Lifestyles over 50 March-April 2020

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Overcoming Regrets Part 2 of our Legacy Series

Money, Mortgages, and Moving Senior Golf Discount List Things to Do with Grandkids Games, Puzzles, & More!

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This issue has an interesting set of articles At the top of the list is our article on Spring Cleaning.

Now you may think this is an odd choice, but I know you will learn some excellent tips to make that cleaning process a bit easier or as we call it the "old fashioned" way.

As always we want you to be alert for possible Social Security scams. Our article tells you what to look for and what to do if you think someone is trying to cheat you over the phone. Scammers are getting more and more sophisticated so it is important to be aware of their tricks.

We all have regrets. This issue's installment in our Legacy Series deals with regrets and how we might handle them.

For you golfers we have our yearly list of the more popular area golf links. Be sure to take advantage of their discounts.

Golf is a very good form of exercise (and frustration) so get out there and "let 'er rip".

We have also expanded our Puzzle Page to include a few more brain teasers to amuse you.

Lastly, I hope you are as happy about the coming Spring as I am. Let the sun shine and bring on the warmer weather!!!

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Musings and Thoughts A dog thinks: "Hey, these people I live with feed me, love me, provide me with a nice warm, dry house, pet me and take good care of me...THEY MUST BE GODS!!!!!"

A cat thinks: Hey, these people I live with feed me, love me, provide me with a nice warm, dry house, pet me and take good care of me....I MUST BE A GOD." I went to this girl’s party the week after she dumped my friend rather harshly. While everyone was getting drunk, I went around putting tuna inside all the curtain rods. Weeks went by and they couldn’t figure out why the house smelled like festering death.

I was boasting my unpredictability and spontaneity to my new partner. At this moment, he slowly brought his lips to mine and whispered voluptuously, "So, amaze me." I still don’t know why I burped in response.

• Kids today don't know how easy they have it.

When I was young, I had to walk 9 feet through a shag carpet to change the TV channel. • Remember back when we were kids and every time it was below zero outside they closed school? Yeah, me neither. • I may not be that funny or athletic or good looking or smart or talented. I forgot where I was going with this. • I love being almost 80, I learn something new every day and forget 5 others. • A thief broke into my house last night. He started searching for money so I woke up and searched with him. • I think I'll just put an "Out of Order" sticker on my forehead and call it a day. • November 3, 2019 marked the end of Daylight Saving Time.

Hope you didn't forget to set your bathroom scale back 10 pounds on Saturday night. • Just remember, once you're over the hill you begin to pick up speed.

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Things To Do With Grandkids: March-April 2020

By Art Villafane, Lifestyles over 50 Erth’s Prehistoric Aquarium

March 13 Zoellner Arts Center at Lehigh University 420 E. Packer Ave., Bethlehem 610-758-2787 7:30 PM to 9:30 PM $20/$25/$35.

Jump In! Explore unknown ocean depths where prehistoric marine reptiles lived eons ago – and maybe live still today! Erth's actors, technology, giant puppets, science and imagination create an amazing visual experience that connects young audiences to the real science of paleontology. Parking attached to the center. zoellner.cas2.lehigh.edu.

Bethlehem St. Patrick's Day Celtic Classic Parade Of Shamrocks March 14 Bethlehem, PA 1:00 PM Free Downtown Bethlehem will be awash in green as Celtic Cultural Alliance hosts the 8th Annual Celtic Classic Parade of Shamrocks!

The parade will kick-off at 10th Avenue & Broad Street. The parade route will continue east on Broad to Main Street and makes its way south on Main Street, ending under the Hill-To-Hill Bridge.

Lehigh Valley Auto Show

March 19-22, Stabler Arena - Lehigh University, 124 Goodman Dr., Bethlehem 10AM9PM $10 for adults; $7 for seniors (55+) children 6-14; $25 family four-pack.

The Lehigh Valley Auto Show is held from March 19 - 22.

From Thursday through Saturday, hours are 10 a.m. - 9 p.m.

On Sunday, the show is open from 10 a.m. - 6 p.m. Ticket prices are $10 for adults, $7 for senior citizens (ages 55+) and children (ages 6-14), and $25 for a family four-pack. Children under five receive free admission. Tickets can be purchased in person or online - glvada.org.

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The Jungle Book

Act 1 DeSales University Theatre Various dates March-April Labuda Center for the Performing Arts 2755 Station Ave., Center Valley 610-282-1100. Swing into the jungle with the senior theatre majors’ production of "The Jungle Book!" Join the young, jungle boy Mowgli as he experiences a wild string of adventures from escaping a monkey’s birthday party to outwitting a treasure-guarding cobra, and even fighting for the future of the jungle against the ferocious tiger Shere Khan. calendar.desales.edu Allentown St. Patrick's Day Parade

March 22, 2020 West End Theatre District Allentown, PA 610-554-7908 1:30PM-4:30PM Parade route will form at the Fairgrounds track near the Liberty and 19th Street gate. The parade will proceed west on Liberty, turn north on 19th Street, west on Tilghman St. to 25th St. Then south on 25th St. back to Liberty St. Then east on Liberty and disband back at the Fairgrounds 19th St. gate. allentownstpatricksparade.com.

Saucon Valley Easter Egg Hunt April 11, Dimmick Park 427 Birch Rd., Hellertown 610-838-8067 10AM-10:30 AM, Free. Join the Saucon Valley Easter Egg Hunt.

This event is for children ages 1-12. Prizes are awarded for each age category. Easter Bunny will arrive via firetrucks and will be available for photos with children.

Parents should have their children arrive well before the 10 a.m. start to be ready at their proper age field. Event is held rain or shine! hellertownhistoricalsociety.org

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Legacy Series, Part 2: Regrets

By Alan Allegra, Lifestyles over 50

When faced with the nearing inevitability of shuffling off this mortal coil, our thoughts pace back-and-forth between the past and the future, often pausing in the present for a reality check. We wonder if we did all the things we “shoulda woulda coulda.” Will we empty our bucket list before we kick the bucket? Is it time to stop nursing grudges and let them die? How will I manage the pain I feel or get around the house or hospital room? What, if anything, lies beyond in the Great Beyond, and am I prepared? Why aren’t hearses equipped to pull U-Hauls?

In our Legacy series, we will examine some areas to consider as we approach our final days on Earth. This is not meant to be a morbid look at an unpleasant subject but a helpful guide to help you settle things while you have time.

We will talk about what we leave behind (regrets), where we are now (goals and wishes), and where we are headed (eternity).

There is much discussion about the quality of life but the quality of death is almost a taboo subject. One of the follies of the young is that they think they will live forever, or at least have “plenty of time.” Paradoxically, more and more young people are not wishing to live forever but are instead choosing self-destructive behavior and devaluing human life.

In any case, no one has access to the Divine Day Planner and the date and means of departure. The lesson is: Prepare now to leave behind a legacy and take with you what truly matters.

Until such time as somebody builds a time machine, there is no way to go back and do what was not done or undo what was done; therefore, we live with regrets.

Regrets often come from never getting around to doing the things we should or fixing what is broken. Regrets can be minor, such as not buying enough dessert on a shopping trip, or choosing hash browns instead of breakfast potatoes at the diner. They can also be major, such as making that big-ticket purchase despite the poor ratings or not buying that Google

stock years ago. Areas of regret differ for each person, but many can be avoided with good advice and wisdom.

