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Contents

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4 Local Profile: Pam Blondin 6 Get Organized: An Interview with C. J. Scarlet, Get Organized’s Contest Winner

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8 Anne Showalter: CEO of Veterans Entering Transition

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Book Review: Dimestore by Lee Smith

Exercise and Aging

Volunteer Spotlight: The Autism Society of North Carolina

Financial Reminders

April Calendar

April Puzzle

SHIIP: Medicare’s Preventive Services May Help Recipients Stay Well

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LOCALPROFILE

Flight co-founders Jessie Williams and Pam Blondin

Pam Blondin was recognized by the Downtown Raleigh Alliance last year for all her advocacy efforts in downtown

Keeping Up with Pam Blondin By Linda Kramer • Photos by Nancy Thomas

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seventeen-foot tall ceilings intrigued her, and, standing in the space, she could see her retail future. Through her years of non-profit work, Pam had acquired the skillsets she needed to run a business. Armed with a reputation as a risk-taker, she opened her gift shop in 2012. She named it DECO Raleigh and set about filling the space with all the things she liked to shop for but could never find in downtown.

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Customers who walk through the door of this unusual destination immediately experience an explosion of fun and color.

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am Blondin has spent the last 25 years in Raleigh, watching it grow with much personal interest. An admitted over-achiever, she had a long career as an executive for various non-profit organizations, many related to scientific and cancer research and funding. As a cancer survivor herself, she brought a special insight and sensitivity to her work, and it was satisfying to her for almost thirty years. In her fifties, she realized that she no longer needed to prove anything or save the world. Instead, she searched for a new challenge within which she could invest her energy and tap into her creative side. Pam already possessed an entrepreneurial business mind, and she considered that transferrable across careers. She looked to community affairs as a means for creative fulfillment. Pam became involved with the Downtown Raleigh Alliance (DRA), where she remains an active board member, and discovered through various studies that while thousands of people visit downtown Raleigh each day, they have very few options to enjoy a retail experience. She counted herself among this group: always peeking in windows, looking for that special gift or unexpected find, only to be disappointed by the very limited choices for shopping. So, she followed her instincts and left the executive world to address the retail void in Raleigh by opening her own gift shop. Empire Properties helped her find the perfect retail space she was looking for, which happened to be in the towering Odd Fellows building at the corner of Hargett and Salisbury Streets. Built in the early 1900s, the building’s architectural design appealed equally to both her sense of history and style. The vintage interiors and

The colorful, customer-centric, and creative environment of DECO features many unique, locally-made products along with some of her favorite national brands that can’t be found anywhere else in Raleigh. She hoped to find a mix that would address the needs and wants of the downtown workforce, residents, event-goers, and visitors. Customers who walk through the door of this unusual destination immediately experience an explosion of fun and color. A vast array of unique and eclectic products are amazingly well organized by category

throughout the store. Kitchen and housekeeping items, luxurious handmade soaps and lotions by First Olive (one of Pam’s favorite brands), locally made t-shirts, children’s games and clothing, jewelry, local Hail Mary Bloody Mary mix, and candles are just a few of the items that fill every corner at DECO. A large card collection for all occasions (some will make you blush), sassy books with titles like Rude Hand Gestures of the World and The Complete Worst-Case Scenario Survival Handbook, and a selection of the new and trendy adult coloring books line the shelves. Stuffed animals, lighting, postcards, stickers, and the popular Videri chocolates are among other popular gifts. You will also find original works by some of the local artists Pam loves to mentor, many of whom have had their work displayed in Artspace. These include Paul Friedrich, prints by Autumn Cobeland, decorative pottery by Joan Walsh, several jewelers, and original canvas art by Anne Podris and Keith Norval. The variety goes on and on... a seemingly never-ending menagerie of practical, artsy, zany, naughty, fun, and silly items. It’s impossible to walk through the store and leave empty-handed. Altogether, DECO offers products from more than 200 brands, including 65 consigned artists and craftspeople. Pam already has a long waiting list of hopefuls eager to one day stock the shelves as well. She says that DECO has been described as “a place with nothing you need and everything you want.” DECO has been recognized on many levels with numerous awards. They even won the first DRA “Rising Star” award for contributions to downtown. Conde Nast Traveler’s named DECO one of the “10 Best Things To

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Do In Raleigh” and Yelp and Mashable.com both listed it as one of the top local gift stores in the entire country. Besides promoting local artists and craftsmen through her shop, Pam has found other ways to support creativity in Raleigh. The concept of the “parklet” – the conversion of parking spaces into public meeting spaces and mini public parks – began in San Francisco and is now alive in Raleigh, right outside DECO’s doors, thanks to Pam. “My staff and our partners organized the entire thing and I put a lot of DECO resources into it. The “raleigh [ ] space parklet,” which was built two years ago, is the first in Raleigh. The installation uses existing parking spaces to extend downtown sidewalks and transform them into public use space that provides a spot for pedestrians, cyclists, and motorists to sit, relax, and meet with friends. With a collaboration between DECO and faculty/students from the NCSU College of Design, as well as local businesses, the “parklet” design process invited public feedback and was supported by a kick-starter campaign. Several more creative installations are currently in the planning stage for execution in the near future, including a mural by Raleigh artist Jenn Hales to accompany a recently added mural by Raleigh’s Griffin Foster. Probably the best way to characterize Pam’s projects

is to say that they are a continuation and manifestation of her mission for DECO and her desire to embrace and encourage is among merchants, restaurants, and organizations that are committed to the ongoing evolution of downtown Raleigh as a creative and vital region. After “raleigh [ ] space parklet” was up and running and still fueling her desire to support local art and local artists – many of whom consign at DECO – Pam had another idea. She decided to team up with other local creatives to establish a non-profit fund to help support the construction of public art by local artists in downtown Raleigh through the use of small grants. They called it Flight, based on the concept of assisting these urban projects to take off and soar. The original funds raised for Flight, more than $7,000, were provided from the proceeds of the pop-up store established last November and December through the joint efforts of Pam and Jessie Williams of Edge of Urge. This spring, the recipient of the first grant will be announced. Jessie says, “When I first met Pam, she immediately embraced me and I knew that we would work well together because we shared the belief that a community thrives best when it is supportive and works together.” Without a doubt, Pam and her collaborators will never run out of ways to empower the public to be

creative and build partnerships in the community. Neither will they fail to understand that economic development happens on many levels. Raleigh is fortunate, indeed, to count Pam Blondin in its list of visible and dynamic advocates for a vibrant, creative, and visionary city. As she describes herself modestly, “I’m just an activist trying to make Raleigh a cool place.” If Pam is involved, you know it will happen, helping downtown Raleigh grow a little better every single day. B!

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In the midst of the makeover!

During the office makeover, C.J. was able to get rid of much of the paperwork she had been hanging on to.

An Interview with C.J. Scarlet

The Winner of Barbara Hemphill’s Office Makeover Contest! By Andrew J. Brown & Barbara Hemphill This past January, BOOM! Magazine announced the 8-Hour Miracle Service contest, courtesy of contributing writer and organizational guru Barbara Hemphill. We asked readers to send in a “before” photo of their office space and a 100-word essay detailing why they thought that they should win the 8-hour home office makeover courtesy of Barbara. After the makeover, the winner would know what to do with every new piece of paper that comes into the home, be able to find anything they filed during the eight hours in five seconds or less, and secure a Productive Environment Gameplan to outline all that was learned in the 8-Hour Miracle. C.J. Scarlet, President and Chief Innovator of Tiger Eye Sensor, Inc., was the winner of the 8-Hour Miracle Service contest. Below are C.J.’s 100-word essay and our interview with C.J. after the office makeover.

C.J.’s Essay I started a wearable technology company [called] Tiger Eye Sensor that I run out of my home office. Our mission is to use emerging technology to reduce acts of violence against all humans globally by 10% in 10 years. The mission is noble and we are well on our way to making it a reality, but my office and files are so disorganized that I can’t find what I need, especially around tax time. I’m a great visionary, but terrible with details. I would like to win this contest to bring peace and order to my company and my life.

