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Well, the holiday season is upon us. It is a good time to remember past holidays and the joy we had spending them with family and friends. To rekindle those memories we have an article on toys that were popular in the 50’s and 60’s.

It should bring a smile to those of us who grew up during those years. A similar article discusses collecting Christmas ornaments, especially the now rare glass ornaments. It reminds us of Christmas tree decorating - still one of the most cherished parts of the holiday season.

Let’s not forget Thanksgiving. I know it is about food and football, but it is the time spent with family that makes Thanksgiving so very special for many of us. Of course yelling at the football game is a lot of fun also.

This season does seem to emphasize material gifts. In this issue we have a couple of articles on how you can give to others not in material goods, but rather giving of your time and efforts. It will bring you more joy during this season.

Lastly, we at Lifestyles over 50 want to wish all of you a Happy Thanksgiving, a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year. Peace.

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What did the beaver say to the tree?

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How does NASA organize a party?

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What’s a writing utensil’s favorite place to go on vacation?

Pencil-vania!

What do you call two monkeys that share an Amazon account?

Prime mates.

Sometimes I tuck my knees into my chest and lean forward.

That’s just how I roll.

Want to hear a roof joke?

The first one’s on the house.

What do Alexander the Great and Winnie the Pooh have in common?

What did the left eye say to the right eye?

Between you and me, something smells.

What did the big flower say to the little flower?

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What’s orange and sounds like a parrot?

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What’s the difference between a hippo and a Zippo?

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Things To Do With Grandkids in the Valley - Winter 2019 Winter Light Spectacular

Bundle up and enjoy the beauty of nature as you stroll through tree-lined paths lit up by over 1.2 million twinkling lights and themed animated displays! Don’t forget your camera to capture the children’s delight when they encounter Santa, The Grinch, Woody, and many others! 5:30 p.m. – 10 p.m. on Wednesday, Thursday, and Sunday and from 5:30 p.m.

- 10 p.m. on Friday & Saturday between November 15 and December 31, 2019. The event will be on break for Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Eve, and Christmas Day. lvzoo.org/event/winter-light-spectacular/ CHRISTKINDLMARKT

The holiday market has been named one of the best Christmas Markets in the world by Travel & Leisure magazine. It is set to return for its 22nd year, with 100 artisans and vendors, a special 50th anniversary celebration

by Käthe Wohlfahrt and more. Check artsquest.org for dates.

101 Founders Way, Bethlehem, PA 18015.

Tickets are on sale now at christmascity.org and 610332-3378.

Christmas City’s Tree Lighting Ceremony

Kick off the 2019 Christmas season at the Christmas City’s Tree Lighting Ceremony at Payrow Plaza! Attendees will enjoy cookies, hot chocolate, and a special visit from Santa Claus! There will be performances by the Freedom High School Band, Tolu Adebayo, The Swingtime Dolls, Orbital Drums, Sea Rae, Cunningham & Associates, and more.

This year, we also ask attendees to bring a new or gently used children’s book to donate to the children of our community through Cops ‘n’ Kids. The Ceremony will begin at 4:30 PM on November 29th.

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Christmas Carole 1944

Saturday, December 21, 2019 2:00 pm, Friday, December 06, 2019 7:30 pm, Saturday, December 07, 2019 7:30 pm, Sunday, December 08, 2019 2:00 pm, Thursday, December 12, 2019 7:30 pm.

Civic Theatre 527 N 19th St. Allentown, PA $25$34. Synopsis: During World War II, entrepreneurial magnate Carole Scrooge reigns over a cosmetic empire.

Carole’s journey introduces her to an entirely new series of “Spirits” who surprise and delight. The script remains true to not only much of Dickens’ text, but also to its lessons. civictheatre.com/theatre/season/ christmas-carole-1944-1

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It Is Better to Give Than to Receive This time of year is perfect for reaching out to help those who are not as blessed as we are. Herein are several organizations that target needy families and people. You can give of your time or money or goods.

Holiday Hope Chests

Volunteers needed to donate wrapped shoeboxes filled with age appropriate items for needy Lehigh Valley children.

This program is coordinated by the Volunteer Center of the Lehigh Valley and can be a project for large or small groups, clubs, classes, families and individuals. To participate, visit their website (volunteerlv.org) and fill out a 2017 Donor Pledge Form. Filled shoeboxes may be dropped off at UGI Auditorium, 2121 City Line Ave., in Bethlehem from noon to 6 p.m. Nov. 28-30 or from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Dec. 1.

Center for Vision Loss

The Allentown location needs volunteers to be “Annie’s Angels” to perform home visits, read mail and provide companionship. Volunteers will drive customers to doctor appointments, shopping destinations and center activities.

Hours are flexible and determined by need. Training is provided. Call Rita Lang at 610-433- 6018 or email rita. lang@centerforvisionloss.org.

Lehigh Valley Zoo

The zoo needs volunteers to help with their Winter Light Spectacular every Wednesday through Sunday -except Thanksgiving, Christmas Eve and Christmas Day -from 5:30 p.m. to 10 p.m. now to Dec. 31. Volunteers help with games, activities, snack stands, costumed characters, parking, fire pits and admission. All opportunities are outdoors, which means volunteers should dress weather appropriate. Call Julia Bieski 610-799- 4171 or email jbieski@lvzoo.org.

The Gress Mountain Ranch

The Orefield-based animal sanctuary is home to more than 70 former pets and farm animals rescued from abuse or neglect. Volunteers are “desperately” needed to feed and provide water for ranch animals, perform environmental clean-up and work on ground maintenance, including winterizing pens and wiring roof for turkey pens. Animals need tending every day of the year. Call Kathryn Gress at 610-398-2122 or email gressranch@gmail.com.

The Salvation Army

The Allentown location needs responsible, reliable and trustworthy volunteers for its 2019 Red Kettle Bell Ringing Campaign. Volunteers must relate well with the public, have a desire to help raise funds, be able to stand for a four-hour shift and ring a hand bell. Those helping must wear weather-appropriate clothing for the outdoors and provide their own transportation to The Salvation Army on North Eighth Street. A brief training orientation will be provided. Call Juan Mercado at 610-432-0128 or email juan.mercado@use.salvationarmy.org

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Top Holiday Toys in the ’50s and ’60s Holidays are times for giving. We stuff our stockings by the fireplace, stuff our stomachs by the food pantry, and stuff our shelves with nativity sets. Have things changed over the years? Have we always exchanged gift cards for gift cards, cell phone covers for cell phone covers, and gift cards for gift cards?

When you dove under the tree and shredded gift wrap to find a new treasure, what was that gift that most captivated you? Do you still have it? Have you seen it on Antiques Roadshow? See if any of these most-requested toys take you back.

The Fabulous Fifties

Gumby was on odd little character. If you had color TV or owned a Gumby figure, you know that he was green. Why green?

His beginning was associated with pea soup. His creator, Art Clokey, produced a stop-motion animation commercial for Andersen’s Pea Soup early in the decade. From there, Gumby went on to toy and TV fame.

