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Hi Folks! Happy spring! For an unusual touch, in order to honor the spring season, I shall regale you with a poem I wrote when I was a mere spring chicken. It was so far back, I don't remember when I wrote it (It could have been last week!). I hope you enjoy it.

Spring is cheerful, spring is gay.

The birds come out and sing each day.

Robins, bluebirds, and cardinals sing, In this happy time of spring.

The trees grow, up pop the flowers; These are the works of the April showers.

All these things bring beauty and cheer, For spring is the most wonderful time of the year!

Cheers,

Some Spring Humor for You

We might as well get the bad jokes over with right away!

On the first day of springtime, my true love gave to me: Five packs of seeds, Four sacks of mulch, Three weed sprays, Two insect bombs, And a pruning knife for the pear tree.

How do you make a waterbed more bouncy?

Add spring water.

Such nice spring days and we are locked in because of COVID-19, it's a real pity that my wife and kids can't leave the house.

To celebrate the end of winter, my local bed shop is having a spring sale.

The rest of the bed is still full price though.

Did you hear about the two bed bugs who met in the mattress?

They were married in the spring!

In this issue, because of the continuing restrictions, we thought we'd add a few more jokes, games, and other fun features to help brighten your day. We don't want to brighten your night, because it's easier to sleep in the dark.

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It Is Still Possible to Get Outside and Do Some Stuff The Lehigh Valley seems to be slowly emerging from the societal coma of the COVID-19 pandemic. Like the spring flowers, many of us are able to peek our heads out from winter isolation, looking forward to the time when our lives can bloom again. With some of the restrictions being loosened, more venues are opening up to the actual, physical public. Here are some suggestions for things to do as the weather gets warmer, the days get longer, and we get restless. As always, be ready to comply with whatever cautions are necessary.

Saturdays at Burnside Plantation Historic Burnside Plantation is hosting special FREE Saturday events with farm-themed crafts for all ages.

You can hike the Burnside leg of the Heritage Trail. Learn about the barns, buildings, and gardens, that have been part of the Moravian community since 1748. Bring the kids along for fun outdoor activities and crafts each week!

Burnside is also dog-friendly!

Kids will discover the Colonial Garden and do a fun farm craft. Every month, there is a new craft to make, with extra activities certain weekends.

A day of educational fun for visitors of any age!

Saturdays at Burnside run 10 a.m. to noon Saturdays, now through November.

1461 Schoenersville Road, Bethlehem. Parking on site. historicbethlehem.org/programs/saturdays-at-burnside/.

Flock to Hawk Mountain Spring weekend programs run Saturdays and Sundays through May 16 at Hawk Mountain Sanctuary, 1700 Hawk Mountain Road, Kempton.

Raptors Up Close! 11 a.m. and 2 p.m. See hawks and owls and learn about what puts them at the top of nature’s food chain.

Name That Raptor, 12:30 p.m.

Learn size differences, shapes, and behaviors, and how to watch for the silhouette of a bird soaring overhead.

History of Hawk Mountain, 10 a.m. Learn Hawk Mountain's history and how it works to expand raptor research and conservation education around the globe.

Trapping and Tracking 11 a.m.

Learn tools and technologies used to study long-distance migrants. Lots of

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hands-on samples to touch, and information on satellite and radio telemetry, wing-tagging, and counting migrating hawks.

For fee information, visit hawkmountain.org/visit/visiting-info/admission-hours.

Walk the Heritage Trail and get some exercise and history! Experience Bethlehem like never before: On your own time and at your own pace, while focusing on what you enjoy.

Using handheld audio devices, you can walk, run, or bike through three centuries of Bethlehem history, including two National Historic Landmarks, the Historic Moravian Bethlehem National Historic Landmark District, Victorian-era homes, and Bethlehem Steel buildings. historicbethlehem.org/visit/ heritage-trail/. Pick the link that best fits your interests or do them all!

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Things To Do With Grandkids Peel off the winter coats, toss the gloves in the closet, and get some fresh spring air! Old Man Winter has settled in for a long spring, summer, and fall nap, and it's time to awaken your senses with the sights and sounds of spring. As of this writing, the COVID-19 restrictions have loosened a bit, but we should always take safety precautions relevant to our activities (especially after being dormant all winter) !

Have them help with spring chores OK, it may not sound like fun, but young mechanics can help winterize the snowblower and prep the lawnmower. Little gardeners can put away the shovels and get out the gardening supplies. Make a game out of picking up sticks in the yard — Winner gets a special treat!

