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Vol. 31, No. 8

14 Love: A Work of Heart

February is often referred to as the “season of love.” And regardless of what season of life you may be in, love is never an impossibility. We talk with three couples – each with a unique, heartwarming story of affection and romance – about how they found their special someone.

20 Suddenly Single: Solutions for Loneliness and Finding Companionship

After spending decades as “the better half” of a couple, older adults who find themselves suddenly single can face overwhelming isolation and loneliness. However, our health and well-being are based largely on interactions with others.

LIFE Senior Services, Inc. Publisher Laura Kenny President and Chief Executive Officer Kelly Kirchhoff Director of Marketing, Strategic Planning and Development Erin Shackelford Managing Editor editor@LIFEseniorservices.org Emily Fox Associate Editor efox@LIFEseniorservices.org Bernie Dornblaser Advertising Director bdornblaser@LIFEseniorservices.org Leah Weigle Graphic Designer and Photographer Carol Carter Copy Editor Carrie Henderson Bowen Circulation Coordinator cbowen@LIFEseniorservices.org

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Therapy for the Soul

Poetry attempts to capture life’s heaviest moments and craft them in a way that allows for emotional exploration. Deep emotions are like an iceberg; most of what we feel resides deep down inside of us – not visible to the naked eye. If we never touch those feelings, then there are whole facets of our being that are left unexplored and unheard.

24 Scam of the Heart

The internet and increased electronic communication have revolutionized the way we meet people. In this day and age, many people meet online. Sadly, cruel thieves look to steal more than hearts. While dating site users of all ages can fall prey to their schemes, seniors are particularly vulnerable.

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Letter from the Publisher Looking Back Caregiver Corner Medicare & You Get Replacement Social Security Tax Forms with Ease LIFE Senior Services Offers Two Easy Ways to File Your Taxes for Free 13 Medicare Assistance Program at LIFE Senior Services Helps Seniors Save Big Money 15 LIFE's Legacy Awards 28 Noteworthy 4

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26 Tulsa's Romantic Dining Destinations

There are many romantic restaurants around Tulsa, and we’ve rounded up a few of our personal favorites to share with you. From fine dining to more modest meals, there’s sure to be a place perfect for you and your sweetie.

30 Mindbender & Puzzles 31 Helping Seniors Remain at Home with PACE 32 Share Your Time & Talent 33 Business Directory 34 Healthy Aging 35 Adult Day Health Services 36 In the Spotlight 38 Calendar 39 LIFE EDU 40 People & Places 41 Classifieds 43 Vintage Friends

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ebruary is often called the “month of love,” with couples and friends exchanging flowers, candies or Valentine’s Day sentiments. While some say Valentine’s Day was invented by greeting card companies, there is actually a long history – and mystery – behind the holiday. The mystery largely revolves around the question, “Who is Saint Valentine?” There are at least three different saints by the name recognized by the Catholic Church. However, what is known is that February has long been celebrated as a month of romance. This month, we honor the season by featuring three local couples whose stories of love and affection will warm your heart. Starting on page 14, you will meet a couple who met, fell in love and married later in life; a couple whose romance blossomed after a serendipitous blind date; and another couple whose love was lost, but only temporarily. It is well known that humans are social beings, and our health and wellness are based largely on the interactions we have with others. Social interaction helps us combat depression, dementia and a host of other issues. For those searching for companionship, we look at some solutions for loneliness and forging relationships on page 20.

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

Poetry is often associated with feelings of romance, but there is more to it than that. Poetry helps us explore a vast array of emotions and allows us to discover untouched facets of our personality. And, according to one local organization, poetry has the power to improve our communities. On page 22, we dive further into the importance of reading and writing poetry.

Not everything’s coming up roses when it comes to romance. There are more than a few crooks who look to profit from a star-crossed lover. Due to increased technology and electronic communication, there are many websites and phone apps offering online dating services. While online dating can be a great way to meet someone, it can also lead to depleted bank accounts. Learn more about online dating scams or “romance scams” on page 24. Finally, we take a look at a handful of romantic restaurants around Tulsa. On page 26, you’ll find a healthy mix of fine dining and more moderately priced options. However, we encourage you to remember that romance is in the eye of the beholder – a home-cooked meal or a trip to your local diner can be just as special when shared with your sweetheart. We are also excited to announce that LIFE’s Legacy Awards are returning for a fourth year! These awards honor seniors and family caregivers who have demonstrated an exceptional commitment to improving our community and the lives of older adults. The winners will be featured in the May 2017 edition of LIFE’s Vintage Newsmagazine and honored at a reception. Learn how to nominate a senior or caregiver you know on page 15. We hope you enjoy this month's issue of LIFE’s Vintage Newsmagazine!

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LOOKING BACK

Boy Meets Girl

Hutcherson Hi-Y Sweetheart Dance, 1957.

Hillcrest School of Nursing formal dance, c. mid-1950s. Courtesy of the Tulsa Historical Society & Museum.

Courtesy of the Tulsa Historical Society & Museum.

Burkett wedding, c. 1940s.

Courtesy of Beryl Ford Collection/Rotary Club of Tulsa.

Lucy Belle and William Hildebrandt on their wedding day, August 1907.

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Courtesy of Beryl Ford Collection/Rotary Club of Tulsa.

this month in history February 4, 1938: Disney released Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs

February 19, 1945: Marines invaded Iwo Jima

Walt Disney’s decision to make the film, which was the first animated feature to be produced in English and Technicolor, went against popular wisdom at the time. Naysayers warned him that audiences, especially adults, wouldn’t sit through a feature-length cartoon about dwarves. When it was released, the film grossed $8 million, a staggering sum during the Great Depression.

Operation Detachment, the U.S. Marines’ invasion of Iwo Jima, was launched. Iwo Jima was a barren Pacific island guarded by Japanese artillery, but to American military minds, it was prime real estate on which to build airfields to launch bombing raids against Japan, which was only 660 miles away. By evening, more than 550 Marines were dead and more than 1,800 were wounded.

February 6, 1952: Elizabeth became queen

February 25, 1870: African-American congressman was sworn in

After a long illness, King George VI of Great Britain and Northern Ireland died in his sleep. Princess Elizabeth, the oldest of the king’s two daughters and next in line to succeed him, was in Kenya at the time of her father’s death. She was officially crowned Queen Elizabeth II on June 2, 1953, at the age of 27. February 12, 1988: Russian ships bumped U.S. ships

An American destroyer and cruiser were operating within the territorial limit claimed by the Soviet Union. They were challenged by a Soviet frigate and destroyer and told to leave. According to a Navy spokesman, the Soviet ships “shouldered” the U.S. ships, bumping them slightly. There was no exchange of gunfire, and the American ships eventually departed from the area.

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Hiram Rhoades Revels, a Republican from Natchez, Mississippi, was sworn into the U.S. Senate, becoming the first African-American ever to sit in Congress. During the Civil War, Revels, a college-educated minister, helped form African-American army regiments for the Union cause, started a school for freed men and served as a chaplain for the Union army. February 28, 1994: First NATO military action was taken

In the first military action in the 45-year history of the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO), U.S. fighter planes shot down four Serbian warplanes engaged in a bombing mission in violation of Bosnia’s no-fly zone. The United States, 10 European countries and Canada founded NATO in 1949 as a safeguard against Soviet aggression. © The History Channel www.LIFEseniorservices.org

CAREGIVER CORNER

y dad is dating someone other than my mom …” is no longer a thought that is uncommon. It seems that more and more adult children are navigating the tricky emotions that follow the revelation that their parent is dating someone other than their mom or dad. Parents of adult children may have become a widow, recently separated from their spouse or been divorced for years, but hadn’t discussed dating. Regardless of the circumstances that led to a parent dating again, parents and adult children need communication and understanding to minimize potential relationship strains, especially when you are your parent's caregiver or may become their caregiver in the future. Consider This Josie is a “sandwich caregiver.” She cares for her children and dad simultaneously. Her mom passed away a few years ago, and she helps her dad with some light housekeeping and prepares premade meals for him to enjoy. The death of Josie’s mom has been really hard, especially around holidays and birthdays. Josie’s dad Stewart took it very hard and became isolated and depressed. Recently, her dad began to change. He has started to go on daily walks and ask Josie about her children. Stewart told Josie that he was starting to date again, and Josie was a little taken aback, but accepted it and liked that he was happier. Last week when Josie delivered the meals, she was surprised to hear a shower running when her dad opened the door. Stewart was grinning and began asking Josie about her day; however, Josie was confused when she heard a woman’s voice yell, “Can you hand me a towel, please?” Josie stopped in her tracks and waited for her dad to return from delivering a towel to a woman who was taking a shower in her dad’s bathroom. Josie’s thoughts began to race in her mind. She began to think: Should I put the meals on the counter and leave immediately? Should I make some tea and introduce myself ? Should I invite her to a family meal, so my kids can meet her? Do I want to 10

meet her? Does dad want me to meet her? Does she want to meet me? What would mom say? Has it been “long enough” for dad to even date someone? Holy cow, is he dating more than one woman? Am I able to handle this? The Impact on Caregivers Some typical concerns when caregiving for a parent who has recently started dating, include wondering if you will like the person they are dating and questioning whether you should limit their time with your children until you know if you can trust the new person. Some of these questions may create difficulty, especially if the person becomes your parent’s life partner/spouse and caregiver. If you’re caring for both of your parents who are divorced and in another relationship, navigating the complexity of multifamily communication and personality conflicts can be difficult, especially when addressing needs for care. Blended families should discuss realistic and achievable expectations regarding care. Adult children can experience strain, especially if the adult children or parent had become estranged following the divorce. An adult child may feel obligated to care for an estranged parent, but may have difficulties providing care. In such instances, care management services or home healthcare services can help provide compassionate care to parents. The need for intimacy does not go away because a person ages or enters a care facility. If you are caring for a parent who finds a companion in a long-term care facility, you would need to navigate your own emotions, arrange potential discussions with your loved one about sexually transmitted diseases/infections, as well as discussions with staff regarding your parent’s intimate behaviors. Long-term care staff members should be providing person-centered care to your loved one, which is a type of care that is designed to meet the needs and preferences of your loved one. By law, your parent is allowed to engage in consensual and intimate behavior,

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regardless if you are a healthcare proxy and disagree or if you are uncomfortable with the behavior. However, sexual abuse is never OK. Contact the ombudsman office through your local Area Agency on Aging at (800) 211-2116 for resources navigating older adults in long-term care. For domestic violence situations, contact Domestic Violence Intervention Services (DVIS) at (918) 743-5763. Moving Forward All persons should attempt to communicate their needs, maintain an understanding that everyone deserves to be happy and realize that every person’s route to happiness is different. Becoming a caregiver can be a rewarding experience; however, caregiving can sometimes be uncomfortable. For additional help, consider talking with professionals, organizations – like LIFE Senior Services or the Alzheimer’s Association – as well as other caregivers to see how they have handled similar situations. by Jessica Allen Sources: www.bu.edu, www.okdhs.org, www.aarp.org

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MEDICARE & YOU

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hen preparing for tax season, some forms and paperwork might be difficult to track down. If you misplaced your benefit statement or haven’t received it by the end of January, Social Security has made it easy for you to go online and request a replacement copy using My Social Security. A SSA-1099, also called a benefit statement, is a tax form Social Security mails each year in January to the more than 60 million people who receive Social Security benefits. It shows the total amount of benefits received from Social Security in the previous year so people know how much to report to the IRS on their tax return. For noncitizens who live outside of the United States and received or repaid Social Security benefits last year, Social Security will send form SSA-1042S instead. The forms SSA-1099 and SSA-1042S are not available for people who receive Supplemental Security Income (SSI). If you currently live in the United States and need a replacement SSA-1099 form, Social Security has a way for you to get a replacement quickly and easily. Visit www.socialsecurity.org/myaccount and request a replacement form. Online replacement forms are available beginning Feb. 1. Every working person in the U.S. should create a My Social Security account. The secure and personalized features of My Social Security are invaluable in securing a comfortable retirement. by Gwendolyn Latus, Social Security Public Affairs Specialist Do you want more information about services available through the Social Security Administration? If so, sign up now for a free community education program offered by the Social Security Administration and hosted by LIFE Senior Services. Details about the seminar can be found on page 39.

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LIFE Senior Services offers two easy ways to file your taxes for free 1. Online at www.LIFEseniorservices.org. From LIFE’s website homepage, click on the MyFreeTaxes link (on the right) for easy, secure and 100 percent free federal and state tax filing online via software powered by H&R Block. You qualify for this online option if your household income was $64,000 or less in 2016. MyFreeTaxes provides working individuals and families with low-to-moderate income access to free tax preparation and filing assistance services online anywhere there is internet access. Offering free tax support in English and Spanish, MyFreeTaxes allows taxpayers to self-file using a simple step-by-step process that includes complimentary telephone, email and online chat support from IRS-certified specialists. 2. In-person with an IRS-certified volunteer income tax preparer. LIFE Senior Services also operates a Tax Counseling for the Elderly (TCE) program site to provide free tax preparation services to those who qualify. From Feb. 1 through April 13, trained and IRScertified volunteers will be available to help seniors age 60 and older, making $54,000 or less annually, with free, basic income tax preparation and electronic filing. Appointments are required. To schedule your appointment, contact LIFE Senior Services at (918) 664-9000 and ask to be connected to the Tax Assistance Appointment Reservation Line.

