Lifestyles over 50 December 2014

Lifestyles over 50

FREE- Volume 9 - Issue 10 - December 2014

Roy’s Reminiscences: An Old Fashioned Christmas Throw a Chic Holiday Party Christmas in the Lehigh Valley Calendar of Events

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From the Editor...

As we head into the holiday season many of us take time to remember past Christmases and the times with our families. We at Lifestyles over 50 want to extend to everyone in our area our best wishes for a joyful holiday. Even as many of us dread the cold days of winter, the one bright spot during this time is Christmas.

For those of you who remember our beloved Roy Bellesfield, we reprint this month his reminiscence of his Christmases. Those of you who remember going to Hess’ will enjoy our quick flashback to that iconic store while at the same time remind you of all that we currently have in the Valley for family enjoyment during Christmas. No matter your age we can all remember when we were kids and the fun we had around the tree with all its presents and also the family dinners we shared.

We have not forgotten our pet owners so in this issue we provide tips for protecting your dog(s) during the winter season.

Many of you volunteer during this season so we have an article about two giving tree programs in which you may wish to get involved. It is a way to reach out to the elderly among us who are not as fortunate as we. This is a great time of the year to teach our young family members the value and importance of giving to others and not be so concerned about what presents are under the tree.

Lastly, we have a number of features on things to do in the Valley during the month of December. Be sure to check out the listings and get out there with the family and enjoy the treats of the Valley.

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Help a Senior This Holiday Season

By Laura Putt, Lifestyles over 50

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ost of us are familiar with the concept of picking a name off a giving tree and purchasing a gift for that person in need.

Usually it is a young child, or a young family struggling financially. Did you know that such giving trees also exist for the number of older adults who are in need? Residents of the Lehigh Valley can also help make the holidays brighter for a senior in need. There are two organizations locally that offer opportunities to brighten someone’s day – many of these seniors might otherwise not receive a gift this holiday season.

CareGivers America's Allentown Office is sponsoring “Elves for the Elderly” throughout the Lehigh Valley. They have joined forces with local agencies that provide services for the elderly. The participating local non-profit aging offices have identified the needy, isolated, or orphaned seniors in our area.

Trees will be in several businesses with tags containing an elderly person's name. Suggested gift ideas are on the back of the tag. Simply take a tag, purchase an item, and return it to the location where you chose the tag. The gift ideas are useful items such as blankets, clothing, or personal care items.

CareGivers America, along with community volunteers will wrap and deliver the gifts. This program is so successful due to the generosity of the community.

Another option is Home Instead Senior Care’s “Be a Santa to a Senior” program. Run by the local Home Instead Senior Care office in Whitehall in partnership with Boscov’s Lehigh Valley Mall store, this program helps ensure isolated senior citizens receive gifts and companionship during the holidays.

“Be a Santa to a Senior is another way to say ‘thank you’ to the many seniors who have made such important contributions to our community throughout the years,” said Kimberly Koze D’Amico, owner of the Home Instead Senior Care office serving Lehigh County. “Helping a senior can bring fulfillment to the giver as well as the receiver—it does make a difference.”

The tree is at the second floor mall entrance of Boscov’s Department Store and will be there until December 12th.

Holiday shoppers can pick an ornament from the tree, buy the items listed (average $15 price range) and return them unwrapped to the Customer Service/Gift Wrapping counter on the second floor with the tag attached. The Home Instead Senior Care office will then enlist the volunteer help of its staff and caregivers, senior-care business associates, nonprofit workers and others to collect, wrap and distribute the gifts

before Christmas to almost 300 seniors.

Both of these programs help ensure that everyone in the Lehigh Valley feels loved and appreciated this holiday season. Tis the season of giving!

Caregivers America provides in-home nonmedical care for the elderly. Personal care, light housekeeping, meal preparation, and transportation are just a few of the services provided to help maintain and improve client’s quality of life. For any questions about “Elves for the Elderly” or CareGivers America , please contact Mary Ann Villanti at 484-387-0852 or our local office at 610-821-4357.

Home Instead Senior Care provides in-home non-medical care for seniors, serving Lehigh County from its office in Whitehall.

For more information about Home Instead Seniors Care or the “Be a Santa”program, call 610-770-7773 or visit HomeInstead. com/217.

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Q: What do you call a cat on the beach at Christmas time?

A: The Elf-abet!

Q: What do you get when you cross a snowman with a vampire?

A: Sandy Claus!

A: Frostbite.

Q: How do sheep in Mexico say Merry Christmas?

Q: Why was Santa’s little helper depressed?

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Q: What nationality is Santa Claus?

Q: Why does Santa have 3 gardens?

Q: Where do polar bears vote?

Q: What do you call a bunch of grandmasters of chess bragging about their games in a hotel lobby?

Q: What do you get when you cross an archer with a gift-wrapper?

Q: If Santa Claus and Mrs. Claus had a child, what would he be called?

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A: North Polish.

A: So he can ho-ho-ho.

A: Chess nuts boasting in an open foyer!

A: The North Poll.

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A: Ribbon hood.

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Throw a Chic Holiday Party

elicious food, fine wine, friends and family. These are a few of everyone’s favorite things during the holiday season. A carefully planned menu, beautiful presentation, and a few special touches is all you need to throw a party that will be elegant, easy, and not break the bank! Consider these tips for an easy, chic party.

• Choose a Theme: Introduce a conversation-starter and create excitement amongst guests by choosing a party theme.

For example, a Winter White party that asks guests to wear only white and offer white and sparkling wines and lightcolored foods like shrimp, cheeses and shortbread cookies for dessert. Or, an Ugly Sweater Party is always fun.

