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Lifestyles After 50 Welcomes President Richard Reeves Dear Readers,

“The secret of change is to focus all of your energy, not on ﬁghting the old, but on building the new.”

hat quote comes from Socrates, who, in addition to being one of the few men in history who could really rock a toga, knew a few things about change. He was making a living as a stonecutter before his passion for new ideas inspired him to take a stand in front of some powerful Greek politicians and challenge everything they believed about logic and ethics. As history goes, he eventually went on to influence other great minds and help build the foundations of Western philosophy. It makes me wonder which was the easier job: making stone do what he wanted, or changing minds? Change takes guts, a willingness to try new things and sometimes—like Plato had with Socrates—a mentor. This magazine is going through some big changes this month. We have lost one mentor and gained another. Janice Doyle, our editor emeritus, is now off having the kind of retirement adventures that make everyone in our office jealous (and miss her dearly). But keep an eye out for articles from her as we go forward—she has more to write about than ever! As the new editor, I find myself with some very big shoes to fill. The mentor we have gained is our new president, Richard Reeves. Those in the publishing world know him best from his years as Vice President of Advertising and Marketing at the St. Petersburg/Tampa Bay Times.

“When you have a He strode into the office, magazine that pub(sans toga) with a focus on lishes five different “building the new” and has editions that start in some big ideas for LifeOcala and run down styles After 50 magazine. the I-75 corridor to We’re all very excited about Naples, Florida, and is what the future holds. written for people over “I have been in the news50, it is difficult to see paper business basically all anything but tremenmy life, and I think the opdous acceptance,” he portunity to be part of this said. “Our papers are publication is very exciting,” Reeves told me. “My Lifestyles After 50 magazine flying off the racks, welcomes our new president, and we see that and years with the Times very Richard Reeves. appreciate your accepmuch prepared me to work tance of the product. here. I am a native Floridian “I would like to hear from our who knows and understands this marreaders, to learn more about what ket and how to advertise to reach it. This publication is a perfect match. We they think we do well and where we can improve. I want our brand have wonderful people working for to be relevant to our audience.” us that truly want the product to keep getting better and more useful in the That’s where you come in lives of all of us Floridians over 50.” One thing has never changed: I asked him what makes magazines Lifestyles After 50 magazine is for like Lifestyles After 50 so important. YOU, about YOU, and we want “We publish Lifestyles to inform our to hear what YOU have to say. audience of pertinent information that Are there changes you would like can help them with their everyday lives. to see in the magazine? What topics We find articles about things that peointerest you the most? How can we ple over 50 are doing to help each othbetter connect you to resources in er, stay healthy or just plain have fun. your community that will help make I read the other day that around 11,000 your lifestyle after 50 more fun, more Americans are turning 65 every day. As fulfilling? Write to us at Attn: Changwe reach that milestone there are many es, News Connection USA, Inc., important, and dare I say, confusing P.O. Box 638, Seffner, FL 33584 or decisions we have to make. Our hope email editor@lifestylesafter50.com is that Lifestyles After 50 helps our with the subject “Changes” readers just a little with those decisions, and tell us your thoughts! and helps them enjoy life a little more.” I also asked Richard what he saw ahead for the magazine. Editor

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Breaking The Fourth Wall With “Talking With…”

t’s one of the commandments of acting. “Don’t break the fourth wall.” This rule refers to not acknowledging the existence of an audience or camera—but instead visualizing the closing of that scene with an imaginary “fourth wall.” From August 7 – 17, The Players Theatre is going to break that rule with Jane Martin’s Talking With…—a collection of 11 shorts that address the audience and explore the personal ordeals of each of the female characters. Many of them are very touching; a few are even intensely emotional. However, there is also the very comical. Even the funny ones, however, have an underlying depth to them that gives a sensitive insight into each of the characters involved. The ladies cover a wide spectrum of life and age with much tenderness and diversity in the subject matter involved in the play.

