Lifestyles over 50 August 2015

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Lehigh Valley’s Love Affair with Cars Going to the Drive-In: Reliving the Past

Physical Medicine & Rehab Helps Reduce Effects of Aging Things to Do, Band Schedule & more!

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From the Editor It is a fun time in the Valley this month.

There are any number of family activities in and around the Lehigh Valley. Some highlights include Musikfest, Wheels of Time and Das Awkscht. We have detailed information on all three in this month’s issue.

Our “Things To Do With Grandkids” also has interesting and fun places to go with the family. So get out there and enjoy the summer festivals.

Another form of entertainment that we often forget is our local drive-in movie theaters. In this issue we give a bit of information on our two most famous theaters. We’ve included some advice just in case you have not been to the drive-in lately.

We are giving away three tickets to the Garlic Festival at Shawnee in early September Check out page 8 to see how you could win.

There is a Town Hall Meeting on Agent Orange in September that I urge you to consider attending. It is an Outreach program for Vietnam Veterans and gives information on how our current food supply may be being compromised by the use of herbicides.

Our health articles focus on health by reporting on safe yoga programs like Silver Sneakers, physical medicine and rehabilitation, a free Diabetes Fitness program, and aerobics. Activity and exercise provide us with many benefits.

If you are not working your body, please consider some of these programs. They can lead to a healthier and happier lifestyle.

Enjoy the summer, see you next month.

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Things To Do With Grandkids Summer Bash Family Fun Fest Join Olaf and his friends at Summer Bash Family Fun Festival running weekends June 6th through August.

Spend the day singing and dancing with Anna and Elsa, bouncing on bounce houses, having water balloon fun and so many more activities you’ll wonder where the day went.

Events Center 6565 Interchange Rd. Lehighton, PA 18235 Every Weekend Summer Bash June 6th thru August 30th • 11am – 4pm Includes: Hayride • Dorothy’s 3-D Explosion • Anna’s Frozen Bounce House • Elsa’s Freezin’ Funland • Frozen Sing-A-Longs • Pirateship Adventure $10 Kids Funband, 3 to 12 yrs. old. countryjunction.com Sat. 11:00 am – 4:00 pm Sun. 11:00 am – 4:00 pm Run Wild at Lehigh Valley Zoo 10K, 5K, 1-Mile Smart FUN Family Walk Lehigh Valley Zoo’s seventh annual Run Wild takes participants on a mad dash through the picturesque Trexler Nature Preserve and Lehigh Valley Zoo. Whether they sprint, gallop, waddle or crawl, this event is sure to bring out everyone’s wild inner animal. Get application at lvzoo.org/pdf/ RunWildBrochure2015.pdf.

5150 Game Preserve Road, lvzoo.org Aug 16, 2015 at 8:00 am – 10:00 am 35th Annual Roasting Ears of Corn Festival Museum of Indian Culture in Allentown is having its 35th Annual Roasting Ears of Corn Festival, Pennsylvania’s oldest Native American Indian Festival, on August 22 and 23.

Grand Entrance is at 12:00 noon. Admission: $8 adults, $5 children 8-17 and seniors over 62, FREE for children under 8. Live music and dance performances include

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“Youngblood Singers,” “White Buffalo Singers,” Aztec Fire Dancing, Grammy-award winner Joanne Shenandoah, Oneida, performing a special Friday night concert on August 21 at 7:00 p.m. and on Saturday, August 22 at 11 a.m.

The festival includes activities for people of all ages, including children’s hands-on activity 610-797-2121, museumofindianculture.org 2825 Fish Hatchery Road, Allentown Aug. 22 – Aug. 23, 2015 (10:00 am – 6:00 pm) Pennsylvania Dutch Open House at the Historic Troxell-Steckel Farm Discover summertime on a Pennsylvania Dutch farm.

Tour a farmhouse built twenty years before the Declaration of Independence, learn about Pennsylvania Dutch gardens and gardening lore, and see early farm equipment. FREE to members; non-members $8 adults, $3 children. 4229 Reliance St. lehighvalleyheritagemuseum.org Aug 22 11am – 3:00pm.

Wanamaker, Kempton and Southern Railroad Welcome to our railroad located in the scenic village of Kempton, Pennsylvania, in Berks County - known as the “Hawk Mountain Line” because of our proximity to the famous bird sanctuary. Join us weekends from May through November for a ride back in time to when railroads were “king.” The WK&S offers special events throughout the season. kemptontrain.com.

Bear Mountain Butterfly Sanctuary Experience the wonder of live butterflies and exotic frogs in Jim Thorpe’s unique hands-on education center, featuring an indoor “Flutterarium” live butterfly flight room, kids’ art space and activity room. Learn all about butterflies, , enjoy a fascinating and fun educational program from our knowledgeable staff, hand-feed butterflies, and create happy memories and a craft to take home. bearmountainbutterflies.com/

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Silver + Seated ≠Simple

by Donna Ondek, Vibrant Life Therapies

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o you tell your friends about this great class you went to at the gym – Silver SneakersŽ – and they scoff, secretly thinking that THEY are able to handle more than that! Perhaps nothing could be further from the truth – as the Silver Sneakers classes are NOT necessarily easy to perform.

heard countless stories from participants about improved balance, easier breathing, and easier movement of shoulders, less pain in the neck, hips, knees, and ankles. People of all ages attend my class, as it can be as challenging as any standard yoga class in terms of balance and stretching. But it does not stress the wrists, shoulders, or knees. The poses What they ARE is a safe workout are modified, yet allow the participant to in safer environment for most people. stretch possibly even further than on the With a chair as a prop, the exerciser can floor, without the headache of trying to concentrate on performing the exercises figure out how to get up from the floor! correctly without fear of falling or the added stress and pressure on joints.