• Set the Mood: Decorate to create an ambiance that goes with your theme. Bring a winter wonderland indoors with

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artificial snow sprinkled on tabletops and evergreen branches placed throughout to create an experience for guests that goes beyond a typical dinner party.

• Dress It Up: Take it up a notch by taking an ordinary party food and present it in a new way. For example, placing veggie sticks into individual cups will allow for a unique presentation, and an easy food to walk and talk around with.

• Drink Special: Offer one “drink special”for the party to fit your theme.

• Simple Dessert: Create a candy buffet in lieu of serving dessert. Use clear glass containers to hold a variety of chocolates, sweets and hard candies, mixing and matching different shapes and sizes for an eye-catching display. Provide small bags and twist ties so guests can take some home for later.

• Plan an Activity: Think of a theme fitting activity. For example, if you are having a New Year’s Party, consider creating a photo area where guests can write their resolution on a chalk board and have their photo snapped while holding it. Use a Polaroid camera and send guests home with a photo reminder of their resolution - and the fun evening they’ve had!

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Ingredients: • 8 ounces Vodka • 2 ounces Limoncello • 4 ounces cranberry juice • 2 ounces seltzer • Fresh rosemary sprigs • Fresh cranberries In a small pitcher filled halfway with ice, mix together vodka, cranberry, seltzer and limoncello. Strain into ice-filled rocks glasses and enjoy.

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Become a Gatekeeper

By Amy Angelo, Allentown Diocese

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nited Way of the Greater Lehigh Valley Gatekeeper Program is enabling the community to recognize and identify seniors in need. There are an estimated 5,000 unsupported dependent seniors in Northampton and Lehigh Counties that have disabling conditions such as vision loss or walking difficulties which keep them from meeting their own basic care needs.

These seniors are receiving no assistance from the government, agencies or friends and family to prepare meals, grocery shop,

travel to doctor appointments, do laundry or even bathe. These seniors do not reach out for help. They are “invisible”.

This year the United Way Alliance on Aging, in partnership with Catholic Charities, launched the award-winning, national best practice model, Gatekeepers.

This innovative model trains employees at companies who interact with seniors during the course of a normal workday, to identify at-risk seniors and anonymously connect them to the social services and

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Gatekeeper Trainer, Amy Angelo shares, “All too often in a training session, people can think of an older adult that they’ve been in contact with or currently know who could benefit from being connected to appropriate services.” Presently, there are over 700 trained Gatekeepers in the Lehigh Valley.

A Gatekeeper can be any individual who interacts with a senior during the course of a normal workday, for example, utility workers, delivery drivers, mail carriers or grocery store clerks.

Becoming a Gatekeeper Trained Organization increases the social responsibility and positioning of your business, while building and nurturing relationships within the community. If you own or are an employee of a business that serves Lehigh Valley seniors and are interested in learning more about how to become a Gatekeeper Trained Organization (GTO), please contact Amy Angelo at 610.434.1541 or by email at aangelo@ allentowndiocese.org.

If you are interested in Aging issues and want to learn more and find out how you can become involved in United Way’s other efforts to help seniors in the Lehigh Valley stay healthy at home, please contact Corissa Rolón at 610.807.5742 or by email at corir@unitedwayglv.org.

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An Old Fashioned Christmas

By Roy Bellesfield

Editor’s Note: Roy passed away a few years ago. He was of our most popular writers. As a tribute, we reprint some of his more popular articles here.

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n the 30’s and 40’s the spirit of Christmas could be seen everywhere around us. You could especially see and feel it in downtown Allentown. How we kids used to love to walk along the street and look at the pretty decorations in all of the store windows. Hess Brothers was probably the store who really went all out to attract shoppers.

When you entered, you were greeted by the pleasant sprays of perfume.

Also during the Christmas season, each and every child who entered the store was given a little gift. One of them was a little wooden spool with a metal bird on top, and it would make chirping sounds. Some times the gift was a little noise maker. Each year the gifts were different. It made us happy to show our families these little toys.

Hess’s also had an annex building and on the fifth floor was the toy department and Marionette show daily. The children would sit on the floor and watch Hansel and Gretel, and Punch and Judy, to name a few. After the show, we would see Santa Claus in all his splendor and wish for just one toy, as the depression years were still upon us. There were many other stores to visit too.

H. Leh store burgeoned with goodies of every kind, as well, and they also gave gifts to the children. Zollinger was always adorned with lights and a big tree that glittered with tinsel. The Spirit of Christmas was happy and permeated all around us.Hamilton Street was another sight to behold, and it was lit up with large star- shaped ornaments on the street lights that twinkled on and off on a snowy night. It was truly a winter wonderland.

At home, things were equally as joyous. Throughout the Christmas season, we would take car rides and visit our family who lived out in the sticks, as we called it in those days. When we were at home, we had radio music and decorated the tree together. In those days, we used lead tinsel, which I don’t believe is used anymore.

We also strung up popcorn and construction paper chains on the tree because, remember, we didn’t have the money in those days to buy ornaments, and our homemade ones were just as pretty.

We had lights on the tree; however they were in series, so if one light bulb was broken or burned out, you had to go through each light on the string until you could find the broken one.

Christmas Eve and Christmas Day were always joyous celebrations. On Christmas Eve we would have a nice family dinner together and exchange gifts. Back then, each person received only one gift from our parents, but it was always very special. We also exchanged gifts with our siblings, but because money was scarce, we had to try extra hard to make it one very special present.

