Tulsa December 2015

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DECEMBER 2015

t’s December, Are you ready?

Children Dream, With their Teddy.

Presents to Wrap, I Want to Take a Nap. Planning the Schedule Best I Can. Family Feasts, Need Help Cooking.

What to Buy? I’m still Looking.

Multiple Mall Runs, For the Little Ones.

I’m Planning the Schedule Best I Can. Make a List of Family Traditions.

Can’t Forget to Mail the Cards in Time!

When Are the Concerts For Our Young Musicians?

I Can Figure It Out While Standing in Santa’s Line.

Let’s Relax By the Fire, Eating Cookies We Desire.

Enjoying Our Time, With Family All Here.

I Planned This Year’s Schedule Just Fine.

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December 2015

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Good Times

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Around Town

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Your Neighbor

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Animal Tracks

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Giving Back

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Now Open

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Sold Properties

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Lifestyle Calendar

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Parting Thoughts

16 LOOK and See What's On Brookside

Local optometrist offers vision services.

24 Enjoying Life at Life Senior Services

Cindy Lofting's encore career is more meaningful than the first.

28 Feeding Hope at the Food Bank

Give back this season to a great cause.

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Good Times

Fall Harvest Festival

More than 1,000 people attended the 2nd Annual Fall Harvest Festival & Feast hosted by JTR Group. A five course wine dinner followed that evening. Wente Vineyards supplied the wine and Justin Thompson’s team designed and executed the feast. All proceeds benefited Youth Services Tulsa. PHOTOGRAPHY EVAN WEI-HAAS.

Local husband & wife duo Desi & Cody

Grape stomp contest award winners

Pet costume contest.

Pet costume contest.

Pet costume contest.

Rock climbing at the kids zone.

Bird petting at Grogg's Green Barn booth.

Amateur pie bake award winner.

Face painting.

Having fun!

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A fabulous five course wine dinner at 624 Kitchen & Catering.

Pumpkin decorating.

Amateur pie bake award winner.

Show Time

Tulsans Julie L. Mueller and Eugene Blake of Aurora Kennel celebrate honors at The Morris and Essex Kennel Club dog show in Somerset, New Jersey. This show, first held in 1927, is held once every five years so a win is highly prized.

Grand Champion Aurora's Walk This Way, "Tyler Joe" was recently awarded The American Kennel Club Therapy Dog of Best of Breed winner Grand Champion Aurora's The Song and Eugene Blake, co-owner, dresses in required Excellence. Pictured with owner/handler, vintage clothing to reflect the year 1927.

Dance Man, "Sammy D." Julie L. Mueller.

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Good Times

Raisin' Cain

Raisin’ Cain 2015 was a huge success! Attendees enjoyed old and new friends, great food, music, dancing and more, all while raising more than $230,000 for Clarehouse care. PHOTOGRAPHY CHRIS HUMPHREY.

Mary Cogan with band members Pat Savage and Spencer Sutton

Presenting Sponsors the Hughes family

Executive Director Kelley Scott and Event Chair Anne Stevenson

Attendees on the dance floor.

Botanic Garden Dinner

Tulsa Botanic Garden celebrated the opening of the A.R. and Marylouise Tandy Floral Terraces at the annual Circle Dinner.

Mary Pat Matheson, president and CEO of Atlanta Botanical Garden, was the guest speaker.

Pat and Clayton Woodrum

George and Phyllis Dotson

Pam and Terry Carter and Margaret Neely

Sharon and Roy Harney

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Tim and May Sheehan

Cascia Hall Homecoming

The Cascia Hall Homecoming Cookout was held on Friday, October 9th.

Alan Ross, John Gaberino, Susan Schloss, Neen Ross, Clayton Woodrum and Justin Munn Marge Gaberino and Dan Keating

Rev. William Perez, O.S.A. and Robert Bresnahan

Tulsa Toy Depot

The Tulsa Toy Depot/Rocky Mountain Chocolate Factory Fall Block Party was held Thursday, October 22nd. Despite the rain, approximately 400 people braved the elements and enjoyed a great evening.

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Good Times

Bouse Fur House

Now Open! Bouse Fur House, pet boarding and daycare, is a full service dog, cat and pet care facility located at 1900 W. Detroit Street in Broken Arrow. They invite you to stop by for a tour; no appointment necessary. BouseFurHouse.com or 918.893.5695.

The kennels and suites are spacious.

The outdoor play area is huge.

Bella enjoying her cot.

Kitty condo.

