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Treat skin with care

According to the American Cancer Society, skin cancer accounts for the largest number of cancer diagnoses in the United States. Each year, nearly five million Americans are treated for skin cancer, with most cases being nonmelanoma skin cancer, typically diagnosed as basal cell carcinoma or squamous cell carcinoma. But skin cancer is not the only condition that can affect the skin. From rosacea to eczema to acne to psoriasis, the skin can be affected by numerous conditions, many of which can be both uncomfortable and embarrassing. Keeping skin healthy requires effort, and there are many things men and women can do to protect their skin and reduce their risk for various conditions.

Schedule routine visits to a dermatologist. Dermatologists can treat and help prevent disorders of the skin, and men and women should make annual visits to their dermatologist to ensure their skin is healthy. Dermatologists can diagnose if a mark or a blemish is something benign or serious and provide information on various courses of treatment. As with any specialist, dermatologists may be well versed on new and innovative care. If anything on your skin seems suspect, visit a dermatologist right away.

Protect yourself from the sun. The single best thing you can do for your skin is to protect it from the sun. Not only can a lifetime of sun exposure cause wrinkles and age spots, it can lead to cancer. Use a broad-spectrum sunscreen with an SPF of at least 15. Apply it every two hours or more often. Make sunscreen a part of your daily regimen, applying it as you would moisturizer or antiperspirant.

Quit the habit. The Mayo Clinic says smoking narrows tiny blood vessels in the outermost layers of skin, which decreases blood flow. This robs the skin of oxygen and nutrients it needs to stay healthy.

Smoking also can damage the collagen and elastin in the skin, which promotes elasticity.

Be gentle to the skin. Use mild cleansers and limit showers and baths to warm water. Moisturize dry skin if it is problematic. Pat skin dry after washing and do not tug or rub skin excessively.

Inspect skin regularly. Routinely check your skin for any changes and share any concerns with your doctor. Schedule annual skin checks as part of yearly physical examinations.

Taking these steps can help you maintain healthy skin and prevent ailments in the years to come.

Seasonal allergy triggers Allergic reactions occur when the body’s immune system attacks an often harmless substance like animal dander, food or pollen. Medication can help reduce the severity of such reactions, but some allergy sufferers find allergic reactions inconvenient nuisances even with medication.

Understanding what triggers allergic reactions may help some people avoid them or make them easier to handle. The following are some of the more common allergy triggers and how men and women suffering from allergies can avoid them.

Pollen

Pollen is perhaps the best-known allergy trigger. A fine, often yellow substance that’s essential to the fertilization of flowers, pollen can be spread by wind, insects or other animals. Hay fever sufferers may sneeze or experience a runny nose and

itchy eyes when pollen spreads. Over-the-counter medications, such as Claritin®, can be especially effective at relieving symptoms of seasonal allergies. But allergy sufferers also can combat high pollen counts by staying indoors on windy days and closing their windows and running their air conditioners.

Pet dander

Dander are flakes of skin in an animal’s fur or hair. Because of their microscopic size, these flakes of skin can easily attach and remain attached to bedding, fabrics and furniture. Many people keep their pets even if they develop allergies to dander.

Should such a situation arise, do not allow your pet into your bedroom, bathe the animal regularly and remove carpeting in favor of bare floors or washable rugs.

Mold

Mold is a furry growth of minute fungal hyphae that is often found in damp parts of a home, such as basements and bathrooms. Mold also can be found in grass and mulch, triggering allergic reactions when men and women spend time in their yards. To avoid an allergic reaction triggered by mold, make sure moist areas of your home get fresh air regularly and routinely clean ceilings or other areas where mold may grow.

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Tiny bugs that live in bedding, carpets, curtains, upholstery, and mattresses, dust mites feed on dead skin cells from people and pets. Dust mites also may feed on bacteria, fungi and pollen. Dust mites thrive in humid conditions, but these pests can be combatted with hypoallergenic pillows and mattress covers. Removing materials that collect dust, such as carpet, also can reduce the number of dust mites.

Seasonal allergies affect millions of people. But such sufferers can combat their seasonal allergies by taking several proactive approaches to eliminate allergens before reactions occur.

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by LARRY GRIMALDI

ON THE FLY Musings of a full-fledged Snowbird

Since leaving Rhode Island on January 1, Kathy and I have escaped (hopefully) howling winter wind gusts, arctic blasts, snow, sleet, slush, and other assorted winter weather offerings.

Having spent more than three months in Ft. Lauderdale, Florida we’ve officially accepted the title of “Snowbird.”

Some of the differences between a New England winter and winter here in southern Florida are obvious, others are more subtle. Obviously, my daily wardrobes require less layers of clothing. The standard uniform includes shorts, Tshirt, and sandals. Occasionally, I “dress up” with a collared polo shirt for a night out. Since arriving here on January 3, I’ve worn long pants and socks less than a half dozen times and my sweatshirt has been fished out of the closet only twice.

We spend much of our time outdoors.

