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seasoned february 2018

Over 50 & living the good life!

Love

Extend simple kindness and respect to others

Live, laugh, love Companionship with pets and grandchildren can bring joy and enrich your life

Getting fit

It takes more than willpower to maintain fitness goals

Entrepreneurs Become productive and profitable in retirement

Balance

Physical therapy can be a big help in prevention and correcting balance problems

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Metro Creative Connection Though certain elements of modern-day Valentine’s Day celebrations can be traced back to the 14th century, chocolate is not one of them. In his 1382 poem, “Parlement of Foules,” English poet Geoffrey Chaucer became the first to connect romance with St. Valentine’s Day. Over the next several centuries, the day’s connection to romance only grew stronger, and by the Victorian era in England, it was not uncommon for lovers to profess their affections through songs, poetry and even the giving of roses as gifts. It was during

2 Five ideas for aspiring boomer-preneurs 4 A life lesson from the

the Victorian era that British chocolate manufacturer Richard Cadbury began searching for ways to use the cocoa butter that his company was extracting during the production of their drinking chocolate.

In 1861, Cadbury decided to produce edible chocolates, which he even sold and marketed in heart-shaped boxes decorated with images of Cupid and rosebuds. It would be a few more decades before edible chocolates caught on in the United States, where they remain a must-have item for many Valentine’s Day celebrants more than 150 years after Cadbury first began selling them.

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Five ideas for aspiring boomer-preneurs As Baby Boomers (those born between 1946 and 1964) begin to retire, many are discovering that perhaps traditional retirement is not for them. Some have money worries and would like an active income source even as they step away from their job. Others find retirement to be boring and have too much energy and passion to sit in a rocking chair all day.

Individual stories differ, but there is no denying the trend: Boomer entrepreneurs are on the rise!

If you are playing around with the idea of doing something productive (and profitable) in retirement, there are a few questions you will want to consider before you jump into the deep end.

What is your goal?

Perhaps you would like to generate an additional $2,000 a month to supplement your other income sources. Maybe money is not your primary motivator and you are looking for a flexible way to be productive, connect with your community and have a reason to get out of bed in the morning. It helps to begin with clarity for what you are trying to accomplish because everyone’s definition of success will be different.

What are your skills and strengths?

Would you like to rekindle your love of making jewelry? How about building on two decades of work as a teacher by selling tutoring services? Think about your

unique strengths and skills and how they can be used to create something valuable. Go outside your resume and build a list that honors the broad spectrum of things you are great at.

What type of business would suit you?

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Some Boomers would prefer financial literacy a remote-working arrangement whereby they work for an established company from their home office. With today’s technology, this option can offer an attractive combination of financial stability, flexibility and independence.

A franchise of an established business is another idea to consider. Franchises work particularly well for those who like the idea of having a business blueprint and a set of guidelines to follow from the start.

Finally, there is true self-employment where you create and run your very own business. This path offers the most flexibility and comes with the most uncertainty.

and a selling page on Etsy. You could be well under way for under $500 in startup funds!

On the other hand, if you have always wanted to run a breakfast joint and would like to buy into a franchise (such as Another Broken Egg), your initial investment would have to be much higher.

Think about your own resources, as well as access to business financing (i.e. small business loans and lines of credit). What can you afford to invest? How would you convince other investors to take a chance on lending you the money?

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What is your investment?

Depending on the type of business that inspires your dream, investment levels can vary considerably.

For example, if you are thinking about launching an Etsy shop to sell your custom-designed baby hats, your initial investment will include the cost of yarn, knitting tools, storage containers, packing materials

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A life lesson from the deli

Roses, cards, candies, and chocolate.

Ah, February. The month of love.

Of course, with Valentine's Day in the mix, most of us think of romance.

For some, this is wonderful and inspiring. Others might sigh and roll their eyes. In this article, we’re going to dodge romance and talk about love in the broader sense - the care and kindness that crosses all boundaries, sees the other person, and acts for their ultimate good.

Last weekend, my wife Jen and I were grocery shopping. As we approached the deli, we were greeted warmly by an employee eager to serve us. We smiled back, talked a bit, and then ordered our usual. When she brought us our turkey, she paused and said, “Would you do me a favor? Please keep smiling. Keep that wonderful attitude. I'm grateful for your kindness.”

