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The Voice of Adults 50+ in the Pikes Peak Region August 2021 | Volume 34 | Issue 8 Publisher Kevin K. VanGundy

Managing Editor Rhonda Wray Editor in Chief Cloie Sandlin Multimedia Editor Lauren Berg Graphic Designers B. Bigler Michael L. Madsen

6 COVER STORY Forest Therapy

Unplug and find a better connection in the great outdoors, or even your back yard using all of your senses

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Space Symposium Space leaders come together at this event to discuss and plan for future space exploration

11 How can I help?

The Old Bag gives readers advice on how to care for friends who are dealing with dementia

Genealogy tourism

Explore your family tree with a trip to ancestral lands, and the chance to discover new relatives

27 What is a podcast? Discover the audio version of a blog, perfect for multitaskers or long drives

12 Prepare for mosquitoes

Five easy tips to reduce the likelihood of mosquitoes, and the potentially paralyzing effect of their bite

14 New Alzheimer’s drug

Is Aduhelm a breakthrough for dementia or FDA’s biggest blunder?

19 Asking pups for forgiveness

From white lies about rides to the vet, to blaming human gas on them, we owe our dogs an apology

Can you unsell your personal data? It’s the Wild West when it comes to protections regarding how our data is being used

30 Calendar 32 Clubs 33 Question of the Month

We asked readers: “If your parents were still alive, what’s one question you’d ask them?”

34 Fun after 50

Senior Center Activites

36 News Bits 37 Support Groups

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LETTERS

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n August my thoughts turn to school. I look back with equal parts relief and wistfulness, since my kids are no longer students. A new grade held the smell of pencils and possibility. It meant the school’s ice cream social and class lists posted on the doors, discovering who would teach them and which friends they’d call classmates. It meant shoes that no longer fit after a summer of flip-flops, fading vacation tans and last-minute haircuts and dental appointments. It was making one master supply list from four individual ones before embarking on a hunting and gathering mission to find packs of dry erase markers and notebook dividers. Though we’d always end up with a cart mounded full, we never could find everything we needed at one store. It was usually three.

SCHOOL SUPPLY NOSTALGIA The school supplies in my days of reading, writing and ‘rithmatic were far more modest. I actually had a trifold plastic sleeping mat for kindergarten. (Now kindergartners read. There’s no time for napping.) I’d had a new box of Crayola crayons, starting with the thick primary set of eight and graduating to the cool, multi-hued 64. A ruler with inches and centimeters because, we were warned ominously, we’d all be using the metric system by the time we were adults. A metal lunchbox that buckled shut. Maybe a Big Chief tablet to practice my printing. (Apparently, they stopped making these iconic red tablets for more than a decade. Now they’re back, available—where else?—on Amazon.) I know a lot of teachers, and I’ve heard their tales of Zoom classes, both funny and poignant. These teachers deserve far more than an apple for hanging in there through mask mumbling, quarantine, all that screen time and so much more. My youngest was on the verge of graduating when COVID hit, and he had no idea he’d never step foot in his high school again when

“I am so impressed by your magazine! Your articles are meaty, informational and inspirational.” - Sandra Wise “Your magazine is great!” - Sarita Shoemaker they were suddenly dismissed. To even have a label of “in-person learning” is curious enough when that’s all anyone knew for the most part. May the 2021-22 school year hold less limitations and lots of learning.

LIFELONG LEARNERS School days or not, knowledge is always there for the acquiring. I’ve heard quite a bit about the concept of being a lifelong learner, and I embrace it! Ditto for a growth mindset. That’s what keeps us interested and aware. The school of Google is just clicks away, and the Pikes Peak Library District offers more than a lifetime of reading material. Every time I open Life After 50, I learn more about this community I call home and the resources available to us as we face the joys and challenges of senior living. The art of face-to-face conversation must not be overlooked, either. Our publisher, Kevin VanGundy, says, “Every senior has a story to share, if only someone will ask them. When you ask a senior their story, you open the door to a relationship, and everything starts with relationship.” Isn’t that the truth? Sit a spell with a senior and you’ll see.

THANK YOU Count me among those still learning as I continue to absorb all I can from the Life After 50 Jedi Masters around me. I met former editor Anthony Welch recently, as he handed the baton (in the form of a PO box key) to me. I salute his season at Life After 50, keeping our readers informed and updated. Thank you, Anthony! ■

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Above the Clouds

Forest therapy soothes the senses and the soul Story and photos by Rhonda Wray

he sparkling prism on a dewdrop. The subtle serrated edge of a leaf. A fluffy feather floating on a pond. The forest’s gifts are abundant. Nature is the perfect antidote to our dizzying days of devices and distractions. Relief awaits—and it’s as close as the great outdoors.

MADE IN JAPAN

Jane Courtland stoops to examine a flower as she soaks up the life-giving natural environment at Cottonwood Creek.

In the 1980s, the Japanese practice of shinrin-yoku, literally “taking in the forest atmosphere” (alternately, forest bathing or therapy), began, perhaps in response to another Japanese term, karoshi: “death from overwork.” Trained guides lead groups through an immersive outdoor physiological experience that awakens the senses and eliminates stress by quieting the mind. It is not intended to be a

one-and-done experience but a recurring practice, like exercise, yoga or prayer. Fortunately, one doesn’t need to travel to Japan to experience the mental and physical benefits of forest bathing. Our plentiful aspens and pines beckon us to join them near “Sun Mountain,” as the Utes called Pikes Peak. Local guide Jane Scanlon with Above the Clouds Forest Bathing has always gravitated to the outdoors. When she encountered personal challenges, spending time in nature helped her make a shift in how she perceived the problem. When a friend sent her an article on forest bathing, Scanlon was excited to discover her personal experience was an actual practice. “This was one of only three moments in my life where I thought, ‘I can’t not do this,’” said Scanlon, 66. She completed her certification in 2019 through a weeklong immersion program,

followed by six months in a supervised practicum. There are 1,200 forest bathing guides in 60 countries. Although we have more forests than guides in El Paso County, the number of guides is growing.