Barbara Hemphill’s Q&A with C.J. after her office makeover: How did Tiger Eye Sensor come into being? When I was 19, a freshman in college, I was sexually assaulted. For a decade I grappled with the trauma. Then, I took my power back and became an advocate

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for others who had been victimized. But, after 20 years in the criminal justice field, I grew tired of dealing with crime after it happened. I decided to invent the Tiger Eye Security Sensor (TESS™), the first voice-activated wearable personal security device designed to deter crime and save lives. Trained to your voice, TESS is activated when you call out for help or double tap the device. Once activated, TESS, using Bluetooth and the user’s cell phone, instantly connects with a live monitoring agent who identifies the nature of the call, verbally warns the perpetrator to leave the scene, and summons police to the user’s GPS location. TESS illuminates the scene with a bright LED, and photographs and audio records events to help capture and prosecute the perpetrator.

What was your life like before your office makeover? Although my office was clean, my files were a disaster! My file drawers held folders from four years ago from my old company. I couldn’t find the time to cull through them and create room for my new company’s files. As a result, everything was just stacking up and it felt very overwhelming. I couldn’t find anything I needed and nothing was organized.

What circumstances made you decide to enter the contest? I simply couldn’t go on as I had been. I knew that if I was hit by a bus one day, my employees would never be able to sort everything out. I felt like a bad business owner because I didn’t have a handle on things.

How would you describe your results from the office makeover? The experience of working with Barbara was easy and (I couldn’t believe it) so much fun! The first thing we did was clean off the top of my desk, which, while clean, was very cluttered with knick-knacks. Barbara asked me which ones made me more productive or gave me joy,

and if one didn’t do one of those things, we repurposed or moved it. We flew through the process of sorting through what I had in my file cabinets – either keeping, giving away, or throwing out what wasn’t needed. We filled several, large trash bags in the process.

How is your life different now? Now, it takes me seconds, literally, to find anything. Using a web and mobile app called WorkFlowy, Barbara helped me put everything in order. Now I can find anything immediately with a simple search on my laptop or phone. I feel like I’m in control, not my files!

How will the experience contribute to the success of Tiger Eye Sensor? I feel better and more productive knowing that my work and life are organized. I told Barbara that I knew I couldn’t create world peace if I didn’t have inner peace. Well, Barbara helped me to reclaim my inner peace so I can move forward with confidence and ease as I go about my day. Thanks, Barbara! Is clutter and disorganization keeping you from having a peaceful and productive work or home environment? Share your story with our trusted team member Barbara, and see how she can help. Hire her today for tomorrow’s peace of mind! B!

Barbara Hemphill is Certified Productive Environment Specialist Trainer and is the author of Less Clutter More Life, helps individuals and businesses eliminate physical, digital and emotional clutter through consulting, training, and speaking. She is the founder of Productive Environment Institute, which offers training to become a Certified Productive Environment Specialist. She can be reached at barbara@ProductiveEnvironment.com.

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Anne Showalter CEO of Veterans Entering Transition★

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ake County is home to over 85,000 veterans, comprising almost 10% of the population. With the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan winding down, that number is likely to grow even larger. The military goes to great lengths to care for their service members, but that all ends the day they step out of uniform for the first time. Whether it’s long wait times for medical appointments or finding the myriad of programs and benefits the military and VA don’t actively publicize, there are several ways local veterans can prepare for and transition into ‘civilian life.’ What most people don’t know is that suddenly leaving the military, especially for a career soldier, is one of the most traumatic experiences a man or woman can endure. There is a sudden void, an uncertainty of what to do next, where to go, and how to accomplish what comes next. Fortunately, veterans don’t have to go it alone. Anne Showalter is the daughter of a Vietnam veteran with a passion for giving back to the community. She is also the CEO of Veterans Entering Transition (VET), and her mission is to bridge the gap between the military and civilian world. I recently had the opportunity to sit down with Anne and find out how she is making a difference in the lives of Triangle-area veterans.

Q: Can you tell us more about VET?

Anne: Veterans Entering Transition is a non-profit organization committed to empowering veterans and exiting military with the tools to create fulfilling careers, healthy family lives, and supportive community environments. We want our veteran community to know that we’re here for them. We have an acronym called “W.E. D.O. C.A.R.E.,” which means, “With endurance to defeat obstacles and challenges, we’ll achieve, realize, and be empowered.” This is what we want to give to our veteran community.

Q: There are many causes of local charities and non-profit organizations. What made you choose veterans?

Anne: Being the daughter of a Vietnam vet and former spouse of a Desert Storm vet, I saw first hand the issues that not only the veteran faces but also the issues their loved ones face. For VET, it’s not only about workforce readiness. It is about a well-rounded transition, starting with the family, then the community, and then the workforce. We at VET want to set up our veterans and families for success. We are not looking for a band-aid fix or just a pat on the back.

Q: As a veteran myself, I see an abundance of groups focused on disabled and wounded veterans, but almost none are concerned with the difficulties of transitioning veterans. What can VET do for those men and women transitioning out of the military?

Anne: First and foremost, VET is set up to work with members of the military who are presently exiting as well as veterans of any generation. VET has created a consortium of resources and partnerships for our community of veterans and their families. Because of those partnerships, VET can assist with peer-to-peer counseling and psychological services, health and wellness (along with nutritional needs), legal and benefit services, financial planning, spiritual and religious guidance, career coaching, resume translation,

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and much more. We hold bi-weekly workshops for our veteran community and spouses at Hope Community Church located at 821 Buck Jones Rd., from 8:45am - 10:30am.

Q: E very successful person has a passion driving them. What’s yours?

Anne: I don’t want to see another veteran or family suffer. I know through personal experience what it is like to live with PTSD, alcoholism, and abuse. For me, if we can prevent a returning soldier from going into that dark place because of trauma they experienced overseas, then I’ve done my job. It’s about family, community, and workforce readiness. For that to happen, we need to create a purpose, passion, and mission for our men and women in uniform.

Q: W hat sort of programs and resources do you have available? How can people help or get involved?

Anne: I would suggest that our veterans and family members visit our website at www.

myusvet.org. There they will find a tab labeled “Solutions.” Our resources are listed under that tab, with links to connect them to those providers. There are so many ways that the community can help us realize our mission. Click on our “Get Involved” tab and fill out a brief questionnaire. Let us know how you would like to make a difference. We’re always in need of volunteers, sponsors, and donors. We can only succeed with YOUR help.

Q: W hat’s your vision for the future of VET?

Anne: Our current goal is to get the word out to our community of veterans and their families. Our future vision is to build a working facility run by veterans that will have transitional housing and provide psychological and light physical therapy services, both under one roof. This facility would also include a computer lab that would have streamlined classes for our veterans and give them a chance to learn various trades and professions to aid in a successful transition.

Q: A re there any big events coming up?

Anne: On May 13, 2016, we’ll be holding our first “Veterans and Community: Bridging the Divide” gala at the Museum of Natural Science. We also hold smaller events throughout the year.

Q: C an you tell us a little about your team?

Anne: I’m very blessed with the team we have right now. Each and every one of my staff has been in the military or has had (a) family member(s) who served. We understand that this country is not doing enough to help our veterans and their families. We’re driven and committed to fixing the issues that our veterans and their families are facing today. If it weren’t for our military sacrificing themselves for our freedoms, we wouldn’t have the liberties we do today. Our country owes a great debt to our veterans. This is what my team is all about. Giving to those that gave to us. To find out more about VET or to get involved, go to their website: www.myusvet.org.

By Anne Barrington, RN, CHC I love cinnamon! If aroma and flavor were the only two benefits, I would still use it regularly. Lucky for me (and you), cinnamon comes with numerous health benefits that make consuming it a win-win for all. Revered for centuries in Southeast Asia, the Caribbean, and South America, cinnamon comes from the bark of the cinnamon tree. There are two types: Cassia, or Chinese cinnamon, which is the most common and the cheapest variety, and Ceylon cinnamon, which is more expensive and is the kind used in most scientific medicinal studies. Cinnamon is a powerhouse of antioxidants. It is number seven on the ORAC scale, which ranks antioxidant content in plants. This may explain why it was used as a food preservative in warm climates where spoilage was likely, as it was often added to both savory and sweet dishes. Recent research shows many more health benefits that suggest you should make this spice (as well as cinnamon oil) an important part of your wellness regimen.