But, seriously — Would you trust a horse named, “Pokey”?

Toys in the 1950s were pretty simple, yet they required the exercise of two pretty important human faculties: imagination and the body. Some toys required creativity and a bit of artistry, while others turned exercise into fun (probably without us kids even realizing it!).

Let’s start with everyone’s favorite vegetable, Hasbro’s Mr. Potato Head. Actually, according to the box, “Any fruit or vegetable makes a funny face man.” This was the first toy advertised on TV. It consisted of plastic parts that you inserted into a real fruit or vegetable. Sadly, but understandably, due to complaints about rotting fruits and vegetables (He aged more quickly than we do), and government health standards, Mr. P. went plastic in 1964.

Remember matchboxes? Not the ones your parents warned you not to touch, but Mattel’s Matchbox® cars.

Born in England, these die cast metal toys featured (and still feature) cool features like doors that open and wheels that turn. They allowed a child to have a stable of cars without needing celebrity status, and to build many a sandcastle and cardboard city with tiny construction equipment.

Little people were introduced to Fisher-Price® Little People® in 1950, starting with a fire truck and three little people. Then came the big yellow school bus and more of the perpetually-happy figures (not to mention the frowning kid on the bus that we could occasionally identify with). For once, we had control of the school bus!

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Were you stuck on Colorforms®? Their slogan was, “Kids are stuck on Colorforms®.” In 1951, uncomfortable with the cost of paint, Harry and Patricia Kislevitz cut out flexible vinyl figures to stick on their walls. When friends took up scissors and joined them, Colorforms® was born. Popeye the Sailor was the first licensed character to have his own Colorforms® set.

Another Fisher-Price® toy popped up in 1957: the Corn Popper™ push toy. “Baby’s encouraged to keep moving for all the exciting ball-poppin’ sounds and action – a fun way to give baby’s gross motor skills a push in the right direction.”

See! Good exercise! All for about the current cost of a carton of popcorn at the movies.

Pogo Sticks, Play-Doh (originally a wallpaper cleaner), Hula Hoops, and Barbie® dolls were also born in the 1950s and are still with us today!

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The Suburban Sixties

The 1950s saw a surge in the suburban lifestyle, a time of prosperity, population growth, and parentage. Kids who were born in the fifties grew up in the sixties, and those too young to protest wanted toys that expressed a certain domesticity and family life. Barbie® was getting lonely, so in 1962, Mattel introduced her and the world to Ken®. Like many of us, Ken® started out with “real” hair (felt) but switched to “fake” (plastic) hair soon after.

Ken® and Barbie® were silent partners, but the Mattel family changed with Chatty Cathy. Pull her string and she speaks up to 18 fun phrases. The original Chatty Cathy voice was June Foray, who also brought Rocky the Flying Squirrel to life. Speaking of dolls and families, they needed a place to live. The Mattel dolls were getting famous, so they needed their own place. Enter the Barbie® DreamHouse™.

Feeling independent and empowered, girls could imagine entertaining friends in style (and paying off a mortgage).

While a new crop of dolls was entertaining and prospering, others were out protecting their freedoms.

Roll call: “G. I. Joe, from Hasbro!” In order to keep his cool image, Joe was marketed as an “action soldier,” not a doll (although he was a doll). During the Vietnam war, interest in the military declined, and so did Joe’s popularity. His final roll call came in 1978.

On the home front, girls were becoming “domestic engineers” with Kenner’s Easy-Bake Oven in 1963 and Suzy Homemaker. The Easy-Bake Oven used an incandescent light bulb (remember them?) as its heat source and actually made edible food. Topper Toys made the Suzy Homemaker line of household equipment (working blender, mixer, oven, dishwasher, iron and ironing board, vacuum cleaner with multiple accessories, and clothes washer — and a vanity!) so “you can entertain, wash dishes, clean house, launder, iron, bake… and always look lovely.”

Domestic life in the Sixties was not all drudgery; there were fun toys as well. The aforementioned Matchbox® cars met their match with Mattel’s Hot Wheels®, a line of muscle cars created by Elliot Handler. “He nabbed a GM car designer and an actual rocket scientist and together, they created a toy car that looked cooler and performed better than anything else out there.” If you weren’t into racing cars, you might have wanted to play with rubber balls. In 1965, the creators of the Hula Hoop®, Frisbee®, and Slip ’n Slide®, Wham-O, put together a concoction of chemicals that are hard to pronounce and gave us the Superball®. (I confess: We have a basket full of Superballs® at home!)

While kids love the super bounce, physicists have written papers about its fascinating properties, like its “almost perfect coefficient of restitution and does things other balls do not.” And we thought toys were not educational!

For our final classic wishlist toy, let’s go back to the roots of our fascination with techie toys. Do you remember how frustrated you were when you knocked over your Lite-Brite box while playing with “an amazing new toy that lets a child color with light”? It came with 16 pre-printed picture sheets to lay on the “magic box.” And yes, those little colored pegs did fall out on occasion.

And no, batteries were not included.

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The Spirit of Giving - Volunteering in the Community

By Vicki Bezems, Lifestyles over 50 ave you done your holiday shopping? If the H answer is yes, you’re well ahead of the rush. But if you’re like many, you’re just starting to think about facing

• Local Hospitals. Spend time transporting patients, working in a gift shop, delivering flowers to patients’ rooms, or greeting patients in the the crowds at the mall. Or maybe you’re an online shopper.

ER, plus many other opportunities. Hospitals in Either way, searching for those perfect items for your the Lehigh Valley have volunteer opportunities loved ones is time consuming, stressful and expensive. for adults, teens and college students. For more information, contact St. Luke’s But if you’re willing to at volunteers@sluhn.org or call change your mindset, there are 484-526-4600; Lehigh Valley much more meaningful ways Health Network at lvhn.org/ According to “Psychology to give during the holidays. become_a_volunteer or call The key is to give without 610-969-2850; or Sacred Heart Today” magazine, multiple expecting anything in return.

Hospital at shh.org/communitystudies have shown that The Bible verse, “It is more services/volunteer. blessed to give than to receive” In addition to experiencing buying gifts for others (Acts 20:35, NIV), is quoted the joy of helping others, makes people happier than often during this time of year. you’ll benefit personally from Most religions support this volunteering at a hospital by buying for themselves. principle, as does science. meeting new people, acquiring According to “Psychology new skills, learning more about Today” magazine, multiple the health care field, and making studies have shown that buying gifts for others makes a difference in the lives of those around you. people happier than buying for themselves. A wise old friend of my family once said, “The greatest gift is the The Cancer Support Group of the Lehigh Valley gift of time.”

This group needs people to help cancer patients with the requirements of daily living, as well as to perform This year, instead of going overboard with material administrative jobs. Volunteers are needed to clean the gifts, you can give the gift of time to a local charity, homes of cancer patients, provide afternoon office help a family in need, or a neighbor. You won’t receive a answering phones and greeting visitors and participants, brightly wrapped package in return, but you will gain doing computer data entry, and working at special the satisfaction of knowing that your gift is helping events and health fairs. For more information, see someone, plus you’ll meet new people and learn new cancersupportglv.org. skills If you have grandkids or other youngsters in your midst, you’ll be teaching them about the joy of giving Meals on Wheels and the benefits of helping others.

