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Though no one knows the true origin of the first scavenger hunts, which evolved from folk games, Elsa Maxwell has been credited with the creation and popularization of the scavenger hunt in the 1930s. Elsa Maxwell was dubbed “hostess with the mostest” and had an affinity for throwing luxurious and entertaining parties. She often organized scavenger hunts for the guests that involved roaming around town, seeking objects from a list.
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Promoting Wellness and Connection Through Veteran-Focused Events
“Being the one who can step in with understanding and support in those unspoken moments is invaluable. By creating opportunities for veterans to connect naturally, we help foster those meaningful bonds that can truly make a difference.”
Ashley Tomassini
Whether it was a difference in years lived, combat, or creed, a diverse group of veterans gathered on a recent ursday to work on their golf swing, socialize, and support one another.
e event was the first of a series of events for those who served in honor of National Military Appreciation Month. Hosted by the Veterans Coalition of Ontario County in collaboration with Compeer Rochester, this golf simulator event was held at Te-ed Off in Canandaigua, a veteranowned business.
is is the first year the Veterans Coalition, a program of e Partnership for Ontario County, has hosted events for Military Appreciation Month. e umbrella nonprofit organization works to create, support, and administer alliances that producepositivechange.AshleyTomassini, director of prevention programs with e Partnership, says she’s excited to continue holding wellness events.
As the first event of many more, Tracy LoTemple, a U.S. Navy veteran and director of programs with CompeerCORP, says the golf event was a success: “Not only did our veterans get to warm up for the upcoming golf season, but many of them formed new friendships and learned about new ways to get involved in the veteran community.”
e event kicked off with a late morning session, with area veterans chatting or working on their swing, followed by a second session in the late a ernoon. United States Marine Corps veteran Bill Adams, who attended the simulator event and regularly participates in other veteran-focused events, says, “Veteran-centered events offer me an opportunity to connect with other veterans while participating in activities we mutually enjoy, building interaction, camaraderie, and friendship.”
Peter and Tammy Bresette, both Army veterans, also participated in the golf event and like to be active in veteran events four to six times a month. ey say, “Veteran-centered events help build camaraderie among veterans and show community support and awareness, which is needed for many veterans.”
According to Tomassini, events intend to promote wellness and connection, adding, “Veterans and their families can enjoy an activity, talk with other veterans and family members of veterans, and feel more connectedtothecommunity.Manyoftheactivitiesalso involve movement, incorporating physical wellness.”
In collaboration with Compeer, the Veterans Coalition also hosts two sessions of bowling at Roseland Bowl and an art event at the Canandaigua American Legion where the veterans will create a wooden patriotic door sign.
Other events hosted by the Veterans Coalition this month and beyond include hiking in partnership with Victor Hiking Trails, a trail maintenance event in partnership with Fleet Feet and Victor Hiking Trails, a special speaker event at Finger Lakes Community College featuring Richard Casper, a veteran, Purple Heart recipient, and founder of the nonprofit CreatiVets, and the Red, White, & Blue communitywide celebration at Lincoln Hill Farms in August.
Tomassini says, “We wanted to hold events with wellness and connection in mind. Being involved in the community in a positive way is important for substance prevention and overall wellness. e events foster several of the 8 Dimensions of Wellness, including social, emotional, environmental, and physical wellness.”
Another important element of these events is that they’refree,removingfinancialbarrierstoparticipation, which is critical during challenging times. Hosting non-clinical events is also important, LoTemple notes, saying they support mental wellness and camaraderie in a low-pressure environment.
As the wife of a veteran and a veteran herself, LoTemple understands,saying,“ elanguageoftheveteranisone only another veteran truly understands. O en, it’s not about what is said but what is recognized in the silence. Being the one who can step in with understanding and
support in those unspoken moments is invaluable. By creatingopportunitiesforveteranstoconnectnaturally, we help foster those meaningful bonds that can truly make a difference.”
