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Hello snowbirds (a.k.a. seasonal residents and winter visitors)

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e hope you had a safe and pleasant trip and will soon find yourself in a Sunshine State of Mind.

According to Visit Florida Research, Florida received more than 112 million visitors in 2016. Most of the international visitors came from Canada, followed by the United Kingdom, then Brazil and Argentina.

Domestic travel to Florida was up by over 7 percent in 2016, with nearly 98 million visits. Domestic visitation represented 87 percent of the total visitation to the state last year.

The majority of our local visitors came from Georgia with New York close behind. Texas and Ohio tied for third place followed by Pennsylvania, North Carolina and Illinois. Large amounts of visitors also arrived from Alabama, Tennessee and Kentucky.

Surprisingly Californians (3.8 percent of the total) made up a bigger chunk of our visiting population than Michiganders at 3.3 percent.

Canadian visitors tend to stay the longest, with an average of 23 days.

Since many seasonal residents own homes and are part-time residents they are not tracked by Visit Florida, but we know many of you will stick around until the snow melts up north and we can’t say we blame you. We think you will find our winter months with average highs in the mid-70s simply irresistible.

And what will you do during your visit?

Based on statistics you’ll probably visit the beach or engage in waterfront

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activities, dine out, shop, sightsee, visit amusement and theme parks, as well as friends and relatives.

Now a little bit of trivia about Florida. See if you can outsmart the natives with these little tidbits courtesy of Visit Florida: We have 825 miles of beaches, about 7,700 lakes (larger than 10 acres), and 33 first-magnitude springs.

Our largest lake is Lake Okeechobee at 700 square miles; our longest river is the St. Johns at 273 miles. Oh, by the way, it’s one of the few rivers that flows north instead of south.

And when you are within the state, you’re never more than 60 miles from the nearest body of saltwater.

The Florida Everglades is the largest subtropical wetland ecosystem in North America and the Everglades National Park is one of three U.S. National Parks in Florida. (Biscayne and the Dry Tortugas are the other two.)

South Florida is the only place in the world where crocodiles and alligators coexist. You can view a whole host of reptilia, colorful birds and other interesting creatures on the Great Florida Birding and Wildlife Trail, which boasts 515 wildlife viewing sites. (See our story inside or online at www.lifestylesafter50.com) Critters like our sunshine and historically, so do inventors, authors, and architects. Sometimes our climate has fostered innovation. The first artificial ice was made in Apalachicola by Dr. John Gorrie in 1845. And Thomas Edison built Florida’s first modern swimming pool in 1910. His winter estate has been turned into a museum and is

a very popular attraction in Fort Myers along with the home of his buddy, Henry Ford.

Ernest Hemingway found refuge and relaxation in Key West, where his home is on tour. And Florida Southern College has the largest collection of Frank Lloyd Wright structures in one place, with 10 buildings and 2 structures.

Florida has over 1,250 golf courses -- the most in the U.S. -- and 700 campgrounds with more than 100,000 campsites. We are also known as the “Fishing Capital of the World.”

Florida is second only to Brazil in global orange juice production and the state remains the world’s leading producer of grapefruit.

So stretch out on your comfy chair or hammock, sip a tall glass of Vitamin C, and enjoy our November edition. We’ve previewed some great holiday movies as well as the upcoming Florida Senior Games. We pay tribute to Veterans Day with a story about a Tampa veteran, an African American woman who shattered glass ceilings and paved the way for women officers in the Coast Guard.

You’ll also find a cornucopia of other information, humor and entertainment in our November issue.

So welcome back snowbirds.

Thank you for supporting our economy, contributing to our winter volunteer workforce and just being the great flock of people you are.

Terri Reeves Editor

Be thankful for what you have; you’ll end up having more. If you concentrate on what you don’t have, you will never, ever have enough. ~Oprah Winfrey

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local events around town • november 2017 Event: City of Palms – Group Show Date: November 3 - 21 Time: 6 - 10 p.m.

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Event: History Park “Open Air Market” Date: Every Sunday in November Time: 9a.m – 1p.m.

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Event: 25th Annual Craft Fair Date: November 5 Time: 10 a.m. – 5 p.m.

Cost: $6, free parking lee civic center 11831 Bayshore Rd. Ft. Myers 33917 386-860-0092 bucklershows.com

Event: Veterans Day at Edison Estates Date: November 11 Time: All Day Cost: Free for Veterans and their families edison & Ford winter estates 2350 McGregor Blvd.

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Event: 4th Annual Critter Trail 5k Walk/Run Date: November 18 Time: 9:30 a.m.