Meals on Wheels is a national organization with local chapters that deliver healthy meals to seniors Here are just a few ideas for selfless giving. age 60 years up. Qualified recipients are our parents, grandparents, veterans and neighbors who struggle Volunteer Your Time to shop or prepare meals for themselves because of There are endless opportunities to help others physical limitations or financial difficulties. For more through established charities and service organizations, from serving at a soup kitchen to working a weekly shift information on Meals on Wheels of the Greater Lehigh at a hospital. If you prefer to work from home, you can Valley, go to mowglv.org or call (610) 691-1030. easily find organizations that need volunteers to make Work with Children with Special Needs phone calls or use the Internet. There’s something for Camp Camelot for Children in Allentown is a noneverybody: profit organization providing year-round social and • United Way of the Lehigh Valley has a list of noneducational opportunities to children with disabilities profit organizations that need your help. You can find them at unitedwayglv.org or by calling 610-807- and chronic or terminal illnesses. Camp Camelot offers a supportive, developmentally appropriate, enriching 0336. environment in order to make the magic of childhood • The Lehigh Conference of Churches’ Ecumenical accessible to children with unique needs. To learn more Soup Kitchen is located at Alliance Hall, 534 Chew about volunteering, see camelotforchildren.org/getStreet, Second Floor, Allentown, PA 18102. This involved/ or email info@camelotforchildren.org or call organization not only feeds people, it also offers 610-791-5683. For more volunteer opportunities in the medical care. If you are interested in helping, see Lehigh Valley, see volunteerlv.org/current-volunteerlehighchurches.org/what-we-do/soup-kitchen or email info@lehighchurches.org or call 610-433-6421. opportunities.

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Your Place of Worship Churches, synagogues and other religious organizations operate a variety of charitable activities. From serving on a meal team for shut-ins to participating in a missions trip to a third-worldcountry, you can find a multitude of opportunities to serve others in a religious organization. If teaching is your gift, almost any organization of faith can use help with children’s education.

Animal Rescue Animal rescue groups are working harder than ever to save the lives of dogs, cats, horses and other animals. All need volunteers to help with feeding, walking, cleaning and fund-raising. If you’re an animal lover, you can easily find a rescue organization where you can help provide love and care to animals that have been abandoned or mistreated.

You can work a weekly shift on location or foster a pet while she waits for someone to adopt her.

Check out the following organizations and more: Lehigh Valley Humane Society, Allentown, PA (610) 797-1205 lehighcountyhumanesociety.org, The Sanctuary at Haafsville, Breinigsville, PA – (484)285-5445 thesanctuarypa.org, The Center for Animal Health and Welfare, Easton, PA – (610)-252-7722 healthyanimalcenter.org.

sitting for an evening, while parents take a break for a date night.

Give a Child the Gift of Reading Love children? Both public and private schools utilize volunteers to read to young children. The main requirements are willingness and a security clearance.

Check with your school district for opportunities in your community.

Give Experiences Instead of Presents Teach Kids a Skill or Hobby If you’re a gardener, spend some time taking cuttings, dividing perennials, or packaging seeds from your Therapy Dogs garden. Bundle them up with instructions for planting, This volunteer group’s primary objective is to provide and you might inspire a young green thumb to begin comfort and companionship by sharing their personal gardening. Give a neighbor’s child or a relative’s dogs with the disabled, the handicapped, the ill, and the youngster a head start with the joys of baking. A general public. Their dogs help increase emotional well- “cookie in a jar” gift delights them with a sweet treat being, promote healing and improve the quality of life. but also helps them become more comfortable in the Each volunteer has trained their dog and had it evaluated kitchen. and registered as a Therapy Dog. For more information, see lvtherapydogs.org or email info@lvtherapydogs.org.

Take a Child to the Zoo For more volunteer opportunities in the Lehigh Valley, Give a young family season passes to the Lehigh see volunteerlv.org/current-volunteer-opportunities.

Valley Zoo, and enjoy a day there with them.

Volunteer Independently You don’t have to go far to find someone who can use your help. Right in your own community -- or even on your street - you’ll find someone in need.

Help a Neighbor or Friend Look around and you are likely to find a neighbor or friend who can use help in some way. Older people especially need help with household chores, grocery shopping, and running errands. Many seniors will hesitate to ask, as they may feel that asking for help with something they’ve always done themselves signals a loss of independence. A hand-written gift certificate may include an offer to rake leaves, shovel snow or give someone a ride to the grocery store or a medical appointment. Or you can make a hot meal for a friend who is ill. For the younger set, you might offer child-

Donate Almost every non-profit and charitable organization welcomes monetary gifts, which don’t necessarily have to be cash. And remember - most donations are taxdeductible.

The value of giving to others was one of the themes used by Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. “King noted,’… personal greatness and service to others are intertwined.’” In King’s moving words, “Everybody can be great, because everyone can serve.” (Psychology Today). During the holidays, remember that many charitable organizations have scheduled their volunteers far in advance. But go ahead and sign up. Your service will be greatly appreciated throughout the rest of the year.

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Holiday Memories

By Lynda Allegra

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or a Holiday that started out simply to honor the birth of the Savior, it certainly has evolved as no other in history. Nothing during our calendar year even comes close. And whether you bah-humbug through the entire month, quietly, have 120 Disney characters on your lawn, or fall somewhere in between, it can play on your emotions.

Nostalgia plays a powerful tune for me starting midNovember because I collect vintage ornaments and decorate dozens of trees, big and small, each year. One is the traditional fir, holding all the ornaments that have become personally dear to us through the years; boughs groaning with pictures of grandchildren and small tokens from friends and family. Several others hold memories of a different kind. Most of them didn’t belong, at least originally, to us. At first, I just gathered for acquisition.

But at some point, the collecting became much more.

I am fascinated by the early ’40s glass renderings.

Apparently, once Europe was under siege, the ornament supply from Poland and Germany ceased and President Roosevelt asked glassmakers in the U.S. to take up the slack so children would have a somewhat normal Christmas. Corning Glassware in New York answered the call and I’ve read that during that first year they made over 4 million ornaments. As the war continued, manufacturers were forced to alter their process; first by removing the sweet little pieces of tinsel contained in the clear glass balls, and then having to replace the metal caps with paper, all for the war effort and the conservation of the materials used.

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The above lesson was given to show why I am so touched by these glass orbs. Because of that progression, you are able to reasonably tell when an ornament was manufactured. Tinsel inside a clear glass ball denotes the earliest years of the conflict.

No tinsel means 1943 and paper caps signify 1943 to end-of-war. That manufacturing knowledge started me thinking as I hung those little pieces of history.