The Silver SneakersŽ programs are designed by a company called Many Silver SneakersŽ class types “HealthWays�. They are so effective use the chair for seated segments, but a at increasing the health and well being large portion of the class is performed of a person, that they have convinced standing. In the Classic Workout, a health insurance companies to pay for minimum of 20 minutes is dedicated the classes - and the insurance companies to aerobic exercise, using movement still save money. patterns designed to elevate the heart and breathing rates.

It is estimated that insurance companies save over $3000 per In the resistance training section, participant in the Silver SneakersŽ the participant may choose the standing programs even after paying for the position to increase the workout level. participants’ class fees.

Resistance training and stretching in a seated position allow the participant I invite you to check out a Silver to concentrate on maximum muscle SneakersŽ class in your area (www. contractions or stretches without getting silversneakers.com/). Please check down on the floor. with your local gym or YMCA for their offerings of these or similar Other classes, such as Circuit and classes. I also invite your feedback after Yoga Stretch, also have standing and seated portions. All classes are designed to help the participant maintain and gain muscular strength, normal range of joint motion, and balance without repetitive stress To you it’s about making the 8S ]SY MX´W EFSYX QEOMRK XLI to the joints. If you are right choice...To us, VMKLX GLSMGI To us,it’s it’spersonal. personal. lucky enough to live near a facility that also has a pool, ;LIXLIV ]SY EVI PSSOMRK JSV WSQISRI XS LIPT ]SY Sliver Sneakers also has a SV E PSZIH SRI E JI[ LSYVW E [IIO SV RIIH QSVI program called Splash!

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To learn more, contact Donna via phone or text at (610)703-1596, email donna@vibrantlifetherapies.com, or visit VibrantLifeTherapies.com.

By combining your desire for and commitment to improved health and my knowledge of the body and passion for health, we can begin to help you experience a more Vibrant Life today!

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Lehigh Valley’s Love Affair with Cars

Unless noted differently all photos courtesy of Wheels of Time and Ken Martin

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August is Car Month in the LV Das Awkscht Fescht Jul. 31 – Aug. 2, 2015 For 51 years, Das Awkscht Fescht has been a summer tradition for all ages. Offering three fun-packed days in the great outdoors, it’s a perfect way for families to celebrate summer. This year is the 52nd Annual Fescht, so come cruisin’ through 42 acres of fun at the Fescht – and enjoy the great things classic summers are made of. $8 for adults, $3 for age 15 and under. Includes all events, shows, and entertainment. Main Street, Macungie, PA awkscht.com The Wheels of Time Street Rod Association is a non-profit, charitable organization dedicated to the art of street-rodding.

Members enjoy displaying their handiwork at many local and national events.

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Wheels of Time Celebration August 28, 29, 30 The premier event is the Rod and Custom Jamboree held the last weekend in August in Macungie, PA. Over 1500 street rods and custom cars are on display every year at this popular event. This event also allows them to give back to the Lehigh Valley in the form of donations to local charities food banks and Vo-tech scholarships. You can get more info at wheelsoftime.org Macungie Memorial Park, 50 N Poplar St, Macungie, PA

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How to Grill Pizza

By Art Villafane, Lifestyles over 50

Win Tix to Garlic Festival

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id you know you can grill pizza?

Well, you can, and it is delicious!

Aside from being something fun to do, another benefit to grilling your pizza is that you don’t have to heat your oven and house on a hot summer day.

You’ll want to have all of your tools and ingredients ready to use – as this is a time sensitive recipe. For this recipe, we’ll make a Hawaiian Pizza.

Ingredients/Tools Required: • Prepared pizza dough of your choice • Olive Oil in bowl • Toppings: Tomato sauce, crushed pineapple - drained, cooked turkey bacon crumbles, shredded motzarella cheese.

• Basting brush • Cookie sheet or pizza stone • Flour or corn meal for dusting the cookie sheet or pizza peel • 2 metal or wood spatulas How To: 1. Roll our Your Dough – making sure its not too large to fit onto the grill.

2. Turn on the grill. Lightly brush grill grates with olive oil, save some oil for brushing the pizza. Once the grill is hot, place the rolled out pizza dough onto the hot grill grates. Close the lid of the grill and let cook for 2 minutes.

3. Open the grill, and lightly brush the top of the dough with olive oil. Flip the dough once it is lightly browned on the bottom. Begin to put toppings on your pizza. Sauce, cheese, pineapple and turkey bacon.

Work quickly – you only must assemble and melt everything as the bottom browns. If you take too long and it will burn.

4. Once everything begins to melt and the bottom looks browned and lightly crispy, slide your pizza carefully onto a cookie sheet. This is easiest with two people.

Slice and serve!

By Art Villafane, Lifestyles over 50

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e have 3 tickets to give away to this year’s Pocono Garlic Festival (poconogarlic.com) September 5-6. All you have to do is answer the questions below; You can submit answers via email to editor@lifestylesover50.com or call my direct line 610-774-0919. The first 3 responders will win 1 ticket each. Good luck.

The festival is held at Shawnee Mountain Ski Area. It is an outdoor venue located on a mountainous area where there are some natural shade trees and lots of large shaded tents with picnic tables for all to dine on garlic laced food.

The festival is an annual event held always on Saturday and Sunday, Labor Day Weekend, from 10a.m. to 6:00p.m.

Questions: There is a myth that garlic keeps you safe from vampires? T or F? Garlic is considered a healthy food? T or F? Which is NOT a variety of garlic? Hardneck, Softneck or Gooseneck Who is the finest editor currently in the United States?

(Hint: you can see him on page 3 of this magazine)

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Summer Band Schedule

Most concerts are free but fees and schedules change.

Please be sure to check the website of each band for accuracy in scheduling and pricing.