The Lehigh Valley Zoo has reopened, so you can visit animals you probably won't see on your nature hike! Pandemic precautions are in place, but you can still enjoy live events, like the Bees & Tea Party and the Party for the Planet.

Check the zoo website for upcoming events.

Gaze at the stars Learn what Teddy Roosevelt meant when, after an evening of stargazing, he said to his

Get in the dirt As long as the gardening tools are out, take the kids out to the yard and start a garden together. There's nothing like the smell of fresh air and fresh dirt. Let them choose an appropriate plant of their own and teach them how to take care of it. The promise of fresh veggies can be a tempting motive to help out and watch new life sprout!

friend, "Now I think we are small enough." Look for familiar constellations and planets, or think about the fact that there are manmade objects on the moon and Mars. Visit the NASA website to see if the International Space Station is cruising by!

Take a hike I mean that in a nice way, of course! Now that the blanket of snow has lifted off the sleeping ground, there are plenty of things to see, like sprouting plants and early bloomers to animal tracks and fresh burrows. And of course, now that the waterways are not frozen, there are fish and aquatic plants to view.

Scribble on your sidewalk or driveway Because of the need to stay home, many neighborhood kids took to decorating their properties with (washable) sidewalk chalk. It's a great way to cheer up the neighbors and express your feelings!

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Who knows — you may encourage the next Pavement Picasso!

Camp at the Center The Da Vinci Science Center is taking registrations for their in-person summer camps! "Experienced educators lead hands-on science activities that inspire campers to think creatively, be curious, and learn through their own observations and discoveries.

Campers will make new friends, develop lifelong critical thinking skills, and totally have the most fun with science." Visit their website for more information.

Dorney Park is opening May 22 with CDC guidelines and social distancing measures in place. The young ones will love the park's Planet Snoopy with the largest collection of kids rides in the region while thrill-seekers can enjoy more than 100 rides, shows, and attractions.

What Do You Want to Celebrate Today? (May) Thousands of years ago, King Solomon wrote the book of Ecclessiastes, bemoaning the fact that life seemed to be a monotonous cycle of events with no meaning. He observed, "The sun also rises, and the sun goes down, And hastens to the place where it arose" (Ecclessiastes 1:5). Perhaps for you, the days seem to pass in an endless parade of nothingness, broken up by an occasional holiday or birthday.

Are you looking for something to celebrate between "official" holidays, birthdays, and doctor appointments? There have been all kinds of proclamations and pronouncements celebrating religious events, foods, people, historical events, health issues — you name it. There are some very practical ones, as well. Let's name some of those special days so you can find something to celebrate or participate in, or someone to honor, every day, in your own way!

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Date Your Mate Month Foster Care Month Gifts from the Garden Month Mystery Month National Barbecue Month National Bike Month National Blood Pressure Month National Hamburger Month National Photograph Month National Salad Month Older Americans Month Nurse's Week — first full week Wildflower Week — week two National Bike Week — third week National Police Week — third week Emergency Medical Services Week — fourth week May 1 • Free Comic Book Day • Hawaiian Lei Day • Herb Day • Kentucky Derby Day • May Day • Mother Goose Day • National Fitness Day • Save the Rhino Day May 2 • Baby Day • Brothers and Sisters Day May 3 • Garden Meditation Day • Lumpy Rug Day • World Press Freedom Day May 4 • Bird Day • National Candied Orange Peel Day • National Teacher's Day • Star Wars Day May 5 • Bike to School Day • Cartoonist Day • National Hoagie Day • Oyster Day May 6 • Beverage Day • National Nurses Day

• No Diet Day May 7 • International Tuba Day • National Day of Prayer • Space Day May 8 • Child Care Provider Day • Iris Day • Military Spouses Day • National Train Day • National Windmill Day • No Socks Day • V-E Day May 9 • International Migratory Bird Day • Lilac Sunday • Lost Sock Memorial Day • Mother's Day • National Babysitters Day May 10 • Clean Up Your Room Day May 11 • Eat What You Want Day • Twilight Zone Day May 12 • International Nurses Day • Limerick Day • National Receptionist Day • School Nurses Day May 13 • Frog Jumping Day • International Hummus Day • Leprechaun Day May 14 • Dance Like a Chicken Day May 15 • Armed Forces Day • National Chocolate Chip Day • National Slider Day • Police Officer's Memorial Day May 16 • Love a Tree Day • National Sea Monkey Day • Wear Purple for Peace Day May 17 • Pack Rat Day