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“I wasn’t looking to marry,” says Susan. “I had been divorced 39 years and had a full life. But we dated, had a good time and kind of drifted into, ‘Well, let’s just get married,’” says Susan. “So, then the question was, ‘Where will we live?’” After a disappointing real estate search, the couple decided to remodel Rod’s house. “They say remodels are tough,” says Susan, “but it went very smoothly.”

Together, they visited fabric stores, wallpaper stores and paint stores. “I’m involved [in decorating],” says Rod. “We are shoulder-toshoulder on that. I think she was shocked that I would go to the fabric store with her.” “Rod is pretty easygoing, but he’s no pushover,” says Susan. “He knows what he likes, so we sometimes have to negotiate.” One thing he won’t negotiate on is kitchen equipment. “Rod is a gourmet cook,” says Susan. “When we first started dating,” adds Rod, “I opened her kitchen drawer, and all these old knives were just rattling around, dull as can be. I started throwing her knives away and buying her new ones with cases,” says Rod. When Susan wrote her wedding vows, she included the line, “I am not going to use the kitchen knives as screwdrivers.” Susan and Rod retired from their respective jobs in June 2015 and married in Susan’s backyard the next month. “He wore shorts, my brother and sister-in-law were our attendants and a good friend of Rod’s – a judge – married us. It was a very small wedding.” “It was just what we wanted,” adds Rod.

od Nordstrom, board president for LIFE Senior Services, was immediately attracted to brown-eyed, blonde-haired Susan Sheldon when she attended an event at his home. “I was a widower,” says Rod. “My wife died in 2007 after a battle with cancer. In 2012, I was holding a fundraiser called Friends Night Out for LIFE Senior Services.” A former board president, Carolyn Stewart, brought Susan to the event. “Susan was very striking,” says Rod. He was interested in meeting her, but didn’t have a chance to visit with her during the event. “They decided to leave early, and I said, ‘I’ll escort you out.’ As they were going out, I said, ‘It was nice meeting you, Carol.’” To which she responded, “It’s Susan.” “I was embarrassed,” laughs Rod, his blue eyes sparkling. Within a week, Rod contacted Carolyn to ask for Susan’s number, and the couple made their first date. “It was in late February, and the coldest day of the year,” says Rod. “I went to her house, and she invited me in for an apéritif. She was wearing this great leather skirt, and when we left she put on a beautiful fur. She was so striking! It was really a good evening.” The couple found they had much in common, including travel, reading, music, fine dining and art. 14

After their first date, they were an item and particularly enjoyed traveling together. “I wanted to see the refurbished Coleman Theatre in Miami, Oklahoma,” says Susan. “Rod and I had only known each other about 90 days when we made the trip. We had a great day.” The next day, Susan’s sister-in-law called. “When I told her where we’d gone, she said, ‘And you got married?!’ I said, ‘No, we didn’t get married!’ In the old days, there was no waiting in Miami,” she adds. “It was sort of a Las Vegas in this part of the country. But I told her, ‘I think we will get married at some point.’ I knew it. I did,” she adds softly.

“I think what sealed the deal on the first date was that I told him I was interested in learning how to fly fish,” says Susan. “That’s true!” says Rod laughing. “I didn’t take many vacations, but was pretty good about taking a weekend to fish. She says I married her because she has better power tools and better fishing equipment than I do.” “One thing I saw in Rod is that he spoke so kindly of his late wife, and I could tell they were happy. Rod knew how to be a good partner,” says Susan. “He’s very kind, thoughtful and moral. He has great values.” “Ditto,” responds Rod. “She is also a very loving person. We are both huggers.” Together, the couple has a full life – “TU football, TU basketball, the symphony, the ballet, the Porsche club and volunteering for LIFE Senior Services. We were never so busy when we worked as we have been since we retired,” laughs Susan. Rod loves driving his Porsche – sometimes a little too fast. Once he was pulled over for exceeding the speed limit. He was just “enjoying the road,” the couple said in unison.

Susan and Rod Nordstrom next to their Porsche at the Jackie Cooper Porsche event, March 2015. Photo courtesy of Andy’s Fine Portraits.

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And that is what the Nordstroms do together – enjoy the road and the journey. by Cindy Webb Love: A work of heart continued on page 16 www.LIFEseniorservices.org

Annual LIFE’s Legacy Awards to Celebrate Area Seniors and Caregivers NOMINATIONS OPEN FEBRUARY 1 We are pleased to announce the 2017 LIFE's Legacy Awards, honoring local seniors and caregivers. In honor of National Older Americans Month in May, the annual awards celebrate area seniors and family caregivers who have demonstrated an exceptional commitment to improving our community and the lives of older adults through the following award categories:

LIFE’s Legacy of Leadership Award

celebrates a visionary leader (55+) who lives purposefully and exhibits integrity and collaboration while doing extraordinary work to strengthen our community for a brighter and more prosperous future. Exemplary leadership may be accomplished through any of the following means: (a) active and expansive committee participation; (b) official leadership role within a professional organization; (c) official leadership role within a civic or community organization, e.g., nonprofit, senior center, religious institution, etc.

LIFE’s Legacy of Volunteerism Award

celebrates an individual senior (55+) who has made a significant impact in their local community by devoting their time and talents through volunteerism and/or mentorship. This may be accomplished through any of the following means: (a) independent volunteerism; (b) volunteerism through an organization; (c) a formal advisory position; (d) a formal mentoring program; (e) an informal relationship with a mentee or group of mentees.

LIFE’s Legacy of Inspiration Award celebrates an individual senior (55+) whose life, actions, accomplishments and attitude inspire others to live each day more intently and to cultivate their own positive habits. This senior should embody core values such as respect, responsibility, kindness, compassion, selflessness, acceptance, perseverance and positivity.

LIFE’s Legacy of Family Caregiving Award

celebrates an individual who has cared for a senior-aged loved one with extraordinary compassion and commitment to dignity and support, as well as continued dedication to their own well-being. Award recipients will be recognized in the May 2017 issue of LIFE’s Vintage Newsmagazine and at an awards reception. Nominations open Feb. 1, 2017. For more information and to nominate an area senior for an award using the online form, visit www.LIFEseniorservices.org/legacy. Typed nominations may be submitted by mail and should include the following: (a) name, phone number and email address of the nominator; (b) name and phone number of the nominee; (c) the award being nominated for; and (d) a personal essay (500 word limit) explaining why you think the nominee exemplifies the criteria outlined above. To submit a nomination by mail, send to: Editor, LIFE Senior Services, 5950 E. 31st St., Tulsa, OK 74135. All nominations must be received by March 9, 2017, to be considered for selection. Nominations will be reviewed by a selection committee using a pre-determined selection criterion. Award recipients will be formally announced in the May 2017 issue of LIFE’s Vintage Newsmagazine and invited to attend a reception for public recognition, award presentation and celebration.

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Sheila and Royse Parr on their wedding day, May 28, 1960.

omeone asked me why I come out here every day,” says Sheila Parr, referring to her daily visits to see her husband Royse, who is currently a resident at Saint Simeon’s Senior Community. “They told me, ‘You don’t have to do that.’” Sheila’s response was, “Because he is my best friend.” The friendship between Sheila and Royse began on a blind date at Oklahoma State University. “I had been working in Idaho during the summer before school started,” says Royse in a thoughtful voice. “The last thing I did in Idaho was fight a forest fire. When I came down out of the mountains [back to Oklahoma State University], my best friend said he had a blind date for me. I can still see her just like she was 57 years ago.” “He was a senior, and I was a freshman,” says Sheila. “I had just pledged my sorority. I was the first woman in my family to go to college, so I was determined to finish. He was already finishing. We had about three or four dates after our blind date, but I wasn’t taking him seriously.” After Royse graduated and joined United States Army Counterintelligence, he kept tabs on Sheila through his sister, who roomed with one of Sheila’s sorority pledges. During Sheila’s junior year, he returned to Stillwater for a visit and asked her out three times. “I turned him down all three times,” says Sheila, who was dating someone else. “He said nobody was going to turn him down again, so he wasn’t going to ask me again.” But Royse made one last attempt, and Sheila said yes. 16

“That was it,” says Sheila. “I didn’t look at anybody else after that. He was a really nice person, very affectionate and tender, clean cut and didn’t smoke or drink. I didn’t think he swore, but that was before we started playing golf together!” “She was bouncy,” says Royse, when asked what he liked about Sheila. “She was very energetic and always bouncing around.” “I have a purple dress that I wore on our first date. It was my favorite dress. It’s just beautiful. I think what got him was that dress,” says Sheila. Whether it was her energy or her purple dress, by Sheila’s senior year Royse asked her to marry him. The wedding took place the day before Sheila’s commencement from college in 1960. After their marriage, they moved to Tulsa where Royse went to the University of Tulsa College of Law at night and worked for an oil company during the day. Sheila taught at Edison High School until their two sons were born. “We have two wonderful sons and now have six grandchildren: five grandsons and one princess.” One of the things that attracted Sheila to Royse was the thoughtful gifts he gave. “He was very sensitive to the fact that I have a Dec. 18th birthday,” says Sheila. “When we were dating, I said, ‘I really don’t like getting my birthday presents wrapped in Christmas paper.’ He gave me a package that was blue and had white ribbons on top. It was White Shoulders cologne.” When the

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couple bought their first home, Royse gave her a house-shaped charm with their address engraved on it “so I would never forget my address,” says Sheila. And the first time she tied him on the golf course? “He brought me a bottle of Tigress cologne with the note, ‘Thank you for tying me and not beating me.’” One of Sheila’s favorite memories occurred when she was taking tap dancing lessons and had a small part in a recital. “When I came off stage, he was in his tuxedo with a dozen roses – and this is 30 years after we got married!” exclaims Sheila. Though Sheila loves to dance and paint, Royse’s passion is baseball. After retirement, Royse co-wrote the book Glory Days of Summer: The History of Baseball in Oklahoma. According to Sheila, their two sons used their father’s love of baseball to their advantage. “If our boys misbehaved, I sent them to the library to talk to their father. They would get him off on the subject of baseball, and he’d never get around to the reason they were sent in!” “We had an old-fashioned marriage,” recalls Sheila. “He did the financials, and I did all the rest: the house, the children. I did not pump my own gas until he got sick and came out here.” What she misses most is talking to him at night. “As we have gotten older, if I can’t remember something, he remembers it. We fill in the gaps. It’s like your spouse is your living scrapbook. We never had a major bump or detour in our marriage,” adds Sheila. “We have a true friendship. If this [Royse’s illness] is the worst bump we ever have to experience, we have been blessed.” by Cindy Webb Love: A work of heart continued on page 18

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Geri and Stacy at Geri’s senior prom at Woodrow Wilson High School in Levittown, Pennsylvania, 1966.

irst date, first kiss, first love. Poets have made careers trying to capture the feelings and describe the sensations of a long lost, but not forgotten, romance. Many ponder the “what ifs,” but few get another chance at first love. For Tulsans Stacy and Geri Tettemer, however, love is even sweeter the second time around – even if it’s half a century later. “She was a beautiful, dark-haired 15-year-old. I was a small, skinny 17-year-old,” Stacy recalls of his first encounter with Geri in Trenton, New Jersey in 1963. Romance soon followed, and the couple fell in love, attending each other’s proms and dating for three years. But the war in Vietnam was raging, and Stacy chose to enlist in the Air Force, rather than wait on the draft. Before leaving for duty, Stacy proposed with a ring, and Geri accepted. He left for Illinois, “knowing that when I came home, the love of my life would be waiting for me,” and she headed to college in Syracuse. What seemed like a straight path to matrimonial bliss took a sharp turn when Geri sent Stacy a “Dear John” letter shortly after he left, and the future Stacy had imagined with his young bride-to-be never came to pass. Life went on. Stacy married Nancy, a woman he’d met in Illinois, settled in Chicago and started to raise a family. By his own description, he had a wonderful marriage until his wife passed away in July 2010. Geri also married and moved to Tulsa with her spouse. What Stacy never knew is that Geri, in a change of heart, had quickly followed her letter with another, this one hoping for reconciliation. Stacy never received it. 18