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hrough Aug. 15 “Florida Flavor.” A juried exhibition of works by Florida artists. 5 – 7 p.m. Free. Art Center Sarasota. 941-365-2032. hrough Aug. 24 Summer Cabaret Festival. Music, comedy, Broadway, burlesque and more with 21 different acts. Tues., Weds. and Sun. evenings at Venice Theatre, Venice. $15 Tickets/info at 941-488-1115. 14, 21 Beginning Watercolor class at Marie Selby Botanical Gardens, Sarasota. Three-class workshop. $85 – $105. 10 a.m. 941-366-5731.

16, 23 Out Of Bounds Summer Matchup. Every Sat., two teams of improv actors take the stage (and audience suggestions) to duke it out for the most laughs. 7:30 p.m. Florida Studio Theatre, Sarasota. $15. 941-366-9000.

16, 23, 30 Dance party with live band and DJ. Free snacks. Singles and couples invited. 7:30 to 10:30 p.m. at YMCA, 1075 S. Euclid Ave., Sarasota. $10. 941-756-8303.

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ept 6 and 7 6th Annual Downtown Venice Craft Festival. Venice Main Street. Free and open to the public. 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. 561-746-6615. Send Around Town news to News Connection USA, Inc., P.O. Box 638, Seffner, FL 33583; fax 813-651-1989 or email calendar@srnewsconnection.com. News must be received by the 10th of the month prior to event (i.e. Aug. 10 for Sept. event.) Lifestyles After 50 • August 2014 • page 5

ow, more than ever, art is changing the way we look at our health. According to the National Center for Creative Aging, Studies show that for those over 65, people involved in weekly art programs have fewer doctor visits and take less medication than those without creative outlets. Additionally, art has been shown to foster connections between those with Alzheimer’s and dementia and their caregivers, whether family or professional. “There is a growing body of evidence indicating that creative programs for older adults improve the health and wellness of older adults, as well as encourage social connectivity,” said Dr. Marc Agronin, adult and geriatric psychiatrist who has served since 1999 as the Medical Director for Mental Health and Clinical Research at the Miami Jewish Health Systems (MJHS), Florida’s largest long-term care institution. In his article “What’s Art Got to Do With It,” John Feather, Ph.D, CEO of Grantmakers in Aging, describes the positive impact art programs like Timeslips (timeslips.org) has on patients with dementia. In this storybuilding project, participants are provided with photo prompts and asked to create a story around the photo, replacing the pressure to remember with freedom to imagine and improvise. Dance for PD, (danceforparkinsons.org) a creative dance program, is helping patients with Parkinson’s disease around the world develop their movement and creativity. And senior artist communities like EngAGE in California (engagedaging. org) are also growing in popularity and reimagining retirement living. According to Michael Samuels, M.D. and Mary Rockwood Lane, R.N., a physician and a nurse with 60 combined years in the Arts in Medicine field, participating in the arts can: Lifestyles After 50 • August 2014 • page 6

• Enhance social support, psychological strength, and help people gain new insights into their illness experience. • Help people express complex emotions (anxiety, isolation, fear). • Help people cope with trauma. • Help people experience joy. • Enhance spirituality. • Reduce stress, depression and anger. • Increase immune function and endorphins. • Alter perception of pain and decrease the need for pain medication. • Induce mind-body changes that speed and promote healing. What is art? It can be visual arts (like painting, drawing, photography, sculpture) literary arts (journaling, poetry, theater) music (listening, playing instruments, chanting) and dance (dancing, yoga, choreographed ritual). Healing can refer to working with physical illness, mental illness, relationships, trauma, grief and spiritual growth, among other things. In their book, “Healing with the Arts” Samuels and Lane created a guide based on the intrinsic principle that everyone has an inner healer and an inner artist. They also include twelve weeks of exercises to help readers tap into the healing potential of the arts. Guided Imagery According to Samuels and Lane, when a person has a passionate experience while dancing, making music or experiencing an image that is freeing and joyful, the body changes its physiology to heal itself. For example, Oxytocin, the “love hormone,” is released when

the sanctuary of your bedroom, a corner of the kitchen, attic, backyard shed or garage. Make it different from your ordinary spaces. Play soft music and put candles, aromas and objects you love in this place. By giving yourself time, you listen to and learn about yourself. Create art every day or every week, depending on your schedule—just make sure your time is free of distractions.

