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s we enter the fall of 2020, there is one lesson I think we have all gained knowledge in learning from the As we enter the fall of 2020, there is one lesson I think we have COVID-19 virus, that is the time spent invirus, that all gained knowledge in learning fromwe thehave COVID-19 quarantine has been time well spent with family. ourwell spent is the time we have spent in quarantine has been In time self imposed isolation we have been forced to talk and with family. In our self imposed isolation we have been forced to talk andtime spend more with one than has been spend more with onetime another thananother has been done done in years. It is nice to get reacquainted with children and grandkids. In the past I found it amusing watching families in years.

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Having said that, I think everyone would agree that it Having said that, I think would thatexisit would be would be great to get backeveryone to some kind ofagree normal great to get back to some kind of normal existence again albeit tence again albeit hopefully together. That is why we have hopefully together. That is why we have focused more in this focused more in this issue on things to do in oursections. extendedMost issue on things to do in our extended calendar calendar sections.

Most activities are virtual, but many activities are virtual, but many in small groups can still in be safe small groups can still be safe to attend if we do it smartly. to attend if we do it smartly. We do suggest you call the event Webefore do suggest you as callthings the event before attending as things is attending are still uncertain, and cancellation always a possibility. are still uncertain, and cancellation is always a possibility.

Many boomers havefinally finallyembarrassed embarrassedlearning learningnew new techniques Many boomers have on the computer. It is a fast growing trend with all the extra time techniques on the computer. It is a fast growing trend with we have at home. How many have you been forced to learn how allto the extra time we have at home. How many have you Zoom? been forced to learn how to Zoom?

Adopting a tech-savvy mindset is the fastest-growing demographic aamong socialmindset media. Over percent of baby boomers Adopting tech-savvy is the65 fastest-growing in the United Statessocial reportmedia. being Over active65 onpercent plat- forms such demographic among of baby as Facebook and Youtube.

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What this means is thatregardless a vast majority of baby boomers are active online on numerous channels, regular Another very significant of theconnected COVID-19toera users of mobile devices andoutcome enjoy staying is telemedicine.

Boomers and the medical friends and family, regardless of distance. industry are finally finding new ways to communicate electronically for improved health outcomes. This is a significant and positive aspect coming Another significant era out of very the virus period,outcome one thatof is the hereCOVID-19 to stay especially in hard is telemedicine. and the medical industry are there may to reach area’s Boomers where broadband is nonexistent.

Soon, also finding be a vaccine to move everyone pastelectronically this chapter infor the year finally new ways to communicate 2020. health outcomes. This is a significant and positive improved aspect coming out of the virus period, one that is here to Enjoy this issue of Generation Boomer! stay especially in hard to reach area’s where broadband is nonexistent. Soon, there may also be a vaccine to move everyone past this chapter in the year 2020.

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Boomer Timetable

1940s-1950s

1960s-1970s

1945: Soldiers come home after WWII to make babies at the rate of one every eight seconds over the next two decades.

1975: U.S. evacuates from Vietnam. South Vietnamese government surrenders.

1946: Dr. Benjamin Spock’s “Baby and Child Care,” published. Parents get the okay to become emotionally involved with their children.

1947: Jackie Robinson joins the Brooklyn Dodgers, breaks the color barrier in major league baseball.

1948: The “Kensey Report” on sexual behavior in the human male is published.

1951: Disc jockey Alan Freed coins the term rock ‘n’ roll.

1977: “Star Wars”” opens. Legions of faithful Jedis follow.

1980: John Lennon shot and killed in New York. IBM PC introduced, business boots up. Pac-Man introduced, takes arcade games to a new level.

1981: The CDC publishes report on AIDS epidemic.

1983: Chrysler Minivan introduced. Soccer moms abandon station wagons. Newsweek declares 1983 “the year of the yuppie.”

1952: “Bandstand” begins its long run on TV.

1985: Bob Geldof spearheads Live Aid concerts, raising over $100 million to fight famine in Africa.

1954: Supreme Court deems racial segregation in public schools unconstitutional in Brown v. Board of Education.

1986: The space shuttle Challenger explodes after liftoff.

1955: Elvis Presley ushers in a new age of rock ‘n’ roll with “That’s All Right.”

1959: WHAM-O introduces the first Frisbee.

1960: Birth control pill approved for sale by the FDA.

1989: Berlin Wall falls, leading to the reunification of East and West Germany.

1991: Persian Gulf War liberates Kuwait.

1992: Riots erupt in Los Angeles after jury acquits policemen of beating Rodney King.

1993: Branch Davidian compound burned down near Waco, Texas.

1962: Cuban Missile Crisis – Pres. Kennedy decides not to attack Soviet missiles in Cuba, 1995: Truck bomb explodes outside federal avoids nuclear war. building in Oklahoma City. O.J. Simpson trail captivates a nation.

1968: North Vietnam launches the Tet Offensive.

1998: Viagra hits the shelves.

1969: Neil Armstrong becomes the first man 1999: Shootings at Columbine High School. to walk on the moon.

Clinton’s impeachment trail ends without a conviction.

1970: Four students killed at Kent State by National Guardsmen during protest against 2000: Bush wins election after Florida vote the Vietnam War. recount.

1972: Break-in at the Democratic National Committee’s headquarters leads to Nixon’s resignation two years later.

2001: Attack on World Trade Center.

2006: First Boomers turn 60.

The Boomer Century 1946-2046 (www.pbs.org/boomercentury)

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Century America 1883-1900 (18 years) The Lost Generation was a term originally used to identify a group of American literary expatriates living in Paris in the 1920s and 1930s; it is now used more generally to describe the generation of young people who came of age in the U.S. during and shortly after WWI. Very few Americans from this generation are currently alive.

1901-1924 (24 years) The G.I. Generation, the generation of veterans that fought and won WWII, later to become the Establishment, and the parents of children who would later become the Baby Boomers (born 1946-1964). Journalist Tom Brokaw dubbed this the Greatest Generation in a 1998 book of that name.

1925-1945 (20 years) The Silent Generation was the generation born between the two World Wars, who were too young too join the service when WWII started. Many had fathers who served in WWI. 1946-1954 (8 years) The Baby Boomers (Boom Generation) were the generation born just after WWII, a time that included a 14-year increase in birthrates worldwide. Baby Boomers in their teen and college years were characteristically part of the 1960s counterculture, but later became more conservative.

1955-1964 (9 years) Generation Jones was the heretofore-lost generation between the Boomers and GenXers, which has emerged now as a bonafide distinct generation. The election of Barack Obama to the U.S. Presidency created significantly increased awareness of this generation as many prominent sources referred to Obama as specifically a member of Generation Jones.

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GB. Summer Edition CONTENTS

OUTLOOK Moving Forward

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Changes To Health System Might Be Here To Stay

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University Health Endocrinology Moves

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OUR GENERATION Boomer Timetable

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Telehealth or House Call Doctor Visits

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Holistic View of Life’s Third Age (Retirement)

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New Medicare Policy to Help Diabetes Patients

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7 Eating Habits Gained During Childhood

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Embracing Technology: Healthcare To Binge Watching

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COVID RESOURCE Coronavirus Resource Guide

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LEISURE Boomer Calendar

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The Arts

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Food and Wine

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Good Ethnic Eating

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Bella Italia

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Midtown’s Perenn Baker

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Changes to Health System

Changes To Health System Spurred Spurred by COVID

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Might Be Here To Stay

he U.S. health care system is famously resistant to government-imposed change. It took decades to create Medicare and Medicaid, mostly due to opposition from the medical-industrial complex. Then it was nearly another half-century before the passage of the Affordable Care Act. But the COVID-19 pandemic has done what no president or social movement or venture capitalist could have dreamed of: It forced sudden major changes to the nation’s health care system that are unlikely to be reversed.

“Health care is never going back to the way it was before,” said Gail Wilensky, a health economist who ran the Medicare and Medicaid programs for President George H.W. Bush in the early 1990s.

Wilensky is far from the only longtime observer of the American health care system to marvel at the speed of some long-sought changes. But experts warn that all breakthroughs may not make the health system work better, or make it less expensive.

That said, here are three trends that seem likely to continue.

Telehealth is not new; medical professionals have used it to

Virtual visits will play a bigger role in reaching patients in rural settings.

replace care once provided free by phone?

Still, the pandemic has pushed aside those sticking points.

Almost overnight, by necessity, every health care provider who can is delivering telemedicine. A new survey from Gallup found the number of patients reporting “virtual” medical visits more than doubled, from 12 to 27 percent, from late March to midMay. That is due, at least in part, to Medicare having made it easier for doctors to bill for virtual visits.

It’s easy to see why many patients like video visits ― there’s no parking to find and pay for, and it takes far less time out of a workday than going to an office.

reach patients in rural or remote settings since the late 1980s.

But even while technology has made video visits easier, it has failed to reach critical mass, largely because of political fights.

Licensing has been one main obstacle – determining how a doctor in one state can legally treat a patient in a state where the doctor is not licensed.

Doctors and other practitioners seem more ambivalent. On one hand, it can be harder to examine a patient over video and some services just can’t be done via a digital connection.

On the other hand, they can see more patients in the same amount of time and may need less support staff and possibly smaller offices if more visits are conducted virtually.

The other obstacle, not surprisingly, is payment. Should a video visit be reimbursed at the same rate as an in-person visit?

Will making it easier for doctors and other medical professionals to use telehealth encourage unnecessary care, thus driving up the nation’s $3.6 trillion health tab even more? Or could it

Of course, telemedicine doesn’t work for everyone. Many areas and patients don’t have reliable or robust broadband connections that make video visits work. And some patients, particularly the oldest seniors, lack the technological skills needed to connect.

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Primary Care Doctors In Peril

Another trend that has suddenly accelerated is worry over the nation’s dwindling supply of primary care doctors. The exodus of practitioners performing primary care has been a concern over the past several years, as baby boomer doctors retire and others have grown weary of more and more bureaucracy from government and private payers. Having faced a difficult financial crisis during the pandemic, more family physicians may move into retirement or seek other professional options.