BATHING IN THE FOREST As long as you’re dressed for the weather (walks take place in every season), you need little else. Bring a sit pad or other portable seat if desired, water and a small backpack. A journal is also fine “unless it becomes a task, like okay, now I have to put words to this sensation,” said Scanlon. Although she leads groups of various sizes, Scanlon prefers to cap the number at eight as it’s easier to converse and observe distancing guidelines. A guide leads intuitively, and no two

“WE SAY THAT NATURE IS THE THERAPIST AND THE GUIDE MERELY OPENS THE DOOR.” walks are ever the same. The experience typically lasts two to three hours. It unfolds with a series of gentle invitations. Breathing. Wondering together. What are you noticing? What is in motion? “Open your eyes and pretend that someone who loves you very much painted a picture for you,” says Kim Nielsen, 59, another local guide. Sensory activities might include sifting dirt through your hand, using a high-powered magnifying glass to observe the most minute detail, enjoying the cool scent of mint leaves, listening to the birds’ melodic song and eating sweet and juicy fruit. “We believe there may be up to 13 senses,” Scanlon revealed. “We say that nature is the therapist and the guide merely opens the door.” Focus is everything. Sharing circles provide an opportunity to process the experience. Scanlon’s sessions always close with a tea ceremony, brewing native plants with established health

Kim Nielsen guides a group of locals and tourists in a forest bathing experience.

benefits such as blue spruce. Scanlon recalled one walk when someone began operating a chainsaw nearby. “It was so loud we could almost feel the vibrations, and there was nothing I could do,” she said. “Interestingly, at our sharing circle one woman said, ‘I think we all noticed the chainsaw, and it was disruptive. But then I thought of when I was a little girl and I would go out with my father while he cut firewood, and my mood shifted from annoyance to joy and gratitude for that memory.’”

SUITABLE FOR SENIORS Forest bathing is accessible to any fitness level. Guides deliberately choose short (about 1 mile), flat routes. It doesn’t necessarily need to be a forest either. “Sitting by a plant in your backyard or holding an apple—any connection with nature using the senses—gives you some of the same benefits,” said Scanlon. She once brought the forest to an individual with mobility limitations. Scanlon offered pinecones, rocks and other natural objects to see, smell and taste. “Research shows that even 20-30 minutes outside two to three times a week can impact your immune system,” Scanlon noted. Science shows a definite connection between nature and health. Trees and plants produce a number of different aerosols that protect trees from parasites and disease. Passersby exposed to these substances strengthen their immune system’s natural killer cells. Studies show phytoncides—organic compounds with antibacterial components—released by trees may also contribute to one’s health amidst ongoing stress. The benefits for seniors are many and varied, targeting maladies that come with age. Physically, this means lower blood pressure and cholesterol, improved cardiovascular health, a stronger immune system, better sleep, accelerated recovery from illness, lowered risk of diabetes and obesity, and improved heart rate variability. Likewise, our bodies’ DNA needs natural compounds to keep our nervous systems running well, which requires spending time outside. Cognitively, those who spend time outdoors tend to feel more focused, alert and creative. “As we age, it’s easy to continue doing what we’ve always done,” said Scanlon. “Spending time connecting intimately with the natural world creates an awe approach, as we discover what might unfold.” Walks also provide an opportunity for human connection. Shared silence is welcome, and fun!

Kim Nielsen closes a forest bathing session with a tea ceremony. One participant expressed her thanks for nature because it’s healing her, in the form of chemotherapy derived from a yew tree. “The natural world used to be our only medicine cabinet,” said Scanlon. “I believe it still has what we need.”

PANDEMIC PRESCRIPTION Scanlon’s walks continued through the pandemic, providing safe human connection outdoors and lowered anxiety. “You don’t have to social distance with trees,” she said. “I think nature is calling us back, cultivating our relationship with the natural world.” In a world where many things are quantified, it’s healing to just be, without expectation or judgment. So slow down. Breathe. Take in the tiny fish or the tree branches reaching to the sky. Although there’s no Wi-Fi in the forest, the connection is far better. ■

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Women in STEM and Space 36th Space Symposium takes flight August 23 By William J. Dagendesh

atherine Steele was pursuing a graduate degree in engineering when a lack of money inspired her to accept a fellowship from Hughes Aircraft in exchange for working for the company. Steele planned to attend business school eventually. She hasn’t any regrets though, as her engineering degree helped her to later become a respected voice in the space industry. “I looked forward to going to work and watching brilliant people do amazing things. I have many fond experiences,” said Steele, 64. Steele hopes to share those experiences with the community during the 36th annual Space Symposium, scheduled for August 23-26 at The Broadmoor. The event is designed to bring together space leaders and innovators to address, discuss and plan for future space exploration. Hosted by the Space Foundation, the Space Symposium is regarded as the premier assembly for the global space ecosystem. More than 14,000 people from throughout the world attend the sights and sounds extravaganza each year to glean information on all sectors of space.

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For the first time, the Space Symposium will be conducted in a hybrid format, allowing for in-person and/or virtual program attendance. Registrants will be able to see, hear and engage with the presentations, panels, awards and programming. Visitors who attend the symposium can tour the exhibit hall and learn what is happening in the space communities and in cutting-edge technology. Steele is particularly thrilled about the exhibits that recognize women and their contributions to the space industry and STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Math). Steele believes STEM is the future, and women are leading the charge in bringing it forward. “Our future will rely on STEM because it involves space travel, transportation and communications. We need more people with STEM backgrounds and women, more than ever, are becoming involved,” Steele said. Certainly Steele knows from experience, having worked in these areas. In 1985, Steele joined the Aerospace Corporation, an independent nonprofit dedicated to applying science and technology to solve