“I thought that he just didn’t want to have contact with me because I had sent many, many letters back and forth to him,” Geri remembers. “But he had moved, and he never got the letters.” Years passed, and while their paths never crossed, they each thought about the other on occasion. “I have thought about her off and on for the last 50 years,” Stacy says. “She would pop into my mind every once and a while.” “I had thought about him,” Geri admits. “His birthday was before Christmas, so when Christmas was coming, I’d say, ‘Oh, it’s Stacy’s birthday.’ When we were dating, he gave me a charm bracelet with a little heart and had the date Feb. 23, 1963, engraved on it. It was our first date. What 18-year-old boy would do that? He gave me my first roses. I still have that bracelet. I saved it all those years. I saved it along with our prom pictures.” About eight years ago, Stacy heard a sermon in church that prompted him, with his wife Nancy’s permission, to contact Geri. “I was compelled by a message that I’d heard in church about people you hurt in your life and how you need to get things right with them,” Stacy explains. “There were some things that went on between Geri and me, and I’m not going to get into them because you don’t need to spill everything, particularly things you do when you're 16, but I felt that I needed to apologize to her.” “I was shocked,” Geri said of receiving an email from Stacy, so many years after she’d last seen him. “After Nancy passed away in 2010, I was depressed, and I really needed someone to talk to,

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so I called Geri, whose husband had been gone for at least five years by that time,” says Stacy. “We talked for two hours or more. Talking to her lifted my spirits, and I felt like a new man the next day. We started talking more frequently, and it got to a point where we were talking three or four hours a week.” In August 2015, Stacy hopped a flight to Tulsa to see Geri in person. “I pulled up in front of her house. She was waiting in the driveway,” he says. “She looked nothing like the 18-year-old girl I last saw. I looked nothing like the skinny, uniformed airman she last saw. After a few awkward moments, we started catching up and reliving the past. It was amazing. You would think we’d never been apart.” While Geri was reluctant to marry again, Stacy won her over, and the couple exchanged vows in October 2015. “It was absolutely destined,” Stacy, who is an ordained minister, says. “One of the things we talked about before we got married was whether or not this was what God wanted for us. I think that’s the thing that convinced her she needed to marry me. If we love each other and we believe God has put us back together, why shouldn’t we get married?” Both agree it was worth the wait. “I am very happy with the way life worked out,” says Stacy. “I don’t think it would have been this successful had we gotten married when we were 18.” Geri agrees. “I knew that I really loved him. I knew that we would be happy for the rest of our lives.” by Julie Wenger Watson

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fter spending decades as “the better half ” of a couple, older adults who find themselves suddenly single can face overwhelming isolation and loneliness. Many people may feel like it’s easier to be alone and just not deal with the anxiety or pressures associated with being socially active. But human beings are social creatures. Our health and well-being are based largely on interactions with others – even though the amount and kind of interaction may vary from person to person. And closing the door to connections only opens you up to depression. JoEllen Schill, an interpersonal resource consultant who works with singles of all ages, says older adults face particular challenges in developing a social life as a single. "The first step is to get over the shock and depression associated with the end of a long-term relationship, either through divorce or death," Schill says. According to Doreen Horan, LCPC, at the Counseling Center at Stella Maris, a Maryland long-term care provider, men begin socializing within one to two years of a wife’s death, while women wait an average of two to five years. But all grief counselors agree that at some point, every widow and widower needs to get out there. "They realize they may have 15 or 20 years of life left and they must make a decision about what to do with it,” Schill says. She suggests that the best way to re-enter the world of socializing is to "find your passion." But when you’ve relied on one person for companionship, friendship and emotional support for so many years, that may be easier said than done. Jana Decker, wellness director at Tulsa’s Inverness Village, says the answers may be closer than you think. “Take a look at the kind of activities you’ve always enjoyed and then pursue them. You’ll find yourself surrounded by people who share similar values and interests as you.”

Benefits to Body and Mind

A healthy social calendar has an impact on your physical health, as well. Loneliness and social isolation have been clearly linked to poor health outcomes. Numerous scientific studies have shown that isolation leads to various detrimental health effects in older adults, including dementia, as well as increased risk of falls, re-hospitalization and mortality. Decker cites a 2015 study Inverness Village conducted in partnership with Oklahoma State University to identify predictors of engagement in wellness activities. “Social engagement has a big impact on decreasing the chances for isolation. Isolation leads to a sedentary lifestyle, which increases the risk of depression and exacerbates chronic issues, such as heart disease, high blood pressure and diabetes,” she explains.

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Unfortunately, isolation among seniors is alarmingly common and will continue to increase as the population grows. A Review of Social Isolation printed in The Journal of Primary Prevention notes that the prevalence of isolation among seniors who live at home, rather than in senior living communities, may be as high as 43 percent.

Finding Your Passion

Psychiatrist Lynn Ponton says that while loneliness is a problem among seniors, it can be overcome. “Although doing so takes some initiative,” says Ponton. It’s all about attitude, engagement and purpose, says Decker. “Find what gives you energy, but doesn’t take energy away,” she explains. “Find activities and interests that match your character strengths and focus on what you enjoy and can do – not what you can’t do.” Often, seniors find themselves being pushed toward activities and interests they never liked or may not like anymore. If you never liked card games, don’t expect to enjoy them just because there’s a bridge club at the retirement center. At the same time, if you loved dancing, but your partner wasn’t a fan, now is the time to take a class. Decker recommends taking a personal inventory and asking yourself what you enjoyed before your spouse passed away. “We conduct this exercise with our residents,” she says. “We tell them to be bold and be brave. Think about reigniting old hobbies or trying something new. It can be anything from skydiving to designing jewelry.” Often, health and physical issues can make participating in activities more challenging for seniors. Instead of avoiding your favorite activity all together, she suggests using adaptive strategies to find a version of what you like to do. “For example, if you like to play golf or go bowling, but are unable to now, play those sports with friends on the Wii [video game console] instead.”

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Planning your re-entry into social settings is not done overnight, says Erlene Rokowsky, a psychologist at the Massachusetts School of Professional Psychology. She suggests the following personal inventory: Examine your circle of friends to determine whose presence is more toxic than comforting. Next, determine how often you need human interaction. Do you thrive on daily chats or prefer a few visits each month? Ask yourself if you’re more comfortable with one-on-one connections or if you prefer to be part of a group. And finally, assess the needs your spouse filled and what you miss.

Ways to Avoid Isolation

When you’re ready to make the effort to meet new people, there are a variety of places that offer activities, friends and support.

isit LIFE Senior Services, a local Area Agency on Aging or a senior V center. These groups offer fitness and creative classes, educational presentations and other opportunities for socializing.

olunteer at a museum, hospital or social service agency. Retired V Senior Volunteer Program (RSVP) of Tulsa and LIFE Senior Services can help you find your volunteer niche. Find a list of volunteer opportunities on page 32. If you’re a regular at church, keep going. The social interaction and sense of purpose that weekly worship provides is beneficial. Initiating outings or activities with friends from church is an easy way to start socializing more. Check the newspaper or LIFE’s Vintage Newsmagazine for organized activities, like dances and cultural excursions, specifically designed for seniors. Consider moving into a retirement community. Look into those that offer the kinds of programs and activities that you're interested in. Travel. Many organizations, such as university alumni clubs and NEATs (NorthEast Active Timers), offer group travel packages that appeal to older adults. Organizations, such as Road Scholar, combine education with travel. Cruise companies offer cruises specifically for senior singles. Sign up for a class at a community college. Seniors get significant discounts on tuition and other fees. Join a hiking, bicycling, mountain climbing or outdoor club. Play golf or take golf lessons. Take dance lessons. Studios will put you in a group with like-aged people. Learn to play a card game, like bridge, and join a card club. Go to community lectures about topics that interest you or take a continued learning class through a local college or Oklahoma State University’s Osher Lifelong Learning Institute (OLLI) program. Take up a hobby you’ve always wanted to try. Through hobbies, you can set goals, like finding that rare stamp to add to your collection or knitting a stocking for your grandson’s first Christmas. Adopt a pet. Pets love unconditionally; they are accepting; they don’t criticize, and they don’t judge. Plus, caring for a pet can renew meaning and purpose in your life. Plus, visiting the vet, local pet store and dog park are great ways to stay socially active.

Although it may be a time of discovering new interests, rebuilding your life after losing your spouse is not about reinventing yourself. It’s about writing a new chapter. It’s about finding new meaning and purpose, so you can live your best, healthiest life. by Karen Szabo www.LIFEseniorservices.org

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oetry attempts to capture life’s heaviest moments and craft them in a way that allows for emotional exploration. Deep emotions are like an iceberg; most of what we feel resides deep down inside of us – not visible to the naked eye. If we never touch those feelings, then there are whole facets of our being that are left unexplored and unheard. Poetry can be a tool to plumb the subconscious, and MUSED is a local nonprofit organization that aims to help people do just that. Victoria McArtor is the cofounder and executive director for MUSED, and she explains that its vision is “putting poetry back into the everyday affairs of the people, period.” MUSED hosts classes, community workshops and events to help individuals unlock feelings through words and poetry. “Our mission is to create a community of better readers – not only of poetry – but also of our thoughts, our actions and our social responsibilities,” says McArtor. “Once we get people thinking in poetry and talking in poetry, I truly believe that we will experience a new wave of social connectivity and empathy. Once we know ourselves, we have a better chance of using our gifts and adding value to the communities that need us.” Importance of Poetry Even if you’ve never had a penchant toward poetry, reading it can help you view the world in a fresh way. And writing poetry can also help to give you clarity or work out frustrations by seeing your feelings written on paper. It’s an exercise that can be incredibly therapeutic and releasing. “First and foremost, writing is a psychoneuromotor activity. Writing activates the mental laws of concentration, attraction and correspondence. Each time we write, we are driving our thoughts deeper into our subconscious mind – and writing poetry can bypass the logical gates of our conscious mind, so that we can access our higher conscious. We live entire lives up there with a whole different set of characters. It can be cleansing to unveil and get to know this side of yourself,” explains McArtor. Poetry can be a bridge back to life after experiencing a crushing disappointment, the death of someone close to you or finally moving beyond a traumatic event in your past. Because there are few constraints in poetry, it can be a freeing way to express yourself. 22

“Poetry expresses what it is to be human. It’s therapy for the soul,” McArtor says. “It can also be incredibly liberating to take ownership over what has caused us pain. It can be empowering to write about what brings us joy, too, and it can remind us how to replicate joy.” Starting to Write Poetry If you are worrying about breaking into the world of writing poetry, McArtor points to children as an example to follow. “It isn’t hard to write poetry. Children write poetry all the time. They sing magical and disassociated phrases. They invent words, colors and ways of seeing. It is hard, however, to allow ourselves to write poetry. It’s hard to learn how we turned off innovation and find where the switch is hiding. It’s hard to write the bad poems with hope that a less-bad poem will eventually emerge. Here’s a trick: reading makes writing considerably easier.” Although writing poetry is largely associated with love or affection, it doesn’t have to be; writing poetry can also be a way to simply catalog your daily thoughts. E.M. Forster said, “How do I know what I think until I see what I say?” We collect a lot of data on a daily basis, and writing can act as a form of meditation to sift through it all. Writing poetry is similar in a way to how archeologists dig and brush through the sand for artifacts. After a lot of patience and gentleness, an entire treasure trove can emerge. Connecting Through Poetry “People have inner lives, but they are usually poorly expressed and rarely known,” says McArtor. “When we read poems from the past we realize that humans have always been the way that we are. We can read those poems with pleasure because we recognize ourselves in them. Poetry helps us celebrate what it’s like to be human.”

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The practice of interacting with words is also incredibly important for the collective consciousness of a society. With the advent of the internet and texting, language is being massacred by abbreviations, slang and poorly policed grammar. Having a watered down, chopped up vocabulary greatly inhibits an individual’s ability to perform critical thinking. “As George Orwell wrote after WWII, ‘One ought to recognize that the present political chaos is connected with the decay of language’,” states McArtor. “While poetry is not the entire solution to keeping the nation’s language clear and honest, one is hard-pressed to imagine a country’s citizens improving the health of its language while abandoning poetry.” by Tiffany Duncan

THE SUN NEVER SAYS Even After All this time The sun never says to the earth, “You owe me.” Look What happens With a love like that, it lights the Whole Sky.

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he internet and increased electronic communication have revolutionized the way we meet people. In this day and age, many people – of all different ages – meet online. There are so many phone apps and websites that help connect a lonely heart with a wealth of possible romantic matches. Online dating certainly offers people a way to make connections, but it also offers scammers the perfect opportunity to troll for their next victim. Sadly, cruel thieves look to steal more than hearts. While dating site users of all ages can fall prey to their schemes, seniors are particularly vulnerable. In the last half of 2014 alone, online dating scam victims reported roughly $82 million in losses. That seems outrageous, right? It’s hard to imagine someone sending large sums of money to a person they met online. But, it’s important to know that online scammers are master manipulators, and according to AARP, our ability to detect deceit declines as we age. Knowing their tactics and how to avoid them can help you protect yourself and your loved ones.

