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CELEBRATING THE RESIDENTIAL PARK COMMUNITIES FOR 63 YEARS

THANKSGIVING AND THE AGUA CALIENTE BAND OF CAHUILLA INDIANS Connecting our experiences through a new Cultural Center — Page 6 AUTHOR LECTURE: “ENTERTAINING YOUR WAY” BY ANDREA ROSENBLATT

Wednesday, November 29, 2017 Just in time for the holidays, Andrea shares her secrets for hosting stress-free parties. Come join Andrea as she gives her best table setting and buffet decorating tips plus easy, time-saving helpful hints for enjoyable Christmas or Hanukkah entertaining – your way. She’ll share some of her favorite festive appetizers and sign her books that will be available for sale at the event. This FREE lecture will begin at 6:30 p.m. in The Learning Center (TLC) at the

ENTERTAINMENT Check out this week’s calendar listings to get your weekend started.

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main Palm Springs Library 300 S. Sunrise, Palm Springs. Andrea Rosenblatt found her niche at age five while tagging along with her mother who had volunteered to raise money for a non-profit organization. Grabbing a handful of lollipops from the registration table, Andrea approached attendees asking them if they would like to help them lick asthma. She raised more money than anyone that day! And so began a lifetime of planning fabulous soirees both large and

intimate. A veteran Los Angeles party planner, Andrea threw hundreds of charity balls, dinner dances, and fundraising luncheons during her 40-year career, all the while applying the lessons she learned to the parties she gave at her home for friends and family. Now living in Palm Desert with her husband, Andrea applies the lessons she learned during her career as well as the parties she gave at her home in her first, easy-to-follow book, Entertaining Your Way.

SOCIAL SECURITY MATTERS

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“Maximizing Widow’s

Holiday Cranberry Sauce.

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Calendar of Events November 16

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Music and Dining Under the Stars Featured entertainment for this evening’s event will be The Chris Compton Trio. Desert Willow Golf Resort, 38995 Desert Willow Drive, Palm Desert. 760-346-7060, desertwillow.com

“Here’s to the Ladies” Three of the Valley’s most acclaimed singers—Keisha D, Charles Herrera and Theresa Jewett—will raise the roof and lift your spirits in a fastpaced revue of songs from musical theatre. The Pearl McManus Theatre, 314 South Cahuilla Road, Palm Springs. 760-565-2476, detctheatre.org

November 17 Neil Sedaka Singer, songwriter, composer, pianist and author are just a few of the titles that can be used to describe Sedaka. Morongo Casino Resort & Spa, 49500 Seminole Drive, Cabazon. 951-849-3080, morongocasinoresort.com Ja Rule and Ashanti With dozen of unforgettable hits between the two of them (including several exceptional collaborations), they’re now teaming up for one memorable night of music. Fantasy Springs Resort Casino, 84245 Indio Springs Parkway, Indio. 760-342-5000, fantasyspringsresort.com Park After Dark (adults night) Ever wonder what the animals are up to at The Living Desert when the people go home and the lights go out? Adult only night will feature beer, wine, bourbon or vodka. The Living Desert Zoo and Garden, 47900 Portola Avenue, Palm Desert. 760-712-3848, livingdesert. org Jimi Fitz and Friends Featuring working local musicians in the Coachella Valley including Faults of Andreas, Lauri Bono, Kal David, Will Donato, Kevin Henry, John Stanley King, Ronnie King, Steve Madaio, Barry Minniefield, Penny Unniversity, Sergio Villegas and more. McCallum Theatre, 73000 Fred Waring Drive, Palm Desert. 760-340-2787, mccallumtheatre.com

November 17-19 McCormick’s Classic Car Auction Featuring over 500 classic and exotic cars. Auction is open to the general public and dealers alike. Friday is free all day. Palm Springs Convention Center, 277 North Avenida Caballeros, Palm Springs. 760-320-3290, classiccarauction.com Cathedral City Hot Air Balloon Festival Festivities include balloon tether rides, nighttime balloon glow, romantic dinners, musical entertainment, gourmet food, Kids’ Zone familyfriendly activities and much more. Downtown Cathedral City, 68600 Avenida Lalo Guerrero, Cathedral City. hotairballoonfest.com