One year, I’ll never forget, there was an announcement on the radio station WCBA which stated that if your family or a family you knew didn’t have enough money for presents, to write a letter to the station and perhaps they would be able to get some gifts together. Well, I wrote a letter because I desperately wanted a wagon for myself and a doll for my sister. We kids were all disappointed because we didn’t hear anything in return. But on Christmas Eve, the doorbell rang. When we opened the door, there stood Santa Claus! He had with him that wagon that I had wanted so badly, filled to the brim with a doll for my sister and a few other toys, as well as oranges and other goodies. I can’t tell you how much that meant to our family, and what a nice gesture it was. I will never forget that event.

Before dinner on Christmas Eve, Dad would read to all of us, The Christmas Story, and that kicked off the festivities. We exchanged our gifts that night, and sometimes we were afraid that we might get coal from Santa Claus, or sticks from Belsnickle, but we never did! The next day it was off to church for more celebration.

Sometimes we would go with the church to sing carols to the church members who were ill and could not make it to the festivities. It was such a happy time of year.

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Sudoku

The objective of sudoku is to enter a digit from 1 through 9 in each cell, so each horizontal row contains each digit once, and each column contains each digit exactly once.

How Much Do You Know About Christmas?

Easy

Can you name the popular Christmas song that was actually written for Thanksgiving?

A. Jingle Bells B. It Came Upon a Midnight Clear C. I Saw Mommy Kissing Santa Claus D. Away in the Manger Electric Christmas tree lights were first used in what year?

A. 1865 B. 1895 C. 1905 D. 1932 Good King Wenceslas was king of what country?

A. Bohemia B. England C. Germany D. Morocco

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Is There a Santa Claus? was the title of an editorial appearing in the September 21, 1897, edition of The (New York) Sun. The editorial, which included a famous reply, was address to whom? (First name is enough)

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Can you name Scrooge’s dead business partner from Charles Dickens’ “A Christmas Carol?”

A. Jacob Marley B. Tiny Tim C. Bob Cratchett D. Old William One of the pagan traditions that Christians have incorporated into their Christmas celebration includes hanging mistletoe.

Which of these is NOT a former pagan belief?

A. Ancient Europeans believed that the mistletoe plant held magical powers to bestow life and fertility as well as protect against disease.

B. French girls used to slip branches of mistletoe beneath their pillows to dream of their future husbands.

C. The Celts believed mistletoe brought about peace and goodwill.

D. Northern Europeans associated mistletoe with the Norse goddess of love, Freya and developed the custom of kissing underneath mistletoe branches.

Answers found on page 15

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Christmas in Allentown: Then and Now

By Art Villafane, Lifestyles over 50

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or many in the Lehigh Valley Christmastime often meant a trip or two to Hess’ Department Store. For decades it was the place to visit to see new fashions, elaborate decorations, gift ideas, and of course, Santa Claus.

Families would bundle up and go out into the cold to have an adventure at Hess’. The music and visual delights would entertain you for hours on end.

The massive Hess’ sign served as a beacon for holiday shoppers. The tall toy soldiers would have children craning their necks at the wonder of it all.

Pip the mouse was another attraction that folks still talk about when reminiscing about Christmas in the Valley.

For those with a sweet tooth there was always the Hess strawberry pie. When the last store closed in 1996 there was a very long line of shoppers looking to get their last piece of the legendary pie. (The long lost recipe can be found here: http://lostrecipesfound.com/recipe/hess-brothersstrawberry-pie/).

creates its own history and remembrances. With the resurgence of Bethlehem over the last many years we have a renaissance of Christmas in the Valley. Just visit Christkindlmarkt for a new journey into Christmas.

ArtsQuest has a huge selection of holiday themed activities.

And do not forget Christmas City Village - also in Bethlehem.

Allentown is also creating Christmas traditions. You can take the entire family and drive through the Lights in the Parkway. The new PPL Center is bringing a new vitality

Nostalgia is great fun, but all is not lost. Every generation to downtown Allentown. You can always find Santa at the Lehigh Valley Mall. The stores there and throughout the Valley go all out to bring you the holiday spirit. Take a walking tour of the Promenade Shops in Center Valley for more visual delights.

These are just a few of the places throughout the Valley that you and your family can visit and create new memories during the holiday season. We all love Christmas season so be sure to go out with the family and enjoy all that there is here in the Lehigh Valley.

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services that are important for finding future employment. These service includes Individual Employment Plan (IEP) development, specialized training to prepare for placements, wages and fringe benefits, annual physicals, assistance in securing future employment and access to local American Job Centers – formerly known as One-Stop Career Centers.

Work Your Way into a Job AARP Senior Community Service Employment Program helps adults 55+ who are unemployed receive job training

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s the great recession loosens its grip on the economy adults over the age of 55 are gearing up for new career through AARP programs.

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service activities like day cares, senior centers, schools and hospitals. This onthe-job training experience can then be used as a bridge to find employment opportunities outside of the program.

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To participate, you must be age 55 or older, unemployed and financially qualified.

Other Benefits

In addition to job and community service placement, SCSEP provides participants with training and support

What Kinds of Jobs are Available?

Through SCSEP, you could be placed in a wide variety of community service positions at both non-profit and public facilities including day cares, seniors centers, governmental agencies, schools, hospitals, libraries and landscaping centers. These positions are training assignments designed to provide the skills and experience to obtain future employment. Additional training through lectures, seminars, one-onone instruction, training programs and community colleges may also be provided.

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AARP Senior Community Service Employment Program office has a large pool of workers, matching potential candidates with your needs.