Cinnamon has been shown to:

• Regulate blood sugar • Increase insulin response • Reduce blood pressure • Increase circulation • Lower LDL and total cholesterol, while increasing HDL cholesterol • Reduce underlying inflammation in arthritis, fibromyalgia, and other inflammatory conditions • Relieve digestive issues like diarrhea, nausea, vomiting, gas, and bloating • Relieve pain associated with menstrual cramps, and inflammatory conditions • Eliminate mucus and congestion • Boost memory and cognitive function • Improve liver enzymes in non-alcoholic fatty liver disease • Have antifungal, antibacterial, antiviral, and antiseptic properties (H Pylori, Candida, gum disease, and cold and stomach flu) • Contain an anticlotting factor • Show promise in cancer studies on mice and cancer cells

Many studies were done using from 1.5 to 6g of cinnamon per day; however, the FDA has not yet approved any medical uses for cinnamon. Furthermore, cinnamon,

especially the Cassia kind, contains Coumarin, a substance that can be liver toxic and blood thinning in large doses, and should be limited to ½ to 2 tsp per day. Ceylon cinnamon contains much less Coumarin, and most scientific studies have been done with this specific type of cinnamon. Cinnamon powder can last for up to 6 months, but to make sure it is fresh, I buy cinnamon sticks and grate them myself.

How to use cinnamon If your thoughts immediately go to Cinnabons, it is time to expand your horizons. Cinnamon does make cinnamon buns less damaging to your health by slowing the absorption of sugar, but they are still a disaster for your body. Instead add a sprinkle to your tea, coffee, golden milk, fruit, cereal, oatmeal, smoothie, juice, or salad dressing. Sprinkle it on your sweet potato, or Google savory Indian or Chinese recipes with added cinnamon. Cinnamon can also be taken as a supplement, but make sure it is the Ceylon kind. Try Cinnamon toothpaste if you have gum disease. Cinnamon essential oil is one of the most antimicrobial oils and can be used topically in a carrier-oil like coconut oil or in an oil diffuser to boost brain function. It can also be used as a disinfectant around the home and office. Be careful about taking cinnamon oil internally. It may burn your stomach. Cinnamon works even faster than ginger on stomach flu symptoms. To treat an upset stomach, add 1 stick of whole cinnamon to 1.5 cups of water and bring to a slow boil. Then steep for 15-20 minutes to release all the oil and nutrients. Water should evaporate down to 1¼ cup. Add honey for better effectiveness (add ginger as well if you like). Reheat as needed. For an even stronger punch, buy cinnamon tea with added cinnamon oil. Quick snack recipe: make a delicious apple sauce by blending two cored apples, three Medjool dates, and a pinch of cinnamon in a food processor. Luckily, you don’t have to wait for Christmas to enjoy the wonderful aroma and all the benefits of cinnamon. Start enjoying it today and please let me know what you think! B!

Anne Barrington is an RN and a Certified Health Coach who helps clients find their path to wellness through individualized coaching, group coaching, seminars, retreats, and short cleanse programs. She offers free consultations with a health history and is available for talks upon request. More information on Anne can be found at www.annemaritwellness.com and she can be contacted at anne@boomnc.com.

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By D.G. Martin

ee Smith’s newly released book, Dimestore: A Writer’s Life, tells her best story yet. After publishing 13 novels and numerous short stories and amassing a passionately loyal group of fans and friends, the best-selling Hillsborough, NC, author has written a memoir as her first non-fiction book. It turns out that the real stories she tells are even better than the wonderful ones she has told in her novels and short stories. Her descriptions of the real characters in her life are, like her fictional characters, compelling. When Dimestore was released on March 22, it opened the door for her many fans to know her as well or better than many of her good friends. It will give clues about how growing up in a small, Appalachian coal mining town and spending most of her life working, writing, and raising a family here in North Carolina have all influenced her writing in some fashion. Readers will learn that her seemingly idyllic childhood – surrounded by devoted parents and loving members of an extended family – was still full of challenges. In a chapter titled, “Kindly Nervous,” Lee describes the “immense anguish” her beloved father felt during bouts of bi-polar mania. But, for Lee, there was a bright side to her father’s condition: when her father couldn’t sleep, he would

work all night long at the dimestore he owned in downtoo?” When the doctor said, “Yes,” Lee thought, “How town Grundy, VA. Lee accompanied him to the store did he know? Because that was exactly what I thought and slept on a pallet under his desk. In the morning, about, of course, all the time.” he would take her to breakfast. “How I loved those The doctor kindly assured her that he was a good breakfasts!” she wrote. “I got to have my scrambled eggs physician and said that she seemed to be “a very nice, and my own big white china cup of sweet, milky coffee normal girl.” He said, “I am here to tell you that you can alongside early-morning truckers and the miners who’d stop worrying about this right now. You will be just fine.” just worked the graveyard shift, their eyes rimmed with She was fine, and, as she faced other challenges coal dust like raccoons.” throughout her life, instead of complaining, she explains Her mother suffered from her own internal demons, how such events can be blessings for an author. “This is and was often hospitalized for depression and anxiety. an enviable life, to live in the terrain of one’s heart,” she But, again, Lee emphasizes the bright side. “This is my writes. “Most writers don’t – can’t – do this. Most of us story, then,” she writes, “but it is not a sob story. Whenare always searching, through our work and in our lives: ever either of my parents was gone, everybody – our relafor meaning, for love, for home. Writing is about these tives, neighbors, and friends – pitched in to help take care things. And as writers, we cannot choose our truest material. But sometimes we are lucky enough to find it.” of me, bringing food over, driving me to Girl Scouts or school clubs or whatever else came up.” We, her readers, are so lucky she did. B! Once, when both of her parents were hospitalized, her mother’s doctor invited the 13-year-old Lee to have Meet the Author. For tour dates: lunch with him. “Our luncheon,” she writes, “remains www.algonquin.com/book/dimestore/ one of the most memorable occasions of my youth.” After a long, formal lunch – with lots of conversation about D.G. Martin hosts “North Carolina Bookwatch,” Lee’s love of literature – the doctor asked her if, because which airs Sundays at noon and Thursdays at 5pm on both parents were ill, she was worried about getting sick UNC-TV. Joe Lizana 09crazy, 9/23/09 5:54 PM Page 1 herself. Lee replied, “You mean, if I’m goingOct to go

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Exercise and Aging By Dr. David B. Bartlett and edited by Anne Barrington Everyone wants to live a long and healthy life. It seems we are getting one element of our wish fulfilled, as research shows the population is aging rapidly. The healthy part? Not so much. Research shows our health is not keeping up with our lifespan. This fact makes for a not-sofairytale future: a long life in poor health. Exciting new research from Duke University is attempting to help us with this conundrum, and if you’re over 65, you can be on the forefront of this research. Dr. David B. Bartlett, PhD, a Marie-Curie Research Fellow for the Center of Living at Duke University Medical Center, is studying the relationship between aging, health, and exercise. He states that even though medical and pharmaceutical care is improving, cures and quick fixes are few, and good lifestyle choices are essential for the reduction of risk factors. One major risk factor of aging is chronic inflammation. Often silent and insidious, it underlies many of today’s most common diseases, and can cause persistent tissue damage in eyes, ears, liver, kidneys, brain, skeletal, and cardiac muscle tissue. Per Dr. Bartlett, the cause of this inflammation is mostly due to increased body fat, genetics, and the actions of the immune system. As we age, the immune system’s ability to identify and eliminate pathogens is reduced and it becomes less capable of dealing with infection, malignancy, and disease. This “immunesenescense” can be altered by lifestyle changes, and, over the