A bit stunned, I asked, “I’m guessing you run into some grumpy customers from time to time?” She bit her lip and smiled. “A few,” she said.

As we headed for the produce section, Jen and I talked about how sad it was that we should be affirmed for simply being considerate. Apparently, respect has gone out of style. Our fastpaced, demanding world has us chasing our tails, frustrated and perhaps angry.

Unable to shoulder all the expectations and burdens, we spew our angst out onto convenient targets - like deli workers.

As humans, we're wired for relationship. We come out of the womb screaming for someone to meet our needs. We hunger for touch and connection. We long for love from our first breath and search earnestly for it our entire lives.

We want and need to be seen and heard. We want and need to be known and accepted for who we are, as we are. We grow up searching for this, consciously and subconsciously.

Along the way, we get disappointed.

Expectations go unmet. We get offended and hurt. Things are said and not said, done and not done, that wound us.

Sometimes the cut is deep, and the damage is lasting.

The world speaks of love quite a bit, but can't seem to deliver.

We all know it can be gary roe a cold and unfriendly hospice place. Wounds can become scars - hard places in our hearts. If we're not careful, we can go into hiding. We begin to shut parts of ourselves away and live defensively.

Rather than freely engaging and living with purpose, we instead default to protecting who and what we have.

Unaware that our lives are getting smaller, we grow frustrated, angry, anxious and depressed.

Yet, we continue to look for love.

That original hunger will not be stilled.

Some seek to please others and become approval junkies. Others perform, hoping to win respect and affection.

Still others work insane hours because something inside them says they must.

Deep down, we know this isn't working.

The frustration mounts. Perhaps we attempt to deaden the pain with alcohol, drugs, entertainment, possessions or unwise relationships. Naturally, our depression deepens, and our anxiety increases.

Certainly, the world isn't perfect, and neither are we. Yet, we still seem to expect others to perform as expected and meet our need of the moment.

Of course, this is unrealistic, and our everyday expectations become disappointments waiting to happen.

So, what can we do?

We can love. We can set our sights on giving away what we need most.

We make expressing love our life mission. In the process of loving others, something happens. It's almost miraculous (perhaps it is!). We end up receiving what we're giving away. By loving the person in front of us, we get back a little of what we ourselves have been longing for all our lives.

How do we do this? Here are three suggestions:

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See people.

Notice them. Cashiers, restaurant servers and bank tellers. Construction workers, grocery stockers and drivers in other vehicles. Other shoppers, dogwalkers and gas-pumpers. And yes, deli workers.

What if we decided to get out of our own heads, switch off our personal auto-pilot and noticed each other? All of us are real people with real burdens.

Everyone we see has experienced loss and been wounded. Every heart is longing to be seen.

Listen.

Listen to their words, but attempt to hear their hearts. Many are hurting or grieving. Many struggle with fear, worry, depression or anxiety. All have needs. Every person can use a kind look, a smile and a listening ear, even if only for a moment.

Sadly, most of us have simply learned to fake it. We have developed mask-wearing into an art form. We're skilled chameleons, to whom acting is almost as natural as breathing. The world needs more good listeners, even if the interaction is brief and fleeting.

Be kind.

In the moment they are in front of

us, let things be about them. How can we express kindness and encourage them? A smile or kind word with genuine concern behind our eyes can have extraordinary results. In a world starving for love, simple gestures like treating the deli worker with respect can make a big difference.

Life is tough. Times are hard for many. There seems to be more uncertainty and fear in the air. It’s easy to take out our frustrations on those in front of us. Our angst spills over into their lives. Perhaps unknowingly, we end up fueling a cycle of disrespect, anger and unkindness.

It’s up to us - each one of us. What we practice usually becomes permanent in our lives. Perhaps it’s time to practice giving away what we long for. As we extend simple kindness and respect to others, it boomerangs back to us. Our hearts heal a little.

See. Listen. Be kind. Sounds easy enough. Kindness is contagious. Maybe we can get a new cycle going – one of love.

Gary Roe is an award-winning author, chaplain, and grief specialist with Hospice Brazos Valley. Visit him at www. garyroe.com or contact him at 979-8212266 or groe@hospicebrazosvalley.org.

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Getting fit: why willpower isn’t enough How's your New Year's resolution to become more fit working out? Will you still be committed by this time next year?

Common experience teaches that just wanting to change a lifestyle is often not enough. It is one thing to make a selfimprovement decision – quite another to live it.