We also screen and offer training opportunities with community agencies and nonprofits to all candidates. In addition to saving you time and money on recruitment, we even offer trial employment periods at no cost to you to make sure that candidate is a good fit for your business.

To discuss your opportunities with AARP Senior Community Service Employment Program call Marlene Moore-Glass, Ed.D at 610-8653002, 10 E. Church Street, Suite 501, Bethlehem, 18018.

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Seniors in the Workforce: A Healthy Choice for Business

By Robert Zentz, President/CEO Fellowship Community

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eniors have become an integral part of the workforce in the Lehigh Valley. The desire to remain active and the need to work for financial reasons have caused many to hold off on retirement. According to recent statistics from the Lehigh Valley Workforce Investment Board, 22.3 percent of Lehigh Valley residents ages 65-74 are contributing to the workforce, while 4.8 percent of the population ages 75 and above continue to be employed.

“Experienced seniors in the workplace are integral to the Lehigh Valley workforce,” says Nancy Dischinat, executive director of the Lehigh Valley Workforce Investment Board. “They have it all wrapped up. Seniors have the knowledge base, the skill level and they know how to mentor.”

According to Funk, there are many personal benefits for older employees. He is an advocate of seniors working and keeping active to increase cognitive abilities and self esteem. “Working increases self esteem and is reinforced by receiving a paycheck, social interaction with colleagues, and the ability to share what they know with others.” He has seen that as people age, they can easily loose their sense of self when they feel they are no longer contributing.

Most seniors experience a healthier life when they work. Waking up each morning with a purpose, getting ready for work, and being active in the workplace increases exercise levels. Physical activity lowers blood pressure, controls diabetes, increases flexibility and escalates energy levels.

At Fellowship Community, we employ 30 people over the age of 70 who significantly contribute to our team. We have benefitted tremendously from their expertise, mentoring abilities and finely tuned soft skills. Employing seniors in the workplace is a healthy choice for business.

Robert Zentz, 77, is President/CEO of Fellowship Community, a continuing care retirement community in Whitehall, Pa.

In-Home Care for Seniors Don’t delay getting the services that can help your loved one remain independent.

With 14,650 people aged 65-99 in the Lehigh Valley workplace, positive attitudes towards older employees are increasing.

“Our culture tends to focus on youth, while many Eastern cultures respect the wisdom of older generations,” says David R. Funk, PhD. “The experience that seniors bring to the business environment is now valued in our society. The change is steadily taking place.”

Funk, a psychologist specializing in geriatrics with Psychology Associates of Bethlehem, has counseled seniors for over 33 years and has seen the positive impact on both seniors and the businesses that hire them. “I have personally benefited from senior colleagues who served as mentors to me in my profession,” he says. “It has been my experience that older employees focus more on quality than quantity and influence those who work with them to adhere to the same core values.”

Older employees provide insight on business development, organizational operations, and employee issues. Longevity in the workplace has created a “been there, done that” mindset that allows them to draw on past experiences in most situations. They have learned through trial and error what works best in their fields of expertise.

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Things To Do In DecemberWith Grandkids Winter Light Spectacular at Lehigh Valley Zoo Presented by Christmas Decor Experience the magic of the holiday season as Lehigh Valley Zoo is transformed into a winter wonderland where children can toss ‘snowballs,’ have their photos taken in giant snow globes, and enjoy milk and cookies with Santa. Bundle up and enjoy the beauty of nature as you stroll through tree-lined paths lit by thousands of twinkling lights and themed animated displays. Warm up next to the cozy outdoor fire pits while enjoying hot cocoa, s’mores, and Zoo cafĂŠ fare. Don’t forget the camera to capture the children’s delight when they encounter Santa’s elves, The Grinch, and special visits from Elsa, Olaf, Tuxster and friends. Wednesday thru Sundays in December. Lvzoo.org.

Be the Dinosaur at Da Vinci Science Center. The traveling exhibition Be the Dinosaur: Life in the Cretaceous, appears at the Da Vinci Science Center. Be the Dinosaur takes kids inside dinosaurs’ prehistoric world and lets them discover how these amazing creatures survived, thrived, and enjoyed life in the wild.

The high-tech exhibition features video game technologies that let visitors create and control their own digital dinosaurs through a virtual Earth during the Cretaceous period more than 65 million years ago. 3145 Hamilton Blvd. Bypass, Allentown.

Davincisciencecenter.org. Thru Jan. 19.

Emmaus Main Street Partner’s 2014 Old Fashioned Christmas.

Dec 6, at 11:00 am – 8:00 pm. Enjoy an afternoon’s worth of activities at numerous businesses in the Emmaus Triangle and Main Street. Log on to see a schedule of events. Facebook.com/ pages/Emmaus-Main-Street-Partners

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“The Polar Express� Musical Production presented by Movement Theater Performing Arts Center. Dec 6, at 3:00 pm – 7:00 pm. Climb Aboard “The Polar Express� performed

by Movement Theater’s Talented Christmas Company! A Holiday Classic for all to enjoy. Performed at The Nazareth Middle School. For tickets Movementtheater.net 94 Freidenstahl Ave, Nazareth.

Live Advent Calendar. The only one of its kind in the country! Visitors of the Historic Downtown Bethlehem will enjoy the 9th Annual one-of-akind tradition. Beginning on December 1st at 5:30 p.m., the “Live Advent

Calendar� will open at the 1810 Goundie House at 505 Main Street.

