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Make the mid-century scene at Palm Springs Vintage Market

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ith Palm Springs being the land of all things Mid Century Modern, the Palm Springs Vintage market has become a haven for retro home décor, valuable antiques and high-quality recycled items.

This outdoor experience, originally founded in 2013, is an amalgam of a flea market, a garage sale and a thrift store, offering treasures for all ages and interests.

Just in time for holiday shopping, visitors will find art, furniture, clothing, shoes, accessories, jewelry, dishware, collectibles, heirlooms, records, flowers, live plants and so much more. Sellers reserve spaces to display items, and shoppers can enjoy strolling from one booth to the next against the mountain backdrop and under the rays of the winter sun. (Be sure to wear comfortable shoes, hats and sunscreen).

Guests are invited to bring their dogs on leashes. Parking is free, and classic cars and vintage travel trailers are also often

1. GAMES: Which chess piece can only move diagonally?

2. U.S. STATES: What is the capital of Nevada?

3. LANGUAGE: What is a lexicon?

4. HISTORY: What was the first sport played on the moon?

Photos courtesy of Palm Springs Vintage Market.

on display. Masks are required at all times, and due to COVID-19, seller space is limited to one space during this time. Before or after shopping, head into downtown Palm Springs for brunch or lunch in their outdoor seating areas.

The Palm Springs Vintage Market is located at Camelot Theatres, 2300 East Baristo Road in Palm Springs.

The market is held on Sunday, March 7 from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. Admission is $5. For more info, visit palmspringsvintagemarket.com.

The $5 million inheritance of eight-year-old Lulu Eight-year-old Lulu of Nashville, TN was 88-year-old Bill Dorris’ beneficiary when he passed away, leaving her $5 million, according to the Association of Mature American Citizens. The lucky dog – that’s right, Lulu is a border collie – was, indeed, Dorris’ best friend, says Martha Burton. Dor-

ris did a lot of traveling during his lifetime and Burton looked after the pup when he was away and so he designated her in his will to be the dog’s care giver. A conservator, who is managing Dorris’ estate reimburses her for the costs of Lulu’s care. It is very unlikely that those costs could possibly

use up the dog’s inheritance although Ms. Burton jokingly told a reporter that she’d like to try.

to go see a baseball game rather than go on a date to a show.

on. He even had his crew audition multiple varieties of melon to get the perfect tone.

• One of the first diet books, “The Art of Living Long” by Luigi Comaro, came out in 1558 ... and is still in print.

• In 2008, two sisters from Virginia sold their Illinois-shaped corn flake on eBay for $1,350.

• The mostly unknown second and third verses of “Take Me Out to the Ball Game” reveal the song was originally written as a feminist anthem about a woman wanting

In This Issue

COVID and Mental Health....................2 Indio Senior Center Tax Assistance......3 Mac and Cheese with Beef...................4 Bloom in the Desert’s Spring Fling.......8

• “Scurryfunge” is an old English word meaning to rush around cleaning when you see company is on their way over.

• In the movie “Psycho’s” iconic shower scene, Alfred Hitchcock achieved the sound of stabbings by knifing through a casaba mel-

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

• German chocolate cake was named for an American baker, Samuel German.

• Cinderella’s shoes were made of fur, not glass, in the tale’s original version.

• Folks who enjoy collecting ties are known as grabatologists. (c) 2020 King Features Synd., Inc.

5. LITERATURE: In his will, what gift did Albus Dumbledore give to Ron Weasley in the Harry Potter book series?

6. MOVIES: What was the first Disney song to win an Academy Award for best original movie song?

7. GEOGRAPHY: What is the capital of Bermuda?

8. INVENTIONS: Who first invented a successful vaccine for rabies?

9. ASTRONOMY: Which two planets in our solar system do not have moons?

10. MATH: What is the Arabic equivalent of the Roman numerals MDCCCXII? © 2021 King Features Synd., Inc. ANSWER TO TRIVIA ON PAGE 6

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COVID hits seniors hard. Many of us have underlying medical conditions that make a diagnosis of COVID very risky in terms of recovery. But the lockdown from the pandemic has another risky side: mental health disorders.

Whether we’re living at home, in a retirement center or a care facility, our isolation has been very stressful.

A survey conducted in June concluded that seniors were less negatively affected than other age groups when it comes to mental health. They say we have better emotional regulation, which means we don’t react as strongly to negative events.

But the study was done when we were only a few months into this new way of living. (Even the study mentions that as a caveat.)

Now eight more months have passed. Holidays without fam-

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ily. Missed doctor appointments.