you picture a loving field around you, promoting feelings of peace and connectedness. Released endorphins affect brain cells and your immune system by relieving pain and making the immune system function more efficiently. Killer T-cells eat cancer cells; white blood cells attack viruses and the body’s ability to respond to illness changes. Using a technique called guided imagery, individuals call to mind positive images (or negative ones) and incorporate these images into their artwork to aid the healing process. This method has been used to treat patients with PTSD by replacing painful memories with new healing imagery. Now, many programs utilizing art are being used by veterans with PTSD and with women recovering from violence. Want to incorporate more art into your life? Here are a few steps that Samuel and Lane recommend: Activate the artist and healer within: While it might be true that you haven’t practiced any art for a while, the other truth is that you have been an artist since you were a child and your imaginative lightbulb was burning bright as you became the creative, capable adult you are today. Tell your inner critic you are making art to heal and you don’t need that voice now. Meditate on a moment of making art when you felt free of constraint and fully expressive. Meeting your inner artist is the first step to using art as a healing force. Create time and a space for your art: Create a physical studio that reflects your energy. It can be any kind of space—

Find out what needs to be healed: This may involve using guided imagery to recall negative images or memories to confront them and translate suffering into art. Don’t be afraid to ask yourself tough questions. Do whatever art comes to you; experiment with mediums until you find something you are drawn to. Write a poem or keep a journal. Dance to your favorite music, learn to play a new instrument, try painting or scribbling random doodles, or have fun with clay or Play-Doh. Join a club, chorus or group art class. There is no right or wrong thing to create. Find your inner spirit: Regardless of which religion you practice, spirituality has been shown to improve all illness parameters in all people. Begin a daily spiritual practice, such as prayer or meditation. Learn a sacred chant, write your spiritual history in a journal or incorporate a spirit guide or animal into your artwork. Use art to help others: If you have a loved one who is ill or dying, you can make art with them. You can help make the place where they are sacred with art, altars and music. You can volunteer in a hospice as a healing artist or musician, or help your own grieving process by making art to celebrate the life of a loved one who has passed on. Don’t look away or abandon someone who is hurting. Make art with them. Excerpts from Healing With The Arts by Michael Samuels, M.D. and Mary Rockwood Lane, R.N. Book available online at amazon.com and healingwiththearts.com.

TMI (Too Much Info) on Facebook E

ver wonder why some Facebook friends post little about themselves, while others seem to share their innermost desires and feelings? It may be due to the expression of the “true self,” which contains qualities you possess but don’t normally feel comfortable sharing with other people. And some of us feel more comfortable expressing our true self to hundreds of Facebook acquaintances than to a few face-to-face, in-the-flesh friends, according to research by Albright College assistant professor of psychology Gwendolyn Seidman, Ph.D. Seidman noted that while Facebook is not anonymous, people tend to feel more removed from their audience and thus more comfortable disclosing personal info. Her study also found that people who are more comfortable expressing their true self online will post on Facebook more often and will post more personally revealing information and emotional content. These people, said Seidman, are more

likely to be seeking attention, acceptance and validation from others. Unfortunately, “they are not getting any more feedback than those who are less expressive,” she said. “People feel the urge to post and they may not always think through the impact.” (Newswise)