November 18 Props & Hops Craft Beer Festival Join the Palm Springs Air Museum for a fun afternoon of local craft beer tastings surrounded by vintage aircraft. The festival will feature dozens of West Coast breweries and food vendors with a DJ and live music. Palm Springs Air Museum, 745 N. Gene Autry Trail, Palm Springs. palmspringspropsandhopsfestival.com

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Trivia Test By Fifi Rodriguez 1. MEDICAL: What is a more common name for hypobaropathy? 2. MYTHOLOGY: What area of life did the Greek goddess Hygeia preside over? 3. U.S. PRESIDENTS: Who was president when Vice President Alben Barkley was in office? 4. PSYCHOLOGY: What are people who suffer from ophidiophobia afraid of? 5. MUSIC: What was the stage name of the 1950s rocker who was born Charles Hardin Holley? 6. GEOGRAPHY: What is generally considered the world’s longest river? 7. MONEY: What is the basic currency of Argentina? 8. MOVIES: What is the name of the royal lemur in the animated movie “Madagascar”? 9. LITERATURE: Who was the author of “The Blind Assassin,” which won the Man Booker Prize in 2000? 10. ANATOMY: About how many times does the average person blink in a minute? © 2017 King Features Synd., Inc. ANSWER TO TRIVIA ON PAGE 13

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Senior News Line By Matilda Charles

Are You Dreading the Holidays?

Are you already dreading the holidays? If you are, you’re not alone. Many seniors feel the pressures of lack of money at this time of year, or the even bigger burden of loneliness because family has moved away and friends have passed away. While there are no fixes for these, there are some steps you can take to feel better and maybe enjoy the holidays. • Grab the newspaper, a piece of paper and a pen. Make a list of all the free events in your area and plan to attend at least some of them. • Call the volunteer services at the hospital and sign up to work certain holidays so that employees can take a day off. You could man the front desk, push the magazine and book cart or deliver packages to patients. • Check senior centers to see what events they might be hosting. Ask if they’re joining with the community children’s fund and will be wrapping presents. If they’re planning a bus trip to a big city to see plays or do sightseeing, chances are the costs will be affordable at group pricing. • Will any of the local churches be hosting free holiday dinners? Consider going. Call to ask if they need help setting up beforehand. • Check out a tall stack of books from the library for your at-home days. You might discover a new author you like. While you’re at the library, offer to sign up for book shelving if others aren’t available on their regular schedule. While nothing can take the place of having family and friends with you over the holidays, alternating busy days with relaxing ones at home can help make the holidays less stressful. © 2017 King Features Synd., Inc.

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Now Here’s a Tip By JoAnn Derson • “I buy gifts all year long and save them in a closet until the holidays, when I get them out and have festive fun while wrapping. As a matter of fact, I buy my cards after Christmas, too -on sale. I get them out and start writing the day after Thanksgiving instead of shopping.” – M.E. in Minnesota • “I have a gorgeous metal tray that I like very much but didn’t have counter space for in my kitchen. My husband attached it to the wall with a screw and found some lovely magnets. I use it to hold recipe cards when I’m cooking or planning to cook. It is wonderful.” – A.A. in Arizona • When the family shops together, the kids become more invested in making good nutritional decisions. Talk about healthy choices before you go and while you’re making your lists. Then break down the nutritional labels together to make the best choice. • Make your own moth repellent by mixing whole cloves, ground cinnamon and black peppercorns. Wrap in cheesecloth and secure with ribbon. Hang in a closet or tuck in a drawer as you would a sachet. • For a refreshing and really good-smelling hair treatment, mix a quarter cup each of honey and ground cinnamon. Rub into hair at the scalp only, and then shampoo as normal. • Your kitchen sponge sees a lot of action in the sink -- sometimes too much. Be sure to replace the sponge when it gets worn or smells bad -- weekly if you’re the type who leaves it sitting in the sink drenched in bacteria-loving dishwater. Try cutting sponges in half or in thirds to make them last longer. Send your tips to Now Here’s a Tip, 628 Virginia Drive, Orlando, FL 32803. © 2017 King Features Synd., Inc.

