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Moving Moving Forward Forward

Welcome to this edition of Generation Boomer. We are movWelcome to this weather, edition ofa Generation Boomer. are moving into warmer time for renewal, andWe hopefully ing into warmer weather, a time for renewal, and hopefully starting to move into the end of the pandemic. There is a lot to starting to move intoyes, thebe end of the pandemic. There is a lot to be thankful for and happy! be thankful for and yes, be happy! The one positive thing that has happened as a result of the The onepandemic positive thing has happened a result COVID is thatthat people understandasthe valueof ofthe living COVID pandemic is that people understand the value of living a long life, love family members who are aging, and love those awho longhave life,reached love family members who are aging, and love those the age of being a boomer. This has been a who the age ofhave beinghad a boomer. This has a toughhave timereached for boomers. We to isolate and dobeen things tough time for boomers. We have had to isolate and do things out of our comfort zone. But this generation has always been out of our comfort But and this witnessed generationthe hasbeginning always been unique in that it haszone. created of so unique in that it has created and witnessed the beginning of so many things in society. So it is no wonder that boomers have many things in society. So it is no wonder that boomers have learned to adapt and move forward in the year of 2020, a year learned to adapt and move forward in the year of 2020, a year of many unknowns. of many unknowns. Boomers are also the generation that has learned to age well, Boomers are also the generation that has learned to age well, are doing things longer mentally and physically than generaare doing things longer mentally and physically than generations before, and are seeking to define the way they think or tions before, and are seeking to define the way they think or the way they want to live during this period in life. the way they want to live during this period in life. Many have embraced the concept of being a part of the Many have embraced the concept of being a part of the Sandwich Generation. In tough times, living with Mom or Dad Sandwich Generation. In tough times, living with Mom or Dad and the children is okay. Boomers got the chance to make sure and the children is okay. Boomers got the chance to make sure everyone was okay. Caregiving comes with many challenges, everyone was okay. Caregiving comes with many challenges, most most of of which which are are financial financial and and emotional, emotional, but but living living during during the age of COVID is one time in life we can give the age of COVID is one time in life we can give ourselves ourselves aa pass. pass. Being Being aa part part of of the the Sandwich Sandwich Generation Generation also also reminds reminds us us of of where where we’ve we’ve been, been, and and what what is is to to come. come. All All of of us us have have concerns about entering the retirement years. If we concerns about entering the retirement years. If we are are smart smart we we will will take take control control of of those those years years to to come, come, and and do do aa little little planning. planning. Long-term Long-term care care services services and and retirement retirement planning planning can can make the difference between living well or facing a make the difference between living well or facing a struggle. struggle. Now Now is is the the time time to to start start your your research. research. Did Did you you ever ever wonder wonder what what it it takes takes to to live live long long enough enough to to become a Centenarian? Many think it is a matter become a Centenarian? Many think it is a matter of of good good genes, and and that that may may very very well well be, be, but but planning planning and and taking taking care care genes, of yourself yourself plays plays aa big big role. role. Dr. Dr. Thomas Thomas Perils Perils has has given given the the of longevity factor factor aa lot lot of of thought. thought. Author Author of of the the book book “Living “Living longevity to 100”, 100”, Dr. Dr. Perils Perils writes writes about about some some of of the the things things that that lead lead to to to long life. life. His His book book also also has has the the Life Life Expectancy Expectancy Calculator, Calculator, aa aa long rough rough estimate estimate of of your your life life span span and and how how to to improve improve odds odds of of living longer. Following a series of questions about your living longer. Following a series of questions about your health, health, living environment, genetic illness and stress, Dr. Perils has developed a measure that is a guesstimate of longevity. Of course, once you have calculated the measure, one must figure out how to keep the odds working for them. It really adds up to developing good behaviors that will carry you into a long life. Here’s to good planning!

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Tea Time With Teen Day

Clare and Max Donovan

Tea Time With Teen Day is an Arts Educational Broadcast Assignment featuring “Beautiful Music” performed by some of the World’s Greatest Orchestras. “Beautiful Music” is part of the ‘Easy Listening’ Family of Popular Music. The “Beautiful Music” Format was worldwide back in the 1950’s, ’60’s and ’70’s. Radio Stations across the world were playing songs performed by such greats as Norrie Paramor, Ronnie Aldrich, Percy Faith, Mantovani, Henry Mancini, Nick Ingman, James Last, and many others.

century of the most popular songs ever composed, performed by the world’s greatest orchestras, in an easy listening style. This is Tea Time With Teen Day, hosted by Claire and Max Donovan.

Tea Time With Teen Day wants listeners to “Experience Tradition Again” when friends and family gathered together over tea. It originally began in the United Kingdom in 1840. The tradition of afternoon tea soon became popular worldwide. To read more about the origin of High Tea, visit http://www.historic-uk.com/CultureUK/Afternoon-Tea/ “Experience Tradition Again” with Teen Day Team members Clare and Max, as they bring you an hour of Beautiful Music to compliment your day.

Popular Songs from the 1920s through the early 2000s were used for “Beautiful Music” arrangements. Our Music Library features Great Standards, Broadway and Hollywood Favorites. Songs like ‘The Way You Look Tonight’, ‘Over The Rainbow’, ‘Mona Lisa’, ‘Hello Dolly’, ‘(Sittin’ On) The Dock Of The Bay’, ‘Yesterday’, ’You Are The Sunshine of My Life’, ‘Just The Way You Are’, ‘Goodbye Yellow Brick Road’, ‘Wind Beneath My Wings’ and thousands more. There are recordings that have been out-of-print for so long, you can only hear them on Tea Time With Teen Day. Now, you can hear all of your favorite Instrumental Popular Standards performed by these world-renounced orchestras, right on America Matters Media, Monday through Friday at 8 a.m. Plus, you can also participate in our Tea Time With Teen Day Song Title Trivia. For details, visit https://www.facebook.com/teatimewithteenday/. And, for your young Prince or Princess, they could be the Guest of Honor at one of our Tea Time With Teen Day Tea Parties, hosted by our Tea Party Hosts and Hostesses at https:// www.industriousfamily.com/tea-party.html We invite you to enjoy Tea Time With Teen Day with your friends, family, and, of course, your favorite Cup Of Tea’ and Experience Tradition Again!

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Caught in the Middle: Today's Boomers are Caring for Adult Children and Aging Parents

Challenges and Opportunities Impacting the Sandwich Generation

Nationwide

or many boomers, seeing parents, children and even grandchildren is a regular occurrence, often because they are living under the same roof or providing ongoing care. But taking care of extended family can be both a blessing and a challenge for many who balance providing for aging parents and their own children. Commonly known as the sandwich generation, this group not only has to prioritize caregiving but also planning for their own retirement. For some, this has been the plan all along, while for others, it is out of necessity.

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new Nationwide Retirement Institute® survey conducted online by The Harris Poll of 1,462 adults age 50 or older with investable assets of at least $50,000 who are retired or planning to retire within the next 10 years reveals nearly two in five of these "older adults" (38%) have or have had their adult children live with them, while about one in five (16%) have or had their parents live with them. In addition, 21 percent of older adults are somewhat or very concerned about financially supporting their adult children and/or parents. Contrastingly, only 15 percent of older adults expect their adult children to live with them when they get older and even fewer (12%) expect their parents to live with them when they get older. In addition, only 12 percent expect to be a caregiver (excluding those who are or were caregivers), while in reality one in three older adults either are or have been a caregiver.

Caregiver challenges

Nationwide Retirement Institute’s annual survey included a separate sample of 516 U.S. adults age 50 or older who are or have been caregivers, meaning they have or are now providing paid or unpaid long-term care to a friend or family member, not through an agency, business or non-governmental organization. The survey reveals the impact and challenges of being a caregiver. On average, caregivers spend 54 hours per week fulfilling their role and some experience financial pain points.

“Today’s reality is hard for older adults caring for aging parents or adult children, as they will likely be caregivers and need a caregiver themselves in the not too distant future,” said Kristi Rodriguez, vice president of thought leadership for Nationwide Financial. “This generation can prepare for their own future now while also considering that of their parents and children by establishing a plan that accounts for their own long-term care and addresses the current impact caregiving has on their finances, retirement plan and experience.”

