the others,” said Brown. v Tosca Berger Kramer, Tulsa’s Musical Gift (June 17, 1903–Dec. 27, 1976) Born in New Zealand to the famous violinist Kurt Berger, Kramer studied at and received a diploma from the Royal Conservatory at Sondershausen in Thuringia, Germany. She crossed the ocean, and eventually settled in Tulsa after her father fell ill in the city in 1926 while touring the U.S. Community leaders in Tulsa convinced Mr. Berger to stay in the city; hence, that chance illness proved to be a fortuitous event for Tulsa. Kramer and her father would found the city’s first orchestra – the Tulsa Philharmonic. With her father as conductor, she assumed the role of concert master, and the family brought their talent to life for Tulsans.

In addition to performing, she taught private lessons and served on the faculty at TU, The University of Oklahoma and Oklahoma City University.

While at TU, she met and married fellow teacher and violinist Adolph Kramer. Always devoted to learning, she earned her Master of Music and Ph.D. of Musical Arts when she returned to school in her 60s.

It can be said that Kramer’s passion for music established a tradition for classical concerts in Tulsa. When the Tulsa Philharmonic closed shop in 2002, it left a void in the city’s musical culture. The Tulsa Symphony formed a few years later, a testament to Tulsans’ love of music, a love owed in great part to Kramer.

A Lasting Legacy

From its humble origins of dusty trails, railroads and oil rigs, Tulsa blossomed into a cultural oasis. Art, music, history and civil service all abound in a city that began when the earliest settlers found the perfect tree. While the entrepreneurs made Tulsa a sought-out location for business, Tulsa’s leading ladies breathed life into the city. Their contributions gave Tulsa its heart, and their legacy can still be seen in the continued effort to build the city’s cultural spirit.

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RITA ARAGON A FIRST FOR OKLAHOMA

Her awards include the Air Force Distinguished Service Medal, Legion of Merit, Meritorious Service Medal with two devices, Air Force Commendation, Army Commendation, Global War on Terrorism Service Medal, Humanitarian Service Medal, Valley Forge Freedom Award and others. Aragon has been recognized as Oklahoma’s Woman of the Year by The Journal Record, Oklahoma Woman Veteran of the Year, Leadership Fellow for Oklahoma Christian University, Leadership Resident for University of Central Oklahoma, a member of Edmond Hall of Fame and one of Diversity Journal’s 100 Women in America to Watch.

And anyone who drives through Dale, Okla. can’t miss the sign proudly proclaiming that it is the hometown of Major General Rita Aragon. “I blush whenever I drive past that sign,” Aragon said. “It’s nice to be recognized by strangers, and it’s huge to be honored by my peers, family and friends.

But it’s all very humbling because really, I’m just an Oklahoma mom and grandmother.” orn and raised in rural Oklahoma, retired Major General Rita Aragon lived without indoor plumbing until she was 12 and didn’t have a telephone until she left for college. With dreams of becoming a teacher, she attended the University of Central Oklahoma, and did her postgraduate work in education administration at Oklahoma State University.

Aragon retired as a U.S. Air National Guard two-star general in 2006.

Today, she is serving as the first female Oklahoma Secretary of Military and Veterans Affairs. In this role, she supports Oklahoma’s military and veterans, including serving as liaison to the governor for all the state’s military and veterans issues.

“When I was a little girl, I asked God, ‘Lord, make me a blessing. Let me do something that will help others,’” Aragon recalled.

“Of all the things I’ve done, my greatest pride is being a voice for veterans who have paid a huge price for America and Oklahoma,” she said. “It is such an honor to be given the opportunity to talk to young people and veterans in Oklahoma. I love Oklahoma – it’s a very patriotic place to live.”

Aragon served Oklahoma City Public Schools for 23 years, climbing the ladder from elementary teacher to guidance counselor to principal, which certainly sounds like her prayers were answered. But that was only the beginning of Aragon’s trail-blazing achievements. When she became a single mother of two daughters, she joined the Oklahoma Air National Guard to better financially support her family. Leaving the security of the schoolroom behind, she enlisted as an airman basic and began to make history as she rose through the ranks.

“I never thought I’d be a colonel, let alone a general … let alone a two-star general,” Aragon said.

She still credits General Stephen Cortright for recognizing her potential and giving her the opportunity to advance. “It was my job to put together the candidate packages for brigadier general,” she recalled. “When I presented the packets to Cortright, he said, ‘They’re not all here. Where’s your packet?’ That was such a big honor. I spent the next day and a half putting my packet together.”

Aragon not only became brigadier general, but was the first female brigadier general in the Oklahoma National Guard. Among other honors, Aragon was the first female commander of the Oklahoma Air National Guard, the first female to command a state’s Air National Guard and the first female of Native American ancestry to become a general officer.

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As a woman and an officer, Aragon is as an inspiration to women both in and out of the military. “I mentor a lot of young women – they call me ‘General Mom,’ because I’m more than a commander. I’m here for them and look after their welfare,” she said. “I tell them the opportunities are always there, but ask if they’re brave enough to step out there and take them.”

However, Aragon understands firsthand the needs many women face when they serve their country. “Twenty-two percent of today’s military forces are women and the vast majority of them are mothers. This is how they make their living. But you have to have a support system, whether it’s family or even friends.”

At the core of Aragon’s drive is her belief that any person can achieve amazing things if they’re willing to try. “You can do anything you want to if you work hard enough,” she said. “But I want to be an inspiration to people.

I want people to look at me and say, ‘If that old girl can do it, I can, too!’”

“You hear all these horrible statistics about Oklahoma – the teen pregnancies, the drug abuse, the high number of incarcerated women. And yet, I see so many women scale the summit of what they can become. That’s inspiring,” said Aragon. www.

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MAXINE HORNER

LEADER IN EDUCATION & THE ARTS

A column by M. Scott Carter in The Journal Record from Aug. 22, 2013, sums up Horner’s legacy of increasing higher education accessibility, “No single piece of legislation has done what OHLAP has accomplished.

Many leaders have come and gone, but to fundamentally change our higher education system it took the work of a quiet, gentle lady from the Greenwood District in Tulsa.”

axine Horner is a true leading lady in Oklahoma. During her 18 years as a state senator, Horner introduced legislation that has helped thousands of Oklahomans attend colleges and technical schools, while also helping to found the Oklahoma Jazz Hall of Fame.

Horner was born in 1933 in Tulsa. After graduating from Booker T. Washington High School in 1951, she earned an associate’s degree from Wiley College in Marshall, Texas. She later earned a bachelor’s degree in personnel management from Langston University.

During her career, Horner worked for Congressman James Jones in his district office in Tulsa. She was also director of the Minority Women’s Employment Program, personnel administrator of the Tulsa Job Corps and heavily involved in Tulsa’s civil rights movement.

In 1987, Horner was elected to the Oklahoma Senate. Horner, along with Vicki Miles-LaGrange, was one of the first African-American women to serve in the Oklahoma Senate. She served from 1987 to 2005, when she retired due to term limits.

During her term, she sponsored legislation that created the Oklahoma Jazz Hall of Fame and helped secure $1.5 million in bonds to improve it. In 1992, she helped pass the Oklahoma Higher Learning Access Program (OHLAP), now known as the Oklahoma’s Promise scholarship, which continues to fund scholarships for high-achieving, but underprivileged, Oklahoma students.

In 2007, Horner was inducted into the Oklahoma Women’s Hall of Fame.

She has received numerous other awards, including the Student Financial Aid Partner Award, Children First Award, Tulsa Press Club’s Headliners Award and the Pinnacle Award from the Tulsa Mayor’s Commission on the Status of Women.

Horner said she feels her greatest impact has been her work as the originator of the Oklahoma’s Promise scholarship. To date, approximately 65,000 students – who otherwise would not have been able to attend college or a technical school – have benefited from the program.

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Horner attributed her motivation to fight for higher education accessibility in Oklahoma to her family and educational upbringing. “My mother always said, ‘Knowledge is power; an education is something no one can take from you.’” Although Horner grew up in segregated schools with limited resources, her parents and teachers pushed her to be the best she could be, said Horner. “Our teachers did not allow us to make excuses, despite our limited resources,” Horner said.

Horner feels one of her other great contributions was helping to create the Oklahoma Jazz Hall of Fame in Tulsa, which recognizes great jazz artists from the state. The drive behind her love for jazz was her family’s love for music, Horner said. She grew up playing the piano and even dreamed of performing on Broadway. Her mother was a superb opera singer, her dad loved listening to jazz and blues, and her brother ended up on Broadway in the chorus line for several productions. “I was surrounded by music,” Horner said. Even at school, Horner was surrounded by music. “Talent was nurtured by our educational environment growing up in chorus and band.” She remembers the school play being “the event of the year” at Carver Middle School.