The merchants of the Downtown Bethlehem Association will provide a special treat to the visitors every day at 5:30 p.m. Crowds of up to 300 gather for the 10 minute program, so get there early! The program will run through Christmas Eve. The presentation scenario will take place as follows: Visitors gather outside the door of the Goundie House. At the time of the presentation, a selected visitor will be asked to walk up to the door and knock. When the door is opened, a special guest from a local business or organization will appear and distribute treats among the crowd.

Each day will be a different local business and performance counting down to Christmas Day! 501 Main St., Bethlehem.

Mock Turtle Marionette Theatre Christmas Puppet Show. Dec 20, at 11:00 am – 1:00 pm at America on Wheels Museum. Marionette Christmas Puppet Show with Christmas Elf Workshop to follow.

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You CAN Have Everything!

By Alan Allegra

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You can’t have everything — where would you put it?” (Steven Wright). ’Tis the season to figure out what to buy and what to ask for.

The hardest question to answer is, “What do you get for the person who has everything?”

That’s probably not a problem for most people. However, many of us have more than we need or complain because we don’t think we have what we should have. If we fell under the spell of advertisers, we’d own everything that anyone with an advertising budget could sell, plus a credit card bill the size of William Howard Taft. We usually don’t recognize what we actually need, nor appreciate what we have.

That is true of Christians as well. Thankfully, God has taken care of both recognizing and meeting our needs and supplying a place to put them.

God promises us all that is necessary: “And my God will supply every need of yours according to his riches in glory in Christ Jesus” (Philippians 4:19). Unlike funds, factories, and other facilities, God’s storehouse has supernatural supply. The eternal quartermaster furnishes spiritual sustenance as well as natural needs.

The apostle Peter wrote to persecuted believers with words of comfort and warnings about false teachers. He told them to remain faithful despite the proliferation of deceitful workers, and to wait patiently for the Lord’s return. He reminded them, “His divine power has granted to us all things that pertain to life and godliness, through the knowledge of him who called us to his own glory and excellence, by which he has granted to us his precious and very great promises, so that through them you may become partakers of the divine nature, having escaped from the corruption that is in the world because of sinful desire” (2 Peter 1:3–4). Peter’s point is that believers have needs

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beyond the meager offerings of the world; they need—and have—the spiritual tools necessary to stand strong as they come to know Jesus more intimately through the Word of God. This power functions “so that Christ may dwell in your hearts through faith” (Ephesians 3:17).

Talk about having it all! Paul reminded the Galatians that they are sons and heirs of God! “And because you are sons, God has sent the Spirit of his Son into our hearts, crying, “Abba! Father!” (Galatians 4:6). The Holy Spirit, dwelling in our hearts, reminds us that we are beneficiaries of the irrevocable trust of Christ.

Paul expressed his love for the church by saying, “It is right for me to feel this way about you all, because I hold you in my heart” (Philippians 1:7). Paul valued the fellowship of the saints so much that he made room for them in his heart.

When the shepherds told Mary the significance of that first Christmas gift, the Christ child, “all who heard it wondered at what the shepherds told them. But Mary treasured up all these things, pondering them in her heart” (Luke 2:19).

The mother of the Lord found an ample place to store her precious treasures: her heart.

We think of the heart as that squishy, fist-sized blood pump that, at our age, suddenly becomes the center of attention.

However, biblically speaking, the heart is the center of our spiritual and moral functions. It is the storage place of the most treasured beliefs and possessions.

It is not true that you can’t have everything; at least it’s not true in the spiritual realm. The Heavenly Father has promised to provide everything his children need. Once we separate our needs from our wants, we can rest secure in his promises. He gives us riches of food, clothing, strength, bible knowledge, sonship, the Holy Spirit, Christian friends, and Jesus himself. He also gave us a storage space big enough to hold them all.

Where would you put everything? In your heart—it’s the only place safe enough and big enough.

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December Events Antique Toy & Collectible Show

The Great Lehigh Valley Antique Toy & Collectible Show is an event for every antique and toy enthusiast. Featuring toy soldiers, action figures, die cast, slot cars, tin toys, star wars, marx tinplate, matchbox cars, hot wheels, vintage child books, 50s & 60s toys, teddy bears, barbie’s, puzzles, advertising toys, pop culture, disney, boyd’s bears, japenese tin toy, gi joe, comic character collectibles and all types of vintage and collectible toys and more. Don’t miss this one! Merchants Square Mall. 1901 S 12th, Allentown.

Merchantssquaremall.com. Dec 13, 10:00 am – 3:00 pm.

Christmas with the Celts

Combining traditional Celtic music and American pop, The Celts are known for their fervent and inspired musical performances, as well as their infectious energy. The group’s show, “Christmas with the Celts,” has aired across the U.S. and Ireland on 222 PBS channels. The show, which will appear at the Musikfest Café is a harmonious blend of Celtic carols and modern pop elements, made unique by The Celts’ Irish humor and quick wit. 101 Founders, Bethlehem. Artsquest.org. Dec 3, at 7:30 – 9:30 pm.

The Bach Choir Of Bethlehem Christmas Concerts: My Soul Doth Magnify The Lord.

• Saturday, December 6 at 8pm at First Presbyterian Church of Allentown Cedar Crest Blvd. and Tilghman St., Allentown.

• Sunday, December 7 at 4pm First Presbyterian Church of Bethlehem 344 Center St., Bethlehem.

For tickets call The Bach Choir office at 610-866-4382 Ext. 15 or Ext. 10 or buy tickets and recordings on-line at www.bach.org.

Get Into The Spirit

Catch one of four free performances at Bethany Church. Their musical includes the choir, orchestra, and drama teams.