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The Arts and Lifelong Learning Made Easy BY RYAN VAN CLEAVE

ecent studies show that lifelong engagement in the arts helps people stay sharper, live longer, and ultimately be happier, reports KC Bitterman, the Director of Ringling College of Art & Design’s Englewood Art Center (EAC). Indeed, it’s places like EAC that provide the catalyst for creativity and learning in our community outside of the k-college classrooms. EAC’s main schedule runs from September through July, though the snowbird season of October through April is where they have the most educational offerings. Want a class that’s casual, intermediate, or advanced? They have hundreds of affordable offerings in a wide range of areas: photography, painting, ceramics, drawing, digital media and a lot more. Plus, they have four gallery areas where exhibits are changed out monthly. Here are just a few of the upcoming events:

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Ed Brickman, jewelry maker at Longboat Key Center for the Arts

Ceramic Bowl Glazing—Saturday, October 11, 11 a.m. – 1 p.m, free. Celebrating Florida Landscape— Thursday, November 6, 9 a.m. – 2 p.m. at Englewood Farmers Market, free. Bites & Bytes: Brown Bag Lunch & Technology Mini-Workshop Series, every third Friday of the month (Oct. through Mar.), 12:30 p.m. – 2:30 p.m., $5 EAC Members; $8 Non-members.

For those interested in Ringling College’s certificate programs, EAC partners with them by offering classes that count towards those programs in digital and fine arts. But plenty of people just take the classes or attend the lectures purely for the personal enrichment and enjoyment, notes Bitterman. The Longboat Key Center for the Arts (LBKCA)—another community campus of Ringling College of Art & Design—also “offers programs that reflect and parallel the quality of that at the college, while being specifically tailored to our audience of retirees and seasonal visitors,” says LBKCA Director Jane Buckman. “Through Master classes, community classes, exhibitions and events, we aspire to keep our community engaged in the arts, creativity, and culture.” This October, they’re hosting their 6th Annual “Ageless Creativity” exhibition honoring six individuals (over

61) for their continued exploration of the creative process. The opening for this event is Friday, October 10. In addition, LBKCA will be offering a one-day workshop on Thursday, November 13, titled “Creative Aging.” Buckman explains that for this workshop, “anyone 50+ is invited to take part in self discovery and expression through creative exercises that will open pathways to reimagine a retired lifestyle that includes curiosity and exploration of the creative process.” Comedian Bob Hope once quipped, “I’ll tell ya how to stay young—hang around with older people.” Both Englewood Art Center and Longboat Key Center for the Arts are great places to find the type of active, fun-loving, and dynamic seniors that Hope was talking about. For more info on Englewood Art Center and its offerings, visit ringling. edu/learn/community-education/ community/englewood-art-center/ For more info on Longboat Key Center for the Arts, see ringling.edu/lbkca.

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Roadtrip Rules for a Healthier You H

itting the road for summer vacation is exciting until the hunger pangs start and there’s no healthful food to be found. One University of Alabama at Birmingham expert suggests you pave the way for a nutritious time away with preparation. Although a week of poor eating may not hurt overall health, “a healthy person who totally abandons their usual eating habits may feel bloated and sluggish and enjoy the vacation less,” said Laura Newton, M.A.Ed., R.D., an assistant professor in the Department of Nutrition Sciences. Her advice? Be prepared.

Retirement Living “Plan ahead. Choose foods to take in the car, eat before arriving at the airport and consider the options available upon arrival at the destination,” Newton said.

When traveling by car, Newton suggests packing a cooler with ice and the following healthful treats: • Sandwiches on whole grain bread • Fruit, such as apples and pears • Cut-up vegetables • Yogurt • Water “Stop the car to eat so you pay more attention to the food and feel more satisfied,” she said.

Roadside fare If it’s not possible to bring food, Newton says there are healthful choices to be made in convenience stores and fast-food joints.