Macungie Band www.macungieband.com Aug 7 7:30pm West Park Aug 15 7:30pm West Park Aug 29 7:00pm Dadonna Park (Union Terrace)

Awfully Bad Jokes

These jokes are awful. Please do not read them.

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Alburtis www.alburtispark.net Bands Play 3-7PM Aug 2 Midnight Special Aug 9 The Rehrig Brothers Band Aug 16 Nicole Donatone & the Hawkes Aug 23 Military Day with Country Rhythm Band Aug 30 Bill Clause & The Blue Mt. Buccaneer Band

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Marine Band www.allentownmarinebandinc.com Aug 7 7:30pm West Park Aug 15 7:30pm West Park Aug 29 7:00pm Dadonna Park (Union Terrace)

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Allentown Municipal Band www.municipalband.org Aug 7 7:30 PM Bethlehem Rose Garden Aug 16 7:30 PM West Park Aug 22 7:00 PM Joseph S. Daddona (Union) Terrace

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Royalaires www.royalairesbigband.com Aug 14 8pm Cedar Beach Dancing under the Stars Aug 28 8pm Cedar Beach Dancing under the Stars

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I used to think the brain was the most important organ.

Then I thought, look what’s telling me that.

The midget fortune teller who kills his customers is a small medium at large.

A farmer in the field with his cows counted 196 of them, but when he rounded them up he had 200.

You kill vegetarian vampires with a steak to the heart.

If you want to catch a squirrel just climb a tree and act like a nut.

A magician was walking down the street and turned into a grocery store.

A blind man walks into a bar. And a table. And a chair.

Why don’t you ever see hippopotamus hiding in trees?

Because they’re really good at it.

Did you hear about the Mexican train killer? He had locomotives.

How does NASA organize their company parties? They planet.

What kind of shoes do ninjas wear? Sneakers.

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Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Can Help Reduce the Effects of Aging

By Good Shepherd Rehabilitation Network We often do not stop to think about the limitations that aging may place on our bodies. We generally take for granted the gift of movement. But as we get older, joints start to hurt and muscles begin to stiffen. But what if we could lessen the effects of aging by restoring or maintaining mobility, strength, balance and endurance?

That is a component of Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation (PM&R), a medical specialty known as physiatry.

A physiatrist, who is a physician that specializes in PM&R, provides care for people disabled by disease or injury.

A physiatrist completes four years of graduate medical school, a oneyear internship, and a minimum of three additional years of postdoctoral residency training. Many physiatrists choose a specialty where they complete fellowship training in that specific area.

These doctors treat patients for a wide range of problems that many seniors face—including balance, stroke, arthritis and back pain.

One in three adults over the age of 65 falls each year. This can be caused by a variety of issues including degeneration of the vestibular system and musculoskeletal disorders, such as osteoporosis and osteoarthritis.

The vestibular system is the sensory system that contributes to a person’s balance, and it can decline with age. Studies show that after the age of 55, the number of nerve cells in the vestibular system dwindles, resulting in balance problems, dizziness and difficulty walking or standing. The Balance and Vestibular Rehabilitation Program at Good Shepherd can recommend home modifications to improve seniors’ independence and safety in their homes as well as the use of technological devices to gauge balance problems in individuals who have

had brain or orthopedic injuries, suffer from chronic mobility disorders or have had a stroke.

Almost 75 percent of all strokes occur in people over the age of 65.

After 55, the risk of having a stroke more than doubles every ten years. A stroke occurs when the flow of oxygenrich blood to a portion of the brain is blocked, and brain cells begin die. Not all stroke rehabilitation is the same— physiatrists evaluate and customize treatment for each patient to maximize functional recovery.

Physiatrists are also experts in the diagnosis and treatment of arthritis, the number one cause of disability in the United States, affecting almost 50 percent of adults over 65 years.

Treatment of arthritis often includes physical and/or occupational therapy.

Physical therapy is prescribed by the physiatrist to build strength and maintain mobility. Occupational therapy is designed to help patients regain daily living and work skills and to promote independence. Most people experience back pain. In fact, four out of five adults experience back pain at least once in their lifetime. Many back pain problems can be treated

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without surgery at Good Shepherd’s Spine & Joint Center using the latest non-surgical treatments including spinal injections, Graston Technique®, strength training and aquatic therapy.

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Musikfest - Lehigh Valley’s Musical Event of the Year

By Art Villafane Lifestyles over 50

Since 1984 Musikfest has drawn people from all over the world to enjoy music, acts, dancing, eating and friendship.

This year is no different. To find out everything about Musikfest got to musikfest.org. There you will find where to go, who will be there and when. Check them out and enjoy this year’s festival.

In these two pages we list some of the FREE acts coming this year. Check the webiste for updated times and venues.

Many acts preform on multiple days.

Aug 7 According to the Fireguy he is an expert in: Fire eating, Juggling (Workshops), LED light performances, Fire breathing Skateboarding, Fire on film and lots more.

Aug 7 Black Horse Motel conjures a sound that draws on traditional folk roots, along with many other influences, and ties it together with unifying vocal harmonies.

Aug 6 Sunshine Symphony. A symphony of sound from just five members, Sunshine Symphony is the brightest new addition to the Lehigh Valley cover band scene.

Aug 7 Tower Suite’s music is Sexy, Sultry and Oh-So-Easy-To-Listen-To! Tower Suite - it’s a bit Classy, a bit Jazzy with an added combination of standards plus enough pop that makes for a lot of fun!

Aug 7 Jolly Joe Timmer of Bethlehem, Pennsylvania.

Jolly Joe Timmer has a radio show, television show, polka band, music store and picnic grove all strongly promoting polka music.

