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Introducing Ozarks Seniors Out ’n About, a FREE resource guide, targeted in content and distribution to active 55+ adults.

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DOG DAYS OF SUMMER

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e know that August can produce some of the hottest days of summer here in the Ozarks.

What a better way to cool down than with an ice cold glass of lemonade. Did you know that lemonade was first served in Paris, France on August 20, 1630? This month, Ozarks Seniors Out ‘n About provides you a basic lemonade recipe along with a few ways to jazz it up. Enjoy!

At Ozarks Seniors Out ‘n About, we love summer—and lemonade! Our hope for this publication is to be a guide for all the great summer activities there are around the Ozarks. You’ll find events to participate in listed in our monthly calendar, a great article on the benefits of exercising at any age and excellent information from our advertisers that can help you along the way.

Make sure you pick us up every month— our publication is always FREE! And let our advertisers know you saw their listing in Ozarks Seniors Out ‘n About.

Cheers!

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Walking, other exercise helps seniors stay mobile, Independent >>> Around Town

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f you want to stay healthy and mobile well into old age, start walking today— even if you’ve already edged into “old age.”

That’s the conclusion of a report from the Lifestyle Interventions and Independence for Elders (LIFE) trial, published in the Journal of the American Medical Association. The trial included more than 1,600 men and women between the ages of 70 and 89. None exercised regularly, and all were relatively frail. Half were assigned to an exercise program that included daily walking plus strength and balance exercises. The other half took part in education workshops on healthy aging that included some gentle stretching routines.

After 2½ years, the volunteers in the exercise group were 28% less likely to have become disabled (defined by the inability to walk about 400 yards without help) compared to those in the education group.

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In 1914, the average child born in the United States had a life expectancy of about 55 years. Today’s children can expect to live closer to 80 years. For some, those “extra” years will be healthy, active, independent years. For others, old age will mean frailty and dependence on others.

Walking without assistance is probably the one that most determines if a person can live independently. Older people who are physically more active and who exercise regularly are more likely to walk independently and do other activities of daily living on their own compared to sedentary elders. Is it possible for inactive folks to change this scenario?

According to the report from the LIFE trial, the answer is YES. A structured exercise program can make a difference even among older individuals who do not currently exercise.

Some older people may have the impression that they have passed the age at which starting an exercise program will do them any good. According to the LIFE results, taking up exercise at any age offers benefits down the road.

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Live Well, Age Well <<< Starting an exercise program can be a challenge no matter what stage of life you are in. It’s best to start slow. Exercising for just 10 minutes to begin with is great.

Then gradually work your way up. The goals for the volunteers in the LIFE trial are good ones for all of us. They include: • Get at least 150 minutes per week of walking or other moderate intensity exercise (that’s 30 minutes, 5 days a week) • Do resistance training with weights or machines two or three times a week, but not two days in a row.

• Stretch and do other activities that improve flexibility and balance every day.

The lead author of the study, Dr. Marco Pahor of the University of Florida,

estimated that the exercise program cost about $1,800 per participant per year.

That may sound like a lot, but keep in mind that it included instructors and monitors and physical activity checkups. Also keep in mind that $1,800 a year is a lot less than the cost of caring for someone who can’t perform basic activities of daily living.

There’s another key message to this report, one that we are seeing over and over again from research: You’re never too old to exercise.

by Howard LeWine, MD; Chief Editor of Internet Publishing at Harvard Health Publications

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Just For Fun <<<

Classic TV WORD FIND Find and circle all of the TV shows that are hidden in the grid.

The remaining letters spell the name of an additional TV show from the past.

ADDAMS FAMILY AVENGERS BATMAN BEWITCHED BRADY BUNCH CHARLIE’S ANGELS COACH COLUMBO COSBY SHOW CYBILL DRAGNET

FAMILY TIES GET SMART GOLDEN GIRLS GUNSMOKE HAPPY DAYS HARRY O HIGHLANDER HOGAN’S HEROES HOTEL I LOVE LUCY KNOTS LANDING

KUNG FU LONE RANGER MAGNUM P.I. MANNIX MASH MCCLOUD MONKEES NIGHT GALLERY PRETENDER QUANTUM LEAP QUINCY

ROCKFORD FILES ROSEANNE STAR TREK THE SAINT TWIN PEAKS WINGS WONDER YEARS X FILES

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The

Best Lemonade

Recipe originally posted on The Simple Farmstead Blogspot

What You’ll Need: 1 cup sugar 1 cup water Zest of 1 lemon 1 cup fresh squeezed lemon juice {6-8 jumbo lemons} or Real Lemon Juice 4-6 cups additional water To Make the Simple Syrup: Put the sugar and lemon zest in a food processor and mix until blended. In a medium saucepan over medium-high heat, add the lemon sugar and the 1 cup water.

Bring to a boil, stirring to dissolve the sugar. Once it has come to a boil and the sugar is dissolved, remove from heat and allow to cool to room temperature.

To Make the Concentrate: Mix together the cooled simple syrup mixture and the lemon juice. This can be refrigerated up to 3 days or used immediately.

To Make the Lemonade: Add the concentrate and 4-6 cups additional water to a large pitcher {start with 4 cups, taste, then continue adding water until it’s the desired taste}.

Serve with ice.

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Lemonade Variations: Pink Lemonade: Add either 1 cup Cranberry Juice or 2 teaspoons grenadine to the finished lemonade.

Strawberry Lemonade: Combine 2 cups hulled & chopped fresh strawberries with 1/4 cup granulated sugar. Allow to sit at room temperature for about 45 minutes.

Strain the juice from the berries and add to the finished lemonade. Discard the strawberry pulp or use in another recipe.

Peach Lemonade: Add 3/4 cup coarsely chopped, skinned, peaches to the simple syrup mixture. Bring to a boil, remove from heat and continue with the recipe as instructed.

Mint Lemonade: Add 1/2 cup fresh mint leaves to the simple syrup. Bring to a boil, remove from heat and strain out the leaves and discard. Continue with the recipe as instructed.

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Saturday Your Inner Warrior: Discover, Accept, Deploy, 2PM. Miyoko Hikiji, mobilized with the U.S. Army after 9/11 and in 2003 with Operation Iraqi Freedom, is an author and a member of the National Women Veterans Speakers Bureau. Sponsored

by The Library Foundation. Brentwood Branch Library, 2214 Brentwood Blvd, Springfield, 417-883-1974 79th Annual Ozark Empire Fair recurring daily through August 8th. Visit ozarkempirefair.com for details on events and exhibits. Admission: Adults $8, Children $4; 3001 N. Grant, Springfield; 417-833-2660 The Railroad Historical Museum is open Saturdays, 2-4PM, through October. A nonprofit museum dedicated to the preservation of Railroad History. Admission is FREE; Air-conditioned cars; Located at Grant Beach Park, 1300 N. Grant Avenue, Springfield; 417-865-6829

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Thursday Shepherd of the Hills Super Summer Cruise Weekend, August 6–8. The Super Summer Cruise Car Event features a Show ‘n Shine with over 500 cars and 12

trucks on display. The event concludes with the Midnight Cruise, a parade of vehicles down The Shepherd of the Hills Expressway. Don’t miss this fantastic weekend of fun! Shepherd of the Hills Complex; 5586 MO-76, Branson; visit supersummercruise.com for details of the event and admission pricing.

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Sunday Sunday Concert Series: The Happy Plunkers, 2PM, This volunteer ukulele group will perform. The Library Center, 4653 S. Campbell, Springfield, 417-8820714

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Monday 154th Wilson’s Creek Battle Anniversary Program, 10AM. Soldiers who fought at the Battle of Wilson’s Creek, August 10, 1861, are remembered at this commemoration of the second major battle of the Civil War. Wilson’s Creek National Battlefield, 6424 W. Farm Rd. 182, Republic, (417) 732-2662 FREE!

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Wednesday Americana Music at the Botanical Gardens, 6:30PM; Musical guests Annalise Emerick & Rupert Wates perform in the Botanical Center and around the gardens to benefit garden projects; $10 donation requested; 2400 S. Scenic, Springfield; 417-891-1515

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Thursday Price Cutter Charity Golf Championship recurring daily Aug 13-16; The premier stop on the PGA Web.com Tour; Highland Springs Country Club, 5400 S. Highland Springs Blvd., Springfield; FREE Thursday-Friday with ticket from participating sponsor, $10 Saturday-Sunday; 417-887-3400

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What’s Happening <<< The Road That Runs Through Everyone’s Life: An Evening with Route 66 Author Susan Croce Kelly. 7PM, The Library Station, Frisco Room, 2535 N. Kansas Expressway, Springfield, 417-865-1340

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Friday Birthplace of Route 66 Festival & Car Show recurring daily Aug 14-16; Enjoy a classic car show, food vendors, a kids’ area, live entertainment and more.

Also enjoy the lively businesses along Route 66 during this festival celebrating the city where Route 66 was named; FREE, Park Central Square, Springfield.

Like “Birthplace of Route 66 Festival” on Facebook for more information.

Springfield on the Go, 6PM; John Sellars, Executive Director of History Museum on the Square, explores the role that transportation played in Springfield’s development; Park Central Branch Library, 128 Park Central Square, Springfield, 417831-1342

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Tuesday TED Talks Tuesdays, 6PM; Watch and discuss TED Talk: The Importance of Being Earnestly Educated. The Library Station, Frisco Room, 2535 N. Kansas Expressway, Springfield, 417-865-1340

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Wednesday CarePartners--Take Five! 1:302:30PM; Learn techniques to take stress out of caregiving and maintaining a social life. Open to those giving care to a senior family member. The Meyer Center, Conference Room C, 3545 S. National, Springfield, 417-269-3616

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Monday Missouri Over There; Monday, 7-9PM. Learn about the new “Over There: Missouri and the Great War” website. Dr. Christopher Capozzola, author and associate professor of history at Massachu-

setts Institute of Technology, will discuss how WWI transformed the relationship between citizens and the federal government using resources from missourioverthere.org. The Library Center, Auditorium, 4653 S. Campbell, Springfield, 417-8820714 Super Easy Seed Saving Class, 1PM. Learn how to save vegetable and flower seeds from Patrick Byers, regional horticulture specialist for the Greene County Extension Center. Registration starts August 3; call 862-0135. Midtown Carnegie Branch Library, 397 E. Central St., Springfield

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Friday Home of the Brave Motorcycle Rally; 6–10PM; The event supports at-risk and homeless Veterans through The Kitchen’s Home at Last-Supportive Services for Veteran Families Program. American Legion Post 639, 2660 S. Scenic, Springfield; Admission: Varies, call 417-225-7415 for details

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Saturday Ozarks Mini Maker Faire and Innovation Expo; 10AM–6PM. This event will be part science fair, part county fair, and part something entirely new.

It is an all-ages gathering of tech enthusiasts, crafters, educators, tinkerers, hobbyists, engineers, science clubs, authors, artists, students, and commercial exhibitors. Springfield Expo Center, 635 E. St. Louis St., Springfield; $10 admission; theozarksmakerfaire.com

 We suggest you confirm time and dates with event organizers for any changes.  Do you know of an event that needs to be included on our calendar? Let us know about it! Contact Seniors Out ‘n About at 417-838-9960 or cyndi@ seniorsoutnabout.com.

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