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HEALTH: Pilates for Aging Bodies HOMES: Rustic and Refined FASHION: Boutique Buzz VOICE OF STYLE: Wine Women & Shoes A&E: The Best of the Ball SPOTLIGHT: Louisville’s Most Eligible Bachelor

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THE GOLDEN AGE OF DANCE Louisville Ballet works to include all ages in their programming.

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Letter from the Editor

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Business Profile

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Business Briefs

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Event Calendar

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SPECIAL SECION: SENIOR LIVING A local guide for seniors and their families.

ON THE COVER: Ballet dancer Jeannde Ford.

Photo by Sam English.

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The Speed Art Museum Ball

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Wine Women & Shoes

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“Sprout” Derby Fashion Show

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LFS Oscar Watch Party

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First Annual LVA Honors

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Robertson’s First Birthday Party

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PNC Broadway Season Reveal

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Partyline

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The Speed Ball: A Multi-Course Composition

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My maternal grandparents were integral to me and my siblings in myriad ways and left a lasting impact on how I live my life. Gram and Gramps were two of the most energetic, sociable people I’d ever known.

Giving back to their community was a mission they took on with a fervor; remaining independent and able was, too.

Gram was always on the move, helping out her neighbors, baking cakes and cookies for charity rummage sales at the church, watching after us grandkids while my mother worked and producing beautiful paintings – a passion she developed in the latter portion of her life. Gramps was known for his massive summer garage sales, never meeting a stranger and refusing to let anyone help out around his house (or ours) – even if that meant climbing up on precariously tall ladders to clean the gutters or prune trees, which he did until he was 90 years old. (He also was known for hiding “trashy” romance novels and then feigning any knowledge of the books’ owner, though we all knew it was him.) Gram and Gramps were the epitome of the adage “use it or lose it,” which helped me to view aging in a, well, golden light instead of looking at the inevitable with trepidation.

In her interview, dancer Jeannde Ford – who is featured on the cover – discusses a new Louisville Ballet program geared toward seniors and the understanding that movement is imperative to longevity and health. But, she adds, so, too, is the playfulness of imagination, regardless of one’s age.

When I was pregnant with my daughter, one doctor referred to my state as a “geriatric pregnancy” (I was 41 the day I gave birth but still…), and my husband and I joke about the impending days when we know we’ll be mistaken for our child’s grandparents. But I don’t care. Aging is an opportunity. When I’m 60 or 70 or 80, I am going to be among the people in a class like the ones Jeannde will teach, finding a new passion, using my imagination. I’m going to wear whatever I want – leather jackets, tutus, yoga pants – and ignore what the world says about “acting your age.” And, like my grandparents, I am going to use it – whatever that means to me at the time – and refuse with a fervor to lose it.

No matter your age, I hope you find a bit of inspiration in this, our Senior Living issue, which also features post-coverage of Speed Ball 2018, one of the most magical events I’ve ever attended. You can find even more photos of the spectacular soiree on our website, voice-tribune. com.

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Local designers will be making specially designed backpacks to be auctioned off at the fashion event. All of the proceeds from this auction will be donated to:

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Darlene Allgeier, 60, and Antoinette Cogan, 60.

H E A LT H & W E L L N E S S

Whatever You Do, Keep Moving Story by Katie Kannapell Ryser Photos by Kathryn Harrington

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ur bodies love to be in motion. With 650 skeletal muscles, 206 bones, 360 joints and 46 miles of nerves — yes, I said miles — our bodies are meant to move. They are built to bend and stretch and be pushed. Like a high-performance engine, our bodies are more likely to stall and defect with inactivity or lack of exertion.

As we age, we have less natural energy.

I’m reminded of this each day when I see how quick and agile my young children seem compared to me at 7 a.m. This is in stark contrast to how quick and agile I seem compared to my parents at 7 a.m.

So much of how we feel and move can be controlled by the choices we make, such as opting for the stairs instead of the elevator.

Of course, things can come out of left field. I was reminded of this last summer when I my doctor informed me I had osteopenia.

“How? I’m only 38 and I drink way too much milk,” I said. I asked her what I could do to keep it from progressing to osteoporosis.

“Well, that’s the good news – your new studio should take care of it,” she replied.

My doctor went on to tell me that “the best way to battle – and even reverse – osteopenia is on a Pilates reformer.” A month later

we opened our studio doors, and I began my journey toward not only strengthening my bones, but the rest of my body.

And, I was not alone.

So many members of Club Pilates have come to the studio with previous injuries, back pain, spinal alignment issues, decreased muscle mass, reduced endurance levels and all of those fun things that come with aging.

AGING (NOT) IN PLACE Six years ago, Darlene Allgeier, 60, shattered the fifth metatarsal in her left foot.

This left her on crutches for 10 months and resulted in lasting negative effects all over her body.

With decreased muscle mass and scar tissue built-up in her left leg, she found that other forms of exercise were not contributing to the healing process. “That all changed when I discovered Pilates,” she said.

“After all of this time searching, I had finally found the thing that was right for me,” explained Allgeier.

“Pilates has really helped with my body alignment,” she said. “Ever since I broke my foot, my hips are tilted.” She’s also noticed this exercise is aiding her knees. “Pilates is 0 3 . 0 8 . 2 0 1 8 V O I C E -T R I B U N E . C O M

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Antoinette Cogan is a grandmother of three.

Katie Kannapell Ryser is the owner of Club Pilates and CycleBar. Both studios are located at 4600 Shelbyville Road Plaza.

Antoinette Cogan and Carol Woo, 62.

re-aligning my hips, knees and ankles the way they should be.”

PILATES 101 Working on injuries is exactly how Joseph Pilates developed this workout format. While imprisoned in an English internment camp during World War I, he used exercise as a form of rehabilitation with injured soldiers.

It was during this time that he established the founding principles of Pilates — body uniformity, posture, alignment, core stability, strengthening and mind/body connection.

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bearing and strengthening exercises that help to build and maintain bone density. With a Pilates practice, you work on balance and coordination as well as spinal stability and core strengthening through your breath. All of these are essential practices as your body ages.

As Allgeier can attest, her daily Pilates routine has not only changed her body, but has shifted her mindset.

“When you get to be my age, people want to gingerly tiptoe around your age,” she said.

“But I’m 60 years old and proud of being in the shape I’m in. I know so many people who are younger than me and they aren’t as fit. My advice to them is that you can’t stand still; you have to move. And I figure, what doesn’t kill you makes you stronger.” VT

With classes that focus on stretching, balancing and restoring, it’s easy for seniors to find something just right for their bodies.

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Rustic and Refined Story by Allison Jones Photos by Tony Bennett

Perusing antique shops and embracing family heirlooms allows Bruce to personalize his space with items that have significant meaning.

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had Bruce was born and raised in Louisville, and was eager to return to his roots after a tenure in Texas. The attraction to his condominium in Crescent Hill was based on both the aesthetics and history of the building. With his profession in real estate – he works with Weichert Realtors – he appreciated the repurposing of this former school building. The unique architecture blended with Bruce’s affinity for eclectic décor resulted in the perfect match.

Perusing antique shops and embracing family heirlooms allows Bruce to personalize his space with items that have significant meaning. “I find a lot at Joe Ley Antiques and my mother, Sharon Bruce, has an incredible eye,” he says. “Both have helped in finalizing the look.” The kitchen greets guests as they enter with its stylish, patterned-wallpaper backsplash and black quartz countertops. A modern chrome chandelier brightens the room while an island with a butcher block top provides a sharp contrast from the sleek black cabinetry.

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separate pieces – the top was found in the wall of an older home and the bottom was a desk accentuated with old floorboards. The walls boast a fashion plate dating back to the early 1890s that was purchased from Joe Ley along with a painting that belonged to Bruce’s grandfather, who bought it when he was stationed in Germany.

While there are more traditional pieces that tell a story, there are others – like the antique brass cauldron (a find from an Iranian antique dealer in Texas) – that add an element of surprise. Comfortable seating is provided by the plush white sofa accented with pillows and paired with an accent chair, embracing 0 3 . 0 8 . 2 0 1 8 V O I C E -T R I B U N E . C O M

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a rustic, wood tool trunk that was made by his great-grandfather. A nearby vintage ladder displays an old-style desk phone, while a variety of books are featured in the black console that also houses a flat screen television. Window ledges host books and elegant vases.

Original book closets, from the days when the building served as a school, provide an abundance of storage in the master bedroom.

The antique black walnut four-poster bed that once belonged to his great-great-great grandfather is dressed with crisp linens. Books and a lamp are featured on the bedside table.

