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Holiday
By Deborah C Gerbers
As December is upon us, juggling the normal busyness and holiday chaos can be enough to push us to the edge. Gift shopping, cooking, decorating, organizing and attending parties, arranging seating charts for dinners, traveling during winter weather, everyday household duties, work and so much more can make us all feel extremely overwhelmed.
In 2020, not only do we have all those normal stressors, but also add the major impact of the pandemic: loved ones we can’t see due to isolation and quarantine; managing our kids’ education with virtual schooling; working from home; keeping in touch with friends via video chat; protecting ourselves and our families from regular seasonal viruses and COVID-19; and overall just trying to keep our sanity.
Here are a few ideas to help manage this year’s holiday chaos and to keep a healthy balance in life during these unprecedented times.
Avoid the Mall, Shop Online
This year is definitely not the year to pack into the malls and shopping centers full of people and potential germs. Stay safe at home and stick to online shopping instead — it’s convenient and easy — and you can still support local. And to avoid everyone feeling like they just have to give the perfect gift to every single person, take a poll and see if the whole extended family would be interested in pooling money together for a charity everyone agrees on. You’ll all feel good about helping others and less stressed about shopping.
Stay Tidy and Organized
Keeping a daily to-do list is a simple way to visualize everyday tasks, and it can be very satisfying to check off each item as you complete it. You might also want to try a family chore chart posted on a chalkboard or posterboard in a central location like the kitchen where everyone can see it. Delegate chores to each person based on age and skill—younger kiddos can be great helpers with simple chores like dusting, making their beds, picking up their toys and keeping them in appropriate storage spots, and sorting laundry/ matching socks. It’s especially important to keep an organized, clean home right now since we are all likely spending most of our time there and clutter can multiply rapidly.
Keep in Touch
Chances are, many of us will be changing the way we spend the holidays this year. Large gatherings with extended family may be replaced by a Christmas Eve Zoom call, cookie swaps might be limited to just your immediate family members or very close neighbors, cocktail parties may be virtual only, and school plays and holiday programs are likely canceled. Even so, there are many ways to keep in touch with everyone. Consider sending holiday cards to a longer list of recipients—maybe ones you’ve lost contact with over the years. Utilize social media to reconnect, or just pick up the phone and call people. It’s important to stay in touch with others to avoid
feeling so isolated.
Give Yourself a Break
Finally, take time for YOU! If you’re overwhelmed and fall apart emotionally, the whole house of cards is bound to collapse sooner or later. Keep it all in perspective: Remember you are only one person and human at that. Gently remind your family (and yourself) that you can only handle so much. Don’t be afraid to ask for help or a little alone time to regroup and de-stress. Have your spouse be in charge of dinner while you take a walk or hit the gym, wake up a little earlier for a peaceful cup of coffee to yourself, take a relaxing bath and surround yourself with aromatherapeutic scents like lavender, chamomile and lemon balm. Just a few moments to recharge goes a long way to keeping your sanity and patience. And above all, nothing will be perfect; it will be the best we make of it. Remember to enjoy your family and the making of new traditions together this holiday season. a
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PRESERVING MUSCLE MASS AS WE AGE
By Jaclyn Youhana Garver
Muscle mass in women starts to decrease after the age of 30. And why not? So much time is spent behind a desk and in front of a computer for eight hours a day. It’s so bad that, each decade, women lose 3 to 5 percent of their muscle mass. By the time they’re 50, the rate they lose muscle is actually greater than the rate they build muscle.
“People notice a decrease in balance,” says Margaret Bronson, a Parkview Health physical therapist who specializes in women’s health. “Maybe their endurance is lower. Maybe they serve muscle to some degree by cardio but not
have trouble climbing stairs, or it’s more difficult getting out of a chair or off the floor quickly.”
Sarcopenia, or muscle loss due to age, is related to osteoporosis, a condition where bone density and tissue decreases, resulting in fragile, brittle bones. Those with sarcopenia can fall and break their bones, which is why it’s important to combat that loss. Bronson shared some tips about how women can stave off sarcopenia.