Warning Signs

A typical “romance scam” follows a familiar routine. First, the scammer reaches out. She paints herself as the perfect fit, likely by analyzing your profile and saying “all the right things.” She comes on strong, professing love and affection almost immediately, although some scammers patiently bide their time, worming their way in before making the inevitable dollar request. Then, she wants to move from communicating through the dating site to private contact, like email, text, phone or instant messaging. Why is that important? The dating sites have user agreements that ban scams, and messaging that occurs on the site is more easily tracked. There are other common characteristics. He will claim to be from the United States, but located overseas somewhere, either working or claiming to be in the military. He uses this reason to make excuses for why he cannot meet in person. That’s important because he inevitably has used a fake profile to cover his identity. After talking, he will present some tragedy in his life –an expensive illness or a sick family member. Then, the crux of the scam begins: he asks you to wire a hefty sum of money. Once you comply, the requests keep pouring in. Initial warning signs of a romance scam include: • Very quickly becoming too close to you, even claiming to be in love • Overseas location, so they cannot meet in person • Moving to private contact rather than the dating site • Requesting wire funds rather than a check Be on the lookout for another sign. The messages contain grammatical and spelling errors, as well as abbreviations and “text speak,” like ur, 2morrow, 2nite, btw (by the way), b4n (bye for now). 24

Start Sleuthing

If you recognize any of the signs or feel uneasy about a new online contact, start sleuthing and doing your research. Look for this person on other dating websites and see if all the information they’ve given you matches up to any other profiles. Try conducting a simple Google or social media search. Do you find information that matches what the person has told you? If you can’t find anything about the person, that could be a sign they are scamming you. If you’re still unsure, you could also ask them to provide a background check. While it may seem abrasive, your safety is important. Friends and family can also help you detect online dating scammers. Visit with them about who you are talking to or dating. They can help spot red flags that may be hard for you to see.

Reporting a Romance Scam

Naturally, a person who is scammed feels embarrassed and doesn’t want anyone to know. It’s important to remember that it’s not your fault – it’s the scammer’s fault for preying on you. You are the victim. To help others avoid being scammed, report your experience to the Federal Trade Commission at www.ftc.gov/complaint or call (877) FTC-HELP (382-4357). TTY users can call (866) 653-4261. It's also recommended that you report these scams to local police. In Tulsa, you can report a scam online at www.tulsapolice.org. The more people who know about the prevalence and tactics of online dating scams, the less chance a scammer has of finding a new victim. In light of the prevalence of these types of scams, AARP has called for dating sites to do more internal policing. Namely, they want the sites to search for multiple dating site profiles, alert members who’ve had contact with a suspicious member and provide more tips and training to help members avoid fraud. Until then, you have to be your own advocate. To learn more about romance scams, as well as other common scams perpetrated against seniors, visit www.aarp.org/fraudwatchnetwork.

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here are many romantic restaurants around Tulsa, and we’ve rounded up a few of our personal favorites to share with you. While a few of the below restaurants could be considered the finest of dining, there are some more modest options. However, keep in mind that a trip to Sonic for hamburgers, tots and milkshakes can be fun and romantic, too, when enjoyed with your one-and-only. If dining out isn’t in the budget, a home-cooked, candlelit meal shared with your sweetie will be just as romantic and special. Be creative! You know your honey better than anyone.

Palace Café • $$$

1301 E. 15th St., Tulsa, OK 74120 (918) 582-4321 • www.palacetulsa.com This elegant restaurant serves up arguably the most authentic Italian food in northeast Oklahoma. The restaurant is owned by two brothers from the Ravenna area of Italy. Villa Ravenna is the quintessential romantic restaurant, complete with dim lighting and candles on the tables. The restaurant is known for its Limoncello drinks, a liqueur made from the zest of Italian lemons. For an appetizer, I recommend the zucchini Gorgonzola. I’m not a huge fan of zucchini normally, but the cheese makes it irresistible. For the main course, I recommend trying something unique, like veal, venison or boar. While you likely won’t have much room for dessert, I suggest you save room for at least a couple bites of cannoli. It is unforgettable.

Tucci’s is a quaint Italian café on Cherry Street. I especially love their pizzas, which could easily feed two and are served with a delicious salad with lemonata vinaigrette. I recommend the Don Ho (Hawaiian pineapple, Canadian bacon and toasted pine nuts) or the Freddo (Alfredo sauce, chicken, roasted garlic, artichokes and pine nuts). Tucci’s also has all of the classic Italian pasta dishes, like fettuccine Alfredo and spaghetti and meatballs, as well as some unique dishes, like spaghetti and clams Roberto and cappellini di mare (shrimp, scallops and clams in garlic butter). Tucci’s is usually quite busy since it’s a small restaurant, so be sure to get there closer to the beginning of their 5 to 10 p.m. dinner service.

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Palace Café is another sophisticated spot along Cherry Street that is a great place to take your sweetheart. My husband and I enjoyed Valentine’s Day brunch at Palace Café last year, which is a great option if you don’t want to fight the dinner crowds. We shared an order of beignets with caramel sauce. He tried the French toast, and I had Dale’s Famous Migas (eggs with diced onion, jalapeño, tomato, corn tortillas and avocado). If you decide to visit Palace Café for dinner, popular menu items include Oregon Mushroom Risotto Cakes, grilled salmon and lobster ravioli.

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Polo Grill • $$$$

2038 Utica Square, Tulsa, OK 74114 (918) 744-4280 • www.pologrill.com A visit to Polo Grill is definitely a fine dining experience. The staff goes all out to make sure you are treated like royalty – from pulling out the chair for a lady, to placing the napkin on your lap. Polo Grill has its own wine cellar, so if you like wine pairings with your meal, you won’t be disappointed here. Polo Grill’s menu is seasonal, but I can guarantee that the chef and staff will work tirelessly to ensure you’re satisfied with whatever you order. All of my experiences at Polo Grill have been nothing short of exquisite. While the menu is constantly changing, some staple menu items include Colorado Lamb Rack, Chef Salmon, French breast of chicken and strawberry and white chocolate bread pudding.

The Melting Pot • $$$

300 Riverwalk Terrace, Ste. 190 Jenks, OK 74037 • (918) 299-8000 www.meltingpot.com/tulsa-ok

Everyone should visit The Melting Pot at least once. It’s a fun, refined, interactive dining experience. If you and your sweetheart want to go all out, you can choose an appetizer, main course and dessert. You can also visit just for dessert. For the appetizer, you’ll have a choice of cheese fondue served with breads, fruits and vegetables. For your main course, you can choose from a variety of meats, including steak, lobster, chicken, shrimp and even duck breast. My favorite part of the meal is the chocolate fondue dessert, served with a variety of fruits and baked goods. The Melting Pot is located along the Jenks Riverwalk, which is a great spot for a romantic stroll after dinner.

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Charleston’s Restaurant • $$

Charleston’s • Yale 6839 S. Yale Ave., Tulsa, OK 74136 (918) 495-3511 Charleston’s • Brookside 3726 S. Peoria Ave., Tulsa, OK 74105 (918) 749-3287 Charleston’s • Broken Arrow 251 E. Hillside Dr., Broken Arrow, OK 74012 (918) 355-9177 www.charlestons.com Charleston's is a casual yet classy restaurant with a modestly priced menu featuring traditional American classics prepared from scratch. The atmosphere is warm, cozy and inviting, utilizing dark woods and gas lighting. Charleston’s does classic American dishes, like oven roasted chicken, pork chops and baby back ribs, really well.

The Wine Loft • $$

7890 E. 106th Pl. S, Tulsa, OK 74133 (918) 970-4766 • www.thewinelofttulsa.com The Wine Loft offers more than 200 wines – displayed on the menu by region. The staff is also specially trained to help guests with wine recommendations.

3509 S. Peoria Ave., Tulsa, OK 74105 (918) 745-6699 • www.cafeolebrookside.com

The Wine Loft is split into two sections – The Wine Loft Bar and The Wine Loft Bistro. The bar offers only tapas (small meals) and desserts. When I was there, I tried the shrimp and grits (Cajun marinated rock shrimp, chèvre grits and red pepper butter sauce). It was delicious and paired great with a glass of white wine.

Cafe Olé is situated just off Peoria Avenue in the heart of Brookside. A Tulsa tradition since 1987, Cafe Olé is famous for its margaritas and thick, creamy Olé queso. Both of which, I can attest to, are worthy of the hype. I recommend trying the tamales, stacked blue corn enchiladas or fish tacos for your entrée.

The bistro features a number of tempting dishes, such as burgers, pastas, mahi mahi, chicken cordon bleu and more. Some unique menu items include pan-seared duck, filet Oscar and porcini filet.

The restaurant is small and quaint with a cozy outdoor dining area. The patio is equipped with a gorgeous tiled fireplace and thick, plush blankets to keep you toasty. Visit in the evening to enjoy the buzz of Brookside and the shimmering lights strung around the patio. by Lindsay Morris

Cafe Ole • $

The Wine Loft has a dimly lit, romantic atmosphere and is a convenient choice for folks living in south Tulsa. LIFE’s Vintage Newsmagazine | February 2017

Noteworthy National Fiddler Hall of Fame Induction and Full Concert Looking for something a little different this Valentine’s Day? How about spending an evening with some of the country’s top fiddlers? On Feb. 10, Tulsa welcomes The Time Jumpers for the National Fiddler Hall of Fame Induction and Full Concert. The Time Jumpers features none other than Oklahoma’s own Vince Gill, along with Kenny Sears, “Ranger Doug” Green and Paul Franklin. Vince Gill is widely recognized for his achingly beautiful tenor voice, but he is also a gifted musician and a virtuoso on the guitar and fiddle. He joined the Country Music Hall of Fame in 2007 and has won 20 Grammys and 18 CMA awards. Ticket prices for second and thirdlevel seating start at $30 and $45, plus convenience fees. The program begins at 7:30 p.m. and takes place at ORU’s Mabee Center, 7777 S. Lewis Ave., Tulsa. Contact the Mabee Center Box Office at (918) 495-6000 or (800) 678-1353 for more information.

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The Navigator (1924)

Safety Last (1923) Tulsans have the chance to enjoy two classic silent movies, starring Buster Keaton and Harold Lloyd, in February. On Saturday, Feb. 11, the Circle Cinema will show The Navigator (1924), featuring Buster Keaton as both star and co-director. This ocean-going romp is a funny, touching story of a wealthy couple who find themselves cast adrift 28

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in an empty cruise liner. Memorable scenes include Keaton donning a deep-sea diving suit to repair the ship only to end up engaging in an underwater sword fight using a swordfish as his weapon. Ticket prices are $5 for adults and $2 for grandchildren. The film begins at 11 a.m. at the Circle Cinema, 10 S. Lewis Ave., Tulsa. For more information, call (918) 592-3456 or visit www.circlecinema.com. Safety Last (1923) will be showing as the full-length feature for “Silent Movie Time at the Broadmoor.” Harold Lloyd stars in this romantic comedy made famous by scenes where Lloyd climbs up the side of a building and dangles perilously high above moving traffic from the hands of a giant clock.The film showing is Thursday, Feb. 23 at 6:15 p.m. at the Broadmoor Retirement Community, 8205 E. 22nd St., Tulsa. Attendance is free, but reservations are requested. Call (918) 6222151 for more information and to make your reservation.

Enduring Images: Osage Photographic Portraiture

During the late 19th and early 20th century, Native Americans were widely considered a vanishing race, and they were often a favored subject of photographers. Members of the Osage Nation were especially popular subjects with real picture postcards of the Osage culture and its people distributed around the world. While some photographers felt compelled to present a romanticized version of the Native American way of life, others captured more historically accurate images. The Osage Nation Museum has compiled a selection of these century-old photographs into an exhibition entitled Enduring Images: Osage Photographic Portraiture. The exhibit offers a unique glimpse into the Osage Nation and its people from 100 years ago. The opening reception for Enduring Images: Osage Photographic Portraiture is scheduled for Thursday, Feb. 23, from 4 to 6 p.m., at the Osage Nation Museum, 819 Grandview Ave., Pawhuska. The exhibition runs through Aug. 26. The opening reception, parking and museum

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admission are free. For more information, call (918) 287-5441 or visit https://www.osagenation-nsn.gov/museum.

Tai Chi Can Help Prevent Falls

The stately, slow movements that mark tai chi do more than improve your physique. Tai chi is not only a great, low-impact way to exercise, but it has also been proven to help reduce the risk of falls. Tai chi improves posture, balance, cardiovascular function, and mental and physical health; strengthens muscles; lowers blood pressure; and increases sleep quality. According to the Oklahoma State Department of Health, nine Oklahoma seniors die and 124 are hospitalized because of a fall every week. As we age, the risk of falls dramatically increases. One in three adults over the age of 65 will fall each year. In Oklahoma and the United States, falls are the leading cause of death among individuals over the age of 65. About one in five falls cause a serious injury, like a broken bone or head injury. The most common fall-related injury requiring hospitalization is a hip fracture. Most fall injuries occur in the home and are caused by slipping, tripping or fainting. The Creek County Health Department and the Creek County Literacy Program have teamed up to offer Tai Chi: Moving for Better Balance. Participants will learn to improve balance and reduce the likelihood of falling, while building self-confidence. Tai chi builds energy and physical stamina, while improving muscular strength, postural control and memory. Classes are held Mondays, from 10 to 11 a.m., at Creek County Literacy Program, 15 N. Poplar St., Sapulpa. Classes are free. For more information, call (918) 224-9647. For information on additional tai chi classes offered across the Tulsa area, see the “Fitness” section in the Calendar on page 39.