A burled-walnut armoire with a mirror inlay adds drama to the space. Chocolate walls are warmed by the patterned drapes that frame the windows. Panels with a ’60s vibe allow light to brighten the room, but also provide privacy from the outside world. An antique corner chair finds a place next to a vintage dresser. VT

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ix influential women from the Louisville community are coming together to host a spring-themed charitable and social event 6:30 to 8:30 p.m.

Wednesday, March 21 at Liv Boutique, a women’s clothing store located at 3704 Lexington Road.

“Bringing together women from all over our community is part of a new community-minded initiative at Liv Boutique,” said owner Lucie Stansbury. “We intend to create a ‘salon’ that evening where women can come to our store and meet each other. Each host brings something unique to the table, and we’re thrilled that they’ve created this opportunity for us.”

In addition, Liv Boutique is partnering with Maryhurst for this event as part of its charitable involvement in the community.

A percentage of the evening’s proceeds will go to Maryhurst, which provides treatment programs to children with emotional disabilities caused by traumatic experiences of abuse and neglect. Several of the hosts regularly volunteer their time at Maryhurst. The event is open to the community.

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Liv Boutique Owner Lucie Stansbury. Photo by Alexa Pence.

ville community – the arts scene, business, volunteerism and charitable involvement. The hosts are: 1. Austin Anderton 2. Ritu Furlan 3. Hollis Gargala 4. Annie Locke 5. Amanda Schriber 6. Elizabeth Woolsey “I’m excited and honored to be part of this event that supports Maryhurst,” said event co-host Amanda Schriber, who lends her time to the Kentucky College of Art + Design at Spalding University, the Speed Art Museum and St. Francis School. “It says a lot when a group of women can come together to support a cause and have fun at the same time.”

The evening, sponsored by Korbel California champagne, will provide an opportunity for women to shop the latest styles for the upcoming springtime gala, Derby and wedding season. Liv Boutique is a hip Louisville store that specializes in providing contemporary apparel. The boutique showcases talented fashion designers from around the world and merchandises jewelry, accessories, art and home goods not found in many local stores. VT

LIV BOUTIQUE 3704 Lexington Road 6:30 p.m. March 21 livboutiqueonline.com 502.654.7337

Fundraiser co-host Hollis Gargala.

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ine Women & Shoes benefiting Family Scholar House was so much more than a fundraiser.

The evening brought together some of the city’s most stylish ladies for a great cause, and gave everyone the chance to show off their most fantastic footwear. The staff of The Voice-Tribune had the privilege of choosing the night’s Best Dressed guest.

This task was much more difficult than we anticipated since every woman there looked absolutely stunning. Ultimately, however, the award was given to Ingrid Hernandez, who wore an original piece by two talented artisans from Merida, Mexico. Designer Gerardo Torres designs dresses using fabric painted by artist Marielena Jorge. Their collaborative effort, along with Ingrid’s perfect shoe choice, made for a winning ensemble. The award for Best Shoe of the night was awarded by Associates in Dermatology to Lonita Baker, who rocked a pair of fuchsia heels adorned with pom-poms.

The guests weren’t the only ones who showed out: the night ended with a runway show featuring styles for women and men from Von Maur in Oxmoor Center. These are some of our favorite looks from both the models and ladies in attendance at Wine Women & Shoes. VT 0 3 . 0 8 . 2 0 1 8 V O I C E -T R I B U N E . C O M

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Far left: Best Shoe winner Lonita Baker.

Co-Chair Kendall Merrick, Chief Possibility Officer for Family Scholar House Cathe Dykstra and Judicial Candidate Emily Digenis.

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John Y. and Rebecca Brown.

Woo Speed McNaughton and Colin McNaughton.

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Jason Applegate and Angie Fenton.

Greg and Claire Simms.

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As one of Louisville society’s most formal and anticipated events, the Speed Art Museum Ball gives attendees the opportunity to bring their wardrobe A-game. The looks did not disappoint this year, and one could even say that the outfits rivaled the priceless works of art within the museum’s galleries. The Voice-Tribune’s Portrait Lounge by Clay Cook captured stunning photos of guests in all of their finery.

While we had to narrow it down to just a few portraits here, you can see all of them by visiting voice-tribune.com/galleries/ speedball-claycook/

Jill Wood, Cheri Collis White and Laura Melillo Barnum.

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Back: Carrie Donovan, Laura Ross.

Front: Hannah Zimmerman, Kelly Scott.

Karen and Paul Casi.

Tonya and Kris Abeln.

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Wade and Anne Brittingham.

Angela McCormick-Bisig and Arnold Rivera.

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Stephen Reily and Emily Bingham.

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Steven Bowling and Andrew Crocker.

Aaron Yarmuth and Sarah Tate.

Sadiqa Reynolds.

Fred Siegal and Pat Ballard.

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Myron Hobbs, Janna Flowers and Jessica and Jonathan Blue.

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SPOTLIGHT

Louisville’s Most Eligible Bachelor Peggy Corley, Karen Draper, Nonie Lyons, Dee Sackfield, Kathy Russell and Sharon Konermann at the 2017 Misters for MS held at Louisville Water Tower Park.

HOW TO NOMINATE A BACHELOR: To nominate your favorite bachelor, just send his name, email and phone number to jessica.tretter@LPL.com or call 502.387.7123.

The deadline is March 30. All nominees are encouraged to raise money for the National Multiple Sclerosis Society during the month of April, and the top 10 Misters for MS will be announced in mid-May.

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WHAT TO EXPECT AT THE 2018 MISTERS FOR MS: Misters for MS may only be about to launch its second event, but it’s running as though it has been around for years. This year’s iteration is taking place July 26 at The Gramercy, so mark your calendars. The live auction not only features 10 of Louisville’s Most Eligible Bachelors, but those handsome Misters will be presenting items such as diamonds from Genesis, Pappy Van Winkle bourbon and an original American Pharaoh harness.

WHY IT MATTERS: The National MS Society is the largest private funder of MS research in the world and is recognized as the global leader in driving MS research. The Society relies on the dedication of more than 500,000 volunteers across the country who help propel its mission. Society volunteers lead committees, manage projects and even recruit and train other volunteers.

To learn more about volunteering opportunities, email debra.eichenberger@nmss.org.

MS is at least two to three times more common in women than in men, suggesting that hormones may also play a significant role in determining susceptibility to MS. And some recent studies have suggested that the female to male ratio may be as high as three or four to one.

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As told by Debra Eichenberger, National MS Society Executive Director, and Jessica Tretter, Misters for MS Event Chair & National MS Society Board Trustee

In 1946 the National Multiple Sclerosis Society was founded, and in 1947 the Society sponsored its first three research projects.

Today the investment in innovative research exceeds $974 million, and with this investment the Society has: • Recruited more than 900 new MS researchers to the field • Provided early career support and funding to nearly every thought leader in MS research • Set standards in diagnosis, symptom management, pediatric MS, complementary and alternative medicine, rehabilitation research, clinical trial strategies and stem cell research. VT

• Annual amount raised by the local chapter of the MS Society: Nearly $1 million • People affected by MS in Kentucky and Southern Indiana: Over 6,000 reported • People who live with MS worldwide: around 2.3 million (These numbers can only be estimated — in the absence of formally reported data — because MS disease activity can occur without a person being aware of it and symptoms may be completely invisible. At the present time, MS incidence and prevalence are not consistently tracked and reported in the U.S. as there is no government requirement to do so).

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THE GOLDEN AGE OF DANCE Louisville Ballet Works to include and all ages in their programming

By Lisa Hornung Photos by Sam English

There’s something that’s unique that’s deeply connected within all of us. And that’s what this project represents.

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he Louisville Ballet is doing more than just presenting beautiful dance performances. The organization has created a new outreach program that works with senior centers to bring dance, creativity and movement to older participants.

According to movement instructor and dancer Jeannde Ford, the program brings movement classes to nursing home residents, who work with instructors to choreograph their own dance stories. Ford, who is 67, said she loves working on movement and choreography, and is passionate about the project, which doesn’t have an official name yet.

“Movement is valuable, we know that,” Ford said. “We need to stay connected to our physical bodies; it’s how we heal, how we keep going. But we need that other piece that’s learned when we were children – when the body was also developing.

Imagination was also developing at the same time. If we can connect into that, it’s a remarkable place.”

The Ballet has done outreach with all ages in schools and with classes for adults, but the senior population was one that hadn’t been reached as well in the past, according to Outreach Manager Stacey Blakeman. The Ballet is working with Atria Senior Living on this multi-generational project, which will roll out at an Atria property in Louisville, then will hopefully expand to Atria locations across the country.