We’ve had to take a crash course in online chat to be able to see and talk to friends and family.

Our regular meetings and social outings are canceled. The news has been a daily onslaught of the increasing numbers of positive cases and deaths.

A more recent study from Portugal unearthed the truth, however. After reviewing 41 pieces of research from around the world, scientists concluded that “anxiety, depression, poor sleep quality and physical inactivity” have been prevalent among seniors during our lockdowns.

If you’re struggling, ask for help.

In some communities, hotlines have opened up to deal with this kind of stress. Look online for “mental health hotline” and your state. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention set up a web page in December. Search online for “CDC Coping with Stress” and look at all the offerings on the page. There is a national helpline at 1-800-662-HELP (4357). Or you can just pick up the phone and dial 211. It’s a referral for community services. Stay safe.. (c) 2021 King Features Synd., Inc.

A tight fit

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A 1,034 square foot townhouse that’s up for sale in the Shepherds Bush section of London with an asking price of 950,000 pounds [$1.3 million]. But this is no sprawling five-story pied-à-terre; in fact, it’s just six-feet wide, according to the Association of Mature American Citizens. The real estate agency that’s listing the property says it is “quite probably the thinnest house in London.”

It does have three bedrooms, including a third-floor master bed-

room that is six feet, two inches wide and almost 21 feet long.

Two additional bedrooms are located on the first floor; one is a not so spacious eight feet by six feet and the other is about 16 and a half feet by five feet, ten inches.

The lone bathroom takes up the entire second floor.

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

CV Repertory continues online stage readings with ‘The Revolutionists’

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Greetings from the French Revolution … where heads will roll!

Coachella Valley Repertory’s Theatre Thursdays continues their online staged readings with The Revolutionists on Thursday, February 25, at 7 p.m. An extraordinary, all-female cast has been assembled to bring to life this comedic quartet by Lauren Gunderson. The show will run two hours with a five-minute intermission.

To join this presentation, visit cvrep.org and register.

The Revolutionists is about four very real women who lived boldly in France during the French Revolution’s Reign of Terror. This girlpowered comedy is comprised of Playwright Olympe de Gouges, assassin Charlotte Corday, former queen (and fan of ribbons) Marie

Antoinette, and Haitian rebel Marianne Angelle, who murder French Political Theorist, Jean-Paul Marat, and try to beat the extremist insanity in 1793 Paris. This grand and dream-tweaked comedy is a true story about violence and legacy art and activism, feminism and terrorism, compatriots and chosen sisters, and how we actually go about changing the world.

Returning to CVRep’s virtual stage to direct this performance is Charles Pasternak. Three members of this cast recently appeared in Pasternak’s Much Ado About Nothing and will be returning to CVRep’s virtual stage for The Revolutionists: Charlotte Munson, Laetitia Hollard and Brittany Pirozzoli. Joining these returning actors will be Abbey Siegworth.

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Hobbies to Keep Your Body and Mind Healthy and Happy As the pandemic continues to restrict many of the places you are able or inclined to go, finding ways to stay active is important for keeping the body and mind healthy and happy. Here are some ideas for new hobbies to try.

Learn a language Bonjour! ¡Hola! With an array of online language classes and tutorials available at your fingertips, learning a new language is more accessible than ever. Start now while you fantasize about a post-pandemic vacation overseas.

Play an instrument Learning to play an instrument is not only a great distraction for the current moment, it can provide you with years of joy as your skill develops. Consider starting your musical journey on a Casiotone keyboard. By connecting the keyboard to the free Chordana Play app, you can easily learn to play

your favorite songs from downloaded MIDI files. Once you’ve mastered the instrument, the portability of the keyboard will come in handy, whether you play solo or join a band.

Become a home chef From sushi to soufflé to dumplings, there are likely a range of dishes you have never attempted making at home. Tackle your culinary bucket list, one-by-one.

Go hiking There is no better hobby for staying fit and communing with nature than hiking, which works every muscle of the body, boosts cardiovascular health and even improves mood and mental well-being.

Track your hike using a wearable tech tool geared for outdoor enthusiasts, such as a watch from the Casio’s Pro Trek line. Quad Sensor technology packs all the measurements you need into one

compact hiking watch, including a compass, altitude/barometer and temperature measurements, along with an accelerometer that tracks step count. Calorie calculations use both step count and altitude information to take upgrades and downgrades into consideration, and data is recorded by the Pro Trek connected app.