The Bible tells us not to worry about tomorrow — plan, but don’t worry. Regret is a way of worrying about yesterday, an equally pointless task.

One of the most common areas of regret is not making things right in broken relationships. Time spent harboring bad feelings can be more satisfactorily spent in healthy, peaceful relationships. Too many people fuss and fume and feud over slights that can easily be forgiven and buried, instead of being buried with the parties involved.

Acknowledging regrets is the first step to healing.

When we accept that we cannot change the past, we can let go of it and go to work on repairing the damage before it’s too late.

One of my biggest regrets is not finishing college. I dropped out after my freshman year, then bounced around a couple other schools, thinking I would get a head start on my life in contrast to my friends who were “wasting” their time studying. I can’t count the number of jobs I was otherwise qualified for that I could not get because I don’t have a college degree. I did complete an MDiv seminary program as a special student, but could not receive the actual degree.

That has hamstrung my dreams to be a seminary professor. I tried to make it “right” by taking night classes but realized I would be getting my degree and applying for Social Security at the same time; too late.

I also regret not taking music lessons. I was not allowed when I was young, but had plenty of opportunity when I was on my own. So, I could blame my parents, but not entirely. Placing blame doesn’t really help, anyway. Had I been more responsible, I would be known today as The Singing Seminary Professor!

We can try to avoid regrets through careful planning, determined action, wise counsel, and realistic expectations.

We cannot wish for the past, but we can work on our goals and wishes for today, which will be the subject of our next installment.

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Spring Cleaning the Old-Fashioned (a.k.a. Green) Way Vicki Bezems, Lifestyles over 50

It’s that time again – time to refresh our homes, bodies and minds by doing spring cleaning! It’s a world-wide tradition that’s centuries old!

In the days before electricity and clean heating methods, everything in the house was covered with soot from coal heaters, oil lamps and candles by the end of winter. It would have been unthinkable not to open up the doors and windows to air the house, wipe down the furniture and walls, and take the linens and carpets outside to freshen.

The Pennsylvania Dutch are well-steeped in these practices.

Their standard for cleanliness came from their German ancestors, who are said to be the cleanest people in the world. In some parts of Germany, spring cleaning is known as “Kehrwoche” (sweeping week). (See lifestylesover50.com/ lifestyle/294-a-clean-house-means-peace-of-mind-a-historyof-spring-cleaning Cleaning through the centuries The use of cleaning agents goes back two thousand years before the invention of modern products that we use today. In the 1960’s, the green movement took root and people started to become conscious of the effects of harsh chemicals on our environment. Over the past 60 years, more and more cleaning products have been produced with natural ingredients. I see a trend here. Do you? We’re abandoning our modern, environmentally unfriendly cleaning agents for methods from the past. We’re going back to the way Mom and Grandma did it.

The best old-fashioned cleaning agents Vinegar is my all-time, go-to cleaning liquid. I discovered vinegar for cleaning when I was a sophomore in college. I would wake up in my dorm on Saturday mornings to the unmistakable odor of vinegar coming from the room next door. My next-door neighbor was cleaning her room with a solution of apple cider vinegar and water.

open window, morphed into a fresh scent that filled the hall with an unmatched clean feeling.

My second favorite cleaning product is coconut oil (solid or liquid); I discovered its many uses quite by accident. Having run out of spray-on furniture polish, I smeared some coconut oil on a damp cloth and dusted with it. The furniture looked great and the whole house smelled like the tropics!

Below is a list of some of my other favorite natural cleaning agents.

Basically, you just need to have some vinegar, coconut oil, baking soda, salt, lemon juice, and mayonnaise on hand.

I’m no expert, and by no means is cleaning one of my favorite activities.

But having raised two kids – one was a soccer player with smelly cleats and sweaty, grass-stained jerseys -- and four dogs, I feel that I have enough experience to offer a few helpful hints.

Kitchen Vinegar: • Cleans coffee pots and Keurig-type machines (Solution: 1:1 - Use 1-part white vinegar with 1-part water.) Pour the maximum level into your coffee maker and run it through.

Then run at least 1 cycle of water • Spray on kitchen counter tops (4:1 – 4-parts water to 1-part vinegar) as an antibacterial.

• Soaks baked-on foods from pots, pans and dishes. Combine with a little baking soda for an even faster, more effective removal • Added to the dishwasher, leaves dishes and stainless-steel sparkling clean • Wipes fingerprints and smudges from stainless steel appliances (4:1) • Cleans red wine spills off cabinets (4:1). We know this from experience in our family.

The daughter of first-generation German immigrants, she used a bucket-full of it to thoroughly wipe down the walls, furniture and floor. A couple of hours later the acrid smell, combined with the Virginia mountain air coming through an

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Baking soda: • Scrub stainless steel pots and pans and copper bottom pots with baking soda • Put an open container in your refrigerator to absorb odors • Add to water to soak food (tomato, etc.) stains out of plastic containers • Remove cooking oil stains from clothing. Pat some on the stain and let it sit for 30 minutes or longer before washing continued on next page

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Salt: Sprinkle few drops of essential oil (lavender, peppermint or Like baking soda, salt is a good scrubbing agent for sinks, lemongrass) on a damp cloth and dust all the furniture. Your pots and pans. house will smell like a spa or a yoga studio!

Laundry Vinegar: Pets and Skunks • Works as a fabric softener and odor remover when Hopefully hope your dog (or cat) never gets sprayed by a added to your washing machine skunk, but it happens! Combine ¼ cup of baking soda, 1-2 • Is a stain remover – spray on clothing to break down teaspoons of mild dishwashing detergent like Ivory, and 1 stains before washing. quart of 3% Hydrogen Peroxide solution. Rub thoroughly Lemon juice: Removes perspiration stains from t-shirts into the pet’s coat and leave for at least 5 minutes. Rinse and others well. Repeat if necessary. Yes, Salt: Removes blood stains there’s some detergent in this The Romans discovered animal fat and from clothing by soaking it in one, but sometimes Mother volcanic ash flowing from Mt. Sabo into the saltwater.

Nature needs a little extra help.

Tiber River created a lye soap solution. ‘Sapo’ became the basis for our word ‘soap.’

Floors • Damp-mop hardwood floors as well as linoleum or tile with a solution of 1-part cider vinegar to 4 parts water for a fresh, all-over clean smelling house. Wipe down the baseboards while you’re at it.

• Clean windows with a solution of white vinegar and water. Spray on and wipe off with a newspaper.

• Baking soda: sprinkle lightly on carpet to absorb odors before vacuuming.

• An old-fashioned dust mop saves electricity, plus it’s much quicker than vacuuming a small area.

Bathrooms • Vinegar: Kills mold in the shower. It’s actually more effective than products containing chlorine bleach and also removes rings from toilet bowls.

• Put 2 or 3 drops of peppermint oil in the toilet bowl to remove and prevent odors.

The rest of the house • Coconut oil: Dust with coconut oil on a on a damp cloth. The house will smell like the tropics and coconut oil repels dust, so you won’t have to do it as often! Wipe fingerprints and smudge marks off painted surfaces (cabinets and door facings) • Dust with a cider vinegar and water solution (4:1) to leave the house smelling fresh and the furniture super clean.

• Rubbing alcohol, used on a lint free cloth, cleans computer screens and removes sticky adhesive labels from glass.

• Mayonnaise will make water marks disappear from wood furniture. Smear a good coating on the rings and leave for at least 30 minutes. Then wipe with a clean cloth.