The village of Lauderdale-By-The-Sea is very close to our apartment. In four-block square, you can walk the village and eat at restaurants offering a wide variety of menus, duck into everything-you-couldwant stores, pet shops (more about them later), and ice cream parlors (my favorite stops). The restaurants feature happy hours from either 3:00 or 4:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m. Drinks and appetizers are half price and all eateries feature continuous live music. On weekends, the square is blocked off. That’s your signal to relax in a plaza beach chair and listen to bands playing anything from hard rock to 80s and 90s popular music. If you prefer a more boisterous, busier environment,

LIFESTYLES the beachfront at Ft. Lauderdale would fit the bill.

There are no fees for public beaches along the Deerfield, Pompano, and Ft. Lauderdale shoreline, but parking lots are metered and you pay an hourly rate for your sun worshipping. On average, you will spend $5 for three hours of beach time.

The pace of life in south Florida is much slower. It does take time adjusting to a more relaxed lifestyle; but not as long as you would think. I pass the days reading, playing golf (my game has NOT improved), at the pool, or walking the beach. Wintering here has re-charged my batteries. When we get home, we will be ready to resume our “northern” routine that includes doctor and dentist appointments, grandchildren transportation services, attending school functions, watching baseball and softball games, and spending time with our family and friends.

Those are the obvious differences. The more subtle aspects of life and times in southern Florida might surprise you.

While New Jersey could stake a legitimate claim as the Diner Capital of the Universe, Ft. Lauderdale can proclaim itself as the Strip Mall Capital of the World. Almost every commercial block is home to mini shopping plazas. It seems that each strip mall houses a medical clinic; doctors office; optometrist; chiropractor; dermatologist; dentist; lawyer; traffic violation fixer; real estate agent; restaurant; pet groomer and supply store;

convenience store; pawn shop; furniture outlet; consignment store; check cashing site; psychic; smoke and Vape shop; nutrition and vitamin emporium; wellness, massage, and nail spa; and tax preparer.

On the automotive front, many crosstown thoroughfares are pit stops for dealerships showcasing exotic car brands such as Jaguar, Maserati, Rolls Royce, Bentley, Lamborghini, Ferrari, Mercedes, muscle car Mustangs, Chargers, Corvettes, and other pricey rides.

Speaking of cars, driving in south Florida requires intense concentration, patience, skill, anticipation, alertness, and pure luck. Danger lurks on almost every main street because each road is the reincarnation of Mineral Spring Avenue on steroids (or as our pastor Father John calls it, Miserable Spring Avenue).

Most main roads in Ft. Lauderdale are at least three or four lanes wide. Turn signals appear to be disabled and horns could well be set on permanent BLARE mode. If you have the patience to wait out the interminable light changes and the phenomenon of legal turns on green arrows (imagine that scenario in Rhode Island), you will be “urged” to accelerate on a green light, with all haste, by a horn blast issued at the one half-second mark.

At the other end of the spectrum, traffic flows often devolve suddenly into a fivelane, 20 mph crawl fest.

On the highways, cars make three or four lane change maneuvers (without directional signals) at a terrifying rate. Apparently, Florida street jockeys studied at SNOWBIRD – PAGE 14

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Safe ways to deal with sinus pressure Sinuses are bony, hollow, air-filled cavities inside the face and skull. They are located in the low-center of the forehead, behind the eyes and in bones behind the nose.

Cedars-Sinai Medical Center says the sinuses lighten the skull and produce a mucus that moisturizes the inside of the nose. Unfortunately, when colds or the flu strike, sinuses may become one of the first spots affected by these illnesses.

When the sinuses are working properly, mucus will drain into the nasal passages or out the back of the throat. Most of this drainage goes unnoticed. However, the American Sinus Institute says that factors such as allergies, illness, weather changes, dehydration, and dry air can make the sinus mucus thicker and drainage more difficult. This is when problems like infection, stuffiness or throat irritation may occur.

In order to combat sinus congestion and drainage concerns, people may try certain strategies that include flushing the sinuses and thinning the mucus. It is imperative to use safe flushing methods to keep the sinuses healthy.

Neti pots are among the more popular methods to flushing sinuses. These small teapot-like devices with elongated snouts have become a fixture in many medicine cabinets. Because they are drug-free alternatives, they can be handy for those worried about antihistamines making them drowsy or reacting with other drugs. Neti pots and other nasal irrigation systems use saline to moisten and clear out nasal passages to promote drainage of sinus cavities. However, according to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration, using these devices improperly can increase one’s risk of infection. CBS News says that neti pots have even been linked to the deadly Naegleria fowleri, which is otherwise known as the “brain-eating” amoeba.

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The key to preventing infection is to only use previously boiled, sterile or distilled water to irrigate. Tap water is not adequately filtered, says the FDA, and may contain low levels of organisms that can stay alive in nasal passages and potentially cause serious infections.

Those who are concerned about nasal irrigation safety may be wise to skip neti pots and use pre-packaged, sterile saline solutions that are bottled for the purpose of alleviating congestion. However, when prepared water is used in a clean neti pot or other device, these methods can be perfectly safe.

Sinuses can get clogged for many reasons. To free up breathing, people are urged to consult their physicians to learn more about how to safely irrigate their nasal passages.