Few caregivers have received any financial support for their efforts and more than half (62%) spend their own money on caregiving expenses. On average, caregivers who pay outof-pocket for related expenses spend an average of $4,012 of their own money per year on caregiving expenses. In addition, 21 percent of caregivers fear that caregiving expenses will prevent them from ever retiring. Beyond time and financial commitments, half of caregivers (48%) say they face added stress in balancing things and nearly one in four (26%) say that their own health has been negatively impacted. However, many caregivers are grateful to provide care to their loved one with over a third (37%) saying that being a caregiver has brought meaning and purpose into their life. “Balancing these challenges can be difficult but caregivers shouldn’t overlook their own retirement,” Rodriguez said. “Setting aside time to develop a plan with an advisor can help them focus on the meaningfulness and sense of purpose they experience as a caregiver versus the impact on their current and future finances.”

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When the caregiver needs caregiving

The survey reveals 54 percent of older adults would rather die than live in a nursing home, yet half (50%) are worried about becoming a burden to their family as they get older. In addition, about three in four (74%) prefer to receive long-term care in their own homes, but only 53 percent expect to be able to achieve that. Only 5 percent indicated they would prefer to live in a family member’s home while receiving long-term care, yet most of the help provided to older adults (83%) comes from family members, friends, or other unpaid caregivers. 1.) Forty-two percent of older adults say they are concerned about becoming a burden to their children, which may be why they do not want to receive care in a family member’s home.

plan for and live in retirement by providing a fact-based estimate of long-term care costs and a unique plan of action to address those costs, which will also ease the burden on their own caregiver.” To simplify this complicated issue and encourage discussions around health care and long-term costs in retirement, Nationwide’s Health Care/LTC Cost Assessment tool uses proprietary health risk analysis and updated actuarial cost data such as personal health and lifestyle information, health care costs, and medical coverage. It provides a meaningful, personalized cost estimate that will help advisors and clients plan for future medical and long-term care expenses.

In addition, a majority (58%) of older adults would like to have the option of relying on a family member if they needed longterm care; however, they would not expect help from (72%) or rely on (69%) a family member unless they were able to pay them.

To learn more about the 2019 Nationwide Long-term Care Consumer Survey, visit www.nationwidefinancial.com/ltcinsights.

“Older adults fear nursing homes but are concerned with becoming a burden to their families,” Rodriguez continued. “One of the greatest gifts you can give your family is creating a plan to address health care and long-term care costs in your retirement. Today, many older adults don’t discuss their long-term care needs, and as a result of not planning, many have fewer options when they do need care.”

1 “Share of LTCI Claims Starting with Nursing Care Falls: AALTCI”, ThinkAdvisor, Allison Bell – April 20, 2018

Concerningly, many older adults are not taking advantage of long-term care insurance and planning; only 25 percent currently have long-term care insurance for themselves or someone else.

Older adults keep their biggest retirement fear to themselves

Only 41percent of older adults are confident in their plan to pay for long-term care expenses. Despite their concerns, more than a third (36%) have not discussed long-term care costs with anyone including a spouse, partner, children or financial advisor. Less than a third (32%) of older adults plan on discussing long-term care costs with a financial advisor. One reason people may avoid the conversation is that a third of older adults (34%) doubt they will live long enough to use long-term care insurance. More so, 46 percent of older adults think a long-term care policy is most often used in a nursing home, while in reality, the majority of long-term care insurance claims (52%) are used for home health care provided by paid professionals.2 “Developing a plan for long-term care costs based on an individual’s personal situation and future preferences can be impactful,” Rodriguez said. “Financial advisors can help people

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2 Alzheimer’s Disease Facts and Figures, 2019

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“Dave Mello - Perspectives”

The Longer You Live, The Longer You Live Dave Mello

“I have felt for a long time a sense of pride, a sense of victory, a sense of life achievement when it comes to our products and how they have evolved.” - Dave Mello

The simple fact is this; our product guarantees its promises.

ow many products that you use in your daily life can make that guarantee? Think about the benefits they will provide, their guarantees, and their effect on so many lives. The human body is a strange thing, and it can provide almost any success it desires, to accomplish nearly everything it thinks is important. A person’s ability to perform at a very high rate of accomplishment sets aside flaws, fears, and concerns over what others may feel. “Humans” can do things out of the ordinary, things that others might never even consider. Commitment, fearlessness, desire to help a fellow man, the desire to stand up and be counted, the willingness to give. Human beings like you, me, and your neighbor next door, almost all people on earth strive for 4 things necessary for a happy retirement time period, a happy home.

The three greatest concerns of people as they age are:

Lifestyle, Longevity, Liquidity and Legacy

The four financial goals for retirement are lifestyle, longevity, liquidity, and legacy. How does working with our clients and prospects compare to these accepted goals? Here is a secret, retirement is not about how much money you have; rather, it is about how much income you have. Income that cannot be outlived and comes regularly reduces stress. An annuity can guarantee lifestyle. What about longevity? I used to explain longevity with this term, “the longer you live, the longer you will live” The meaning behind that term isn’t meant to be silly; it is to establish a foundation; the longer you live, the longer you live. It means that the longer you live, the greater your life expectancy because at an older age, your longevity increases. Here is an example, a boy 10 has a life expectancy to age 76. But when he reaches 76, does he die? At 76, all males in that group have a life expectancy of another 10.5 years. The longer you live. As an infant, we are born with only 2 fears, the fear of loud noise and the fear of falling, but life gets in the way, and with that comes more and more fears.

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• Being alone and forgotten, no one to talk to • No longer feeling relevant; no one cares what you think. • Running out of money, having your money die before you do None of us know how long we will live, but we do know a few facts about living longer, do not smoke, do all things in moderation, exercise, eat well, and the big one: Avoid Stress! The American Medical Association states that stress (Longer life page 12)

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is the number one overall cause of a lower quality of life and leading to a shortened life expectancy. What is the number 1 cause of stress for humans? Fear of illness, worry about kids? No, it is fear of running out of money! Annuities can guarantee that a person will never run out of money! Annuities provide longevity! Liquidity? Do annuities provide that also? In a way, yes, but they also do not offer any capital gains tax benefits; all income from any gain in an annuity is taxable as ordinary income. There are numerous ways to reduce the tax hardship by removing funds over a period of time. Still, the answer is no; I would never consider an annuity an economical source of liquidity. Banks and bank products would work, any asset that qualifies for capital gains and has a withdrawal feature (mutual funds, selling stocks, etc.). What else is a poor choice for liquidity? IRAs and 401(K)S. When you access these assets for liquidity, you get the full brunt of taxation—Bank and bank products for liquidity. How about a legacy for your heirs? Real estate, stocks, mutual funds, anything that qualifies for step-up in basis makes for a legacy consideration. The best one? I think life insurance is the ultimate legacy funder; the proceeds are tax-free, always

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paid in cash, and almost always paid immediately. Life Insurance is paid with tax-free benefits to the named beneficiary. Life insurance for legacy. Then there is the mortality table secret. Remember the longer you live scenario? Each year built into the mortality table is a built-in payout factor of 3%. If you are (insert age) and with your deposit, you could receive $1000 a month, wait one year, and the same amount of money will pay you $1,030 a month. That is the secret of the mortality table; the longer you live, the longer you will live. In summary, look at how powerful our products are; they reduce stress, remove uncertainty, and help increase life expectancy. Wow! Do you have a question or comment for Dave Mello? Please visit www.HorizenRetirementAdvisors.com Dave is a member of Syndicated Columnists, a national organization committed to a fully transparent approach to money management. Syndicated Columnists is the sole provider of material, both finished written, and conceptual, for this column. All rights reserved. Horizon Retirement Advisors, 707 Mount Rose Street, Reno, NV 98509, Telephone: 775-851-4754 Interested in additional information? Register for my FREE Newsletter at 888-998-3463 or clink my link: Dave Mello Newsletter

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Living to 100? Staying Active , Good Atttiude and Money Pl anning

hat promotes longevity? Education, self-care, better medical attention, an active adult life and the list goes on...