Horner said she learned what it means to be a powerful leader while working for Congressman Jones. “I learned the power of the office was to be able to help people; I just had to pick up the phone and help someone when given the opportunity. When I was a senator, there was always an open door, and I would always return phone calls.”

These days, Horner is enjoying retirement, serving on the board at Saint Simeon’s and traveling. “I was able to attend both inaugurations of President Obama. To be able to be there for both of those was most gratifying and very emotional,” she said.

In regards to the type of legacy she will leave behind, Horner said she hopes she is remembered as being “a very loyal and dedicated person to my family and friends. At the end of the day, you can get all the honors and awards, but there’s nothing more important than family.”

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KATHLEEN COAN STAR CATCHER

We needed a building and hoped for a Zamboni [an ice resurfacing machine]. We got both. I learned that in fundraising, if you ask for the moon, you’ll catch a pretty good star.”

drove across the country by myself with all my stuff in the trunk,” said Kathleen Coan, regarding her 1984 move from San Francisco to Tulsa to take a job as campaign director for the Tulsa Area United Way. Coan was ready for the challenge. “I love to build with people,” said Coan, “and we had a lot of building to do.”

And build she did. Within three years, Coan took the organization from a fundraising goal of $7 million – where it had been for years – to $11.24 million and was promoted to president and CEO. By 1998, she was raising more than $20 million per year to help fund the many nonprofit organizations supported by the Tulsa Area United Way. Coan believes her difficult childhood prepared her for success. “I was raised in the middle of abuse,” said Coan, referring to her alcoholic father who was physically abusive to her mother. “My childhood made me stronger than I would have been. I have no fear,” she added, with a wry smile, “fortunately or unfortunately.”

The experience gained in volunteering helped her land a job as an executive secretary for the United Way after her youngest child entered kindergarten.

“I didn’t go back [to work] for fulfillment, but because we needed the money,” she said. “But I just loved this United Way thing I’d fallen into.”

One of the things she learned in working for a nonprofit is the importance of keeping the overhead down. “It’s all about the volunteers,” she said, “and you’d better make it a good experience for them. Make sure everybody is trained and has a good understanding of their job. We really built a community.”

Despite an early life as a “loner,” Coan’s adult life has been filled with the community she built. “My love of people has helped me,” said Coan. “It is part of the fabric of my life.” Since retiring she says she misses that part of the job, and still considers the people in the organizations served by United Way during her tenure as “family.”

Coan is most proud, however, of setting the goals that facilitated the growth of the Tulsa Area United Way. “We had such tremendous growth.

We were at the top of every list in per capita giving, and we still are. What we built has stood the test of time.”

Coan claims she was a loner as a child. “It wasn’t safe to be with people.

I’d sit on top of a big hill behind the barn and sing, along with a dog and a couple of cats running around,” said Coan. Animals have brought her comfort all her life, and she considers her rescue dog Teddy, a chocolate standard poodle, and Tigger her Ragdoll cat as “best friends.”

Today, Coan is still catching stars. She is active in her community at Montereau, serving on committees and chairing events. She is also on the board of the Tulsa Ballet and has been a member of the Rotary Club for 27 years. But what she enjoys most these days is being invited to address groups on nonprofit management.

“When I think back on it,” she added pensively, “it wasn’t a happy childhood, but I wasn’t unhappy. I had people who stepped in along the way.” Coan said two of her teachers had a huge impact on her life. “My teachers showed concern at the right time and really cared about me as a person. I’ve never underestimated their role in my life.”

The girl with no fear became the woman with no fear, and whose hard work has benefited our community in ways we may never fully comprehend.

She tells the story of being a little girl who stood up to bullies on her school bus, and receiving a standing ovation from the bus driver. As a community, we give her our own “standing ovation,” by proclaiming her to be one of Oklahoma’s most impressive leading ladies.

Listening to Coan’s story, it is clear to see why she is so passionate about an organization dedicated to helping others. Coan’s gift for fundraising emerged when she was a young mother of four children. “As a mom, I worked on all kinds of volunteer stuff. I wasn’t doing it to build a resume. I did it because it needed to be done,” she said. “My boys played hockey, so I started the ‘Hockey Mamas’ group. It was my first venture in fundraising.

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Oklahoma Legislature Oral History Project

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he majority of Oklahoma’s population is comprised of women, according to the U.S. Census Bureau. Specifically, the most recent census claimed that there are approximately 40,000 more women than men. However, that does not translate into similar representation in the Oklahoma Legislature. Oklahoma has the fourth lowest percentage of female legislators in the nation, according to the National Conference of State Legislatures. This year, there are only 13 women serving in the House and six in the Senate. Fortunately, these numbers are up from recent years.

Between the years of 1907 and 2008, only 77 women were elected to the Oklahoma Legislature. In 1920, the first two women were elected, one to the Senate and one to the House of Representatives. The majority of Oklahoma’s female legislators have been members of the Democratic Party and most have served in the House of Representatives.

Women of the Oklahoma Legislature Oral History Project In 2000, the Oklahoma State University (OSU) Library was moving forward with the development of an oral history initiative. Between 2000 and 2001, oral history interviews were conducted with more than 100 women who had lived through the Dust Bowl. The project’s principal investigators were Steven Kite, Shelly Lemons and Dr. Jennifer Paustenbaugh. In 2006, the library administration wanted to continue growing the oral history collection, and Dr. Paustenbaugh suggested the Women of the Oklahoma Legislature Oral History Project.

So, nearly a decade ago, OSU Professor and Oral History Librarian Tanya Finchum embarked on a project to capture and record information about women who had served or were currently serving in the Oklahoma Legislature.

By February 2009, 46 remarkable women had shared their stories as part of the project.

At conception, the mission of the project was to fill gaps in the literature concerning women in Oklahoma who had served in the state’s legislature. When the project started, there was very little written about these impressive women, which made researching each interviewee quite a challenge. As the project progressed, gathering oral histories provided the opportunity to pursue answers to questions left unasked in the little archival materials that existed for these women. Taken individually, these interviews reflect the careers and interests of the legislators; taken collectively, they constitute a narrative of the role of women in the Oklahoma Legislature since 1920.

The Interviews Finchum personally located, arranged and conducted all of the interviews

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for the Women of the Oklahoma Legislature Project, including two separate interviews with Hannah Atkins and Cleta Deatherage Mitchell in the Washington DC area. “The goal of the project was to interview as many women as could be found, and to make the transcripts of the interviews publically accessible. I was hoping to find at least half of the women and record their personal stories of campaigns, challenges, successes, failures, etc.,” Finchum explained. “It was challenging to locate contact information for many of the women, especially those who served prior to getting married and prior to everything being on the Internet,” Finchum admitted.

Capturing the experiences became more and more important as each interview was conducted. Besides making the information publically accessible, another goal was to show young women and men that political public service is an honorable career option. For Finchum, the experience was many things.

Above all, it was educational, as she knew very little about politics in general when she started the project and even less about the women who had served.

“It was exciting as it developed and as women willingly shared their experiences running for public office and serving the citizens of Oklahoma,” Finchum shared.

She was increasingly inspired as she listened to the stories of very humble beginnings and great accomplishments. Listening to the stories of women who served in different decades illuminated how some things have changed and how others remain the same. Commonly mentioned was the need for warm clothing during sessions because the temperature in the chambers is set for men in threepiece suits.

Memorable Moments “Every interview was memorable and added to the collective experience,” Finchum recalled. “It’s difficult to choose the most memorable.” However, the experiences she immediately recalled were sincere and heartfelt. Anna Belle Wiedemann (House of Representatives, 1966-1972) shared her story about only having a single dime in her pocket. Hannah Atkins (House of Representatives, 1968-1980) talked about being known as the “tea-sipping lady.” Lisa Johnson Billy (House of Representatives, 2004-present) discussed her humble campaign beginnings. Betty Boyd (House of Representatives, 1990-2000) was absolutely terrific, and put Finchum at ease immediately. Joan Hastings (House of Representatives, 1974-1984) talked about outwitting male legislators and riding a donkey on a hunt. Judy Eason McIntyre (House of Representatives, 2003-2004; Senate, 2004-2012) candidly discussed her battle with breast cancer. Vicki Miles-LaGrange (Senate, 1986-1993) was an amazing storyteller. Then, there was Penny Williams (House of Representatives, 19801988; Senate, 1988-2004) who served in the legislature an astounding 24 years. www.LIFEseniorservices.org

Since their interviews, Nancy Virtue Lewis, Twyla Mason Gray, Barbara Staggs, Betty Boyd, Hannah Atkins, Odilia Dank and Mina Hibdon have passed on, but Finchum is very thankful for the opportunity to record their stories and preserve history. “On days when I get to meet and interview people, I believe I have one of the best jobs in the world,” she continued.