According to a 2022 study in Community Mental Health Journal examining the impact of community on veterans, people with higher levels of social connectedness are physically and mentally healthier, with community support also helping combat posttraumaticstressdisorder,feelingsofhostility,depressive symptoms, and loneliness.
While organizations like Compeer and the Veterans Coalition support vets all year-round, May offers the public a time to honor veterans and their family members. Also happening in May is Military Spouse Appreciation Day, Armed Forces Day, and of course ending with Memorial Day to honor those who served and died.
To join in other veteran events this month and beyond, check the Prevention Coalition’s calendar of events at: https://preventioncoalitionoc.org/events.
“Veteran-centered events offer me an opportunity to connect with other veterans while participating in activities we mutually enjoy, building interaction, camaraderie, and friendship.”
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DEAR DR. ROACH: I have HIV and pulmonary hypertension. I was part of a research study, and a scan found blockages of about 50% in my carotid arteries. I’ve never had any symptoms or a stroke. Do I need to have surgery? -- V.P.
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Medical treatment is effective at reducing the risk of a stroke and includes a high dose of a potent statin agent, aspirin, the careful control of high blood pressure and diabetes (if appropriate), quitting smoking, a healthy diet (such as Mediterraneanstyle), regular exercise, and weight reduction in some people.
HIV itself increases the risk of stroke by about 40% compared to people without HIV, so it is appropriate to be more aggressive at reducing risk factors.This is similar to what we see in people with chronic inflammatory diseases like rheumatoid arthritis, who have a higher heart disease and stroke risk than what would be expected based on their other risk factors.
Your HIV provider may wish to consult an expert in cardiovascular disease prevention to help you reduce your stroke risk, although many HIV experts are also skilled primary care doctors themselves. Keeping HIV under control (ideally with no detectable virus) may help reduce inflammation and consequently bring down the additional risk of heart attack and stroke associated with HIV.
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DEAR DR. ROACH: My spouse is frustrated by a nagging case of plantar fasciitis. It’s been continuing for five or six months now. No amount of stretching, icing or resting seems to help. They are considering using a plantar fasciitis sock device that holds the foot in a specific position to provide relief. I am wondering if you could provide any other suggestions on how to reduce or eliminate this problem. -- M.R.
ANSWER: Plantar fasciitis is among the most common causes of foot pain, with nearly 1% of people complaining of plantar fasciitis pain during the previous month. Inflammation and pain most commonly occur at the bottom of the foot, just in front of the heel. The pain is often worst during the first step in the morning.
Rest and cushioned shoes or heel pads are helpful for most people. I am cautious about recommending stretching, especially when the pain is severe, as overdoing stretching can make things worse.Still,most people find stretching to be of benefit. When symptoms do not get resolved with conservative management, I refer patients to a podiatrist. Some people just take a long time to heal, but 80% are better within a year. When conservative measures have failed to bring relief, your spouse’s podiatrist might consider an injection of a steroid.
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Recently, while dining at T’s Restaurant in Webster for breakfast, I had to help my husband sit down in the booth, and cut his pancakes and bacon for him. He has some disabilities. When we finished, the waitress came by and said that we were all set regarding the bill. I looked at her, puzzled, and she told us that another patron had noticed how I had cared for my husband, and paid our bill! We were so taken aback by that gesture. Our deepest gratitude and thanks to that kind soul. May God bless you!
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An auctioneer came to my home and told me he could sell all the things I had to sell, giving me 75% of the money he received and he’d keep only 25% for himself. I said good. He seemed like a decent man. October 2024, he loaded a large trailer with all my stuff, including a bedroom with all the furniture. They were in my garage about four hours taking everything they could. To this day, I haven’t gotten anything from him. I do have pictures of all the stuff they took. I don’t know what to do at this time. Do not trust anyone who comes to your house telling you they want to auction off your goods as they did mine. Be aware and beware.