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Social Security Matters

“Ask Rusty” - Maximizing Widow’s Benefits Dear Rusty: I am 64 years old, born in October of 1952, and in rapidly declining health. I took my Social Security early, as soon as I was 62, and now get $1838 per month in Social Security benefits (before Medicare premiums are taken out). My wife of many years also took her Social Security at age 62 and she gets $787 a month. From what I understand, when I pass away she will get my full benefit instead of what she gets now. I’m hoping that’s true because she won’t be able to make it with only $787 a month. Signed: Planning for her. Dear Planning: First, you’re to be commended for planning ahead for that time when your wife will be left without you. Dealing with such a loss is devastating enough without adding a severe loss of income into the mix. Let me quickly put your mind at ease - once she reaches her full retirement age, your surviving spouse will get at least as much as your benefit amount, currently $1838 per month. This is known as her survivor’s, or widow’s benefit. However, if she takes her widow’s benefit before her full retirement age it will be reduced somewhat, depending upon her age when she applies. The following assumes your wife will have reached her full retire-

ment age when you pass. Normally, the Widow’s Benefit equals the benefit amount that the deceased spouse was receiving, meaning your wife would get the same amount you were receiving when you died - in this case $1838 per month. There is, however, a somewhat obscure exception, which may apply here. The exception I’m speaking of is a Social Security rule, which applies when the deceased spouse, claimed benefits before full retirement age and the surviving spouse is eligible for widow’s benefits. The surviving spouse has the option of either keeping their own benefit or claiming the widow(er)’s benefit, and in this case your wife would obviously claim the widow’s benefit because it’s higher than her own. But (and this is a big but) because you claimed your Social Security benefit early, your widow is entitled to either of the following, whichever is more: • The amount of benefit you (the deceased spouse) were receiving at your death, or, • 82.5% of what your benefit would have been had you (the deceased spouse) waited until your full retirement age to start your Social Security benefits. Using the numbers you gave me as an example, since your current

benefit amount is $1838/month, taking out COLA increases granted since you applied means your original early retirement benefit was about $1780. That means that your benefit amount at your full retirement age of 66 (known as your Primary Insurance Amount, or “PIA”) would have been about $2374. Adding past COLA increases onto your PIA brings your PIA amount up to $2458. Using the above 82.5% exception rule, your wife would be entitled to $2027 per month (82.5% of $2458), instead of the $1838 you are now receiving. And that extra $189 per month will, I’m sure, be important to her after you’re gone. Any future COLA increases will add to both the early retirement benefit you receive while living and your full retirement age PIA amount, and your surviving widow will get the higher benefit amount at your passing. Note that your wife should not wait past her full retirement age to apply for survivor’s benefits, as they do not earn delayed retirement credits. The information presented in this article is intended for general information purposes only. services. The Foundation welcomes questions from readers regarding Social Security issues. To submit a request, contact the Foundation at info@amacfoundation.org.

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WORD SEARCH Religious Directory † BERMUDA DUNES

† LA QUINTA

Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints 40840 Washington Street, Bermuda Dunes, 855-474-0101, lds.org

Cornerstone Covenant Church 78150 Avenida La Fonda, La Quinta 760-771-9888, cornerstonehome.org

Congregation Beth Shalom 79733 Country Club Drive, Bermuda Dunes, 760-200-3636, congregationbethshalom.net The Garden Fellowship 79733 Country Club Dr, Bermuda Dunes, 760-360-0686, thegardenfellowship.com