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During a recent visit to the Space Foundation, Catherine Steele, right, discussed the future of women in space with foundation Volunteer Manager Jennifer Walters. critical issues affecting the nation’s space program. She went on to serve as Vice President of Strategic Space Operations, where she oversaw mission area activities for U.S. Air Force Space Command, Air Force Research Laboratory and the Space/Missile Systems Center. She later assumed the reins of Senior Vice President of the National Systems Group, which is responsible for systems engineering and integrations support for National Reconnaissance Office space programs. Steele holds a bachelors in electrical engineering/system science and a masters in engineering control systems from the University of California, Los Angeles—degrees once held exclusively by men. Leadership roles require diverse thinking, Steele said, and educated

women bring this quality to the professional table. “We need diversity in problem-solving and in covering every angle, and women have proven themselves capable of handling the job,” Steele said. Jennifer Walters, volunteer program manager with the Space Foundation, agreed, adding that women are demanding to be accepted for their engineering and technology skills. “Women don’t shy away, but step up and say, ‘I am part of this industry,’” said Walters. Looking back, Steele thanked those who helped pave the way to a rewarding career. “I had good mentors who launched me on a pathway to my future. I credit them for giving

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“OUR FUTURE WILL RELY ON STEM BECAUSE IT INVOLVES SPACE TRAVEL, TRANSPORTATION AND COMMUNICATIONS. WE NEED MORE PEOPLE WITH STEM BACKGROUNDS AND WOMEN, MORE THAN EVER, ARE BECOMING INVOLVED.” me a message in a way to which I listened,” Steele said. “Walking that path wasn’t easy—I got knocked down a lot. But I was resilient, got back up and moved forward.” An advocate of lifelong learning, Steele encouraged people to work hard, treat others with respect and never stop learning. “There is no substitute for hard work, so give only your best because your work represents you,”

Steele said. Walters believes the days of Sputnik and of families watching the first moon landing on TV figure heavily in seniors having sought a career in the space industry. “The moon landing inspired people to go down that career path, and now they want to share their past and present and bring their expertise to the future,” Walters said. ■

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Dear Old Bag: Today I’m feeling sad. My friend is in assisted living with dementia. She is and was a beautiful, smart, thoughtful person. She asked me to bring her some nail polish remover when I came to visit. I agreed. However, I received a message from her daughter stating that I’m not to bring it, and that my friend is not supposed to ask me to bring anything. The family is taking care of everything. My friend called me crying, saying that she can’t do anything anymore. I love my friend but can’t go against the family. There must be something I can do to help her. Signed, SAD Dear Sad: This is an awkward situation. Your friend is trying to exert the little control she thought she had left, and her daughter doesn’t understand how important that little bit is to your friend. The daughter is trying to prevent her mother from becoming a “pest” to others by asking for things. I have two suggestions: 1. Speak to the daughter about how important it is to give a bit of control to those who have already lost so much, including health and home! 2. When you do visit, find ways to let your friend make decisions by asking questions like, “Would you like to visit in your room or on the patio?” Simple decisions. To any readers who have an aging loved one, please let them have some control, even if it’s small. You may be there someday, and you’ll be fighting for some control of your life. OB Dear Old Bag: In a recent column you asked for input from readers who made good choices of a mate. I didn’t make a good choice the first time—my vision was blurred by lust! He ended up being a loser and the marriage didn’t last long. As a result, I swore I was going to be single for the rest of my life. Twenty years later, in the home stretch of my life, I met a wonderful guy who I dated for three years before he convinced me to marry him. It’s been the best decision I ever made. You’re right to ask people to make good choices for a mate. I had no idea what it was like to love and be loved by a good man. Keep up the good work! Signed, Happy Camper Dear Happy: Thank you for writing. For my other readers, I’d like to recommend an old book titled “Smart Women, Foolish Choices” by Cowan and Kinder. It doesn’t matter how old you are—if you’re contemplating a new relationship, it’s good reading. I think it works for men too! OB Dear Old Bag: I hope my grandparents read this. Every time I visit them, they find some reason to pick on me. They ask about college and I tell them I love it. Then they go off on the terrible things college kids are into like drugs, politics (not their party), drinking, demonstrations, sex. Then they say, “But we know you’re smarter than that.” I used to try to talk to them about the good side of college, but they didn’t listen. My question is, why do so many old people have such bad opinions of young people? Signed, Granddaughter Dear Granddaughter: To answer your question, I think it’s because your grandparents aren’t around a lot of young people anymore and they get their opinions from TV. We all know the news doesn’t feature the good side of things; they feature the dramatic! Then old people begin to think all young people are like that. I say, give them a little slack. Show them what a good girl you are! OB

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Prepare for potentially paralyzing mosquitoes Courtesy of News & Experts

handful of states just reported this summer’s first mosquitoes are carrying a serious virus called Chikungunya. Although Colorado does not have a large number of virus-carrying mosquitoes at this time, several bordering states, including Kansas, Oklahoma, New Mexico and Arizona, may have pockets of one of the two species of mosquito that transmit Chikungunya. A 2013 outbreak in the Caribbean caused most of the American cases, from vacationers. While rarely fatal, Chikungunya causes severe joint pain and fever. The bad news is that most of the U.S. populations of mosquitoes get infected with Chikungunya easily. The good news is that this virus only spreads between humans and mosquitoes, whereas West Nile virus can live in birds and other animals.

Because more people are outside in the summertime, this likely means an uptick in cases. Still, if people can keep from getting bitten, that can stop the virus from spreading. In the spirit of prevention, Joe Malinowski with Mosquito Authority offered five tips on reducing the likelihood of mosquitoes and their bites: 1. Consider a professional service. Sometimes people prefer DIY when it comes to fixing home issues, but they later find that a persistent problem is often better left to trained professionals. “Companies that specialize in mosquito control can effectively address the problem by implementing an entire program over a period of time,” Malinowski said. “There is a science and strategy to a program, and it requires considerable knowledge of how to

treat different types of yards in different regions of the country.” 2. Get rid of standing water. Still water is a perfect breeding ground for mosquitoes. Common places include clogged drain gutters, birdbaths, pet bowls, planters, trash and recycling bins, and kiddie pools. “It’s important to remain vigilant and remove any containers and debris from your yard to lower the habitats available to mosquitoes,” Malinowski said. “A mosquito needs only about a tablespoon of water to lay eggs.” 3. Use safe repellents. Repellents registered by the Environmental Protection Agency have been reviewed and approved to pose minimal risk when used properly. “Some of the most effective ingredients commonly referred to