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“I’ve been trying to raise the alarm about the kind of perilous future of primary care,” said Farzad Mostashari, a top Health and Human Services Department official in the Obama administration. Mostashari runs Aledade, a company that helps primary care doctors make the transition from fee-for-service medicine to new payment models.

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But with many practices now ground to a halt, or just starting to reopen, those physicians who get paid per patient rather than per service are in a much better position to stay afloat.

That model may gain traction as doctors ponder the next pandemic, or the next wave of this one.

Hospitals On The Decline?

Hospitals have been forced to change systems of operation that may be difficult to reverse once a cure is found for the COVID virus.

percent have laid off or furloughed staff. The AAFP has joined other primary care and insurance groups in asking HHS for an infusion of cash.

“This is absolutely essential to effectively treat patients today and to maintain their ongoing operations until we overcome this public health emergency,” the groups wrote.

One easy way to help keep primary care doctors afloat would be to pay them not according to what they do, but in a lump sum to keep patients healthy. This move from fee-for-service to what’s known as capitation or value-based care has unfolded gradually and was championed in the Affordable Care Act. But some experts argue it needs to happen more quickly and they predict that the coronavirus pandemic could finally mark the beginning of the end for doctors who still charge for each service individually. Mostashari, who spends his time helping doctors make the transition, said in times like these, it would make more sense for primary care doctors to have “a steady monthly revenue stream, and [the doctor] can decide the best way to deliver that care. Unlimited texts, phone calls, video calls. The goal is to give you satisfactory outcomes and a great patient experience.”

Still, many physicians, particularly those in solo or small practices, worry about the potential financial risk ― particularly the possibility of getting paid less if they don’t meet certain benchmarks that the doctors may not be able to directly control.

The pandemic also might lead to less emphasis on hospital-based care.

While hospitals in many parts of the country have obviously been full of very sick COVID patients, they have closed down other nonemergency services to preserve supplies and resources to fight the pandemic.

People with other ailments have stayed away in droves even when services were available, for fear of catching something worse than what they already have.

Many experts predict that care won’t just snap back when the current emergency wanes. Dr. Mark Smith, former president of the California Health Care Foundation, said among consumers, a switch has been flipped. “Overnight it seems we’ve gone from high-touch to no-touch.”

Which is not great for hospitals that have spent millions trying to attract patients to their labor-and-delivery units, orthopedic centers and other parts of the facility that once generated lots of income.

Even more concerning is that hospitals’ ability to weather the current financial shock varies widely. Those most in danger of closing are in rural and underserved areas, where patients could wind up with even less access to care that is scarce already.

All of which underscores the point that not all these changes will necessarily be good for the health system or society.

Financial pressures could end up driving more consolidation, which could push up prices as large groups of hospitals and doctors gain more bargaining clout.

But the changes are definitely happening at a pace few have ever seen. Said Wilensky, “When you’re forced to find different ways of doing things and you find out they are easier and more efficient, it’s going to be hard to go back to the old way.”

Julie Rovner: jrovner@kff.org, @jrovner

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Telehealth or House Call

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oni: My 86-year-old mother with Alzheimer’s needs 24-hour care and lives in a personal care home. She is enrolled in a Medicare Advantage HMO and taking her to the doctor is quite an ordeal.

Friends have suggested that I disenroll my mother from this HMO and return her to Medicare, then use “Telehealth” which is popular since COVID-19 has made medical changes, or I can ask about using a “House Call doctor” for her.

Financially, it is costing over $4,000 for her personal care at home and she does not qualify for a Medicare Supplement due to her Alzheimer’s because I have tried. How do I find a doctor that does use telehealth or makes house calls like Dr. Welby did in the old days?

Is this something that Medicare or a Medicare Advantage plan will pay for?

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rish: I have good news for you because the Dr. Welby days are back for those on “Original Medicare” or Medicare Advantage plans. Doctors are making “old fashion” house calls and in today’s coronavirus times with social distancing telehealth also known as telemedicine has become popular.

These current doctor at home office visits are keeping the sick from having emergency room hospital visits when one cannot get to the doctor’s office.

My advice to you Trish is to ask your family member’s primary care doctor or specific healthcare provider about which telehealth, house call or visiting physician organization that their office is contracted with, whether your family member has Original Medicare with or without a Medicare Supplement, a retiree group medical plan or a Medicare Advantage plan.

Not only are doctors making telehealth or house call visits, but dentists, eye doctors and even mobile x-ray/ultra-sound machines with technicians are visiting homes, assisted living facilities, nursing homes, etc.

A telehealth or house call visit can help keep those who are having a minor ailment turn into a major operation, keeping a frail Senior healthy and out of the hospital.

Doctor or medical provider visits by telehealth or house call services whether at home or at a long-term care facility such as assisted living or nursing home are being accepted and paid for by Original Medicare, Original Medicare with a Medicare supplement and Medicare Advantage plans (depending on your house call provider or telemedicine service being in the Medicare Advantage plan’s network).

House call doctors are generally board certified and the

providers consist of doctors, physician assistants and nurse practitioners. The patient does not have to be home bound to qualify. The house call doctor can schedule regular appointments, especially if there is a chronic illness or you can schedule appointments as needed.

Trish, you are wise to look at all your mother’s options regarding disenrolling from her Medicare Advantage plan with her serious health situations. Many do not realize that you must qualify medically to apply for a Medicare Supplement which helps pay for what Medicare will not pay for. If she does not qualify, then she will pay the Medicare out of pocket amounts.

In 2020, who would believe that doctor’s offices making telehealth or house call visits would be making such a huge difference due to the stress of one being isolated to avoid exposure to the coronavirus?

Toni King

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What Retirees Want:

What Retirees Want: A Holistic View Third A Holistic ViewofofLife’s Life’s Third AgeAge

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rom the works of writer, author and public speaker Ken Dychtwald, whose legendary analysis of the ever evolving baby boomer generation, comes another publication on aging.

Dychtwald, a first in addressing how the boomer generation shaped history just in shear numbers, has co-authored “What Retirees Want: A Hollistic View of Life’s Third Age,” along with author Robert Morison.

Today, thanks to extraordinary medical, demographic, and economic shifts, most of us will live unprecedentedly long lives.

Consequently, the world is witnessing a powerful new version of retirement—the Third Age—driven by the power and needs of the massive baby boomer generation. What Retirees Want: A Holistic View of Life’s Third Age, explains how individuals, businesses, non-profits, and governments can best prepare to thrive in a new era—where the needs and demands of third agers will set the lifestyle, health, social, marketplace, and political priorities of generations to come.

As the Baby Boomer generation paves the way for an entirely morphed retirement, this exciting third age poses many daunting questions addressed in the book, including: • How long will we live and what will "old" look like in the years ahead?

• What incredible new technologies of medicine, life extension, and human enhancement await us in the near future?

• What new products and services will boom as a result of this coming longevity revolution?

• What ageist marketing practices are hurting people and damaging business growth?

• Will the majority of elder Boomers outlive their pensions and retirement savings and how can this financial disaster be prevented?

• How will youth and age get along as the demographic equations shift?

• What purposeful new roles can we create for third agers so that the developed and aging nations of the Americas, Europe, and Asia capitalize on the upside of aging?

• Which pioneering organizations and companies worldwide have created breakthrough products, services, and marketing that resonate with the quirky and demanding Boomer generation?

Consumers over 50 now account for more than half of all spending and control more than 70 percent of the country’s net worth. How will work, family, health, leisure, money, success, purpose, and retirement be transformed in the years ahead to accommodate two billion people over the age of 60 worldwide?

According to Dychtwald, “Over the past decade, our teams of researchers, psychologists, economists, and gerontologists have spent more than 70,000 hours investigating how the Boomer Age Wave is transforming every aspect of retirement.

I am very proud of this new book and see it as the capstone of my life’s work.”

“What Retirees Want is a dazzling must read!

Every aspect of our lives will adjust to make room for what Dychtwald and Morison call the Third Age. And with women outliving men, this book offers a fresh and needed perspective on a wide range of hopeful action steps to improve both women’s and men’s life journeys.”

Maria Shriver, Journalist, Author and Activist, Former First Lady of California

“What Retirees Want: A Holistic View of Life’s Third Age”, Wiley, July 2020, 320 Pages, $28, ISBN: 9781119648086.

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Repurpose Your Career: A Practical Guide for the 2nd Half of Life, Third Edition

by Marc Miller (Author), Susan Lahey (Author) $14.22 paperback If Marc Miller could have seen the future when he wrote his first book: Repurpose Your Career, A Practical Guide for Baby Boomers, he might have called it Life As You Know It Is About to Change…A Lot. Since the 2008 economic downturn left many Baby Boomers unable to retire, Marc decided to use his own experiences to help others pivot to a career that would fulfill them for the next 20 years. In his second book, Repurpose Your Career: A Practical Guide for the Second Half of Life he addressed the fact that the people seeking him out weren’t all Baby Boomers. Many in Generation X were also either dissatisfied with their careers or were being displaced by ongoing technological and social disruption.

Repurpose Your Career, third edition responds to another huge shift in work: In this age of disruption, digitization, and the gig economy, people need a new mindset and strategies to become continual learners, create their own flexible careers, and cope with ageism.

Written with professional writer Susan Lahey, Repurpose Your Career, the third edition is not only an easy read but packed with practical information and specific action steps. It’s the guidebook people in their 40 and beyond need to carry them into the next phase of life.

How Much Can I Spend in Retirement?: A Guide to Investment-Based Retirement Income Strategies (The Retirement Researcher's Guide Series) 1st Edition, $28.45

by Wade D Pfau (Author) How much can you spend in retirement?

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book focuses on sustainable spending from investments, which is an important piece of any retirement plan. People want to know if they have saved enough to be able to fund their lifestyle in retirement.

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Congrats on your retirement! But now what will you do with all that free time?

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Covering topics like finances, embracing your passions, and dealing with feelings of aimlessness, grief, and depression that may crop up, this in-depth guide to retired living answers all the burning questions you want to ask as well as those you’re afraid to. Take a complete look at your newfound freedom and explore what it really means to have a successful retirement.