Neuroscientist, Chris Weller, studies decision making at Northwestern University, and he concludes that making changes in lifestyle is so psychologically exhausting that many people just cannot do it. Part of the reason is that old habits are damned hard to break. The solution is to create new habits. Aye, there’s the rub.

Among the solutions that Weller recommends are: 1. Associate with people who are accomplishing similar goals. The idea is that their dedication to the goal rubs off on you. For example, instead of working out alone at home on a treadmill or whatever, join a gym filled with people who habitually work out. They will inspire you. I found this out when I saw a few females who could move more weight on certain machines than I can.

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inflammatory supplements every day. n Take a break from your computer every 45 minutes. n Climb stairs instead of using the elevator. n Keep your pledges (gym, diet restrictions, etc.).

times a week or limiting the amount of desert you eat to a small serving, or drinking alcohol only between 5 and 6 PM, or restricting TV time from 7 to 9 PM, or whatever.

A related tactic is to set taboos for yourself. Specify certain unhelpful things that you just will not do, such as refusing to: n Watch X-rated movies. n Sleep past 7 AM. n Eat cheeseburgers. n Drink more than two alcoholic beverages each day. n Watch CNN news.

Also, a gym offers training and an array of workout machines that you won’t have at home.

The corollary is to avoid people who dr. bill klem are bad influences the memory medic for your fitness goals.

We tell kids to avoid peers who are bad influences. That advice is good for adults too.

2. Stop weighing yourself (or monitoring any self-improvement goal) every day. Daily checks are often discouraging because change is usually slow. Do your monitoring at longer intervals, and as long as you are gradually improving, that will be encouraging.

3. Make a Ulysses pact with yourself. Remember how Ulysses had his ship crew tie himself to the mast as the boat sailed past the Sirens who were tempting him to come to them?

The tactic is basically to box yourself in deliberately so that you cannot stray from your goal. That may take the form of a pledge, as in going to the gym three

The corollary is to set “must dos” as well as taboos. Specific examples of beneficial things you require of yourself.

You could, for example, pledge to: n Each salad at least every other day, or fish once a week, or orange juice every morning. n Take certain anti-oxidants and anti-

To Weller’s advice, I would add a couple items for gaining emotional fitness.

4. Recognize your comfort zone and get out of it. Humans seek regularity. We are creatures of habit.

We seem to need our rituals, our daily schedules and routines. All of us choose to live in a zone where we have programmed ourselves to be more or less comfortable. Moving up out of that zone requires much initiative and effort. It is much easier to stay in the comfort zone.

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Live, Laugh, Love Companionship with pets and grandchildren can bring joy and enrich your life

Adopting a dog or cat later in life provides unconditional love Metro Creative Connection

While many people associate pets with kids who can’t wait to welcome the first cat or dog into their homes, pets can benefit aging men and women as well.

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Companion animals bring great joy to their owners. The unconditional love cats and dogs provide appeals to people of all ages. While many people associate pets with kids who can’t wait to welcome the first cat or dog into their homes, pets can benefit aging men and women as well.

It’s not uncommon for seniors to feel lonely or depressed when they retire, their children move away or they lose a spouse or close friend or friends.

The American Humane Society states that studies show pets help seniors overcome loneliness and depression by providing affection, company and entertainment. Pets also provide much-needed mental stimulation, and many pet owners find their pets help them become more physically active as well.

Seniors who adopt pets may also feel a sense of purpose when helping animals who may not have anywhere to live. This is particularly true of older companion animals, which many young families are understandably hesitant to adopt. Mature pets might be an ideal fit for seniors. When seniors are looking to adopt a pet, there are

various reasons why older pets or particular animals might be the perfect fit for them.

• Adult pets may already be house trained, saving seniors the trouble and effort of training them.

• Seniors may find cats fit their lifestyles more than dogs, as cats are less active and do not need to be walked or played with as much as dogs. Cats also are small and easily maneuverable, meaning even seniors who have arthritis or other physical limitations can easily care for cats.

Many cats are also content to spend long periods of time sleeping on their owners’ laps.

• Small dogs that can be active within the house might be a good idea as well, especially for seniors with mobility issues. They’re also easily transported to and from vet appointments.

