Lifestyles of the Active 50 Plus
Senior News Blue Ridge Edition
August 2015
VOL. 21 ISSUE 3 AUGUST 2015 Monthly information magazine for the fifty plus generation
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Compassion is where I live.
Sigmund Davidson
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“The staff here is so helpful and friendly, and they go out of their way to ensure that you’re living life to its fullest. The care and therapy that I receive here is excellent, and has played a big part in my life by helping me remain as independent as possible. Plus, being a longtime volunteer and avid supporter of my community, Brandon Oaks provides transportation to and from the venues, and causes, I care deeply about. If you’re considering a retirement community, consider this one.” Virginia Lutheran Homes, Inc.
Join us for lunch on August 13 and learn about our great summer incentive for our newly redesigned and renovated one-bedroom apartments. To RSVP, call us at (540) 777-5602 or visit: BrandonOaks.net/Events. A LifeCare Retirement Community | 3804 Brandon Avenue, SW | Roanoke, Virginia 24018 | BrandonOaks.net
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New Chaplain Starts At ‘Good Sam’ Hospice By Frances Stebbins
The Rev. Carol Fletcher, most recently serving a hospice in Athens, Ga., has succeeded the Rev. Marvin Barbre who has retired from the staff of Good Samaritan Hospice of Roanoke after 16 years. Barbre and his wife will continue to live in the valley. Fletcher, who calls herself “a multidenominational pastor,” explained that circumstances in her earlier years led her into several Protestant congregations. She earlier graduated from Duke University where she studied zoology, and she is a committed gardener, but following marriage and children she recalled that she “grew into” hospice service as a volunteer and later took her divinity degree from Mercer University’s McAfee‘s School of Theology in Atlanta; it is a seminary supported by Cooperative Baptist Fellowship. Ordained by Northside Drive Baptist Church in Atlanta, she is married to a retiree, Sam, and is now the merged family parent of five adult children, all of whom live in distant states. She joined the “Good Sam” staff in May and worked with Barbre for several weeks. The non-profit hospice follows a non-sectarian policy with its chaplain available as requested by patients and their families. In a quarterly “Hospice Matters” newsletter message, Sue Ranson, the CEO of Good Samaritan, reaffirmed that choosing hospice care “is about making disease get smaller and life get bigger.” The care patients receive is about making the remaining months, or even years, of life free of the expensive cycle of efforts to “cure” a serious and chronic condition. This is done by
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often permitting the patient to remain at home or in residential care with medications aimed at making pain bearable and discomfort handled by the hospice staff members who visit on a regular basis. It reduces or eliminates frequent trips to the emergency room since many common problems of failing health can be prevented by a nurse’s visits. Because the simple medical care hospice patients receive is far less costly than admittance to a hospital, it is covered by Medicare, Medicaid and many insurance policies, Ranson noted. In the familiarity of home and with loved ones, patients are better able to determine what is important in their waning strength so that the time left can be used to recall earlier events and put to a satisfactory conclusion issues needing to be resolved, the director pointed out asserting that being under hospice care is about living to the fullest and supporting families until and after death comes. A chaplain like Fletcher can, if desired, play an important role at this time.
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It’s August already and we find ourselves in the “dog days of summer,” not named for the neighborhood dogs who have to suffer the heat like they did when we were kids (now they enjoy the AC indoors with us!). I Googled the expression and got several explanations that vary a little. I found this one several times--the expression came from “a Star in the constellation, Canis Major, that is one of the brightest stars in the sky and is approximately 8.6 light-years from Earth. The Dog days is named after Sirius, the Dog Star. The Dog days come when the Dog Star begins to line up with our Sun. It was thought long ago that when the Dog Star aligned with the Sun that they combined their energy to make the weather even hotter. Of course, we now know that no Star would warm the earth at even the smallest fraction that the Sun does since stars are very far away.” I will be happy when we’ve passed the dog days. In this issue: There are tips to find the right assisted living community on page 7. August 21 is National Senior Citizen’s Day. Read about it on page 9, and find a website that has information about senior discounts at restaurants and more. Pearl Fu tells us about the Miss Virginia Pageant on page 14. Read Doris Hansel’s article about Roanoke’s City’s Chief of Police, Chris Perkins, on page 17. On page 44, read about Olympic Gold Medalist, Dr. Dot Richardson, visiting Friendship Living. As always, look through the entire 48 pages for lots of events and activities to keep you entertained and active during August.
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Downsizing -- Right-Sizing I recently read an article that really resonated with me, not only because I work with a lot clients who are thinking about downsizing, or are in the process of downsizing, but because I also find myself thinking ahead about what I want my living situation to be. The article was about starting the process and I wanted to share some of what I gleaned from it, as well as some of my thoughts. My clients typically think about moving to a smaller home, a home with everything on one level, or maybe a retirement community, and this will spark the realization that downsizing is upon them. It happens in that big “aha” moment when we realize that our old life is just not working and there’s the hint of a transition coming. It also means we need to think about getting rid of stuff. And, we’re hit with the big whammy of letting go of a lifetime of accumulations, aka stuff. What if we approach the “downsizing” as “right-sizing”? Doesn’t rightsizing have a more positive feel to it? Most folks are not thrilled with the idea of downsizing. Right-sizing is more than just getting rid of stuff. It’s about taking control of our stuff instead of allowing our stuff to control us. And, the difference between “downsizing” and “right-sizing” is you don’t have to be moving to start the process of right-sizing. I think some good questions to ask are, “What takes up your time, space, and energy? Are these things more of a burden or a joy?” Perhaps, the time is right to start thinking about alleviating ourselves of those things, or stuff that gives us anxiety. Right-sizing can allow us to give up burdens or responsibilities that tie up time and energy, thereby giving us the freedom to do those things that make us happy going forward. It can also give us a sense of empowerment and allow us to explore options. Here are some tips and tricks and things to think about to get you started on the path to right-sizing. Even if you’re not considering a move in the near future and plan to age in place, merely closing off a room that is rarely used, or even a second floor, can be a step forward. These areas would no longer require heating, cooling, and regular cleaning, thus saving you time and money. Most of us rarely “live” in every part of our home. Gifts from family and friends should not be an obligation. If you don’t want to keep the item or maybe want to pass it on to someone else, consider taking a photo of it and keeping the photos in a scrapbook with a mention of the story behind the item and the occasion for which it was given. The process of right-sizing should not be about loss, but about what matters most to you. It shouldn’t necessarily be about the financial value of the items, but the emotional value as well. Many folks feel enormous satisfaction from donating items. Goodwill, charities, churches, and shelters are places that could be considered when donating items. There are also folks who specialize in organizing and helping with the process. There are Senior Move Managers in almost every community. So, maybe this is a good time to start thinking about the idea of right-sizing your life? Simplifying one’s lifestyle can definitely lead to less stress, more time, and more freedom to do those things that allow us to live and love our life! Kathy Bibb is a REALTOR® with MKB, REALTORS. She has been practicing for 16+ years and is a Seniors Real Estate Specialist. She can be reached at 540.293.2323.
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Tips for Finding the Right Assisted Living Community ith summer coming to a close and fall quickly approaching, focus shifts from vacation to school, work, and cooler weather. For seniors and their families fall does not bring the need to pick up school supplies or a new outfit, but it does come with its own set of challenges. Many families begin searching for assisted living communities so that loved ones can be safely in their new homes before winter when the fall risk for seniors increases. Retirement and Searching for the perfect assisted Assisted living community canCommunity seem like a daunting task. Living There are several communities to choose from and they all seem very similar at first glance. It is important to take time and ask the right questions to make the decision right the first time. There are five important tips to keep in mind while searching for assisted living. Know what is most important youMeadows Drive | Lynchburg, VA 24502 1213 to Long When purchasing a house, realtors often ask clients to make a list of must haves. The same is necessary when searching for assisted living. Make a list of what is important to you in the room and community but also with care and staff. Assisted living is much more than a place to live. Most assisted living communities provide activities, meals, basic medical assistance, and transportation. They don’t all provide it in the same way; however, so it is important to know what is most important to you going into a community so you can ask the right questions. Visit more than once Assisted living is not a temporary decision. It is important to be really comfortable with the community as your new home before making a commitment to live there. After the initial tour, ask if you can try a meal, participate in an activity, or spend some time getting to know other residents. These experiences will teach you more about life in the community. Keep the future in mind It is important to consider not just your needs for today but tomorrow as well. As people age, the need for assistance increases, especially for those with progressive diseases. Some assisted livings can help with increased needs like feeding, incontinence care, and immobility. Others only help as far as medication management and meals. It is important to consider the future, so you look for a place that can meet all of your needs, present and future. If you choose a place that doesn’t have a higher level of care. be prepared to move to a different assisted living or skilled care in the future. Take your time Assisted living is not a decision to make lightly. Take time to make the decision. Research your top communities, take time to visit, and get to know staff and residents so you are confident with your final choice. Don’t wait so long that you are forced to make a decision after a fall or accident at home, but do make sure to take the necessary time to make a wise decision. Get advice and references from others As you work through the process of searching for the right assisted living, have close family or friends who you trust join you in your search. Ask their advice and opinion on the places you visit. Go to other senior care professionals and ask their opinion on your top picks to see if they have good things to say about where you plan to live. You can also check online review sites such as caring.com for reviews posted by others who have visited or had family members at the community. Submitted by Heritage Green Assisted Living & Memory Care in Lynchburg.
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Reverse Mortgage News Rayetta M.Webb, Your LOCAL Reverse Mortgage Consultant Since 2005 I have a little calendar next to my desk and it has little sayings on it. This month there is a quote from John Barrymore – “Happiness often sneaks in through a door you didn’t know you left open.” How true. Finding something unexpected in the day that makes you happy makes the day so much brighter. On occasion l will share with you “Samples of Examples” of using the “Home Equity Conversion Mortgage” (HECM) - commonly known as the reverse mortgage. Everyone’s circumstances are different, so understanding this program and how it may benefit you is the key in deciding if this is a good financial option for you. Perhaps these situations will make sense for you or someone you know as you consider this program. Here’s a sample on using the “Home Equity Conversion Mortgage” to use your home to stay at home. This is the program that has been around for 25 years and 1 million mature homeowners have used. Joe and Sally live in Natural Bridge (ages, 78 and 74). Their home is valued at $195,000.00. They set up a home equity line of credit (HELOC) with their bank nearly 15 years ago to remodel the kitchen. They have used this HELOC over and over again by drawing funds out and paying them back and that has worked out well for them. Since they are both retired, they have been pulling funds from this account more frequently. Life on a fixed income has become more of a challenge with the cost of medicine, groceries and everyday needs. Instead of pulling out money and paying it back, they find they have needed just a little extra every month and don’t seem to have the income to keep ahead of the game. They are now close to owing the maximum available to them, which is $30,000.00 They were looking to refinance their loan but since their whole financial picture has changed since they retired, they don’t qualify for this type of loan any longer. So they look at what a HECM may do for them. Based on their age, the value of their home and current interest rates, Joe and Sally will be able to pay off their existing loan and have enough through their new HECM to start receiving an income from the home of $514.00 per month. That works great for them, as they will not have to make a required payment on the HECM and can relax knowing that extra income will make a difference. Moving on to the “Home Equity Conversion Mortgage for Purchase” program, which has been available since 2009, that allows you to buy another home and obtain a HECM all in one single transaction. Carl lives in Moneta (age 68). He has an older two story home valued at $250,000.00. This past year, he had knee replacement surgery, and although he is doing well, the thought of dragging laundry up and down the stairs wears him out. He found a nice little condo listed for $275,000.00. It is a perfect fit for him, but he doesn’t want to take on a mortgage payment as he just retired. He makes the decision to put his home on the market so he can downsize and get all on one level. Here’s how it worked. Carl sold his older home and after paying the realtor he ended up with $235,000.00. He then uses $137,000.00 from that sale to invest as his down payment on his new condo. The balance needed to purchase his new home comes from the HECM for purchase loan program. And Carl still has $98,000.00 left from the sale of his older home in his saving account. He can live comfortably on his social security plus his retirement income and know he has extra in the bank for emergencies or a little traveling if he chooses. Carl will enjoy his new condo without the worry of a monthly payment. He is very happy! Whether you are looking to stay in the home you love, or love the idea of finding a new place to hang your hat, the HECM loan programs may be worth considering. If you are a realtor and you have not had an opportunity to introduce the purchase program to any of your customers, please call for a private training session on how this program works. If either of these “samples of examples” has you thinking of how this type of loan program may be of benefit to you or someone you know, please call me to learn more: 434.238.0765. And remember: Education is the key to making a sound decision. I hope something unexpected and joyful finds its way through your door today! Kindest regards.
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Senior News Blue Ridge Edition
August 2015
National Senior Citizens Day
Each year on August 21 there are various events and activities held, across the United States, in recognition of National Senior Citizens Day. This day was created as a day to support, honor and show appreciation to our seniors and to recognize their achievements and the contributions they make to our communities
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id you know nearly 1 in 3 adults in the United States have high blood pressure (HBP), but nearly one-third of them don’t know they have it? Knowing your blood pressure numbers is important, even when you are ‘feeling fine’. HBP often has no warning signs; however, it can damage your blood vessels, heart, and kidneys. Read on to get the facts on blood pressure and learn how to “Keep the Beat” and live a heart-healthier life. Virginia Burggraf Blood pressure is the force of blood pushing DNS, RN, C against blood vessel walls. The top number— Radford University systolic--is the pressure when your heart beats. Professor in Gerontological Throughout the course of a normal day, blood Nursing pressure will fluctuate with different activities (examples: sleeping, eating, exercising) and will vary slightly each time it is taken. For this reason, it is important to have your blood pressure checked regularly. Blood pressure categories for adults are: Category Normal Prehypertension HBP
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If you have diabetes or chronic kidney disease, HBP is defined as 130/80. As was mentioned, high blood pressure usually has no symptoms and increases the risk of heart disease, stroke and other serious conditions. The good news is that it is easily detected and can usually be controlled. Keep the beat and follow these heart healthy tips for preventing or controlling high blood pressure. • Maintain a Healthy Weight. Losing just 10 pounds can lower blood pressure. • Be physically active. Choose activities you enjoy and accumulate 30 minutes of moderate exercise each day. • Follow a healthy eating plan. Include plenty of fruits, vegetables and foods low in saturated fats and cholesterol like the DASH eating plan: http://www.webmd.com/hypertension-high-blood-pressure/guide/ dash-diet • Enhance the flavor of your food and read food labels to control the amount of sodium in your diet. • Break free from tobacco. Quitting can help lower blood pressure and your risk of heart disease. Ginger Burggraf, DNS RN FAAN OCDS, is a professor of geriatric nursing at Radford University. She has been an advocate for health care for older adults for many years, and also writes grants to further this effort. She is a religious member of the Secular Carmelite Community of the Catholic Church, a grandmother of nine, and an avid knitter.
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AARP Virginia announces
LivingWell@50+ Hosted by: AARP Blacksburg Chapter, Lifelong Learning Institute at Virginia Tech, Edward Via College of Osteopathic Medicine, New River Valley Agency on Aging, Virginia Tech Center for Gerontology, Warm Hearth Village, and Virginia Tech Retirees Association
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When someone is diagnosed with Alzheimer’s, family and friends many questions. What does the diagnosis mean? What plans The Innhave at Virginia Tech $30 perneed person to be made? What resources are available? Join us for (includes lunch andofbreaks) this series programs (August 26 and September 30) that help provide answers to those questions that arise now—and along the way. To RSVP, call (540) 317-3574.
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Stimulate Your Thinking about What It Means to Age Successfully! Learn Something New: • Facebook • Blogging • Improvisation • Taiji • What’s in Your Food • How to Optimize Health Over Your Lifespan
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Expand Your Perspectives: • Mindfulness • The Joys of Lifelong Learning
Sweet Memories, winner of the Best Practice Award from the Virginia Assisted Living Association, offers extra attention, safety and security to those experiencing memory loss, Alzheimer’s Disease or other dementia.
Find Your Passion: • In the Creative Arts • Outdoor Recreation Enjoy: • Music from the Crooked Road • Wine Tasting • Lunch and Great Conversation • Opportunity Fair For more information visit www.cpe.vt.edu/livingwell or call 540-951-4968. NOTE: Any information collected by the sponsoring organization is governed by that organization’s privacy policy.