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Why you need glutathione and which meds deplete it

hat if you were taking an over the counter med, like an antacid or an analgesic, and it was stripping you of an important antioxidant? Wouldn’t you want to know? Glutathione is a powerful antioxidant that reduces oxidative stress. It may even help with skin conditions like psoriasis, as well as alcohol-related liver injuries and non-alcoholic fatty liver. Special forms like the “acetylated” forms of glutathione penetrate the brain and may help with neurological diseases. Glutathione is made naturally in the body and is also found in many supplements nationwide. In the human body, you have many complex metabolic pathways. The methylation cycle makes biologically active B9 (folate). Likewise, you make B12 in your gut. Think of each metabolic pathway as a spinning cycle using different gears, and each gear needs to be well-oiled with nutrients or else the spinning temporarily stops, which would be bad for your health. One of the body’s complex metabolic pathways is called the transsulfuration pathway, which needs vitamin B6 to produce cysteine. Anything that depletes or blocks B6 slows down the production of cysteine, which is required to make glutathione. Here’s a list of medication categories that impact levels of glutathione, as well as my reasoning behind it: • Acid blockers/antacids. These medications severely impact the human gut microbiota. They suppress absorption or block production of the entire B complex family, especially B12, which is required as a precursor nutrient

GLUTATHIONE IS MADE NATURALLY IN THE BODY AND IS ALSO FOUND IN MANY SUPPLEMENTS NATIONWIDE. in the pathway that ultimately makes glutathione. • Analgesics. The medications listed in my book “Drug Muggers” all contain acetaminophen, which can deplete glutathione stores. This is well known in the medical community and, hopefully, your physician has made you aware of that. If not, please pose the question at your next doctor’s visit, because acetaminophen (aka paracetamol) has been proven in other countries to directly deplete glutathione. • Antibiotics. These life-saving medications are sometimes taken for more than 14 days. If that’s the case, you can expect a total disruption of your gut flora, which suppresses B12. This then results in the transsulfuration pathway “gear” being cramped, meaning you can’t make glutathione. • Nicotine. Glutathione production is suppressed by smoking. Glutathione supplementation may be helpful to avoid profound oxidative injury to your lungs and liver. I hope you find this information useful and are able to apply it to yourself or a loved one. If you’re uncertain about glutathione and whether it’s right for you, please ask your practitioner before self-supplementing. ■

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n June 7, 2021, the FDA approved Aduhelm (aducanumab). Biotechnology company Biogen is marketing Aduhelm as “the first new Alzheimer’s drug in almost 20 years.” Biogen makes clear that Aduhelm is not a cure for Alzheimer’s disease (AD), but an attempt to slow memory loss. So, is it time to celebrate with the six million families in the U.S. who suffer from this disease that Nancy Reagan once called “the long, long goodbye”? Or is this a time to bemoan Big Pharma’s greed and the FDA’s kowtowing to the Alzheimer’s Association and Biogen?

HOW IT WORKS One hypothesis about Alzheimer’s is that amyloid, a naturally occurring protein in the brain, clumps together to form plaques that collect between neurons and disrupt cell function. Aduhelm, a monoclonal antibody (which are currently used in treating several cancers, multiple sclerosis, and COVID-19), targets and binds to amyloid in the brain, breaks it down, and eliminates it from the brain and spinal fluid. The drug is administered as an intravenous infusion (45-60 minutes) every four weeks in a doctor’s office or infusion center. In the clinical trials that brought Aduhelm to market, 35 percent of patients had evidence of brain swelling on MRI, and 19 percent had evidence of brain hemorrhage. Commonly reported side effects were headache, confusion, dizziness and unsteadiness. Over 6 percent of patients in the trials stopped Aduhelm because of brain swelling and bleeding, and one patient died of bleeding in the brain. Aduhelm was evaluated in two identical, randomized clinical trials.

Patients with early AD (i.e. mild cognitive impairment or mild dementia due to AD) were given either Aduhelm or a placebo. Outcomes were evaluated based on a patient’s change in score on a dementia rating scale. Problematically, experts can’t agree on what an important difference is on this scale. In March 2019, both trials were terminated following an evaluation that showed that Aduhelm was not effective. Predictably, Biogen re-analyzed the data and found a possible positive treatment effect in one trial, but not the other.

THE FDA’S BLUNDER FDA Advisory Committees are independent, expert scientists and clinicians who provide advice to FDA decision-makers. In the vast majority of new drug approvals, the FDA follows the advice of their Advisory Committees. The Neurology Advisory Committee met in November 2020 and voted 10-0 not

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to approve the drug. Three days after the FDA approved Aduhelm anyway, members of the committee resigned in protest over the FDA’s decision. “The FDA’s decision was probably the worst drug approval decision in recent U.S. history,” said former committee member and Harvard Professor of Medicine Aaron Kesselheim. “This decision will undermine the care of these patients, public trust in the FDA, the pursuit of therapeutic interventions and the affordability of the health care system.” Another committee member who resigned—Mayo Clinic neurologist David Knopman—added, “I don’t wish to be a part of a sham process... The approval of Aduhelm appears to have been foreordained.” The Institute of Clinical and Economic Review (ICER)—an independent organization that produces cost-effective analyses on how much new drugs should cost—similarly protested the FDA’s decision. ICER reported that “the FDA, in approving Aduhelm for the treatment of Alzheimer’s disease, has failed in its responsibility to protect patients and families from unproven treatments with known harms.” ICER estimated that the annual price for Aduhelm, assuming that the one “positive” study is accurate, should be $2,560 to $8,290. However, Biogen’s actual price is $56,000 per year with a promise from Biogen’s CEO that he won’t raise prices for four years. The estimated associated annual cost of MRIs, PET scans and infusions is $30,000.

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• Totally ignored the unanimous decision of their advisory committee not to approve this drug. • Assumed that a positive study trumps a negative study. Usually, the FDA requires two positive studies to approve a drug. • Assumed that the disappearance of amyloid on imaging is synonymous with clinical improvement or slowing of deterioration. There are actually lots of data suggesting that isn’t true. • Approved Aduhelm for all Alzheimer’s patients when the Aduhelm studies were carried out exclusively in those with mild disease. Lastly, in approving this drug, the FDA created false hope for Alzheimer’s patients and their families. I’m optimistic that thoughtful physicians will spend the time to educate Alzheimer’s patients and their desperate loved ones about the lack of documented effectiveness and the potential harms of Aduhelm. ■ Phil Mohler, MD, is a contract employee of Rocky Mountain Health Plans. He spent the latter years of his career caring for nursing home patients, many who had dementia. Now he focuses on caring for his wife, Nancy, who suffers from Alzheimer’s dementia.