Get started with these oldfashioned products and you’re likely to find more uses for them, plus invent your own methods! Using natural, common household products not only lets you clean like Grandma did; it saves you a lot of money. Happy spring cleaning!

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READ Your Medicare Summary Notice or Explanation of Benefits Rebecca L. Nurick, PA-SMP Program Manager, Medicare Fraud Division

• The name and address of the provider who performed the service.

• The date on which the service was provided.

• The name and code for the service that was provided.

• The amount that you are responsible for.

• For each of these pieces of information ask the following questions: • Is the name and address of the provider familiar to you? If NO, why not?

• Did you receive services on the dates listed? If NO, why is it listed?

• Are any services listed more than once? If YES, should they be?

• If billed, does the amount match what the MSN or EOB states you are responsible for?

Medicare fraud is a problem that costs taxpayers between $60 to $90 billion per year. Last year, as part of “Operation Double Helix”, law enforcement agencies charged 30 people with defrauding Medicare of $2 billion dollars by performing unnecessary genetic tests on saliva samples from beneficiaries.

Although law enforcement is making strides in tracking down these criminals, for every scam they shut down, it seems a new scam rears its head.

If the answers to any of these questions don’t make sense, ask your provider about the charges. For more information, or if you think you may be a victim of fraud, please contact the PA Senior Medicare Patrol (PA-SMP) at CARIE at 1-800-356-3606. All services are free and confidential.

We know it pays to be informed and vigilant - so, is there a way for you to detect potential fraud? Yes! By reading your Medicare Summary Notice (MSN, or “This Is Not a Bill” statement) or Explanation of Benefits (EOB) from your Medicare Advantage plan.

Medicare fraud doesn’t just cost you and Medicare money – it can seriously affect your health. In fact, a recent study at Johns Hopkins University found that patients treated by providers (doctors, etc.) who were later banned from the Medicare program for fraud and abuse have worse health outcomes than those treated by non-excluded providers.

Medicare typically sends beneficiaries an MSN every three months. If you have a Medicare Advantage plan or a Part D prescription drug plan, you typically receive EOBs each month. Neither the MSN nor EOB is a bill.

However, that doesn’t mean these statements are not important! These documents are your first line of defense in detecting potential fraud because they contain important details about services you receive:

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Money, Mortgages, and Moving — A Primer

By Elissa Clausnitzer, SRES, CMRS, SRS

Spring is here — a season for change. Hibernating animals (and people!) wake up and move around; ferns begin to uncurl; acorns begin their transition to mighty oaks; birds build their nests; and many homeowners begin the search for their new nest. Unless you’re a hermit crab, moving from one house to another is not cheap — moving can entail expenses that are greater and more varied than you might expect. What are some money matters to consider when you consider buying a house?

3. This shouldn’t need to be said, but always be perfectly honest during the application process. Don’t hide debts or exaggerate your assets or otherwise try to mislead the lender. They will do a thorough background check anyway, and they do not expect any surprises.

4. Keep good financial records.

Lenders recommend you keep at least 2-years-worth of income tax returns, pay stubs, receipts for major purchases, home improvement records, and similar transactions.

Most likely, you will need to apply for a mortgage. The mortgage supplies the money to purchase a house if you don’t have the resources at hand. The following are some simple considerations you should keep in mind when seeking to qualify for a mortgage.

Also, keep in mind that there will most likely be expenses related to selling your current house as well as purchasing a new one. There may be interest payments, taxes, closing costs, inspections, repairs, title and mortgage insurance, and who-knows-what.

1. Your credit score plays a large, understandable part in determining what type of mortgage you can apply for and the amount of interest you will pay. The lender will want to be assured that you have a history of paying your bills on time and are financially stable.

They don’t want to risk losing money.

This little summary is meant to scare you, but in a good way. We want you to be prepared for one of the most important life-changing decisions you will face, no matter the reason for your move. That said, know that an experienced, trustworthy agent can help inform you, guide you, and help expedite the process.

2. When the time comes to invest such a large amount of money, make sure you are not going on a spending spree with large-ticket items. The lender will want to see that you are careful with your money and will not hemorrhage money that should be used to pay off the mortgage in a timely, responsible manner.

Elissa Clausnitzer, SRS, SRES, CMRS, is that agent. Elissa has over 35 years of experience in real estate, specializing in helping boomers and seniors achieve their goals in this important life step. For a free Comparative Market Analysis, call Elissa at Berkshire Hathaway Home Services, 610-3989888 (office) or 610-573-0386 (cell).

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Smile: Showing My Age • I'm so old that: I have dialed a rotary phone that did not have an answering machine, recorded a song that I love off a transistor radio onto a tape recorder, watched a black and white TV (with less than 10 channels) that had foil on the rabbit ear antennas, taken a long walk without counting the steps, and eaten food that I didn't take pictures of.

• My mouth is like a magician's hat. You never know what is gonna come out of it.

• I'm old enough to remember when a wild night out meant skating around in circles while a DJ played music.

• Some of you are too young to know what it feels like to take a ton of pictures then have to wait two weeks to find out they all were bad.

• Do you ever look at all your kids and think...

That one will be dropping me curbside at the nursing home.

That one will be paying for it.

That one will visit me the most.

And that one? He'll be sneaking in the good tequila and Twinkies.

• I thought getting older would take longer.

• Most people don't think I'm as old as I am until they hear me stand up.

• I do not mind getting older, but my body is taking it badly.

• Getting older is just one body part after another saying, "Ha, Ha, you think that's bad? Watch this."

• My mind is like my Internet browser - 19 tabs open, 3 of them are frozen and I have no idea where the music is coming from.

• Do you ever get up in the morning, look at yourself in the mirror and think... "that can't be accurate."

• I wanna be 14 again and ruin my life differently. I have new ideas.

• As I watch this generation try to rewrite history, one thing I'm sure of... it will be misspelled and have no punctuation.

• Them: What inspires you to get out of bed every morning? Me: My bladder mostly.

• Sometimes you might feel like no one's there for you, but you know who's always there for you? Laundry.

Laundry will always be there for you.

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• Wouldn't it be nice if you read a medicine bottle that says... "Warning: May cause permanent weight loss, remove wrinkles, and increase energy.

• My stomach is FLAT. the L is silent.

• I grew a beard thinking it would say "Distinguished Gentleman." Instead, turns out it says, "Senior Discount, Please!"

• Being an adult is just walking around wondering what you're forgetting.

• Everyone my age is older than me...

• My kids are at an age now where they are beginning to understand embarrassment.

This is my time to shine.

• How do you know you're old? People call at 9 p.m. and ask, "Did I wake you?"

Things to Ponder • • • • • • • • • • •

If the No. 2 pencil is the most popular, why is it still No. 2?

Why do we press harder on the remote control when we know the batteries are getting weak?

Why are you "in" a movie, but "on" TV? What was the best thing BEFORE sliced bread?

Why do we drive on parkways and park on driveways?

Why do "fat chance" and "slim chance" mean the same thing?

Why do British people never sound British when they sing?

At a movie theatre, which armrest is yours?

When does is stop being partly cloudy and start being partly sunny?

When French people swear do the say "Pardon my English"?

Why do people say "heads up" when you should duck?

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Inspector General Warns Public About New Twist To Social Security Phone Scams The Inspector General of Social Security, Gail S. Ennis, is warning the public that telephone scammers may send faked documents by email to convince victims to comply with their demands.