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WITH PACE P

ACE (Program of All-Inclusive Care for the Elderly) provides communitybased care and services to people age 55 or older who qualify for nursing home level of care, but wish to remain living in the community. Care and services are approved through the PACE interdisciplinary team based on medical necessity and the individual’s goals. PACE provides coverage for primary and specialty healthcare, prescription drugs, transportation, home care, checkups and hospital visits.

Who Can Join PACE?

Our RN case managers know all about our patients and how they are doing. We have interdisciplinary team meetings to make decisions. It is an integrated team of people who each know the patient. Their combined input creates the perfect healthcare plan. It is what medicine should be for everybody. – Dr. Thomas Costner, LIFE PACE Medical Director

You can join PACE if: You are age 55 or older; You live in the service area of a PACE organization; You meet a certain level of care determined from an assessment completed by a registered nurse; and Receiving PACE services would allow you to live safely in the community.

PACE Provides Comprehensive and Preventive Care

With PACE, you have a team of experienced healthcare professionals overseeing your care. Since your team will be caring for a small number of people, they will get to know you, your living situation and your care preferences. You and your family will work with your team to set personal goals and develop and update your plan of care. When you enroll in PACE, you may be required to use a PACE-preferred physician. These physicians are best suited to help you make healthcare decisions. PACE organizations also support family members and other caregivers with training, support groups and respite care.

PACE Provides Services in the Community

PACE organizations provide care and services in the home, the community and at the PACE center. They have contracts with specialists and other providers in the community to ensure you get the care you need. PACE participants often get most of their care from staff employed by the PACE organization in the PACE center. PACE centers meet state health and federal safety requirements and include adult day health programs, primary care from physicians and nurses, activities and occupational and physical therapy services.

PACE Provides Transportation

PACE organizations provide transportation to the PACE center for activities or medical appointments. PACE also provides transportation to medical appointments in the community.

What You Pay Depends on Your Financial Situation

PACE uses Medicare and Medicaid funds to cover your medically necessary care and services. You can have either Medicare or Medicaid, or both, to join PACE. If you have Medicaid, you will not have to pay a monthly premium for the long-term care portion of the PACE benefit. If you have Medicare, but don’t qualify for Medicaid, you will be charged a monthly premium to cover the long-term care portion of the PACE benefit and a premium for your Medicare Part D coverage. In PACE, however, there is never a deductible or copayment for any drug, service or care approved by the PACE team. If you do not have Medicare or Medicaid, you can also pay for PACE privately. If you do not currently have Medicaid, PACE can help you with the process.

Nationwide, there are 120 PACE programs. In 2015, LIFE Senior Services opened LIFE PACE in Tulsa at LIFE's Adult Day Center, located at 902 E. Pine St., just west of Peoria Avenue on Pine Street. To initiate an application with LIFE PACE, call (918) 949-9969 to speak with an enrollment specialist. For more information, visit www.LIFEPACE.org. www.LIFEseniorservices.org

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

LIFE Senior Services’ Tax Assistance Program is looking for people to help others in our community by becoming a volunteer with the Tax Counseling for the Elderly (TCE) Program at LIFE Senior Services. Volunteer roles range from basic office support to assisting low to moderately low income seniors age 60 and older file their taxes for free. All volunteers receive training. For more information, call Cindy Loftin at (918) 664-9000. Oxley Nature Center will host a Volunteer Round-Up on Thursday, Feb. 9. Potential volunteers who love nature and the outdoors are invited to an informational round-table discussion and short walk from 10 a.m. until noon or 7 to 9 p.m. Opportunities include leading tours for school children, adopting and maintaining a trail, hosting a traveling exhibit, or serving as a photographer or Visitor Center host. Oxley Nature Center is located at 6700 Mohawk Blvd., Tulsa. To register for the Volunteer Round-Up, call (918) 596-9054. INCOG Area Agency on Aging is looking for volunteers to add another layer of oversight and care for people living either permanently or temporarily in nursing facilities. Ombudsman volunteers visit facilities on a regular basis and work with residents and facility administrators to address concerns and help ensure high-quality care for residents. Full training and professional support are provided. The schedule is flexible, but most volunteers commit to two hours a week. The next quarterly two-day training session for potential volunteers is scheduled for Feb. 9 and 16, from 9:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. Both days of the training session will be held at the Bernsen Community Life Center, 710 S. Boston Ave., Tulsa. For more information or to register for the training session, call (918) 359-1022 or (918) 359-1021. Centenarians of Oklahoma is recruiting volunteers to help discover, research and honor Oklahomans close to and over the age of 100. Duties involve computer research, form development, creating certificates and writing biographical sketches. Volunteers must be able to work on the computer, enjoy our most-senior people and work well with others. The hours are flexible and a weekly meeting is held Thursdays at 11 a.m. For more information, contact Gloria at (918) 743-1303 or (918) 510-0150. Reading Partners provides one-on-one reading instruction to elementary school students reading below grade level. You don't have to be a teacher to teach a child to read. Reading Partners offers an easy-to-follow, proven curriculum and on-site support that allows you to help your student learn to read. For more information, contact Joni at RSVP Tulsa at (918) 280-8656 or joni@rsvptulsa.org. Tulsa International Airport Information Services Center is adding a new volunteer position for RSVP volunteers. These volunteers will be mobile throughout the airport, providing information to travelers on the move. Benefits include Airport Ambassador blazers, free parking and social gathering opportunities sponsored by the airport. Shifts are once a week for four hours. For more information, contact Joni at RSVP Tulsa at (918) 280-8656 or joni@rsvptulsa.org. 32

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Tulsa SPCA is looking for volunteers to help with direct care of its dogs and cats. Receptionists are also needed to help in the clinic and main office. For more information, contact Joni at RSVP Tulsa at (918) 280-8656 or joni@rsvptulsa.org. Living Arts of Tulsa is looking for volunteers to become tour guides and gallery monitors for their “Any Given Child” tours. These tours are held one day a week, and the volunteer’s schedule would be from 10:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Training is provided. For more information, contact Joni at RSVP Tulsa at (918) 280-8656 or joni@rsvptulsa.org. Early Settlement Mediation is looking for volunteers who want to help others resolve disputes and court cases through mediation. Candidates receive training from the Supreme Court of Oklahoma. Mediators serve as a neutral, third party to help involved parties define issues, explore options and come up with possible ideas to reach mutually agreeable solutions. When an agreement is reached, the mediator assists by documenting the agreement in writing and obtaining each party’s signature. The application deadline is Feb. 24 for Early Settlement Civil Mediator Training, which will be offered March 14, 15 and 16. The volunteer commitment is typically a minimum of one to two hours a month. The March Early Settlement Civil Mediation Training is a pre-requisite for Family and Divorce Mediation Training, which will be offered later in 2017. For more information, contact Joni at RSVP Tulsa at (918) 280-8656 or joni@rsvptulsa.org. Tulsa Historical Society & Museum is looking for volunteers to serve as Guardians of Tulsa’s history. As a Guardian, you may be asked to pitch in by greeting visitors, serving as a docent for museum tours or presenting historical programs to Tulsa-area organizations, including Tulsa-area schools. Guardians have optional bi-monthly meetings, which may include informative lectures, field trips and other learning opportunities. Hours are flexible and training is provided. For more information, call the Tulsa Historical Society and Museum at (918) 712-9484. The John Hope Franklin Center for Reconciliation, Inc. is looking for volunteers to serve as docents for Tulsa’s John Hope Franklin Reconciliation Park and Greenwood Historic District. Volunteer docents will learn about, and then teach others about the history of the 1921 Tulsa Race Riots and the history of Black Wall Street. Docent training is provided. For more information, contact Jean Neal at jneal@jhfcenter.org, or Alesia Clement at aclement4@lot.net or (918) 295-5009. Hospice of Green Country has open volunteer positions in their thrift store Sophisticated Seconds. Volunteers are needed to run the cash register, sort and prep donations and provide customer service to guests. For more information, call Colleen at (918) 313-5328.

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HEALTHY AGING

Urgent Care Versus Emergency Care

t’s a Saturday, and your blanket is no longer keeping you warm and snug. You have chills. Those chills quickly turn into a fever, fatigue and congestion. Worse yet, you experience more severe problems, like chest pains and shortness of breath. Your regular doctor’s office or clinic is closed, but the urgency of your symptoms requires immediate care. It’s important to know your afterhours healthcare options that can get you the help you need as fast as possible. In the case of the fever, fatigue and congestion, you should find the closest urgent care facility, preferably one associated with your primary care physician’s network. Urgent care facilities generally have extended hours (longer hours on weekdays and weekends), don’t require an appointment, are staffed by experienced physicians and are less expensive than the emergency room. If you go to an urgent care facility and your condition requires more extensive medical attention, the staff will refer you to the hospital. In the case of chest pains and shortness of breath, you should immediately call 911 for an ambulance. If you don’t have access to emergency medical services, have a neighbor, family member or friend help you get to the closest emergency room.

When to Visit Urgent Care Go to an urgent care center if you have: Cough, sore throat, respiratory problems Mild fevers, chills Earaches Back pain, body aches, fatigue Burning with urination (urinary tract and bladder infections) Colds, sinus infections, allergies, flu symptoms Dehydration Minor broken bones and fractures (i.e., fingers and toes) Eye irritation Sprains, muscle strains Rashes, minor cuts, scrapes, wounds Nausea, vomiting, diarrhea Animal bites When to Visit the Emergency Room Head to the closest hospital emergency room if you have: A life-threatening or disabling condition Injury that consists of loss of consciousness or fainting Serious head injury Uncontrolled bleeding Severe burns Extreme bone breaks, fractures Sudden numbness of limbs or face, difficulty speaking Severe shortness of breath, difficulty breathing Sudden severe chest pain or pressure Major injuries, vehicle accidents, knife or gunshot wounds Poisoning Sudden, severe abdominal pain Vomiting blood Always dial 911 immediately for any medical problem that appears to be life threatening.

Urgent care centers can treat non-emergency, common medical ailments, while the emergency room is meant for more serious medical needs that require more extensive attention.

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Time and Money You will always want to call your insurance to see what the best and most inexpensive option is before you find yourself in need of quick, sameday care without an appointment. Urgent care facilities fill the gap between your primary doctor and the emergency room, relieving the strain on emergency rooms and their long wait times. The average patient waits around 30 minutes or less at an urgent care facility and sometimes hours at an emergency room. Emergency rooms are open 24/7, while urgent care clinics are typically open until late evening and weekends. You can expect to pay an insurance copay of $35 to $55 for a visit to the urgent care. It would be close to $150 without insurance (excluding labs and other diagnostic tests). You will be required to pay upfront at an urgent care facility. Cost for treatment at an emergency room varies, but can climb into the thousands of dollars. A recent study claims that nearly 50 percent of the diagnoses at emergency rooms could be treated by urgent care centers at a fraction of the time and cost associated with an emergency room visit. Be Prepared and Follow Up Whatever option best fits your situation, remember to be prepared. Have a list of all the medications you take, including over-the-counter medications, vitamins and other supplements, including how much and how often you take them. Be prepared to discuss allergies you have, past surgeries and medical procedures, and dates you were treated. After you are discharged from the emergency room or urgent care facility, you will be advised to follow up with your primary care physician within a few days. Your physician will likely have access to your records and treatment plan, but will want to be made aware of the events leading up to the urgent visit and any follow-up treatments you need, including follow-up appointments. The right choice between urgent and emergency care could save your life. But, when in doubt, call 911. by Joey Mechelle Stenner

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ADULT DAY HEALTH SERVICES:

Person-Centered Daytime Care for Older Adults How Do You Know if the Time is Right for Adult Day Health Services? The questions below will help you determine if adult day health services is the right choice for you and your loved one. If you answer “yes” to even one question, you may want to start considering adult day health services as an option. 1. 1. Has your loved one recently been discharged from a hospital or skilled rehabilitation center? 2. 2. Are you worried about their safety when you aren’t around? 3. 3. Are you concerned about leaving your loved one alone while you work or run errands? 4. 4. Do you find yourself taking time off from work to care for them? 5. 5. Would you feel better if you knew they were eating nutritious meals, getting exercise and assistance, and enjoying social activities during the day? 6. Does your loved one forget to take medications 6. or have care needs that they cannot manage alone? 7. 7. Has your relationship with your loved one become strained because of the demands of caregiving? Do you feel like you are spending too much time with each other? 8. Is your loved one isolated from friends and 8. activities they once enjoyed? 9. 9. Would you like help caring for a loved one? As a caregiver, it’s very important to care for yourself so that you can effectively (and happily) care for someone else. For information about programs near you, call LIFE's SeniorLine at (918) 664-9000 or visit www.LIFEseniorservices.org.

ore than 65.7 million Americans (29 percent of the population) are caregivers to someone who is ill, disabled or aged. Most family caregivers perform a daily juggling act as they balance caregiving with their other responsibilities.