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101 Quotes That Will Change Your Life: Words to inspire a new way of thinking

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Other Reads / from page 11 Do you want more from life and have no idea where to start?

In his debut book, up and coming self help fiction author Topher Pike has compiled 101 of his most awe-inspiring quotes to guide you on a path towards personal success and fulfillment.

"Don't wait for a storm to change your life; create the storm that will change your life."

In this short but powerful book, Topher dives into the heart of each quote and explains how to change your negative thinking, turn your passion into your purpose, and live the life of your dreams.

"Darkness is not the absence of light; it's the absence of a purpose."

Use these words to inspire a new chapter in your life and give birth to the person you know you can become.

No Stone Left Unturned: How to Cash In On This Hidden Treasure in the Tax Code (That Can Save You Hundreds of Thousands in Retirement)

by Daniel Rondberg (Author) Paperback – $14.97 Learn the secret power of the most overlooked provision in the tax code. This is a tax-free privilege, that less than 10 percent of financial professionals and the public know about, understand, or use properly. If you want to learn how to refinance your taxable and after-tax retirement to a potentially tax-free retirement, keep reading. The largest threat to the Baby Boomer’s retirement is not having enough money to enjoy the lifestyle they have become accustomed to.

“There are a lot of variables that people don’t look at when retiring; variables like: what the interest rates will be, what the tax rates will be, inflation and whether or not your 401K will provide for your retirement. Longevity will be the most serious of these challenges. There ARE solutions and they are hiding in plain sight.”

– Tom Hegna, author of Paychecks and Playchecks No Stone Left Unturned will teach you how to deal with a combination of two of the most significant retirement risks occurring simultaneously and how to use Life Insurance to neutralize these risks.

This is a book for insurance agents, financial advisors, CPAs,

and the general public. It will unearth this tax-free privilege so you can leverage its tremendous benefits for your retirement.

Other Dychtwald Books: Workforce Crisis: How to Beat the Coming Shortage of Skills and Talent

By Ken Dychtwald, Tamara Erickson, and Robert Morison, 2005 “Within the decade, as the massive boomer generation begins to retire and fewer skilled workers are available to replace them, companies in industrialized markets will face a labor shortage and brain drain of dramatic proportions.”

Business leaders can apply the proven techniques in this landmark book to ensure that their organizations have the skilled and committed workers needed for ongoing business success.

A New Purpose: Redefining Money, Family, Work, Retirement, and Success

by Ken Dychtwald and Daniel J Kadlec, 2009 “Happiness in life is about more than what’s in your bank account or stock portfolio. Success is more than achieving power and respect. Each one of us has a responsibility for changing the world in a positive, significant, and enduring way—and the challenge is less daunting than you might think.

Author Ken Dychtwald shares inspiring stories of people who have made a difference and points us to resources that will enable us to do the same.

Age Wave

By Ken Dychtwald and Joe Flowers, 1989 “Based on 15 years of research by a world-renowned expert on aging, this is the first book to explore the profound effects our aging population, and the changing demographics that go with it, will have on every aspect of society, and on our personal plans and dreams for the future.”

Influence: How Women’s Soaring Economic Power Will Transform Our World for the Better

By Maddy Dychtwald with Christine Larson Women are emerging as a major economic force — and are using their new financial power to improve society in ways we can only begin to imagine.

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n the middle of a pandemic, a much-needed effort to save seniors money on their necessary medicines and boost overall health outcomes was announced. The new “Part D Senior Savings Model” will reduce out-of-pocket costs for millions of Medicare beneficiaries to just $35 a month.

Kenneth E. Thorpe

The newly announced policy specifically affects Medicare’s prescription drug benefit, Part D. Part D is unique in that it is subsidized by the federal government, but its plans are administered by private insurers. A true public/ private partnership, the program enjoys a 90 percent approval rating among seniors, according to a Medicare Today survey.

By any measure, Part D has proven to be a success. During its first decade in existence, Part D cost nearly $350 billion less than the Congressional Budget Office initially anticipated.

Further, Part D premiums are at a seven-year low. And, most importantly, researchers at the American Journal for Managed Care credit Part D with increasing lifespans for nearly 200,000 enrollees by a year.

Part D keeps premiums low for patients by having supply-chain middlemen design its benefit plans. Insurers typically hire pharmacy benefit managers, or PBMs, to negotiate with pharmaceutical companies and decide which drugs a plan will include and how much patients will have to pay.

Given the leverage PBMs hold, companies offer steep discounts in return for preferred placement on the plan’s formulary. In the case of insulin, rebates often exceed 70 percent of the drug’s list price.

Unfortunately, patients rarely see those savings reflected in their pharmacy bills. That’s because PBMs keep a significant portion of the rebates for themselves and pass what remains to insurers, who use them to lower premiums across the board. This modestly reduces monthly plan premiums, but doesn’t move the needle on the high co-pays patients face each time they visit the pharmacy.

a patient whose insurance requires a 25 percent copay will pay $75 out of pocket — rather than $22.

Fortunately, many Part D plans will now offer some relief. Under the new plan, a Part D patient’s co-pay for a 30-day supply of insulin will be capped at $35. Thanks to this adjustment, millions of American seniors can expect to save an average of $446 on insulin annually.

Already, 1,750 Part D plans are prepared to offer the new insulin benefit. Seniors enrolled in non-participating plans will have the opportunity to opt-in during this fall’s open enrollment season. And they can rest assured that with the nation’s top three insulin producers — Eli Lilly, Sanofi and Novo Nordisk — participating, the benefit will cover a wide range of insulin products, including pen and vial forms.

Such relief is overdue. Diabetes is the most expensive chronic disease in the United States — patients living with diabetes experience medical costs 2.3 times higher than those without.

And for seniors on a limited income, high medical costs can mean the choice between accessing needed medications and paying for groceries.

One study by Yale researchers found that 25 percent of insulin users couldn’t regularly afford their prescription. Instead, they skipped or rationed their doses, putting themselves at danger of devastating health complications — including heart disease, blindness, and kidney failure.

Letting serious chronic diseases — like diabetes — go untreated or undertreated can cause acute crises requiring expensive care.

Health costs related to diabetes are estimated at $237 billion a year, with inpatient hospitalizations accounting for 30 percent of that total.

Fortunately, cost-saving measures — like the Part D Senior Savings Model — can help patients better manage their diabetes diagnoses. Individuals offered lower-cost medications are more likely to follow their treatment regimen, leading to better health outcomes and lower health care spending.

Since rebates secured by PBMs are negotiated in secret, insurers still tie patients’ out-of-pocket responsibilities to the retail price of a drug — not the discounted price.

With the COVID-19 pandemic already straining our health system, managing chronic disease — and keeping vulnerable seniors out of the hospital — is all the more imperative. The new Part D Senior Savings Model is an important step toward achieving these goals during this unprecedented moment.

For instance, take a brand of insulin with a list price of $300.

With a 70 percent rebate, that drug costs insurers just $90. But

Dr. Kenneth E. Thorpe, a professor of health policy at Emory University, chairs the Partnership to Fight Chronic Disease.

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University Health Endocrinology,

University Health Endocrinology, Clinical Nutrition and Metabolism Clinical Practice Clinical Nutrition andtoMetabolism Clinical Practice Moves New Location

By Tessa Bowen Moves to New Location

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By: Tessa Bowen

niversity Health, the clinical enterprise of the University of Nevada, Reno School of Medicine (UNR Med), is expanding clinical locations to improve access to quality care for Nevadans, while enhancing medical education and the training of future physicians.

As part of its clinical growth into the northern Nevada community, University Health Endocrinology, Clinical Nutrition and Metabolism has moved from its location on the UNR Med campus to a new clinical facility at 6255 E. Sharlands Avenue, Suite C in Reno, within the Saint Mary's facility, just off of I-80 and Robb Drive in northwest Reno.

"The relocation of University Health Endocrinology, Clinical Nutrition and Metabolism clinical practice to its new location demonstrates the growth and commitment of University Health to provide much needed specialty health care services to the community," said University Health President and UNR Med Dean Thomas L. Schwenk, M.D. "The expanded clinical services also support UNR Med's mission of educating the next generation of doctors, and providing patients with high-quality clinical care now and well into the future."

Patients can seek a variety of health care services and specialties at University Health Endocrinology, Clinical Nutrition and Metabolism including: • diabetes management and medical nutrition therapy • endocrine disorders • thyroid and pituitary diseases • weight loss or weight gain needs • multidisciplinary weight loss program • nutrition consultation

David Howard, M.D., Ph.D., associate professor, and Brianne Madsen, PA-C, examine a patient at the new University Health Endocrinology, Clinical Nutrition and Metabolism clinical facility at 6255 E. Sharlands Ave., Ste. C, Reno, in the Photo by Brin Reynolds/UNR Med. Saint Mary's facility.

istered dietician offices. Patient parking is complimentary and conveniently located near the practice entrance.

Providers include Karen Bain, RDN, LD, CDE, clinical dietitian; Karmella RDN, LD, CDE, clinical dietitian, David Howard, M.D., Ph.D., associate professor, Tiffany Yohey APRN, Christine Burns, PA-C and Michael Bloch, M.D., clinical hypertension specialist.

Patients have the option of seeing a physician in the office or by virtual appointment for all endocrinology and nutrition services. The practice is accepting new patients. Patients can make an appointment and confirm insurance coverage by calling (775) 784-4474. Affordable cash pay options are available and Medicaid, Medicare and most commercial insurances are accepted. Clinic hours are Monday through Friday, from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.

The new clinical practice, located within the Saint Mary's Medical Group northwest Reno campus, is a 4,141 square foot modern health care facility and provides a patient-centric experience with nine endocrinology exam rooms and two reg-

As part of its clinical growth into the northern Nevada community, University Health Endocrinology, Clinical Nutrition and Metabolism has moved from its location on the UNR Med campus to a new clinical facility within Saint Mary's.

Photo by Brin Reynolds/UNR Med.

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Eating Habits During Childhood Gained During Childhood

By Dani Koltz By: Dani Koltz Prominence Health Plan Wellness Specialist Prominence Health Plan Wellness Specialist

moment, but those choices are not effective to help us stay on track to meet our goals. These behaviors often lead to feelings of guilt or disappointment.

