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Life & Leisure

Cover: Innovative Amberleigh

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Political Savvy................................................................Ted Rickard

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Uke Can Do It!...................................................... Anthony Chabala

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Crossword: Healthy Lifestyle .............................StatePoint Media

My WNY Story 9

18 Amberleigh Assisted Living & Memory Care...........Amberleigh staff

Features: Dance in WNY 20 Go Figure................................................................Rebecca Cuthbert

Cathy Skora .........................................................................Jana Eisenberg

22 Salsa for the Soul......................................................... Greg Pokriki 24 Lehrer Dance............................................................. Jana Eisenberg

Food

26 Beginners Welcome at Neglia........................................Hilary Diodato

10 Abundant Summer Flavors............................ Wendy Guild Swearingen

Getaways

Home & Garden 11

27 Tips for Visiting State Parks........................................StatePoint Media

Wise Watering..................................................................Carol Ann Harlos

Being Well

Lady Luck 12 Baccarat.................................................................. Dennis Occhino

30 This Crazy World .......................................................Cathi Stack 31 The Secret to Looking Your Best .................Samuel Shatkin, MD

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From the Editor

We’re entering the dog days of summer, and boy, it’s been a hot one. I know the lawn is not as green as last year, and the flowers are less than lush.

Luckily, we have garden expert and columnist Carol Ann Harlos to advise us on what to water when and for how long during this drought.

Speaking of hot, take a look at our feature stories on dance in Western New York. How about some spicy salsa under the moonlight in the Rose Garden at Delaware Park on Monday nights? Dance instructor and life coach Sarah Haykel will be there to show you how its done. If you’d like your dancing a bit more mellow, Neglia Conservatory of Ballet offers beginner classes for adults (no tights or tutu required).

You’ll find Forever Young’s annual FY Faves ballot in this issue. We hope you’ll take a moment to fill it out and send

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Finally, remember to keep cool and stay hydrated while you enjoy the last of these sunny summer days.

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FOREVER YOUNG AUGUST CALENDAR

1+ Erie County STAY FIT DINING PROGRAM offers a hot noon meal at 45 locations in Erie County. Menus and site list at erie. gov/stayfit or 858-7639.

1+ West Seneca UNITED CHURCH MANOR’S LUNCH PROGRAM is looking for volunteers in the West Seneca/Cheektowaga area.

Information: 668-5804.

2+ Tonawanda T.O.P.S. CLUB, weekly meetings on Tuesdays, 9:30 a.m. at Blessed Sacrament Parish, Claremont Avenue. For information, call 836-7255.

2+ Farnham T.O.P.S. CLUB (TAKE OFF POUNDS SENSIBLY) weekly meetings held Tuesdays at Holy Cross Lutheran Church, 10633 Church St., starting at 9 a.m. Call 934-9619.

2+ Buffalo TAI CHI: MOVING FOR BETTER BALANCE 10:30 a.m. every Tuesday, Tosh Collins Senior Center, 35 Cazenovia St. For more information, contact monicazucco@gmail.com.

2, 16 Buffalo HEADWAY SUPPORT GROUPS, 2635 Delaware Ave. For individuals who have sustained brain injuries as well as their families and caregivers; exchange information and resources, and find mutual support and encouragement.

Peer Support (enter at Suite B), first and third Tuesday, 6:30 to 8 p.m.; Caregivers Support (enter at Suite B), first Tuesday, 6:30 to 8 p.m.; Women’s Survivors Support (enter at Suite E), first Tuesday, 1 to 2:30 p.m.

Info: 408-3100 or headwayofwny.org 2+, 4+ WNY IDEAL WEIGHT CLASSES taught by Ida Shapiro are offered every Tues. at 6:15 p.m. at Zion United Church of Christ (Koening and Parker, Tonawanda) and every Thurs. at 6:15 p.m. at St. Gregory the Great (Maple Rd., Williamsville). Over 40 years experience. 636-3698.

2, 20 WNY RESPITE SERVICES for those with Alzheimer’s and related dementia on first Tuesday, 5:30 p.m.

in Williamsville, and third Saturday, 11 a.m. in Amherst. Location info: (800) 272-3900.

3 Depew WNY CHAPTER OF PUBLIC EMPLOYEES 19th Annual Picnic, St. Joseph’s picnic grove, 275 Columbia Rd.Surgical room, 4510 Bailey Ave., Williamsville.

Call 908-4149.

3 Williamsville WOMEN’S LYMPHEDEMA SUPPORT GROUP, 5:45 p.m. the first Wednesday of each month. Sheridan Surgical room, 4510 Bailey Ave., Williamsville. Call 908-4149 3+ Williamsville WOMEN’S LYMPHEDEMA SUPPORT GROUP, 5:45 p.m. the first Wednesday of each month. Sheridan Surgical room, 4510 Bailey Ave., Williamsville.

Call 908-4149.

3 Amherst FREE RESPITE CARE PROGRAM, 10:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m., Trinity Old Lutheran Church 3445 Sheridan Drive. Held first Wednesday of the month, for those caring for loved ones with Alzheimer’s or any form of dementia. Guests are partnered with a volunteer (trained by the Alzheimer’s Association) and they participate in various activities in a secure environment. A morning snack and nutritious lunch are provided.

For more information on registering for the program, call 836-4868.

6+ Buffalo VETERANS FOR VETERANS, Enjoy entertainment, car cruise, kid’s activities, tours of ships, and VA health, benefits, and vacational information. 10 a.m. to noon at Buffalo & Erie Naval Park, 1 Naval park Cove; 862-7344 or buffalo.va.gov 6, 21 Buffalo BUFFALO RIVER TOUR, The Industrial Heritage Committe sponsors a 2-hour boat ride past grain elevators, flour mills, and other industries. 2:30 p.m., Miss Buffalo Dock, Erie Basin Marina. Call 856-6696 for reservations.

7+ Buffalo MEDITATION, 2:30 p.m., El Buen Amigo, 114 Elmwood Ave. Free every Sunday. Meditation unites with creative arts and pain management. Practitioner Sondra Holland welcomes people of all ages. Wear comfortable clothes.

For information, Sondra: 947-5092; store: 885-6343.

9 Hamburg ALZHEIMER’S CARE-GIVER SUPPORT GROUP for males at Wesleyan Church, 4999 McKinley Pkwy. 2nd Tues. 626-0600, alz.org/wnyç 9 Depew BREAST CANCER NETWORK OF WNY Monthly meeting second Tuesday, 6 p.m., Bella Moglie Bldg., 3297 Walden Ave. Call 706-0060 or visit bcnwny.org.

Professional support group will be held at 8 p.m.

9 Orchard Park ALIENATED GRANDPARENTS ANONYMOUS, INC., meetings 1 p.m. the second Tuesday of month, 4295 S. Buffalo St. 10 Williamsville MCGUIRE GROUP MEMORY CARE SUPPORT GROUPS: General Support Group is second Wednesday, 3 p.m. at Harris Hill Nursing Facility, 2699 Wehrle Dr., Williamsville; Daughters’ Support Group is also

4+ Buffalo GENTLE YOGA, 11 a.m. Thursdays, Tosh Collins Senior Center, 35 Cazenovia St. Bring a yoga mat. Info: 828-1093 4+ Cheektowaga T.O.P.S. (TAKE OFF POUNDS SENSIBLY) MEETING, Thursdays at 9 a.m., St. Luke’s Lutheran Church, 900 Maryvale Drive (corner of Union Road). Come for the love, support and friendship. For information, call Karen at 247-2334 6+ Lockport T.O.P.S. CLUB, weekly meetings 9 a.m. Saturdays at Odd Fellows and Rebekah Nursing Home, 104 Old Niagara Road. Call 433-1693.