Aug 8 Playing everything from modern-style polka to country to rock and even blues, Fritz’s Polka Band performs an eclectic mix of musical styles!

Aug 7 Ants is an interactive roving performance which has giant Ants bringing children together in a gentle and unusual landscaping project.

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Food Drive for Second Harvest

Aug 8 Recognizing the demand for German and American style music, Mountain Xpress plays a mix of music that will satisfy all audiences and any size venue.

Aug 14 The Polka Brothers have a fearless repertoire that includes classic polka favorites, pop and rock gone polka, and unforgettable originals.

Aug 9 Amish Outlaws.

Once they trampled in the Devil’s Playground, there was no turning back. They have become very well acclimated to the pleasures and vices of the modern world... music, most of all.

The Village of Willow Lane is supporting Second Harvest Food Bank with a food drive on September 13-18, in honor of Assisted Living Week. The week’s theme is “Nourishing Life: Mind, Body and Spirit”. All week long the Village at Willow Lane will have different events at the community to celebrate. The main event is the food drive for Second Harvest Food Bank. During the week the Village will be accepting donations for the food bank and Nourishing the Community! Below is a wish list of what they need. Anyone can stop by the Village during the week with their donations.

The collection will be at the Village at Willow Lane, 6488 Alburtis Road Macungie, PA 18062, 610-421-8100.

Wish List: • Cereal, Peanut butter & Jelly, Tuna, Canned & Dry Pasta • Rice, Canned meats, Canned and Dry Stews, Canned fruit • Canned vegetables, Salt and sugar, Soup, Diapers • Laundry detergent • Personal Care Items (soap, toothpaste, shampoo, etc.)

If you have any questions or would like a complete list of what can and cannot be accepted for donations please call the Village at Willow Lane at 610-421-8100.

Aug 16 The Large Flowerheads consist of Maureen “Moe” Jerant - drums, Greg Geist rhythm guitar, mandolin, Billy Trexler - lead guitar, electric sitar, John Harkins, keyboards and bass guitar.

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Senior Solutions’ Consolidation Provides Superior Stay-At-Home Care

By Art Villafane Lifestyles over 50

Senior Solutions’ Consolidation Provides Superior StayAt-Home Care Senior care has changed dramatically over the last several years. This was fueled by Americans’ desire to remain living in their homes and by women, who had previously been the primary caregiver to parents and relatives, entering the workforce. Additionally many lived away from their parents and/or older relatives. During a time of crisis there was no one there to assist them.

Case managers, nurses, and social workers began to see managing care for people in their homes as a valuable niche, but one that needed a consolidation of services with standards of education, training, and a code of ethics. Senior Solutions brought this consolidation to the Greater Lehigh Valley by providing Certified Care Managers who are health and human services specialists, and who act as a guide and advocate for families who are caring for older relatives or disabled adults. A Certified Care Manager assists clients in staying in their home as long as possible. A care plan tailored for each individual’s circumstances is prepared after a comprehensive assessment. The plan may be modified, in consultation with client and family, as circumstances change.

The individual’s independence is encouraged, while safety and security concerns are also addressed. Certified Care Managers address a broad range of issues related to the wellbeing of their client. They also have extensive knowledge about the costs, quality, and availability of resources in their communities: • • •

Housing – helping families evaluate and select appropriate level of housing or residential options Home care services – determining services that are right for a client and helping the family monitor those services Medical management – attending doctor appointments, facilitating communication between

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This consolidation has invigorated our Certified Care Mangers as they get to help a larger number of clients. Additionally, it has brought the highest quality of knowledge and expertise to all of Senior Solutions clients from Professionally Certified Care Managers whose wealth of caregiving and complete knowledge of products and community resources is unsurpassed by any traditional services. Home Care consumers in the Greater Lehigh Valley now have another reason to choose Senior Solutions!

For more information contact Senior Solutions at 610435-6677 or visit senior-solutions.com, they have offices in Allentown and Palmer Township to serve the greater Lehigh Valley.

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• Bubbles Dawn dishwashing liquid makes great homemade bubbles. Recipe: 1/2 cup Ultra Dawn 1/2 gallon warm water 1 tablespoon glycerin (available at any drug store) OR White Karo syrup works too! Stir gently. Skim the foam off the top (too much foam breaks down the bubbles). Dip bubble wand and get ready for some good, clean fun.

Hair Product Buildup Once a month use original Dawn as you would shampoo. It will remove excess oil from your hair and scalp and strip away any build-up of styling products without any damage.

Manicure Secret Soak fingers in full-strength blue Dawn. It makes the cuticles soft and easy to work with. And it removes the natural oil from the fingernails, which allows the polish to adhere better.

Repel Houseplant Insects A safe, effective way to repel insects from your houseplants, including aphids, spider mites and mealy bugs. Put a drop of Dawn in a spray bottle, fill the rest of the bottle with water, shake well, and mist your household plants with the soapy water.

Clean Your Windows Mix 3 drops Dawn in 1 gallon water and fill a spray bottle with the solution. Spritz and wipe as you would with any window cleaner.

Pets And Pests Use it to bathe the dogs. It kills fleas on contact and is much cheaper than expensive dog shampoos.

Clean Automotive Tools After you have finished your automotive repair project, soak your dirty tools in Dawn before you put them away to remove all the oil and grime. Dawn also helps prevent rust from forming on the tools.

Ice Pack Partially fill a strong zip-type sandwich bag with Dawn, close and freeze. The liquid soap stays cold much longer and it can be re-frozen many times. It will conform to the place you need an ice pack.

Tub And Shower Cleaner Take a spray bottle and fill it halfway with white vinegar. Heat in the microwave. Fill the rest of the way with blue Dawn. Put lid on and shake to mix well. Spray on your tub and shower walls. Allow to sit for a few minutes and rinse away. It will totally melt all the gunk, slime, sludge and other stuff that builds up including a bathtub ring.

