Greater West Valley Seniors Out 'n About

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Welcome This is the time of year that all Arizonians look forward to with the end of the monsoons and the beginning of cooler nights and mornings.

This is like the spring of Arizona when you begin to see life come back to the desert.

People start returning from cooler climates.

More people are out and about enjoying the outdoors. Children, too, are once again outdoors riding bikes and playing football.

We want to introduce everyone to our publication Seniors Out ‘n About. This is dedicated to the 55+ Adult Active Community. Our goal is to provide a well rounded magazine full of useful information targeted directly to the active adult.

We would like to invite you to share your thoughts about our publication. Also, if you would like to contribute an article or information that would be pertinent to the 55+ active adult community, please contact us. If you would like to reach the senior community with your products and services, we will be happy to share our advertising program with you. We look forward to building a relationship with the active adult community and our advertisers.

You are encouraged to give our advertisers a visit and take advantage of their discount offers. Please be sure to say, “I saw you in the Seniors Out ‘n About today!” Our publication is printed monthly. So be sure to pick up your free copy every month.

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

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Dry Rubbed Porterhouse Pork Chops with Steakhouse Butter Yield: 6 servings Prep time: 1 hour Cook time: 8 to 10 minutes 6 Porterhouse Pork Chops, about 1

Steakhouse Butter: 1 stick butter at room temperature 1/4 cup shallots, finely chopped 1 clove garlic, crushed 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt 1 tablespoon parsley, chopped 1/2 tablespoon freshly squeezed lemon juice 1/4 teaspoon white pepper 1/4 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce Pinch of thyme Wax paper

Dry Rub: 2 teaspoons kosher salt 2 teaspoons raw sugar 1 teaspoon chili powder 1/2 teaspoon granulated onion 1/2 teaspoon granulated garlic 1/2 teaspoon black pepper 1/2 teaspoon ground coriander

For butter, two hours before grilling, heat medium-sized skillet over medium heat.

Add 2 tablespoons butter and melt. Add shallots, garlic and salt. Cook for about 5 minutes, stirring occasionally until shallots are soft. Transfer to medium bowl and let cool for 15 minutes.

Add remaining butter, parsley, lemon juice, pepper, Worcestershire sauce and thyme. Using fork, mash and mix until fully blended.

Lay out a piece of wax paper (approximately 12-by-12 inches) and form butter into an 8-inch-long log shape in center. Roll butter up in wax paper and twist ends tightly to form an even round log of butter. Place in refrigerator for one hour or until firm. This can be made up to two days ahead of time.

For rub, combine salt, sugar, chili powder, onion, garlic, pepper and coriander in small bowl. Mix well. Sprinkle rub liberally on both sides of pork chops. Let rest for 15 minutes.

Prepare grill to cook directly over medium-high heat. Place pork chops on cooking grate and cook for 4 to 5 minutes until golden brown on bottom. Flip chops and cook another 4 to 5minutes until golden brown on second side and cooked to internal temperature between 145째F (medium rare) and 160째F (medium). Remove from grill and let rest for 3 minutes.

Unwrap butter and cut it into 12 equal-sized medallions. Serve each pork chop #12089 Source: National Pork Board with a medallion on top.

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THINGS TO DO IN THE WEST VALLEY ENJOY LIVE THEATRE? Arizona Broadway Theatre 7701 W Paradise Ln, Peoria 623-776-8400 www.azbroadway.org

Ghostlight Theatre 13541 W Camino Del Sol, Sun City West 623-252-5127 www.ghostlightaz.com Theater Works 8355 W Peoria Ave, Peoria 623-815-7930 www.theaterworks.org There’s A New Kid on the Block The West Valley Arts HQ hosted their grand opening in July. They are located at 16126 N Civic Center Plaza, Surprise, AZ 85374 623-935-6384 (Same building as the Chamber of Commerce) www.westvalleyarts.org

ENJOY THE BIG BANDS

2 Bands + 30 Musicians Battle of the Bands at The Surprise Performing Arts Center Friday, Sept 12 2 ShowS 2:00pm & 7:00pm Tickets on Sale www.BATTLEoftheBIGBANDS.com or 800.385-2323

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TRIPLE LAYER PEANUTBUTTER BROWNIES

1 pkg. (19 to 21 oz.) brownie mix (13x9inch pan size) 1 pkg. (3.4 oz.) JELL-O Vanilla Flavor Instant Pudding 1 cup cold milk 1 cup PLANTERS Creamy Peanut Butter ½ cup powdered sugar 1 1/2 cups COOL WHIP Whipped Topping (Do not thaw.)

3 oz. BAKER’S Semi-Sweet Chocolate 1/2 cup PLANTERS Dry Roasted Peanuts, coarsely chopped Make It PREPARE and bake brownies in 13x9” pan as directed on package; cool. Meanwhile, beat pudding mix and milk with whisk 2 min. Add peanut butter and sugar; mix well. Refrigerate until brownies are completely cooled.

SPREAD over brownies.

MICROWAVE COOL WHIP and chocolate in microwaveable bowl on HIGH 1 min., stirring every 30 sec. Spread over pudding; top with nuts. Refrigerate 1 hour.

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Share Your Health History Start a New Tradition at Your Family Gathering

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amily gatherings are a great opportunity to reconnect and turn relationships into strong, eternal ties. This year, try starting a new tradition — share your health history with your family.

Passing down family health history can be as important as sharing that heirloom recipe your great grandmother shared with your grandmother. Many health conditions run in the family, so knowing the health history can help you or your loved ones take the right steps to stay well and get tested if you or they are at risk. Sharing a health history means having a conversation about your health conditions or those experienced by another family member. These conversations can transform a simple update about a loved one’s wellbeing into a piece of prevention.

Why is sharing a health history important?

Though marked with stories and laughter, family gatherings are also a perfect time to talk about important matters that affect the health of your family members. As the number of those with common ailments such as obesity, heart disease and cancer continues to rise, other major conditions should not be overlooked, especially kidney disease.

According to the U.S. Renal Data System, nearly one in six African American adults (or 6.2 million) has signs of kidney disease. There are usually no symptoms for early kidney disease, which is why it is sometimes called a “silent disease.” The two primary causes of kidney disease are diabetes and high blood pressure.

The National Kidney Disease Education Program (NKDEP) is encouraging relatives at family gatherings to talk about the connection between diabetes, high blood pressure and kidney disease. The Program’s Family Reunion Health Guide can help you plan large group or one-on-one conversations about kidney disease. You do not need to be a healthcare professional or expert to start these important conversations — the guide has everything you need. To download or order a free copy, visit http://nkdep.nih.gov/get-involved/talk-with-family.shtml?ref=MAT. Five tips for starting the conversation.

Talking about health history at family gatherings can be challenging. Having a strategy for difficult conversations can help guide the discussion and make it a meaningful and productive experience.

Here are some tips for getting a one-on-one conversation started at your next family gathering: 1. Ask permission to have the conversation and try to choose a convenient time and comfortable environment. Look for a quiet, private place that is free from distractions.

2. Acknowledge that it is not always easy to face personal health problems. Try to be supportive and listen to their concerns.

3. Include personal stories in your health discussion. Try sharing your story on how you manage diabetes or high blood pressure to help put them at ease.

4. Offer to go with family members to their health care provider and encourage them to bring information about kidney disease, diabetes and high blood pressure to appointments.

5. Follow up with family members in ways that work for them. Some relatives may prefer a phone call to an email or text message.

Make the kidney connection with a loved one and start a new, healthy tradition at your next family gathering. For more information, visit https://www.facebook.com/MaketheKidneyConnection.

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Volunteer Opportunities Are you new to the West Valley? Another great way to get to know the community and meet new people is to Volunteer. Many organizations in the Greater West Valley depend on volunteers to help them throughout the year.

Organizations currently looking for volunteers are:

Eve’s Place 8877 N 107th Ave., Ste 392-497 Peoria, AZ 85345 The mission of Eve’s Place is to provide safety, empowerment and community based programs for victims of domestic violence.

Contact information to volunteer: Phone: 623.547.6175 Web Site: www.safetyatevesplace.org

Benevilla, 16752 N. Greasewood St., Surprise, AZ 85378

Benevilla provides a continuum of care that promotes independence and instills a sense of dignity and self-empowerment, regardless of the ability to pay. We recognize that caring for the needs of senior adults reaches beyond the individual to the entire family. Not only do our well-established services offer assistance to senior clients, but many programs address the ongoing and changing needs of caregivers and families.

Benevilla volunteer opportunities • Deliver meals to the homebound and elderly • Provide assistance to the homebound and elderly • Help the staff in our six adult day centers • Interact with young children • Grocery shopping • Assist with special events • Assist in Birt’s Bistro • Provide office support • Internships for students

Join the Benevilla team of almost 1000 volunteers: 623-584-4999 or visit www.benevilla.org for the online application Office hours: Monday - Friday, 8 AM - 4:30 PM Please say “I found it in the Greater West Valley Seniors Out ‘n About” Thanks!

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SEPTEMBER Thru 9/5/14 West Valley Arts Council (WVAC) is in need of old and new art supplies to be given to the West Valley Fine Arts teachers. Donations can be dropped off at the West Valley Arts HQ 16126 N Civic Center Plaza, Surprise, AZ 85374 by Friday 9/5/14 Additional details at www.westvalleyarts.org 9/6/14 Surprise Rotary Golf Classic Desert Springs Golf Course More info contact: Tom Seros @ EdwardJones.com by 9/3/14 9/6/14 White Tank Adult Moonlight Hike 7:00pm ($6 Park Admission Fee ) 20304 W White Tank Mountain Rd Waddell, AZ 85355. More Info contact: 623.935.2505 www.maricopa.gov/parks 9/8/14 West Valley Genealogical Society (WVGS) Monthly Meeting with Guest Speaker Carolyn H Brown 1:30 pm at the First Presbyterian Church, 12225 N. 103 Avenue Sun City.

The meeting is open to anyone interested in pursuing their family history.

More info contact: 623.933.4945 9/11/14 An afternoon of art and socializing for people with memory loss, their families and caregivers.

Memory Arts Bistro is connecting memories with the arts.

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Thru 9/12/14 West Valley Art HQ Blank Canvas Exhibit 16126 N Civic Center Plaza Surprise, AZ 85374 More info www.westvalleyarts.org 9/12/14 Snake Feeding 3:00pm White Tank Nature Center Admission Free 20304 W White Tank Mountain Rd Waddell, AZ 85355 www.maricopa.gov/parks 9/13/14 Fall Clean Up Event (for Surprise Residents only) 7:00am to 1:00pm As a service to our residents, the city provides the opportunity to dispose of a single load of residential waste that weighs up to 2,000 lbs at no cost. One load per household.

These events are open to Surprise residents only and proof of residency is required. Please bring a driver’s license and a utility bill to show proof of a Surprise home address.

Northwest Regional Landfill 19401 W Deer Valley Rd For More Details: Call 623.222.6000 or www.surpriseaz.gov Public Works 9/18/14 West Valley Genealogical Society Special Research Evening 12222 N 111th Ave Youngtown, AZ 5:00-9:00pm Open to the Public $3.50 donation requested Browse the library’s extensive collections and computer lab.

Assistance is available to help access your family records through various sources.

Please call 623.933.4945 to register and for additional information

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Calendar of Events 9/20/14 White Tank Early Bird Walk and Program 7:00am ($6 Park Admission Fee) 20304 W White Tank Mountain Rd Waddell, AZ 8535 More information contact 623.935.2505 www.maricopa.gov/ parks 9/25/14 Distracted Driving Awareness & Prevention – Open House 6:00 pm to 9:00 pm Public Safety Auditorium 14250 W Statler Plaza Surprise, AZ The Crime Prevention Unit will be hosting Quarterly Crime Prevention Open House presentations on different topics to provide attendees with information that will assist them from becoming victimized.

For more information: 623-222-4422 or e-mail police@surpriseaz.com 9/26/14 Novice Genealogy Class 1:00 to 3:00pm 12222 N 111th Ave Youngtown, AZ Join others who are new to family history research and an experience instructor to begin your family tree.

Class fee applicable.

Membership not required Call 623.933.4945 to register www.azwvgs.org 9/26/14 West Valley Art HQ PHX Intl Raceway “A Brush with Victory” Work by Bill Patterson 16126 N Civic Center Plaza Surprise, AZ 85374 Open Reception TBD for more info www.westvalleyarts.org

9/26/14 Hispanic Heritage Festival 5:00 to 9:00 pm Gentry Park El Mirage Music, Raffles, Beer Garden, Food, Craft Vendors, Free Pony Rides Classic Car Show Free Admission Add’l Information: 623.876.2942 www.cityofelmirage.org 9/27/14 Movie Night @ Surprise Recreation Campus Bring your blanket and enjoy a movie under the stars! “Cloudy with a chance of Meatballs 2,” rated PG will be featured on the big screen in the Surprise Stadium. Concessions will be available. Stadium food and beverage policy will be in effect.

Time: Gates open at 6pm Movie starts at 7pm Location: Surprise Stadium 15850 N. Bullard Ave Cost: FREE Admission More Info: Call 623.222.2000 9/28/14 Photograph Scanning Service 11:00 am – 4:00 pm West Valley Genealogy Society Library 12222 N 111th Ave Youngtown, AZ Preserve your treasured photos. Details and to schedule an appointment go to www.azwvgs. org/photostocd or contact Cathy and Bob Gallagher at 623.266.1330 We suggest to confirm time and dates with event organizers for any changes

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The West Valley Genealogical Society The West Valley Genealogical Society (WVGS) and the 4100 sq ft Library serves Genealogists throughout the Northwest Valley area of Maricopa County, AZ. The WVGS is a nonprofit corporation dedicated to researching, recording, and sharing genealogical and ethnic information.

The West Valley Genealogical Society (WVGS) is pleased to announce that professional researcher and author Carolyn H. Brown will be the featured speaker at the September Monthly Meeting. Carolyn has published seven family history books, three genealogy guides, and is the Founder, Chairperson, and Editor of the Bouse Genealogical Society Newsletter. She is the recipient of the 2012 AzGAB Founders Award and the 2013 NGS Award of Merit.

Carolyn’s topic is Finding the Poor and will cover researching ancestors who didn’t own land and, therefore, moved frequently such as: displaced Civil War victims, freed slaves, and orphans.

The Society’s meeting, followed by the speaker, will be held at 1:30 PM on September 8, 2014 at the First Presbyterian Church, 12225 N. 103rd Avenue, Sun City. The meeting is open to anyone interested in pursuing their family history. Please join us...bring along a friend!

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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.

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