Genetics play a significant role according to the landmark New England Centenarian Study, which begun in 1995. The study identified genetic markers associated with those living past 100. Lead researcher Dr. Thomas Perls, a professor of medicine and geriatrics at Boston University School of Medicine, said data indicates markers are 61 percent accurate in predicting who hits 100.

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one in 5,000 Americans make it to the century mark.” And longevity isn’t distributed equally: A Princeton University study in 2012 found that socioeconomic differences can account for 80 percent of the life-expectancy divide. Being engaged is also important. Remaining physically and mentally active contribute to positive thinking which can bring meaning and purpose in life, making life richer. When estimating how long one could live and how much money will be needed, projections become a little tricker. Most advisers who offer comprehensive financial planning work in this area, because it’s critical to see how long your money will last given a host of factors. You will also need to review some long-term estate planning. In recent years, estimating longevity and preparing for it have become more sophisticated. The Living To 100 longevity calculator, developed by Dr. Perls, is a good place to start to get a rough estimate of your life span and what you can do to improve your odds of living longer. For example, not having diabetes, heart disease or smoking is a big plus. Or getting enough sleep; breathing clean air; taking on new, challenging mental activities for “brain strengthening”; and “being more active in your leisure time” is beneficial.

that many of the questions are about health-related behaviors that you have control over! The Living to 100 Life Expectancy Calculator requires you answer a list of questions to proceed to the life expectancy calculation and detailed personalized recommendations. Once you accept the calculator terms you will have immediate access to the calculator. Before getting your calculated age and specific feedback, you will need to create an account which will allow you to come back and view your results any time. The series of questions asks basic’s about your age, date of birth and marital status. The list of questions gets a little more serious as the survey goes along, asking about how you cope with stress, your blood pressure, how many family members had a heart attack, how many lived into their 90s. After you answer the series of questions, you will be asked for your email so you can be sent additional information on health tips,

To use the calculator, answer all of the questions. You will find

and suggestions to improve your longivity. After confirming your email, you receive the calculated life expectancy. I received a positive result, but realistically, based on the answers to the questions asked, one knows if they will score well or where their life expectancy calculation will fall. Living a long life still requires dedication to lifestyle, activities, and diet, as well as health screenings and medical tests. A solid nest egg and the ability to withstand any number of financial and other shocks helps too. If you would like to know more about the Living to 100 Expactancy Calculator visit the website livingto100.com. There is also information about the New England Centenarian Study and an overview of why Centenarians are being researched. Would you like to live to 100? Having both parents live into their 90s and a grandparent live to 102, I know I would.

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Clinical Trials and Medicare Toni: I will turn 65 in May and am currently covered by my wife’s employer group health insurance.

Currently, I am fighting stage 3 cancer of the kidney and the prognosis is good because I am participating in a clinical trial for a new cancer medication which costs over $18,000 per month. With this clinical trial, I am paying $0 for a medication which is curing my cancer. I am not planning to enroll in Medicare until my wife retires next year, when she turns 65. I am concerned about Medicare’s famous donut hole and if this new prescription called Sutent is covered by Medicare’s Part D prescription drug plan. How long will it take me to get into the donut hole or will I even get in it? Please explain Medicare and clinical trials and what I should do? Thanks, Matthew

Matthew:

You are very smart to remain on your wife’s employer benefits because you both can enroll in Medicare Parts A and B when your wife retires next year. At that time, you will be eligible for a SEP (Special

Enrollment Period) avoiding the Medicare Part B penalty and be able to enroll in a Medicare Part D prescription drug plan. Since you are enrolling in Medicare Part B for the first time, you qualify for the Medigap/Medicare Supplement 6-month enrollment period to begin the month your Medicare Part B begins without having to answer health questions Original Medicare and your Medicare Supplement will work together with your clinical trial program to cover your medical needs. Original Medicare covers the routine costs of qualifying clinical trials. Your Medicare Supplement plans will pay the out of pocket that Original Medicare does not pay that meets Medicare qualifications. When one chooses a Medicare Advantage plan with a clinical trial for a serious health issue, the Medicare Advantage plans is required to reimburse beneficiaries for the difference in out-of-pocket cost sharing between Fee for Service and their Medicare Advantage plan. Original Medicare with a Medicare Supplement does not have a network and one’s medical provider must bill Medicare. With a Medicare Advantage plan, one may have a network with referrals from an HMO or maximum out of pocket with a Medicare Advantage PPO. Let’s discuss your $18,000 clinical trial prescriptions and if you will go in the “famous Donut Hole”. Prescriptions are the most important option discussed when a Toni Says® Medicare consultation is performed. Yes, Matt…you go in the “Donut Hole” the very second

you order the prescription Sutent and for that reason, we search the Medicare site for which Medicare Part D plan best meets your Medicare and financial needs. Always enroll in the Medicare Part D plan which covers all your prescriptions even though the most expensive prescription is covered by the clinical trial programs and costs you $0. There may be a time when that expensive prescription is no longer covered by the clinical trial and you have the “Donut Hole” experience. Your Medicare Part D prescription drug monthly costs for the $18K monthly cancer medication Sutent is $2471, 1st month with you going in and out of the Donut Hole and into Catastrophic coverage with $938.57 monthly, the 2nd month to the end of the year. If one is not enrolled in a Part D plan that covers the $18K monthly prescription, then you would pay 100 percent out of your pocket. Medicare planning is vital especially when one has a serious health condition as you have Matt. Take your time and search what best option meets your needs. If you are still confused and would like to discuss your specific Medicare circumstances either email info@tonisays.com or call 832/519-8664 and the Toni Says® team can help you.

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Royal Treatment

Ask Dr. Dan the Medicine Man Dr. Dan Royal

Is the Flu Vaccine Worth Getting? Question As someone who is certified in the use of medical alternatives, do you recommend the flu vaccine? If not, what do recommend for flu prevention and treatment?

Answer Firstly, the influenza virus has what is known as “antigenic drift,” which means that every year’s strain of flu virus is different from the previous year’s strain. Consequently, there is no long-lasting antibody protection from a flu vaccination. Secondly, studies have shown that flu vaccines can suppress one’s immune system and thereby make one more vulnerable (not less) to viral infections. This is in addition to the fact that such vaccines contain “adjuvants” such as aluminum, mercury, formaldehyde, etc., which are known to be cancer-causing agents.

Thirdly, no one needs a flu vaccination because there are much more effective ways by which the flu can be prevented and treated such as using homeopathic medicines. For example, a person can take a homeopathic flu preparation once weekly for flu prevention and hourly for treatment of flu symptoms until improved. Another alternative is using dilute hydrochloric acid (HCL). It can be injected intravenously and/or intramuscularly for prevention and/or treatment of the flu. In acute cases, a homeopathic isode can be made from the patient with HCL and injected intramuscularly. This treatment stimulates the immune system. This homeopathic isode approach typically results in a patient’s recovery from flu symptoms within 24-36 hours after the injections (although they may begin feeling improvement almost immediately after such an injection). More information can be found in a booklet entitled, “3 Years of HCL Therapy,” which was published in 1935.

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Water Exercise is Beneficial for Bones, Muscles, and Overall Health

Resistance Training in Water May Improve Muscle Strength

or aging adults, bone loss is a significant health concern. We start to lose muscles used for powerful and quick movements that stimulate bone health as we age. Starr Nixdorf at Ability Fix is committed to providing water exercises associated with positive bone maintenance and growth. Typically, they are land-based, where weight-bearing and high-impact activities are proven to improve Pictured is Starr Nixdorf at bone density. Ability Fix in Carson City. Ability Fix

/PRNewswire/ --The problem with this is that those types of exercises aren’t always the best choice for older adults with chronic disorders, injuries, or physical limitations. That’s where water-based exercise like water aerobics reigns supreme. Even if water exercise is low impact, it’s not necessarily less effective in preventing age-related bone deterioration. Water exercise is good for your bones and it can decrease the rate of bone loss.