• Friday, December 5 at 7:00 pm • Saturday, December 6 at 2:00 pm • Saturday, December 6 at 7:00 pm • Sunday, December 7 at 2:00 pm Join us as we proclaim the hope of Christmas with our 60-voice choir, orchestra and drama teams. Invite your friends and family! Bethany United Methodist Church, 1208 Brookside Road, Wescoesville.

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Sweet Surprise Day in the HubCap Cafe

Sweet Surprise Day in the HubCap Cafe. Frost and decorate inverted sugar cones to create a Christmas Tree forest! FREE with museum admissions. Reservations Suggested. America on Wheels Museum. 5 North Front Street, Allentown.

Americaonwheels.org. Dec 14, at 1:00 pm – 3:00 pm.

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Visit Christmas City

We have all heard Bethlehem referred to as Christmas City, but many of us have never gone to visit during the holidays. Below is a list of fun activities and events to help you celebrate the season, get into the Christmas spirit, or just have an enjoyable time with friends and family.

• Attend the Grand Illumination and Lighting ceremony, sure to be breathtaking.

• Shop at Christkindlmarkt, which was voted as one of the top holiday markets in the world! You will find many gifts, handmade works, live music, food, and much more.

• See Liquid Fireworks. Check out this fascinating show, located inside Christkindlmarkt in the Colonial Industrial Quarter. Shows will begin on the hour and half hour while Christkindlmarkt is open!

• Surprise your sweetie with a carriage ride.

• See the live Advent Calendar.

• Learn your history. Join in on one of many historic talks and tours.

• See the lights on the Bethlehem by Night light tour.

Hop on a warm bus and be driven around the city to see the beautiful light and decoration displays.

• Enjoy the theatre. There are many shows to choose from, sure to please children and adults.

This is just the tip of the iceberg of fun events happening in Bethlehem this season. Please visit www.christmascity. org for more information.

Christmas City Stroll – Candlelight Walking Tour

The best way to experience the magic of Bethlehem during the holidays. Take a walk through beautiful downtown Historic Bethlehem with a certified guide in period dress.

Discover the story of Bethlehem’s unique beginning in 1741, the tales of a candle-in-every-window, and the renowned Bethlehem Star. Historic highlights include Bethlehem’s exquisite Victorian and colonial architecture, including two National Historic Landmarks, the 1741 Gemeinhaus and the Bethlehem Waterworks. The tour route is part of Bethlehem’s National Historic Landmark District, named so by the Secretary of the Interior in 2012.

Wednesday-Sunday, December 3rd-28th at 4pm. No tours Thursday, December 25th. Buy tickets and leave from 505 Main Street, Bethlehem Historicbethlehem.org/visit/ christmas-city-usa/christmas-city-stroll/

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he best place for your dog during the colder months is indoors with you. The advice below will make for a more comfortable, healthful, and happy winter season.

• Never let dogs off leash in snow or ice, especially in a snowstorm. Dogs can easily lose their scent in the extreme cold and can become lost. Make sure they have ID tags on anytime they’re outside.

• Thoroughly wipe off a dog’s legs and stomach when they come in from snow, sleet, and/or ice. Plenty of unwanted items cling to their paws, including salt, and anti-freeze. Dogs love to lick their paws. This will possible poisoning. Routinely clean up any leaks or spillage from your driveway and garage.

• Dogs are not fully protected by their fur. This is especially true for breeds with short hair, such as pugs and dachshunds.

Invest in a warm coat that covers at the very least from the base of their tail to their belly. Invest in a quality, insulated coat.

• Never leave a dog unattended in the car. Automobiles can act as refrigerators, holding the cold in and threatening your dog with hypothermia or even worse.

• Be particularly careful with senior and arthritic dogs. Walking on snow and ice can be a real challenge for them and they also have the tendency to stiffen up quickly in the cold so consider shorter walks.

• Keep an emergency supply of food and water on hand for your dog. You never know when the weather will force you to stay home and away from the store.

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• Very active dogs need more calories in the winter, particularly protein. Provide additional dry and/or wet food for those dogs.

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Volunteers Phoebe Allentown seeks individuals to assist with memory support neighborhoods. You train in Montessori principles to create meaningful experiences by practicing person-centered care.

For a rewarding experience 610-794-5362 jwickel@phoebe. org.

Meals on Wheels Northampton Cty and Calvary United Methodist partner to provide meals to seniors in Easton area. Volunteers needed.

Contact Janet Soos janets@ mealsonwheelspa.org Lutheran Home - Topton invites volunteers to share musical talent, voice or instrument with residents. Flex hours, days, eves, weekends. Lou Wentz at 610682-1542 or wentzl@diakon. org.

Compeer of LV- volunteer 4 hrs. a month with Compeer friend, a person who lives with mental illness. Do what friends do together: listen, go for a walk, watch a movie, enjoy a cup of coffee, etc. Main duty – Have Fun! 610.435.9651.

Heartland Hospice seeks caring volunteers to offer bedside support and presence to those facing terminal illness.

Comprehensive training, flex hours. Janet Daly, Coordinator.

610-266-0134 Are you a “people person” wanting to make a difference?

Have skills and talents to use to “give back”? Compassionate Care has a variety of volunteer opportunities with a training and support program to help you use your talents. Loretta Kistler 888-680-6650 or email lkistler@cchnet.net Center for Vision Loss seeks volunteers to assist blind and visually impaired people as companions, transportation drivers and Mall Walk helpers.

Office assistants and vision screeners are needed. Training provided. Daytime hours only.

610.433.6018, x.231 or rita. lang@centerforvisionloss.org.