May 18 • International Museum Day • No Dirty Dishes Day • Visit Your Relatives Day May 19 • Boy's Club Day • World Plant a Vegetable Garden Day May 20 • Be a Millionaire Day • Pick Strawberries Day May 21 • National Bike to Work Day • National Endangered Species Day • National Memo Day • National Waiters and Waitresses Day May 22 • Buy a Musical Instrument Day • National Maritime Day May 23 • Lucky Penny Day • World Turtle Day May 24 • International Tiara Day • National Escargot Day May 25 • National Brown Bag It Day • Tap Dance Day May 26 • Sally Ride Day • World Otter Day May 27 • Sunscreen Day May 28 • Don't Fry Friday • National Hamburger Day May 29 • International Jazz Day • Learn About Composting Day May 30 • Water a Flower Day May 31

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Sudokus

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Despite its Japanese-sounding name, the Sudoku puzzle owes its origin to an 18th-century Swiss mathemetician. He called it, "Latin Squares." Similar games appeared in French newspapers in 1895.

The modern version appeared in a puzzle book in the United States in 1979, and it was known as, "Number Place." Up to this point, the name made sense to us.

During its international travels, it landed in Japan in 1984. The Japanese called it, "Sudoku." If you wonder what it means, ponder the fact that it's short for, “Sūji wa dokushin ni kagiru” — that means, "the digits are limited to one occurance."

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The Sudoku (short and sweet) circled back to the U.S. in 2004, in The Conway (NH) Daily Sun.

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If you are an experienced jigsaw puzzle enthusiast ("dissectologist"), it has probably been a long time since you put together one of those puzzles with those great big pieces. It may seem like a throwback to your youth to work on a Playskool puzzle of the United States, where every state is a single, large, brightly-colored puzzle piece. However, such puzzles are the embodiment of the original jigwaw puzzle.

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The Ultimate Planner for Finding Your Next Home in Retirement Wondering how to live your dream lifestyle, even on retirement income? Now you can bring a home transitions expert into your living room — virtually!

Most people say they want to stay in their home as they get older. But the average American home is not designed to support safe and healthy aging. Even more, research shows most Americans tend to stay in homes that are too-large and too-costly, some paying mortgages that are hard to afford when they move from work salaries to fixed incomes.

While there are those who find it hard to sell a family home filled with memories, making a house work for the future — both physically and financially — is essential for every retiree. A well-planned move will resolve financial issues, such as reducing property taxes, utilities, insurance, and maintenance. A new home can also eliminate features that cause falls, like steps, helping to preserve your independence. A strategic move can even improve your social life, combat loneliness, and help you find renewed purpose.

So, how do you go about finding your dream retirement home and lifestyle?

Jill Kearney, founder and CEO of Specialty Moves by Design (formerly Senior Moves by Design), kept hearing this question as she presented her live and empowering seminars on home and life transitions in retirement. Unable to find anything on the market to help her clients, Kearney developed an answer to the question by creating a uniquely personal and in-depth course titled, "The Ultimate Planner for Finding Your Next Home in Retirement."

This online course, offered on-demand, enables participants to thoughtfully plan their next move — one that will support their design ideals, their community preferences, their future finances and health needs, and of course, their happiness. It even walks them through the very real process of searching out different types of homes in different kinds of communities so they can be

compared side-by-side. The course breaks down this process into six easy-to-follow, video-based chapters, packed with printable worksheets and resources.

Kearney gently and expertly guides course participants every step of the way. By the end of the course, participants have a plan that can be validated by outside experts, giving them the freedom to move forward with excitement, and the confidence of knowing where and how they want to spend this next chapter of their life.

To learn more, sign up for a free webinar at JillDKearney.com.

Specialty Moves by Design is a full-service move management company, created to support the 55+ community through physically or emotionally challenging moves.

Riotous Reasons to Retire "Say, Bill," a man said to his pal, "how do you like your new job?"

"It's the worst job I ever had."

"How long have you been there?"

"About three months."

"Why don't you quit?"

"No way. This is the first time in 20 years that I've looked forward to going home."

Employee: "The stress my boss puts me under is killing me. I have migraines, my blood pressure is through the roof, I can't sleep at night, I have an ulcer, and as long as I'm in this job, the only question is whether I'll have a stroke or a heart attack.