The reason for this is that when you push against water, it pushes back. By using maximum effort in your strength training exercises in water without shortening the range of motion, bone mineral density is typically at least maintained if not improved, according to a study on postmenopausal women. For example, if someone has osteoporosis, resistance training and mechanical loading are necessary. But those with the chronic conditions above cannot do land exercises, so water is a great place to exercise because it provides resistance with every movement. Muscles become strengthened with consistent water exercise. When you move your body in the pool, the low-impact resistance activates your muscles to help make them more flexible and mobile. The Ability Fix app brings to everyone’s devices a virtual class with the exact water exercises they need to address any of their mobility issues. Ability Fix was created by Starr at Paradise in Carson City, NV where she’s been teaching water exercise every day for the last 7 years. “I want to bring the physical and emotional benefits I see every day to a wider audience,” she said. “With so many people who have pools in their back yard, it’s a great way to make use of that resource when so many people are looking for ways to exercise at home now.”

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Water Cycling Reduces Osteoarthritis Pain in Knees Rhythmic and light exercise in water, in addition to reducing the devastating symptoms of osteoarthritis of the knee, create motivation, increase vitality and ultimately improve the quality of life. /PRNewswire/ -"One doesn't often think of cycling and water together," says Paradise's Starr Nixdorf, ATRIC, "but that's just what we do in our therapy pool nearly every day. In addition to our water bikes, we also use water trampolines and water treadmills to help people with osteoar-

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For example, women with knee osteoarthritis who took an 8-week dance-based aquatic exercise program significantly improved function and cardiorespiratory capacity, and decreased post exercise heart rate and fatigue. Twelve weeks of water cycling (twice a week for 45 minutes per session) had a positive effect on reducing pain and improving function in people with osteoarthritis of the knee.

thritis of the knees, hips, and back." According to this study https://www.eqoljournal.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/12/ Khanjari-et-al.-2020.pdf the results show that jogging type exercise in water has a beneficial effect on reducing the symptoms of osteoarthritis of the knee. Therefore, the exercise used in this study can be considered as a new, very useful and low-cost exercise method in improving pain intensity, function and quality of life in the boomers with knee osteoarthritis.

For the last 7 years Paradise has been bringing these types of results to their clients every day. Having pool exercise equipment like underwater bikes, treadmills, trampolines, arm bikes, shoulder machines and an assortment of floatation belts and handheld equipment and resistance/drag devices for their customers to use is unique in the northern Nevada area. No-one else has the variety and quality of water exercise equipment to help their customers gain the benefits of working out in water. In today’s COVID-19 climate Paradise’s therapy pool in Carson City can accommodate 4 to 8 people in classes, or 6 people during their open swim times while observing the COVID-19 protocols. For more information on classes and schedules etc. visit: https://paradisesalonspawellness.com/classes-signups/

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April 12 - Cancer Support Virtual Workshop 3: Thrivorship - After Cancer Care, 3-4 p.m., mail Renie Anderson @ renieanderson@att.net, 775-982-RSVP (7787), RSVP@ renown.org. April 12 - Creative Ballet (Jiggs), 5-5:45 p.m., EMNCC. April 19, 26. April 13 - Sit and Get Fit, 9-9:45 a.m., Neil Road Rec. Center. Also April 20, 27. April 13 - Sit n Fit (Jiggs) Gail, 9:30-10:30 a.m., EMNCC. April 20, 27. April 13- Tai Chi, 10-11 a.m., Neil Road Rec. Center. Also April 20, 27. April 13 - Mindfulness Meditation, Virtual Guided Meditations, 11-11:30 a.m., 775-982-RSVP (7787), Renown-RSVP@renown.org. April 13 - BeanBag Baseball (Gym), 11-1 p.m., EMNCC. April 20, 27. April 13 - Pickleball, Session 1: 11:30-1:30 p.m., Session 2: 1:45-3:45 p.m., Session 3: 6:15-8:15 p.m., Neil Road Rec. Center. Also April 20, 27.

April 13 - It Starts with Hello – virtual gathering series, every Tuesday and Thursday, 12-12:45 p.m., by Zoom at https://zoom.us/j/96269295417 By phone at 669-9006833. Meeting ID: 962 6929 5417 Renown Health’s Sterling Silver Club. Learn more at renown.org/SterlingSilver April 13 - Bunco, 12-2 p.m., Neil Road Rec. Center. Also April 20, 27. April 13 - Gentle Yoga (Jiggs), 12:30-1:30 p.m., EMNCC. April 20, 27. April 13 - Zumba, 4-5 p.m., EMNCC. April 20, 27. April 13 - Karate, 4-6 p.m., Neil Road Rec. Center. Also April 20, 27.

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April 14 - Pickleball, Session 1: 9-11 a.m., Session 2: 12-3 p.m., EMNCC. Also April 21, 28. April 14 - Tap Dance (Bullfrog), 9:30-10:30 a.m., EMNCC. Also April 21, 28. April 14 - Pickleball, Session 1: 9:30-11:15 a.m., 11:301:30 p.m., Neil Road Rec. Center. Also April 21, 28. April 14 - Chair Yoga (Jiggs), 12:30-1:30 p.m., EMNCC. April 21, 28. April 14 - Gentle Yoga, 2-3 p.m., Neil Road Rec. Center. Also April 21, 28. April 14 - Chair Chi (Jiggs), 2-3 p.m., EMNCC. April 21, 28. April 14 - Zumba (Jiggs), 4-5 p.m., EMNCC. Also April 21, 28. April 14 - Karate, 4-6 p.m., Neil Road Rec. Center. Also April 21, 28. April 14 - Nevada Diabetes Association Programs, A New ‘Leash’ on T1D Life, 6 p.m., https://www.facebook. com/NevadaDiabetes. April 14 - Badminton/Table Tennis: 6-9 p.m., Neil Road Rec. Center. Also April 21, 28. April 15 - Sit and Get Fit, 9-9:45 a.m., Neil Road Rec. Center. Also April 22, 29. April 15 - Sit n Fit, 9:30-10:30 a.m., EMNCC. Also April 22, 29. April 15 - JTNN Quarterly All-Coalition Meeting, 10 a.m., Zoom, https://us02web.zoom.us/j/82901484964. April 15 - Chair Yoga, 10-11 a.m., Neil Road Rec. Center. Also April 22, 29. April 15 - Zumba, 11-12 p.m., Neil Road Rec. Center. Also April 22, 29. (Calendar page 20)

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April 15 - Shuffleboard, 11-1 p.m. (stage), Neil Road Rec. Center. Also April 22, 29. April 15 - Beanbag Baseball (Gym), 11-1 p.m., EMNCC. April 22, 29. April 15 - It Starts with Hello – virtual gathering series, every Tuesday and Thursday, 12-12:45 p.m., by Zoom at https://zoom.us/j/96269295417 By phone at 669-9006833 Meeting ID: 962 6929 5417 Part of Renown Health’s Sterling Silver Club, sign up at renown.org/SterlingSilver. April 15 - Pickleball, Session I: 12:15-2:15, Session 2: 2:30-4:30 p.m., Neil Road Rec. Center. Also April 22, 29. April 15 - Gentle Yoga (Jiggs), 12:30-1:30 p.m.; EMNCC. April 22, 29. April 15 - Hatha Yoga, 5-6 p.m., Neil Road Rec. Center. Also April 22, 29. April 15 - Badminton/Table Tennis: 6:15-9 p.m., Neil Road Rec. Center. Also April 22, 29. April 16 - Pickleball, Session 1: 9-11 p.m., Session 2: 12-3 p.m., EMNCC. Also April 23, 30. April 16 - Dementia Caregivers Virtual Support Group, 1:30-3 p.m., 775-982-RSVP (7787), RSVP@renown.org. April 16 - Tai Chi, 10-11 a.m., Neil Road Rec. Center. Also April 23, 30.