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Around Town THE HAMLET HONEY KISSED HAMS – ONLY THE BEST FOR YOUR FAMILY & GUESTS The Hamlet, Oklahoma's original Honey

is real Cajun food made by real Cajun folks,

get tours, and plans an unbelievable itinerary.

and includes:

He is currently planning four trips to Europe

• Cajun specialty meats & fowl stuffed with

for 2016. If you would like more information

a wide variety of traditional Cajun ingredients

about these unique travel adventures please

Kissed Ham company since 1986, is now

• Crawfish - meat - and shrimp - stuffed

call him at 918.794.3851.

taking orders for your holiday feasts. Save

puff pastry pies

TOYLAND BALL

time by ordering online. Some holiday de-

• Gumbos of every type

lights include Honey Kissed spiral sliced

• Boudin balls and links

ham, whole smoked turkeys, spiral sliced

• Etouffee

Center on January 23, 2016. Toyland Ball is

Honey Kissed turkey breasts, pies, corpo-

• Steaks, burgers and a dozen types

The Parent Child Center of Tulsa’s annu-

rate gifts, party platters and gift baskets.

of sausage

al signature fundraising event. "Le Ballon

If you would like to relax and let someone

• World famous Turducken

Rouge" is our theme for the black tie gala

else do the cooking, the location at 91st and

Whether you're planning a party, a holiday

that will include an elegant evening of din-

Sheridan has a beautiful all-season patio

dinner or just want something adventurous

ner and dancing to the band Drive and a

complete with fireplace and heaters. Right

and incredibly delicious for a family meal, try us

fabulous live auction.

off the patio is a bar and dining room fin-

once and you'll be hooked! Hebert’s ships Na-

A highlight of the evening is the presenta-

ished in old world wood and stone decor,

tionwide or visit the Big Red House on 71st just

tion of the Guardian Angel Award. This year

perfect for dinner for two or a large crowd.

west of Lewis in Tulsa. CajunEd.com

we are honoring Jennifer Legler, for the past seven years she has made significant con-

For more information or to view the menu visit TulsaHamlet.com or stop by.

CAROLS AND CRUMPETS

Toyland Ball will be held at Cox Business

FUNDAY SUNDAY WITH SANTA AT THE GILCREASE MUSEUM It's an afternoon of museum fun for the

tributions of time, talent and resources to further The Parent Child Center's mission of protecting and nurturing children at risk for

Experience the sights, smells, and sounds

whole family on December 20th from noon

of the upcoming holiday season at Carols

to 4 p.m. Visitors can enjoy various art-mak-

For more information please call the Spe-

and Crumpets, the annual herbal craft fair,

ing stations, each offering different materials

cial Events Coordinator, Melody Hughes, at

hosted by The Tulsa Herb Society. It will be

and themes as well as teaching artists to

918.699.0501, e-mail mhughes@parentchildcen-

held Saturday, December 5th from 8.a.m. to 3

help guide and inspire. An art hunt is avail-

ter.org or go to our website at toylandball.org.

p.m. at the Tulsa Garden Center.

able to explore in the galleries, with a prize

abuse and neglect.

THE INAUGURAL G FEST

Tulsa Herb Society members spend the

at the end. Families also can enjoy our inter-

year crafting unique items, jarring delicious

active space, Kravis Discovery Center, and

The inaugural G Fest will feature an all-star

jams, infusing vinegars and hand-sewing a

explore the extensive gardens and special

line-up, including some of the biggest names

gingerbread themed Christmas tree to be

featured activities. For families with children

in Country, Rock and Americana, along with

raffled. Other vendors will offer live wreaths,

ages 3 – 15; children must be accompanied

the best up-and-coming and local talent,

mosaic garden items, original art and cards,

by an adult. Admission is free and no reser-

and all the charm of a county fair at Hatbox

fused glass vases, stoneware dishes, native

vations are required. Gilcrease.UTulsa.edu

Field in Muskogee, June 16-18, 2016.

crafts, garden sculpture, handmade clothing

UNIQUE AND AMAZING TRAVEL OPPORTUNITIES

is poised to become THE premier eclectic

and jewelry and vintage merchandise.

A special lunch is served at the Snow-

The first annual outdoor extravaganza music event of the year, with performanc-

flake Café from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Coffee and

GK Griffin with Griffin Interiors has lived all

es by the Okie from Muskogee himself,

hot spiced ciders are available while you

over the world and traveled to 68 countries,

Merle Haggard, Americana favorites The

shop. Admission is free. For more informa-

learning about the land, culture and people.