The Social Security Administration Office of the Inspector General (OIG) has received reports of victims who received emails with attached letters and reports that appeared to be from Social Security or Social Security OIG. The letters may use official letterhead and government “jargon” to convince victims they are legitimate; they may also contain misspellings and grammar mistakes.

This is the latest variation on Social Security phone scams, which continue to be widespread throughout the United States. Using robocalls or live callers, fraudsters pretend to be government employees and claim there is identity theft or another problem with one’s Social Security number, account, or benefits. They may threaten arrest or other legal action, or may offer to increase benefits, protect assets, or resolve identity theft. They often demand payment via retail gift card, cash, wire transfer, internet currency such as Bitcoin, or prepaid debit card.

Inspector General Ennis urges continued vigilance against all types of phone scams no matter what “proof ” callers may offer. As we continue to increase public awareness of phone scams, criminals will come up with new ways to convince people of their legitimacy. Social Security will never: • threaten you with arrest or other legal action unless you immediately pay a fine or fee; • promise a benefit increase or other assistance in exchange for payment; • require payment by retail gift card, cash, wire transfer, internet currency, or prepaid debit card; or • send official letters or reports containing personally identifiable information via email.

If there is ever a problem with your Social Security number or record, in most cases Social Security will mail you a letter. If you do need to submit payments to Social Security, the agency will send a letter with instructions and payment

options. You should never pay a government fee or fine using retail gift cards, cash, internet currency, wire transfers, or pre-paid debit cards. The scammers ask for payment this way because it is very difficult to trace and recover.

If you receive a call or email that you believe to be suspicious, about a problem with your Social Security number or account, hang up or do not respond. We encourage the public to report Social Security phone scams using our dedicated online form at oig.ssa.gov. Please share this information with your friends and family, to help spread awareness about phone scams. For more information, please visit oig.ssa.gov/scam.

Answers to History Trivia (Page 14) 1. Code Of Hammurabi 2. Battle Of Wavre 3. Boris Yeltsin 4. Buddhism, Christianity, Islam 5. Rubber Band 6. Rome 7. 116 Years 8. Napoleon 9. Incan Empire 10. Andrew Johnson 11. Boston 12. Douglas MacArthur 13. 3/5 14. John Hancock 15. Jacqueline Kennedy 16. Derringer Pistol 17. 1840 18. 18 Cents 19. Robert Walpole 20. American Civil War

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Colorectal Screening Saves Lives

By Mary DeHaven, St. Luke's University Health Network We have made great strides in preventing, detecting and treating colon cancer. Despite a steady decrease in colorectal cancer among older Americans, many more lives could be saved with appropriate screening and early treatment, says Mechu Mey Narayanan, MD.

March is National Colorectal Cancer Awareness month.

Colorectal cancer is prevalent among older adults, and its risk increases as one ages, she says. About 60% of colorectal cancer patients are over 70 at the time of diagnosis and 43% are over 75.

Fortunately, however, from 2009 to 2013, the incidence rates of colorectal cancer decreased by 4.6% per year in individuals age 65 and older and by 1.4% per year in those 50-64. Meanwhile, mortality decreased by about 1% per year in people 50-64 years of age and by 3% per year in those 65 and older from 2005 to 2014.

“The widespread use of colonoscopy beginning at age 50 and more effective treatment options can be credited in large part for this decrease,” she notes. “But many more lives could be saved if everyone over 50 had suggested screening. For this reason, St. Luke’s University Health Network has launched a campaign to educate patients about the importance of colorectal cancer screening.”

she says. “The preparation is not pleasant, but after they’ve had the procedure, most of my patients tell me that the prep wasn’t so bad after all. Usually patients wake up from the procedure with minimal pain. An anesthesiologist is a part of the team providing care and works to keep patients safe and comfortable during the procedure.”

"Before a colonoscopy, patients must clean out their colon by taking laxatives. During the procedure the patient is sedated, while the physician places a small, thin endoscope into the rectum and up into the colon to look for precancerous growths known as polyps", Dr. Narayanan explains. If found, the polyps are removed which decreases the risk of colon cancer.

Other screening methods include the Fecal Immuochemical Test (FIT), which involves the patients obtaining a stool sample and sending it to a lab to see if blood is present. Another option is Cologuard, which screens stool samples for DNA markers that help identify colon cancers. Should either test be positive, the patient then requires a diagnostic colonoscopy.

“Be sure to talk to your doctor to determine which test is best for you,” Dr. Narayanan says. “But don’t put it off, your life could depend on it.”

According to statistics about one in three adults over 50 has never been screened.

"Many people put off colorectal screening until they have symptoms, but at that point it is no longer screening. Often symptoms don’t appear until the disease has reached advanced stages or there are no changes at all. By then, the patient’s chance of cure is much lower and the treatment needed is much more intense,” Dr. Narayanan says.”

Common symptoms include blood in the stool, black tarry stools, unexplained weight loss, changes in bathroom habits, thin stools, abdominal pain, bloating, fatigue and anemia.

“Patients often tell me they delayed getting a colonoscopy because they feared the preparation or had concerns about pain,”

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Morningstar Memory Café Opening in Lehigh Valley, PA Susan Capobianco, Morningstar Living

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y 2050 it is estimated that 32 million Americans will be living with some form of dementia. That puts tremendous pressure on us living in the Lehigh Valley community to help improve the lives of people living with diseases like Alzheimer’s disease, Early Onset Dementia, Lewy Body Dementia, Vascular Dementia, etc.

Surely there are opportunities for people to move to memory care accommodations in the Lehigh Valley, but that is not the solution for the large majority of people living with these diseases.

Family members want to provide care ‘at home’ for their loved one who is living with the disease, and long term care in a quality memory support care facility may not be financially feasible.

For this reason, Senior Solutions, a not-for-profit Home Care and Care Management organization, owned and operated by Morningstar Living, is opening the Morningstar Memory Café for care partners who are taking care of a loved one who has early onset dementia.

month from 10 AM to 12 NOON. There is no cost to attend. The Morningstar Memory Café is hosted by experienced professionals from Senior Solutions who are Certified Dementia Specialists along with trained volunteers.

For more information and to reserve a place at the Café call 610.258.0700 or email contact@senior-solutions.com. Senior Solutions serves residents living throughout Lehigh Valley, PA.

This community outreach initiative is committed to providing hospitality and inclusion that offers individuals the opportunity to be part of a community free of social stigma.

Bi-monthly gatherings will be held to provide activities for care partners and care recipients in an environment where they can socialize with others. Activities will include education, music, dancing, the arts and other engaging programs.

The Morningstar Memory Café by Senior Solutions opens officially on May 14, 2020 at the Advent Moravian Church located at 3730 Jacksonville Road in Bethlehem, PA. Bi-Monthly Gatherings are scheduled for the 2nd and 4th Thursday of every

Bi-Monthly Gatherings: 2nd & 4th Thursdays 10 AM - 12 NOON (Beginning Thursday, May 14th, 2020)

Advent Moravian Church 3730 Jacksonville Road, Bethlehem, PA

Activities, Conversation & Friendship in a Dementia Friendly Place Reserve your spot - 610.258.0700 Senior Solutions is owned and operated by Morningstar Living in Nazareth, PA

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Trivia - History

13) What fraction of a person did slaves originally count as in the U.S. Constitution?

3/5, 1/2, 5/8, 1/4

1) What is the earliest surviving system of laws?