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FOREVER YOUNG AUGUST CALENDAR second Weds., 5 p.m. at Harris Hill Monthly support groups coordinated in conjunction with the Alzheimer’s Association, with caregiving tips and coping mechanisms. For more information, call 632-3700 or visit mcguiregroup.com 13 East Auroroa SILENT MOVIE In this dialogue-free slapstick comedy, film director Mel Funn (Mel Brooks) travels

to the ailing Big Picture Studios to pitch his comeback film: the first feature-length silent movie in forty years. Roycroft Film Society, Outdoors at the Roycroft Campus Power House, 39 South Grove St., East Aurora p.m., 655-0261 x105, roycroftcampus.org

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17 West Seneca FREE BEREAVEMENT SUPPORT SESSION, hosted by The McGuire Group for anyone coping with grief, sadness or loss at 5 pm at Seneca Health Care Center, 2987 Seneca St. Held third Wednesday of the month.

Those interested in attending can call 828-0500.

DANCE CALENDAR MONDAYS W.

Seneca

BALLROOM

DANCING BY CAROL is a 6-week class @ St. David’s Church, 3951 Seneca St. 7:30– 9:30 p.m. Info: 824-0504.

Sloan CLOGGING LESSONS

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TUESDAYS Buffalo LINDY FIX 8–10 p.m. @ Polish Cadets Hall, 927 Grant St. lindyfix.com, swingbuffalo.com.

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p.m. @ Pendleton Center Meth.

*Jewish Federation Apartments does not discriminate on the basis of handicapped status in the admission or access to, or treatment or employment in, its federally assisted program and activities.

688-6026 or 625-8306.

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17 WNY NATIONAL ALLIANCE ON MENTAL ILLNESS (NAMI) held third Wednesday of the month at 7 p.m. in two locations for families of people living with mental illness: St. Paul’s Evangelical Lutheran Church, 4007 Main St., Amherst.

Southtowns: Lake Shore Behavioral Health, 3176 Abbott Rd., Orchard Park.

Church, 6864 Campbell Blvd.

THURSDAYS Kenmore JACKIE’S THURSDAY NIGHT DANCES @ Brounshidle Post, 3354 Delaware Ave. Lessons: 7 p.m. Open dancing: 8 p.m.

691-8654.

Ongoing WNY BELLYDANCE CLASSES 560-1891, nadiaibrahim.com.

Kenmore JACKIE’S DANCE Monthly dance.

Call 691-8654 for details.

WNY BALLROOM SOCIAL DANCE, Argentine tango and belly dance instruction with Carol Allen; N. Collins and Amherst.

337-3092 or callen8801@aol.com.

West Seneca BALLROOM DANCE classes @ 1761 Orchard Park Rd., 771-3110, ballroomiliana.com.

WNY DANCE W/ ERIN BAHN 997-7190 or erinbahn.com.

ARGENTINE TANGO IN BUFFALO Dancing & Classes www.traviswidricktango.com Contact Travis @ 716.517.7047

Political Savvy

BY TED RICKARD

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t’s a well-worn adage that, if we wish to retain friends or even casual acquaintances, we shouldn’t talk religion or politics. Hopefully, however, religion speaks at least occasionally to the truth even if shading it one way or the other. There’s nothing like a good hell-fire sermon on a Sunday morning to make one grateful for what he has—including the surety that weekdays begin again tomorrow. On the other hand, political speak has now slid from the polemic to the ridiculous. without whose efforts we will need That’s why I am waiting for the thousands more soup kitchens. Best candidate who comes out and admits of all legislative bonanzas is a taxto running for office because he or she free enterprise devoted to the overall simply needs the job. It would help defense of the United States. This is to admit that political efforts were how we subsidize the manufacture of being funded by an anonymous gang cutlasses for the Air Force. of commercial cutthroats who expect I will go door to door for the enormous benefits. This could be candidate who promises to show up something like “tax reform” that will only on payday. He or she is probably completely exempt their respective running on the premise of a “fresh incomes, businesses, or property. With look” or a “clean slate” and both the appropriate spin, the hoariest loan sound equally hygienic to me, as well shark can remain an “incubator as meaningless. Even if elected in a industry” forever, or landslide, the winner’s voice will be subsidized as an drown in the rumbling torrent of essential employer political bombast in city council, state house, or national capital.

Perhaps the overall reality is that every law or exemption from

LIFE & LEISURE it is bought and paid for: somehow, someway. In the crassest low-level political form of legislation, this transaction is made with used hundred dollar bills in a blank envelope. At the top of the political heap, it’s block-buster millions in paid advertising, expert staff support from anonymous sources, and guaranteed future employment as a lobbyist or think tank expert, win or lose.

Perhaps the saving grace, at hometown or neighborhood grass roots, is that the ultimate currency remains the individual vote. Getting this, one on one, has long been the job of the traditional “ward-heeler” or suburban matron turned activist.

Between elections, in my hometown, you contacted your political block captain if your garbage wasn’t picked up or your uncle needed a spot on the city payroll since now “he really has stopped drinking, this time for good.”

Today, this simple one-on-one dynamic explodes in scope via the instant personal communication of electronic media. Thus, a simple persuasive request for political support can morph into an overwhelming populist surge.

Technology has now extended the reciprocal political bargain almost infinitely. A few stabbing thumbs on the little keyboard and a voter objective can morph into a major political issue complete with TV coverage before you can say “social media.” And it’s free!

It must be really annoying to be a multi-millionaire whose political investments aren’t working out. The candidate who was obediently going to do what he had been paid for can now be faced with a stinging beehive full of

contrary opinions from his electorate.

The candidate’s best bet is to temporarily ignore the demands of his benefactor, make a stirring speech promoting as his own idea whatever the public is now insisting upon, and then do nothing.

However, depending upon the shortterm memory of the public in turn depends on how soon the next election is coming up. To the benefactor, this timing adds an element of extra risk to the investment, sharply reducing its profit potential. One doesn’t get to be a multi-millionaire political influencer by bucking the odds.

In the finale of the political contest, no losing candidate has ever uttered the whole truth in a concession statement. Never once have we heard him or her say late Tuesday night: “I lost to a complete idiot thanks to an utterly incompetent staff that scheduled me to speak to empty seats and issued statements that infuriated just about everybody in the electorate.”

One final warning to the politically ambitious: Posing for “selfies” seems harmless, and there’s always the chance that even a kid has voting parents. But the camera doesn’t necessarily stop taking pictures when the pose is over. My local candidate learned this last November.

In his concession statement he burst into unaccustomed honesty: “I’d like to kill the kid who took the video of me kicking his puppy.” A candidate that honest will get my vote—if he has the courage to run the next time. FY Ted Rickard’s book, Anything Worth Knowing I Learned from the Grandkids, is available from Amazon. com

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LIFE & LEISURE

Uke Can Do It!

STORY AND PHOTOS BY ANTHONY CHABALA

“Let’s survey the room,” one Ukulele Club member says at a recent meeting. “Who is in their twenties?”

One woman proudly raises her hand.

“OK, who is in their eighties?” Two gentlemen raise their hands with large smiles on their faces and the group erupts in laughter.

The two octogenarians, retired police officer Rich Montesanti and retired college professor Jim Dolan, are eager to share some of their favorite memories with the club.

One of Dolan’s favorite memories is witnessing one woman’s tears of joy during a Ukulele Club performance at a nursing home. Montesanti is proud of the fact the group received a standing ovation following a performance at Kleinhan’s Music Hall. “I first picked up the ukulele when I was eighty years old,” he says.

“I am having an absolute ball. I am a no-talent clock, but I just strum along and have a good time. It’s no wear or tear on the joints, and it’s easy to learn.”

Married couple Jack and Sue Spencer are both members of the club. Jack is the group’s resident electric bassist while Sue plays the

ukulele and sings. When not playing with the club, they can be found at open mic nights at local coffee houses. The Spencers heard of this group from a friend. They came to their first jam with nothing, but John lent them a ukulele and a book, and they have been regulars for the last three months.

Radice is spot on when he claims that the Ukulele Club has become a social club as well; everyone is very comfortable and acts as if they have known each other for decades. “John makes everyone feel welcome. Even if you’re not that good, he makes you feel great,” says Mary Wilde. Ukulele is Wilde’s first instrument, and she was drawn to it upon seeing a group of people playing ukulele together in Florida. “This group is just fun. I’ve met a lot of really great people. I’ve even made some great friends whom I go out to lunch with.”

For Ken Zuchlewski, a retired Town of Tonawanda police officer, ukulele is just one of his many recreational activities. He was turned on to the ukulele while on a cruise with his family. He came back, found out about John’s class,

Ukuleles line a wall at Music City.

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nce a week, Main Street’s Gloria J. Parks Community Center plays host to the Buffalo Ukulele Club. The club welcomes ukulele strummers from all ages and skill levels, it is free to join, and everyone involved is having a blast.

Why the ukulele? John believes the The group is led by John Radice—a instrument is taking off everywhere seventy-three-year-old with the ,thanks to its portability and ease of energy and enthusiasm of a man a play. “It only has four strings, you third his age. Although John spent can take it anywhere, and almost much of his life as a guitarist, three anyone can learn three chords in years ago he took up the ukulele upon hearing a friend was learning to play fifteen minutes and open the doors to playing hundreds of their favorite and never looked back. The seeds for songs,” Radice says. The truth is the ukulele club were planted when that many popular songs can be Radice began teaching ukulele in transposed into the same three to the Adult Community Education program in Williamsville and Ken- five chords. There are easy-to-use websites that allow the user to change Ton. Many of the current members the chords in a song to some that he started in the program with Radice. knows.

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Members of the Ukulele Club prepare to perform.

LIFE & LEISURE

John Radice leads the group.

and has been hooked ever since.

When not strumming the ukulele, Zuchlewski also enjoys long rides on his recumbent bicycle.

The club loves playing in front of audiences and has played the likes of Kleinhans Music Hall, the Erie County Fair, and various senior living centers. The club plays for free, but asks that a donation be made to the Buffalo City Mission if the venue host’s budget allows for it.

Music City, a locally owned music store that has serviced Buffalo for decades, is just two doors down from the Ukulele Club’s practice space on Main Street and has seemingly become Buffalo’s premier shop for all things ukulele. Storeowner Vince Mastrantonio could not be happier with Buffalo’s newfound enthusiasm

for the ukulele. “What John is doing is amazing for the community. He is getting people to come together and celebrate the learning and playing of a stringed instrument. This new foot traffic on Main Street is great for all the local businesses. We are selling ukuleles like hot cakes!” he says.

Ukuleles, like all instruments, vary widely in price based on the quality of the tone wood and the location of the manufacturer. At Music City, a ukulele starts at $39.99 and goes all the way up to $399.99. After that, all you need is an inexpensive tuner and lesson book, and you are set.

The members of the club stress that age has nothing to do with why they come, for they do not care if a person is young or old; they just want to be surrounded by people

who have come together to make music and have a good time. Those interested in joining the club can visit the Buffalo Ukulele Club’s website at buffaloukuleleclub.com. FY

Anthony Chabala has been a guitarist and guitar collector for many years and plans to buy his first ukulele very soon.

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The solution for this month’s puzzle can be found on page 32.

MY WNY STORY

Creative Dance

BY JANA EISENBERG

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athy Skora has more than twenty years of experience as a performer and an educator in dance and a variety of meditation forms including yoga, qigong, and chanting. She layers her foundation of Katherine Dunham and Martha Graham modern-dance techniques with her own spirituality; as a workshop facilitator, she integrates movement, creativity, and spirituality.

What if the spirituality part She has been Elmwood Village Charter School’s integrative arts program coordinator and dance teacher for ten years. For many years, she ran Folkloric Productions, through which she performed and taught belly dancing. She spoke with Forever Young recently, on her way to Greece to teach a workshop for the fifteenth consecutive year.

I understand that in high school, you became interested in Indian and Middle Eastern music through an acting/yoga class. Why do you think that resonated with you?

Cathy Skora: I don’t know! I’d never been exposed to any ethnic music. Maybe because it was so different; I just loved the Indian music. I grew up in Black Rock— now looking back, I believe that experience opened a door to my spiritual path. I know that I’m supposed to integrate everything that I’m doing with the kids at school.

And they are open and mindful.

Your master’s degree from Buffalo State College is in creative studies and change. How do you teach that?

CS: With the kids and in my workshops, we go deeper. We ask, “How can you practice creativity?”

“What does it mean?” I recently had a conversation with a sixth grader, and he said that the arts had made him open-minded.

doesn’t resonate with someone…can they still do it?

CS: Absolutely. I also have an openminded perspective—somebody might be more interested in skillbased participation, for example, learning how to tap dance. It’s a wonderful skill. Instead of spirituality, an alternate could be “being in your authentic space.” If someone doesn’t feel the mind-body connection, that’s OK. It’s a big world; we need to teach tolerance also.

What do you recommend to people who have never danced before and would like to try it?

CS: I say, “Try this, it feels good.”

I like to get people moving. If they want to dance, try a variety of music, swing, jitterbug, waltz, whatever sparks you.

In my workshops with adults in Greece, we explore what sparks people; open a dialog. Ask questions, like “What’s your passion?” or “How might you ignite or reignite a passion?”—things like work and family can limit people’s ability to always express themselves.

You’re on your way there now?

CS: Yes, the resort where I teach is based on the Greek ethos of community and nature, layered with the encouragement to try new things. It’s set right by the sea with limited access to technology

Cathy Skora melds dance, spirituality, and creativity. Photo courtesy of Cathy Skora

for everyone. You talk with other people; when you’re there, you choose to be “present.” It seems to make people more willing to take risks, to perform a reading, or make other shifts. It’s powerful. I feel privileged to help facilitate some of that. Workshops are offered in a variety of activities like windsailing, yoga, and mosaic-making. If someone says, “I did that before and I liked it,” we may say, “What about trying something new to you?”

At the end of the week there, we all reflect together. Many times, people will say they didn’t expect to like that new activity or practice as much as they did, and they will go home and sign up for a class. In all of the classes, no matter what the approach, people come away with a new perspective.

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short time. I would say you have to have an intention—but even that is not always clear. For example, you may sign up for tap dance to learn the steps, and then find that you have become more social.

Do you see a connection with what you are doing with integrating the arts for young students in Buffalo?

CS: Yes. They are learning not to be afraid to express themselves, to be accepting. We encourage a socially responsive classroom. The children take ownership of their behaviors and attitudes. Even with second and third graders, I see genuine caring.

They’ll say, “Let’s share ideas!” What better thing can we teach our kids?

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top by any farm stand this time of year, and you’ll find an abundance of fresh, locally grown produce. Western New York grows some of the sweetest corn around; we even have a celebration dedicated the golden ears. Check out the Eden Corn Festival (edencornfest.com) August 4–7 featuring a parade, car show, midway, live music, games, and, of course bushels and bushels of sweet corn.

Bean and Corn Salsa com combine summer showstoppers At this point, if you’re a home Yields four cups in healthy, flavorful, easy, no-cookinggardener, you may be looking at your garden and kitchen counter necessary recipes. Combined with Ingredients and thinking to yourself: What am I beans, the salsa makes a hearty side 3 cups chopped seeded tomato dish or condiment that goes great going to do with all these tomatoes? (about 3 medium) If you don’t grow your own, you can with chips or atop grilled chicken or 3/4 cup chopped Vidalia or baked potatoes. probably ask your neighbor for a few other sweet onion or stop at any farmers market for a 1/2 cup chopped tomatillos Photo © Ben Fink peck. The dishes below from health. (about 2 medium) Crunchy Zucchini Rounds 1/4 cup canned black beans, with Sun-Dried Tomatoes rinsed and drained and Goat Cheese 1 ear fresh corn kernels 2 tablespoons finely chopped Ingredients fresh parsley EXPO | FALL 2016 2 zucchini Enjoying Life Over 50 In Western New York 1 tablespoon chopped cilantro 1/4 teaspoon salt (optional) 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground Experts in services 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice black pepper 1/2 teaspoon salt & resources geared 2 ounces sun-dried tomatoes, 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground specifically to those packed in oil (about 24) black pepper 3 ounces goat cheese enjoying life over 1/2 teaspoon hot sauce 2 tablespoons chopped fresh chives 50 in WNY 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil Preparation Free health screenings Combine all ingredients in a large Preparation bowl; cover and chill at least two hours.

Free parking 1. Slice zucchini into 1/4-inchIf you’ve ever been the victim of a thick rounds. (You should have Speaker series drive-by zucchini drop-off, you’ll know about 24 slices.) Lay out on large THURSDAY, that this summer squash is reliably Giveaways platter; season with salt and pepper. plentiful. Waking up to a paper bag OCTOBER 27TH 2. Place a sun-dried tomato on Get your flu shot full of zucchini on your front porch each slice, then top each tomato with 9AM-1:30PM can be startling. You may be filled a pinch of goat cheese. Sprinkle tops Door prizes with dread at the thought of turning with chopped chives, and drizzle on any kind of heat source to cook @ CLASSICS V Meet Forever Young with extra-virgin olive oil; serve. FY the green monsters.

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Wise Watering A

dear friend asked me to water the plants on her property while she was away.

She said, “I really should pay you for your time.” When I asked why, she replied that she spent several hours watering the various gardens each day.

CAROL ANN HARLOS A man called the Master Gardener Hotline and said that several of his young trees were losing leaves. He feared they were dying. I asked if they were all the same tree species. He said “No.” I asked him to tell me if he watered them. He said “Of course!

Every day.”

A woman complained that her roses looked droopy, but didn’t show any signs of black spot on the leaves, which weren’t curled and had no holes. She watered for a few minutes each day.

All of the above are well-intentioned gardeners who love their plants, work hard on their gardens, and care if the plants die. However, they don’t understand the relationship between roots and water. Roots grow where the water is. If water only soaks down to a depth of half an inch, that’s where the roots will be. The closer the roots are to the surface, the more easily they can dry out and die.

I water each garden on our property once a week for approximately two

hours. If I want to find out how far the water has penetrated the soil, I dig down and take a look. Our trees benefit from a trickle hose that is placed at the base and allowed to water very slowly over a period of several hours.

None of us wants to waste water, so we must learn to be “water smart.”

What kind of soil do you have? Does water take a few minutes or a few hours to soak into the soil? Do pools of water form? If you wish, you can measure the amount of water applied to a garden via sprinkler by using an empty can or other container and measuring the depth of the water after sprinkling. (I cannot lie; I never do this!)

Do keep in mind that different plants have different needs. Vegetables, for example, benefit from about an inch of water per week. However, if the weather is extremely hot, you may still notice some wilting. Check the soil to see if it has dried out a few

inches below the surface before you water again. The addition of organic material such as compost or wellrotted manure increases the moistureholding capacity of soil. A layer of mulch also lessens evaporation from the soil.

Please don’t go to the other extreme and waterlog your soil. Waterlogged soil doesn’t allow roots to absorb oxygen, leading to death. You are probably familiar with water logged houseplants and “sour soil.” This can occur in your garden as well! You can use a soil moisture sensor to see if it’s time to water. (I don’t do this either!)

Keep an eye on what is happening in the garden. Moisture is important at various stages of plant development.

For example, vegetable plants will lose their flowers in extreme dryness and high temperatures. Result: no peppers or tomatoes or eggplant or beans.

You can use soaker hoses, but you still need to check how much water

your plants are getting. Ideally, you could use a garden wand to bring water directly to the crown or the base of your garden plants. This is unrealistic for many gardeners, but if you have the time, it is an ideal way not to waste water.

What about outdoor potted plants?

If possible, pick up each pot before you water. You get to know how heavy a pot should feel if the soil inside the pot is thoroughly moistened. Water slowly until the soil is moistened and water comes out the bottom.

Some people have told me they don’t want a high water bill. That is truly a personal decision and is ultimately a balance between what you are willing to spend on water and what you are willing to spend replacing your plants. FY I love to hear from you: caharlos@ verizon.net or herbgardener.net

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ast month my column focused on Baccarat phase I. During the early days of French nobility it began as chemin de fer where the players banked the game and competed against each other. When the game moved to America’s Nevada casinos from Cuba, phase II became Punto Banco where the house (casino) banks the game. If you missed the July article, you can find it online in the archives at foreveryoungwnycom

DENNIS OCCHINO Phase III: Mini Baccarat Eventually, Mini Baccarat evolved to make the game more popular to average players. The rules for this pit game are exactly the same as for Punto Banco, except one dealer controls the game for up to seven players. Table minimums are as low as $5.

Baccarat requires no skill on the part of the player. All the player has to do is decide where to place one

bet before the deal, bank, player, or tie. The dealer examines both hands and then decides if a third and final card should be drawn for either hand. The determination is made according to a fixed set of game rules. Aces count as one, twos through nines are face value, and tens through kings count as zero.

The player bet draws on a 0, 1, and 2, 3, 4, 5 unless the banker has a natural 8 or 9. The player always stands on 6, 7, 8, and 9. When a player has a natural 8 or 9, the game is over.

The banker bet draws on a 0, 1, and 2 unless the player has a natural 8 or 9.

The banker stands on 7, 8, and 9. When a banker has a natural 8 or 9, the game is over.

Side bets Mini Baccarat has given casinos the opportunity to develop various side bets, which are tempting, but be forewarned they have a

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4-5-6: Bettors wager that the total number of cards to complete the player and banker hand will be 4, 5, or 6. A win by 4 pays 1.5/1; a win by 5 or 6 pays 2/1. House edge: win by 4 = 5.3%; by 5 or 6 = 8.9%.

3-Card 6: If the player and banker have a winning 3-card 6, bettor wins 100/1. If there’s only one 3-card 6, bettor wins 8/1.

House edge = 13.4%.

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Dragon 7: Found in EZ Baccarat, which is played the same as the mini version, except the game has a commission-free bank hand with one exception: a winning bank hand with a 3-card total of 7 will push. A wager on that outcome pays 40/1. Edge = 7.6% Panda 8: Also found in EZ Baccarat. If the player hand has a 3-ard total of 8, the bet pays 25/1.

House edge = 10.2%.

Remember when playing basic Mini-Baccarat, betting the bank and avoiding the side bets has a small house edge of only 1%. Good luck. FY Have a gaming question?

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mberleigh recently expanded offerings of services for seniors in Williamsville to offer memory care along with assisted living. Since 1988, Amberleigh Retirement Community, located at 2330 Maple Road near Transit Road in Williamsville, has served as a premier independent retirement community in Western New York, offering one- and twobedroom apartments with amenities for their residents fifty-five years and older.

As the population ages and become more prominent to meet people live longer, assisted living the needs of our aging Western New and memory care communities have York populace. With that in mind,

Residents Sarafina Meehan and Donal Strobl share time with director Margaret Kleinmann in the new library and game lounge in the assisted living facility. Photo by kc kratt

Capital Senior Living, the Dallasbased company that manages Amberleigh, made the decision to expand the offerings of services they provide at Amberleigh. Under the leadership of their executive director, Margaret Kleinmann, who has more than thirty years of dedication to geriatrics, levels of care, including enhanced assisted living and memory care will be added to residents’ Independent apartments.

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across the United States, and many of its communities have already undergone this renovation with much success.

“This project was a complete labor of love,” says Kleinmann. “We could not have done this project without the help of Picone Construction, Foit-Albert Architects, and the Amherst Industrial Development Agency. Capital Senior Living and I are most appreciative for their support and talents.”

The employees working in the new assisted living and memory care areas were all hand selected

by Kleinmann herself, and will go through extensive training with her team of professionals to meet and exceed all of the Department of

COVER Health regulations for these levels of care. Staff will include licensed and registered nurses, care aides, and case management coordination of services. A medical team will be on hand to support and assist as residents choose.

“Our goal from the inception of this expansion was to continue to care for our seniors in a safe, friendly, and compassionate environment,” says Kleinmann. “I truly believe our team has accomplished that goal while adding jobs to our community. We look forward to welcoming all of our folks on our ever-growing waiting lists.”

The Amberleigh, as the community is now known, sits on twenty-three acres of beautifully landscaped grounds and offers 201 independent senior units, fifty assisted living, and seventeen memory care apartments. There are studios and one- and twobedroom apartments available for singles and couples. Each unit has

a patio, spacious walk-in closets, full working kitchens (with the exception of the memory care apartments), spacious bathrooms, and emergency pull chords for safety and security. Hydrotherapy spas are on each floor and a wellness center and memory garden with gazebo have been added to this area for the residents’ enjoyment.

Residents also enjoy chefprepared meals, transportation, and wellness and social activities on campus.

Art therapy and modern technology classes are planned to teach residents how to use cellphones and computers. In addition, there are separate stunning dining rooms for the assisted living and memory care residents with delicious and nutritious menus being created by a licensed dietician.

Over the past twenty-seven years, Amberleigh has received multiple awards for superior service and earned an unprecedented

Kleinmann and project architect Shawn Cowe of Foit Albert & Associates join resident Alice Szanyi to look over one of the three hydrotherapy spas now available for residents’ relaxation. Photo by kc kratt

reputation for their compassion and dedication to seniors. The staff is dedicated to improving the quality of life of the seniors they serve, and many of the staff have worked at The Amberleigh for more than twenty years. And as one of the

residents so eloquently stated, “It’s comforting to know that I can stay in my home here at Amberleigh and, as my needs change, more care will be available for me.” For more information and to schedule a tour please call 689-4555. FY

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FEATURE

Go ‘figure’ Contra dancing in Buffalo!

BY REBECCA CUTHBERT

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f you’re looking for a new hobby, a weekend activity, or a friendly community full of welcoming people, get in line—literally—at a contra dance. This folk dance style, made up of long lines of couples who take direction from a caller, is a little bit traditional, a little bit contemporary, and one-hundred percent fun. social dances for as long as she can Queen City Contra Dancers board member Mary Collins has remember.

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Members enjoy a QCCD dance in May, 2015 Photo by Barbara Dyskant

community, and my friends and I would always go to dances at the Grange. My whole life, I’ve sought out folk and bluegrass music.”

Contra dance, with its varied origins in several different folk styles, was the perfect fit for Collins.

She enjoys the friendliness of the contra community, the wonderful aerobic workout her hobby gives her, and that there is so much room in contra dance for people to “be themselves.”

“Contra dance is easier than European styles of folk dancing,” she says. “There’s a lot of room for self-expression; gender roles are less rigid. It’s also more social than other forms.”

The “social” aspect of contra dancing is just what Werner Ceusters appreciated when he moved to the Buffalo area in 2006 from Belgium.

“I’m from a culture where contra dancing is not practiced, but where ‘bal folk’ is extremely popular among ages fifteen to eighty-five. I knew I would not find bal folk here, but never expected contra dance would be able to fill that hole,” he says.

Thanks to the friendship of the QCCD community, Ceusters felt fully at home in Buffalo in just a few weeks. He’s been a Queen City

Contra Dancer ever since and has even started a couple of bands that play at contra dances.

“I was immediately addicted,” he says. “It’s very happy music, a combination of Irish, French Canadian, and New England styles.

I was laughing constantly.”

Collins contends that contra is “a walking dance,” and that if you can count to eight, know your right from your left, and can follow simple directions, you can contra dance. Ceusters says that helps, but you may not even have to know that much.

“The caller calls what moves you have to do, in what way you need to progress,” he says. “There are about twenty-five moves in all. When you properly remember the sequence, you can do it on your own. Even when people are not in the place they’re supposed to be, that’s fun, too, in its own way.”

Experienced, inexperienced, even those with two left feet are always welcome, as QCCD member and longtime contra dancer Corinne Potter explains.

“There is a culture here that reflects a goal of inclusion,” she says. “We accept everyone— accommodate people’s differences, such as being inexperienced or perhaps needing to move in a

FEATURE different way than most. I have personally danced with all sizes, shapes, ages, and abilities of people and learned from them. You don’t need special clothing or to come with a partner. All you really need is the desire to learn how to contra dance and show up ready to plug in!”

Ceusters says that although the exact origins of contra dance are unknown, much of its heritage comes from England, France, and Scotland. Other sources say it took on new life in Appalachia, where it loosened up when American country and bluegrass were added to the mix.

“The American derivation is lovely,” he says. “It’s way less serious; we dance to lively jigs and reels, and there isn’t much formality.”

Rick Hull, “member-at-large” board member of QCCD, has been a contra dancer since 2012.

He is also hooked on the positive atmosphere created by contra

dancing and can’t choose what he loves most: “The upbeat, happy music; the happy people, or the endorphin release,” he poses. “Pick your choice!”

Karen Kwiatkowski, another QCCD board member, says that contra dancing is “a good way to relieve stress and interact with others in a non-competitive environment.”

In fact, all of the contra dancers love their community. Dancers are respectful, events are drug- and alcohol-free, and folks of all ages have a great time together.

In addition to the QCCD events held at the Unitarian Universalist Church of Buffalo (October through June, first and third Saturdays; July through September, third Saturdays), the Fredonia Grange hosts “First Friday” dances from October through June. The Southern Tier Country Dance Society welcomes contra dancers the second Saturday of the month at the Cuba Grange. Most dances

Live bands keep the time at contra dances. Photo courtesy QCCD on Facebook

run from 8 to 11 p.m., with a warm up for beginners about a half hour beforehand. Shine your dancing shoes and get ready to “swing” into the season this fall! Bring friends, family, and even grandkids— everyone is welcome.

For more information, check out the QCCD website at qccd.org; stcds.com for the Cuba dances; and

fredoniacontra.com for dances held in Fredonia.

As Hull promises, “You can’t help but leave a contra dance happy.

Tired, but happy!” FY

Rebecca Cuthbert lives, writes, and cares for shelter dogs in Dunkirk. She is a frequent contributor to Forever Young and Buffalo Spree.

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FEATURE

Salsa for the Soul

BY GREG POKRIKI

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arah Haykel was born and raised in Buffalo, but left for about seven years to travel the world, picking up wisdom at each stop along the way. She went abroad to Cuba, Southeast Asia, Europe, and the South Pacific. When it was time to settle down and start her business, she chose to return to Buffalo.

Salsa for the Soul, Haykel’s Latin dance instruction and performance company, opened in 2008 as a parttime business. A few years later, she decided to commit more time to the endeavor.

“Finally, it was apparent that I really needed to focus full-time on the business,” says Haykel. Now, she says, with additional certifications in

life coaching and yoga instructing under her belt, “It continues to be a fun exploration and journey.”

Haykel uses much of what she has learned as a life coach to inform her dance. She believes in achieving health, wellness, and body consciousness through dance, bringing in elements of personal development, growth, self-

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empowerment, mindfulness, and meditation into every lesson.

“I see a world where people are connected to their bodies, connected to themselves consciously, following their own individual path and purpose, and sharing their unique gift with the world to make it a better, brighter, bigger place,” Haykel says.

Haykel’s work is diverse; from preparing engaged couples for their first wedding day dance to working in education with students from fifth grade all the way to the college level and senior citizens.

At some of her classes for seniors, Haykel brings a dance partner and performs for the crowd, providing entertainment and new knowledge.

She even performs hip-hop dances, which can be a novel experience for the older crowd that may not understand hip-hop culture.

Other times, she runs an interactive workshop, where seniors can move their bodies and de-stress.

The classes serve a dual purpose, helping participants both physically and mentally in a therapeutic way.

Many of the dances and yoga stretches are designed to be done in a chair, which Haykel uses not only for seniors, but also in the corporate world for people who sit at a desk all day and need stress relief. If a class of seniors can all work on their feet well, Haykel teaches standing exercises that utilize a chair only as support.

“The work always centers on self connection first, then bringing awareness to the body through

Dance instructor Sarah Haykel Photo courtesy Sarah Haykel

simple, gentle body movements,” says Haykel.

A major focus of each lesson is community. Haykel often sees that in senior living facilities, even when surrounded by people, it is easy for residents to feel isolated. She encourages finding the unity within your own community. “The goal is to get them out, and get them around other people so that they can continue to feel that sense of belonging,” she says. “To share the beauty and the joy and the passion of what we do through dance with them is a real uplift to these communities and the people that we work with.”

In addition to her regular business and work with seniors, Haykel involves herself in Buffalo’s community. Each summer, she hosts Salsa in the Park every Monday at the Rose Garden in Delaware Park, and on Tuesday, she helps participants in an after-work program decompress from the stresses of their daily grind.

Haykel’s commitment to better Buffalo and its people is undeniable. You can find more information on the dance mogul at her website, sarahhaykel.com. FY Greg Pokriki is a Buffalo Spree Publishing intern.

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Jon Lehrer A Life Changed by Dance

BY JANA EISENBERG Lehrer Dance performs at Jacob’s Pillow Dance Festival, 2014 Photo © Jamie Kraus, courtesy of Jacob’s Pillow Dance

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on Lehrer founded his Buffalo-based company, Lehrer Dance in 2007. A native of Queens, New York, Lehrer didn’t take his first dance class until he was nineteen, at University at Buffalo—that’s a late start for professional dancers. Now forty-four, Lehrer says that once he was introduced to it, dance hugely affected his life.

“After that first week of classes, I couldn’t walk. And I didn’t know how, but I knew that life was about to change,” he says. “I’d discovered this thing that was so amazing and so difficult.”

Up until that point, Lehrer had been a natural athlete who would occasionally go out club dancing (“I grew up in the ‘80s!”). He was, of course, endowed with coordination and strength; his

sports at UB included baseball, crew, and running.

The appeal of dance was in the combination of the technical, athletic, and human approaches that he learned from his

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teachers, now evident in his own choreography. He progressed from that first excruciating, exhilarating week to a deep commitment to dance.

After only two years of training, UB’s Zodiaque Dance Company invited him to join. While in school, he won a scholarship to study at Jacob’s Pillow Dance Festival; he graduated from UB with a BFA in dance in 1994.

In 1997, Lehrer joined Giordano Jazz Dance Chicago. In addition to performing, his positions over more than ten years there included rehearsal director, associate director and, eventually, resident choreographer; he created seven original works, which were performed around the world.

Now a widely regarded modern dance professional, Lehrer’s choreography has been performed by numerous professional and university dance companies, and he serves as faculty at many industry conferences, also teaching master classes throughout the United States and around the world.

In 2009, Lehrer was commissioned

by Chicago National Association of Dance Masters to write its modern dance syllabus, now in use across the country. Among his many acknowledgements, in 2003 and 2015, Lehrer received University at Buffalo Distinguished Alumni Awards—from Zodiaque Dance Company and the College of Arts and Sciences, respectively.

A recent accomplishment for Lehrer is working with the Burchfield Penney Arts Center.

“Around 2010, Lehrer Dance started performing at the BPAC, adapting some of our pieces to be presented in the gallery’s spaces,” he says. “They wanted to open up their programming even more to movement. So, they’ve now given me rein to curate dance programming. It’s allowing me to realize part of my vision and mission here in Buffalo: to use my hard work and success to help cultivate a real professional dance

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FEATURE he says, “I don’t have the precision and ‘virtuosity’ from when I was younger—and, while I couldn’t do what my dancers do, I don’t feel hindered in movement. I never had major injuries. Sure, my knees hurt, that’s what dance does. When I retired from performing in 2007, I knew that I wouldn’t be in ‘dance shape’ any more.”

“You can do everything in moderation,” Lehrer, who is trim and athletic, offers. “For example, if I don’t lift weights or eat well for a week, I don’t need to go to the other extreme. Try not to stress; stress is a huge factor in bodies deteriorating.

Just try to be consistent. I believe you can be more sane and happy.”

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Lehrer Dance in Russia Photos this page courtesy of Jon Lehrer

community—to create more opportunities for Western New York-based professional dancers and choreographers.”

This meshes with another of his goals (and challenges): to make dance more accessible. “Audiences don’t relate to dance as much as they do to music, theater, and art,” he posits. “Those art forms are ‘easier.’ You can look and then walk away in some cases. But, people sometimes can’t (or don’t want to) watch people expressing themselves for two hours with their bodies through dance. I’m proud of what Lehrer Dance has done here; we have built audience for dance and crossed into accessibility while keeping our integrity.”

One of his methods has been taking his dancers into the community to do intimate performances and workshops.

“We bring [dance] to them, and say ‘you can do this, you can enjoy it,” says Lehrer. “There’s no stage separating us—we offer the chance to participate, or just watch. Some folks are standoffish about doing it, but enthralled to watch us from only ten feet away. When you see a ‘dancer,’ on stage with lights

and makeup, I think it’s not as impactful—especially for kids.”

He has certainly achieved the largest part of his mission: presenting his own dances that represent “an understanding of life and the human condition to worldwide audiences utilizing innovative styles of movement and original choreography that is organic, artistic, and comprehensible.”

And with his years of experience, and the sagacity that comes with maturity, he’s learned to let go a bit, both physically and mentally.

It comes down to reducing stress, on one hand, and opting for minimalism or less control, on the other.

“With choreographing, I’ve learned not to put the ‘kitchen sink’ in every piece,” he says. “The complexity and greatness actually comes from simplicity. It’s about the structure—the relationships to time, space, each other—and not the literal steps. I try to trust myself, and be in the moment, as opposed to having preconceived ideas; I’m able to be a little more fluid.”

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Beginners Welcome at Neglia

BY HILARY DIODATO Neglia Ballet’s annual performance of Baba Yaga.

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tudents nervously get into fifth position, squirming a bit as they cling to the bars. The teacher runs through warmup sequences to a tinkling piano. Looking around, these aren’t your typical ballet students, but a room full of adult beginner- to- intermediate students, either dabbling in the unknown of traditional ballet or revisiting a dance-filled youth. This is made possible by the Neglia Conservatory of Ballet, which, as of this fall, will be calling the Tri-Main Building downtown its new home.

Neglia was co-founded by Sergio Neglia, an artistic director and classically trained ballet dancer from Argentina. Neglia, along with co-founder Heidi Halt, are passionate about the city of Buffalo, which is If you’re intrigued, but a traditional be wondering what kind of person is a the summer. Also, at the express request evident by how intertwined Neglia is ballet class doesn’t fit the bill for you, candidate for taking a traditional adult with the community. Through Neglia’s of a donor, Neglia has put together a Neglia also offers a Barre Fit class and ballet class at Neglia. Rest assured that City Dance program, students of series of ballet workshops for boys aged has plans for a new Power Hour lunch the full spectrum of learners is welcome, Buffalo City Schools can participate in eight to thirteen. hour class. What sets Neglia’s barre from any adult who may have always As for the adult offerings, you may free ballet classes throughout the city in and dance-based fitness classes apart wanted to try ballet but did not have the is that their teachers are trained in opportunity in their youth to someone ™ ballet, which yields workouts that are a looking for a different way to get back controlled and calm mix of ballet and in shape and become more toned in Pilates—no loud, pumping music or general. The teachers and technique loads of equipment here. Barre Fit in are the pinnacles of traditional ballet— particular provides a workout without but prospective student need not a lot of standing, making it a natural fit be intimidated: teachers are patient, for seniors. expect no dance experience, and don’t As colder weather approaches, force students to wear a leotard or ballet Anne L. Kader, CRP, SRES you should also keep an eye out for shoes. Operations manager Kimberly Licensed Real Estate Associate Broker Neglia’s annual events. A highlight Nicosia comments on how students 5684 Main Street, Williamsville, NY for the fall is Baba Yaga, a Hansel who leave the adult ballet class walk o 716.633.3226 | c 716.830.6366 Call or text and Gretel-esque Russian folktale with “poise and confidence” and have 2nd Generation Certified Relocation Professional featuring numerous local children, in a new awareness of their body.

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FEATURE programs, is that Neglia is a nonprofit organization. Neglia’s capital campaign is currently in progress. Donations of money, endowments, sponsorships for student scholarships, or appliances have been received in the past, but any gift small or large is welcome. Funds will be especially useful as new large studios are created at Tri-Main.

In essence, try a dance class or three, see a show, and get inspired. Neglia is a vibrant institution in the Buffalo

dance world, making ballet accessible to many in Buffalo.

For current class schedules, refer to Neglia’s website at negliaballet.org.

For further information on classes or getting involved with Neglia in any of the ways listed above, please contact Kimberly Nicosia at info@negliaballet. org or 716-447-0401. FY Hilary Diodato is a frequent contributor to Forever Young.

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The untouched wonders, not to mention the clear skies and sunny days of summer, make a beautiful backdrop for the all-American family road trip. And while grand adventure

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Prepare for the unexpected As thrilling as it is to spot wildlife, the last thing you’d like to encounter after a long hike is a car that’s been ransacked or damaged by Mother Nature’s hungry creatures. Store food in a bear canister or sealed plastic bag and hang it in a tree rather than storing it in your car. This makes the scent harder for animals to detect.

For extra protection when leaving your vehicle, keep unattended cars shielded with tarps and bungee cords. At some national parks, vultures love to pick at the rubber around windshields, sunroofs, and windshield wipers.

Check vehicle vitals Ensure your vehicle is in tiptop shape. At the least, tires should have ample tread; tire pressure set at the correct level for your load; oil changed; and your spare tire inflated.

If taking to the road in an RV, routine maintenance is necessary to avoid mishaps. Conduct a walkaround, pre-departure check. Also, know its exact size so you can quickly determine where you’ll be able to park.

You may need to get familiar with “RV boondocking,” or camping offgrid, since many parks won’t have fullhookups. You’ll need to understand how your RV works when it isn’t

connected—then practice extreme water conservation and propane use.

Take this opportunity to review your auto insurance policy to make sure you’re protected in case of unexpected incidents or accidents.

Some insurance companies, like Erie Insurance, even go beyond standard coverage to provide extra features covering things like windshields, wipers, and airbags.

Look for a sign Obey all traffic signs. Most national park roads have a speed limit of forty-five miles per hour or less. While this may seem slow, keep in mind this exists to protect you and surrounding wildlife. In addition to potential vehicle damage or possibly harming an unsuspecting victim, speeding can result in a federal ticket or even land you in federal court.

Keep an eye out for falling rock or mudslide warning signs, too.

Steer clear of bad weather Each national park lists road closures due to weather, construction, or damage to help you plan ahead and stay safe. And don’t think you’re out of the woods just because it’s summertime. There may not be snow and ice covering the roads, but there could be flooding or forest fires, among other hazards.

Stow a survival kit Emergency items like a flashlight, first-aid kit, batteries, jumper cables, blankets, water, and snacks are musts.

Pack extra protection like sunscreen and portable chargers, and keep a GPS device like a phone handy for added security.

Once your car is in prime condition and you’re prepared, pack your bags and buckle up. You’ll be able to explore the great outdoors worry-free and take in the bountiful sights our country and its national parks have to offer—from sea to shining sea. FY

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he Jewish Federation Apartments in Williamsville hosted a RibbonCutting ceremony for the completely remodeled great room on May 19, 2016. The space features a movie and game room, data center, and a dedicated fitness area. Guests enjoyed tours of the Great Room, as well as the newly developed market rate apartments and office space that complete the interior redesign.

This development was a project of the Jewish Federation of Greater Buffalo (opening in 1979) to ensure the availability of adequate affordable housing for seniors in the community.

The Jewish Federation Apartments is a 153-unit residence for lowincome persons who are sixtytwo or over or who have mobility

impairment. The residence is nondenominational and the all-volunteer board of directors has striven to provide safe, decent, and affordable housing to qualified individuals, as guided by Jewish tradition. Further, the board seeks to enhance the personal dignity of residents and to enrich their physical, emotional, and spiritual quality of life. FY

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BEING WELL

This Crazy World Minimizing Anxiety, Stress, and Depression

BY CATHERINE STACK

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t’s very easy to get sucked into the media and find yourself bombarded with tragic stories that may leave you feeling as if there is no hope for a happy future. The recent shooting in Orlando has left many with feelings of vulnerability and fear. It can happen anywhere, even Disney. The gut wrenching fear and shock that we all experienced when New York and Washington, D.C., were so brutally attacked in 2001 had most of us wondering what the rest of our lives would hold.

The more you watch TV, the further into the abyss of hopelessness you fall.

I feel this is why many of our elders remained strong during the Great Depression and both World Wars.

They lost many immediate relatives and yet managed to have the strength (unmedicated) to survive and even thrive. They did not get inundated with CNN or FOX news. They were not surrounded with the sadness 24/7. They still had the majority of the day to be with family and move on with their lives. Social media was not there to deliver a continuous IV infusion of sadness into their veins.

The good news is there is an awareness of what is going on around us like never before. The bad news is there is an awareness of what is going on around us like never before. Back in the day, news was delivered in via letter or newspaper or later in a brief

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newscast that was informative but brief. The earlier generations weren’t subjected to everyone’s opinion, which eventually takes a toll on our mental status.

The protective veil has dropped.

We are bombarded continually with devastating news. Our phones, computers, and TVs surround us, waiting to deliver the next tragedy.

As much as I love technology, I will admit, the ignorance and simplicity of not knowing may be the healthier option.

Many of us are beginning to feel the effects. We are not sleeping. We are stressed out and anxious. We are exhausted from worry and maybe even down right depressed. Many people are contemplating prescription medications and some have already taking them.

Having a generally optimistic disposition comes easy as long as you can keep the outside influences to a minimum. Tragedy, politics, and current events that will ultimately affect how we live will continue to happen, but very little is within our personal reach or control.

For those who are contemplating help, there are some very effective natural, non-habit-forming supplements. The following are my favorite supplements for anxiety, depression, stress, and sleeplessness and may be all that you need to find much needed relief.

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GABA GABA or gammaaminobutyric acid, discovered in 1950, is the most important and widespread inhibitory neurotransmitter in the brain. Excitation in the brain must be balanced with inhibition.

Too much excitation can lead to restlessness, irritability, insomnia, and even seizures. GABA is able to induce relaxation, analgesia, and sleep. I have found it most helpful in patients with agitation, anger, anxiety, and insomnia (fall asleep well but wake up between 1 and 3 a.m.). The average dosage is 500 mg twelve times per day.

LTheanine LTheanine is a nondietary amino acid found pretty much exclusively in teas from Camellia sinensis (alongside green tea catechins and caffeine) and is known to promote relaxation without sedation. It appears to be effective at this as well as reducing stress at standard dosages. I find this most helpful in individuals who cannot shut their brains off. The person who cannot stop thinking and has trouble falling asleep will benefit most. The average dose is 200 mg and can be taken twelve times daily.

5-hydroxytryptophan 5-HTP is a chemical that the body makes from tryptophan, an essential

amino acid that you get from food.

After tryptophan is converted into 5-HTP, the chemical is changed into another chemical called serotonin (aka, the happy hormone). Since serotonin helps regulate mood and behavior, 5-HTP may have a positive effect on sleep, mood, anxiety, appetite, and pain sensation.

This is for the person who feels more depressed than anxious. The average dose is 100 mg thirteen times per day.

Be sure to consult with your healthcare provider before starting any supplements and if you are already taking antidepressants, as this could be a contraindication. FY Catherine Stack (RN, ND) is the author of the “Natural Health” column for the Niagara Gazette. She is also a practicing Doctor of Naturopathy, Certified Nurse Midwife, and the founder and CEO of Journey II Health Center for Rejuvenation. Her book, Free Yourself from a CONSTIPATED Life, is available on Amazon. Visit her website at journeyiihealth.com or email cath626@gmail.com.

BEING WELL

The Secret to Looking Your Best B

oard certified plastic surgeons have long been the most talented of experts at turning back the clock through the use of a surgical facelift. And when skin laxity is the primary issue in one’s aging, a facelift may be the best solution. But long before going under the knife, there are non-surgical methods one can use to prepare, condition, and beautify the skin.

SAMUEL SHATKIN JR., MD Patients come to me requesting a facelift to reposition the skin affected by gravity. But more often than not, patients tell me they want to have pretty looking skin. Most ask me what are the latest techniques for achieving glowing, youthful skin.

I recently read an article that commented the James Bond Girls, in which the author suggested that through the decades of the 007 movie sensations, the Bond Girls who had a face lift but bad skin just don’t look quite as good as the women who had good skin and never had a face lift. To optimize the total result, getting your skin in tip top shape with smooth texture and even tone really makes for a more aesthetic and appealing look.

For many years, I have been focusing on the benefits of skin aesthetics and preparing the skin for surgery. With professional skin care management, rejuvenation of the skin will not only make the surface appear younger, but will also condition the skin to be more elastic and vital so when a surgical lift

is performed, the best end result will be achieved. Turning back the clock is not just a matter of lifting and pulling.

Using skin care products that are distributed by a board certified plastic surgeon, or even better, developed by the doctor, can assure patients that they are getting the proper product ingredients and strengths for their particular skin conditions. A customized approach is necessary and will be laid out during a consultation with the plastic surgeon and his skin care team.

The customized approach usually starts with a thorough analysis of one’s lifestyle and focuses on environmental exposure and sun protection, dietary consumption including food and vitamin supplements, and nutrients for the skin in terms of topical cleansers and creams.

Other things to consider before contemplating surgical intervention is the use of microneedling, lasers, peels, and devices that use alternative cutting-edge technologies such as ultrasound and radiofrequency and low level light therapy (LLLT) to make the skin healthy and vibrant.

The best way to achieve beautiful skin is with “combination rejuvenation” by addressing skin health from inside-out and outside-in. When wrinkles need management, the use of injectables in the form of Botox and Xeomin for dynamic animation lines or Juvederm and Radiesse for static lines can be used in combination to add volume and reduce worry and stress effects on the skin.

Unlike surgical procedures, which may have several days of downtime, most of the non-surgical methods can be done with little or no downtime. It is not uncommon, however, for patients to prepare for surgery by conditioning and rejuvenating the skin during a four- to six-week skin care regimen.

These services will start the reversal of the aging process and prolong results of surgical procedures by making the skin healthier and more responsive to surgery.

The real secret to looking your best is to start early. Women and men who begin an anti-aging regimen early in life will reap the benefits in the long term by maintaining youthful, elastic, and glowing skin. When a jumpstart is needed, getting the assistance of a board certified plastic surgeon and his team will assure individuals seeking help that they will be the benefactors of an holistic approach. All options necessary to achieve optimal results through the use of nutritional guidance, lifestyle changes, proper skin care management, and surgical and non-surgical intervention will be discussed to create the youthful natural result you’re looking for. During the consultation, the board certified plastic surgeon will gladly share his/ her “secrets” with you.

Until next month, be well Buffalo. FY Dr. Shatkin is a board certified plastic surgeon at Aesthetic Associates Centre and columnist for Forever Young.

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August 1 Salsa in the Park Step out this evening and dance in one of the most romantic spots in the city.

6:30 p.m. every Monday at Delaware Park Rose Garden (Meadow Dr.; sarahhaykel.com or 980-7851) August 13 Silo City Reading Series This series combines the four talents of writing, poetry, music, and art to create this fascinating and thought provoking experience.

7 p.m. justbuffalo.org or 832-5400 (Silo City Row Buffalo, NY 14203)

August 6–7 ChalkFest Buffalo The theme this year is “Monsters on Main Street,” featuring Where the Wild Things Are, plus a community art project.

Noon to 6 p.m. on Main St. (Between Chippewa and Mohawk St.; chalkfestbuffalo.com) August 14 Taste of Lockport Located in the heart of Lockport, this festival showcases food and wines from the Lockport area.

12 p.m.–6 p.m., Ida Fritz Park (Main St., Lockport; tasteoflockport.com or 772-4363)

August 26–27 Lewiston Jazz Festival Every five feet you’ll find different jazz groups of all ages performing. From grand ensembles to smaller jazz combos, this festival is the place to be for music lovers. Molly Johnson and Curtis Stiger headline.

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