Oklahoma Oral History Research Program The Oklahoma Oral History Research Program (OOHRP) is a separate department within the library and was formally established in 2007 through the efforts of Dean Sheila Johnson and Dr. Paustenbaugh. The OOHRP has around 1,000 interviews that are accessible by visiting their website, www.library.okstate.edu/oralhistory.

The Women’s Archives at OSU serves as a central information source about women associated with Oklahoma. The Special Collections and University Archives currently hold about 40 collections that document the activities of organizations and the lives of individuals and families, including the Angie Debo Collection, Jessie Thatcher Bost Collection, Hannah Atkins Collection and the WAVES (Women Appointed for Voluntary Emergency Services) Collection.

You can read all of the Women of the Oklahoma Legislature Project transcripts at www.library.okstate.edu/oralhistory/wotol. For information about other access options, call (405) 744-7685. A small fee may be required for printing and mailing.

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Forever Young Finchum also has a background in gerontology, and in 2007, she and Associate Professor and Oral History Librarian Juliana Nykolaiszyn interviewed Ruth Myers Lincoln, a centenarian who had just turned 110. She was the oldest living OSU alum at that time. “She was absolutely amazing,” Finchum recalled.

“I tucked that experience in the back of my mind and, when there was a window of opportunity to begin a new project, I contacted Dr. Alex Bishop to see if he would be interested in teaming up to do something with older adults in Oklahoma, particularly those 100 or older. He did not hesitate. Within a very short period, he had a working list, and off we went,” Finchum said.

The Oklahoma 100 Year Life Oral History Project is a joint effort between the OOHRP and the OSU College of Human Sciences. This oral history project features interviews with Oklahoma centenarian citizens who have lived 100 years or more. In addition to the rich history, this project provides a venue for increasing awareness of the value of a long-lived life by recording, preserving and making information about Oklahoma’s centenarians accessible to scholars, researchers and other interested persons. Dr. Bishop and Finchum are the principal investigators for this project. Dr. Bishop locates and makes initial contact with the centenarian. If the centenarian passes a cognitive screening, then an oral history interview is conducted.

They have met many active and engaged seniors. Humor, contentment, and remaining active in mind and body are lessons that come to Finchum’s mind when she reflected on those she has interviewed. “Many of these folks still live at home independently or with family close by, and many will tell you the Depression wasn’t a big deal for them because everyone was in the same boat. They’re resilient; they have lived through a lot, but seem to choose not to dwell on the negative,” Finchum explained.

To date, the group has interviewed 85 centenarians, and they are close to reaching their goal of 100 interviews. As interview transcripts are processed and finished, they are accessible by visiting their website, www.library.okstate.edu/oralhistory/100/. www.LIFEseniorservices.org

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You may have heard of the old folk tale by the same name. In the story, hungry travelers, with only a stone and an empty cooking pot, convince the local villagers to share some of their food. One villager donates carrots, another some seasoning, and others an assortment of ingredients. In the end, a delicious and nutritious pot of soup is enjoyed by all. As any good folk tale is sure to have, the moral of the story is cooperation. By combining our individual resources, even when they are scarce, we can all benefit. “StoneSoup Community Venture is like this multicultural folk tale. We believe that by coming together and bringing whatever you have to offer – wisdom, resources, time, talent – we can address the issue of hunger in our community,” said CEO Christy Moore.

And Moore has experienced hunger firsthand.

“As a child, I lived in poverty. I knew what it meant to be hungry and without food.” As an adult, Moore is an ordained minister living out her calling. “You hear people talk about a ‘call’ and mine was centered on food,” said Moore.

Specifically, it focused on making sure everyone – regardless of background or resources – had enough healthy, nourishing food. So, in 2012, Moore began developing what would later become StoneSoup.

well as what to do with the food that they grow,” said Moore. “Many people don’t know what to do with whole foods. It can be intimating to look at a squash and wonder what to do with it,” she continued. Along with the community garden, StoneSoup has a mobile garden and kitchen, which allows them to bring their demonstrations and lessons on the road. So far, the rolling garden has made its way into local elementary schools, as well as local famers’ markets.

According to the Food Research and Action Center, Tulsa is among the top 20 statistical areas for food hardship. Tulsa is also ranked eighth among cities with the highest rates of difficultly accessing affordable fresh fruits and vegetables.

With help from community partners, including LIFE Senior Services, East Side Christian Church, Community Food Bank of Eastern Oklahoma, Tulsa Job Corps, NEATs, Simple Faith Ministries and Street School, StoneSoup is now a blossoming nonprofit helping to combat food injustice in Tulsa through a pay-what-you-can café and community garden.

StoneSoup is almost entirely operated by volunteers, and there are many ways seniors can help. The café is always looking for assistance, either by serving or – beginning this fall – mentoring at-risk youth on how to operate a café or kitchen. “At-risk youth and low-income older adults are both populations that experience food insecurity. They are also populations that are looking for meaning in their life. They are perfectly situated to work together,” said Moore.

“For example, we envision seniors teaching kids how to preserve and can food. They would be giving these kids a valuable life skill, as well as the opportunity to have a sellable product,” continued Moore. StoneSoup’s community garden is also run by volunteers. “Any senior adults who are Master Gardeners or simply lifetime gardening enthusiasts, we would love to have them,” said Moore.

A Place at the Table and in the Garden

Tulsa’s Table, a once-a-month community café, aims to create equal access to healthy food, as well as provide diners with the opportunity to learn from each other and start important conversations about food justice, according to StoneSoup’s website. As a pay-what-you-can community café, Tulsa’s Table suggests a donation of $10 per meal, but no diner is ever turned away because they can’t pay. “They don’t have to pay for their meal. If they can’t, we ask if they’d like to volunteer their time and talent instead,” said Moore. The café is held the third Tuesday of every month, 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m., at East Side Christian Church, 1438 S. Indianapolis Ave. And there are hopes to create more “pop-up” cafés in the future.

StoneSoup’s other venture is a community garden. The idea behind the garden is education.

“We want to teach people how to garden, so they can help supplement their diet. We do this by teaching them how to grow their own food, as

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Giving Back

Finally, if you’ve had a successful gardening year and you’re up to your ears in tomatoes, squash or other garden edibles, consider donating your extra produce to StoneSoup. “By August, our personal gardens are often producing more than we can eat, so in an effort to reduce food waste, we invite you donate these extra vegetables to our café,” said Moore.

For more information about StoneSoup, Tulsa’s Table, the community garden or to volunteer your time, talents or produce, call (918) 640-8345 or visit www.tulsatable.org.

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The shingles virus will infect over half of seniors age 85 and older, so it is extremely important to be informed about the virus and know what you can do to prevent a shingles outbreak. If you have ever had the chickenpox virus (which is nearly everyone), you are already at risk.

What is Shingles?

According to the Mayo Clinic, shingles is “caused by the varicella-zoster virus – the same virus that causes chickenpox.” Furthermore, “After you’ve had chickenpox, the virus lies inactive in nerve tissue near the spinal cord and brain. Years later, the virus may reactivate as shingles.”

increase the risk as well. These include cancer; HIV/AIDS; some cancer treatments, such as chemotherapy or radiation; medicine taken to prevent rejection of a transplanted organ; and long-term use of corticosteroids.”

Treatment and Prevention

If you have never had shingles or are not familiar with the virus, it is characterized by an extremely painful rash. According to Dr. Thomas Costner, medical director of LIFE PACE and Saint Francis Hospice, “Patients may experience pain or a bruised feeling – usually down one side of the body – along with a fever, chills, headache or upset stomach. They may also experience tingling, itching or prickling skin, followed several days later by a group of fluid-filled blisters on red, inflamed skin.”

Once an outbreak of shingles has begun, there is nothing that can be done to stop it; the virus must simply run its course. Nevertheless, it is crucial to make it to the doctor within the first three days of an outbreak.

“Anti-viral medication can be prescribed and works best when started within 72 hours of the rash appearing,” Ratz said. “These medications can lessen pain and the duration of the symptoms, as well as the risk of longterm complications.” Early treatment can also reduce the risk of scarring caused by the shingles rash.