Blakeman is eager to collaborate with Ford on the project. “I’m excited to be working with her,” she said. “She’s just incredible, and I’m excited to see where this is going to go.”

The Louisville Ballet’s program will be open to all seniors in the nursing homes where they work.

The class isn’t just for those with dementia. “You know, older people usually think they can’t dance anymore, and we want to show them that there is a way for them to engage with dance and movement.”

The physical benefits of dance are obvious, said Blakeman, but the hope is to tap into the cognitive and social benefits of dance as well.

The project is part of the Louisville Ballet’s overall mission of inclusivity, Blakeman added.

“That’s my goal as an outreach manager,” she said. “I’m not in audience development. That’s a wonderful byproduct of it, but I’m an advocate of dance education for everybody because of the pure benefits that it has for everybody. As the state ballet of Kentucky, that’s sort of our job to be a leader in dance education for the state; not just getting people to the theater, but helping bring dance to the masses.”

The program will be a collaborative process between the seniors and the teaching artists, including Ford and musicians for about 10 weeks.

Through the stories the seniors tell, either from their memories or their imaginations, they will create choreography that will become a performance, which will include the seniors and likely other dancers. They’ll perform their dances on-site and possibly off-site.

Ford has studied the work of Anne Basting, a professor of theater at the University of Wisconsin – Milwaukee Peck School of the Arts. Basting specializes in gerontology, aging, memory and dementia, and the use of theater in eldercare. The Louisville Ballet has sent Ford to see Basting speak and to learn from her experiences in working with the elderly.

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adults with cognitive impairment created stories and poems based on cues. She used a collection of poems from one nursing home in Wisconsin to create a stage piece with the residents. She took that program and refined it into a formal therapy protocol with the belief that new stories can be a replacement for lost memories. Since then, she’s created several other programs based on her experiences working with the elderly. In 2016, he received a MacArthur Fellowship, also known as the MacArthur “Genius” Grant.

In recent years, scientists have begun studying the effects of dance on the brain and whether it can help ward off dementia. A study in the New England Journal of Medicine in 2003 looked at the effects of 11 different types of physical activities, such as cycling and golf, but found that only dance lowered the patients’ risk of dementia.

Another study in 2012 at Minot State University in North Dakota found that Zumba dance fitness classes improved mood, visual recognition and decision-making. Many studies have shown that dance can increase serotonin, the hormone in the brain that causes feelings of happiness, and can help develop new neural connections that benefit longterm memory and spatial recognition.

Ford said that she saw glimpses of the connection between dance and those with dementia in her own father, Dick Ford – a professional modern dancer.

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“When I went to visit him the last time,” Ford said, “I went in, and he had no idea who I was, but I’m sitting here and I’m watching him and his movement and his gestures, and the way he looked into my eyes, it was him. It was him that I remembered. It was him the dancer. There’s something that’s unique that’s deeply connected within all of us. And that’s what this project represents.”

Ford grew up in a uniquely creative atmosphere, with her father as a modern dancer and her mother, Marguerite Whitney, a classical ballerina with the San Francisco Opera Ballet and soloist with Pacific Dance Theater and the Russian Opera Ballet Association. She followed in her parents’ footsteps when she attended the North Carolina School of the Arts (now UNC School of the Arts) and worked as a professional performer in dance and other fine arts.

As she settled down to raise a family, she always stayed connected to dance in some way or another by teaching or performing.

She’s extremely excited to begin this program with seniors. “There is something really interesting that dancers share, particularly with the aging population, and that is because our careers are typically not that long,” she said. “We have gone through sort of a death in a way. We’ve lost something. And I’m not that far off from them (in age) so I’m living it.” VT

dvances in medical care, technology, quality of life, and even the way we think about aging have greatly changed what it means to be a senior in today’s world. The changing landscape of senior living has made 80 the new 65 and has increased the need to carefully plan how and where to live life to the fullest during the senior years.

The Louisville area is fortunate to have an array of residential care services and assisted living communities.

This makes it easier than ever for seniors to maintain independence and remain socially active while easing the burden on family caregivers.

Making the right choice for senior living is one of the most important decisions any of us will make and can feel overwhelming. For that reason, we’ve collaborated with some of our partners to put together this special Senior Living reference section for you and your family.

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ith so many options to consider, we understand how overwhelming selecting a personal care agency can be.

With over 18 years of personal experience, we know how to deliver quality care. We simply believe in taking care of our clients like we would one of our own family members.

Whether you’re looking for someone to help just a few hours a week, or need more comprehensive 24-hour assistance, Home Instead Senior Care will provide CAREGivers that are thoroughly screened, extensively trained, fully insured, matched to your preferences, professional, reliable and dependable. There are many things that make home special, but it’s the comfort and confidence you enjoy in living there that’s important to us. Our CAREGivers and our personal, hands-on approach help you keep it that way.

Home Instead Senior Care is committed to getting to know you on a personal level, to learn about your current needs and anticipate those that may arise. From our team of Nurse Care Managers performing routine Quality Assurance visits, to our 24/7 support and guaranteed coverage, these are just a few of the ways we stand behind the care we deliver to each and every client.

Home Instead Senior Care has helped thousands of families in Louisville since 1999. Call today for a complimentary Care Consultation at 502-515-9515 or visit us online at www.louisvillehomecare.com. We answer 24/7 and we are available to provide service quickly. Find out how we can help you get through a difficult situation and how to us, it’s personal.

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• Eat Right – High fiber, low fat foods rich in anti-oxidants combat diseases like diabetes, heart disease, arthritis and cognitive decline.

Processed foods high in carbohydrates and bad fats cause inflammation, joint pain and tissue damage.

• Exercise Every Day – Include cardiovascular and strength training; best activities work mind and body together – like dancing.

• Increase Brain Gain – Build cognitive reserve by learning something new or doing something that’s a mental stretch each day.

• Be a Social Butterfly – Social interaction has real benefits for physical, emotional and cognitive health.

• Maintain Purpose – Setting goals and engaging in meaningful activities are what gets us up in the morning.

Belmont Village Senior Living is known for its signature blend of hospitality and amenities combined with premier programs for health and wellness. For more information, please call 502-721-7500 or visit www.belmontvillage.com/st.matthews.

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hanks to modern medicine and technological advances, Americans are living longer than ever. In fact, according to recent Census data, the number of adults ages 65 and older is growing faster than the total population of the United States.

These adults face new changes and new challenges every day. Issues ranging from paying bills, to health concerns, to navigating new technology can prove a hindrance to adults who are accustomed to living an independent lifestyle.

While this may be true, many lifestyle options have emerged for aging Americans who are experiencing these changing realities. But retirement living is not one-size-fits-all. Seniors are no longer forced to choose between long-term comfort and security and the vibrant, active lifestyles they desire.

Independent living communities provide active seniors the best of both worlds: • The freedom to socialize with friends or take up a new hobby • The freedom from mowing the lawn or going to the supermarket Holiday Retirement is a leader among independent living communities. Holiday’s communities at Oxmoor Lodge and Ponder Creek Estates boast luxury amenities and robust social calendar, alongside housekeeping services and nutritious home cooked meals. This freedom allows residents to focus on the things they truly enjoy.

Holiday Retirement is passionate about creating an individualized experience for each resident. With their signature Holiday Touch, Holiday Retirement communities relieve the stress and hassle of everyday life, while encouraging personal growth and independence.

To learn more about independent retirement living, visit www. holidaytouch.com or stop by one of our communities for a personal visit and complimentary meal.

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Episcopal Church Home - Louisville Healthy Aging Resources in Louisville That You Need to Know About

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by Kristin Davenport

hen it comes to positive aging, seniors can’t always manage everything alone. Sometimes, it requires outside support from the community, aging experts, researchers, and social safety net programs. Take a moment to review some of the best healthy aging resources available to seniors and caregivers in Louisville.

• Mobility and Access (including transportation) • Outdoor Spaces and Buildings • Community Support and Health Services • Civic Participation and Employment Seniors and family caregivers are encouraged to participate by joining one or more workgroups, and by attending workshops.

1. U OF L’S INSTITUTE FOR SUSTAINABLE HEALTH & OPTIMAL AGING

3. KENTUCKY AGING AND DISABILITY RESOURCE CENTER

Positive aging and healthy aging aren’t just buzzwords floating about in elder care forums. They’re areas of serious, academic inquiry.

In fact, a lot of research on best practices for positive aging is being done right here at the University of Louisville. The Institute for Sustainable Health & Optimal Aging is a non-profit, multidisciplinary research and support center that connects local academics, seniors and caregivers, and community-based service organizations to empower older adults by, “building collaborative community networks.”