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Healthy ways

to banish belly fat Belly fat is often considered more of a cosmetic issue than a health issue. But few outside of the medical or fitness communities may know that belly fat is not only unsightly but unhealthy as well. Excessive belly fat can increase a person’s risk of developing type 2 diabetes, heart disease, high blood pressure, and even certain cancers, including breast cancer and colon cancer.

So while many people may want to reduce their belly fat for cosmetic purposes, they can also use improving their overall health as a motivating factor when attempting to trim their waistlines. The following are a few healthy ways to reduce belly fat.

Adopt a healthy diet. Belly fat is often the first victim when men and women adopt a healthy diet and begin to lose weight.

Researcher Kristen Hairston, MD, an assistant professor of endocrinology and metabolism at Wake Forest School of Medicine, found that people who ate 10 grams of soluble fiber per day but made no other changes to their diet built up less fat over time than others. In addition to fiber, you should

include fruits, vegetables and lean proteins in your diet. These foods will help you feel more full, which will curb your hunger and, as a result, reduce your caloric intake.

Get some rest. A good night’s sleep, which is at least seven hours of sleep each night, has been shown to reduce fat over an extended period of time. Though the exact relationship between sleep and belly fat is unknown, a lack of sleep can force men and women to look to sugary beverages or snacks to provide a boost during the day. Such drinks and snacks can cause weight gain, especially among those people who routinely fail to get a good night’s sleep.

Get off the couch and exercise. Exercise is another effective way to reduce belly fat.

Numerous studies have shown the positive effect that daily, vigorous exercise can have on overall health. For example, a study conducted by researchers at Duke University found that 30 minutes of vigorous aerobic exercise, which includes jogging or working out on a cardiovascular machine, such as an elliptical or a treadmill, four times per week

can reduce fat and slow down the buildup of fat over time. Those who want to reduce belly fat will likely need to emphasize vigorous exercise.

While those hoping to prevent the buildup of belly fat should know that studies have shown, when coupled with a healthy diet, moderate activity, which includes anything that raises your heart rate, three times per week may be enough to slow down fat buildup.

Did you know?

A study published in the American Journal of Physiology found that 30 minutes of daily exercise was just as effective at helping overweight adults lose weight as 60 minutes of daily exercise. For the study, researchers from the University of Copenhagen studied 60 moderately overweight men who wanted to lose weight. Men were randomly assigned to one of two groups, a moderate aerobic exercise group or a high aerobic exercise group. The high-exercise group had to exercise hard enough to produce a sweat for 60 minutes a day, while the moderate group only had to exercise hard enough to produce a sweat for 30 minutes per day. The study was conducted for 13 weeks, and, by the end of the 13th week, the men who exercised for 30 minutes

per day had experienced similar, if not better, results than those who exercised for 60 minutes per day. In fact, the men who exercised for 30 minutes lost an average of two pounds more body weight than those who exercised for a full hour. Researchers suggest that the men in the moderate group might have benefitted from having more energy throughout the rest of the day, while those in the 60-minute group had little energy for the rest of the day and were less inclined to be physically active post-workout.

Core exercises essential for graceful aging Core exercises focus on the body’s core muscles, or those around the trunk and pelvis. These exercises are a focus of fitness center programs and have even been integrated into the workout regimens of professional athletes in all sports.

But those unfamiliar with core exercises might not understand why they have become so popular, or why they have proven so effective. The following are some of the reasons core exercises have become such a significant part of many training regimens.

Core exercises help improve balance and stability. Core exercises require the core muscles, including the abdominals, hips, lower back, and pelvis, to work together. When muscles work together, the result is improved balance and stability, which helps athletes perform better and non-athletes better cope with the physical demands of everyday life.

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exercise. Core exercises strengthen and tone the underlying muscles of the abdominals. When coupled with aerobic activity that burns abdominal fat, core exercises help turn flabby abdominals into the envy of fellow fitness enthusiasts.

Core exercises impact everyday life. Another reason many people commit to working their core muscles is the impact such activity has on everyday life. Core exercises help improve posture, which can reduce, if not eliminate, lower back pain and other muscle injuries. Eliminating that pain can greatly improve quality of life. In addition, core exercises can make it easier to excel in sports such as golf, a benefit that, to golfers, is worth its weight in gold.

Core exercises are free. Core exercises can be done without any costly machinery, and men and women can do them at home without having to pay for a monthly gym membership. However, it helps to get some instruction before beginning a core exercise regimen, as the exercises are not easy and the risk of injury is high for the inexperienced who don’t have anyone to show them what to do.

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Heart Health

(Family Features) Did you know that heart disease is the leading cause of death in the United States? One in four people die from it each year, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, and millions more have it or are at risk of developing the disease. Smoking, being overweight or having diabetes, high cholesterol levels, high blood pressure or a family history of heart disease all increase your chances of getting the disease.

The good news is that you can do something about it.

“It’s never too late - or too early - to lower your risk for heart disease,” said Josephine Boyington, Ph.D., a nurse, licensed nutritionist and program director in the Division of Cardiovascular Health at the National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute (NHLBI), part of the National Institutes of Health.

“Heart disease is a general term for a variety of conditions, such as clogged arteries, that make it difficult for your heart to pump blood properly,” she said. “Adopting small changes, like moving more and following a heart-healthy eating plan, can make a big difference. Research has shown that making healthy lifestyle changes that last can be a lot easier when you have friends or family doing it with you.”