It’s important that seniors carefully weigh the benefits of adopting a pet against any limitations they may have. Having a backup plan for care is advantageous as well. Seniors should not adopt a pet if they anticipate frequent travel or medical care that requires they be away from home for long periods of time.

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Today the family unit is largely an amalgam of different situations. The rise of two-income families has pressured parents into finding childcare situations. Quite often grandparents once again step in to offer guidance and support for youngsters.

Grandparent-grandchild relationship has health benefits

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In the not-so-distant past, extended families were the norm, with multiple generations residing on the same street if not in the same house.

Today the family unit is largely an amalgam of different situations.

The rise of two-income families has pressured parents into finding childcare situations. Quite often grandparents once again step in to offer guidance and support for youngsters. This can be a good thing for both the grandparents and the grandchildren.

Although a bevy of psychological research focuses on parent-child relationships, new evidence points to the benefits of the grandchild-grandparent relationship as well. Close relationships between these different demographics T H E B R YA N - C O L L E G E S TAT I O N E A G L E

available elsewhere.

Nurturing grandparent-grandchild experiences may be easy for families where grandparents live in the same house or close by. For others, it may take some effort. The following are some ways to facilitate time spent together.

• Schedule regular family reunions or get-togethers. Host or plan multi-generation events that bring the family together and expose children to various members of their family.

• Promote one-on-one time.

Have grandchildren spend time with grandparents in intimate settings.

Alone time can be good for both and offers each undivided attention. A meal at a restaurant or time spent doing a puzzle or craft can be interesting to both generations involved.

is often a sign of strong familial ties.

A study from researchers at Boston College discovered that emotionally close ties between grandparents and adult grandchildren reduced depressive symptoms in both groups. Research at the University of Oxford among English children between the ages 11 and 16 found that close grandparentgrandchild relationships were associated with benefits including fewer emotional and behavioral problems and fewer difficulties with peers.

Adult and grandchildren alike benefit from relationships with their elders. Grandparents can provide a connection and exposure to different ideas while providing a link to family history and knowledge regarding traditions and customs not readily

• Video chat when possible.

If distance makes frequent visits challenging, use technology to bridge that gap. Send photos, letters and electronic communications.

Techsavvy grandparents can use Skype or Facetime to stay in touch and speak one-on-one with their grandchildren.

• Share skills with each other.

Either generation can play teacher to the other. Grandparents may have certain skills, such as baking, sewing or wood crafts, they can impart that may not be readily taught today. Children can help grandparents navigate computers, video games or sports activities.

Grandchildren can help grandparents feel younger, and grandchildren can learn new experiences from their grandparents.

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The gift of healing for Valentine’s Day Metro Creative Connection

The gift of massage treats recipients to relaxation and the healing power of therapy and can serve as an escape from the stresses of daily life.

In their 21st annual consumer survey, the American Massage Therapy Association says 19 percent of consumers reported receiving a massage from a professional therapist in the previous year. Many people rely on massage for medical relief, including to alleviate muscle soreness, stiffness or spasms.

Massage can also aid in the recovery from migraines, help prevent injury and assist in general well-being.

Gifting massage is easy when one knows the type of massage a person desires and the place he or she frequently visits for massage therapy. However, those who are new to massage can use the FindaMassageTherapist.org locator to find professionals in their area. Brushing up on the types of massage therapies

available can help gift-givers make more This massage can work out kinks and and can be used to stimulate acupressure informed decisions. is recommended for people who like a points on the body. deeper-pressure massage.

Swedish massage

This classic, standard massage offered at many facilities has become synonymous with massage therapy. Using lotion or oil, therapists will begin with general, broad strokes on the body and then move on to address specific problem areas. The basic strokes involved in Swedish massage include petrissage (kneading, rolling and lifting), effleurage (long, smooth strokes), friction, tapotement (percussion-like movements), and vibration. Swedish massage is ideal for those who have never before visited a massage therapist.

Deep tissue massage

According to Massage Envy, a retail chain of massage therapy locations, deep tissue massage is similar to Swedish massage, but the technique focuses on the deepest layer of muscles to target knots and release chronic muscle tension.

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Hot stone massage

When giving a hot stone massage, massage therapists will use a form of therapy that follows the same principles of Swedish massage with the addition of heated stones, according to Hand & Stone massage centers. Adding heat to specific areas of the body enhances feelings of relaxation. The heat also enables the massage to be delivered without extra exertion of pressure.