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last 30 years, exercise science has worked to understand the effect of regular exercise on the immune system, aiming to improve the immune function of those at risk of disease. It is well known that 150 minutes of regular, moderately intense exercise per week is associated with reduced numbers of infections. Research assessing individuals over 60 who walked 10,000 versus 5,000 steps per day showed that the more active group improved their immune function to a level similar to that of a 20-25-yearold. Other research shows that aerobic activity correlates to reduced disease risk and improved T-cell health. T-cells are important for eliminating pathogens and improving immune system memory. Dr. Bartlett’s research also shows that in recent studies, exercise has also been shown to enhance the ability of immune cells to destroy malignant tumor cells. This could potentially improve the prognosis for those with cancer. Exercise also reduces the risk of cardiovascular disease, particularly atherosclerosis. With all this good news, why aren’t we all exercising every day? The most common excuse per research is, “I don’t have time.” The good news is: the smallest amount of exercise has benefits, and regular, habitual physical activity has the potential to improve the immune system and delay the occurrence of disease. Dr. Bartlett reaffirms that walking and standing rather than sitting are excellent ways

to keep healthy. Walking a little faster than normal will get the heart pumping and stimulate further improvements. Dr. Bartlett is currently part of a team that is running a number of studies at Duke in which individuals with either pre-diabetes or rheumatoid arthritis are supervised through 10 weeks of interval training. This training reduces the total time commitment of exercise from 150 minutes per week to 90 minutes, while the improvement in fitness remains the same or better. So far, a ten-week study demonstrates comparable improvement in a similar, six-month study with longer-lasting and lower-intensity exercise. Immunological assessments were included in the study and, to date, they are observing an enhanced immune response that they believe may reduce the risk of infection and possibly disease in the future. It is never too late to start exercising; you may just need a little push in the right direction! B! Anne Barrington is an RN and a Certified Health Coach who helps clients find their path to wellness through individualized coaching, group coaching, seminars, retreats, and short cleanse programs. She offers free consultations with a health history and is available for talks upon request. More information on Anne can be found at www.annemaritwellness.com and she can be contacted at anne@boomnc.com.

Do You Have Hip Pain? Are You As Stiff As a Board When You Try to Get Up From a Chair? Have You Run Out of Hope?

How 5 Lies About Low BACK PAIN May Keep You Hurting, Frustrated & Exhausted...Forever! NEW Scientific Breakthroughs Often Make Short Work of Low Back Pain...Just What Big Medical Centers and High Priced Clinics Are PRAYING You Never Figure Out On Your Own! Hi, I’m Dr. Chad Chisholm, and if you’ve got any kind of back, hip or leg pain, your worries may be over in just a few minutes. Why? Because I’m the director of HealthSource Chiropractic® of Raleigh clinic, and I’ve discovered what may be the best healing secrets for “bad backs”—EVER! I hate empty promises, and I also hate the lies most folks have been told about their backs. That’s why it’s important I expose these MYTHS about back pain:

common cause of hip replacements but not that hard to correct if we catch it in time. It’s like the tires on your car...if the alignment is off just a teeny-weeny bit, at first you don’t notice, but over a few thousand miles you start to see signs of wear...that is, if you’re lucky enough to catch it before a flat on the freeway ruins your day. In your spine, you’re lucky if you catch untreated imbalances before they ruin your spine! How to fix them? Just look at Myth #3.

MYTH #1: Sciatica (pain down your leg) is always caused by a herniated disc!

MYTH #3: Your Back is “Out”!

No way...even though most doctors will sell you a $3,000 MRI at the first sign of leg pain. But they don’t tell you about a 5-inch muscle in the hip that can squeeze the sciatic nerve. And it feels EXACTLY like you’ve got the worst slipped disc on earth. It’s a major discovery and...the good news is that it can be easy and inexpensive to correct! How? Just keep reading!

MYTH #2: Stiffness from arthritis means you’re getting old...and it must be the reason for all your pain and stiffness! Not true, because thousands of folks with arthritis in their backs have absolutely NO PAIN! Then why do YOU feel like your back will snap if you bend forward or twist too fast? Because the truth is your stiffness may be caused by a hidden, even more dangerous problem than arthritis, and it can lead to a hip replacement! You see, most folks believe that something mysterious (like maybe an “arthritis fairy”?) waved a wand over them, and they’re cursed... doomed to suffer forever. But did you know that many arthritis problems are CAUSED by a combination of unseen imbalances in the spine and surrounding muscles? It’s the most

Sure, that’s exactly how it feels. But guess what, we found that’s usually not the case. It sounds good, but we now know better. You see, there are 7 different reasons for that painful, locked-up and stuck feeling that causes so much misery: • low-grade spasm • imbalance of hips • stiff vertebra joint • pinched nerve

• pelvis torque and tension • fallen or dropped arches • adhesions in leg muscle

It’s NOT just your spine, and it’s NOT just your muscles. As a matter of fact, if one of the major muscles that stabilize the spine is partly spasmed, a “2nd stringer” will have to carry the load. But this is a serious problem... It’s like having your plumber doing all the dangerous electrical work! Sure, he may get it done, and it may work at first, but how long until there’s a fire? Or your back locks up? Which leads me to our next myth:

MYTH #4: “It’s Only a Muscle!” Boy, it’s scary how many people think muscle problems are no big deal. Unfortunately, tight, boundup, and spasmed or tight muscles can wear out joints faster than you can say, “Charley Horse”! That’s why it’s important to examine the spine AT THE SAME TIME as the muscles that control it. It’s also why we’ve had such outrageous success with even the worst backs at HealthSource. Because we deal with BOTH the spine and muscles at the same time. We have spine doctors (chiropractors) and muscle professionals (therapists) and together they deliver an outstanding way to help “bad backs”. This ties in to Myth #5:

MYTH #5: “Muscle Relaxants” will help your muscles heal! Good grief, NO!

Your muscles tighten up for a reason, and muscle relaxants are like turning back the clock on a timebomb...you know it’s still going to blow up! Sure, you may feel better now, but you’ll pay later...and pay “in spades”! So don’t fall for these lies about your low back. They’ll keep you hurting, frustrated and exhausted—forever!

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Nagging Backache—GONE! “My major complaint/symptom was mid-lower back pain. I tried ice, heat and stretching on my own to get rid of my symptoms. Healthsource adjusted my back and did physical therapy to help me. I feel GREAT now and this is the first time in approximately 2 months. HealthSource improved my health by relieving my nagging back pain. I would recommend HealthSource to my family and friends because they provide good personal care. What I liked most about HealthSource was all the employees were friendly and had professional attitudes.” —Robert Kinser, Elyria

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Whether or not you feel pain right now, let our team of doctors find out for sure with a 19-point, detailed service screening (a $189 value) that’ll identify even the smallest of problems. We’ll even throw in the X-rays if we feel you need them. Just bring in this coupon, and we’ll take care of the costs. THERE’S NO OTHER OBLIGATION. Just call (919) 636-6197 and you’re guaranteed to get in today! Once we track down your pain, we’ll work on getting you back to doing the things you love—FAST! Make your appointment TODAY! (919) 636-6197 P.S. It’s Time to STOP wondering “What If,” and time to START putting the confidence back in your body and your life. There’s ABSOLUTELY nothing to lose. CALL RIGHT NOW! (919) 636-6197 P.P.S. Be one of the first 7 people to call and receive a relaxing 1/4-hour massage. Start on your road towards recovery TODAY!

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VOLUNTEERSPOTLIGHT

One of the many children who enjoyed last year’s Autism Society camp.

The Autism Society of NC: The Value of Skilled Volunteers By Heather Leah Although fighting her own battle with cancer, Jeanne Peck never gave up on her desire to create a better world. In fact, at only 26 years old, she flagshipped the Race for the Cure in North Carolina, which grew remarkably from 2,500 to over 25,000 participants over the course of her leadership. She was determined to bring people together and give them the opportunity to serve and to experience the sense of self-empowerment that comes with knowing you’re able to come to the aid of others. “Jeanne’s enthusiasm and passion made everyone else involved with the race as excited about its success as she was. It was a contagious feeling,” describes friend and fellow volunteer Christina Caruso.

Autism Society of North Carolina heard that we were looking for a new organization to support.” Kathy O’Brien, one of the Friends of Jeanne, is credited with connecting the two groups. O’Brien adds, “We all sort of brainstormed about where we should go. I had a tie to the Autism Society. One of my friends has an adult son on the spectrum. They embraced us with open arms, and we immediately felt part of their team.” “They’re a warm and welcoming resource for families and individuals affected by autism. They reach out with their knowledge, but they also reach out with their hearts, with compassion and care,” O’Brien explains. “We felt blessed to have made that connection.”