As more families find themselves caring for an older adult – whether it be a spouse, parent, other relative or a friend – many are discovering the important role that adult day health services can play in helping them manage their caregiving responsibilities. Adult day health centers offer a coordinated program of professional and compassionate services for adults in a community-based group setting. Programs are designed to provide health and social services to adults who need supervised care in a safe place outside the home during the day. They also provide respite for caregivers, giving them a much-needed break, allowing them to attend to personal needs, run errands, rest and relax, or to continue working. A well-run adult day health program focuses on enriching participants’ lives by building on their individual interests, abilities and strengths. Most provide a full array of health support services, including health monitoring, medication management and sometimes even physical, speech and occupational therapies. Personal care services, such as assisted showers, hair and foot care, and incontinence care are also available. They frequently offer specialized Alzheimer’s and dementia care. Some even provide or facilitate transportation to and from the center each day. A typical day at most adult day health centers includes lively conversation and reminiscing, exercise and fitness activities, arts and crafts, music, games and homelike activities, such as cooking, gardening, woodworking and tinkering, in a safe and stimulating daytime home-away-from-home environment. The socialization, friendships and meaningful activities give many participants a new lease on life and something to look forward to each day. Adult day health programs are also an affordable alternative to in-home care, enabling families to access a full range of services for a fraction of the cost. Additionally, many centers offer financial assistance through various private and government programs, including Veterans Affairs.

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Spotlight Retiree and Roper Honored for Volunteerism

Will Rogers Memorial Museum Roper (docent) Tom Egbert shared something special with a couple he recently greeted at the museum. Jim and Ann Wood celebrated their golden wedding anniversary on Dec. 6. When they wed in 1966, they came to the museum on their honeymoon. They returned for an anniversary trip. Egbert, 70, who was recently recognized as “Roper of the Year,” and his wife, Elaine, were wed 50 years ago on June 18. Since retiring from Homeland grocery stores, he has spent most of his Mondays as a museum volunteer. “So many years all I did was work. When I retired in 2011, what I missed most was getting to visit with people,” says Egbert. Tom Egbert (right) visits with museum guests.

Betty Douglas with a few of her knitted hats.

Like Will Rogers, Egbert is an aviation enthusiast and has been flying to the Will Rogers & Wiley Post Fly-In for more than 20 years. Encouraged to join a Roper training class, he graduated as a full-fledged docent in spring 2013. “All my working life was customer related, so it is easy to carry on,” he says. Each Monday since his “graduation,” he and fellow docent Jo Vandenbrink have been at the museum, where they not only greet visitors, but have been involved in organizing museum store inventory and straightening the children’s museum. When he’s not at the museum, Egbert and his wife – she is also a licensed pilot – are in the air in one of their airplanes or at their Claremore Regional Airport hangar. Active in the Experimental Aircraft Association, Egbert is also active in another one of his favorite volunteer programs, Young Eagles. The program gives 30 to 40-minute flights in small planes to young people. Egbert was happy to learn that several of the Young Eagles he has flown have earned their pilot license, are attending ground school or plan to do so.

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Shining a bright light on the accomplishments and vibrant spirits of local seniors and organizations.

Bartlesville Knitter Donates Over 130 Hats to the Salvation Army

We’re not convinced Betty Douglas doesn’t knit in her sleep. This past Christmas, Douglas personally knit and donated a total of 138 caps to the Salvation Army. But Douglas wasn’t the only one who contributed to Tallgrass Estates’ annual holiday donation. In total, a team of knitters and crocheters donated 185 hats, 144 pairs of socks, 49 pairs of gloves, six scarves, five teddy bears and four pairs of earmuffs. A cash donation of $106 was also made to the Salvation Army.

Douglas also knits hats for her son’s church and purple caps that help raise awareness of shaken baby syndrome. The purple caps are donated to a Bartlesville hospital, along with another hospital in Oklahoma City. Douglas, who learned to knit when she was in her early 20s, doesn’t like to be idle. “I enjoy turning these pieces of yarn into something that is useful to other people. It's also very satisfying knowing that some child who may be less fortunate than others will have a pretty and warm hat for the winter,” says Douglas. When asked about her most memorable projects, Douglas says, “One of my favorite projects came after a visit from my pastor, who saw my yarn basket and asked about it. I explained the hat projects I was working on and jokingly asked if he needed a hat. He said he didn’t, but he knew a family that did. He told me about a family he was trying to help that was living in their car with two young children. It felt very good to make hats for him to give to them. Sometimes it isn't the large things we do for others; sometimes it’s just a little hat.”

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CALENDAR Festivals Events

Gloria Helmuth Presents “A Study of Crosses”

Feb. 21 • 6:15 p.m. • Free Broadmoor Retirement Community 8205 E. 22nd St. • Tulsa (918) 622-2151 • RSVP

Tulsa Boat, Sport & Travel Show

Senior Day Thursday; half-priced entry ($5) before 5 p.m. for 60+ Feb. 2 • Thursday • Noon – 5 p.m. River Spirit Expo 4145 E. 21st St. •Tulsa (918) 519-1210

Evenings at the Bernsen

University of Tulsa Jazz Band; ministry of First Presbyterian Church of Tulsa March 3 • 7:30 p.m. • $10 Bernsen Center, Great Hall 700 S. Boston Ave. • Tulsa (918) 388-4720

Peter & The Starcatcher

Feb. 2 – 4 • 8 p.m. Feb. 5 • 2 p.m. $20 for seniors Tulsa Performing Arts Center 110 E. 2nd St. • Tulsa (918) 596-7111

Classes, Meetings Seminars

BA Community Book Fair

Feb. 3 & 4 • 8 a.m. – 5 p.m. • Free The Book Pantry 201 W. Houston St. • Broken Arrow (918) 251-7781 The Life of Reba McEntire

Presented by Storyteller Cleo Justus Feb. 7 • 6:15 p.m. • Free Broadmoor Retirement Community 8205 E. 22nd St. • Tulsa (918) 622-2151 • RSVP Book Signing and Presentation with Author Judith Ingalsbe

Stone Benches: Understanding the Invisible Footprints of Dementia; sponsored by Comfort Keepers Feb. 7 • 6 p.m. • Free Tapestry at Woodland Hills 7345 S. 99th E. Ave. • Tulsa (918) 893-6177 • RSVP Bill Rowland on Jazz Piano

Feb. 9 • 6:15 p.m. • Free Broadmoor Retirement Community 8205 E. 22nd St. • Tulsa (918) 622-2151 • RSVP Greater Tulsa Indian Art Festival

Feb. 10 – 12 Friday • 11 a.m. – 4 p.m. Saturday & Sunday • 10 a.m. – 6 p.m. $10 adults • $5 seniors (55+) • Veterans free Glenpool Conference Center 12205 S. Yukon Ave. • Glenpool (918) 688-5734 • (918) 298-2300 Vintage Tulsa Show

Feb. 17 – 19 • 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. $8 Adults River Spirit Expo 4145 E. 21st St. • Tulsa (918) 619-2875

Book Club

Feb. 2 • 10 a.m. • Free 5400 South Senior Apartments 4700 E. 54th St. • Tulsa (918) 496-9270 I Can’t Sculpt

Presented by WaterWorks Art Center Feb. 6 • Noon – 12:45 p.m. • Free Thomas K. McKeon Center for Creativity 910 S. Boston Ave. • Tulsa (918) 595-7143 • RSVP I Can’t Color

Art Focus

For individuals with early stage Alzheimer’s & their caregivers Feb. 21 • 10 – Noon • Free Philbook Museum 2727 S. Rockford Rd. • Tulsa (918) 749-7941 How to Notice When Need Care is Needed

Presented by Michelle Smith, Home Helpers & Direct Link Feb. 23 • 6:30 p.m. • Free Forest Hills Assisted & Independent Living 4304 W. Houston St. • Broken Arrow (918) 250-1700 • RSVP by Feb. 20 Monthly Meeting & Program

Presented by Sons of Union Veterans of the Civil War, Indian Nation Camp Feb. 23 • 6:30 p.m. • Free Herman and Kate Kaiser Library 5202 S. Hudson Ave. • Tulsa (918) 663-1228 Encompass Home Health Talk: Fall Prevention

Presented by Megan Macaruso Feb. 28 • 3:30 p.m. • Free Broadmoor Retirement Community 8205 E. 22nd St. • Tulsa (918) 622-2151 • RSVP

Presented by Gilcrease Museum Feb. 13 • Noon – 12:45 p.m. • Free Thomas K. McKeon Center for Creativity 910 S. Boston Ave. • Tulsa (918) 595-7143 • RSVP

Veteran's Breakfast

Free Vision Screening

Single Seniors 60+

Provided by Dr. Beth Walker, Triad Eye Clinic Feb. 15 • 1 – 2:30 p.m. • Free Broadmoor Retirement Community 8205 E. 22nd St. • Tulsa (918) 622-2151 • RSVP I Can’t Find My Roots

Presented by Tulsa City County Library’s Genealogy Center Feb. 17 • 1 – 3 p.m. • Free Thomas K. McKeon Center for Creativity 910 S. Boston Ave. • Tulsa (918) 595-7143 • RSVP Tulsa Genealogical Society

National Archives in Washington, DC Feb. 20 • Free Mingling 6 p.m. • Meeting 6:30 p.m. Hardesty Library, Maple Room 8316 E. 93rd St. • Tulsa (918) 814-1258

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Veterans & spouses invited Feb. 28 • 9 a.m. • Free Tapestry at Woodland Hills 7345 S. 99th E. Ave. • Tulsa (918) 893-6177 • RSVP Join for lunch, visiting & cards Wednesdays • 11 a.m. Buffet Palace 10934 E. 21st St. • Tulsa (918) 371-4367 or (918) 272-1049

Support Groups

LIFE’s Caregiver Support Groups

Sponsored by the Alzheimer's Association 24/7 Helpline • (800) 272-3900 LIFE Senior Services • (918) 664-9000 Respite provided • Free LIFE’s Adult Day Health at Broken Arrow Feb. 9 • 3 – 4:30 p.m. • Free Feb. 23 • 5:30 – 7 p.m. • Free 3106 S. Juniper Ave. • Broken Arrow LIFE’s Adult Day Health at Central Feb. 2 • 6 – 7:30 p.m. • Free Feb. 16 • 3 – 4:30 p.m. • Free 5950 E. 31st St. • Tulsa LIFE’s Adult Day Health at North Feb. 21 • 5 – 6 p.m. • Free 902 E. Pine St. • Tulsa

Support Group for Progressive Supranuclear Palsy & Related Brain Diseases

For patients & family members Feb. 1 • 2 – 3:30 p.m. • Free Warren Clinic, Conference Room 6600 S. Yale Ave. • Tulsa (918) 557-8783 Tulsa Area Alzheimer’s Men’s Support Group

Feb. 3 • 1:30 p.m. • Free University Village 8555 S. Lewis Ave. • Tulsa (918) 663-9144 Caregiver Support Group

Discussion on the importance of hydration Feb. 8 • 3 p.m. • Free Forrest Hills Assisted & Independent Living 4304 W. Houston St. • Broken Arrow (918) 250-1700 Tulsa Hearing Helpers Support Group

For people who have lost hearing later in life Feb. 9 • 10 – 11:30 a.m. • Free Total Source for Hearing-Loss and Access 8740 E. 11th St. • Tulsa (918) 832-8742 Digging Out Support Group

Helping your loved one manage clutter Feb. 14 • 11:30 a.m. – 1 p.m. • Free Improving Lives Counseling Center 6216 S. Lewis Ave., Ste. 180 • Tulsa (918) 629-4828 • RSVP Alzheimer’s Support Group Coffee Chat

Presented by Oxford Glen Memory Care Residence; coffee & snacks provided Feb. 21 • 10 – 11 a.m. • Free Oxford Glen Memory Care Residence 11113 E. 103rd St. N • Owasso (918) 376-4810 • RSVP Oklahoma Parkinson’s Disease Support Group

Feb. 23 • 1 – 3 p.m. • Free Owasso Community Center 301 S. Cedar St. • Owasso (918) 272-3903 Grief Journey Group

Mondays • 6:30 – 7:30 p.m. Tuesdays • 1 – 2 p.m. $20 • One-time registration fee The Tristesse Grief Center 4646 S. Harvard Ave., Ste. 200 • Tulsa (918) 587-1200

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Dancing

Fitness

Feb. 3 & 17 • 7:30 p.m. • $4 Sand Springs Church of God 401 N. Grant Ave. • Sand Springs (918) 740-5419

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

Lake Keystone Square Dance Club

Valentine’s Dance

Green Country Guitar Boys; Western swing Feb. 14 • 6:15 p.m. • Free Broadmoor Retirement Community 8205 E. 22nd St. • Tulsa (918) 622-2151 • RSVP Belles & Beaus Square Dance Club