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† CATHEDRAL CITY Apostolic Assembly of Faith 69009 Dinah Shore Drive, Cathedral City, 760-321-2077 Glory of God Ministries 67399 East Palm Canyon Drive, Cathedral City. 760-321-5222, glorytogod.org Hosanna City Church 35688 Cathedral Canyon Drive, Cathedral City, 760-327-1451, hosannacitychurch.org Korean Presbyterian Church of Palm Springs 38088 Chuperosa Lane, Cathedral City 760-770-4268

† COACHELLA Islamic Society of Coachella 84650 Avenue 49, Coachella 760-398-7609, cvmosque.com Our Lady of Soledad Catholic Church 52525 Oasis, Coachella 760-398-5577, ourladyorsoledad.org Pentecostal Church of Phila 84542 Avenue 49, Coachella 760-398-2204

La Quinta Christian Fellowship 50800 Calle Paloma, La Quinta 760-564-9195, lqcfchurch.org Family Heritage Church 78998 Miles Avenue, La Quinta 760-345-0355, familyheritagechurch.com Shadow Rock Church 79390 Highway 111, La Quinta 760-771-0101, shadowrockchurch.com

† PALM SPRINGS Ajalon Baptist Church 433 West Tramway Road, Palm Springs 760-325-0313, ajalonbaptistchurch.org Desert Chapel 630 South Sunrise Way, Palm Springs 760-327-2772, desertchapel.org First Baptist Church 588 Rosa Parks Road, Palm Springs 760-325-2650, firstbaptistpalmsprings.org Church of St. Paul in the Desert 125 West El Alameda, Palm Springs 760-320-7488, stpaulsps.org Palm Springs Presbyterian Church 815 South Camino Real, Palm Springs 760-320-2769, pspresby.org Palm Springs Seventh-Day Adventist Church 620 South Sunrise Way, Palm Springs 760-327-5112, palmspringsadventistchurch.com

† PALM DESERT Calvary Chapel Palm Desert 73251 Hovley Lane, Palm Desert 760-568-9058, calvarychapelpalmdesert.com

† DESERT HOT SPRINGS

Hope Lutheran Church 45900 Portola Avenue, Palm Desert 760-346-1273, hopelutheran.church

United Methodist Church 66735 Pierson Blvd, Desert Hot Springs 760-329-5528, umcdhs.org

Champion Life Church 72745 CA-111, Palm Desert 760-835-3700, thechampionlife.org

First Baptist Church 66272 First St, Desert Hot Springs 760-329-5335, fcbcdeserthotsprings.org Christian Center 66511 8th St, Desert Hot Springs 760-329-5076, christiancenterdhs.org

† INDIAN WELLS Southwest Church 44175 Washington Stree, Indian Wells 760-200-2000, southwestchurch.com

† INDIO Apostolic Church of Indio 46601 Vargas Road, Indio 760-342-4199, apostolicchurchofindio.com First Baptist Church 82490 Dr. Carreon Blvd., Indio 760-342-6299, firstbaptistindio.org Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints 81870 Avenue 48, Indio 760-775-3611, lds.org Coachella Valley Christian Church 50100 Jackson Street, Indio 760-347-1229, cvchristianchurch.com Las Palmas Community Church 47783 Monroe Street, Indio 760-347-0051, laspalmascc.org

The Journey Baptist Church 43400 Warner Trailer, Palm Desert 760-345-8505, journeypd.com Palm Desert-Oasis SDA Church 74200 Country Club Drive, Palm Desert 760-568-0809, adventistfaith.org Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints 72960 Parkview Drive, Palm Desert 760-837-0437, lds.org

† RANCHO MIRAGE JPL Bible Church 39001 Monterey Avenue, Rancho Mirage 760-346-7474, jplbiblechurch.com Saint Garabed Armenian Apostolic Church of the Desert 38905 Monterey Avenue, Rancho Mirage 760-773-2155, aacod.org Victory Christian Center 34500 Bob Hope Drive, Rancho Mirage 760-328-3313, victorychristian.org

† THOUSAND PALMS Hope Community SDA Church 31145 Plantation Drive, Thousand Palms 760-408-5998, hccsda.org Faith Community Church 31130 Plantation Dr, Thousand Palms 760-902-9287, faithcommunitychurch.us

