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Honor Your Heart on Valentine’s Day Your heart pumps your life’s blood, but is also the center of your feelings, emotions, and beliefs.

It is the source for sympathy, generosity and compassion. It is the very core of your ability and desire to love and be loved.

HAVE A CHANGE OF HEART Let go of old arguments and resentments. Having a new perspective will lift a weight from your heart.

BE YOUNG AT HEART Get in touch with the heart of your inner child by recalling some of your favorite childhood activities and adding them to your to do list.

KNOW IT BY HEART Your cholesterol number that is. Clogged arteries can stop a beating heart over time. Have your cholesterol tested as recommended by your doctor and follow his recommendations.

HAVE A BIG HEART According to a study by Doug Oman, Ph.D. of the University of California, Berkley, people who volunteer for two or more organizations are less likely to die from heart or related diseases. Not only will you be doing your heart good, you’ll be doing many hearts a whole lot of good.

HAVE A LIGHT HEART Laughter can lower your heart rate and help maintain normal blood pressure levels. Add a few more laughs to your life. Act silly with the grandkids, go see a funny movie or read a humorous book.

MOST OF ALL. . .FOLLOW YOUR HEART Sometimes your heart knows better than your brain what path you should follow, if only if you take a moment to listen. If you feel that now is the time to make a change in your career… perhaps retire…make a change in your social life or your personal relationships, honor your heart by doing what it has been telling you all along.

HAPPY VALENTINE’S DAY Helen Estep, Publisher Seniors Out ‘n About 623-262-0034 helen@seniorsoutnabout.com Visit us at our website: www.seniorsoutnabout.com/greaterwestvalley 2

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Town of Youngtown

and Historic AARP Chapter #00001

Cordially invite you to attend the 6th Annual HEALTH, SAFETY & PET FESTIVAL!!

Saturday, February 21, 2015 9:00 am to 1:00 pm

Greer Park, 112th Ave., & W. Alabama Ave., in Youngtown, AZ Food, Giveaways, Entertainment, Clown/Face Painting/Balloons for the kids, etc FREE Health, Vision, Dental & Hearing Services & Screenings for Children & Adults FREE Nutrition & Safety Information & Services for Children, Adults & Pets FREE Chambers of Commerce Ribbon Cutting Ceremonies!

Youngtown Community Clubs Showcase! Pet Services & Animal Exhibits!

OPEN Invitation to ALL Communities - Especially in the West Valley!

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Living Smart to Protect Your Heart

When it comes to recognizing and responding to the signs of a heart attack, early action can make the difference between life and death. But action even earlier to improve lifestyle and eating habits can make a big difference, too.

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) reports about 25 percent of all deaths each year in the United States can be attributed to heart disease, making it the single largest killer of both men and women. Taking a preventive approach and making healthy choices can help manage your risk for a heart attack and other forms of heart disease.

Help protect your heart with these healthy lifestyle tips from the CDC: Manage medical conditions. Certain diseases and health conditions are known to put you at greater risk for developing heart disease, including diabetes, high blood pressure and high cholesterol. Follow your doctor’s guidance to gain control of any medical issues early on.

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Maintain a healthy weight. Exceeding your ideal weight range for your height puts you at greater risk for heart disease. Check with your doctor to determine whether your weight is in a healthy range. This can generally be determined by calculating your body mass index (BMI). If you are in an overweight or obese range, seek help from nutrition specialists to establish an eating plan that works best for you.

Get moving. Exercise not only helps with managing your weight, it can also help with other problems, like high cholesterol and high blood pressure. While adults should aim for at least 30 minutes of moderateintensity exercise, at least five days a week, you should consult your doctor before starting any exercise plan.

Eliminate or reduce unhealthy habits.

Smoking raises your risk of heart disease. If you are a smoker, a physician can assist you in finding a smoking cessation program for your needs, and many insurance companies now cover these treatments. Similarly, excessive alcohol consumption can raise your blood pressure, which in turn escalates your chances of heart disease.

Visit www.PostShreddedWheat.com for more heart-healthy tips.

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Pay attention to what you eat. This means not only eating plenty of healthy foods, like fruits and vegetables, but also reducing or eliminating less healthy options. Foods low in saturated fat and cholesterol and high in fiber can help prevent high blood cholesterol.

One good option to start your day right is whole grain cereal. In fact, according to a recent survey, nine out of 10 doctors would recommend Post Shredded Wheat as part of a low sodium, healthy diet to help maintain a healthy heart, reduce the risk of heart disease and support healthy blood pressure levels.

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Show Off Your Sweet Side This Valentine’s Day

Treat family, friends and co-workers to something they will all love this Valentine’s Day by making easy and impressive cookies.

Start with your favorite roll-out cookie recipe or simply dress up store-bought ones by adding some simple details with icing.

From the cupids at Wilton, here are three ways to leave them smitten with sweets this Valentine’s Day: • Desserts with dimension. Triple your treats by stacking three decorated cookies in different sizes together and attach them with icing.