Someone else decorated with those same ornaments during a dark period in the world. Who can know what was occurring in the life of that family during a wartime Christmas? Were they joyful because their son was coming home unharmed, or like my grandmother, was the happiness tainted with sadness because her son (my father) was safe in a hospital in Connecticut, minus the precious gift of sight. As I cradle each piece, I mourn and rejoice over situations I couldn’t possibly know and yet somehow feel. I think about sacrifices people have willingly made to keep this country safe and about the ultimate sacrifice the Creator made by willingly sending His son to this earth for us that first Noel. I think about the uncanny ability of the season to evoke such strong emotions in a heart and mind. Love it, tolerate it, or leave it alone, you can’t deny the power of Christmas memories.

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By Elissa Clausnitzer, SRES, CMRS, SRS

“I’m homesick! I’m homesick!”

“But you’re at home!”

“I know — and I’m sick of it!”

A house is not the same as a home. That’s not just true in the dictionary — it’s true in our lives. Turtles and snails aren’t the only ones who carry their homes with them; we do it too!

Holidays are home times. Like the pillow says, “All hearts come home for Christmas.” Home is the place where you feel comfortable. The physical location can change over time. Home could be a barracks, a tent, a trailer, a cell, or a hotel room. In a sense, any place in which you are housed can become a home, even temporarily, if you have the right attitude and the right companions.

A house is a place that keeps the rain off your head; a home is a place that takes the pain out of your heart.

A home is a place where, instead of getting kicked around, you can kick off your shoes and relax. A house is a place that you usually pay for; a home is a place where you are paid in tokens of love. A house is brick and mortar; a home is bonds and memories.

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Holidays emphasize warmth in the cold and the gathering of people separated by miles of land but united by common bonds. Making a house a home involves decorating the walls with a personal touch as well as creating an atmosphere where people feel welcome and cared for. Home should be a place where you can come when you are sick, but not be sick of.

If you are thinking about moving your home (not your house!) somewhere else, for whatever reason, you want to feel comfortable about the transition.

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The Big Classic TV Quiz

By Art Villafane, Lifestyles over 50

2. What TV show did a famous sketch called “Went With the Wind”?

A. The Carol Burnett Show B. Ed Sullivan C. The Red Skelton Show D. Dean Martin Show 3. On what game show does Vanna White turn the letters for Pat Sajak?

A. The Price is Right B. Wheel of Fortune C. The Match Game D. Password 4. Who was a guest on the final “Tonight Show” hosted by Johnny Carson?

A. Jay Leno B. Barbra Streisand C. Ann Margret D. Bette Midler

5. Who played Ethel on “I Love Lucy”?

A. Carol Burnett B. Vivian Vance C. Vanna White D. Lucille Ball 6. Sheriff Roscoe P. Coltrane is from what TV show?

A. Baretta B. The Dukes of Hazzard C. Alice D. The Beverly Hillbillies 7. Where did Herman Munster work on the show “The Munsters”?

A. Insurance office B. Funeral home C. Gas station D. Department store 8. Who played the lead role in “The Courtship of Eddie’s Father”?

A. Steve Allen B. Bill Bixby C. Regis Philbin D. Don Adams 9. What show featured Agent 86 and Agent 99?

A. F Troop B. Happy Days C. Mission Impossible D. Get Smart 10. What state did “I Dream of Jeannie” take place?

A. California B. Texas C. Florida D. Hawaii

11. What was banned from commercials on U.S. television in 1971?

A. Whiskey B. Cigarettes C. Beer D. Panty hose 12. How many seasons did the western series “Bonanza” run on NBC? A. 44 seasons B. 14 seasons C. 4 seasons D. 10 seasons 13. What TV show included characters Lumpy and Eddie?

A. Happy Days B. I Love Lucy C. Leave it to Beaver D. Good Times 14. What planet did Mork, played by Robin Williams, come from?

A. Mars B. Ork C. Dork D. Muldar 15. Who played the Unknown Comic on “The Gong Show”?

A. Chuck Barris B. Murray Langston C. Dave Garroway D. Don Novello 16. What network canceled “The Smothers Brothers Comedy Hour” in the height of its popularity?

A. CBS B. Fox C. ABC D. NBC

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1. What character did Richard Dawson play on the comedy “Hogan’s Heroes”?

A. Newkirk B. Shultz C. Colonel Klink D. Hogan

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Trivia Madness Questions

1. The beaver is the national emblem of which country?

2. In which movie did Humphrey Bogart play Charlie Allnut?

3. What kind of person shall not be honored on a US postal stamp?

4. What is the name of Batman’s butler?

5. Which U.S. state is nearest to the old Soviet Union?

6. The Pyrenees mountain range separates which two European countries?

7. Which movie features the song “Ding Dong The Witch Is Dead”?

8. What names were given to the three tunnels in the movie “The Great Escape”?

9. What is the most commonly diagnosed cancer in men?

10. In which European city would you find Orly airport?

11. Who was U.S. president during World War I? 12. “Little Cuba” is the nickname of which US city?

13. By what name was William F. Cody better known?

14. Who was the first baseball player to have his number retired?

15. What is the largest bone in the human body?

16. In which year did the Bay of Pigs invasion take place?

17. Who wrote Das Kapital?

18. Entomology is the branch of science that studies what?

19. Which is the largest island in the Mediterranean Sea? 20. Which pop album is the best selling of all time?

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Animal Trivia A group of giraffes is known as a tower.

Giraffes have the highest blood pressure.

A giraffe has no vocal chords.

3 Toed Sloth is the slowest animal in the world.

A snail can sleep for 3 years.

A cockroach has 12 heart chambers.

The dove is the universal symbol of peace.

Rabbits are born blind.

A bullfrog never sleeps.

A group of hedgehogs is know as a pickles.

A baby fox is known as a kit, pup or cub.

A kangaroo rat does not drink water.

The fingerprints of a koala resemble those of humans.

A lobster has ten legs.

The leader of a herd of elephants is the matriarch.

A group of kittens is known as a kindle.

A group of squirrels is known as a dray or scurry.

Lobsters keep growing until death.

Lettuce is the favorite food of rabbits.

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Best Loved Christmas Movies

By Art Villafane, Lifestyles over 50

In these pages we offer an opinion as to the best loved Christmas movies. This is just one view.

Other contenders include Scrooged, Miracle on 34th Street, Bad Santa, The Muppet Christmas Carol and A Christmas Carol.

It’s a Wonderful Life Few films define Christmas like Frank Capra’s 1946 fantasy starring Jimmy Stewart as George Bailey, who, on the verge of committing suicide, is visited by an angel who shows him the true importance of his life.

National Lampoon’s Christmas Vacation Rarely has a series’ third installment been the equal of its two predecessors, but such is the case with this sequel involving Clark (Chevy Chase), Ellen (Beverly D’Angelo), Audrey (Juliette Lewis), and Rusty Griswold’s (Johnny Galecki) mishap-besieged family get-together.

White Christmas Featuring a new version of the song from which the film gets its title (and which was originally sung by star Bing Crosby in “Holiday Inn”), this 1954 musical features Crosby and Danny Kaye as music-act partners who team up with two sisters (Rosemary Clooney and Vera-Ellen) to help their former military commander save his Vermont lodge.