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Thanksgiving and The Agua Caliente Band Of Cahuilla Indians Connecting our experiences through a new Cultural Center

By Alison Elsner Most of us know that the modern Thanksgiving holiday tradition dates back to a 1621 celebration at Plymouth in present-day Massachusetts (as well as to a 1619 event in Virginia). The traditional autumn feast and thanksgiving was a way to honor the past year’s harvest and look forward to the next, hopefully bountiful, season. Thanksgiving in the United States brings into focus the symbiotic relationship between Native American tribes and all North Americans. November also happens to be National American Indian Heritage Month. The fact is that the Native Americans - the Wampanoag - in attendance at the Plymouth feast played a lead role in this historic encounter, and they were essential to the survival of the colonists during these early years and cold winters by teaching them agriculture, hunting and domestic practices. Thanksgiving likely meant different things with different outcomes to these two divergent groups, however there does seem to be agreement

that white settlers and Native Americans shared their hopes, challenges and livelihoods with one another over a grand meal. Here in the Coachella Valley, the Agua Caliente Band of Cahuilla Indians carries forward many of the values that were imparted upon colonists, especially a deeper respect for the environment, animals and the natural world that continues to define much of our collective existence. Currently, the Agua Caliente Cultural Museum in downtown Palm Springs, situated on the “Village Green” (219 S. Palm Canyon Drive), invites people to learn about the Tribe and other native cultures. Construction is about to launch on an expanded, more modern space with the groundbreaking scheduled for early 2018. The facility is expected to be completed by early to mid2020. The design of the new center will be inspired by Agua Caliente traditions such as basket weaving and pottery known as ollas as well as natural elements like desert landscapes and the Indian Canyons with their desert rock formations, the undulat-

ing Andreas Canyon stream and the native Washingtonia Filifera palm trees. The Cultural Center will feature a revamped, state of the art Museum with a dome-element in the Grand Lobby. It will encompass 48,000 square feet to showcase gallery collections and will also include an education center and garden. A new Agua Caliente Spa and Bathhouse will be next to the Gathering Plaza, accessible along landscaped terraces and pathways that include a waterfall, sandy beach, fire pit and meditation labyrinth. The Oasis Trail will recreate the distinctive character, geology, flora, fauna and pristine beauty of the nearby Indian Canyons, one of the ancestral homes of the Agua Caliente. Numerous outdoor activity spaces will be built around the Agua Caliente Hot Mineral Spring, originally known as “Sec he” (the sound of boiling water), a commemorative focal point for the development. The lifegiving waters from the Agua Caliente Hot Mineral Spring are estimated to be upwards of 12,000 years old and have a unique mineral composition.

“This new cultural center provides an incredible opportunity to share and celebrate our history, culture and traditions with this community and visitors from around the world,” Tribal Chairman Jeff L. Grubbe said. “Each of the 566 federally recognized tribes throughout this country has a distinct culture that includes traditions, language, historic clothing and housing styles as well as historical food and medicine preparations. We want to share that with others as well as acknowledge the fact that we are alive and well today living in the modern world.” The ambitious project is being designed by JCJ Architecture of Phoenix, a nationally recognized firm that has worked with a diverse range of clients, including over 50 Tribal Nations. The Tribe will build and own the Cultural Center while the Agua Caliente Cultural Museum organization will run the day-to-day operations of the Museum. The Agua Caliente Band of Cahuilla Indians is a federally recognized Indian Tribe in Palm Springs, with 31,500 acres of reservation lands that spread across Palm Springs, Cathedral City, Rancho Mirage, and into the Santa Rosa and San Jacinto mountains. They inhabited the Coachella Valley desert and surrounding mountains between 5000 BC and 500 AD. With the establishment of the reservations in the late 1800’s, the Cahuilla were officially divided into 10 sovereign nations, including the Agua Caliente Band. As we gather with family and friends to give thanks this holiday, our native American neighbors remind us that we are all connected by elements of nature and forces much greater than ourselves. The new Cultural Museum will help bring that realization to scores of residents and visitors to help understand the world that surrounds us in our day to day lives by incorporating our past, present and future. For more information about the Agua Caliente Band of Cahuilla Indians, visit aguacaliente-nsn.gov; for information on the new Cultural Center, visit accmuseum.org/TheNew-Museum.