“We’re dedicated to bringing about a new vision of aging where individuals and society are able to approach aging as an opportunity, not as a disease,” states the Institute’s website. The Institute also presents educational forums in the community and will host the annual Southeast Association for Area Agencies on Aging (SE4A) Conference.

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Do you, or your older loved one need help to safely age in place?

Kentucky’s Aging and Disability Resource Center can assist you. The ADRC provides information about (and referrals to) programs and services for the elderly and/or disabled. Contact by calling 1-877925-0037.

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2. AGE-FRIENDLY LOUISVILLE

Louisville’s chapter of the United Way can also help seniors and their families connect with a number of assistance programs, safety net benefits, and support services. These range from helping seniors meet basic needs to counseling services, support groups, and health and wellness programs. You can search the United Way’s online database to find the services you need, or call their 24/7 hotline, 2-1-1, for guided assistance.

Louisville is part of the AARP Network of Age-Friendly Communities, dedicated to helping people, “prepare for rapid population aging and the parallel trend of urbanization.” As part of its efforts to promote an age-friendly community, the Metro government formed Age-Friendly Louisville in partnership with the Kentuckiana Regional Planning and Development Authority (KIDPA), AARP Kentucky, and the aforementioned Institute for Sustainable Health & Optimal Aging.

Age-Friendly Louisville is tasked with building community workgroups that will address issues and solve problems related to: • Housing • Social Participation • Respect and Social Inclusion • Communications and Information

Use these positive aging resources to live happily and healthily in Louisville.

The older adult care advocates at Episcopal Church Home (ECH) want to help your loved ones age safely at home, for as long as possible.

But if aging in place is no longer feasible or safe for you, we can help.

ECH is one of Louisville’s most trusted providers of short-term physical rehab, residential retirement care, and residential memory care.

Visit echky.org to learn about our retirement communities or to schedule a tour by calling (502) 736-7800!

We’d love to show you around and let you see the difference that person-centered, dignified care makes in our residents’ lives.

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ccording to recent articles, isolation among adults 50 and over has reached epidemic levels. Some of the reasons include the changes in American society: 45 percent of folks over 65 are divorced, separated, or widowed; 42 percent have some type of disability; and, people who reach 65 are living much longer than previous generations.

A recent study in England found that one-fifth of adults over 75 had contact with another person less than once a week, and one in ten said less than once a month. In 2009, a Pew Research report found that one in six Americans described their lives as lonely. Fear of things like driving can also contribute to isolation and loneliness.

There are also health issues. Loneliness harms your brain. In a Dutch study of dementia-free people, it was found that at the end of three years, twice as many developed dementia who had previously described their lives as lonely, compared with the others who

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were social. Loneliness causes heart trouble.

A Swedish study found that lonely people had 2.5 times more coronary artery disease.

Finally, a study by the University of California found that seniors who said they were happy and had a good social life experienced half the rate of health problems as the ones who were isolated.

So, what’s a guy (or gal) to do? Stop “hibernating” and start living!

• Become more social media savvy! A survey of seniors in October 2017 revealed that 77 percent use email to stay in touch with friends and family and 53 percent use social media sites like Facebook. Facebook offers plenty of opportunities to participate in “watercooler” discussions of current goings-on, such as movies. Don’t you feel more motivated to get out and see a movie if your friends are talking about it?

• Have transportation options. If your car has become an albatross, maybe it’s time to take advantage of the transportation available

to residents at retirement communities like The Forum. You’ll get door-to-door service, and think of how much you’ll save on car expenses!

• Sign up for a class or activity. Most retirement communities like The Forum offer educational opportunities and programs. This is an outstanding way to learn new things and meet new friends. Want to bowl but afraid you can’t lift the ball? No problem. Try our video bowling!

• Finally, if you are living alone, you could be loving life in our little village! The AARP article says that seniors who move into retirement communities where conversation and social activities are easy to access most often say they wish they had moved sooner! Ask most any Forum resident and you will hear the same thing. Do it today!

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Prescriptions for Loneliness!

Bill Hulsey, BA, MHCA Executive Director The Forum at Brookside

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The Speed Ball Photos by Bill Wine, Sydney Wray and Laura Ross

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he Speed Art Museum’s most significant annual event was held on March 3. Benefactors enjoyed a seated dinner in the 1927 galleries, followed by a raging after party with music and dancing from New Orleans’ own Dirty Dozen Brass Band.

The elegant evening was sponsored by Old Forester, Churchill Downs, Blue Grass Motorsport, The Voice-Tribune and many more. Funds raised from the gala support the Speed’s programming and exhibitions that educate and enrich the lives of people in our community and beyond.

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William and Julia Carstanjen.

Lisa Stemler and Joyce Meyer.

Michelle Mudd and Karen Lawrence with Dirty Dozen Brass Band.

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Terri and Steve Bass.

Alissa Blow, Noelle Penta, Meredith Lawrence and Virginia Speed.

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by Matt Mullican.

Susan and Bill Yarmuth, Lynnie Meyer and Karen Stout.

Ball committee member Ron Wolz, Karen Hunt with Angie and Calvin Evans.

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Merry Dougherty and Ozair Shariff

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Ron and Leslie Geoghegan, Nicole Yates and William Summers V.

Neville Blakemore and Jessica Bird.

Mandy Vine with Michael and Laura Jones.

Heather French Henry and Steve Henry

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Bill and Michelle Mudd, Dr. Alex Gerassimides, Mayor Greg Fischer with Brett and Jenny Hale.

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Wine Women & Shoes

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he Henry Clay hosted this fabulous girls night out on March 2. Ladies enjoyed sipping on fine wines, mingling with the delightful and helpful Shoe Guys, shopping from the marketplace and watching the glamorous fashion show.

Debbie Ryan, Stephanie Davis, Alissa Blow, Rachel Keens and Sue Huffman.

Kristy Owens, Karen Cassity, Precious Kentle, Josephine Adams and Michelle Gamwell.

Ben Smock and Courtney Rasche.

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Lauren Henley, Sharon Woodward and Sierra Sivak.

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Chloe Kohl, Rob King, Brian Merkley and Meg Gattie.

Souha Nassar and Rebecca Brown.

Whitney M. Stewart, Rob King and Quiana Moorman.

Chelsey Morrissey, Lora Clark and Kathleen McGrath.

Co-Chair Kendall Merrick, Chief Possibility Officer of Family Scholar House Cathe Dykstra and Judicial Candidate Emily Digenis.

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Raquel Koff and Patti Swope.

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“Sprout” Derby Fashion Show

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illiner Jenny Pfanenstiel presented this show at Mellwood Arts Center on March 1. The rain didn’t stop attendees from sporting their finest garden attire and headpieces in the spirit of Derby season.

Leigh Anne Burke-Schaad, Lauren Songer, Clair Colvin and Courtney McLeod.

Master Milliner Jenny Pfanenstiel spoke prior to the Couture Hat Show.

Lauren Woods and Juliana Rucker.

Katie Clarkson and Melissa Neuman.

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Gunnar Deatherage, Mary Casey and Bart Pfanenstiel.

Elizabeth Chandler, Kasey Maier and Allison Whitehouse.

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Amanda Ford and Michelle Zaman.

Rita Turner and Kathryn Anderson.

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Fifth Annual Oscar Watch Party

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inephiles took part in this Academy Award-worthy event at Copper & Kings on March 4. Guests walked the red carpet, competed in the ballot competition and watched the live broadcast of the Oscars. Big winners of the night included “The Shape of Water” and “Three Billboards Outside Ebbing, Missouri.”

Joe Steier, Gill Holland and Augusta Brown Holland, Soozie Eastman, Sony Steier, Julie Diamond, Shannon Cogan, Daniel Diamond and Kendall Cogan.

Tanya and Chelsea Trammell.

Debbie Franklin and Danny Janisse.

Madison Ewing and Jason Schmidt.

Emcees Christine Fellingham and Kirby Adams.

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Linda and Soozie Eastman and Janie Kasse.

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Shannon Kessler and Brittany Swan.

Matt and Kelly Montgomery and Cathy and Doc Smith.

Andre Wilson and Sheldon Burton Tomes.

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Kevin Hulsey and Miranda Popp.

Faith Yascone and Aaron Plevan.

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his inaugural luncheon was held on March 1 at the Kentucky Center for African American Heritage. Awards presented included the Rising Star, Visual Art Educator, Benefactor of the Year and the Legacy Award.

Madison Ewing, Claudia DeLatorre, Kennethia Sharlon, Faith Yascone, Victoria Lea, Yamilca Rodriguez, Jennifer Blair and Allison Lewis.

Jim Haynes, Carol Seifer, Frank Weisberg and Craig Scherman.

Lisa Huber and Marti Kuhens.