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cornbread isn’t done in the middle”? Aliens probably fly by earth and lock their doors. I really don’t mind getting older, but my body is taking it badly. It turns out that being an adult now is mostly just Googling how to do stuff. I miss the ’90s when bread was still good for you and no one knew what kale was. Do you ever get up in the morning, look in the mirror and think, “That can’t be accurate”? I want to be 14 again and ruin my life differently. I have new ideas. As I watch this new generation try to rewrite our history, one thing I’m sure of....it will be misspelled and have no punctuation. Confuse your doctor by putting on

rubber gloves at the same time he does. My wife asked me to take her to one of those restaurants where they make food right in front of you. I took her to Subway. I picked up a hitchhiker. He asked, if I was afraid he might be a serial killer. I told him the odds of two serial killers being in the same car were extremely unlikely. I went line dancing last night. Okay, it was a roadside sobriety test. Same thing.

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Submitted by Lauren VanGundy Morris and his wife Esther went to the state fair every year, and every year Morris would say, “Esther, I’d really like to ride in that helicopter.” Esther always replied, “I know Morris, but that helicopter ride is 50 dollars, and 50 dollars is 50 dollars.” One year, Esther and Morris went to the fair, and Morris said, “Esther, I’m 85 years old. If I don’t ride that helicopter, I might never get another chance.” To this, Esther replied, “Morris that helicopter ride is 50 dollars, and 50 dollars is 50 dollars.” The pilot overheard the couple and said, “Folks, I’ll make you a deal. I’ll take the both of you for a ride. If you can stay quiet for the entire ride and don’t say a word, I won’t charge you a penny! But if you say one word it’s 50 dollars.” Morris and Esther agreed and up they went. The pilot did all kinds of fancy maneuvers, but not a word was heard. He did his daredevil tricks over and over again, but still not a word. When they landed, the pilot turned to Morris and said, “By

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Submitted by Lee Bowerman At the pearly gates, Forrest Gump was being questioned by St. Peter. “You’re too early, but if you can pass a three-part test, you will be allowed to stay. How many days of the week start with a T?” Forrest said, “Four.” St. Peter said that wasn’t exactly the answer he wanted, but Forrest explained, “Well there’s Tuesday, Thursday, today and tomorrow.” St. Peter allowed him that one. “How many seconds are there in a year?” Forrest replied, “Twelve.” After Forrest explained “the second of January, second of February, second of March…” St. Peter allowed that one too. But he said, “Now, no one ever gets this one: what’s God’s real name?” “Andy,” Forrest replied. “My mama always sings this song, ‘Andy walks with me and he talks with me…’” ■

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So you’ve turned into your parents. Now what? By Melanie Wiseman

n our younger years, we scoffed at the idea of becoming like our parents someday. We made it our youthful mission to avoid anything remotely resembling them. For all of the years we spent attempting to be independent and avoid the inevitable, the prophecy has most likely come true. Sometimes we still try to fight it. I’ve heard countless women say, “If I ever do such and so like my mother, please tell me so I can stop!” Needless to say, they do it now, too, and as good friends, we stay silent so they can save face. Taking on the characteristics, vocal inflections, habits and looks of our dear parents is part of who we are. While some inherited features are less desired, what if instead you focused on the positive attributes you were gifted? As a kid, it drove me crazy when my dad said, “Life isn’t fair.” I was upset and I wanted his sympathy, not something that felt like a brushoff at the time. But he was right, and now I find myself saying the same thing. Basically, stop whining, put on your big girl pants and figure it out. At the time, I didn’t realize he was helping mold four children into strong, resilient adults. With my parents now in their 90s, my sisters and I sound so much like my mom on the phone that my dad can’t tell us apart. My husband says all the women in my family also share the same subconscious sigh of contentment. He added that I laugh like my mom, which I never really thought about, but I guess I do. I love my mom’s laugh. When I look down, I see her aged hands in mine. The same hands that taught me to sew, knit, crochet and create. Sue Springer, 69, and her mom won second place in a motherdaughter sorority lookalike contest

FOR ALL THE YEARS WE SPENT ATTEMPTING TO BE INDEPENDENT AND AVOID THE INEVITABLE, THE PROPHECY HAS LIKELY COME TRUE. during her sophomore year at Colorado State University. Fifty years later, Springer does a double-take in the mirror each morning and is tempted to say “Hi, Mom!” “It’s not a bad thing,” she said. “We were also good friends, and I like that we share a lot in common.” From the way he cocks his baseball hat to the way he holds his mouth when he eats and drinks, Sue added that her husband, Bill, 72, is a carbon copy of his dad. “When we were younger I said to Bill, ‘Can you picture my mom married to your dad? Because that’s going to be us someday.’ It’s uncanny,” said Sue. Lucky for Sue, Bill adored her mom. Getting stuck on trying not to be like our parents can lock us in the past. Instead, forgive them and move on. You are not identical to them. Just because you may be like them doesn’t mean you are them. Try focusing on your own values and who you want to be while enjoying the good stuff. ■

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incing, I flash back to early 1970 when I attended a Led Zeppelin concert at Boston Garden. I was higher than a hippie in a hot air balloon on magic mushrooms. As strobe lights bedecked the stage and Jimmy Page began “Whole Lotta Love,” I leapt in exuberance, nearly plunging off the balcony. If not for the quick grasp of my lucid companion, I would have taken the stairway to heaven express. It was definitely a foolish use of psilocybin mushrooms, but my frontal lobes were infantile. I confess, innocently dabbling in psychedelics opened doors to my mind that some might suggest should have remained shut. But I digress. Flash forward: John Hopkins Center for Psychedelic and Consciousness Research scientists have discovered psilocybin found in psychedelic mushrooms has vast benefits for treating trauma, PTSD, anxiety, depression, addiction (smoking, alcohol, opiate or other drugs of abuse), schizophrenia, autism spectrum disorders, and clinical depression. And, it can heighten brain function. Despite ongoing research into its therapeutic and medical benefits, psilocybin has been listed in Schedule I of the Controlled Substances Act since 1970, which includes heroin, crack cocaine and