Drivers: ITNLehighValley provides rides for seniors 60 and over and visually impaired adults. We drive riders to appointments in LV, 90% are medical. Need volunteer drivers to help with the increasing demand for rides. Requirement: vehicle, good driving record, and some free time. Training provided, we work with your schedule. Time is minimal, rewards are many. For info call 610-419-1645.

Social & Support Groups ENCORE (female cancer support / exercise group) Tues.

6:30-8pm & Fri. 9:00-10:30am.

Allentown YMCA & YWCA, 425 S. 15th St. 610-434-9333, www.allentownymcaywca.org.

Parkinson’s Disease Support Parkinson’s patients, families and friends - monthly at St. Luke’s Allentown Campus.

3rd Wed. 6 pm refreshments 6:30 pm To register 1-866-STLUKES. MS First Tuesday support group for patients, families and friends at St. Luke’s University Hospital, Bethlehem. 6:15 register at 1-866-(785-8537) Tues, Dec 2,1pm Emmaus Garden Club Faith Presbyterian Church, North 2nd and Cherokee Streets, Emmaus.

Public welcome. (610) 9664181.

Allentown AARP Chapter #5415 meets noon Dec 4 St. Timothy’s Church, 140 So. Ott St., Allentown. Non-members and guests welcome. Bring a non-perishable food item for Allentown Food Bank. 610437-4265 Sat Dec 13 10:30 Like gardening? Jordan United Church of Christ, Rt 309 & Walbert Ave Allentown, peace garden, custom peace sculpture, peace pole, worship areas, biblical plant, children’s bed, gazebo, swing, trails.

Sat, Dec 13 Bethlehem Garden Club, share garden tips with local pros and hobbyists 610838-1482.

Mon, Dec 8 7-8:30 pm. pray & share together for emotional wholeness, women’s support group struggling, or have family struggling with depression, bipolar, etc. 3400 Bath Pike, Suite 110 Bethlehem. Linda 610-3958756.

St. John’s Friendly Fifties will have their annual Christmas Party on Dec. 3rd at the Northampton Community Center. Doors open at 12:15. “T & M”--Tanya and Marguerite-- will entertain.

Prayer and Share Together for Emotional Wholeness, meets the 2nd Monday of each month at Truth for Women, 3400 Bath Pike, Suite 110, Bethlehem We also meet at Asbury Methodist Church Tuesday after the 2nd Monday. Both groups are 7-8:30 pm.

Church, Allentown. Linda 610395-8756.

Tues. Dec 9 3:00PM TRIAD at Lehigh Co. Senior Center (Enjoy Life). Monthly meeting.

3 PM. Wed. Dec 10 Parkinson’s Support Group St. Luke’s Hospital Allentown campus 17th and Hamilton St. Refreshments and presentation 6:00 - 7:30 Different topics related to PD. Wed, Dec 17 LV Military Affairs Council – Saucon Manor in Hellertown. 12-1:30pm, 484788-0196, info@lvmac.org, or www.lvmac.org for info.

Thur, Dec 11 12PM Caregivers & Professionals Network Group. Country Meadows of Allentown, Bldg 3, 610-3957160 Sat. Dec 20. For anyone caring for a family member with memory loss or impairment, group meets (908) 859-6700, extension 2276 for information.

Wed Dec 24 Men of Retirement Age Club 1-2;30pm, Advent Moravian Church, 3730 Jacksonville Rd, Hanover.

Tues 1:30-4:30 Palmer Senior Group, meet seniors, play cards, share good times. Charles Chrin Community Ctr Palmer Township 610-252-2098 palmercommunitycenter.org Wed. noon. Fogelsville Senior Group at Fire Company.

Amelia, 610-395-2224.

Tues, Dec 9 Caregiver Support Groups: Live, Love, Learn (special grp. for memory impaired and loved ones), Sacred Heart Hosp, 4:30PM2nd floor.

Schnecksville Senior Citizens Group Thurs: games and social activities 12 noon. Schnecksville Fire Company Rt 309. Info: 610-769-7570

Wed, Dec 3 1 pm. Macungie Seniors, Macungie Fire Company.

610-965-9584.

Tues, Dec 9 10 am. People Meeting People Club, Senior Social Group. Fellowship Hall, Asbury United Methodist Church. 7-8:30 pm.

Bethlehem YMCA. For info on Silver Sneakers and all pgms: www.ymcabethlehem.org/ or 610 867-7588.

Thurs, Dec 4, 10-11:30 am.

610-433-6018 Vision Loss Support Group for LV residents facing vision loss. Center for Vision Loss, 845 W. Wyoming St., Allentown.

Tues, Dec 9 7-8:30 pm. Prayer & Share Together for emotional wholeness, women’s support group struggling, or have family, struggling with depression, bi-polar, etc. Asbury Methodist

Allentown YMCA. For info Silver Sneakers and all pgms: www.allentownymcaywca.org/ 610-434-9333. Pgms include Tai Chi, Yoga I, Zumba Gold and mat Pilates

Wed, Dec 3 LV Vegetarians.

Quaker Meeting House Rt. 512 half mile N. of Rt. 22 Twnshp.

Pot luck dinner. 6pm. $3.50 610-709-8984

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3rd St. Alliance. Tai Chi, Clogging, Tae Kwon Do. Schedules and fees vary.

610-258-6271. www.

ThirdStreetAlliance.org.

Easton YMCA. For info Silver Sneakers and all pgms: familyymca.org/ or 610.258.6158 OxyFit Gym offers 1 hour Silver Sneaker classes on Mon, Tues, and Wed at 10:15 and Thurs. at 9:15 and 10:15. Yoga stretch classes Mon. & Wed. at 11:15.