Fundraising For The Autism Society Of NC

Jeanne Peck lost a 14-month battle with lymphoma in 2009, but her spirit lives on in the Friends of Jeanne volunteer group

Volunteering In Remembrance: Friends of Jeanne Jeanne sadly passed away but she is still making an impact through the friends she left behind. The Friends of Jeanne volunteer group, who built the Race for the Cure alongside her, carry on her memory. This group of professional volunteers, with over a decade of experience in organizing fundraising run/walk events, began searching for a new nonprofit to support. Caruso recalls, “We decided we wanted to stay together and volunteer somewhere else together. The

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“Over 65,000 people in NC are impacted by autism — our services impact individuals, families, businesses, and public policy,” says Tracey Sheriff, Chief Executive Officer of the Autism Society of NC. From advocacy and public awareness events, to direct services and training, the organization strives to provide opportunities for people whose lives are touched by autism. Heather Hargrave, Associate Director of Develop, explains, “We host Camp Royal, providing an authentic camp experience in a safe space with trained counselors, where youth can interact with peers, experience independence, and build social skills.” The nonprofit also provides education for teachers and employers who work alongside individuals on spectrum, while also hosting job training, skills, and support groups for adults with autism. Sheriff adds, “We serve across the lifespan — children to adults. And we serve across the spectrum as well.” These vital services create the foundation for successful students, employees, and leaders in our communities, an overall benefit to North Carolina as a whole. The funds raised by their Triangle Run/Walk for Autism help support life-changing services. With the Friends of Jeanne volunteer squad in their corner, the event stands to grow from their years of professional experience and the boundless passion and enthusiasm that lives on in Jeanne’s memory.

Autism Volunteers

April is Month Retirement Plan: The Need For Professional Volunteers When Friends of Jeanne connected with the Autism Society of NC, it was a solid fit right from the start. “We didn’t want to just come in and take over their race,” explains O’Brien, “But they appreciated our years of experience and have been very open to our advice.” Not only did the team members have a strong background in coordinating walks/runs, but substantial professional sophistication as well. “Our financial committee was made up of multiple CPAs,” says Caruso. “We had medical experts from the Duke employee crew heading up the medical division. We had another volunteer who specialized in routing courses.” “It’s a huge financial benefit. Imagine hiring an accounting firm to balance the books. It could cost thousands of dollars,” she explains. Especially as retirement approaches, people want to feel like their 30 or more years of life and professional experience can still be useful to society. “I think,” she shares, “part of the reason our volunteers have stuck around so long is because they appreciate being able to bring something more to the table than just data entry or standing at an event table. They enjoy being able to contribute an important professional talent like developing a marketing or organizational strategy.” “The synergy between Friends of Jeanne and the Autism Society of NC was perfect,” says Caruso. This group of friends plans to continue using their skills to expand the Triangle Run/Walk for Autism. It does more than benefit the community and keep their talent sharp. She adds fondly, “It ended up creating friendships that would have never happened and new circles of people who would have never crossed paths. It’s been very special.” B!

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Financial Reminders

Travel to Maine through the eyes of “America’s Monet”

By Gerald A. Townsend, CPA/PFS/ABV, CFP®, CFA®, CMT The English writer G.K. Chesterton observed, “We need to be reminded more than we need to be instructed.” In some financial areas we all need a degree of instruction and education, but quite often Chesterton’s adage rings true. We know many of the things we should be doing financially, but just don’t do them; therefore, we need to be reminded. So, here are a few reminders you might find helpful: • Watch your income and expenses. As Benjamin Franklin remarked in his timeless classic, The Way to Wealth, “Beware of little expenses. A small leak will sink a great ship.” • Pay yourself first. Before you pay your cable bill or buy your Starbucks coffee, pay yourself by setting aside a portion of your earnings for both short-term and longterm future needs. Don’t make the mistake of budgeting with the idea of saving something from what is left over at the end of the month. Nothing will be left over. Instead, do your savings first and then learn how to live on whatever is left. • Learn how to be content. Contentment doesn’t come from the accumulation of stuff or bank accounts. But also keep in mind that contentment is not an excuse for laziness, the lack of goals, or the lack of purpose in life, either. • Handle credit carefully. Money is a good servant but a lousy master. Avoid overextending yourself and presuming upon the future with excessive credit. • Manage your risks. Some risks we can avoid and others we accept as part of life. Some risks can wreck families and their finances, and are things that can be mitigated through insurance. Make sure you have adequate insurance to protect your life, health, ability to work, and your assets. • Plan for your taxes. We can’t avoid taxes, but we can take steps to minimize them. Participating in employer retirement plans, funding your own IRA, careful investment selection, planning for how you will withdraw money from your various accounts, etc., are ways to minimize them. Take advantage of tax refunds to fund your IRA or other savings account. • Consider your estate. Protect your family by having necessary documents in place, such as a Will, Durable Power-of-Attorney, and Health Care Power-of-Attorney. Think carefully about who you might name as a guardian for your children or who you might want to serve as a trustee on any family trust. • Invest slowly and wisely. Most good decisions are not made emotionally or in haste. Don’t allow short-term events in the markets disrupt your long-term, wellthought-out investment plans. Review your investments periodically and prune when necessary, but don’t overtrade by jumping from one investment or strategy to another. • Seek good advice. Proverbs 12:15 tells us that “the wise listen to advice.” Proverbs 14:15 cautions that “the simple believe anything, but the prudent give thought to their steps.” These are two, excellent bookends for receiving advice. Ignoring advice is foolish, but we should also use our common sense to evaluate the advice we receive. • Start early and take baby steps. A journey of a thousand miles begins with a single step. You might look at your credit card debt or miniscule retirement account and feel discouraged, but don’t let that freeze you into inaction. Obviously, starting a savings plan and controlling your expenses early in life is most desirable, but at any age we can start to take one step at a time in order to pay down high interest debt, pare living expenses, and set aside a portion of our earnings. Just keep following this path and let time and compound interest work their magic. B! Gerald A. Townsend, CPA/PFS/ABV, CFP®, CFA®, CMT is president of Townsend Asset Management Corp., a registered investment advisory firm. He can be reached at Gerald@AssetMgr.com.

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2110 Blue Ridge Road, Raleigh top: Childe Hassam, Isles of Shoals, 1907, oil on canvas, 19 1/2 × 29 1/2 in., North Carolina Museum of Art, Raleigh, Promised gift of Ann and Jim Goodnight bottom: Amedeo Modigliani, Female Bust in Red, 1915, red gouache and black ink wash on wove paper laid down on Japan, 14 × 10 5/16 in., Minneapolis Institute of Art

American Impressionist organized by the North Carolina Museum of Art and the Peabody Essex Museum, Salem, Massachusetts. Marks of Genius organized by the Minneapolis Institute of Art. Both exhibitions made possible, in part, by the North Carolina Department of Natural and Cultural Resources; the North Carolina Museum of Art Foundation, Inc.; and the William R. Kenan Jr. Endowment for Educational Exhibitions. Research for this exhibition was made possible by Ann and Jim Goodnight/The Andrew W. Mellon Foundation Fund for Curatorial and Conservation Research and Travel.