There are many eating habits we don’t recognize until we attempt to make a healthy lifestyle change. Let’s walk through some of the ways that our childhood eating habits tend to manifest into our learned behaviors as adults.

As habits are addressed, we can counteract them with a healthier way to manage our relationship with food.

Examples of Childhood Eating Habits

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he habits we create at a young age tend to stick with us through adulthood, especially as it relates to eating habits. Often, when kids don’t want to eat everything on their plate, parents might say, “If you eat all your peas and carrots, we can have ice cream!” And then the children reluctantly scarf it down.

This becomes a regular routine for most households and thus creates the stigma that if you have food on your plate, you must finish it, regardless of whether you are hungry. This may create a habit for your future self.

Sound familiar?

Or have you ever had a day when things seem to be going well, you are in a great rhythm with your eating habits, and then life happens? Perhaps, you have a long and stressful day at work and forget lunch at home, or you don’t have the greatest workout, then you find yourself reaching for a specific comfort food?

Reaching for food in these situations may feel good in the

1. The pressure to finish all the food on your plate. Instead, only eat until you are full, eat slowly, and chew thoroughly.

(Eating Habits page 16)

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Eating Habits | from page 15 2. Labeling foods as good vs. bad. Fast food vs. grocery bought food.

3. Food as a source of comfort when not feeling well. Having only specific “snacks” when you are sick, like soda, and thinking that helps make you feel better.

4. Celebrating with food. “Passed the exam with an A+! Let’s go get some ice cream.”

5. Using food as a method to calm down or create a distraction. “I’m sorry that you fell and scraped your leg, let’s have a popsicle to feel better.”

6. Eating quickly or sneaking food. “Hurry! Let’s eat more before Mom and Dad get home!”

7. Eating outside your regular routine. Heading over to friends’ houses and having access to food items that you might not usually have at home.

“All of the habits that you have right now—good or bad—are in your life for a reason. In some way, these behaviors provide a benefit to you, even if they are bad for you in other ways.”

– James Clear, Atomic Habits While we all have had different experiences growing up, the chances are that most of us have experienced at least one of these situations, and some of those habits can and do stick with us past childhood.

So what can we do?

How to Improve Childhood Eating Habits

Dropping old habits and creating new ones can feel like a lot of work. We don’t have to do everything at once to be successful and oftentimes just creating more awareness for ourselves is the first step! Some examples of questions you can ask yourself are: ● When does this habit occur? Identifying specific situations is an important start. ● How often does it happen? ● Where are you?

Encourage mindful eating. Coaching your children to chew each bite, as well as doing it yourself, can help with slowing down while eating.

are working for you and the ones that might not be.

Once people become more aware of the habits that aren’t serving you, they can turn them into healthy habits (plus work on not repeating these tactics with your children).

How to Help Children Have Healthy Eating Habits

Think back on your own childhood and if you have children of your own, you may wonder, how can I help my children have healthy and effective eating habits? While there is no right or wrong answer or way to do things, here are some suggestions you can try as a family. ● Help guide healthy eating choices, do not force them. For example, providing a variety of fruits and veggies and allowing your children to choose what they would like to have. ● Encourage mindful eating. Coaching your children to chew each bite at least 15–20 times, as well as doing it yourself, can help with slowing down while eating. ● Keep screens away from meal and snack times. When we are distracted while eating, it can be challenging to pay attention to natural hunger cues and signs of fullness. Staying away from screens and other distractions can help your children recognize those feelings, as well as create a space for some family conversations. ● Do your best not to use food as a reward OR punishment.

Instead, treat meals and any other treats in a similar fashion, such as reminding them that all foods help fuel our bodies.

● What triggers the behavior and causes it to start?

● Be the example! You can teach your children how to build a balanced plate with protein, carbs, fats and some veggies by doing so yourself.

Diving into these questions can be a great starting point.

Journaling is also an effective way to spend time exploring and getting familiar with your current eating habits—the ones that

Reference: Clear, J. (2018). How to Break a Bad Habit. Retrieved July 23, 2020, from https://jamesclear.com/how-to-break-a-bad-habit.

● Who are you with?

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August 6 - Zumba Gold, 10-11 a.m., Paradise Park Activity Center, $10.

Recreation Center, $25, Instructor Pam Pearson, 775-3032845.

August 6 - Zumba Gold, 12:30-1:30 p.m., Neil Road Recreation Center, $10.

August 10 & 12 - Senior Mat Yoga, 12-1 p.m., Evelyn Mount Community Center, $25, Instructor Pam Pearson, 775-3032845.

August 5 - Chair Yoga, 1:30-2:15 p.m., Evelyn Mount Northeast Community Center, $8 per month, Instructor Pam Pearson, 775-303-2845.

August 11 - Zumba Gold, 11:15-12:15 p.m., Evelyn Mount Northeast Community Center, $10.

August 6 - Chair Yoga, instructor Pam Pearson, 775-3032845, Neil Road Recreation Center, $8 per month.

August 11 - Food Bank Truck, 11:45-12:30 p.m., Sparks Senior Center.

August 6 - It Starts With Hello, Virtual Gathering Series, 12-12:45 p.m., connect on your computer by Zoom, https:// zoom.us/j/96269295417, or phone at (669) 900-6833, Meeting ID: 962 6929 5417.

August 11 - It Starts With Hello, Virtual Gathering Series, 12-12:45 p.m., connect on your computer by Zoom, https:// zoom.us/j/96269295417, or phone at (669) 900-6833, Meeting ID: 962 6929 5417.

August 6 - Virtual Downtown Reno Bomb Shelter Tour, downtown Reno Library has a bomb shelter from the Cold War era. Virtually tour the darkened tunnels that are beneath the library, 5 - 6 p.m. Digital Library, www.washoecountylibrary.us.

August 7 - Virtual, Walk with Your Neighbors, 8 - 9 a.m., download Microsoft Teams Meeting, or call 775-325-5409, and type in conference ID 184 439 792#, Renown Health’s Sterling Silver Club. Every Friday. Email: Renown-RSVP@renown.org.

August 9 - Procrastinating Pedalers of Reno-Tahoe, Sunday Verdi Loop, meet 7:50 a.m., Pola Poke, 3594 W. Plumb Lane, https://ridewithgps.com/routes/32823837 August 10 - Cancer Support Workshop 2, Mind- Body Techniques to lessen side effects of radiation therapy, 1:30-2:30 p.m., Virtual Only, Renie Anderson, RSVP to 775-982-7787, renown-RSVP (7787), Renown.

August 10 - Cancer Support Workshop 4: Caregiver Workshop, Virtual Only, 3-4 p.m., Renown RSVP, Phone: 775-982RSVP (7787) Email: Renown-RSVP@renown.org.

August 10 & 12 - Senior Mat Yoga, 10-11 a.m., Neil Road

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August 11 - Stroke Support Group, guest speakers offer medical expertise on various topics, call Dottie Reed, Stroke Program Coordinator, 775-982-5172 or Gloria Dow, Stroke Program Manager, class 4- 5 p.m., 1495 Mill Street, 775982-7787, email: renown-RSVP@renown.org.

August 12 - Heartfulness Meditation - Learn How to Meditate - Virtual Only, 10:30-11 a.m., Renown RSVP at 775-9827787, email Renown-RSVP@renown.org.

August 12 - Chair Yoga, 1:30-2:15 p.m., Evelyn Mount Northeast Community Center, $8, Instructor Pam Pearson, 775-303-2845.

August 13 - Chair Yoga, Instructor Pam Pearson, 775-3032845, Neil Road Recreation Center, 10-10:45 a.m., $8.

August 13 - Zumba Gold, 10-11 a.m., Paradise Park Activity Center, $10.

Museum of Art, hosted by EDAWN, 8 p.m., 3411 Lake Tahoe Boulevard, South Lake Tahoe, CA., www.renoventureconference.com.

August 13 - Zumba Gold, 12:30-1:30 p.m., Neil Road Recreation Center, $10.

August 19 - Food Bank Truck, 9-10 a.m., Sun Valley Community Center, income limits apply.

August 14 - Virtual, Walk with Your Neighbors, 8 - 9 a.m., download Microsoft Teams Meeting, or call 775-325-5409, and type in conference ID 184 439 792#, Renown Health’s Sterling Silver Club. Every Friday. Renown-RSVP@renown. org.

August 19 - Chair Yoga, 1:30-2:15 p.m., Evelyn Mount Northeast Community Center, $8 per month, Instructor Pam Pearson, 775-303-2845.

August 15 - Reno 1868 FC vs Orange County SC, Greater Nevada Field, kickoff 7:15 p.m.

August 15 - Procrastinating Pedalers of Reno-Tahoe, Picnic Time - Pedalers Picnic at Mormon Station Park, 2295 Main Street, Genoa, 8 a.m., Kingsbury Junction, http://www. pedalers.org/PP_Group_Ride_Etiquette.pdf.

August 17 & 19 - Senior Mat Yoga, 10-11 a.m., Neil Road Recreation Center, $25, Instructor Pam Pearson, 775-3032845.

August 17 & 19 - Senior Mat Yoga, 12-1 p.m., Evelyn Mount Community Center, $25, Instructor Pam Pearson, 775-3032845.

August 18 - Assistance League Food Pantry, 8 a.m., Reno Senior Center, 9th & Wells, income limits apply.

August 18 - Zumba Gold, 11:15-12:15 p.m., Evelyn Mount Northeast Community Center, $10.

August 18-19 - Reno Venture Conference 2020, Nevada

August 20 - USDA Commodity Food Distribution, 8-10 a.m., income limits, Reno Senior Center, 9th and Wells.

August 20 - Food Bank Truck, 8-11 a.m., Reno Senior Center, 9th & Wells.

August 20 - Chair Yoga, instructor Pam Pearson, 775-3032845, Neil Road Recreation Center, 10-10:45 a.m., $8 per month.

August 20 - Zumba Gold, 10-11 a.m., Paradise Park Activity Center, $10.