Volunteer At a time when many people are struggling, consider volunteering your time to serve those in need. There are plenty of safe, socially distant volunteer opportunities, from delivering meals to the homebound, to video conferencing with socially isolated seniors to helping boost adult literacy via remote tutoring.

Amid the ongoing pandemic, staying busy and positive may take creativity. However, discovering new hobbies and pursuits you love can nurture the body, mind and soul.

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Indio Senior Center to offer ‘drop-off’ tax assistance To help seniors file their taxes in a safe way with minimal contact, AARP’s Volunteer Tax Team is now taking reservations for a “drop-off” tax assistance appointment at the Indio Senior Center.

Drop-offs begin on March 1, from 12:40 to 4 p.m. Monday - Friday.

To make an appointment for a 20 minute drop-off window, visit indio.org/your_government/community_services/senior/isc_tax_preparation_.htm or call 760-391-4170.

Preparation of the final return will take seven days, and an appointment to return will be provided upon drop-off.

Filers must bring the required documents and proper identification for each person on the return to their drop-off appointment.

The Indio Senior Center is located at 45700 Aladdin Street.

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SUDOKU

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Brain Teaser

A woman shoots her husband. Then she holds him underwater for over 5 minutes. Finally, she hangs him. But 5 minutes later they both go out together and enjoy a wonderful dinner together.

How can this be?

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Macaroni and Cheese With Beef

• Need a quick fix for tarnished brass? Look in your fridge. Ketchup, applied liberally then buffed off, will remove tarnish in a pinch.

• “Many people play drinking games with movies and alcohol, but here’s my drinking game: I work at an ‘office’ job (although we are remote now), and every time I get an email notification, I take a sip or slug of water. It’s got me surprisingly hydrated!” — P.J. in Florida • If your marker is nearing the end of its life, you might revive it by setting it tip down in a little bit of rubbing alcohol.

• “To clean out your coffeemaker, run a cycle of water through it, and then pour out half the water and replace it with white vinegar.

Pour that mixture back through the coffeemaker (make sure it’s off) and let it sit for 10 minutes.

Then run the vinegar mixture through, then two cycles of fresh, cold water. — A.L. in New York (c) 2021 King Features Synd., Inc.

• 1 tablespoon light vegetable oil • 1 medium onion, chopped • 1 medium green pepper, chopped • 1 pound lean ground beef • 2 cans (15-ounce) tomato sauce • 3/4 package (16-ounce) mostaccioli or ziti macaroni • 1 package (8-ounce, 2 cups) shredded Cheddar cheese 1. In a 12-inch skillet over medium heat, in hot vegetable oil, cook onion and green pepper until tender.

Stir in ground beef; over mediumhigh heat, cook until pan juices evaporate and meat is browned; spoon off fat, if any.

2. Stir in tomato sauce and 3/4 cup water; heat to boiling. Reduce heat to medium-low; cover and simmer 25 minutes to blend flavors.

3. Meanwhile, prepare macaroni as label directs; drain.

4. Stir macaroni and cheese into beef mixture until cheese melts.

Serves 6.

Each serving: About 590 calories, 27g total fat, 89mg cholesterol, 1140mg sodium. (c) 2021 King Features Syndicate, Inc.

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Town of Yucca Valley launches free transportation program for COVID services The Town of Yucca Valley is pleased to announce the launch of a free transportation program to COVID-19 vaccination and testing sites through a partnership with Morongo Basin Transit Authority (MTBA).

Town of Yucca Valley residents seeking transportation to/from the San Bernardino County’s COVID-19 testing site at the Joe Davis Community Center in Twentynine Palms and the County’s vaccination site at Copper Mountain College should contact the MTBA at 760-366-2395. Transportation will be provided from the resident’s home to the vaccine or testing site and returning home at no cost to the rider.

Before requesting transportation, residents are asked to make an

appointment for either COVID-19 testing, or for COVID-19 vaccinations by contacting San Bernardino County Public Health at sbcovid-19.com or 909-387-3911.

The Town of Yucca Valley continues to work with San Bernardino County Department of Public Health through outreach and support to the residents and local businesses. Currently, the Town is working diligently to establish an additional COVID-19 vaccination site at the Yucca Valley Senior Center. It is anticipated the local site will be operational in March. More information will be announced at a later date. For additional COVID-19 information and resources, please visit the Town’s website at yucca-valley.org

Sleepy time gal or boy

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The Sleep Standards Website claims to provide visitors with all there is to know about getting a good night’s rest and now it’s offering one lucky visitor a “dreamy” way to earn a bit of cash-- $2,000, to be precise, says the Association of Mature American Citizens [AMAC]. The job is pretty easy; all you need to do is snooze away for five nights in a row. Each night you’ll find yourself in the sack in a different lo-

cation, including one night in a 5-star hotel room. The aim is to identify ways of improving “sleep quality,” so when you awake each morning you will simply jot down a description of how well you slept and rate the experience on a scale of one to ten.