Feb. 14 & 28 Workshop 7 p.m. • Dance 7:30 p.m. St. Marks Methodist Church 10513 E. Admiral Pl. • Tulsa (918) 437-7277 • Free Line Dancing Class

Presented by the Owasso Community Center Mondays, Wednesdays & Fridays 1 – 2:30 p.m. • Free Tuesdays & Thursdays • 3 – 4:30 p.m. • Free YMCA • 8300 N. Owasso Expy. • Owasso (918) 272-3903 Clog Dancing Lessons

Parkinson’s Swim

Restorative Yoga

Designed to help arthritis, fibromyalgia & pain Sundays • 4:30 – 6 p.m. YogaQuest Studio 3325 E. 31st St. • Tulsa (918) 622-5454 • $10 Exercise for Seniors

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

Presented by Ability Resources Wednesday & Friday • 11 a.m. – Noon • Free Fellowship Lutheran Church 6767 S. Sheridan Rd. • Tulsa (918) 492-3698

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

Tai Chi

Round Up Boys Dance

Aqua Mobility

Mondays • 6:30 p.m. • $5 Broken Arrow Senior Center 1800 S. Main St. • Broken Arrow (918) 607-3600 Line Dancing Class

Chuan Yang form Mondays • 6 – 7 p.m. • $20 per month Tulsa Garden Center 2435 S. Peoria Ave. • Tulsa (918) 576-5155 Mondays, Wednesdays & Fridays 12:45 p.m. University Village 8555 S. Lewis Ave. • Tulsa (918) 442-4600 • $30 per month

Group performs at various locations Tuesdays & Thursdays • 10 a.m. • Free University Village 8555 S. Lewis Ave. • Tulsa (918) 298-3480

Seated Yoga with Lucy Weberling

Senior Square Dancing & Line Dancing

Intermediate Tai Chi

Presented by Rushing Stars Square Dance Club Wednesdays Workshop 12:30 p.m. • Dance 1 p.m. Centennial Center 1028 E. 6th St. • Tulsa (918) 363-8380 • Free

Mondays • 11:30 – Noon West Oak Village, Craft Room 1002 S. Fairfax Ave. • Skiatook (918) 633-8890 Tuesdays & Thursdays • 9:30 – 10:30 a.m. Owasso Community Center 301 S. Cedar St. • Owasso (918) 272-3903 • Free Functional Movement

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

With personal trainer Brenda Weaver Tuesdays & Thursdays 10:30 – 11:30 a.m. • $5 LIFE’s Senior Center at East Side 1427 S. Indianapolis Ave. • Tulsa (918) 744-6760

Friday Night Dances

Rock Steady Boxing

Open to the public; nonsmoking ballroom Fridays • 7:30 p.m. $5 members • $6 nonmembers American Legion Post 308 11328 E. Admiral Pl. • Tulsa (918) 437-1635

Thursdays & Saturdays • 1:30 p.m. Title Boxing of Tulsa 8245 S. Harvard Ave. • Tulsa (918) 747-3747

Parkinson’s Dance

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LIFE EDU Senior & Caregiver Community Education Tulsa in the Teens

While the decade was consumed with the oil business, there was more to everyday life than petroleum production. Learn how early Tulsans built their growing city by founding churches and schools and beginning cultural organizations. Presented by the Tulsa Historical Society & Museum. Wednesday, February 8 • 11:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. LaFortune Community Center • 5202 S. Hudson Ave. • Tulsa Free • RSVP • (918) 664-9000

Laughter Yoga Club

Laughter yoga is a fun and easy exercise. The club meets every second and fourth Tuesday of the month. Tuesday, February 14 & 28 • 1 – 2 p.m. LaFortune Community Center • 5202 S. Hudson Ave. • Tulsa Free • RSVP • (918) 664-9000

Understanding and Responding to Dementia-Related Behavior

Learn how to decode behavioral messages, identify common behavior triggers and discover strategies to help intervene with some of the most common behavioral challenges of Alzheimer’s disease. Presented by the Alzheimer’s Association. Friday, February 24 • 10 – 11:30 a.m. Tulsa Health Department • 5635 N. Martin Luther King Blvd. • Tulsa Free • RSVP • (918) 664-9000

Basics of Medicare

If you are newly eligible or soon will be eligible for Medicare, this seminar will explain what you need to know about the various parts of Medicare, so you can make an informed decision on coverage options. Friday, March 3 • 10 a.m. – Noon LIFE Senior Services • 5950 E. 31st St. • Tulsa Free • RSVP • (918) 664-9000

Social Security 101

Learn about applying for Social Security benefits, estimating your future benefits and applying for Medicare from Social Security Administration representatives. Friday, March 3 • 1:30 – 3:30 p.m. LIFE Senior Services • 5950 E. 31st St. • Tulsa Free • RSVP • (918) 664-9000

LIFE’S SENIOR CENTERS With two locations in midtown Tulsa, LIFE’s Senior Centers offer a combination of social, creative, educational, fitness and health activities for adults age 50 and older. The centers are open Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m., and membership is only $25 per year. To discover all that LIFE has to offer, call LIFE’s Senior Line at (918) 664-9000 or visit www.LIFEseniorservices.org/seniorcenters. LIFE’s Vintage Newsmagazine | February 2017

PEOPLE & PLACES

BA Senior Center members Gaye Ferrell and Johnette Horton dish up sweet treats provided by the “best bakers in town” during a December bake sale at the center. James Gross was a hungry customer!

Connie and Lene enjoy the watercolor painting class offered at Tapestry at Woodland Hills. They did a great job on their paintings!

Faith Benjamin, Gregory Tucker, Natalie Greenfield and Josephine Benjamin pause for a photo with Pioneer Village Manager Karen Dunn and a few residents during their Thanksgiving feast. LIFE Senior Services and Xi Omega Chapter of Omega Psi Phi Fraternity brought and prepared meals for three Vintage Housing communities, including Pioneer Village.

Will Rogers Memorial Museum Ropers (docents) Dexter Bolin and Mary Madewell warm their hands over a wood fire on a chilly night during Will’s Country Christmas at Will Rogers Birthplace Ranch.

Frank Riesinger looks on as Stephen Goforth plays To the Color and Star Spangled Banner at the BA Senior Center. Veterans were honored during the center’s November potluck luncheon and annual meeting.

The Slacks enjoyed a dance by the pool at Tapestry at Woodland Hills.

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We Want To See Seniors Smiling & Active

Whether it is your traveling group, tennis buddies or a night on the town, we want your pictures! Submit high-resolution photos to editor@LIFEseniorservices.org by the 1st of every month.

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AUTO REPAIR Strickland Automotive Strickland Automotive is locally-owned and - operated with over 40 years of auto repair experience. We perform all types of vehicle repair, from computer and electrical problems to engine and transmission overhauls. ASE Certified mechanics. Open six days a week, with towing provided. Call Gary. (918) 832-7072. CARPET CLEANING ALL PRO Carpet Cleaning Senior and caregiver discounts. Carpet, furniture, rug cleaning. Pet odor removed and Teflon protectant available. Emergency water extraction. Residential and commercial services. Professional truck mount steam cleaning. Carpet repairs and restretching. Prompt, professional, quality service at a fair price. Certified, insured. Call Thomas Fink, owner/technician, for free estimate (918) 636-6303. CEMETERY LOTS Great Lots in Memorial Park! Two spaces in great location! Cemetery lots at Memorial Park Cemetery. Lot 60 section 50, spaces 1 & 2 on the East end. $3,000 total. Call James at (918) 583-7532. Great Lots in Memorial Park! Two spaces in great location! Cemetery lots at Memorial Park Cemetery. Lot 60 section 50, spaces 1 & 2 on the East end. $3,000 total. Call James at (918) 583-7532. 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. Does Technology Frustrate You? Honest, patient, ethical help with your pc, router, wifi, cell phone, email, streaming, camera, password recovery, etc. 27 years of IT experience in Tulsa. Special rates for seniors. References available. Call or email Carmen Armstrong. Carmstrongva@gmail.com (918) 688-7453. Multimedia & Digital Specialist Multimedia specialist at your service. Offering Photo Scanning into Digital Format, Audio & Video Cassette Tape to CD & DVD Transfer, Video/Photo SlideShow Creation including memorial videos, Video Editing & DVD/Blu-ray Output, Audio Recording & Production, Basic Computer Repair and instruction. Call Joshua Watson-Fisher at (918) 798-1266. www.jewf.info 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 m ore information, call LIFE’s Adult Day Health at (918) 664-9000.

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

accurate information, counseling and assistance relating to Medicare benefits for Medicare beneficiaries, their representatives and persons soon to be eligible for Medicare. Call MAP at LIFE Senior Services (918) 664-9000 or toll-free (866) 664-9009. Medicare & Final Expense Plans Solutions CONFUSED? WHAT DO I CHOOSE? Understandable! Many options available. We have solutions to assist with Medicare Supplements, Advantage, and RX plans. Because of changes each year with plans it is important to know all options. Final Expense plan options available to fit your need and/or budget. Call Becky Carter at (918) 724-4022.

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

Medicare Supplements & Medicare Advantage Plans The Medicare Supplement Store is here to assist you with Medicare Supplements, Medicare Advantage, and Prescription Drug Plans offered through a variety of top-rated major carriers. Call Bob Archer today at (918) 814-5550 for free information. Let me guide you through the outstanding Medicare Plan options that are available to you.

Estate Sales PLUS Tulsa’s largest and most experienced Estate Sales company with over 1,000 Estate Sales to our credit. Maximize the value of your estate…Let us organize, advertise and professionally manage your Estate Sale, Moving Sale, Downsizing and Appraisal. Bonded. Insured. Experienced. Accredited Member of the BBB awarded Best Customer Service. For more info go to www.estatesalesplus.com or email us at estatesalesplus@cox.net. Call for a free consultation at (918) 488-8853. Miss Lilly’s Estate Sale Services Miss Lilly’s Estate Sale Services specializes in Estate Liquidation, downsizing or moving sales. Our Estate appraiser has over 30 years of experience. If you are selling your home, we will work with your agent and bring potential buyers into your home. Contact Patti Lorimer at (918) 906-3539 for a FREE estate evaluation OR email misslilly’s@cox.net OR visit our website www.misslillysestatesales.com FINANCIAL/INSURANCE Afford to Stay in Your Home Helping seniors afford to stay in their homes. Call Josh Callison, First Bank Mortgage Home Equity Conversion Mortgage Specialist. Office (918) 806-6414 *ask for Josh or cell phone (918) 855-7015 or email jcallison@firstbankonline.com. NMLS#1518665 Free Consultation A Local Mutual of Omaha Insurance Agent is ready to help you with your insurance needs: Medicare Supplement, Cancer/ Critical Illness, Life, Long Term Care and Final Expense Policies. Free quotes and consultation. Call Cindy Johnson at (918) 619-5919. Medicare Assistance Program The Medicare Assistance Program (MAP) at LIFE Senior Services provides

FOR SALE Electric Wheelchair For Sale Hoveround Model Teknique 2008, weighs 175 pounds, light grey with black undercarriage. Very little use, just like new. $1,600 is asking price. Call Florence at (918) 285-0967. GARDENING/LAWN SERVICES A New Season Lawn Care & Landscape Now accepting new customers for 2017. Time for Spring Clean-Up! Mowing, trimming, leaf and small debris removal, shrub planting, leaf mulching, flower beds. Small tree trimming. Will haul off light and large debris. We offer weekly, bi-weekly & year round services for the manicured look. Best rates, senior discounts. Free Estimates. Call Todd (918) 639-2262. A Complete Yard Mowing, trimming, Fall clean-up, leaves, limbs, debris removal, hauling, flower bed work. Fence and property line cleanup. Gutter cleaning and repairs. Snow removal. Guaranteed at a fair price. Veteran owned. Senior Discount. Call (918) 697-4321. 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. Lawns & More Total lawn care. Leaf removal Snow removal. Specialist in fence/ property line lawn clean-up. Stump grinding and small tree work. Firewood starting at $80 per rick. Dedicated to making your lawn look its best. Insured, honest, experienced and dependable. Continued