Unfortunately, even after the rash has cleared, some individuals will also develop what is known as postherpetic neuralgia (PHN). “This is a fairly common problem,” said Teri Ratz, a primary care adult gerontology nurse practitioner. “It can cause pain, numbness, itching and tingling that can last for months, even years. Sometimes those with PHN will experience intense pain from something as harmless as a light touch.”

Besides the treatments and pain relievers doctors can prescribe, Ratz also recommended a few home remedies to relieve discomfort, including “cooling the rash with ice packs, cool wet cloths or cool baths; applying calamine lotion to the blisters; covering the rash with loose, nonstick, sterile bandages; and wearing loose cotton clothes around the body parts that hurt.”

What Causes Shingles?

The most important thing you can do to lessen your chances of getting shingles is to get the shingles vaccination. “In 2006, a vaccine to prevent shingles came onto the market,” Costner stated. “Called Zostavax, the vaccine cuts the likelihood of getting shingles after chickenpox by about half, dramatically reducing the number of people who might get nerve pain after shingles.” Costner added that the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention recommends Zostavax to all adults age 60 and older. Talk with your doctor about your individual risk and the shingles vaccination.

Since many people experience the chickenpox virus as children, the question becomes, what would cause it to reactivate years later as shingles?

Unfortunately, simply getting older can be the cause. “Shingles is most common in people over the age of 50,” said Costner. “More than 80 percent of PHN cases occur in people over 50 years old. The risk of PHN also goes up as you age.”

With age comes a weakened immune system, which in turn becomes a playground for dormant illnesses, like the varicella-zoster virus. But age and a weakened immune system aren’t the only risk factors. “For unknown reasons,” Costner added, “white Americans get shingles and PHN at more than twice the rate of African-Americans in their age group.”

According to Ratz, others at risk include “those who have an illness or injury, have a high amount of stress or a weakened immune system. Some illnesses and medical treatments can weaken a person’s immune system and www.LIFEseniorservices.org

It is important to note that an individual who is infected with the varicella-zoster virus can pass it to anyone who is not yet immune to chickenpox through contact with the open sores of the rash. If this happens, however, the newly infected person will have an outbreak of chickenpox, not shingles; but if someone who has already had chickenpox comes into contact with shingles, it will not necessarily mean a reactivation of the dormant virus.

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oday’s modern world has seen great growth in a variety of industries, but none so vast and quick as the world of aging services. People are living longer; and as Baby Boomers enter their senior years, the world of aging services continues to grow at an unprecedented rate. Gone are the days when the only option was a nursing home. Today’s seniors are fortunate to have a myriad of residential care alternatives, as well as home and community-based services to help them continue to live safely and independently in their homes for as long as possible. LIFE Senior Services understands that navigating the wide array of aging services can be daunting, and LIFE is pleased to announce the 2015-16 edition of LIFE’s Vintage Guide to Housing & Services.

The annual publication, which released in July, is northeast Oklahoma’s most comprehensive collection of senior resources and is an invaluable tool for older adults and family caregivers, as well as social workers and other professionals who work with older adults.

The 2015-16 Vintage Guide is a 254-page, full-color publication that features nearly 300 housing options categorized by level-of-care; more than 180 healthcare, hospice and specialty services, including local adult day

health programs and a new funeral and cremation services section; plus more than 700 community-based services. The publication also includes 26 articles, which address some of the most frequently asked questions concerning aging issues and checklists for comparing different housing, healthcare and hospice options.

We invite you to pick up your FREE copy at any LIFE Senior Services location (listed below). Free copies of LIFE’s Vintage Guide are also available at all 24 Tulsa City-County Libraries and the Will Rogers (Claremore), Catoosa and Coweta libraries. Additionally, a digital version is available online at LIFE’s website, www.LIFEseniorservices.org. The online version is fully searchable and offers reader-friendly navigation and a variety of viewing and printing tools.

LIFE Senior Services is always here to help when you have questions about senior issues or are looking for solutions to aging challenges. Call LIFE’s SeniorLine at (918) 664-9000 for more information about LIFE’s Vintage Guide or help navigating the publication. To order your copy online, visit LIFE’s website at www.LIFEseniorservices.org.

by Kaylee Campbell, Associate Editor

THE 2015-16 LIFE’s Vintage Guide

is now available at all LIFE Senior Services locations: LIFE Senior Services Midtown Tulsa 5950 E. 31st St., Tulsa (west of S. Sheridan Road)

LIFE’s Adult Day Health & LIFE PACE North Tulsa 902 E. Pine St., Tulsa (corner of E. Pine St. and N. Lansing Ave.)

LIFE’s Senior Center at East Side 1427 S. Indianapolis Ave., Tulsa (east of E. 15th St. and S. Harvard Ave.)

LIFE’s Adult Day Health Broken Arrow 3106 S. Juniper Ave., Broken Arrow (west of E. 101st St. and S. Elm Place)

LIFE’s Senior Center at Southminster 3500 S. Peoria Ave., Tulsa (west of E. 35th Place and S. Peoria Ave.)

Copies of the new LIFE’s Vintage Guide are also available at all Tulsa City-County, Claremore, Coweta and Catoosa libraries, as well as available in a digital, fully-searchable format on LIFE’s website at www.LIFEseniorservices.org.

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Noteworthy

Events to Inspire, Educate and Motivate!

Documentary Explores Tulsa’s Journey from Boomtown to “T-Town”

Experience Flight in all its Glory at Will Rogers & Wiley Post Fly-In

A city known for extremes, from its resilient citizens and indomitable leaders to its troubled cultural past and economic roller coasters, Tulsa’s colorful history is documented in Boomtown: An American Journey. The film will debut to the public at Circle Cinema, located at 10 S. Lewis Ave., Tulsa, and at the Tulsa Historical Society & Museum, located at 2445 S. Peoria Ave., starting on July 29. For more information and showtimes, call Circle Cinema at (918) 585-3504 or visit www.circlecinema.com, or call the Tulsa Historical Society & Museum at (918) 712-9484 or visit www.tulsahistory.org.

The Will Rogers & Wiley Post Fly-In will honor the lives of the famous Oklahomans on the 80th anniversary of the Alaska plane crash that claimed their lives. The festival will feature some 120 planes descending onto a 2,000-foot long grass strip adjacent to the house where Will Rogers was born. Spectators can get an up-close-and-personal look at the planes, visit with the pilots and enjoy a car show. Other event activities will include activities for children, inflatables and a Cherokee storyteller. A special moment of silence at 10 a.m. will commemorate the 80th anniversary of the crash and honor all those who have died in plane crashes around the world. Admission is free and concessions will be available, so bring your lawn chair and spend the day watching the miracle of aviation. The event will take place at Will Rogers Birthplace Ranch, located at 9501 E. 380 Road, Oologah, on Saturday, Aug. 15, from 8:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. For more information, call (918) 906-7258 or visit www.willrogers.com.

Experience Route 66 Like Never Before The Sand Springs Cultural and Historical Museum will present Route 66 in a way you’ve never seen or heard before. Join Michael Wallis, storyteller and author of 15 books, including Route 66: The Mother Road, which is credited with sparking a resurgence of interest in the highway, as he regales tales of the great highway at the Sand Springs Cultural and Historical Museum annual meeting. The Tulsa Historical Society’s own David Breed, who recently went on a 10 day trip along Route 66 will also speak. While there, be sure to also take in the new Route 66 exhibit, which features photos by Willem Bor, Roamin Rich, Rhys Martin and other Route 66 photographers, vintage postcards and memorabilia, as well as plans for the Route 66 Experience, the coming complex that will be one of the largest attractions on the Mother Road. The annual meeting is open to the public and will take place Saturday, Aug. 1, at 10 a.m., at the Sand Springs Cultural and Historical Museum, located at 9 E. 3rd St., Sand Springs.

Adult Literacy Service. For more information or to make a reservation, call (918) 549-7494 • Three-time New York Times bestselling author, Marisa de los Santos’ latest work, The Precious One is a captivating novel about friendship, family, second chances and the redemptive power of love.

• Lauren Smith, Oklahoma native and Amazon bestselling author of The League of Rogues series and The Surrender series, has been writing stories since early childhood. An attorney by day and author by night, she pens adventurous and edgy romance stories by the light of her smartphone flashlight app.

• Saudi-born, Texas-raised author Keija Parssinen is a graduate of Princeton University and the Iowa Writers’ Workshop, where she was a Truman Capote fellow. Her first novel, The Ruins of Us won a Michener-Copernicus Award and was long-listed for the Chautauqua Prize. The New York Times calls her second novel, The Unraveling of Mercy Louis, “deliciously dark and sumptuously gothic.” This fall, Parssinen will join the faculty of The University of Tulsa as an assistant professor of English.