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Turning Off Jesus

By Alan Allegra

On our dresser sits a large ceramic nightlight, a cross with cutouts of a sheaf of wheat, a fish, and the name Jesus, illuminated with a comforting green glow. Yes, we turn it on at night and, yes, I like having a nightlight. Must be part of my second childhood.

When we first got it, I would turn it off in the morning, mumbling, “Time to turn off Jesus.”

I’d catch myself and think, “What a dumb thing to say!”

Now, I realize it’s not as dumb as actually turning off Jesus.

How does one “turn off ” Jesus? Even if he had an on-off switch, we’d need an awfully long extension cord. We can turn off Jesus by insulting him or doing something repulsive.

One way to turn off Jesus is by not believing in him. Sending out his disciples to preach, he warned them about how they might be treated. His gravest warning was for those who would not accept him. He said, “So everyone who acknowledges me before men, I also will acknowledge before my Father who is in heaven, but whoever denies me before men, I also will deny before my Father who is in heaven” (Matthew 10:32, 33). Nothing turns Jesus off more than refusing to accept him as Savior and Lord. Such refusal turns off the entrance to eternal life.

but unbelieving man does not. “And this is the judgment: the light has come into the world, and people loved the darkness rather than the light because their works were evil” (John 3:19). Loving sin more than Jesus turns off our understanding of the gospel.

Even after one accepts Jesus as Lord, God, and Savior -- and desires to live for him -- it is still possible to turn off Jesus by living a life that disgusts him. The church in Sardis was feeling self-sufficient, blind to their spiritual needs. Their half-hearted faith expressed little love for the Lord they professed. Jesus’ surprising reaction: “I know your works: you are neither cold nor hot. Would that you were either cold or hot! So, because you are lukewarm, and neither hot nor cold, I will spit you out of my mouth” (Revelation 3:15, 16).

Living a tepid, jaded Christian life nauseates the Lord. Being uncommitted turns off Jesus’ delight in us.

One fatal way to turn off Jesus is to shut out his words.

Stephen confronted unbelieving religious leaders with incontrovertible proof of Jesus’ claim. He spoke of God’s works, which highlighted their stiff-necked unbelief. Unable to counter his arguments, but still unwilling to bow the knee to Christ, “they cried out with a loud voice and stopped their ears and rushed together at him” (v. 57). Turning off your ears turns off Jesus’ words of life.

Before you throw that spiritual switch, think about whether the light is going on or off.

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Jesus proved his deity and mission by working miracles.

“Many believed in his name when they saw the signs that he was doing” (John 2:23). Tragically, many saw Jesus display his power yet did not believe on him. In his hometown of Nazareth -- where people were familiar with him -- although they knew him, they were offended by him. “And he did not do many mighty works there, because of their unbelief ” (Matthew 13:58). Although Jesus is familiar to his own, a lack of trust and honor toward him can turn off his power in us.

Another way to turn off Jesus is to love the things he hates.

Jesus hates spiritual darkness and came to bring light to those walking in the darkness of sin. “I am the light of the world.

Whoever follows me will not walk in darkness, but will have the light of life” (John 8:12).

Spiritual darkness is the work of Satan, preventing people from understanding the gospel and knowing who Jesus is.

Speaking of unbelievers, Paul said, “In their case the god of this world has blinded the minds of the unbelievers, to keep them from seeing the light of the gospel of the glory of Christ, who is the image of God” (2 Corinthians 4:4).

Only God can dispel the darkness: “For God, who said, ‘Let light shine out of darkness,’ has shone in our hearts to give the light of the knowledge of the glory of God in the face of Jesus Christ” (2 Corinthians 4:6). Jesus hates darkness,

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Going to the Drive In - Reliving the Past

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f you are like me you might not have been to the drivein for a long time. Well, some things in your life should be relived and drive-ins are a good choice. We have two major ones here in the Valley - Shankweiler’s and Becky’s.

Shankweiler’s is a unique theater in the U.S. - a couple of milestones: 1934 - Wilson Shankweiler opens Pennsylvania’s first drivein, which is only the second drive-in to open in America, in Orefield, PA on April 15th, 1934 (within 25 years, more than 4,000 will follow).

1986 - FM radio micro-vicinity broadcasting introduced at Shankweiler’s (Shankweiler’s becomes the first drive-in to feature audio in FM broadcast Stereo).

2002 The latest in cinema sound achieved with the installation of Red L.E.D Spectral © recorded analog soundtrack readers and cinema sound processor, with decoding circuitry capable of providing surround sound effects, and a new and more powerful FM stereo transmitter.

Becky’s: Has FM Stereo, so not only do you get the sound through your car radio, it sounds even better if you have a boom box! They now have two movie screens with double features showing on both screens.

Why Going to the Drive-in is Fun: • Drive-ins are cheaper than regular movies – children are usually admitted at a reduced price, or even free.

• Going to the drive-in with family or friends is far more social than going to a regular theater. You can move around, converse, play games, share food • Children have room to move around and don’t need to be silent. Young children can be tucked into the back seat at bedtime.

• Bringing your own food and beverages is allowed.

Advice: • Go early - be there at least 30 minutes before it opens, and plan to wait - especially on the weekends.

• Know how you’re planning to hear the movie – some theaters have speakers, most (also) send the soundtrack through your car radio.

• The restrooms can be fairly dirty by time the second show starts. You have been warned.

• Don’t worry too much about getting a great spot.

Your view will be fine.

• If you have small children going for the first time with you, expect to spend the majority of your time training your kids how to do a drive-in.