“Most stores have fruit of some type; many also have yogurt, and nuts are good in moderation,” she said. “At the drive-thru, often the most simply prepared items are the healthiest choices—plain hamburger with lettuce and tomatoes or grilled chicken sandwich with lettuce and tomatoes.” If there’s a refrigerator in the hotel or vacation house, Newton suggests you take advantage of it. Check before leaving town to see if a grocery store is located nearby. “It can be easier to eat healthful meals when cooking yourself. So head to the store and buy some foods when you get there,” she said. Moderation rules First, try not to miss meals. It often causes overeating at the next one. “Pack a cooler for the beach and take water, fruit, maybe some nuts and string cheese,” Newton said. “This type of mini-meal is easily portable and can help tide people over until they can have a regular meal.”

Second, indulge a little. Don’t feel you must completely skip favorite vacation foods. “You should definitely indulge, but in moderation, maybe one small treat a day or one splurge day during the week,” Newton said. “Ask for a small portion of the regional favorite or order from the appetizer menu and start the meal with a salad or vegetables; this will help fill you so you don’t eat more of a higher-calorie item.” Look online for restaurants in the area and review the menu in advance when possible so you can decide what to eat before you go. And always drink lots of water because people often mistake dehydration for hunger, Newton said. Finally, stay active “This doesn’t need to be strenuous exercise, such as running or lifting weights; but do go sightseeing on foot or take a hike, swim in the pool or at the beach, things like that,” Newton said. (Newswise)

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oughly 25 million people in the United States are classified as “empty nesters,” that is, people who have no children living in their home post-graduation from high school. In one study, 23 percent indicated profound unhappiness when their young adults left. In contrast, several studies have suggested that the transition to an empty nest is much easier than previous research had suggested and that “many parents get a new lease on life when their children leave.” Wendy Aronsson, author of “Refeathering the Empty Nest - Life After the Children Leave,” refers to this passage as “The Shift,” a time when parents readjust their thinking about how they relate to their child, their parenting partner and their own parents. Taking the first steps toward new possibilities can occur at different paces

for different people, Aronsson says. “Every person I interviewed described a transition period after the youngest child left home. For some, it was days. For others, it was many months. They took inventory of their feelings, relationships and finances to get some clarity not only about where they were, but also about what kind of future they might have. It was part of the process of getting to know themselves, singularly or as a couple, again.” Aronsson followed several couples who had some practical advice about moving forward to examine possibilities in marriage, activities and personal time. For example, several people noted that right after dropping their son or daughter off at college, they went on a short trip with their spouse. “A trip like that doesn’t diminish the effect of children being gone, but it helps in setting the stage for the next phase of their life as a couple,” she said. Cleaning the young adult’s newly vacated bedroom, according to a couple

of mothers, was a cathartic experience. “It would be normal to have that activity bring up some feelings of sadness, but the women I spoke with felt it also provided a sense of closure.” Several people, Aronsson says, emphasized the importance of paying more attention to their personal needs as they transitioned to daily life without children at home. One woman went on a yoga retreat; another spent a few days with her mother. She recommended sitting down and “mapping your direction forward” by making a list of everything that interests you and ranking them in terms of actions you can take immediately and options that will take time to explore, whether it’s taking a trip, trying a new hobby, volunteering or starting a new job. According to Aronsson, the process of “refeathering the nest” can involve:

• Pursuing a second career, or rediscovering a pre-children career • Reinventing yourself • Revitalizing your marriage, as if to rediscover a relationship kindled prior to children • Moving on after the marriage seems unsustainable without children • Rebuilding a problematic marriage • Establishing an adult relationship with your young adult children “As you imagine the possibilities and take action to pursue them, you will see new feathers appearing in your nest. It’s highly likely it won’t seem empty at all, but rather filled with tangible and intangible signs that you are enjoying the resolution stage of the Shift,” she says. Excerpts from the book “Refeathering the Empty Nest - Life After the Children Leave” by Wendy Aronsson, LCSW. Available at amazon.com.