To mark American Heart Month, the NHLBI - the nation’s leader in research on the prevention and treatment of heart, lung, blood and sleep disorders - is encouraging that kind of group support. It is celebrating “Our Hearts,” a national effort to motivate Americans to join each other in adopting hearthealthy behaviors throughout the year and beyond.

Ready to start? Here are three tried-and-true ways you and your friends and family can help each other give your hearts a boost.

1. ADOPT A HEALTHY EATING PLAN. Try NHLBI’s Dietary Approaches to Stop Hypertension (DASH) eating plan. It’s free and, when compared to a typical American diet, has been scientifically proven to lower blood pressure and improve blood cholesterol levels. The DASH eating plan features fruits, vegetables, whole grains, fish, beans, nuts and lean meats, and it limits foods that are high in saturated fats, sugars and sodium. Have fun with menus by inviting friends to join you for a hearthealthy dinner party or start a lunch club at work and trade creative recipe ideas with your colleagues.

2. MOVE MORE AND #MOVEWITHHEART. One of the major risk factors for heart disease is inactivity. Getting up and moving helps lower that risk - and you don’t need to put in hours at a time to see results. Breaking up your daily activity into small chunks, such as 10-minute increments three times a day for five days a week, can begin to make a difference. To stay motivated, find a walking buddy or make a standing date to walk with a friend or neighbor, dance at home with your kids or play a pickup soccer or basketball game with colleagues. The bottom line: just move.

3. QUIT SMOKING. It can be hard to stop, but the benefits to your lungs and heart are huge. For inspiration and to keep you motivated, consider a support group. You can find resources and connect with a trained counselor by calling 1-800-QUIT-NOW or visiting smokefree.gov.

For more information about heart health, and to discover what activities are going on in your community, visit nhlbi.nih.gov/ourhearts. Use #OurHearts on social media to share how you and your friends and family are keeping your hearts healthy.

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by DON FOWLER

Theatre, Dance & the Classics Highlight April Entertainment The entertainment scene goes into first gear in the month of April, headed by two wonderful events for seniors, part of FirstWorks Artistic Icons Series.

FIRSTWORKS Black Violin Classical Boom Tour arrives at the Vets on Wednesday, April 3 at 7:30 p.m. for one performance., as classical and hiphop collide. The groundbreaking duo Black Violin blurs the lines between musical genres with their one-of-a-kind, family=friendly fusion of grooves and strings.

Violist Wil B. and violinist Kev Marcus are classically trained musicians who will introduce many of us to the world of hip hop music mixed with classical, rock, R & B, and even a bit of bluegrass.

FirstWorks has another treat for us on April 17 at 7:30 p.m.at the Providence Performing Arts Center when Complexions, featuring contemporary ballet from Bach to Bowie.

America’s first fully multicultural ballet company is celebrating its 15th anniversary featuring their runaway hit, “Stardust”, a glorious dance set to the music of David Bowie. Tickets are available at the box offices or call 421-ARTS.

GAMM THEATRE Gamm’s first season at their new Warwick home has been praised by critics and audiences.

There’s not a bad seat in the house in Gamm’s intimate theatre. Their April selection is Sam Shepard’s riveting classic, “True West”. Call 728-4266 for reservations.

PROVIDENCE PERFORMING ARTS CENTER The popular award-winning musical, “The Book of Mormon” returns for the third time to PPAC, April 23-28 Not only is the musical hysterically funny, it is also a bit naughty, so if you are easily offended, you may wish to skip this parody of religion, sex, and just about everything else. If you want to laugh until it hurts, check it out…or see it again.

Warwick Animal Shelter 15th Annual Breakfast & Raffle – April 6 Joine uf an an Eggs-cellent time! Proceeds benefit shelter animals! Breakfast tickets $10 / $3 for children under 6.

Reservations required. To reserve tickets, donate a raffle prize or for more information, email shelterhelp@friendsri. org or visit Warwick Animal Shelter at 101 Arthur Devine Blvd., Warwick AARP CHAPTER 2210 NORMAN ROCKWELL MUSEUM TRIP AARP 2210 is sponsoring a Norman Rockwell Museum & Red Lion Inn Trip on April 17. The trip includes Museum admission, lunch at the Red Lion Inn and shopping/ browsing on Main Street in Stockbridge, MA. Motorcoach transportation provided by Conway Tours. Cost is $120/ person. Call Maureen, 828-5188 or Madeline, 821-8766 for reservations or for more information.

Coventry Public Library Homebound Services The Library Homebound Service is a program for Coventry residents who have a temporary or permanent physical impairment that prevents them from coming to the Library. The Homebound Coordinator visits private homes & Nursing Facilities, delivering books, music CD’s & magazines. Visits are typically made every 3 weeks. Books are available in regular print, large print & disc format. Contact the Library at 822-9463 or email madame@coventrylibrary.org for more information.

THE RHODE ISLAND PHILHARMONIC Enjoy A Night at the Opera at the Vets on Saturday, April 13 at 8 p.m., where the Rhode Island Philharmonic will feature favorites from th heart of grand opera, including “Nessun dorma” from Puccini’s “Turandot”.