For more information on Shankweiler’s Drive-In go to: shankweilers.com For more information on Becky’s Drive-In go to: beckysdi.com

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“What Will Be Your Legacy” Awareness Month

By Diane Schraymeyer, RSVP

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hen we hear the term “legacy” most often we think in terms of property or money passed on after someone dies. But I think this month’s theme asks us to focus on a “Personal Legacy”.

An excerpt from the “Twelve Pillars” by Jim Rohn & Chris Widener summarizes the concept of leaving a Personal Legacy very succinctly: “Live a life that will help others spiritually, intellectually, physically, financially, and relationally.

Live a life that serves as an example of what an exceptional life can look like.

Let others lead small lives, but not you. Let others argue over small things, but not you. Let others cry over small hurts, but not you. Let others leave their future in someone else’s hands, but not you.

Leaving a legacy is like planting a tree. As that seed grows into a tree, it will provide seeds, so that future generations can then plant their own.”

During some of these lazy August days let’s challenge ourselves to spend a few hours pondering the answers to some key questions. What am I leaving behind? Have I left things better than I found them? What did I do when I saw a need? How will I be remembered?

If we’re pleased when we think about how we’ll be remembered we can decide to stay the course. If not, it’s never too late to make positive changes. We can make some different choices. Don’t let years, decades, or even an entire lifetime go by without offering the best of you!

I am so fortunate that my work with senior volunteers puts me in constant contact with hundreds of individuals who do just that – they offer the best of themselves. They realized long ago that what they do matters – that they can make a difference. They see a need and say, “I can help”.

FREE Diabetes Fitness Program

By Dona Obal, Wellness Director

For Seniors 65+ at the Allentown YMCA & YMCA This free program invites you to use our wellness center, heated pool and weight room, as well as a variety of classes because our goal at the Allentown Y is to help you control diabetes.

The Diabetes Program is sponsored by the United Way of the Greater Lehigh Valley and is opened to members and non members 65 years and older at no cost.

Two success stories include Robert who lost 10 lbs., and his blood sugar went down since exercising in the pool and using weight machines.

Joyce also lost 40 lbs in the last 6 months from exercising in the pool and using weight machines. Regular support group meetings are held with a registered nurse and guest speakers.

Contact Dona Obal, Wellness Director at 610-351-9622 Ext 313 for more information.

Everyone has something to offer.

Sometimes it’s a skill or talent. Sometimes it’s a word of wisdom or an extra hand. Sometimes the smallest act of kindness can make a big difference.

Everything matters.

They’re delivering meals, grocery shopping for You have the life experiences and know-how to leave a someone who can’t get out on their own, packaging food for those in need, taking someone to the doctor, lasting Legacy! Senior Corps RSVP can help match your skills, serving a meal at a soup kitchen, reading books with interests and available time to where your help is needed. children, helping in the hospitals and many area nonprofits.

We each want our life to matter in this world.

Their example shows us a way to create positive, personal legacies.

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Agent Orange - Its Affect Amazing Coincidences on Veterans and the Public Twin Boys, Twin Lives

By Art Villafane, Lifestyles over 50

Vietnam Veterans chapter 415 is having a town hall meeting in September to address very important health issues. But first some background: Vietnam Veterans like myself served our country when our nation was at war. While there the government used chemical warfare in the form of Agent Orange. It was supposed to be a harmless herbicide, but in fact it was poison. As a result many of us incurred service-connected disabilities ranging from manageable health issues to serious disabilities and many forms of cancer.

The government finally recognized the health issues connected with Agent Orange and has made progress in helping those veterans affected by its use, but much more needs to be done. We have find the veterans who have not been reached by the Veterans Administration and provide the health coverage that they deserve and need. That is the first goal of the meeting.

The second goal is just as serious. Only now are we finding out that the children and grandchildren of those veterans are likely to have inherited serious health complications. They also need to find what information and help is available to them.

The third goal of the meeting is to present information on the dangers of some of the herbicides and chemicals being used in today’s food-growing business. The general public’s health may be at risk so you need to learn more about this vital issue.

The town hall meeting is organized by Vietnam Veterans local Chapter 415. It is inviting veterans, their families and, as importantly, the general public to this event.

The stories of identical twins’ nearly identical lives are often astonishing, but perhaps none more so than those of identical twins born in Ohio. The twin boys were separated at birth, being adopted by different families. Unknown to each other, both families named the boys James. And here the coincidences just begin. Both James grew up not even knowing of the other, yet both sought law-enforcement training, both had abilities in mechanical drawing and carpentry, and each had married women named Linda. They both had sons whom one named James Alan and the other named James Allan. The twin brothers also divorced their wives and married other women - both named Betty. And they both owned dogs which they named Toy. Forty years after their childhood separation, the two men were reunited to share their amazingly similar lives. (Source: Reader’s Digest, January 1980) Mark Twain and Halley’s Comet Mark Twain was born on the day of the appearance of Halley’s Comet in 1835, and died on the day of its next appearance in 1910. He himself predicted this in 1909, when he said: “I came in with Halley’s Comet in 1835. It is coming again next year, and I expect to go out with it.”

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Topics to be discussed: Intro to Agent Orange, Effect of Agent Orange on one’s health, Legacy of birth defects, Effects on our food supply and Resources available to help you.

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Aerobics - Easy Health

by Art Villafane, Lifestyles over 50

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enior Strong at Steel Fitness There is a special exercise program for adults who desire to improve their health in a fun and safe environment.

Simple, low impact aerobics will increase your endurance, improve your posture, and help strengthen your back and abdominals and increase your flexibility with gentle stretching and relaxation.

What are the Benefits?

Increased Cardiovascular Health Low impact exercise improves your cardiovascular system.

Participating in low impact fitness activities is the best way to treat and prevent the development of cardiovascular disease.

