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In These Times, I’m Learning to Be Flexible I

’m an extrovert. You know, one of those people who gets their energy from being around other people.

Needless to say, my energy has been diminished over the past few months due to the need for social distancing so I’m working to energize in safer, more cautious ways for the time being.

Recently I joined a couple of Facebook Groups. One was created by an old classmate of mine I haven’t seen in over 40 years. It’s a Walk & Yoga group for women over 50. She encourages her members to get out every day and walk, practice yoga (in its simplest form) and do deep breathing exercises.

I’ve been a workout fanatic for a long time, and even taught aerobics in my younger years, so the walking part is a no-brainer for me. I’m fortunate to live in an area with a great walking trail and I enjoy getting out in the mornings and challenging myself with a 3-mile power walk/run. I love seeing my neighbors out enjoying their

mornings as well and welcoming them with at least a wave or a quick “Good morning” helps to satisfy my extrovert—ish cravings.

The real challenge of being part of this Facebook group is the yoga part. Yoga has never been my thing. It’s too slow, too flexible, takes lots of concentration and is way too quiet for me. I’m a sprawling 5 foot-nothing in stature, so while I consider myself somewhat flexible, these short little muscles and tendons just have nowhere to go. My stretches don’t look much different than my non-stretches, but boy do they hurt!

The breathing exercises sometimes make me a little light-headed, probably because I’m not used to breathing that

deeply, but they do make me more conscious of how I breathe and help me slow down and relax.

No matter the challenge, I’m determined to add yoga into my workout routine so hopefully it will get more interesting as I go along. Apparently, it’s really good for us “active older adults,” so I’m going all in!

Whatever you’re doing to keep yourself energized and joyful during these nonsocial times, I hope you’re enjoying it and making the most of the opportunities you have to reconnect with old friends, catch up with family and offer a greeting to your neighbors. Before you know it, we’ll be back to planning dinner parties, poker nights, dance classes and workout groups. Hopefully by then, you’ll be able to tell when I’m stretching and when I’m not.

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About the Cover:

Lake Norman residents find a variety of ways to gather socially.

July, 2020 | vol. 1 | No. 4

Explorers & Adventures In Every Issue

10 Why being social is good for the soul •••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••

Be Bold

32 In My Glass - Host an in-home wine tasting

36 Learn from local experts

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39 A Pet for You

14 Scott and Sandy Plemmons explore beer in retirement

18 Spruce up your home without breaking the bank

Health + Happiness 20 One woman hops on the wagon to “hair sobriety”

22 The most popular social media

platforms and how to use them

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A Trilogy Lake Norman Fourth of July Parade from years’ past.

Life of the

PARTY Staying social is good for the body and the soul

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Celebrating Kwanzaa at Trilogy Lake Norman.

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taying socially engaged is not only good for the soul, it can be good for your health. Being socially isolated can lead to health issues such as depression, cognitive decline, high blood pressure and heart disease. 55+ active communities are well known for providing a variety of stimulating activities and educational opportunities for residents. This is important to note, as a recent study conducted by the University of London concluded that friends, and not family, may make the difference when reducing the risk of dementia later in life.

A glimpse inside Debbie Iannucci, Lifestyle Director at Bailey’s Glen

photo courtesy of Trilogy Lake Norman

Karen Spell, a broker/ realtor with Helen Adams Realty who is also a designated Senior Real Estate Specialist (SRES) and 55+ Community expert, says access to social activities are one of the main questions she gets concerning clients looking to move to an active lifestyle community.

Questions include: • Is there an activities director?

• What percentage of people participate in activities?

• Is it easy to make new friends and get involved?

Spell also receives many questions concerning the size and features of the community clubhouse, which is often viewed as an extension of the home.

Fun at Grease Movie Night.

Active Adult Community, says their community has many people that live alone, and she recognizes isolation is never good for people. Prior to COVID-19, the community’s calendar was full every day with a variety of activities such as group fitness classes, pickleball, jitterbug

lessons and Bible study.

“We’ve always said that this was a menu and people can pick and choose,” she says. “There is always something for everyone.”

Normally, residents attend outside excursions such as cruises, trips to places like The Biltmore Estate in Asheville, and participate in specialized groups such as the Antique Car Club, Wine Clubs and Book Clubs.

During the pandemic, Iannucci says they’ve worked diligently to make sure residents continued to stay connected even while adhering to statewide social distancing guidelines.

More tech-savvy residents helped manage and set up Zoom calls. The staff held exercise classes online and they also arranged to have area restaurants deliver food to Bailey’s Glen so residents didn’t have to

leave the community to enjoy their favorite meals.

The residents at Bailey’s Glen Active Adult Community have plenty of opportunities to stay fit.

Something for everyone

Trevor Sunderlage, Lifestyle Director for the Twin Mills Club at Trilogy Lake Norman, says, “We have members from all walks of

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Access to activities is one of the most requested items on 55+ Community wish lists.

Holidays provide a fun way to socialize.

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life with different interests from numerous areas of the county. It’s important to have a variety of activities and events so there is something for everyone and also new things that members can try for the first time.”

He says that one major thing that makes Trilogy Lake Norman different than a lot of other active-adult communities is The Twin Mills Club. The centerpiece of the community, the club is managed by BlueStar Resort & Golf—a boutique hospitality management company. BlueStar Resort & Golf manages all aspects

of Trilogy Clubs across the country, including the restaurants, fitness, travel, activities and onsite and off-site events.

Trilogy Lake Norman offers The Foundry Restaurant & Bar with a full-time food and beverage staff at the club, where they offer an array of culinary events, activities and classes. Members can attend wine dinners, cooking classes with the restaurant’s executive chef and themed events with live entertainment. Membership with Freedom Boat Club is also included for all members, says Sunderlage.

The importance of being social

A pasta-making class at Twin Mills Club at Trilogy Lake Norman.

“The variety of social activities in a 55+ community is of major importance as most everyone in the community is looking to make new friends with others in a similar stage of life, and enjoy things they now have time to indulge in,” says Spell.

“I am often told the new friends and socialization in a 55+ community is the absolute best part of 55+ life.”

She adds that in her opinion, the most popular 55+ LKN communities are Trilogy at Lake Norman for its outstanding range of amenities and home prices, 3 Cherry Way for its foursided quality brick homes with an all-inclusive price that includes all options and upgrades and Bailey’s Glen for its prime location, premier amenities, attractive

Members of Bailey’s Glen took a cruise to the Southern Carribean this past February.

curb appeal and the ability to customize new build homes.

There are many ways to get involved in your local community and stay engaged if you haven’t already. Examples include volunteering your talents, finding new hobbies, traveling, and finding new friends and social activities through social media networking. Although being social looks a little different these days, it is still possible when done safely.

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Scott and Sandy Plemmons will soon open Hoptown Brewing Company in Mooresville.

Retirement brings a foray into beer for Scott and Sandy Plemmons

fter retirement from a long career in corporate retail at Lowe’s, Scott Plemmons wasn’t exactly sure what he wanted to do with the rest of life. He played it safe at first, dabbling in home improvement consulting with a handful of fellow retirees. While their business grew, he knew in his heart that it wasn’t the path he wanted to follow.

While neither Scott nor his wife Sandy Plemmons had ever really considered entrepreneurship, it was the opening of Sandy’s Troutman yoga studio in 2018 that ignited their fire. “The yoga studio was a low-threshold investment that allowed us to overcome some of the fear associated with being an entrepreneur and get our toes wet,” he says.

Their beer brewing business is a classic tale of a hobby turned into something much bigger. After receiving a home brewing kit from his wife, Scott made his first (admittedly terrible) batch of beer. Feeling a bit defeated, he packed up the kit, put it in storage, and didn’t think twice about it again until he was visiting some friends a few years later and tried his hand at brewing a second time.

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Scott Plemmons created a small brewery in his home.

re-energized Scott. Over time, he upgraded his equipment, switched from brewing kits to all-grain brewing, and even built a small brewery on his property.

After securing his Brewer’s Notice, Scott had the go-ahead to begin knocking on some doors hoping to sell

his beer. Ironically, Sandy was Scott’s first customer.

Looking to serve a variety of beverages like coffee, tea, kombucha, wine, and of course beer, in the community room at her yoga studio, she began carrying her husband’s beer. Things took

off quickly after that and Scott’s small batch brews circulated in local tap rooms and bottle shops, which led to a sizeable following.

Repeat customers quickly became fans and began asking for a tap room. Sandy and Scott decided then that it was a “now or never” type of situation and went for it. Being at a place in their life where they could really devote their full attention to this business made it the perfect time to dive fully into entrepreneurship and open Hoptown Brewing Company.

Scott and Sandy give full credit to the team behind their business. They have 17 partners and investors, two of whom are their own children. They also have enlisted the help of professionals to help with branding and

design, understanding that they can’t be the experts on everything. They clearly define their own roles and responsibilities as a husband and wife team, leading with mutual respect and understanding for what the other brings to the table.

“I had a view into retirement, and I wasn’t happy with what I saw,” Scott says.

“Everyone needs something to get them out of bed every day, and at our age if you look back and see something you didn’t accomplish, now is the time.”

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Tired of your space?

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s we are all spending so much more time at home these days, who isn’t thinking about re-vamping our interiors? Whether it’s small or large furniture pieces, adding wall decor to somewhat barren walls or simply bringing life to an otherwise lifeless room ‌ it can all feel overwhelming and it is hard to know where to start. That is where a designer can step in to help, with useful tips to get you motivated by adding accents to truly spruce up your home. If funds are tight right now and that large furniture purchase is not in your budget, here are a few ways to make your space more interesting without breaking the bank.

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Five ways to spruce up your home without breaking the bank BY » Greta McCoy

1. Freshen up your living space with new pillows.

Sometimes we just deal with the old, saggy pillows on our sofa, but guess what?

You don’t have to! Adding new pillows to your sofa and chairs will make your furniture feel brand new and it’s a lot less expensive than buying new furniture. If you have a darker colored sofa, add light colored pillows as a contrast. If you have a neutral-colored sofa or chair, add vivid pops of color in various pillow designs to give your furniture a personality. Mix and match pillow textures like velvets, lamb fur, shags and leathers to give the allure of elegance and coziness. Pillows with a feather down insert look glamorous and are the softest choice, but you can always be more frugal and opt for a regular cushion insert in your pillows as well.

Even minimalist style homes need some form of texture to keep it from looking too sterile or untouchable. Create a comfortable space to curl up and read your favorite book or relax with your loved ones with a glass of wine.

2. Add mirrors to your design plan.

When in doubt, go big. A large mirror makes a dramatic focal point. Think about adding one above your fireplace, above a console table between two lamps, or even on a dark wall in your home to add light and reflection. A mirror adds a sense of expansive-

ness and an ornate mirror screams personality in a more modern interior.

Mirrors create the illusion of depth and space so they can really help make a small room feel much bigger.

Don’t be afraid to create a gallery wall with mirrors instead of photos. With a mirrored gallery wall, you can combine frames with different styles, colors and sizes. Add these mirrors on a backdrop of a darker color painted wall for an added wow factor. Our favorite is a cluster of brass framed mirrors (round, oval, square and rectangle) on a white wall or on a contrasting dark wall.

3. Tie in some interesting vintage finds to your existing decor.

An antiqued mirror, a vintage round glass coffee table or small antique accent decor pieces introduce some history and patina to the modern mix of new furniture and decor your home may already have. There is a fine line between arranging accessories to create a space that doesn’t feel cluttered or too over-styled. It’s always a good idea to mix newer pieces with older ones. The right unique, vintage or handmade items you find with patina and character will make your home feel “collected.” The best places to find these items are antique/ vintage shops, flea markets or interior design boutiques.

Just remember, less is more when it comes to vintage items, don’t clutter with too many purchases, the few golden pieces you find will

stand out that much more by themselves.

Brass items are just as hot of an item today as they were 50-60 years ago.

Brass candlestick holders or animal figurines are always a good go-to. Cute vintage animals in brass, ceramic or stone add whimsy to a space, they are always pleasing to the eye because who doesn’t love animals?

4. Dried botanicals and plants always are a great way to add organic greenery to your space.

A basic potted plant is a low maintenance but equally lovely alternative to flowers.

Adding giant houseplants, like palm trees and tall fiddle leaf trees bring eye-pleasing drama to a neutral space.

Placing brightly colored vases with unusual, dried grasses or botanicals on either side of a fireplace mantle can look interestingly symmetrical. Succulents in a fun, colorful pot (or a vintage pot) are easy to care for, try adding a larger arrangement to a breakfast table or dining table as a centerpiece. A room doesn’t feel quite right without plant life in it. The organic element a plant or dried botanical gives is an essential part of most spaces.

5. Wall baskets can add texture, color and interest to your wall decor.

Wall baskets add a noticeable texture to your walls and grouping baskets together creates a fun look

for lots of different styles including boho, traditional, rustic or coastal. Most baskets are a neutral color; however, colorful baskets are definitely trending and can add contrast to an earthtoned room. If you want to focus on color, try African or South American baskets.

An easy way to design a basket wall is to create the form of an abstract triangle or an organic flowing pattern and use a variety of baskets in various styles, colors and textures. Vintage wall baskets are a fun find in antique stores but purchasing new baskets from shops that practice fair trade is a feel-good purchase for your home as well.

Our homes are not only a place of refuge, they are also an opportunity for self expression. When the home we create reflects who we truly are, it brings us a greater sense of joy and pride of ownership. As we begin to transition our homes to once again welcome guests, small yet meaningful changes can help us remember to love our homes again. Combining eras and styles to personalize your decor results in a unique and timeless, well designed, fresh-feeling home.

Greta McCoy is a designer and owner of The Bungalow Market, a home decor shop in the Oak Street Mill in Cornelius. When she’s not finding new, vintage treasures for her shop she’s busy raising two young pickers. Follow her designs and vintage finds on IG @bungalow_market.

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pilgrimage to haircut and color nirvana.

I told my spouse at one time what I actually paid for a good cut and highlights. That was the last time I divulged what he described as “a ridiculous extravagance.” Never mind what he spends on his weekly golf game and the side bets that go along with his round.

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Then the pandemic hit, and I had failed to get my hair cut or highlighted prior to the unsettling news of “shelter in place.” Until the pandemic, I never gave my hair color addiction much thought until I heard the words “COVID-19,” “Possible Recession.” Then the television shows started telling me how to save money by giving up my favorite mocha cappuccino at the corner coffee shop and hair salon highlights.

I calculated the cost of my coffee ritual and my cut

and color and decided, since a grey streak had appeared, I would go on the wagon to hair sobriety.

Like many women my age (sixty plus), I haven’t seen my natural hair color since I was 14 when I used “Sun In” and other home coloring products to look like Joni Mitchell. At 25, I started on the hard stuff – frosting kits that came with a white cap with holes in it that resembled a colander wrapped around my head. A friend would come over to insert a metal hook to poke

through the holes in the cap and pull up tiny stands of hair from my tender scalp before applying what looked like white cake frosting.

Looking back, those were the good old days when a box of hair color was $7.

As I aged, so did my quest for obtaining the perfect blend of buttery blonde with just enough brown, now called “low lights,” showing through so I looked like I spent more time in the sun than under the fluorescent lights of a salon. That $7 investment now became a whopping $150 a month investment, not including tip and take-home products like shampoo and conditioner for color-treated hair.

I love my hairdresser and I support her all the way in getting people back into salons safely. She knew in the fall that I was leaning towards going naturally

grey and supported my decision at our last visit in mid-February. Then, with the pandemic in full swing I became more confident of my decision to go on the wagon to hair sobriety.

The first few weeks were okay, but by week eight, I had a grey streak and silver strands shining through ash blonde staring back at me in the mirror. I tried not to linger too long at the mirror. It is now 12 weeks into my hair sobriety and I feel I need a support group to keep me from going off the wagon. At press time, I had an appointment in late June for a haircut and it’s all I could do when she asked me “do you also want color or are you staying natural?” to say, “I want color!” But I am staying the course.

Like anyone in recovery, I’m taking it one day at a time. I’m asking my friends

Coloring our hair is a luxury, but when is the right time to get back to our roots?

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THE SOCIAL NETWORK A breakdown of social media platforms and how best to use them BY: » Renee Roberson

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n the last 10 plus years, social media has expanded the capabilities we all have in keeping connected, tracking news headlines and even learning new skills. In general terms, social media refers to websites and applications that enable users to create and share content and participate in social networking.

The most widely used social networking platforms used by people in the 55+ category include Facebook,

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YouTube, Pinterest, Instagram, LinkedIn and Twitter. According to a study published by the Pew Institute in 2018, Facebook and YouTube are the two most popular platforms in this age demographic, with 65 percent of participants surveyed using Facebook, 68 percent using YouTube, and 26 percent utilizing Pinterest. As a side note, if you’ve never seen the 2010 film “The Social Network,” written by Aaron Sorkin, it’s a pretty eye-opening account on

how Facebook was first started by Mark Zuckerberg and his classmates on the college campus of Harvard University.

Benefits of Using Social Media

The pros to using social media are plentiful; they can help you stay connected with family members, share photos and video among people you know, keep up with trends, learn about new subjects and keep up with happenings in the news. They are also a

good place to meet likeminded people (there are an abundance of Facebook sub-groups you can join) and learn about events going on in your community.

Pinterest is a great visual medium that is helpful when vacation planning, finding new recipes and looking for clothing ideas and furniture and design inspiration. It can be a bit tricky to use at first, but once you learn how to create “boards” and “pin” your finds to them, it can become addictive (in a good way!)

Social Media Etiquette

When using social media, there are a few do’s and don’ts that will help you better navigate the platforms and keep friendly relations with your friends, children and grandchildren. For example, do keep your posts short, informative and nonjudgmental. In today’s political climate, it can be tempting to share inflammatory news articles or share your thoughts on a specific topic, but your followers may not want to read through a long post, especially if it’s something you do often. You should also make sure a news article source is credible before sharing at the risk of sharing inaccurate information that may upset others. When sharing a picture or video, check with a person you are tagging to make sure they

are okay with what you are sharing with your followers.

Also, don’t type posts and information all in caps; it can come across like you are yelling at the reader.

Privacy and Safety Tips

Scams are abundant on social media. Because of this, you should never share your personal information, such as home address, social security number, driver’s license number, phone number or full birthdate on social networking applications. Don’t accept friend requests from people you don’t know. Watch what type of personal information you share on the platforms—announcing the dates you are leaving for vacation, for example, could be an invitation for someone to burglarize your home or check your mailbox for

secure information. Watch for scams and frauds—if someone shares a coupon that says the first people to share it will receive $100, it’s probably too good to be true and your personal information or account may have been compromised.

As with any activity you engage in, learning and utilizing the various social media platforms can be a fun way to pass the time and engage with others. But learning more about how these platforms work and which ones work best for you will be more beneficial in the long run. And if you hear your grandkids chatting about their Tik Tok and Snapchat accounts, it’s probably best to leave those to the generation more concerned about taking selfies and dance videos of themselves to share with friends.

Here the differences between the free social media platforms available for use: Facebook is a website that allows users to connect with family and friends and share videos, photos and other information.

Instagram is a video and photo sharing service owned by Facebook.

YouTube is a video-sharing website that makes it easy for users to view video content.

Pinterest is a visual discovery engine that enables users to find and “pin” ideas like recipes, home design inspiration, style and more.

LinkedIn is a social network that focuses professional networking and career development.

Twitter is a microblogging platform that allows you to send a receive short posts called “tweets,” as long as they are no more than 140 characters.

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Celebrate the stars and stripes respectfully this 4th of July BY: » Emily Thomas

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id you know that there is a proper way to display your American flag? Follow these tips below to make sure your flag flies correctly.

• When hung on a surface such as a wall, window or door, the blue corner of the flag

(the Union portion) should always be placed to your left. If displayed from a staff the Union should sit at the peak. In any other scenarios that do not involve a staff, make sure to display your flag flat or suspended

in a manner in which its folds fall freely.

• Flags may be displayed on a vehicle if attached to the front right fender, but should never be placed over the hood, on the back, top or sides of a vehicle, train or boat.

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• Flag patches may only be worn by military personnel, firefighters, police officers, members of Scouting and patriotic organizations.

• When disposing of a flag that is tattered, frayed or no longer appropriate for display, it should be disposed of in a respectful manner, such as burning. You can contact your American Legion post to find out if they have flag disposal ceremonies, or find a Scout troop who can do it for you.

• Fold your flag correctly into triangles starting from the stripes edge to the Union facing outwards and secure the folds by tucking the end of the smaller triangle under the larger one.

American flag don’ts

• The flag should not be displayed when the weather is inclement unless it is specified as an all-weather flag.

• Only display your flag between sunrise and sunset, unless it is illuminated in the dark.

• Do not use the flag for any form of advertising, and never attach an advertisement or sign to the flag’s staff or rope.

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She’s All In Robin Smith Salzman is a hands-on helper to many causes BY » Karel Bond Lucander PHOTOGRAPHY by » Lisa Crates

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Officially, Robin Smith Salzman may only be dog mom to Taco, Belle, Annie and Aubie, but she has helped thousands of other area dogs and cats thrive.

In 2003, Robin and her husband, Jack, bought the Lake Norman Chrysler Dodge Jeep RAM dealership, relocated from Florida and became Cornelius residents.

Since then, they have generously donated their time, finances and more than half a dozen vehicles to animal welfare organizations.

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ple in our community who dedicate their lives to animal advocacy, and we are happy to be able to support them and their work,” says Robin.

As co-owner and marketing director of the dealership, Robin was first approached by the Humane Society of Charlotte. After answering their call with donations, she has since assisted Lake Norman Humane, Holly’z Hope, Stand for Animals, FurBabies Animal Rescue, Humane Society of Anson County and the Lake Norman Lucky Cat Program.

Her association with Lucky Cats began when Robin spotted a feral cat in the Cornelius McDonald’s parking lot, and it has led

to a strong, long-standing relationship.

“She is a great supporter and a big part of what our organization has become,” says Robin Byrd, executive director of the Lake Norman Lucky Cat Program. “If we run into something we can’t resolve on our own, we go to Robin, ask her for her recommendations and she makes it happen. Recently, she most graciously agreed to be on our board of directors. She has already been so instrumental in helping us raise awareness and move forward with our mission.

She and Jack are just wonderful people and do so much in our community and beyond.”

As kids both Robin and Jack had pet dogs, but the couple didn’t have one in their home until their 18-year-old daughter had a seizure and couldn’t drive.

“She asked for a dog, and it grew from there,” she says.

Local canine-advocacy organization, Holly’z Hope, is thankful for her love of dogs. According to Founder and CEO Holly Davis, “communities have been changed because of Robin.”

As she says, “Robin has had an unwavering support that lends credibility to Holly’z Hope – she responds to immediate needs, checks in, sends kind words, and her backing has allowed us to get additional support.”

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Robin and Jack Salzman participating in a benefit for Lake Norman Humane.

Signs for Lake Norman Lucky Cats and Lake Norman Humane in the dealership’s Custom Shop and Commercial Center remind visitors to give to these organizations.

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In addition to supporting four-legged friends, Smith Salzman and her husband help grant wishes for Lake Norman children through the Make-A-Wish Foundation. They also help Holy Angels and Least of These Carolinas near their second, smaller dealership, Gastonia Chrysler Dodge Jeep RAM. Humble about her own contributions, Robin emphasizes that none of this would be possible without the backing of their 200 employees.

“We are only able to make these donations because our staff is so great,” she says. “I make sure they understand what is being put back into their communities, thanks to their efforts.”

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A few of the signs that help Lake Norman Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram customers know about organizations seeking help.

as to visit their three adult children and eight grandchildren.

But back to the animals.

Jack is the one who spoils their dogs — while Robin is out there helping so many other tail-waggers.

“Many people find a local animal rescue group and support that cause well, but Robin is unique in that she supports numerous animal welfare groups financially and with her time,” adds Jack Salzman. “She works behind the scenes to make sure each group has what it needs to succeed. She’s donated transport vans, converted dealership marketing dollars and personally helped build fences so dogs chained to a tree could run freely. I know I am biased, but I don’t think there’s a more giving person than Robin.”

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Carolina Big Hearts Big Barks Rescue is a 501c3 nonprofit organization dedicated to rescuing, rehabilitating and rehoming of large breed dogs. Visit their website and Facebook pages for contact information. To apply to adopt any of the pets featured here, visit the website and fill out an application.

Jackson

Jackson is approximately 11 weeks old and would be good in a home with other dogs and children. This Pit Bull Terrier mix is active and playful, upto-date on vaccinations and has been neutered. Due to further required vetting Jackson will need to be adopted in the Charlotte area. Jackson is a typical puppy and is working on his manners and house training. Adoption fee is $225.

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Looking for a devoted companion? Don’t want to deal with all the training that comes with a puppy or young dog? Then Finley’s the gal for you! Finley has a sweet, playful demeanor. This adult Shepherd mix loves playing ball and curling up with her humans.

She’s a perfect walking partner as she loves walking the trails. House, leash and crate trained. She would prefer to be your one and only pet and needs an all adult home.

Her vaccinations are up-to-date and she is spayed. Adoption fee is $225.

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Meet buddy, a Husky and Labrador retriever mix who is approximately 1-year-old.

Who can resist those ears? He is a little shy at first but quickly warms up and loves being around his people. Defluffing stuffed animals is one of his favorite things to do and he absolutely loves peanut butter. Buddy still has some puppy tendencies but takes correction well. He is treat motivated. If you’re looking for a sweet goofy boy, Buddy is the one for you. He prefers a home with no cats and is neutered and up-todate on vaccinations. Adoption fee is $225.

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Savannah is an 11-week-old Pit Bull Terrier who is shy at first, but also a playful puppy. She is in the process of house training and would be good in a home with other dogs and children. She is up-to-date on vaccinations and spayed. Adoption fee is $225.

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The world of wine brings satisfaction that is limitless BY » Trevor Burton

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I have two basic premises that drive any wine event I hold. The first is that the more you know about wine, the more you enjoy it. The second is to demystify wine, to make it easier to understand and easier to enjoy. Staying on my second premise, there’s certain aroma of superiority when it comes to wine.

Take this description of a wine as an example; “This stunning red opens with classic aromas of red berry, rose, dark spice and crushed herb, while the radiant, elegantly structured palate delivers juicy red cherry, orange zest, licorice and crushed mint before a mineral note graces the long finish. Taut, refined tannins and fresh acidity keep it impeccably balanced.” The hidden message, here, is that if you can’t experience wine in this elegant way, you are surely not as clever and educated as the reviewer.

Balderdash! Wine is for enjoyment, not some liquid symphony that you have to have a master’s degree in order to appreciate.

For me, exploring the world of wine is an absolute joy, intellectually stimulating, absolutely rewarding and, in the end, very tasty. Let me give you an example. These past few weeks I’ve been diving into the wines of Austria. Not too difficult to do, there’s a great website with oodles of information.

The intellectual challenge is shaping the information into an easily understandable form and presenting it in a way that makes others eager to do their own exploration. Here’s the reward. It turns out that Austrian wines are a little known, great value. For a long time, my wife and I enjoyed wines made from the Grüner Veltliner grape. Now we know where the best ones are from and what to look for on a label. We discovered tasty little value nuggets.

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in my GLASS for a glass of wine or, a more formal, seminar and wine tasting—sharing the fruit, intellectual and vinous, of recent explorations. Simply put, wine is something that brings groups together.

My wine events are on the larger side, generally a group of 30 or more people interested in wine and wanting to get further into it; remember, the more you know about wine, the more you enjoy it. I always have a theme. It might be a wine region such as Sonoma or California’s Central Coast. It might be a topic like “Under-the-Radar” wines that are great wines and great values.

I conduct my events in conjunction with several establishments in our lake area; wine bars or restaurants.

However, if you have an interest in themed events of your own, there’s no reason that you couldn’t conduct one with a few friends in your own home.

For food at my events, I cover a whole spectrum. At some, I simply have an array of “heavy hors d’oeuvres”—cheeses, cold cuts, breads and crackers. At others, the food is in line with the theme. I once did

a tasting of South American wines along with tapas-sized dishes of South American food. Delicious.

Pairing food with wine is a low risk endeavor. All you need do is avoid obvious clashes where the wine would overpower the food or vice-versa—a deep beef dish with a crisp Sauvignon Blanc would not be a good idea.

What I especially enjoy is putting together wine dinners; dishes and wines paired together. The whole experience is great; reviewing the wines for the dinner with a chef, coming up with dishes that seem right for the wines and, finally, the dinner itself. Again, if you want to create your own wine dinner, just pick out a theme, create your own dishes or have them designed and expertly catered by a restaurant chef.

A truism; whatever the question, exploring wine is the answer. Wine is intrinsically social; there’s a great deal of intellectual challenge and you get to taste some great glasses of wine along the way. What could be better than that? Cheers!

Would you be interested in joining me at a tasting event at a local establishment? If we can get a sufficient number together, I’ll set up an event for a nominal fee. Contact me at sstwine2@gmail.com.

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5 Reasons to Love 55+ Active Adult Living

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he number one reason people choose the Active Adult Lifestyle is low or maintenance-free homes. Most communities HOA dues include exterior lawn maintenance and sometimes interior maintenance.

Number Two is sense of community and making new friends. Everyone is in a similar phase of their lives having worked for many years, their families are raised, and they are ready to enjoy their retirement years. It is easy to make new friends in this environment.

Reasons Three, and Four go together.

What better way to enjoy your new friends and promote health and well being than using number three; the extensive amenities most Active Adult Communities provide; pools, outdoor and often indoor heated, pickle ball, bocce, shuffleboard, tennis, horseshoe and other venues. There are also clubhouses with, game rooms, kitchens, libraries, gyms, and craft rooms and wood working shops and art studios, community gardens, etc.

Reason 4 is the activities 55+ Active Adult Living promotes. These activities can be resident organized and driven or the community may have an activities director. Everything from card and board games, clubs such as book, bible study, hiking, bicycle, cooking, dinner, knitting, art, etc. Educational opportunities like learning a new language, travel, politics, motivational speakers, and more. Fitness options range from Zumba, Yoga, Pilates, Tai Chi to Water Aerobics.

The fifth reason to embrace the 55+ Active Adult Lifestyle is the homes are designed with seniors in mind. Most homes are one level, wider door frames, zero or low entry showers, comfort height toilets and counters, lever handles on doors and other features to help seniors age in place.

Keep in mind the types and kinds of activities and amenities vary by community.

Tinnitus: What is It?

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hat is Tinnitus? Tinnitus is a sound that is perceived without an external stimulus. It is often a buzz, ring, static, crickets, or thumping sound heard by a person that other people do not hear.

Tinnitus is most often due to overactive nerves that are no longer receiving input due to a loss of hearing, much like that of a phantom limb pain. Tinnitus can also be a symptom of medication or other health concerns such as; Ménière’s Disease, sinus Tinnitus in quiet is like a pressure, Barometric Trauma, candle in a dark room. A or Temporomandibular Joint candle seems bright in the Disorder. No matter what dark, just like the tinnitus the cause is, the result is seems louder in quiet. an annoying sound that can become extremely distressing without treatment.

If something is advertised to “cure” tinnitus, it often attempts to treat what is creating the tinnitus in the first place. The complex component is determining A candle in a lit room is where the tinnitus is just as bright as before, but coming from and what the not as noticeable. In the cause is. With a thorough same way, tinnitus is not evaluation there are tinnitus as noticeable when there treatments available that is other noise. Treatment make the tinnitus less uses pleasant, masking noticeable and problematic. sound to diminish the Now, with an understanding perception of tinnitus. of what Tinnitus is, take this information to your audiologist to find out the best steps to treat it and find relief.

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The Benefits of Dental Implants

quote by Douglas Everett proclaims, “There are some people who live in a dream world, and there are some who face reality; and then there are those who turn one into the other.” My goal is to help you pursue your life dreams with the reality of the capital needed to pay for them.

The concept of income replacement usually occurs when discussing work disability insurance. There, the focus is on basic economic survival if income stops due to an accident or illness. Retirement is about income replacement that is voluntary, not forced, and predictable, not unexpected.

Then why aren’t more people prepared?

While covering living expenses brings peace of mind, in retirement, most people have higher hopes. Life is good when your basic expenses are covered and gets better when you have the money to experience more.

I would ask you to answer these questions: 1. What are your projected monthly expenses, and will they be covered, based on cash flow projections from either investments, social security, and/or pensions (if available)?

2. What is on your ‘retirement fun bucket list’? Specific travel destinations? Vacation home? An exclusive club membership? Does your list go on …?

3. Have you estimated how much money you will need for your “fun” bucket list? Does your calculation include future cost inflation, expected rate of return on investments, and a distribution schedule as this is not a one-time expense?

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ental implants are currently the most advanced and effective way to replace missing teeth. Although the technology has been around for over 25 years, recent advancements continue to improve the success rates and decrease healing times. Dental implants are titanium screws that are placed into the bone where the teeth used to be. Implants are very small, ranging several millimeters in width and usually no longer than 15 millimeters. The placement process is quick, with minimal discomfort or down time following the procedure. Placement is tolerated as well as many other common dental procedures. After several weeks, the bone will heal to the implant and it will be ready to support teeth. Implants can support everything from a single tooth to an entire arch of teeth, depending on how many are used and where they are placed.

Much like a house, an implant requires a strong foundation. That foundation is bone. If inadequate bone is present, grafting procedures can improve bone quality for implant placement. Oral surgeons are dental specialists who concentrate on procedures to gently removed diseased teeth, graft and prepare bone in the mouth for implant placement, and then place the implants to help improve your smile.

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The Barks

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he task of running a dog rescue is not always all wagging tails. For the founders of Carolina Big Hearts Big Barks rescue, it means fundraising, managing a group of fosters and volunteers and ultimately working a second full-time job alongside their primary professions.

Despite its challenges though, Suzy Blocker, Lisa Schauseil and Patricia Haynes would not trade it for anything.

Schauseil says that she found her way into this job by “adopting and learning how many amazing dogs are euthanized every day due to over breeding for money.” Blocker’s journey began when she adopted her Labrador/Pit Bull mix, Hailee, years ago, saying, “that is when I realized what a stereotype there was against pit bulls…

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She [Hailee] inspired me to start helping out local rescues in our area.” Haynes adds, “I got involved in dog rescue just five years ago, when we adopted two overbred mom Pit Bulls. I ended up volunteering at that rescue. Lisa was the foster for one of my moms, and Suzy was the event planner.” While they each hold different motivations for getting involved in dog rescue, there is one thing these three women have in common: their passion for helping misunderstood and neglected dogs.

CBHBB was founded in July 2015 as a non-profit organization run completely by fosters and volunteers.

Their mission stems from their dedication to the rescue, rehabilitation and adoption of large breeds.

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