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CALENDAR APRIL 2016

Multi-Date Activities for Adults April 5-April 24 (Hillsborough) “Luminous”, 10am-6pm (M-Th); 10am-8pm (F/Sat); 12-4pm (Sun), 121 N. Churton St. Hillsborough Gallery of Arts presents jewelry by Arianna Bara and paintings by Eduardo Lapetina. 919.732.5001 or hillsboroughgallery.com April 5-April 23 (Chapel Hill) “Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street”, Paul Green Theatre-Center for Dramatic Art, 150 Country Club Rd. PlayMakers Repertory Company presents this musical thriller about a brilliant tale of obsession and revenge. 919.962.7529 or www.playmakersrep.org April 15-24 (Raleigh) The Tale of the Allergist’s Wife, North Raleigh Arts & Creative Theatre, 7713-51 Lead Mine Road. Mid-life malaise is a good excuse for the sexual and psychological liberation instigated by a strangely familiar visitor, in this deliciously devious social satire. This play is laced with wicked fun and delightful surprises. For tickets, visit www.nract.org. April 22-24 (Raleigh) The Southern Women’s Show, North Carolina State Fairgrounds, 1025 Blue Ridge Rd. This premier weekend-long event for women in the Triangle community features

celebrity guests, shopping and workshops on food, fashion, beauty, health and fitness, business, education, home, travel and more. For more information or to purchase tickets, visit www.SouthernShows.com/WRA. April 25-May 22 (Hillsborough) “BRANCHING OUT”, 10am-6pm (M-Th)/10am-8pm (F-Sat)/124pm (Sun), 121 N. Churton St. Hillsborough Gallery of Arts features paintings by Chris Graebner, turned wood by Michael Salemi, and photography by Eric Saunders. 919.732.5001 or www.HillsboroughGallery.com April 27-May 1 (Chapel Hill) “The Real Americans”, 7:30pm (nightly) & 2pm (Sun), Elizabeth Price Kenan Theatre-Center for Dramatic Art, 150 Country Club Road. PlayMakers Repertory Company presents this documentary storytelling performance by Dan Holye, who traveled across our country in search of what the heart of the heartland was. 919.962.7529 or www.playmakersrep.org April 27-July 2 (Cary) PAQA-South Exhibit, Page-Walker Arts & History Center, 119 Ambassador Loop. Professional Art Quilters Alliance-South members visually express the many voices in their lives. The Artist Reception is held on April 29 from 6-8pm. For more information, visit www.townofcary.org or call 919.460.4963.

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May 7-8 (Wake Forest) Mother’s Day Weekend Celebration, 10am-5pm, 727 North Main St. The public is invited to this free event, which hosts a plant sale (herbs, vegetables, and flowers), an organic garden experience, a gallery opening, additional local artist displays, and many more. Reservations are required for the wine and food pairing held on Sat. at 6pm. 919.270.2259 or www.727northmain.com.

Single Date Activities for Adults

interacts with the audience while sharing live comedy. 919.929.2787 or www.artscenterlive.org April 19 Tues (Raleigh) 2016 Triangle Women of Distinction Awards Event, 6-9pm, The Glenwood Club, 3300 Women’s Club Road. Soroptimist International of Raleigh presents this annual event, which features keynote speaker and entrepreneur Carrie Peele, celebrates the awardees, hosts a silent auction, and more. For more information and tickets, visit www.SoroptimistRaleigh.org/events.

April 5 Tues (Chapel Hill) 2016 State of Community Report & Conversations, 7:30am12:30pm, UNC Friday Center, 100 Friday Center Dr. The Chapel Hill-Carrboro Chamber of Commerce CEO Aaron Nelson gives the 2016 State of the Community Report and invites the community members to participation in the Post-Report conversations. For more information or to purchase tickets, visit carolinachamber.org/events.

April 19 Tues (Cary) Whispers from the Past, 7:30pm, The Page-Walker Arts & History Center, 119 Ambassador Loop. Take a walk through history with photographer Scott Garlock from Macon, NC where he shares unique stories and walk you through his experiences in capturing the images featured in his most recent book, Whispers from the Past. This event is free and open to the public as a part of the Friends of Page-Walker’s Historic Preservation Series. 919.460.4963 or www.friendsofpagewalker.org.

April 8 Fri (Fuquay-Varina) “Spring for the Arts”, 5-9pm, Centennial Square, 102 N. Main Street. The Fuquay-Varina Arts Council begins its 2016 Art After Dark season with “Spring for the Arts” and includes an artists’ and crafters’ market, kids’ creative activities, and performers. Admission is free. For more information, visit www.FVartscouncil.org.

April 23 Sat (Apex) Race to Market Opening Day 5K, 9am, Apex Farmers Market, 220 N Salem St. The 5K and Express Lane Kids’ Dash partners with the opening day for the Apex Farmers’ Market, which is a not-for-profit dedicated to support the educational outreach regarding healthful living and much more. The entry fee is $20. For more information, visit FitandAble.net.

April 9 Sat (Carrboro) No Shame Theatre, 8pm, The ArtsCenter, 300-G East Main St. An open performance venue to experience 15 original works of art that has never been seen before. 919.929.2787 or www.artscenterlive.org.

April 23 Sat (Raleigh) 2016 Songwriters Forum, 10am-3:15pm, Wingate by Wyndham Raleigh North, 2610 Westinghouse Blvd. Central Carolina Songwriters Association is hosting their annual event where presents will offer tips on how to start and vary original songs, analyze some radio hits, and discuss how music selections are made for advertising critics. For more information, visit www.ccsa-raleigh.com/2016-songwriters-forum.

April 10 Sun (Carrboro) 19th Annual Community Dinner, 1pm, McDougle Schools Cafetorium, 900 Old Fayetteville Road. Sponsored by the Orange County Department on Housing, Human Rights and Community Development, the Towns of Chapel Hill and Carrboro, and more, this event celebrates Orange County’s cultural diversity. For more information, call 919.619.7260. April 14 Wed (Raleigh) The 2016 Red Carpet Rendezvous, 6:30-10pm, North Ridge Country Club, 6612 Falls Of Neuse Rd. The Center for Volunteer Caregiving hosts this evening event that includes signature cocktails, fabulous auction items, dinner, dancing to music of the decades and the legendary wall of wine! Tickets are available at www.volunteercaregiving.org or 919.460.0567. April 16 Fri (Morrisville) East Meets West Festival, 11am-4pm, Town Hall Drive. This festival celebrates Morrisville, Wake County’s most diverse community, with a day of food, culture, and music from all over the world. Admission is free although food and beverages are available for purchase. For more information, visit eastmeetswestmorrsiville.org. April 16 Fri (Cary) All Comers Meet-Pegasus Relays, 12pm, Cary Academy, 1500 N. Harrison Avenue. This event is available to all ages and skill levels. $30 for four events. For more information, visit FitandAble.net. April 16 Fri (Carrboro) The Chuckle & Chortle Comedy Show, 8:30pm, The ArtsCenter, 300-G East Main St. As a local comic, Michelle Maclay hosts and

April 24 Sun (Cary) 4th Annual Run to Remember, 3pm, WakeMed Soccer Park, 201 Soccer Park Dr. Alzheimer’s North Carolina is dedicated to provide education, support, and services to those with dementia, their families, health care professional, and the public. All funds raised and contributions received remains in North Carolina. For more information, visit FitandAble.net. April 29 Fri (Cary) 15th Annual Benefit Auction, Buffet and Dancing, 6pm, Prestonwood Country Club, 300 Prestonwood Pkwy. The Carying Place Inc., a non-profit, presents this event to benefit homeless, working families with children as they seek self-sufficiency and permanent, independent housing. To purchase a ticket, visit www.thecaryingplace.org/live-auction-reservations or call 919.462.1800. April 30 Sat (Durham) Walk to Cure Arthritis, 9am, Imperial Center-Winchester Building, 4309 Emperor Blvd. The RTP chapter of the Arthritis Foundation is hosting the Triangle Walk to Cure Arthritis to raise awareness about this condition. This event is free and open to the public, especially dogs and children, and encourages donations. For more information, visit www.kintera.org. May 7 Sat (Cary) 7th Annual Herbfest, 9am3pm, Page-Walker Arts & History Center, 119 Ambassador St. Friends of the Page-Walker hosts this annual event where garden enthusiasts can

enjoy a craft/herb booths, live butterfly releases, a silent auction featuring herbs and garden-related items, kid activities, and much more. For more information, visit www.friendsofpagewalker.org. May 18 Wed (Cary) Styx with Kansas and Don Felder, 6pm, Booth Amphitheatre, 8003 Regency Pkwy. Tickets can be purchased at Booth Amphitheatre (M-F, 12-6pm), through etix.com, or by phone. 919.462.2025 or www.boothamphitheatre.com May 27 Fri (Raleigh) Edward Sharpe and the Magnetic Zeros, 7:30pm, Museum Park Amphitheater-North Carolina Museum of Art (NCMA), 2110 Blue Ridge Rd. To purchase tickets, visit www.ncartmuseum.org.