This means that aerobics, swimming, using an elliptical or riding a bike can be beneficial. Be sure to consult with your doctor, nurse or health care professional if you have received a prior diagnosis of heart disease and are interested in starting a low impact fitness routine.

Decreased Damage to Joints Decreased damage to joints is one of the most important reasons that people participate in low impact fitness activities.

Low impact fitness activities allow you to get the same benefits of more traditional forms of exercise without experiencing damage to your joints. Low impact fitness activities may actually promote the healing and recovery of damaged joints, thereby allowing you to eventually return to higher impact activities.

For more information about the spin class at Steel Fitness Premier you can call (610) 973-1500 or go to sfpremierhw. com. The facility is located at 250 Cetronia Rd, Suite 100, Allentown, PA 18104. The facilities at Steel Fitness are state-of-the-art and include secure lockers, showers, sauna and an Internet café. Steel Fitness encourages you to come for a free tour. During the tour you will get to see its secure and modern facilities.

Whatever your needs and desires are in regard to your fitness, SFP has programs to fit your needs. You will get a personal fitness program designed specifically for you by one of their degreed and certified instructors. Those over the age of 60 receive a discount as well as discounted membership for ‘Heroes’ including veterans and first responders. Steel Fitness Riverport is a sister facility in Bethlehem that offers FREE membership for eligible Silver Sneakers or Silver and Fit members. Steel Fitness Riverport is located at 15 W. Second Street, Bethlehem, PA 18015 or visit steelfitnessclub. com or call (610) 625-2717.

Weight Loss Participating in low impact fitness activities is a great way to lose weight. While many people diet in order to cut calories, low impact aerobics can help to burn some of these calories, therefore requiring fewer caloric restrictions Water Aerobics Basics Water aerobics is a variation of group fitness practiced in shoulder-deep water. Participants will run through traditional aerobics exercises, calisthenics and motions that are only feasible while partially submerged. Cardiovascular exercise is especially important for seniors because it reduces your risk for circulatory problems such as heart disease. Water aerobic workouts help maintain strength and stability in the muscles, which can help preserve the balance, range of motion and mobility that seniors often begin to lose. Falling is a concern for many seniors. In the water, your natural buoyancy helps to keep you upright. Even if you do lose your balance completely, you will splash gently into the liquid rather than falling to the floor.

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No other animal gives us more by-products than the pig.

A pig’s snout is called a gruntle.

The only brothers to sign the Declaration of Independence were Francis Lightfoot Lee and Richard Henry Lee. The Bank of America was originally called The Bank of Italy.

2.2 percent of American households do not have complete plumbing facilities.

The working title of Joseph Heller’s 1961 novel Catch-22 was Catch-18.

Why is someone who is not doing their job said to be “not worth his salt?” At one time soldiers in ancient times were paid, in part, with a ration of salt called a salarium, from the Latin word “sal” meaning salt.

If a soldier’s performance was not up to standard, the soldier was said to be “not worth his salt.” Later, when salt was replaced with money to purchase the salt, this money was called a salarium. Later, salarium came to mean the wages themselves which led to what we now call one’s pay a “salary.”

Tuna fish swim at an average speed of 9 miles per hour. They also never stop moving.

According to Metropolitan Life Insurance, major league baseball players live significantly longer than the average male – especially if you are a third baseman.

The US state of Alaska’s coastline is longer than that of all the US coastal states combined.

A domestic cat has eighteen claws: five on each of its front paws and four on each of its back paws.

The tip of a whip makes a cracking sound because it is moving faster than the speed of sound.

According to an old English system of time units, a moment is one and a half minutes.

In 1855, dentist Robert Arthur was the first to use gold to fill cavities.

The smallest bone in the body is the stirrup.

The average mattress contains 2 million house dust mites.

Mexican jumping beans jump because of a moth larva inside the bean.

An electric eel produces an average of 400 volts.

A myrmecologist studies ants.

Sugar was first added to chewing gum in 1869 by a dentist named William Semple.

The 7 wonders of the ancient world are The Temple of Artemis, The Colossus of Rhodes, The Hanging Gardens of Babylon, The Mausoleum at Halicarnassus, The Lighthouse at Alexandria, The

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The 7 wonders of the modern world are The Great Wall of China, The Hagia Sophia, The Leaning Tower of Pisa, The Washington Monument, The Eiffel Tower, The Taj Mahal, and The Empire State Building.

Scuba stands for Self-Contained Underwater Breathing Apparatus.

The 7 Dwarfs are Doc, Bashful, Sleepy, Dopey, Grumpy, Happy, and Sneezy.

The longest U.S. highway is route 6 which starts in Cape Cod, Massachusetts and ends in Bishop, California.

Some ribbon worms will eat themselves if they can’t find any food.

Hiccups are spasms of the muscles in the diaphragm controlled by the vagus nerves. The spasms occur when the nerves are irritated, such as with a full stomach, carbonated water, etc. It is sometimes possible to stop the spasms by giving the vagus nerves other tasks to perform. Since a sudden scare sends a host of signals down the vagus nerves to slow the heartbeat and decrease blood pressure, this distraction often causes the nerves to forget about the spasms and the hiccups to stop.

Dolphins sleep with one eye open.

In M&M candies, the letters stand for Mars and Merrie.

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mental illness. Do what friends do together: listen, go for a walk, watch a movie, enjoy a cup of Phoebe Allentown seeks coffee, etc. Main duty – Have individuals to assist with memory Fun! 610.435.9651. support neighborhoods. You train in Montessori principles to Heartland Hospice seeks caring create meaningful experiences volunteers to offer bedside by practicing person-centered support and presence to care. For a rewarding experience those facing terminal illness.