Friend: "So, why don't you quit?"

Employee: "I have a great health plan."

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Looking for Employment? AARP Wants to Help

an interview with Diane Bullard, Project Director, AARP Foundation Workforce Programs For more than 50 years, AARP Foundation Senior Community Service Employment Program (SCSEP) has provided people over age 55 with opportunities to to fill entry-level and mid-level positions with employers in their communities.

What is the purpose of the program?

AARP Foundation’s workforce programs offer solutions to help unemployed and independent workers chart a course toward financial security, helping people to take advantage of the skills and experience they already have by providing training and guidance to help navigate the technological advances and other changes creating a new world of work. The Senior Community Service Employment Program (SCSEP) helps low-income, unemployed individuals aged 55+ to find work.

How is it affiliated with AARP? AARP Foundation is the charitable affiliate of AARP and the foundation consistently earns high ratings for accountability measures.

Must one be a member of AARP to participate?

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gram. SCSEP is funded through a grant from the Department of Labor and any person who meets the eligibility requirements can apply to participate.

What challenges do older workers and job seekers face?

There are many challenges that people who are over 55 are forced to face as they journey towards permanent employment. The workplace looks very different from how it looked 30 years ago when our participants first entered the workforce. Technology has changed, communication methods have changed, even our workplace language has changed. SCSEP helps participants close gaps in employment skills through various types of training opportunities that allow for an eventual successful job placement. Our participants bring a wealth of talents and often unique skills to our workforce. Our participants are former mortgage brokers, custodians, childcare workers, teachers, food industry workers, artists, cooks, bankers, florists, laundry technicians, drivers — all sorts of career backgrounds. They turn to us for help with navigating new work environments.

How long has this program been in the Valley?

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program since the 1960s, and the local project site office has been serving the Lehigh Valley for at least 30 years.

There are thousands of people who have found work through the program since the office opened.

What partnerships are involved?

SCSEP relies on partnerships with local community host agencies and formal partnerships to provide different types of job training opportunities for our participants.

We currently have arrangements with about 30 host agency training sites in Lehigh, Northampton, Bucks, and Montgomery Counties. Our sites are non-profits, governmental agencies, libraries, senior centers, and other community-helping agencies. We also value the close partnership we maintain with PA CareerLink Lehigh Valley and the Workforce Board Lehigh Valley. We also partner with many wonderful employers who consistently turn to us to find applicants for their open positions.

What must an individual do to participate?

There are four eligibility questions required for participation in the program. The program requires participants to be at least 55 years old, reside within the counties we serve, be unemployed, and show documentation that they are income-eligible. The application process is very quick — someone could contact us and apply for the program and be job-training the next day as an active participant. Yesterday, a gentleman learned about us through CareerLink, so he called to learn about the program. We met with him yesterday, he completed the paperwork, and is job training today.

Any success stories? How many people take advantage of the program?

Every person we work with has their own successes. Celebrating the so-called smaller, more personal successes, is just as important as those successes that come with finding a great permanent job. Last week, we celebrated the success of one of our participants who learned how to use email and was so excited that she could now communicate with the world so much easier. We also celebrated the success of one of our participants who,

at age 59, was reporting for her very first work experience at one of our host agencies. She is preparing herself to find her very first permanent job. A few months ago, one of our participants took a chance and applied for an important job at one of our partner agencies. They hired her, and now she is coordinating a social service program within our community and is now supervising some of our participants who are training at her agency!

Our Lehigh Valley work force is sprinkled with former participants who gained employment after being a participant in our program.

Our local office can help between 125 and 150 individuals each program year. The AARP Foundation’s Senior Community Service Employment Program is the largest SCSEP provider in the county, and has the capacity to provide job training to around 8,000 people each year.

To contact SCSEP: Website: aarpfoundation.org | Aarpfoundation.org/scsep 610.865.3002 | dbullard@aarp.org

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Sports-Related and Other Shoulder Injuries Need Care

by Mary DeHaven, St. Luke's University Health Network "COVID-19 has created a surge of interest in golf in our area and across the globe," says orthopedic surgeon Gregory Carolan, MD. Played in the wide open air with players naturally socially-distanced, it’s an excellent activity during a pandemic.

But golf is not without its risks, warns Dr. Carolan, St. Luke’s Chief of Orthopedic Sports Medicine and Shoulder Surgery. Common types of golf-related complaints include shoulder injuries. Symptoms include pain and loss of function, such as the inability to reach across the table.