Ongoing Activities for Adults Irish Music Sessions, 311 Glenwood Ave, Raleigh, is hosted by the Hibernian Pub & Restaurant. PineCone presents local and visiting trad players, singers, and the occasional Irish step dancers come together to share their music with this session open to musicians of all skill levels and singers. This event is free and open to the public every Sunday, 3-6pm. 919.664.8333 or www.pinecone.org Shape Note Sing, 305 E. Main St, Durham, is hosted by the First Presbyterian Church. PineCone presents singers in this tradition perform without accompaniment and sit arranged by vocal part in a “hollow square”, sung with spirit and enthusiasm. This event is free and open to the public. The singers meet on the second Sunday of each month and in Raleigh on the fourth Sunday of each month. For directions, call 919.781.3596 or visit ncshapenote.org. Bluegrass Jam, 225 S. Wilmington St, Raleigh, is sponsored by Terrapin Beer Company and presents bluegrass musicians of all levels, who gather on the second and fourth Monday of every month at the Busy Bee Café. The jam is a great place for musicians to congregate and get to know each other, which is free and open to the public from 7 to 10pm. For more information, visit www.pinecone.org. Gregg Museum of Art & Design and NCSU Libraries, 2 Broughton Dr, Raleigh, presents Life’s Little Dramas: Puppets, Proxies, and Spirits, an exhibition that includes an entire cast of 19th century English Punch and Judy figures, Indonesian shadow puppets, a Chinese Opera troupe and a large Yayaroba figure from the Bamana tribe of Mali. Through February 28, 2016 at the D.H. Hill Library Exhibit Gallery. Visit http://lib. ncsu.edu/hours/hill/general for hours. Please contact Zoe Starling at zoe_starling@ncsu.edu or 919.513.7244 to arrange a tour. NC Museum of History, 5 East Edenton St, Raleigh, offers programs, concerts, exhibits, and activities highlighted by Treasures of Carolina: Stories from the State Archives through July 2016 and North Carolina’s Favorite Son: Billy Graham and His Remarkable Journey of Faith through July 2016. www.ncmuseumofhistory.org or 919.807.7900. The NC Museum of Art, 2110 Blue Ridge Rd, Raleigh, has exhibits and events highlighted by American Impressionist: Childe Hassam and the Isle of Shoals from April to June 19; Marks of Genius: 100 Extraordinary Drawings from the Minneapolis Institute of Art from April to June 19; The Energy of Youth: Depicting Childhood in the NCMA’s Photography Collection through April 2016; Art in Bloom this April 7-10; and Actual State through July 10. In addition to exhibits and performances, the museum offers lectures, classes,

book clubs, and discussion groups. 919.839.6262 or www.ncartmuseum.org.

ments provided every Tuesday at 10:30am. For more information, call 919.761.5002.

older) and Butterfly House Tour (5yrs and older). 919.220.5429 or www.ncmls.org

Fair Game Beverage Company, 193B Lorax Lane, Pittsboro, is NC’s newest winery and distillery. They craft their own line of fortified wines and barrel-aged spirits made with unique ingredients such as apples, sorghum, scuppernong grapes, and other local fruits and grains. Tastings and tours are offered Wednesdays, Thursdays, and Fridays from 5pm to 8pm; and Saturdays and Sundays from 1pm to 5pm. 919.245.5434 or www.fairgamebeverage.com

“Durham’s Finest”, 1800 Fayetteville Rd, Durham, can be viewed until January during the museum’s regular operating schedule: 9am-4:30pm (TuesFri) & 2-4pm (Sun). The museum is closed on Saturdays, Mondays, and university holidays. Group visits can be arranged. For more information, contact 919.530.5079 or krodgers@nccsu.edu.

The NC Museum of Art, 2110 Blue Ridge Rd, Raleigh, has continuous monthly activities and events for children and families such as Weekend Family-Friendly Tours; What’s In the Box; and Family Fun Saturdays. For more information, visit www.ncartmuseum.org.

Irregardless Cafe & Catering, 901 W. Morgan St, Raleigh, offers live music every night featuring over 200 talented local musicians and touring ensembles. On week-nights, musical ensembles perform from 6:30pm-9:30pm or 10pm with shows beginning after 8:30pm. Saturday night’s NIGHT LIFE features two SHOWS: 9pm-10:15pm and 10:45pm-12am. For more information, visit www.irregardless.com/music/. Raleighwood, 6609 Falls of Neuse Rd, Raleigh, serves great casual food, beer, and wine during movies. They operate for afternoon family matinees, evening, and late shows. On the second Tuesday of each month, seniors receive a special offer! For more information, visit www.RaleighwoodMovies.com or call 919.847.0326.

Logan Trading Company, 707 Semart Dr, Raleigh, offers classes and events: April 23 (Sat) Future Gardeners-Priceless Pollinators from 9-10am (FREE); May 28 (Sat) Future Gardeners-Feed the Birds! from 9-10am ($5 per child for all materials); June 25 (Sat) Future Gardeners-Trash to Treasure from 9-10am ($5 per child for all materials); July 23 (Sat) Making Music-Wind Chimes from 9-10am ($5 per child for all materials); August 27 (Sat) Future Gardeners-Watch Where You Step! Making Wind Chimes from 9-10am ($5 per child for all materials). For more information, visit LOGANtrd.com or RSVP for classes by emailing: info@logantrd.com. The NC Museum of Life & Science, 433 West Murray Ave, Durham, is pleased to announce its November activities and events highlighted by Behind the Scenes Tour: Bears Up Close (3yrs and

The Garden Hut, 1004 Old Honeycutt Rd, Fuquay-Varina, is hosting two events to help you Boom! April 2016 Crossword beat the winter blues! On Saturday, April 2, at 11am, Nelsa Cox will conduct a hands on gardening session with vegetables. Registration is required for Birds of a all events. For information or registration, call Feather 919.552.0590 or visit www.NelsasGardenHut.com

The NC Museum of History, 5 East Edenton St, Raleigh, offers children and families with monthly events and activities like Time for Tots; History Hunters; History Corner; and more. For more information, visit www.ncmuseumofhistory.org. Wake County Public Library System continues their programs for children to incorporate Every Child Ready to Succeed. Their goal is to educate parents and caregivers on the skills that they can use at home to help prepare children for success in school. The library system offers nearly 150 weekly programs for children. For more information, visit www.wakegov.com/libraries/events.

Physical Fitness Activities You Call This Yoga (YCTY), McKimmon Center, 1101 Gorman St, Raleigh, offers continuing

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Triangle Track & Field Team (USATF) invites adult athletes of all ages and abilities to participate in jumps, throws, springs, and distance running events. Now through June, the registration fee is $40 per month and $140 quarter year – family discounts are available. For more information, visit FitandAble.net or email FitandAbleCoach@gmail.com. Logan Trading Company, 707 Semart Dr, Raleigh, offers classes and events: April 9 (Sat) Beat the Bugs-Organic Pest Control and Disease Management from 9-10am (FREE); May 14 (Sat) Space Savvy-Small Space Organic Gardening from 9-10am (FREE); June 11 (Sat) The Doctor is in-Organic Herbs for Growing Your Own Health from 9-10am (FREE); July 9 (Sat) What’s the Buzz? Mason Bee Farming from 9-10am (FREE); August 13 (Sat) The Chef is in-Organic Herbs for Growing Your Own Food from 9-10am (FREE). For more information, visit LOGANtrd.com or RSVP for classes by emailing: info@logantrd.com.

Networking Events for Adults Triangle Singles Club Dances, 4905 North Hills Drive, Raleigh, offers a weekly 40+ singles dance that alternates Friday and Saturday nights from 8pm to 11pm. $5 for members & $8 for guests includes music by a DJ and refreshments. www.trianglesinglesclub.com.