Shiatsu

The health resource VeryWell states that shiatsu is a form of Japanese bodywork that involves localized pressure by the therapist’s fingers or other body parts (elbows/arms) in a rhythmic sequence along the body. Each point is held for a few seconds. The practice has roots in traditional Chinese medicine,

Reflexology

Reflexology has ancient origins, but was refined by physiotherapist Eunice Ingram in the 1930s. It targets areas on the hands and feet believed to be connected with other areas of the body.

Reflexologists apply pressure to these points and can stimulate the release of endorphins in the body to reduce stress and discomfort.

Aromatherapy massage

Many massage therapists will offer aromatherapy as part of massage packages. Scents may trigger certain responses, helping to invigorate, relax or recharge the body. Oils may be scented, or perfumed candles or incense may be present in the room.

Massage can help relax and heal.

Many people see it as a luxury indulgence, making it a prized gift for Valentine’s Day.

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Physical therapy helps with balance and falls If you have an older relative or friend that worries you because their balance appears shaky, you are not alone.

My 75 year old mother worries me.

She looks like she is going to fall at any moment, her balance seems off and she just seems to get weaker and weaker every year. She sits more than she used to and doesn’t go out much. Whenever I mention moving to a place where she could be cared for more closely, she is adamant that she wants to remain in her own home. What can I do to help her? I want to honor her wishes but not if her safety is at risk.

Does the above scenario ring a bell about older friends, relatives or even ones-self ? We are all getting older. Aging and balance problems will affect every one of us with time. Why does this happen? Because as one ages, our body’s physical activity and function decreases.

An important aspect of physical function is maintaining or increasing muscle strength. Total body muscle strength declines with each decade of life starting around the age of thirty. From age 30 to 50 muscle strength declines from 16 to 40 percent. But the big change in muscle loss – 50 percent – happens after the age of 70. For example, 65 percent of women over 75 cannot lift ten pounds.

Muscle weakness is a huge contributing factor in patient balance problems and falls. Between one third and one half of the senior population falls at least once a year, often resulting hip fractures, other injuries, and in a

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Physical therapy can be a big help in prevention and correcting balance problems. Most people think of physical therapy as something you need after injury, accident or surgery, and do not realize the benefits of physical therapy extend well beyond these instances.

Research funded by the National Institute on Aging and published in “The New England Journal of Medicine” provides evidence that physical therapy can reduce and even prevent the functional decline of frail elderly individuals who receive a program designed to improve their balance, strength, and movement. In fact, Dr. Thomas M. Gill, associate professor of internal medicine and geriatrics at the Yale School of Medicine and principal author of the study, looked at whether activities necessary for independent daily living, such as walking, bathing, using the toilet, grooming, dressing, getting up from a chair and eating, improved with physical therapy. Results of his research showed that frail elderly individuals who followed a six-month physical

therapy program and continued with exercises saw a 45 percent reduction in disability compared with others who did not participate. Patients who received a program in physical therapy also had fewer fall-related injuries and were less likely to move into nursing homes. Dr. Gill concluded that “prehabilitation” or preventive physical therapy for the elderly could reduce health care expenses and nursing home admissions.

Many older adults and their families do not realize that physical therapy can help correct muscle and balance deficits and maintain independent living. The National Institutes of Health recognizes that physical therapy improves strength, balance, mobility and overall fitness, all factors that contribute to a person’s ability to remain independent and avoid falls, which is as critical as people age.

I’m often asked if insurance pays for physical therapy, and in most, if not all, the answer is yes. They realize how necessary and important this service is to prevent future balance problems. For example, Medicare patients can receive up to $2,010 in physical therapy care each year. Even if you are uninsured or have a large deductible, physical therapy services are very affordable, particularly considering the alternative (i.e., surgery, injections, pain medications, loss of independence and so on). If you have questions, please feel free to contact our office. Our staff can help you with insurance or balance program questions.

I have two simple exercises for you to

do at home that will give you some idea about how your balance is doing.

1. Sit in a kitchen chair – slightly scoot forward. Cross both of your arms across you chest. You cannot use your arms or hands to stand and sit. You must completely stand-up and sit 5 times in 15 seconds. Go as quickly as you can but safely. Anything over 15 seconds is considered a problem.