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is just around the corner! 20 The Sesquicentennial 21 22 23 Years 24 of planning have gone into this celebration of our rich history and the commemoration of the 25 Civil War which took place 26 27 conclusion to the in Appomattox, Virginia. Thousands are expected to visit Lynchburg and the region to attend the Sesquicentennial events in Appomattox and experience what life was like 28 29 30 31 150 years ago when Generals Lee and Grant made history. The Lynchburg Regional Convention & Visitors Bureau (LRCVB) expects34many 32 33 35 of36these visitors will stay in the Lynchburg area and many locals will take advantage of traffic issues on 37 our proximity to Appomattox. 38 39 In order to quell potential 40 US 460 for the days of the event, the LRCVB is partnering with Appomattox County to provide free times of the festivi41 42 shuttle service during the busiest 43 ties. Shuttle buses will run from 7am into late evening Thursday - Sunday, 45 April 9th - 12th,442015. The LRCVB is calling for volunteers to help give guests and locals utilizing a positive experience. Volunteers will assist people find shut46 the 47 shuttles 48 49 tle stops and get folks acclimated to the Appomattox schedule and locations. 50 51 and highlight downtown 52 amenities 53 54 for Other volunteers will ride the shuttles riders to enjoy upon their return. Shifts will be 4 hours each and there will be from6011am - noon or 1pm 55 a brief volunteer training 56 57 on58Tuesday, April 7th 59 -2pm in the City Council Chamber, 900 Church Street. 61 Please contact Sue 62 Downs-Loyd at sue.downs-loyd@lynchburgva.gov 63 or 434-485-7296 for more details and to volunteer! Also go to: discoverLynch64 burg.org to see all of65the events being held in Lynchburg66and Appomattox to celebrate the end of the Civil War! www.CrosswordWeaver.com
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Bedford County Parks and Recreation
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Central Virginia Alliance for Community Living Presents
Office located at 1257 County Farm Rd., Bedford • 540-586-7682
Upcoming Programs
New to Medicare Workshop
Senior Bingo
If you are 50 years or older and like to socialize and play Bingo, then this is the place for you. The Bedford County Parks and Recreation Department offers Bingo 3 times a month at 3 locations. Forest Recreation Center (2nd Tuesday), Smith Mountain Lake Moose Lodge on Morgans Church Rd. (3rd Wednesday), and the Bedford Moose Lodge (4th Thursday). Lunch is served at all locations so come and bring your favorite dish to share. Cost is $1.00 per card with a limit of 4 cards per person. For more information please contact the Recreation office at 586-7682 or come by our office at 1257 County Farm Rd. Bedford. Cards at the Recreation Office If you are a card player and would like to meet new people and have a fun time, visit the Recreation office on Thursdays from 1-4 p.m. For more information please contact the Recreation office at 540-586-7682, or come by at 1 p.m. to play.
Lunch Trips
The Bedford County Parks and Recreation Department is offering the following lunch trips. August 4, 2015 - Greenwood Restaurant; September 1, 2015 – Shakers. Price for all lunch trips is $5.00. You pay for your lunch on your own. For more information, please contact the Recreation office at 586-7682 or come by to register at 1257 County Farm Rd. Bedford. Space is limited on the bus and these trips are restricted to Bedford Town/County Residents only. Cheese Shop Trips Bedford County Parks & Recreation will sponsor a trip to the Cheese Shop in Stuarts Draft on Thursday, August 20th. We will also visit the Little Debbie Outlet and the Shenandoah Farmers Market in Mt. Crawford. Lunch will be at the Wood Grill Restaurant. Cost per person is $25.00 which includes your transportation on the Parks & Rec bus and lunch at the Wood Grill. Call Bedford County Parks & Rec at 586-7682 for additional information or stop by our office. Payment must accompany registration. Bus will depart at 8:00 a.m. from the County Parks & Rec office.
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Wednesday September 2, 2015 5:00pm
Lynchburg Public Library Community Room A FREE, unbiased presentation for people who are: • About to retire • Turning 65 • Beginning Medicare based on disability Find out: • How Medicare works • When to enroll in Medicare Part B and Part D and why it is critical to enroll on time • How the Affordable Care Act affects Medicare • How to choose the best Medicare plan for you For more information call 434.385.9070 Central Virginia Alliance for Community Living (formerly the Area Agency on Aging) This is part of the statewide Virginia Insurance Counseling and Assistance Program (VICAP). All VICAP counselors receive regular training and are not licensed to sell insurance. VICAP is a free service, is not affiliated with any insurance companies and does not sell insurance. Alzheimer’s Disease & Dementia Care Seminar AlzheimerÕs Disease & Dementia Care Seminar Smith Mountain Lake, Smith Mountain Lake, Va.VA
Take the path to certification as a Certified Dementia Practitioner through the National Council of Certified Dementia Practitioners & Whether you want to increase your knowledge or International Council of Certified Dementia pursue certification as a Certified Dementia Practitioners. Sign Up Now! Practitioner (CDP) this class is for you.
Class Schedule:
9-9:30 am Check-in & Refreshments 9:30-6 pm Training
12:30 Ð 1:30 pm: Working lunch on site Date:
Friday, August 21 2015
Location:
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$185/person Cancellation fee of $75.00
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THURSDAY, AUGUST 13 2:00 PM AT HERITAGE GREEN Please RSVP by calling 434-385-5102 or email eyoung@heritagegreenal.com. REFRESHMENTS SERVED.
Prevent and decrease falls. Improve balance. Improve well-being. The Balance in Action program improves your balance through a customized exercise program designed for older adults. We use the latest research in the science of exercise and aging. Reduce fatigue, relieve everyday aches and pains, and feel invigorated again!
Denise Scruggs, ADC, CDP & CADDCT Denise, Director of the Beard Center on Aging, is a Certified AlzheimerÕs Disease & Dementia YOfor the National Council of Certified Care Trainer Dementia Practitioners/ International Council of Certified Dementia Practitioners. She has over 20 years of experience working personally & professionally with persons diagnosed with dementia. She is a certified activity director with experience in long term care activities, memory care management, adult day care services, & consulting with families and facilities caring for those with dementia.
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If you are interested in becoming a CDP, this class meets ONE of the requirements for becoming a Certified Dementia Practitioner. Upon successful completion of the class, you may apply for CDP certification. For more information on certification &eligibility requirements go to www.nccdp.org or contact the NCCDP/ICCDP Office at 1-877-729-5191 or nccdpcorporate@nccdp.org. You must be certified or licensed in a health care profession or related field to apply for CDP certification. Who should attend: Nurses, CNAÕs, Social Workers, Activity Professionals, Geriatric Care Managers, Licensed Nursing Home & Assisted Living Administrators, & Social Workers among other front life staff & health care professionals. Topics include: diagnosis & prognosis; treatment; communication & feelings; depression; repetitive behaviors; paranoia & hallucinations; wandering; hoarding; aggression; catastrophic reactions, intimacy/ sexuality; personal care; pain management; nutrition; activities; staff & family support; environment; diversity/ cultural competence; spiritual care; and end-of-life care. ----------------------------------
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oanoke sizzled with HOT temperatures in the upper 90s! Our calendars were filled with an abundant list of HOT diversified events and celebrations that show off Roanoke’s remarkable multicultural and faith communities. Highly acclaimed art galleries and museums! Top-notch live theatres! Firstrate symphony, opera, ballet and sporting events! Lectures and fundraisers galore! World-renowned speakers free of charge! We are so very lucky to live within this amazing atmosphere. To add fuel to the fire and to keep my heritage Pearl Fu, Roanoke’s alive, I observe the Dragon Boat Festival on Ambassador of Goodwill and the 5th day of the 5th month of the LUNAR International Connection calendar as my official birthday. It is very confusing for my friends and family as it falls on a different date each year in the WESTERN calendar. The happy solution? My very loving friends decided to give me birthday parties throughout the entire month of June. Deep gratitude to my friends who organized the many celebrations. I am the luckiest lady in the whole universe! With each summer, I look forward to receiving a packet from the adorable Bootie Chewning, executive producer, and Carolyn Williams, her able assistant, to cover the very popular Miss Virginia Pageant. This year’s pageant was held at The Berglund Center for three nights in a row (June 25 to 27), and included 27 stunning women in the competition. Thursday and Friday half of the ladies competed in swimsuit rounds which made up (L-R) Dan Smith's 15% of their scores. Miss Greater Richmond granddaughter, Maddie; Veronica Robertson was again the winner for the Pearl and Dan Smith Lifestyle and Fitness Award at Thursday night’s
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competitions, and Miss Greater Prince William County Harlie Dale took the Swimsuit honor on Friday. My favorite part is the talent competition which accounts for 35% of the score. On Friday night, Miss New River Valley Cameron Smith was the winner of the talent competition singing “House of the Rising Sun.” Last year’s Talent Award winner, Miss Piedmont Region Savannah Lane brought down the house with her rousing rendition of “Don’t Rain on My Parade.” The Pearl with Chinese ladies audience completely agreed with the judges’ at birthday party given by choice of the top five honors. After the tensionYolanda. Puyanna wearing filled, on-stage question competition which tests black in the background with their knowledge on various important topics (I Latino Friends. would have been tongue-tied for a change!), the results were: Miss Virginia 2015: Savannah Lane, M i s s P i e d m o n t R e g i o n , 1 s t R u n n e rup: Courtney Jamison, Miss Arlington 2nd Runner-up: Elizabeth M a r t i n , M i s s Vi r g i n i a D o g w o o d 3 r d R u n n e r - u p : K a t i e Pimblett, Miss Apple Blossom 4th Runner-up: Veronica Robertson, Miss Greater Richmond Congratulations everyone! We will be Fantastic musicians JJ Cho and cheering for Savannah when the Miss America Kiki wowed everyone at Pearl’s Pageant takes place on September 13 in Atlantic party given by Yolanda. City, New Jersey! This year was the first time the pageant was not broadcast on television. This did not affect the excellent production executed by the incredible Director Mark Schrierer and his staff. He captured the audience with the interesting emcees and singers who delivered new arias with angelic voices. This year’s emcees were Miss VA 2001 Meghan Shanly (now a Nashville recording artist), Miss Ohio 2002 Tiffany Haas (now a Broadway star), and Miss VA 2010 Caitlin Uze (who added the humor component to the show). A surprising, heart-wrenching final highlight of the evening was when the reigning Miss Virginia 2014 Courtney Garret joined her father in the duet “How Great Thou Art.” He promised See PEARL, Page 15
Our upcoming luncheon will have positive side effects TUESDAY, AUGUST 4, FROM 11:30 AM TO 1 PM Join us for lunch followed by an informative presentation, Medication Side Effects and Preventing Falls. Guest speaker Stephanie Rose, RN, BSN, will discuss important topics such as medication groups and their possible side effects, ways to safely administer medications to yourself or a loved one, when to contact your care provider, maintaining your independence through fall prevention, and more. Seating is limited, so please RSVP to (540) 400-6482 by July 31. Save the dates for these upcoming events in our Lunch and Learn Series SEPTEMBER 1 | Dementia/Alzheimer’s Awareness OCTOBER 6 | Breast Cancer Awareness
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vening surrounded the Italian restaurant with its summery June embrace. Inside, the Star City Ukulele Club straightened out sheet music and tuned instruments between joyful whispers. As I waited for the music, I noticed a bright, blue eyed woman at a nearby table. Her silvery hair reflected the candle light like a fresh snowfall under the moon. “Wait.”……I thought, “Isn’t that Jackie Bledsoe?” Yes indeed. Jackie, my friend Dan’s mother, is retired now By with 3 grown children as well as grandchildren and great Dorothy Luci grandchildren. Yet I don’t think I’ve ever seen her bored or smileless. I barely recall saying hello at a New Year’s Eve party when she and her friends sped out the door to yet another celebration. She warmly greeted my family while volunteering at the Mill Mountain Theatre. And in the fall I was delightfully surprised to find her chatting away at my art exhibit. Not to mention, she often helps with many other community groups and festivals. “How does she keep up with the Energizer Bunny? I want some of that,” I determined. So began my investigation into the cause of her cheerful vivacity. Between sips of tasty root beer, my engaging host indulged me by filling in the blanks of her interesting life. Kentucky born and raised in West Virginia, her father planted in her the seeds of endurance and a good work ethic. She tells me he was not only a salesman, but in the evenings built their well made home with his own 2 hands. He taught her, “If you do it right the first time, it will never have to be done again.” I realized she had absorbed his talent as she described her arts and crafts hobby. Aside from crafts, she loves cooking and reads about 2 books a week. Being married to an air traffic controller enabled Jackie and her 3 children to experience their 2 year adventure in San Juan, Puerto Rico. These were some of her happiest memories. In 1972 they relocated to Roanoke because of the beautiful mountains. She was filled with a love for traveling and for people. In the 70’s and 80’s she became an Avon district manager over 100 ladies and worked 13 years for Pitney Bowes. She says.”I was not selling shipping and mailing equipment, but solving problems.” Then in 1987 these communication skills brought her to Kiwanis. Aware that Kiwanis focused on children, she was surprised to be welcomed by a room full of blue suited men at the Patrick Henry ballroom. She was the 2nd female to join the Roanoke Kiwanis in 1987 (an international men’s group for 72 years prior). Jackie served on countless local and district committees and in 1993 became the first lady president for the Roanoke Kiwanis Club. She became a Club Development Manager and served 7 years with International, traveling to places such as Holland,
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England and Hong Kong. She says with 18 conventions a year, she traveled the globe.” I would open my suitcase in the kitchen, do the laundry and repack,” she laughs. At one time, Jackie also hosted foreign guests through Friendship Force (an international, non-profit introduced by President Carter). She showed me a piece of the Berlin wall and spoke of the KGB. In 2015 Kiwanis International celebrates its 100th anniversary! But being retired did not block Jackie as the Capital District Convention Chair in Roanoke this April. Imagine the countless decisions involving speakers, food and workshops, or advertising, to name just a few? Good thing Jackie has family ties with our popular local artist, Nancy Hauser!...I’d encourage you to investigate the outstanding service done through Kiwanis International or their local clubs such as the IDD Project, Project Eliminate, service dogs, or pediatric trauma centers. Recently I saw a film about an English stockbroker, Nicholas Winton. In 1938, he made a life altering decision to cancel his holiday ski trip to visit a friend in Czechoslovakia. He witnessed firsthand the plight of refugees endangered by the German annexation. He created a plan to transport children (mostly Jewish) into England. In the few months before Britain entered WWII, he was able to preserve the lives of approximately 669 children, many whose parents would later die in concentration camps. Nicholas said, “Anything that is not impossible can be done if one really sets one’s mind to do it and is determined that it shall be done.” I couldn’t help thinking how Jackie’s change of direction into Kiwanis has also been a life saving decision. It gave life to others and to her. Leaving past Jackie’s garden, I remember that she loves to watch the flowers grow. Last time I looked, you have to be pretty still, pausing in your busyness to notice something like that. So that’s the secret? Let us all pause long enough to notice the needs of others and never waste a single minute in following through with a course of action. Because as Jackie loves to say: “Service is the rent we pay for the privilege of living on this planet.” Dorothy Luci is an artist and writer from New York City, residing in Roanoke County. She has enjoyed serving her community through teaching, counseling and chaplain work. Dorothy also loves bandanas, has used paper plates for poetry, and has recently begun to play an African drum. dluci20@gmail.com.
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y first impression of Chief Perkins was not at all what I expected a “Top Cop” to be. If you would meet him in a social situation, sans uniform, you could mistakenly think him to be a lawyer or doctor (his first field of interest as a youth). First of all he doesn’t look old enough to be the chief. He came up through the ranks straight out of college. Second, he doesn’t first come on with Doris Turvey Hansel that strong, forceful personality thought to be a prerequisite for becoming a police officer. However, as conversation proceeds, it gradually becomes obvious that when the occasion arises for the need to show strength and leadership, Chief Perkins is very well qualified. I personally feel much safer having had the privilege of meeting the chief, knowing he “has my back,” as they say. Pulling personal information from my subject was the most challenging assignment I’ve met so far in this column. Chief Perkins does not like to talk about himself, and describes himself as ‘very private.’ He did, however answer our first question: What is the most difficult situation you’ve had to deal with in your personal life? “Unquestionably the death of my mother in 1993---she was 48 years old and divorced from my father at the time of her death.” Chris Perkins was 24 years of age and already on the police force. He had just come off a midnight shift when the call came. It became his unhappy chore to inform his father and the rest of the family. Being a police officer, it was natural that he wanted details to be correct before giving information to others. Chris Perkins comes from a family of law enforcers. His dad worked with the Smith County Sheriff’s Department. His brother is now a detective and his sister a Lieutenant with the Roanoke City Police Department. As with others we have interviewed, Chris was able to cope by quickly returning to work. “The police department is my second family. We are a close knit group and we support
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each other during times of family hardship.” Officer Perkins took advantage of these friendships to help him recover from the loss of his young mother. He stated that it was a very difficult time for him, his brother and his sister, but he feels that it strengthened his fortitude to continue his police work. The second question: “How can our readers prepare for their personal safety in retirement?” brought out the “police personality” in Chief Perkins. After giving me all the standard answers such as security alarms, neighborhood watch organizations, watching out for scams, and the other great information and advice given by Scott Leamon, the department’s Community Outreach Specialist in a monthly column in Senior News, the Chief became a different person. He spoke at length about the public perception of the police. He believes the cop shows on TV are both good and bad. Good because the criminals believe that police do have all the technical paraphernalia they see on TV, but bad because the public expects immediate results from blood samples, fingerprints and other evidence. “That is just unrealistic,” Chief said. He is excited and happy that body cameras will be required equipment for every officer because they will show all of the good that his officers do on a daily basis. He also believes they will show that the “bad” that is given so much publicity will be proven to be not so “bad” after all. He wants to change the stereotypical image of brutality by the men and women who protect us--the image so flagrantly exaggerated and pushed forward by the media. He understands fully that this negative press could easily lead to the de-motivation of his officers. They are, after all, only dealing with the crimes committed by just five percent of the population. Another way the chief and his staff are working at becoming more than just peace keepers is attempting to learn from the public what they want and expect from their police department. This is being done by taking customer service surveys, conducting interviews by phone, on the greenway and in other public places. Not so incidentally, Chief Perkins would like us to volunteer to help conduct those interviews. He notes that there are other areas where volunteers can be quite useful. Call the department (540-8532211) for a volunteer application or go online at police@roanokeva.gov. Chief Perkins gave me a tour of the department’s control room where a lot of sophisticated equipment helps the department provide protection for the entire city. A lighted, detailed map can be seen in the photo background behind him. Doris Hansel served two years in the Woman’s Army Corp. She is married to Benjamin H. Hansel II, retired Government lawyer, and has two daughters and one granddaughter. Doris resides in Roanoke County and was in programs management for LOA Local Office On Aging for 15 years, where she was responsible for Meals On Wheels sites, co-chair for Let’s Do Lunch, and Chaired the Annual Wellness Day program.