Shabaka Stone, Rosetta Stone, Hebrew Torah, Code Of Hammurabi 2) What was the last battle of the Napoleonic Wars?

Battle Of Wavre, Battle Of The Nile Battle Of Waterloo, Battle Of Trafalgar 3) Who was the first democratically elected President of Russia?

Mikhail Gorbachev, Boris Yeltsin, Vladimir Putin, Nikita Krushchev

14) Which founding father is known for his large signature on the United States Declaration of Independence?

Samuel Adams, William Whipple, John Hancock, Benjamin Franklin

4) What is the correct chronological order, from earliest to latest, of the development of the following religions?

Buddhism, Christianity, Islam - Christianity, Islam, Buddhism - Islam, Buddhism, Christianity - Christianity, Buddhism, Islam

15) Who was the first First Lady of the United States to win an Emmy Award?

Nancy Reagan, Rosalynn Carter, Lady Bird Johnson, Jacqueline Kennedy

5) Which of the following inventions was the first to be patented?

Rubber Band, Cash Register, Chewing Gum, Dishwasher

16) What type of gun did John Wilkes Booth use to assassinate U. S. President Abraham Lincoln?

Winchester Rifle, Colt Peacemaker, Derringer Pistol, Smith & Wesson Revolver

6) What was the first city to reach a population of one million?

New York, Rome, Beijing, London 7) How long did the Hundred Years' War last?

116 Years, 100 Years, 99 Years, 86 Years 8) What famous general was once attacked by rabbits?

Julius Caesar, Alexander The Great, Napoleon, Genghis Khan 9) Which of the following empires had no written language?

Aztec Empire, Roman Empire, Tang Dynasty, Incan Empire 10) Who was the first U.S. President to be impeached?

Richard Nixon, Herbert Hoover, Andrew Johnson, Bill Clinton 11) In what city did American colonists famously dress as Native Americans and dump an entire shipment of East India Company tea into the harbor?

Boston, Baltimore, Charleston, New York 12) What American general famously promised "I shall return"?

George Washington, George Patton, John J. Pershing, Douglas Macarthur

17) The world's first postage stamp was introduced in what year?

1690, 1910, 1760, 1840 18) When the first Burger King Restaurant opened in 1954, how much did a hamburger cost?

9 Cents, 37 Cents, 50 Cents, 18 Cents 19) Who was the first Prime Minister of the United Kingdom?

George Grenville, Robert Walpole, Winston Churchill, Henry Pelham 20) Which war included major battles at Fort Sumter and Shiloh?

American Revolutionary War, World War II, War Of 1812, American Civil War Answers on Page 11

The village blacksmith finally found an apprentice willing to work hard for long hours. The blacksmith instructed the boy, “When I take the shoe out of the fire, I’ll lay it on the anvil; and when I nod my head, you hit it with this hammer.”

The apprentice did just as he was told. Now he’s the village blacksmith.

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Consistent Workouts Are Key to Staying Fit

By Mary DeHaven, St. Luke's University Health Network

To maintain your current fitness as you grow older, it’s important to make exercise part of your daily routine. Even a short period of inactivity can result in significant loss of fitness. The American College of Sports Medicine recommends working out at least 150 to 300 minutes per weeks, says John Graham, senior network administrator, Fitness & Sports Performance, St. Luke’s University Health Network. That equates to 30-60 minutes per day at least five days per week.

Older Adult Meal A Healthy Meal & a Healthy Lifestyle for Adults Age 65 and Older

“We start to lose fitness gains within two weeks of being sedentary,” Graham said. “Within that short time frame, you can expect to lose 20-30 percent of cardiovascular fitness and muscle strength. For example, if you were lifting 200 pounds, and stopped, you would only be able to able to lift 160-170 pounds.”

However, if you’ve had a period of inactivity due to injury, illness, surgery or simply because you were less than motivated during the cold weather, spring is a perfect time to start exercising again. Graham cautions, however, to begin slowly. For instance, if you had been walking for 20 minutes a day last fall and stopped during the winter, he recommends that you begin walking for 10 minutes.

In helping older adults improve fitness and regain strength, Graham focuses on activities that simulate daily activities. Examples include stepping up onto wooden boxes to replicate the actions of walking upstairs or holding a medicine ball while seated and standing up to simulate what’s involved in picking up a small child.

“We tailor each person’s program to their unique needs and physical condition,” he says. “If someone’s having trouble ambulating, we’re not going to put them on a treadmill but rather would develop a program to strengthen the muscles that support walking.” Graham suggests that older adults wanting to rebuild strength and stamina seek out a fitness center with experienced knowledgeable professionals who can help them safely meet their fitness goals.

St. Luke’s Fitness & Sports Performance Centers are conveniently located in Allentown, Bethlehem, Blakeslee, Easton, Jim Thorpe, Mahanoy City, New Ringgold, Phillipsburg (NJ) and Tamaqua.

For information regarding St. Luke’s Sports Medicine, call St. Luke’s InfoLink at 1-866-STLUKES (785-8537), option 4 or visit www.sluhn.org.

Geisinger St. Luke’s Hospital weekdays from 4:30 – 6 pm St. Luke’s Anderson Campus weekdays from 4 – 6 pm St. Luke’s Monroe Campus 7 days from 4 – 6 pm St. Luke’s Sacred Heart Campus weekdays from 4:30 – 6:30 pm St. Luke’s Warren Campus weekdays from 4 – 6 pm $3.99. Dinner options vary by location.

Options may include entrée, salad, side, vegetable, dessert and 12-oz. drink.

Please tell the dietary staff that you are ordering the older adult meal.

For more information, contact 1-866-STLUKES (8537), option 4.

CarePatrol: Safer Senior Living, Your Goal, Our Mission

By Mary Ann Pickell, CarePatrol

When your loved one needs to find options for senior care, where should you turn? Anita T. of Bethlehem was in that situation.

Her mom, Ruth, needed to find a community where she could live independently, but with help available if needed and within a budget that was comfortable for her.

Anita called Mary Ann Pickell, a Certified Senior Advisor with CarePatrol of the Lehigh Valley and Upper Bucks. Mary Ann met with Anita to discuss the senior care needs Anita’s mom required as well as her health concerns. After discussing those important topics and taking all that information into consideration, Mary Ann then made her suggestions of communities to visit.

Anita and her mom decided on Sterling Heights of Bethlehem.

Anita said, “I am so happy and relieved that I worked with CarePatrol to find a safe, quality senior living community for my mom.”

CarePatrol helps families find Assisted Living, Independent Living, Memory Care and In-Home Care. CarePatrol is a free community service to the family because we contract with providers nationwide. CarePatrol consults with the family to evaluate the right choice that would best serve their elder love one’s needs physically, mentally and financially. We review the care and violation history of the communities and tour with our clients to help ask the right questions.

Call today for a complimentary consultation - CarePatrol of the Lehigh Valley & Upper Bucks Center Valley, PA 610-509-0445 Lehighvalley.carepatrol.com

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Senior Golf Discount List For the golfer the game becomes less expensive as you mature. We compiled a list of local golf courses, the age that they consider you officially to be a “senior”, and the senior greens fees. Please note that rates were taken from the courses’ websites (weekday, walk only, some may include cart). Rates are subject to change and we included phone numbers to call

and confirm pricing and details. At publication time these were WINTER rates.