2. Stand on one leg with your foot 3 to 6 inches off the floor for 3 to 5 seconds.

You cannot hold onto anything or anyone. If you are not able to perform this exercise, then you may have a balance problem. These two tests are just a sample of how you can be adequately diagnosed with a muscle and balance problem. A physical therapist will use these tests and others to determine how and why you have a balance problem.

Please see our website for strengthening exercises you can safely do at home (BVphysicaltherapy.com). Please remember to check with your doctor before starting any exercise program and do not exercise alone if you have any concerns about balance, falls or general health.

decision. Running a business can have its ups and downs. You need to connect to your own “why” in order to power through the tough moments.

Remember there is nothing wrong with starting small. Test your brilliant idea on a small group of potential customers. Talk to them about what they like. Ask for feedback about how you can improve your offering. Turn those few early fans into walking billboards for your business and use this opportunity to make changes to your idea while it is small. Turning a

small boat is easier than altering the course of a giant cruise ship, so use your “beginner” size to your advantage.

Of course, no article from a financial planner would be complete without a reminder about the money. Be sure to keep a close eye on the finances of your venture. Unexpected costs, early mistakes, and “trial and error” can get expensive quickly. Create a system for tracking your investment, log your receipts and invoices, analyze what works and what doesn’t. Your goal is to learn as you go and minimize financial

surprises.

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third of the cases, death. In fact, falling is the number one cause of in-home injury for the older adult.

Who can help me with my balance problem in general?

leon bradway physical therapy

Leon Bradway is a doctor of physical therapy and director of the Sports, Back and Pain Management Clinic. See www. bvphysicaltherapy.com.

Source: “Prehabilitation” Aids Frail Elders Living At Home A DGReview of: “A program to prevent functional decline in physically frail, elderly persons who live at home.” New England Journal of Medicine (NEJM) 10/04/2002

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Moving down the comfort-zone ladder is easy, and may just occur on its own.

Dr. Judith Sills, a clinical psychologist, has a recipe for getting upwardly out of the comfort zone: Face the problem. Ask yourself, “What is painful, missing, unsatisfying, stifling, or frustrating about my current comfort zone?”

Develop a vision. Make realistic goals for change and visualize success.

Commit. Make the decision to change, to move on.

Know yourself. Know how you got where you are. Know your personality, strengths, and weaknesses to help show you what to do next.

Cut your losses. Turn loose of whatever is holding you in place. Know what will be lost, minimize the loss, and pay the price for moving up to the next level.

Don’t be afraid. Face your anxiety and fear. Show yourself you can be brave. Act. Just do it.

5. Replace bad habits with good habits. All it usually takes is attitude adjustment. A good illustration comes from the life change made by Dr. Ben Carson, former director of pediatric neurosurgery at Johns Hopkins and now a Presidential cabinet secretary.

Carson tells the story of his unpromising childhood, marked by poor grades in school, anger and low self-esteem. But by age 14, he recognized his life, like so many of his African-American peers, was going nowhere. He needed to change.

He made a major attitude adjustment.

He began reading book after book and began taking school seriously. Within a year and a half, he lifted himself out of the bottom of his fifth-grade class to the top of his seventh grade class. He’s been making history ever since.

Even if you are on the right track, you’ll get run over if you just sit there. —Anonymous Access Dr. Bill Klem’s books and blog at http://thankyoubrain.com.

Sources: www.businessinsider.sg/healthy-living-advice-neuroscientist-decisionmaking-2017-12/ Klemm, W. R. (2008). Blame Game. How To Win It. Benecton Press.

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Sit & Fit – Join other adults 55+ for a gentle exercise class while sitting. Participants follow a video that features fat-burning aerobics and weight lifting exercises. Sit & Fit meets every Monday, Tuesday, Thursdays and Friday from noon to 1 p.m. at Southwood Community Center. The Center is located at 1520 Rock Prairie Rd. For more information, contact Southwood Community Center at 979-764-6351, email kpeterson@cstx.gov or visit cstx.gov/seniors.

Classic Country & Bluegrass Jam Session – Open to all adults 55+ who enjoy listening or playing Classic Country or Bluegrass music. Bring string instruments and invite a friend! Join us every Tuesday for a Jam Session at Southwood Community Center, located at 1520 Rock Prairie Rd. from 1:30 to 3:30 p.m. All levels welcome, including beginners! For more information, contact Southwood Community Center at 979-7646351, email kpeterson@cstx.gov or visit cstx.gov/seniors.