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Parents who want to encourage their children to volunteer may find their efforts at doing so are more convincing if they volunteer themselves. A 2013 study published in the Journal of Adolescence examined the effects that parents who volunteer and talk about volunteering have on children. Researchers found that the children of volunteers were 27 percent more likely to volunteer than children whose parents did not volunteer. In addition, adolescents were 47 percent more likely to volunteer when their parents volunteered and talked about volunteering with their children.
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Honor fallen heroes by creating handmade luminaries to line your front walkway, porch, or driveway. Use clean mason jars, red/white/blue tissue paper, and LED tea lights. Kids can help cut tissue into small pieces and mod-podge them onto the jars.Add a small tag with the name of a veteran you’d like to remember or simply write “Thank You” or “We Remember.” At dusk, the soft glow is a moving tribute that neighbors and passersby will appreciate.
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Retirement: Now at?
Some of us are new to retirement and the questions quickly become: Now what? What do I do with my days? Do I continue to set the alarm for the same time in the mornings?
If you planned in detail for your retirement and have a long list of things you intend to do, you know where to begin.
But the questions about what to do with our retired days can be poignant for those who perhaps didn’t have a choice about retirement. Maybe there were health considerations. Maybe there were expectations of retirement upon reaching a certain age in a certain career. But for whatever reason, here’s retirement, ready or not. Now what?
Start with a piece of paper and a pen. Make a list, the longer the better, of every interest you have. Ideally, somewhere on that list are the makings of worthwhile activities that are physical, social and mental.
Here are some random possibilities: explore photography, teach swimming at the YMCA, write a novel, knit or crochet hats and mittens for the local Santa fund next winter, create a family scrapbook with genealogy information and photos for the next generation, play pickleball at the rec center, become a Citizen Scientist (see CitizenScience.gov), join a walking group, take a pottery class with a grandchild.
Then there are the all-important brain-stretcher activities: learn to play piano or guitar (or brush up on old skills), take a college course, play chess online, take a computer class to upgrade your skills, learn a language online (see Duolingo.com), read a book a week or start a book club.
My personal list includes dogs at the animal shelter.There are lots of dogs who need to be taken on adventure walking afternoons to pick up their spirits. I can do that a few times a week.
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Many families gather for cookouts on Memorial Day, often bringing multiple generations together. In western New York, that might mean grilling in the backyard or taking a drive out to Letchworth State Park. But woven into the celebration is often a pause to remember loved ones who served, sometimes with a toast, a prayer, or a simple story.
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Canandaigua: Randy Bilodeau Sr., 84, passed away April 14, 2025 a er a lengthy illness. He was predeceased by his wife, Kathy; parents, Helen and Faxon Bilodeau; brothers, Keith and Larry; sister-in-law, Alice; son, Randy Jr.; son in-law,
He is survived by daughters Beth McClung and Tara Ploof; mother of Beth Carol Parsons; sister, Elane Esty; grandsons, Jake McClung and Ryan Ploof; granddaughters, Shayla McClung and Ashley Bilodeau; greatgranddaughters, Kenzi and Kayla McClung; and several nieces and nephews. Randy retired from Maco Bag a er 39 years then moved to North Carolina before settling back in NY his final years. Randy enjoyed motorcycles, old
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4 REASONS TO TRAVEL MORE
In addition to eating healthier, exercising more and getting more sleep, many people resolve to travel more at the dawn of a new year
Travel is much more than leaving one’s home. It’s about setting habits aside, escaping comfort zones and trying something different - and doing so in a different location.
In its latest World Tourism Barometer, the United Nations World Tourism Organization found that 1.184 billion tourists traveled outside their countries’ borders for at least one night in 2015. Europe, Asia, the Pacific, and the Americas all recorded around a 5 percent increase in international arrivals that year. Europe was particularly popular, perhaps hedged by a weaker euro against the American dollar and other currencies. The U.S. Travel Association says that direct spending by resident and international travelers in America averaged $2.7 billion a day.