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he Summer Oldies Concert Series is an annual tradition of the Venice Theatre Guild. Relive some of your favorite music when “California Toe Jam”—a ‘50s to ‘80s rock band—takes the stage on Aug. 16. “The Goldtones” return on Sept. 13 with their sweet sounds of Doo-Wop from the 1950s, and the series wraps up on Oct. 13 with “Lotela Gold,” a show band featuring music of the ‘50s and ‘60s.

Concerts are at 8 p.m. and tickets are $20. All proceeds fund the Theatre Guild’s scholarship programs. They are on sale now at the theatre’s box office, by phone at 941-488-1115 or online at www.venicestage.com. Summer box office hours are 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Monday through Friday and one hour before all performances. Venice Theatre is located at 140 W. Tampa Ave. in Venice.

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onnecting to the ones we care about the most is critical as we grow older. Besides the obvious fact that we simply need close relationships in order to remain vibrant, active and healthy, studies show hearing loss can eventually lead to dementia and cognitive dysfunction in older adults. Those pleasant Sunday afternoon calls from your family not only keep you connected, they provide vital cognitive stimulation, keeping our minds sharp and healthy, especially as we age.

Florida Telecommunications Relay, Inc. (also known as FTRI), the non-profit distributor of specialized telecommunications equipment for people with hearing loss and speech disabilities, currently offers the CSC500 by ClearSounds at no cost to qualified Florida residents. The award-winning ClearSounds CSC500 makes it easy to stay connected. Features such as easy-to-read buttons and eight memory speed dial buttons with placement for photos adds a personalized touch to speed dialing. The amplified speakerphone provides hands-free use for those long “catching-up” conversations without having to hold a phone to your ear for hours on end. Florida Telecommunications Relay, Inc. (also known as FTRI), the non-profit distributor of specialized telecommunications equipment for people with hearing loss and speech disabilities, currently offers the CSC500 by ClearSounds at no cost to qualified Florida residents. The ClearSounds CSC500 is a remarkably simple and powerful phone that

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ummer is the season when everyone seems to be talking about a new weight loss fad. Forget the quick weight loss schemes. We know that getting to—and staying—a healthy weight can help you feel better. For weight loss success while still eating delicious food, the trick is to focus on key behaviors. Here are some of the recent myths about losing weight.

Myth: If I eliminate sugar, I don’t need to worry about calories to lose weight. Some obesity researchers are suggesting that it’s the sugar and not the calories that are most important for weight. The role of sugar and refined carbohydrates in our obesity epidemic is making a lot of headlines lately, yet the research isn’t clear. It’s true that Americans eat too many sugary and refined foods such as chips, cakes, soft drinks and sugary snacks. It’s hard to separate the extra calories in these foods from the sugar-calories. Plenty of healthy foods contain natural sugars—think mangoes and bananas—and the occasional sugary food can still be part of a healthy diet.

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Myth: Diet sodas cause weight gain. A couple of studies observed that people who drink diet sodas are more likely to be overweight and obese. But those only saw a link. When a recent study compared how different beverages affected weight loss, they found those drinking diet beverages also lost weight. This was a short term study, 12 weeks, but the research suggests that you don’t need to avoid diet drinks. We need more research to understand their effect. But the role of sugary beverages in weight control is clear. Avoid them at all costs, as they can lead to weight gain and obesity.

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reasures Thrift Shop Benefiting Tidewell is supported by its wonderful volunteers, “Treasured” shoppers and many generous donors. But did you know there is another way to help support Treasures? All you have to do is “LIKE” us on Facebook (facebook.com/treasuresthriftshop). That’s right, just one little click on that thumbs up button benefits Treasures and you! By liking us, you are the first to be notified about special

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Accomodations Beau Rivage hosts 1,740 guest rooms and suites designed with comfort, convenience and Southern elegance in mind. Each room comes with double pillow-top mattresses, triple sheeting, 32-inch flat screen TVs, spacious bathrooms with soaking tubs and showers, and views of the Mississippi Gulf Coast or historic Biloxi and its Back Bay. “We had a two night stay in a very nice room with a king size bed,” said Merritt. “It was on the 16th floor looking out from the front of the building.” Elegant rooms overlook the Gulf Coast.