Register Now for Tulsa’s Walk to End Alzheimer’s The Alzheimer’s Association Walk to End Alzheimer’s is the world’s largest event to raise awareness and funds for Alzheimer’s care, support and research. This inspiring event calls on participants of all ages and abilities to reclaim the future for millions. The event unites entire Tulsa communities in a display of combined strength and dedication in the fight against this devastating disease. Tulsa’s Walk to End Alzheimer’s will take place the morning of Aug. 22, and will consist of a 1.5 mile walk, beginning at Guthrie Green. For more information or to register, call (918) 392-5003 or visit www.alz.org.

An Evening with Authors to Support Adult Literacy In conjunction with National Literacy Awareness Month, the Tulsa City-County Library and the Tulsa Library Trust invite you to enjoy an evening of food, wine and authors. The event, “Chapters: A Casual Evening of Books, Bards and Bites” will feature authors Marisa de los Santos, Lauren Smith and Keija Parssinen. It will take place Thursday, Sept. 10 at 6:30 p.m. at the Hardesty Regional Library, located at 8316 E. 93rd St., Tulsa. The cost is $50 per person and reservations are required

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ummer is here, and the season’s trademark heat and humidity have arrived with it. When the weather is hot and muggy, we have the potential to become dehydrated; and while not a huge concern for most, this entirely preventable ailment can be particularly harmful for seniors. Taking simple, preventative measures and keeping an eye out for dehydration symptoms can go a long way toward ensuring seniors enjoy a happy and healthy summer season.

Dehydration Can Happen Quickly; Knowing the Symptoms is Key

According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, 40 percent of deaths attributed to dehydration occur in people over the age of 65. Dehydration can happen quickly, so it is important to know what symptoms to look for and make simple lifestyle changes to guarantee seniors don’t become dehydrated in the first place.

First, it’s important to understand how much water a person needs on a daily basis. A simple way to calculate ideal water intake is to drink the equivalent in ounces to approximately one-third of the person’s body weight in pounds. For example, a 150-pound woman would need 50 ounces of water daily, or about six eight-ounce glasses of water. While this may seem like a lot, liquid ingested through foods can also provide hydration, as many vegetables and fruits have high water content.

Of course, it’s not always possible to keep tabs on the amount of liquids your senior-aged loved one has every day. If you are concerned your loved one might be dehydrated, look for a few key signs: v Dry mouth, including a struggle to talk, a red tongue, or cracked lips or skin at the sides of the mouth v Problems urinating, producing small amounts of urine, dark-colored urine v Arm and leg cramps, headaches and general weakness v Lack of tears when crying, easily irritable or restless Another way to determine if the person is dehydrated is to check the skin’s elasticity, or turgor. This is an indicator used by health professionals to determine if fluid loss or dehydration is present in patients. You can do the skin turgor test at home on yourself or a loved one by pinching the skin on the back of the hand. Mild dehydration will make the skin slightly more delayed in returning to its normal state.

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Remedying Dehydration

If you begin to see symptoms of dehydration, the easiest and quickest solution is to have your loved one immediately start to sip water or liquids rich in carbohydrates or electrolytes, such as Gatorade. However, if symptoms become severe – significantly low levels of urine, dizziness, decline in blood pressure – it is important to get to a doctor quickly.

Senior Hydration Never Stops

As we age, our sense of thirst declines, as does our ability to notice changes in body temperature. Since older adults may not be as aware of thirst, it’s easy for them to not drink the proper amount of water their body needs and quickly become dehydrated. Consistently drinking water, regardless of actual thirst, is the easiest and best way to ensure hydration. To encourage consistent water intake, provide them with a large water bottle to keep by their side. By always having a water source nearby, seniors – even those with mobility challenges – can drink water throughout the day.

Eating water-rich foods is another easy way to increase water intake throughout the day. Lettuce, watermelon, strawberries and melons are all great seasonal foods that will not only help seniors stay hydrated, but also provide essential nutrients that the body needs. However, eating some of these fruits could negatively impact a person with certain conditions, like diabetes, or a person who takes certain medications. It is suggested to consult a doctor or pharmacist before starting to eat these fruits.

Dehydration isn’t just caused by not drinking enough water. It can also be caused by other factors, like prescribed medications (e.g. diuretics).

Make sure to always ask a doctor about potential side effects when your loved one receives a new medication, and change their drinking habits if they have an increased risk of dehydration. It is also a good idea for seniors to drink a full glass of water whenever they take their medications, not simply a sip. This will ensure increased hydration throughout the day and is an easy change for most to make.

Dehydration can easily affect the lives of seniors and their loved ones, but it is also entirely preventable. Consistently drinking water, having a constant water source nearby and eating water-rich foods are simple ways to help prevent senior dehydration and its complications before they ever have the chance to occur.

by Alan Wu, Bay Alarm Medical Contributed article by Bay Alarm Medical, www.bayalarmmedical.com

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Markets Cherry Street Farmers’ Market Saturdays • 7 – 11 a.m.

Cherry Street 15th St. & S. Peoria Ave. • Tulsa www.tulsafarmersmarket.org The Market at Guthrie Green Thursdays • 4 – 7 p.m.

Guthrie Green, Brady Arts District 111 E. Brady St. • Tulsa www.guthriegreen.com Rose District Farmers Market Saturdays • 8 a.m. – Noon 418 S. Main St. • Broken Arrow www.brokenarrowok.gov

Events Meetings Pawnee Old Time Saturday Night Featuring cruze-in, BBQ cook-off & more August 1 • 6 p.m. • Free Downtown • Pawnee (918) 762-2108 2 Hip Chicks Roadshow $1 off admission with school supplies donation for Rogers County Schools August 1 • 9 a.m. – 5 p.m. • $4 Claremore Expo Center 400 Veterans Pkwy. • Claremore (612) 888-3002 Really Basic Computer Class August 5 • 1 – 3:30 p.m. • Free Zarrow Regional Library 2224 W. 51st St. • Tulsa (918) 549-7683 www.tulsalibrary.org First Friday Art Crawl August 7 • 6 – 9 p.m. • Free Henry Zarrow Center for Art and Education 124 E. Brady St. • Tulsa (918) 631-4402

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Sunday Matinee Film Jazz – The True Welcome (1929–1935) August 9 • 1:30 – 3:30 p.m.

Free with admission Gilcrease Museum 1400 N. Gilcrease Museum Rd. Tulsa • (918) 596-2700 https://gilcrease.utulsa.edu AARP Defensive Driving Class August 12 • 8:30 a.m. $15 AARP members $20 nonmembers LIFE’s Senior Center at Southminster 3500 S. Peoria Ave. • Tulsa (35th Pl., west of S. Peoria Ave.) (918) 749-2623 Movie in the Park: Annie (1982) August 13 • 8:30 p.m. • Free Guthrie Green 111 E. Brady St. • Tulsa www.guthriegreen.com I Am Yoga, Art & Music Festival August 15 • 10 a.m. – 10 p.m.

August 16 • 10 a.m. – 5 p.m.

Veterans Park 1875 S. Boulder Ave. • Tulsa (918) 381-0828 ATOS & GAST Combined Program American Theatre Organ Society, Sooner State Chapter & German American Society of Tulsa August 21 • 7 p.m. • Free German American Society 1429 Terrace Dr. • Tulsa (918) 355-1562 Tulsa Culture Festival August 21 – 22 • Noon – Midnight Free • Glenpool Convention Center 12205 S. Yukon Ave. • Glenpool (918) 955-8741

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Believable Dialogue for Writers August 22 • 2 – 4 p.m. • $20 Nienhuis Park Community Center 3201 N. 9th St. • Broken Arrow (918) 259-6550 Miami Route 66 Cruise Night August 22 • 5 – 9 p.m. • Free Waylan’s Ku-Ku Burger Drive-In 915 N. Main St. • Miami (918) 542-9693 Scrapbooking 101 August 26 • 12:30 – 2 p.m. • Free Owasso Community Center 301 S. Cedar St. • Owasso (918) 272-3903 Civil War Battle of Chusto-Talasah (Caving Banks) Presented by Mike Gates, Indian Nations Camp 3, Sons of Union Veterans of the Civil War August 27 • 6:30 p.m. • Free Herman and Kate Kaiser Library 5202 S. Hudson Ave. • Tulsa (918) 663-1228 National Hook ‘N’ Cook-Off August 29 • 9 a.m. – 2 p.m. • Free Tasting begins at 11 a.m. $8 Tasting kits South Grand Lake Regional Airport 448500 E. 300 Rd. • Ketchum (918) 782-3214 Alzheimer’s Disease: Understanding, Getting Help & God’s Healing Power Presented by Jackie Lenzy, BS, BA, CDP Wednesdays • 5:30 p.m. • Free Victory Christian Center 7700 S. Lewis Ave. • Tulsa (918) 510-6062 Seniors on the Go: Fun, Food & Fellowship Tuesdays & Fridays • 9 a.m. – 4 p.m.