Lift weights
Exercise is the most important thing a person can do to combat muscle loss—and not just exercise but, specifically, lifting weights.
Three times a week, Bronson says, it’s important to target big muscle groups. She lists a variety of exercises to achieve this: • Squats • Pushups • Pullups • Deadlifts • Step ups Complete these exercises at a high intensity: complete 10 reps, and you should feel unable to do any more by the eighth or ninth rep.
“Use enough weight to make that happen,” Bronson said. “This is weight lifting. You can pre• Lunges • Lat pulldowns
the same way as by lifting weights.”
That means you should lift heavier weights than you think you should—you can always decrease the amount. “Under-dosing exercises is more detrimental than selecting exercises that are too difficult,” Bronson said.
Start now
“If you’re in your thirties today and reading this article, you’re going to start (lifting weights) today, and don’t stop,” Bronson said.
Starting later in life? That’s great, too, though you may simply need to modify the exercise. For example, maybe you complete pushups on your knees. The goal is the same regardless: muscle fatigue.
But during a pandemic?
Not everyone has weights around the house, and people may not feel comfortable going to the gym. Bronson has a few suggestions, which don’t require gym equipment, for muscle-preservation at home:
Exercises like pushups, planks and tricep dips on a chair.
Pulling heavy items around the house. Skip the small cans of soup and choose instead a bag of dog food or a duffel bag filled with heavy objects.
Squatting with full suitcases or duffel bags.
Progressively increasing the amount of weight you carry while squatting or going up stairs.
Wearing a weighted vest, starting with 10 percent of your body weight.
“The only investment we can make is in ourselves,” she said. “We have to take care of ourselves, and we have to make this happen.” a
Resource: Parkview Health, Fort Wayne, parkview.com
On Her Nightstand
By Wendy Stein
Rui Gui was born in Xi’an, China. She lived in Germany before moving to the United States, landing in Fort Wayne four years ago after studying history, anthropology and creative writing at Sarah Lawrence College. She is the operations coordinator for YWCA Northeast Indiana, and has a “really cute dog” adopted from the Fort Wayne Pitbull Coalition. Rui and her husband co-founded the Fort Wayne chapter of Silent Book Club; the group meets monthly to chat and read together with no assigned reading or discussion.
What are you currently reading?
“Persepolis Rising” by James S. A. Corey, book 7 of The Expanse series. I’ve been working on this series all year, and I can honestly say it deserves the Hugo Award it won this year. In the future, I think we will look back on it the same way we do the Dune Saga or Hyperion Cantos. The hardest thing with a longrunning series, especially a Space Opera, is balancing the character development and world building. I think that this is something that The Expanse series does really well. Maybe it helps that James S. A. Corey is actually a pen name for a writing duo, and they do a good job keeping each other on track.
What’s your favorite book of all time?
My favorite book of all time has got to be “A Tree Grows in Brooklyn” by Betty Smith. I first read it in high school, and immediately related to Francie Nolan’s love of reading and her struggles as a child of immigrants. The book challenged my naive views on issues like alcoholism, promiscuity, charity and poverty. It was one of the books that first sparked my interest in the social sciences. It’s also one of the best coming-of-age novels of all time.
When I was a child, I absolutely loved “The Little House on the Prairie” series. Obviously, it’s filled with all sorts of problematic views on Native Americans and Western expansion, and as an adult, I view it more as an historical document than as literature. Still, to a 7-year old Chinese girl learning to read English for the first time, the story of half-pint and her family traveling West in a covered wagon was thrilling. It’s funny to think about this now because it’s kind of a stereotype for East Asians to be fascinated by the American West.
Is there a classic you started but never finished?
“War and Peace.” I’ve started it 3 times, but I’ve never been able to get past Book I. The length is an issue here, but I seem to have particular trouble with Russian literature. The writing is so dense and compact, and I find it difficult to keep the characters straight. a
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Starting Your Own Business
By Lauren Caggiano
2020 is definitely the year of the boss babe. More and more women are going into business for themselves. But that doesn’t mean it’s easy or without obstacles. In fact, there’s still a gender divide in terms of access to certain resources like funding. Consider the fact that only four out of every 10 businesses in the United States are owned by women. People like Jean Hershberger, a commercial banker at STAR Bank, are working to change that.