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GOOD VIBRATIONS Decades researching plant food as medicine taught me that many psychoactive plant medicines and treatments—stigmatized as dangerous, evil tools of Satan, and illegal— are rising to new research laboratories, suggesting there just might be something to earth’s psychoactive plant medicines. “Psychiatrists, scientists and mental health professionals considered psychedelics like psilocybin to be promising treatments as an aid to therapy for a broad range of psychiatric diagnoses,” stated the Drug Policy Alliance, whose supporters work to ensure the U.S.’ drug policies cease to criminalize those disproportionately affected by the war on drugs. New research published in the New England Journal of Medicine reported that in the search for new ways of tackling depression, researchers have compared psilocybin against a well-established antidepressant in a small phase II trial. It’s still early research, but promisingly, the results show psilocybin

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DECRIMINALIZING ’SHROOMS On “60 Minutes” Anderson Cooper reported that two-thirds of patients said they believed taking the drug in the clinical setting was one of the most meaningful experiences of their lives. “For some, it was on par with the birth of their children,” he said. Nonetheless, it’s still considered an illegal class 1 drug and can result in significant jail time. A New York Times op-ed titled, “Can Magic Mushrooms Heal Us?” noted a very promising mental health experiment taking shape in Oregon, which is about to become the first state to try

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to build a support infrastructure through which psychedelic mushrooms can be woven into everyday life. “This framework is different from what we’ve seen before: not legalization, not medicalization, but therapeutic use, in licensed facilities, under the guidance of professionals trained to guide psychedelic experiences,” the article stated. Several other municipalities have already decriminalized psilocybin mushrooms, including Denver; Oakland, California; and Washington, DC. According to Newsweek, in Denver, the adult possession and use of psilocybin mushrooms became the city’s lowest law enforcement priority, further prohibiting the city from spending resources on penalizing ’shroom use. Philosopher and teacher Rudolf Steiner once said, “For every human illness, somewhere in the world there exists a plant which is the cure.” Perhaps it’s time to explore becoming inward-traveling psychonauts seeking healing, enhanced creativity, and even spiritual expansion through a naturally occurring edible plant—if done legally under supervision in the proper setting, not the purple haze of a cacophonous concert. ■

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Who do you think you are? Explore your family tree with genealogy tourism By Victor Block

n planning a visit to Poland, the land where his ancestors lived, Bernard Janicki used the internet to get his travel itinerary started. He first tracked down the parish priest in the village where his mother had been born. When he arrived in that small town, the pastor helped him examine church records dating back to the early 20th century. Using the information he gathered, both in person and online, Janicki was able to trace his grandfather’s lineage to 1819, and the maternal side of his family all the way back to 1751. Thus, he became one of an increasing number of people who’ve made genealogy tourism—combining travel with the research and tracing of family roots—one of the fastest-growing segments of the tourism industry. Many people use the wealth of records and information available online to begin their trip down memory lane without having to leave home. A few quick searches can unearth census records, ship passenger lists, immigration documents and a treasure trove of other data.

The National Archives, for example, contains a motherlode of information. Another essential tool is www.cyndislist.com, a free categorized and cross-referenced list of more than 335,000 links to helpful resources. Categories include localities, ethnic groups, re-

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ligions and more. If planning a trip, this can help one locate archives, courthouses, cemeteries and other places holding information on one’s family history before leaving home. More than two million people have subscribed to Ancestry.com, which claims the title as the world’s

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largest online resource for family history information. It has digitized, indexed and published billions of historical records on its 18 separate websites, and its users have created more than 70 million family trees. Other sources can add to the avalanche of facts and figures.

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NO AMOUNT OF KNOWLEDGE CAN COMPETE WITH THE THRILL OF PERSONALLY CONTACTING RELATIVES YOU MIGHT NOT HAVE KNOWN EXISTED, OR VISITING PLACES WHERE ONE’S FOREBEARS LIVED AND FAMILY ROOTS WERE PLANTED. But no amount of knowledge can compete with the thrill of personally contacting relatives you might not have known existed, or visiting places where one’s forebears lived and family roots were planted.

TRAVEL WITH A GROUP For those seeking such hands-on experiences, tour companies offer both organized group trips and individual visits to states and countries where birth, marriage, death and other sources of information await discovery. There are even genealogy cruises for people who prefer to combine learning with the opportunity to take to the high seas. Family Tree Tours takes small groups of travelers to Germany, Poland and Ireland, where they use one location as a home base and explore nearby regions by train. The company obtains research information from tour members in advance, which is forwarded on to researchers on the scene who make contacts and arrange meetings in each family’s village. Family Tree also offers private tours. For those looking for genealogy tours closer to home, agencies such as Ancestor Seekers and Ann-Mar Genealogy Trips arrange visits to Salt Lake City, Utah. Salt Lake’s Family History Center of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints is the world’s largest depository, with records from more than 100 countries. Trip participants have access to the center’s voluminous information and are also able to enjoy a rehearsal of the world-famous Mormon Tabernacle Choir or a tour of the magnificent 35-acre Temple Square Garden during their free time.