Avett Brothers, acclaimed Oklahoma band

tion call 918.496.8019 or like the Tulsa Herb

His unique upbringing and travel experienc-

Turnpike Troubadours and Red Dirt outlaws

Society on Facebook.

es have led to his compassion for design and

Jason Boland & The Stragglers, with many

appreciation for art and antiques throughout

more artist announcements planned for the

the world. Every year, Griffin takes three or

coming months.

HEBERT'S SPECIALTY MEATS – ORDER NOW FOR THE HOLIDAYS!

four trips abroad to visit unique places, flea

General Admission tickets are available for

Hebert's Specialty Meats has all your Ca-

markets, and brocantes in search of the per-

$79, and VIP Reserved Seating and VIP Party

jun flavors covered. Cajun Ed's brings you

fect piece to put in his store and to learn even

Pit tickets for $279 for a limited time. VIP Re-

the original Hebert's (say "A-Bears") Spe-

more about the history and culture of the

served Seating and VIP Party Pit gives ticket

cialty Meats and other delicacies just like

area. The best part is that he always takes a

holders access to an exclusive area direct-

you'd find in New Orleans, only better. This

group of people, schedules private hard-to-

ly in front of the stage, parking, designated

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bathrooms and a separate bar. For fans wanting the true G Fest experience, primitive camping is available starting at $80 and RV camping starting at $325. For more info or to purchase tickets and camping, visit gfestmuskogee.com.

TULSA WEDDING SHOW Plan your day in a day! On Sunday, January 3, 2016, the 23rd annual Tulsa Wedding Show will be held at the beautiful Renaissance Tulsa Hotel and Convention Center and includes more than 100 wedding professionals and thousands of dollars in prizes. The sponsors of this year’s event are the Renaissance Tulsa Hotel, Party Pro Rents, Abelina’s Boutique, PSAV Services, Brides of Oklahoma and Moody’s Jewelry. Experience it: taste the cakes, smell the flowers, hear the music, see the gowns! TheTulsaWeddingShow.com

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Your Neighbor

LOOK & See ARTICLE CASEY STRUTTMANN | PHOTOGRAPHY CHRIS HUMPHREY

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ost of us who have healthy eyesight are extremely attached to our vision, often without being conscious that we are. We depend heavily on our eyes, and yet we rarely give them a second thought…” Rosemary Mahoney (author).

In an adorable, modern twist to the world of optometry, LOOK Eyecare and Eyewear, located on Brookside in Tulsa, was founded on the importance of vision years before it was even a thought.

Dr. Chris McDaniels and his sister Jennifer Butler were raised by deaf parents.

“I quickly understood how special vision is to deaf people. At a young age, I knew this was how I could help and give back,” he says.

McDaniels’ dreams were reinforced when he watched his sister being fit for her first pair of glasses at age two.

“Her whole personality changed!" he says. "She loved removing all the ornaments from the Christmas tree because she could finally see them!”

After graduating from the Oklahoma College of Optometry in Tahlequah in 2010, McDaniels began his career as clinical professor of optometry for the Cherokee Nation in Bartlesville, Nowata and Vinita. His ultimate goal was to have his own practice. In November of 2014 he successfully opened LOOK Eyecare and Eyewear with his sister by his side.

Butler is currently a senior at Northeastern State University where she majors in business administration. The pair has become a force to reckon with.

Specializing in medical optometry and cornea/contact lens management, McDaniels has extensive experience in fitting specialty contact lenses and diagnosing and treating ocular health conditions such CONTINUED >

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Your Neighbor

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as glaucoma and retinal issues and working with patients who suffer from diabetes. He is also fluent in American Sign Language and is happy to assist those in need.

LOOK Eyecare and Eyewear's eyewear is also something to brag about. With popular brands such as Tom Ford and Ray-Ban, charitable lines like Modo and Eco and obscure lines such as etnia Barcelona and Glacee, the choices seem endless, yet the presentation is flawless. Ther showroom appeals to all ages with its feeling of rustic royalty. Butler has become an eyewear specialist and takes pride in keeping up with the extensive number of new and trendy styles coming through their door. She’s launched the experience of choosing eyewear to a new level and has made the fun and personalized experience for each

LOOK EYECARE AND EYEWEAR

918.992.5337 Tuesday 9 a.m. -7 p.m.

Wednesday-Saturday 9 a.m. -5 p.m.

3746 S. Peoria Avenue Tulsa, OK 74105 contactus@looktulsa.com LookTulsa.com

Most of us who have healthy eyesight are extremely attached to our vision, often without being conscious that we are. We depend heavily on our eyes, and yet we rarely give them a second thought…” Rosemary Mahoney (author).