Veteran-owned. 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, Walkbehinds, Hand-helds. Top Quality work, ASE certified Mechanic. Pick-up and Delivery available. Tulsa and surrounding counties. Maintenance specials include pick-up and delivery 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. Call Scott (918) 519-3869. HOME REPAIR/REMODELING A-OK Plumbing A-OK Plumbing is now offering handyman services. No job too big or too small. Free estimates. We work by the job or hourly. 10% off to all first time customers. Relax, everyone’s welcome. Sit back and give us a call. Special senior rates offered. (918) 810-0397. A Handy Helping Hand Professional home maintenance, painting, and improvements. Whether you’re making overdue repairs, sprucing up your home and garden, or optimizing your home’s “sale-ability” potential, call Joe Surowiak with A Handy Helping Hand. Professional results. Competitive rates. (918) 520-0333. Allen’s Handyman Services of Tulsa “Your Home Improvement and Repair Specialist.” 15th year serving Tulsa seniors. “One call can do it all.” 10% senior discount. Insured. All work guaranteed in writing. No pay until job is completed. Plumbing, drain cleaning, grab bars, electrical, carpentry, painting, seamless guttering installation/repair/ cleaning. Roof, tile and drywall repair. Wood siding/trim replacement. Deck repair, power washing, staining. Tree trimming. No job too small. For free estimate, call Allen at (918) 630-0394. A Local Handyman Seeks Work Almost anything that you want done, we will do. Maybe: You don’t know how? You’re too tired to do it? It’s too dirty? You just don’t have time? Matthew (918) 609-3216 or Christi (918) 516-8401. Big C’s Plumbing Services Your one stop Plumbing Shop! Call us and I guarantee you will never have to call another plumbing company. Licensed, bonded and insured for your protection....Call (918) 855-9216, tell us you saw us in the Vintage Newsmagazine receive an automatic 10% discount....call us now. Bumgartner Plumbing Licensed, with over 30 years of experience. Rates are low and based on the job, not the hour. No service call fee or travel time charge. Senior and caregiver discount. Plumbing service and repair our specialty. Honest, professional service you can count on. Lic. # 82750. (918) 355-4747. Burton Painting Specializing in all aspects of exterior and interior home painting. Staining, sealing, and painting faux finishes. Decks, fences, cabinets and floors. Free estimates. 25+

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CLASSIFIEDS years of experience. Reliable, courteous, professional service. Fully insured. (918) 378-2858. Contracting for Seniors by Van Repairs, painting, remodeling, some plumbing and electrical, small jobs. Special needs: grab bars, ramps, hand rails, door alterations to accommodate wheelchairs, handicap fixtures. Working with individuals, families, seniors, businesses since 1987. We function with integrity, with special concerns for seniors. Free estimates, insured. (918) 636-6849. Dave’s Heat and Air, Inc. Licensed, insured, and bonded. Honest and reliable service for over 30 years. Competitive rates. Specializing in heating and air conditioning service and repair. All makes and models. Residential and light commercial. Tulsa metro area. Familyowned and operated. (918) 437-8101. Freedom Electrical Services Do you need outlets, ceiling fans or lights hung? Freedom Electrical Services provides quality workmanship. For all your electrical needs, call (918) 216-1846. 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 (918) 892-4168. Same Day Services Light Hauling /Light Moving - help you rearrange room furniture, lawns-grass mowing/small paint jobs/cleanup/ fence repair/light construction/sheet rock tile repair - We are honest dependable. References. Call (918) 313-5230. HOUSE CLEANING Housekeeper Available Weekly, Biweekly, Monthly. Thorough and Honest. Integrity at work yesterday, today and tomorrow. 15 years experience. Adjustable fee according to situation. References Available. Call (918) 282-1617 or (918) 361-6966. Tyson Window Cleaning I clean windows, chandeliers and mirrors. Need help? I clean houses, one time or regularly. I also do construction cleanup, clean move-in and clean move-outs. Will help pack and unpack your move. Satisfaction guaranteed, experienced, insured, senior discount, affordable rates. (918) 408-1353. LEGAL Full-Service Estate Planning Law Firm Trusts, Wills, Gift and Tax Planning, Powers of Attorneys and more! With offices in Sand Springs and Tulsa. Discount to Veterans and Retired Teachers. Willing to meet you in your place for no extra charge! Call Penni of the Skillern Law Firm at (918) 805-2511. www.skillernlaw.com

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

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 South Canton Ave. (918) 834-2686.

PERSONAL ASSISTANCE Bobbi and Bob’s Personal & Business Assistance Handling secreterial and administrative tasks, running errands, grocery/personal shopping, taking to beauty shop, taking to medical appointments, waiting for deliveries or repair services, organizing home/office, house checking, coordinating healthcare/ medical insurance paperwork. Call Bobbi Warshaw, or Bob Warshaw, at (918) 747-3807. Website: www.errands-to-go.com, Email: bobbi.warshaw@att.net.

Darlene’s Salon Services Hair care for men and women, specializing in senior clients. Wet sets, blow drying, back combing, perms, colors, and cuts. Manicures and pedicures available. This month’s special: haircut OR shampoo and set for $14. First time clients only with this ad. Come see us at Highland Plaza, 5661 E. 41st St. (Corner of 41st and Hudson). (918) 742-3440.

Financial Organizer Are you overwhelmed handling monthly finances (paying bills, balancing your checkbook, organization) for yourself or a loved one? I can help! I create customized systems that fit your needs, either for set up only or ongoing mnmonthly. Call me to discuss the options available. Essential Strategy Consulting, LLC. Gwen Stevens (918) 557-5259. Caregiver In Your Home Are you looking for a care giver for your loved one in the comfort of your home? We work 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. You can call or text (918) 829-1721. www.devinecareus.com. Certified and Background checks done. Free in-home assessment. Experienced Non-Medical Caregiver AVAILABLE, EXPERIENCED private duty mature Care Giver Non Medical greater Tulsa area. I can assist with your daily routines, shopping, appointments, errands, entertainment, special events, traveling, etc. Will hospital sit. Prefer non-smoking environment and day shifts. Great references. Thank you. Nancy @ Cell (615) 613-2095. PERSONAL SAFETY EARS Emergency Alert Response Systems. Enjoy living at home while we listen for your safety with our quality personal medical alarm and monitoring service. Affordable with no long-term commitment. Locally owned and operated (918) 298-0500 or toll-free (877) 885-3277. HALO Medical Alarms HALO provides emergency response throughout Oklahoma with an office inTulsa. Let a HALO medical alarm provide you with the confidence and security to live independently in your own home, where you are most comfortable. Call (918) 392-0566 or (877) 747-HALO (4256). www.halomedicalalarms.com PERSONAL SERVICES Affordable Hairstyling In-Home or Shop Transportation and home service available for your hairstyling needs. I will come to you at the hospital, rehab or nursing home. A Mane Event hairstyling is for the Continued

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Woodland Hills, 7345 S 99th E Avenue in Tulsa, the last Tuesday of every month beginning at 9:00 a.m. Must RSVP to (918) 893-6177. Single Seniors (60+) Are you over 60, single, divorced or widowed? We are a fun loving group of single seniors over 60. We meet every Wednesday,11:15 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. at the Buffet Palace, 10934 East 21st Street. We eat at 11:15 have a short meeting and then play cards. Join us for great fun and fellowship. Questions, call Jerry at (918) 838-3718 or Beverly at (918) 272-1049. TRANSPORTATION

Detlef’s Master American European Hair Design Established 1964. Precision cuts, color corrections, perms by design from sensible to sensational. Former owner of Elizabeth Arden Red Door Miss Jackson’s Salon and Coiffures Continental Salon. Catering to classy and mature styles for ladies and gentlemen. Monday – Saturday. Shop is wheelchair accessible. Call (918) 663-8779. 4833 South Sheridan, Suite 405A in Fountain Plaza. By appointment only.\

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.

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.

HealthRide Transportation Services HealthRide Transportation Services can take you where you need to go. Let us take you in a wheelchair accessible van to Dr. Appointments, Church Events or anywhere you desire. HealthRide provides wheelchair transportation for Tulsa and surrounding communities. Better service at a lower cost. Call: (918) 404-0038 Website: Healthridetulsa.org Email: healthride1@gmail.com.

In-Home Beauty Services of Tulsa We provide beauty services to our clients who are unable to leave their home, disabled, hospice care or independent living. We offer full beauty service for men and women in Tulsa and surrounding areas. Our services include: shampoo & sets, haircuts, perms, manicures. pedicures. Licensed and Insured.Visit our website www.inhomebeautyservicesoftulsa.com. Call (918) 630-6274. PET CARE Home Veterinary Care Experience Tulsa’s most convenient veterinary service in the comfort of your own home. Our goal is to develop a personal relationship with each of our clients and patients. Contact us today to schedule your house call appointment. Call (918) 892-9382 or email DrFielstra@gmail.com or visit us at www.homevetcaretulsa.com. REAL ESTATE Cathy Coccaro – Real Estate Specialist Do you need an experienced Realtor? Cathy has successfully sold homes in and around the Tulsa area for more than 10 years. She will help you determine the market value, have it staged and professional photos taken, advertise and get it sold! Call Cathy today, (918) 519-1278. Coldwell Banker Select. SOCIAL/SUPPORT GROUP Monthly Veteran’s Breakfast Veterans & Spouses are invited to enjoy hot breakfast hosted at Tapestry At Continued

My Driver Transportation Service Let me do the driving. To and from work, airport, shopping, errands, post office, appointments. Also, LIFT VAN transportation available. Able to assist getting to and from bed. Senior sitting. Also, small breed dog boarding. 20 years experience. CLEET certified and licensed. References. Member, Better Business Bureau. (918) 491-9929. Travel Made Easy Motor home with lift and driver available for short in-state or long out-of-state trips. Seats 6 comfortably. Cross country patient transfer or sightseeing. Also available for rent: powerchair for shopping, hospital visits, etc. Member, Better Business Bureau. (918) 491-9929. TOURS PONCA CITY - March 8 Deluxe Coach from Tulsa. Tour the Marland Mansion and Grand Home, plus the incredible Poncan Theatre. Private tour of the Head Country BBQ Plant with special lunch at Danny’s BBQ (former owner of Head Country). $91 Bring your appetite and your BBQ bib! (918) 494-0649 or email david@thetravelgroup.biz MUSKOGEE AZALEA FESTIVAL - April 19 Deluxe Coach from Sapulpa and Tulsa. Tour Honor Heights Park with 30,000+ azaleas, the USS Batfish submarine and War Memorial Park, tour of the Oklahoma Music Hall of Fame, including lunch . $88. (918) 494-0649 or email david@thetravelgroup.biz

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GUTHRIE - April 30 Deluxe Coach from Tulsa to Guthrie including tour of the incredible Guthrie Scottish Rite, visit to the Oklahoma Territorial Museum with lunch and a ticket to The Producers at the Pollard Theater. Guaranteed you will laugh til your sides split! $124 Call (918) 494-0649 or email david@thetravelgroup.biz or see all our departures at www.thetravelgroup.biz VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES DONATE. SHOP. VOLUNTEER. Sophisticated Seconds – an upscale resale store – has room for more helping hands! Volunteers are needed to cashier, to sort and prep donations, and to provide friendly customer service to our guests. All proceeds benefit Hospice of Green Country. Bring a friend and join the fun! To get involved, call Colleen at (918) 313-5328. Looking For Loving People If you love people and would like to be a part of something very meaningful, I would like to talk to you about being a hospice volunteer. We’re especially interested in finding volunteers in the Sand Springs, Sapulpa and Kellyville area. Call Denise at Millennium Hospice. (918) 493-6555. Participants Needed For Study The Aging in Place Study at OU could use your assistance in a focus group. Has it been suggested to you that you use services specifically for seniors? Are you able to attend a group meeting for two hours? Participants chosen will be compensated for their time and travel. Transportation available. Must live in Tulsa County and be 65 or older.Call Sam Kirzner at (918) 619-4754. Volunteering can be SEW great! Hospice of Green Country is looking for a few new volunteers who possess creative sewing skills. Our sewing volunteers personalize outfits for bereavement teddy bears as special memento keepsakes for the youngest loved ones of our hospice patients. Warm up your heart this winter and join us! For more information, please contact Carol at (918) 747-2273.

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The Tulsa Foundation Charles Turner Wilbor and Billie Turner Ethel Turner Knowland Kent Van Valkenburgh Milton and Patricia VanDerwiele Helen Vera Robert and Ligia Voigt Gerry Volz Charley and Terri Wall Thomas H. Walters Shirley Ware Carol Warnock Diana L. Wells-Gotwals Alyce West Amend Anita Whitaker Ben and Mary Whitney Warren C. Whitsel Carolyn Wilcott Judith L. Wilcox Bill and Thelma Wilkerson Carol Willett David and Mary Ann Williams Mary A. Williams John and Deborah Willis Ruth Ann Willsey Pamela S. Wilson Rita Wilson Joe N. Winn Virginia L. Wolfe Doris Wood James and Virginia Wood Adrian P. Wright Scott and Jolene Sanditen Philanthropic Fund

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In Memory of my former colleagues at Reasor's, who have passed away Karen R. Albert In Memory of Madeline E. Alderman Joanne Alderman In Memory of Paul Atherton Lorretta Bertalot In Memory of Ray Barnes D. Jean Tomassi In Memory of Dee Dee Belt Blaine Davis In Memory of William E. Brown Bonnie K. Brown In Memory of Katy Butts Bill Butts In Memory of Donald P. Collins Carol L. Collins In Memory of Dudley Coleman Conner Jean N. Tate In Memory of W. R. (Bill) Earnhardt Maxine T. Earnhardt In Memory of Melba Elgin Paul and Eleanor Mullen

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LIFE’s Vintage Newsmagazine | February 2017