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CELEBRATING THE RESIDENTIAL PARK COMMUNITIES FOR 64 YEARS

Mizell Senior Center’s ‘Stars Among Us Gala’ to Celebrate the Music of Whitney Houston

he Mizell Senior Center invites you to experience the style and elegance of the famed Fontainebleau Hotel in Miami Beach at the 14th annual Stars Among Us Gala on Friday, February 22, beginning at 5:30 p.m. The powerful voice of Deborah Cox, star of the hit musical adaptation of “The Bodyguard,” will soar throughout the Palm Springs Air Museum in “I Will Always Love You,” Celebrating the Music of Whitney Houston. All proceeds from the gala benefit Mizell’s Valley-wide Meal On Wheels program. Co-chaired by Geoff Kors and James Williamson, Cyma and Leo Cohen, Carol and Dr. Ronald Fragen and Dennis Flaig and Clinton Moore, the Stars Among Us Gala will honor the Desert Healthcare District with its Shining Star Award and will present the Galaxy Award to Ginny Foat, upon the announcement of her retirement.

Deborah Cox. Photo courtesy of Mizell Senior Center.

Honorees The Desert Healthcare District will be presented with the Shining Star Award in recognition of its dedication to the Mizell Senior Center as a steadfast partner of over 20 years. The District’s mission of achieving optimal health at all stages of life is reflected in the robust programs and innovative services it has funded at Mizell. Executive Director, Ginny Foat, who is retiring in March, will receive the Galaxy Award in honor of her extraordinary leadership

and lasting contributions. Ginny’s vision, expertise and drive reshaped Mizell’s future, reinvigorated the organization and are responsible for the launch of the groundbreaking Falls Prevention program and the Valley-wide Meals On Wheels program. Entertainment Attendees will be transported to the larger-thanlife glitz and glamour of Miami and the famed Fontainebleau Hotel. Deborah Cox, making her first appearance in the desert, will be performing in a show created especially for this evening, “I Will Always Love You,” Celebrating the Music of Whitney Houston. About Mizell Senior Center and Meals On Wheels The Stars Among Us Gala raises muchneeded funds to continue Mizell’s efforts to feed homebound seniors in the desert – a program well-known as Meals On Wheels. Mizell operates the largest Meals On Wheels program in the Coachella Valley. This past year, Mizell’s dedicated staff prepared and delivered 182,971 hot, nutritious meals to homebound seniors and nine congregate meal sites over a vast west-to-east service area from Whitewater to the Salton Sea. The event begins on Friday, February 22 at 5:30 p.m. at the Palm Springs Air Museum, 745 N. Gene Autry Trail, Palm Springs. Seats are $350 and can be purchased at mizell.org or call 760-323-5689, x108.

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Hard Truths About Retirement If you’re planning for retirement, it’s easy to assume that you’ve covered all the financial details. Based on my own experiences, however, here are a few things you might have overlooked in your budget:

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A Tale of Two Barbers A seven-year-old girl in Houston is turning heads as she embarks on a potential career as a barber. Alijah Hernandez’s father says she’s been hanging out in his barber shop since she was four years old and has learned a thing or two about styling hair. She can’t practice on real customers, but she’s so good, says the Association of Mature American Citizens [AMAC], that her services are on demand by friends and family. Meanwhile, in upstate New York,

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the world’s oldest barber, according to the folks at Guinness, is still plying his trade at the age of 107. Anthony Mancinelli will turn 108 in March, and according to recent news reports, he is still putting in 40 hours a week at the Fantastic Cuts barber shop in the town of New Windsor, NY. The Association of Mature American Citizens provides the Filler Files as a service on issues of concern to Americans over 50.

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• Incidental spending might need to come to an immediate halt. When I retired, out of the half-dozen charities I routinely supported, I had to settle on two of them, at a fraction of the previous amount.

it fixed. I knew there were senior service organizations in town, but I’d never applied for help. Finally I had to, and the work was done for free, but it was quite a jolt to actually need to ask for help.

• Buying in bulk on sale to stock up on canned goods or paper products was no longer automatic. Even bargains had to be considered in the overall total of the monthly grocery bill.

When you do your retirement planning, consider everything. Ideally you’ll spend a full year in advance living only on the amount you’ll have during retirement, writing down every dime you spend. Where you spend more (such as with charities or stocking up), be sure to note those expenses. Consider home repair, vehicle maintenance, new clothing ... don’t leave anything out. First on your to-do list, however, is to pay off credit-card debt before you retire, and then pay off any balance each month.

• The thermostat has been lowered a bit to cut back on the fuel bill. (See Energy.gov for calculations on just how much you can save and whether a programmable thermostat will help you conserve energy.) • When it came to an emergency home repair, I could no longer afford to just call someone and have

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Trivia Test By Fifi Rodriguez

1. LANGUAGE: What does the Greek suffix “-stasis” mean in English? 2. GEOGRAPHY: How many continents are in the world? 3. INVENTIONS: Who invented the nuclear reactor? 4. TELEVISION: In what year did “Monday Night Football” debut? 5. FOOD & DRINK: What was the original name of the breakfast cereal Cheerios? 6. LITERATURE: Where did the Grinch live in Dr. Seuss’ book “How the Grinch Stole Christmas!”? 7. U.S. PRESIDENTS: Which president was the first to campaign by telephone?