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client the businesses' biggest selling point.

McDaniels and Butler love what they do and love working together to do it.

“We are a family owned business with more than a thousand frames to choose from," says Butler, "and we have a style and price for every budget.”

McDaniels has also taken on the role as one of the original founders of the Tulsa Art Deco Museum, which is housed in the stunning lobby of the Philcade Building in the heart of downtown's Deco District.

“I’ve always loved Tulsa and wanted to make it a better place," he says. "I’ve always been a fan of Tulsa’s Art Deco Architecture and thought this would be a great way to promote our town.”

McDaniels and William Franklin, an artist and owner of Decopolis, a unique gift shop located on Boston, founded the museum as a non-profit almost six years ago and now have several board members and a growing list of volunteers. Supported by private donations, they will host their next Deco Ball in the beautiful Mayo Hotel in September of 2016.

McDaniels’ love for art continues to boil over into his career as an optometrist. His attention to details in eye care and his various frames, each being a piece of art in its own right, set a tone of ease, style and character.

Our eyes, as they say, are a window to our souls. McDaniels and Butler embody this concept and hope that each of their clients at LOOK Eyecare and Eyeweear leaves feeling appreciated, taken care of and understood.

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Animal Tracks

Pet Safe

CHRISTMAS TIPS ARTICLE TROY MCNAMARA, DVM

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t’s that special time of the year and of course you want to include your furry pets in the family fun; but please be mindful of special activities and human traditions that are dangerous to our pets.

Lampoon’s Christmas Vacation bit into the electric cord, but in the real world electrocution is no laughing matter. Make sure to keep pets away from all electric appliances, Christmas lights, etc.

O CHRISTMAS TREE, O CHRISTMAS TREE

HOLIDAY SPIRITS

1. Please make sure your tree is pet friendly. Keep it secure so that it can’t fall over. If you like a real Christmas tree, be sure your pets are not allowed to drink the tree water as this may cause stomach/bowel upset.

2. Tinsel can be deadly. This shiny, innocent looking decoration is a kitty magnet; they love to play with and chew this tantalizing and sparkly toy. Unfortunately, when tinsel is ingested (eaten) it can cause a blockage in the stomach and intestines that can be lethal without surgery.

For many, sharing the spirit of the holidays includes getting together with friends and family and having cocktails or wine.

Keep a very close eye on your curious cats and daring dogs. Those sweet cocktails (especially those with dairy products) are very attractive to our pets. We see a significant increase in tipsy patients during this time of year.

NO FEAST FOR THE BEASTS

All those holiday family dinners, cookies, candies and treats help make this a great time of year, but our pets can become extremely ill when eating people food. Limit their diet to their normal food and pet specific treats. Especially dangerous is the artificial sweetener xylitol, which is commonly found in candy and gum.

CHRISTMAS LIGHTS

All the pretty lights require wires. Wires carry electricity. Electricity kills! Sure, it was somewhat comical when the cat in National

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POISONOUS PLANTS: MISTLETOE, HOLLY AND POINSETTIAS

All of these are Mother Nature’s natural decorations for this special time of year. However, all three pose risks to our pets and can cause gastrointestinal upset or worse. Cardiac (heart) and renal (kidney) injury is also possible.

SILENT NIGHT

For our anxious pets, all the increased activity, noises and visitors (i.e. stranger danger) can make for an absolute nightmarish experience. If you have a stressed-out pet, please contact your family veterinarian to discuss ways to make this time of year fear free. Start by making a quiet zone in your house for the

pets, filled with security toys/blankets. Don’t let lesser known family members or strangers mingle with your pets.

Finally, while puppies and kitties do make cute presents….THEY ARE GOING TO GROW UP! Just like raising children, there will be challenging times that you must be ready for; potty-training, chewing up shoes, barking, and clawing furniture are just a few. Thousands of Christmas pets end up homeless or in shelters due to our busy and chaotic lifestyles. Take time before making a big decision like bringing a new pet into your house. Always remember there are beautiful, adoptable pets in shelters and rescue groups that would love a home this season. Adopt, don’t buy!

Wishing all of you a Blessed Christmas Season!