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Actress & Singer Patricia Welch at Frank’s Place inside the Indian Wells Resort Hotel Valley residents can experience a one-of-a-kind dinner / show this season

The acclaimed Patricia Welch is now performing at Frank’s Place located inside the Indian Wells Resort Hotel. Her show features “Oldies but Goodies” classics and standards, featuring hit songs from the 40s to today. Welch is well-known for her starring roles and featured soloist acts with Robert Goulet, Yul Brynner, and Wayne Newton. Frank’s Place is a unique dinner show venue where

guests can enjoy cocktails, appetizers or full dinner menu service during her performance from 6 to 9 p.m. every Thursday. Tickets to the show are $5 plus the cost of appetizers or dinner from the menu service. Reservations are highly recommended by calling (760) 797-8700. Indian Wells Resort Hotel is located at 76661 Hwy 111 in Indian Wells at the corner of Club Drive.

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Recipe of the Week Kitchen Diva By Angela Shelf Medearis

It’s Cranberry Season

Cranberries are part of many fall holiday feasts, but their nutritious tastiness is worth having at any time. Like many fruits, cranberries are high in fiber and vitamin C and low in calories and fat. A fresh cup of these tangy berries has just 51 calories, with 5 grams of fiber and 24 percent of the vitamin C the average person needs in a day. Cranberries are packed with antioxidants that may help maintain heart health and reduce cholesterol. The tannins in cranberries may help prevent gum disease and urinary tract infections. In the lab, cranberries prevent bacteria from adhering to the walls of the urinary tract and the gum line. According to the November 2010 edition of the Tufts University Health and Nutrition Letter, “a metaanalysis of randomized controlled trials investigating cranberry intake and urinary-tract infections showed that there has been some benefit established in reducing the number of infections in women.” Cranberry juice often is the form used when deliberately seeking to prevent infection. The fluid in the juice does help maintain hydration, which is known to help prevent infection. Cranberries are very tart and often are .consumed in combination with sugar. For example, a glass of cranberry juice cocktail has about 30 grams of sugar and 137 calories. To

add whole cranberries to your diet year-round, try baking cranberry nut bread, sprinkle dried cranberries on salads or include them in trail mix. Cranberries also can be used to decorate your home during the holidays. Try placing cranberries in a glass bowl with water and place a floating candle in the container. You’re only limited by your imagination and creativity. The Thanksgiving table would not be complete without the cranberry sauce. No need to open a can when this delicious Holiday Cranberry Sauce is so simple to make at home! And after Thanksgiving, use the cranberry sauce to create these delicious Sweet Potato Cranberry Muffins!

dish and a wonderful use for any Thanksgiving leftovers. ￭ 1 1/2 cups chopped, peeled Granny Smith apples (about 1/2 pound) ￭ 1 cup packed light brown sugar ￭ 1/2 cup white grape juice ￭ 1 teaspoon ground ginger ￭ 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon ￭ 1 (12-ounce) package fresh cranberries, rinsed and drained Combine all of the ingredients in a medium saucepan. Bring to a boil; reduce heat, and simmer until thick (about 15 minutes), stirring occasionally. Cool completely. Makes 16 (3 tablespoon) servings.