Golf Course

Address

Fee

Allentown Municipal Course senior rate

3400 Tilghman Street, Allentown, PA 18104 allentowngolf.org 610-395-9926

$22 to walk, $39 to ride

The Club at Morgan Hill senior rate

100 Clubhouse Drive, Easton, PA 18042 610-923-8480 theclubatmorganhill.com

$35 to walk, $45 weekend

Bethlehem Golf Club 62+ senior rate

400 Illick’s Mill Road, Bethlehem, PA 18017 bethlehemgc.com 610-691-9393

$22 non-resident, $20 resident both walking rates

Green Pond Country Club 3604 Farmersville Road, Bethlehem, PA 18020 senior rate greenpondcc.com 610-691-9453 Iron Lakes Country Club 3625 Shankweiler Road, Allentown, PA 18104 regular rate 60+ ironlakescountryclub.com 610-395-3369 Olde Homestead Golf Club 62+ senior rate

6598 Route 309, New Tripoli, PA 18066 oldehomesteadgolfclub.com 610-298-4653

Riverview Country Club 60+ senior rate

1 Riverview Place, Easton, PA 18040 riverviewcountryclub.com 610-559-9700 235 Moorestown Drive, Bath, PA 18014 southmooregolf.com 610-837-7200 2679 Klein Road, Bath, PA 18014 whitetailgolfclub.com 610-837-9626

Southmoore Golf Course senior rate Whitetail Golf Club 62+ senior rate

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Live life well.

Susan Capobianco, Morningstar Living

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he key to living life well is living in an environment where everything is in place to make that happen for you. Here are 5 reasons why people who live in Life Plan Communities live longer, healthier and more vibrantly than people who don’t…

1. Life Plan Communities build environments that are rich in physical resources (such as walking trails, fitness centers, pools, game rooms, pubs, lounges, craft rooms, etc.). Residential settings with resources that promote every day physical activity are important to aging well.

Life Plan Communities provide a plan for healthcare accommodations and services for people living there, if they need assisted living, memory support care or 24/7 nursing care.

That means people who live in Life Plan Communities don’t have to relocate away from their home and friends in the community to get the care they need.

2. Life Plan Communities provide education and social activities. Lifelong learning, programs, events and activities Morningstar Living owns and operates two Life Plan encourage connectedness and socialization among the people Communities in Nazareth, PA: Moravian Hall Square and who live in Life Plan Communities. Research supports the Heritage Village. fact that being socially connected is a key contributor to improved quality of life.

3. Life Plan Communities create an abundance of opportunities to be vocationally productive, even after leaving the workforce. Having the opportunity to volunteer within the Life Plan Community…in the library, chapel, visitor center, gift shop, general store and even on the campus grounds, contributes to self-fulfillment and personal productivity. Being productive and feeling fulfilled are essential to holistic wellness.

4. Life Plan Communities remove the burdens of home maintenance and home ownership. The upkeep and maintenance of your home, appliances and systems can threaten your safety, independence and finances. Life Plan Communities remove these threats by providing maintenance-free living where snow removal, lawn care, landscaping and housekeeping services are services performed by the Life Plan Community.

Removing these burdens creates the time and freedom for you to pursue hobbies, special interests and passions that you don’t have when burdened with upkeep, maintenance and home ownership responsibilities. Re-purposing the time in your life away from burdens is healthy.

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5. Life Plan Communities include health care services for life.

Perhaps there is no greater ‘peace of mind’ knowing you have a plan in place for whatever health issues lie ahead.

Reservations Required: Email RSVP@moravian.com or Call 610.746.1000 All events are held at Moravian Hall Square 175 W. North Street • Nazareth, PA 18064

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When the Grave Is in Grave Danger

By Alan Allegra, Lifestyles over 50

“Nothing binds a people to their leader like a common enemy. Voters don't change governments during war.” — Harvey Fierstein Resurrection Day, commonly called “Easter,” is nigh. The seeds that have been buried in the ground are coming out of hiding, and the ferns are unfolding. The suburban landscape is bursting with plastic, pretend bunnies, chicks, and eggs, impostors that have no real life in them.

As the season approaches, another story unfolds — a story of a man who was buried and came out of hiding, separating himself from the impostors by bringing new life to the world. This is the story of the gospel, a word that means, “good news.” Let’s allow the apostle Paul to explain what we mean: “Now I would remind you, brothers, of the gospel I preached to you, which you received, in which you stand, and by which you are being saved, if you hold fast to the word I preached to you—unless you believed in vain. For I delivered to you as of first importance what I also received: that Christ died for our sins in accordance with the Scriptures, that he was buried, that he was raised on the third day in accordance with the Scriptures” (1 Corinthians 15:1–4).

Jesus Christ was crucified on what we call Good Friday. Do we wonder why such an undeserved death was “good”? It was because Jesus paid the death penalty for our sins. “For the wages of sin is death, but the free gift of God is eternal life in Christ Jesus our Lord” (Romans 6:23).

Not only so, but the grave itself is in grave danger. “Then Death and Hades were thrown into the lake of fire. This is the second death, the lake of fire” (Revelation 20:14). This vision of the future speaks of a time when death itself will be destroyed forever. “The last enemy to be destroyed is death” (1 Corinthians 15:26).

It is so easy to become discouraged when troubles come. It seems nights are endless and days are dreary. But the believer in Jesus can take heart, knowing that an eternal springtime is coming thanks to Resurrection Day! “So we do not lose heart. Though our outer self is wasting away, our inner self is being renewed day by day. For this light momentary affliction is preparing for us an eternal weight of glory beyond all comparison” (2 Corinthians 4:16–17).

So, while we battle the troubles of the world, let us cling to the only risen Lord and each other, knowing that our final enemy will one day be vanquished!

Jesus Christ alone rose from the grave by his own power, never to die again, unlike many religious impostors that have come before and after him. “God raised him up, loosing the pangs of death, because it was not possible for him to be held by it” (Acts 2:24).

And he longs to share that new life with everyone.

We live in a world full of trouble, from aches and pains to avarice and persecution. And it all ends with the final curtain call of the Grim Reaper. What hope have we poor mortals?

Our hope lies in the words of Jesus himself: “I died, and behold I am alive forevermore, and I have the keys of Death and Hades” (Revelation 1:18). It is Christ who controls our final enemy. Because he rose a victor over death, his disciples are also promised life beyond the Great Beyond.

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20th Annual Unsung Hero Event

Lehigh County Aging and Adult Services is accepting nominations for Unsung Heroes!

To celebrate Older Americans Month, the Lehigh County Office of Aging and Adult Services recognizes Lehigh County residents, 60 years of age or older, who have displayed exceptional generosity with their time and talent to enhance the lives of others and their community.

The Unsung Hero finalists will be honored at a special awards ceremony on May 20, 2020 at 1:30 PM. To request a nomination form, please contact Lehigh County Aging and Adult Services at (610) 782-3034.

Forms are also available at lehighcounty.org on the Aging and Adult Services home page. Nomination forms must be postmarked by March 6th.

Sad News from Minnesota The Pillsbury doughboy died yesterday of a yeast infection and trauma complications from repeated pokes in the belly. He was 75.

• Doughboy was buried in a lightly greased coffin.

• Dozens of celebrities turned out to pay their respects, including Mrs. Butterworth, Hungry Jack, the California Raisins, Betty Crocker, the Hostess Twinkies and Captain Crunch. The grave site was piled high with many flours.