Shoulder ailments generally fall within three age-related categories, he explains. For young adults, including high school and college athletes, labrum injuries are the most common type. The glenoid labrum is the layer of cartilage within the socket of the shoulder joint. Usually, the athlete experiences a traumatic injury during another activity, such as lifting weights or playing a different sport, such as football. In such cases, surgery is more likely to be the best treatment.

Rotator cuff injuries are the most frequent type of shoulder injuries in middle-aged golfers. Usually, the injury doesn’t originate with golf, but rather is the result of overuse or an acute injury related to another aspect of their life.

“For example, if you are a plumber or an electrician who spends a lot of time reaching overhead, you might develop a rotator cuff tear that affects your golf game,” Dr. Carolan says. “We do see patients develop such injuries playing golf, such as when they hit a shot ‘fat' and acutely injure their shoulder, but that is much less common.”

Arthritis is the third type of shoulder ailment, mostly affecting golfers 60 and older. While shoulder arthritis is a problem, it is thankfully much better tolerated by patients than arthritis in other joints. Thus, there are only about 50,000 shoulder replacement surgeries in the U.S. each year, compared to a million knee and 500,000 hip replacements.

“Regardless of the type of injury, if you’re having persistent problems that interfere with your recreational or work activities — or with your relationships with your family or friends — that’s a problem that should be addressed,” Dr. Carolan says. “You may see your primary

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care physician, or if it’s an obvious isolated musculoskeletal problem, you might opt to see an orthopedic surgeon directly for an evaluation. In the state of Pennsylvania, you may also see a physical therapist directly for an evaluation and treatment for 30 days before seeing a physician.”

Following a thorough evaluation to determine the diagnosis, your caregiver will develop a treatment plan. The standard course is to initiate physical therapy to rehabilitate the injury, and the surgeon may also elect to use an injection of a corticosteroid, which reduces inflammation and pain, making it easier to tolerate and benefit from PT. After a time, a re-evaluation is done. Often, therapy alone is enough to address the problem. For example, it is possible for a patient with a full-thickness rotator cuff tear to be successfully treated with PT if they are able to recruit the other muscles to stabilize the shoulder, thereby avoiding surgery, he says.

“There are exceptions, of course,” Dr. Carolan says. “If you fall off a ladder and sustain an acute full-thickness traumatic tear of your rotator cuff, you’re more likely than not to need surgery.”

To reduce your risk of injury, Dr. Carolan suggests stretching before and during the round and staying well-hydrated, particularly during hot summer days. Also, if you feel a pain during the game, trust your body and stop.

“I’m also a big proponent of walking the course while you’re playing golf, if able. It tends to keep players loose during the round as opposed to riding in a cart and stiffening up.” Otherwise, strive to stay fit by exercising — walking, biking, jogging — eating properly, and maintaining a proper body weight. Finally, work with a golf professional to improve your swing.

“It’s well worth the investment to reduce your risk of injury and it will likely improve your game,” he says.

“Now is the perfect time to get working on your swing as its still cold out and the season is still around the corner.”

Gregory F. Carolan, MD, is Chief, Orthopedic Sports Medicine and Shoulder Surgery. In addition to his role as chief, he also serves as the associate program director for the St. Luke’s Orthopedic Surgery Residency program.

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Coloring Space

Spring into creative action with your crayons, markers, or colored pencils. Follow the numbers — or, hey, you're an adult! Color it any blooming way you want!

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Picture This If You Will: Rod Serling Rodman Edward Serling was born to a Jewish family in Syracuse, New York, on December 25, 1924. Six Emmys and 252 scripts later, he died on June 28, 1975.

"Picture this if you will. You are about to enter the twilight zone."

For five years and 156 episodes, 92 of them written by Serling himself, those words sent chills down the spines of fans and introduced them to "a dimension not only of sight and sound but of mind. A journey into a wondrous land whose boundaries are that of imagination."

Serling, best-known for writing screenplays for live television dramas in the 1950s and creating and hosting his science fiction anthology TV series, The Twilight Zone, was the second of two sons of Esther Serling (née Cooper) and Samuel Lawrence Serling. His brother, Robert J. Serling, became a novelist. Rod was raised in Binghamton, NY, but spent time at his family's summer home on Cayuga Lake, NY. No doubt, this was the inspiration for The Twilight Zone's Cayuga Productions company.

