7th 2nd Chance Run

Volume 33, Number 7 July 2021 24 Pages Lubbock, Texas 79401

2nd Chance Run set for Aug. 7

By Allison Monacelli

Every nine minutes, a new person is added to the transplant waiting list, and 17 people die each day waiting for an organ transplant.

The Health Resources and Services Administration stresses the importance of organ donation. In 2020, more than 80,000 kidneys were needed and only 20,000 received.

Steve Stasny, the public relations specialist at LifeGift, said LifeGift encourages those seeking to become donors to register via Donate Life Texas at www.donatelifetexas.org.

In July & inside

3rd 4th on Broadway

celebration..........................page 23

4th Independence Day

10th Roundtable..........................page 22 22nd Caregiver Conference.... pages 1,24 24th-25th Lubbock Arts Festival....page 24 Bring-A-Blanket Story Time ...........page 4 Cactus Theater shows...................page 5 High Noon Concerts.....................page 18 Summer Showcase ......................page 11 Picnic in the Park.........................page 12

Coming in August

“One person can save up to eight other lives with just the donation of their organs,” Stasny said, “and if you are a tissue donor, you can actually save or heal the lives of 75 individuals.”

Lucky for Texans, Donate Life Texas

(See 2nd Chance Run, Page 4)

Caregiver Conference, July 22

The 7th annual Caregiver Conference is set for 9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. July 22 at the Science Spectrum Exhibit Hall, 2579 S. Loop 289.

Registration deadline is 4 p.m. July 19. Call 806-6870940 to RSVP. The event is free, and lunch is provided.

In-person seating is limited. The conference will be available online, also. Registration is required for both in-person and virtual attendance.

Tam Cummings, Ph.D., a gerontologist, will explain how to untangle dementia, including recognizing, staging, and caring for the nine most common dementias.

The event is hosted by the South Plains Association of Governments, Area Agency on Aging.

Cummings is dedicated to untangling the complexities of dementia.

She is an internationally recognized author, educator, and keynote speaker who has helped thousands of families and professional care partners understand the stages of dementia and the process of the disease.

“Untangling Alzheimer’s” was written by Cummings and is designed to allow first-time caregivers as well as professionals gain the understanding and skills they need to work effectively with persons with dementia.

Her website www.tamcummings.com has more information available.

Tam Cummings, Ph.D.

LBKAlert: sign up

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‘Freedom’ feature

“Freedom Isn’t Free” will be the feature of the Lubbock Christian Women’s Connection in July.

Phil and Carla Johnson will be the guest presenters during the 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. July 13 luncheon at the Lubbock Country Club, 3400 Mesa Road.

To attend, RSVP to 806777-5585 or LubbockCWC@gmail.com.

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A recent family event took place at Picoso’s Mexican Kitchen located at 7611 Milwaukee Ave. Although it was during the busy lunch hour, our service was excellent, and we even had our own private room. There were 11 of us and no mix-ups occurred, thanks to our very efficient waiter.

If any readers of this Golden Gazette remember, I have my own system of judging the cuisine of Mexican restaurants.

If they can prepare outstanding chili rellenos, then all the rest is also top notch. So folks, you guessed it, my order at Picoso’s was their signature “Crispy Rellenos.” This unusual crispy version was absolutely delicious.

Also offered as another choice is “Naked Rellenos.” This preparation does not use any batter type coating, but instead is covered with green Hatch Chili Queso.

Now that will be my choice at the next visit, so stay tuned.

The orders of the other family members seated near me included chicken fajitas, enchiladas, and my son-inlaw also ordered the “Crispy” Rellenos.

All selections were served with a generous amount of beans and rice with a “garnish” lettuce salad. For my preference, next time I’ll request less of the rice and beans and more of the salad item.

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A Picoso’s Delight on Milwaukee It’s the FOOD and other selections include soup, salad, street that corrects! style tacos, seafood items, burritos, enchiladas, fajitas, combos, and many other favorites. By Elva Edwards A special lunch menu offers 8 selections for Dr. Michael Greger is an interesting your preference. The kids also have their own with guy. He wrote the books, “How Not to 9 favorites especially selected for their age group. Die,” and “How Not to Diet.” His webDesserts you ask? There are 6 selections on the site is nutritionfacts.org. dessert menu which includes Tres Leches cake. He likes to bring the research down Besides the 8 soft drink items included on the large to us people on the street. It just takes menu, the bar menu has a number of surprises! too long for it to get to doctor’s offices. Are you ready for this? There are 12 flavors of margaritas, plus an extremely special one offered for $100. It combines all the rare ingredients known to mankind. Maybe if anyone reaches a These books are like gold mines. One study he references in “How Not to Die” is about type 2 diabetes. 100th birthday they deserve one – just saying! A study was done taking people who If all that is not enough, there are 38 various te- averaged their A1C at 8.2. Under 5.7 is quilas in stock, so if you can dream one, they will normal. Above 6.5 is diabetic. make your dream come true. After 7 months of eating a diet cenIf you prefer home delivery, Door Dash and tered on whole plant foods, the patients UBER EATS are the services available. had stopped taking their medications Some interesting facts: and their A1C dropped to a non-diabetic 1. Picoso’s is a non-profit organization. ALL 5.8. How cool is that? proceeds go to various charities or to helping staff The proper food corrects so many members. 2. The Lubbock location opened in April 2018. 3. The entire building, (interior, exterior, etc.) was designed by the owner, Jeremy Waller. problems. Enjoy all the fruits and vegetables that will be harvested this summer. It is a great time to center meals 4. Jeremy and his wife, Heather, have 20 around whole plant foods. years’ experience of owning and operating restaurants in Plainview. So I say, “Welcome to Lubbock!” You may also place G an order for pick-up. Hours: Sunday - Thursday: 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. Friday & Saturday: 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. Phone: 806–386-7789 Happy 4th to all! Cathy Easter