The Doctors and Staff of the Animal Emergency Center

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An Encore Career More Meaningful Than the First

ARTICLE DEBRA LAIZURE | PHOTOGRAPHY CHRIS HUMPHREY

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aby Boomers are turning 65 at a rate of

savings to seniors if they are on the right

almost 10,000 a day. And many of them

plan. If not, it could cost them hundreds or

aren't ready to retire. Some continue working

thousands of unnecessary additional dollars.

because they haven't saved enough money or

Last year, Loftin and her team at LIFE Senior

have other concerns. Many, like Cindy Loftin,

Services helped people save $1.6 million by

are breaking stereotypes and choosing second

switching their plans.

careers because they still have more to offer.

Medicare gets more and more confusing

Originally from Louisiana, Loftin trans-

each year. Seniors receive a flood of mail-

ferred with AT&T, then Southwestern Bell,

ers from insurance companies during the

to Oklahoma City and then to Tulsa in 2000.

open enrollment period, October 15th to

She was only in Tulsa for a day when the

December 7th, leaving doubt in their minds

company offered her and other long-term

if they have proper coverage. Loftin en-

employees the opportunity take an early

courages people to take advantage of free

retirement. The offer was too good to pass

counseling services.

up, so Loftin retired from corporate life at the young age of 50.

"It may be that the plan they are on is exactly where they need to be, but maybe it's

Five years later, after traveling and com-

not and we can save them some money," she

pleting several home projects, she realized

says. "Everyone, not just people on Medicare,

she wasn't really doing much—just biding

should review their insurance each year to

time. She had already crossed most of the

make sure they have the best coverage."

items off her bucket list years before and was looking for a new adventure.

She says she knew nothing about Medicare when she started working at LIFE Se-

"I had a friend on the board of directors for

nior Services. She was fortunate to have

LIFE Senior Services," says Loftin. "A new po-

medical coverage through her employer her

sition opened up to help educate and guide

entire adult life and never had to worry about

seniors through the new Medicare Part D

it. She quickly learned the intricacies of the

benefit and she thought it would be a perfect

program and got to work. It turned out to be

fit for me. It was right up my alley because of

the most rewarding job she has ever had.

my corporate training, so I signed on."

"I've only had one job in my life with

Loftin was hired on a six-month grant from

AT&T/Southwestern Bell," she says. "I've al-

the National Council on Aging. That was

ways felt like I did a good job for them and

nearly 10 years ago.

they were a really good company. But, I nev-

Medicare Part D, the prescription drug program of Medicare, can be a valuable cost

er felt like I made a difference in someone's quality of life like I do now."

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Cindy Loftin is the coordinator for LIFE Senior Services' Medicare & Tax Assistance Programs.

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Loftin assists seniors with their Medicare Part D enrollment.

She says if you want to feel really good, come up to the clinic when they are helping people. The stories are amazing.

to use a computer. And unfortunately, using the Medicare website is the only way to enroll.

"I am 65 years old now. A little fringe benefit is that many of the

Listening to Loftin speak of the program is a bit daunting. It's easy

people we help are older than me, so I feel very young—but I also feel

to see how someone can be overwhelmed by the process. What's not

very honored that they let me help them. And so, for my heart, I get

daunting, however, is the overwhelming pride she has for her volun-

a lot out of this," she says. "We have a wonderful team of volunteers

teers and staff at LIFE Senior Services.

and they all feel the same way I do. We have clients who came to us

"I love this job so much," she says. "I love the service we provide. I

in the beginning of the program who return year after year and have

joke about how someday when the program is over, the staff is going

become like family. When I'm gone, this will be a legacy that I can

to have to vote on who has to tell me to go home. Otherwise, I'm just

leave that helps people."

going to keep coming to work!"

The program operates all year long, not just during the Medicare

The success stories are endless, but one in particular stands out.

enrollment period. More than 10,000 people become eligible for Medi-

"There was a woman a couple of years ago who told us we

care each day. Although they do not help seniors enroll in the actual

saved her life. She was crying, and was looking for someone to

Medicare program, Loftin and her team can help them with the "Part

help her deal with her end-of-life issues. She could not afford the

D" drug benefit.

medications she needed to stay alive. The plan she was on did not

Loftin is certified by the Oklahoma Insurance Commission to provide free educational services to seniors and their adult children. She uses a tool on the Medicare website to determine the best drug plan for each individual. She puts in the person's med-

cover them but we were able to find one that covered all the drugs she needed," she says.

Helping people has been a real lifesaver for Loftin as well. Sadly, she lost her son last year and it has been difficult.

ications and it provides different plan options. She reiterates that

"If I didn't have this, it would have been much harder. I have strug-

the only way to compare the 24-31 available plans is to use the tool

gled with life the last year, but by giving back, it continues to help me.

on the Medicare website.