Travel “It was the first time in twenty years that we were in Biloxi,” Merritt said. A few things had changed in the area since Katrina hit. “The casinos that I had performed at with The Clovers in 1994, like ‘Casino Magic’ and ‘Treasure Island,’ are no longer there.” But the Beau Rivage was as grand as ever. “It’s a very beautiful casino on the water,” he said. The resort is only a one-hour flight from Tampa, and the vacation begins as soon as you’re on the plane. Merritt and his wife played casino games and enjoyed free drinks on the flight over. “When we got off the bus at the casino we were greeted by Robert Yoder, and he took my resume to give to the entertainment director at the casino,” Merritt said. “A large complimentary bowl of fruit was sent up to our room in the afternoon.”

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Entertainment Headline entertainers from Jay Leno and Bryan Adams to the Four Tops and the Temptations have left their mark at Beau Rivage over the years. Merritt, who opened for the Four Tops during his time with The Memories, had a chance to take in a performance Guests relax by the pool. or two during his stay. “We saw a very good band at The Coast nightclub each night. We also heard a good Brazilian singer at EIGHT75 bar and he and I talked about the music business when he was on break,” he said. The Beau Rivage Theatre, with 1,550 seats and a state-of-the-art sound-andlighting system, is host to an ever-changing lineup of shows from world-renowned recordActivities and Gaming ing artists, magicians and comedians Beau Rivage Resort and Casino is a to full-scale international production complete getaway, offering a tranquil shows and Broadway-style revues. pool with private cabanas, a spa You can visit their website for a and salon and plenty of shopping. schedule of upcoming entertainment. Golfers can take on Fallen Oak, For Merritt and Shirley, the a challenging golf course designed vacation was a welcome respite by by legendary course architect and a chance to enjoy the show Tom Fazio that winds through sand, from the other side of the stage. wetlands, pecan groves and stately “It was a fun trip and we had a great forests of oak, pine and magnolia. time. Everyone we came in contact with “We went to the pool and shopped was very kind and friendly,” he said. at a nice ‘$10-or-less store,’ MerThere may be more Beau Rivage ritt said. “Of course, we spent performances in the future for a lot of time in the casino.” Richie Merritt. In the meantime, if The resort’s claim to fame is their you’re looking for a getaway that 85,000-square-foot casino, which combines relaxation and the thrill features 94 table games and 2,051 of gaming, plan your vacation at slot machines, including 238 video www.beaurivage.com. poker games. Additionally, the casino Lifestyles After 50 • August 2014 • page 23

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Army Chow Relies on Quick-learning Cooks

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he primary target of a soldier’s gripes since the start of warfare has traditionally been “Chow.” By the time of the Korean Conflict some things had improved. Transportation capabilities and new equipment developments made getting food to the soldiers easier than any other war to that time. It was, however, still a time of war. Two Florida retired GIs have memories of the unusual ways they became “cooks” during war time.

“My response was ‘I’ll be the best darn cook ever’ and I became a cook.” He credits his early jobs with surviving in Korea—as a cook rather than being shot at!

Marines eating chow near the Vietnam DMZ.

Andy Rooney on the chow line during a USO tour of Korea.

Korea Allan Millard’s first teenage job was cutting meat in a meat market. He had also helped run a household for a number of years because his mother was quite ill. Millard says these two experiences helped him greatly—and may have saved his life—when he was drafted into the Army and sent to Korea. He arrived at the front line “just as our forces were defeated at the hill known as Old Baldy. The Army needed medics because the enemy had been identifying them by a cross on the helmet and shooting them.” Millard, of Clearwater, would be a medic, he was told. However, when he pulled K.P duty at his new M.A.S.H Company, he was so good working with food, he was asked to become a cook.