Cost: Fundraiser, $25+ (prices increase Nov. 1st) silver springs state Park 5656 East Silver Springs Blvd.

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Event: Estero fine Art Show Date: November 18 & 19 Time: 10 a.m. – 7 p.m. / 10 a.m. – 5 p.m.

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Event: Muscle Car City Monthly Car Show Date: November 18 Time: 9 a.m. - 1 p.m.

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Event: Grand Slam Movie Series Date: November 25 Time: 6 p.m.

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Event: 11th Annual Festival of Trees Date: November 29 – Dec. 3 Time: 9 a.m.

Cost: $2 sidney & berne davis art center 2301 First St. Ft. Myers 33901 239-333-1933 sbdac.com Event: Holiday Craft Market Date: Dec. 2 Time: 12 p.m. – 8 p.m.

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HARK!

The Holiday Movies Are Here Take the “grands” for some holiday cheer

By MARK HIGLEy

WONDER – Nov. 17 Happy Birthday to Julia Roberts who turned 50 on Oct. 28th. As she arrives at this milestone, she’s still carving out a highly successful movie career and is raising three children -- twins Hazel and Finn, 12, and son Henry, 10 -- with hubby Daniel Moder.

And just in time for the holiday season, Lionsgate will be releasing Robert’s heartwarming movie Wonder, in which Roberts displays her maternal side as the mother of Auggie Pullman (Jacob Tremblay), a 10-year-old boy born with facial deformities.

When Auggie enters mainstream school for the first time, he is escorted by Roberts and his father (Owen Wilson) to the school periphery. After Dad removes the astronaut helmet that conceals his appearance, Auggie warily enters a world where he knows he will be called names and bullied.

But through the laughs and tears, the loveable Auggie proves to be an unlikely hero that draws the students and community closer together.

The comedy/drama, based on the New York Times bestseller, Wonder, conveys the positive theme of compassion and acceptance, proving that one can’t fit in when they were born to stand out.

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THE MAN WHO INVENTED CHRISTMAS – Nov. 22 This may be more aptly titled, The Man Who Invented ‘A Christmas Carol,’ as it’s a new slant on the old story that has been portrayed by everyone from Bill Murray to Mr. Magoo.

The Man Who Invented Christmas provides a magical look at how Charles Dickens brought his classic tale about Ebenezer Scrooge and Tiny Tim to life.

The story begins in October 1843 when Dickens was hurting The Man Who Invented Christmas features Dan Steve ns and financially. Despite early success, Christopher Plummer his last three books had failed.

Rejected by his publishers, he sets out to write and self-publish a book which he hopes will keep his family afloat. Six crazed weeks later, A Christmas Carol was birthed, and arguably, so was the modern-day concept of Christmas celebrations – and plays. After all, this timeless cocktail has been produced in nearly every community theatre on either side of the Albuquerque Piggly Wiggly.

Directed by Bharat Nalluri (Miss Pettigrew Lives for a Day), the film features Christopher Plummer as Ebenezer Scrooge and Dan Stevens as Charles Dickens.

NOTE: Figgy pudding will not be served at the concession stand.

COCO – Nov. 22 Coco is a Disney/Pixar animated musical fantasy that follows a 12-year-old boy’s passage into the colorful world of the Mexican holiday, Day of the Dead.

Miguel (voice the Dead of y of newcomer AnDa e th on ke Coco is a vibrant ta ance of family thony Gonzalez) rt po and the im dreams of becoming an accomplished musician like his idol, Ernesto de la Cruz (voice of Benjamin Bratt), but his family’s inexplicable ban on music forbids it.

Miguel’s aspirations and desire to prove his talent exceeds his parent’s decrees and he strums his way right into the Land of the Dead where he is befriended by charming trickster Hector (voice of Gael García Bernal). Together they set off on a brightly-hued journey to reveal the story behind the generations-old family secret, forever changing Miguel’s fate and leading to an extraordinary family reunion.

The combination of Pixar’s fantastical animation and the universal theme of the importance of family will help make the season right.

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or 227 years, the U.S. Coast Guard had never had Hull said her success and rapid progression in the an African-American woman serve as an officer of Coast Guard was due to her ability to pass rigorous acany type. ademic exams and handle difficult assignments, which That changed June 1, 1995, when now-Tampa res- earned stellar reviews from superior officers. ident Doris Hull broke that storied institution’s glass When she left the active reserves in 1980 to inceiling with her promotion from yeoman 1st class, all tegrate into the regular Coast Guard, she was forced the way to chief warrant to take a reduced rank, which meant a smallofficer. er paycheck and a step in the wrong direction For those who nevfor this forward thinker.