Millennials may be leading the travel-enamored pack. The United Nations estimates that 20 percent of all international tourists, or nearly 200 million travelers, are young people, and that the millennial demographic generates more than $180 billion in annual tourism revenue. The U.N. also reports that millennials are more interested than older generations in traveling abroad as much as possible.
Infrequent travelers or those who have never traveled may not understand why heading to parts unknown is so appealing to so many people. The following are just a handful of reasons why travel is so enticing.
1. Engage the mind. Staying mentally active over the course of a lifetime promotes long-term health. Navigating unfamiliar places or reading a foreign language while sitting in an international country can engage the brain and get synapses firing. The Mayo Clinic reports that higher cognitive activity endows the brain with a greater ability to fend off brain pathologies, such as disease and dementias.
2. Connect with new people. Travel opens a person up to not only new experiences, but also new people. English poet John Donne penned the famous line, “No man is an island,” which underscores the importance of having friends and making new acquaintances. Research conducted by the University of Michigan found the act of talking with people in a friendly way can improve a person’s memory, suppress external and internal distractions, and encourage people to see things from another person’s perspective. It doesn’t hurt to broaden one’s social network, either.
3. Build confidence. Leaving one’s comfort zone can be a great way to bolster one’s self-esteem. Navigating cultural boundaries and overcoming those boundaries may be initially intimidating, but doing so can make a person more confident and more adaptable to change.
4. Develop opinions. Until a person visits a place in person, he or she only has third-party information to form opinions. Visiting a city or country for the first time can offer a more complete perspective.
Travel gives people the chance to rest, explore, meet new friends, and make lasting memories.
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From lawn mowers and construction to local festivals, summer is full of loud noises. For some pets those new sounds can cause anxiety. You may notice dogs hiding or cats going AWOL when loud music or fireworks kick off. A safe, quiet room, soft music, and a few extra treats can go a long way in keeping them calm. Think of it as giving your pet their own little staycation, minus the noise.
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DEAR PAW’S CORNER: At my cat’s last veterinary visit, it was recommended that she wear a flea collar or get a monthly flea treatment. “Belle” is a completely indoor cat and has never had fleas. Why do I need to prevent her from getting them? -- Carla G., Gulf Shores, Alabama
DEAR CARLA: While it seems totally reasonable to not treat Belle for fleas, there is always a risk of getting them. This is the same logic behind routine vaccinations -- it’s unlikely that an indoor cat will be exposed to rabies, but there is always a chance.
I’ll give you a personal example. Last fall, I took care of a friend’s dog for a few weeks while they were away dealing with a family emergency. On the first day, I noticed that “Kerry” was chewing on his tail and his hair was almost gone at the base of his tail. I knew right away that he had fleas, and a visual check confirmed it. All of my pets are treated for fleas, even though my cat stays indoors. With my friend’s permission, I treated Kerry with a topical flea treatment and kept him separated from the other pets for a few days until no live fleas could be found in his fur. I also monitored all my pets for fleas during his visit.
I hadn’t planned on Kerry arriving with fleas, but his owner had forgotten to give him his monthly flea treatment for a couple of months. This unplanned situation could have been a real problem for me and my pets.
There’s an old saying that “an ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure,” and that is certainly the case with fleas, which can be hard to eliminate from your home once they get a foothold. There are many options today -- not just collars -- to prevent fleas from getting on your cat. Talk to your vet about the treatment they recommend for Belle.
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Condition of the property: Product shortages were another trend to emerge during the pandemic,and disruptions to the supply chain will not necessarily go away anytime soon. In addition, the cost of various products associated with home improvements, including lumber, skyrocketed during the pandemic. The National Association of Home Builders noted that while lumber prices declined in 2021, the price of lumber packages quoted to builders remained high.That means real estate investors who invest in properties that will need work could be forced to pay a lot to fix these properties. And ongoing supply chain issues could extend the time it takes to renovate a property. Investors must be able to bear these costs and lag times to make the most off their real estate investments.
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