Classic scenes from “La Boheme and “Gianni Schicchi”, plus Rossini’s “William Tell Overture and Respighi’s “Roman Festivals” round out the program. On a limited budget or prefer an earlier evening, check out the open rehearsal at 5:30 p.m. on April 12. Call 2487000 for reservations.

TRINITY REP Trinity Rep has been giving us their interpretation of classic musicals the past few years.

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Eating to Age Gracefully Tips from a Registered Dietitian (BPT) - What if you were 60 but felt more like you were 30? Consider taking charge of your nutrition by adding in foods that help you feel decades younger.

“What you eat and drink can have a tremendous impact on how you look and feel,” says Dawn Jackson Blatner, Registered Dietitian and Nutritionist. “Eating healthy is important at any age, but as you get older, certain foods can have a powerful impact on your overall well-being.”

Dawn’s top picks for food that fight aging include: FISH “Try substituting fish into meals a few times a week,” says Dawn. “Americans tend to eat less fish than people in other parts of the world and they are missing out on great-tasting protein that’s packed with omega-3s.”

Omega-3s support brain and heart health, two important considerations as you age. In fact, Mayo Clinic doctors believe that omega-3s reduce the risk of dying of heart disease.

“Fatty fish like salmon, tuna, sardines and mackerel are good options,” she says. “Try buying wild-caught versus farm-raised when possible.”

EGGS “Many people don’t realize the benefits of eating eggs, and when you choose the right type of egg, you get higher levels of omega-3s, B12, and vitamin E, all nutrients needed for healthy aging,” says Dawn.

She suggests Eggland’s Best eggs, which have 25 percent less saturated fat, more than double the omega-3s, 10 times more vitamin E, and more than double the amount of vitamin B12.

Our ability to absorb energizing B12 decreases with age, so getting B12 in places like eggs is important. Also important in eggs is the antioxidant vitamin E, which can act like an internal “sunscreen” to protect skin from sun damage and help skin age more gracefully.

BERRIES “Antioxidants protect your cells from damage and support a strong immune system,” says Dawn. “This is incredibly important as you age so you can stay healthy and feel younger.”

Packed with vitamins C and E, berries are a superfood great for snacking and cooking. Try eating an array of colorful berries each week to give your body the antioxidants it craves. Blueberries are particularly well-known for their antioxidant properties.

CRUCIFEROUS VEGETABLES “Pack your plate with cruciferous vegetables as you age,” says Dawn. “These are members of the cabbage family and include broccoli, cauliflower, Brussels sprouts, bok choy and kale.”

These tasty greens are great fresh or cooked, providing plenty of fiber to help keep your digestion on track, which is a concern for many as they age. But there’s more: The National Cancer Institute states that cruciferous vegetables may help reduce the risk of some cancers.

“These dark-green powerhouses pack a nutritional punch that supports healthy aging, so discover recipes that include cruciferous vegetables and other ‘anti-aging’ foods.”

Dawn shares one of her favorite recipes featuring some of these ingredients.

Omega 3

Burrito Makes 2 servings

2 tablespoons olive oil 2 tablespoons chopped red onion 2 tablespoons cream cheese 1 clove garlic, minced 4 Eggland’s Best eggs (large) 4 Kale leaves, de-stemmed, finely chopped 4 ounces sliced smoked salmon 2 10-inch whole-wheat tortillas salt and pepper to taste Directions:

- Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat.

- Once oil is hot, add onion stirring occasionally until softened, approximately 3 minutes, then add garlic and cook for one minute.

- Add kale to skillet and toss to combine with garlic and onion.

- Continue sautéing for five minutes, or until kale becomes tender.

- Add Eggland’s Best eggs into skillet with kale and scramble until cooked through.

- Remove mixture from heat and set aside.

- If warm tortillas are desired, simply place them on a microwavable plate and cover with a damp paper towel. Microwave in 30-second intervals until warm.

- Spread cream cheese on the tortillas and lay salmon onto tortilla.

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Trinity’s Brian Mc Eleny A Man For All Seasons

The lights dim as the 66 year old actor wanders on the Trinity Repertory Theatre stage.

Brian Mc Eleney, veteran of over 75 plays at Rhode Island’s Tony Award winning theatre, is taking on one of the greatest challenges of his long and distinguished career: The lone actor in an hour and 40 minute play, An Iliad.

“I am now entering the next chapter of my life,” he tells me as he looks to ‘What’s next?’ in his love affair with the theatre.

And what an affair it has been!

Brian was born and grew up in the Jamaica Plains area of Boston, where his Jesuit high school training gave him an appreciation for language, especially Greek and Latin.

He graduated from Trinity College in Hartford and received his Masters degree from the prestigious Yale School of Drama in 1977.

“I planned to be a teacher,” he told me. “My mother was a teacher, and she was a big influence on me.”

Brian moved to New York City where he made a living teaching and acting in the theatre until that life-changing phone call came from David Elliot, the head of the former Trinity Conservatory, asking him to come to Providence to teach aspiring acting students.

“It was the time [1984] when Adrian

[Hall] was splitting his time between Trinity and his theatre in Dallas,” Brian said, “and he took many company members with him.