• Aunt Jemima delivered the eulogy and lovingly described Doughboy as a man who never knew how much he was kneaded.

• Born and bread in Minnesota, Doughboy rose quickly in show business, but his later life was filled with turnovers. He was not considered a very smart cookie, wasting much of his dough on half-baked schemes.

• Despite being a little flaky at times, he still was a crusty old man and was considered a positive roll model for millions.

• Doughboy is survived by his wife, Play Dough, three children: John Dough, Jane Dough and Dosey Dough. Plus they had one in the oven. He is also survived by his elderly father, Pop Tart.

• The funeral was held at 3:50 for about 20 minutes.

If you smiled while reading this, please rise to the occasion and pass it on to someone having a crumby day and kneading a lift.

A guy walks into a dentist’s office and says, “I think I’m a moth.”

The dentist replies, “You shouldn’t be here. You should be seeing a psychiatrist…”

The guy replies, “I am seeing a psychiatrist.”

The dentist says, “Well then what are you doing here?”

And the guy says, “Your light was on.”

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Riddle Corner It’s been around for millions of years, but is never more than month old. What is it?

Word Find Puzzle a

You throw away the outside, eat the inside, then throw away the inside. What is it?

What has four fingers and one thumb, but isn’t alive?

What smells bad when living but smells good when dead?

Three doctors said that Bill was their brother.

Bill said he had no brothers. Who was lying?

The more that there is of this, the less you see.

What is it?

I can shave all day but my beard stays the same Who am I? I am a rare case where today comes before yesterday.

What am I? What can be measured, but not seen?

Can you find the mistake in this puzzle?

WUZZLES are word puzzles consisting of combinations of words, letters, figures or symbols positioned to create disguised words, phrases, names, places, sayings etc. Answers on page 23.

Wuzzle 1

I turn around once.

What is out will not get in.

I turn around again.

What is in will not get out.

What am I? What goes through cities and field, but never moves?

(Answers on Page 23) Sudoku 1

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Riddle Answers (Questions on page 22) It’s been around for millions of years, but is never more than a month old. What is it?

The moon.

You throw away the outside, eat the inside, then throw away the inside. What is it?

Corn on the cob.

What has four fingers and one thumb, but isn’t alive?

A glove.

What smells bad when living but smells good when dead?

Bacon.

Three doctors said that Bill was their brother. Bill said he had no brothers. Who was lying?

No-one. The doctors were Bill’s sisters.

The more that there is of this, the less you see. What is it?

Darkness I can shave all day but my beard stays the same Who am I? A barber I am a rare case where today comes before yesterday.

What am I? A dictionary What can be measured, but not seen?

Time

Crossword answer on page 2 Wuzzle 1 Answers 1. Total Mess 2. Paint by Numbers 3. Four Part Harmony 4. Poison Ivy 5. Tilt a Whirl 6. Internet Site

Wuzzle 2 Answers 1. Musically Inclined 2. Overcome the Odds 3. The Underdog 4. Cut Above the Rest 5. One Thing After Another 6. Waving Goodbye LIFESTYLES OVER 50

I turn around once.

What is out will not get in.

I turn around again.

What is in will not get out.

What am I? A key

What goes through cities and field, but never moves?

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Happenings: Events, Groups, Activities & More Submit your Happenings to editor@lifestylesover50.com

Volunteers Needed Phoebe Allentown seeks people to assist with memory support 610-794-5362 jwickel@phoebe.org.

Volunteers: Phoebe’s Spirit Alive: New Spiritual Care program for residents with dementia. Share stories of faith, interact with older adults with dementia, lead group sessions. Info: Alisha Tatem atatem@phoebe.org or 610-927-8554 Meals on Wheels Northampton City and Calvary United Methodist provide meals to seniors in Easton area. Janet Soos janets@mealsonwheelspa.org Meals on Wheels of Greater Lehigh Valley Volunteers needed to deliver meals to homebound seniors in the Greater Lehigh Valley.

610-691-1030 or mowglv.org.

Compeer of LV- volunteer 4 hrs. a month with a person with mental illness. Listen, go for a walk, watch a movie, enjoy a cup of coffee, etc.

Main duty – Have Fun! 610432-3919 x2261.

Do you have old classic records that you want to sell?

Call Julius Vitali of VINYLALLY HEAR at

610-217-1629 (cell) 610-966-6202 (phone)

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Heartland Hospice seeks volunteers to offer bedside support and presence to those facing terminal illness. Training, flex hours. Robin Trexler, 610-266-0134 Center for Vision Loss volunteers to assist blind and visually impaired people as companions, drivers and mall walk helpers. Office assistants and vision screeners needed.

Training provided. 610.433.6018, x.231 rita.lang@ centerforvisionloss.org.

We Need You! - Family Pillars Hospice - Volunteers are needed in the Lehigh Valley and Carbon County area to serve terminally ill patients and families. We will provide the education and training to you.

Call us today to learn more. WE NEED VOLUNTEERS FOR: *PATIENT AND FAMILY VISITS, *BEREAVEMENT VISITS, *VET TO VET VISITS, *VIGILS. Family Pillars is part of the We Honor Veterans program which addresses Veteran's unique endof-life needs. Veteran volunteers can provide the understanding, companionship, and camaraderie that civilians cannot. Charlotte Chevalier 610-625-2025.

Drivers: ITNLehighValley provides rides for seniors over 60 and visually impaired adults.

Drive riders to appointments in LV. Requires vehicle, good driving record, some free time.

Training, flex schedule 610-419-1645.

Lehigh Valley Hospice provides volunteers for individuals who believe that life is a journey. Discover how enriching it is to spend meaningful time our patients.

Lynn Schiavone 610-402-6054.

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Volunteers Needed - Spirit Alive A new spiritual care program for residents with dementia. Trina JohnsonBrady, Community Relations Specialist Phoebe Ministries, Allentown, 610-794-5150, tbrady@phoebe.org

Healthy Living Greater Valley YMCA. Healthy living programs and group exercises for all ages.

For more information and to register, visit www.gv-ymca. org or contact your local branch.

YMCA’s Diabetes Prevention Program provides a supportive environment where you can work with others in a small group setting to learn how to adopt healthy habits to reduce your chances of developing type 2 diabetes.

For more information or to see if you qualify for this evidence-based program, visit www.gv-ymca.org or email healthyliving@gv-ymca.org.

Classes forming now.

Diabetes Support Group NEW: Bethlehem branchPeer-led diabetes support group with guest presenters meeting on the 3rd Tuesday of the month 6-7pm; 3rd

Thursday of the month 1-2pm.. Space is limited.

Contact Gina at ginab422@ gmail.com or call 215-8806619.

Move For Better Balance – Program based on evidence shown to help older adults reduce the risk of falls. Call your local Greater Valley YMCA branch for more information.

Salvation Army Senior Program 610-867-4681. Tues play bridge 10-12; Thurs varied Social Programs at 10:45 a.m. Senior Activity Program & Lunch at Noon. Tai Chi class 10AM Thurs. Salvation Army, 521 Pembroke Road, Bethlehem (seniors 50 & over) 610-8674681 Caregiver Support Groups

Allentown Monthly: 1st Thurs 11am Arden Courts 5151 Hamilton Blvd.

Monthly: 3rd Sat 3:15pm Country Meadows 410 Krocks Rd. Building 3 Fitness Room Monthly: 3rd Wed 6:30pm Luther Crest Senior Living Community 800 Hausman Road

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Monthly: 2nd Tues 6:00 PM Sacred Heart Hospital Conf.