August 20 - It Starts With Hello, Virtual Gathering Series, 12-12:45 p.m., connect on your computer by Zoom, https:// zoom.us/j/96269295417, or phone at (669) 900-6833, Meeting ID: 962 6929 5417.

August 20 - Nevada Historical Society: High Noon. Historical Characters: My Lives in Chautauqua virtual speaker series with speaker Frank Mullen Jr., from the Nevada Historical Society, 12-1 p.m., register.

August 20 - Zumba Gold, 12:30-1:30 p.m., Neil Road Recreation Center, $10.

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August 20 - Virtual Book Club: November Road, Digital Library, discussion via Zoom, register for event 1 hour prior to discussion,2-3:30 p.m., the title is in Overdrive (e-book catalog).

August 20 - Wine Pairing, 5-7 p.m., 727 Riverside Dr., Reno, Miner Family Winery, wines paired with Dorinda’s Chocolates, $25 per-order, $35 day of.

August 21 - Virtual, Walk with Your Neighbors, 8 - 9 a.m., download Microsoft Teams Meeting, or call 775-325-5409, and type in conference ID 184 439 792#, Renown Health’s Sterling Silver Club. Every Friday.

August 21 - Support Group for Dementia Caregivers - Conference. Call Only, 1:30-3 p.m., 1-347-896-0946 and input pin number 773-546-218#, call 775-982-RSVP or email to Renown-RSVP@renown.org.

August 24 - Cancer Support Workshop 2: Mind-Body Techniques to Lessen Side Effects of Radiation Therapy Virtual Only, 1:30-2:30 p.m., please email Renie Anderson @ renieanderson@att.net.

August 24 & 26 - Senior Mat Yoga, 10-11 a.m., Neil Road Recreation Center, $25, Instructor Pam Pearson, 775-3032845.

August 24 & 26 - Senior Mat Yoga, 12-1 p.m., Evelyn Mount Community Center, $25, Instructor Pam Pearson, 775303-2845.

August 25 - Inclined to Read Book Group, American Dirt

by Jeanine Cummins, 10:3012 p.m., Zoom-Register to receive link to event, Incline Village Library.

August 25 - Breast Cancer Newly Diagnosed Orientation Class - Virtual Only, 11-12 p.m., free, Renown, RSVP at 775-982-RSVP, or Renown-RSVP@renown.org.

August 25 - Zumba Gold, 11:15-12:15 p.m., Evelyn Mount Northeast Community Center, $10.

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Renown Health’s Sterling Silver Club, a free program offered for 55 and over. Learn more and sign up to be a member at renown.org/SterlingSilver.

August 25 - Huddle of Hope - Virtual, 12-12:15 p.m., Evangelical Christian tradition, this huddle is open to all – including any person from any Christian denomination or non-Christian belief system. To join, please click: https:// bit.ly/2U3Qm2g If you do not have a computer, join us by calling 775-325-5409 and when prompted, type in the conference ID: 257 787 299# August 26 - Mindfulness Meditation Class at Renown, 10:30-11 a.m., Mindfulness Meditation class at Renown with Schauntelle Puliti: To join please click: https://bit. ly/2XqneUN or join us by calling 775-325-5409 and when prompted, type in the conference ID: 531 903 850# For more information email instructor at spuliti@renown.org.

August 26 - Chair Yoga, 1:30-2:15 p.m., Evelyn Mount Northeast Community Center, $8 per month, Instructor Pam Pearson, 775-303-2845.

August 26 - Land Use & Infrastructure, FOCUS: Building the Nevada of Tomorrow, Truckee Meadows Tomorrow, 5-8 p.m., McKinley Arts Center.

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August 27 - Chair Yoga, Instructor Pam Pearson, 775-3032845, Neil Road Recreation Center, 10-10:45 a.m., $8 per month.

August 27 - Zumba Gold, 10-11 a.m., Paradise Park Activity Center, $10.

August 27 - It Starts With Hello, Virtual Gathering Series, 12-12:45 p.m., connect on your computer by Zoom, https:// zoom.us/j/96269295417, or phone at (669) 900-6833, Meeting ID: 962 6929 5417. Renown Health’s Sterling Silver Club. Sign up at renown.org/SterlingSilver.

August 27 - Zumba Gold, 12:30-1:30 p.m., Neil Road Recreation Center, $10.

August 27 - It Starts With Hello, Virtual Gathering Series, 12-12:45 p.m., connect on your computer by Zoom, https:// zoom.us/j/96269295417, or phone at (669) 900-6833, Meeting ID: 962 6929 5417. Renown Health’s Sterling Silver Club. Sign up at renown.org/SterlingSilver.

August 27 - Zumba Gold, 12:30-1:30 p.m., Neil Road Recreation Center, $10.

August 28 - Virtual, Walk with Your Neighbors, 8 - 9 a.m., download Microsoft Teams Meeting, or call 775-325-5409, and type in conference ID 184 439 792#, Renown Health’s Sterling Silver Club. Every Friday.

August 29 - Nevada Humane Society Duck Race and Festival, Wingfield Park, 11-5 p.m. Duck race launching into the Truckee River at 4 p.m., music, entertainment, bounce house, photo booth, pet adoptions, free admission.

August 29 - Reno 1868 FC vs Austin Bold FC, Greater Nevada Field, kickoff 6:45 p.m.

Nevada Field, kickoff at 6:45 p.m.

September 2 - 2 Week COPD Education Program, 4-5 p.m., Renown Regional Medical Center – Roseview Tower – Third Floor Conference Room, 1155 Mill Street - Institute for Cancer Entrance, Reno, NV, 775-982-RSVP, Renown-RSVP@ renown.org.

September 2 - Grief Support Group, 6:30-8 p.m., Reno Senior Center, Renown Hospice Care is offering free grief support groups for those who have experienced the loss of a loved one. 775-982-RSVP, Renown-RSVP Renown-RSVP@ renown.org.

September 3 - It Starts With Hello, Virtual Gathering Series, 12-12:45 p.m., connect on your computer by Zoom, https:// zoom.us/j/96269295417, or phone at (669) 900-6833, Meeting ID: 962 6929 5417. This event is a part of Renown Health’s Sterling Silver Club, a free program offered for men and women ages 55 and over. Learn more and sign up to be a member at renown.org/ September 4 - Virtual, Walk with Your Neighbors, 8 a.m. 9 a.m., download Microsoft Teams Meeting, or call 775325-5409, and type in conference ID 184 439 792#, Renown Health’s Sterling Silver Club. Every Friday.

September 11 - Virtual, Walk with Your Neighbors, 8 a.m. 9 a.m., download Microsoft Teams Meeting, or call 775325-5409, and type in conference ID 184 439 792#, Renown Health’s Sterling Silver Club. Every Friday.

September 11 - 10th Annual Gold Classic, LakeRidge Golf Course, 10-9 p.m., hosted by Nevada Military Support Alliance, 1218 Golf Club Drive, Reno.

September 1 - Roznitovsky Harp and Piano Duet @ 11 - 12 p.m. Recurring Event Venue: Renown Regional Medical Center, Tahoe Tower Lobby, 1155 Mill St., Reno, NV 89502, 775-982-RSVP (7787), Renown-RSVP@renown.org.

September 2 - Heartfulness Meditation - Learn How to Meditate - Virtual, 10:30-11 a.m., Renown RSVP at 775982-7787, email Renown-RSVP@renown.org.

September 2 - Meet the Dogs, 11-1 p.m., healing arts, Renown South Meadows Medical Center-Northview Room, RSVP at 775-982-RSVP, Renown-RSVP@renown.org.

September 5 - Reno 1868 FC vs Tacoma Defiance, Greater

10th Annual Gold Classic September 11, at LakeRidge.

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September 13-20- 2020 Reno Snaffle Bit Futurity, Reno-Sparks Livestock Events Center; Horse Sale: Sept. 19.

5409, and type in conference ID 184 439 792#, Renown Health’s Sterling Silver Club. Every Friday.

September 16 - Family Estate Planning Series, 8 week series via Zoom, Week 1 - Quiz & Planning Guide; Week 2 Fundamentals of Estate Planning; Week 3 - Wills, Probate & Trusts; Week 4 - Power of Attorney, Health Care Directives, DNRs and Ethical Wills; Week 5 - Benefits of Trusts; Week 6 - Responsibilities of Fiduciaries, Executors, and Successor Trustees; Week 7 - Estate Planning for Digital Assets & Customize Your Planned Giving; Week 8 - Long-term Care Planning & Wills Planning Guide. More information found at https://nevadafund.org/family-estate-planning-series/ 10:30 - 12 p.m. Continues 1:30-3 p.m.

October 24 - Reno-Sparks Walk to End Alzheimer’s, 8 - 12 p.m., Sparks Marina, http://act.alz.org/renosparks2020.

September 17 - Virtual Book Club: The Dry, Digital Library, via Zoom, register for event 1 hour prior to discussion,2-3:30 p.m., the title is in Overdrive (e-book catalog).

September 18 - Nitro Circus Live, Greater Nevada Field, 6-8:30 p.m.

October 30 - Virtual, Walk with Your Neighbors, 8 a.m. - 9 a.m., download Microsoft Teams Meeting, or call 775-3255409, and type in conference ID 184 439 792#, Renown Health’s Sterling Silver Club. Every Friday.

ARTS

The World Stage: Contemporary Art from the Collections of Jordan D. Schnitzer and His Family Foundation, 90 contemporary artworks by 35 renowned American artists, Nevada Museum of Art, through February 7, 2021, John Hawley Olds Lagatta Gallery, floor 3.

Where Art and Tech Collide, Newton and Louise Tarble Gallery, floor 2, through August 30, 2020, Nevada Museum of Art. John Yoyogi Fortes: An Eyeful of Nothing A Brain Full of Everything, through January 3, 2021, Nevada Museum of Art, Small Works Gallery, floor 2, multiple sources of art.

• August 14 - Virtual Art Afternoon: Workshop and Social for Seniors, instructor Carol Raphel shares perspectives on several works from the Nevada Museum of Art collections and exhibitions, 1-2:30 p.m.