PERSONALIZED TRIPS If a personalized tour is more up one’s alley, Ancestral Footsteps offers the ultimate experience. Through this company, a researcher accompanies clients throughout their journey to places where their ancestors lived, attended school, worked and worshipped. Its luxury offerings can even include travel by private jet and a chauffeur-driven car. Sea lovers can combine the pleasures of a cruise with family exploration. Legacy Family Tree cruises offer daily genealogy classes taught by experts in the field with itineraries that range from the Caribbean and Panama Canal to Alaska and Australia. When not getting valuable information and assistance hunting down one’s family tree, passengers enjoy Legacy’s cruise ship amenities and activities, plus some surprises like an ice skating rink, miniature golf and classes in wine tasting, jewelry making and other pursuits. Travelers who sign up for a genealogy voyage with Cruise Everything get to help plan the topics discussed by experts in the field. Passengers receive a questionnaire several months in advance, which allows speakers to cover the topics of greatest interest. Presentations include information about using the internet for research, photography and sources of helpful records. Participants may also arrange a private appointment with a presenter to get personal assistance. Genealogy tourism offers a variety of opportunities for those seeking to combine a love of travel with the chance to add branches to the family tree. ■

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Behind that crabby old woman, what do you see? By Kay Owen-Larson, PH.D

“Don’t reject me when I grow old; when my strength fails, don’t abandon me.” Psalm 71:9

n a time when our elderly are without families and the emotional and spiritual care they so desperately need, I thought this poem (which I found online) would speak to our hearts and remind us who they are and what they need.

CRABBY OLD WOMAN By Phyllis McCormack (This version has likely been modernized by subsequent authors) What do you see, nurses? What do you see? What are you thinking when you’re looking at me? A crabby old woman, not very wise, uncertain of habit, with faraway eyes? Who dribbles her food and makes no reply, when you say in a loud voice, “I do wish you’d try!” Who seems not to notice the things that you do, and forever is losing a stocking or shoe?

I’ll tell you who I am as I sit here so still, as I do at your bidding, as I eat at your will.

Dark days are upon me, my husband is dead. I look at the future, I shudder with dread,

I’m a small child of ten with a father and mother, brothers and sisters who love one another.

For my young are all rearing young of their own, and I think of the years and the love that I’ve known.

A young girl of sixteen with wings on her feet, dreaming that soon now a lover she’ll meet. A bride soon at twenty, my heart gives a leap, remembering the vows that I promised to keep. At twenty-five now, I have young of my own, who need me to guide and secure a happy home.

Who, resisting or not, lets you do as you will, with bathing and feeding, the long day to fill?

A woman of thirty, my young now grown fast, bound to each other with ties that should last.

Is that what you’re thinking? Is that what you see? Then open your eyes, nurse, you’re not looking at me.

At forty, my young sons have grown and are gone, but my man’s beside me to see I don’t mourn. At fifty, once more babies play ‘round my knee. Again we know children, my loved one and me.

I’m now an old woman, and nature is cruel: ‘Tis jest to make old age look like a fool. The body, it crumbles, grace and vigor depart, there is now a stone where I once had a heart. But inside this old carcass, a young girl still dwells, and now and again, my battered heart swells. I remember the joys, I remember the pain, and I’m loving and living life over again. I think of the years all too few, gone too fast, and accept the stark fact that nothing can last. So open your eyes, people, open and see, not a crabby old woman; look closer...see ME!

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eird Al Yankovic once explained that he releases a new album every 3-5 years so that every album is a comeback album. Like Weird Al’s music, every time podcasting is discovered by another generation, it becomes new again. The audio and video delivery process known as podcasting has been around since 2000, but it experienced its latest resurgence in 2014 when NPR began producing exclusive podcasts and promoting them along with their regular radio programming. Podcasting is a delivery platform for audio and video content. If you listen to NPR on the weekend, you likely hear content that is developed primarily for a podcast audience. Radiolab, Science Friday, Ted Radio Hour, Planet Money, etc. are all shows that have more podcast listeners than radio listeners. The internet as a media distribution platform began with blogging. Online services allowed anyone to set up an easy-to-edit website called a “blog” where a person could write personal commentary, local news articles, original literary content and more. But blogs were more than just websites—they contained code that allowed readers to “subscribe” and receive updates whenever new content was added. This syndication process is referred to as RSS (Really Simple Syndication) and it’s the fundamental delivery vehicle for podcasts.

Most people think of podcasts as topical radio-show-style programs that they listen to with their phone or computer’s media player, but a podcast can be any audio or video file. What makes it a podcast is that it is distributed automatically via RSS syndication so that listeners can subscribe and hear the most current episodes. Like a blog, anyone can create a podcast. There are no official rules or regulatory agencies over podcasting. Unlike radio shows, podcasts are typically developed for a targeted micro audience rather than a general macro audience. There are podcasts about woodworking but there are also podcasts specifically about using a scroll saw. Likewise, there are podcasts about dentistry, xeriscaping, taco trucks, salmon fishing and virtually any other hobby or lifestyle imaginable. Podcasts are free to subscribe to. Some may offer premium subscriptions, but the purpose of a podcast is to distribute information

TALKING DIGITAL or cover a topic that needs more exposure. Producers of podcasts occasionally make money from advertisers, but most podcast creators do it out of love for the featured topic. While video podcasts are gaining popularity, it’s unlikely they’ll ever be as popular as their audio counterparts. Video requires more time and energy to both create and consume. Audio podcasts are popular among commuters and office workers who listen passively. Video podcasts can be more informative and offer a richer media experience, but if commuting, you might hit the car in front of you if the episode is too engaging. The most common way to listen to podcasts is via a podcast app, such as the podcast app on your iPhone, Google Podcasts on your Android device, Spotify, TuneIn and Stitcher. Each of these free apps allows you to sample and subscribe to any of the thousands of podcasts available. ■

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WE’RE BASICALLY STILL IN THE WILD WEST ERA WHEN IT COMES TO PROTECTIONS REGARDING HOW THE DATA MIGHT BE USED. However, Envestnet also sells its data to third-party brokers who then may provide the data to other financial entities and investors. The apps are “free,” but not without cost: we’re paying by sharing our financial data. We’re basically still in the Wild West era when it comes to protections regarding how the data might be used. Tailored ads are the least of our worries. What’s more worrisome is the thought of being turned down for a loan, insurance or a job because of what your data may predict about your profile. If you want to protect your financial data from being shared by your bank, you’ll have to look further than Wells Fargo. Envestnet has made deals in the last two years with Schwab, Citi, and J.P. Morgan. Investment News warns that