The Honorees Porter Watkins, Vinhay Keo, Wilma Bethel and Elmer Lucille Allen.

Meredith Harber, Jabril Goodner and Vicki Cunningham.

Aaron Yarmuth and Lindy Casebier.

Susan Moremen announces the recipient of the award in memory of Bob Thompson.

Christen Boone, Carolle Jones Clay, Cheri Bryant Hamilton and Elmer Lucille Allen.

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Carol Seifer announces the recipient of the award named in honor of her brother, Juilus Fiedman.

Shelly Zeigert, Lucy Paez, Katy McWhirter, Frank Weisberg, Kay and Jim Grubola, Porter Watkins, Cathie Astorino and Judy Hanekame.

Ann Price Davis, Benefactor of the Year Honoree Porter Watkins and Lindy Casebier.

Cheri Bryant Hamilton, Stephen Reilly, Gill Holland, Jim Voyles, Lindy Casebier, Aaron Yarmuth and Libby Voyles.

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riends and colleagues of Courtney Howell-Kidd gathered at Three Dog Bakery on March 3 to celebrate the birthday of her French bulldog, Robertson. Guests and their furry friends enjoyed specialty cakes for humans and pups alike, and a pleasant time was had by all.

Shelby Simpson delivers a first sniff of the cake to Robertson as Courtney Howell-Kidd holds him.

Austin and Cutie Pie.

Judge Deborah Deweese and Benham Simms with dogs Hayley Pickles and Jodie Meeks.

Judge Tara Hagerty with Mac and Henry.

Judge Angela and Jeremiah Johnson and Sugar Bear.

Adriena Dame with Robertson.

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Valerie Howell and Cutie Pie.

Tracy Cutting and Barclay.

Connie and Bill Schleuning with Tom T. Terrific.

Birthday boy Robertson and owner Courtney Howell-Kidd.

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Fran Jasper with Kula.

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Broadway in Louisville Season Reveal Party

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n Feb. 28, PNC Broadway announced the lineup of their 2018/19 season, which includes “Hamilton,” “Hello Dolly,” “Something Rotten” and more. The party was held in the lobby of the Omni Louisville Hotel, where guests enjoyed Four Roses cocktails and hors d’oeuvres.

Ashley Noble and Joseph Exeler.

Alex Ginter, Al Young, Julie Gorham, Randy Blevins, Jill Pendygraft and Byron Banks.

Maxine and Andrew Mellman with President of PNC Broadway in Louisville, Leslie Broecker.

Matthew Porter and Kate Hendon.

Omni Hotel Louisville Sales Manager Ali Hoppensteadt, Director of Convention Services Kelli Sio, Marketing Manager Carly Mason, Director of Sales and Marketing Eamon O’Brien, National Sales Manager Tyler Lowry and Director of Catering Richard Ayson.

Omni Hotel Banquet Manager George Anagnostou, Austin West and Ed Moreno.

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Connie Paulikas and Jason Kramer.

MJ, Jesse and Vicki Rogers from 106.9 Play.

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Chef John Varanese Photo by Tim Valentino

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2018 DERBY PREVIEW ISSUE LAUNCH PARTY 5:30-7:30 p.m. March 15 at Levee at the River House • Drink Specials • Hors d’Oeuvres • Live Band 3D2 at 7 p.m.

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From Melbourne to New Zealand We Go

By Carla Sue Broecker

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he sail away from Darling Harbor in Sydney on the Seven Seas Voyager was nothing short of spectacular.

With lots of lights all around, we sailed under the Harbor and Anzac Bridges and out toward the Tasman Sea. The Tasman is well-known for having rough waters from time to time, but our sea day on the way to Melbourne was calm and delightful.

Sometimes you just need to “veg out,” sit back and relax, and that is what we did.

In the evening, the captain had a reception to welcome the new passengers. We joined Philip Creaser, one of the ship’s lecturers, and his wife, Jenny, for dinner in the Compass Rose Dining Room. We love it there, and our favorite server – Risky, who is from Jakarta – took perfect care of us. Yes, that is her name. We have known her for years, and she is a delightful, tiny person with a caring personality who anticipates her guests’ every need.

Australian singer/entertainer Michael Montgomery presented a great show after dinner. A nightcap in the Horizon Lounge finished off a perfect day.

The next morning, we docked at Melbourne, Australia’s second largest city, which a well-informed guide told us is on track to overtake Sydney in the foreseeable future. “Why?” you may ask. Because Sydney is surrounded by a hilly terrain that stymies future growth. This is not true of Melbourne, and the city’s aggressive expansion was only too noticeable from our ship’s top deck as we sailed in.

Melbourne’s visitors information describes the place as a “city of gardens.” Our shore excursion took us to Fitzroy Gardens, one of the best gardens and the site of Cook’s Cottage.

On arrival, we noticed that almost all of the monumental elm trees that encircle the garden, which is really a very large park, were wrapped with a six-foot swath of substantial garden fabric. Our guide told us it was to prevent possums from climbing the trees and feeding on the upper branches and leaves, an activity that destroys the trees.

The Fitzroy Gardens Conservatory had a beautiful display of all sorts of plants, with a special one of brilliant orange tuberous begonias. It was breathtaking.

The previously mentioned Cook’s Cottage in Yorkshire was the property of Captain James Cook’s parents in England. In 1933, it was purchased from the current owner and moved to the Fitzroy Gardens location as a proper gift to celebrate the 1934 Centenary of Victoria, the district where Melbourne is located.

We continued on a panoramic sightseeing tour all around the city. A special stop was at the Shrine of Remembrance, a WWI memorial, which is an architectural gem and has been placed in a spectacular spot in a Melbourne park. There wasn’t time to go inside on this stop, but a previous visit revealed an absolutely wonderful display of memorabilia on the inside. A climb to the roof during that visit permitted a wonderful view of the city.

Speaking of wonderful views, our next stop was the brand-new, 88-story residential tower that’s smack dab in the middle of the city. The Eureka Skydeck 88 is the Southern Hemisphere’s highest view platform. A major tourist attraction, visitors purchase tickets to ride on one of two elevators (climbing three floors per second) to the top. The viewing deck is enclosed except for one small area where viewers can go out through a set of double doors to an outside area that is open but screened.

The fact that the building is completely residential except for the ground floor is amazing enough, but knowing that the top 10 floors are all single residences is more than a little astounding. Another interesting fact is that because buildings of these monumental heights tend to sway in the wind, there is a 300,000 gallon tank (located I know not where) in the building that pumps water back and forth between two tanks, with one placed on each side of the building. Apparently this helps balance the sway.

Melbourne has a lot to be proud of, and the spirit of competition with Sydney is right there on the tip of every guide’s tongue. Sydney is viewed as the “wild west,” even if they do have an iconic opera house. Melbournians think of themselves as living in San Francisco-style sophistication.

Interior of Fitzroy Gardens Conservatory in Melbourne, Australia.

Cook’s Cottage, James Cook’s parents’ cottage that was originally constructed in England then demolished and reconstructed in Melbourne’s Fitzroy Gardens.

Entrance to Fitzroy Gardens in Melbourne, Australia.

Melbourne, Australia’s World War I Shrine of Remembrance.

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Ever since we left Sydney, the ship has been keeping track of a pretty strong weather disturbance named Gita going across New Zealand. A tail of the storm was already beginning to affect the Tasman Sea as we headed out of Melbourne, so we were rockin’ and rollin’ a bit. As we left Melbourne, the captain, a cool and charming man, came on the intercom to give us the news: We were going to change course and alter the itinerary. Our next stop, Eden, Australia, would be bypassed, and we would go on for three days across the Tasman Sea directly to Milford Sound in New Zealand. We avoided any further increase in feeling the sea’s roll, and that was appreciated.

Then came the exciting morning when we rose to watch the ship sail into the fjords of Milford Sound. Most everyone got up early, bundled up and ventured out on deck to gaze in awe at the tall stone valley we were sailing through. It is very prehistoric looking, and scrawny evergreen trees dot the cliffside.

It might have been the first time we were cold in some time.

However, hot chocolate or coffee with Kahlua or Bailey’s, Bloody Mary’s with or without pickles and celery, and freshly-baked pastries of every kind helped us all battle the ravages of the cold weather and made for a delightful breakfast.

The early morning mist was eerie. There was no sight of human habitation, just an occasional white sheep that had strayed down the perilous cliffs from a farm. The ship sails at a very low speed through places like this, and there is almost no engine sound. You just feel the quiver of the ship at this tedious speed, and it really is awesome. There are no inhabitants in sight, just the tall stone bluffs and a few waterfalls cascading down the cliffside.