• August 20 - Virtual Art Discussion, enjoy selections from the comfort of your home, Nevada Museum of Art, 4-5 p.m.

Performances September 25 - Virtual, Walk with Your Neighbors, 8 - 9 a.m., download Microsoft Teams Meeting, or call 775-3255409, and type in conference ID 184 439 792#, Renown Health’s Sterling Silver Club. Every Friday.

October 3 - Reno 1868 FC vs Phoenix Rising FC, Greater Nevada Field, kickoff at 5:45 p.m.

October 10 - Reno 1868 FC vs Sacramento Republic FC, Greater Nevada Field, kickoff at 5:45 p.m.

October 20-26 - ACTRA Wrangler/Professional’s Choice National Finals 2020, Reno-Sparks Livestock Event Center.

October 23 - Virtual, Walk with Your Neighbors, 8 a.m. - 9 a.m., download Microsoft Teams Meeting, or call 775-325-

April 2-4, 2021 - Waitress, a Broadway Musical, was rescheduled, Pioneer for the Performing Arts, 775-686-6600 for information.

May 1-2, 2021 - A.V.A. Ballet Theatre’s The Little Mermaid, was rescheduled, Pioneer for the Performing Arts, 775-6866600 for information.

May 22, 2021 - Benise, The Prince of Spanish Guitar, was rescheduled, Pioneer for the Performing Arts, 775-686-6600 for information. Share this event: https://pioneercenter.com/Online/article/ Benise2020

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"Support a thriving cultural community! Get involved!"

By: Carol Foldvary-Anderson Carol Foldvary-Anderson

There is a misconception in our community that The Discovery is a children’s museum and that you either need to be a child or have children to visit. happens once a year in February.

The dates of their featured exhibitions vary from year to year depending on fundraising support and exhibition availability. Matter Splatter, the current featured exhibition, will be on display through September 2020.

B

y chance have you stumbled on this wonderful community cultural asset, The Discovery Museum

Chris Riche, a local father and entrepreneur, began the effort to make The Discovery a reality. In 2004, he funded a feasibility study with his own money. When the results indicated that Northern Nevada could benefit from a discovery museum, he formed a board

located at 490 S. Center Street in Reno, NV? If you haven’t you may wish to put it on your to-do calendar.

Everyone can visit The Discovery and have an enjoyable time learning. There is a misconception in our community that The Discovery is a children’s museum and that you either need to be a child or have children to visit. That is absolutely not the case. Although the primary audience for The Discovery is families with school age children, anyone can visit regardless of age or interest.

The Discovery’s events run throughout the year. They offer four Social Science events: adults-only science exploration series which are uniquely themed, six Science Distilled lecture series events, and a variety of other special programs each day the museum is open.

Chemistry of the Cocktail, their annual fundraising event only

Nevada Stories exhibit

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enjoy exercising their minds. It has 40 individual brainteasers enjoy exercisingchallenges their minds.

It has 40 individual brainteasers and interactive guaranteed to test brainpower and and interactive challenges guaranteed to test brainpower and problem-solving. problem-solving.

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Under gallery is journey into the human anatomy.

Under the Stars gallery a new exhibition titled Sun, Earth, Universe! exploring our is a new exhibition titled Earth,and Universe! exploring planet, solar system, theSun, universe questions aboutour them. planet, solar system, the universe and questions them.

Cloud Climber stretches to the highest reaches ofabout the museum Cloud Climber stretches to the highestConnects reaches of the museum challenging visitors to climb.

Truckee allows one challenging visitors climb. allows to get wet and learnto about theTruckee TruckeeConnects River. The Shopone is a to get wetexperience and learn about the Truckeecreativity River. The Shop is a hands-on that encourages and ingenuity. hands-on experience that encourages creativity and ingenuity.

Spark!Lab Smithsonian sparks visitors to learn the process of Spark!Lab Smithsonian sparks visitors to learn the process of invention, while Da Vinci’s Corner explores the world of art, invention, while Da Vinci’s Corner explores the world of art, science, and fun and where they intersect. Nevada Stories science, and fun and where they intersect. Nevada Stories takes visitors through Nevada’s rich history, and Build It tests takes visitors through Nevada’s rich history, and Build It tests us to build, explore, and discover how our infrastructure is us to build, explore, and discover how our infrastructure is built. Little Discoveries helps the museum’s youngest children built. Little Discoveries helps the museum’s youngest children test abilities, and the Art Alcove spurs creativity with paint and test abilities, and the Art Alcove spurs creativity with paint and markers. markers.

Discovery Saturdays Discoveryisistemporarily temporarily closed closed weekdays, weekdays, but but open open Saturdays &&Sundays, 10-5 p.m.

Call to learn about activities, future exSundays, 10-5 p.m. Call to learn about activities, future exhibits, admission, and membership, at 775-786-1000.

Visit The hibits, admission, and membership, at 775-786-1000. Visit The Discovery at 490 S. Center Street, Reno, NV 89501.

Discovery at 490 S. Center Street, Reno, NV 89501.

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Food and Wine

Food and Wine

August 8 - Cash Prophets, Sierra Vista Winery, 5:30- 7:30 p.m., Sierra Vista Vineyards and Winery, 4560 Cabernet Way, Placerville, CA., 530-622-7221, sierravistawinery.com.

August 22 - 3&3 Wine & Food Pairing, Scott Harvey Wine, Plymouth, CA. Virtually via Zoom@5 p.m.

August 14 - Tapas and Wine, 7 p.m., Reno Elks Lodge, Reno, $40 per person or $70 per couple, $45 at the door. RSVP to Lisa or Shannon at 775-771-6364 or 775-771-3763.

August 14 - The Best of Classic Rock in the Vineyard, featuring Network, Rancho Victoria Vineyard, $5, 5:30-9:30 p.m., 16920 Greilich Rd., Plymouth, CA., ranchovictoriavineyard.com.

August 15 - Mediterranean Nights at the Vineyard - The Tin Dears, 508 p.m., $10, Mediterranean Vineyards, Somerset, CA., 530-497-0175, 7449 Fairplay Rd., https://www. medivineyards.com/ August 20 - Wine Pairing, Miner Family Winery, with 4 of

Dorinda’s handcrafted chocolates. $25 pre-order, $35 day of, 5-7 p.m., 727 Riverside Dr., Reno.

August 22 - Island of Black at White, Sierra Vista Winery, 5:30-7:30 p.m., Sierra Vista Vineyards and Winery, Placerville, CA., 530-622-7221, sierravistawinery.com.

August 22 - Mediterranean Nights at the Vineyard, 5 p.m., Mediterranean Vineyards, Somerset, CA., 530-497-0175, 7449 Fairplay Rd., https://www.medivineyards.com/ September 5 - Crab Feed, Rancho Victoria Vineyard, 16920 Greilich Rd., Plymouth, CA., ranchovictoriavineyard.com.

September 6 - Ticket to Ride, Beatles & Wine, 1- 4 p.m., Iron Hub Winery, Plymouth, CA. September 12 - Barbera Festival, 1- 4 p.m., Iron Hub Winery, Plymouth, CA. September 13 - Steven Lowrey, 1- 4 p.m., Iron Hub Winery, Plymouth, CA., ironhubwines.com

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GenerationBoomerMagazine.com // Generation Boomer September 20 - Cobra Release Party, 12 - 5 p.m., Perry Creek Winery, 740020Perry Creek Rd., Fair Play, 530-Perry September - Cobra Release Party, 12 -CA., 5 p.m., 620-5175.

Creek Winery, 7400 Perry Creek Rd., Fair Play, CA., 530620-5175.

September 20 - Tom Power, 1- 4 p.m., Iron Hub Winery, Plymouth, CA., ironhubwines.com September 20 - Tom Power, 1- 4 p.m., Iron Hub Winery, Plymouth, CA., ironhubwines.com September 24 - Winemaker’s Dinner featuring Rombauer Vineyards, 6:30 - 8:30 Anthony’s Chophouse, September 24 - p.m., Winemaker’s Dinner featuringNugget Rombauer Casino Resort, Sparks.

Vineyards, 6:30 - 8:30 p.m., Anthony’s Chophouse, Nugget Casino Resort, Sparks.

September 27 - Ironstone Concours d’Elegance, Wine - Ironstone Concours d’Elegance, Tasting,September 5:30 p.m., 27 Ironstone Amphitheater, ConcoursWine Tasting, 5:30 p.m., Amphitheater, d’Elegance, Murphys, CA. Ironstone Antique and classic carConcours show d’Elegance, Murphys, CA. Antique and classic carRd., show on the grounds of Ironstone Vineyards, 1894 Six Mile on the grounds of Ironstone Vineyards, 1894 Six Mile Rd., Murphys, CA, $25.

Murphys, CA, $25.

September 27 - Jazz Gitan, 1- 4 p.m., Iron Hub Winery, September 27 - Jazz Gitan, 1- 4 p.m., Iron Hub Winery, Plymouth, CA., ironhubwines.com Plymouth, CA., ironhubwines.com

September 27 - Calaveras Virtual Grape Stomp: Backyard 27 - Calaveras Virtual Grape Stomp: Backyard Edition, September 11 a.m., online.

Edition, 11 a.m., online.

October 3 - 4 - Big Crush Harvest Festival 2020, Twin Riv3 - 4 -Point, Big Crush 2020, Twin Rivers TinyOctober House, West CA. Harvest AmadorFestival Vintners Annual ers Tiny House, West Point, CA. Amador Vintners Annual Fall Grape Harvest Festival, 11 - 4 p.m., Shenandoah Valley, Fall Grape Harvest Festival, 11 - 4 p.m., Shenandoah Valley, amadorwine.com/ May Cancel. amadorwine.com/ May Cancel.

October 9 - Milliaire’s Girls Just Want to Have Wine, 4-6 October 9 - Milliaire’s Girls Just Want to Have Wine, 4-6 p.m., Milliaire Winery, 276 Main St., Murphys, CA. p.m., Milliaire Winery, 276 Main St., Murphys, CA. OctoberOctober 9 - Celtic the in Vineyards, 5:30 p.m., Ran-Ran9 -Night Celtic in Night the Vineyards, 5:30 p.m., cho Victoria Vineyard, 1692016920 Greilich Rd., Plymouth, CA., CA., cho Victoria Vineyard, Greilich Rd., Plymouth, ranchovictoriavineyard.com. ranchovictoriavineyard.com.