April 19 - Mindfulness Meditation Virtual, 11-11:30 a.m., https://bit.ly/2XqneUN, ID: 531 903 850#, 775-982RSVP (7787), Renown-RSVP@renown.org. April 19 - Beanbag Baseball, 12-2 p.m., Neil Road Rec. Center. Also April 26. April 19 - Gentle Yoga (Jiggs), 2-3 p.m., Neil Road Rec. Center. April 26. April 19 - Pickleball, Session I: 3:30-5:30 p.m., Neil Road Rec. Center. Also April 26. April 19 - Jazz Dance Class (Jiggs), 4-5 p.m., EMNCC. April 26. April 19 - Creative Ballet (Jiggs), 5-5:45 p.m., EMNCC. April 26. April 19- Badminton/Table Tennis: 6-9 p.m., Neil Road Rec. Center. Also April 26. April 20 - Sit and Get Fit, 9-9:45 a.m., Neil Road Rec. Center. Also April 27. April 20 - Tai Chi, 10-11 a.m., Neil Road Rec. Center. Also April 27. April 20 - Pickleball, Session 1: 11:30-1-30 p.m., Session 2: 1:45-3:45 p.m., Session 3: 6:15-8:15 p.m., Neil Road Rec. Center. Also April 27.

April 16 - Gentle Yoga, 2-3 p.m., Neil Road Rec. Center. Also April 23, 30.

April 20 - It Starts with Hello – virtual gathering series, every Tuesday and Thursday, 12-12:45 p.m., by Zoom at https://zoom.us/j/96269295417 By phone at 669900-6833 Meeting ID: 962 6929 5417 Part of Renown Health’s Sterling Silver Club, sign up at renown.org/SterlingSilver.

April 16 - Karate, 4-6 p.m., Neil Road Rec. Center. Also April 23, 30.

April 20 - Bunco, 12-2 p.m., Neil Road Rec. Center. Also April 27.

April 19 - Heart to Heart Yoga, 10-11 a.m., virtual, Renown Sterling Silver Club, RSVP at 775-982-7787, fill out the form, and receive the Zoom link.

April 20– Cancer Support Workshop 3: Thrivorship – After Cancer Care – virtual only, 3-4 p.m. To receive the Zoom link contact Renie Anderson @ renieanderson@ att.net, 775-982-RSVP (7787), Renown-RSVP@renown. org.

April 16 - Pickleball, Session I: 11:30-1:30 p.m., Neil Road Rec. Center. Also April 23, 30.

April 19 - Pickleball, Session 1: 9-11 p.m., Session 2: 12-3 p.m., EMNCC. Also April 26. April 19 - Chair Yoga, 10:30-11:30 a.m., Neil Road Rec. Center. Also April 26.

April 20 - Karate, 4-6 p.m., Neil Road Rec. Center. Also April 27.

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April 21 - Pickleball, Session 1: 9:15-11:15 a.m., Session 2: 11:30-1:30 p.m., Neil Road Rec. Center. April 21 – Cancer Caregiver Support Workshop, 1011:30 a.m., 775-982-7787 or email Renown-RSVP@ renown.org. April 21 - Cancer Support Virtual Group: Caregiver Workshop, 11:30-1 p.m., 775-982-RSVP (7787), Renown-RSVP@renown.org. April 21 - Heartfulness Meditation Virtual, 10:30-11 a.m., 775-982-RSVP (7787), Renown-RSVP@renown.org.

April 28 - PIckleball, 9-11 a.m., EMNECC. April 28 - Tap Dance (Bullfrog), 9:30-10:30 a.m., QEMNECC. April 28 - PIckleball, 12-3 p.m., EMNECC. April 28 - It Starts with Hello – virtual gathering series, 12-12:45 p.m., by Zoom at https://zoom. us/j/96269295417 By phone at 669-900-6833 Meeting ID: 962 6929 5417 This event is a part of Renown Health’s Sterling Silver Club. Learn more at renown.org/ SterlingSilver.

April 21 - It Starts with Hello – virtual gathering series, 12-12:45 p.m., by Zoom at https://zoom. us/j/96269295417 By phone at 669-900-6833 Meeting ID: 962 6929 5417 This event is a part of Renown Health’s Sterling Silver Club. Learn more at renown.org/ SterlingSilver.

April 28 - Chair Yoga (Jiggs), 12:30-1:30 p.m., EMNECC.

April 21 - Gentle Yoga, 2-3 p.m., Neil Road Rec. Center. Also April 28.

April 29 - Sit and Get Fit, 9-9:45 a.m., Neil Road Rec. Center.

April 21 - Badminton/Table Tennis: 6-9 p.m., Neil Road Rec. Center. Also April 28.

April 29 - Sit n Fit (Jiggs), 9:30-10:30 a.m., ENNECC.

April 22 - Sit and Get Fit, 9-9:45 a.m., Neil Road Rec. Center. Also April 29. April 22 - Chair Yoga, 10-11 a.m., Neil Road Rec. Center. April 29. April 22 - Shuffleboard, 11-1 p.m., Neil Road Rec. Center. Also April 29. April 22 - Pickleball, Session 1: 12:15-2:15 p.m., Session 2: 2:30-4:30 p.m., Neil Road Rec. Center. Also April 29.

April 28 - Chair Chi (Jiggs), 2-3 p.m., EMNECC. April 28- Badminton/Table Tennis, 6-9 p.m., Neil Road Rec. Center.

April 29 - Shuffleboard, 11-1 p.m., Neil Road Rec. Center. April 29 - Zumba, 11-12 p.m., Neil Road Rec. Center. April 29 - Beanbag Baseball (Gym), 11-1 p.m., EMNECC. April 29 - Pickleball: Session 1: 12:15-2:15 p.m.; Session 2: 2:30-4:30 p.m., Neil Road Rec. Center. April 29 - Gentle Yoga (Jiggs), 12:30-1:30 p.m., EMNECC. April 29- Hatha Yoga, 5-6 p.m., Neil Road Rec. Center.

April 23 - Pickleball, Session 1: 11:30-1:30 p.m., Session 2: 2-3 p.m., Neil Road Rec. Center. Also April 30.

April 29 - Badminton/Table Tennis, 6:15-9 p.m., Neil Road Rec. Center.

April 23 - Karate, 4-6 p.m., Neil Road Rec. Center. Also April 30.

April 30 - Pickleball, 9-11 a.m., EMNECC.

April 26 - Gentle Yoga, 2-3 p.m., Neil Road Rec. Center. April 26 - Pickleball, 3:30-5:30 p.m., Neil Road Rec. Center. April 27 - Karate, 4-6 p.m., Neil Road Rec. Center.

April 30 - Tai Chi, 10-11 a.m., Neil Road Rec. Center. April 30 - Pickleball, Session 1: 11:30-1-30 p.m., Neil Road Rec. Center. April 30 - Pickleball, 12-3 p.m., EMNECC. (Calendar on page 27)

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Mother-Daughter Duo of

Heart to Heart Yoga

iz Fyfe and Cadye Allen are a mother and daughter who have lived in our community for 50+ years. Both women agree their lives changed for the better after their first yoga class more than seven years ago. In fact, yoga started with family. Liz’s step-daughter and Cadye’s step-sister, Angie Fraley was their first teacher and had it not been for her class, the passion for yoga wouldn’t have been as strong.

Sterling Silver Club Virtual club offerings include a twice a week gathering called It Starts with Hello, weekly Mindfulness Meditation, weekly Heart to Heart Yoga, a monthly Silver Plate Cooking Class and other special events. To learn more and sign up for the Sterling Silver Club, visit renown.org/SterlingSilver.