Room 2AB 421 W. Chew Street Monthly: 1st Wed 10:30 am Sarah Care Adult Day Care 7010 Snow Drift Rd. #100 Monthly: 3rd Thur 6:00 pm Saucon Valley Manor 1050 Main St. Whitehall Monthly: 1st Thursday @ 6:00pm Whitehall Manor 1177 6th Street Whitehall St. Luke’s Caregiver Support Group meets monthly at two locations: St. Luke’s Center for Positive Aging, 5445 Lanark Road, Suite 200, Center Valley.

St. Luke’s Gnaden Huetten Campus Community Room, 211 North 12th Street, Lehighton South Mountain Dementia Support Group Third Wed. of month 1-2PM. Alzheimer’s Association caregiver support groups, conducted by trained facilitators. 201 S. 7th St. Emmaus, 484-460-6842.

Memory Cafe Hosted by Arden Courts

Join us each month for coffee and conversation specifcally for people with dementia and their caregivers.

Every 3rd Wed 6pm-7pm at Mrs. Bush’s Personal Care Home Independent Care Community Room 302 Kunkletown Road Kunkletown, PA Every 3rd Fri 10am-11am at: Barnes and Noble at The Promenade Shops at Saucon Valley 2960 Center Valley Pkwy. Center Valley

Every 3rd Tues 2pm-3:30pm Slate Belt Senior Center 707 American Bangor Road Bangor, PA Every 1st Thurs Begins at 11a.m. Family/Caregiver Dementia Support Group Arden Courts of Allentown 5151 Hamilton Boulevard Allentown Every 2nd Tues Begins at 2:00p.m. Family/Caregiver Dementia Support Group Arden Courts of Old Orchard 4098 Freemansburg Avenue Easton St. Luke’s University Health Network Events

To register for the classes and programs below and many more, visit our online event calendar at sluhn.org/ calendar or call St. Luke’s InfoLink at 1-866-STLUKES (785-8537), option 4.

Walk With A Doc At Various Locations Talk with doctors or other St. Luke’s health care professionals, and other community members. Begin with a short educational talk followed by a walk at your own pace and distance. No cost, registration is required.

Walk with a Doc at Easton–Phillipsburg YWCA Tues Mar. 3 and Apr. 7 10:30 – 11:30 am 1225 Lafayette Street, Easton, PA Walk with a Doc at the Tamaqua YWCA With Joanne Calabrese, DO Tues, Mar. 10 12– 1 pm 1201 East Broad Street, Tamaqua, PA

Walk with a Doc at Anderson Campus Thurs, Apr. 9, 15, 23 and 30 5:30 – 6:30 pm 1872 St. Luke’s Boulevard, Easton, PA Meet at the white gazebo by the Cancer Center.

Walk with a Doc at St. Luke’s Monroe Campus Mon, Apr. 6, 13, 20, 27 5 – 6 pm 100 St. Luke’s Lane, Stroudsburg, PA Meet in the lobby of the main hospital building.

Other Walking, Running And Hiking Events Hike for Health! at Jacobsburg State Park Wed, Mar. 11 and Apr. 8 5:30 – 7 pm Visitor Center, 400 Belfast Road, Nazareth Hike for Health! is provided by the PA Dept. of Conservation and Natural Resources in partnership with St. Luke’s University Health Network and the Get Your Tail on the Trail program. Each hike includes a presentation from a guest health professional on topics such as physical fitness, stretching, and nutrition. A different guest will join the hike each month, sharing a topic they specialize in and answering your questions. We will hike at a brisk pace over uneven terrain for 2 to 2.5 miles guided by a Jacobsburg Education Center educator Registration is not required.

St. Luke’s Half Marathon Weekend Race Expo Sat, Apr. 25 9 am – 5 pm. St. Luke’s West End Medical Center, 501 Cetronia Road, Allentown, PA A youth run will be held at 2 pm starting at the Lehigh Parkway, 1600 Park Drive,

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Allentown, PA 18103. Checkin time, 8:30-9:30 am; start ime, 9:45 am.

St. Luke’s Half Marathon, 5K and Family Fun Walk Sun, Apr. 26 8 am – noon. 5K runners should arrive by 7:30 am, half marathon runners by 8 am William Allen High School, 126 N. 17th St., Allentown, PA 18104 stlukeshalfmarathon.com to register, more info on Half Marathon Weekend events.

Other St. Luke’s University Health Network Events Free Talk on Chronic Pain Treatment, Kyle Weiss, DO and Roy Hwang, MD Fri Mar. 6 2 – 3 pm St. Luke’s Hospital – Sacred Heart Campus, 421 West Chew Street, Allentown Auditorium.

Free talk on spinal cord stimulators and other treatments for chronic pain.

Light refreshments served.

Slip, Slide, Sold Night, Blue Mountain Resort Fri, Mar. 6 4–10:30 pm, Blue Mountain Resort, 1660 Blue Mountain Drive, Palmerton. Enjoy evening of auctions, music, food, and fun. Proceeds benefit Keeping Care Close to Home Campaign to build new replacement hospital for Carbon County residents.

Blue Mountain Resort will donate all lift ticket proceeds sold from 4-10:30 pm on March 6 back to the hospital.

Registration not required. $10 lift tickets for St. Luke's employees, employees of event sponsor companies, and up to 10 guests per employee.

Employees show work ID as proof of employment.

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Industry News For Local Professionals Networking, news & more!

HealthNet Wed. Mar. 11, Apr. 8 at 12 pm. Traditions of Hanover Bethlehem, 5300 Northgate Dr., Bethlehem.

Networking group for professionals hosted monthly and features a speaker and time for networking - $5.

Lehigh Valley Aging in Place Mixers Wed. Mar. 18 LVHN Hospice – Breakfast 8-10 AM. Lehigh Valley Hospital 17th Street, Allentown Breakfast Auditorium - 1st Floor. Register with Kim Garrison kimg@abingtonmanor.com 484-866-0607.

Country Meadows of Allentown Networking Thurs. Mar. 19, Apr. 16, May 21 12 pm. 3rd Thurs.

Country Meadows of Allentown Networking at Building IV, 410 N Krocks Rd, Allentown 610 3957160. RSVP khill@countrymeadows.com.

PA LINK WRAP for Providers On Mar 18 and 19 9AM-4PM, learn how Wellness Recovery Action Plan, or WRAP, is an evidence-based self-help process used by people who want to improve their wellness. tinyurl.com/rxufal7 Rep. Ryan Mackenzie 2020 Senior Expo Thurs. Apr 30, 10a.m.-1p.m. Lower Macungie Township Community Center, 3450 Brookside Road in Macungie. St. Luke’s offering free health screenings, and more than 40 vendors will provide information about programs and services designed to meet the needs of older.

Lehigh Valley Senior Expo LV Aging in Place presents this year's senior expo May 14 at Ag Hall 302 North 17th St. Allentown. lehighvalleyseniorexpo.org

Arden Courts, a 100% dedicated memory care community, recognizes the importance of customizing a well-rounded care plan for residents with Alzheimer’s or related dementias to help them thrive physically and emotionally. For more information or to schedule a personal tour, call the location nearest you.

Allentown 5151 Hamilton Boulevard Allentown, PA 18106 610.366.9010

Old Orchard 4098 Freemansburg Avenue Easton, PA 18045 484.373.5170

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