• Complement with color. A simple piping technique looks stunning when piped in different colors on your cookies.

• Get to gifting. Wrap your finished treats in a Valentine’s Day treat bag or box.

For more fun and delicious Valentine’s Day recipes, baking tips and inspiration, visit www.wilton.com.

Stackable Ombre Heart Cookies Each stacked cookie serves 1.

Favorite roll-out cookie recipe Royal icing (recipe on wilton.com) Rose Icing Color Heart Micro Mini Icing Decorations Prepare and roll out cookie dough following recipe directions. Use 3 smallest cutters from 4-piece heart nesting cookie cutter set to cut out shapes. Bake and cool cookies.

Divide royal icing into three equal portions, and tint 3 shades of rose. Thin a portion of each shade following recipe directions. Use tip 3 and full-strength tinted icing to outline cookies. Use thinned tinted icing in cut decorating bag to fill in cookies; gently tap to smooth icing. Let dry overnight.

Use icing to attach cookies, stacking largest to smallest; place icing decoration on top. #12467 Source: Wilton

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Accepting Assistance is the Key to Maintaining Independence FirstLight HomeCare offers affordable, compassionate care.

Remaining independent doesn’t mean you have to be self-sufficient and do everything yourself.

Knowing your limitations and when to ask for help is often the key to preventing injury and retaining your quality of life as you age.

Many adults need only a small number of services to function independently and safely as they age, such as help with home maintenance, light housekeeping, laundry, shopping and cooking.

Assistance with daily routines, such as bathing, dressing, grooming and eating can also help maintain independence.

FirstLight HomeCare of Sun City owner Linda Ford understands the value caregivers can play in helping people maintain their quality of life while by helping with chores they can’t or don’t want to do anymore.

“None of us enjoys doing chores; and at some point in our lives, we all deserve some help with those chores,” Ford said. “We feel it is an honor to help maintain a person’s quality of life by taking

care of some of those tasks around the house.”

Sometimes, recovering from an illness or injury – even surgery – can make it difficult to perform daily household tasks. Caregivers can offer a helping hand that makes regaining or maintaining independence easier with personalized support and sincere encouragement from experienced caregivers who respect your abilities.

“FirstLight in-home caregivers have the patience, experience and compassion to bring out the best in every situation,” Ford said. “And just as important, FirstLight is committed to delivering the industry’s best care and best value, making caregivers more affordable than many folks realize.”

In addition to helping seniors, FirstLight HomeCare offers customized caregiving services for people with disabilities, those recovering from surgery, injury or rehabilitation, new moms just home from the hospital or families of deployed military personnel—anyone who needs assistance to make life easier.

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February 2/1 – 2/28 The Cowgirl Who Became a Justice: Sandra Day O’Connor

2/4 – 2/8 56th Annual Tubac Festival of the Arts

Phoenix Irish Cultural Center McClelland Irish Library, exhibition examines the intersection and divergence of ranch life and bench life, the exhibition features family and public life photos, ranch artifacts on loan from the Day family, items on loan from the O’Connor family, and selected editorials, http://azirishlibrary.org/

Tubac Arizona’s longest running art festival, showcases the work of hundreds of visiting artists, craft persons and musicians from around the country, horse-drawn trolleys, roving entertainers and a food court featuring a variety of cuisines, free, $6 parking, 10 am - 5 pm, 520-398-2704 or http://www.tubacaz.com

2/1 - 2/28 13th Season of Native Trails presented by the Fort McDowell Yavapai Nation

2/6 – 2/8 12th Annual Wuertz Farm Gourd Festival – “Running of the Gourds”

Scottsdale 13th Season of Native Trails presented by the Fort McDowell Yavapai Nation - series of free festivals celebrating Native American culture, highlighting tribes from across Arizona including Fort McDowell Yavapai, Hopi, Dine’ and Apache nations, Native American music and dance, traditional flutes and drums, arts, crafts and jewelry also available, guest performers, free, most Thursdays & Saturdays, noon - 1:30 pm 480-421-1004 or http://www.experiencescottsdale.com

2/1 – 2/2 Chapter Two – a Comedy in Two Acts

Sun City West - Theaterwest A semi-autobiographical play by the directordramatist Neil Simon about a recently widowed writer who is introduced to soap opera actress, her marriage has dissolved after six years, both are uncertain of themselves as ready to start dating and developing a new romance when the breakup is so soon and he has recurring memories of his deceased wife, $10, 7 & 2 pm, 623-546-3689 or http://TheatreWestSCW.com

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Casa Grande - Pinal County Fairgrounds Dedicated to the world of gourds, more than 100 artists, exhibitors and vendors, classes and demonstrations, gourd art, jewelry and even mini-gourd races, gourd games, food, musical entertainment, thousands of dried and craftready gourds, $8, Fri-Sat 9 am – 5 pm, Sun 10 am – 3 pm, 520-723-4432 or http://www.wuertzfarm.com