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his was a quest. After spending a day in Appomattox for the 150th Anniversary of General Lee’s Surrender in April, son Philip and I wanted to see where the battle took place that sent Lee heading west in retreat. That would be Petersburg. An hour and a half from Roanoke we were passing Appomattox on U.S. 460. Less than two hours later we were settled in our lodging off of I-95 outside of Petersburg. About 460 East: as you enter Petersburg, you are sucked into a snarl of Interstates 85, 95 and 295. Petersburg is a major junction south of Richmond and is the reason Gail Tansill Lambert why Petersburg was crucial for the Confederate Photos by Mill Lambert and Union armies. Pre-Civil War Petersburg was supplied by key roadways and five railroad lines. By early 1865, almost 700,000 Americans had perished in the deadliest war in our history. The Siege of Petersburg, conducted by Gen. Grant over the winter and spring of 1864-1865, is what brought defeat to Gen. Robert E. Lee and the Army of Northern Virginia. While the Union Army was increasing to 125,000 men with nine trains per day bringing in supplies and men, Lee’s army was weakening, down in numbers to about 55,000 men; supply lines were cut in all directions. In one battle as described in the National Park Service Sentinel, “Confederate resistance collapsed under the rain of shells and coordinated Northern infantry assault.” The chance for survival of the Confederate States of America appeared hopeless by the end of March. There were 42,000 Union and 28,000 Confederate casualties in Petersburg alone during the 1864-65 siege and battle campaigns. When fighting erupted anew before dawn on April 2 and multiple Southern positions were overrun, Lee telegraphed President Davis that Petersburg could not be held. He evacuated his army overnight and retreated west to Appomattox where a supply train had been intercepted by Union forces. Down to a starving ragged army of about 28,000 men and surrounded on the north, west and south by a wellequipped and well-fed Union Army of 120,000 men, Lee surrendered on April 9 to Union General Grant. Back to Petersburg -- what’s there? The Eastern Front Visitor Center at the
Petersburg Train Depot - oldest in Virginia Petersburg National Battlefield is the place to start. Tour Stops are designed for car travel with self-tour sites and ranger programs. We saw earthworks for defense of Petersburg set up two years before the first Northern troops arrived. We saw trenches and siege mortars that had fired exploding shells high enough to land inside trenches, bringing random death and terror to Southern soldiers. We saw the Crater where former Pennsylvania coal miner troops had dug a tunnel under the Southern lines of defense and exploded 8,000 pounds of gunpowder. The explosion formed the Crater that trapped Union soldiers when Southerners counterattacked in a rage. See also the Visitor Center at Historic Blandford Church and Cemetery, an 18th century Anglican Church built before the American Revolution and abandoned thereafter. In the early 1900s, the church was restored as a Confederate Memorial Chapel by the Ladies Memorial Association of Petersburg. The chapel has 15 priceless Louis Comfort Tiffany stained-glass windows dedicated to the memory of fallen Southern soldiers. The first Decoration Day Service was conducted by the Ladies Memorial Association there on June 9, 1966 and became the inspiration for the national observance of Memorial Day. The Petersburg Visitor Center at 19 Bollingbrook Street in downtown Petersburg is in a restored townhouse that survived the Union siege. Here you’ll find period architecture and furnishings as well as information guides to Petersburg’s museums See TRAVEL, Page 19 and battlefields. The city has also become a growing
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TRAVEL, from Page 18 destination for period film projects, including the Visitor Center itself. The 2-blocks-away train depot was undergoing restoration in May and is the oldest train depot in Virginia, for all you railroad fans. Also in downtown Petersburg, we ate well at “Petersburg Southern defensive line above earthworks icon” Dixie Restaurant. Expect Southern cuisine of the basic sort for breakfast and lunch – great hot dogs, home fries, spoon bread, collard greens and pies. The prices are small town, despite the name of the “Spielburger,” which tells me Steven Spielberg ate there while on location for the filming of Lincoln. “Ya’ll come back!” said our waitress and cashier. We hope to. Gail Tansill Lambert is a graduate of Hollins, a former Latin teacher, and currently working on a Civil War-era novel.
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his powerful sounding name, “Thunder Tea,” is one of the many natural herbal remedies passed on to us by Chief Two Trees, the Cherokee medicine man of the Bear Clan. So how did I end up with the recipe for this magic elixir? My story takes a kind of long road to get to Thunder Tea, but it’s worth the “trip.” It was the mid 90s and I was working as a secretary in a real estate office outside of Raleigh, NC. One of the agents there had so many lumps in both breasts that she was scheduled for a double mastectomy. Fortunately, her husband traveled the entire state of North Carolina for his job with the Department of Travel and Tourism and had heard about the stellar reputation of Chief Two Trees. He suggested that his wife go see him before proceeding with her surgery. After all, when conventional medicine had failed them, people from all corners of the world came seeking healing from the Chief. What did she have to lose by going? So off she went to Old Fort, North Carolina and stood in a long line with all the other folks seeking a miracle. The Chief gave her a formula for some cream to rub on her chest. Her instructions were to massage the cream in for about 10 days, and then she was to get another mammogram. She did just that and much to the utter amazement of the nurses, ALL of the lumps were gone! Naturally everyone wanted to know what she had done. Because of these astounding results, she visited the Chief again for help with some other issues that included thinning hair and her painful sinusitis. This second visit would result in the recipe for “Thunder Tea” and it marked the end of her clogged sinuses. There are only 3 ingredients in this tea. …..the Essential Oil of Peppermint, Essential Oil of Eucalyptus and Tea Tree Oil. To brew, simply bring a cup of water to a rolling boil and add 5 drops of each of the ingredients. Inhale the steam SLOWLY and feel the immediate relief. Do not breathe too deeply as the sensitive membranes inside your nose could become irritated. Tea Tree Oil has over 60 years of safe usage and is proven to be antifungal, antibacterial and antiviral. Peppermint Oil is great for motion sickness and headaches. The main constituent is menthol which is well known in today’s chest rubs and cough drops. Eucalyptus Oil is used as a tick repellant, a remedy for headaches, and especially as relief from sinusitis. This Medicine Man was well aware of the fact that the oils involved in this brew possessed many healing abilities. But why should we choose Thunder Tea over present-day products? Because most commercial chest rubs used for colds and congestion use petroleum jelly which often contains certain cancer causing impurities. In fact, petroleum jelly has been BANNED from use in cosmetics in Europe for just that reason. Whereas, these 3 Essential Oils have a long history of providing healing remedies that are both safe and natural. I could not end my story without first sharing some background information on this fascinating man, Chief Two Trees. He was born Kenneth Ray Cannon in 1927 in Oklahoma and died 68 years later in Old Fort, North Carolina. Prior to focusing on his Cherokee and Sioux heritage, he attended quite a few colleges and universities and served in the United States Air Force. It was said that Kenneth Cannon had this intuition that allowed him to diagnose his visitors from his porch simply by observing them as they walked up to meet with him. He could tell what was wrong before they ever shared a word about their problem. Chief Two Trees, as he would become known, never charged for his services; instead he had a gallon glass jar marked “donation” by his side. Individuals paid whatever they could afford and if they had no money, his services were generously provided for free! His medicine included diet, exercise, herbal and mineral supplements and other holistic treatments. Considering my deep interest in alternative healing, I am sorry that I never got to meet Chief Two Trees. And after reading this article, I am sure many of you are interested in his miracle breast cream. Thankfully, we can still avail ourselves of his ancient wisdom because his daughter, Darlene Wind Trees, continues his legacy. If you check her out online, she is now known as Dr. Darlene Two Trees Cannon. She is still carrying on her father’s healing ways and can be found in the Texas Hill Country. Next time a nasty cold has you congested, remember to brew some Thunder Tea and maybe give thanks to the generous soul named Chief Two Trees. I am just a regular person with no medical expertise who has suffered from many of your same health issues. I do not ever rule out conventional medical care for anyone, but in most cases-it just did not work for me. So after some 25 years of obsessive study, coupled with real life experiences, I am ready to share my remedies with you. 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You Don’t Have to Live With Varicose Veins Today’s endovenous ablation procedures result in very little downtime and virtually no pain. By Stephanie Specht of Carilion Clinic As many as 40 million Americans have varicose veins, and many who have them think it is something they have to live with, but they don’t have to. Minimally invasive treatments have made treating varicose veins a quick, easy and relatively painless process. Plus, the majority of insurance companies and Medicare will cover the procedure if patients meet certain criteria. What are varicose veins? Varicose veins are veins that have become enlarged and twisted due to increased venous pressure that results from leaky valves. Carilion Clinic vascular surgeon, Ashish Raju, M.D., explains that to push blood back to your heart, your veins rely on a network of valves that alternately open to allow blood through and then close to prevent backflow. In varicose veins, the valves do not work properly, allowing blood to pool in the vein (usually in your legs and feet), making it difficult for the muscles to push the blood back up. As blood continues to pool in the vein, increased venous pressure causes the vein branches to bulge and twist and become varicose. “The extra time that the blood spends in the legs causes not only the enlarged, bulging vein, but it can result in a throbbing, aching or burning pain,” says Dr. Raju. “In addition, the longer the blood sits in those veins, the more pressure it puts on the skin, which can cause brown skin pigmentations and ulcers that can be difficult to treat.” Other symptoms can include unexplained leg swelling or bleeding episodes from the vein itself. What causes varicose veins? Genetics are thought to play a role in contributing to varicose veins, but there are several factors that can increase your risk. Unfortunately ladies, being female is one of them. Other risk factors for both men and women include: • Being overweight • Standing or sitting for long periods of time • Having a deep vein thrombosis (DVT) How can I get rid of varicose veins? Before determining a treatment plan, your doctor will want to take a closer look at your varicose veins and will most likely perform a duplex ultrasound test. The painless test uses sound waves to visualize the vein structure and the blood flow in the veins.
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“It is important to do an ultrasound first to see what is going on underneath the skin,” explains Dr. Raju. “Even though you can usually easily see the varicose veins on a patient’s legs you have to make sure that there is nothing more serious going on underneath the skin such as a blood clot or deep vein reflux.” Once Dr. Raju has completed the ultrasound test, he will prescribe a conservative treatment regimen for his patients first. “I usually have patients wear compression stockings, exercise and keep their legs elevated when possible for about a three month period,” he says. “Then I will do a followup appointment to see how things are going. If they are still having pain despite this management and meet certain criteria, we can offer the endovenous ablation procedure to treat the leaky vein.” The ablation therapy (which can use either laser or radiofrequency energy as the heat source) is an outpatient procedure that usually takes less than 30 minutes. There is very little downtime or pain for the patient. “The incision is so small that we usually only put a thin band-aid on,” Dr. Raju explains. “We do ask patients to wear a compression wrap for about 48 hours, but they can still move around. After 48 hours, they can take the dressing off and go right back to their normal activities without restrictions.” Dr. Raju also notes that most of his patients generally have no pain issues, and if they do, they usually only need to take Tylenol. “All of my patients walk right out of the procedure center on their own after the treatment,” he says. How can I help prevent varicose veins? Some people are genetically predisposed to varicose veins, but there are some things you can do to help decrease your risk. Try the following: • Maintain a proper weight • Elevate your legs when resting • Avoid sitting or standing for long periods of time • Wear compression (elastic support) stockings if you are going to be standing or sitting for long periods of time If you have varicose veins, don’t think that you have to live with them. Talk to your doctor about treatment. For more information on varicose veins, visit CarilionClinic. org/vascular-procedure. Dr. Raju is the only board certified vascular surgeon performing this procedure in the New River Valley. And he also treats the entire spectrum of venous disease, including deep vein thrombosis (DVT), reflux, and wound complications. To learn more about Dr. Raju, please visit CarilionClinic.org/providers/ashish-raju-md or call 844-252-2268.
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HOUSING MATTERS By Chris Moore, Solid Rock Enterprises
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We don’t like the word “old.” We also don’t like the words elderly, senior, “getting on in years,” aged, “no spring chicken,” older, “not getting any younger,” etc. You get the idea. The value of youth is extolled, while the value of old age is scorned. Nobody wants to admit to getting “old.” When you talk about solutions to help people adapt to the inevitable repercussions of aging, they reply, “I’m not ready for that yet,” or “That’s for old people.” Think of the things that get better with age. With age comes wisdom. (Or at least it should!) Why do so many people want to stick their heads in the sand when it comes to preparing their homes so that they can live safely and comfortably in them for the rest of their lives? I get the impression that people think that if they install a grab bar in their bathroom or add an extra handrail on their stairs they are surrendering to the onslaught of old age, never to return. I prefer to say they are showing wisdom. We are encouraged to plan ahead for every other eventuality in life. We are encouraged to get our financial house in order for retirement – why not our physical house? Having a home that is safe, accessible, comfortable, and beautiful is one of the best investments you can make in your retirement. Those who turn a blind eye to the fact that most of us live in Peter Pan Housing (Housing built for people who never grow old!) frequently find themselves suddenly facing the fact that they can no longer live there after a fall or other traumatic event. Decisions made when facing a crisis are almost universally bad decisions. Don’t wait until there is a crisis! Make plans now to have a home that will serve you throughout your life. I believe that all homes should be built using Universal or Lifespan Design. Since only 15% of us go through life without experiencing some form of mobility challenge at some point in our life, it makes sense to build homes that don’t present barriers to entry or movement throughout the home. You may be surprised to learn how simple it is to have a home that is accessible to all people. The simple act of installing 3’ wide doors throughout the home can make a huge difference in access not just for those who use a wheelchair or walker but also for everyday use. (And for those moving the furniture in or out!) The price difference between a 2’ wide door and a 3’ wide door is negligible when compared with the price of replacing it later. There are many examples of simple and inexpensive changes that can be made to make our homes more user friendly, but the first change that must be made is in our thinking. Take a few minutes to think about your home and what it means to you. If it is a place you love and feel comfortable in, what changes can you make to make it a home for a lifetime? If you need help with planning, get in touch with us. We can help. A good place to start is with the Aging in Place Planning Guide. You can download it from our website at www.solidrockenterprises.com or you can call us at 540-384-2064 and we will be happy to send you a copy. Thank you for reading Housing Matters. See our ad on page 42.
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Market Gallery Featured Artists for August are Jamie Nervo and Ann Glover. Please join us to meet and chat with the artists at their Art by Night opening reception on Friday, August 7, 5:30 to 9 p.m. The artists will discuss their work between 6:00 and 6:30 p.m. Jamie Nervo’s delightful whimsical paintings depict her life - “Abstract!” Active, happy and fun! She consciously paints with a heavy impasto on canvas and wood using brush or pallet knife to create shapes within forms. She uses a paper clip, scratching back into the paint, to show the under color and create movement within the 2-dimentional surface. Nervo shares, “My work is bright with lots of familiar shapes that I see every day in the woods or downtown Roanoke. My imagination takes over. I keep applying paint to express the light I see and even sounds that I hear. I keep applying paint - changing up colors and technique until something intriguing develops. And I find myself covered in paint!” Ann Glover’s new work represents a reconnection with childhood memories of packaging, toys, and signage seen from family travels up and down Route 11. The free-standing sculpture and wall pieces are created from mixed media consisting of wood, paint and found fabric. Her use of graphic and pictorial elements hearkens back to a primitive genre. For Glover, the new work is a “visual field of childhood” and she relays that “I’m happy doing it.” This feeling of happiness is evident in the new work. The Market Gallery, a regional artists’cooperative, is open 10 am to 5:30 pm Tuesday-Saturday, and is located at 23 Salem Avenue, Roanoke, the corner of Wall St. and Salem Ave. in Roanoke’s historic downtown market. For additional information call The Market Gallery (540) 342-1177 or visit www.marketgalleryroanoke.com.
Good Choices For Seniors At “5 Star Bazaar” Sent in by Joan Bugbee Seniors looking for special gifts at great prices can find them at the “5 Star Bazaar” on Saturday, Aug. 29th at Brandon Oaks, 3804 Brandon Ave., Roanoke. The popular annual sale from 8:30 a.m.- 3 p.m. offers lovely artificial flower arrangements, books, jigsaw puzzles, paintings and china. Furniture on sale includes patio chairs, hutches, lamps, bookcases and a corner cabinet. Special this year are hand-crafted cross-stitch reproductions of paintings by P. Buckley Moss, signed by the artist. Plenty of baked goods will be on sale and shoppers can buy cooked-toorder hot dogs with all the trimmings. Parking is free. Dora Robbins, bazaar chairperson, says that all proceeds will go to buy needed equipment for patients at the Brandon Oaks Nursing and Rehab Center, located at 3837 Brandon Ave., just across from the retirement community. The NRC serves the entire community, not just Brandon Oaks residents. For more information, contact Dora Robbins at 776-2130.
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Giving and Receiving Advice By: Howard Perry Senior Medical Alarms Giving advice is easy…taking advice, not so much. When you give advice, you feel somewhat empowered. You have an edge. You have knowledge, a skill, or life experience about how something will go. When you receive advice, even if it’s good natured, it can be somewhat humbling. Over my lifetime, I have received advice, especially from my mom, in the form of quotes from none other than one of the founding fathers of this country--Mr. Benjamin Franklin. I am convinced all mothers make it their mission to memorize all quotes this man has written over his lifetime with the sole purpose just to give their kids an earful when they feel the time is appropriate. Growing up, when Mom wanted me to get in bed early for school the next day and not watch television, she would quote that old man’s advice and say “Early to bed and early to rise makes a man healthy, wealthy, and wise.” When she wanted me to confess on whether I spoiled my appetite before dinner by eating a chocolate chip cookie, she would advise me by saying, “Honesty is the best policy.” For me, Mr. Franklin is somewhat a contradiction in rationality and logic when giving advice. On one hand, the guy did sign the Declaration of Independence and came up with some pretty interesting advice quotes. On the other hand, this is the same dude that proposed as an experiment that if one wants some understanding about how electricity feels, he advised one should go fly a kite during an electrical storm. The one Franklin quote I probably heard the most from Mom was, “An ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure.” Translation: A little “TLC” early on may prevent an “OMG” later on. Case in point: During the summer when I was a teenager and went to the local pool, Mom advised I wear suntan lotion. One day I didn’t put the lotion on. The result--painful sunburn. I peeled more than an orange. While on a Boy Scout camping trip, I didn’t wear insect repellant despite Mom’s advice and became a four course meal for every mosquito in the county. While away at summer camp Mom insisted I brush my teeth every night before I went to bed. I didn’t. The end result was two lead fillings in my teeth and a jaw ache for days. When Mom was quoting Franklin all these years, the advice was not condescending or demeaning, but more of subtle hints to me that preventive steps should be taken to help reduce the ill effects of bug bites or a bad sun burn. Mom, being the protective mom, and wanting to playing mother hen, and being a teenager herself once, knew some things in life can get out of control very quickly and she didn’t want that to happen to me. When children become older they tend to take on the role of caretaker for an aging parent. As a middle-aged adult, I am finding I am taking over more responsibilities for my senior parents. My parents don’t have the energy level they used to have--they move slower, and they don’t bounce back from bumps and bruises like they used to. I see it happening. They see and feel it happening also. If a senior is living independently at home and finds they have accidentally fallen or have become suddenly ill, the medical alarm I install for seniors is designed to get them help quickly without things getting worse or spinning out of control even more. If the senior needs help, the pendant button they wear is pushed and the operator verifies the emergency over the medical alarm’s 2-way voice and contacts others that need to be notified. The pendant button the senior wears has a long battery life. The pendant is easy to push, waterproof, very reliable, and hard to damage if dropped. The system comes with a backup battery in case there is a loss of power in the home. Today, my mom still likes giving me advice, very directly in fact. I suppose it just comes with the territory of being a mom. Mr. Franklin’s quote, “An ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure” is very subtle advice. For children taking on more of a caregiver role and wanting to help their parents live independently at home may find themselves giving safety advice to their aging parents. Perhaps the best approach is not in a direct way like my mom does with me, but maybe in a more subtle way like Mr. Benjamin Franklin did. P.S. My ad is somewhere in this publication.
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By Scott Leamon, Roanoke Police Department Community Outreach Specialist, and Crime Prevention
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addictive heroin can be. While heroin use is thought by many to only take place in “drug houses” or back alleys, the road to addiction for many started by reaching into a relative’s medicine cabinet or pulling open a dresser drawer in a loved one’s bedroom. Research is starting to confirm what’s long been suspected by prevention specialists and doctors who treat heroin addicts-- that the addiction often starts with prescription drug use. The National Institute on Drug Abuse found that one in fifteen people who take non-medical prescription pain relievers will try heroin within ten years. In a May 2014 report to Congress, researchers found the number of past year heroin users in the United States nearly doubled between 2005 and 2012. The number in 2005 was 380,000. The number in 2012 was 670,000. The report documented an increase in heroin-related deaths during the same time period. Heroin related overdoses continue to be a concern here in the valley in 2015. The troubling reality many in law enforcement have been seeing over the past few years is the growing number of teenagers and young adults in their twenties who are becoming addicted to heroin. Prevention specialists and healthcare workers also took note of how many of those heroin users first started abusing drugs; it was prescription pills they were finding in a relative’s home or in their own homes. Some people become addicted to prescription medication that was not prescribed to them but to a friend or family member. They find the pill bottles in those medicine cabinets or dresser drawers. As their addiction progresses they need more pills. The only problem is that prescription medication is expensive out on the street and hard to get. Addicts turn to heroin for its similar effects and much cheaper price. It may not seem like a big deal when you leave your prescription medicine unsecured, but, in the wrong hands, it could be the match that lights a powder keg of remorse, addiction, incarceration, or even death. There can be an unintended consequence of not locking up your prescription pills. The consequence is the ease of which someone could get to your medications. If and when a loved one starts down the path of illegal drug use, it’s already too late to prevent it. Ways to prevent your medications from getting into the wrong hands are many. You can buy a prescription drug “lock box” at most any department or pharmacy store. Your doctor or pharmacist can give you advice on lock boxes and other ways that might be available to safely dispose of your medication. While the Food and Drug Administration [FDA] says there are certain medications that are safe to flush down the toilet, it’s more environmentally friendly to find other alternatives. There are some See LOCK, Page 27
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LOCK, from Page 26 medications that water treatment systems may not be able to filter out of the drinking water in the treatment process. The Drug Enforcement Administration [DEA] recommends mixing any unused medication with dirt, used coffee grounds, or cat litter. You can mix it up in a sealable bag, like a zip-lock bag, and then throw it in your garbage can. If the bag is sealed properly it will prevent any pills from spilling out into your garbage can. Mixing your unwanted or unused pills with cat litter for example makes it a lot less appealing to steal. After ending the Drug Take Back events last year, the DEA thankfully decided to bring them back. The DEA has scheduled its next Drug Take Back for September 26, 2015. At the time of the deadline for this article, many localities were still working on the details on the times and locations of their Take Backs. The date is set because it was mandated by the federal government. The City of Roanoke will have its Drug Take Back event in parking lot A of the Berglund Center (formally known as the Roanoke Civic Center) on September 26th from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. If you would like more information on where your most convenient Take Back event will be on September 26th, call us at 540-853-6884, or email us at police@roanokeva. gov, and we will get you details as they become available. The bottom line is to remember to secure your prescription medication and dispose of it correctly. Please remember that flushing it down the toilet is not advisable due to environmental concerns. Prescription pills could be the classic “gateway” drug to a vicious addiction that is heroin. It seems sensational to think that a loved one’s addiction problem would begin with a full pill bottle in your medicine cabinet, but the reality is that, if left unsecured, it could be a very real possibility. Scott Leamon is a community outreach specialist for the Roanoke Police Department. He has more than a decade of experience in the communications field, previously working as a television reporter in Kentucky, South Carolina, and for WSLS in Roanoke. He lives in Roanoke County with his wife, Jennifer, and two sons, Jack and Tucker.
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All of our monthly auctions in 2015 will run over two consecutive days, beginning Friday at 10 a.m. Even though the auction stops Friday night at 8 p.m., it will start again at 10 a.m. on Saturday and the bidding will be continuous until the high bid takes it all at 8 p.m. Saturday night. There is truly something for everyone, from buyers and collectors to young families and seniors, so come find your bargain at Roanoke’s only auction house without an auctioneer. Picture highlights will be posted one week prior to auction at CrowningTouchUSA.com, so click on auctions to view photos. When you get here, just register and place your bids at one of our six computer stations. Then you can leave the auction if you wish without leaving the “action.” You can text in your bid or follow the auction and bid from home on your own computer. The high bid wins the lot at 8 p.m. Saturday night. There is no buyer’s premium and you have one week to pick up your loot. Great food is served Saturday from noon until closing, so come have fun with us at Virginia’s most unique auction house. Lic. #686. Call 540.982.5800 for more information.
a “flight” of wine! Taubmanmuseum.org Flat Pickin’ Fridays Recurring monthly on the 2nd Friday Valid: Through Sept. 11, Daleville Town Center, 540-793-3354 *Clearbrook Gospel Sing, Clearbrook Civic League Building, 6-9pm. Free. Family oriented community center event held every Friday and Saturday night at the old Clearbrook fire station (220 south). Live band performs southern gospel tunes and open mike. 540-529-8875, tomjoan102@comcast.net *Movies in the Market presented by Downtown Roanoke, Inc. recurring monthly on the 2nd Friday of each month through August downtown in the all new Market Square, 5-10pm. Bring blanket/lawn chair. Movie begins at dusk, August 14th - Cinderella (2015, PG). 540-3422028 *Big Lick Conspiracy on Waldron Stage, Mill Mountain Theatre, first Saturday of each month, 9 pm, $5. millmountain.org *The 2nd Helpings Gallery Meet the Artist Reception on the second Saturday of the month from 1-3pm. Live music and complimentary refreshments from the café make this event a festive gathering. July 11-Class J 611 Collection’ by Phillip Barrett, Jr. 1502 Williamson Rd., NE, Roanoke. 540-491-9405 *FREE 2nd Saturday every month Morning
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of entertainment every Saturday through September 26 on the Historic Roanoke City Market. Come enjoy something different every Saturday, including live entertainment, cooking demonstrations from Downtown chefs, “How-to” Workshops, street performers, family days, and much more. 540-342-2028, downtownroanoke.org Through October 18, 2015 Sunday Afternoons at Blue Ridge Vineyard recurring weekly on Sunday, Eagle Rock, 1-4pm. Bring a picnic/chairs (just no outside alcohol, ABC regulations), your friendly, leashed dog, & enjoy the beauty of the talented musicians and the scenery. First Sundays: Dave and Bruce (classic rock, some country, pop). Second Sundays: Eric Larson (Americana on Ukulele and guitar). Third Sundays: Cliff Beach (country guitar). Fourth and Fifth Sundays: TBA. Rain or Shine in the Barn, or outside, weather permitting. 540-798-7642, blueridgevineyards.com August 1, Saturday Virginia Mountain Peach Festival, Northwest Child Development Center, Roanoke. Since 1990. Peach desserts, food, craft vendors, live entertainment and retail vendors, Mill Mountain Zoo animals and fun for the whole family. 540-342-0233
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floor. Sway Katz performs the full spectrum of big band music from the 1930’s to present day. 540-484-8277, harvester-music.com *BaconFest 2015, Elmwood Park, Roanoke, 10am-5pm. $5 General, under 12 free. Everything from bacon-wrapped bacon (featured above) to bacon hot sauces, bacon tacos to bacon cupcakes, every bacon creation imaginable! Musical entertainment & more. 540797-8982, baconfestva.com
Aug. 1 & 2, Sat. & Sun. 19th Annual Mountain Valley Cluster Dog Show, Salem Civic Center, 8-3pm. Free. Vendors will be available offering a vast array of dog related merchandise and supplies. 540-353-8169, salemciviccenter.com August 4, Tuesday An Evening With Merle Haggard, Harvester Performance Center, Rocky Mount, 7:30pm. Country Music legend in an intimate setting, 540-484-8277, harvestermusic.com
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August 8, Saturday The Residents and Staff of The Park-Oak Grove Assisted Living Community will be celebrating our one year Anniversary with Capital Senior Living, Inc. To mark this occasion we are having a 50’s Theme Open House. So fluff up your poodle skirts and dust off your loafers. Join us for cupcakes, ice cream floats, door prizes and more….Special appearance “Marilyn Monroe.”The Park Oak Grove, 4920 Woodmar Dr. S.W., Roanoke, 2-4pm. RSVP by Tuesday August 4, 2105, 540-989-9501 *Microfestivus, Elmwood Park, Roanoke, noon6pm. Mid-Atlantic Premier Beer Festival that supports Center in the Square. microfestivus. squaresociety.org/ Through August 9 “Beauty and the Beast” at Mill Mountain Theatre, Roanoke, Disney’s version of the classic fairy tale will showcase the region’s talented youth actors, including many who are students in the MMT Conservatory education classes. 540-342-5749, millmountain.org August 9, Sunday Wine and Yoga at Virginia Mountain Vineyards, Fincastle, 2:30pm. Join yoga instructor Debbie Stevens as she takes you on a meditated walk through the vineyard followed by an hour of yoga instruction. Next enjoy a box lunch as you partake in a wine tasting. $35. Reservations required. 540-4732979, vmvines.com August 14, Friday 11th Annual “An Evening In Buchanan,” 19753 Main Street, 5:30-9pm. Enjoy an evening of carriage rides, stroll through dozens of Antique and Classic Autos on display and music. Free. 540-254-1212 x4
Aug 14 & 15, Fri.& Sat.16th Annual Warren Street Festival, Downtown Rocky Mount, Fri. 5pm, Sat. 10am. $5. A celebration of Warren Street and its history in Franklin County includes food, gospel and R&B music, activities, and a car show and parade. 540-483-8254 August 15, Saturday Festival of India, Elmwood Park, Roanoke, 11-5pm. Celebrating Indian Independence Day, features all of your favorites from years past, including authentic cuisine, traditional dancing, and an Indian fashion show. 540-342-2028 *Rickie Lee Jones, Harvester Performance Center, Rocky Mount, 8pm. “Chuck E’s In Love” singer. Two-time Grammy winner Rickie Lee Jones exploded onto the pop scene in 1978 and has made a career of fearlessly experimenting with her sound and persona over 15 critically acclaimed albums. 540-484-8277, harvestermusic.com Through August 16 Showtimers presents: “Cabaret,” recurring weekly on Sunday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, Roanoke. Wednesdays-Saturdays 8 pm, Sundays 2 pm. Adults $12. 540-774-2660, showtimers.org
*The Sway Katz “Dancin’ The Night Away,” Harvester Performance Center, Rocky Mount, 7:30pm. Big Band/Swing, with a large dance
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Join us for these upcoming events Pain Management in the Home August 11th • 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Please join us for an educational program on Pain Management with guest speaker Angy Ricucci. Angy is a Registered Nurse currently working with AmedisysHospiceandhasbeeninthemedicalfieldforover14years.Angyhas hadexperienceinavarietyofsettingstoincludeinpatientandoutpatienthospice care, skilled and long term care, acute and emergent care, geriatrics and home health. Thesetopicswillbecovered: •Chronicpain*Acutepain•Medicationandnon-medicationtherapies •Medicationmanagement Calltoreserveyourseatat540-989-9501oremail:Tangell@capitalseniorliving.net Light refreshments will be served.
Warning Signs: Heart Attack and Stroke August 18th • 3:30pm - 4:30pm
~ A LIGHT LUNCH IS PROVIDED ~ Lunch and Learn programs are held in The Alleghany Room at Please RSVP to 444-3661, as seating is limited.
“WarningSigns:HeartAttackandStroke”-Life-savinginformationaboutheart &brainattack.Learnwhathappenstothebodyduringstrokeandheartattack, warning signs and the importance of quick action. The program is designed to empowerparticipantstoavoiddelayinrespondingastheyrecognizethesignsof bothheartattackandstroke.Resources:NationalInstitutesofHealth,American Heart Association, American Stroke Association, National Stroke Association, AmericanRedCrossandtheNationalCouncilontheAging. SpeakerEdieNaughton,RN,CommunityHealthEducatorforCarilionClinic,Marketing,ResearchandCommunications. Calltoreserveyourseatat540-989-9501oremail:Tangell@capitalseniorliving.net Light refreshments will be served.
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August 19, Wednesday Caregivers Conference, Caregiving – Solving Issues for Caregivers, Holiday Inn Valley View, 3315 Ordway Dr., Roanoke, 8-5pm. 540-345-0451, http://www. loaa.org/events/ August 22, Saturday 6th Annual Roanoke Wing Fest, Dr. Pepper Park at The Bridges, Roanoke, 11-7pm. $5. Fundraiser for Brain Injury Services of SWVA, features more than 70 wing variations including traditional, smoked, sweet and creative wings. 540-206-2414, Roanokewingfest.com
*Summer Concert Series at Virginia Mountain Vineyards, Fincastle, 5:30-9pm. “Runaway Jones” with their alternative Rock & Blues for your listening enjoyment, food for purchase from Rollers Smoke House on site. 540-4732979, vmvines.com
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*First Fridays-Visit the many art galleries and the Lynchburg Museum for free-the GLTC Art Trolley runs from 5-8pm to make it convenient for you to see as many galleries as you desire. 434-528-3950, lynchslanding.com/events/ firstsfridaylynchburg
*2nd Friday in Centertown Bedford - Stores and Galleries open until 8pm. Free. 540-586-2148, centertownbedford.com *Every Friday night from 7pm – 9pm the third floor of the Bedford Museum will fill with the sounds of good ol’ homegrown music. On the first, third, and fourth Friday’s of each month the evening will be a jam session that anyone and everyone can attend for free. 2nd Friday will be local bands; asking for a $10 donation. Parking lots available after 5pm, even ‘reserved.’ 540586-4520, bedfordvamuesum.org Aug. 1 & 2, Sat. & Sun. “Ring of Fire: The Music of Johnny Cash,” Academy o f F i n e A r t s Wa r e h o u s e T h e a t r e , Lynchburg. This crowd pleasing hit tells Johnny Cash’s story using some of his most famous hits such as “Walk the Line,” “Folsom Prison Blues,” and of course “Ring of Fire.” endstationtheatre.org.
August 1, 2, 6, 7 and 8 “Lend Me A Tenor,” by Ken Ludwig, Renaissance Theatre, Lynchburg. Set in 1934 Cleveland. Saunders, the general manager of the Cleveland Grand Opera Company, is primed to welcome world famous, Tito Morelli, Il Stupendo, the greatest tenor of his generation, to appear for one night only as Otello. 434-8454427, RenaissanceTheatreLynchburg.org August 4, Tuesday Coast Guard’s 225th Birthday, National D-Day Memorial, Bedford, 10-5pm. All active duty or veteran Coast Guard members receive free admission to the Memorial. 540-586-3329, dday.org August 8, Saturday History and Genealogy Forum at Bedford Museum and Genealogy Library, Bedford, 1:30-3:30pm. Representative
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Lacy Putney will talk about his 50 plus years of service to Virginia. 540-586-4520, bedfordvamuseum.org *The 5th Street Stone Soul Celebration & Concert features a day full of outdoor fun at the city parking lot on the corner of 5th and Polk Streets (Polk St. closed for the day) off of the historic 5th street in Lynchburg. Benefits both the Legacy Museum of African American Culture and the many charities benefitting from Old Dominion Elks Lodge #181. Ethnic food, merchandise and arts & craft vendors, in addition to plenty of live music performed on the main stage from gospel, R & B, dance to Hip Hop. $15 advance/$20 day of event. 434-847- 0597, legacymuseum.org *Sedalia Center Groovy Gala Fundraiser, Sedalia Center, Bedford, 6-10pm. 7-10pm. The art of living and the living arts- Cocktails & Jazz: 6 pm, KeyNote & Recognitions: 7pm, Dancin’ and Groovin’: 7:30-10pm with The Tommy Cox Beatle Cover Band “Glass Onion;” More info, sedaliacenter.org. *Sunset Saturday: Wine and Moonbeams Edition, Hickory Hill Vineyards and Winery, Moneta, 7-10pm. $10. Listen to live music at the vineyard while enjoying a glass of award winning wine. 540-296-1393, smlwine.com
New Horizons to Pluto Discussion at Peaks of Otter, Peaks of Otter Lodge, Bedford, 9-11pm. Join NASA JPL Solar System Ambassador, Greg Redfern, for an engaging presentation to learn about the famous dwarf planet from discovery to flyby. “The Peaks Under the Stars”--if the sky is clear after presentation, our guests will
move outdoors to the lawn area at the edge of the lake to see the night sky in all its glory while listening to sky lore and fascinating sky facts. Seating is limited, so reservations are recommended! 866-387-9905, Peaksofotter.com August 14, Friday The Dennis Lee Show, Mariners Landing Hospitality, Huddleston, 7:30pm. Dennis Lee is one of today’s most dynamic entertainers. Over the last ten years, Dennis has performed in front of over 1 million people at countless events and functions including the Montana State Fair where he opened for pop superstar, Sheryl Crow and has also opened for Lee Greenwood and the legendary Beach Boys. 540-297-4900, Smlvaca.com
*Reed Creek in Concert, Bedford Museum and Genealogical Library, 7-9pm. Bluegrass Music. Bedfordvamuseum. August 15, Saturday Keep the Spirit of ’45 Alive Concert, National D-Day Memorial, Bedford, 7-9pm. Enjoy a special concert to honor the “Greatest Generation” and also to commemorate the 70th Anniversary of the end of WWII. Les Brown and the Stardusters will entertain
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August 2015 Events at The Summit in Lynchburg Starting Thursday, August 6, 2015, there will be a 4 week Tai Chi class on Thursday afternoon at 2:00 p.m. The cost of the 4-week session is $28 payable at the end of the first class, whether or not you are able to attend all classes. Make checks payable to The Summit and leave at the Reception Desk. For additional information, call Karan Preston at 434-200-5810. ALZHEIMER’S SUPPORT GROUP MEETING Wednesday, August 12, 2015 12:00 NOON Creative Arts Room, First Floor For additional information, please call the Alzheimer’s Association at 434-845-8540. LYNCHBURG PARKINSON’S SUPPORT GROUP MEETING Tuesday, August 18, 2015 2:00 p.m. Community Room, Second Floor For additional information, please call 434-239-2373.
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*Music in the Park at Smith Mountain Lake State Park, Beach Pavilion 8-10pm. An evening of great music with the "Two Young, Two Old" band. The Old Dominion Cloggers from Martinsville will also entertain. Hot dogs, sausages, ice cream, drinks and other refreshments for sale. $5. Don't forget lawn chairs.540-297-6066, http://www. smlspfriends.com. Aug. 28-30, Fri.-Sun. Bedford County Fair, Fairgrounds, 2074 Smith Mountain Lake Parkway, Huddleston. Fri. 1-9pm, Sat. 10-9pm, Sun. 1-6pm. Equine events, livestock show, antique car show, wine tasting and more. 540-587-5670 x1375, bedfordcofair.com August 29, Saturday Labor Day Wine & Music Fest at Rebec Vineyards, Amherst, 12-6pm. On the shady grounds of the picturesque Rebec Vineyards is a celebration of food, wine, music and artists! In addition to the many selections offered by Rebec Vineyards, several guest wineries will be offering tastings. 434-946-5168, rebecwinery.com
August 21, Friday Indians Along the James: From Hunters and Gatherers to the Powhatan Chiefdom, Lynchburg Museum, 3pm. $10. Email: whitney.roberts@lynchburgva.gov. August 22, Saturday “Sip & Paint” Fundraiser to support Bedford Community Christmas Station at the Station, Bedford, 1:30-3:30 pm. $35. Instructor Colleen Kutish of “Artfully Yours” will guide each participant in creating a painting of a robin’s nest among cherry blossoms. New River Valley Beverages & snacks available for purchase. *Radford Fiddle and Banjo Jam at River City Pre-Registration Required! Register on-line Grill Mondays @ 7pm. Musicians play bluegrass at www.ArtfullyU.com or Call 540-904-1777. in a laid-back atmosphere. 540-731-3294 *Blacksburg Old Time Jam at Gillies Restaurant every Tuesday night from 7-10 pm with old-time mountain music. Dancers welcome. 540-9612703, nrot.org *Senior Discount Tuesdays - Every Tuesday in Downtown Blacksburg. Downtown Merchants of Blacksburg. 540-951-0454, dmob@downtownblacksburg.com *Fine HeArts - Senior Arts Group 2nd & 4th Thursday of every month from 10am-12pm. This senior arts group works in different mediums of their choosing. Free, bring your own materials. 540-745-2784 or email info@jacksonvillecenter. org *Friday Night Jamboree on Friday evenings at
Fifty-Plus Activities Lynchburg Parks and Recreation Call 434-455-5858 for more details www.lynchburgva.gov/parksandrec Programs at Templeton Senior Programs at Fairview Center 3621 Campbell Ave. Center – 225 Wiggington Rd. Summer Concert Series: WD & Company Saturday, August 8 7:00 PM – 8:30 PM Wellness Series: Retirement Tuesday, August 11 10:30 AM Intergenerational Program: Clay Wednesday, August 12 10:30 AM Watercolor Express Tuesday, August 18 1:00 PM Beading with Jamie Tuesday, August 25 6:30 PM
Line Dance Wednesdays, August 5- 26 10:30AM – 11:20 AM Pottery: Fresh Herb Serving Tray Fridays, August 14 & 21 10:30 – 12:00 PM Lunch and Learn: Lynchburg Art Wednesday, August 19 11:00 – 12:00 PM Summer Brunch Friday, August 28 10:00 – 11:00 AM
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the Floyd Country Store in Floyd, 6:30-10:30pm. Bluegrass, gospel music, dancers. 540-7454563, floydcountrystore.com *First Saturdays – The Floyd Radio Show -- from the Floyd Country Store springs a new old timey variety show, broadcasted live to the New River Valley! A jam-packed hour of original radio dramas and comedy skits—performed by a team of local actors. Colorful, true stories of life in Floyd. floydcountrystore.com *Saturdays Americana Afternoon-Americana musicians take the stage. Acoustic Americana open mic follows. Free. Floyd Country Store. Floydcountrystore.com *Sunday Sounds Recurring weekly on Sunday through Oct. 25, Chateau Morrisette Winery and Restaurant, Floyd, 1-4pm. Free. 540-593-2865, thedogs.com
Sunday Music Jam at The Floyd Country Store Recurring weekly on Sunday, 2-4pm ending in October. First and third Sundays are Old-Time jams and second and fourth Sundays are Bluegrass jams. Free, 540-768-4563 August 1, Saturday 21st Annual Summer Music Series: Awesomesauce. The Oak Grove Pavilion, Floyd, 7-9pm. Admission is free. Donations are encouraged. Awesomesauce is a three-piece band delivering smooth harmonies on rock, pop, and country classics, and new
stuff too! From Bonnie Raitt, Doobie Brothers, Heart, Etta James, Eagles, and current covers for Paramore, La Roux, Lady Antebellum, An Awesomesauce show is always a good time! Bring chairs. 540-745-2096, oakgrovepavilion. org August 4, Tuesday Radford Parks and Rec Free Concert Series: Cadillac Ranch Band, Bisset Park, Radford, 7-9pm. Free. The Cadillac Ranch Band is a 3 piece band playing Outlaw Country, Classic Country and Rock, Bluegrass, Funk, Rhythm & Blues to get all ages out on the dance floor. 540-731-3633, radfordpl.org/parks/free-concerts-at-bisset-park August 7 & 8, Fri. & Sat. Steppin' Out in Downtown Blacksburg. Free. Fri. 10-11pm, Sat. 10-10pm. Out features over 250 artists and crafts people from around the United States selling unique handcrafted items - jewelry, pottery, textiles, metal work, basketry, stained & fused glass, yard art, fine art, furniture, toys, artisan foods and so much more! 540-951-0454, civic.bev.net/striders/drapermile.html *Through August 9 Summer Musical Enterprise: Forbidden Broadway's Greatest Hits at various locations in the New River Valley. In this long-running Off-Broadway hit musical revue, Broadway's greatest musical legends meet Broadway's greatest satirist in this hilarious, loving, and endlessly entertaining tribute to some of the theatre's greatest stars and songwriters. Includes spoofs from Chicago, Hello Dolly, Wicked, Cats, Phantom, and more. Visit http://summermusicalenterprise.org/ for all the details.
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Christiansburg Rec Center Upcoming Events Call the center 540-382-2349 for info. Abbreviations: TR – Town Resident; NR – Non-Resident BLOOD PRESSURE SCREENINGS Keep Track of your blood pressure numbers with this FREE service offered 1st, 2nd, and 3rd Wednesday of each month from 9:00am– 10:00am, Senior Activities Room – Rec Center. INTERNET USAGE Internet access for senior citizens is available M–F, 8am-5pm, Senior Activities Room (if available) – Rec Center. LUNCH BUNCH Ray’s Restaurant. Monday, Aug. 31. Join us for our monthly lunch outings to various restaurants in the area. Participants are responsible for paying for their own lunch. Leave Rec. Center @ 10:30AM $7TR/$14NR. Register by August 24. TRIAD SUMMER PICNIC Tuesday, August 18th, 11:00AM. Come and join us for a picnic lunch at Mid-County Park sponsored by the Christiansburg/Montgomery County TRIAD Council. Deborah Bell with the Attorney General’s Office will discuss bullying. Bullying can happen anywhere and to anyone. The issue of bullying affects everyone, this is an opportunity to discuss the impact bullying has on others and how to stand up safely. The discussion will be followed by a picnic lunch provided by Highland Ridge. Transportation provided, will depart recreation center at 10:30am, please indicate if you will be riding the van when registering. Pre-Register by August 11th. 50 and over. FREE
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August 8, Saturday 80th Annual Newport Agricultural Fair, Newport Recreation Center, Newport, 9am-TBD. $3. Featuring rides, good food, games, a horse show, a children's pet show for those 18 and under, horse pull, live music, and more, this is a weekend that you won't want your family to miss! Shuttle Bus Service from the First Christian Church parking lot to the Newport Park. newportagriculturalfair.com *Saturday in the Park Classic Car Show and Lucky Duck Race at Bisset Park, Radford, 4-8pm. Free. This year’s annual Lucky Duck Race will take place during the annual ‘Saturday in the Park’ classic car show, music, activities & more. For more information, please contact the Radford Visitor’s Center at (540) 267-3153 or info@ VisitRadford.com or www.radfordduckrace. webs.com. *Black Dog Music and BBQ Festival, Chateau Morrisette, Floyd, 12-6pm. You can watch an official Kansas City Barbecue Society Competition, listen to great bands like Kopecky and The Alternate Routes, taste delicious Virginia wines, and of course shop and eat from our various vendors. For more information, visit: http:// www.chateaumorrisette.com/ or https:// www.facebook.com/ch.morrisette or call 540-593-2865.
August 10, Monday Monday Madness Extravaganza Vendor Event, Montgomery County Moose Lodge #1470, Christiansburg, 6-8pm. Cost: Donation of a School Supply Item. Girls can come out and shop all the specials with each vendor. All vendors will be giving away a door prize. • It Works• Mary Kay• Thirty One• Paparazzi & Simply• Candles And Jewels & more! For more information, email Laura Howell at howelllg@montgomerycountyva.gov August 12, Wednesday Butterfly Walk with Tom McAvoy, Peggy Lee Hahn Garden Pavilion, Blacksburg,12-1pm. Free. The Butterfly Walk will be led by Tom McAvoy of the Virginia Tech Entomology Department. We will enjoy a walk through the garden getting a close look at different butterfly species, learning about their life cycle, and plants that attract them. For more information, visit: http://www.hort.vt.edu/hhg/events.html. August 15, Saturday EastMont Tomato Festival, Meadowbrook Center, Shawsville, 9:303:30pm. Free. This event is a unique, fun, wholesome community event! There's entertainment, games, and a variety of contests from Art, Cooking, Eating, Growing, Olympics and Queen. For more information, visit: https://www.facebook. com/pages/EastMont-Virginia-Mountain-ValleyCharitable-Foundation/123757817727812 or call 540-384-2801. *2015 Summer Arts Festival Classic Movies: Duck Soup, Lyric Theatre, Blacksburg, 3-4:10pm. Free. Film starring Groucho Marx and the Marx brothers. 540-951-0604, thelyric.com
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August 20, Thursday Music at the Market featuring Billy Coteau Cajun Band, Pearisburg Community Center, Pearisburg, 4-8pm. Free. Enjoy live music from 6-8 pm. The concert is free and open to the public on the front lawn of the Pearisburg Community Center. There will also be a local job fair featuring Virginia Tech offices and local employers. WNRV will be conducting interviews with kids at the market between 4:30-5:30 pm. Beliveau Estate Winery will sell wine by the glass at the wine garden. Hot sauce tastings featuring J&S Creations Hot Sauce will be available. Food and wine pairings are available for purchase at the Farm Table featuring tapas and grilled pizzas for one. 540-921-0340, pearisburg.org *Class: Healing Your Life With Energy Awareness, Life in Balance Counseling and Wellness Center, Christiansburg, 6:30-7:30pm. $10. During this one hour class you will learn how energy affects your daily life and health as well as how you can benefit from energy awareness and Reiki. Participants will be given the opportunity to have specific questions answered throughout the discussion in order to provide everyone with the information they are seeking. Pre-registration required. 540-381-6215, lifeinbalancecenter.com/ *2015 Summer Nature Series: Encountering Hummingbirds, Wildwood Park, Radford, 7:30-8:30pm. Free. Tiny birds with big attitudes, hummingbirds are more than just colorful, mysterious summer visitors to our gardens. Dive into the amazing, high-energy world of North America’s smallest bird by learning about their lives and habits and how to attract these fluttery friends to your yard. Park at the Main Entrance to Wildwood Park at Main / Grove or the Sundell / Park Road. It is a 5-minute walk to the classroom in the center of the park. 540-731-3603, http://www. radfordpl.org/ August 29, Saturday Touch A Truck NRV, New River Valley Mall, Christiansburg, 10–4pm. Free. Emergency response vehicles, municipal vehicles, big construction vehicles and equipment, farm equipment, tractor trailers to explore. Benefits our local Habitat for Humanity and
NRVHBA community projects. Facebook.com/ Touch.A.Truck.NRV *Shelter Fest 2015 featuring Musician Willie Watson, Sinkland Farms, Christiansburg, 4-10:30pm. $16; At the Door: $20. Shelter Fest, featuring Willie Watson (formerly of Old Crow Medicine show) and other performers including Cody Weston Atkins and the Howlin' Mudbellies will benefit To Our House, a New River Community Action program providing winter shelter to homeless men, and United Way of Montgomery, Radford & Floyd. Food and adult beverages also available. Tickets on sale at Due South and United Way of Montgomery, Radford & Floyd with both offices in Christiansburg. Facebook.com/ poorhouse *NRCC Fiddle, Banjo & Dance Club Concert: Mel Tillis, Edwards Hall (New River Community College), Dublin, 7:30 -10:00pm. Mel Tillis has been in the music and entertainment business for over 50 years and has had numerous achievements including being inducted into the Country Music Hall of Fame and Grand Ole Opry. General admission ticket can be purchased in advance at the Pulaski County Visitor Center and the NRCC Office of Workforce Development. 540-674-3600, ext. 4307, http://www.nr.edu/fiddle
Senior Resources
For volunteer opportunities available in our community, visit www.montgomerycountyvagov/rsvp, the AARP “Create the Good” web site at www.creathegood.org, and United Way’s website at www.volunteernrv.org.
American Association of Retired Persons (AARP) ............. 888-687-2277 Better Business Bureau (Roanoke) ..................................... 800-533-5501 City of Roanoke 24 Hour Hotline ........................................... 540-853-2245 County of Roanoke 24 Hour Hotline ..................................... 540-387-6040 Department of Veterans Affairs ............................................. 800-827-1000 Eldercare Locator ...................................................................800-677-1116 Elderhostel .............................................................................. 877-426-8056 Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP), Nat. Energy Assistance Referral Hotline (NEAR).................. 866-674-6327 National Association of Area Agencies on Aging ................ 202-296-8130 Central Virginia: Bedford, Lynchburg,surrounding counties .. 434-385-9070 Roanoke-LOA........................................................................ 540-345-0451 Franklin County .................................................................... 800-468-4571 New River Valley .................................................................. 540-980-7720 Senior Navigator.org – Virginia’s Internet Resource for Health and Aging Dept. for Aging & Rehabilitative Services (www.vadrs.org) .. 800-552-3402 Social Security Administration (www.ssa.gov) ..................... 800-772-1213 Virginia Retirement ................................................................. 888-827-3847 211 Service – Connects people across the state with free information on community services. When you dial 2-1-1, a trained professional will talk with you, assess your situation and suggest sources of help. NIHSeniorHealth.gov is a senior-friendly website from the National Institute on Aging and the National Library of Medicine. The simple-to-use website features popular health topics for older adults. Abuse Hotline: If you suspect a senior citizen is in trouble or suffering abuse, there is a 24 hour hotline to alert social services who investigate. The toll free number is ........................................................ 888-832-3858
For more information on other resources for Seniors, please visit www.roanokevaguide.com
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August 2015
Ongoing Activities/Events/Groups
Roanoke Valley (Area Code 540)
*Roanoke Parks & Rec. First Friday Fiddlin’ at Mountain View Recreation Center on the 1st Friday of each month--playing, singing and listening to Country and Bluegrass music. RVSP 853-2679. *Star City Shaggers invite you every Wednesday night for FREE Carolina Shag, West Coast Swing, and Line Dance Lessons at Billy’s Barn in Salem. Association of Beach & Shag Club DJs Jim Skinner and National Association of R&B DJs Nolan Adams spin the tunes, 6 to 10 PM. www.shaggin4fun.com *Western Square Dance – Botetourt Swingers - Every Tuesday at 7:30 @ Troutville Town Hall, Troutville. 992-3958, sqsnlines@yahoo.com *Big House Dancers 1st and 3rd Friday each month, Charles Hill Senior Center, Vinton. 890-2150. *USA Dance Monthly Dance -Salem Senior Center every 4th Sunday. 4-6:30pm Dance lesson, 5-6:30pm, Open dancing. 7722238 *Dancing Duo every Monday-Beginner/ intermediate group ballroom. Latin and swing classes; Tue. and Wed. private lessons at Roanoke Ballet Theatre. Dancingduo.net, 772-2238 *Moonlight Squares – Every Monday, Preston Park Senior Center, 7:30-9:30pm, Roanoke. Plus-level square dancing. 387-3138 *Old Time Music Jam Every Wednesday night, 6-9 pm, Mill Mountain Coffee & Tea, 20 Kingston Drive, Daleville. Join in or listen. 966-1002 *Monday afternoon Leisurely Paced Dance Group Class, Grandin Court Baptist Church, Roanoke, 1:20-2:30 in the Ministries Activity Center (MAC), $10pp/per week. 540-772-
2238, www.dancingduo.net. *Celtic Jam at Flanary’s Restaurant & Pub. Every Monday 8 pm. Local musicians come together to play Celtic Music. Bring your instrument, or just listen. 303 S. Jefferson St., Downtown Roanoke *Karaoke at The Village Grill every Wednesday night with The Patman starting at 8pm, 1802 Memorial Ave., Roanoke. * The Virginia Gentlemen Barbershop Harmony Chorus meet on Mondays at 7:30 pm at College Lutheran Church located at 210 S College Ave, Salem. www.roanokebarbershopharmony.org *AARP Chapter 4652 meets for breakfast at 9am on the second Wednesday of the month at the Roanoker Restaurant. *Roanoke Chapter of TLC4 Long Term Care meets every third Tues. 7pm, Blue Ridge Independent Living Center, Roanoke. *Town of Vinton Charles Hill Senior Center Covered Dish Luncheon, 3rd Wednesday of each month, 12 Noon, 820 Washington Ave, Vinton. 983-0643 *The 28th Virginia Infantry Camp of the Sons of Confederate Veterans meets on the first Tuesday of every month at 7:00PM at the AMVETS Post 40 at 911 Tazewell Ave SE, Roanoke. For more information about the Camp, see www.28thvacamp491.org *National Active and Retired Federal Employees (NARFE) meets the first Friday of the month, except June and July, at the Roanoker Restaurant, 11am. 774-0768. *Salem Tea Party monthly meetings second Thursday each month, 7-8:30pm, Salem Public Library, 28 East Main Street, Downtown Salem. 765-8663. *The Roanoke Valley Libertarian Party (RVLP) meets on the 2nd Wednesday of every month.
Under the Stars with Les Brown and the Stardust Band
THURSDAY, AUGUST 13, 7 TO 9 PM Join us on the lawn and under the stars for light refreshments and a great concert by the Les Brown and the Stardust Band. You can also enjoy the beautiful landscaped campus our residents enjoy everyday. To learn more about the Roanoke Valley’s premier senior living community and to RSVP, call us at (540) 400-6482 by Monday, August 10. Shuttle service provided at the Pheasant Ridge Professional Building at 4423 Pheasant Ridge Rd.
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Refreshments and socializing at 6:30pm then join for program at 7pm at Corned Beef & Co., downtown Roanoke. jscottshr@aol.com *Star Stitchers, a Roanoke chapter of the Embroiderers’ Guild of America, meets on the second Saturday at the Roanoke County 419 Library, 3131 Electric Road, Roanoke, 772-7507 *Blue Ridge Quilters Guild-2nd Tuesday each month at Blue Ridge Library. All quilters and quilters-wanna-be welcome. 977-9757. *Southwestern Virginia Metal Arts Guild meets monthly with programs, periodic workshops and lectures.svmagmetalartsguild.com, 345-1844. *Blafjell Lodge 3-646, Sons of Norway invites all persons of Scandinavian descent or those who have an interest in Scandinavia, to attend monthly meetings centered on the heritage and culture of the Scandinavian countries (Norway, Sweden, Denmark, Iceland, and Finland); fourth Saturday of each month, 3-5pm, College Lutheran Church, 210 South College Avenue, Salem. 380-2926 *The Roanoke Unit of the National Association of Parliamentarians (NAP) meets at 10am on the 2nd Friday of each month except Jun., July, & Aug., in the meeting room of the First UMC, Salem, W. Main St. Learn about parliamentary procedures. Lchepo@aol.com, 580-0412 *The Roanoke WWII History Roundtable meets third Tuesday monthly to discuss strategies, tactics, etc. of WWII, Brandon Oaks. Everyone welcome. 334-2722, rpscott@wildblue.net. *The Roanoke Civil War Round Table, Meetings monthly Sept.-June (except Apr.), 2nd Tues. monthly, Friendship Manor Fellowship Hall, 7 pm. roanokecwrt.com. Open to public. 5639034. *National Railway Historical Society, Roanoke Chapter meets the third Thursday each month (except Dec.), 7:30 - 9:30 pm, in the auditorium of the O. Winston Link Museum (enter on track level). Everyone welcome. 774-0611;
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RoanokeNRHS.org. *Will Rogers - One Man Show: Comments he would have made if he was alive today. Great for social groups/ fundraisers. hupps440@aol. com, 382-6593. *The Herb Society of Southwestern Virginia meets every 4th Thursday of the month at Christ Lutheran Church, corner of Brandon and Grandin Rd., Roanoke, 7pm. Learn about herbs for cooking, landscaping, etc. 562-0877, email Elliott325@aol.com *Free Meditation and Reiki Healing Circle every Thursday, Lifestream, 7:30–9pm, Roanoke. See what Reiki can do for you. 482-0805 *Reiki Loving Touch Center offers a free mini Reiki session on the first and third Thursday monthly, 6-8 pm, Rocky Mount Library. 4820805 *General Program Drop-in Classes with Kadam Deann Bishop, Thursdays, 7-8pm--In this General Program series, we will explore our own compassion, wisdom and spiritual potential, as presented in Modern Buddhism by Geshe Kelsang Gyatso. New location: Dharmapala Kadampa Buddhist Center, 315 Albemarle Avenue, SE, (The old Hieronymus Warehouse), Roanoke. $10 per class. www. meditationinvirginia.org *Morning and Afternoon Water Aerobics for 50+Tone and strengthen with minimal stress. Gator Aquatic Center, Roanoke. 982-7665 *Gentle Yoga at The Yoga Center on Mondays, 3:30-4:30 pm. Stretch and strengthen musclesgood for beginners and seniors. Roanoke, 345-4090, TheYogaCenterInc.com *Lifestream Center – Ongoing Belly dancing, Chinese dancing, Tai Chi, Yoga & more, Roanoke, 344-3031 *Gentle Yoga held at Second Presbyterian Church on Tues & Thurs mornings from 11 -
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Smith Mountain Lake, Bedford, Franklin County Events & Resources Life for One (SML 50 year celebration by Barb Nocera) on Monday, August 3 at 11:00am, at Trinity Ecumenical Parish, 40 Lakemount Dr., Moneta, VA. Bring a bagged lunch and drink. Alzheimer/Dementia Caregiver Support Group (General Discussion) on Monday, August 3 at 2:00pm at Trinity Ecumenical Parish, 40 Lakemount Dr., Moneta, VA. Multiple Sclerosis Support Group (picnic and activities-to be held downstairs in Morrow Hall) on Wednesday, August 5 at 12pm at Resurrection Catholic Church, 15353 Moneta Rd, Moneta, Va at 12pm. Bring a dish to share. Men’s Cancer Support Group No meeting in August. Breast Cancer Support Group meeting (General Discussion) on Monday, August 10 at 6:30pm at the Discovery Shop. 400 Scruggs Rd., Moneta, VA. New Beginnings on Wednesday, August 19, at 12:00 noon, at Liberty Station (Restaurant) 515 Bedford Ave. Bedford, VA. The Celiac Foundation Smith Mountain Lake Support Group Meeting Gluten Free for Kids / Kid inspired Gluten Free recipes on Monday, August 24 at 10:00am at Trinity Ecumenical Parish, 40 Lakemount Dr., Moneta, VA. Southside Senior Citizen’s Assn. Covered Dish Luncheon. Second Wednesday of the month at 11am, Rob Senoski, 12918 N. Old Moneta Rd., Moneta, VA. 540-297- 6811. Third Wednesday is Bingo at noon. Covered dish also. The Lake Square Dancers give lessons at 6 pm Tuesdays at the Moneta Community Room on Rucker Road, Moneta. 540-721-5671 or 540-890-5843. Blood Pressure Screening 7:30 - 8:30 a.m., Rocky Mount YMCA, 235 Technology Drive, Rocky Mount. First and third Wednesday of the month. Also at the Rocky Mount YMCA – Strong Seniors, 8:00am – 8:50am, weekly on Monday, Wednesday, Friday. Call 540-489-9622 for more information.
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ACTIVITIES from Page 33 12:00. This class is taught by a Registered Yoga Alliance teacher. Your first class is free to see if you enjoy it. $12 drop-in or $40 for 4 classes to be used within that month. Please call Patricia at 890-4886 for more information. *Strength, Flexibility & Balance Class. If you find other classes to fast come try mine. This class is taught by an AFAA Certified Fitness instructor/Personal Trainer/Senior Fitness Instructor with over 30 yrs. of teaching. It’s held at Second Presbyterian Church on Tues & Thurs mornings from 11 - 12:00. You’ll be shown how to use small balls, bands, hand weights & tubes properly to suit your body. Your first class is free to see if you enjoy it. $12 drop-in or $40 for 4 classes to be used within that month. Please call Patricia at 890-4886 for more information. * Roanoke Scrabble every 2nd Tuesday, , South County Library, 6:30-8:30pm. Free. All level of players represented. 540-772-7507 *Canasta Club – Play cards with us every Friday at 1pm, Brambleton Center, Roanoke. 772-PLAY *Pinochle Club – Play cards with us Mon. and Fri., Brambleton Center, Roanoke, 1-4pm. 772-PLAY *Pokeeno Club – Play cards with us every Wed., Brambleton Center, Roanoke, 11:30am-3pm. 772-PLAY *Social Service Club – 4 th Tues. monthly, Brambleton Center, Roanoke, 7pm-9pm. Provides community service projects/fun social opportunity. 772-PLAY *Roanoke Valley Social & Craft Club – 4th Tues. monthly, Brambleton Center, Roanoke, 10am2pm. Provides community service projects/fun social opportunity. 772-PLAY *Star Bridge Club-ACBL sanctioned duplicate bridge club meets every Tuesday at 12:30 at The Brambleton Center. 540-342-1053, bevy40@cox.net. Same info. for M.K.T. Bridge Club meeting Fridays at 10:00. *Visit Franklin County History Museum in The Flora Morris House, 460 S. Main St., Rocky Mount. Free admission, donations welcome. 10am-2 pm daily (closed Wed. & Sun.). Rare documents, portraits, train and Civil War memorabilia, more. 483-1890. *Valley Writers Chapter of the Virginia Writers exchange information at meetings, 6:30pm on first and third Thursday, Unitarian Universalist Church, corner of Grandin and Brandon Rds., Roanoke. valleywriters.org, 721-1991
*Blue Ridge Pens Poetry Pod meetings to share poetry/improve skills, first Wednesday monthly, 6:30-8:30pm, The Daily Grind, Salem. Bring poetry. 608-397-0718, Krastyger@aol.com. *Book Study Group on Thursdays at Lifestream, Roanoke. 344-3031 or -772-0775 *Writing Practice Group every 1st & 3rd Monday from 6:30-8pm, Roanoke City Main Library and is open to anyone interested in free association and creative writing. 774-3037, email roanokewords@hotmail.com *The National League of American Pen Women of the Roanoke Valley meets on the second Thursday of each month September through June from 10:15–11:30am. For Information, please call Lynne Victorine, 345-6009 to find out about this group of women writers, artists and musicians. *Transplants United Support Group meets every 3rd Sun. monthly, 2:30-4pm, Salem Senior Citizen Center. 1-800-847-7831, ext. 4914 *Widowed Persons Service group meeting, Brambleton Center, Roanoke, 3rd Saturdays of each month at Noon. Potluck. 989-3408 *Support Group Meeting for Multiple Myeloma Patients on the third Sat. monthly, 10am–Noon, Our Lady of the Nazareth Church, Route 419. 761-9770, 343-1920 *“Young at Hearts” Parkinson’s Support Group Meeting meets third Tuesday of each month, at the Ronald McDonald House, 2224 S. Jefferson Street, Roanoke, 2-4pm. 721-1994. *Parkinson’s Caregivers Support Group meets the second Friday of each month at Colonial Avenue Baptist Church, 4165 Colonial Avenue, Roanoke, 9:30-11, 772-0726. Come share ideas and challenges as you care for your loved one with Parkinson’s. *Family Service of Roanoke Valley Offers Share Group for Grandparents Raising Grandchildren meets the fourth Thurs. monthly, 6:30-7:30 pm, 360 Campbell Ave. FREE. 563-5316 *Families and Caregivers of Alzheimer’s Disease – Roanoke. 345-7600 *Health Focus of SW VA Single Again Support Group meeting weekly on Mondays @ 7:15 pm, Lewis Gale Pavilion, 2nd Floor, 1902 Braeburn Dr., Salem. 444-2925, x200. *Good Samaritan Hospice support group, Coffee and Conversation, hosted by a social worker, will be held in two locations, two different times: The groups will meet on the first and third Wednesdays of the month at Land of a Thousand Hills in Daleville, 90 Towne Center St. and at Sweet Donkey Coffee House, 2108
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Broadway Ave in South Roanoke. Both groups will meet from 10-11:30a.m. Designed for those who have lost a loved one in their lives, these groups will provide an opportunity to enjoy coffee while sitting and chatting with others who are walking a similar path. No charge--open to the public and all are welcome. Participants are responsible for purchasing their own coffee. www.goodsamhospice.org or call 776-0198. *Donate a Phone Recycling Project - Recycles used wireless phones to help the environment/ raise funds for charities @ Mill Mountain Zoo. 343-3241 *Health and Safety Courses – roanokevalleyredcross.org. *The Eckankar Worship Service is held on the 2nd Sunday of each month from 11:00 am to 12 pm at the Roanoke ECK Center at 1420 3rd Street SW, Roanoke, Virginia 24016. The service is open to people of all faiths. For further information on local Eckankar events, please call 540 353-5365. *HANDS FOR CHRIST needs Bibles, Christian books, audios and videos - 5720 Williamson Rd., Ste. 111, Roanoke. 362-1214, handsforchrist. org, email hfc@rev.net
Lynchburg, Bedford & Smith Mountain Lake
*Madison Heights Christian Church in Madison Heights, Music service with a guest speaker and refreshments every 2nd Friday of the month at 7pm. 434-485-1724 *Monthly USA Dance SML Chapter 6042, New London Ruritan Club, 12411 E Lynchburg Salem Tpke., Forest.. Doors open about 7pm; admission includes the lesson 7:30-8:30 & social dancing. $10 USA Dance Members, $12 Non-Members. http://usadance6042.org/, facebook.com/SML, email sml6042@gmail. com. Newcomers and singles welcome! 434426-9787 (leave a message). *Old Dominion Cloggers and Bluegrass Band Music at the Park, Smith Mountain Lake State Park Pavilion, 8 pm; $3, under 12 free. *Senior chorus “Silver Notes,” by Bedford County Parks & Recreation (540-586-7682), meet each Monday morning at 10am at Thaxton Baptist Church for practice. Available to sing for your group or nursing home *The Ageless Wonders, a fifty five plus traveling senior entertainment group meet every Wednesday, 10am-2pm, Moose Lodge, Lynchburg. 434-929-1040 *Tai Chi classes offered every Monday night at the Bower Center, 6:30-7:30. Low impact ancient form of exercise that benefits strength, flexibility and balance. 540-586-4235 *Yoga classes at the Lake at Patmos United Methodist Church Tuesdays & Thursdays. Welcome the life-enhancing gifts of breath awareness, greater strength & stability, improved balance & posture, flexibility, mental clarity and ease of being. Two mat classes offered: Gentle Basics and Basics & Beyond. Gentle Chair Yoga too! 540-586-2862 *The Garden Club of Bedford meets at 10:00am on the second Wednesday of each month (except Jan. & Aug.) at the CVCC Bedford location, 1633 Venture Blvd. off of Independence Dr. Visitors welcome. childers3@jetbroadband. com, 540-586-6209, 540-297-3481, flpdare2@ gmail.com *Star Stitchers, a Roanoke chapter of the Embroiderers’ Guild of America, meet the 3rd Monday at 10am at the SML Moneta Library. 540-793-1960, StitchingLink@cox.net *Moneta Southside Senior Citizen’s Association - Covered Dish Luncheon, Rob Senoski, 12918 N. Old Moneta Rd., Moneta. Meets 2nd Wednesday monthly, 11am. 540-297-6811 *Montvale Senior Citizens-James E. Allie Sr., Montvale meets the second Wednesday
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monthly, 10 am. 540-947-5063 *Stewartsville/Chamblissburg Senior Fellowship Covered dish luncheon meets 2nd Wednesday monthly, Goodview, 10:30 am. Howard Holdren, 540-890-1009 *Bedford YMCA Days - Seniors age 55 and over may use the Bedford YMCA on Tues., Thurs., and Sat., $8. Exercise room/ pool available. 540-586-7682 *Grandparents Support Group every Third Thursday night from 6-7pm, Central Virginia Area Agency on Aging (CVAAA), 501 12th Street, Lynchburg. Refreshments served! 434-385-9070 *Breast Friends, Breast Cancer Support Group meets the second Tuesday monthly, 7pm, Builder’s & Associates of Central VA, Lynchburg. breastfriendsva@yahoo.com *Metastatic Cancer Support Group meets every 3rd Tuesday of each month, 11am, Pearson Cancer Center, Lynchburg. For anyone living with metatastic (Stage 4) cancer, of any type. 434.525.8083. *The Breast Cancer Support Group at the American Cancer Discovery Shop, Moneta, meets second Monday monthly, 6:30 pm. 540721-2088 *Buena Vista Fibromyalgia-CFS-MCS-Lyme Network support group meets monthly at the Rockbridge Community Church of the Nazarene, Buena Vista. Blackpercheron@ gmail.com
New River Valley (AC 540)
*Gospel Sing-a-long at Christiansburg Recreation Center every Thursday before Bible Study, 9:30am. 382-2349 *Star Stitchers, a Roanoke chapter of the Embroiderers’ Guild of America meets at the Christiansburg Library on the 1st Thursdays of the month from 6-8pm. 793-1960, StitchingLink@cox.net *The Christiansburg/Montgomery Triad/S.A.L.T Council meets every third Tuesday of the month at Christiansburg Recreation Center, 1:30pm; Open for all senior citizens. 382-2349, email: tcaldwell@christiansburg.org *Alzheimer’s Support Groups in the NRV: Wheatland Hills Alzheimer’s Support Groups, Christiansburg, 3rd Thursdays, 5:30-6:30pm, 540-382-5200, Radford - 3rd Tuesdays, 4-5pm, 639-2411 *An Alzheimer’s Caregiver Support Group will meet every third Friday of the month from 3 to 4pm in the Woodland Studio at the Village Center at Warm Hearth Village. Members will discuss issues that arise from caring for a loved one with dementia. Light refreshments available. Members of the public are welcome. No cost to attend this support group. *Senior Motions–a less strenuous chair level exercise for those with physical problems, Christiansburg Rec. Center, Mon., Wed., Fri. 10:15 am. 382-2349 *Senior Aerobics, Christiansburg Recreation Center Mon., Wed., & Fri. 7:30 am. 382-2349 *Ship Shape Club, Christiansburg Rec. Center Kitchen, FREE. Weight loss club. “Way to Go” prize for every 5 pounds lost. 382-2349. *Moose Lodge Bingo Luncheons, second Monday monthly, Christiansburg Moose Lodge, 11:30am. 382-2349 *Senior Billiards, Christiansburg Recreation Center, Mon.-Fri., 8am-5 pm. 382-2349 *Internet Usage, Christiansburg Recreation Center, Mon-Fri from 8am-5pm. 382-2349.
Danville
*Danville Senior Transportation Services provides curb-to-curb service for Danville City seniors age 60 and up Mon.-Fri. to medical appointments, recreation activities, shopping, etc. Call 797-8994, 9 am-2 pm Mon.-Thurs. to schedule a pick up. $1 donation!
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Romaine lettuce, Plums and Raspberries are seasonal in August.
Caesar Salad
Croutons 1/3 cup butter or olive oil ¼ teaspoon garlic salt ¼ teaspoon seasoned salt 1 tablespoon Parmesan cheese 6 slices white sandwich bread, cubed Salad ½ head Romaine lettuce 1 ½ cups croutons 1/3 cup Parmesan cheese Dressing 3-4 tablespoons olive oil 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard 1 coddled egg (immerse in boiling water 1 minute) ¾ teaspoon Worcestershire sauce Juice of 1 lemon Fresh ground pepper Toss oil, salts and cheese with bread cubes and place on baking sheet. Bake 375° until crisp and golden, stirring occasionally. Rub bottom and sides of wooden salad bowl with crushed garlic. Place oil, vinegar, mustard, egg and Worcestershire sauce in bottom and beat with a whisk or fork. Beat in lemon and pepper to blend. Place lettuce, croutons and Parmesan in bowl and toss. Additions may be cherry tomatoes, kalamata olives, red onion, green onions, anchovies, bleu cheese or grilled chicken.
Plum And Nectarine Crisp
Great with ice cream or a dollop of Cool Whip! 1 pound purple plums, pitted and sliced 1 pound nectarines, pitted and sliced ¼ cup light brown sugar, packed ¼ teaspoon cinnamon ½ cup quick oats 1/3 cup light brown sugar, packed 1/3 cup Pillsbury all-purpose flour ¼ teaspoon cinnamon 1/8 teaspoon salt 5 tablespoons cool butter. Toss fruit with sugar and cinnamon. Transfer to a 9-inch pie plate. Combine oats, sugar, flour, cinnamon and salt in processor. Add butter and using on and off turns process until crumbly and distributed evenly. Sprinkle over fruit. Bake 375° for 45 minutes until bubbling.
Raspberry Parfait Pie
1 3-ounce raspberry Jell-O ¼ cup sugar, 1 ¼ cups boiling water 1 10-ounces frozen raspberries 1 tablespoon lemon juice, 1 3-ounce cream cheese ¼ teaspoon salt, 1 cup heavy cream, whipped 1 baked 10-inch pie shell Dissolve sugar and gelatin in boiling water. Stir frozen berries and lemon into hot mixture. Chill until slightly thickened. Beat cheese, sugar, salt and vanilla. Fold in cream. Layer ½ cheese mixture over crust and then ½ raspberry mixture. Repeat, saving most of the berries for the top. Chill. “7 Ways for 7 Days” is a collection of Carole’s favorite recipes from 40 years of collecting, preparing, sampling, and sharing with some of the best cooks in seven states, along with some originals, categorized by ingredient. *Editor’s note: I have been asked by readers to include the number of servings made for our monthly recipes. Unfortunately, the recipes in this book do not include the serving information unless indicated.
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Religion
August 2015
Immigrants: Strangers Among Us
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ome who come from overseas nations don’t realize it’s not all right to kill pets for food. In poor countries where hunger is a way of life, that’s done. Some families may be unfamiliar with American bathrooms. A visit to the grocery store with its wide choice of foods is totally bewildering. Soon parents discover that children--especially teensdon’t obey them all the time. American kids learn from the crowd they run with, often not accepting the fact that their elders know best. And no one can understand what they’re trying to say. The Rev. Russ Merritt, a Presbyterian minister of 65 who Frances Stebbins currently works two jobs, knows a lot about immigrants and refugees. I heard him speak several months ago for a clergy group in his role as executive director of Blue Ridge Literacy, an agency which teaches English--and many other unfamiliar customs--to those recently arrived in the United States. Merritt was in the news more recently as he proudly showed off some of his new friends when they were naturalized on the Fourth of July. While not working his full-time job, Merritt serves as the part time or interim pastor of a local congregation of the Presbyterian Church U.S.A, the predominant group of that denomination. Many don’t realize the Roanoke Valley now has an estimated 15,000 persons recently arrived from other countries. Two-third of these reside in the City of Roanoke with perhaps another 5,000 in the suburbs. Some are here illegally. They fill many jobs which require limited language skills especially in the large medical facilities, Merritt said. For “Senior News” readers who haven’t had contact with an immigrant household, the number of newcomers may come as a shock, Merritt pointed out, but from the area’s earliest days folk from other countries have moved into the valley. In the 18th Century, we history buffs know people from the various German principalities and from Northern Ireland were among the earliest settlers. The many churches today reflect that heritage with Presbyterians, Lutherans and Brethren more numerous than the Episcopalians associated with the areas of Virginia east of the Blue Ridge. Catholics came much later reaching the new City of Roanoke around 125 years ago as railroad workers. They were followed by a distinctive community of “Syrians,” immigrants from the country of Lebanon who soon had their own St. Elias Maronite Rite Catholic Church. And more Jews and Greeks came as the city developed. Some today can recall a small influx of refugees from Hungary who arrived in 1956
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after their aborted rebellion against the Soviet Union. Some churches played important roles in their resettlement. Still later, after the fall of South Vietnam 40 years ago large numbers of Vietnamese found their way to the city. My own church at the time “adopted” a young family; I washed windows with the wife as we cleaned our building and I drove her husband to English classes. Today, said Merritt, a younger generation of Vietnamese is highly esteemed as conscientious employees. “I never,” said the speaker, “have found an immigrant who didn’t want to work.” The church which adopted the Southeast Asian family today has come to know a group of Sudanese who worship in its fellowship hall each Sunday evening. For several decades there has been a Haitian Baptist group in the valley with its own facilities. Churches of the Brethren assist a Hispanic congregation meeting on Sunday afternoons at a Northwest neighborhood church. St. Timothy Lutheran of Vinton now shares its building with an immigrant group. Covenant Presbyterian has come to know well several African families. I have no idea how many other valley congregations are reaching out to the immigrant communities. It’s enriching especially in educating children to diverse customs and no less the adults. It presents challenges too, as Merritt noted. But the adjustments a church board may have to make is nothing to those of the immigrants themselves. Incidentally, immigrants and refugees are different, the speaker pointed out. Refugees are distinct in having left their native country because of forced eviction--for religious reasons--or of their own choosing because of civil unrest so severe they fear for their lives. Often they go to two countries. The first is to live in a refugee camp and later to another for a more permanent home. The African nation of Tanzania gets the most of the first group because it’s a refuge for four countries where “racial cleansing” is endemic. Turkey and Mexico also are entry points for many immigrants. Germany and the United States rank high as permanent homes, Merritt said. Learning the English language well enough to obtain and hold a job ranks among the greatest challenges for newcomers followed by family issues--elders are not regarded with the respect accorded them in most Third World nations. Immigrants tend to fear law enforcement personnel; they are unable to cope with the paper work related to schooling and other government-mandated ways, and religious customs, like those common to observant Hindus, often present difficulties. Many opportunities are open for church people to help. Frances Stebbins, who lives in Salem, sings in her church choir and teaches a class on contemporary faith issues, has been writing about religion in Western Virginia for more than 50 years. The widow of another veteran news writer, she is the mother of three Baby Boomers who live in Georgia, Botetourt, and Roanoke.
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By Joanna Fuchs Healing summer heat That comforts every bone; Juicy summer fruits, A frosty ice cream cone. Aroma of sizzling meat Grilling on the barbecue, Green lawns and summer flowers, A gazillion fun things to do. Summer shorts and swimsuits, Arms and legs are bare; Summer’s sweet delights Are welcome everywhere!
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My husband was posted in Rincon, Georgia for his work for four months, and I accompanied him. In that remote unknown place there was no friend, no phone call. I wrote a poem about it. Here it is:
©By Bobby Lee Craghead Sunday we arise from a good night’s rest. For church attendance, we get groomed and dressed. About nine-thirty or quarter to ten, The people arrive and they enter in. First, in Sunday school classes, teachers teach. In worship service, the Pastor will preach.
I GOT A CALL
By Geetu Sarkar I got a call, but who called? Nobody calls me here, so who called? There was no ID, but I heard the ring. Whole day the phone rang off and on. Who was calling? I was curious, and picked up the phone. But there was silence from the other end. Then in the middle of the night The phone rang again, and I picked up the phone, and said “Hello, who is this?” A soft voice said, “It’s me, the God.” God? I was trembling, and I collapsed on the floor. He said, “Don’t worry. I am there for you.” I gathered myself and stood up on my own feet. Now I know who called.
On Sunday mornings, the old church bell rings. We all take our seats and everyone sings. The ringing church bell lets the neighbors know The church is here and continues to grow. It welcomes hearers to join us in prayer And in the blessings of God with us share.
The Red Hat Ladies
Summer Is Leaving
By Barbara Hill I was sitting in a restaurant the other day When a bunch of pretty ladies came my way They were decked out in purple and red, I knew they were excited by the things they said. They were so happy, I just had to smile. I didn’t want to leave. I wanted to stay awhile. Never Alone What made them so excited, To be filled with glee, ©By Shirley Schullen Craghead To dress in such pretty colors, for all the world to see. Jesus is with me I caught a little conversation, I heard what they had to say. Every day, They talked as they ate, of their plans for the day. All the way, First we’ll go walking up and down the street, Come what may. To show off our outfits to all we meet. We’ll do a little shopping, as we walk around. To let everyone see the happiness we found. We get together as often as we can, just to have fun and make new plans. It’s our way of getting out, to kick up our heels, to let the world know, How dressing in red and purple feels. We bring out smiles everywhere we go. People like to see ladies and the colors we show. We wear our hats, have lots of fun. We’ll get together again because The Red Hat Ladies like to run.
By Warren Holdren August is the last month of summer, A lot of us think this is a bummer. School will begin, the buses will run, You might as well forget summer fun. Temperatures will begin to cool, Time to close the swimming pool. Your summer may have been a ball, But get it together, it’s time for fall. The air will change, the heat will go, Next thing you hear “It’s going to snow!” Time flies when you’re having fun All I can tell you, it’s over and done!
Editor’s Note – In last month’s issue, Barbara Hill’s name was left off as author of “When God Takes His Hand Off America.” We apologize for this error.
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By Faye Trail Deaton When life is the teacher You learn the hardest way, You may not like the method, But the lesson’s there to stay
Painting by Melinda Setzer’s 19 year old granddaughter, who has had no art lessons.
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Roanoke Valley Senior Golf Tour’s July 22nd Tournament Buddy Shull of Radford was the overall winner at the Roanoke Valley Senior Golf Tour’s tournament played on July 22nd at The Olde Mill Resort in Laurel Fork, VA. Playing in Division 1, (handicaps 0-12), Shull recorded a net score of 66. Other Division 1 winners were: 2nd, Woody Deans - 68; 3rd, Andy Price - 68; 4th, Crady Adams - 69; 5th, Joe Spangler - 69. In Division 2 (handicaps 13 to 17), Joe Parker of Southwest Roanoke County carded a net score of 67 for 1st place. Other Division 2 winners were: 2nd, Patrick Lynch - 69; 3rd, Tim Lisk - 70; 4th, Brian Leacock - 71; 5th, Steve Anderson - 71. Buddy Shull Playing in Division 3, (handicaps over 17), John Pomeroy of Southwest Roanoke County finished in 1st Place with a net score of 69. Other Division 3 winners were: 2nd, David Black - 71; 3rd, Dana Huffman - 73; 4th, Tim Smith - 74 5th, Geary Surber - 74. The Low Gross score of 76 went to Woody Deans of Southwest Roanoke City. Submitted by Tommy Firebaugh. www.rvsgt.org John Pomeroy
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ost of the time patients can manage pain, fever, and inflammation with Over-the-Counter analgesics (aspirin, ibuprofen acetaminophen, and naproxen) and do so safely. Americans take over 30 billion doses of these drugs a year, yet few understand how to use them to minimize side effects. When should you use them? Low-grade fever can be Kevin C. Kelleher, M.D. useful and protective in fighting infection; treat only high fevers. Pain is subjective, but in general if it is interfering with function, treat with the minimum effective dose and for the shortest time. Localized inflammation when there is redness and swelling is usually associated with an injury or infection. Studies show that briefly treating inflammation shortens healing time, but don’t treat too long, which can prolong recovery. A day or two should do it. Aspirin was the first NSAID (non-steroidal anti-inflammatory); its willow bark ingredient has been used for over 2,000 years and remains effective for pain, fever, and inflammation. Its use as a preventative in patients with heart disease and stroke is well established and a low dose is currently recommended for both men and women who are at high risk. Nevertheless, though enteric-coating helps, aspirin causes more stomach bleeding than any other analgesic. In addition, Reyes Syndrome, a rare but dangerous post-viral swelling of the liver and brain, occurs more commonly in children treated with aspirin. Ibuprofen (Advil) largely replaced aspirin because it was easier on stomachs and safer for children. Though it still causes some bleeding, it is not associated with Reyes. The same is true for naproxen (Aleve). These NSAIDs work by inhibiting COX-1 and 2 inflammatory enzymes (Cyclooxygenases), and all NSAIDs can be classified by which they inhibit more; theoretically Cox-1’s cause more bleeding but fewer heart problems, while Cox-2’s do the opposite. Recent reports indicate they all may slightly increase heart attack risk, and can inhibit the effectiveness of low dose aspirin. More importantly, any NSAID can cause salt and fluid retention and elevations of blood pressure, especially if you are taking a diuretic or ACE inhibiting blood pressure medicine. Chronic use of NSAIDS (including high dose aspirin) can lead to kidney disease. Acetaminophen (Tylenol, abbreviated APAP on prescriptions) does not cause stomach bleeding or bruising, is not associated with Reyes Syndrome in children, has no effect on blood pressure or fluid retention, and does not cause an increase in kidney disease or heart disease. It does not interfere with low dose aspirin cardioprotection. It is an excellent fever reducer, and a moderately good pain reliever. There are some early, as yet inconclusive studies, that indicate it may even prevent damage in a heart attack. Yet, acetaminophen does not help with the inflammation that occurs in acute injury, only pain. Most importantly, you have to be careful with dosing, since overdose can lead to liver damage and death. However, this does not happen with proper dosing, and both patients and the FDA have overreacted in my opinion. All OTC analgesics have risks and benefits. Which do I recommend? Acetaminophen is the safest for pain and fever as long as you dose properly—no more than 6 tablets in 24 hours (500 mg for most adults, but use the 325 mg if you drink more than two alcoholic beverages per 24 hours.) If you have a strain or sprain injury, Ibuprofen is better, but limit its use, and stop it if you have fluid retention or blood pressure elevations. If you do take Ibuprofen while on aspirin cardio-protection, take it at least 30 minutes after your aspirin. And be careful when taking cold medicines; they often contain these analgesics already. As with any medication, there are risks and benefits, but taking them properly is always important to minimize risk. Dr. Kelleher is a family doctor, instructor in Clinical Medicine, free clinic medical director, and author. He has been writing monthly for Senior News since its first issue in 1994. If you have questions you’d like addressed, write: Mountain Doc Cave Spring Family Practice • 4901 Brambleton Avenue Roanoke, VA 24018 • 777-4000
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Independent Living (IL), Assisted Living (AL), Nursing Care (NC), Memory Care (MC), Continuing Care (CC) Communities, Rehab, Respite Avanté at Roanoke (NC, Rehab, Ventilator/Respiratory) – 540-345-8139 ............. 6 Avanté at Lynchburg (NC, Rehab, Wound Care) – 434-846-8437 ......................... 6 Bentley Commons (IL, AL) –Lynchburg, 434-316-0207.................................... 8, 41 Brandon Oaks Retirement (IL, AL,NC) – Roanoke, 540-777-5602 ........................ 2 Brookdale Cave Spring (AL) – Roanoke, 540-772-7181 ..................................... 42 Brookdale Salem (AL, IL, MC) – Salem, 540-387-4945. ...................................... 42 Brookdale Roanoke (MC, Respite) – Roanoke, 540-343-4900 ........................... 42 Commonwealth Assisted Living (IL, AL, MC, Rehab, Respite) – Christiansburg, 540-660-4982; Radford, 540-553-2941; Hillsville, 276-728-5333 .....................11 The Crossings at Blacksburg (AL) – Blacksburg, 540-317-3463...........................11 Elm Park Estates Independent Living Community – Roanoke, 540-989-2010..... 45 Friendship (IL, AL, MC, NC, Rehab, Respite) Roanoke, 540-265-2193 ............... 44 Heritage Green Assisted Living (AL, MC) – Lynchburg, 434-385-5102 ........... 7 13, 35 Hermitage in Roanoke, (CC), 540-767-6800 ........................................................ 27 Jefferson House Apartments, (IL) – Lynchburg, 434-846-1800 .............................. 6 Oakwood Health & Rehab - Centra - (NC, Rehab) – Bedford, 540-587-3336...... 12 Our Lady of the Valley Retirement Community (AL, NC, Rehab, Respite) Roanoke, 540-345-5111 ....................................................................... 19, 28, 30 The Park-Oak Grove Retirement Community (IL, AL, Respite) – Roanoke, 540-989-9501 ............................................................................ 23, 29 Pheasant Ridge Condo’s (IL) Roanoke, Pat Yeatts, Realtor - 540 420 9601 ....... 40 Pheasant Ridge Senior Living (AL, MC) – Roanoke, 540-725-1120 .................... 26 Richfield Retirement (CC, IL, AL, MC, NC, Rehab, Respite) – Salem, 540-380-2986 ............................................................................................... 4, 29 Runk & Pratt Smith Mountain Lake Retirement Village (AL, IL, MC, NC, Rehab, Respite) – Smith Mountain Lake, 540-719-1300.............................................. 21 Salem Terrace at Harrrogate (IL, AL, MC) – Salem, 540-444-0343 ..................... 17 The Summit (CC, IL, AL, MC, Respite) – Lynchburg, 434-455-1699................. 9 30 Valley View Retirement & Assisted Living – Lynchburg, 434-237-3009 ................. 7 The Village On Pheasant Ridge ( IL, AL) – Roanoke, 540-400-6482 ............. 14, 33 Virginia Veterans Care Center (AL, MC, NC, Rehab) – Rke/Salem, 540-982-2860 ...................................................................................................... * Warm Hearth Village (CC, IL, AL, MC, NC, Rehab, Respite) – Blacksburg, 540-552-9176 ................................................................................................... 10 The Williams Home (IL, AL for ladies) – Lynchburg, 434-384-8282 ....................... 8
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Adult Care Center of Roanoke Valley (Day Care) – Salem, 540-981-2350 .............* Care Advantage – Roanoke, 540-343-CARE (2273).............................................. 5 Carilion Home Health – Roanoke, 540-266-6000................................................... 2 Centra Home Health – Lynchburg, 434-200-4111 ................................................... * Centra PACE, Lynchburg, 434-200-6516 ................................................................ * Comfort of Home Homecare - Roanoke, 540-389-8787....................................... 46 Companion Home Care – Roanoke, 540-981-2255 ............................................. 25 Friendship Home Health - Roanoke, 540-265-2193 ............................................. 44 Generation Solutions – Roanoke, 540-776-3622, Lynchburg, 434-455-6500 ...... 24 Gentiva Home Health – Southwestern VA, 540-986-8323 ................................... 45 Good Choice Companions Home Care, Div. of Goodwill Industries – Roanoke, Salem, Vinton, 540-632-1389 .......................................................... 23 Heartland Home Health Care – Roanoke, 540-725-7600, 800-810-4329 ............ 39 Home Instead Senior Care – Lynchburg, 434-385-0321, Roanoke, 540-966-3399 ................................................................................................... 16 Home Recovery-Home Aid - Roanoke, Central & Southern VA, 1.844-310-3710 ... 7 Interim Healthcare - Southern & Southwestern VA, 540.774.8686 ...................... 22 Kissito PACE – Nursing Home Alternative - Roanoke, 540-904-2817.................. 24 Seven Hills Home Health – Lynchburg, 434-847-6400........................................... 9
Carilion Hospice – Roanoke Valley/NRV/Franklin, 800-964-9300 ..........Back Cover Centra Hospice – Lynchburg area, 434-200-3204 .................................................. * Gentle Shepherd Hospice – Roanoke, 540-989-6265, Lynchburg, 434-846-6270.. 18 Good Samaritan Hospice – Roanoke, 540-776-0198, NRV, 540-381-3171 ........... 3 Seven Hills Hospice – Lynchburg, 434-847-4703................................................... 9 Southern Care Hospice – Roanoke & Surrounding areas, 540-366-0927 ........... 22
Legal, Insurance, Financial, Reverse Mortgages, Realtors
Bruce E. Mayer, Attorney – Vinton, 540.342-3787, Wills, Trusts, Estates. ........... 35 Humana Medicare - Lynn Atkinson, 540-520-8414 .............................................. 27 Kathy Bibb, MKB Realtors - Seniors Real Estate Specialist - 540.293.2323 ....... 15 Piedmont Medicare Advantage , Central VA, 434-947-3671 Toll-Free 1-877-210-1719 • TTY Users 1-877-295-1454 .................................. 20 Rhodes & Butler & Dellinger, PC (Elder Law) – Roanoke, 540-342-0888 ............ 25 Robyn Smith Ellis PLC (Elder Law) – Salem, 540-389-6060 ............................... 15 TowneBank Mortgage - Reverse Mortgage Division –Altavista, 434-238-0765 ... 47 Wills on Wheels – (travels to your location) Roanoke, 540-774-0044 .................. 37
Hospitals, Medical Services/Equipment, Pharmacies
Carilion Clinic– Roanoke Mem, NRV, Franklin, 540-266-6000 Hospice, Home Care ..........................................................................Back Cover Centra Rehab/Senior Care Division (Virginia Baptist & Lynchburg General) (Hospice, Homecare) 434-200-3000, 1-877-MDLINK1 [1.877.635.4651] ........ 41 Independent Lifestyles Mobility Products, Madison Heights, 434-846-7510, Toll-free 800-657-5438 ..................................................................................... 41 Kroger Pharmacy – Roanoke, Lynchburg, New River Valley 300 Generic Prescriptions for $4 or 90 day supply $10 - For list 1-877-ARX-LIST .................* Lifeguard Personal Emergency Response Systems, Virginia 888-452-7909 ...10, 37 Senior Medical Alarms – Salem, 540-387-1516 or Toll-free 877-375-1517 .... 21, 25
Funeral Services/Crematories & Cemeteries/Columbarium
Lotz Funeral Home – Vinton Chapel, 540-343-4986 ............................................ 15 Oakey’s Funeral Service & Crematory – Roanoke, 540-982-2100 ......................... *
Specialized Services
Coastal Georgia Real Estate Associates, 912-638-0006 ..................................... 19 Crowning Touch Senior Moving Services, Auctions – Roanoke, 540-982-5800 . 28, 45 Eckankar (Worship Service) 1420 3rd Street SW, Roanoke, 540-353-5365 ........ 37 Good Hair Days - Hair Stylist for Elderly & Homebound - Roanoke 540-793-4168 . 35 Packaging Store – Roanoke, Relocation services, 540-772-0999 ....................... 35 Solid Rock Enterprises (Home Repair - Aging in Place Rennovations) – Roanoke, 540-384-2064 or 540-556-0650 (Cell)........................................................ 23, 42 Virginia Varsity Transfer & Self Storage, 540-982-2202 ......................................... 4
Restaurants/Coffee Shops
Mill Mountain Coffee & Tea – Botetourt Commons, Daleville; 700 N. Main St., Blacksburg; 112 Campbell Ave., Roanoke; 17 E. Main Street, Salem; 4309 Starkey Road, Roanoke .......................................................................... 35
Senior Resources/Info
Bedford Co. Parks & Rec Events ......................................................................... 13 Christiansburg Parks & Rec Events ..................................................................... 31 Lynchburg Parks & Rec 50+ Program .................................................................. 31 RSVP Montgomery County/Radford..................................................................... 32 Senior Centers...................................................................................................... 26 Senior Networking Groups (for businesses serving Seniors) ................................. 6 Senior Resources ................................................................................................. 32 Smith Mountain Lake/Bedford/Franklin Co. Events .............................................. 33
Television, Cable & Entertainment
Cox Communications – Roanoke, (Cable, Internet, Phone) 540-204-4852 ............* Opera Roanoke, 540-982-2742 ........................................................................ 5, 37 WSLS 10 On Your Side – Roanoke, 1-800-SEE-NEWS ................................ 36, 39
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Dr. Dot Believes In Friendship
By Matt Brookman
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Friendship is about trust, support, care, and honesty. A friend will always have your back in the best and toughest of times. These traits are the building blocks behind Friendship Living. Friendship Living is committed to their residents, community, and living a healthy lifestyle. They support and encourage physical fitness to their residents and understand how hard work can help meet goals. They were lucky enough to have a special guest who knows a thing or two about success. With the help of Virginia Amateur Sports and the Subway Commonwealth Games, residents and employees from Friendship Living had the chance to listen to two-time softball Olympic Gold Medalist, Dr. Dot Richardson! Dr. Dot Richardson came up to the podium with a great deal of energy. With a medical and sports background, she had the whole audience focused on the front of the room. Dr. Dot spoke about perseverance and asked the crowd, “Who has had a bad day?” Every person in the room raised their hand. “You have to believe in yourself. You control what you want to happen in your future.” She spoke about her experience in the 2000 Olympics and how the team came in with a 119-0 winning record. They went on to lose three straight games and the whole world counted them out. They trusted one another and came back to win five in a row and bring back the second softball gold medal to the United States of America. “Anything is possible!” Dr. Dot Richardson made a tremendous impact on the audience that they will remember for a very long time. After her speech, the autograph line stretched all the way back to the entrance. She not only signed autographs, but started small conversations with every person that came up to her. She cares deeply about motivating people to do their best and to always believe in themselves. The Subway Commonwealth Games made an excellent decision in bringing Dr. Dot to the games this year! The Subway Commonwealth Games and Virginia Amateur Sports look forward to bringing more Olympic athletes to speak at Friendship Living and to help promote healthy lifestyles.
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What happens to the woman, who is a homemaker, when the momentous day of husband’s retirement happens? No one can really respond to the question unless she has already walked in the home with a retired husband. The first priority is where do you put all of the many boxes of stuff that has been accumulated over the years at his work place? First thing a husband wants to do is catch up on sleep he feels he missed those many years. Now the problems begin. What has the wife been doing all those many years? Yes, you guessed it--housework. You cannot run the sweeper, run the washing machine, run the dishwasher and if you happen to play the piano or other instrument--forget that. You could go outside and cut the grass. Nope, the lawn mower doesn’t have a silencer. What chores can you do so you will not wake our “sleeping beauty”? Wait, he is up now and feeling like a new man to begin his day of doing nothing. Since being home he has discovered the game shows and seems to always make it up just in time for “The Price is Right,” and they say we get addicted to the soaps! Maybe I will answer some emails, catch up on some of my reading because now he is watching TV so I can’t make noise. Before I have time to even turn on computer, a voice calls, “When is lunch and what is on the menu today?” Lunch is served in front of the TV for another new favorite show has just come on he discovered while surfing channels and couldn’t find a game show. When the show is over, its time for him to shower and shave. Now I can get those “runs” take care of, but when I start the washing machine he calls from the shower, “Turn it off, the pressure is too low.” At least I can run the sweeper. Then he rides to town to pick up his mail at the post office and hopes to run into someone he can chat with and find out the “gossip.” Finally I run the washer and the dishwasher and take a few minutes to practice for my piano lesson. Guess not much is going on in town for he’s back before I get the clothes out of the dryer. “What’s for supper?” he says. “Pardon me, but did we not just finish lunch?” For a wife who is not used to eating three meals a day, this is a major lifestyle change. If you are not careful, it’s a change in the size clothes you’ve been wearing. When you see women putting on extra pounds, you blame it on the middle-age spread. You are wrong. What really has happened--husband has retired. Do you think he is putting on pounds also? To hear him tell it, he hasn’t moved a hole in his belt in years. Sure guys, but just look where the belt itself has move to. Couple more inches and we will be seeing the moon! As another day passes in the life of the retired husband and homemaker, you ask, “When do I get to retire?”
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