- 610-794-5362 jwickel@phoebe. Comprehensive training, org. flex hours. Robin Trexler, Coordinator. 610-266-0134 Meals on Wheels Northampton Cty and Calvary United Are you a “people person” Methodist partner to provide wanting to make a difference? meals to seniors in Easton area. Have skills and talents to use Volunteers needed. Contact Janet to “give back”? Compassionate Soos janets@mealsonwheelspa. Care has a variety of volunteer org opportunities with a training and support program to help you use Meals on Wheels of Lehigh your talents. Call Carolyn at 610County -Discover how easy and 770-6500. rewarding it is to deliver meals to our homebound clients.

Center for Vision Loss seeks Teams of 2 deliver on 33 routes volunteers to assist blind and throughout Lehigh County. visually impaired people as Drive a route or ride along companions, transportation as a visitor. 610-398-2563 or drivers and Mall Walk helpers. dstillwagen@mealsonwheelslc.

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

Lutheran Home - Topton invites 610.433.6018, x.231 or rita. volunteers to share musical lang@centerforvisionloss.org. talent, voice or instrument with residents. Flex hours, days, eves, Drivers: ITNLehighValley weekends. Lou Wentz at 610provides rides for seniors 60 and 682-1542 or wentzl@diakon.org. over and visually impaired adults.

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Join us and discover how enriching it is to spend meaningful time with our patients. Please call Janet Barber, volunteer coordinator. 610-9690127.

6:30-8pm & Fri. 9:1510:30am. Allentown YMCA & YWCA, 425 S. 15th St. 610-434-9333, x 313.allentownymcaywca. org.

& Walbert Ave Allentown, peace garden, custom peace sculpture, peace pole, worship areas, biblical plant, children’s bed, gazebo, swing, trails.

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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)

Second Sat, Bethlehem Garden Club, share garden tips with local pros and hobbyists 610-838-1482.

First Tues,1pm Emmaus Garden Club Faith Presbyterian Church, North 2nd and Cherokee Streets, Emmaus. Public welcome. (610) 966-4181.

First Wed. LV Vegetarians.

Quaker Meeting House Rt. 512 half mile N. of Rt. 22 Twnshp. Pot luck dinner. 6pm. $3.50 610709-8984 First Thurs., 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.

First Thurs. 12PM (except July and August) AARP Chapter (#4150) community room of Lower Macungie Library Bldg (3450 Brookside Rd).

(610) 285-4563

Social & Support Groups

First Thurs. AARP #5415 Allentown Chapter first Friday St. Timothy’s Church, 140 So. Ott St. Allentown. 610-437-4265

ENCORE (female cancer support / exercise group) Tues.

Second Sat. 10:30 Like gardening? Jordan United Church of Christ, Rt 309

Second Mon. 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 610-395-8756.

Second Mon. at 1PM in church’s social hall in Northampton. If Northampton schools are delayed, closed, meeting will be on Feb. 16th..

Second Mon. 1PM St. St. John’s Friendly Fifties will have its annual summer picnic, rain or shine, on Monday, July 13th, from noon to 4:00 at the 26th Street Playground in Northampton. Next meeting will be in September.

Prayer and Share Together for Emotional Wholeness, meets the Second Mon. 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.

Second Tuesday. Caregiver Support Groups: Live, Love, Learn (special grp. for memory impaired and loved ones), Sacred Heart Hosp, 4:30PM-2nd floor.

Third Friday. 9:30. People Meeting People Club, Senior Social Group. Fellowship Hall, Asbury United Methodist Church.

7-8:30 pm.

Please note that some groups do not meet during summer - call to verify Second Tues, 7-8:30 pm. Prayer & Share Together for emotional wholeness, women’s support group struggling, or family struggling with depression, bi-polar, etc.

Asbury Methodist Church, Allentown. Linda 610-3958756.

Second Tues. 3:00PM TRIAD at Lehigh Co. Senior Center (Enjoy Life). Monthly meeting. 3 PM. Second Wed. Parkinson’s Support Group St. Luke’s Hospital Allentown campus 17th and Hamilton St. Refreshments and presentation 6:00 - 7:30 Topics related to PD. Third Wed, LV Military Affairs Council – Saucon Manor in Hellertown. 121:30pm, 484-788-0196, info@ lvmac.org, or www.lvmac.org for info.

Second Thur, 12PM Caregivers & Professionals Network Group. Country Meadows of Allentown, Bldg 3, 610-395-7160 Third Sat. For anyone caring for a family member with memory loss or impairment, group meets (908) 8596700, extension 2276 for information.

Fourth Wed 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.

Schnecksville Senior Citizens Group Thurs: games and social activities 12 noon.

Schnecksville Fire Company

Rt 309. Info: 610-769-7570

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

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, 3rd St. Alliance. Tai Chi, Clogging, Tae Kwon Do. Schedules and fees vary. 610-258-6271. www.

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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 1012; Thursdays varied Social Programs at 10:45 a.m.

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 Saturday, 2nd Sat. @ 7pm TC Dance Club

6623 Sullivan Trail Wind Gap, PA 610-881-1000 www. learnballroomlatin.com Refreshments served & BYOB. Lesson at 8:00pm $12, no reservations needed, all welcome – with or without 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 ReEnter 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. 610-7945273.

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

Community Events St. John’s Friendly Fifties runs bus to Mohegan Sun Casino the third Wednesday of every month. Price is $23 with $25 back for slot play and $5 food buffet. Bus leaves from the Northampton Recreation Center at 9:30 returns at 6:00.

Call Pat at 610-767-4881.

Community Music School, 23 N. 6th Street, Allentown.

610-435-7725, www.cmslv. org, Open enrollment for private and group instruction in almost all instruments and voice for all ages and abilities, plus coaching sessions, music therapy, numerous ensembles and performance opportunities.