I often think it helps me more than it helps others," she says.

"It's really easy, after the first thousand times you do it," she says.

She looks forward to seeing familiar faces when the enrollment pe-

Luckily, Loftin is familiar with all the subtleties of the website. In

riod rolls around each year. The same people come back every year

fact, the reason LIFE Senior Services received funding by the Na-

and even look forward to it, which is a testament that Loftin and her

tional Council on Aging in the first place was because many of the 47

team are obviously doing something right.

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She says, "I truly enjoy what I do and I'm going to continue doing it until they figure out who's going to tell me that I have to leave."

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Giving Back

Fighting Hunger,

Feeding Hope ARTICLE EILEEN BRADSHAW AND GREG RASKIN PHOTOGRAPHY PROVIDED

W

ith the holiday season approaching, most families turn their thoughts to those of joy and gratitude. For those of us at the Community Food Bank of Eastern Oklahoma, we too remain grateful for the generous support of our financial donors and volunteers who help us fulfill our goal of providing food with dignity for all Eastern Oklahomans.

This year we have helped so many people.

On average we provide 346,000 meals every single week of the year to our neighbors facing hunger; that’s more people every week than would attend the state’s major college football games on a given Saturday. Imagine feeding everyone at Memorial Stadium in Norman, Boone Pickens Stadium in Stillwater, H.A. Chapman Stadium here in Tulsa, and then doing it all over again. Each week of the year, the work remains.

For a great many of us, everything seems okay for now, but one small detail can overturn the applecart. An illness or injury that inhibits the productivity of a family member, the necessity of attentive care-giving to another, a child with a disability needs additional assistance or the death of a working family member creates an unexpected burden.

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HOW YOU CAN HELP THE COMMUNITY FOOD BANK OF EASTERN OKLAHOMA

Donate Funds, Volunteer, Donate Food, Host a Food & Fund Drive, Join the Junior Ambassadors, Seeds of Hope, Spread the Word, Take a Tour or Schedule a Speaker, Attend Community Events.

Tulsa Office 1304 N. Kenosha Avenue Tulsa, OK 918-585-2800 McAlester Branch 2119 N. Main Street McAlester, OK 918-429-7755 OKFoodBank.org Monday - Friday 8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.

to maintain work requires an unexpected repair. Those who depend on Social Security benefits received no cost of living increase to their benefits this year and yet the costs of many routine items continue to increase.

We recently learned of a woman who works as a paraprofessional for one of the Tulsa Public Schools. On her own, she was able to make ends meet. However, circumstances unexpectedly placed four grandchildren in her care. This caregiver was barely surviving before, and now with four additional people relying on her attention, life is even harder.

“I can help with homework, I can give the kids a bath, but I can’t create food out of thin air,” she says. This hardworking grandparent now relies on food assistance to keep those dependent children fed, feeling secure and focused on their education.

Each faith tradition includes imperatives for remembering and supporting the least of our citizens. We ask each of you to remember that every Oklahoman is worthy of the most basic fundamental necessities; that of nourishment, food, and life. As we gather to celebrate and offer gifts to one another, imagine how appreciated the gift of food to someone suffering hunger would make.

Our annual Fill the Plate campaign provides the ability to leverage new and increased gifts to the Food Bank with a matching grant--up to $150,000-- from the George Kaiser Family Foundation. With the Food Bank’s ability to leverage four meals from one donated dollar, that is 600,000 additional meals with this single campaign.

The Community Food Bank of Eastern Oklahoma wishes a holiday season filled with bounty, goodness, family, friends, health and joy to everyone in the metro area.

We appreciate your help in lifting up those who struggle to secure their next meal.

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Castle Christmas CELEBRATE THE BEST OF FAMILY TRADITIONS ARTICLE BROOKE PASSMORE | PHOTOGRAPHY PROVIDED

T

he holiday season paints a swirl of nostalgic memories for all ages around Oklahoma. The fondest Christmas memories are sparked by family traditions that are a must during those fast-paced days of December. A holiday tradition that countless families partake in each year is visiting Oklahoma’s famous Castle of Muskogee, better known around the holidays as Castle Christmas.

Jeff Hiller, the owner of Castle of Muskogee, is quite the family man and thinks Christmas should be all about spending time with loved ones. As a way of bringing people together during the season of good tidings, the Castle of Muskogee is transformed into a wintery retreat that every family can experience and enjoy.