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Heat oven to 400 F. Line a muffin tin with paper liners for best results, or grease well. Set aside. In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, salt, baking powder, cinnamon and nutmeg. Rub sugar and orange zest together. Whisk into dry ingredients. In a separate medium bowl, whisk together the sweet potatoes, canola oil, eggs, milk and vanilla. Slowly mix the wet ingredients into flour mixture. The batter will be thick. Place half the batter at the bottom of 12-muffin cups. Spoon a tablespoon of the cranberry sauce on top of the muffin batter. Top muffins evenly with remaining muffin batter. Sprinkle each muffin generously with turbinado sugar, if desired. Bake muffins for 15 to 17 minutes, or until golden brown and a toothpick inserted comes out clean. Remove muffins from pan and let cool on a cooling rack. Makes 12 large muffins. Angela Shelf Medearis is an award-winning children’s author, culinary historian and the author of seven cookbooks. Her new cookbook is “The Kitchen Diva’s Diabetic Cookbook.” Her website is www.divapro.com. To see how-to videos, recipes and much, much more, Like Angela Shelf Medearis, The Kitchen Diva! on Facebook. Recipes may not be reprinted without permission from Angela Shelf Medearis. © 2017 King Features Synd., Inc., and Angela Shelf Medearis

SALOME’S STARS WEEK OF NOVEMBER 13, 2017 BORN THIS WEEK: Your ability to keep secrets makes you the perfect confidante for friends, family and co-workers.

ARIES (MARCH 21 TO APRIL 19) Your work requires increased effort during the next few days. But it all will pay off down the line. Things ease up in time for weekend fun with family and/or friends.

LIBRA (SEPTEMBER 23 TO OCTOBER 22) Your attempt at mediating disputes might meet some opposition at first. But once you’re shown to be fair and impartial, resistance soon gives way to cooperation.

TAURUS (APRIL 20 TO MAY 20) Your genuine concern for others could prompt you to promise more than you can deliver. It’s best to modify your plans now, before you wind up overcommitted later.

SCORPIO (OCTOBER 23 TO NOVEMBER 21) Go ahead. Reward yourself for helping settle a disturbing workplace situation. On another note: A personal relationship might be moving to a higher level.

GEMINI (MAY 21 TO JUNE 20) A situation that seems simple at first glance needs a more thorough assessment before you give it your OK. Dig deeper for information that might be hidden from view.

SAGITTARIUS (NOVEMBER 22 TO DECEMBER 21) A sudden change of heart by a colleague might create some momentary uncertainty. But stay with your original decision and, if necessary, defend it.

CANCER (JUNE 21 TO JULY 22) Careful: Right now, things might not be quite what they appear. Even the intuitive Crab could misread the signs. Get some solid facts before you act on your suspicions.

CAPRICORN (DECEMBER 22 TO JANUARY 19) Rely on a combination of your sharp instincts along with some really intense information gathering to help you make a possibly life-changing decision.

LEO (JULY 23 TO AUGUST 22) Your energy levels are high, allowing you to complete those unfinished tasks before you take on a new project. A social invitation could come from an unlikely source.

AQUARIUS (JANUARY 20 TO FEBRUARY 18) Instead of worrying if that new person in your life will stay or leave, spend all that energy on strengthening your relationship so it becomes walk-out resistant.

VIRGO (AUGUST 23 TO SEPTEMBER 22) You might think you’re helping, but unless you’re asked for a critique, don’t give it. If you are asked, watch what you say. Your words should be helpful, not hurtful.

PISCES (FEBRUARY 19 TO MARCH 20) A sudden financial dry spell could reduce your cash flow almost to a trickle. But by conserving more and spending less, you’ll get through the crunch in good shape. © 2017 King Features Syndicate, Inc.

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Mizell Movie of the Week Free for Everyone!

November is Kelly McGillis Month at Mizell Senior Center Movie of the Week is every Thursday at 10:00am. The Movies are free and so is the popcorn! Come on down and enjoy a movie. This is a great way to catchup on some classic movies and enjoy meeting new friends at Mizell. November 16 – The Babe (1992) From his start with the Boston Red Sox and controversial trade to the New York Yankees to his fall from stardom, this engaging biopic chronicles the tumultuous career and personal life of legendary ballplayer Babe Ruth. Starring: Kelly McGillis ~ John Goodman November 30 – At First Sight (1999) Blind since birth, Virgil Adamson weighs the risks of a life-changing operation to restore his sight. With the support of his new love, Amy, Virgil goes through with the experimental operation. Starring: Kelly McGillis ~ Val Kilmer ~ Mira Sorvino Be sure to stop by for a movie, catch up on the films of this nostalgic time and enjoy fun movies and meet fellow movie buffs. For information, call Mizell at 760-323-5689. 480 S. Sunrise Way , Palm Springs.