2/6 – 2/8 27th Annual The Peoria Greekfest

Peoria - St. Haralambos Greek Orthodox Church Cuisine prepared by Greek chefs, Greek music & folk dancers, imports, games and activities for kids, raffle, pastries, admission $3, 12 & under free, students & active military free, Fri 5-10 pm, Sat 11 am - 10 pm, Sun noon - 8 pm, 623-486-8665 or http://www.peoriagreekfest.com

2/6-2/8 3rd Annual Surprise Fine Art & Wine Festival

Surprise - Surprise Recreation Center Featuring 150 juried fine artists set within 180 acres, on the Surprise Recreation Campus, along with wine and micro-brew tasting, live musical entertainment and a variety of festival foods, $3, 10 am – 5 pm, 480-837-5637 or http://thunderbirdartists.com

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Calendar of Events 2/7 – 2/8 41st Annual Sun City Art Show

Sun City - Bell Recreation Center Artist’s work in many mixed media and is for sale at the show, two juried artists from the Arizona Artists Guild will be judging the event, free, 9 am - 3 pm, htomich@cox.net

2/12 – 2/15 67th Annual Gold Rush Days Wickenburg Senior pro rodeo, gold panning, carnival, western dances, arts & crafts, BBQ, gem show, mucking & drilling contest, contests, 4th largest parade in the state on Sat. morning, 928-684-5479 or 800-942-5242 or http://www.outwickenburgway.com

2/13 – 2/14 5th Annual Wigwam Festival of Fine Arts Litchfield Park - Wigwam Golf Resort & Spa Art, live entertainment, culinary delights, free, 10 am – 5 pm, 623-734-6526 or http://www.VermillionPromotions.com

2/21 6TH Annual Health, Safety, and Pet Festival Youngtown Greer Park 12030 N Clubhouse Square (112th & Alabama Ave) 9:00 am – 1:00 pm Contact 623-853-5140 or arky@cox.net

2/21 Verrado Art Walk On Main Street

8:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.

The ‘Victory Is Ours’ celebration is a highly publicized grand-opening of the newest phase of the Verrado Community. Highlights of the event will include a Farmer’s Market, Art Walk, Music On Main Street (Village Greens), Victory Tours and more! Contact information: Candy Vermillion 623-734-6525

2/28 38th Annual Small World Miniature Doll House Show & Sale Glendale - ASU West Exhibits from AZ residents, sale of furniture, accessories, dolls from artisans from throughout the U.S. & Canada, door prizes, make and take miniature projects, raffle for local charities, $2-5, Sat 10 am - 5 pm, Sun 10 am - 4 pm, 480-488-7074 or http://www.phoenixminiatures.com

2/28 – 3/1 5th Annual Friends of White Tank Park 2015 Arts & Crafts Fair

White Tank Park Group Campground Waddell, at least 60 artists and craftsmen displaying their work, Scott Schaefer provides music throughout the day by using a variety of instruments, Sat. 10 am – 4 pm, Sun 10 am – 3 pm, 623-935-2505 or http://friendsofwhitetankpark.com/

2/21 West Valley Genealogical Society Annual Seminar

Professional lecturer and author Dr. John Philip Colletta, a nationally renown expert genealogist who appears frequently on podcasts as well as on radio and television.

This dynamic, all inclusive, full day seminar is sure to help the novice as well as the advanced researcher. Lakeview United Methodist Church, 10298 West Thunderbird Blvd. Sun City, AZ. For registration and expanded description of topics visit: www. azwvgs.org click events/activities/seminar or call 623-933-4945.

Let us know about your March special event

by February 6. We will be happy to include them FREE in our Calendar of Events.

E-mail details to helen@seniorsoutnabout.com or call 623-262-0034. Be sure to include contact information so we can contact you if we need any additional information.

We suggest confirming time and dates with event organizers for any changes.

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ARIZONA HOME AND LIFESTYLE TEAM

ROBERT ESTEP

Associate Broker, SRES Choosing a REALTOR® is no different than choosing a doctor or an attorney.

You want to choose someone with experience and a proven record. I have been a REALTOR for over 22 years (12 years in Michigan and 10 years in Arizona). I have a proven record in traditional sales as well as foreclosures.

I am an Associate Broker and have my Senior Real Estate Specialist (SRES) Certification. My office is in Surprise.

My business covers Surprise, Sun City Grand, Sun City West, Sun City, and Sun City Festival in Buckeye.

I have created “one-click” search categories for each of the West Valley’s active adult communities and all communities in Surprise. This makes it easy for you to get the information you are searching for. You DO NOT have to register anywhere to get this information. I, myself, do not like when a website asks me to register so I am not requesting this information from you to view the West Valley listings.

Direct: 623.556.6123 Fax: 602.503.4995 Robert@RobertEstepRealtor.com www.RobertEstepRealtor.com www.AZHomeAndLifestyle.com

Of course, my hope is, when you are ready to purchase or sell a home, you will choose me to represent you.

Customer service has always been a priority with me. The service, and in many cases the friendship, doesn’t end when the transaction is finished.

So take a look and if you have any questions, don’t hesitate to call or e-mail me. There is no obligation.

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