Vietnam “Every Marine on the DMZ in Vietnam was a cook!” says Paul Goodman who served with L Company, 3rd Battalion, 3rd Regiment, 3rd Marine Division. They were as far north as the DMZ permitted and with no rear base camps to return to for food. “We had no USO shows, no regular mail, no showers, no change of clothes, except socks—and certainly no mess hall/dining facility. We cooks of the jungle had canned food. Ham and Mothers (potatoes), scrambled eggs, chili con carné, spaghetti.” They opened the cans with the trusty P-38. “We’d form a stove from another can and make vent holes in it. The heat would be from heat tabs, and if we had no tabs, we’d use a pinch of C-4 explosive putty. We could add salt to the meals, and if you were lucky someone’s family would have sent Tabasco sauce or steak sauce.” Of course they only had hot chow during the day—never at night. “And most of us, because of patrolling, ambushes, or unit moving—just ate ‘em unheated out of the can. I still have my P-38 and still gladly eat canned food,” says Goodman, who lives in Dunedin now.

Rocky Mountain National Park Turns 100

ocky Mountain National Park (RMNP) is celebrating its centennial anniversary in Sept. 2015, but the activities and programs that will commemorate this special birthday will begin a full year in advance. From Centennial Hikes to plein-air painting, it’s the perfect time to enjoy year-round events in Colorado’s most beloved national treasure. Opening Ceremonies: Come Sept. 3 and 4, 2014 for a Picnic In the Park in Hidden Valley in RMNP and a KickOff Ice Cream Social on Sept. 4 at Holzwarth Historic Site.

Tours: Grand Lake will feature a self-guided walking tour titled “Then and Now,” as well as a geocaching adventure in search of 100th Anniversary wooden coins.

Art: From Sept. 21 – 30, 2014, Grand Lake Village will host Paint Something Grand, where visitors can observe plein-air painters and participate in art workshops.

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of espresso topped with frothy milk might not suggest a Catholic order devoted to poverty, but there’s a connection between cappuccino and the Capuchin monks. Members of that austere 16th century order wore a notably long and pointy hood, called a capuche. This earned them first the nickname, and then the formal name, Capuchin. The brown shade of that hood inspired the name of the coffee drink around the turn of the 20th century.

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If you are adopting a shelter or rescue dog, ask how he reacts to storms. Keep him inside during storms and fireworks. Don’t take him to the gun range. Instead, have a storm party! Be upbeat, combine play and special treats, and have a treasure hunt. Teach that thunder and fireworks can lead to LIVERWURST! rather than FEAR.

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such as pheromone collars or plug-in diffusers (such as Dog-Appeasing Pheromone or DAP™), Rescue Remedy™, melatonin, or peppermint or lavender oil applied to the footpads, or Royal Canin’s Calm Diet™. Dress for tranquility with the Thundershirt™ or Anxiety Wrap™, which use acupressure points to cause calming, much like swaddling a baby. Even a blanket placed over Fido can help by reducing static electricity.

Make a storm shelter and arrive early. Place an open dog crate, wrapped in a thick comforter, in a windowless dark interior room or closet with the door open.

Don’t wait to medicate. I prescribe a maintenance anti-depressant medication like Prozac throughout the storm season, then use a shortacting anti-anxiety medication just before the event. I never use the popular pet tranquilizer Acepromazine alone, for it will only sedate Fido and not reduce his anxiety. Turn the negative into a positive, by teaching your pet to tolerate storms by using positive events and treats during a fake storm of increasing intensity (using a storm CD and strobe flash). Summertime does not need to be a season of dread for the dog in your life.

Kate Brown, DVM, is the owner and medical director of Brandt Veterinary Clinic in Nokomis Florida. Visit their website at www. brandtvetclinic.com or email her at drkate@brandtvetclinic.com.

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