Game Night – Adults 55+ are invited to join the fun every Tuesday evening from 7 to 9 p.m. at Southwood Community Center.

Table games and table tennis available or bring your own favorite game. Meet friends and enjoy a fun game night. For more information, contact Southwood Community Center at 979-764-6351, email kpeterson@ cstx.gov or visit cstx.gov/seniors.

Learn to Play Pickleball – Pickleball is the new craze in senior leisure activities!

This energizing sport combines elements of tennis, badminton and ping-pong. Held at the Lincoln Recreation Center, 1000 Eleanor St. from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Tuesdays and Thursdays. Cost is $10 per player per season. For more information, call 979-7643779.

Pickleball – All skill levels are invited to play Pickleball on Wednesdays from 6:30

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to 9 p.m. at the Lincoln Recreation Center, 1000 Eleanor St. Cost is $10 per person for a season pass. For more information call 979-764-3779.

Learn to Play 42 – Learn the popular dominoes game of 42 every Wednesday from 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. at Southwood Community Center, 1520 Rock Prairie Rd. For more information, contact Southwood Community Center at 979-764-6351, email kpeterson@ cstx.gov or visit cstx.gov/seniors.

Forevercise – Forevercise is an exercise class for adults 55 + and offered on Monday, Wednesday and Fridays from 1:30 to 3 p.m. at Southwood Community Center. Class offers individuals healthy lifestyle practices and exercise. Exercises may be done while standing or sitting in a chair. For more information, contact Southwood Community Center at 979-764-6351, email kpeterson@ cstx.gov or visit cstx.gov/seniors.

Zumba for Seniors Class – Zumba is an aerobic workout that incorporates dance moves. This easy-to-follow program lets you move to the rhythm at your own speed.

Class is offered for free at Southwood Community Center on Thursdays from 3 to 4 p.m.

No registration necessary. For more information, contact College Station Parks and Recreation Department, Senior Services at 979-764-6351, email kpeterson@cstx.gov or visit cstx.gov/seniors.

Mah Jongg – Adults 55+ interested in playing the game of Mah Jongg meet at Southwood Community Center on Thursdays from 9:00 – 11:30 a.m. Beginners welcome! For more information, contact Southwood Community Center at 979-764-6351, email kpeterson@cstx.gov or visit cstx.gov/ seniors.

Bible Study at Lincoln Center – Join other senior adults every Thursday morning at Lincoln Center, 1000 Eleanor Street in College Station, for Bible Study from 9:30 to 10:30 a.m. Contact Annie Williams at Lincoln Center at 979-764-3779 or email awilliams@ cstx.gov for more information.

Play “42” Dominoes – Adults 55 + meet every Thursday to play “42” at Southwood Community Center, 1520 Rock Prairie Rd. from 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. For more information, contact Southwood Community Center at 979-764-6351, email kpeterson@cstx. gov or visit cstx.gov/seniors.

Friday Bridge – Southwood Community Center offers a senior friendly environment to play bridge every Friday from 9 to 11:30 a.m. Southwood Community Center is located at 1520 Rock Prairie Rd. For more information, contact Southwood Community Center at 979-764-6351, email kpeterson@ cstx.gov or visit cstx.gov/seniors.

Feb. 1-12 Registration for College Station Senior Games – Men and women 50 years of age or older compete in many athletic events. For more information call 979-764-3486. To register visit rectrac.cstx.gov or visit Stephen C. Beachy Central Park Office. The registration fee is $30 plus individual event fees. Games are Feb. 23-25.

Feb. 1 – Mar. 5 Watercolor 1 Class – A beginner’s class which focuses on basic painting tools, material, techniques, composition and color theory. Basic drawing skills are needed.

The class will be offered on Mondays at The Southwood Community Center from 2 to 5 p.m. Cost is $60. To register, visit rectrac. cstx.gov or call 979-764-3486. For more information, contact College Station Parks and Recreation Department, Senior Services at 979-764-6371, email kpeterson@cstx. gov or visit cstx.gov/seniors.

Watercolor II Class – A continuation class on the art of watercolor. Bring supplies to the first class. The class will be offered on Mondays at The Southwood Community Center from 6 to 9 p.m. Cost is $60. To register, visit rectrac.cstx.gov or call 979-764-3486.