Jenks Senior Citizens, Inc. 211 N. Elm St. • Jenks (918) 299-1700

ACBL Duplicate Sanctioned Bridge Mondays & Wednesdays • 11 a.m.

Broken Arrow Seniors, Inc. 1800 S. Main St. • Broken Arrow (918) 355-6652 Single Seniors 60+ Join for lunch, visiting & cards Wednesdays • 11:30 a.m.

Buffet Palace 10934 E. 21st St. • Tulsa (918) 371-4367 or (918) 341-3375 Ukulele Class Bring your own ukulele, beginners welcome Wednesdays • Noon – 2 p.m.

Broken Arrow Senior Center 1800 S. Main St. • Broken Arrow (918) 259-8377

Support Groups LIFE’s Caregiver Support Groups (918) 664-9000 Respite provided • Free LIFE’s Adult Day Health at Broken Arrow 3106 S. Juniper Ave. • Broken Arrow August 13 • 3 – 4:30 p.m. • Free LIFE’s Adult Day Health at Central 5950 E. 31st St. • Tulsa August 6 • 6 – 7:30 p.m. • Free August 20 • 3 – 4:30 p.m. • Free LIFE’s Adult Day Health at North 902 E. Pine St. • Tulsa August 18 • 5 – 6 p.m. • Free Grief Support Group August 10 • 6 p.m. • Free Hometown Hospice 804 S. Main St. • Broken Arrow (918) 251-6441 Tulsa Hearing Helpers Support Group For people who have lost hearing later in life Get Your Questions Answered! with Audiologist Dr. Scott Young August 13 • 10 – 11:30 a.m. • Free Total Source for Hearing-loss and Access 8740 E. 11th St. • Tulsa (918) 832-8742 • www.tsha.cc

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Alzheimer’s Caregiver Support Group August 27 • 6 p.m. • Free Saint Simeon’s 3701 Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd.

Tulsa • (918) 794-1945 Oklahoma Parkinson’s Disease Support August 27 • 2 – 4 p.m. • Free Owasso Community Center 301 S. Cedar St. • Owasso (918) 272-3903

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Lake Keystone Square Dance Club August 7 • 7:30 p.m. • $3 Mannford Community Center 101 Green Valley Park Rd. Mannford • (918) 865-2846 Tulsa Swing Club Dance Lessons Wednesdays Free Elks members/$5 nonmembers West Coast Swing Beginning • 7 p.m.

Intermediate • 7:45 p.m.

Tulsa Elks Lodge 5335 S. Harvard Ave. • Tulsa (918) 557-1699 Tulsa Swing Club – Dance Lessons Sundays $5 club members/$7 nonmembers Country Two-Step • 5 p.m.

East Coast Swing • 5 p.m.

Beginning West Coast Swing • 6 p.m.

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The ClubHouse 2735 S. Memorial Dr. • Tulsa (918) 557-1699 Friday Night Dances Fridays • 7:30 – 11 p.m. $5 members/$6 nonmembers American Legion Post 308 11328 E. Admiral Blvd. • Tulsa (918) 437-1635 Line Dancing Class Presented by the Owasso Community Center Mondays, Wednesdays, Fridays 1 – 2:20 p.m. • Free Tuesdays • 7:30 – 9 p.m. • Free YMCA 8300 N. Owasso Expy. • Owasso (918) 272-3903 Senior Square & Line Dancing Rushing Stars Square Dance Club Wednesdays • Workshop 12:30 p.m.

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Fitness More Parkinson’s Swim For individuals with Parkinson’s and their loved ones August 25 • 3 – 4 p.m. • Free Saint Simeon’s Wellness Center 3701 Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd. • Tulsa RSVP by August 21 (918) 794-1945 Tai Chi Quan: Moving for Better Balance Presented by Creek County Health Department & Creek County Literacy Program Mondays • 10 – 11 a.m. • Free Sapulpa Library Annex 15 N. Poplar St. • Sapulpa (918) 224-9647 Moderate Yoga with Lucy Weberling Mondays • 5 – 6:15 p.m.

Hairbender’s II 200 E. Rogers Blvd. • Skiatook (918) 633-8890 www.festivalyoga.com Seated Yoga with Lucy Weberling Wednesdays • 9:30 – 10:15 a.m.

Ramona Senior Center 4th St. & Cherokee Ave. • Ramona (918) 633-8890 www.festivalyoga.com Bold Moves PD (Parkinson’s Exercise) Tuesdays & Thursdays • $20/month 10:30 – 11:15 a.m.

University Village 8555 S. Lewis Ave. • Tulsa (918) 298-3370 Exercise Class for Older Adults Mondays, Wednesdays, Fridays 9:30 – 10:30 a.m. • Free Owasso Community Center 301 S. Cedar St. • Owasso (918) 272-3903 Beginners Tai Ji Quan – Moving for Better Balance Tuesdays & Thursdays • 2 – 3 p.m.

Free • Owasso Community Center 301 S. Cedar St. • Owasso (918) 272-3903

Events & Seminars at LIFE Senior Services Find Your Volunteer Personality Thinking about volunteering, but not sure how, where or what you should do? Join Julie Ryker, LIFE’s volunteer coordinator, to learn about volunteer opportunities in the community, as well as health benefits of volunteering and tools to identify strengths and passions.

Wednesday, August 5 • 11:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.

LaFortune Recreation Center • 5202 S. Hudson Ave. • Tulsa Free • RSVP • (918) 664-9000

Communication Strategies Are things being lost in translation when communicating with your loved one who has been diagnosed with Alzheimer’s disease or a related dementia? In this seminar, you will learn effective communication strategies and how they are different when trying to communicate with someone who has dementia.

Tuesday, August 18 • 10 – 11:30 a.m.

LIFE Senior Services North • 902 E. Pine St. • Tulsa Free • RSVP • (918) 664-9000

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 persons newly eligible or soon to be eligible for Medicare. It is 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, August 19 • 10 a.m. – Noon LIFE Senior Services • 5950 E. 31st St. • Tulsa Free • RSVP • (918) 664-9000

Caregiving 101 New to caregiving? Learn the care-world vocabulary and information you need to make good decisions. Class participants will learn about community resources, living options, legal documents and strategies for support and self-care. Seasoned caregivers welcome.

Tuesday, August 25 • 6 –7 p.m.

LIFE Senior Services • 5950 E. 31st St. • Tulsa Free • RSVP • (918) 664-9000

Senior Centers

LIFE’s Senior Centers are open Monday–Friday; 8 a.m. – 4 p.m. and offer an excellent selection of social, creative, educational, 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!

See all activities for each center listed online at www.LIFEseniorservices.org LIFE’s Senior Center at East Side 1427 S. Indianapolis Ave. (East of 15th St. and S. Harvard Ave.) Adrienne Gilley • (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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Keep Broken Arrow Beautiful (KBAB) board members and City Horticulturalist Chris Ohler plant roses, petunias and blue fan flowers (gifts from KBAB) around the entrance tower at Broadway and Elm.

Jim West from Heatheridge Assisted Living in Tulsa celebrated his birthday recently. Happy Birthday, Jim! Hope it was the best one yet.

The Turtle Creek Cloggers danced for an action-packed hour at the 2015 Broken Arrow Rooster Days Festival in May.

The Happy Hoopers, the senior women’s basketball team from LIFE’s Senior Center at Southminster, went to the Senior Olympics in St. Paul, Minn. in July.

Residents at Broadmoor Retirement Community in Tulsa stand in celebration with Activities Director Sharon Fleming, who won The Oklahoma Thrillers senior women’s basketball team stopped for a quick photo before a scrimmage. Left to right: a $100 prize for her efforts in collecting photographs and life June Combs, Nancy Harrold, Lynda Pofahl, June Rodgers and stories of Broadmoor residents to be featured in a Throwback Thursday campaign on the MGM Healthcare Facebook page.

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Amy Skaggs and Cathey Lowman pitched in to help make rose centerpieces for Sand Plum Assisted Living Center’s dining room.

The roses came from Sand Plum’s own rose bushes.

The Tulsa Historical Society Guardians (docents) toured the Rose Hill Cemetery and Mausoleum in search of headstones and burial crypts of early Tulsans.

Don Lane, benefactor of the Marilynn Lane Memorial Garden at Saint Simeon’s Senior Community celebrates with family members during the garden dedication on May 30.