“I played Mozart in the 1984 production of Amadeus.”

“By 1986, I was a full-fledged member of the company. I loved everything about Trinity and Providence, and decided to make my home here.”

Brian was able to combine his love for teaching with his love for acting. In addition to the wide variety of characters he has played over the years, he also serves as the head of the Brown University/Trinity MFA Acting Program, an outgrowth of the original program that brought him to Trinity as a teacher. He has played everything from King Lear to Edgar Allan Poe. Having had starring and supporting roles in over 75 plays, Brian said he always has trouble when people ask what were his favorites, but remembers fondly Angels in America and Cider House Blues.

McEleney sang the praises of Trinity’s Artistic Director, Curt Columbus who makes it a priority to select plays with his talented repertory company in mind.

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RETIREMENT SPARKS

SENIOR ISSUES

by ELAINE M. DECKER

Savoring Small Pleasures In preparation for retirement, I jettisoned many possessions. Some were more difficult to part with than others. If I had a do-over on my downsizing, I’d approach it differently. After several years in our condo, I’ve begun to accumulate “stuff” again.

I realize this contradicts advice from experts and flies in the face of popular tidying up trends.

As part of my downsizing process, I went through multiple closets of clothes, shelves of books, and every nook and cranny in the kitchen and pantry. My collecting long ago jumped the shark to become hoarding. I managed to downsize my collections by getting rid of them in their totality. I couldn’t pick certain items to keep, because I would feel bad for the ones I would be getting rid of.

Not long after our move, I found myself looking for a particular garment that would have been perfect for a certain occasion (funeral, any one?), only to remember it had been donated. Ditto for some book that I hoped to reference. Then there were those cooking utensils, unused for twenty years of marriage, needed for a recipe Jagdish was concocting in our condo. This was further complicated by the fact that I’m still not sure where I stored things after the move, making me wonder whether an item survived the downsizing.

AARP the Magazine had an article by Suze Orman, the financial guru, wherein she provided seven guidelines for a “sunny” retirement. What caught my eye was number 6: Spend Wisely. Orman recommended setting up two buckets, one for needs and one for wants. Then you use each only for what it’s been set up to do. This presumes you’ve done a proper job of estimating your needs so that bucket is adequate. It also assumes that what you consider to be wants (rather than needs) doesn’t change over time. Good luck with that.

When Marie Kondo gives advice on tidying up, she tells us to get rid of the things that don’t bring us joy. She’s focused on folks long before their golden years. With my great purge well in my rear view, I realize that what warmed my heart when I was still working was sometimes different from what gives me pleasure in retirement.

This is partly because I now have time available for what used to be considered frivolous activities—wasted time back then. I’ve learned to savor small pleasures. Not simple pleasures—small pleasures. Little things that wouldn’t even have been on my radar when I was working. I’m discovering classic TV series like Monk that I never

watched in their prime. I’m reading more. Many days I take afternoon naps without feeling guilty.

Here’s a shocker. I’ve become a fan of the Dollar Tree. I used to joke about people who shopped there. Now my husband and I are in one a few times each month. I discovered that they sell jigsaw puzzles, a hobby I enjoyed in my preteen years. At first, I bought them as stocking stuffers. Now I do about two puzzles a week myself. A small pleasure with a small price tag.

Then there’s EBay. I didn’t appreciate the appeal of buying there. I did, however, see it as a good place to sell items that brought me joy when I acquired them years ago but no longer give me even a tiny frisson of pleasure. While I was on the site, I did some searching of items for sale, to get a feeling for prices of things I planned to list.

Since I was searching anyway, why not check out some Christmas ornaments?

I started thinking of the time doing this as “window shopping” and I could do it for hours. Eventually I started buying one or two ornaments now and then, but only when the prices were low. After all, I’m retired and on a budget. You can guess where this wound up for a person who has four Christmas trees, including two just for her cats. At first I felt a tad guilty about buying things I didn’t need just because I wanted them. But they made me happy. Opening the little shipping boxes was fun.

Suze Orman and Marie Kondo are wrong. Retirees should start their planning by making ample room in their lives—in their budgets, their homes and their schedules—for buying and doing the non-essential things they want. Small pleasures, not expensive ones. “Wasted” time, not productive tasks. Embracing clutter that is emotionally rewarding. If your retirement planning doesn’t allow for this, rejigger your plan. Expect to die sooner, if that’s what makes it work. At least you’ll go out happy!

Don’t deprive yourself of small pleasures. Learn to savor them. They’re what will bring you joy.

Copyright 2019 Business Theatre Unlimited Elaine M. Decker’s books include Retirement Sparks, Retirement Sparks Again, Retirement Sparks Redux and CANCER: A Coping Guide. Her essays appear in the anthologies: 80 Things To Do When You Turn 80 and 70 Things To Do When You Turn 70. All are available on Amazon.com.

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by MIKE FINK

Memorable Movie

Our local cinema celebrity, Peter Farrelly, created and crafted the Oscar-winning “Green Book” and I got word from my college classmate and roommate to be sure to catch it. My very-long-time chum Jim Greene, a retired African-American pilot living in Chicago, sent me a letter claiming that I might recall the central figure in that prize-winning semi-documentary drama.

