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Stu . We all have some. One of the funniest standup comedy routines of the 1980s was George Carlin’s spiel about “stu ” during the 1986 broadcast of the famine fundraiser show Comic Relief on HBO.

“That’s all your house is: a place to keep your stu . If you didn’t have so much stu , you wouldn’t need a house. You could just walk around all the time. A house is just a pile of stu with a cover on it,” Carlin said. “You can see that when you’re taking o in an airplane. You look down, you see everybody’s got a little pile of stu . All the little piles of stu . And when you leave your house, you gotta lock it up. Wouldn’t want somebody to come by and take some of your stu . They always take the good stu . They never bother with that crap you’re saving. All they want is the shiny stu . That’s what your house is, a place to keep your stu while you go out and get… more stu ! Sometimes you gotta move, gotta get a bigger house. Why? No room for your stu anymore.”

Carlin cracked us up about our attachment to “stu ” decades before television shows like Hoarders, featuring some extreme examples of people who couldn’t part with anything (no matter how worthless), made us all feel better about our reluctance to let go of Grandma’s three sets of china or that collection of cardboard coasters collected from bars along the Pa-

ci c Coast Highway during a road trip in the ’60s.

But while jokes about the absurdity of materialism might have been funny in our younger years, the idea of managing massive collections of stu can become a daunting task as we get older and our lifestyles and priorities change. Downsizing – shu ing o those excess piles of whatever and moving into more compact abodes – sounds like a great solution but isn’t so simple in its execution. That’s where some of the articles in this month’s issue could come in handy. Our regular “Lovin’ Tech After 50” column spotlights some of the spots in cyberspace (from Craigslist and beyond) where you can sell your stu . And once you’ve lost all that excess weight and are ready to transition into a smaller space, our “Five Hot Neighborhoods to Live in Now” feature breaks down some of the best master-planned communities all over the Valley and Tucson, from architectural styles and average home prices to nearby amenities and more.

We hope you’ll nd the information in these pages valuable, and maybe even add this issue to your own personal pile of stu .

Straus’ Place White Mountains shing saga

BY BILL STRAUS

Some of the happiest days of my youth were spent at summer camp. Camp Wonderland (yep, that was the name) was nestled in the hills just north of Greer, and my memories of those days have stayed with me for over 58 years. And I loved shing up there. Oh, I still do, but don’t get to do it very often anymore. Then, two years ago, I met Patti. I discovered that she, too, loved to sh, and she’d never been to Greer. That’s all I needed! We were heading north and I was going to write this column all about recapturing those old memories.

I’ve been talking up our big trip for almost the whole two years we’ve been together. I raved about the scenery, the daily thunderstorms and, of course, the shing. Finally, in July, we did it. We arrived at the White Mountains Lodge B&B (awesome place!) and couldn’t wait to sh. So we were o to the Little Colorado River, one of the sites of my most memorable youthful shing accomplishments. We found a spot where they were pulling trout out at an astonishing rate. We, too, had immediate luck, landing three good-size rainbows. Then we discovered why. The trout were literally clumped together in droves. I tried Googling for an explanation of this phenomenon but came up empty. These droves were so large, and the sh so hungry, it was like shing at Fred’s Trout Farm. The shermen there were gleefully

telling us they didn’t even need bait!

The trout just jumped at anything and everyone was getting their limit. It wasn’t fun. It wasn’t sport. We became disgusted and left.

The next day, we headed over to Big Lake. Nothing. The manager of the general store there told us it was because of a strong hail storm a day before. Nevertheless, it was very disappointing. But we weren’t through. We shed the Greer Lakes and again, nothing. Nary a bite! But I must add here that we just love the act of shing. Actually catching sh is secondary to the act itself.

We also tried to nd the site of my old camp, but again, we were out of luck. This trip was not turning out as I imagined. And then I started to feel sick. I was su ering from altitude sickness (Greer is at 8,400 feet). If you’ve never felt it, you’re lucky. Not fun.

I really wanted to write this column highlighting the successes of our little trip. Successes? It must sound to you like the trip was a total failure. But that was not the case! No, I didn’t recapture those memories I sought. But even with all of the bumps in this particular road, we had fun. We were able to laugh at our frustrations. And we maybe, possibly, hopefully, created some new memories upon which we’ll look back with a smile. We may even go back.

But not for a while.

Local Opinions Sound O

Questions about weather in your Trivia Contest are fun, I guess, but they are often open to argument or disagreement among entrants, depending on what source one uses. When a question is about a president or a date in history or a certain city, there is ONLY ONE correct answer, usually. And I know it is always hotter in Phx, but I live in Tucson, so I am glad I live down here, where it is much cooler!

To those writing in to tell others to keep quiet, don’t express political opinions, don’t talk about the president, run for o ce if you think you can do better, accept change (even if it’s change for the worse) and support Trump “just because,” I say forget it.

Take a lesson in how democracy works – freedom of speech and press, remember? (Although attempts are being made to erode that and many other principles our country was founded upon). I will not be silent in the face of the wrongdoing I see going on. Dictatorships always

It is obvious that President Trump has an incurable disease. It is called megalomania. And horror of horrors, he said he would “be honored” to meet with another megalomaniac, the leader of North Korea. But this too will he deny when confronted for the whole world to hear. As when he said the President of Mexico said Mexico would build a border wall when he did not. What next?

M.L. Ellis, Green Valley, AZ, 85

Thank you for being there. I’m an old lady watching television in the morning becoming more discouraged with the intelligence of some of the people that I have to look at, especially in the morning with all those o -theshoulders. It’s so distasteful looking; it’s so cheap. Wear your clothes if you’re going to be on TV. O -the-shoulder is for evening, or did your mother never bother to teach you that?

try to silence the people and the media; that is happening right now. I can express my opinions because I live in a free country. I do not have to shut up, run for o ce or move to another country if I don’t like what is happening in this one. I do not have to quietly accept what I feel to be wrong. People died for us to retain this freedom of expression. If anyone does not want to hear or read others’ opinions, skip that page or change the channel. No one is forcing you. If you don’t like what you hear, that’s your business. I urge all who see the harm being done by those in power to speak out. Do not be a silent sheep.

What has happened to the Mesa water? The dishwashers are no longer as e cient as they once were and my clothes are starting to come out sti as a board no matter what I use to wash or rinse. What’s going on with our water system? Just blame it on somebody else, I suppose, or the weather, but whatever it is, try and x it. It’s hard on housewives.

I’m in my 70s and I have to admit that when I rst heard Donald Trump come up with “Make America great again,” I was a little in denial about the fact that America wasn’t so great anymore. I’ve been struggling with that idea. I don’t like the fact that because I’m growing older, things aren’t so great for me anymore. Aging comes with some problems, some decline and as the saying goes, “It’s not for sissies.” But my patriotism took a hit when I started admitting to myself that America’s not all that anymore. I started examining my own outlook, thinking that just because I’m dealing with some catastrophic illness, health insurance problems, my retirement didn’t turn out… Well, whose retirement ever turns out to be exactly as planned? Whose life turns out to be exactly as planned? I really had to struggle with Donald Trump’s “Make America great again.” I thought it was kind of a stab at America. I thought he was

I am a senior that lives at Fellowship Towers in Phoenix and what I do not understand is the fact that we are not allowed to either use medical marijuana, even if it’s prescribed, or have partisan political events here, both due to the fact that there’s a HUD rent subsidy and HUD, in their regulations, denies these rights. Now it seems to me that these rights were

being critical. Certainly what did he have to complain about? If America wasn’t great for Donald Trump, who was it great for? Apparently we all bought into the idea that it wasn’t great anymore and we elected Donald Trump. I’m wondering how many of you are asking yourself: Is it true that America’s not great anymore? Where was the point at which we declined? Was it the failure of the Clintons to use the time they were in o ce to actually produce a healthcare bill that helped us in the future? I still blame them for that. After all, if Clinton hadn’t gotten caught with his pants down and wasted so much time in o ce, we’d be better o , wouldn’t we? Can you believe that Hillary actually loves Bill after such a public shaming? On the other hand, we believe that people shouldn’t get divorced. I grew up in an era where you’re supposed to get married once and for all and have children in a marriage that’s stable. We had all these values once. Is that what Trump means when he says “Make America great again?”

earned by us as seniors. I’m a veteran, I vote and I do not agree with denying our individual rights. I wish someone would look into this, perhaps one of our representatives. Just because there’s a rent subsidy does not mean we should be denied the use of medical marijuana if it’s prescribed and the right to have the bene t of having some partisan political events in the building.

My name is Dale Trier and I live on 92nd St. in Scottsdale, AZ. I have been reading and enjoying your publication for many, many years. ( I am 73) RE: Local Opinions / Sound O . . . You recently begin Omitting (?) the identity on the Opinion giver ? My Opinion = If a person is unwilling to identify themselves along with their opinion = NO CREDIBILITY ! . . . If it is your publications choice to omit the identity / source of the opinion ? ? . . . . Well, to some of us . . smells like “Fake News” . . . again, just my opinion and, My name is Dale Trier and I live on 92nd St. in Scottsdale, AZ. . . . and,

NO SOURCE / NO IDENTITY . . . = . . NO CREDIBILITY ! ! ! . . So, is “Lovin’Life after 50 trying to become another CNN . .or . . are contributors simply no longer willing to “Stand Up” for their opinions ? ? ? Your Answer Please . . . .. . .

Editor’s response: Hi, Dale. Thanks for your opinion. In answer to your question, most readers speci cally request their name not be printed. In a case such as yours, when a reader explicitly requests their name be printed, we do not omit identities. Thank you for being a longtime reader of Lovin’ Life After 50.

Ask Gabby Gayle Destination weddings are invites, not demands

BY GAYLE LAGMAN-CRESWICK

Dear Gabby Gayle:

My husband and I just returned from our granddaughter’s wedding in another state. It was what they call a “destination wedding.” That is when the bride and groom choose a lovely, expensive place to get married and the family is obligated to go and spend a fortune to witness this blessed event. I guess we are just old-fashioned, but that wedding must have cost upwards of $50,000, not to mention what it cost all the family members. We were surprised that the parents (our daughter) allowed it. Of course, my husband opened his mouth and expressed his opinion to them, which has now created hard feelings. What do you think of destination weddings, and do you think my husband was out of place to say something?

Signed, Old-Fashioned

Dear Old-Fashioned:

I have been to and enjoyed one destination wedding. It was beautiful, lots of fun, and expensive for all concerned. My advice is: 1) It is an invitation, not a demand. If it is too expensive for you, don’t go. 2) If you have read me for a while, you know I stand rm on some things. One is, never criticize or advise your married children or grandchildren – unless you want to damage the relationship. If they ask for your advice, give it very carefully. You are through raising children. Just enjoy them and keep your opinions to yourself. That is what I would do. I have slipped up a few times and regretted it every time!

Dear Gabby Gayle:

I am a 65-year-old widower. After several years of loneliness and my lousy cooking, I have decided to move into an independent retirement community. My friends are constantly chiding me, telling me I am not “ready for that.” I tell them they do not know what they are talking about. Where else can an old guy like me get meals, housekeeping, exercise, friendship, entertainment, and be free to travel without worrying about my house? My friends have some mistaken idea that you go to a place

like that when you need care. Wrong. If you wait until you need care, you have waited too long. You can’t get in! They need to know that one’s life can change in a heartbeat. My wife died of a heart attack at age 60. I wish you would tell them, please.

Signed, MC

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Dear MC:

Years ago, I spoke to a gerontology class at a university about retirement communities and all they o er. After class, the professor, a woman who was about 50 years old, said to me, “If they had those places for young people like me, I would move there in a minute. I would love to have a meal when I get home without cooking it, a ride to the symphony so I wouldn’t have to ght tra c, have my apartment cleaned, and all that other stu .” I think there is a certain mindset as we grow older to cause us stay away from retirement places, almost as if people think they will catch something... like “old age?” Congrats to you for being a free thinker.

Happy Landings, GG

Dear Gabby Gayle:

My friends are not churchgoers and I am. They are constantly telling me that I don’t have to go to church to be close to God. I have gone to church all my life and I think they are wrong. I believe that church gives me guidance to live a life close to God. What do you think?

Signed, HH

Dear HH:

Oh boy. This is a loaded question. I believe that it is possible to be very spiritual without going to church. I also believe that some regular churchgoers are not very spiritual. I also believe that some churchgoers are very spiritual. I believe the best sign of true spirituality is how you live your life and how you treat others. I’m also sure I will get letters from those who disagree with me. That is okay. I am only one opinion. P.S. You need to do what seems right to you!

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News Briefs

BY LLAF STAFF

Freedom Plaza Retirement Community hosts huge art show

More than 200 original artworks will be on display through August 6 in the gallery at Freedom Plaza Retirement Community in Peoria. The exhibition – titled the Centennial High School Art Show – features paintings, ceramics, photographs and drawings by 95 Centennial art students. Phil Bruner, a retired social studies teacher and an artist, curated the show with his wife, Carmalene Bruner. The couple lives at Freedom Plaza and coordinated the show with visual arts teacher Chris Buhrmann. “The students’ artworks are really imaginative,” Phil Bruner says. “They express how they see themselves and social issues.”

For the second consecutive year, Miranda Wacker, an 11th-grader at CHS, took home top honors in the art show. Wacker’s winning

piece, “Ambigious,” was awarded the blue ribbon in the Mixed Media category, and the Best of Show prize. “Miranda has a great start in art,” Bruner said. “’Ambiguous’ is absolutely gorgeous.”

Phoenix artist Julie Frye, president of the Phoenix Artists Guild, served as judge for the show, awarding ribbons for rst, second and third place in various categories, in addition to 12 honorable mentions. All works will be on display from 2 to 4 p.m. on Saturdays and Sundays through August 6 in the upstairs gallery at Freedom Plaza Retirement Community, located at 13373 Plaza del Rio Boulevard, Peoria. Freedom Plaza is a Brookdale Senior Living Community. For more information, visit brookdale.com or call 623876-2416.

Home Instead Senior Care launches free community program for caregivers

According to a recent study conducted by Home Instead Senior Care, 50 percent of daughters in the workplace feel they “must choose between being a good employee and a good daughter.” Respondents expressed their supervisors were unsympathetic when it came to balancing work with caregiving, and also that they felt uncomfortable talking about

New smartphone application brings services directly to doorsteps

the issue with their employers. In response to the ndings, Home Instead in Phoenix has launched Daughters in the Workplace, a free community program o ering resources and tips to encourage caregivers to discuss balancing work and caregiving with their employers. Visit homeinstead.com for more information.

Arizona Animal Welfare League program provides estate planning for pets

Many people consider their pets a part of their family, but not every pet owner has a plan for their pets should they precede their furry friends in death. One local no-kill shelter, the Arizona Animal Welfare League (AAWL), o ers a posthumous option for peoples’ pets, through its Angels for Animal program. If a pet owner becomes a Legacy League Member and pledges a donation to the Angels for Animals program, the local no-kill shelter will take up to ve domesticated dogs and/or cats upon the pet owner’s death, or in the event the pet owner becomes incapacitated or otherwise unable to care for their animals. There are two options – the pre-planned option, which requires a minimum donation of $10,000 to the AAWL at the time of

The Angels for Animals program provides a home for people’s pets after the owners pass away. (Special to LLAF)

enrollment, and the “gift in will” option, which requires a minimum $15,000 donation paid on a deferred basis. For more information about the program, Call 602273-6852 x106 or visit aawl.org.

Simply A Cappella seeks choral director

Simply A Cappella, an East Valley chapter of Sweet Adelines International, is looking for a choral director. Experience and knowledge of the barbershop style of singing is desirable. The women sing a variety of familiar tunes: Golden Oldies, modern, holiday and patriotic music. They perform year-round at various facilities and functions, but in the spring, they compete in the Sweet Adelines Region 21 contest.

Rehearsals are held from 7 to 10 p.m. Thursdays in the choir room of Family Life Center at First United Methodist Church, 15 E. First Avenue, Mesa. All applications will be considered. For more information about the group, visit simplyacappella. com. For more information, call Pat Bowen at 480-399-9799 or email pat.bowen2015@ outlook.com.

Phoenix residents are the rst to have access to a new smartphone application that brings health and wellness services directly to people’s homes. The app, ThrivinU, allows users to order services from their phones to be performed at their residences. Physical therapists, personal trainers, beauticians, massage therapists and more can be summoned

to homes throughout the Valley. The app is available on iOS and Android, and encompasses six categories: nutrition, beauty, wellness, tness, fashion and health. Phoenix is the beta market for ThrivinU; developers plan to launch in other cities soon. For more information, visit thrivinu.com.

True Concord Voices & Orchestra receives

$25,000

grant for project

The National Endowment for the Arts (NEA) has approved a $25,000 Art Works grant for True Concord Voices & Orchestra. The Tucson-based professional chamber choir and orchestra plans to use the funds for its American Rhythm performance project. The project features a new work by composer Gerald Near for choir, orchestra and soprano based on the writings of American poet Emily Dickinson; and a Veterans Day concert of works such as Aaron Copland’s “Fanfare for the Common Man” and Jake Runestad’s “Dream of the Fallen,” accompanied by text written by Iraq War veteran and award-winning poet Brian Turner. All performances will take place in various Tucson locations next year. By the end of 2017, the NEA will provide more than $82 million to fund arts projects throughout the nation. “The arts re ect the vision, energy and talent of America’s artists and arts organizations,” NEA chairman Jane Chu says. “The National Endowment for the Arts is proud to support

True Concord Voices & Orchestra, performing at Lincoln Center in this photo, will use its grant to fund its American Rhythm performance project. (Photo courtesy of True Concord Voices & Orchestra)

organizations such as True Concord Voices & Orchestra in serving their communities by providing excellent and accessible arts experiences.” For more information on the NEA, visit arts.gov. To learn more about True Concord Voices & Orchestra, see trueconcord.org.

Above: Freedom Plaza resident Phil Bruner acts as curator of the Centennial High School Art Show.

Right: “Ambiguous” by Miranda Wacker took top honors at the Centennial High School Art Show at Freedom Plaza.

(Photos by Marla Levine)

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Downsizing doesn’t mean you can’t go big. Find your next nest in one

BY CHRISTINA FUOCO-KARASINSKI

Photos by Kimberly Carrillo

Empty Nest Syndrome or freedom? No matter what you call it, it’s always an adjustment when kids grow up and move out of the family home. It seems like so many decisions must be made: Will you turn the kids’ rooms into o ces or guest quarters? Should you use their old rooms as storage spaces or get rid of all your excess stu instead? Do you even need the extra space anymore?

Downsizing may be the inevitable answer, and Arizona’s home to myriad master-planned communities designed for downsizers. We recently tapped the expertise of local Realtors for their selections of the best neighborhoods for Boomers and retirees to relocate. From luxury homes and prime locations to rec center havens and historic districts, here are ve great neighborhoods to call home.

NORTH VALLEY

Realtor: Neil Brooks

Neighborhood: Corte Bella, Sun City West

Downsize: Brooks says this makes the perfect “empty-nester” community for people looking to streamline their lives. Vital stats: Corte Bella homes emphasize luxury and are adorned with quality, high-end nishes. Constructed between 2003 and 2007, the single-story, single-family homes range from 1,100 to 3,200 square feet. Many of them feature desirable upgrades, such as granite countertops, three-car garages, casitas

of these cool communities.

and oversize home sites with golf course views. Homes range from two to four bedrooms and two to three and a half bathrooms.

Who lives here: Fun-loving, active adults 45 years of age and older.

Residents cherish the smaller, tight-knit atmosphere here, a rarity in Sun City.

Amenities: Corte Bella is located near many shopping outlets and cultural attractions in Sun City West. Within 12 miles, residents can enjoy the Arrowhead Towne Center, West Valley

Art Museum, Wildlife World Zoo, Arizona State University-West and Lake Pleasant. Plus, sports enthusiasts can visit various venues hosting the Arizona Cardinals, Arizona Coyotes and several Major League Baseball spring training camps.

EAST VALLEY

Realtor: Julie Morris

Neighborhood: Seville, Gilbert

Downsize: Morris describes Seville as an easy place to downsize because there

are a ton of amenities within reach.

Vital stats:

Ranging in size from 1,215 to 7,741 square feet and priced from $200,000 to $870,000, Seville homes o er more a ordable options than in most other master-planned communities. The HOA costs $67 per month.

Who lives here: Seville is a beautiful master-planned community for all ages, but it provides an ideal landing pad for Baby Boomers and retirees, as they have everything they need nearby.

Amenities: With its rst homes built in 2002, Seville is a newer community farther from Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport than other East Valley neighborhoods but still within Gilbert and near shopping, PhoenixMesa Gateway Airport, hospitals, theaters, restaurants and entertainment. Seville also boasts unique amenities like a championship golf course with varying memberships available, a water park, community theater that can be reserved, workout facility, clubhouse and restaurant and some gated sections.

Homes like this one in Corte Bella are perfect for empty-nesters.. (Special to LLAF)

WEST VALLEY

Realtor: Gwen Wallace

Neighborhood: Sun City Festival, Sun City

Downsize: At Del Webb’s Sun City Festival, downsizing is a common decision for existing homeowners and new buyers averaging 63 years old, Wallace says. Residents are recent empty-nesters who want to shift their lifestyle from “home maintenance” to “lifestyle enjoyment,” typically scaling down their home sizes from 3,000 square feet or more to 2,000 square feet or less.

Vital stats: Sun City Festival has 10 single-family, single-story oor plans from 1,573 square feet to more than 2,700 square feet, priced from $211,990 to $294,990. Its most popular oor plan: the 1,573-square-foot Hideaway, featuring two bedrooms and two baths, a perfect t for the 35 percent of buyers who are seasonal residents.

Who lives here: Existing residents at Sun City Festival commonly downsize. At rst, they think they may need three bedrooms, a den and 2,300 square feet but then nd after living in the home a while that all the space they need is

really 1,800 square feet, according to Wallace. They then sell and buy again, but this time they downsize to a layout that ts them even better. Dens and/or home o ces seem to be popular features with many Baby Boomers who have o cially retired but continue working part-time, perhaps in consulting. The exibility of the designs, featuring

dozens of structural options, has also proved popular for retirees who now need separate space for the new craft or hobby they have always wanted to try.

to mobile Boomers who enjoy being outside the hustle and bustle of the city. Shopping, restaurants and medical facilities are within 15 to 20 minutes of the community, which will soon host on-site commercial and retail services. Last year, the city of Buckeye opened a public services facility at Festival with around-the-clock re, police and EMTs.

PHOENIX

Realtor: Don Mertes

Downsize: On average, a Willo Historic District home spans 1,500 to 2,500 square feet, so there are attractive options for empty-nesters who want to purge and plenty more for those who still need room to spread out.

Vital stats: You don’t need to go very far to nd someone willing to share accolades about the Willo Historic District, a centrally located neighborhood with palm-lined streets. A handful of homes open their doors for the annual Willo Home Tour, which has been called the best-attended tour in Central Phoenix. Everyone seems to think

Amenities: Like most Sun Cities, Sun City Festival is large. It will eventually have 7,200 homes, three recreation centers and 45 holes of golf. Its location, about 15 minutes west of Surprise, appeals Neighborhoods continued on page12

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Neighborhood: Willo Historic District Enjoy independent living at one of the premier apartment communities for 55+ active seniors! Convenienly located near Desert Ridge Marketplace, Paradise Valley Mall, and Kierland Commons. Be surrounded by the top restaurants, shopping, entertainment, and events in the North Phoenix/ Scottsdale area. Amenities include a swimming pool, spa, and covered parking. Newly renovated and pet-friendly, our community will satisfy all your living needs!

The pool at Sun City Festival (Special to LLAF)

Who lives here: Willo residents have been the cornerstone of the neighborhood since its designation as a local historic district in 1990. Aided by the city of Phoenix’s matching funds programs and the state’s substantial historic tax reduction program, Willo was once an area predominantly owned by retirees until young urban professionals began buying these properties and updating them with new kitchens, colors and furnishings. Today, the vibrancy of the downtown core once again draws Neighborhoods continued from page11

seniors and empty nesters to the area.

“Willo” when they think historic Phoenix. Well-kept homes and manicured lawns make up almost a square mile of this charming residential neighborhood just north of downtown Phoenix. Tudors, bungalows and Spanish Colonials — classic historic examples from the ‘20s and ‘30s with hardwood oors and multipane windows – welcome admirers in the southern end of the Willo Historic District. Travel north and you’ll nd classic ‘40s and early-’50s ranch-style homes. Willo properties, which are close to trendy restaurants and shopping, typically range in price from $350,000 to more than $800,000.

Amenities: Willo residents know their neighbors, grocers and dry cleaners by name and enjoy an abundance of art galleries, shops and restaurants.

SCOTTSDALE

Realtor: Mike Bodeen

Neighborhood: Scottsdale Ranch

Downsize: Scottsdale Ranch includes nearly 4,000 properties in more than 40 neighborhoods. Folks who have sold and downsized but stayed in Scottsdale Ranch have an excellent assortment of larger homes, as well as a ordable townhouses and condominiums.

Vital Stats: Scottsdale Ranch is a Santa Barbara-style community built predominantly in the 1980s. The homes have frame/stucco construction with Mediterranean tile roofs, palm trees in landscaping and are part of gated and lake communities. The average 90-day sold price of a single-family detached (SFD) home as of July 2017 is $588,000. The average size is 2,454 square feet. The mean 90-day sold price of a townhouse/ condo as of July 2017 is $234,000, with an average size of 1,254 square feet.

Who lives here: Families, Baby Boomers, empty-nesters and retirees.

Age demographics run the gamut, but this is one of the best non-age-restricted retiree communities in the Valley.

Amenities: This is a relaxed, laid-back community close to many amenities, including OdySea Aquarium, Butter y

Wonderland and Topgolf. There is an abundance of medical and health facilities at residents’ ngertips, including Mayo Clinic and HonorHealth hospitals. Public transportation is also plentiful. The Indian Bend Wash Greenbelt walking paths start at Scottsdale Ranch and traverse 11 miles through parks, paths and golf courses.

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The Bluegrass Is Greener

Anni Beach turns curious kids into a jam band.

BY RALPH ZUBIATE

Anni Beach is the kind of substitute teacher any kid would want. Fun-loving, kindhearted and uniquely talented, the teacher created a neighborhood band that’s been going strong for 23 years.

Beach was a substitute teacher in the Chandler Uni ed School District for years, moving from school to school as the need arose. One day, doing her duty at a second-grade classroom in Galveston Elementary School near her Chandler home, Beach hauled out her mandolin for a quick song, as she had done dozens of times before.

The Jam Pak Blues ‘N’ Grass Neighborhood Band was born.

For some reason, this time, the music caught the imagination of a few of the neighborhood kids. “They came to my house after school,” says Beach, who is in her 70s. “The two kids asked if I could teach them to play.”

Since then, the band has grown to include more than 25 members of all ages and races. They play their own brand of bluegrass, gospel and traditional country in shows and festivals all over the nation. They’ve won awards and been recognized nationally for the program.

The band even breaks down into various small-group con gurations, such as Cabin John, Morning Fire, Fair Black Rose and The Would Bees. A professional band, Cisco & The Racecars, has even been born out of the group.

She didn’t have time that day, but she talked it over with her husband, Vincent, who died in 2010. “He said maybe I should.”

The next week, the original two kids showed up with four others, friends and siblings. She taught them “This Land Is Your Land,” “Tom Dooley” and “Will the Circle Be Unbroken.”

At rst, instruments were hard to come by.

The Jam Pak kids began learning on simple instruments called “canjos,” which are empty soda cans with a stick and a string attached. Since then, they have been sponsored by Arizona bluegrass

Anni Beach of Chandler plays mandolin with the Jam Pak band as Javier Garcia-Wallace takes the lead on mountain dulcimer.

Terri Babick brings her two children, Rachel and Benjamin, all the way from Cave Creek to Chandler to play with the Jam Pak Band.

Photos by Kimberly Carrillo

organizations and many individuals

The band’s website, jampak. com, drives home the point: It’s all about the kids learning music.

“It’s been thrilling to see the progress of various children who, with no particular musical background, have taken to bluegrass music and can play, sing, ‘take breaks,’ keep the rhythm, learn by ear and also play notes,” it says.

The musicians practice in Beach’s tiny house, finding corners to play in and performing in the backyard. The band draws kids from all over. “They come to me; I don’t have to recruit or anything,” Beach says.

Terri Babick brings her two kids all the way from Cave Creek to play with Jam Pak. Benjamin, 14, plays mandolin and handles the sound board at some performances. Rachel, 12, plays the fiddle. It’s their fourth year in the group.

“My son especially became entranced with bluegrass,” Babick says. “He really wanted to play and jam with children.”

She scoured the internet and finally found Jam Pak. “Mrs. Beach has created

such a presence in this community of bluegrass music and festivals,” she says.

Babick says Benjamin jammed with the band at a senior center and loved it, as did the residents: “Imagine 20 of your grandparents giving encouragement.”

Ramon Meneses was one of Beach’s first students, then a precocious 4-yearold hanging out with his siblings. “My brothers and sisters came home with instruments. I said, ‘I want to do that,’” he

Recently, the kids took the stage in Beach’s backyard, playing and singing such bluegrass and gospel standards as “God’s Not Dead.”

Mismatched chairs invited neighborhood moms and dads and visitors. Group after group took the makeshift stage, playing banjos, mandolins, dulcimers, guitars and basses. Beach’s dogs wandered the friendly crowd, greeting guests and looking for dropped hot dogs and chips.

The littlest kids may play or not, as they continue to learn by ear. They gain some experience and get comfortable on stage, knowing that, like their friends around them, their day will come.

fondly recalls.

He played with the band until he was 16, then picked football over performing. Though he quit playing, Meneses will continue in the music field and hopes to be an audio engineer.

Meneses still has fond memories of his time in the band, and he still visits, like when Beach hosts a “Beach House Revue” with dozens of musicians and a lot of free food.

“(Beach) has created a tribe of care and connection and love,” says Mark Hickler, a professional banjo maker who plays in Cisco & The Racecars. “The band’s motto is from her, and it’s ‘To make ourselves and others happy with our music.’”

“She’s a dying breed,” Meneses gushes. “She’s a gift on Earth in this city. You can see the openness. I always see her as a mother. Immediately, you fall in love and respect her.”

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Nazarena Delgado, 12, sings and plays for the crowd at the “Beach House Revue” in Anni Beach’s backyard.

Entertainment

Monkee Around

Micky Dolenz plans career-spanning

BY CHRISTINA FUOCO-KARASINSKI

Micky Dolenz hits the nail on the head when he calls his catalog of songs “feel-good music.”

But Dolenz, best known as the vocalist/ drummer in The Monkees, also hits the nail on the head – literally – in the furniture-building business he runs with his daughter, Georgia. In addition to crafting catchy choruses and designing artisanal tables, Dolenz has also worked as an actor, television director, radio personality and theater director.

Diversity fuels the re of the 72-year-old, who brings his solo show to the Marquee Theatre in Tempe on Saturday, Aug. 19. The show is partially seated, with standing-room tickets also available.

“It’s hard not to enjoy shows like that,” he says about his concerts. “There are sometimes three di erent generations there.

“It’s feel-good music. Frankly, the audiences are so enthusiastic that I liken it to someone throwing me a birthday party every night. It’s fun. That’s why they call it ‘playing.’”

Dolenz quickly adds there are downsides, too.

“There are aspects of it that are grueling, like the traveling,” he says. “It’s become so horrible with everything that’s going on. The planes are getting smaller. The seats are getting closer together. The food is terrible. The security.

“Like we say in the business: ‘They pay us

set in Tempe

to travel. We sing for free.’”

In 2016, The Monkees celebrated the band’s 50th anniversary with a successful world tour and an album called Good Times!, produced by Fountains of Wayne’s Adam Schlesinger. The collection came out in May 2016 and reached No. 14 on the Billboard 200 album chart.

“That tour was huge,” Dolenz says. “Then the album went Top 20, of all things. It made all the big Top 10 lists. We’ve been riding the wave on that for at least a year now.”

The Marquee performance will feature songs from Dolenz’s solo and Monkees catalogs, with him backed by a full band that includes his sister, Coco.

“It’s the same band who backs up The Monkees,” Dolenz says. “If you saw The Monkees’ 50th anniversary shows, you’re going to get much of the same thing. I sang most of the hits – not all, mind you. I always do all The Monkees’ hits. I play some non-Monkees material, too. Mostly they are songs that have stories attached to them.”

A tune special to Dolenz is Chuck Berry’s “Johnny B. Goode.”

“I tell the audience that I do it because it was my audition piece for The Monkees,” he says. “It’s the song that got me the gig.”

Dolenz looks forward to a peaceful rest of the year, spending it touring as a solo artist, tending to his vegetable garden and designing and building furniture with

Georgia, as Dolenz & Daughters. Founded in 2013, the company uses high-quality materials and traditional woodworking techniques to build furniture. (Visit dolenzanddaughters.com.)

“I’ve always been into building stu ,” he says. “I was going to be an architect. All my life, my father was very, very handy with tools. He was always xing stu and he was always building stu around the house. His theory was, if you can build it, don’t buy it.”

As a child, Georgia joined Dolenz in his shop and messed with his tools. When she pursued a theater degree, she learned how to build and design sets.

“She’s a better welder than I am,” he says with a laugh. “We were in my shop here a couple years ago and she asked if we could build a co ee table as a birthday gift for a friend.

“I said jokingly that we should start a business, Dolenz & Daughters Fine Furniture. She ran with it. I was kind of kidding. The next day, we had a website, license and business cards.”

The company has been inundated with orders.

“We do as much as we can and we want,” he says. “Occasionally, Georgia puts a note on the website that we can’t take any more orders because daddy is on tour. A lot of people didn’t think we were actually making the stu . But we are.”

FOR MORE INFO

What: Micky Dolenz with special guest Jam Now

When: 8 p.m., Saturday, Aug. 19

Where: Marquee Theatre, 730 N. Mill Ave., Tempe

Cost: $42-$65

Info: 480-829-0607, luckymanonline. com

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Entertainment

August 1 Tuesday

Ocean of Light: Submergence, noon to 5 p.m. Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Sundays, and noon to 9 p.m. Thursdays to Saturdays, Scottsdale Museum of Contemporary Art, 7374 E. Second St., Scottsdale, $7-$10, 480-874-4666, smoca. org. The U.K.-based artist collective Squidsoup is known for creating spaces using sound and light to build digitally mediated experiences. Ocean of Light: Submergence is an LED structure that envelops viewers in light and allows them to interact. The live data ecosystem demonstrates how placement of artworks next to each other inﬂuences viewers’ perceptions of them, helping to build a narrative for the exhibition.

Saturday Night Fever, various times through Aug. 20, Arizona Broadway Theatre, 7701 W. Paradise Ln., Peoria, various prices, 623-7768400, azbroadway.org. Humble paint store clerk by day, stallion dance king by night, Tony Manero lives for Saturday night at the disco. Based on the 1977 ﬁlm starring John Travolta, this musical features the songs “If I Can’t Have You” and “Disco Inferno.”

Fiddler on a Hot Tin Roof, 12:10 p.m., repeats Aug. 2, Aug. 3, Aug. 8 and Aug. 9, Herberger Theater Center, 222 E. Monroe St., Phoenix, $6, 602.252.8497, http://bit.ly/2tlxCfW.

August 2 Wednesday

East Valley Friends and Neighbors, 9:30 to 11 a.m., repeats ﬁrst Wednesday each month, Grace United Methodist Church, 2024 E. University Dr., Mesa, free, 480-848-5146, evfanaz.org, evfanaz@ gmail.com. This nonreligious, nonpartisan group welcomes East Valley residents who wish to get better acquainted with others and to participate in social, educational and charitable activities.

Fiddler on a Hot Tin Roof, 12:10 p.m., repeats Aug. 3, Aug. 8 and Aug. 9, Herberger Theater Center, 222 E. Monroe St., Phoenix, $6, 602-2528497, http://bit.ly/2tlxCfW.

August 3 Thursday

Fiddler on a Hot Tin Roof, 12:10 p.m., repeats Aug. 8 and Aug. 9, Herberger Theater Center, 222 E. Monroe St., Phoenix, $6, 602-252-8497, http://bit.ly/2tlxCfW.

August 4 Friday

Neil Diamond: The 50 Year Anniversary World Tour, 8 p.m., Talking Stick Resort Arena, 201 E. Jefferson St., Phoenix, tickets start at $64.75, 800-745-3000, ticketmaster.com.

Dogfight, 7:30 p.m., repeats Aug. 5, The Brelby Playhouse, 7154 N. 58th Dr., Glendale, $25, $20 seniors/students/military, $17 children, 623282-2781, brelby.com. Dogfight is based on the Warner Bros. film and screenplay by Bob Comfort. On the eve of their deployment, three young Marines set out for one last crazy night.

Monkees drummer and singer Micky Dolenz runs a family furniture business on the side. (Special to LLAF)

The Monkees from a 1967 trade ad. From left: Davy Jones, Micky Dolenz, Peter Tork and Mike Nesmith. (Photo courtesy of Entertainment International)

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August 5 Saturday

Ethiopia Fest, 6:30 to 11 p.m., Doubletree by Hilton, 2100 S. Priest Dr., Tempe, $40, 480829-1939, cafelalibela.com, ethiopianfest.com, splashthat.com. Café Lalibela is celebrating its 21st anniversary by sharing Ethiopia’s cuisine, art and music with the Valley at Ethiopia Fest. The nation’s food is characterized by bold, colorful spices and is often vegetarian, and eaten by hand using a traditional Ethiopian bread called injera.

Don McLean, 8 p.m., Talking Stick Resort, 9800 E. Talking Stick Way, Scottsdale, tickets start at $25, 480-850-7777, talkingstickresort.com.

Prescott Antique Auto Club Watson Lake Show, 7 a.m. to 4 p.m., repeats Aug. 6, Watson Lake, 3101 N. State Route 89, Prescott, $5, paacaz.com.

Karaoke Night, 6 to 9 p.m., Sunland Village Auditorium, 4601 E. Dolphin Ave., Mesa, $2 at the door, 480-832-9003.

August 6 Sunday

Prescott Antique Auto Club Watson Lake Show, 7 a.m. to 4 p.m., Watson Lake, 3101 N. State Route 89, Prescott, $5, paacaz.com.

August 7 Monday

George Clinton and Parliament Funkadelic, 6

p.m., Marquee Theatre, 730 N. Mill Ave., Tempe, $37$175, 480-829-0607, luckymanonline.com.

August 8 Tuesday

Arizona Diamondbacks vs. Los Angeles Dodgers, 6:40 p.m., repeats Aug. 9 and Aug. 10, Chase Field, 401 E. Jefferson St., Phoenix, $19-$275, arizona. diamondbacks.mlb.com.

Over the Hill Gang Classic Car Show, 8 a.m. to 3 p.m., Schnepf Farms, 24810 E. Rittenhouse Rd., Queen Creek, free, schnepffarms.com. Come check out hot rods, custom, muscle and classic cars, while partaking in rafﬂes and listening to music. The event beneﬁts Hospice of the Valley.

Fiddler on a Hot Tin Roof, 12:10 p.m., repeats Aug. 9, Herberger Theater Center, 222 E. Monroe St., Phoenix, $6, 602-252-8497, http://bit.ly/2tlxCfW.

August 9 Wednesday

Grown-Ups Table, 6 p.m., Beckett’s Table, 3717 E. Indian School Rd., Phoenix, $45 plus gratuity, 602954-1700, beckettstable.com. The Grown-Ups Table returns to Beckett’s Table, which features a threecourse meal and drinks by Chef Justin Beckett enjoyed around the community table. Previous Grown-Ups Table menus have included Spanish tapas, Baja peninsula and Asian wok.

Fiddler on a Hot Tin Roof, 12:10 p.m., Herberger Theater Center, 222 E. Monroe St., Phoenix, $6, 602252-8497, http://bit.ly/2tlxCfW.

August 10 Thursday

Scottsdale ArtWalk, 7 to 9 p.m., various locations in downtown Scottsdale, free, scottsdalegalleries. com. Restaurants, museums and free trolley

and/or horse-drawn carriage rides are available during ArtWalk to transport folks from numerous free parking areas throughout the Scottsdale Arts District and Scottsdale downtown. Locations include Main Street from Scottsdale Road west to Goldwater Boulevard, and on Marshall Way north of Indian School Road to Fifth Avenue.

August 11 Friday

Dennis DeYoung, 8 p.m., Mesa Arts Center’s Ikeda Theater, 1 E. Main St., Mesa, $35-$55, 480-644-6500, mesaartscenter.com.

Legends of Song, 7:30 p.m., repeats Aug. 12 and Aug. 13, Theater Works, 10580 N. 83rd Dr., Peoria, $22, 623-815-7930, theaterworks.org/calendar/ legends-of-song/. In this trip down memory lane, award-winning entertainer and impressionist T.A. Burrows uses his vocal talents to recreate the distinctive sounds of nine incomparable artists.

John Waite, 8 p.m., Talking Stick Resort, 9800 E. Talking Stick Way, Scottsdale, tickets start at $30, 480-850-7777, talkingstickresort.com.

August 12 Saturday

Rock ‘n’ Roll Dance, 6:30 to 9:30 p.m., RH Johnson Social Hall, 19803 N. RH Johnson Blvd., Sun City West, $6 members, $8 guests, 602-679-4220, rocknroll.scwclubs.com. DJ Kort Kurdi will spin the greatest hits from the 1950s to 1980s, complete with video. Bring your own refreshments; ice and cups will be provided.

Wynonna and the Big Noise, 8 p.m., Talking Stick Resort, 9800 E. Talking Stick Way, Scottsdale, tickets start at $55, 480-850-7777, talkingstickresort.com.

August 13 Sunday

Steve Martin and Martin Short, 8 p.m., Comerica Theatre, 400 W. Washington St., Phoenix, tickets start at $55, 602-379-2800, 800-745-3000, comericatheatre.com.

Wine Appreciation: Wine + Food Pairing, 5 to 6:30 p.m., LDV Wine Gallery, 6951 E. First St., Scottsdale, $35 per person, $65 per couple, 480-664-4822. Join LDV Winery for a gathering that explores wine and food pairings. The event is part of a monthly series of fun, interactive get-togethers to discuss “All About Wine.” Registration includes expert-led discussions, little bites and wine, and take-away materials. The cost includes wine tasting, nibbles and materials.

August 15 Tuesday

Deep Purple and Alice Cooper with Edgar Winter, 6:30 p.m., Ak-Chin Pavilion, 2121 N. 83rd Ave., Phoenix, tickets start at $15, 800-745-3000, ticketmaster.com.

August 16 Wednesday

National Active and Retired Federal Employee Association (NARFE) Chapter 1395 Meeting, 11 a.m. lunch, noon meeting, Brothers Family Restaurant, 8466 W. Peoria Ave., Peoria, charge for lunch, 623-935-4681, deb.at.narfe@gmail.com. Meetings are held on the third Wednesday of each month. All current and retired federal employees and spouses are invited.

August 17 Thursday

Herbie Hancock, 7:30 p.m., Mesa Arts Center’s Ikeda Theater, 1 E. Main St., Mesa, $38-$66, 480644-6500, mesaartscenter.com.

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West Side Story, 7:30 p.m., repeats 7:30 p.m. Aug. 18, 2 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. Aug. 19, 2 p.m. Aug. 20, Tempe Center for the Arts, 700 W. Rio Salado Pkwy., Tempe, $32-$42, scottsdalemusicaltheater. com.

August 18 Friday

Rock ‘n’ Roll Dance, 6:30 to 9:30 p.m., Palm Ridge Summit Hall, 13800 W. Deer Valley Dr., Sun City West, $6 members, $8 guests, 602-679-4220, rocknroll.scwclubs.com. DJ Kort Kurdi will spin the greatest hits from the 1970s to 1980s, complete with video. Bring your own refreshments; ice and cups will be provided.

Downtown Chandler Art Walk, 6 to 10 p.m., Historic Downtown Chandler, free, 480-855-3599, chandlerartwalk.com.

August 19 Saturday

Rock ‘n’ Roll Dance, 6:30 to 9:30 p.m., Palm Ridge Summit Hall, 13800 W. Deer Valley Dr., Sun City West, $6 members, $8 guests, 602-679-4220, rocknroll.scwclubs.com. DJ Kort Kurdi will spin the greatest hits from the 1950s to 1960s, complete with video. Bring your own refreshments; ice and cups will be provided.

Micky Dolenz with Jam Now, 8 p.m., Marquee Theatre, 730 N. Mill Ave., Tempe, $42-$65, 480-8290607, luckymanonline.com.

Table Tennis Tournament, 10:30 a.m., Via Linda Senior Center, 10440 E. Via Linda, Scottsdale, space is limited and registration is required, 480-312-5810. This year’s tournament will have recreational and competitive levels of play.

Karaoke Night, 6 to 9 p.m., Sunland Village Auditorium, 4601 E. Dolphin Ave., Mesa, $2 at the door, 480-832-9003.

August 20 Sunday

Opera and Gelato Film Fest: Aida, 2 p.m., Arizona Opera Center Black Box, 1636 N. Central Ave, Phoenix, free, reservations required, 602-2667464, azopera.org.

August 22 Tuesday

Maceo Parker, 7 and 9 p.m., Musical Instrument Museum, 4725 E. Mayo Blvd., Phoenix, $38.50$48.50, mim.org.

August 23 Wednesday

Indulge! It’s National Sponge Cake Day!

August 24 Thursday

Foreigner with Cheap Trick and Jason Bonham’s Led Zeppelin Experience, 7 p.m., Ak-Chin Pavilion, 2121 N. 83rd Ave., Phoenix, tickets start at $21.95, 602-254-7200, 800-745-3000, ticketmaster.com.

The Australian Pink Floyd Show, 8 p.m., Talking Stick Resort, 9800 E. Talking Stick Way, Scottsdale, tickets start at $55, 480-850-7777, talkingstickresort.com.

August 25 Friday

Yestival with Yes, Todd Rundgren and Carl Palmer, 7 p.m., 440 N. 32nd St., Phoenix, $54.50$130, 602-267-1600, celebritytheatre.com. The show will feature greatest hits from Yes’ studio albums up to 1980.

Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat, show times vary through Oct. 7, Hale Centre Theatre, 50 W. Page Ave., Gilbert, $18-$32, 480-497-1181, haletheatrearizona.com.

Made: A Local Market, 11 a.m. to 9 p.m., repeats 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. Aug. 26, Mesa Convention Center, 263 N. Center St., Mesa, madelocalmarkets.com. Join the group for workshops and a local handcrafted marketplace.

August 26 Saturday

Rock ‘n’ Roll Dances, 6:30 to 9:30 p.m., RH Johnson Social Hall, 19803 N. RH Johnson Blvd, Sun City West, $6 members, $8 guests, 602-679-4220, rocknroll.scwclubs.com. DJ Kort Kurdi spins the greatest hits from the 1950s to 1980s.

Jerry Jeff Walker, 8 p.m., Talking Stick Resort, 9800 E. Talking Stick Way, Scottsdale, tickets start at $30, 480-850-7777, talkingstickresort.com.

The Fixx, 7:30 p.m., repeats 7 p.m. Aug. 27, Musical Instrument Museum, 4725 E. Mayo Blvd., Phoenix, $33.50-$43.50, mim.org.

August 27 Sunday

The Fixx, 7 p.m., Musical Instrument Museum, 4725 E. Mayo Blvd., Phoenix, $33.50-$43.50, mim.org.

August 28 Monday

Fitz’s Supper Club: The Grand Illusion, 7 p.m., Dominick’s Steakhouse, Scottsdale Quarter, 15169 N. Scottsdale Rd., Scottsdale, see website for pricing, larryﬁtzgerald.com. Walter Payton NFL Man of the Year Larry Fitzgerald will bring magicians, mentalists and illusionists, not to mention some of his celebrity friends, to Dominick’s Steakhouse for a night of revelry and fundraising. The dinner beneﬁts the Larry Fitzgerald First Down Fund. For more than a decade, the organization has supported kids and their families with gifts of time, money and special resources through numerous associations across the country.

Dessert Speaker Series, 6 p.m., Sunland Village Auditorium, 4601 E. Dolphin Ave., Mesa, $4 in advance only, 480-832-9003. Bill Harrison is scheduled to speak at the event, which includes dessert, coffee and talk.

August 29 Tuesday

Pat Benatar and Neil Giraldo with Toto, 7:30 p.m., Comerica Theatre, 400 W. Washington St., Phoenix, tickets start at $48.50, 602-379-2800, 800-745-3000, comericatheatre.com.

August 30 Wednesday

Ottmar Liebert, 7 p.m., repeats Aug. 31, Musical Instrument Museum, 4725 E. Mayo Blvd., Phoenix, $43.50-$48.50, mim.org.

August 31 Thursday

ASU Football: ASU vs. New Mexico State, 7:30 p.m., Sun Devil Stadium, 500 E. Veterans Way, Tempe, visit website for ticket information, 480965-5812, thesundevils.com.

Ottmar Liebert, 7 p.m., Musical Instrument Museum, 4725 E. Mayo Blvd., Phoenix, $43.50$48.50, mim.org.

Support Groups

August 1 Tuesday

Tai Chi with Roxanne Reynolds, 4:30 to 5:15 p.m. Tuesdays, Ironwood Cancer and Research Centers, 685 S. Dobson Rd., Chandler, free, registration required, 480-340-4013, ironwoodcrc.com.

Heart of a Woman Educational Support Group, 10 to 11 a.m., HonorHealth Scottsdale Shea Medical Center, 9003 E. Shea Blvd., Brady Conference Center, Scottsdale, free, registration required, 623580-5800, honorhealth.com/events.

August 2 Wednesday

Breast Cancer Support Group, 6 to 7:30 p.m., Ironwood Cancer and Research Centers, 685 S. Dobson Rd., Chandler, free, registration required, 602-588-4367, ironwoodcrc.com.

Heartfulness Meditation, 12:30 to 1 p.m., repeats Aug. 16, Ironwood Cancer and Research Centers, 5810 W. Beverly Ln., Glendale, free, registration required, 602-588-4367, ironwoodcrc.com.

Chair Yoga, 10 to 11 a.m. Wednesdays, Ironwood Cancer and Research Centers, 685 S. Dobson Dr., Chandler, free, registration required, 480-3404013, ironwoodcrc.com.

Tai Chi, 1 to 2 p.m., repeats Aug. 16, Ironwood Cancer and Research Centers, 5810 W. Beverly Ln., Glendale, free, registration required, 602-5884367, ironwoodcrc.com.

Yoga for Recovery, 6 to 8 p.m. Wednesdays, HonorHealth Deer Valley Medical Center, Medical Building 1, 19841 N. 27th Ave., Suite 400, Phoenix, free, registration required, 623-780-4673, honorhealth.com/events.

August 3 Thursday

Heartfulness Meditation, 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. Thursdays, Ironwood Cancer and Research Centers, 685 S. Dobson Rd., Chandler, free, registration required, 480-340-4013, ironwoodcrc.com.

Meditation for Healing, 6 to 7 p.m., repeats Aug. 17, HonorHealth Deer Valley Medical Center, Medical Building 1, 19841 N. 27th Ave., Suite 400, Phoenix, free, 623-780-4673, honorhealth.com/events.

August 4 Friday

Chair Yoga, 1 to 2 p.m., repeats Aug. 18, Ironwood Cancer and Research Centers, 5810 W. Beverly Ln., Glendale, free, registration required, 602-5884367, ironwoodcrc.com.

Chair Pilates, 2 to 3 p.m., repeats Aug. 18, Ironwood Cancer and Research Centers, 8880 E. Desert Cove Ave., Scottsdale, free, registration required, 602588-4367, ironwoodcrc.com.

August 5 Saturday

Caregiver Support Group, 10 a.m. to noon, Ironwood Cancer and Research Centers, 5810 W. Beverly Ln., Glendale, free, registration required, 602-588-4367, ironwoodcrc.com.

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August 11 Friday

Country Dance, 7 p.m. to 10 p.m., Sunland Auditorium, 4601 E. Dolphin Ave., Mesa, $7, (480) 8329003. Music by Angie Senger and Friends.

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Sun City Christian Women’s Club Brunch, 9 a.m., Sun City Country Club, 9433 N. 107th Ave., Sun City, $15, reservations required by Nov. 9, (623) 341-6019, mwholick@gmail.com. Mary Lou Powell from Golden, Colo., is the guest speaker and the morning will also feature a trunk showing of thrift-store fashions.

Is Weight Loss Surgery Right for You?, 10 a.m. to noon, repeats Aug. 19, HonorHealth Scottsdale Shea Medical Center, 9003 E. Shea Blvd., Brady Conference Center, Scottsdale, registration required, 623-580-5800, honorhealth.com/events.

November 17 Saturday

August 6 Sunday

November 24 Saturday

Chair Yoga, 2 to 3 p.m., repeats Aug. 25, Ironwood Cancer and Research Centers, 8880 E. Desert Cove Ave., Scottsdale, free, registration required, 602588-4367, ironwoodcrc.com.

Sun Lakes Arts and Crafts Association Fall Show, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., Sun Lakes Country Club, 25601 N. Sun Lakes Blvd., Chandler, free, (602) 882-3651, (480) 982-7744.

November 25 Sunday

Caregiver Connect, Life Lutheran Church, 13724 W. Meeker Blvd., Sun City West, free, registration required, 623584-4999. The event provides family caregivers with education and guidance that will assist and support them. Expert presenters, free breakfast provided by Birt’s Bistro and free resources from numerous community senior care vendors will be featured.

The Big White Tent, Golf Resort, 6100 S. Kings Ranch Rd., Gold Canyon, free, (480) 982-5730, www.artistsofthesuperstitions.com. Thirty artists show/sell fine art.

August 12 Saturday

November 26 Monday

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August 7 Monday

Fleming’s Grilling Seminar—Holiday Poultry, 1 p.m. to 2:30 p.m.., Fleming’s Peoria, 9712 W. Northern Ave., Peoria, $25, (623) 772-9463, www. ﬂemingssteakhouse.com. Fleming’s Chef Partner Jeff Fearing will show guests how to grill turkey, cook beer can chicken and barbeque duck plus offer tips to make sure your bird is juicy and delicious.

Look Good Feel Better, 4 to 6 p.m., Ironwood Cancer and Research Centers, 685 S. Dobson Dr., Chandler, free, registration required, 1-800-2272345.

August 8 Tuesday

Myron Sommerfeld and His Music, 7 p.m., Las Palmas Grand, 2550 S. Ellsworth Rd., Mesa, $8, (480) 357-1148.

Color Me Calm, 1 to 2:30 p.m., Ironwood Cancer and Research Centers, 8880 E. Desert Cove Ave., Scottsdale, free, registration required, 602-5884367, ironwoodcrc.com.

November 18 Sunday

Un Corazon Flamenco, 5 p.m., El Encanto, 6248 E. Cave Creek Rd., Cave Creek, charge for meals, (480) 488-1752.

Grief Support Group, 3 to 4:30 p.m., repeats Aug. 22, HonorHealth Virginia G. Piper Cancer Center, 10460 N. 92nd St., first floor conference room, Scottsdale, free, registration required, 480-3231321, honorhealth.com/cancer.

November 19 Monday

August 9 Wednesday

Ina Garten’s Foolproof Thanksgiving, 6:30 p.m., Sur La Table, 7122 E. Greenway Pkwy., Suite 100, Scottsdale, $95, (800) 243-0852, www.surlatable.com.

Cancer Support Group, 6:30 to 8:30 p.m., repeats Aug. 23, Ironwood Cancer and Research Centers, 5810 W. Beverly Ln., Glendale, free, registration required, 602-588-4367, ironwoodcrc.com.

November 20 Tuesday

Breast Cancer Support Group, Ironwood Cancer and Research Centers, 8880 E. Desert Cove Ave., Scottsdale, free, registration required, 602-588-4367, ironwoodcrc.com.

Winter Risotto Workshop, 7122 E. Greenway Pkwy., Suite 100, Scottsdale, $69, www.surlatable.com.

August 13 Sunday

November 27 Tuesday

Prostate Cancer Support Group (USTOO), p.m., Ironwood Cancer and Research Centers, 685 S. Dobson Dr., Chandler, free, registration required, 480-340-4013, ironwoodcrc.com.

The Swinging Resorters Big Swing Band, Sunland Auditorium, 4601 E. Dolphin Ave., Mesa, $5, (480) 832-9003.

August 14 Monday

November 28 Wednesday

Look Good Feel Better, Cancer and Research Centers, 8880 E. Desert Cove Ave., Scottsdale, free, registration required, 1-800227-2345.

“Dralion,” Nov. 28, thru Dec. 2, US Airways Center, 201 E. Jefferson St., Phoenix, $32 to $80, www.cirquedusoleil. com/dralion, (800) 745-3000.

million people worldwide since the show premiered in 1999, “Dralion” is the fusion of ancient Chinese circus traditions and the avant-garde style of Cirque du Soleil.

Pancreatic Cancer Support Group, p.m., HonorHealth Virginia G. Piper Cancer Center, 10460 N. 92nd St., first floor conference room, Scottsdale, free, registration required, 480-3231321, honorhealth.com/cancer.

August 15 Tuesday

“Dealing with Emotions and Stress Management,” 10 a.m. to 11 a.m., SCAN Connections Resource Center, 1313 E. Osborn Rd., Suite 150, Phoenix, free but reservations required, (602) 778-3420.

Rhythm and Relaxation, Cancer and Research Centers, 8880 E. Desert Cove Ave., Scottsdale, free, registration required, 602588-4367, ironwoodcrc.com.

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Spirituality Group, 4 to 5 p.m., Ironwood Cancer and Research Centers, 6111 E. Arbor Ave., Mesa, free, registration required, 480-340-4013, ironwoodcrc. com.

Thanksgiving Luncheon, 12 p.m. to 2 p.m., Via Linda Senior Center, 10440 E. Via Linda, Scottsdale, $5 residents, $8 nonresidents, (480) 312-5810. The event features a catered Thanksgiving meal in a heated tent, plus live entertainment.

Breast Cancer Support Group, noon to 1:30 p.m., HonorHealth Virginia G. Piper Cancer Center, 10460 N. 92nd St., Suite 301, Scottsdale, free, registration required, 480-323-1321, honorhealth.com/cancer.

November 21 Wednesday

Heart Health Evaluations,

November 29 Thursday

HonorHealth Scottsdale Shea Medical Center, 9003 E. Shea Blvd., Diagnostic Center, Scottsdale, $20, registration required, 623-580-5800, honorhealth. com/events.

Best Quick Breads, Basil Gourmetware and Cooking School, 10749 N. Scottsdale Rd., Suite 101, Scottsdale, $50, (480) 5965628, www.sweetbasilgourmet.com.

GYN Cancer Support Group

National Active and Retired Federal Employee Association (NARFE) Chapter 1395, 11 a.m., Brothers Family Restaurant, 8466 W. Peoria Ave., Peoria, lunch must be paid for by members, (623) 934-7431.

August 10 Thursday

November 22 Thursday

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Lymphoma Support Group, 6 to 8 p.m., Ironwood Cancer and Research Centers, 8880 E. Desert Cove Ave., Scottsdale, free, registration required, 602588-4367, ironwoodcrc.com.

November 23 Friday

Sun City Fall Arts and Crafts Festival, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Nov. 23, and 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. Nov. 24, Sundial Recreation Center, 14801 N. 103rd Ave., Sun City, free, (623) 876-3048. The event features rafﬂes and awardwinning crafts from more than 40 clubs in Sun City.

Colorectal Cancer Support Group, 4 to 5:30 p.m., HonorHealth Virginia G. Piper Cancer Center, 10460 N. 92nd St., Suite 301, Scottsdale, free, registration required, 480-323-1321, honorhealth.com/cancer.

Breast Cancer Support Group, 6 to 8 p.m., repeats Aug. 24, HonorHealth Breast Health and Research Center, 19636 N. 27th Ave., Suite 205, Phoenix, registration required, 623-780-4673, honorhealth.com/cancer.

Myron Sommerfeld and His Music, 7 p.m., Venture Out, 5001 E. Main St., Mesa, $8, (480) 832-9000.

HonorHealth Virginia G. Piper Cancer Center, 10460 N. 92nd St., Suite 301, Scottsdale, free, registration required, 480-323-1321, honorhealth.com/cancer.

August 16 Wednesday

Crispy Popovers with strawberry butter; Cast Iron Skillet Beer Bread; Chocolate Chip Zucchini Bread Muffins; Blueberry Scones with Lemon Glaze; Corn and Bacon Spoon Bread with tomatoes; California Date Nut Spiced Muffins; and Homemade Vanilla Bean Tortillas rolled with cinnamon and sugar.

Cooking Demonstration, Cancer and Research Centers, 10585 N. 114th St., Suite 401, Scottsdale, free, registration required, 480-314-6677, ironwoodcrc.com.

November 30 Friday

Friday Night Dance, 7 p.m. to 10 p.m., Sunland Auditorium, 4601 E. Dolphin Ave., Mesa, $7, (480) 8329003. Music by the 4-50’s Band.

Bone Density Screenings, 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.,

HonorHealth Scottsdale Shea Medical Center, 9003 E. Shea Blvd., Diagnostic Center, Scottsdale, $20, registration required, 623-580-5800, honorhealth. com/events.

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Spirituality Group, 5:30 to 7 p.m., Ironwood Cancer and Research Centers, 5810 W. Beverly Ln., Glendale, free, registration required, 602-5884367, ironwoodcrc.com.

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Spirituality Group, 5:30 to 7 p.m., Ironwood Cancer and Research Centers, 685 S. Dobson Rd., Chandler, free, registration required, 480-3405013, ironwoodcrc.com.

Is Weight Loss Surgery Right for You?, 10 a.m. to noon, HonorHealth Scottsdale Shea Medical Center, 9003 E. Shea Blvd., Brady Conference Center, Scottsdale, registration required, 623-5805800, honorhealth.com/events.

August 21 Monday

Look Good Feel Better, 4 to 6 p.m., Ironwood Cancer and Research Centers, 5810 W. Beverly Ln., Glendale, free, registration required, 1-800-2272345.

Caregiver and Family Support Group, 4:30 to 5:30 p.m., HonorHealth Virginia G. Piper Cancer Center, 10460 N. 92nd St., Suite 301, Scottsdale, free, registration required, 480-323-1321, honorhealth. com/cancer.

Head and Neck Cancer Group, 3 to 4:30 p.m., Ironwood Cancer and Research Centers, 685 S. Dobson Rd., Chandler, free, registration required, 480-340-4013, ironwoodcrc.com.

August 22 Tuesday

Grief Support Group, 3 to 4:30 p.m., HonorHealth Virginia G. Piper Cancer Center, 10460 N. 92nd St., ﬁrst ﬂoor conference room, Scottsdale, free, registration required, 480-323-1321, honorhealth. com/cancer.

Osteoporosis Support and Education Group, 9 to 10 a.m., HonorHealth Scottsdale Shea Medical Center, 9003 E. Shea Blvd., Brady Conference Center, Scottsdale, free, 623-580-5800, honorhealth.com/events.

August 17 Thursday

Book Review and Discussion of “The Cancer Effect” by Claudia Bretzing, 6:30 to 7:30 p.m., Ironwood Cancer and Research Centers, 685 S. Dobson Rd., Chandler, free, registration required, 480-340-4013, ironwoodcrc.com.

Paradise Valley Ostomy Support Group, 12:30 p.m., La Casa de Cristo Lutheran Church, 6300 E. Bell Rd., Scottsdale, free, 480-644-6890. At the meeting, participants can enjoy a light lunch at 12:30 p.m., followed by a speaker at 1 p.m.

SPOHNC—Oral, Head and Neck Cancer Support Group, 6:30 to 8 p.m., HonorHealth Virginia G. Piper Cancer Center, 10460 N. 92nd St., ﬁrst ﬂoor conference room, Scottsdale, free, registration required, 480-323-3214, honorhealth.com/cancer.

Meditation for Healing, 6 to 7 p.m., HonorHealth Deer Valley Medical Center, Medical Building 1, 19841 N. 27th Ave., Suite 400, Phoenix, free, 623780-4673, honorhealth.com/events.

August 18 Friday

Chair Yoga, 1 to 2 p.m., Ironwood Cancer and Research Centers, 5810 W. Beverly Ln., Glendale, free, registration required, 602-588-4367, ironwoodcrc.com.

August 23 Wednesday

Metastatic Cancer Support Group, Ironwood Cancer and Research Centers, 685 S. Dobson Dr., Chandler, free, registration required, 480-3404013, ironwoodcrc.com.

August 24 Thursday

Breast Cancer Support Group, 6 to 8 p.m., HonorHealth Breast Health and Research Center, 19636 N. 27th Ave., Suite 205, Phoenix, registration required, 623-780-4673, honorhealth.com/cancer.

August 25 Friday

Chair Yoga, 2 to 3 p.m., Ironwood Cancer and Research Centers, 8880 E. Desert Cove Ave., Scottsdale, free, registration required, 602-5884367, ironwoodcrc.com.

August 27 Sunday

Multiple Myeloma Cancer Support Group, 1 to 2:30 p.m., Ironwood Cancer and Research Centers, 8880 E. Desert Cove Ave., Scottsdale, free, registration required, 602-588-4367, ironwoodcrc. com.

August 28 Monday

Survivor Group, 6 to 7:30 p.m., Ironwood Cancer and Research Centers, 685 S. Dobson Rd., Chandler, free, registration required, 480-3404013, ironwoodcrc.com.

Chair Pilates, 2 to 3 p.m., Ironwood Cancer and Research Centers, 8880 E. Desert Cove Ave., Scottsdale, free, registration required, 602-5884367, ironwoodcrc.com.

August 19 Saturday

Breast Cancer Support Group, 10 a.m. to noon, Ironwood Cancer and Research Centers, 5810 W. Beverly Ln., Glendale, free, registration required, 602-588-4367, ironwoodcrc.com.

Caregiver Support Group, 10 a.m. to noon, Ironwood Cancer and Research Centers, 685 S. Dobson Dr., Chandler, free, registration required, 480-340-4013, ironwoodcrc.com.

August 30 Wednesday

Cholesterol and Glucose Screenings, 7:30 to 11:30 a.m., HonorHealth Scottsdale Shea Medical Center, 9003 E. Shea Blvd., Diagnostic Center, Scottsdale, $15, registration required, 623-5805800, honorhealth.com/events.

Tony Role

Jeremy Jason Sartin puts on his boogie shoes for Saturday Night Fever

BY CARSON MLNARIK

Performing has always been a passion for Jeremy Jason Sartin. His mother would say he got his start after the power went out when he was 5.

“I proceeded to light candles and put on a 45-minute singing, dancing and comedy routine,” Sartin says, laughing. “At the end of it, I said ‘thank you’ and bowed and went up to my room.”

The Nashville-born Sartin plays Tony Manero in Arizona Broadway Theatre’s

“On the stage, you’re performing to a live audience, and they have their own reactions, sometimes surprising reactions that you didn’t even expect.”

production of Saturday Night Fever, which continues through August 20. He is no stranger to the Arizona Broadway Theatre stage – he’s performed in its All Shook Up, Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat and Cats.

While he now lives in New York, where the humidity rivals Arizona’s dry heat, he says his past shows in the Valley have prepared him for the Sonoran Desert’s intense summer.

“I’ve kind of learned how to negotiate the heat out here,” Sartin says. “I know how to dodge it and stay in the air conditioning and run from your house to the car.”

He has performed in musicals and plays across the world; however, this is his first time starring in the musical based on the classic John Travolta movie. It tells the story of Manero, a young man in Brooklyn who feels trapped. He turns to the discotheque each week, where he is king of the dance floor and admired

by many, including Stephanie, another young dancer.

The musical follows the same soundtrack that made the film a hit, featuring songs like “If I Can’t Have You,” “Disco Inferno” and “Stayin’ Alive” – but with a twist.

“It’s the traditional Bee Gees songs you know, but they’ve been put on to the characters and really made to tell their story,” Sartin says. “I think it’s a very cool new way to see the piece.”

Being a John Travolta and Bee Gees fan, Sartin says finding his inner disco dancer wasn’t a complete stretch. It wasn’t an easy feat, though, to sing and dance each night during the emotional story.

“It’s become kind of a triple-threat role,”

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It’s also “National Back to School Month,” but just how those two can occupy the same 31 days vexes me to no end.

By the way, if you’re wondering why August has 31 days instead of 30, blame the month’s namesake, Augustus Caesar. The month was originally called “Sextilis,” which means simply “sixth” (the Roman year began with the month of March) and it contained 30 days. But when the month preceding it was named after Augustus’ adoptive father, Julius Caesar (“July”), Augustus demanded his own month, and further insisted it contain as many days

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as dad’s. The day was reportedly stolen from February.

August is National Picnic Month and National Eye Exam Month. August 6 is National Mustard Day, possibly because it was on Aug. 6, 1762 that the Earl of Sandwich asked a servant to bring him a piece of meat between two slices of bread. He was in the middle of a heated card game at the time and didn’t wish to stop and mess with forks and knives. Next time you bite into a Reuben, remember: You have gambling to thank.

August is the birth month of Davy Crockett, Annie Oakley, Michael Jackson, Bill Clinton and Mother Teresa – in other words, ghters, saints, singers and dancers (of the political sort).

If you’re really bad at writing poetry, which day of August is all yours?

What sales-shattering jazz album by which artist was released in August 1959? 1 2

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Sartin says. “You have to do everything, so it’s exciting to play, for sure.”

Before he goes out as Manero, Sartin’s preshow ritual involves physical and vocal warmups, tongue twisters and speech practice to “get into” his Brooklyn dialect.

“It’s the traditional Bee Gees songs you know, but they’ve been put on to the characters and really made to tell their story.”

While he loves the dance numbers and fun music, the acting scenes in between are his favorite part.

“There’s a progression (between Stephanie and Manero) you see from the beginning of the show to the end,” Sartin says. “She’s not the nicest to him in the beginning, but we get to see quite a

journey of their two lives together.”

It’s a journey that Sartin says might hit audiences when they’re not expecting it – leading them to dance in their seats at some points and pulling their heart strings at others. It’s all part of the beauty that is live theater.

“On the stage, you’re performing to a live audience, and they have their own reactions, sometimes surprising reactions that you didn’t even expect,” Sartin says.

“That’s kind of amazing when you can feel an audience giving energy back –that’s really what made me fall in love with theater.”

FOR MORE INFO

What: Saturday Night Fever

When: Now through Sunday, August 20. Times vary.

Where: Arizona Broadway Theatre, 7701 W. Paradise Lane, Peoria Cost: $38.50-$95

Info: azbroadway.org

New York resident Sartin says his past shows in the Valley have prepared him for the summer heat. (Special to LLAF)

Stressing Diversity

Guitarist Ana Popovic finds musical freedom

BY TRACY HECK

Ana Popovic has been referred to as “one of the greatest six-string slingers of our time” and she tries to live up to those expectations with her intense live shows.

“At the end of the day, I play the shows for me and my band first,” says Popovic, who will bring her show to the Musical Instrument Museum on Sunday, September 3.

“We try to have fun with what we do and we try to go deep and forget about everything else. It’s about being one with our instruments and one as a band. Hopefully that translates over to the audience.”

Born in Belgrade, Serbia, Popovic grew up in a house filled with music. With a diverse collection of influences, Popovic swirls them in her performances and in her recorded tracks.

Last year, Popovic took that diversity to a new level when she released her threealbum collection, Trilogy, which features 23 tracks divided among funk, rock/blues and jazz discs.

She says she was surprised by the enthusiastic response the release received. “When it came out, it was at the same time as a lot of incredible records, and there we were in the Top 10 blues records alongside those albums from high-end record companies,” Popovic says. “I mean, you could have gotten the new Eric Clapton record for $9 or Trilogy for $20 and people were out there buying

it. I guess that proves that people will still go in and buy stuff if they believe it’s good.

“This project was something that I always had a mind to do, and I thought it was the right time to do it,” she adds.

“A lot of people told me that it was just past its time and that nobody wants volume anymore. They want a song or a small EP of songs. The fact that it did so well proved to be to the contrary and it’s a wonderful thing.”

Although there are some mainstays in Popovic’s shows, she likes to leave some room open for improvisation. She likes to get a handle on the crowd first.

“Sometimes I will come to a show and look out and say, ‘This is a biker crowd’ or ‘This is a blues crowd.’ Oftentimes, they surprise you. You would assume fans at a jazz festival want a classic jazz sound, but on the contrary, they are jumping to these blues shuffle tunes and the real rock tunes. It’s wonderful to get that mix of different audiences.”

FOR MORE INFO

What: Ana Popovic

When: 7 p.m. Sunday, September 3

Where: Musical Instrument Museum, 4725 E. Mayo Boulevard, Phoenix

Cost: $30-$40

Info: 480.478.6000, mim.org

Ana Popovic likes to leave room for improvisation at her shows. (Photo by Jack Moutaillier)

Ana Popovic performs at the Piacenza Blues Festival in 2010. (Photo courtesy of Giulia Ciappa)

Tinseltown Talks Singer Judy Collins still vocal on social issues

BY NICK THOMAS

Whether she’s singing her own words or those penned by others, pop/folk singer Judy Collins has been drawing audiences for over 50 years with her sublime vocal talent. But it almost never happened.

“I contracted polio as a child and later tuberculosis when I was in my early 20s,” recalls Collins from her home in New York. “My schoolteachers told me I was su ering from growing pains, but when I was around 11 and the pain became severe, I went to the doctor, who said I had polio. Of course, there was an epidemic throughout the country when this happened in 1950 and I spent two months in hospital. Fortunately, there were no lasting e ects.”

At 23, while performing in Tucson, she was diagnosed with tuberculosis and quarantined for a month before being transferred to a Denver hospital that specialized in treating patients with

TB. “I got the right cocktail of drugs, so I was very lucky to have survived all that illness,” she says.

She would go on to brighten the world with more than 50 albums that included pop hits such as “Send in the Clowns” and “Both Sides Now.” But her own adult world was overshadowed by a darker side, as she dealt with eating disorders, alcoholism, and the death of her only son, who committed suicide in 1992 at age 33.

Battling back again from those desperate challenges, Collins used her voice to promote awareness about social problems including suicide and mental health issues.

“Music is especially an all-embracing art form,” she says. “I’ve written songs about love and war, as well as the loss of my son. In 2007, I published a book about surviving tragedy – The Seven T’s: Finding Hope and Healing in the Wake of Tragedy

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“I still have a lot to say about mental health issues. We have to keep raising awareness in order to get the stigma removed so that people are not afraid to talk about their problems.”

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In April, she was recognized with the 2017 Beatrice Stern Media Award, given by Didi Hirsch Mental Health Services, a leading provider of services since 1942 for people dealing with mental health and substance abuse issues (see didihirsch. org).

“I’m pleased for the honor, but I still have a lot to say about mental health issues,” Collins says. “We have to keep raising awareness in order to get the

stigma removed so that people are not afraid to talk about their problems.”

Collins, who turned 78 in May, continues to perform on the road.

“This summer I’m going on a tour with Stephen Stills for four or ve months and I still do around 120 shows a year,” she notes (see judycollins.com for dates).

“And my latest book, Cravings: How I Conquered Food, was released this year. I’ve survived a lot of di culties, but I’m still hanging in there!”

At 78, Judy Collins still performs around 120 shows a year. (Photo courtesy of Judy Collins)

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38 Part of Hispaniola

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43 Vibrating part of a microphone

48 Honest politician

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9 Science of logic

10 Chevrolet model 11 Union payment

16 Sister

20 “Foucault’s Pendulum” author

21 Bedouin

22 Noble title

23 Bitter speeches

24 Carvey or Delany

26 Sit for a shot

27 Conclusion

28 Narc’s measure

29 Spotted

31 Tie-breaking game, e.g.

34 Smack

35 Keg

37 “Humbug!”

38 Leader

39 French cleric

40 Luggage

41 Duel tool

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45 Rd.

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SUDOKU TIME

Place a number in the empty boxes in such a way that each row across, each column down and each small 9-box square contains all of the numbers from one to nine.

GO FIGURE!

by Linda Thistle

The idea of Go Figure is to arrive at the gures given at the bottom and right-hand columns of the diagram by following the arithmetic signs in the order they are given (that is, from left to right and top to bottom). Use only the numbers below the diagram to complete its blank quares and use each of the nine numbers only once.

SCRAMBLERS

Unscramble the letters within each rectangle to form four ordinary words. Then rearrange the boxed letters to form the mystery word, which will complete the gag!

Travel

Exploring the Enchanting Emerald Isle

BY ED BOITANO

My wife and I woke up to the smell of rich morning co ee. It was to be part of breakfast on our rst day in Ireland, always a dream in itself. It has been said that all Irish homes become a bed and breakfast during the summer, and this Donegal County cottage with one spare room was no exception. The owners fussed over us at the table as we enjoyed a full Irish breakfast: eggs, bacon, sausages, black and white pudding, fried potatoes and homemade rolls with

marmalade. They told us of the area’s attrac-

six years, killing over a million men, women and children and causing another million to ee the country. The owner explained how the Irish in the countryside began to live o wild blackberries, nettles, turnips, old cabbage leaves, edible seaweed, shell sh, roots, roadside weeds and, toward the end of the famine, even green grass. The owner added you could always identify famine victims by the green grass stains around their mouths. Later, we followed his instructions and found a famine pot in the middle of a forest, where locals placed food for the displaced victims. It felt like we were living history.

We had already anticipated a trip to Slieve League Cli s on the west coast of Donegal, and were not disappointed once we arrived. Towering over 2,000 feet from the Atlantic Ocean, it is one of the highest sea cli s in Europe. Its visual splendor gets my vote for the most striking site in Ireland. We headed down the road to County Sligo for a pilgrimage to the gravesite of our favorite poet, WB Yeats (1865-1939), and soon found ourselves stuck in the car, avoiding a heavy

traditional Irish music group, while gazing in awe at the stunning green countryside. We read where the lyrical name Emerald Isle arrived from William Drennan in his poem “When Erin First Rose” in 1795. Once the weather cleared, we stumbled upon Carrowmore Megalithic Cemetery, the largest burial site of Megalithic tombs in Ireland. Built around 4600-3900 BC, the site is characterized by massive polished stones. To this day, no one knows who these people were and how they were able to move such mammoth rocks. We both could feel the power of the setting and something came over us; before we knew it, we were renewing our wedding vows. After a Sunday pub meal of lamb, potatoes and Guinness, we found another B&B, where (once again) we were the only guests. We wanted to take the owner home with us, and to this day remain in contact. The next day, it was a drive through the sweeping Connemara in County Mayo, a place Charles Dickens

(1812-1870) once described as a place of “terrible beauty.” We pulled o the road to study a famine trail known as the Doolough Tragedy of 1849. Hundreds of destitute and starving people staggered through horrendous weather for 15 miles to a manor’s house in the hope of food, only to be turned away. Later, people found corpses by the side of the road with grass in their mouths. Once a year, a famine walk takes place on the trail to commemorate the victims. As we departed down the road, we both commented that we had not seen a single car for over half an hour. A second later there was a rumbling on the road. We had a at, not unusual on these rock-strewn Irish roads. Faced with having to unpack our little rental just to nd the spare tire and equipment was a daunting thought. Before we knew it, two cars, each arriving from the opposite direction, appeared out of nowhere. The drivers both hopped out and quickly changed our tire. They barely stuck around for a handshake. Such is the hospitality of the Irish, con rm-

ing that Ireland is the most welcoming nation on the globe. It was pitch black when we arrived at our next bed and breakfast accommodations. But where were we? In the morning, with the blazing sun illuminating this piece of paradise, we realized our B&B was nestled on the banks of a breathtaking ord. We were in the town of Liane, where the lm The Field (1990) was made. In one of the local pubs, a huge painting of the lm’s star, Richard Harris (RIP 2002), hangs above the replace. Eventually, we made it down to the musical town of Doolin, a coastal shing village in County Clare on the Atlantic coast. Coined the traditional music capital of Ireland, this was for us an adult Disneyland. Three pubs specialized in Irish session music each night. We joined in with locals and like-minded tourists for big pub meals of lamb and potatoes or bacon and cabbage, and then nursed pints of Guinness as we listened to reels, jigs and haunting ballads, many about the famine and emigration. Our daytimes were spent on trips to the Aran Islands, a landscape that once consisted of solid lime-

stone rock with locals having to make their own soil; the windy, yet tranquil Cli s of Moher, standing 702 feet along a stretch of ve miles and featuring panoramic views as far as the eye can see; a massive Dolomite burial site located on a farm; exploring the archaeological sites in the Burren as well as local castles. We now carry the memories with us wherever we go. Erin Go Bragh!

A massive Dolomite burial site in the Burren

Slieve League Cli s is the highest point in Ireland.

Kilcredaun Holy Well

Photos courtesy of Tourism Ireland

A famine walk in the Connemara, which pays homage to the Doolough Tragedy of 1849

THE FALL TRAVEL PLANNER

OUR GUIDE TO THE SEASON’S BEST TREKS, TOURS & DESTINATIONS

v Compiled by Ed Boitano

SEDONA

BEST WESTERN PLUS INN OF SEDONA — The award-winning design of this hotel, nestled in the famous red rocks of Sedona, echoes the natural features of the surrounding desert terrain, showcasing the panoramic views from the hilltop location with four large terraced balcony walks, and quintessential desert-inspired style complete with an outdoor pool and ﬁre pit seating. The complimentary ‘About Town’ Shuttle will get you to and from your Sedona adventures. www.InnofSedona.com; 928.282.3072 or toll free 800.292.6344

CATHEDRAL ROCK LODGE AND RETREAT CENTER is nestled on a beautiful and lush property amidst trees and gardens at the foot of Sedona’s famous Red Rocks. With three charming spaces available for your getaway, we hope you will enjoy your stay with us surrounded by stunning views and plenty to do. When you stay at Cathedral Rock Lodge, enjoy free swimming in Oak Creek on the private grounds of Camp Avalon. Cathedral Rock Lodge and Retreat Center is the winner of Verde Valley Newspaper’s Reader’s Choice Awards 2005

for “Sedona’s Best Hotel/Motel and Best Place for a Wedding!” (520) 403-6271 or www.cathedralrocklodge.com

ORCHARD CANYON ON OAK CREEK provides a unique experience in an unforgettable setting in the heart of Sedona’s magniﬁcent Red Rock Country. Guests can choose from seventeen cozy cabins nestled on ten lush acres of organic gardens and apple orchards. A stay at Orchard Canyon includes full breakfasts, afternoon tea, and an elegant four course dinner. Oak Creek, a spectacular 16-mile gorge with streams and waterfalls between sheer rock walls, beckons hikers, campers and ﬁshermen. It has been termed one of the eight most scenic drives in America. Orchard Canyon on Oak Creek is a place where magical moments happen. (928) 282-3343. or www. EnjoyOrchardCanyon.com

SEDONA PINES RESORT

– When the sun rises up above the horizon it introduces the best show in Sedona. Sedona is a true oasis, a vacationer’s paradise surrounded by red-rock buttes, steep canyon walls and pine forests. Sedona offers jeep tours, hiking, