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Lifestyles of the Active 50 Plus

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Jun Ohio 10-14 Kentucky Bluegrass Valley .................................795 Jan14................ 17 “Million Dollar Quartet” / Richmond, VA ...........................115 Sep 14-19 Branson, Agawa Canyon Canadian Train / Sault SteMusic Marie ...........975 Feb “Elvis”/Wohlfahrt Haus Theater/Valentine’s Day ...................70 Sep 14-20.......... Branson, MO/America’s Show Capital ................. Jun 9-12............ Ohio Amish/ Renfro Country/Longaberger Basket ............................495 ............ “Elvis”/Wohlfahrt Haus Theater/Valentine’s Day ...................70 Sep 14-20.......... MO/America’s Music Show Capital .......................975 Jun 9-12............ Amish Country/Longaberger Basket ............................495 Feb .......... Florida/The Grand Tour/KeyNC West.......................................1,250 Sep 15 ............... Hotel Bunker Tour .......................................... Jun 9-15............ Michigan & Mackinac Island/Grand Hotel .........................1,150 4 .......... Florida/The Tour/Key West.......................................1,250 Sep 15 ............... Hotel Bunker Tour ..................................................90 Jun Michigan 11-23 &Island/Grand California Coast – Fly/Land .....................3,150 Jan16-24 19 Grand Harrah’s Casino / Cherokee, .......................................40 Jun 9-15............ &Southwest Mackinac Hotel .........................1,150 Sep 14-15 Greenbrier Harrah’s Casino /Greenbrier Cherokee, NC / Overnight ...................175 Feb Atlantic City/Trump Marina/3 Days/$30 Coin .......................200 “In the Beginning” & “Abraham & ..........395 Sarah”/Lancaster .... Jun 13-15.......... Washington, DC/Our Nation’s Capital....................................340 0 .......... Atlantic City/Trump Marina/3 Days/$30 Coin .......................200 the16-18.......... Beginning” & “Abraham & Sarah”/Lancaster Jun 13-15.......... DC/Our Nation’s Capital....................................340 Jun Washington, 12-14 Eastern Shore Harvest Fest / Virginia Beach ..................495 Sep 16-18.......... Feb18-20 9-18 ..........Hawaii / Honolulu / Waikiki ...........................................3,295 Sep 17-19 “InSep “Joseph” / Lancaster, PA..................................................495 Feb 27................ Southern Spring Show/Charlotte, NC ......................................50 Sep 19-21.......... Washington, DC/Our Nation’s Capital/Mount Vernon ..... Jun 13-29.......... The Great Southwest Canyon..............1,975 & California/Grand Canyon..............1,975 ............ Southern Spring Show/Charlotte, NC ......................................50 Sep 19-21.......... Washington, DC/Our Nation’s Capital/Mount Vernon ...........340 Jun 13-29.......... The Great Southwest & California/Grand Jun 13 Carowinds Theme Park / Charlotte, NC ............................90 Feb 15 “Phantom of the Opera” / Charlotte, NC ..........................150 Sep 18-20 Washington, D. C. / Our Nation’s Capital.........................395 Feb 28-Mar Canadian Snow Train/Michigan ............................................550 SepScotia 26-Oct&7New ..... Nova Scotia & Foliage New England/Fall Foliage ........................ Jun Memorial/Smith 14 ............... D-Day Memorial/Smith Mountain Lake Lunch Cruise Mar 3..... Canadian Snow 3..... Train/Michigan ............................................550 Sep............85 26-Oct 7 ..... Nova England/Fall ...........................1,550 Jun 14 ............... D-Day Mountain Lake Lunch Cruise ............85 Jun 13-22 Nova Scotia & The Walt Atlantic Provinces ..........................1,525 Feb115-19 Mardi Gras Spring / Mobile, AL ...................................................675 Sep 21-Oct 2 Sep Nova Scotia4&..... New England / Fall ................................1,850 Mar ................. Southern Show/Charlotte, NC ......................................50 28-Oct New England/Fall Foliage ................................................ Jun 15-21.......... Florida’s Disney World/Sea World/Universal ................950 ............ Southern Spring Show/Charlotte, NC ......................................50 Sep 28-Oct 4 ..... New England/Fall Foliage ......................................................950 Jun 15-21.......... Florida’s Walt Disney World/Sea World/Universal ................950 Jun Greenbrier 14-20 Niagara Falls / Tour Toronto, Montreal Quebec .................1,150 Oct 2-3 Feb7-9 16 ............. CasinoFlower / Cherokee, NC .......................................40 Sep.............. 25-27 “InOct Neptune Festival “In / Virginia Beach....................................495 Mar Philadelphia Show/Longwood Gardens ....................375 .............. the Trip/Lancaster, Beginning”/2 Day Trip/Lancaster, PA.................. Jun 16 ............... Greenbrier Hotel Bunker& Tour ..................................................90 ............ Philadelphia FlowerHarrah’s Show/Longwood Gardens ....................375 the2-3 Beginning”/2 Day PA........................275 Jun 16 ............... Hotel Bunker ..................................................90 Mar Atlantic500 City/Trump Marina/3 Days/$30 Coin .......................200 Oct 3-4 .............. Maggie Valley, NC/Great Mountains RR .............. Jun 16-19.......... Atlantic City/4 Days/Taj on Boardwalk/$30 Coin3-4 ......265 Jun Atlantic 15-18 Atlantic City / Bally’s Hotel & CasinoMahal ...............................350 Feb9-11 20-23...........Daytona NASCARCoin Race ...........................................775 Sep 25-26 Maggie Tygart Flyer /NC/Great America Mtn Theatre / Elkins,Smoky WV....................275 .............325 ........... Atlantic City/Trump Marina/3 Days/$30 .......................200 Oct .............. Valley, Smoky Mountains RR Jun 16-19.......... City/4 Days/Taj Mahal on Boardwalk/$30 Coin ......265 12-19 The Old South/Springtime/Natchez/New Orleans.................995 Oct 4-10 ............ New England/Fall Foliage ................................................ Jun 17-19.......... & Colonial Williamsburg ....................................395 9 ......... The Mar Old Foliage ......................................................950 Jun 17-19.......... & Colonial Williamsburg ....................................395 Jun Jamestown 16-19 Baseball /Jamestown Phillies, Yankees & Nationals / 3 Games ........675 Oct 4-10 FebSouth/Springtime/Natchez/New 21-22 .........Whale Watch / VirginiaOrleans.................995 Beach .........................................295 Sep ............ 25-28 New TheEngland/Fall “Golden Isles” of Georgia .........................................795 Mar 15-16 ......... AtlantaBaptist Passion Play/First Baptist Oct ............ Branson, MO/America’s Music Show Capital ................. Jun 17-25.......... ....................................................2,150 6 ......... Atlanta Play/First Oct 5-11 MO/America’s Show Capital .......................975 Jun 17-25.......... ....................................................2,150 Jun Hawaii/Honolulu/Waikiki 18-20 “Joseph” /Hawaii/Honolulu/Waikiki Lancaster, PA..................................................495 FebPassion 21,27&28 Southern SpringChurch............................175 Show / Charlotte, NCChurch............................175 ..............................60 Sep ............ 27-Oct 3Branson, New5-11 England in the FallMusic ................................................1,125 Mar 24-27 ......... Atlantic City/4 Days/Taj MahalCoin on Boardwalk/$40 Coin ......265 OctEngland/Fall 6-12 ............Foliage New England/Fall Foliage ................................................ Jun 17-Jul 11.... BestCanyon of the West/Grand Canyon & Yellowstone .................2,995 7 ......... Atlantic City/4 Days/Taj Mahal on Boardwalk/$40 ......265 Oct 6-12 ............ New ......................................................950 Jun 17-Jul 11.... Best of the West/Grand & Yellowstone .................2,995 Jun 19-21 Washington, D.C. / OurDC/Our Nation’sNation’s Capital..........................395 Feb26 28-Mar 8 Florida / of theAngels”/Barn Grand Tour / Key West .............................1,465 Oct 1-4 National / Pigeon Forge, TN ............595 Oct 6, 7, 8,Quartet 9, 10 .. Convention Cass Railroad, Cass,...................................75 WV/Boxed Lunch ........................... Mar ............... “Band Dinner Theatre/Greensboro Jun 20-22.......... Capital/Mount Oct...........340 6, 7, 8, 9, 10 .. Cass Railroad, Cass, WV/Boxed Lunch ............ “Band of Angels”/Barn Dinner Theatre/Greensboro ..............75 Jun..............75 20-22.......... Washington, DC/OurWashington, Nation’s Capital/Mount Vernon ...........340 Vernon Jun 20 “Dirty Dancing” / Charlotte, NC ........................................150 Mar 6-8 Philadelphia Flower Show ...............................................445 Oct 1-3 “Joseph” / Lancaster, PA ..................................................495 Oct 8-22 ............ Hawaiian Islands, Four Island Tour ................................. Mar 30-Apr 1..... Atlantic City/Trump Marina/3 Days/$30 Coin .......................200 Jun 20-22.......... Dollywood/Smoky Mountains/Gatlinburg .............................395 Oct 8-22 ............ Hawaiian Islands, Four Island Tour ....................................3,595 pr 1..... Atlantic City/Trump Marina/3 Days/$30 Coin .......................200 Jun 20-22.......... Dollywood/Smoky Mountains/Gatlinburg .............................395 Jun Nova 20-28 Michigan & TheScotia Grand ChicagoProvinces................................1,250 ........................1,675 Oct 9Oct Mar5-21 7Southwest of theSouthwest Mountains”Canyon..............1,975 VA ................................95 Oct .................. Springs Paintings..........................45 Inn Lunch/Fresco Paintings.................. ............“Song The Great &/ Marion, California/Grand Canyon..............1,975 2-4 Ohio9 Amish Country .........................................................450 JunScotia 21-30.......... Nova &Hotel The /Atlantic .................. Shatley Springs InnShatley Lunch/Fresco ............ The Apr Great & California/Grand Jun 21-30.......... & The Atlantic Provinces................................1,250 Oct 11-27 .......... The Southwest &Canyon..............1,975 California/Grand Canyon........... Apr Charleston & Savannah/Springtime/Paula Jun 25-Jul 24....Walt Alaska & Canada’s Yukon by Motorcoach .........................4,095 Jun Alaska 21-27 Florida’s Disney World ..........................................1,325 Mar6-10 8-14 Texas / A Whole Other Country.....................................1,195 Oct 3 .......... The Brushy Mountain Apple Festival ........................................45 Oct 11-27 Great Southwest &Great California/Grand ............ Charleston &............ Savannah/Springtime/Paula Deen ..................695Deen ..................695 Jun 25-Jul 24.... & Canada’s Yukon by Motorcoach .........................4,095 Oct 14 ................ Andy Griffith’s Mayberry, Mt.Lunch Airy, ............45 NC/Snappy Lunch .... Apr ..........Quartet Washington, DC/Cherry Blossom Festival.............................360 Jun 29-Jul 5...... Branson, MO/America’s Show Capital .......................975 Oct 14 ................ Andy Griffith’s Mt.&Airy, NC/Snappy 3 .......... Washington, Blossom Jun 29-Jul 5...... MO/America’s Show CapitalMusic .......................975 Jun Branson, 25-28 Pigeon Forge /Music Smoky Mountains....................................650 Mar11-13 9-11DC/Cherry FestivalFestival.............................360 / Greenbrier Resort................................695 Oct 4-7 Atlantic City /Mayberry, Bally’s Hotel Casino ...............................350 Oct 14 ................ Greenbrier Hotel Bunker Tour .......................................... AprFestival/International 18-20 .......... Azalea Festival/International Military Tattoo ........................395 Jul 2-10 ............. Hawaii/Honolulu/Waikiki ....................................................2,150 Oct 14 ................ Greenbrier Hotel Bunker Tour ..................................................90 0 .......... Azalea Military Tattoo ........................395 Jul 2-10 ............. Hawaii/Honolulu/Waikiki ....................................................2,150 Jun 26-Jul 2-19 11 Alaska & Canada – Fly/Land – Northbound .................4,625 ........2,150 Mar 11-14 Quilt Week / Lancaster, PA ..............................................450 Oct 4-10 Branson, MO / America’s Music Show Capital .............1,150 Oct 15Springs ................ Springs Inn Lunch/Fresco Paintings.................. Apr 21................ Greenbrier Hotel Bunker Tour ..................................................90 ............. Francisco, CA & Pacific Northwest/Yellowstone Oct 15 ................ Shatley InnShatley Lunch/Fresco Paintings..........................45 ............ Greenbrier Hotel Bunker Tour ..................................................90 Jul 2-19 ............. SanJul Francisco, CA &San Pacific Northwest/Yellowstone ........2,150 Mar22-29 14-21..........The Old South in / Springtime / New Orleans, LA ............1,195 Oct 4-10 New17-19 England in the Fall ................................................1,125 Jun 28-Jul 4 Branson, MO / America’s Music ShowbyCapital ............1, 150 Oct .......... Nashville, TN/General Jackson Cruise/Grand Apr Texas/Fiesta San Antonio ...............................................1,050 Jul 2-31 ............. Alaska & Canada’s Yukon Motorcoach .........................4,095 Oct 17-19 .......... Nashville, TN/General Jackson Cruise/Grand Ole Opry ........425 Ole Opry .. 9 .......... Texas/Fiesta in San Antonio ...............................................1,050 Jul 2-31 ............. Alaska & Canada’s Yukon by Motorcoach .........................4,095 Mar22................ 14&15 Highland Maple Festival ....................................................55 Oct 6&7 Cass20-22 Railroad / Cass, WVCity/Trump / Lunch ....................................90 Jun “In 29-Jul 8Beginning” Hawaii / Honolulu / Waikiki ...........................................3,295 Oct .......... Atlantic Marina/3 Days/$25 Coin ................. Apr Biltmore House/Asheville, NC/Festival of Flowers..................85 Jul ............. the Beginning” & “Abraham &..........395 Sarah”/Lancaster Oct..........395 20-22 .......... Atlantic City/Trump Marina/3 Days/$25 Coin .......................200 ............ Biltmore House/Asheville, NC/Festival of Flowers..................85 Jul 8-10 ............. the8-10 &“In “Abraham & Sarah”/Lancaster DATE TOUR PRICE TOUR PER PERSON DATE TOUR PER PERSON PRICE Oct 21 ................ Andy Mayberry, Mt.Lunch Airy, NC/Snappy Lunch .... Apr 26................ Biltmore House/Asheville, NC/Festival of Flowers..................85 ............. Newfoundland, Labrador & Nova Scotia,PRICE Canada ..............2,150 Mar 16-17 Harrah’s Casino / Cherokee, NCPERSON / Overnight ...................175 Oct 6-21 Andy Hawaiian Islands / FourGriffith’s Island Tour ..............................4,595 JunDATE 29 Jul 8-24Harrah’s Casino Cherokee, NCCanada .......................................40 Oct 21 ................ Griffith’s Mayberry, Mt. Airy, NC/Snappy ............45 ............ Biltmore House/Asheville, NC/Festival of PER Flowers..................85 Jul 8-24 ............. Newfoundland, Labrador &/ Nova Scotia, ..............2,150 .......... “InDay the Beginning”/2 Day Trip/Lancaster, PA.................. Apr 27-29 ..........Baseball AtlanticSpring City/Trump Marina/3 Days/$25 Coin .......................200 Jul 8-27Rockies, .............Vancouver Rockies, Vancouver .......... “InOct the23-24 Beginning”/2 Trip/Lancaster, PA........................275 9 .......... Atlantic Marina/3 Days/$25 Coin .......................200 Mar 21-27 Training /Theater/Valentine’s Florida ....................................895 Jul 8-27 ............. Canadian & Victoria ...........................2,495 OctSep 10-26 The Great Southwest & California ................................2,625 JulJun 2-5 Baseball /Canadian Boston Red Sox / Fenway Park&/Victoria 2 Games...........................2,495 ....750 Oct 23-24 FebCity/Trump 14................ “Elvis”/Wohlfahrt Haus Day ...................70 14-20.......... Branson, MO/America’s Music Show Capital .......................975 9-12............ Ohio Amish Country/Longaberger Basket ............................495 Nov Greenbrier 7-9.............. Sunshine Tours Family Reunion ...................................... AprFeb 29................ “Service atDinner Rocky Bluff”/Barn Dinner Theatre.......................75 Jul 12-18 ........... Niagara Falls,&Canada/Montreal &.........................1,150 Quebec ...........................950 Nov 7-9.............. Sunshine Reunion ............ “Service at16-24 Rocky Bluff”/Barn Jul 12-18 ........... Niagara Falls, Canada/Montreal Quebec ...........................950 .......... Florida/The GrandTheatre.......................75 Tour/Key West.......................................1,250 15 ............... Hotel Bunker Tour............................................450 ..................................................90 9-15............ Michigan & /Mackinac Island/Grand Hotel Apr 2-4 “Moses” / Lancaster, PA...................................................495 OctSep 11-15 NiagaraTours Falls /Family Toronto .....................................................775 JulJun 11-29 Newfoundland Labrador / Nova Scotia .......................2,650 Nov “In 15 ............... Southern Christmas Show/Charlotte, NC ........................ 2-4 ............. New YorkCity/Trump City/Springtime/Broadway Play “Grease”............795 Jul 20-27 ........... Summer in New England/Martha’s Vineyard .....................1,095 Feb 18-20 .......... Atlantic Marina/3 Days/$30 Coin .......................200 Sep 16-18.......... the Beginning” & “Abraham & NC Sarah”/Lancaster ..........395 Jun 13-15.......... Washington, DC/Our Nation’s Capital....................................340 Nov 15 ............... Southern Christmas Show/Charlotte, ................................50 ............ NewMay York City/Springtime/Broadway Play “Grease”............795 Jul 20-27 ........... Summer in New England/Martha’s Vineyard .....................1,095 Apr 3................. 10-12 Washington, D.C. / Cherry Blossom Festival ...................450 Oct 14 Shatley Springs Inn / Fresco Paintings / PA Lunch .................60 Jul 11-18 Summer inNashville, New England / Martha’s Vineyard ..............1,450 Nov 15-16.......... Reading & Lancaster, Factory Outlets........................ May North Carolina NC............................................50 Jul 25-27 ........... TN/General Jackson Cruise/Grand Feb 27................ Southern SpringZoo/Asheboro, Show/Charlotte, NC ......................................50 Sep 19-21.......... Washington, DC/Our Nation’s Capital/Mount Vernon ...........340 13-29.......... The Great Southwest & California/Grand Canyon..............1,975 Nov ........425 15-16.......... Reading & Lancaster, PA Factory Outlets..............................175 ............ North Carolina Zoo/Asheboro, NC............................................50 Jul 25-27 ...........Jun Nashville, TN/General Jackson Cruise/Grand Ole Opry ........425 Ole Opry Apr 11-27 The Great Southwest /PRO California – Motorcoach ...........2,625 OctSep 17 26-OctAtlantic Carolina Balloon Statesville, NC ..............................60 Jul 12-18 Niagara / Toronto, Montreal & Quebec .................1,150 16-19.......... Atlantic City/4 Mahal on Boardwalk/$30 Coin May Concord Mills/Bass Shop/Charlotte, NC..........................45 Jul............... 27-Aug 4 .....Falls Polar BeartoExpress/Gateway the Arctic.........................1,295 Feb3................. 28-Mar 3..... Canadian Snow Train/Michigan ............................................550 7Nov ..... Nova Scotia &Fest New/Mahal England/Fall Foliage ...........................1,550 14 D-Day Memorial/Smith Mountain LaketoLunch Cruise ............85 Nov 16-19.......... City/4 Days/Taj on Days/Taj Boardwalk/$30 Coin ......265 ............ Concord Mills/Bass PRO Shop/Charlotte, NC..........................45 Jul 27-Aug 4 .....Jun Polar Bear Express/Gateway the Arctic.........................1,295 Nov 16-22.......... Branson, MO/By Request/”Noah” ................................... May 4-10 ........... Branson, MO/America’s Music Show Capital .......................975 Jul 27-Aug 10 ... Canyonlands/”Our Most Scenic Tour” ...............................1,825 Mar 1 ................. Southern Spring Show/Charlotte, NC ......................................50 Sep 28-Oct 4 ..... New England/Fall Foliage ......................................................950 Jun 15-21.......... Florida’s Walt Disney World/Sea World/Universal ................950 Apr 12-14 Sands Casino & Resort / Bethlehem, PA .........................275 Oct 17-18 New River Amtrak Fall Excursion ....................................425 Jul 12-26 Canyonlands / Our Most Scenic Tour ...........................2,550 Nov 16-22.......... Branson, MO/By Request/”Noah” ......................................1,075 0 ........... Branson, MO/America’s Music Show Capital .......................975 Jul 27-Aug 10 ... Canyonlands/”Our Most Scenic Tour” ...............................1,825 Mar 7-9 ............. Philadelphia Flower Show/Longwood Gardens ....................375 JulJun Oct the Beginning”/2 DayChristmas Trip/Lancaster, PA........................275 16 ............... Greenbrier Hotel Bunker Tour ..................................................90 Nov 19 ............... Southern NC ........................ May 5................. Greenbrier Hotel Bunker Tour ..................................................90 Aug 1-3Alaska ............. Valley & Lexington, Kentucky ....................................375 Apr 18-24 Louisiana Country .................................................995 Oct............... 17 2-3 .............. Billy “In Graham Library / Stowe Botanical Gardens ...............60 9Valley & Renfro Canada’s Yukon by Motorcoach ....................5,095 Nov 19 Southern Christmas Show/Charlotte, NCShow/Charlotte, ................................50 ............ Greenbrier Hotel Bunker TourCajun ..................................................90 Aug 1-3 .............12-Aug Renfro & Lexington, Kentucky ....................................375 Mar 9-11 ......... ...........Tangier AtlanticIsland/Lunch City/Trump Marina/3 Days/$30 Coin .......................200 Oct 3-4 .............. Maggie Valley,Biltmore NC/GreatHouse/Smoky Smoky Mountains RR ....................275 Jun 16-19.......... Atlantic City/4 Days/Taj Mahal on Boardwalk/$30 Coin ......265 Nov 20-23.......... Mountain Christmas.................. May 10-11 Chesapeake House/Monticello ..........250 Aug 7-10 ........... Philadelphia & Baltimore/Longwood Gardens......................495 Biltmore Mountain Christmas........................675 11 ......... Tangier Island/Lunch Chesapeake Aug 7-10 ........... Philadelphia &Jamestown Baltimore/Longwood Gardens......................495 Apr 18&21 Biltmore House /House/Monticello Festival of Flowers..........250 .................................95 OctOct 18-25 AroundHouse/Smoky the World in 8Foliage Days ..........................................1,195 JulJun 13-28 Alaska & Canada – Fly/Land – Southbound .................4,625 Nov 20-23.......... Mar 12-19 ......... The Old South/Springtime/Natchez/New Orleans.................995 4-10 ............ England/Fall ......................................................950 17-19.......... & Colonial Williamsburg ....................................395 Nov New 22Mills/Bass ............... Concord Mills/Bass Pro NC ................... 12............... Andy Griffith Mayberry/Mt. Airy,...............45 NC/Snappy Lunch ...............45 Aug 10-16 ......... Niagara Falls,&Canada/Montreal & Quebec ...........................950 Nov 22 Concord Pro Shop/Charlotte, NCShop/Charlotte, ...........................45 ............ AndyMay Griffith Mayberry/Mt. NC/Snappy Lunch Aug 10-16 ......... Niagara Falls, Canada/Montreal Quebec ...........................950 Apr 19-23 Charleston & Savannah / Southern Springtime ...............925 Oct............... 20&21 AndyBranson, Griffith’sMO/America’s Mayberry / Mt. Airy,Show NC / Lunch ..................65 JulJun 20 Harrah’s Casino / Cherokee, NC .......................................40 Mar 15-16 ......... AtlantaAiry, Passion Play/First Baptist Church............................175 Oct 5-11 ............ Music Capital .......................975 17-25.......... Hawaii/Honolulu/Waikiki ....................................................2,150 Nov 26-29.......... New York City/Macy’s Christmas Parade........................ May 12-15 ......... Atlantic City/4 Days/Taj Mahal on Boardwalk/$30 Coin ......265 Aug 11 ............... Greenbrier Hotel Bunker Tour ..................................................90 Nov 26-29.......... New York City/Macy’s Christmas Parade...........................1,095 15 ......... Atlantic City/4 Days/Taj Mahal on Boardwalk/$30 Coin ......265 Aug 11 ............... Greenbrier Hotel Bunker Tour ..................................................90 Mar Atlantic City/4Mayberry/Mt. Mahal on Boardwalk/$40 Coin...............45 ......265 JulJun 6-12 ............ New England/Fall Foliage ......................................................950 17-Jul 11.... Best of thethe West/Grand & Yellowstone .................2,995 ..........395 Apr 2024-27 ......... Harrah’s Casino /Days/Taj Cherokee, NC .......................................40 OctOct 30-Nov 1 Nov Nashville, TN / Music City, USA .......................................495 24-25 Western Maryland RailroadCanyon .............................................275 28-30.......... Nashville/Country Christmas/Opryland Hotel/Garden.... 13............... Andy Griffith Airy, NC/Snappy Lunch Aug 12-14 ......... Beginning” & “Abraham &..........395 Sarah”/Lancaster Nov 28-30.......... Hotel/Garden..........695 ............ AndyMay Griffith Mayberry/Mt. NC/SnappyDinner Lunch ...............45 Aug 12-14 .........Jun “In20-22.......... the Beginning” &“In “Abraham Sarah”/Lancaster Oct 6, 7, 8,Nashville/Country 9, 10 .. Cass Railroad,Christmas/Opryland Cass, WV/Boxed Lunch ...................................75 Mar 26 ............... “BandAiry, of Angels”/Barn Theatre/Greensboro ..............75 Washington, DC/Our&Nation’s Capital/Mount Vernon ...........340 Nov 28-30.......... New York/Radio City Christmas Spectacular/Rockettes Apr 24-26 Norfolk Festival / Military Bands ......................................595 May 13-14 ......... “Daniel” at Sight & Sound Theater/Lancaster, PA ................275 Nov 6-8 Sunshine Tours Family Reunion ......................................525 Aug 13-30 ......... San Francisco, CA & Pacific Northwest/Yellowstone ........2,150 Jul 24-26 Nashville, TN / Music City, USA .......................................495 Nov 28-30.......... New York/Radio City Christmas Spectacular/Rockettes......895 14 ......... “Daniel” Sight 1..... & Sound Theater/Lancaster, PADays/$30 ................275 Aug 13-30 .........Jun San20-22.......... Francisco,Dollywood/Smoky CA & Pacific Northwest/Yellowstone ........2,150 Oct 8-22 ............ Hawaiian Islands, Four Island Tour ....................................3,595 Marat30-Apr Atlantic City/Trump Marina/3 Coin .......................200 Mountains/Gatlinburg .............................395 Aug 14-17 ......... MS & Memphis, TN/Graceland .....................550 Dec 3-4.............. of Christmas/Lancaster, PA ................................ May 14............... Shatley Springs Inn/ Stowe Lunch/Fresco Apr 255-21 ............ Graham Library BotanicalPaintings..........................45 Gardens ...............60 NovOct 9 9 .................. Harrah’s Casino /Miracle Cherokee, NCPA .......................................40 JulJun 26-28 Sands Resort &&Casino / Bethlehem, PA.........................275 Shatley Springs Inn Lunch/Fresco Paintings..........................45 Apr The Great Southwest & California/Grand Canyon..............1,975 21-30.......... Nova Scotia The Atlantic Provinces................................1,250 Aug 14-17 ......... “Elvis”/Tupelo, MS &“Elvis”/Tupelo, Memphis, TN/Graceland .....................550 Dec 3-4.............. Miracle of Christmas/Lancaster, ......................................275 ............ Shatley Springs InnBilly Lunch/Fresco Paintings..........................45 Aug 23-24 ......... Tangier Island/Lunch Chesapeake House/Monticello Dec 4-8.............. Frozen Falls, Canada/Festival of Lights............. May 14-31 ......... San Francisco, CA & Pacific Northwest/Yellowstone ........2,150 11-27Frozen .......... The Great Southwest Canyon..............1,975 Apr1-3 6-10 ............ Charleston Deen ..................695 25-Jul 24.... Alaska &Chesapeake Canada’s by Motorcoach .........................4,095 NovOct 12,13&14 Southern Christmas Show&Niagara /California/Grand Charlotte, ........................60 JulJun 30-Aug 8Island/Lunch Glacier National Park /Yukon Yellowstone – Fly .....................3,150 May YorkNorthwest/Yellowstone City&/ Savannah/Springtime/Paula Springtime ..............................................995 Aug 23-24 ......... Tangier House/Monticello ..........250 Dec..........250 4-8.............. Niagara Falls, Canada/Festival ofNC Lights...................595 31 ......... San Francisco, CA &New Pacific ........2,150 Aug 26-28 ......... “In the Beginning” & “Abraham &..........395 Sarah”/Lancaster ..........395 DecYork/Radio 5-7.............. New York/Radio City Christmas Spectacular/Rockettes May 16-18 ......... Washington, DC/Our Nation’s Capital/Mount Vernon ...........340 Oct 14 ................ Andy Griffith’s Mayberry, Mt. Airy, NC/Snappy Lunch ............45 Apr 11-13 .......... Washington, DC/Cherry Blossom Festival.............................360 Jun 29-Jul 5...... Branson, MO/America’s Music Show Capital .......................975 Aug 26-28 ......... “In the Beginning” & “Abraham & Sarah”/Lancaster Dec 5-7.............. New City Christmas Spectacular/Rockettes......895 18 ......... Washington, DC/Our Nation’s Capital/Mount Vernon ...........340 Nov 14 Concord Mills / Concord, NC .............................................45 Aug 1 Aug 30-Sep “Song1 .... of the Mountains” / Marion,Jackson VA ................................95 May19-23 2 .........North CarolinainZoo / Asheboro, NC ...................................55 Nashville, TN/General Cruise/Grand Ole Opry ........425 Dec 5-7.............. Nashville/Country Christmas/Opryland Hotel/Garden.... May Vermont/Trapp Family Lodge........................395 .........................925 Oct 14 ................ Greenbrier Hotel Bunker Tour ..................................................90 Apr 18-20 ..........Springtime Azalea Festival/International Military Tattoo 2-10 ............. Hawaii/Honolulu/Waikiki ....................................................2,150 Aug 30-Sep 1Aug ....Jul Nashville, TN/General Jackson Cruise/Grand Ole Opry ........425 Dec 5-7.............. Nashville/Country Christmas/Opryland Hotel/Garden..........695 23 ......... Springtime in Vermont/Trapp Family Lodge .........................925 14-15 Reading & Lancaster, / Factory Outlets ......................195 SanSan Francisco, CACity/4 & The Pacific Northwest May 3-9 MO / America’s Music Show Capital .............1,150 Sep............. 1-4.............. Atlantic Days/Taj Mahal on.................2,695 Boardwalk/$30 CoinNov ......265 Dec 7-13............ Branson, MO/Ozark Christmas ........................................ May .........Branson, Cape May, New Jersey Oct 15 ................ Shatley Springs InnPA Lunch/Fresco Paintings..........................45 Apr18-20 21................ Greenbrier Hotel Bunker...........................................................450 Tour ..................................................90 Jul3-22 2-19 Francisco, CA & Pacific Northwest/Yellowstone ........2,150 Sep 1-4.............. Atlantic City/4 Days/Taj Mahal on Boardwalk/$30 Coin ......265 Dec 7-13............ Branson, MO/Ozark Christmas ..............................................975 20 ......... Cape May, New Jersey ...........................................................450 17-19 .......... Nashville, Jackson Ole Opry ........425 Apr22-Jun 22-29 .......... 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A Half Century Of Respect With Elaine and Warren Delafield

ne afternoon on my shift as hospital chaplain, I met a lovely man and wife. They quietly sat by a sunny window at the end of the hall. Dorothy Luci The husband had been taken unresponsive to the emergency room when his heart stopped. He was sitting, talking, and looking quite alive upon my arrival. The peaceful smile on his face and the loving glance between them caught my attention. They looked too young for their 50 year marriage. Had love brought him back to life? In conversation they discovered my husband’s untimely death. Marrying young allowed us 30 years. The cardiac survivor looked up and said “Oh, then you know….” (Yes, I was thinking. I knew all too well about hospitals and grieving.) Before I could respond, he continued, “You know how wonderful marriage can be.” His words surprised me. I had never heard anyone describe marriage in quite that way before. Aside from having enough time, what kept a couple together for the long haul? I remembered Elaine and Warren Delafield, married 52 years and still going strong. Here’s their feedback. Dark haired, handsome, Warren Delafield was a 26 year old Korean War Vet, training as a salesman with Tomlinson Furniture Company. On a November business trip in Roanoke, he prepared for a meeting with Ohio State University. As the meeting progressed, 5’4”, blue eyed, dark haired, Elaine Gardner arrived. All decked out in her smart gray suit and heels, the pretty young VCU graduate eagerly tested her new career in interior design. From the moment Warren saw her, he could no longer concentrate on business. It was LOVE AT FIRST SIGHT. They ate at the Hidden Valley Country Club and visited her parent’s home till 1:30 a.m., ending with a goodnight kiss. Elaine would catch a train to Washington D.C. at 6:30 a.m. She was attending her friend’s wedding and meeting her boyfriend of one year. Meanwhile Warren cannot sleep. He can’t erase Elaine from his thoughts and writes a pro and con list. With the “pros” stacked high, he races from Hotel Roanoke, hops over a stone wall and slips with his leather shoes. He reaches Elaine by 6:20 and proposes marriage! Of course, her answer is no. Warren boards the train in hot pursuit and she fears the train will depart before he gets off. Imagining a scene with her boyfriend, Warren politely exits making funny faces. Breaking up with her boyfriend, Elaine returns home to find Warren’s gift of 12 red roses and gold, pearl earrings. The day after Christmas she spends all her savings to meet his family in Dallas. Her final gift was an engagement ring. This time she would say yes and his family threw an engagement party. New Year’s Eve was celebrated at the Statler Hilton Hotel, dining and dancing with Jose Greco and his flamenco troop. On the 2nd of June, 1962, they closed the deal at the altar in Holy Matrimony. On the surface it sounds so romantic. Put aside the attraction factor and add LIFE EXPERIENCE. Warren is clueless about marriage, but makes a business decision to act quickly or lose this jewel forever. Elaine longs for a safe marriage that will last. She has seen her parents marry and remarry. She asks Warren if he would ever hit her. Our RESPONSE TO CRISIS also matters. Warren’s job took them on a desert track from state to state. Then they encountered their first big crisis. Seven months into Elaine’s first pregnancy and one hour before birth, they discovered they were having twins. Would their premature babies live or die? How would the bills get paid? It took them two years. Elaine now jokes that she couldn’t keep the boys till the bill got paid. The twins spent their 1st month in an incubator. Elaine’s mother helped and they rented a two bedroom apartment. Warren gets asked to work closer to home in fatherly support. He took a pay cut and eventually a new job. Their first lesson was about MAKING IT, NOT BREAKING IT. Warren recalled the early civil rights movement. It felt like the beginning of WWIII. He remembers being taught true Christianity from a Quaker couple. They said “We will take the black Book (Bible), sit with, pray for, and feed them.” This See PROFILES, Page 7

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From the Editor In this issue, you will find a wonderful love story on page 3 and some love poems on the Readers Page, and find out how you can order a singing Valentine for your sweetheart on page 34 for our February Valentine’s Day. February is American Heart Month and Ginger talks about our “machine” -- our heart -- and what we can do to benefit it, and we have a heart healthy recipe from The American Heart Association on page 33. National Wear Red Day is February 6. We have a View from the Valley from Roanoke’s Mayor Bowers telling his most difficult challenge, and he has some advice for our readers on page 5. AARP Tax Aide has begun for this year—read about it on page 15. There are a lot of Valentine events and many other happenings in February. Look through the pages and our Bulletin Board for fun things to do this month. My friend, Teri, visited in January. Since chemo for breast cancer, she is now experiencing some heart issues. It brings closer to my heart the need for donations to The American Heart Association, as well as The American Cancer Society. Let’s support them to find cures!

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uring my interview with Mayor David Bowers I found him, as always, to be gracious and cooperative. The photo of the Mayor is him welcoming a new voter at Bethany Hall. The Mayor told this writer that the most difficult situation he had to deal with in his personal life was going through a divorce many years ago. He was so torn by the circumstances that he felt the need to attend a grief group at his church. Some of the attendees were widows, widowers or divorcees, all going through basically the pain of separation. Doris Turvey Hansel One particular lady in this group, Ruth, was a recent widow from a marriage of 50 years. She was a good Catholic whose children had all grown and moved away, so she was quite alone in her grief. Recalling the situation, the Mayor said, “It was so sad…it could still almost bring me to tears.” He related the story of Ruth, which, in the end will tell the readers how he, too, was able to cope. Ruth told the group that after the flurry of the funeral was over and she was left alone the first night, she tossed, turned, and cried, but nothing would bring sleep. So, she got up from her bed, turned on all the house lights, turned up the radio really loud (at four o’clock in the morning) and went to the kitchen and baked a batch of cookies. Still not being tired, Ruth baked another batch, then another, until finally she was able to fall into an exhausted sleep. When she woke the next day, Ruth realized that she had all those cookies that she would never be able to eat. Packing the cookies in baskets, Ruth went around her neighborhood giving cookies to whoever would answer their doors. The next night when Ruth got into bed, the same thing happened. She cried, she tossed, turned and anguished over the loss of her husband. So once again, Ruth got out of bed and baked cookies until she was tired enough to sleep. Again the next day, Ruth had more cookies that needed to be distributed. Again, she toured the neighborhood; she met a veteran who lived alone and another lady with small children who was delighted to have cookies to eat. Ruth’s priest and neighbors were all quite happy to be recipients of Ruth’s nightly baking sprees, which went on for weeks and brought her to the grief group where Mayor David Bowers first met her.

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When Ruth related her story to the group, all participants, including the young lawyer who would become the Mayor of the City of Roanoke, realized that while baking and distributing cookies was Ruth’s coping mechanism, to them it was a divine inspiration that they, too, could find their own way of dealing with their feelings of loss and despair, whether it be baking cookies, knitting a sweater, or running for mayor. The Mayor’s Advice: Mayor Bowers informed me of something that we have always known, but easily forget; i.e., government is a “human” institution, thereby prone to making mistakes. He stated that he feels he is employed by the people of Roanoke and will not permit anyone to allow it to become a “we or us,” separating city government from the people for whom he works. So he was kind enough to share his phone number Mayor David Bowers and secretary’s name for our readers to use if they ever have a problem with any department in the City of Roanoke. “Constituent Services is what we do,” he stated. “We are open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days a year,” he continued, meaning that police, fire and emergency services are always available. The Mayor believes that “we are good at what we do, and that’s why we have been an All American City six times.” Both he and the City Manager will always listen to a citizens’ complaint. All that is needed is to pick up the phone and call Libby Watson, his secretary at 853-2444, who is “really great at dealing with complaints.” He did say, however, that navigating through the city’s website, ronokeva.gov, is the best way to learn about the city’s government. Doris Hansel served two years in the Woman’s Army Corp., 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, and co-chair for Let’s Do Lunch and Chaired the Annual Wellness Day program.

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ormer first lady, Rosalyn Carter, once said, “There are only four kinds of people in this world”: those who have been caregivers; those who currently are caregivers; those who will be caregivers; and those who will need caregivers.” Denise Scruggs, Director of Beard I agree with Mrs. Carter. Most of us have been Center on Aging and impacted by caregiving or know someone who has. Haley Crouch, Beard Caregiving has been part of my life since I was Center on Aging nineteen when my family pulled together to care for my terminally ill father and my grandmother who was diagnosed with “hardening of the arteries” that led to dementia. This was the beginning of my caregiving journey that spanned over three decades and included me serving as a primary or secondary caregiver for four other family members. Caregiving ended for me with the death of my stepdad. Life as I knew it changed. Without the responsibilities of caregiving, my days no longer seem to run together. Instead they seem calmer and more relaxed. There are no more frantic calls in the middle of the night, unexpected, but frequent visits to the emergency room, family conflicts, or the constant frustration of juggling work, family, and caregiving responsibilities. As I look back on my caregiving journey, I realize much changed over the years. There were very few resources available in the late 70s, whereas now there are a wealth of options and support available. We also better understand the mental and physical toll caregiving can have on us and our families. A few other things I learned along the way: • Ask for and accept help when you need it. It is a sign of strength, not weakness. Reach out and let friends, colleagues, church members, and other family members know how they can help. If you are not a caregiver but know someone who is, offer your support and assistance. • Accept that no one can provide care exactly as you would. However, it is important to let go and share the responsibilities. • Take advantage of community resources. There are many services and support available to help us with caregiving. Start with your local social services department, Area Agency on Aging, Virginia 2-1-1, seniornavigator. org, or the Beard Center on Aging. They can point you in the right direction. • Keep a record of everything. Maintain a notebook that includes information on medical visits, medications, phone numbers, medical diagnoses, etc., for this will be a life and a timesaver later on. • As a caregiver, you are not alone. Every caregiver’s journey is different, but we all share many common experiences. We can learn from one another, so join a local support or utilize on-line resources such as www.caregiver. com,www.alz.org, www.virginianavigator.org, or www.thiscaringhome.org. • Take care of your physical and mental health. If you aren’t well, you can’t help someone else. Periodically take a break from caregiving, do things you enjoy, eat a healthy, well balanced diet, stay physically active, and practice good stress management techniques. In addition to the tips listed above, I invite you to join us at the Fearless Caregiver Conference at Lynchburg College on Friday, March 13th from 8:30 am – 2:30 pm. The cost is $15 for family caregivers and $35 for professional caregivers. Former caregiver, editor-in-chief of Today’s Caregiver magazine and author of The Fearless Caregiver and Caregiving Ties that Bind will be the conference host and trainer for the day. Joining him, will be a panel of experts to answer individual questions and a number of exhibitors sharing information on their services to caregivers. For more information, call the Beard Center on Aging at 434-544-8456 or email scruggs.dr@lynchburg.edu.

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PROFILES, from Page 3 living, compassionate Christ made sense. Warren applied the love lesson to his marriage and considered his wife an equal partner in marriage. While he saw many men controlling their wives, he says, “Elaine was never controlled. She needed a free spirit to be herself.” As their 3rd son grew, so did their relationship with God. Instead of being church goers they became Jesus lovers. “Sometimes I just pray for God to show my husband what to do.” Warren explained, “If Elaine has a problem, I can’t heal her. But I can lay my hands on her shoulders and pray for GOD to reach her. Jesus is the glue.” Both agree that arguing is a waste of time. “You can’t let your anger fester from a mole hill into a mountain. You better deal with it before the sun goes down. Forgiving like you mean it is very important.” Warren frequently calls Elaine his ‘Queen.’ He is a man who shows love through service and takes care of that which he loves. He used to let Elaine sleep, and he would prepare breakfast, and send the boys to school. He loves to clean the edges of her car doors so her white clothes don’t get dirty. “I do what my wife can’t do at home, like cleaning vents.” He adds, “It’s all to do about nothing, but it means everything.” Elaine loves giving gifts. She often gets him his favorite “Tommy Bahama” sport shirts at a St. Augustine outlet store. Remembering birthdays and wedding anniversaries is a must. It comes down to RESPECT. Consider how your decisions will affect your partner. Some men ask Warren why he would want to be married to one person for so many years. His response, “How could you NOT want to…?” After open heart surgery a year ago, he mentions benefits. He says today he only needs to take 1 pill daily. “That’s because I have my Queen.” 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. To contact Dorothy Luci -- dluci20@gmail.com.

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Recover From Surgery Faster

Just six steps before surgery can help ease recovery after surgery.

By Stephanie Specht of Carilion Clinic If you have ever had surgery you are probably familiar with rehabilitation, but what if you could do some simple things before surgery to make your recovery afterwards easier and faster? You can. At Carilion Clinic, surgeons are utilizing what they call a prehabilitation program that not only prepares patients for surgery, but it greatly increases their ability to recover after the operation. Sandy Fogel, M.D., F.A.C.S., of Carilion Clinic’s Surgery Department explains that he has high-risk patients do six things before surgery to improve their recovery. 1. Nutrition It is always a good idea to eat a healthy diet, but prior to surgery it is especially important. According to Dr. Fogel, patients are instructed to drink a special supplement three times per day for five days before surgery. “We want to make sure our patients are as well nourished as they can be before they go into surgery,” he said. “And this specific supplement has the right mix of amino acids that are essential for wound healing.” If you don’t have access to this special amino-acid infused drink, focus on increasing your intake of lean, healthy protein before surgery since it is essential for healing. 2. Carb load To improve their performance before an endurance event, an athlete might increase the quantity of carbohydrates they eat to increase the amount of fuel stored in their muscles. This is known as carb loading. So, just as an athlete might carb load before running a marathon, our surgeons carb load their patients because surgery is a stress on the body much like a marathon would be. Patients are given 25 grams of a special carb-rich drink eight to ten hours before surgery and another 25 grams two to three hours before surgery. Patients are also allowed to have clear liquids such as water, broth, Jello, or tea up to two to three hours prior to surgery. “Not only are their bodies ready to handle the stress of surgery, they also come to the hospital less thirsty, less dehydrated, and less starving,” Dr. Fogel noted. No special carb drink? No problem. Just add some additional healthy carbohydrates to your meals a few days before surgery. Diabetics, however, should watch their carbohydrate intake and carefully monitor their glucose levels. 3. Exercise Even for patients that are total couch potatoes, moderate exercise before surgery can make a difference in their post-op recovery. Dr. Fogel asks his patients to go for short walks three or four times per day for a week prior to surgery. “Just moving and getting their muscles going makes it much easier for them to do it

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after surgery,” Dr. Fogel noted. “The ability to get out of bed and move around after surgery helps prevent conditions such as blood clots, pneumonia, muscle wasting, and overall it keeps the patient stronger and makes their long-term recovery easier and faster.” 4. Oral care Brushing your teeth, using mouth wash, and flossing for a week before surgery greatly cuts down on the amount of bacteria in a patient’s mouth; thus, it reduces post-op complications such as pneumonia and wound infections. “Patients under anesthesia have a tube down their throats to help them breathe. The tube is also a route by which bacteria can contaminate the lungs, causing pneumonia,” Dr. Fogel said. “But when we cut down on the amount of bacteria through good oral care, we cut down on the rate of infections.” 5. Expanding the lungs After an operation, it is often the norm for patients to perform deep breathing exercises, but it is actually more effective to perform these exercises before surgery as well. “When you are in pain, you tend to take shallow breaths, but if we have expanded a patient’s lungs fully beforehand it is easier for them to take deep breaths afterwards,” Dr. Fogel noted. “This not only helps them breathe better after surgery, but it also decreases the risk of pneumonia.” For about a week before surgery, patients are instructed to take big, deep breaths ten times in a row three times per day. Each breath is held for about five or six seconds. 6. Statins Statins are normally prescribed to lower cholesterol, but for patients at high risk for a cardiac event, statins help decrease their risk regardless of their cholesterol level. “As little as seven days on a statin before an operation will decrease the rate of cardiac events after surgery,” said Dr. Fogel. The statin prevents platelets from clotting or aggregating on cracked plaque, a leading cause of stroke or other cardiac related events. Our surgeons have found that if patients follow these six steps they have fewer complications, their recovery is faster, and they are able to return to their normal activities more quickly. The prehabilitation program also decreases readmission to the hospital for complications and it decreases the need for patients to recover in a nursing home or a rehab facility, allowing more patients to recover in the comfort of their own homes. But, according to Dr. Fogel, the most telling result is when patients that have had surgery prior to the prehabilitation program tell him how much easier it was for them to recover this time around. To find out more about the steps you can take prior to your surgery to ease your recovery afterwards, talk to your doctor. For more information about our Surgery Department, please visit CarilionClinic.org/general-surgery.

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Reverse Mortgage News Rayetta M.Webb, Your LOCAL Reverse Mortgage Consultant Since 2005 Happy Groundhog Day! As I write this our little furry friend has not been called on to “do his thing,” so I don’t know what to expect for the next six weeks, but will keep my sweaters out just in case. I am just thankful for the weatherman and the farmer’s almanac to help guide me as I wait. Last month we went over some basics on the “Home Equity Conversion Mortgage” (HECM) or commonly referred to as a “reverse mortgage” and then looked at the upcoming changes that are coming in March. The changes will make a difference to some folks, so I decided to go over them again, as after March 2nd; the laws will be in place. When this program was signed into law back in 1987 by Ronald Reagan, the intent of it was to allow a homeowner over the 62, who had equity in their home, a way to access a portion of that equity and have the option to tap into it without the burden of taking on debt that required a monthly payback. Recognizing that these homeowners were not looking to reenter the work force and on a fixed income, yet needing an option to allow them an ability to utilize their home equity while living in the home to their advantage, brought forth the HECM. Nearly 1 Million homeowners have made the choice to use this program. The top five reasons for doing so were: 1- retiring an existing debt; 2- paying for in home care; 3- home improvements; 4- receiving a monthly tenure; or 5- setting up a line of credit. Over the past 25 years these are still the top reasons folks look to use this program today. How much of their home’s equity someone could tap into was based on a simple formula looking at: 1- the age of the youngest borrower; 2- appraised value of the home; and 3- current interest rates at time of closing. This is still the basis of the program. Like all good things, this is not ending, but is set to change. Starting March 2, 2015, for the first time in its 25 year history, homeowners who seek to use this program will have their income and their credit history reviewed. The “Financial Assessment” will look at several things including: the homeowners’ history of paying their bills on time; available monthly income to support expected continued

payments of real estate taxes and homeowners insurance; and recently opened home mortgages or lines of credit. Based on that information (along with any additional items the lender may ask for), and depending on the outcome of the Financial Assessment and what it shows for the homeowners ability and willingness to meet their current financial obligations and those of the future in regards to real estate taxes and insurance, the lender may require that a portion of the equity available from the HECM be placed in a “Lifetime Expectancy Set Aside” (LESA) account. The amount that would be set aside would be determined by the age and life expectancy of the homeowner, very much like when you purchase life insurance and they determine that cost based on how long you may live. This LESA would be used to pay the real estate taxes and homeowner’s insurance over time. Not everyone will be required to have a set aside, but everyone will be required to complete the Financial Assessment in order to see if that is needed or not. There may be exceptions to the Financial Assessment in regards to late payments on accounts listed on the credit report, such as the recent loss of a spouse or the loss of employment. And for those who may have a retirement nest egg or retirement accounts, those assets can help increase the overall available income and help them meet the income guidelines for the program. Yet for many their home is their largest asset. And their social security check is their main source, and sometimes their only source of income. For those homeowners, do not be discouraged. Knowledge is power and looking at how this program may increase your monthly income or be used to set up a line of credit for emergencies is well worth a phone call to understand your options. Being aware that these new laws are coming and that the potential of a financial assessment may alter the way you receive proceeds from this program is all part of educating yourself. If you have ever considered this program before, or would like to know more about how it may benefit you or someone you know, prior to the upcoming changes in March, please call me: (434) 238.0765 and we can go over your options. Don’t forget that anyone wanting to use this program must attend a counseling session, whether that’s a phone call or a visit to an agency, to obtain a certificate showing you attended the session. The agencies offering this service are limited and the time slots available will fill up fast as the deadline in March approaches. If you would like an information packet on this program, please call (434) 238.0765 and I will be happy to send one to you. Happy Groundhog Day! Kindest regards.

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alentine’s Day is approaching; we are surrounded by ‘hearts’ and the word ‘love.’ We think about those we love, but do you love yourself enough to have a healthy heart? Ginger has often said that she wishes to stay healthy for her grandchildren, her Valentines. Virginia Burggraf This means heart healthy, too. DNS, RN, C Have you stopped to think about your heart Radford University lately? You know you need to have a heart to live, Professor in Gerontological but have you stopped to appreciate the function Nursing and beauty of the heart. Your heart beats around 70 times a minute, so if you are 70 years old, your heart has “lub-dubbed” well over 2 trillion times. Can you think of anything else that has worked so long, and or hard, and been as reliable as this “machine?” Yes, I said machine, because you can think of your heart as an electrical stimulating and mechanical pumping machine. This wonderful machine does care and deserves consideration, especially after years of wear and tear. If you have a heart condition, you have thought about whether or not this wondrous machine will keep functioning and for how long. You know there are things to do that may help your heart to work better. You may be asking yourself, is it really worth trying to live more “heart healthy,” now that I am getting older? Naturally the answer is yes. There are things that you can do that will help you to live a longer and more productive life. Eating healthy, exercising regularly, and not smoking are always listed as top heart healthy activities. We have discussed this many times in the past decade. As you age, you may not want to make big changes in your lifestyle. Maybe you can make some modifications. My father always said “everything in moderation.” I have always liked that idea because it doesn’t deprive me of my favorite things, like eating chocolate, or sitting in front of the TV all Sunday afternoon. I was thinking of some ideas for making small modifications in eating and exercising that would be enjoyable and benefit your heart as well. 1. Move. Around the house around the yard, around the block. Find a walking buddy. 2. Walk with a grandchild. Both generations benefit from the moderate activity, and the special time you spend together will be cherished forever. 3. Have a little bite of a decadent dessert; share the rest with a friend, a spouse, or a grandchild. 4. Find a friend in your church or community organization that wants the same lifestyle as you. Having supportive people around you makes it easier to make healthy choices. 5. Throw out the salt shaker. Buy one or two less canned soups, or veggies per week. That will help cut down on your salt intake, helping control blood pressure and heart disease. 6. As far as smoking is concerned, just don’t do it. Really that’s when the saying everything in modification just does not fit. 7. Have a calendar or check-off list for those activities you need to do every day. Have you taken your medications? By having a simple check-off list, you remember to take medications even when your daily routine changes, like on vacation. This calendar or check-off list can be useful for other required activities such as recording daily weight. Take heart in the fact that even small changes towards a healthier lifestyle can have significant benefits for your heart. And you will feel better and live healthier. Remember that song: “You’ve Gotta have Heart, all you really need is heart. When the odds are sayin’ you’ll never win, that’s when the grin should start.” Start now with this Valentine’s Day to restore your health, and think about your heart. Dr. Zavertnik was a former student of Dr. Burggraf’s and is now Assistant Clinical Professor at Virginia Commonwealth. She wrote this when a doctoral student at Radford University. 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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By Jill Elswick, Freelance Writer For many seniors, the thought of losing independence is one they’d rather push out of their minds. We are a culture that values being able to do things on our own. Most people have stories of relatives who did what they could to avoid going into a nursing home. Help at the Touch of a Button The federal PACE® program, which stands for Program of All-Inclusive Care for the Elderly, helps people who otherwise qualify for nursing home • $26.95 monthly fee PROUD TO BE care stay in their own homes instead. Kissito PACE in Roanoke, Va., is • No hidden charges A VIRGINIA among 108 PACE organizations operating in 33 states. The adult day care • Free Installation COMPANY facility provides a full spectrum of care to participants, including social ac• No Long Term Contracts tivities, meals, exercise, nursing, physical and occupational therapy, and TOLL medical care. Program professionals also assist participants in their homes, FREE 888-452-7909 to ensure they make the most of living there and extend their independence for as long as possible. Research has consistently shown that the PACE model is less expensive than • Heai the traditional nursing home care model. It saves federal dollars under the • Health Medicare and Medicaid programs, and it is the model of chronic care that • Denc • Dental appears to be the preference of many participants. They remain vital members of their community, not taken away from it before their time. The empowerment they get from being able to remain in the community is palpable, if you talk to them. •• Health Health insurance insurance •• Vision Vision coverage coverage • Health insurance • Vision coverage • Health insurance • Vision coverage Here’s what a few members of PACE in Roanoke, Va., had to say about •• Dental Dental coverage coverage •• Life Life insurance insurance their experiences. These individuals share a similar story of needing to move • Dental • Life insurance Health coverage insurance Vision coverage • Dental coverage • Life insurance • Health insurance • Vision coverage from their prior homes to new ones, which PACE helped them do. Many Lynn Lynn Atkinson AtkinsonAgent • Dental coverage • Life insurance participants of PACE, however, never needed to move and are still in their Lynn Atkinson Lynn AtkinsonAgent • Dental coverage • Life insurance original homes. 540-266-1994 540-685-3817 540-266-1994 540-685-3817 Lynn Atkinson • “I’m in an apartment, and I’m happy,” says Carol, of Roanoke, Va. “It has (TTY: (TTY: 711) 711) Atkinson (TTY: 711) (TTY: 711) Lynn two bedrooms, a kitchen, and a back porch, and I’m happy.” 540-266-1994 Monday-Friday 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.

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The long-awaited Fu family reunion finally arrived this past Christmas. It still warms my heart... December 23rd, coming from New York, Wendy picked-up sister Colette in Philadelphia to join us there. We did a whirlwind of palate titillating purchases of Philly’s Chinatown authentic delectables. While we all feasted on Roast Ducklings, soy sauce chicken, Taro root pastries, dim sums, rice dumplings, Pearl Fu, Roanoke’s Ambassador of Goodwill and pickled vegetables, etc., I was again International Connection puzzled that still no one was interested in sharing my favorite dish of “Stewed Chickenfeet!” Maybe because the claws weren’t clipped? Three days later, #1 daughter Penny from Boston with husband, Adam, and three of the cutest & most talented, hardworking grandchildren: Cami, Tessa and Beckett, drove to our house in Roanoke. They immediately pitched in with a thorough cleaning and decorating, a much needed makeover. Since then several people exclaimed that our house looked like it was straight out-of-apage in “House Beautiful!” Especially children’s love can perform miracles! They must have been brought up by a “Tiger” mom! It warmed our hearts that all three daughters asked us not to purchase commercial gifts for them. They asked that we cook and pack in freezer containers the authentic home cooked foods they grew up with during their young formative years. That included authentic “Dumplings” and “Spring rolls” from my husband’s home in Shangdong, Northeastern China and my “Yunnan cooking” from S.W. China yielded Spicy and sour Eggplant, and fried homestyle Tofu. My mother used to make the most delicious Chinese “Yi” minority cooking, e.g...steamed savory buckwheat pancakes, sweet corn pudding and yummy potato pancakes They are so similar to American

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Chinese New Year, which falls on February 18th in the lunar calendar. The time is measured in cycles of 60 years and identified as one of 12 animals, the Zodiac. “Sheep” people are wise, gentle and compassionate. They are also fashionable and artistic. “2015” sounds like a good year to have a baby! Don’t wait too long. Time flies. Local Colors will be presenting a Chinese New Year celebration at the Taubman Museum on February 21, 12-3pm. Free-Please come! Free admission. Yours truly, although retired, will be there to give the children the traditional Red envelopes. For further info., please call LOCAL COLORS at 540-904-2234. HAPPY NEW YEAR! GONG XI GONG XI! Pearl Fu is Roanoke’s great promoter, Ambassador of Goodwill, and she is the founder and coordinator of Local Colors. Local Colors welcomes new

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On Sunday January 18th, at 2:30PM at Lee Plaza in downtown Roanoke, an event was held to commemorate the birthday of General-in-Chief Robert E. Lee. It began with a color guard of nine uniformed men marching in, two carrying rifles, and seven carrying flags: the American flag, the Virginia flag, and seven different Confederate flags. Chaplain Joe Silva opened the event with a prayer. SCV 28th Virginia Infantry Camp Commander Mark Craig gave a brief speech about the career qualities of General Robert E. Lee and the sterling qualities he exhibited. He also made reference to General “Stonewall” Jackson, whose birthday was only a few days after General Lee’s. Then the following organizations presented wreaths: *The 28th Virginia Infantry Camp of the Sons of Confederate Veterans in Roanoke; presenter: member Keith Christley *The Virginia Division, 3rd Brigade of the Sons of Confederate Veterans in Southwest Virginia; presenter: Commander Mike Henderson *The Mary Custis Lee Chapter of the Order of the Confederate Rose in Roanoke; presenter: President Debbie Christley *The Hupp-Deyerle-McCausland Chapter of the Military Order of the Stars and Bars in Roanoke; presenter: Commander Chuck Poland

MOS&B Commander Chuck Poland presenting wreath at General Robert E. Lee's Monument *The Southern Cross Chapter of the United Daughters of the Confederacy in Salem; presenter: member Kim Henderson *The Jubal Early Chapter of the United Daughters of the Confederacy in Franklin County; presenter: President This was followed by the singing of Dixie, led by OCR President Debbie Christley. The Ceremony concluded with the color guard marching out.

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Share My Remedy For: Cilantro & Heavy Metals If this natural remedy for removing heavy metals from your body sounds to simple, trust me, it does work and rather quickly. Years ago when I was being treated by my naturopathic doctor for some thyroid problems, he told me I needed to get rid of all the heavy metals that had accumulated in my body. My therapy at that time was quite extensive and costly so I really wish I had known about the cilantro cure back then. I was not really very familiar with the subject of heavy metals but after doing some research, I found the information to be quite alarming. At that time in my life, I only knew that I hadn’t been eating any paint chips, munching on any batteries or listening to the “so called” heavy metal produced by Ozzy Osbourne …so just what was this stuff that my doctor called heavy metals? You may be surprised to find out that we get these metals in the air, water, food and thru skin absorption. Some heavy metals in small amounts are actually good for our health, but in large amounts they produce things like reduced mental and central nerve function, along with low energy and depression. Long term exposure can cause serious problems and damage our lungs, kidneys and the liver. Plus, heavy metal exposure is very hard to diagnose because the symptoms very closely mimic other diseases. I hope I can impress upon you the seriousness of this problem. The amount of metals that we are exposed to every day is astounding and most people don’t even realize how many of our common household products contain them. In my personal experience, I was horrified to find that the DDT my father sprayed all around our home and in the basement would later be banned because of its toxic environmental effects. As children, we were breathing that in for years! My mother spent most of her time in the basement (where these fumes were the heaviest) doing her work like sewing and canning. She died at a young age (50) from liver cancer. The liver is just one of our organs that these metals will invade. In the past few years we have been overrun with billions of tons of pollution made possible by the discovery of new chemicals and more over the counter drugs. Let me share a “school moment” and tell you about some of the most

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popular metals that cause all of our problems and how they work their way inside our bodies. Arsenic is number one and is found in our water, in paint, rat poisoning and wood preservatives. Lead is number two and is found in our pipes, drains, and batteries. Most houses built before 1940 contained lead. Lead is said to be in almost 650 products including lipstick, toothpaste and nail color. It is also in the soldered seals of cans, metal caps on wine bottles and the closure of condensed milk cans. Iron is used as color additive to eye shadows and blush. Cadmium is not just in batteries, it is in our fertilizer. You cannot wash it off a plant because it gets inside the organism. Since you can’t really wash it away, you would not know how much was still left on your fruits and vegetables. Zinc is in our shampoos and moisturizers. You might be familiar with a story that made national headlines recently about the dangers of too much zinc in denture cream. One fellow, who had been a handyman, simply woke up one day and could not move his legs. He is now confined to a wheelchair and the damage is not reversible. Twenty-five years of using denture cream with zinc had reduced the copper levels in his body which caused permanent nerve damage. I cannot stress enough the very real and serious dangers posed by heavy metals. Mercury is now banned from paint but it is still found in thermometers, mascara, some fish and dental amalgams. Here’s a scary piece of information that I read about…. Did you know that every time you bite down on an amalgam, you release a mercury vapor that is absorbed into your body? I hope you are starting to see just how many heavy metals we are exposed to every day, in ways and in products that we don’t even realize. Now that we have had our lesson for the day, it is time for me to share the secret for the cheap, natural and safe remedy to rid ourselves of these deadly metals. A little green plant that is a member of the parsley family and is common to Mexico and the Middle East called cilantro is the super hero to our rescue. Cilantro binds itself to the heavy metals and helps in the removal process. This cure for removing heavy metals was found strictly by accident by a chef making what he called his Vietnamese soup See METALS, Page 23

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METALS, from Page 22 that contained a lot of cilantro. It took place in a hospital in Japan where a man, Dr. Omura, was working with about 100 patients. He noticed that they were all passing large amounts of heavy metals in their urine …all because they were consuming this cilantro filled soup! Dr. David Williams in his June 1998 article gave a great recipe for a cilantro pesto that I like. 1 clove garlic ½ cup nuts like almonds or walnuts 1 cup FRESH cilantro leaves 2 TBL lemon juice 6 TBL olive oil Celtic Sea Salt to taste Mix all ingredients together in a blender and enjoy. You may add some cayenne pepper if you like or make whatever adjustment you want to suit your taste. For me, there can never be too much garlic. Put this pesto on your bread, pasta, in a stew or however you care to enjoy it. It should take about 2 weeks of daily eating to rid yourself of your heavy metals. An added bonus is that the cilantro will help fight the virus that causes colds and flu. To further assist your body with the detoxification process, try to avoid sugar and refined salt, and add some Vitamin C and green leafy vegetables to your diet. Please try to make your food choices healthy and organic. Remember that once the heavy metals are gone, your body will have the ability to heal itself. Cilantro truly is a wonderfully safe and inexpensive remedy to help us fend off our daily bombardment of heavy metals and let’s not forget – it is delicious, too. 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. I hope my articles will help you find relief using natural and safe methods while exposing you to the world of alternative health care.-Stephanie Zavar

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The deadline to apply for the Livable Homes Tax Credit is February 28. If you purchased a new home or remodeled an existing home in 2014 and the new home or the remodeling involved accessibility features you could be eligible for a tax credit of up to $5,000 on your Virginia income taxes. If you qualify for the credit, don’t miss the deadline of February 28. If you purchased a new home in 2013 (either newly built or converted from a non residential use) and it meets the three features of Universal Visitability or incorporates three accessibility features and meets the requirements of an existing standard, you are eligible to take the $5,000 credit. The three features of Universal Visitability are 1) at least one zero step entry into the house, 2) an accessible bathroom on the same level as the zero step entry, and 3) doorways with at least 32” clear width and hallways and passageways with at least 36” clear width leading from the zero step entry to the bathroom and an eating area. If all of these three features are present, there are no further requirements. If you do not have all three of these, the home must incorporate three accessibility features and meet the requirements of an existing standard. Some examples of accessibility features are: • Accessible route such as a ramp • Zero step entry • Lifts • Elevators • Zero step entrance • 32” clear width doorways • 36” clear width hallways • Accessible switches, outlets, and controls • Accessible bathrooms • Accessible and usable kitchen facilities • Grab bars • Lever handles on doors and fixtures • Sensory modifications The requirement that you meet an existing standard is a little murkier because there are several different standards that exist that could be referenced. I have found that the ADA Accessibility Guidelines (ADAAG), while not technically applicable to single family homes, will cover you if you are in compliance. If you have specific questions, get in touch with me and I’ll do my best to answer them for you. If you retrofitted or remodeled an existing home, the project must include at least one accessibility feature and meet the requirements of an existing standard. If sensory modifications have been provided, they must be structurally integrated into the home. Sensory modifications are anything that would assist sensory disabled people such as a doorbell that activated a strobe light for a person with hearing loss. Any device must be permanently attached to the home to qualify. The credit for retrofitting an existing home is also $5,000 but is limited to 50% of the cost of the project actually incurred by the taxpayer. Please note that any costs paid through Granting Freedom, the VA, VHDA, Department of Rehabilitative Services, or any other organization would not be eligible for the credit. For either new or existing homes, if the credit exceeds your tax liability, you may carry the credit forward for up to seven years, and if the amount of eligible credits exceeds one million dollars, each approved taxpayer will receive a pro rated amount of credit. Once you have submitted your application you will receive a tax credit certificate from the Virginia Department of Housing and Community Development by April 1. I hope this information is helpful. If you have questions please call me at (540) 384-2064 or email me at cmoore@solidrockenterprises.com. You can download a copy of the guidelines and application at www.dhcd.virginia.gov/LHTC.

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Feel That Fuzzy Feeling By Howard Perry, Senior Medical Alarms I love that fuzzy feeling. You also love that fuzzy feeling. It’s human nature. It’s an insatiable desire. We want to experience it every day. We crave it. Even though it’s really very simple and it’s one of those feelings you can’t really describe, once you have it, you just enjoy it and you want more of it. That fuzzy feeling tastes good. It looks good. It feels good. We can find that fuzzy feeling at home because home is where the heart is. It’s where we feel most comfortable. Everyone experiences their own fuzzy feelings. It’s February. It’s cold outside. It’s late in the afternoon and I’m tired. I need a pick- meup. I go to Starbucks. Yes, it’s expensive, but I don’t care about price. I am just trying to survive the afternoon. I get a steaming hot cup of Café Mocha and one of those delicious, irresistible sugary snacks. For me, it hits the spot just right. It’s instant relief. It‘s a shot of energy. I am experiencing firsthand that warm and fuzzy feeling. What’s really nice is when I give that fuzzy feeling to someone else and they experience it firsthand. It’s Cupid’s Day. My girlfriend expects some type of acknowledgment. Women are interesting. They are masters of dropping implied hints when it comes to gift giving. Yes… flowers, candy, and cards are nice. However, give them the unexpected. I presented her a gold chain and golden locket. There is just something unique about gold. It’s rare, precious, long lasting, and a long term investment. It makes a statement about quality. It’s bling that’s nice to show off to the world. Others take notice of it. Her expression was priceless. She didn’t say much. Her face and body language spoke volumes. She was feeling that fuzzy feeling. It’s February 27th…my mom’s birthday. Last year it was cold. The type of cold that chills you to the bones. I surprised my mom with a simple, but elegant cashmere sweater to wear. Cashmere is expensive and not for everyday use. However, it screams high quality and it looks good, has durability and high class. It’s also warm, cozy, and very comfortable. It takes the chill off. When mom put it on, she experienced that fuzzy feeling. When I install a medical alarm for a senior, I help seniors experience that warm and fuzzy feeling also, right in their own home. The medical alarm device helps seniors live cost-effectively and independently at home. The unit itself is small and is designed for simplicity. It comes with a backup battery in case there is a loss of power in the home. The pendant button the senior wears also has a long battery life. The pendant is easy to push, waterproof, very reliable, and hard to damage if dropped. When the system is activated by the pendant, a 2-way voice operator will verify if there is an emergency and who should be notified. When seniors are able to stay at home, they can get that fuzzy feeling from eating a good old fashioned hot southern meal, being dressed in warm, cozy pajamas and sitting in front of the fireplace on a cold winter’s night, or just being surrounded by family, friends, and the familiar. This month, experience that fuzzy feeling yourself. Treat yourself to something nice every day. Give the unexpected to someone else, especially on Valentine’s Day, so they can experience that fuzzy feeling also. February may be a month that brings freezing temperatures, but there is nothing that warms the heart more than experiencing that fuzzy feeling firsthand.

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lmost every time a crime is prevented, it starts with someone listening to their “inner voice.” It’s that same little voice you heard telling you not to get too close to the edge the first time you hiked up to McAfee Knob; that same that has you looking ahead, behind, and side-to-side when you’re walking by yourself at night. That inner voice has By Scott Leamon, Roanoke probably saved you from harm countless times. It’s Police Department Crime also why, in the world of crime prevention, you need Prevention & Community to listen to it. Relations Specialist Such was an email recently called to the department’s attention from an active member of a neighborhood watch in the southwest quadrant of the city. The citizen found it “odd” that a man would show up at her door claiming he spotted storm damage on her roof and that he just happened to be the man who would know how to fix it. What would your inner voice say if a similar man showed up at your home? This particular citizen told her husband, who politely told the man he wasn’t interested and to leave. Was a crime prevented? Maybe. Maybe not. Did that citizen’s “inner voice” do exactly what it was supposed to do? I would respectfully submit that the answer to that question is: Yes. Another suspicious report came from a member of that same neighborhood watch, and around the same time. In this instance it was an unfamiliar truck sitting in front of a neighbor’s home. The neighbor was at work. The neighborhood watch member listened to her inner voice and made note of the description of the truck, copied down the license plate number, and alerted the rest of her neighborhood watch and police. While there could have been a perfectly legitimate explanation as to why the truck and its driver were there, it goes to show that this neighborhood has a strong watch organization and watch each other’s backs. Every so often, we get questions from citizens about door-to-door solicitations, or door-to-door salespeople, like the incidents mentioned above. “These types of

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situations are certainly suspicious so you need to be careful about whom you trust,” explained the department’s Crime Prevention Specialist, Officer Travis Akins. A few tips from Akins on what to do if you are solicited at your door: 1) Don’t open your door. Talk to the salesperson through your door or through a window. 2) If they’re selling something, ask to see a business license. If Officer Travis Akins talks with a cothey cannot produce a business worker about the department's crime license, then that should be a red prevention initiatives from his office on flag that something may be not the third floor of the police department. quite right. 3) If they’re seeking charitable donations, the city requires them to get a permit for that, too. Ask to see the permit. If they don’t have one, that again should be a red flag. 4) If it’s suspicious, call 911. Let an officer talk to the person to see if they have the proper license and/or permit. 5) If you’re solicited at your door, don’t pay any money for any so-called “repairs” or to seal your driveway. There’s a high probability that it’s a scam. Be patient. Con artists will pressure you to make a decision fast in effort to drown out your “inner voice.” The bad guys will try to distract you. Don’t let them. Tell them you’re not interested and to leave. If they don’t, call 911 immediately. “If that stranger at your door, and his or her story, just doesn’t seem right to you, follow your instincts and call 911,” Officer Akins said. “That person will need to have a conversation with one of our police officers.” The bottom line is to always listen to that little instinctive voice you have inside you. It has kept you safe and out of trouble before and it’ll do it again and again if you allow yourself to hear it. 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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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 Every 2nd Tuesday, Roanoke Scrabble, South County Library, 6:30-8:30pm. Free. All level of players represented. 540-772-7507 Karaoke at The Village Grill every Wednesday night with The Patman starting at 8pm, 1802 Memorial Ave. The Star City Shaggers meet at Billy’s Barn, Salem, every Wednesday night from 7-10pm. Come join the most fun group in the Roanoke Valley. shaggin4fun.com The Roanoke Valley Libertarian Party (RVLP) meets on the 2nd Wednesday of every month. Refreshments and socializing at 6:30pm then join for program at 7pm at Corned Beef & Co., downtown Roanoke. jscottshr@aol.com The Taubman Museum of Art is proud to present live music from local musicians every Thursday evening for Thursday Night Live and every first Friday for Art By Night. Bands will perform in Norah’s Cafe or on the adjacent patio from 5:308:30pm, unless otherwise noted.

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Looking For A Tea Party? Salem Tea Party monthly meetings second Thursday of each month, Salem Public Library, Salem, 7-8:30pm. Everyone welcome! 540-765-8663 First Friday of the month monthly “gallery crawl” among art galleries in Downtown Roanoke, 5-9pm. Art by Night showcases Roanoke’s thriving arts community--Openings, demonstrations, refreshments, live music and face-to-face interactions with local artists…Free, with free parking. Self-guided walking tour with a brochure

from any gallery. Friday Nights Flight at Norah’s Café, Taubman Museum of Art, 5-10pm. Come enjoy Friday night music and tapas (smaller portions of unique dishes) pared with a “flight” of wine! Taubmanmuseum.org 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 Big Lick Conspiracy on Waldron Stage, Mill Mountain Theatre, first Saturday of each month, 9 pm, $5. millmountain.org 1. FREE 2 nd Saturday every month Morning Friendship Classic Movie Series at The Grandin Theatre, Roanoke, 10am. Through March 28 Historic Downtown Food & Cultural Tour weekly on Friday and Saturday, Hotel Roanoke & Conference Center, 11-2pm. A walking food and cultural tour of historic downtown Roanoke VA - is 3 hours of delicious fun! Our Historic Downtown food tasting and cultural walking tour combines delicious food with tales of downtown Roanoke’s colorful history. 540309-1781 February 1, Sunday Kazim Temple 57th Annual Shrine Circus, Berglund Center, Roanoke, 2pm. Come one come all and have fun under the big top!

February 5, Thursday First Thursday Lunch Box Lecture: Rev. Edward Burton History Museum of Western Virginia, Roanoke, 12pm. The Rev. Edward T. Burton will tell about his service of more than 40 years as pastor of Sweet Union Baptist Church in Northwest Roanoke. $15/ non-members, $10/members…includes lunch. Reservations recommended. 540-342-5777, vahistorymuseum.org Thursday Morning Music Club, Grandin Court Baptist Church, Roanoke, 10:30–Noon. “Crusade For Strings – American Women Composers.” Program will feature Violinist Benedict Goodfriend of the Kandinsky Trio (Chamber Group) as the Guest Artist. You don’t have to be a member to attend--membership applications available at the meeting. EventZone’s Cabin Fever Series at Sidewinders: The Holiday Band, Sidewinders Steak House and Saloon, Roanoke, 6-10pm. 540-389-1232, eventzone.org. February 5 - The Holiday Band, February 19 - Key West

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February 5-7, Thurs.-Sat. Attic Productions presents Sleeping Beauty, D. Geraldine Lawson Performing Arts Center, Fincastle. Adapted from the Brothers Grimm fairy tale. 540-473-1001 February 6, 2015 Identity show at The Market Gallery part 2, Roanoke. Special Reception-Artist talks 6:15-6:45pm; Art By Night 5:30-9:00pm. Four speakers from the artists whose work is on display will discuss their work and how it relates to the theme “identity”.540 345 6420/342-1177 February 6 – 22, on Fri.-Sun. Crimes of Heart by Henley/ Star City Playhouse, MCCBR Church, 806 Jamison Ave., Roanoke. Fridays @ 7:00 Saturdays & Sundays @2:00. Tragic/ Comedy about three sisters surviving their family history and the chaos created by their own life choices. 540-366-1446 February 7, Saturday Leon Russell, The Harvester Performance Center, Rocky Mount, 8pm. “The Master of Space and Time.” Leon Russell was inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame in 2011. 540-484-8277 Guy Davis at The Jefferson Center, Roanoke, 8pm. His ‘all’ is the Blues. Jeffcenter.org Rough Stock Rodeo, Berglund Center Coliseum, Roanoke, 7:30pm. Features the three exciting and dangerous events in rodeo -- Bareback Riding, Bull Riding and Saddle Bronc Riding. 540-853LIVE (540-853-5483) Tons of Fun, Tanglewood Mall, Roanoke, 10-4pm. 16th annual event of FREE activities; including balloon sculptures, performances, clowns, & more. 540-777-6326 February 8, Sunday International Wine Festival, Taubman Museum of Art, Roanoke, 12-4pm. Tickets include wine tastings, pairings and tips, live music, a souvenir wine glass, and more! 540-204-4139 February 12, Thursday Broadway in Roanoke: Sister Act, Berglund Performing Arts Theatre, Roanoke, 7:30pm. Broadway’s feel-amazing

February 2015 musical comedy smash! 540-853-5374 Kurt Elling: Passionworld at The Jefferson Center Shaftman Performance Hall, Roanoke, 7:30pm. Featuring love songs from around the world sung in their original languages-including French, German, Italian, Portuguese, and Spanish. Jeffcenter.org BB& T Party in the Market - Downtown’s Beach Music Winter Series, Roanoke City Market Building, 5:30-9pm. The Embers featuring Craig Woolard. Downtownroanoke.org

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1-3pm. Free. Nicholas Milinazzo will exhibit his electrochemically-inspired abstract paintings during the month of February in Sagacitas (Latin—roughly translated “I perceive keenly”), a solo art show at 2nd helpings Gallery in Roanoke. Admission and special Valentine’s Day refreshments are complimentary. 540-491-9405 February 14, Saturday Met Opera Live in HD Tchaikovsky’s Iolanta/Barkock’s Duke Bluebeard’s Castle, Virginia Western Community Collage - Whitman Theatre, Roanoke, 12:30pm. 540982-2742 February 17–21 Hollins-Mill Mountain Winter Festival of New Works: “An Initial Condtion,” Mill Mountain Theatre. Feel the thrill of taking part in the development of new work. Actively engage as the first audience to experience these new plays written by our own Playwright’s Lab playwrights. 540-342-5740 February 18 – 21 Theatre Roanoke College: “Blithe Spirit,” Olin Theater, Salem. Centers on a séance in which the main character, Charles Condomine, accidentally summons his dead wife, Elvira. She decides to try to reclaim her husband who is remarried, and Charles becomes caught in the midst of two feuding wives and a mysterious situation. 540-375-2333, roanoke.edu/tickets February 19–March 8 Showtimers presents: “Charm”You’re a Good Man, Charlie Brown”: Recurring weekly on Sunday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, Showtimers, Roanoke. 540-774-2660 February 20, Friday Don McLean at The Harvester Performance Center, Rocky Mount, 8pm. Famous for “American Pie,” “Vincent.” 540-484-8277 February 20–22, Fri.-Sun. Southwest Virginia Boat Dealers Association - Roanoke Boat Show, Berglund Center, Roanoke. Friday: 1-7PM; Saturday: 10-7PM; Sunday: 10-5PM--FREE Admission Friday - Saturday & Sunday: $7.50 adults. Once-a-year opportunity to see every dealer on Smith Mountain Lake and compare

product by touching and seeing what the dealers have. 434-610-5991 February 21, Saturday Chinese New Year 2015 at the Taubman Museum of Art, Roanoke, 12-3pm. FREE. The Taubman Museum of Art is partnering with Local Colors! 540-342-5760 Fatoumata Diawara at The Jefferson Center Shaftman Performance Hall, Roanoke, 8pm. Malian singer Fatoumata Diawara (aka Fatou) was born of Malian parents in the Ivory Coast in 1982. Jeffcenter.org Tanglewood Sports Collectibles Show, Tanglewood Mall, Roanoke, 10-7pm. 540-965-4522 February 22, Sunday Roanoke College Choir: Requiem, First Presbyterian Church, Roanoke, 3pm. Presentation of this beautiful setting of the Requiem text using the composer’s own version for organ, choir and soloists. Tickets 540-3752333, oanoke.edu/tickets or by calling February 23, Monday Performing Arts Series: Stringfever, Roanoke College Olin Hall, Salem, 7:30pm. The world’s first genetically modified string quartet of Giles, Ralph, Graham and Neal Broadbent from the United Kingdom. Their electric instruments, unique sound and exceptional musical skills provide for entertainment that you’ve never seen before.Tickets 540-375-2333, roanoke.edu/tickets February 25, Wednesday Harry Connick Jr., Berglund Center, Roanoke, 540-853-LIVE (540853-5483) February 26, Thursday RC Jazz & Wind Ensembles Joint Concert, Roanoke College Olin Hall, 7:30pm. Free. The Roanoke College Jazz & Wind Ensembles will perform jointly under the direction of Dr. Joseph Blaha. 540- 375-2333 The Harlem Globetrotters, Berglund Center Coliseum, Roanoke, 7pm. Amazing basketball fun and family entertainment! 540-853-5483

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February 27, Friday Blues at the Crossroads: The Soul of the Blues at The Jefferson Center, Shaftman Performance Hall, Roanoke, 8pm. Jeffcenter.org RVSPCA’s 10th Annual Best in Show, Taubman Museum of Art, Roanoke, 6:30-9pm. Features pet-related art work from people of all ages and experience levels. Visit www.rvspca.org or contact Aimee Hall at ahall@rvspca.org or call 540-339-9509.

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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.’ 540-586-4520, bedfordvamuesum.org February 7, Saturday Seventh Annual Sonnets & Chocolates, Academy of Fine Arts Warehouse Theatre, Lynchburg, 7-10pm. An evening of delicious desserts, outstanding performances, a live auction and more as Endstation raises money for their 2015 summer season. 434-381-6537 February 13, Friday The Eye Ball - Masquerade Gala, Boonsboro Country Club, Lynchburg, 7-10pm. An amazing evening filled with dinner, entertainment, masks, photos and more. Tickets hisvisionproject.com

Dance, Trivium Estate, Bedford, 6-10:30pm. Big band sounds from Karen Nichols and ensemble, silent auction, fabulous dinner. Black tie or period clothing. 540-586-2823, dday.org February 15, Sunday Always, Forever: The Brio String Quartet, Academy of Fine Arts Warehouse Theatre, Lynchburg, 3-5pm. A mix of classical and contemporary music ranging from piano quintets by Caesar Frank and Amy Beach to string arrangements of pop music such as Jazon Mraz’ I’m Yours. Intermission features a live auction of hand painted violins, wine for sale by the glass,&complimentary chocolate truffles. lynchburgsymphony.com February 10-28 “Cinderella,” EC Glass Auditorium, Lynchburg. Rodgers + Hammerstein’s CINDERELLA, Tony Award®-winning Broadway musical. 434-522-3712, ecglasstheatre.org/ performances.htm#perf=2

February 13-March 1 “South Pacific,” Tower Theater Liberty University, Lynchburg. Rodgers & Hammerstein\’s sweeping epic set on an island paradise during World War II. Winner of 10 Tony Awards in 1950, including Best Musical. 434-582-7328 February 13-15, Fri.-Sun. Happy Valentine’s Day at Peaks of Otter Winery, Bedford, 12-5pm. Just Married? Receive a free gift. Sweethearts love our “grandma’s wines”. 540-586-3707, peaksofotterwinery.com February 14, Saturday GI Jive 1940s Valentine’s

February 26, Thursday The Black Swallow of Death: The Life and Exploits of the First African American Pilot in Uniform, National D-Day Memorial, Bedford, 12-1pm. In recognition of black history month, explore the fascinating history of the Eugene Bullard who became the first AfricanAmerican pilot in uniform during WWI and a spy during WWII. Free admission though donations

February 28, Saturday Acoustic Endeavors Bluegrass Concert, Buchanan Theatre, Buchanan, 7:30-9pm. The hills are alive with music. 540-254-1212 x4

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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

are appreciated. 540-586-3329, dday.org February 27-March 1 Walton’s Homecoming 2015, Kirkley Hotel Lynchburg, 8-3pm. Over 10 celebrity guests scheduled to appear, including Judy Norton (Mary Ellen), Eric Scott (Ben), Mary McDonough (Erin), David Harper (Jim-Bob), ami Cotler (Elizabeth), Ronnie Claire Edwards (Corabeth Godsey), Michael McGreevey (Hobie Shank) & many more. thehollywoodbillboard.com/ homecoming-2015.

New River Valley

Radford Fiddle and Banjo Jam at River City Grill Mondays @ 7pm. Musicians play bluegrass 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 the Floyd Country Store in Floyd, 6:30-10:30pm. Bluegrass, gospel music, dancers. 540-745-4563, floydcountrystore.com First Saturdays - 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

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Join the Park-Oak Grove for a Seminar titled

Talking About

Saving Monticello

“Know the 10 Signs of Alzheimer’s, Early Detection Matters”

February 12, 2:30pm-3:30pm Park-Oak Grove Retirement Community 4920 Woodmar Drive, Roanoke, VA 24018

We welcome special guest speaker Annette Clark, Director with the Alzheimer’s Association, Central and Western Virginia Chapter, Roanoke Office. Please join us for this educational seminar. Light refreshments will be served. RSVP by Monday, February 9, 2015 as seating is limited. Call Fran Bruce at 540-989-9501 or email Fbruce@capitalseniorliving.net

February 2015 Events at The Summit in Lynchburg

With historian, author, and journalist Marc Leepson

February 11 Alzheimer’s Support Group Meeting Wednesday, February 11, 2015, 12:00 noon, Creative Arts Room, First Floor. Please call Alzheimer’s Association for additional information at (434) 845-8540. February 17 Lynchburg Parkinson’s Support Group Meeting, Tuesday, February 17, 2015, 2:00 p.m., Community Room, Second Floor. For additional information, call (434) 239-2373.

M onday, February 23rd 2-3pm

Light refreshments will be served. Seating is limited.

Please RSVP by Thursday, February 19th

540-400-6482

The Summit

1400 Enterprise Drive • Lynchburg, VA 24502 4428 Pheasant Ridge Rd. | Roanoke, VA 24014 VillageOnPheasantRidge.com

EQUAL HOUSING OPPORTUNITY

(434) 582-1503

Senior News Blue Ridge Edition

BB, from Page 30 open mic follows. Free. Floyd Country Store. Floydcountrystore.com\--Jan. 10, Walker, Angell, McConnell, 12pm; Brian Buchanan, 1:30pm. February 14, The Rev. Scott West, Rector at Christ Church in Blacksburg, VA will present “Did We Really Come By Pullman Car? Phoebe Needles Center, Callaway, 10am. Cost is $25 per person and includes lunch. Register, 540-483-1518 or phoebeneedles.org February 5, Thursday VTU presents Comedian George Lopez, Burruss Auditorium, Blacksburg, 7:30-9pm. George Lopez is a multi-talented entertainer whose career encompasses television, film, standup comedy and late-night television. 540-231-5615. To purchase online, visit: https:// tickets.artscenter.vt.edu/studentcenters/online/

February 9, Monday Music on Mondays: String Noise, Squires Recital Salon, Blacksburg, 7:309pm. Virtuoso violin duo String Noise is comprised of two of the most focused and lustrous-toned avant stalwarts in New York City: husband and wife Conrad Harris and Pauline Kim Harris. performingarts.vt.edu/events/view/music-onmondays-string-noise-violin-duo February 10, Tuesday Della’s Diner - A Musical Comedy, Pulaski Theatre, Pulaski, 7:30-9:30pm. Della’s Diner is a musical comedy that will have you scattered, smothered and covered in laughs from the producers who brought you The Official Blues Brothers Revue, Honky Tonk Angels, The Marvelous Wonderettes & more! https://www. facebook.com/facnrv or call 540-980-7363. February 13, Friday Floyd Mardi Gras, Pine

February 2015

Imago Theatre: FROGZ, Moss Arts Center, Blacksburg, 7:30pm. Imago creators Carol Triffle and Jerry Mouawad are alchemists, magicians, theatrical animators, and physical comedians. 540-231-5300, Email: centerforthearts@vt.edu February 14, Saturday Isn’t it Romantic? (a Dinner Concert), The Village Center, Blacksburg, 6-10pm.

Nick Romantini (bass), Brian Peters (drums), and John Gregg (trumpet). Fun for singles or couples. 540-443-3457, Email: mbaker@warmhearth.org Wine & Chocolate Pairing at Chateau Morrisette Winery, Floyd, two sessions 1-3pm or 4-6pm. Chateau Morrisette’s wines will be paired with chocolate made specially for this event by Master Chocolatier Dona Peters. 540-593-2865 February 15, Sunday Musica Viva: “February is for Lovers” Beethoven, Brahms, Schubert, Venue: Squires Recital Salon, Blacksburg, 3-5pm. http:// www.musicaviva-swva.com/onlineorders.php February 17, Tuesday Roanoke Symphony Orchestra, Moss Arts Center, Blacksgurg, 7:30pm. The spring masterworks concert by the Roanoke Symphony Orchestra features music by Mozart and Vaughn Williams, and Tchaikovsky’s romantic “Piano Concerto no. 1, in B-flat Minor, op. 23.” 540-231-5300, Email: centerforthearts@vt.edu February 21, Saturday Central Conservatory of Music Honor Prep, Moss Arts Center, Blacksburg, 7:30pm. Considered the very best music conservatory in China, the Central Conservatory of Music (CCOM) in Beijing trains young musicians from the earliest ages through college level. This extraordinary young ensemble of musicians ages 14 to 17 will perform in Blacksburg as part of a special United States tour. 540-231-5300, Email: centerforthearts@vt.edu

Dinner buffet and musical revue with Catherine Breske and the quartet of Paul Deck (piano),

February 24-March 4 Mainstage Theatre: Fool for Love, Squires Studio Theatre, Blacksburg, 7:309:30pm. Probing, yet sharply humorous study of love, hate, and the dying myths of the Old West. Emmy Award winning actor Stuart Margolin plays the role of the Old Man in this American classic by Sam Shepard. Directed by Gregory Justice.

Tavern, Floyd, 6:30-midnigiht. 540-745-4234, email: contact@bluemountainschool.net

Heart-Healthy Recipe Believe it or not, eating heart healthy can be equally as

delicious as it is good for your body. And if you could save your heart by improving your diet, wouldn’t you at least want to give it a try? There’s a common misconception that anything described as healthy is lacking in flavor and satisfaction. To add insult to injury, there’s also an automatic assumption that healthy foods are unaffordable. The truth is, there are plenty of creative ways to make a tasty, heart-healthy dish. And you don’t have to be a master chef to whip one up, and do it well. From The American Heart Association Healthy Slow Cooker Cookbook: Chicken Tortilla Soup - Delicious Decisions Serves 4, 292 Calories, 5.5 gr. Fat, 350 mg Sodium A garnish of avocado bits, thinly sliced red bell pepper, and crisp tortilla strips adds texture and color. Ingredients 1 lb. boneless, skinless chicken breasts, visible fat discarded, cut into 1/2-inch cubes 2 cups frozen whole-kernel corn, thawed • 2 cups fat-free, no-salt-added chicken broth • 14.5 oz. canned, no-salt-added, diced tomatoes, undrained 1/4 cup finely chopped onion • 1 tsp. sugar • 1 tsp. ancho powder 2 medium garlic cloves, minced • 1/4 tsp. salt FEBRUA RY 2 6- inch corn tortillas, cut into 1/4-inch-wide strips IS HEAR T 1 6- inch corn tortilla, torn into pieces MONTH 2 to 4 Tbsp. snipped, fresh cilantro • 1/4 cup finely chopped avocado 1/4 medium red bell pepper, cut into matchstick-size strips Directions: In a 3- to 4 1/2-quart round or oval slow cooker, stir together the chicken, corn, broth, tomatoes with liquid, onion, sugar, ancho powder, garlic, and salt. Cook, covered, on low for 6 to 8 hours or on high for 3 to 4 hours. Meanwhile, preheat the oven to 350°F. Arrange the tortilla strips in a single layer on a baking sheet. Bake for 8 to 10 minutes, or until crisp. Transfer the baking sheet to a cooling rack. Let the strips stand for about 15 minutes, or until cool. Transfer to an airtight container and set aside. When the soup is ready, transfer 1 cup to a food processor or blender. Stir in the tortilla pieces. Let the mixture stand for 1 minute so the tortilla pieces soften. Process until smooth. Adding the processed soup and tortilla mixture to the rest of the soup gives the finished product more body and distributes the tortilla flavor.Stir the mixture into the soup. Stir in the cilantro. Ladle the soup into bowls. Sprinkle with the avocado, bell pepper, and reserved baked tortilla strips.

facebook.com/Vtperformingarts, performingarts. vt.edu/events/view/fool-for-love February 28, Saturday The Pulaski Theatre Presents: The Stone Canyon Band, Pulaski, 8pm. An adult contemporary band whose trademarks are a mixture of great vocal harmonies and outstanding musicianship. They cover a wide variety of styles that include the music of the Eagles, Crosby-Stills-Nash, America and many others. 540-994-9555 Jane Monheit: Hello Bluebird, Moss Arts Center, Blacksburg, 7:30pm. An extraordinarily gifted jazz vocalist whose sincere and romantic interpretations of exceptional songs have made her a favorite in both the jazz and cabaret worlds. 540-231-5300, Email: centerforthearts@vt.edu

Happy Valentine’s Day

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. MEDICARE DECISIONS MADE EASY Saturday, February 14, 10:00am. FREE. Classroom 2. 50 and over. You and a guest are invited to an educational workshop where you can get answers to your Medicare questions. You’ll have a better understanding of Medicare and how it works so you can make the right choice for your needs. Speaker: Linda Walker, Humana. NRV HEALTH FAIR Christiansburg Recreation Center, Thursday, February 26, 9:00am12noon. Free. Over 25 vendors offering information to promote health and well-being, interactive activities to test your memory, grip strength and mobility, plus BP, vision, and hearing screenings. Door prizes will be awarded, healthy snacks will be available. Presented by: Radford University Waldron College of Health and Human Services. CHRISTIANSBURG/MONTGOMERY TRIAD S.A.L.T COUNCIL (Seniors and Law Enforcement Working Together) works on various projects to benefit senior citizens in the community. Meets every third Tuesday of the month at 1:30pm at the Rec Center. Open to all senior citizens. Contact Tammy Caldwell, 540-382-2349, ext. 2003.

February 2015

Ongoing Activities/Events/Groups

Roanoke Valley (Area Code 540)

*Roanoke Parks & Rec. Afternoon Movies at Mountain View Recreation Center on the 1st and 3rd Mondays (50+) Reserve your seat today at Mountain View Center in front of the 61” TV to watch your favorite movie. Light refreshments. RSVP 853-2679. *Roanoke Parks & Rec. Monday Matinees at Garden City Recreation Center on the 2nd & 4th Mondays (50+) Reserve your seat today at Garden City Center in front of the 40” TV to watch your favorite movie. Light refreshments. RSVP 853-2679 *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 *The Virginia Gentlemen Barbershop Harmony Chorus weekly meetings at 7:30pm, Mon., Lewis-Gale Foundation, Stratford Park, Brandon Ave. 721-3340, vagents.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. *Star Stitchers, a Roanoke chapter of the Embroiderers’ Guild of America, meets on the second Saturday at the Roanoke County 419

Memory Care Support Group At Heritage GreenÊ February 3, 2015 1:00 p.m. - 2:30 p.m. This meeting is open to the public & offers support for those who have a loved one managing Dementia & Alzheimer’s. The Group is facilitated by a local leader with Memory & Dementia care expertise. Refreshments are served at each meeting.

TO RSVP, Please call Coco at (434) 477-5828 201 Lillian Lane  Lynchburg, VA 24502 434-385-5102  www.heritagegreenal.com

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; 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.

Senior News Blue Ridge Edition

*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 *Yoga for Breast Cancer Survivors--Call Patricia for your appointment and more information. 890-4886 *Canasta Club – Play cards with us every Friday at 1pm, Brambleton Center, Roanoke. 772-PLAY *Pinochle Club – Play cards with us Mon. and

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Smith Mountain Lake, Bedford, Franklin County Events & Resources Alzheimer/Dementia Caregiver Support Monday, February 2nd (General Discussion at 2:00pm at Trinity Ecumenical Parish, 40 Lakemount Dr., Moneta, VA. Life for One. Meeting on Monday, February 2. Sharing videos of Iceland By Dick West at 11am at Trinity Ecumenical Parish, 40 Lakemount Dr. Moneta, VA. Please bring bag lunch and drink. Multiple Sclerosis Support Group on Wednesday, February 4th (Chair Yoga- video) at Resurrection Catholic Church, 15353 Moneta Rd., Moneta, VA at 12pm. Bring a bagged lunch and a drink. Men’s Cancer Support Group (spouses are welcome) (General Discussion) on Wednesday, February 4th at 3:00pm (please note time change) at Trinity Ecumenical Parish, 40 Lakemount Dr., Moneta, VA. Breast Cancer Support Group meeting (General Discussion) on Monday, February 9th at 6:30pm at the Discovery Shop, 400 Scruggs Rd., Moneta, VA. New Beginnings on Wednesday, February 18th at Liberty Station (Restaurant) 515 Bedford Ave. Bedford, VA at 12:00noon. Gluten Free Support Group Meeting on Monday, February, 23rd, at 10:00am at Trinity Ecumenical Parish, 40 Lakemount Dr., Moneta, VA. Aspects of a Healthy Heart by Dr. Michael Priest (High Blood Pressure), Heart Healthy Nutrition, and (Behavior Changes for Heart Health by Mary Beth Winnie) from Carilion Clinic on Thursday, February 26th from 3:00pm5:00pm at Trinity Ecumenical Parish, 40 Lakemount Dr., Moneta, VA. No Cost. Light Refreshments. Must Register with Tami Akin 540-721-4330 or 540-721-4330, or Tepnurse@smltep.org. 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.

Senior News Blue Ridge Edition

ACTIVITIES from Page 32 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

February 2015

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. *Star City Hearing Loss Association meets the last Monday night of the month at 7pm, Hollins branch public library to offer education and support. Roanoke, 982-8466 *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, 2nd 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

Fifty-Plus Activities

Lynchburg Parks and Recreation Call 434-455-5858 for more details www.lynchburgva.gov/parksandrec Programs at Templeton Senior Center – 225 Wiggington Rd. AARP Tax Aide Mondays/Wednesdays/Saturdays February 2 – April 15 9:00 AM – 12:30 PM Watercolors: Intro to Botanicals Thursdays, February 5 – Thurs, February 26 1:00 – 4:00 PM African American Genealogical Research Tuesday, February 9 6:30 – 7:30 PM Heart Health w/Beckie Hunt Tuesday, February 10 10:30 - 11:30 AM Intro to Harmonica Wednesdays, February 11 – March 4 1:00 – 2:00 PM Genealogy on the Web Monday, February 23 – March 9 6:15 - 8:30 PM Beware of Scams Tuesday, February 24 10:30 – 11:30 PM

Programs at Fairview Center 3621 Campbell Ave. Line Dance Wednesdays, February 4 - 25 10:30 – 11:20 PM Valentine’s Day Deco Wreath Wednesday, February 4 6:30 PM Core Flex Fitness Mondays/Wednesdays, February 2- February 25 6:30 – 7:30 PM Pottery: Necklace Fridays, February 6 & 13 10:30 – 12:00 PM Lunch and Learn: Heart Healthy Wednesday, February 25 11:00 – 12:00 PM Arts and Crafts with Betty Friday, February 27 10:00 – 11:30 AM

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 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. *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. Dec 12- Smooth dances. 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! 434-426-9787 (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 10:00am 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, Gladys Hoover, 12918 N. Old Moneta Rd., Moneta. Meets 2nd Wednesday monthly, 11am. 540-297-4975 *Montvale Senior Citizens-James E. Allie Sr., Montvale meets the second Wednesday monthly, 10 am. 540-947-5063

*Stewartsville/Chamblissburg Senior Fellowship Covered dish luncheon meets 2nd Wednesday monthly, Goodview, 10:30 am. 540-890-3999 *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 St. Johns United Methodist Church, Buena Vista. 540-261-6280, email blackpercheron@gmail. com.

New River Valley (AC 540)

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Serenade Your Loved One With A Singing Telegram From The Virginia Gentlemen With the festivities of 2014 behind us, Valentine’s Day is now among us! Have you thought about the best and most creative way to make a lasting impression on loved ones for this popular February holiday? The Virginia Gentlemen Acapella Chorus can help! These fine gentlemen are preparing to serenade lovers throughout the Roanoke Valley in celebration of Valentine’s Day. On Friday, February 13th and Saturday, February 14th, Valentine’s delivered face-toface by tuxedo-clad Acapella quartets, members of The Virginia Gentlemen Harmony Chorus, will add love and romance to lovers in Roanoke. “These Valentine’s Day gifts are unique and definitely say “I love you,” says Dr. Jim Sherman, president of The Virginia Gentlemen and local pediatric pulmonologist. Since early January, we were already receiving inquiries for this busy holiday as individuals were thinking ahead and making plans due to the fact the date falls on a weekend Our Singing Valentine’s are out of the ordinary...not the traditional box of chocolates or bouquet of flowers, but a memorable surprise instead. And with the improved economy, this gift has certainly become a popular alternative. We strongly encourage reservations be made by calling as soon as possible.” The telegram style Singing Valentine message of love offers a surprise visit to a loved one at home, school, a favorite restaurant or in their workplace, whether a spouse, girlfriend, teacher, family member or friend. The singing quartet will serenade your special recipient anywhere you choose in Roanoke, Salem, Vinton, Botetourt County or Blacksburg. The Valentine recipient is serenated with two love songs sung by the quartet, the presentation of a personal message and a long-stemmed red rose. Additional roses may also be ordered for the delivery as an option. The cost of a Singing Valentine is just $50 in celebration of Valentine‘s Day. The Virginia Gentlemen are currently taking orders by telephone by contacting Ed Burke at 540.977.0472. The Virginia Gentlemen is the Roanoke Valley Chapter of the Barbershop Harmony Society, a premier male acapella singing organization in Southwestern Virginia. The Chapter’s Virginia Gentlemen chorus appeals to men of all ages seeking to be part of a high quality vocal performing group known for its fun, fellowship and harmony. The organization is a 501(c) 3 and contributes a portion of its Singing Valentine’s performance proceeds to the John Tully Memorial Scholarship Fund to aid local college-bound high school students and to The Harmony Foundation, providing grants promoting vocal music education in schools and communities. To learn more about The Virginia Gentlemen, visit www.roanokebarbershopharmony.org.

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Peaceful People In War

s the Sesquicentennial of the Civil War observance nears its end in 2015, the community of Appomattox is well into its planning for a lot of tourists in April--I’ve been drawn to several of the places where battles were fought in which ancestors on both sides of my family were involved. One-day bus trips made this possible as I visited Frances Stebbins Culpeper near my paternal grandfather’s home and later in 2014 the northern Shenandoah Valley in which my mother’s people lived. I also read a memorable book, “The Guns of Cedar Creek” which recounts the stories of several generals on both sides and how they contributed to a last-ditch Confederate victory snatched away at the last minute by the hardboiled Union commander, Philip Sheridan. A cousin reared in Ohio, whom I met only recently when she and her husband came to the Shenandoah Valley to witness the reenactment of the Oct. 19, 1864, Cedar Creek battle, contributed to my interest. But it was on another bus tour late in the fall that I perhaps sensed most vividly what “the war” meant to the valley people, especially the ones dedicated to peace and simple living when they were caught between two armies, and their religious principles were sorely tried. Today, one of these, Elder John Kline, holds the status of a martyr. The people were Mennonites and their Protestant cousins of 18th Century German descent, members of the Churches of the Brethren. The Roanoke Valley and the nearby counties of Botetourt and Franklin have so many Churches of the Brethren that the denomination is a major one nearby, though scarcely known even in other parts of Virginia. On most social and theological issues, leaders fall into the moderate-liberal camp;

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they are receptive to ecumenical cooperation. The historic Peters Creek Church of the Brethren in Northwest Roanoke County had its own small Civil War commemoration in June 2014 relating to the skirmish at Hanging Rock. Part of its building dates to 1845. The Mennonites, whose seat of influence in Virginia is Rockingham County around Harrisonburg, did not travel to the southern end of the Shenandoah Valley as did the Brethren. Dating from somewhat earlier in the Reformation period in Germany than their cousins, they take seriously the teaching of Jesus to “turn the other cheek” in the face of an enemy. This attitude did not sit well 154 years ago when many had grown so frustrated over the slavery/states rights issue that dis-union and active hostilities appeared the only way out. Convinced Brethren and Mennonites did not agree and refused to serve in the military. Various ways were found around this, I learned from several knowledgeable guides at the new museum which historians from both denominations have established over the past decade in suburban Harrisonburg. Living near what became in 1863 the West Virginia state line, the pacifists were not popular with the Confederate government in Richmond. They opposed the use of slaves as well as taking up arms. Confederate Gen. Stonewall Jackson found uses for the pacifist men in caring for horses and food supplies, but those who got to the battlefields simply would not shoot at other men. The man now best remembered among the Brethren folk is a farmer/ preacher named John Kline who held services in his own substantial brick home near the town of Broadway. The house was one of the few that escaped burning in the three weeks in the fall of 1864 when Union Army commander Sheridan ordered his troops to torch every barn, mill, and other buildings which sustained soldiers and citizens. Worshipers in those days met in homes which were cleverly designed so that the interior walls could be raised and hooked to the ceiling to open space for seating. Before the war, Kline rode his horse Nell throughout the mountain valleys See WAR, Page 37

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WAR, from Page 36 caring for the needy and conducting meetings to introduce the isolated residents to the Christian Gospel. As a man of influence among the German immigrants, he went to Richmond and entreated Governor John Letcher to resist secession from the union. Unable to prevail, he continue to minister while leaning toward the Unionists. In 1862 he was imprisoned briefly in Richmond by the Confederate government. One night in June 1864 the preacher was fatally shot returning from an errand of mercy. This was four months before “the burning” which Sheridan undertook, we were told, to avenge the death of one of his favorite young aides. Although homes were supposed to be spared, many caught fire from nearby barns. Lack of subsistence grains for livestock and people left such a scar on the rolling fields that in my mother’s childhood around the turn of the 20th Century, bitterness remained. In the intervening 150 years, the Mennonites and the various Brethren folk have come together to share their history with several beautifully restored buildings on a hill above Harrisonburg High School. Kline and many others with names like Hildebrand and Glick, Burkholder, Augsburger, Strickler, Garst and Craun come to life. You can see a real one-room schoolhouse. Related to these folk for Roanokers are the Old German Baptists and Old Order Brethren who still live in Franklin County and near Hanging Rock. Two years ago a Mennonite community relocated to the Fincastle area and now maintains a cheese shop there. Sharing worship space at the Episcopal church for a time, members now worship in their own house church and are distinguished by their attire of the 19th Century. 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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Here Comes The New Year

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By Annie Lin (To the tune of “Old MacDonald Had a Farm”) Here comes the new year Marching round, E-I-E-I-O And one of the years Is the year of the Rat, E-I-E-I-O With a squeak, squeak here, And a squeak, squeak there, Here a squeak, there a squeak, Everywhere a squeak, squeak. Here comes the new year Marching round, E-I-E-I-O. Other Verses: Year of the... Cow - moo, moo Tiger - grr, grrr Rabbit - sniff, sniff Dragon - roar, roar Snake - hiss, hiss Horse - neigh, neigh Sheep - baa, baa Monkey - chee, chee Rooster - cock-a-doodle Dog - bow, wow Pig - oink, oink P.S. The Year of Sheep will begin on Thursday, February 19, 2015.

By Ricky Routon I remember when I was young Not a care for anyone. And then life brought me down. I remember when I was young Still learning how to cope and live. As time went on I was challenged Like so many often are. Three strikes and you’re out they say But I’m still here today. Fate and your love were on my side that day And as always you were by my side. And I am so fortunate that he chose that day Death took a Holiday. I am and always thankful for you Because there is no place I would rather be Than here with you!

What I Love About You By Crystal Jansen I love the way you look at me, Your eyes so bright and blue. I love the way you kiss me, Your lips so soft and smooth. I love the way you make me so happy, And the ways you show you care. I love the way you say, “I Love You,” And the way you’re always there. I love the way you touch me, Always sending chills down my spine. I love that you are with me, And glad that you are mine.

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By Linda Perry My motto has always been ©By Bobby Lee Craghead Finish what you’ve begun Weather’s predicted by But as long as you don’t hurt The T.V. Weatherman, others Sometimes right, sometimes wrong; Go ahead and have some fun They do the best they can. Life is really short What the weather will be What – maybe eighty years? We don’t know and can’t say. Too little time We have to take what comes To be consumed in tears And cope from day to day. No, don’t be reckless It’s cold in the winter Careless, or do harm Because it’s the season; Always be lighthearted, gay And hot in the summer And always have some charm Due to the same reason. Make many friends In spring, summer and fall And be good to them all There’s thunder and lightning. Sacrifice, save your money The threat of tornadoes And answer your life’s call Can be very frightening. Always believe in your dreams Some winter days are mild. Realize them one by one Some summer days are cool. And, then along the way Sometimes it just doesn’t By all means, have some fun! Follow the normal rule. What the weather will be In winter, we don’t know, Maybe clear at bedtime And by morning there’s snow. Be My Valentine Warm days in the winter Be my Valentine, my love, Can be a real delight, As I will be for you, And means no ice or snow And we will love the whole day On the roads overnight. long,

And love our whole lives through. For love has no parameters And does not end with time, But is the gift of paradise, A pinch of the sublime. So let us take this holiday Maya Angelou was an African-American author, To resubmit our love playwright, poet, dancer, actress, and singer. Her To those within that know no sin illustrious 50-year career included publishing 36 And with the angels move. books, including volumes of poetry and three books of essays.

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eliac Disease is characterized by an autoimmune reaction to glutens (specific proteins) found in wheat, barley, and rye, which result in damage to the small intestine. This usually leads to diarrhea (malodorous, greasy, lighter colored), weight loss, and associated fatigue. The diagnosis is usually made by blood testing for antibodies to the specific proteins and is very Kevin C. Kelleher, M.D. accurate. Rarely, biopsy through and endoscope is required to confirm the diagnosis. This demonstrates destruction of the lining of the colon. The lining is normally covered with hair-like projections called villi, which increase the surface area for absorption of nutrients. In Celiac Disease the villi are flattened and destroyed. Because Celiac Disease causes both inflammatory changes to the gastrointestinal tract as well as secondary symptoms caused by malabsorption of nutrients, the symptoms are broad and many, and may include: growth retardation in children, bone weakening and osteoporosis, nerve damage and neuropathy with foot tingling, and iron deficiency anemia. Infertility and pregnancy difficulties, liver abnormalities, rashes and mouth sores, and even cancer of the small bowel, especially lymphoma, can be caused by related immunological cross reactivity. There is no cure, but symptoms are often dramatically well controlled by a gluten free diet. In fact, symptoms often improve in as little as 2 to 12 weeks, though complete resolution of the bowel pathology may take up to 6 months. Gluten free diets are getting easier with better tasting substitutes being found in the grocery, however working with a dietician is helpful. Even small amounts of gluten can cause persistent symptoms. Truly gluten free restaurant fair is uncommon, making dining out a problem. Some patients with negative blood tests and biopsies insist they feel better on gluten free diets. This is more common when one has been diagnosed with Irritable Bowel Syndrome. This has been reported frequently enough that it has been given the name Non-Celiac Gluten Sensitivity. Studies supporting the diagnosis have been done, but they are small and not completely conclusive. These studies show association of symptoms but not etiology, and unfortunately gluten free diets are becoming a fad and “disease of the month” often used to explain diffuse and poorly understood symptoms. With no testing available to confirm this diagnosis, patients are left with a trial of gluten free dieting, and the unscrupulous recommendation of some practitioners and authors. Is there harm from a gluten free diet? Yes and no. Some studies show that patients maintain a better weight and lower some cardiac risk factors on a gluten free diet, which is a good thing. However it is hard and expensive when you eliminate most grains, cereals, breads, pastas, crackers, and beer. Some vitamins that would normally be obtained from these products can go missing, too. Again, the help of a dietician is recommended if you want to undergo an experiment of 3 months. Celiac Disease is a dangerous and difficult disease and needs to be treated with an absolutely vigilant gluten free diet. Non Celiac gluten sensitivity probably does exist, but further research must determine how to properly diagnose and treat this entity and separate it from constitutional symptoms caused by other problems. If you have questions you’d like addressed write: Mountain Doc Cave Spring Family Practice 4901 Brambleton Avenue Roanoke, VA 24018 • 777-4000 Dr. Kelleher is president of Cave Spring Family Practice, PC, an independent general practice in Roanoke. A Diplomat of the American College of Family Physicians, he is the Medical Director of the Bradley Free Clinic and a national spokesman for free clinics, an adjunct professor of Clinical Medicine at Jefferson College of Health Sciences, and an avid outdoorsman and artist. Dr. Kelleher is a charter columnist at Senior News.

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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 ........... 21 Avanté at Lynchburg (NC, Rehab, Wound Care) – 434-846-8437 ....................... 21 Bentley Commons (IL, AL) –Lynchburg, 434-316-0207........................................ 19 Brandon Oaks Retirement (IL, AL,NC) – Roanoke, 540-777-5602 ...................... 47 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.......................... 10 Edinburgh Square (IL) – Roanoke, 540-3661888.................................................... * Elm Manor (IL) – Roanoke, 540-344-7192 .............................................................. * Elm Park Estates Independent Living Community – Roanoke, 540-989-2010..... 23 Emeritus at Cave Spring (AL) – Roanoke, 540-772-7181 ................................... 34 Emeritus at Ridgewood Gardens (AL, IL, MC) – Salem, 540-387-4945............... 34 Emeritus at Roanoke (MC, Respite) – Roanoke, 540-343-4900 ......................... 34 Friendship (IL, AL, MC, NC, Rehab, Respite) Roanoke, 540-265-2193 ............... 26 Heritage Green Assisted Living (AL, MC) – Lynchburg, 434-385-5102 .. 7, 32, 35, 40 Hermitage in Roanoke, (CC), 540-767-6800 ........................................................ 16 Jefferson House Apartments, (IL) – Lynchburg, 434-846-1800 .............................. 6 Oakwood Health & Rehab - Centra - (NC, Rehab) – Bedford, 540-587-3336........ 9 Our Lady of the Valley Retirement Community (AL, NC, Rehab, Respite) Roanoke, 540-345-5111 ............................................................................. 15, 28 The Park-Oak Grove Retirement Community (IL, AL, Respite) – Roanoke, 540-989-9501 ............................................................................ 25, 30 Pheasant Ridge Condominium (IL) – Roanoke, 540-904-2268.............................. 3 Pheasant Ridge Senior Living (AL, MC) – Roanoke, 540-725-1120 ...................... 5 Richfield Retirement (CC, IL, AL, MC, NC, Rehab, Respite) – Salem, 540-380-2986 ................................................................................................... 12 Runk & Pratt Smith Mountain Lake Retirement Village (AL, IL, MC, NC, Rehab, Respite) – Smith Mountain Lake, 540-719-1300.............................................. 20 Salem Terrace at Harrrogate (IL, AL, MC) – Salem, 540-444-0343 ............... 27, 29 The Summit (CC, IL, AL, MC, Respite) – Lynchburg, 434-455-1699.............. 18, 30 Valley View Retirement & Assisted Living – Lynchburg, 434-237-3009 ............... 21 The Village On Pheasant Ridge ( IL, AL) – Roanoke, 540-400-6482 ............. 30, 37 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 ..............................................................................................11, 44 The Williams Home (IL, AL for ladies) – Lynchburg, 434-384-8282 ..................... 19

Home Health, Home Care, Day Care

Adult Care Center of Roanoke Valley (Day Care) – Salem, 540-981-2350 .............* Care Advantage – Roanoke, 540-343-CARE (2273).............................................. 4 Centra Home Health – Lynchburg, 434-200-4111 .................................................. 9 Centra PACE, Lynchburg, 434-200-6516 ............................................................... 9 Comfort of Home Homecare - Roanoke, 540-389-8787....................................... 14 Companion Home Care – Roanoke, 540-981-2255 ............................................. 24 Friendship Home Health - Roanoke, 540-265-2193 ............................................. 26 Generation Solutions – Roanoke, 540-776-3622, Lynchburg, 434-455-6500 ........ 7 Gentiva Home Health – Southwestern VA, 540-986-8323 ..................................... 8 Good Choice Companions Home Care, Div. of Goodwill Industries – Roanoke, Salem, Vinton, 540-632-1389 .......................................................... 13 Heartland Home Health Care – Roanoke, 540-725-7600, 800-810-4329 ............ 25 Home Instead Senior Care – Lynchburg, 434-385-0321, Roanoke, 540-966-3399 ................................................................................................... 20 Home Recovery-Home Aid - Roanoke, Central & Southern VA, 1.844-310-3710 . 42 Interim Healthcare - Southern & Southwestern VA, 540.774.8686 ...................... 10 Kissito PACE – Nursing Home Alternative - Roanoke, 540-904-2817.................. 39 Seven Hills Home Health – Lynchburg, 434-847-6400......................................... 18

Hospice (also see Hospitals/Medical Services)

Carilion Hospice – Roanoke Valley/NRV, 800-964-9300 ...................................... 46 Centra Hospice – Lynchburg area, 434-200-3204 ................................................. 9

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Gentle Shepherd Hospice – Roanoke, 540-989-6265, Lynchburg, 434-846-6270 .17 Good Samaritan Hospice – Roanoke, 540-776-0198, NRV, 540-381-3171 ............* Seven Hills Hospice – Lynchburg, 434-847-4703................................................. 18 Southern Care Hospice – Roanoke & Surrounding areas, 540-366-0927 ............. 5

Legal, Insurance, Financial, Reverse Mortgages

Bruce E. Mayer, Attorney – Vinton, 540.342-3787, Wills, Trusts, Estates. ........... 35 Humana Medicare - Lynn Atkinson, 540-520-8414 .............................................. 13 Piedmont Medicare Advantage , Central VA, 434-947-3671 Toll-Free 1-877-210-1719 • TTY Users 1-877-295-1454 ..................................... * Rhodes & Butler & Dellinger, PC (Elder Law) – Roanoke, 540-342-0888 ............ 34 Robyn Smith Ellis PLC (Elder Law) – Salem, 540-389-6060 ............................... 39 TowneBank Mortgage - Reverse Mortgage Division –Altavista, 434-238-0765 ... 45 Wills on Wheels – (travels to your location) Roanoke, 540-774-0044 .................. 12

Hospitals, Medical Services/Equipment, Pharmacies

Carilion Clinic– Roanoke Mem, Bedford Mem, NRV Carilion, 540-266-6000 Hospice, Home Care ........................................................................................ 46 Centra Rehab/Senior Care Division (Virginia Baptist & Lynchburg General) (Hospice, Homecare) 434-200-3000, 1-877-MDLINK1 [1.877.635.4651] ........ 42 Independent Lifestyles Mobility Products, Madison Heights, 434-846-7510, Toll-free 800-657-5438 ....................................................................................... 6 Kroger Pharmacy – Roanoke, Lynchburg, New River Valley 300 Generic Prescriptions for $4 or 90 day supply $10 - For list 1-877-ARX-LIST .............. 41 Lifeguard Personal Emergency Response Systems, Virginia 888-452-7909 ....... 13 Senior Medical Alarms – Salem, 540-387-1516 or Toll-free 877-375-1517 .......... 25 Sun Medical Home Medical Equipment – Roanoke, 540-389-3800 or Toll-free 800-770-1823 .................................................................................... *

Funeral Services/Crematories & Cemeteries/Columbarium

Lotz Funeral Home – Vinton Chapel, 540-343-4986 .............................................. 4 Oakey’s Funeral Service & Crematory – Roanoke, 540-982-2100 ......................... * Sherwood Memorial Park – Roanoke/Salem, 540-389-1677 .................................. *

Specialized Services

Coastal Georgia Real Estate Associates, 912-638-0006 ..................................... 19 Crowning Touch Senior Moving Services,Auctions – Roanoke, 540-982-5800 .. 27, 29 Dementi Gentry Photography – Salem, 540-389-7224 ........................................... * Durrance Floors – Carpet Restretching and Repair, 540-776-9591 ..................... 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)........................................................ 24, 44 Straight Talk Walk-InTubs & Showers – 540-354-4336 .......................................... 3 Sun Flooring – Home Modifier - Certified Aging in Place Specialist – Roanoke... 16 Star Concierge, Inc. – Senior & Professional Concierge Services, – Roanoke 540-989-2737, 540-676-2742. ........................................................................ .12 Virginia Varsity Transfer & Self Storage, 540-982-2202 ....................................... 24

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

Christiansburg Parks & Rec Events ..................................................................... 31 Lynchburg Parks & Rec 50+ Program .................................................................. 33 Senior Networking Groups ..................................................................................... 6 Senior Centers...................................................................................................... 27 Senior Resources ................................................................................................. 44 Smith Mountain Lake/Bedford/Franklin Co. Events .............................................. 32

Television, Cable & Entertainment

Cox Communications – Roanoke, (Cable, Internet, Phone) 540-204-4852 ......... 48 WSLS 10 On Your Side – Roanoke, 1-800-SEE-NEWS ................................ 36, 39

Travel

Sunshine Tours – Dubiin, Motorcoach Tours 1-800-552-0022................................ 2 *REGULAR ADVERTISER - NOT RUNNING IN FEBRUARY

February 2015

Warm Hearth Village Will Host Free Financial Planning Seminars For Retirees And Those Nearing Retirement Warm Hearth Village and the Warm Hearth Foundation will host its 7th annual series of seminars focused on financial and retirement planning. The free seminars will run monthly through April 21, 2015. The topics of discussions vary from finding ways to properly protect assets to finding opportunities in today’s uncertain markets. All the sessions will be held at 2 p.m. at Tall Oaks Hall, the Village Center, 2387 Warm Hearth Drive, Blacksburg. On Tuesday, February 24, 2015 at 2pm, Maximizing Your Retirement Income, Douglas Melrose, CFP, President, Financial Advisor & Josh Webb, Vice President,Financial Advisor, Green Oak Financial Advisors, LPL Financial. “Through these seminars, attendees will gain valuable insight into making smart choices that will protect their future and achieve their financial goals,” said Karen Nelson, associate director of development at Warm Hearth. For more information on these seminars, please call Nelson at 540-443-3406 or email knelson@warmhearth.org. Warm Hearth is a non-profit senior living community that provides a full continuum of living options from an active adult campus to long-term nursing care in Blacksburg.

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Senior Resources 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

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