Serling was not a particularly religious man, rarely attending synagogue services. He viewed Judaism as a foundation for his ethical philosophies, and was influenced by the philosophical humanist instructors at his Jewish community center, along with his brother. In his youth, Serling devoured comic books and short story anthologies. Prophetically, he enjoyed acting out stories in front of everybody, like a performer.

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ton Central High School newspaper.

During this time, he was confronted with anti-Semitism and denied membership in a fraternity. This may have triggered his desire to use his talents as a vehicle for social commentary, a quality that set his work apart from many other science fiction productions of that era.

After winning an award for writing, although Serling excelled in athletics (he was a noted boxer in his military years), he switched his college major from sports to creative writing.

His World War II military experience was traumatic, resulting in nightmares and flashbacks that haunted his 5'4" frame and affected his writing philosophy.

Rod married Carol Kramer during his first year in college, July 31, 1948. They had two daughters, Ann and Jodi. Carol died on January 9, 2020, at age 90.

In May 1975, in his 50th year, Rod Serling suffered a heart attack on his treadmill. About two weeks later, he had another attack at Cayuga Lake and was rushed to the hospital for openheart surgery. On June 28, 1975, at Strong Memorial Hospital in Rochester, NY, Rod Serling entered his own "dimension as vast as space and as timeless as infinity."

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• In his early career, Serling, wanting to inject social commentary into his writing, constantly battled CBS censorship.

• In 1959, to avoid the censorship struggles, he turned to sci-fi fantasy by writing and narrating The Twilight Zone and winning Emmy #3.

• After writing several other teleplays and scripts, short stories, and even hosting a game show, Serling entered a dimly-lit museum in 1969, better known as the Night Gallery.

• The Serlings were active members of the Unitarian Universalist Church of Santa Monica, and Rod also supported the American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU).

• His later years were spent in politics, theater, radio, teaching, lecturing, and voiceovers.

• Despite working 12 hours a day, seven days a week, his daughters didn't feel neglected, knowing they could always see and talk to him.

Carol and Rod Serling in 1949 at the radio station of Antioch College, where they had met.

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Hair Today, Gone Tomorrow

by Alan Allegra, Lifestyles over 50

I have heard that people shrink a bit with age, growing shorter as time goes on (although “growing shorter” sounds like an oxymoron). I must be an exception — I think I’m getting taller, because I seem to be growing through my hair! My honest and loving barber (my wife) tells me there is a little bald spot appearing at the back of my head. I like to think of this in noble terms, comparing myself to a bald eagle. But it’s not me that is taking flight; it’s my hair.

Good Friday commemorates the death Jesus died to pay for our sins. That is why it is “good” and is not covered up by fluff. The death of a religious leader is not unusual; it happens all the time. It’s what happened that Sunday that makes a difference!

I’m approaching that stage where I am losing things on both sides of my head. My luxurious locks, once the envy of '60s dropouts everywhere, are slowly jumping ship, while those … little things … What are they called? … oh yes, words … are playing hide-and-seek in that gray matter beneath my … um … scalp. The snow on the roof is melting like a spring thaw.

We have all gone through difficult times, especially during the past year or so. However, because Jesus rose from the dead, the apostle Paul can say to believers, “For I consider that the sufferings of this present time are not worth comparing with the glory that is to be revealed to us. For the creation waits with eager longing for the revealing of the sons of God. For the creation was subjected to futility, not willingly, but because of him who subjected it, in hope that the creation itself will be set free from its bondage to corruption and obtain the freedom of the glory of the children of God. For we know that the whole creation has been groaning together in the pains of childbirth until now. And not only the creation, but we ourselves, who have the firstfruits of the Spirit, groan inwardly as we wait eagerly for adoption as sons, the redemption of our bodies” (Romans 8:18 – 23).

Speaking of spring, it’s a pleasure to look out my window at work and see the trees popping and the flowers blooming and the grass growing. I can also see the traffic flowing, a sight that was rare a year ago. All of these sights are signs of hope — manifestations of new life.

Once winter became tired of holding Creation hostage, the robins returned, the flowers shouted in victory, and people began to return to what we consider normal life.

Above all other creatures, people desire to return to “the way things used to be,” whereas the wind and rain and flora and fauna don’t know any better and continue as they always have.

We have recently passed through the Easter season.

The usual symbols for Easter are baby bunnies, chicks, plastic grass, dyed eggs, and spiked church attendance.