After all, women are just as capable as men and deserve the same respect as their male peers. If you ask Hershberger, she’ll tell you that women possess certain traits that can help them succeed in this context.
“We put our soul into it when we really believe in something,” she said. “I think women will really fight hard and do everything they can to make it work and to do the right thing.” Oftentimes that means juggling the demands of family on top of such pursuits. Beyond work ethic, there are some important things to keep in mind for smooth sailing in starting and leading a business. For one, she said it’s important to have a business plan in place before you attempt to secure funding. Think of a business plan as a road map that provides directions so a business owner can plan for the future while accounting for bumps in the road. The time you spend on such a document is an investment that pays big dividends in the long term. A strong support network is key, too. That means having people and organizations in your corner to help you navigate the complexities of entrepreneurship. Hershberger said the Small Business Administration is a great place to start. Local groups like SEED Fort Wayne and the Women’s Entrepreneurial Opportunity Center (WEOC) can offer support. Carol Tester, a relationship manager at STAR, agrees with Hershberger’s sentiments. “I think that men and women have the same tools — the expectations are different, though,” she said.
For instance, a prospective borrower had all her ducks in a row, but other parties questioned her preparedness even though she had done her homework. In other words, women entrepreneurs often have to prove themselves, because it’s assumed they don’t know as much as men. Still, you can never be too prepared. Echoing Hershberger’s comments, Tester said a business plan should, at minimum, include your projections for cash flow for the next 3-5 years. “The business plan lets us know that the customer knows what they’re getting into,” she said. “So the projections are important from a lending perspective. We help them look at the numbers to make sure everything looks right. It’s an assurance for both parties.” And if you’re thinking of starting a business a few years down the road, it’s a good idea to have your financial health in order. A business banker can help you determine what steps you need to take to be prepared to access capital, when the time comes. a
Resource:
STAR Financial Bank, Fort Wayne, 888.395.2447, starfinancial.com
Delivering During COVID!
By now, most of us are used to life interruptions in the age of a pandemic. But for expectant mothers, the birthing experience can’t be put on hold. Here, three moms share their unique stories of how they adapted to a delivery during COVID.
Kaity Brita (and Madeline)
Photo by Taylor Ford
With a nearly three-year-old at home, Kaity Brita knew that the birthing experience almost never goes as planned. What she wasn’t counting on when she got pregnant last summer, however, was delivering her second baby during a worldwide pandemic.
“My due date was Palm Sunday,” Brita said, “right around the time COVID was really ramping up.” The statewide mask mandate hadn’t come into effect yet, but people in the medical community were already taking precautions.
“The hospital was actually the safest place to be,” she said. “We couldn’t have visitors, but it was actually kind of nice. The birth is such an intimate moment, and I was completely exhausted. I really enjoyed being able to bond with my baby and my husband.”
Coming home was different, too. “We wanted to show Madeline off, but we had a lot of porch visits instead,” she said.
Her advice to expectant moms? “Don’t let the negativity of the pandemic take away the joy of having a baby. This is a new time in your life. Make sure you’re still enjoying the moment.” By Mary Jane Bogle
Jasmin Redwanski (and Daphne)
When Jasmin Redwanski discovered she was pregnant at age 41, COVID wasn’t even on the horizon. By the time she delivered in June, however, everything had changed. That included an outdoor baby shower, with attendance cut in half.
“My husband’s oldest son had his first baby in January,” she explained. “Both grandmas were present for the birth. My mother had passed away, and I really wanted my father to be part of the birthing process.” Due to hospital restrictions, however, no one was allowed with her except her husband.
In some ways, Redwanski actually welcomed some of the restrictions. “We didn’t have to worry about unexpected visitors. Everything was very private, and I could recover without lots of people coming to visit.”
She kept in touch with family through videos, photos and phone calls.
Redwanski advises new moms to have a sense of humor and take things day by day. “I learned to ask a lot of questions,” she said. “My doctor was really great about my concerns, and Daphne’s birth was actually a lovely experience.”
Christen Polomchak (and Poppy)
Christen Polomchak has always been a planner, so delivering during a pandemic was nothing like what she had expected when she and her husband discovered they were pregnant in September 2019.
Thanks to COVID-19, Polomchak had to cancel all of her baby showers, and the Daddy Boot Camp and her breastfeeding classes were canceled, as well. “They squished three birthing classes into one session,” she said. “I really felt unprepared.”
And while the hospital was very safe, Polomchak feels as if the overall experience was different from what it could have been. “The nurses and lactation consultants weren’t as hands on,” she said. “Everything was interrupted; turned on end.”
In spite of all precautions, Polomchak and her baby ended up getting COVID a few months later. “It wasn’t that bad for us,” she said, “but Poppy did have to be hospitalized. It was scary. I wasn’t prepared for that.”
While everyone has made a full recovery, Polomchak does caution new moms to remain vigilant, advising, “Keep clean, social distance and stay home.” a
The Embassy Extends Hours and Days of 36th Annual Festival of Trees to Accommodate New Capacity Limitations
The Festival of Trees is one of the region’s most anticipated holiday traditions, and the Embassy Theatre is excited to announce that it will host the 36th annual Festival of Trees from Wednesday, Nov. 25, through Sunday, Dec. 6. Lobbies of the Embassy Theatre and Indiana Hotel have been transformed into a wonderland of decorated trees under the theme of Comfort and Joy.
Due to the governor’s new executive order and the Allen County Board of Health’s reduction in total gathering capacity to 100 or less, the Embassy has made some adjustments to the 36th annual Festival of Trees.
Changes are as follows:
• All stage performances are cancelled to adhere to the lower capacity number for the health and wellbeing of the community.
• The screening of Irving Berlin’s classic White Christmas on
Thanksgiving Day is cancelled.
• The Embassy is extending some hours and adding additional days
• Tickets are purchased for timed entry in 90-minute increments for all days from Nov. 25 – Dec.
• Tickets are purchased for timed entry in 60-minute increments for all days from Dec. 3 - 6. This allows the Embassy to thoroughly clean and sanitize between each time period. Virtual Festival of Trees: For those unable to attend the Festival of Trees, a video tour will be available as a ticketing option. The virtual ticket will be for sale on Nov. 25 and the online tour will be available for viewing Dec. 3, 2020, through Jan. 1, 2021. (A link will be emailed to virtual ticket buyers to share the video tour of the trees.)
Individuals 65 years of age and older or those in high-risk categories are encouraged to not attend the event. Patrons are asked to assess their health before arriving and stay home if ill or experiencing symptoms of COVID-19. Any patrons who arrive at the Embassy ill or displaying symptoms of COVID- 19 will be sent home. While the Embassy works hard to reduce exposure to COVID-19, the public is assuming the inherent risk of possible exposure.
The Embassy encourages patrons to visit
http://fwembassytheatre.org/2020-festival-of-trees/
for the most up-to-date source of information.
Tickets: $10/adult (13+ years); $5/youth ages 1-12; Children under 1 year old are free (ticket required); $25 Virtual Tour (video available Dec. 3)
Tickets are available NOW for purchase at the STAR Bank box office at the Embassy Theatre at 125 W. Jefferson Blvd. in downtown Fort Wayne (260.424.5665), fwembassytheatre.org as well as ticketmaster.com. a
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December to-do list . . .
In each issue, we provide a list of community events. Due to COVID-19, many events have been cancelled, postponed or rescheduled. Please check the websites of our community partners for details specific to their venues and events.
By Ray Balogh
Nov. 27 thru Feb. 28 (selected dates) | Monday-Sunday |
Toboggan Run
Quarter-mile refrigerated toboggan run. $13 per toboggan per hour (maximum 4 persons per toboggan). 5:30 p.m.-9 p.m. Friday, 10:30 a.m.-9 p.m. Saturday, 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Sunday, extended hours during winter breaks. Closed Thanksgiving and Christmas. Pokagon State Park, 450 Lane 100 Lake James, Angola. 260.833.2012, tobogganrun.com.
1 through Jan. 2 | Tuesday-Sunday |
Lights of Joy
Christmas light drive-thru attraction featuring 2 million LED lights over a 1 1/2 mile course. Music broadcast on dedicated car radio frequency. $20/vehicle. 6 p.m.-9 p.m. Sunday and Tuesday through Thursday, 6 p.m.-10 p.m. Friday and Saturday, closed Monday, 345 S. Van Buren St., Shipshewana. 888.447.4725, shipshewanalightsofjoy.com.
1, 8, 15, 22, 29 | Tuesday |
Hike and explore the interesting plants and wildlife of Eagle Marsh. Bring binoculars for a close-up view. Sponsored by Little River Wetlands Project. Free admission. 9 a.m.-11 a.m., Eagle Marsh west entrance (Boy Scout office parking lot), 6801 Engle Road, Fort Wayne. 260.478.2515, info@lrwp.org, lrwp.org.
4| Friday |
First Friday
Live entertainment, food, kid’s activities, shopping, evening specials and more. Free admission. 5 p.m.-8 p.m., downtown Wabash. 260.563.0975, wabashmarketplace.org.
5, 12 | Saturday |
South Side Farmers Market
100 stands featuring produce, hand-crafted items, antiques, fresh baked goods, eggs, local honey, hormone-free pork and chicken. Master gardeners on hand to answer questions. Free admission. 7 a.m.-1 p.m. (through mid-December), 3300 Warsaw St., Fort Wayne. 260.456.8255 or 260.456.1228, southsidefarmersmarket.com.
6| Sunday |
Flea Market
Nearly 100 indoor vendors, hot food available. Sponsored by the Adams County Coin Club. 8 a.m.-3 p.m. (year-round), Riverside Center, 231 E. Monroe St. (Highway 224 East), Decatur. Contact Carla at 260.517.8182, facebook.com/decaturindianafleamarket.
10 | Thursday |
Nature presentation for well-seasoned (50+ years old) nature lovers. A light breakfast will be served. Free admission. 8:30 a.m.-9:45 a.m., Indiana Wesleyan University, Fort Wayne Education and Conference Center, 8211 W. Jefferson Blvd., Fort Wayne. Register at a.munger@lrwp.org or 260.387.0399. 260.478.2515, lrwp.org. 12 | Saturday |
Public hike. Free admission. Noon-1:30 p.m., Eagle Marsh barn, 6801 Engle Road, Fort Wayne. Register at a.munger@lrwp.org or 260.387.0399. 260.478.2515, lrwp.org.
29-30 | Tuesday-Wednesday |
Shipshewana Ice Festival
Ice carving competition, chili cook-off. Free admission, $5/person for chili cook-off. Downtown Shipshewana. 866.631.9675, shipshewana.com.
Botanical Conservatory
• Tuesday, Dec. 1, Garden in Lights (through Jan. 3, 2021), regular admission • Tuesday, Dec. 1, “Oh? Christmas Tree!” holiday exhibit (through
Jan. 3, 2021), regular admission • Wednesday, Dec. 2, 9, 16, Christmas Trees Around the World, 11 a.m.-1 p.m., regular admission • Thursday, Dec. 3, Conservatory Holiday Concert, 5:30 p.m.-7:30 p.m., $1 • Saturday, Dec. 5, 12, 19, Reindeer Saturdays, noon-4 p.m., regular admission • Sunday, Dec. 6, Succulent Christmas Tree, 1 p.m.-3 p.m., $42/member • Thursday, Dec. 10, and Saturday, Dec. 12, Evergreen
Centerpiece Workshop, 10 a.m.-11:30 a.m. and 6 p.m.-7:30 p..m. Dec. 10, 9 a.m.-10:30 a.m. Dec. 12, $34/member, registration by Nov. 21 • Thursday, Dec. 10, Christmas Caroling, 5:15 p.m.-6:15 p.m., regular admission Adults $5, children (3-17) $3, children (2 and under) free. 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday, Saturday; 10 a.m.-8 p.m. Thursday; noon-4 p.m. Sunday; closed Monday. Open 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Christmas Eve and New Year’s Eve. 1100 S. Calhoun St., Fort Wayne. 260.427.6440, botanicalconservatory.org.
Embassy Theatre
• Wednesday, Nov. 25, through Wednesday, Dec. 2, Festival of
Trees, $10/adults, $5/children 1-12. Includes 90-minute show.
Schedule: – Wednesday, Nov. 25, 4 p.m.-9:30 p.m., shows at 4 p.m., 6 p.m., 8 p.m. – Thursday, Nov. 26, 2 p.m.-9:30 p.m., shows at 2 p.m., 4 p.m., 6 p.m., 8 p.m. – Friday-Sunday, Nov. 27-29, 11 a.m.-8:30 p.m., shows at 11 a.m., 1 p.m., 3 p.m., 5 p.m., 7 p.m. – Monday-Wednesday, Nov. 30-Dec. 2, 9 a.m.-8:30 p.m., shows at 9 a.m., 11 a.m., 1 p.m., 3 p.m., 5 p.m., 7 p.m. • Saturday-Sunday, Dec. 5-6, “The Nutcracker,” 2 p.m. and 7 p.m., call or visit website for pricing. • Friday-Saturday, Dec. 11-12, “The Lion, the Witch and the
Wardrobe,” 7 p.m. Friday, 2 p.m. and 7 p.m. Saturday, $25/adult, $18/student 125 W. Jefferson Blvd., Fort Wayne. 800.745.3000, fwembassytheatre.org.
Memorial Coliseum
• Monday, Dec. 7, Pearl Harbor Day Ceremony, 7 p.m., outside event, free admission Parking $6 main lot, $10 preferred lot. Allen County War Memorial Coliseum, 4000 Parnell Ave., Fort Wayne. 260.482.9502, memorialcoliseum.com.
Fort Wayne Museum of Art
Exhibitions: • Planes, Trains & Automobiles: Classic Toys and Americana (ongoing) • A Quest for More: Bold Visions in Glass Sculpture (through Dec. 6) • Glass Sculpture from the Collection (through Jan. 1, 2021) • A Year of Making Meaning: New Additions to the Collection 2020 (through Jan. 31, 2021) • American Impressionism: Treasures from the Daywood Collection (through March 14, 2021) • Static Energy: Sculpture by Dale Enochs (through March 14, 2021) • Historic Indiana En Plein Art (Dec. 5 through Jan. 31, 2021) • Larry Burrows: Life in Vietnam (Dec. 12 through Feb. 28, 2021) Traveling exhibitions (through Dec. 31, 2021): • AFROS: A Celebration of Natural Hair by Michael July • Graphicanos: Contemporary Latino Prints from the Serie Project • Donald Martiny: Freeing the Gesture • Geoffrey Hiller: Daybreak in Myanmar Events: • Thursday, Dec. 3, Curator’s Tour: A Year of Making Meaning, 12:15 p.m. RSVP required via website • Saturday, Dec. 12, Second Saturday Family Tour, 10:30 a.m., register via website • Wednesday, Dec. 16, Print Room Talks: Jaune Quick-to-See Smith, 2 p.m., RSVP via website • Wednesday, Dec. 16, Art on Call, 2 p.m., RSVP via website • Thursday, Dec. 17, Bilingual Tour, 6:30 p.m., RSVP via website Adults $8, students (pre-K through college) $6, seniors (65 and older) $6, families $20, free admission for veterans and veterans’ families, free general admission 5 p.m.-8 p.m. every Thursday. 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday, Saturday; 10 a.m.-8 p.m. Thursday; noon-5 p.m. Sunday (closed Mondays), 311 E. Main St., Fort Wayne. 260.422.6467, fwmoa.org.
Honeywell Center
• Sunday, Dec. 20, “Jim Brickman: Comfort & Joy at Home” interactive virtual concert, 8 p.m., $40/$75/$125 Ford Theater, 275 E. Market St., Wabash. 260.563.1102, honeywellcenter.org.
Shipshewana Blue Gate Theatre
• Selected days and times (through Jan. 9, 2021), “The Gut Life
Christmas,” Music Hall (distanced seating), $24.95 • Friday, Dec. 4, Collingsworth Family Christmas, (distanced seating), 1 p.m. and 8 p.m., $19.95 to $54.95 • Saturday, Dec. 5, The Texas Tenors Christmas, (distanced seating), 1 p.m. and 8 p.m., $19.95 to $64.95 • Thursday, Dec. 10, through Saturday, Dec. 19, “Salute to the Stars:
Country Christmas,” (distanced seating), various times, $24.95.
Music Hall. • Friday, Dec. 11, “Crowder & Newsong: Very Merry Christmas Tour,” (distanced seating), 8 p.m., $24.95 to $59.95 • Thursday, Dec. 31, “New Year’s Eve: Malpass Brothers, Doug
Church & Aaron Wilburn,” (distanced seating), 9 p.m., $89.95 to $94.95 (includes dinner) All shows add $18 for dinner theater. All performances held in Performing Arts Center unless otherwise indicated. Performing Arts Center address is 760 S. Van Buren St., Shipshewana. Music Hall address is 195 N. Van Buren, Shipshewana. 888.447.4725, thebluegate.com.
Stroede Center for the Arts
• Friday, Dec. 4, “Bah Humbug: A One-Man Christmas Carol,” 7 p.m., free admission 319 Wade Ave., Defiance. 419.784.3401, defiancearts.org. a
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By Julie Young
Sagittarius (November 22 - December 21) Your mind will be clear this month so take the opportunity to plan ahead. Do your research in order to make your end of year dreams come true whether it means a vacation, a holiday surprise or a home improvement project you’ve been putting off.
Capricorn (December 22 - January 19) Slow down a bit this month so that you can enjoy each moment while it lasts. The New Year will bring new opportunities so take the opportunity to rest and relax while you can. The memories you make will be priceless.
Aquarius (January 20 - February 18) Someone very influential is about to enter your life and they may bring with him or her a new relationship or job opportunity. Carefully consider what they have to offer but make up your own mind. It’s too important of a decision to leave to chance. Trust your instincts.
Pisces (February 19 - March 20) It’s hard to enjoy the holiday season when you can’t shake the feeling that something is hanging over your head. It’s probably a minor issue, but you’ve built it into something monumental. Take the time to evaluate its importance, act on it and move on. Don’t look back.
Aries (March 21 - April 19) You’re thinking outside the box this month and making non-traditional holiday plans that will prove to be very fulfilling. Will it be a Christmas getaway? Will you spend time serving others in a soup kitchen? No matter what you do it will bring unforgettable memories.
Taurus (April 20 - May 20) You have some big expenses coming up, so scale back the holiday spending. Christmas is only 24 hours, why pay for it for two months? Concentrate on the experiences and time with loved ones that can’t be bought. Gemini (May 21 - June 20) Set a budget and stick to it this time, Gemini! You go overboard every year and you constantly ask yourself why. Don’t blame others when it’s your responsibility to watch your finances. Don’t give into temptation to break the budget.
Cancer (June 21 - July 22) You’ve made good use of your time, established a solid and loving relationship and are on good footing for the next step. What will that step be? Begin to think about the next five years because a long-term commitment is heading your way. Is that an engagement ring under the tree?
Leo (July 23 - August 22) You will meet someone at a holiday party that will turn your world upside down – in a good way, which is just the way you like it! Too much of a good thing will only enhance the experience, not detract from it. Give generously of yourself to others. Your love of life is infectious.
Virgo (August 23 - September 22) It may be hard for you to enjoy the holidays this year, but no one expects you to do more than you can. Because worry is a constant state in your life, it may not bother others as much as it does you. But cheer up, the storm clouds will part before the ball drop on December 31!
Libra (September 23 - October 22) You’ve been holding back a big announcement, but ask yourself if you really want to say it during the Hanukah festivities or right before Midnight Mass on the 24th. Can it wait an extra day or does Christmas have to revolve around your bombshell news?
Scorpio (October 23 - November 21) Use your uncanny instincts to make some long-term investments that will net a big return in years to come. Put your worries on the back burner for now and be a little self-indulgent. The New Year brings more good news. a