A Christmas Story Nine years after “Black Christmas”, director Bob Clark made another holiday classic—albeit of a very different sort—with this beloved nostalgia-soaked saga of nine-year-old Ralphie Parker (Peter Billingsley), who wants nothing more for Christmas than an air rifle. If you have cable, it’ll no doubt be playing on a 24-hour loop on some Turner network this December 25.

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Home Alone Macaulay Culkin is forgotten by his family and forced to battle a couple of dimwit thieves (Joe Pesci and Daniel Stern) around Christmas in this enduring children’s adventure from director Chris Columbus and writer John Hughes.

Miracle on 34th Street An old man working as a Macy’s department store Santa claims to be Kris Kringle. And he convinces innocent kids and even the most cynical adults that he’s the real deal.

There’s something undeniably sweet about this perennial classic

Do you have some Christmas movie favorites that are not on this list? Let us know. Post your choices in our Facebook pages (tinyurl.com/y5pnspgr and facebook.com/lehighvalleyboomers).

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Endovascular Surgery Saves Lives and Limbs

By Mary DeHaven, St. Luke’s University Health Network A ground-breaking advancement in surgery occurred in 1990 when a pair of Argentinian surgeons successfully repaired a large aneurysm in the artery of a 70-year-old man’s abdomen. What made this surgery so significant is they reached the aneurysm by making a small incision in the patient’s groin, threading a wire to the aneurysm and opening a graft inside the vessel diverting the blood flow away from the aneurysm.

This restored the patient’s blood flow to the legs and prevented the risk that the artery would burst, causing him to bleed to death.

“The procedure, called an endovascular aneurysm repair (EVAR), is widely available today, including at local hospitals. At the time, however, it was trailblazing, ushering in a new era in vascular surgery”, said Dr. Jay Fisher, Medical Director of St. Luke’s University Health Network’s Vascular Center, and SLUHN network Vascular Laboratories.

AAA repair is just one way that endovascular procedures have transformed cardiovascular surgery.

Many people are familiar with some of the common heart procedures, such as cardiac catherization. It uses a tube inserted into a chamber or vessel of the heart for diagnostic and treatment purposes.

Another more commonly known procedure is angioplasty, which uses a balloon-like device to widen a narrow or obstructed veins or arteries. Specially trained cardiologists called interventional cardiologists perform these procedures in the heart while vascular surgeons and interventional radiologists perform similar procedures in other areas of the body.

Endovascular, which means “inside To prevent stroke, endovascular “Endovascular, which the blood vessel,” is a type of surgery surgery is used to open the carotid that uses very small incisions and long, means “inside the blood arteries, the two large arteries on thin tubes called catheters that are vessel,” is a type of each side of the face that supply placed inside the vessel to repair it, Dr. surgery that uses very oxygen rich blood to the neck, Fisher explained. It is an alternative small incisions and face, scalp and brain. Endovascular to traditional or open surgery, where surgery is also used to repair long, thin tubes called the surgeon cuts through the skin blocked vessels in the limbs, often catheters that are and muscle to reach the blockage. averting amputation, especially in placed inside the vessel Years ago, open surgery was the the lower legs and feet. “Every only option to repair an abdominal to repair it.” day there are new advances in aortic aneurysm (AAA). Because of endovascular surgery”, Dr. Fisher advancements in endovascular surgery, said. He and his colleagues stay today open surgery is used in only current by reading journals, about 25 percent of AAA repairs. Patients having open attending lectures and working with colleagues who AAA repair stay in the hospital seven to 10 days. have recently completed fellowships at leading teaching institutions. They show the longer practicing physicians “You never would have convinced me 20 years the newest procedures. In turn, the recent graduates ago that you could ever repair a AAA using two tiny become proficient in performing open surgery by incisions and send the patient home the next day with working with physicians experienced in these techniques. two Band-Aids,” said Dr. Fisher, a vascular surgeon. He envisions that within five years, patients will likely go In addition, endovascular physicians have access home the same day.

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to the hybrid operating room, which combines the worlds of both advanced imaging and surgery into one operating room. In fact, when the Discovery IGS 730 Hybrid OR was installed at St. Luke’s University Hospital in Bethlehem in 2012, it was the first in the country. Now, a second state-of-the-art hybrid OR from GE will be installed at St. Luke’s Allentown Campus in November, creating a Vascular Center of Excellence at the Allentown Campus. “At St. Luke’s we all work together,” he said. “It is the best of both worlds.

Everyone does what’s best for the patient.”

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If you are not yet eligible for Medicare, or have risk factors, such as high blood pressure, diabetes, a family history of stroke or heart attacks, have been a smoker, and are 50 or older, St. Luke’s offers an affordable vascular screening. The cost is $49 with no need for a physician order. The program screens for: • Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm • Peripheral Arterial Disease • Carotid Artery Disease/Stroke For more information, contact your primary care physician, or call St. Luke’s InfoLink at 484-526-7900 or e-mail, Info.Link@sluhn.org.

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Diabetes and Wounds: A Dangerous Combination

By Mary DeHaven, St. Luke’s University Health Network Wound Care Specialists Can Help You Heal “People with diabetes are at risk for developing hard-to-heal wounds that can cause serious infections”, says wound care specialist Steven Bowers, DO, Network Medical Director of Wound Care and Hyperbaric Medicine at St. Luke’s University Health Network.

“Diabetes and wounds are a dangerous combination” Dr. Bowers says. “Left untreated, wounds can become infected. These infections can be quite serious and can result in amputation or even death.”

Feet are particularly vulnerable, he adds. Diabetes can cause nerve damage, called neuropathy, which often results in decreased sensation in the legs and feet. As a result, patients may have an injury and not even realize it. In addition, many people with diabetes have poor circulation, which affects one’s ability to heal and fight infection. For these reasons, it’s crucial that individuals with diabetes, check their feet daily for any cuts, scrapes or bruises. Dr. Bowers suggests that his patients wear comfortable shoes that provide protection. “Leave the flip flops and stilettos behind. Instead wear a sturdy pair of closed-toe shoes. They may not be the most fashionable choice, but wearing good shoes, such as sneakers, will greatly reduce foot injuries.”

If you have an injury, be sure to clean it thoroughly and cover it with a clean bandage each day. If the wound does not heal after several weeks or if it looks bad, or has an odor, seek medical help from your primary care physician or a wound care center, he advises. “Centers like the St. Luke’s Wound Management & Hyperbaric Centers are particularly effective at healing wounds,” he says. “They are staffed by experts whose primary job is wound care.

As a result, they are up to date with the most advanced treatments and are equipped with the latest technology.”

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For some wounds, this might include hyperbaric oxygen treatment, available at many St. Luke’s Wound Centers. With this treatment, patients lie in chambers filled with pressurized oxygen. The patient’s blood carries the oxygen throughout the body, increasing the body’s ability to fight bacteria and heal With Medicare and most commercial insurance plans, patients can schedule an appointment with a wound care center directly.