OctoberOctober 10 - Beatles Summer Concert in theinVineyard, 7 7 10 - Beatles Summer Concert the Vineyard, p.m., 16920 Greilich Rd., Plymouth, CA., ranchovictoriap.m., 16920 Greilich Rd., Plymouth, CA., ranchovictoriavineyard.com. vineyard.com.

OctoberOctober 10 & 1110- Made Tahoe Festival, 11 a.m., Squaw & 11 - in Made in Tahoe Festival, 11 a.m., Squaw Valley Alpine PlacerPlacer County, CA. CA. Valley Meadows, Alpine Meadows, County, OctoberOctober 24 - Sip24 and Paint, Rancho Victoria Vineyard, - Sip and Paint, Rancho Victoria Vineyard, 16920 Greilich Rd., Plymouth, CA., ranchovictoriavineyard.

16920 Greilich Rd., Plymouth, CA., ranchovictoriavineyard. com. com.

OctoberOctober 29 - Far29 Niente Wine Dinner, 6:30 -6:30 8:30- 8:30 p.m.,p.m., - Far Niente Wine Dinner, Anthony’s Chophouse, Resort, Sparks.

Anthony’s Chophouse, NuggetNugget CasinoCasino Resort, Sparks.

November 24 Country - Gold Country Christmas, Lighted Parade November 24 - Gold Christmas, Lighted Parade andHop, Wine Hop, 4-7Historic p.m., Historic Downtown Angels Camp, and Wine 4-7 p.m., Downtown Angels Camp, $10. $10.

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Seniors Are Are Embracing Technology: Seniors Embracing Technology:

From Healthcare Needs To Binge Watching From Healthcare Needs To Binge Watching

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ust call them 'Silver Techies'. Medicare eligible seniors are embracing technology and loving it. Six in ten are embracing technology more during the COVID-19 pandemic, according to a new healthinsurance.com survey.

Seniors are using technology for their healthcare needs. The survey reveals an incredible 340% increase in telemedicine usage among Medicare recipients since the start of COVID-19.

One-third report ordering their prescriptions from an online pharmacy. And it's not just telemedicine and the internet.

Nearly one-third say they monitor their health using a wearable. In fact, 4 in 10 are interested in a wearable that helps them and those around them maintain appropriate social distance.

The survey also explores seniors' internet usage, healthcare

cost concerns, Medicare enrollment, grandma and grandpa's binge-watching habits, and more.

COVID-19 Impact

The coronavirus pandemic is affecting seniors' daily habits and family life; 38% haven't seen their kids or grandkids in person since mid-March. More than half have put off a dentist appointment because of COVID-19. Six in ten have only left the house to go food shopping or to the pharmacy during COVID-19. On the flip side 27% say they have left their house whenever they wanted during the pandemic. Thirty -five percent are worried about contracting COVID-19 because they may be hit with a surprise bill. Nearly 4 in 10 think those who have a Medicare Advantage plan and who contract COVID-19 are getting better care. Twelve percent used the special enrollment period to enroll in Medicare during COVID-19.

Telemedicine Is Trending

Telemedicine is trending among those on Medicare. Prior to COVID-19 only 1 in 10 used telemedicine. During COVID-19, 44% have used telemedicine and 43% say they intend on using it after. Of those who used telemedicine, 58% say they have used it just once and 30% report using it once a month. Two-thirds of those who haven't tried telemedicine said the reason is simply because they haven't needed the service.

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Grandparents Are Binge Watching

Binge-watching doesn’t have an age limit; 75% of respondents say they have a smart TV or use a streaming device, with 47% admitting to binge-watching. But Grandma and Grandpa aren’t totally sold on cutting the cord, 66% of seniors still have Cable TV.

Liking Social Media

A majority of senior citizens are hitting the like button; 73% are on social media with 83% saying they use Facebook the most.

Fifty-two percent say they use social media to stay in touch with family and friends and 21% say they use it to get news.

Making Use Of Video Chatting

Seniors are using technology to stay in touch with both family and friends during COVID-19. More than half video chat with their kids and grandkids at least once a month, with 50% saying they video chat more since the start of COVID-19. And it’s not just with family, 32% say they video chat with their friends.

Satisfied With Smartphones

Nine in ten seniors say they have a smartphone and like to use it. Seventy-one percent say their preferred method of communication is either texting or talking on their cell phone. And it's not just smartphones, two-thirds say they also have some type of tablet. Eleven percent have used the COVID-19 pandemic as a reason to start using a smartphone.

drug plan. When asked if the age to be eligible for Medicare should be lowered to 60, 51% said yes.

Healthcare Cost Worries

Two-thirds are worried about out-of-pocket medical costs.

Six in ten are worried about an unexpected medical bill, so much so that 36% have put off seeing a doctor because of cost. Eighty-nine percent think prescription drug prices are too high. One-third spend more than $50 a month on prescription drugs. As far as future costs are concerned, 50% of respondents say they have money set aside for their family to use for their health needs.

2020 Election

In the upcoming election, nine in ten say lowering drug prices is important to them. Sixty-eight percent say the economy and healthcare are the two most important issues to them in the 2020 election. How seniors are going to vote is split; 58% say they will vote via a mail in ballot, and 42% say they will vote in person in November.

When asked about the outlook of the United States, 84% say they haven't seen the country more divided in their lifetime than it is now.

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Medicare Enrollment Habits

Nearly 8 in 10 research their Medicare options online. But not all beneficiaries enroll online; 44% sign up using the internet, and the remaining 56% sign up either in person or on the phone. When looking for a plan, 4 in 10 look for a Medicare plan that accepts their doctor. For 26%, a Medicare plan with low monthly premiums and copays is most important, while 22% are looking for a plan that has extra benefits like dental, vision, hearing or fitness programs. More than two-thirds with a Medicare Advantage plan are happy with it. Two in ten intend to use the annual enrollment period beginning in October to adjust their current Medicare plan. Twenty-six percent say they intend to switch from an Original Medicare to a Medicare Advantage plan and 22% plan to change their prescription

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GOOD ET HNIC EAT ING Sawasdee

he consensus among friends and family is that Sawasdee in Sparks is our favorite Thai restaurant for 2020. Located in a shop-

ping center next to Raley's, Sawasdee fell from favor several years back when my daughter and I had a disappointing lunch experience. Since then, the restaurant seems to have changed ownership or managers and the result has been improved décor, food and servers. Hooray, as we love the “new” Sawasdee.

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the lovely fabric. Chairs are blond wood, substantial and handsome. If you bother to look up, you’ll find a high ceiling that emphasizes the spaciousness of the dining room.

Fresh Spring Rolls, Fresh vegetables wrapped with rice

Sawasdee Thai décor is welcoming, with plenty of room and spacious seating.

Sawasdee’s menu sheet and served with peanut sauce. runs to several tempting pages. Our favorite appetizers are the shrimp spring rolls served with peanut sauce, but among the dozen choices there is also crispy Tofu served with sweet and sour sauce. Soup choices – there are seven – include the popular Tom Yun, Tom Kha and Bean Thread Noodle. There are eight salad selections including Larb and Green Papaya. More than a dozen entrees feature dishes like Thai Spicy Basil, Ginger Lover, and several Curry choices (I’m eager to try the one with Roasted Duck on my next visit). Noodle dishes include familiar Pad Thai, plus there are Ricebased choices and Chef Specials have a page of their own. You’ll always be asked about how spicy you prefer your choice on a scale of one to five.

Pad Thai - Stir fried rice noodle with egg, bean sprout, green

Take a moment as you enter to explore the small displays of Thai crafts and fabrics. In a lighted case you’ll find exotic dolls, miniature food platters, and charming elephants. On a table to your right you’ll notice a small stack of elegant fabrics and tiny, stuffed elephant charms. Sawasdee’s décor is welcoming, with walls painted a deep gold and red. Tables are covered with cloths in more red and gold and topped with glass to preserve

Sawasdee, at 2855 North McCarran Boulevard in Sparks, is open Monday through Saturday from 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. (Telephone 775/3593009) There are lunch specials Monday-Friday and they include a small soup, salad, curry pop, rice, and entree.

Editor’s Note: Currently Sawasdee is providing only curbside service. For more information, please call for instructions on menu available and pickup.

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is open Monday through Saturday from 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. (do note that earlier-than-usual closing time). Telephone 775/853-8844 for reservations. My son recommends Bella Italia and so do I. Bella Italia offers curbside and delivery.

The menu is available at http://bellaitalia-reno.com/.

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y son lives in Southern California and his favorite Italian restaurant there is Ancora Cucina Italiana on Ventura Boulevard in Tarzana. When he has come to visit in the past we struck out on finding a Reno-Sparks spot he liked as well ‌ until this summer when I treated us to dinner at Bella Italia in South Reno.

Bella Italia is well known for its fresh-made pasta by its owner and it didn't disappoint. In fact, my son liked his introductory dinner so well he took a local friend for lunch there the next day. On his next visit, only Bella Italia would do as his dinner treat for me and his sister.

Bella Italia offers fine Italian dining, located at 8155 S. Virginia Street.

Bella Italia is squeezed into a small space in the Southwest Pavilion. The dĂŠcor is minimalist, the shape of the room odd.

But! If Bella Italia has a special secret that requires returning visits it is offerings such as a Crema di Asparagi soup, Pappardelle al Cinghiale (pasta with wild boar meat), or their extravagant Gelato. The menu includes selections of appetizers, soups, salads, variety pastas, risotti, gnocchi, veal, chicken, pork, beef, fish, raviolli, lasagne, and, of course wine to accompany your choices.

Bella Italia, at 8155 S. Virginia Street, Suite A-100, in Reno,

The Bella Italia Store is located in the Arlington Gardens mall.