Send Us Your Pictures

We Want To See Smiling Seniors with Their Grandchildren In honor of National Grandparent Month in September, send us your pictures of you and your grandkids and you might see your picture in an upcoming issue. Whether at a birthday party, play date or game night, we want your photos! Submit high-resolution photos with a caption to editor@LIFEseniorservices.org by the 1st of every month.

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Everlasting Garden in Floral Haven Four (two and two) discounted burial plots in Everlasting Life Garden in Floral Haven. $2,900 each or $5,000 for two. Call (910) 400-5204.

Lots Available in Memorial Park Three burial plots for sale. Don’t wait until a death emergency happens. Buy ahead of time. Lots located at Memorial Park in Tulsa, close to 51st Street in Sunrise Garden. $1000 each. Call (918) 358-3864.

Memorial Park Lot For Sale Space 6 in Lot 67 in Section 36 located in Memorial Park Cemetery. Asking $2,400.00 or best offer. Please call Steve at (719) 373-4615.

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.

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 also provide periodic maintenance and updates.

Call Ed at (918) 629-1395.

DAYTIME CARE

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

EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES

Hiring for Home Care Aides!

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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 NonCertified positions! Apply Today!! www.oxford-healthcare.com or call: (918) 258-1111.

ESTATE SALES

2MS Estate Sales ...Tulsa’s Finest!

Downsizing? Estate liquidation? Let us take the worry away and maximize your return!!! No out of pocket expense for you, we handle all advertising, staging and the sale it self. We specialize in senior transitions, having been in the senior housing market for over 10 years. Please contact Michelle Reed (918) 691-5893 or Atulsa@aol.com for a free consultation.

Estate Sales PLUS 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 David Ross at (918) 982-2320, email estatesalesplus@cox.net or go to www.estatesalesplus.com Miss Lilly’s Estate Sale Services Miss Lilly’s Estate Sale Services specializes in Estate Liquidation, downsizing or moving sales. Our Estate appraiser has over 30 years of experience. If you are selling your home, we will work with your agent and bring potential buyers into your home.

Contact Patti Lorimer at (918) 906-3539 for a FREE estate evaluation OR email misslilly’s@cox.net OR visit our website www.misslillysestatesales.com EXERCISE

Women’s Exercise – Free Visit Exercise for women any age. Burn calories while relaxing on our tables.

No sweat. No strain. Low cost of $25 per month. First visit is FREE! No contracts.

5732 S. 70th E. Ave. Call Tone Zone at (918) 622-6116.

FINANCIAL/INSURANCE

Final Expense Insurance Don’t let the final thoughts of you, by your loved ones, be one of worrying how they will pay for your funeral.

We’ve been bringing families peace of mind for over 24 years. Call Kevin at (918) 340-1081 and receive your free Final Arrangement and Last Will Guide.

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we help clients develop and monitor customizable options toward reaching their goals. Ken Finch, CLU, ChFC, AEP and Marilee Lonergan at (918) 392-5477. AXA Advisors, LLC (NY, NY 212-314-4600), SIPC, AXA Network, LLC. Medicare Assistance Program The Medicare Assistance Program (MAP) at LIFE Senior Services provides accurate information, counseling and assistance relating to Medicare benefits for Medicare beneficiaries, their representatives and persons soon to be eligible for Medicare. Call MAP at LIFE Senior Services (918) 664-9000 or toll-free (866) 664-9009.

Medicare Supplements & Medicare Advantage Plans The Health Insurance Enrollment Center is here to assist you with Medicare Supplements, Medicare Advantage, and Prescription Drug Plans offered by Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Oklahoma. Call Bob Archer today at (918) 814-5550 for free information. Let me guide you through the outstanding Medicare Plan options that are available to you.

GARDENING/LAWN SERVICES

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.

Lawn Care & Handyman Services Lawn Care/Mowing starting at $35/ Leaf Removal/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.

Lawns & More Total lawn care. Firewood available starting at $75 per rick delivered and stacked. Gutter cleaning, fence repair and new installation available.

Dedicated to making your lawn look its best. Insured, honest, experienced and dependable. Veteran-owned. Stump grinding. We are a small company with personal service. References available.

FREE ESTIMATES. Call Larry.

(918) 361-1299.

Mower Repair / Maintenance All brands - Riders, ZTR’s, Walk-behinds, Hand-helds. Top Quality work, ASE certified Mechanic. Pick-up and Delivery available. Tulsa and surrounding counties.

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Maintenance specials include pick-up and delivery 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. Call Scott (918) 519-3869.

New Season Lawn Care & Landscape Now accepting new customers.

Mowing, trimming, leaf and small debris removal, shrub planting, mulching flower beds. Small tree trimming. Will haul off small appliances, scrape metals, etc. We offer weekly, biweekly & year round services for the manicured look. Best rates, senior discounts. Free Estimates. Call Todd (918)639-2262.

HOME REPAIR/REMODELING

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

Special senior rates offered.

(918) 810-0397.

A Handy Helping Hand Professional home maintenance, painting, and improvements. Whether you’re making overdue repairs, sprucing up your home and garden, or optimizing your home’s “sale-ability” potential, call Joe Surowiak with A Handy Helping Hand. Professional results. Competitive rates.

(918) 520-0333.

Allen’s Handyman Services of Tulsa “Your Home Improvement and Repair Specialist.” 15th year serving Tulsa seniors. “One call can do it all.” 10% senior discount. Insured. All work guaranteed in writing. No pay until job is completed. Plumbing, drain cleaning, grab bars, electrical, carpentry, painting, seamless guttering installation/repair/ cleaning. Roof, tile and drywall repair.

Wood siding/trim replacement. Deck repair, power washing, staining. Tree trimming. No job too small. For free estimate, call Allen at (918) 630-0394.

A 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.

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.

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|| classifieds || 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.

Free estimates. 25+ years of experience. Reliable, courteous, professional service. Fully insured.

(918) 378-2858.

Contracting for Seniors by Van Repairs, painting, remodeling, some plumbing and electrical, small jobs.

Special needs: grab bars, ramps, hand rails, door alterations to accommodate wheelchairs, handicap fixtures.

Working with individuals, families, seniors, businesses since 1987. We function with integrity, with special concerns for seniors. Free estimates, insured. (918) 636-6849.

Dave’s Heat and Air, Inc. Licensed, insured, and bonded. Honest and reliable service for over 30 years.

Competitive rates. Specializing in heating and air conditioning service and repair. All makes and models.

Residential and light commercial. Tulsa metro area. Family-owned and operated.

(918) 437-8101.

Doorman Door Service of Tulsa Thinking about replacing your windows? Call us first, glass replacement may be a better option.

The Doorman provides service and installation for doors, windows and siding. We offer a senior and military discount. Financing is available and we accept all major credit cards. Visit us at www.tulsadoorman.com (918) 430-4398.

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

Handyman & Construction Services New & Remodel Commercial & Residential - 25 Years All Handicap Accessories - grab bars, handicap access abilities; Framing, Drywall, Tape & Bed; Texture & Paint, Plumbing, Electrical, Tile, Laminate & Wood Floors & Fences. Free Estimates, Competitive Rates, Professional Service. Call Craig at (918) 892-4168.

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Handyman/Painter Minor house work & repairs such as plumbing: leaky faucets, install new faucet & hardware. Electrical: replace bad light switches, or receptacle (wall plug ins) fix old light fixtures install new fixtures & ceiling fans, wood staining, furniture repair, interior /exterior home painting and repairs on walls or ceiling.

Call David at (918) 346-3774.

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.

Same Day Services Light Hauling /Light Moving - help you rearrange room furniture, lawns-grass mowing/small paint jobs/cleanup/ fence repair/installation of wireless security system on doors/winwdows - We are honest dependable. References. Call (918) 313-5230.

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.

HOUSE CLEANING

Housekeeper Available Weekly, Biweekly, Monthly. Thorough and Honest. Integrity at work yesterday, today and tomorrow. 15 years experience. Adjustable fee according to situation. References Available. Call (918) 282-1617.

HOUSING

Home Share Wanted Paul D. Redman, 73, would like to share a home with a nice, neat, clean, honest person. Should like football, golf and movies on TV. I have a Big TV. I’m a non-drinker, big reader. My last house mate and I were together 9 years.

Please call if interested. Thx. (918) 814-4288.

LEGAL

Full-Service Estate Planning Law Firm Trusts, Wills, Gift and Tax Planning, Powers of Attorneys and more! With offices in Sand Springs and Tulsa.

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

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

PERSONAL ASSISTANCE

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.