Did I remember when Jim invited and conducted me to the Harlem world of the mid-fifties? How we met his family friend the famous musician/pianist “of color” Don Shirley?

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the mind to restore and sharpen and focus that event.

Don Shirley was a featured and applauded performer among the Big Apple night clubs and “Negro” haunts, and little by little it all came back as I watched this controversial “flick.”

As you may have picked up, Spike Lee objected to the sentimental crowd-pleasing resolution of the racism issues, satisfying for white audiences and therefore profitable, but condescending and perhaps even somewhat insulting to black viewers. So I wanted to make up my own mind, and drove the few blocks to the Avon to catch it before it left town. I laughed appreciatively and privately at the start and then, when the rather small attendees and intimate fellow time travelers at the Avon auditorium started to laugh heartily, I stopped! You see, I am a snobbish movie-goer and like to frown or smile at each scene more by myself than collectively.

The sets were just fine, and the acting was flawless, but the predictability of the propaganda was offputting for me. But more about Jim and me, if you all don’t object too much here. You see, Jim was lonely in our Yale days, a decade earlier than the setting of Green Book, and in those days we never visited each other’s homes, only introducing our families at cam-

pus events. So that New York rendezvous with the renowned jazz and classical celeb, who was then and is currently on the screen, revealed to be gay!-- had an element of hidden underground worlds beneath the surfaces of society: that was what mid-century America was all about.

The political program of our time and place sets up rules of what is correct in cinema and what is not, and I have a footnote, about “blackface” scandal. I was asked once upon a time to introduce Jazz Singer, our first talkie, in a library, starring, and in a sense beginning the film trend and phrase: “based on a true story” the current tradition of stirring together fact and fable. So when Al Jolson, the son of a Jewish cantor, is staring at his countenance in a changing-room mirror, as he is applying blackface, and receives word of the death of his estranged father, something occurs.

He hesitates, in a long close-up. “Who am I” he silently seems to ask himself. There is no answer. He is no longer part of a religious community, and certainly not of the African American community. He steps on stage and begins to sing “American” music and “The End” closes the unanswered quest and question. And that’s the art of Cinema. It asks. It doesn’t answer.

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IRS: Refunds of $1.4 billion waiting to be claimed by individuals who have not filed federal income tax returns for 2015 Unclaimed income tax refunds totaling almost $1.4 billion may be waiting for an estimated 1.2 million taxpayers who did not file a 2015 Form 1040 federal income tax return, according to the Internal Revenue Service.

To collect the money, these taxpayers must file their 2015 tax returns with the IRS no later than this year’s tax deadline, Monday, April 15, except for taxpayers in Maine and Massachusetts, who have until April 17.

“We’re trying to connect over a million people with their share of $1.4 billion in potentially unclaimed refunds for 2015,” said IRS Commissioner Charles Rettig. “Students, part-time workers and many others may have overlooked filing for 2015. And there’s no penalty for filing a late return if you’re due a refund.”

The IRS estimates the midpoint for the potential refunds for 2015 to be $879 — that is, half of the refunds are more than $879 and half are less.

In cases where a federal income tax return was not filed, the law provides most taxpayers with a three-year window of opportunity to claim a tax refund. If they do not file a tax return within three years, the money becomes the property of the U.S. Treasury. For 2015 tax returns, the window closes April 15, 2019, for most taxpayers. The law requires taxpayers to properly address, mail and ensure the tax return is postmarked by that date.

The IRS reminds taxpayers seeking a 2015 tax refund that their checks may be held if they have not filed tax returns for 2016 and 2017. In addition, the refund will be applied to any amounts still owed to the IRS or a state tax agency and may be used to offset unpaid child support or past due federal debts, such as student loans.

By failing to file a tax return, people stand to lose more than

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Current and prior year tax forms (such as the tax year 2015 Form 1040, 1040A and 1040EZ) and instructions are available on the IRS.gov Forms and Publications page or by calling tollfree 800-TAX-FORM (800-829-3676).

Taxpayers who are missing Forms W-2, 1098, 1099 or 5498 for the years 2015, 2016 or 2017 should request copies from their employer, bank or other payer. Taxpayers who are unable to get missing forms from their employer or other payer can order a free wage and income transcript at IRS.gov using the Get Transcript Online tool. Alternatively, they can file Form 4506-T to request a wage and income transcript. A wage and income transcript shows data from information returns received by the IRS, such as Forms W-2, 1099, 1098, Form 5498 and IRA contribution information. Taxpayers can use the information from the transcript to file their tax return.

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Modern Medicine Curing a Lifetime of Poor Vision They have blurred or clouded vision, especially when there is less light. Patients complain that they feel like they’re looking through a frosted window. These are the symptoms shared by 24 million Americans who have cataracts “Cataracts form gradually as the internal lens of the eye loses crystal clear transparency,” according to Dr. Kerry Assil, a leading ophthalmologist based in Beverly Hills, CA. “Patients rarely realize they have them until they are diagnosed.”