Since then, Liz and Cadye dedicated their time becoming certified to teach yoga. Liz attended 500 hours of teacher training in various types of yoga including Trauma-Informed, Yin Yoga, Kidding-Around yoga for kids and is a Reiki Master. Cadye has attended a 200-hour teacher training and a Beginning Yoga Workshop. Combining their talent and passion, this dynamic duo had a dream to create a class especially for yoga beginners. And starting in 2021, Renown’s Sterling Silver Club reached out to these instructors to build a virtual yoga program for its members. The wonderful thing about Liz and Cadye isn’t just that they are a close-knit pair, they also embrace that each body is uniquely different. To help members modify their movement to their ability, Liz teaches yoga from the chair position while Cadye is on the mat. This means that all yoga skill levels are welcome. Most of all, Liz and Cadye wish that all who attend Heart to Heart Yoga will have an experience like they had when they started. An experience that allows love and connection to yoga like they have found. Heart to Heart Yoga takes place on Zoom every Monday (excluding holidays) from 10 to 11 a.m. Sterling Silver Club member’s signup for free and give consent to perform the activity. Each Friday members are emailed the Zoom link to connect to Monday’s class. Renown’s Sterling Silver Club is a free program for everyone in our community who is 55 and older. From social events and lectures to entertainment, special discounts, and health insights and tips, this club is a place for members to shine. Mother-Daughter Duo of Heart to Heart Yoga for the

Lead by mother-daughter duo Liz Fyfe and Cadye Allen - Heart to Heart Yoga.

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Tax-Aide Program Provides Free Tax Prep Help

ARP Foundation Tax-Aide is providing free tax assistance and preparation, including new low-contact and virtual services for taxpayers concerned about the spread of COVID. Appointments are required

for all services. In Washoe County the number is 775-328-2575. By: Charles Duarte, Dementia Care DIrector

and taxpayers remains AARP Foundation's top priority." Tax-Aide is offering several options this year, and access to these services depend on volunteer availability and COVID restrictions in each locality. This year, tax assistance is available by appointment only to help protect Tax-Aide clients and volunteers. • Self-preparation: Tax-Aide provides consumers with access to software to prepare their own taxes, and if needed, a Tax-Aide IRS-certified counselor can coach them through the process by phone or through computer screen-sharing. This service is free for qualifying clients with an Adjusted Gross Income of less than $72,000 a year. For additional qualification details visit: https://taxaide.aarpfoundation.org/online-self-filing-software or click here to contact a Tax-Aide volunteer to discuss your situation and see what services are available to you. • In-Person: In Tax-Aide's traditional in-person service, taxes are prepared and filed by IRS-certified tax counselors — with strict physical distancing measures in place. The number of locations is limited this season, and public health precautions may delay openings or limit the number of appointments available.

Tax-Aide is the nation's largest free, volunteer-based tax assistance and preparation program, and has helped over 68 million taxpayers since 1968. It is offered in conjunction with the IRS, and AARP membership is not required. "For more than 50 years, Tax-Aide has helped low-income Americans file their taxes, and in that time, we've seen how even modest refunds can be a lifeline for older adults struggling to make ends meet," said Lynnette Lee-Villanueva, Vice President of AARP Foundation Tax-Aide.

"This tax season, AARP Foundation Tax-Aide has adapted by providing new services to help people avoid missing out on the tax credits and deductions they've earned, while staying safe during the pandemic. The health and safety of program volunteers

• Low-Contact: Taxpayers interact with IRS-certified Tax-Aide volunteers in one or two short, in-person meetings to exchange documents. • Contact-Free: Taxpayers interact with Tax-Aide's IRS-certified tax counselors online or by phone and exchange documents electronically and securely. Tax-Aide volunteers provide taxpayers in communities nationwide with free tax preparation and filing services. Volunteers are trained and IRS-certified every year to ensure they understand the latest changes to the U.S. Tax Code. For the latest, updated information on Tax-Aide sites and services, visit aarpfoundation.org/taxaide. Additional information on filing your taxes this year is available at aarp.org/taxes.

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How Environmentalistss Want Their Remains Handled After Death

raditional burial in a graveyard has environmental costs. Graves can take up valuable land, leak em-balming chemicals and involve nonbiodegradable materials like concrete, as well as the plastic and steel that make up many caskets. But the other mainstream option — cremation — releases dangerous chemicals and greenhouse gasses into the environment. So, what’s an environmentalist to do when making plans for the end of life? A new study from the University of Kansas in the journal Mortality details how older environmentalists consider death care and how likely they are to choose “green” burials and other eco-friendly options. “This article is specifically asking if older environmentalists consider how their bodies are going to be disposed as part of their environmental activism,” said lead author Paul Stock, associate professor of sociology and environmental studies at the University of Kansas. In addition to a literature review on the ecological costs of various disposal methods, Stock and co-author Mary Kate Dennis of the University of Manitoba interviewed 20 people in the Kansas study. Participants were 60 years and older, engaged in environmental activities and possessed spiritual values that guided their environmentalism. “We were really surprised to see both answers — that yes, they’re planning on green burial, and no, it’s not even on their radar,” Stock said. “We were often the ones introducing these people that are so knowledgeable in so many areas of the environment and activism to green burial. We would ask them, ‘Do you want your body to be buried in a green burial?’ And many would say, ‘I don’t know what that is, can you tell me about it?’” The researchers said awareness of green burials — where a body is placed into the soil to facilitate decomposition without durable caskets or concrete chambers — is growing for some people. But the practice of green burial remains clouded by a funeral industry looking to make profits, and it can be influenced by considerations of family, religious and cultural traditions, as well as the practices of institutions like the military that carry out funerals. “The business of burial has shaped all of our ideas about (Burial page 26)

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mentalists in our study didn’t know there were laws that say they can be buried on their own land.” The researchers found more than half of their environmentally minded participants planned on eventual cremation. Among those planning burials, there was “unequal knowledge about green burial as an option” even though Lawrence is at the vanguard of green burial in its municipal regulations and even boasts a green-burial section in the local cemetery, Oak Hill, where “metal, concrete, plastic, other synthetic materials and/or stone may not be used for interment.”

Burials / from page 25 how we can be buried,” Dennis said. “A lot of participants said they weren’t aware of green burial. We’re sort of presented with two choices — you’re going to be put in the cemetery or cremated. Then, we start expanding to other options, but that’s only been in recent times. You see some of their desires, like, ‘I want to be put out on the land.’ Or you see in some of our green-burial narratives where people took it into their own hands. But you have to have been empowered to go against the grain, so I think for a lot of us we didn’t even know a green burial was possible, and push back from society, capitalism and the funeral industry has created a situation where we don’t even know the possibilities — some of the environ-

“We heard different stories and different requests or thoughts of what they’re going to ask their loved ones to do with their bodies,” Stock said. “The introduction of green burials is very much — like a lot of their thoughts on where or how they wanted to be disposed of — about a sense of place. What struck us and what was so interesting was that Lawrence had, at least at the time, the only municipal-owned cemetery in the country that allowed green burials.” Perhaps the varying answers given by participants is a result of a lack of conclusive evidence that no one form of handling human remains is decidedly more eco-friendly than another, as the issue has been little-studied. “There’s not a clear line,” Stock said. “What really struck us was there’s not actually too much science done on comparing what’s more environmental. There are really just one or two papers out there using common environmental measurements — whether it’s a carbon footprint or some other kind of way — to even give us technical measurements to compare. We essentially don’t have too much information to guide us as scientists, much less for older adults as to what is the greenest way of taking care of ones remains.” The investigators predicted that as green burials gain in popularity, more options for green disposal of bodies will become commonly available, even ones that today seem eccentric. “The mushroom suit — when we talk about that with our undergrads they're usually sort of puzzled and intrigued,” Dennis said. “People wonder, ‘How does that work?” But it’s an interesting one. Basically, you’re wrapped in material and then mushrooms grow out of you, and it cleans the toxins. There's going to be more new and awesome ways to be buried that we haven't even heard of yet.”

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April 23 - July 4 - 2021 USBC Women’s Championships, National Bowling Stadium, Reno. April 30 - May 2 - Comstock Arabian Association Spring Fiesta Horse Show, Reno-Sparks Livestock Events Center, Reno. May 1- 2 - A.V.A. Ballet Theatre Goes Under the Sea with the Little Mermaid, Pioneer Center for the Performing Arts, featuring Reno Philharmonic Orchestra. May 1, 8 p.m., Sunday May 2, 2 p.m. May 13 - 18 - Reno Aces vs Las Vegas, Greater Nevada Field.