These are all symbols of fresh life, and so should they be. However, once we scrape all of this off, we can uncover the true reason for celebration: the resurrection of Jesus the Christ, the Son of God.

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The resurrection promises more than a “return to normal” — it anticipates a life free from the sorrows of this world. God promises that “He will wipe away every tear from their eyes, and death shall be no more, neither shall there be mourning, nor crying, nor pain anymore, for the former things have passed away” (Revelation 21:4). Who cares about AWOL hair?

When it comes to the tomb of Jesus Christ, He was here today, gone tomorrow — and coming back!

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Spring Cleaning Can Unclutter Your Mind, Brighten Your Mood by Mary DeHaven, St. Luke's University Health Network empower you and increase motivation.” In addition, Whether it’s in your room or in your thoughts, clutter a clean uncluttered space creates an ambiance that is can cause stress, says St. Luke’s psychotherapist Dancomforting and can have a calming effect. ielle Gordon. Spring cleaning will freshen both your “Now, while we’re still at home, can be a good time living space and your mind. to begin spring cleaning,” she says. “I always recomExternal clutter and unkempt living environments mend starting with a list of what you would like to achave the potential to increase internal anxiety and feelcomplish and prioritizing each task. Then, over a period ings of being overwhelmed. This can lead to sadness of time, tackle each project so you can acknowledge and and depression. Patients describe experiences of having validate what you are doing, rather than focusing on a circular relationship between a messy environment what’s left to do.” and negative thoughts and feelings, she says. A cluttered When cleaning a closet for example, place things in room can make it harder to focus, decreasing motivathree piles: one to keep, one to throw away, and one tion. The unkempt space reminds the brain of all of the to donate. When deciding what to chuck, she suggests things that need to be done, resulting in “cognitive beborrowing a tactic from author and tidying expert, Mahavioral therapy negative thinking traps” that increase rie Kondo, and ask whether the item gives you joy. If judgements of ourselves. not, part with it.

In such cases, you can use what’s called “opposite Besides cleaning your own space, Gordon recomaction skills,” that she defines as making a deliberate mends checking on older loved ones. A messy home decision to act contrary to your emotional urge. could be a sign of depression. If you suspect mental disCleaning and organizing your space can decrease tress, consider reaching out anxiety and depression, and the physical aspect of this can "External clutter and unkempt living for support. You can start by contacting your primaincrease endorphins, she says. environments have the potential to Some people can get a positive increase internal anxiety and feelings ry care doctor, or searching online for your local mental feeling from accomplishing a of being overwhelmed." health crisis hotline in the task. Also, getting to organize county where you live. the space in a way that proFinally, she suggests decreasing judgement towards vides structure and order can decrease internal mental yourself and increasing compassion. health symptoms. Donating unwanted items that you “Collectively, as a society, we’re experiencing so much no longer need or want to someone in need can also grief right now. We have lived through a year-long panresult in feelings of empowerment and reward. demic. Last March, we never thought we would still be “Throughout the pandemic, there have been various here. We need to identify what we’ve been through and aspects of things that we have had little or no control give ourselves credit for it, be kind to ourselves, and give over,” Gordon says. “People are grieving in the form ourselves grace.” of symbolic loss, which increases sadness, depression, If you’d like more information about mental health, and anxiety. This can result from not being able to see you can contact us at 484-526-3012, or visit mentalchildren or grandchildren, or not partaking in regular health.gov. activities. Focusing on what you have control over in situations where you feel like you have no control can

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Seniors want to stay living in their homes as long as possible.

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Volunteering doesn’t have to involve a long-term commitment or take a huge amount of time out of your busy day. Giving, in even simple ways, can help others and make a real difference.

Anyone willing and able to give just 2 hours a week or a month can help area seniors who need a bit of assistance. The most valuable skills you can bring to these volunteer efforts are compassion and a willingness to help.

ShareCare needs the following volunteers: Drivers/Escorts - Provide rides to and from

appointments for neighbors who can no longer drive themselves. Drivers can also help seniors get the nutritious food they need by delivering groceries from a neighborhood market or food from a local Food Bank.

Caregiver Canines® - Decrease loneliness and provide connection, affection, comfort and joy to those who can no longer care for a pet of their own with a visit from a therapy dog team.

These visits take place in the comfort of the senior’s own home.

Friendly Visitors - Spend quality time with someone who can’t get out to socialize. Both persons need to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 to enjoy in-person visits.

If you’re willing and able to help, contact the ShareCare office.

Call: 610-867-2177 Email: sharecarefia.org Visit: www.ShareCareFaithInAction.org ShareCare Faith in Action is a local non-profit with a network of trained volunteers in the Greater Lehigh Valley. ShareCare volunteers provide compassionate and practical services to the elderly and those with special needs.

These services enhance the dignity, independence and quality of life of those individuals who need some assistance to remain living safely in their home.

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Senior Golf Discount List

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

At press time, these were WINTER rates.

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Bethlehem Golf Club 62+ senior rate

3400 Tilghman Street Allentown, PA 18104 allentowngolf.org 610-395-5108 100 Clubhouse Drive Easton, PA 18042 610-923-8480 theclubatmorganhill.com 400 Illick’s Mill Road Bethlehem, PA 18017 bethlehemgc.com 610-691-9393

Green Pond Country Club senior rate weekday

3604 Farmersville Road Bethlehem, PA 18020 greenpondcc.com 610-691-9453

Allentown Municipal Course senior rate (variable) The Club at Morgan Hill senior rate

3625 Shankweiler Road Allentown, PA 18104 610-395-3369 ironlakescountryclub.com Route 309 Olde Homestead Golf Club 6598 New Tripoli, PA 18066 610-298-4653 62+ senior rate oldehomesteadgolfclub.com 1 Riverview Place Riverview Country Club Easton, PA 18040 610-559-9700 60+ senior rate weekday riverviewcountryclub.com 235 Moorestown Drive Southmoore Golf Course Bath, PA 18014 senior rate (variable) southmooregolf.com 610-837-7200 2679 Klein Road Whitetail Golf Club Bath, PA 18014 62+ senior rate whitetailgc.com 610-837-9626 Iron Lakes Country Club regular rate

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Job Hunting After 50 — A Personal Journey Down the Career Path by Alan Allegra, Editor As you know, the intent of our hard work in putting together Lifestyles over 50 is to encourage our senior population to thrive, physically, spiritually, and emotionally.

For many of us, part of a vigorous life entails working for a living. At my age (No guessing — I only reveal my age when a discount is involved), I've had a bit of experience searching for work. My employment history has been about as checkered as those boards you see at Cracker Barrel. I've had more jobs than most of us have our natural teeth.

With the hope of encouraging the older job seeker, please allow me to share some of my experiences and resources that have helped.

I can remember back when the process entailed spending half an hour or more poring over the newspaper want ads. Then, we had to type out résumés and cover letters and mail them to prospective employers. Then, there was the wait, and the inevitable "Thank you but ... " response.

During a particularly long period of unemployment about 5 years ago (lasting about 3+ years), I volunteered at PA CareerLink Lehigh Valley. I was "Dr. Résumé, the Résumé Doctor," the resident résumé reviewer. Despite the irony of an unemployed job advisor, I enjoyed passing the out-of-work time helping others. It gave me a sense of purpose and value, and the realization that not all rewards are monetary. This sure beat sitting around feeling sorry for myself.

During one early period of unemployment, I had sent out approximately 75 résumés, with significantly underwhelming responses. When I checked the mailbox each day, I found spiderwebs. When the phone rang, I'd race to it, only to rehearse what became my search mantra: "Sorry, wrong number." Until one day, when I fell to my knees in despair. During my usual prayer time, I said, "Lord, I've sent out 70-some résumés and gotten nothing. I quit!" Not to sound mystical, but at that very moment, the phone rang. It was my wife, who was working at a print shop. She said, "The typesetter at Lehigh University just quit. Call Wayne in Printing Services!"

I did, he called me right in, we talked about everything

but the job, and I thought that was the end of that. But then he told me to start the next day, and that led to a fun job working with some great people.

When I worked at a local church, the department head quit and I wondered what would become of me.

So, I saw a need, wrote myself a job description, and was moved to a higher position. One time, I just walked into a retail store and asked if they were hiring. Next day, I was assistant manager. Another time, I was told I was not what they were looking for, but come on in. Friends have hired (and, sometimes, rehired) me, volunteering has led to jobs, begging has worked — you name it.

I say this to say that there is no single, sure-fire way to get a job, other than diligence. "In the morning sow your seed, and at evening withhold not your hand, for you do not know which will prosper, this or that, or whether both alike will be good" (Ecclesiastes 11:6).

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