They do not need a referral from their primary care physician. “When treating patients with diabetes at St. Luke’s, our wound care specialists work closely with your endocrinologist or primary care doctor to ensure that you get well coordinated, high quality care,” Dr. Bowers says.

It’s the Gift That Counts!

By Alan Allegra Lifestyles over 50

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any gift-giving holidays surface this time of year: Christmas, Hanukkah, Kwanzaa, Three Kings Day, Eid-al-Adha, and Diwali, to name a few. It’s a time of love, obligations, and equality. It’s a time of love expressed by sharing gifts given for the sheer pleasure of seeing the sheer pleasure in the recipient.

It’s a time of obligation when you feel you have to give Uncle Gaspar a present because, after all, it is Christmas, and he’s related in some mysterious way that even Henry Louis Gates, Jr., can’t trace. It’s a time of equality when you hope Cousin Itt gives you a gift card equal in value to the one you got him.

Memories are rarely made through material possessions. Once the batteries die, the next upgrade renders it obsolete, the wheels fall off, and the fruitcake dries, what’s left? But the knowledge that you have helped a needy person who cannot give back (OK, hugs, handshakes, and happy grins do count!), has great worth. Sharing opportunities of service with children opens their eyes to a real world beyond screens and teaches them valuable, lasting life lessons.

There’s an old saying, “It’s the thought that counts.” As we look at what we call, “the true meaning of Christmas,” we see that in the spiritual realm, it really is the gift that counts. The The gifts God value and meaning gives are gifts The value and of the gifts of for an abundant God transcend any life: eternal life meaning of the gifts material gifts we (John 3:16), the of God transcend can give or receive, Holy Spirit (Acts any material gifts we and present a model 2:38), justification can give or receive. for giving that can (Romans 5:16), revolutionize our spiritual gifts holiday traditions of service (1 and reflect the love Corinthians of God. The most well-known verse 12), and grace (Ephesians 4:7). in the Bible is John 3:16: “For God Furthermore, the gifts God so loved the world, that he gave his gives cannot be returned (Who only Son, that whoever believes in him would want to?): “For the gifts should not perish but have eternal and the calling of God are life.” This is the ultimate act of love irrevocable” (Romans 11:29). giving the ultimate gift for the ultimate Gifts of memorable events and purpose: to grant eternal life. There is time together can be recalled, but no material value but infinite spiritual in a good sense — we can recall value — God gave the gift of Himself. memories over and over again and

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keep them stored in our hearts.

God is not obligated to give us anything; that’s what makes His gifts so wonderful. He gives out of the boundless goodness of His heart. “Great is the Lord, who delights in the welfare of his servant!” (Psalm 35:27). The Psalmist takes comfort and says, “As for me, I am poor and needy, but the Lord takes thought for me” (Psalm 40:17). If God can stoop to take thought for the destitute, how much more should we unselfishly share with our fellow creatures who can return nothing?

God sees us all as equals, and equal we are. He does not give the same gifts to everyone, but He treats everyone the same. Listen to what the Christ of Christmas says, “But I say to you, Love your enemies and pray for those who persecute you, so that you may be sons of your Father who is in heaven. For he makes his sun rise on the evil and on the good, and sends rain on the just and on the unjust” (Matthew 5:44–45).

Equality is not in the value of the gift, but the value of the person.

Don’t forget the most precious gift that you can give Jesus Christ for his birthday. That is the gift of yourself (Romans 12:1)!

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Technological Advances Have Transformed Surgery

By Mary DeHaven, St. Luke’s Health Network Medicine has progressed dramatically over the past 20 years, but perhaps no area has evolved more quickly than surgery. “In the 1990s, we performed surgery totally differently,” said Marian McDonald, MD, Chief, General Surgery, St. Luke’s University Health Network.

“The change is as great as the difference between a rotary phone and the latest smart phone.”

Today, the majority of surgeries are performed using minimally invasive procedures. To describe the impact, Dr. McDonald referenced gall bladder surgery. In the 1990s, surgeons reached the organ by cutting through the patient’s skin and muscle. As a result, patients spent many days in the hospital and needed several weeks to recover.

“It was like being at the top of the mountain and needing to reach the road in a tunnel below,” she said.

“Today, we insert a tiny video camera and special surgical tools through four small incisions. This allows us to see deep within the abdomen and remove the gallbladder.”

Such revolutionary improvements in imaging technology have led to more effective screening, diagnosis and treatment with less harm to the patient.

Advances in imaging technology, such as CT scans, MRIs, PET scans, allow earlier and more accurate diagnoses. They enable surgeons to more precisely locate and better assess the diseased or injured area before surgery, which reduces surgical time and creates better outcomes. With today’s imaging, some procedures require no incision at all. Rather flexible scopes with cameras enter the body through natural openings in the human body – such as the mouth, rectum, vagina or urethra. Patients recover more quickly, experience less pain and have no visible scars because the procedure avoids cutting through the skin, muscle and nerves.

When a patient has a colonoscopy for example, the doctor inserts a scope into the anus and up through the rectum into the colon. A small camera

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transmits an image that enables the physician to examine the intestinal lining and detect and remove any abnormalities, including growths called polyps that can be – or later become – cancerous. These growths are then studied. If cancer exists, treatment begins right away.

“Through colonoscopy, I catch polyps when they are minute and prevent them from ever developing into cancer,” she said.

Another growing area of surgery is robotics. The robot acts as an extension of the surgeon’s hands with a wrist that turns 360 degrees.

Combined with imaging technology that projects real-time pictures of the patient’s interior onto screens, the robot enables the surgeon to guide the surgical instruments around corners and deep into the areas that would be impossible to reach with human hands.

The electronic medical record has also transformed health care, providing physicians access to the patient’s medical history and test results from home or nearly anywhere in the developed world. Physicians can share patient records and images with experts across town or across the globe – and can even watch and offer expert guidance while the surgery is happening.

Meanwhile, surgical culture has changed radically during her career, said Dr. McDonald, who has nearly 30 years of surgical experience. Then, the surgeon was the sole authority in the operating room. “I’m still the leader, but today we have a more holistic approach.

Every member of the surgical team is responsible for the well-being of the patient and is expected to ask questions and speak up within the scope of their practice.” Similarly, the patient, who is much better educated today, is encouraged to be an active participant in making decisions regarding their care.

“Despite all the technological advances, however, it comes back to the human connection between the person in need of healing and the healer,” she said.

“I have the knowledge and skill to lead them. I let my patients know that I’m here to walk with them in their journey.”

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Center for Vision Loss seeks volunteers to assist blind and visually impaired people as companions, drivers and mall walk helpers. Office assistants and vision screeners are needed. Training provided. 610.433.6018, x.231 rita.lang@centerforvisionloss.org.

Meadows 410 Krocks Rd. Building 3 Fitness Room Allentown Monthly: 3rd Wed 6:30pm Luther Crest Senior Living Community 800 Hausman Road Allentown Monthly: 2nd Tues 6:00 PM Drivers: ITNLehighValley Sacred Heart Hospital Conf. provides rides for seniors over Room 2AB 421 W. Chew Street 60 and visually impaired adults.