Info: 610-391-0040 or www. oxyfitgym.com.

Salvation Army Senior Program 610-867-4681. Every Tues play bridge 10-12; Thursdays varied Social Programs at 10:45 a.m. followed by lunch)?

Dances Sat Dances LV Active Life (Lehigh County Senior Ctr) $7 refreshments. www. lehighseniors.org. Sat. Dance Ctr: 7:30-11pm. 610-437-3700.

“Dancing on the Odds” on odd numbered Fridays at 3rd Third Street Alliance, 41 N. 3rd St. Easton. Lessons 7-8pm, Dancing 8-10pm. $10 at door.

Instructor Con Gallagher (610) 433-7804. .

Allentown Area Swing Dance.

Fearless Fire Co. 1221 S Front St. 610-390-7550. $9 includes lesson 7pm - 8:30, no partner needed. www. allentownswingdance.org for schedule Social Ballroom/Latin Swing Dance at TC Dance Club 6623 Sullivan Trail Wind Gap, PA610881-1000 www.learnballroomlatin.com Refreshments & BYOB Music

by DJ 8pm $12pp at door, no reservations needed. All Levels welcome, with or without a partner

Bingo Wed 5PM game at 6:30PM Volunteer Fire Co Fogelsville Ladies Auxiliary Cash Prizes 484-350-1388

HTCC hosts monthly Bingo1st Thurs of month at 6:30 pm!

Prizes range from $40 to $125.

610-317-8701.

Wed 6:30 LV Active Life (Lehigh County Senior Ctr.) Free coffee, snacks. $15 includes 4 double cards & 1 pack of specials.610-437-3700

Classes and Lectures Seniors Who Wish to Re-Enter Workforce. Lehigh County Senior Ctr 1633 Elm St. Allentown, Classes: Basic Computer I & II, Digital Camera, Digital Photos, Intro to Internet. Classes at center and Whitehall Library. 8- 1.5 hr. classes $40 members $80 nonmembers. Membership $20.

610-437-3700 or dndod@aol. com.

Alz. Support Groups Alzheimer’s Respite Program Hope Community Church 7974 Clausville Rd. Fogelsville, For those in early stages of Alzheimer’s. Respite time, support for caregivers. Free, Wed - 1-5 PM Contact Dave Bowers 484-619-0330 bowerdav@gmail.com.

1st Thurs 11:00 am Arden Courts 5151 Hamilton Blvd.

Allentown 3rd Sat 3:15pm 410 Krocks Rd. Country Meadows Allentown 3rd Wed 3pm Phoebe Terrace 1925 Turner St. Allentown, 2nd Wed 5:30 pm Sarah Care Adult Day Care 7010 Snow Drift Rd. Allentown, 1st Thurs 1:00pm St. Andrew’s Church 1900 Pennsylvania Ave. Allentown 3rd Thurs 4:30 Westminster Village 2156 Hanover St. Allentown, 3rd Wed 6:30pm Country Meadows Living 4005 Green Pond Rd., Bldg. 4, Bethlehem, 3rd Tues 5:00 pm Kirkland Village 1 Kirkland Village Circle Bethlehem, 4th Mon 2:30pm Moravian Village 526 Wood St. Bethlehem, Last Monday 6:30 pm Traditions of Hanover 5300 Northgate Dr. Bethlehem,

3rd Wed 1:00 pm Third Street Alliance 41 North Third St Easton, 1st Wed 9:30am Moravian Hall Square 175 W. North St. Nazareth.

Phoebe’s Alzheimer’s Support Grp 3-4:30 PM 3rd Wed. Phoebe Terrace, 1940 Turner St, Allentown. For those with loved ones with Alzheimer’s or other dementias. 610-794-5273.

Phoebe’s Connecting Hearts Geriatric Care - service with at-home personalized coaching to make dementia-related caregiving more manageable.

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Yoga Morning - postures to improve overall health, strength, flexibility, balance better posture. Hold postures longer for relaxed muscles and rejuvenation. Open to all levels.

9:15-10:15am, Thursdays Qigong & Tai Chi – Qigong uses deep breathing and gentle movements to strengthen and circulate the life energy. Tai Chi helps prevent falls and improves balance. Focus on coordination and relaxation. Open to all levels. 10:30-11:30am.

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Bangor Area High School Gary Moffett Memorial Scholarship in memory of deceased classmates. $500 award to senior who exemplifies leadership, service, character and scholastic achievement. Lisa 215-9972141, ljupright@msn.com.

LV Active Life (Lehigh County Senior Center) 610-437-3700.

Programs include swimming, Tai Chi, Zumba Gold, low impact aerobics, strength training. All except for pool programs, are at 1633 West Elm Street Allentown 610-437-3700 or membership@lehighseniors. org.

Call 610-437-3700 or email barbara@lvactivelife.com Lehigh Valley Active Life 1633 Elm Street Allentown, PA

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Ctr: 660 Jacksonville Rd, Bethlehem, 610-317-8701. hanovercommunitycenter.com for complete schedule.

Allentown YMCA Mon and Wed Yogafit class for strength, posture, flexibility and balance.

All levels. 6:15-7:15pm Tuesdays - Cancer Support and Exercise Pgm. Female cancers survivors may be part of this group.

Wednesdays - Silver Sneakers Yoga fot Seniors - yoga for active seniors, variety of safe yoga postures using chair for support.

Improve flexibility, strength, posture, balance and breath.

1:30-2:30pm,

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