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IT DOESN’T TAKE MUCH EXTRA TIME TO OPT-OUT OF ANY SHARING CHOICE YOU HAVE. “[The] industry needs to determine sooner rather than later the best ways to ensure that sensitive consumer information remains protected and that consumers are aware of how data is being used and sold.” Blackstone’s purchase of Ancestry.com is even scarier for consumers. Blackstone Group Inc is arguably the leader in private equity placement. It buys and sells private companies using investor money and debt. “They own health care companies. They own insurance companies. They own retail companies,” explained Michael Roberts, Wharton finance professor. “So they can identify spending behavior, health care expenses, and actual health outcomes for individuals.” Blackstone sees big dollar signs in genetic data, having paid $4.7 billion for Ancestry. In fact, the same month Blackstone acquired

Ancestry.com, Bloomberg revealed a U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) filing showing Blackstone would begin to “package and sell data” from the companies it acquires as a fresh revenue stream. A Blackstone spokesperson pledges that Ancestry’s data won’t be accessible to any Blackstone employee, its stakeholders, or other companies owned by them. An email to Neo.Life’s Matthew Ponsford said the company is “deeply committed to ensuring that Ancestry has world-class consumer privacy” and the data will “never be part of the effort detailed in the SEC filings. Not just the initial sale.” Blackstone is judicious to try to assure Ancestry customers that their privacy is intact. Customers can pull their data off the site if they don’t feel secure. But how customers can verify their data is

deleted, I don’t know. HIPAA, the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act, has been working to protect our medical privacy since 1996. HIPAA does not apply to Blackstone or Ancestry. Further, Ancestry isn’t the only company finding profit in genetic information. The other big player, 23andMe, negotiated a 4-year deal with GlaxoSmithKline in 2018 to tackle diseases and work on new drugs. After giving customers the opportunity to opt-out, 23andMe is sharing de-identified data. An Independent Review Board was hired to review the ethics of the deal. “DNA data, by its very nature, cannot be anonymized,” said Pam Dixon, the executive director of the World Privacy Forum. “It’s always going to maintain some semblance of identifiability.” You can’t get around “agreeing”

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August 7 Silver Key 50th Anniversary Gala

Celebrate a half-century of helping seniors live healthy, independent lives in Roaring ’20s style. “Engaged at Every Age” is the theme of this strolling soiree and entertainment at Boot Hall. Black tie suggested. Join in-person or virtually. 6-10 p.m. | 13071 Bass Pro Dr.,Colorado Springs | $150 in-person, free virtual | 719-884-2300

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Manitou Springs Library Lawn Concert Series

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Honoring the Brave benefit concert

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Knob Hill Street Art Walking Tour

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COS150 Downtown Walking Tour

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Banning Lewis Ranch Concert in the Park

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IMAGE Golf Tournament

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C.S. Lewis: The Great Divorce

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Yesterday—The Beatles Tribute

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Gentle Yoga

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formation to guide and support you as you make important health care decisions that affect the rest of your life. The series will also discuss how other health insurance options work with Medicare, such as Employer Group Health Plans for active and retired employees, COBRA, TriCare For Life, PERA, FEHB, etc. For times and more information, email seniorinsur@ppacg.org or call 719-635-4891. Each week will focus on a different part of Medicare. • August 5, 5:30 p.m. - Medicare Eligibility and Coverage (Part A/B) • August 12, 5:30 p.m. - Medigap and Medicare Advantage Plans • August 19, 5:30 p.m. - Medicare Part D • August 26, 5:30 p.m. - Medicare, Medicaid and Other Health Insurance Options El Paso County Concerts in the Park schedule Bring your picnic, lawn chairs or blanket and the family to enjoy the summer nights with some great outdoor entertainment. All concerts are free and will be from 6-8 p.m. For more information, call 719-520-6977. • August 4 - Jazz by AJE Big Band at Bear Creek Regional Park • August 5 - Rock/blues/variety by the Hammerstadt Band at Fox Run Regional Park • August 11 - Jazz by the Swing Connection Big Band at Bear Creek Regional Park • August 12 - Country by Ashlee & the Longshot Revival Band at Homestead Ranch Regional Park

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Ansel Adams profoundly influenced the course of 20th century photography through his innovative and technical approach to the medium. In 1979, at the age of 77, Adams began reflecting on his artistic legacy. With the help of gallerist Maggie Weston, he assembled a collection of images that he considered to be representative of his finest work. The result was the “Museum Set,” a portfolio of 75 photographs that spanned from 1923 to 1969. “Ansel Adams: Masterworks” features a collection of 48 photographs from the Museum Set. Through September 4, feast your eyes on this collection at the Fine Arts Center at Colorado College from 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Wednesdays through Saturdays. Cost is $5 for seniors age 55 and older. Reservations to visit the galleries are required at this time. Make your reservation at fac.coloradocollege. edu/visit or call 719-634-5581. • August 18 - Jazz by Jorica at Bear Creek Regional Park • August 19 - Jazz by Trip Ziegler Quartet at Fox Run Regional Park • August 25 - Jazz by Springs Contemporary Big Band at Bear Creek Regional Park • August 26 - Americana variety/ pop/bluegrass by Wirewood Station at Fox Run Regional Park Florissant Public Library events For information about programs, visit rampart.colibraries.org or call 719-748-3939. • Tai Chi - Mondays, 10-11 a.m. • Adult Coloring Club - August 2, 10:30-11:30 a.m. • Yarnia! Knitting & Crocheting Club - August 12, 10:30-11:30 a.m.

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800-381-5612 Polio Survivors Support Group meets regularly. Call for date, time and location. 303-212-0017 PTSD Spouse’s Support meets at UCCS Veteran’s Clinic, 4863 N. Nevada #380, Colorado Springs. Tuesdays | 4 p.m. | 719-255-8003 Silver Sneakers provides free gym memberships to YMCA (and others) for adults 65+ who are insured through AARP, Aetna, Blue Cross, Humana, Kaiser Permanente and United Health Care. Visit website to see if you qualify. www.silversneakers.com TESSA provides a safe house and counseling for victims of domestic violence or sexual assault. If you’re in crisis, call 719-633-3819. 719-633-1462 Traumatic Brain Injury Support Group meets virtually through The Independence Center. 2nd & 4th Wednesday | 1:30-3 p.m. | 719-471-8181 ■

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