Ongoing Activities for Children & Youth Cotton’s Fun With Music Program, 2101 S. Main, Wake Forest, is an ongoing Triangle favorite for two decades with weekly music fun hosted by Cafe Euro, for babies on up. Enjoy traditional and original guitar music with play-along instru-

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education seminars for teachers and advanced students including yoga classes for youth ages 6 and up. For more information on free classes, visit youcallthisyoga.org. Lululemon Athletica at North Hills, 4421 Six Forks Rd, Raleigh, offers complimentary in-store yoga classes every Sunday from 11am-12pm. For more information, contact 919.784.9044 or email northhills-store@lululemon.com. National Senior Games Association is hosting North Carolina Senior Games (exclusive to in-state participants) at a variety of locations and events: September 26-Oct 2 at Cary & Raleigh (St Finals); October 24-26 at Walnut Creek/Raleigh (Softball). For more information, contact Brad Allen at 919.851.5456 or email ncsg@ncseniorgames.org or visit www.ncseniorgames.org. Wake County Senior Games offers a variety of events for seniors around the Triangle. These events include: SilverArts Display & Reception on Friday, April 22 at the Cary Senior Center (120 Maury Odell Pl, Cary) beginning at 10:30am. For more information, visit call 919.469.4081 or visit www.wcseniorgames.org. SEEDS, 706 Gilbert St, Durham, is a non-profit organization that offers free martial arts, movement, and African dance classes. Classes are on Thursday from 6-7:30pm in their new Eco Friendly Event Space. Sign up at Tbennett@SEEDSnc. org or call 919.683.1197. High Gravity Adventures, located in Blowing Rock, presents the 2016 season of the outdoor aerial adventure park with this exciting highropes course for the whole family with challenges fit for adults and little ones as young as fouryears-old, which began in March. For a limited time, general admission tickets and season passes are available for a discounted price online at highgravityadventures.com.

Health Related April 23 Sat (Cary) 5th Annual “Dentistry From the Heart” Free Dental Services Day, 7am-5pm, Cary Family Dental, 1149 Kildaire Farm Road. A team of 10 dentists plus local university students will be providing free extractions, fillings or cleanings to adults 18 and older with a valid ID. First-come, first-served. Registration begins at 7 a.m. Patients are encouraged to arrive early (in past years, some have arrived the night before), dress appropriately and bring chairs, blankets, etc. Free t-shirts and toothbrushes to the first 200. For more information, visit http://www.carydental.com/dfth or email joy.s.mccaw@gmail.com. The American Red Cross, Central North Carolina Chapter continues its need for blood donations. Take an hour of time to save a life. For Triangle locations and schedules: 1.800.448.3543 or www.givelife.org. Cary Rotary Clubs present the Memory Café, 4:30-6pm, Third Tuesday of each month, Cary Senior Center, 120 Maury Odell Place, Cary. A fun, safe and welcoming place for guests with Alzheimer’s and/or dementia and their caregivers. Free and offers fellowship, dinner, music and dancing. Reservations are required. 919.233.0075 Cornucopia Cancer Support Center sponsors events and resources to support those journeying with cancer. www.cancersupport4u.org, or call 919.401.9333. Duke Regional Hospital offers monthly events that include: Look Good Feel Better; Weight Loss Surgery Support Group; and Stroke Support Group. For meeting dates, times, and information: www.dukeregional.org/events.

Lupus Foundation American North Carolina Chapter (LFANC), 6:30-8pm, Waters Edge Office Park Conference Room, 4917 Waters Edge Drive, Suite 250, Raleigh. The monthly support group in Wake County meets the fourth Thursday of each month (April 28). Also available is a monthly teleconference series. 877.849.8271 or www.lupusnc.org. Lupus Foundation of American North Carolina Chapter (LFANC), 6-7:30pm, First Presbyterian Church, 305 E. Main St, Durham. The monthly support group in Durham County will be hosting for those living with lupus, their family, and caregivers. The group meets on the second Wednesday of each month (April 13). There is no charge to attend the meeting, and drop-ins are welcome. Contact the LFANC at info@lupusnc.org or at 877.849.8271 ext. 1. For more information, visit www.lupusnc.org TOPS (Take Off Pounds Sensibly) is a non-profit weight loss support program that welcomes all. Meetings are weekly throughout NC. First session is free. 919.621.3613 or www.tops.org. Pre-season Track & Field Clinics are open to athletes of all ages and abilities. The clinics include jumps, throws, springs, and distance running events on February 21 & 28. Registration is now open for a $10/month. For more information, email FitandAbleCoach@gmail.com or visit FitandAble.net.

Resources The Durham Garden Forum, meets in an informal group the 3rd Tuesday of each month, 6:308pm, Sarah P. Duke Gardens, Durham, to enrich gardening knowledge and skill. Local experts are invited to speak about topics of interest. www.gardens.duke.edu. The Newcomers Club of Raleigh invites all members and prospective members to their Welcome Coffees held the first Friday of the month except July at 10am. The coffees will be held at the Harrington Grove Swim and Racquet Club, 12201 New Leesville Blvd, Raleigh, 27613. To learn more about the organization’s diverse interest groups and events, go to our website at: www.newcomersclubraleigh.org. Arts Access, Inc., a non-profit organization whose mission is to make the arts accessible for people with disabilities, provides audio-described performances. For a listing of performances, dates, and information: www.artsaccessinc.org. Second Journey, an Aging in Community organization, features events for the second half of life. Watch their website for upcoming events, film series, and seminars. www.secondjourney.org.

Volunteers RSVP (Retired and Senior Volunteer Program) of Durham County has opportunities for people 55 years of age and over. Put your skills and experiences to work right way. For more information about any of the above or other opportunities, call the Retired and Senior Volunteer Program at 919-536-7247 ext. 5301 or email rsvp@durhamtech.edu. The Volunteer Center of Durham serves the Triangle area and works toward connecting volunteers with area non-profits. They represent over 700 non-profits and all their services are free. For a full list of their volunteer needs, and information: 919.613.5105 or www.handsontriangle.org.

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Medicare’s Preventive Services May Help Recipients Stay Well If your parents or someone you may know is using their Medicare benefits, they can do more than help cover the costs of doctor and hospital bills. Medicare’s preventive benefits help recipients to be proactive with their health in order to avoid serious illnesses or chronic conditions such as diabetes, heart disease, and cancer. Whether getting a flu vaccine, being screened for diabetes or other illnesses, or wanting help to quit smoking, Medicare preventive services are covered no matter what kind of Medicare health plan is being used. Preventive services can catch health problems early when treatment works best and can keep recipients from getting certain diseases or illnesses. Preventive services include exams, lab tests, screenings, vaccines, monitoring, and information to help users take care of their health. Medicare covers preventive care whether using Original Medicare or a Medicare Advantage Plan (also known as a private health plan). If using Original Medicare, there are no coinsurance or deductibles for certain preventive services if seeing a provider who participates in Medicare. Medicare Advantage Plans must also cover the full cost for preventive services that are free under Original Medicare as long as the plan’s rules are followed. The plan’s provider can provide details. Keep in mind, there may be costs related to some of these preventive services if the provider makes a diagnosis during the service or performs additional procedures. For example, if the provider removes a polyp during a colonoscopy, the colonoscopy will be considered diagnostic and costs may apply. The following is a list of preventive services that are covered with no deductible or coinsurance: • Welcome to Medicare Preventive Visit • Annual Wellness Visit • One-Time Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm Screening • Alcohol Misuse Screening and Counseling • Mammogram Screening • Breast Examination • Cervical Cancer Screening • Colon Cancer Screening • Depression Screening • Diabetes Screening • Heart Disease Screening • HIV Screening • Medical Nutritional Therapy • Obesity Screening and Counseling • Osteoporosis Screening • Prostate Cancer Screening • Smoking Cessation • Sexual Transmitted Infection Screening • Vaccines SHIIP is part of the North Carolina Department of Insurance and assists people who have questions about Medicare, Medicare Part D, Medicare supplement, Medicare Advantage and long term care insurance. SHIIP also help citizens recognize and prevent Medicare billing errors and possible fraud and abuse through the N.C. Senior Medicare Patrol program. Trained SHIIP counselors are available for free for unbiased counseling appointments in all 100 North Carolina counties. Learn more at www.ncshiip.com. B!

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