Castle Christmas is decorated both inside and out and from top to bottom in classic holiday décor. Visitors can journey inside its stone walls and participate in fun activities like making candles, sand-art or ornaments to hang up on their Christmas trees at home. Kids are able to tour Santa’s workshop and talk to Santa’s elves before meeting Father Christmas himself. Guests will also have the chance to meet iconic holiday characters throughout different parts of the castle. And if families just want to sit and have a break from the holiday shopping and traffic, they can relax in front of the fireplace and watch a fun, family Christmas movie as they enjoy a cup of delicious hot cocoa.

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the bakery’s oven. Before leaving the castle, visitors are welcome to stop by the gift shop, which sells a unique assortment of Christmas items ranging from light sculptures, trees and one of a kind decorations, all sold at a great value that will make any Grinch feel festive.

The castle's biggest attraction is the bright spectacle of Castleton Village, where kids of all ages can ride ponies outside its festive buildings. In order to see more nighttime holiday displays, families can drive through the twinkling lights and sights of Castleton Village. To explore a different route away from the cars, visitors can hop on a tractor-drawn hayride that will take them through the village's thousands of lights and Christmas inflatables. After experiencing the drive through Castleton Village, families can follow the signs to the Garden of Lights, which is only a few minutes away from the Castle of Muskogee, to see even more stunning Christmas displays.

The Castle Christmas drive-through is open Thanksgiving evening to New Year’s Eve night. The inside of the castle will be open to the public every Thursday, Friday and Saturday until December 17th, then will be open every day for the rest of the month from 6 p.m. - 10 p.m.

So, to be as jolly as Old Saint Nick, travel up to the Castle of Muskogee’s Castle Christmas, where families come together to appreciate the most wonderful time of the year.

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Castle of Muskogee is located at 3400 W Fern Mountain Rd, Muskogee, OK 74401. To contact the castle, call 918.687.3625.

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December DECEMBER 1ST - 14TH

DECEMBER 3

TOYS FOR TOTS

OPEN HOUSE

ABELINA'S BOUTIQUE AT THE FARM SHOPPING CENTER

THE FARM SHOPPING CENTER

Would you like to brighten Christmas morning for some of Tulsa’s less

Spend an evening at The Farm where the merchants will be your

fortunate children? The Farm Shopping Center at 51st & Sheridan

host. Enjoy refreshments as we light up The Farm for Santa’s arrival. Free

will be collecting new toys for boys and girls of all ages this Christ-

photo with Santa for the first 20 kids. Sign up at each shop for a chance

mas. You may drop them off at Abelina’s Boutique. Your generosity

to win free gifts. Visit FarmShoppingCenter.com for more details.

is greatly appreciated!

EXHIBIT CONTINUES THROUGH JANUARY 17, 2016

DECEMBER 4 - 6 CHRISTKINDLMARKT GERMAN AMERICAN SOCIETY OF TULSA,

IN LIVING COLOR EXHIBIT

2301 EAST FIFTEENTH STREET, TULSA

PHILBROOK MUSEUM

Every December, the GAST Center transforms into a festive Christ-

Celebrate the art of printmaking with works by Andy Warhol and

mas market. Shoppers find unique items imported from Germany

notable contemporary artists Richard Diebenkorn, Chuck Close, Ed-

plus one-of-a-kind gifts handcrafted by dozens of local artisans.

ward Ruscha and Keith Haring. Works by Warhol are the centerpiece,

German food is served all day and children's activities are available

including portraits of Marilyn Monroe, the electric chair, camouflage

throughout the day. www.gastulsa.org

patterning, flowers, sunsets and more. Special exhibition tickets are required. Philbrook.org/explore/exhibitions/living-color

DECEMBER 5 CLUB PARKHILL 10018 S MEMORIAL DR, TULSA Join CLUB PARKHILL at Parkhill's Liquors & Wine South today for an inside peek into the liquor, beer and wine industry.

Club members receive updated product and availability information, in-store specials, give-a-ways and complimentary tasting events! Sign up for the exclusive Holiday Party on December 5th. More information: ParkhillSouthtulsa.com.

EVENING OF DECEMBER 5TH THE DEMAND PROJECT’S FIRST ANNUAL BLACK TIE GALA GOLF CLUB OF OKLAHOMA Enjoy dinner, live music, silent and live auction to benefit the restoration of trafficked survivors. As a guest and/or table sponsor, you or your company will be recognized for its active

EVERY NIGHT 6 P.M. TO 10 P.M. CASTLE CHRISTMAS 3400 WEST FERN MOUNTAIN ROAD, MUSKOGEE

engagement in the protection, rescue, and restoration of children from sexual exploitation. events@thedemandproject.org or facebook.com/TheDemandProject

Castleton Village is an unforgettable experience filled with over

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2,000 holiday displays. Activities include family movies, ornament

CASCIA CHRISTMAS WALK 2015

making and pony rides. Father Christmas also visits. Admission is

CASCIA HALL

free but donations are gratefully accepted. For more information vis-

Tour four exquisitely decorated homes. The day also includes Cascia’s

it OkCastle.com and view the calendar for various events.