Current statistics from the National Eye Institute (NEI), show cataracts affect 24.4 million Americans age 40 and older; that’s about one in every six adults. Over 90 percent of people diagnosed with the condition are age 65 and older, yet, it’s not all that uncommon for people in their 20s to have it. The NEI predicts that over 30 million Americans will have cataracts by the year 2020.

“Cataracts form gradually as the internal lens of the eye loses crystal clear transparency,” says Assil, who is the lead surgeon and founder of the Assil Eye Institute he founded 25 years ago.

For patients like Rebecca White, who struggled with poor vision all her life, the disease is especially more difficult to detect. She endured “coke-bottle” glasses, hard contact lenses, and the frustration of being unable to engage in activities she liked.

“And because of my last name, I was alphabetically placed in the back of the classroom,” she says. “It was always difficult for me to see things clearly.”

More than just an awkward inconvenience, White’s vision grew so bad that she had to keep several glasses on hand, “just in case” she misplaced or broke a pair. “That was my life.” By the time she graduated from high school, she was legally blind. “I couldn’t see anything without glasses or contacts,” says White.

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“It’s a misconception they only happen to older people,” Assil continues. “They are more common as we get older but they can happen to almost anyone at any age.”

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As a surgeon, I must take great care with performing procedures like cataract

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Dr. Assil adds that new medical technologies shorten the surgery contemplation time. “The more data I have, the more precise I can be in ensuring the cause and planning my patient’s treatment. This all has positive effects on patient outcomes,” he says. “In a case like Rebecca’s, a battery of screenings may include several devices to get me exact measurements that help me decide about the replacement lens that the patient needs.”

Technology isn’t all about precision or time, however.

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With the consultations and exams behind her, White agreed to have Dr. Assil perform her cataract surgery. After a 10-minute outpatient procedure, she left his office with IOL implants.

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For the first time in my life I could see leaves fluttering in the trees.”

About six months after the procedure, she still pauses to marvel at the world that’s been revealed to her. “I sure wish my vision was like this when I was a kid,” she comments. “Things would have been a lot different. But experiences like this makes you grateful for what you have now. I am very grateful to be able to see.”

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TRINITY (FROM PAGE 10) “I want to continue acting and teaching,” McEleney said. “Teaching the MFA (Master in Fine Arts) students.”

“Curt has been a champion of the veteran company actors and has chosen plays to include our diverse members,” he said. “He has found great roles for middle age women. He has truly made Providence, Rhode Island a Theatre Town.”

Brian remembers his early days with Trinity, when the repertory company was “the only show in town”.

“Now we have an ever-growing number of theatre companies,” he said, noting the cooperation among the actors and directors.

An Iliad I asked Brian what I thought might be a sensitive question: At age 66 do you find it harder to memorize your lines?

He laughed as he emphatically said “Oh Yes!” An Iliad is one of the most challenging roles for an actor. The play has over 50 pages of dialogue and stage directions.

He is alone on stage, with the addition of a guitarist in the background, for an hour and forty minutes, speaking constantly while moving around the stage, changing his voice to include a variety of characters, He demonstrates his talents while telling sweeping stories of Homer’s journey, the Greek/Trojan War, tales of Hector and Achilles, and incredibly recalling every war that was ever fought, in addition to running off the names of dozens and dozens of characters whose SNOWBIRD (FROM PAGE 4) the Daytona 500 School of Driving. It’s also necessary to know your destination route BEFORE you embark on a south Florida turnpike experience. Lanes merge quickly and you could find yourself in an “Exit Only” lane in an instant. That miscalculation can be nerve rattling. Florida drivers believe that they were endowed with inalienable pass-on-the-right, traffic-line-be-dammed privileges when they attained their licenses. In short, southern Florida auto travel requires alertness, concentration, and expecting the unexpected. No doubt, my Snowbird Driving Education has sharpened my road skills.

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many names I couldn’t even pronounce.

How does he do it?

“Practice, practice, practice,” he said.

“I started memorizing last May, over 8 months before the show opened, and when we went into rehearsals, I had every line down.”

Does he ever make a mistake?

“Every night,” he said with a sly grin, “But who would know.”

The Next Act So what does the future hold for this 66 year old energetic actor/teacher, who has no plans to retire?

“I’m at the point in my life when I can choose what I want to do,” he said.

He has done a movie, and would consider another because “it helps me in teaching my students”.

“I want to continue acting and teaching,” Brian said. “I love teaching the MFA students. While I may cut down on my acting, I find that it still helps me keep fresh when it comes to teaching.”

Brian and his husband, Stephen Berenson, have been together since 1977.

They have worked together both on stage and with the Brown/Trinity Consortium.

This summer they are both teaching at Oxford. After that, it is back to Trinity for the 2019-2020 season, his work with the consortium, and who knows what else is in store and how many aspiring young actors will be influenced by his talents.

experience in Florida, Kathy and I look forward to returning home. We are rooted in Rhode Island and have missed family and friends that are woven into our life tapestry. We hope to return to south Florida next winter but, “There’s no place like home…(with a final caveat).”

Could you arrange for temperature to reach 60 degrees and melt any lingering snow before we pull into our driveway in North Providence?

Larry Grimaldi is a retired freelance writer living in North Providence. Comments can be emailed to lvgrimald2149@gmail.com.

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