Affordable Overnight Sitter I’m available seven nights a week to assist you with your loved ones during the overnight hours, as well as helping with errands and appointments during the day. Prefer working in midtown Tulsa, where I live. References available from working with Tulsa families the past ten years. Call Mike (918) 834-1870 or (918) 770-5628.

Bobbi and Bob’s Personal Assistance Errands, grocery shopping, personal shopping, take to beauty shop, organizing home and closets, transportation to and from medical appointments, healthcare and other paperwork. Bobbi Warshaw, MPH, previously worked with seniors, physicians, and medical insurance plans. Call Bobbi at (918) 747-3807. website: www.errands-to-go.com, email: bobbi.warshaw@att.net.

Financial Organizer Are you overwhelmed handling monthly finances (paying bills, balancing your checkbook, organization) for yourself or a loved one? I can help! I create customized systems that fit your needs, either for set up only or ongoing 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 SAFETY

EARS Emergency Alert Response Systems.

Enjoy living at home while we listen for your safety with our quality personal medical alarm and monitoring service.

Affordable with no long-term commitment.

Locally owned and operated (918) 298-0500 or toll-free (877) 885-3277.

HALO Medical Alarms HALO provides emergency response throughout Oklahoma with an office 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

Accomplished Help at Home Former owner and administrator of Oklahoma state licensed facility. Help in home management coordinating your

Affordable Hairstyling In-Home or Shop Can’t get out? Transportation and home service available for your hairstyling needs.

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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.

For Your Feet Many foot problems occur later in life.

Let MY S.H.O.P. (Seniors House of Pampering) take care of your tootsies.

Soothing, relaxing foot bath followed by massage to help relieve pain and improve circulation. Senior owned and operated. $25 at your place. $20 at my place. (918) 808-5084.

In-Home Beauty Services of Tulsa We provide beauty services to our clients who are unable to leave their home, disabled, hospice care or independent living. We offer full beauty service for men and women in Tulsa and surrounding areas. Our services include: shampoo & sets, haircuts, perms, manicures. pedicures. Licensed and Insured. Visit our website www.inhomebeautyservicesoftulsa.com.

Call (918) 630-6274.

PET SERVICES

Cat Boarding Going out of town and need someone to care for your cats? The Kat Shack offers a calm and peaceful place for your cats to stay: no cages, no dogs, and lots of love. 23 years animal experience. (918) 364-cats (2287). www.thekatshack.com.

REAL ESTATE

Residential Home Sales Thinking of selling your home to move to a senior supportive environment?

Perhaps to move in with an adult son or daughter who can help assist with your needs? Get the specialized attention you deserve by contacting Jay Workman with Coldwell Banker Select today for a free consultation.

Email jayworkmancb@gmail.com or call (918) 734-2004.

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SOCIAL/SUPPORT GROUP

In appreciation of contributions to LIFE Senior Services received in June 2015.

We sincerely apologize for any error or omission. If there is an error, please call Carrie Bowen at (918) 664-9000.

Single Seniors (60+) Are you over 60, single, divorced or widowed? We are a fun loving group of single seniors over 60. We meet every Wednesday, 11:30 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. at the Buffet Palace, 10934 East 21st Street. We eat at 11:30 have a short meeting and then play cards. Join us for great fun and fellowship. Questions, call Bob at (918) 371-4367 or Nancy at (918) 341-3375.

Anonymous Berl and Betty Babiak Thomas Boone William Boyington Mary J. Burns Tonya Carey James M. Casey Church Women United of Tulsa Betty J. Coatney Ralph and Margaret Coffman Helen P. Collier Missy Dickerson Jeraldine Edison Suzanne Edson Mrs. Ruth S. Eichenberger Phyllis Ford Mr. and Mrs. George Galovich June Graham Bob and Peggy Grotts Mary K. Hensley Patricia Z. Higgins Catherine D. Hoover Jackie D. and Lois E. Hoskinson Virginia G. Hugo Colleen P. Humphrey John W. Ingraham Virginia B. Ivie Judith A. Janicke Gene and Kathleen Kaminsky Jim and LaVerne Key Doris Knight Jane Kuske Joy Lary Bruce and Brenda Magoon Helen M. Marston Philelle McBrayer Sam and Pat McCall Bob and Virginia Miller Margaret Jane Moore Lowell D. and Rosemary Morrill Jose and Pat Nario Mary Necessary Jann Nelson Eric M. Olson Meg and Gary Otterstrom Arthur and Anita Pancook Mildred V. Perry Hagler Pinkerton Foundation George and Elsie Ridgley Mary L. Saddoris

TRAVEL

Affordable Motorcoach Tours 2015 Trips: Miami & Key West-November 6-16 $999. Branson Holiday- Dec 2: 5 shows $310. $75 Deposit. Junkets by Jill Travel (918) 407-9031. www.Junketsbyjill.com TRANSPORTATION

Call Patricia!

Need a go-fer to run errands, take you to an appointment or grocery shopping? Need someone to take you to hair appointments, the pharmacy, make deliveries? Need someone to stay with you during an out-patient medical procedure? Also, available as a driver/companion for traveling; rates negotiable. Call Patricia! (918) 437-3456 or (918) 855-2302.

My Driver Transportation Service Let me do the driving. To and from work, airport, shopping, errands, post office, appointments. Also, LIFT VAN transportation available. Able to assist getting to and from bed. Senior sitting.

Also, small breed dog boarding. 20 years experience. CLEET certified and licensed. References. Member, Better Business Bureau. (918) 491-9929.

Travel Made Easy Motor home with lift and driver available for short in-state or long out-of-state trips. Seats 6 comfortably. Cross country patient transfer or sightseeing.

Also available for rent: powerchair for shopping, hospital visits, etc. Member, Better Business Bureau. (918) 491-9929.

AUGUST Answers

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VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES

New Century Hospice Welcomes Volunteers! Have an iPad or laptop that you can use to share “the world” with a patient needing companionship? In Tulsa, Bixby & Mannford areas. Enjoy parties? We need birthday cards mailed, cupcakes delivered, and holidays celebrated on time! Call Debra at (918)493-4930.

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Bernie Dornblaser, (918) 664-9000 or bdornblaser@LIFEseniorservices.org

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Lani VandeWege Mary Jane Warne Jack and Jean Watkins Hazel M. Watson Verlma West Bette M. Winford Ernie and Janie Woodard Clay and Patricia Woodrum The Anne & Henry Zarrow Foundation In Honor of In Honor of LIFE’s Staff and Volunteers Margaret H. Hohmann In Honor of June Streeme Maureen Getchell In Memory of In Memory of Marietta Barajas Carmen M. Barajas In Memory of Bill Belitz Betty J. Belitz In Memory of Sue P. Brothers Mary Ann Bosley In Memory of David Brown Sophia Brown In Memory of Madge Bruce Marilyn M. Morgan In Memory of Virginia Buckley Bernard M. Buckley In Memory of Kathryn Carter Carol A. Perryman In Memory of Ginzie Chancy Dorris V. Doyle In Memory of Dorothy G. Cook Jimmy and Dena Cook In Memory of Erma “Faye” Endres Verna Hedrick In Memory of of Allen Farley Cozetta Farley In Memory of Theresa Ann Finck Theresa M. Finck and Mary Ann Finck In Memory of Marcia Ford Maxine Ford In Memory of Martha Ganders Nina S. Petty In Memory of Lois B. Gullette Ted W. Gullette In Memory of Howard Harwerth Sarah Zerbe In Memory of Lorin R. Hedrick Verna Hedrick In Memory of Gene Hembree Melvin L. Rippetoe In Memory of Violet Jones Marilyn M. Morgan In Memory of John A. Ladner Ovanda Ladner

In Memory of Paul W. Martin Carmen M. Barajas In Memory of Helen Meyer Edwin W. Meyer In Memory of Don Neville Pauline Neville In Memory of Jim Palecek Carol J. Palecek In Memory of Nola Quinton Marilyn M. Morgan In Memory of Evelyn Rudy Sherrel Rudy In Memory of Maria Schneider Janet Schneider In Memory of Mary Grace Sherrell Tucker Peggy Van Dyke In Memory of Louise Smith Louis G. Smith In Memory of Jack Weaver Donna J. Palmer In Memory of Harvey O. Wilson Ed and Rickye Wilson In Memory of Harry Wisdom Carol A. Perryman In Memory of Charlotte Work Nancy Taylor Payne In Memory of Martin E. and Mildred J. Wyatt Judith A. Wyatt In Memory of Jessie Lee Youngstrom Oliver W. Youngstrom

About LIFE Senior Services

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

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