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catered by Andolini’s Pizzeria, and more to get your holiday started in fabulous fashion. Tickets for the Christmas Walk home tours are $15 in advance and $20 at the door. casciahall.org

DECEMBER 11 - 20 TULSA BALLET'S THE NUTCRACKER TULSA PERFORMING ARTS CENTER A young girl’s fantasy unfolds in this remarkable production that mixes the visuals of a Broadway show with the heartwarming story of a fairytale Christmas. More than 100 local children join the professional company to help the larger-than-life Mouse King battle the Nutcracker Prince and his toy soldier brigade. tulsapac.com

DECEMBER 12 SECOND SATURDAY WALKING TOUR TOPECA COFFEE- 115 W. 5TH STREET TULSA Explore your home town on a guided one-hour walking tour of Tulsa’s architectural skyline.

Tours begins at 10 am, cost $10 and proceeds benefit Tulsa Foundation for Architecture.

Each month the tour will be a little different.

For more information contact Shane Hood at (918)810-7271 or visit tulsaarchitecture.com/ events/second-saturdays-2015-12-12

NEW YEARS EVE OLD HOLLYWOOD NYE DINNER PARTY 624 S BOSTON AVE, TULSA Celebrate New Year’s Eve in Old Hollywood Style with the JTR Group at 624 Kitchen and Catering. A coursed, plated dinner will be enjoyed while listening to live music by Stephanie Oliver. The evening will then be followed by a cocktail party with DJ. For more information please visit 624catering.com.

JANUARY 14 MADONNA “REBEL HEART TOUR” BOK CENTER Pop icon, Madonna, will bring her "Rebel Heart" tour to the BOK Center on January 14!

This will be the first-ever Oklahoma tour stop for the singer, whose 30-plus year recording career includes hits "Like a Virgin," "Express Yourself," "Vogue" and "Like a Prayer." Tickets can be purchased at ticketmaster.com/ Madonna-tickets/artist/768011?tm_link=search_act_1_name December 2015 | Tulsa Lifestyle

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CHARITIES & FUNDRAISERS

Community Food Bank of Eastern Oklahoma (918) 585-2800 okfoodbank.org

COMMUNITY EVENTS & ORGANIZATIONS Tulsa Botanic Garden (918) 289-0330 tulsabotanic.org

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Parting Thoughts

Older, Up

Growing But Not

WORDS JIM COSGROVE

M

y New Year’s resolution is to act more like a 5-year-old.

I got the idea from my daughters. They laugh a lot. They sing often and loudly. They spontaneously break into dance. They cry and sob and throw occasional tantrums, and then a few minutes later they’re laughing again. They don’t hang onto yesterday or worry too much about next week.

I want a little more of all of that in my life. So, I’ve been watching and listening to my girls and learning from them. I realized that the key to success that we adults are endlessly searching for is really quite simple.

It’s joy. That is, to exist as joy-filled beings and seek out and extract joy from every situation life throws our way–to be more childlike (not childish) in everything we do.

I’m pretty sure all of us understood this when we were kids, but we’ve long forgotten what it’s like to live in the childlike present.

A couple of years ago in January my then 5-year-old daughter announced, “This is going to be a cool year!”

And do you know what? She ended up having a cool year. In fact, she had an awesome year. And do you know why?

She decided to have a cool year. She chose to make it an awesome year.

And it really is that easy. Joy is a choice. It’s not simple, but easy.

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Despite the loss of a job or a loved one…despite failing health or an expanding waistline or (in my case) thinning hair…despite our circumstances, we can still opt for joy. It’s always there for us to choose or not to choose. We know this is true because we’ve all seen it and heard it in stories of those who overcome tragedy and monumental setbacks. It takes strength of character and a full-throated child-like spirit.

So, this year, if you see me riding on the back of a cart in the grocery store parking lot, or singing out loud on the street, or dancing in a fountain, please join me.

Jim Cosgrove, aka Mr. Stinky Feet, and his wife make their home in Johnson County, Kansas, with their two beautiful daughters. For details about where your family can be entertained by Jim, visit JimCosgrove.com.

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