You feel at one with nature.

The ship became very quiet as people viewed from the top deck for a while and then retreated to their balconies – some to sit in the sun on their private balconies and watch the scenery go by, read or take a nap. It is fantastic to have no responsibilities or cares.

We spent the afternoon in the theater eating popcorn and watching the closing ceremonies of the Winter Olympics, which were recorded at midnight the evening before.

That evening, we had dinner at Chartreuse, the small but fancy French restaurant that requires reservations. I chose a wonderful veal presentation while husband Brad chose pink Barbary duck. Desserts included chocolate souffles, and all guests were presented with a gift box of freshly made macarons to take home.

Are they ever delicious!

The next morning, we docked in Dunedin, and after breakfast, we boarded six tour buses and headed for the hills, which are perched above the ocean. Our destination was Larnach Castle, a favorite of ours.

The castle was built by William Larnach. He was one of New Zealand’s most remarkable men and also one of the saddest. He was a minister of the crown, financier and merchant baron. He made his first fortune in the banking business. His lasting legacy is his great castle overlooking the spectacular Otago Harbor.

Larnach built the house for the first of his three wives, Eliza Jane Guise, and their three daughters. He began construction in 1871, and 200 skilled workers labored for three years before his family could move into the splendid castle. The building was completed with the addition of an incredible ballroom in 1887.

After the death of Eliza Jane, he married Mary Alleyn Larnach.

His last wife was a much younger Constance de Bathe Brandon Larnach. When he had a major financial reversal and then discovered that his favorite son was having an inappropriate relationship with his stepmother, Larnach committed suicide. VT

Exterior of Eureka Tower, currently the largest skyscraper in Melbourne, Australia.

Statue of Captain James Cook, founder of Australia and New Zealand, at Cook’s Cottage in Fitzroy Gardens in Melbourne, Australia.

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f you’ve ever imagined what it would be like to sit within a painting and revel in each brush stroke and color that has fallen from the painter’s brush onto the canvas, that’s how I would begin explaining the experience of attending the Speed Art Museum Ball this past Saturday evening.

It is a culinary, artistic, gastronomique tale of tales; think about famous paintings such as “Saying Grace” by Norman Rockwell or “Luncheon of the Boating Party” by Pierre-Auguste Renoir. To further illustrate my point, I will compare the experience of the ball to that of a fine meal.

The evening begins with the opening: an amuse-bouche better known as hors d’oeuvre, but let’s keep it simple and call it the appetizer. This is one of the most difficult dishes in the progression since it should set the course and evoke the meal’s theme to the person eating it in an unmistakable yet playful way. Saturday evening, the

appetizer was on the mark and definitely set the course for the evening as each guest walked through the glass doors, which glided open effortlessly, and made their entrance to the ball. Magical with a sense of refinement, there was a team of smiling hosts welcoming and guiding everyone onto the next course, the soup or salad. A good salad expands upon the amuse (appetizer) and is generally served cold, preparing the diner for the hot courses to come (i.e. the dancing portion of the night later on). The salad, in this case, will reference the coat check, which was stuffed full of the most attractive evening jackets that would be the envy of any haute couturist maven.

Then, on to the third course: the entrée (that’s French for “entrance”). One after the other, everyone that passed by was embellished in evening wear that was glamorous, outrageous and quiet all at the same time.

Artistic, fashionable taste levels rambled from primary color palettes (merci beaucoup, Madame Emily Bingham, who happened to be wearing an up-and-coming designer and 0 3 . 0 8 . 2 0 1 8 V O I C E -T R I B U N E . C O M

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Mayor Greg Fischer, Alexandra Gerassimides, Marielena Jorge and Gerardo Torres.

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shimmered in color) to the always safe, go-to black (what I and many others chose to sport).

The entrée was the promenade guests took through the galleries full of jaw-dropping art on the way to our tables. I approached our carefully-placed table, which was seated near the Speed Cinema. The conversation was lively, and everyone came to life as if they were the subjects in the paintings around us or one of the characters from one of the films shown in the cinema. Following dinner, the dessert was served in the North Building when the Dirty Dozen Brass Band got the crowd moving their feet and wishing the night would never end.

Comparing the Speed Ball to a multicourse composition is just one way of understanding the refreshing, modern approach taken by the committee chairs, Woo Speed McNaughton and Laura Benson Jones. They enlivened and lifted the historical legacy of the museum and the ball while still keeping a watchful eye on tradition and the return to a seated dinner. Guests from throughout our community were in attendance alongside those who traveled long distances, such as artist Marielena Jorge and fashion designer Gerardo Torres, who traveled all the way from Mérida, Mexico.

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fabrics. He then uses those fabrics to create dresses, gowns, bow ties, scarves and skirts.

Bold and muted colors resembling the works of Picasso and Vincent Van Gogh make up their selection of garments they brought with them for a private showing at Sunday After Speed, held the day after the ball and hosted

by Ingrid Hernandez. The intimate gathering provided art and fashion lovers an invitation to peruse and try on the collection and meet with Marielena and Gerardo personally.

It is evenings like the Speed Ball that can bring a little magic to our lives, almost like the Cinderella fairy tale, which is exactly what came to mind when I met Gray Henry near the end of the night. Blanketed in a lemon-yellow chiffon tunic, which was open down the front to reveal a vanilla-colored top and sleek pants underneath, it seemed as though she had just stepped out of the movie “Lawrence of Arabia.” As she walked out the door, a gust of wind gently lifted the fabric in a poetic gesture and she mentioned over her shoulder, “I traveled to Istanbul to find something unique by an undiscovered designer.”

Find it she did. The glass doors opened and she glided out like Rhodopis, The Egyptian Cinderella.

The 2019 Speed Art Museum Ball can’t get here fast enough. I’m already dreaming of what shade of black to wear. VT

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Circle of Trust Belmont Village provides allencompassing care for seniors Story by Mariah Kline Photos by Kathryn Harrington

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or much of the aging population, the phrase “assisted living” can prompt feelings of anxiety and despair. The thought of giving up one’s lifestyle and having to rely on the care of strangers does not, of course, sound pleasant. However, not every senior living facility has to be intimidating and not every decision has to be stressful; Belmont Village is a perfect example of a facility that strives to give people the best care possible.

The Belmont Village community opened its doors in St. Matthews in 1999. The facility is currently home to about 96 residents, all of whom have their own apartments. The staff provides personal and medical care, as well as supervision to ensure each person is always accounted for.

“We’re what I like to think of as a medical model compared to an assisted living facility, which is a social model,” says Executive Director Ted Burfict. “We have 24-hour, aroundthe-clock nursing care, and people feel much

more secure knowing that we have a medical director and nurses on staff that can respond to an emergency situation.”

They offer programming based on a “whole brain fitness lifestyle,” allowing residents to maintain both physical health and mental fitness to encourage successful aging.

Using the evidence found by scientific studies on aging and brain function, they have developed three different programs – Mind-BodyAwareness (MBA) for more active residents, Circle of Friends for those with early-stage memory loss and Person-Centered Living® for those with Alzheimer’s.

“For the Circle of Friends, we have programming seven days a week that helps them in a kind of holistic way to exercise their brains and keep them functioning at the highest level possible,” he says.

The MBA club is self-directed and helps residents make mindful food and exercise choices. The Person-Centered Living® group has adapted programming that still allows for

The community vibe offered provides great comfort not just to residents but to their families, who must often make difficult choices when it comes to proceeding with their loved ones’ care.

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time with friends and engaging activities and classes, making their days more enriched and purposeful.

Perhaps what is most impressive about Belmont Village is not just the standard of care, but the emotional commitment the employees makes to their residents. As Burfict walks throughout the building, he greets and speaks with each resident. He can even make some from the Memory Care group, who aren’t necessarily as aware of their surroundings, smile and say hello.

“I really try to make myself available to them,” Burfict says. “I want to be a person that they can approach, someone that can help them with any kind of concerns that they may have. I know them all by name, and I try to visit all of them on a very consistent basis. But I’m not just doing it with the with our residents; I’m doing it with our employees as well.”

The community vibe offered provides great comfort not just to residents but to their families, who must often make difficult choices when it comes to proceeding with their loved one’s care. Fortunately, the staff at Belmont Village is prepared to see family members and residents through the entire process.

“We’ll give you all of the information that will help you with some of those decisions you may have to make about placement for your loved ones,” he says. “You don’t have to go it alone. That’s why we call it Belmont Village: because it takes a village.” VT 0 3 . 0 8 . 2 0 1 8 V O I C E -T R I B U N E . C O M

For the Circle of Friends, we have programming seven days a week that helps them in a kind of holistic way to exercise their brains and keep them functioning at the highest level possible.

— Ted Burfict Executive Director Ted Burfict.

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JEWISH HOSPITAL TRAGER TRANSPLANT CENTER AND UNIVERSITY OF LOUISVILLE ACHIEVE 500TH HEART TRANSPLANT

The Jewish Hospital Trager Transplant Center and the University of Louisville marked an important milestone last Wednesday – the 500th heart transplant performed at the hospital since the heart transplant program began there nearly 35 years ago.

“As we end American Heart Month, it’s the perfect time to share this wonderful news,” said Mark Slaughter, MD, surgical director of heart transplant for University of Louisville Physicians and Jewish Hospital, and professor and chair, Department of Cardiovascular and Thoracic Surgery, UofL School of Medicine.

Dr. Slaughter performed the 500th transplant on Feb. 21, on a 59-year-old man, who had a left ventricular assist device (LVAD) implanted to support his heart until the donor heart was available for transplant. An LVAD is a surgically implanted mechanical pump attached to the heart.

The first heart transplant at the hospital, which was also the first heart transplant in Kentucky, took place on Aug. 24, 1984, performed by the University of Louisville’s Laman Gray Jr., MD. The state and region waited in suspense as 40-year-old Alice Brandenburg received a new heart. The surgery, which took seven hours, was groundbreaking at the time. The UofL and Jewish Hospital transplant team is one of the leading providers of organ transplantation in the country.

“Jewish Hospital is a place where miracles happen every day and patients’ lives are changed forever,” said Ronald Waldridge II, MD, president of Jewish Hospital. “500 hearts is much more than a milestone. It represents the life-changing impact on our patients, their families and the entire region. Together, with UofL, Jewish Hospital’s Trager Transplant Center is investing in research, technology and advanced procedures to increase access to transplant services.”

On Feb. 21, doctors and heart transplant recipients gathered at the Jewish Hospital Rudd Heart and Lung Center to celebrate the 500th milestone and the many lives that have been saved over the years thanks to heart transplantation.

“The 500th heart transplant is a reminder of the commitment by Jewish Hospital and the University of Louisville to provide advanced therapies for patients with advanced heart failure,” said Dr. Slaughter. “We’ve come a long way since Dr. Gray broke ground with that first heart transplant more than 30 years ago. Every day, we continue to advance the science of heart transplantation here at UofL and Jewish Hospital. I’m excited about the future of this program, and I’m confident that we’ll mark a lot more milestones over the next 30 years.”

For Dr. Gray, Wednesday’s celebration marked decades of dedication to the heart transplant program.

It has been an exciting year for the Jewish Hospital Trager Transplant Center and University of Louisville team. In December 2017, the center – a joint program with the UofL School of Medicine and KentuckyOne Health – broke its all-time record for number of organs transplanted in the center’s 53-year history, with 175 organs transplanted in a year.

The center also achieved several other milestones in 2017, including its 5,000th transplanted organ, its 3,000th kidney transplant and its 900th liver transplant. In addition to Kentucky’s first heart transplant, the program is known for performing Kentucky’s first adult pancreas, heart-lung and liver transplants.

As the water finally begins to recede, those who make their living along the Ohio River are just starting their long journey to recovery. The floods were unforgiving for numerous bars and restaurants that dot River Road. So, renowned restaurateur Chef John Varanese made the decision to rally the Louisville community in support of its food community.

LOCAL RESTAURATEUR LEADS COMMUNITY EFFORT TO HELP KEEP FLOOD DAMAGED EATERIES AFLOAT

The Ohio River flooding cut off revenue for several days, and now significant resources will be spent to clean up and rebuild the eateries so they can reopen for business. To help fill that financial void, Varanese, owner of River House Restaurant & Raw Bar, Levee as well as Varanese Restaurant, will host benefit concerts this Thursday, March 8 through Saturday, March 10, for his colleagues in the food and beverage industry.

“I thought this flood brought our restaurant great challenges, especially for our first time experience, but when I look at some of my neighbors and how much work and challenges are ahead of them, I wanted to be able to help soften their hardships,” stated Varanese.

Laurie Jane and The 45’s will headline the flood relief concert on Thursday, March 8, from 7 p.m. to 11 p.m. at Levee, Wax Factory will play on Friday, March 9, from 9 p.m. to 1 a.m. and Kirby’s Dreamland is scheduled to perform on Saturday night from 9 p.m. to 1 a.m. The Levee is located on 3015 River Road.

Charitable donations are requested to attend this weekend’s live music.

All donations raised will go to River Road bars and restaurants that were damaged by the floods via APRON, Inc., a non-profit made up of chefs, servers, owners and others whose mission is to support food and beverage workers in times of financial crisis. To learn more about the organization, visit aproninc.org.

About APRON: APRON, Inc. was founded in 2011 by a group of individuals with ties to the local restaurant community. Apron supporters include owners, servers, chefs and others concerned about our local independent food and beverage service workers. They realize that independent restaurant employees may be susceptible to financial distress in times of crisis.

“After performing the first heart transplant, it means a lot to me to see the 500th and where we are today,” said Dr. Gray.

Gray continues to research new ways to help patients with heart disease at UofL’s Cardiovascular Innovation Institute, a center focused on bio-adaptive heart innovations, including the integration of heart-assist device, bio-feedback sensors and related technologies.

In 2001, Gray and the Trager-UofL surgical team implanted the first fully implantable replacement heart, the AbioCor™.

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THIS WEEK MAMMA MIA Derby Dinner Playhouse Now through April 8 derbydinner.com Experience the ultimate feelgood story of a mother, a daughter and three possible fathers. This acclaimed show set to the music of ABBA will star Kayla Eilers as Sophia and Jillian Prefach as Donna.

MEN ARE FROM MARS, WOMEN ARE FROM VENUS The Kentucky Center 8 p.m. March 9 kentuckycenter.org This Off-Broadway hit comedy is a one-man fusion of theater and stand-up. The light-hearted play is based on the bestselling book by John Gray.

BEN SOLLEE AND MARTHA REDBONE Speed Concert Series 8 p.m. March 10 kentuckycenter.org Kentucky-born cellist and composer Ben Sollee will join Martha Redbone for a unique collaboration. Redbone’s award-winning music blends together Native American elements with funk from her deep roots in Appalachian folk and Piedmont blues.

HOPE & HEALING Hosparus Health 4 p.m. March 11 bit.ly/LouHopeHealing Due to the flooding downtown, this event was rescheduled from its original March 4 date.

This community gathering is a way for those who have lost someone to a violent death to celebrate and remember their loved one. The event is free but pre-registration is preferred.

KENTUCKY TO THE WORLD PRESENTS NOBEL LAUREATE Bomhard Theater, The Kentucky Center 5:30 p.m. March 12 kentuckycenter.org/presents Nobel Laureate Phillip A. Sharp will discuss his pursuits in

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science ranging from his past accomplishments to his vision for the future of biotechnology.

A DRINK FOR YOU Mint on Mellwood 6:30 to 9:30 p.m. March 14 sobervoyager.com/ sv-foundation This charity mixer will celebrate inclusion and choice for community members who choose to abstain from alcohol.

The fundraiser will include live music and an inaugural celebrity Mockoff Mocktail Competition.

TASTE OF MADNESS Galt House Hotel 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. March 15 galthouse.com Park yourself in a comfortable place with your bracket and imbibe with friends as we kick off March Madness. Nosh on sliders, nachos, tacos and BBQ while enjoying a premium adult beverage. The cost is $75 per person, plus there will be special offers on rooms and dinner for two in RIVUE.

MAGNIFICENT MONA BISMARCK AT FRAZIER Frazier History Museum March 15 through July 22 fraziermuseum.org The fantastically opulent life of Mona Von Bismarck will be explored through her couture, personal correspondence and more in this ambitious retrospective.

COMING UP THE LOUISVILLE ORCHESTRA PRESENTS PETER + THE WOLF WITH THE SQUALLIS PUPPETEERS The Brown Theatre 11 a.m. March 17 Louisvilleorchestra.org The famous and familiar characters of Sergei Prokofiev’s “Peter and the Wolf” come to life with a cast of largerthan-life puppets created by and manipulated by the talented Louisville-based Squallis Puppeteers.

RUNWAY FOR THE ROSES Westport Village 5 to 7 p.m. March 22 westportvillage.com Westport Village will present this Derby fashion show to showcase the hottest trends of the season, all within reach.

This year’s show will benefit Maryhurst as they celebrate 175 years of changing the lives of young girls in our community.

WOMEN WRITERS CONFERENCE Purdue Research Park of Southeast Indiana March 24 womenwhowrite.com This conference will include workshops and publishing panels that focus on research and residencies, as well as explore various paths to publication.

EASTER BRUNCH BUFFET Galt House Hotel 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. April 1 galthouse.com Enjoy a chef-driven buffet brunch with the family overlooking the Ohio River.

Brunch includes three courses and a mimosa. Attendees can also join the fun in the Archibald Cochran Ballroom, including crafts, kiddie train rides and pictures with the Easter Bunny.

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“SHINING A LIGHT” EXHIBIT OPENING Muhammad Ali Center 9:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. March 8 alicenter.org Spend International Women’s Day learning about the lives of refugee women, the innumerable issues of rights and justice they face each day and how you can help support them both locally and globally. The exhibit will be on display through June 24.

JAMON BROWN FOUNDATION CELEBRITY GOLF SCRAMBLE Lake Forest Country Club 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. April 9 jbrownfoundation.com Team up with J. Brown Foundation & Coalition for the Homeless to fight youth homelessness. Local legends participating include Jack Givens, Darrell Griffith, Luke Hancock and Russ Smith.

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CORNISH, PAULINE BELL Pauline Bell Cornish, 90, passed away Friday, March 2, 2018 at Signature Jefferson Place in Louisville.

Ms. Cornish was born in Anderson County to the late Marvin and Verna Pearson Cornish. Pauline was a member of Lyndon Baptist Church, and served in the Wakefield Sunday School Class. She was a graduate of Kavanaugh High School, and after that, went on to pursue her nursing career at Louisville General Hospital School of Nursing and served as a cadet in the armed forces. After working at General Hospital for some time, she joined the State Maternity Hospital, located in Oneida, Kentucky. After 34 years, Ms. Cornish retired from nursing at Baptist Hospital in Louisville.

Pauline is survived by many friends and her special Lyndon Baptist Church Family.

Funeral services were held Tuesday, March 6 at 12 p.m. at Lyndon Baptist Church in Louisville with Dr. James F. Holladay Jr. officiating. Burial followed in the Lawrenceburg Cemetery.

Memorial contributions are suggested to Lyndon Baptist Church, 8025 New La Grange Road, Louisville, KY 40222.

DENNING, CHERYL DENISE Cheryl Denise Denning, 63, of Louisville, passed away after a very short illness on Thursday, March 1, 2018. She was born July 26, 1954 to the late Charles and Margaret Todd Denning, and was a graduate of Eastern High School. Cheryl was employed at Fresh Market in Middletown for over 17 years.

She was also preceded in death by nephews, Kenneth “Kenny” Johnson and William “Lil Clay” Clay III. Cheryl will be missed by her son, Tyrone Denning; granddaughter, Denise Gayle Jones; 54

siblings, Rosa Ann Johnson, Marsha Clay (William), Charles Denning Jr., James “Butch” White (Jenifer), Carol Lumpkins and Cecilia Franklin; nieces, nephews, aunts, uncle, cousins and many friends. She will also be greatly missed by her son’s father and best friend, Marvin “PeeWee” Nolan, and a special niece, Carmelita “Machelle” Clay.

Visitation was held from 1 to 3 p.m. on Wednesday, March 7, 2018 at Newcomer Cremations, Funerals and Receptions, East Louisville Chapel, 235 Juneau Dr. in Middletown, with a celebration of Cheryl’s life at 3 p.m.

Memorials may be made to a fund for her granddaughter Denise’s education. To leave a special message for the family, please visit www.Newcomerkentuckiana.com.

KLEITZ SR., GERALD DUANE Gerald Duane Kleitz Sr., 82, went to be with our Lord on Feb. 21, 2018. He was a veteran of the U.S. Army, active member of Incarnation Church and owned Jerry’s Plumbing Service, where he served his local community for over 40 years.

Jerry’s true love was his family. Like his stature and demeanor, Jerry lived his life in a big and bold manner. He never met a stranger or turned his back on someone in need. He loved sports, but loved the kids playing those sports even more.

He served at the Marydale Little League baseball community as a dedicated umpire, coach and president for 40 years. He was a member of KBUA Baseball Umpires, and served as a teacher at the Southern Region headquarters in Tampa. He also umpired the Little League Baseball World Series in 1981.

He took countless disadvantaged young people into his home and treated them as though they were his own children; he and his first wife (deceased) raised

seven boys and one daughter of their own. He was known to many as: Dad, Pops, Big Daddy, Mr. Kleitz, Mr. Jerry, Big Jerry, Coach, Ump, Wahoo and more.

Survivors include his wife, Doris Merrit-Kleitz; daughter, Mary Dee Kleitz-Singleton (David); sons, Jerry D. Kleitz Jr., Michael A. (Michelle), James E. (Ruth), Timmy Joe (Cathy), Glen A. (Leigh Anne), Tony Kleitz-Swartz (Angie), Bryan G. (Cristol) and Joe Gatewood-Kleitz (Emily). Extended family members include Orion, Shawn, Paul and Freeman; stepsons, Brian and Dan; step-daughter, Rhonda; 20 grandchildren and eight great grandchildren.

Jerry’s death is preceded by his wife of 43 years, Evelyn A. Miller-Kleitz, and his deceased siblings: Robert (Bob) Charles, Barbara Evans and Delores Doty.

Jerry’s surviving siblings are Bonnie Daigle, Virginia Caesar, Deborah Heitkemper, Judith Schultz, Sharon Garza, Michael, Stephen, Edward Kleitz Jr. and Sandra Frost.

Jerry’s memorial service/life celebration will be held on Saturday, March 10 at Incarnation Catholic Church, located at 2229 Lower Hunters Tr., Louisville.

Visitation is from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. with memorial Mass following. Burial will be private.

In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to Harbor House of Louisville or Hosparus Health of Louisville.

SYKES SHERMAN, THELMA ECHSNER Thelma Echsner Sykes Sherman, 90, passed away on March 3, 2018.

Thelma was devoted to her Catholic faith and lived her life to reflect her beliefs. She deeply loved her children and their spouses, and took special pride in her 13 grandchildren and one great-grandchild. She leaves her happy disposition, fun-loving nature, generosity, affection,

sense of style, as well as her strength and resilience as her legacy. She was a charter member of Hunting Creek Country Club, active with her husband in Rotary Club of Prospect/Goshen and the St. Xavier Alumni Association. She shared her kindness to others in so many ways. Most of all, she loved spending time with her family.

She leaves behind her loving husband of 36 years, William J. Sherman. She is the cherished mother of Dr. David Sykes (Susan), Deborah Bollinger (Henry, deceased), Lynn Osborne (Robert), Karol Johns (Kevin), Mary Johnson, Anne Woods (Richard), Stephen Sykes (Carrie) and Laura Lamb (Kevin), as well as stepdaughters, Alyson Sullivan (Glenn) and Susan Salome (Robert). She is also survived by her sister and best friend, Joan Echsner, and brother, Dr. Herman Echsner (Virginia).

She was predeceased by her first husband of 27 years, Norman L. Sykes; siblings, Dorothy Curran, Patricia Beisler, Richard Echsner, Quentin Echsner and Norbert Echsner; and her parents, Bertha and Herman Echsner.

Her funeral mass will be held at 12 p.m. Thursday, March 8 at St. Frances of Rome Church, 2119 Payne St., with visitation prior to at 10 a.m. at the church.

Burial will be at Cave Hill Cemetery. A reception to celebrate Thelma’s joyous life will be held that evening from 5 to 8 p.m. at Hunting Creek Country Club.

Ratterman Funeral Home, 3711 Lexington Road, “in St. Matthews” was entrusted with arrangements.

In lieu of flowers, please consider a donation to the Sisters of Charity of Nazareth, 40 West Dr., P.O. Box 9, Nazareth, KY 40048-0009 (online: scnfamily. org) or your favorite charity.

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Her foster mom, along with KHS staff members, had the privilege of helping for nine days with the local shelters in Houston after the storm. KHS’s team of four cared for the displaced animals and people by transporting pets and goods, feeding wildlife, cleaning and socializing. They fell in love with all of the pets they saw but one special dog stuck out in their minds- Betty Boop. She is house-trained and very smart, but would do best in a home where she can be spoiled as the only pet. She does suffer from severe separation anxiety and confinement anxiety, so she will need someone that is home quite often to spend time with her. Betty’s adopter will also need to be committed to both continuing medication for her anxiety and engaging in behavior training. To help ensure Betty’s success, KHS is offering a free 4-lesson private training package to her adopters with our behavior staff. Betty Boop is spayed, micro-chipped and up-to-date on all vaccinations. You can visit Betty Boop or Sadie at our East Campus, 1000 Lyndon Lane.

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