Bella Italia also has an Italian store located in the Arlington Gardens mall at 606 W. Plumb Lane. Parking is conveniently available, but a mask is required inside the doors.

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Midtown’s Midtown’s Perenn Bakery

Perenn

Bakery is located in a storefront tucked away in the heart of Midtown, Reno. It caters to locals, serving up pastry, breads, cookies, sandwiches and tasty coffee.

Patron’s can order inside, in advance and pick-up curbside, or take home to bake in the oven. Perenn’s unique menu and special bakery goods are what make Perenn Bakery a favorite. Pastry is light and flaky, made to perfection. Choices include selections like the Amann. Varieties include the Drumstick Louign Amann|Vanilla Crème Brulee, Chocolate Ganache, Crushed Peanuts; the Sweet Corn Crème Brulee Kouign Amann| Blueberry Jam, Sweet Cornbread Crumble; or the Jackfruit Jam + Brown Sugar Kouign Amann| filled with Kouign Amann with Roasted Banana Curd and topped with Vanilla Crème Crunchy Vanilla Jackfruit.

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Lemon Poppyseed Bread

Perenn Bakery

Breads are made on site and naturally leavened.

A favorite of the bakery is the Croissant.

The twice Baked Berry Cobbler Croissant, is topped with vanilla icing with berry filling- delicious.

The Croissant menu includes Plain, Chocolate, Prosciutto + Gruyere and Almond Croissant. There is Danish, the Morning

Perenn Bakery

Perenn Bakery is located on Saint Lawrence Ave., Reno.

Bun, Banana Bread, Lemon Poppyseed and Ricotta Loaf Slice.

Perenn also features breads: the Country Loaf, Croissant Loaf, Seeded Loaf, Baguette, Rye, and Pain De Mie. Breads are made on site, and are naturally leavened. Perenn uses natural yeast in the air to leaven the bread instead of conventional yeast bought in the store. Naturally leavened bread is more in common with the European bread making traditions. Naturally leavened bread is fermented which may be good for those who are sensitive to gluten. Perenn also uses 100% organic non-GMO flour from central milling.

Assortments of breakfast sandwiches are unique and different.

Choices are the Bacon Jam or Breakfast Sausage Egg Soufflé, Cheddar Cheese, served on English Muffin or Croissant.

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Tartines include: Lox or Egg , Bacon + Egg, Caesar, Pea’s, Asparagus, Ricotta, Almond Butter Toast, Prosciutto Crudo + Baguette, and Brie + Fig Baguette. Each is made with its own ingredients and taste. The Ricotta features Toasted Sourdough,

Tartines: Peas-TOASTED SOURDOUGH, PEAS, MINT PESTO, TOASTED PINE NUTS, PEA SHOOTS.

Breads: COUNTRY LOAF

Perenn Bakery

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Whipped Dill Feta, Asparagus, Soft Boiled egg, and Toasted Sesame.

While the Bacon + Egg is Toasted Sourdough, Peas, Mint Pesto, Toasted Pine Nuts, and Pea Shoots. The Caesar is toasted Sourdough, Soft Boiled Egg, Caesar Aioli, Shaved Lemon, Parmesan Tuile, and Pea Shoots.

And of course, there are scrumptious cookie creations: Chocolate Chip, Ginger, French Macarons and Chocolate Bouchons.

Cookies: CHOCOLATE CHIP

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Beverages sold include Perenn Blend Coffee, Cold Brew, Espresso, Cappuccino, Cortado, Latte, Vietnamese Iced

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Bake at Home Crossaints

Crossaints are easy to take from the freezer the night before and set about 4� apart on parchment paper on a baking sheet. Keep them in the refrigerator overnight and then in the morning remove from the fridge and allow to proof (uncovered) to about 2x their original size. You can leave them COCONUT CREME CROISSANT on the counter or the warmest part Perenn Bakery of your kitchen. The most ideal environment for croissants to proof is one with humidity.

The process should take about two hours. Once the croissants have about doubled in size, gently brush with egg wash. Whisk equal part eggs and milk and a pinch of salt. Bake at 375F for about 18-20 minutes in a convection oven, or if you do not have a convection setting at 425 degrees, rotating half way through. Allow them to cool.

Perenn Bakery is located at 20 Saint Lawrence Ave. ( Saint Lawrence Ave. and S. Virginia) in Midtown. Phone: 775-451-7722, everyday 7 a.m. to 2 p.m. The menu is found on line at www. perennbakery.com/

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The Return of Sports...

Months after the coronavirus pandemic shut down American sports, the games are returning. MLB, NBA, and NHL have begun, with the NFL season just a month away!

Their restarts have broad similarities. All of the professional leagues decided to sharply restrict or outright ban fans from attending, focusing instead on the television audience at home. They also will all be repeatedly testing players and staff for COVID-19 throughout the season. They most sharply diverge in where the games will be held. Generally, sports with smaller roster sizes (NBA, NHL) are playing in “bubbles,” isolated from the outside community, while sports with larger rosters (NFL, MLB) are playing at their regular stadiums and traveling between cities. Here’s where each league stands in its attempt to get back.

MLB (Baseball)

Jays, the league’s only Canadian team, will play in Buffalo because the Canadian government did not approve its plan to continually cross country lines.

Commissioner Rob Manfred said Monday that holding the season in a “bubble” would not have worked because MLB has large teams and wants to hold a 60-game season.

Rules Changes: National League will use a designated hitter, and extra innings now begin with a runner automatically on second. Rosters have been expanded to account for possible infections, and the playoffs have been expanded to 16 teams. Highfives and hugs are discouraged and spitting, that that beloved baseball pastime, is banned.

NFL (Football)

When: The National Football League begins its season at its normal time, in the second week of September. All preseason games are canceled.

When: Major League Baseball began its season on July 23, months after its usual April start. The plan is to play a 60-game season leading into an expanded playoffs from September 29 to the end of October.

Where: Games will be held at teams’ regular stadiums around the country. It’s not clear yet how fans will be allowed to atend.

Where: Games will be held at teams’ regular stadiums, with no fans in attendance. The Toronto Blue

Rules Changes: Overall, the NFL has not changed much. Locker rooms have been reconfigured to accommodate social distancing, and players will be

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tested before arriving to training cramp and then consistently throughout the season. Up to 80 players will be allowed in the team building at a time.

NBA (Basketball)

When: After shutting down in March, the NBA’s season resumed July 31, leading into the playoffs from August 17 to October.

Where: All of the games will be played in a bubble at the ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex at Walt Disney World Resort near Orlando, Florida. Players will live, practice and play within the bubble. Fans are not allowed to attend in person, but can attend virtually online.

Rules Changes: Only 22 teams will be returning to play. Each team will play eight regular season games before the playoff seedings begin. The NBA also added a potential play-in tournament for the 8th and final seed, but the playoffs will continue as normal.

Current Status: On track. At the restart of the NBA season there have been no positive COVID-19 test results from the 346 players tested since July 13.

WNBA (Basketball)

When: The WNBA began its season on Saturday July 25, and plans to hold a 22-game season followed by a regular playoff format.

Where: All of the games are being held in a bubble at the IMG Academy in Bradenton, Florida. No fans are in attendance.

Rules Changes: Players were required to quarantine before entering the bubble and will be tested throughout the season. Otherwise, the rules are as usual.

Current Status: The season successfully began on Saturday and no players within the bubble have yet tested positive for coronavirus since then.

The “Bubble” and Virtual Fans

Having basketball fans attend NBA games amid the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic was never going to work. Allowing spectators to enter the league’s campus would defeat the entire purpose of constructing a “bubble” environment. But the NBA has created an opportunity for fans to still score great seats as teams battle for playoff positioning.

During the NBA’s 2020 season restart, virtual fans will be featured around the court, including behind the benches of their favorite squads. The NBA is utilizing Microsoft Teams’ new “Together Mode” to put fans on 17-foot-tall LED screens.

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When: After shutting down in March, the National Hockey League restarted its season on Saturday Aug 1st, leading into an expanded playoffs.

Rules Changes: Players and caddies are subject to testing throughout a tournament week. Because of that testing, international players are now allowed to arrive to the US and compete in tournaments without quarantining, the PGA Tour said.

Where: The games will take place in separate “hubs” in Canada, away from the public. The Eastern Conference teams will play in Toronto, while the Western Conference teams will play in Edmonton.

The Conference Finals and Stanley Cup Finals will all take place in Edmonton.

Current Status: Several golfers have tested positive for coronavirus since it resumed in June, but the sport’s individual nature and outdoor setting have so far prevented a widespread outbreak among players or staff.

NHL (Hockey)

Rules Changes: The top four teams in each conference will play a “round-robin” series to decide playoff seeding starting August 2. The 16 other teams will play in a “qualifying round” starting August 1 to decide who makes the playoffs. From there, the first round of the playoffs begins August 11 and lasts through October 4 at the latest.

Current Status: On track. The NHL said that, thus far, there were no positive Covid-19 tests among the 4,256 tests given to more than 800 players from July 18-25.

Tennis

When: Tennis restarts its season with The US Open, one of tennis’s biggest events, starting August 31.

Where: The US Open for men and women will be held in New York at USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center. It will be immediately preceded by the Western & Southern Open at the same site.

Rules Changes: Fans will not be allowed on site.

The men’s and women’s doubles events will be smaller, with 32 teams rather than 64.

MLS (Soccer)

When: Major League Soccer returned with its “MLS is Back” tournament on July 8, and the 16-team knockout tournament began July 25, and continues until the championship match on August 11.

PGA (Golf)

When and Where: The PGA Tour canceled a number of golf tournaments in March and April, but restarted its season in June and is gearing up for its majors. The PGA Championship will be held August 6-9 in San Francisco, the US Open will be held September 17-20 in Mamaroneck, New York and The Masters will be held November 12-15 in Augusta, Georgia.

Where: All of the games are being held at the ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex at the Walt Disney World Resort in Florida.

Rule Changes: All teams traveled to Orlando and were tested after arriving, and will continue to be tested throughout the remainder of the tournament.

Team members on the bench are required to wear masks and social distance, and players are asked not to exchange jerseys with other players or kiss the ball.

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