For more information, contact College Station Parks and Recreation Department, Senior Services at 979-764-6371, email kpeterson@cstx.gov or visit cstx.gov/seniors.

Feb. 5, 12, 19 Line Dance Workshop for Beginners – Adults 55+ are invited to learn the latest line dance steps and terminology. Join us at Southwood Community Center from 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. on the first, second and third Monday of each month. No registration necessary. For more information, contact College Station Parks and Recreation Department, Senior Services at 979-764-6371, email kpeterson@cstx.gov or visit cstx.gov/seniors.

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Feb. 6 – April 3 Active For Life: A Matter of Balance Workshop – Adults 55+ are invited to attend a free workshop hosted by TAMU Center for Population Health and Aging. Every Tuesday from 1:30 to 2:30 p.m. at the Southwood Community Center. Space is limited. For more information, contact College Station Parks and Recreation Department, Senior Services at 979-764-6371, email kpeterson@cstx.gov or visit cstx.gov/seniors.

Feb. 7 Computer Club for Seniors: Tax Programs – The Computer Club is open to all adults 55+.

This meeting will be held at the Southwood Community Center, 1520 Rock Prairie Road from 9:30 to 11 a.m. For more information, contact College Station Parks and Recreation Department, Senior Services at 979-7646371, email kpeterson@cstx.gov or visit cstx. gov/seniors.

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for beginning iPad users. Please join us at Southwood Community Center from 10:45 a.m. to 12:15 p.m. Space is limited. For more information, contact College Station Parks and Recreation Department, Senior Services at 979-764-6371, email kpeterson@cstx.gov or visit cstx.gov/seniors.

“Gardening with the Masters” – Yard and garden information for the Brazos Valley.

Sessions presented by Brazos County Master Gardeners at the Southwood Community Center from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. A light lunch will be served. To register, call 979764-6351 or email kpeterson@cstx.gov.

Space is limited.

nior adults are invited to join us for afternoon tea, fashion show and sweetheart bingo at the Southwood Community Center from 1:30 to 3 p.m. Enjoy a cup of tea and delicious finger foods. A reservation is necessary as seating is limited. Register by calling 979-764-6351.

Monthly Dance – Adults 55 + are invited to enjoy an evening of dancing with a live DJ at Southwood Community Center, 1520 Rock Prairie Rd. The dance is held from 7 to 9 p.m.

Door prizes and light refreshments served.

No reservation needed. For more information, contact College Station Parks and Recreation Department, Senior Services at 979-7646371, email kpeterson@cstx.gov or visit cstx. gov/seniors.

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Feb. 15

Exploring History Luncheon – Lincoln Center by Lucile Young – The College Station Historic Preservation Committee and the College Station Parks and Recreation Department present monthly lectures on the history of our community and state. The luncheon will be held at the Southwood Community Center, 1520 Rock Prairie Road. A reservation is necessary for lunch and the cost is $7.00. Lunch is served at 11:30 a.m. The speaker will begin at noon. Please make your reservation no later than the Fri-

Movie & Popcorn – Join us for a movie and popcorn every third Thursday at Southwood Community Center from 1 to 3 p.m. No registration needed. For more information, contact College Station Parks and Recreation Department, Senior Services at 979-764-6371, email kpeterson@cstx.gov or visit cstx.gov/seniors.

Feb. 20

Free Help for Beginning iPad Users – Adults Valentine’s Day Tea & Fashion Show – Se- 55+ are invited to attend a free workshop

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day before the luncheon by calling 979-7646371, emailing kpeterson@cstx.gov or visiting cstx.gov/seniors.

Feb. 23 Bingo & Birthday Celebration – Join us on the last Friday of each month from 1:30 to 2:30 p.m. at Southwood Community Center for bingo and cake as we celebrate monthly birthdays! Prizes donated by Signature Select Services. No registration necessary. Call 979764-6351 for more information.

Feb. 26 Senior Advisory Committee Meeting – The Senior Advisory Committee meets on the last Monday of the month to discuss programs and activities for adults 55+. The meeting is held at Southwood Community Center, 1520 Rock Prairie Rd starting at 10 a.m. Visitors welcome! For more information, contact College Station Parks and Recreation Department, Senior Services at 979-764-6371, email kpeterson@cstx.gov or visit cstx.gov/seniors.

If you have an event you would like listed in the monthly Seasoned calendar, please e-mail the details to kelli.weber@ theeagle.com.

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