Allentown Drive riders to appointments in Monthly: 1st Wed 10:30 am LV. Requires vehicle, good driving Sarah Care Adult Day Care record, some free time. Training, 7010 Snow Drift Rd. #100 flex schedule 610-419-1645.

Allentown Monthly: Last Monday 6pm Lehigh Valley Hospice provides Woodland Terrace at Oaks volunteers for individuals who 1263 S. Cedar Crest Blvd, believe that life is a journey.

Allentown Discover how enriching it is to Monthly: 3rd Thur 6:00 pm spend meaningful time our patients. Saucon Valley Manor 1050 Lynn Schiavone 610-402-6054.

Main St. Hellertown Volunteers Needed - Spirit Alive Monthly: 1st Thursday @ A New Spiritual Care Program for 6:00pm Whitehall Manor 1177 Residents with Dementia, for info: 6th Street Whitehall Trina Johnson-Brady, Community St. Luke’s Caregiver Support Relations Specialist Phoebe Group meets monthly at two Ministries, Allentown, 610-794locations: St. Luke’s Center for 5150, tbrady@phoebe.org Positive Aging, 5445 Lanark Road, Suite 200, Center Valley.

St. Luke’s Gnaden Huetten Exercise Campus Community Room, 211 North 12th Street, Bethlehem YMCA. For info Lehighton www.ymcabethlehem.org/ or 610 South Mountain Dementia 867-7588.

Support Group Third Wed. Allentown YMCA. For info allentownymcaywca.org/ 610-434- of month 1-2PM. Alzheimer’s 9333. Pgms include Tai Chi, Yoga I, Association caregiver support groups, conducted by trained Zumba Gold facilitators. 201 S. 7th St. ThirdStreetAlliance.org.

Emmaus, 484-460-6842.

Easton YMCA. familyymca.org 610-258-6158

Ikemefuna Akusoba, MD, bariatric surgeon, St. Luke’s Weight Management Center.

Dr. Akusoba discusses tips and tricks to healthy eating and offers suggestions on what to buy. Upon arrival follow signs to ShopRite conference room.

Salvation Army Senior Program 610-867-4681. Tues play bridge 1012; 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) 610-867-4681

Parkinson’s Disease Wellness Program Aaron Lasker, MD; James Shou, MD; Nancy Diaz-Pichar, MD; Roy Hwang, MD, and Patrick McCormick, DPT Sat, Nov. 2 8:30am–1:30pm. Event Center at Blue, 4431 Easton Ave., Bethlehem, PA 18020 This yearly program on Parkinson’s Disease (PD) highlights an approach to treating PD Topics will include updates, exercise, fatigue, deep brain stimulation (DBS) and more. Lunch included. Free

Caregiver Support Groups

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

Allentown Monthly: 3rd Sat 3:15pm Country

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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.

Shop with A Doc at Various Locations Join St. Luke’s University Health Network for a free light dinner, followed by an in-store shopping tour with

Shop with a Doc – ShopRite Phillipsburg Wed, Nov. 13 5–7 pm ShopRite, 1207 Route 22, Phillipsburg Shop with a Doc – ShopRite Brodheadsville Mon, Nov. 25 6–7:30 pm.

ShopRite, 107 Kinsley Drive, Brodheadsville BLOOD DRIVES at St. Luke’s University Health Network Hospitals Miller-Keystone Blood Drive, St. Luke’s Hospital – Bethlehem Campus Fri, Nov. 22 8am–4pm.

St. Luke’s University Hospital – Bethlehem, 801 Ostrum Street, Bethlehem Miller-Keystone Blood Drive, St. Luke’s Hospital – Quakertown Campus Tues, Dec. 3 7:30am–12:30 pm St. Luke’s Quakertown Campus, 1021 Park Avenue, Quakertown Miller-Keystone Blood Drive – St. Luke’s Lehighton Campus (formerly Gnaden Huetten) Wed, Dec. 4 1–6pm St. Luke’s Lehighton Campus, 211 N. 12th St., Lehighton, PA 18235

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program includes a panel discussion moderated by Kearra Harden, PA-C, physician assistant, St. Luke’s Movement Disorder Center.

Diabetes & Wounds: A Dangerous Combination – Phillipsburg With Stephen Bowers, DO; Ashish Shah, MD; and Kathleen Decker, RD, LDN, CDE Sat, Nov. 2 Marianna’s Banquet Center, 224 Stockton Street, Phillipsburg, NJ Having diabetes makes it more likely that you will develop hard-to-heal wounds, particularly on your feet. Join St. Luke’s experts in diabetes and wound care to learn how you can: • Reduce your risk of developing wounds and the infection they often cause • Identify wounds early, when they are easiest to heal • Know when to seek help and where to find it • Understand the connection between diabetes and wounds Wound care specialist Steven Bowers, DO, endocrinologist Ashish Shah, MD and diabetes educator Kathleen Decker, RD, LDN, CDE, will teach you how to protect yourself – life and limb. A free lunch will be provided following the event, beginning at noon. Preregistration is required, seating is limited. Register 9 – 9:30am program starts at 9:30 am.

A Matter Of Balance – Help Reduce the Fear of Falling Tuesday, Nov. 5 10 am – 12pm Christ Lutheran Church – Hellertown, 69 Main St., Hellertown If you or someone you know has concerns about falling, A Matter of Balance classes will help reduce the fear of falling and increase the activity levels of older adults who have falling concerns. Classes are two-hour

sessions, once a week for eight weeks. Class size is limited.

Sleep Apnea – Why Am I so Tired? Talk with Frank Lombardi, DO, St. Luke’s Village Medicine Center Wed, Nov. 6 10:45 – 11:45 am St. Luke’s Fitness and Sports Performance Center, Hillcrest Plaza, 755 Memorial Parkway, Suite 305, Phillipsburg, NJ Dinner by Starlight: Fundraising Event Thurs, Nov. 7 5:30 pm DeSales University Center, 2755 Station Ave., Center Valley, PA Join us for Dinner by Starlight, celebrate the event’s Honorary Star, Joseph Russo, MD. Proceeds support the St. Luke’s Regional Breast Center–West End, a full-service diagnostic facility offering mammograms, ultrasounds, breast biopsy procedures, onsite radiologists, and a breast nurse navigator.

Tickets: $150. Sponsorships available. Contact Lori Coursen Lori.Coursen@sluhn.org.

Wound care and diabetes specialists, podiatrist Brent Bernstein, DPM, nurse practitioner Stephen Roskos, CRNP and diabetic educator Janae Wames, CDE will teach you how to protect yourself – life and limb. Free lunch after event, at noon. Pre-registration is required, and seating is limited. Regiser 9 – 9:30 am program starts at 9:30 am.