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Sixth Annual Art Reception to Raise Funds for Student Scholarships

rtist and Cal State San Bernardino alumna Jean Vezzalini will host a reception on Tuesday, February 12, from 5:30-7:30 p.m., to showcase her paintings in the lobby of the Indian Wells Theater at the university’s Palm Desert Campus, with all proceeds from the exhibition to be donated for student scholarships. As an international student, Vezzalini started taking classes in January 2004. She completed an associate degree in liberal arts, English composition in May 2004 from College of the Desert, and a bachelor’s degree in English, English literature track in June 2006 from CSUSB. She continued her studies, and in June 2010, obtained a master of arts degree in communication studies.

8. MOVIES: Which war was the setting for the musical “South Pacific”? 9. PSYCHOLOGY: What fear is represented in the condition called logophobia?

Along the way VezPalm Springs Annual zalini worked on the Juried Art Show nomicampus newspaper and nated Vezzalini’s “Jencompleted an associial” first in the Acrylic, ate degree in digital and Gouache and Tempera design production. She categories. also became a watercolToday Vezzalini lives or, acrylic and oil paintbetween Italy and Raner. She has had two solo cho Mirage. Her thirst for “Reflections” exhibitions of her work learning and knowledge on the Garrow Gallery Wall at continues to propel her to greater COD and her work has been exhibintellectual and artistic achieveited in the Walter N. Marks Center ments. A painting or digital design of the Arts in Palm Desert. She doand production class will always nated her work to the campus to trigger Vezzalini’s interest. Most of raise funds to improve existing art all, she likes to share and give back. programs on the COD campus. In 2008, the city of Palm Springs The CSUSB Palm Desert Campus is and the Public Arts Commission located at 37500 Cook St. in Palm awarded Vezzalini with an HonDesert. To RSVP to the reception, eorable Mention for “Typically mail msinger@csusb.edu or call 760 Jam.” In 2009, the 11th City of 341-2883, ext. 78107

Now Here’s A Tip By JoAnn Derson

* To get lift and body in your hair, use a volumizing spray at the roots, and then use your brush to lift the hair up while giving it a shot with a blow dryer.

body wash. I refill them as needed, and it’s so much nicer than having 10 different partially filled bottles in the bathtub.” -- R.B. in North Carolina

• “For a clean look in our bathroom, we use clear pump bottles for shampoo, conditioner and

• It’s time to brush your shoes! Give white canvas shoes a makeover with a toothbrush and

plain (not colored) toothpaste. Use the toothbrush to apply the toothpaste and scrub stained areas. Wait five minutes and wipe away with a damp white rag. You should see an improvement. (c) 2019 King Features Synd., Inc.

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Brain Teaser I Start with M, end with X and have never ending amount of letters. What am I? SEE ANSWER ON PAGE 11

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Strange But True By Samantha Weaver

• It was Henry Brooks Adams, American historian and descendant of two U.S. presidents, who made the following sage observation: “They know enough who know how to learn.” • Spanish explorers named California after a mythical island of Amazon women ruled by a warrior queen named Califa. • Though an electric eel is born with the ability to see, by the time it becomes an adult it is blind. This lack of sight is not a hindrance, though; the fish uses electricity to create an image of its surroundings in much the same way that we use radar. The electricity also is how the electric eel kills its prey, producing a 600volt shock -- five times more powerful than the shock you might receive from a household outlet. • You might be surprised to learn that Philadelphia-brand cream cheese was originally made in New York. • With 1.45 million lightning strikes per year, Florida experiences more lightning than any

other state in the country. Though it’s not a tagline you’ll see in any tourism brochures, Central Florida is unofficially known as the Lightning Capital of the World. • In 1811 and again in 1812, earthquakes caused the Mississippi River to temporarily reverse course. • If you’re of a certain age and facing up to wrinkles, you might be interested to learn that, according to the American Academy of Dermatology, one of the top causes of skin wrinkles is your habitual sleeping position. Rounding out the top five contributing factors are sun exposure, gravity, smoking and facial expressions. • If you ever travel to China, keep in mind that the menu item known colorfully as phoenix talons are actually just chicken feet. Thought for the Day: “Only two things are infinite, the universe and human stupidity, and I’m not sure about the former.” -- Albert Einstein (c) 2019 King Features Synd., Inc.