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

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CryptoQuote Answer

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Crossword Answer

If an L.A. baseball pro has knack for sketching pictures, is he an artful Dodger?

Stickelers Answer

Inspirational Quote “If You Are Working On Something That You Really Care About, You Don’t Have To Be Pushed. The Vision Pulls You.”

Sudoku Answer

Steve Jobs

Go Figure Answer

Trivia Answers 1. The bishop 2. Carson City 3. A dictionary 4. Golf 5. A deluminator, which takes away or restores light sources

6. “When You Wish Upon a Star” 7. Hamilton 8. Louis Pasteur 9. Venus and Mercury 10. 1812

Hitori Answer

(c) 2021 King Features Synd., Inc.

Brain Teaser Answer The woman was a photographer. She shot a picture of her husband, developed it, and hung it up to dry.

Sarge’s Attic Dormitory I slid through the backdoor of the coffee shop and found Sarge discussing the lease with four new guys -- homeless veterans moving into the upstairs dormitory.

“And now we come to the most serious clause of this lease agreement,” he was saying. “Theft. I’m a real hard case about theft, and I have my own definition of it.”

He looked around the room and the guys were watching him warily.

“If you take a magazine off another guy’s dresser, read it and

put it back, you’ve committed theft, in my eyes.

Theft of trust. You do not touch another man’s stuff, ever.”

Half an hour later, we all piled out the back door to a rental truck full of furniture and hauled bed frames, mattresses, dressers, lamps, nightstands and large cartons up the narrow staircase.

Sarge stood at the top of the stairs like a drill instructor interior decorator, ordering the furniture placed in exact spots he’d marked out on the floor with blue duct tape. I popped open the boxes and the men took sheets, blankets, pillows and towel sets. In short order, the room was ... beautiful.

Three of them flopped onto their beds, groaning with comfort. One guy refused: “I won’t touch it until I have a shower.” Sarge cocked

his thumb at the bath at other end of the finished attic and the guy took off, cradling his armload of towels like they were gold.

Later, Sarge and I stood in the cold outside the back door, the first snowflakes of the next storm swirling around us. “I hope I selected right,” he said. “I originally thought I’d bring in six guys, but I wasn’t sure about two of them. These four seem like the best combination for success. I hope they get along.”

We heard thundering on the stairs as his formerly homeless renters came down to the kitchen to fix themselves some dinner.

There was a lot of loud chattering -- and laughter. Sarge smiled. (c) 2021 King Features Synd., Inc.

Magic Maze Answer

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Bloom in the Desert comes together for the 12th annual spring fling Bloom In The Desert Ministries United Church of Christ (Bloom) is coming together in a new way on Friday, March 5 (6:30 to 8:15 p.m.) for the 12th Annual Spring Fling “Blooming Together.” Registration for the event is FREE for viewing on Facebook LIVE and donations at every level are greatly appreciated. This engaging program will showcase the talents of Musical Theater University based at Rancho Mirage High School and there will be an online real-time silent auction for multi-themed “Easter Baskets” along with a raffle of $500 in Amazon gift cards.

“This 12th Annual Spring Fling Cabaret and Silent Auction is another way our communities can come together for a good cause.

We are thrilled to recognize the justice work of Keisha D by presenting her with the 7th Annual

Community Justice Award for her work with young musicians. We will also present the 3rd Compassion Appreciation Award. In a return performance by popular demand, Music Theater University singers will exemplify why it is so important to support our youth.

Keisha believes her music changes people and builds bridges across divides, bringing people together. As a Black woman living in these turbulent times of racial divisiveness, Keisha D has shown extreme grace and courage. Frequently, standing up in front of all-white audiences, she not only performs beautifully, but she educates and breaks down barriers.

Bloom has felt and seen the love that she generates.

For more information, visit BloomintheDesert.org.

A masked ID It was a case of COVID confusion that caused the DMV in California to send a driver a new license using a picture of her wearing a face-mask, reports the Association of Mature American Citizens. Lesley Pilgrim told CBS news that she was wearing her mask when the DMV photographer snapped her picture, apparently by mistake.

He took another shot of her maskless but, somehow, the wrong ID photo was used. The DMV said it was “an oversight.” Ms. Pilgrim said, “we all make mistakes.”

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

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