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May 17 - 18 - Hot August Nights Spring Fever Revival, 8 a.m., locations around Reno, hotaugustnights.net. May 29 - 30 - Beer, Bourbon & BBQ Feast, 6-7:30 p.m., Sierra Rooms, 2nd floor, $39.99, Nugget Casino. June 2 - 9 - Reno Restaurant Week, various locations, visit Hungryinreno.com. June 4 - 6 - Street Vibrations Spring Rally, downtown Reno. June 11 - Snoop Dogg with Special Guests Bone Thugs-N-Harmony, Warren G and Kurupt, 8 p.m., Eldorado at the ROW. June 17 - PRCA Xtreme Bulls, 7 p.m., Reno Livestock Events Center. June 17-26 - Reno Rodeo, Livestock Events Center, Reno. July 10 - Skid Row with Warrant, 6:30 p.m., Grand Sierra Theatre. July 10 - Toby Keith, Nugget Casino, Convention Center, Sparks. July 17 - Kathleen Madigan, 8 p.m., Eldorado at the ROW. September 15-19 - National Championship Air Races and Air Show, Stead Airport.

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Urban Roots

Growing Healthy Minds, Bodies and Communities

Urban Roots is fortunate to have three high tunnels to grow year-round on the Second Street lot.

rban Roots is back this season with school and garden-based opportunities for teachers, students, families and partnering organizations. New this year is programing for learners of all ages including seniors.

With the past year affected by COVID-19, Executive Director Fayth Ross said there has been a surge of people interested in gardening. “We might be on the cusp of something,” she said regarding gardening popularity. “We have to capitalize on the momentum!” Ross noticed that more people were gardening last summer when she had difficulty getting seeds from Lowe’s and Home Depot. “On Google’s search engine people were buying up seeds beginning around April 15th into May last year.” It was estimated that sixty-three percent of people searching online worldwide were looking to grow. “In 2020 there was nothing to buy. Everything was sold out, all the seeds and plants at the store.”

“We now have learners of all ages wanting to learn how to garden, grow food, harvest, and prepare food to eat at the table.” Founded in 2009, Urban Roots transformed an old karaoke bar-motel on 4th Street in 2012 into a farming operation

with gardens, bees and chickens to teach young children and students. Programs included Farm School, Homeschool, Farm Camp, seasonal camp, and field trips. Summer Camp this year runs seven weeks, from June 21st to August 6th. The camp is located at the Urban Teaching Farm, 1700 E. 2nd Street in Reno, on an acre plot located behind Renown Health’s main campus. Renown partnered with Urban Roots in 2016 to meet the community need to grow food into delicious meals.

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Ross would love to have seniors attend the Urban Roots program. “The community has been telling us to provide classes for seniors. COVID in many ways was a Silver Lining. Before COVID seniors would visit the farm on a field trip. This year they will be participating in programs as members of the Renown Sterling Silver Club. We also want to know what seniors would like to see, how we can get them engaged, and be a resource for them.” “COVID gave us a forced breather and to think, ‘How can we better serve the community?’” In addition to the outdoor and indoor farm, the kitchen coming this fall will allow cooking recipes and demonstrations. “We will have demonstrations on how to grow onions, harvest and prepare dishes like hummus.” Gearing up for the summer growing season, Urban Roots is fortunate to have three high tunnels where they are able to grow year-round.

Farm Camp this year is filling up fast, and costs about $240 a week, with scholarships available. Camp starts between 7:30 and 8 a.m., ending between 1:30 and 2 p.m. Students between ages 5-13 learn about gardening in weekly Classes. The first week of June starts with a “Bug’s Life” and then “Once Upon a Farm”. July classes are “The Funky Beets”, “Builder Bees”, “Vincent Van Garden” and “Water Whisperers”. The last class in August is “Peppers, Poppies, and Potatoes”. Today children are spending 30-minutes outside playing. “We want them to lift a heavy rock, and work physically for 30 hours of the week; it is a big jump from 30-minutes. We want them to become food explorers, get some Vitamin D, come home dirty and exhausted, and totally happy,” adding, “It’s a nice way to get everyone away from the computer screen and get their hands dirty.” Urban Roots is also selling out of its winter Garden Kits for both kids and adults, shifting into the growing season with a different version of a spring garden box, a terrarium with two kinds of moss and seeds to grow an inside habitat. Gearing up for the summer growing season, Urban Roots is fortunate to have three high tunnels where they are able to grow year-round on the Second Street lot. The tunnels are 36x72, and a future kitchen space is planned. Tunnels will grow summer plants in raised beds with berries, and cherries growing outside.

Urban Roots, depending on the season, grows carrots, potatoes, and cold weather plants like kale. But in the summer, it is all about the tomato, whether they are growing the cherry tomato, big sandwich tomatoes, or heirlooms.” The farm manager works to buy as many plants as possible because they are a teaching farm. “We will grow what she can get her hands on. “Many people have not eaten a purple, white, or yellow carrots. It’s fun to get their reaction. And there is nothing like home-grown tomatoes and basil.” Urban Roots is planning a special Welcome Night for seniors who are interested in gardening. “When restrictions lift, we will give tours during the event. “Seniors can come and pick their own flowers and tomatoes.” Ross, a mother of three, got interested in gardening while trying to get her oldest to eat more vegetables. She enrolled him in one the summer programs, but became a believer when he picked some Kale from the garden and asked her to sauté it for him. “He picked something green from the ground and began eating it. It was like magic happened. How did they get my child to eat Kale?” That was 12-years-ago, and in 2016 she was chosen to lead the organization. Urban Roots is sustained by grants, foundation donations, and program scholarships. The USDA awarded a Farm to School Grant to Urban Roots, a special designation. Urban Roots is located at 1700 E. 2nd Street in Reno, 89502. Phone: (775) 636-5105 or email info@urgc.org.

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GOOD EATING by Anne Vargas

“If your mother cooks Italian food, why would you go to a restaurant?”

Martin Scorsese

Because the food at Zozo’s is wonderful and would rival that of anyone’s mother!!!

n the pre-COVID world, I was a frequent patron of Zozo’s; cozy and inviting, it was the perfect place for lunch with friends. Then the pandemic arrived, distorting life in a lot of ways, to include going out to eat. I also had other things on my mind because my husband has been in and out of the hospital for months, so I really didn’t miss it. One night in February, our son was here (again) to help, and I thought it might be nice to go out for dinner but after a year of “eating in”, I was out of practice in choosing a restaurant. I eventually came up with two possibilities, the first had no openings but happily, Zozo’s did; they had only recently reopened after being closed for many months. They are reassuringly COVID-cautious, spacing tables accordingly. The tempting menu is amazingly extensive. I chose the grilled prawn piccata described as “lemon caper white wine sauce, finished with a touch of cream served with herb rice and grilled asparagus” It was superb! Our son, who was especially hungry, ordered an appetizer of bruschetta with toasted Focaccia. It was delicious--it was also huge. I had forgotten how generous servings are. He followed that with sautéed shrimp tossed with angel hair pasta. All entrees include house salad or minestrone soup and garlic bread. The following week one of our daughters also appeared on the scene to help and I took her to Zozo’s; she loved it the moment we walked in. She chose garlic prawns with Risotto, but I was so captivated by my dinner from the week before I ordered it again. Two weeks later our son was back, suggesting a repeat visit, my third in four weeks. He chose the grilled eggplant, and I ordered the manicotti stuffed with spinach and a blend of cheeses. Loved it. A few days ago, two friends invited me to join them for dinner. I was not able to do that but found out the next day that they, too, had gone to Zozo’s, raving about the Calamari Steak and sharing my enthusiasm. I look forward to going again with my husband when his health has returned. The food that comes out of that kitchen is exceptional. Zozo’s Story, paraphrased and abbreviated from their website:

Sid and Judy Ashton moved to Reno from the Bay Area with two teenage sons in tow in 1986. They wanted a complete change of pace and Reno felt like the perfect fit. The couple had worked together for a number of years and wanted to start their own business here; hopefully something having to do with food because the whole family loved to eat. In 1987 they bought the “Sugarless Shack”, an existing business in the Moana West shopping Center. They built it up, sold it and subsequently started the “Rockin’ Roll Sandwich Factory” which they ran successfully for 10 years. Meanwhile, youngest son, Kevin went to the Western culinary Institute to train as a chef, working with his parents as his career and culinary creations blossomed. His expertise and creativity drew the attention of the owners of “Pane Vino”, the family’s favorite restaurant. One night the owners followed them to their car and told him they were thinking about retiring but wanted the right people to take over and knew Kevin was an excellent chef. So, on January 2, 2000, they started the new millennium as owners of Zozo’s (then still Pane Vino). It was hugely successful, a favorite spot for lunch and dinner for years but the pandemic forced its closure for many months. It has now reopened for dinner six nights a week. Sid’s knowledge of wines and wine costs make him a perfect beverage manager. Judy runs the front of the house, managing to remember as many customer’s names and families as possible. They both enjoy chatting with new and old customers. Son Kevin is now the executive chef, taking care of the kitchen, menus, ordering, scheduling and preparing amazing dishes. He always keeps the customers wanting more. Oldest son Chris worked as host and manager before moving to Placerville, but still helps out with marketing, has designed and is managing their new website. Zozo’s is located at 3446 Lakeside, (at Moana). Open Tuesday through Sunday from 4:30-8:30 p.m., reservations recommended. Preorder and curbside pickup available, zozosreno. com. Phone: 775-829-9449.

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The Wynema Ranch by Carol Foldvary-Anderson

he wild horse theme has always been a part of Nevada’s history, culture and is represented in the romance of the American western movie since the beginning of television. This edition we will be introducing you to the Wynema Ranch Wild Horse Sanctuary, located at 410-750 N. Hwy 395, Hallelujah Junction, Calif. on the Nevada/California border. Anyone who cares about American Heritage are welcome to visit, volunteer, donate or even plan a fundraiser. Owners Shari and Eddie Floyd welcome any and all ideas, suggestions and advice. Events are typically held in the Spring and Summer months and you will find most of the information you need posted on their website WynemaRanch@gmail.com, or call Shari Floyd at 775-842-6229. So how did something as fabulous as the sanctuary take place for wild

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horses? Over lunch one day, Western Singer, Lacy J. Dalton and Shari got together, and Lacy informed her of the tremendous need for a sanctuary for horses that have been or will be rescued. Shari and her husband Eddie were so impressed that they could be a part of something this wonderful that they sold all their cattle and became a 501(c)3 tax deductible charity. “We have fallen in love with the wild horses and burros. It has changed the way we look at life,” Shari said. The Wynema Ranch Wild Horse Sanc-

tuary prides itself as an eco-friendly rescue and rehabilitation refuge for America’s wild mustangs, burros and mules. For these majestic creatures that once roamed the range free, a safe haven. The premise upon which this sanctuary has been established is (Wynema Ranch page 32)

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that all rescued animals are given the best chance for a rewarding life in their new restricted regimen, and that each animal will be given a purpose. Those wild horses and burros who are willingly signed onto people and establish a bond through a process known as “gentling” will be given an

Where there are horses in need, we’ll be there lending a hand, a smile, and a place to run.

opportunity for permanent homes under the watchful eye of the Wild Horse Sanctuary Adoption Program. If circumstances change for their adoptive family, the return of adoptive animals will be welcomed. Other horses will be given opportunities to participate in programs to help heal, self-empower, and inspire returning veterans, veteran families, at-risk youths, foster youths, recent parolees, and those struggling with addictions. Additionally, rescued herds will join in helping to educate the public, especially our communities youth, through programs offered at the ranch on the heritage, behavior, and beauty of one of America’s most cherished icons - the Wild Mustang.

The true legacy that Wynema Ranch aspires to achieve is working together to hold space to ensure the beautiful animals that once roamed free can be as wild as they need to be under the protection of the Wynema Ranch Wild Horse Sanctuary. Wynema Ranch Wild Horse Sanctuary, 410-750 N. Hwy 395, Hallelujah Junction, CA . Call Shari and Eddie Floyd at 775-842-6229.

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Paradise under Covid-19 by Patty Drake

y husband and I planned a 11-night trip to Hawaii in 2019, we were going to enjoy our Christmas vacation in Paradise. We not only love the island but have family there as well. Then March of 2020 happened and our plans began to fade, however, we hoped that the world might change in time for Christmas. So, we kept our reservations, and sent up a prayer to the Hawaiian Gods. In mid-October, our prayers were answered and Hawaii was allowing people to arrive as long as they were able to produce a negative COVID test that was taken 72-hours prior to arrival. I gave my husband (Steve) a big hug and danced around the house with the knowledge that we would be sunning on a beach in Hawaii in a couple of months. My first step was to make sure we could take the COVID test within three days of our arrival in Hawaii. First step was to create a personal profile with the state of Hawaii on an app they called “Safe Travels”, a very easy application created by the state. This is where you fill out information on about the flight, accommodations, and your documents i.e. COVID testing. The next step is to make sure we can take the test within the allotted time to be able to arrive in Hawaii and not have a 10 day quarantine. The state of Hawaii requires that you use a trusted partner within their system. For Reno that meant either CVS or Walgreens., however, I was unable to make an appointment. I went to both drug stores to figure out a way to get in, but all they could tell me was just keep trying and in the

mean time our vacation is getting closer. Then our flight carrier announced they have a trusted partner with an in-home testing kit. So we ordered it, and followed all the guide-lines. Early Monday morning and we still did not have our results. We decided to travel to Sacramento Airport for our flight and hope we would receive the results.

We arrived at the Sacramento Airport, but still no results. Hawaiian Air would let us board, but with a 10 day quarantine. We were told by the ticket agent that Sacramento Airport has a testing site, so we moved our flight to the next day and went in search of the site. Once we found it, they stated that it would take 48 – 72 hours to receive our results, but we could drive to Oakland Airport and they might be able to give us a test result much quicker, so off we went. By the grace of God, we were able to get the test results in time. I cannot tell you how relieved we were.

We flew out the next morning with test results in hand and (COVID page 34)

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everything in order. We arrived in Honolulu and opened the Safe Travels app, and continued through the line. I was amazed at how organized it was. We arrived in the main clearance area, they took a quick picture of the test results and were told to carry it with us always. We needed to present the QR code everywhere we went, from the car rental to our resort, when we took excursions, etc. Once we arrived at our beautiful resort, we took a couple of days to just relax by the pool or take a dip in the ocean, we were so happy to be there! It was the experience we had been looking forward to for so long, the sun and water felt so good on our skin, I just sat down and had a tearful moment releasing all the stress, frustration and fear that we have all been feeling since last March. The resort was the same experience that we had the year before except that all restaurant food was made to go, aside for fine dinning. We had the opportunity to meet with our family and enjoy a lovely Christmas. However Hawaii was different this time, like most of our country there were limits. About 40 percent of the shops and restaurants were closed,

there were no Christmas light displays, or Christmas parades, however we had the sun and the ocean and that was enough for us! We swam and snorkeled every day, took a ride up to the Northshore, enjoyed the sunsets and of course the many food trucks that were lined up. After about a week in Oahu we flew to the Big Island (yes another COVID test, but much more organized). We checked into our one bedroom apt, situated right on the coast. This was the first time that we had experienced the big Island and were excited to visit Volcanic National Park. Kilauea had just erupted, so we worked our way up to the vantage point to see. Totally amazed at the newly formed landscapes, we enjoyed a lovely day hike to the outer most point and marveled at the size of the eruption from just 40 years ago. As we drove our way home through the small town of Na’alehu located in the south region we could smell this delicious bread baking. Of course we stopped and were treated to the most amazing sweet breads, donuts, and fritters. They have a lovely visitors center, clean restrooms, and fun souvenirs to bring home. Our last night on the Island was New Year’s Eve, we had a delicious seafood dinner overlooking the harbor and the ocean beyond. Our return flight was less stressful, we had the plane pretty much to ourselves. When we arrive home, we both felt refreshed, rejuvenated with a new look on life, along with some beautiful memories and a nice tan! If you are planning to visit Hawaii please reach out to us. We can recommend but most importantly walk you through the COVID testing.

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