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Love is in the Air...at 8,500 Feet! Peak’s Restaurant Offers Special Prix Fixe Valentine’s Day Menu

Peak’s Restaurant—at the top of the Palm Springs Aerial Tramway—will offer a special 3-course prix fixe menu on Valentine’s Day for $65.00. The menu includes choice of appetizer (carrot ginger soup or maple duck salad), entrée (petit filet of beef, miso sea bass, or gnocchi) and dessert (angel food cake or devil’s food cake). The prix fixe menu—in addition to Peak’s regular menu— will be served on February 14 from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. and from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. Reservations are recommended. Tax, gratuity and tram admission are not included. Already have plans for lunch or dinner? Discover another side of romance and spend the day in the Mount San Jacinto State Park

or just enjoy the views from the Mountain Station view terraces. Tram admission is $25.95 for adults and $16.95 for children ages 3-10. Special discounts and packages are available after 4 p.m. — Twilight Tickets are $22.95 for adults and seniors, and $13.95 for children ages 3-10. Ride ‘n’ Dine tickets are $36 for adults and seniors, and $23.50 for children ages 3-10. This combination ticket includes Tram admission and dinner at Pines Café. The Palm Springs Aerial Tramway is located at 1 Tram Way, Palm Springs. For more information, please call 760-325-1391, or visit us at pstramway.com.

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Desert Institute Presents ‘Route 66 Photography Workshop’ Saturday, February 9 in Needles

Route 66 through the Mojave Desert provides for great photographic images. During this workshop, you will explore Route 66 from Needles to Amboy, capturing storied abandoned sites, iconic vintage landmarks and sweeping desert landscapes. Join photography instructor Sandi Wheaton, who drove and photographed the entire length of Route 66 in 2009. Sandi has been photographing this stretch of Route 66 for years, and will share her knowledge of the many great shooting locations along this historic stretch of highway. This workshop is an opportunity for you to improve

your photography and add to your skill set. Sandi will be offering suggestions for taking advantage of each location. The workshop will begin in Needles and it will end in Amboy with a sunset shoot. The driving distance is approximately 75 miles from Needles to Amboy. The workshop is held from 9 a.m. to sunset on Saturday, February 9. Meet at El Grace Historic Train Station located at 950 Front Street in Needles. Cost is $85 for JTNPA members, $95 for non-members. For more information, call 760-367-5535.

This is Not a Golfer’s “Lie” The pro shop at your local golf course is not likely to have this driver in stock. It’s more than 37 feet long and it recently made it into the Guinness Book of World Records, according to the Association of Mature American Citizens [AMAC]. The star of the TV sitcom “Black-ish,” Anthony Anderson had the honor of using it to drive a golf ball 106-feet. It took Anderson three tries to set the record and it was all caught on tape.

The Association of Mature American Citizens provides the Filler Files as a service on issues of concern to Americans over 50.

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TRIVIA ANSWERS 1. Standing still 2. Seven 3. Enrico Fermi 4. 1970

5. Cheerioats 6. Mount Crumpit 7. William McKinley 8. WWII

SALOME’S STARS WEEK OF FEBRUARY 11, 2019 BORN THIS WEEK: Your spiritual strength often acts as an inspiration to help others make decisions about their lives. ARIES (March 21 to April 19) Doing something nice for others is typical of the generous Arian. But be prepared for some jealous types who might try to question one of your more recent acts of kindness.

LIBRA (September 23 to October 22) A business venture might need more of your attention than you are able to provide. Consider asking a trusted friend or family member to help you work through this time crunch.

TAURUS (April 20 to May 20) You’re eager to take on new responsibilities. But before you do, you might want to check out exactly what would be required of you so that you don’t face any “surprises” later.

SCORPIO (October 23 to November 21) A more-positive aspect helps you get a clearer focus on how to handle your time so that you can deal with several responsibilities that are just now showing up on your schedule.

GEMINI (May 21 to June 20) It might be best to put off an important decision until a fluctuating situation becomes more stable. Recently received news could help resolve a longstanding family matter.

SAGITTARIUS (November 22 to December 21) A very close friend (you know who that is!) has advice that could help you work through a confusing situation. So put your pride aside and ask for it. You’ll be glad you did.

CANCER (June 21 to July 22) If you still have a problem getting that information gap closed, you might consider asking a higher authority to resolve the matter, leaving you free to move on to another project.

CAPRICORN (December 22 to January 19) A workplace situation could turn a bit tense. The best way to handle it is to confront it and deal with it openly. Doing so can help reveal the underlying reasons for the problem.

LEO (July 23 to August 22) A family matter needs to be dealt with at the start of the week. Once it’s resolved, the Big Cat can devote more attention to that new opportunity that seems to hold so much potential.

AQUARIUS (January 20 to February 18) A colleague’s remarks appear to be especially cutting. But don’t waste your time or your energy trying to deal with the situation. You have more important things to do.

VIRGO (August 23 to September 22) Pay attention to those niggling doubts. They could be warning you not to make any major decisions until you’ve checked them out -- especially where money matters might be involved.

PISCES (February 19 to March 20) Support for your work comes as a surprise from someone you thought was critical or, at least, indifferent. Your spouse or partner has big plans for the weekend.

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