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Thanksgiving Weekend at The Palm Springs Aerial Tramway The Palm Springs Aerial Tramway will operate a special schedule during the Thanksgiving Holiday Weekend, Thursday, November 23 through Sunday, November 26. The first tram up each day will be at 8:00 a.m., the last tram up will be at 8:00 p.m. and the last tram down will be at 9:45 p.m. In addition, on Thanksgiving Day, November 23, Ride ’n’ Dine tickets— which include Tram admission and dinner at Pines Café (a cafeteriastyle restaurant)—will be available for purchase beginning at 8:00 a.m. (rather than the usual 4:00 p.m.) Dinner service begins at 11:00 a.m. and ends at 8:30 p.m. Combination tickets are $36 for adults and seniors, and $23.50 children (ages 3-10). The holiday menu includes a mixed greens salad; a choice of oven-roasted turkey, slow-roasted prime rib or vegetarian

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lasagna; a selection of side dishes; and old-fashioned carrot cake or pumpkin pie. Dinner roll along with a small fountain beverage, coffee or tea are included. Peaks Restaurant will begin serving their regular menu along with traditional holiday favorites at 11:00 a.m. on Thanksgiving Day. Reservations are recommended and may be made by calling 760325-4537 or by visiting https:// www.pstramway.com/dining/. This Thanksgiving, take a ride on the Palm Springs Aerial Tramway, stroll the majestic forests of Mt. San Jacinto State Park, and then dine while enjoying the most spectacular views in the entire Coachella Valley. For more information, please call 888.515.TRAM or 760.325.1391, or visit www.pstramway.com.

A man wanted to enter an exclusive club but did not know the password that was required. He waited by the door and listened. A club member knocked on the door and the doorman said, "twelve." The member replied, "six " and was let in. A second member came to the door and the doorman said, "six." The member replied, "three" and was let in. The man thought he had heard enough and walked up to the door. The doorman said ,"ten" and the man replied, "five." But he was not let in. What should have he said? SEE ANSWER ON PAGE 15

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Pet of the Week “Pet Rescue” Hello, everyone! My name is Gal and I’m a 4-month old female Rat Terrier whose smooth coat is mainly black and white You might be wondering about my name–it is a bit unusual, but in a good way. There is an actress whose first name is Gal also. She plays Wonder Woman in the movies and I’d like to think I will take after her and be nicknamed Wonder Girl because I’m such a good girl! lol. I was brought to Pet Rescue by my former owner– not because she wanted to give me up, but because her grandson was allergic to me. I know someone else will fall Gal: Rat Terrier, in love with me because I’m so sweet and adorable. Plus, Baby, Female I’m still a baby and I can be trained to be the best girl for you (remember–Wonder Girl!). I weigh about 9 pounds so we can start off going places together because of my size. I’m also mellow and I get along with everyone so we can do many things together. Wouldn’t you like that? Won’t you please come and visit me? You may very well want to take me home that day. I look forward to meeting you! –Xoxo Gal, Your Wonder Girl • Adoptable • Small • Spayed/Neutered • Up-to-date with vaccinations For more information, visit www.coachellapetrescuecenter.org 83-496 Avenue 51, Coachella. 760-398-7722 . petrescuecenter@gmail.com

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Trivia Answers 1. Altitude sickness 2. Goddess of health 3. Harry Truman 4. Snakes

5. Buddy Holly 6. The Amazon River, at 4,300 miles 7. The peso

8. King Julien 9. Margaret Atwood 10. 15-20 times ÂŠ 2017 King Features Synd., Inc.

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Three. The doorman lets in those who answer with the number of letters in the word the doorman says.

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