Because of the work er served in the Navy She immediately created an aggresand initiatives Hull or Coast Guard, warrant sive plan, working hard and smart to climb officers are skilled, sinthrough the ranks and shutdown the compeinitiated, women are gle-track specialty offitition from Coast Guardsmen with more sernow assigned to all cers. Their primary duty vice time and awards. is to serve as technical After three years, she became the first enclasses of Coast Guard experts, providing exlisted person to serve as the Women Afloat vessels throughout pertise and guidance to Coordinator for Enlisted Personnel. Her percommanders and orgasonal goal was to exceed the commandant`s the world. nizations in their fields. expectations, and she did.

Hull said her jourWi t h h e r n u m e r o u s ney to this historic first began with a positive family achievements and after undergoupbringing in Miami. One of eight children, her father ing rigorous testing and intense owned a successful construction company which al- competition from many lowed the family to live comfortably. men, Hull achieved her “My mother only wanted boys, so I had to learn lifetime goal of chief how to measure up quickly, and I did,” Hull said. warrant officer.

After achieving success in school and developHull served in ing a positive attitude in life, Hull enlisted in the U.S. that capacity for Coast Guard Reserve in 1973 under the Direct Petty 10 years, retiring Officer Program as yeoman first class. At the time, she with 27 years of was married and had a daughter. Later she divorced. service on FebIn 1978, after serving five years in the active re- ruary 5, 2005. serves, Hull left her civilian job and accepted a twoAsked if year active duty assignment at Coast Guard headquar- she received ters in Washington, DC. any pushback Just a year later, another momentous change oc- for her historcurred when Hull met a handsome chief warrant offi- ic success, she cer named Ron Hull at a bus stop. replied, “I re“When I saw Doris, I had to find a way to intro- alized in life -duce myself,” Ron said. “I was leaving town that night those who are and I thought I`d never get this chance again. So, I your friends are smiled, told her who I was and tore my name and ad- always there to dress from the corner of one of my bank checks to hold you up and show her I wasn’t a weirdo.” those who would Hull, laughing, said she first sized up her future try to put you down, husband as a “player.” well, they would be They married in January 1982. found out fast.”

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Turkey Tacos By Jenna Lee Yield: 6 servings Ingredients: 1 Tbsp. olive oil Package taco seasoning mix 1 1/2 c. water 2 c. turkey -- cooked (cut into bite-size pieces) or ground turkey, browned in a skillet and drained 1 c. chopped tomatoes 1/2 c. celery 1/2 c. onion 6 corn tortillas or taco shells 1 c. refried beans 1 c. shredded cheddar or Monterey Jack cheese Optional toppings: Lettuce, sour cream or yogurt, avocado or guacamole, taco sauce, olives. For a new taste twist add bacon bits.

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hen I was about three years old, my mom enrolled me in ballet. I was graceless.

Tap? Rhythm-challenged. Acrobatics? I excelled!

It wasn’t long until I was doing handstands, somersaults, back bends and cartwheels ubiquitously.

By age eight, I had set my goal: one-hundred cartwheels a day, no matter what. In winter, I practiced in our dank, dark basement (having been banned from the living room after breaking a lamp).

The rest of the year, I whirled up and down our blacktop driveway.

Though I try, I can’t remember when I stopped doing my 100 cartwheels a day. Somewhere around the time I discovered boys, make-up and the telephone, I suppose. But even with the passing of years, I continued a modified routine of cartwheel capers.

Shortly after each one of my sons learned to walk, I would demonstrate my cartwheel prowess. They were not the least bit enthralled, but my bowling team thought it was a pretty cool move for someone in their 30s.

And so did the school board moms when I hopped up one day and shot off a few at age 42.

When I turned 54, I realized it had been a long time since I did a cartwheel. Could I? Should I?

Singer-songwriter Alanis Morissette once said, “If I’m scared of something, that’s a pretty good indication that I should do it – except for heroin and skydiving.”

So one morning I tried it. Walking around a track, I flung my body forward, leaned in, lifted off and -- to my utter amazement -- executed a cartwheel. Then another.

I was ecstatic. I planned to do more the following day, then increase each day until I was back to 100. More is better and most is best was my mantra.

I paid for my spontaneity the next day with a flare-up of bursitis in my hip and shoulder. At that moment, I became acutely aware of the thin line between boundless enthusiasm and self-destruction.