St. Luke’s Hospice 7th Annual Luminaria Lighting Sat, Nov. 9 4:30 – 6 pm St. Luke’s Center – Main Lobby, 1110 St. Luke’s Way, Allentown, PA 18109 The annual Luminaria Lighting ceremony honors the memory of those who have passed away but not forgotten. The luminaria, which consist of a votive candle set in a small paper bag weighted with sand, represent light and hope.Rain Date November 10th.

Chronic Pain Treatments

Thurs, Nov. 14 6 pm Blue Grill House, 4431 Easton Avenue, Bethlehem, PA Do you have chronic pain?

Join functional neurosurgeon Dr. Roy Hwang and pain management specialist Dr. Josh Wert as they discuss chronic pain treatments and alternatives to opioids. Among the treatments discussed will be spinal cord stimulation. Seating is limited. Registration required.

St. Luke’s Upper Bucks Campus Pre-Opening Celebration Open House Sat, Nov. 16 12–4 pm St. Luke’s Hospital – Upper Bucks Campus, 3000 St. Luke’s Dr. (Rt. 663 & Portzer Rd), Quakertown PA 18951 Please celebrate the opening of St. Luke’s newest hospital.

Enjoy hospital tours, free health screenings, giveaways, refreshments, rock wall & more!

St. Luke’s Stop the Bleed Trauma & Bleeding Prevention Education Tues, Nov. 16 1–2pm or Mon, Dec. 16 10 – 11 am St. Luke’s University Hospital Bethlehem Campus, 801 Ostrum Street, Bethlehem, PA St. Luke’s Stop the Bleed program trains first responders and public on how to control bleeding in the event of an accident or injury to improve the injured patient’s chance of survival. The 1 hour program is free to individuals, police departments and school and community groups. All trainings will be held in the Trauma Conference Room.

Older Adult Lecture Services – Importance of Nutrition Thurs, Nov. 21 5:30 – 6:30 pm Senior Care Associates, 5445 Lanark Rd, Suite 200, Center Valley. Nurse practitioner Annette Kerr, CRNP, will discuss the importance of nutrition as one grows older.

Dealing with Arthritis Mon., Dec. 9 1–2 pm Da Vinci

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Science Center, 3145 Hamilton Blvd Bypass, Allentown, PA With more than 100 types of arthritis out there, finding the best treatment can be tricky.

Dr. Matthew Brown of St. Luke’s University Health Network breaks things down, along with a good overview on how to prevent, treat, and manage. $5/person (free for Members). RSVP 484-664-1002 Ext. 107. davincisciencecenter. org.

Older Adult Lecture Services – Depression St. Luke’s Senior Care Assoc.

Thurs, Dec. 19 5:30 – 6:30 pm Senior Care Associates, 5445 Lanark Road, Suite 200, Center Valley, PA. Dr. Roopa Anmolsingh will discuss depression in older adults.

22nd Annual William L Nixon Veterans Day Tribute Sun, Nov 10 Phillipsburg HS Auditorium Doors Open at 12 tribute begins at 1 pm.

Speaker: Lt. Col. Erik Rautenberg, United States Army National Guard, Blackhawk Pilot, Phillipsburg HS graduate.

Live Video Conference with Specialist Melanie Fiore, United States Army National Guard, presently stationed in Amman, Jordan, Phillipsburg HS graduate.

Honoring All Who Served, Those Presently Serving and ALL Military Families Commemorating: 75th anniversary of D-Day and the 100th anniversary of the American Legion.

Ceremony Includes: 2 Bell Ceremony for our 14 Sons (Vietnam), Empty Chair Ceremony in Honor and Memory of ALL POW’s and MIA’s, Lopatcong Elementary School Students (Poppy’s), Phillipsburg HS Choir and Band Ensembles, Patriotic Quilt Presentation (Lopatcong PTA) and more.

Everyone Invited, bring your family, bring a Veteran

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Industry News For Local Professionals Networking, news & more!

HealthNet Wed. Nov. 13, Dec. 11 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. Nov. 20 - Hosted by Sacred Heart Northampton 11:30 to 1:30. 602 E. 21st St. Northampton PA 18067.

Please register by Nov. 15 with Kim Garrison kimg@abingtonmanor.com.

Country Meadows of Allentown Networking Thurs. Nov 21 and Dec 19 12 pm. 3rd Thursday of month. Country Meadows of Allentown Networking at Building IV, 410 N Krocks Rd, Allentown 610 3957160. RSVP khill@countrymeadows.com.

PA LINK The PA Link training will be on Wed. Nov. 20 and Dec. 18 from 9:30 to 11:00 am. at Northampton County Human Services Building, 2801 Emrick Blvd.

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Rummage Removers Rummage Removers was started about a year ago with a commitment to serve the Lehigh Valley. Our main service is to remove and properly dispose of whatever is in your way, to simply get rid of the things that you just don’t want around anymore. And to do it quickly, economically and responsibly. We know that some messy piles can get really really nasty over time, and we love conquering them. It is our pleasure to serve the people of the Lehigh Valley. Thank you LV! Nest in Place Nest In Place is a local company born from the belief that people want to stay in their homes, but often have difficulty finding help. After years of working as inhome healthcare professionals, as well as navigating the world of in-home care for our own families, we want to give our knowledge and experience back to the community. We are here to answer questions and solve problems, using resources right in the community to help our clients Live Right. At Home.

Caring Transitions Caring Transitions, founded in 2006, is the first national franchising concept specializing in senior relocation and transition services. Caring Transitions provides clients with supportive moves, auctions, rightsizing and transitions. This includes a wellexecuted transition plan beginning with the initial sorting of personal belongings through packing, shipping and selling of items to the final clearing and cleaning of the property.

Wreaths Across America Ceremony Join the “Wreaths Across America Ceremony.”

Remember the Fallen, Honor those who served, Teach our children the value of freedom. Please join us in making a donation. All donations need to be submitted by November 22. We ask that all checks are made payable to LVAIP. LVAIP WILL MATCH DONATIONS UP TO $1,000. Donations can be made at lehighvalleyaginginplace.org/giving-back/wreathsacross-america-ceremony Individual - 1 Wreath Price $15 Small Business = 10 Wreaths $15 We will place the wreaths on the graves of our fallen veterans. All volunteers are Welcome - Individuals, Families with Children and Business Groups. Sat., Dec 14 @ 11:15am (Ceremony at 12) Cedar Hill Cemetery 1700 Airport Rd, Allentown, PA 18109

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Volunteering can help you connect.

And it’s good for your health!

Everyone knows volunteering makes you feel good.

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Seniors, in particular, see a substantial improvement in their quality of life when they volunteer. Taking part in volunteer activities helps them reduce their isolation risk and maintain greater control over their health.

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Volunteers can choose their assignments from a broad list of possibilities.

RSVP staff will help you find a volunteer assignment that suits your interests and available time.

Membership in RSVP is open to anyone age 55 and older.

There are no fees to join.

RSVP will assist in obtaining and paying for the clearances needed for any assignment.

RSVP provides supplemental accident and liability insurance.

The challenges and activities of a ‘second career’ as a volunteer will promote a longer, happier, more meaningful life.

Call 610-625-2290

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