Cartwheel anxiety set in. I knew there were plenty of things in this world to get stressed about and doing 100 cartwheels in a row shouldn’t be one of them. But I found the idea of no longer having that option disconcerting.

And now I’m 70.

I watch my granddaughters fling their springy little bodies down the hallways, turning cartwheel after cartwheel without effort or getting dizzy.

I don’t even try one. I remind myself that I can still easily touch my toes from a standing position and my chin to my knee when my legs are spread eagle on the floor.

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Want to hang out with some other really cool birds? Florida is known for its rich assortment of colorful and unusual winged wildlife – some found only in this state. And birding is a great way to get outside in the fresh air and see Florida’s impressive natural beauty.

The Great Florida Birding and Wildlife Trail offers a chance to see a dazzling array of flashy birds like the Painted Buntings, Roseate Spoonbills, Purple Gallinules and Reddish Egrets.

The Trail is a network of over 500 places in the state to spot birds, butterflies and other wildlife (like gators and crocodiles!) in their natural settings.

From Pensacola to Key West, many state and local parks and conservation areas host the Trail. You can find them by looking for the iconic brown sign on the roadside, or pull up the website, www.floridabirdingtrail.com on your mobile device to search for a Trail site near you.

Use the Trip Planner on the website to get directions and plan your adventure. The state is divided into four trail areas: the Panhandle, East, West and South. Each of those is separated into counties with lists of parks, preserves, trails and beaches where some of these showy splendors can be found.

Habitats include tropical and hardwood hammocks, pinelands, tidal flats, freshwater lakes, mangrove and cypress swamps, prairies and beaches.

Before setting out, you’ll want to make sure you have a good pair of binoculars, with magnifications and diameters like 8 x 36 or 10 x 42. Spotting scopes may give better magnification than binoculars but require a tripod. Field guides in the form of books or smartphone apps will help you identify the birds you see.

Another valuable tool for both you and the birds is www.ebird.org where you can keep track of your lists, access dynamic maps and graphs, and share your sightings with the eBird community while contributing to science and conservation.

Like they say, birds of a feather flock together and what could be better than birding festivals to meet fellow birders and learn more about the hobby? For starters the Everglades Birding Festival, Jan. 11– 15, takes participants through south Florida’s ancient moss-covered cypress swamps and the Everglades prairies and marshes. And if you enjoy wildlife who said it has to be limited to birds? The Florida Manatee Festival is Jan. 13-14 and held in downtown Crystal River and features manatee tours.

See the Trail website for a complete listing of all the winter wildlife festivals as well as other pertinent information. Because of recent hurricane activity some of the trails may be closed so be sure and check the website for current information on the status of each trail before you set out on your adventure.

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There’s literally something for everyone as the games appeal to all interests, strength and skill levels. Sure, many are lifelong “jocks” but there’s also a good crowd of late bloomers, having seen retirement as the opportune time to get fit and active. One thing they all have in common: there’s not a rocking chair in sight.

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Though their collective careers may seem like something dreamt up for a movie script, in reality these fit “young seniors” have racked up quite an impressive record in the 55-59 age group, winning challenge after challenge over the past few years.

Next up for the team is the 26th Annual Florida Senior Games to be held in Clearwater and at various locations in Pinellas County, Dec. 2-10.

“Medals will be awarded, records will be set and athletes will achieve personal bests in which they have trained for months to achieve,” said Nick Gandy, director of communications at the Florida Sports Foundation, the nonprofit corporation which organizes the FSG events. “Participation with teammates and friends is encouraged.”

More than 2,000 athletes -- ages 50 and up -- from 20 states (and counting) will be competing in the nine-day event which features 24 different sporting competitions.

With an age range of 50 “and up,” one can’t help but wonder, “How high is up?”

One competitor with the answer to that may be a former Michigander named John Horwath, who at 95 years young is a Florida Senior Games archer from The Villages. See him blaze some arrows in a short video on the Florida Senior Games Facebook page www.facebook.com/floridaseniorgames.

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For inspiration, check out www.flasports.com/ florida-senior-games/notable-athletes where you’ll find motivational stories on a variety of senior sportspersons. Browse around and find information on the upcoming games like Archery, Badminton, Bag Toss, Basketball 3-on-3, Basketball Shooting, Billiards, Bowling and Bowling Team.

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table holds three vegetarians, one vegan, and a granddaughter who will eat the turkey only if it’s been organically fed, roamed free, and comes with a certificate guaranteeing it has led a happy life.

Now we convene each year with one end of the table slicing America’s happiest bird, while the other end carves the tofu.

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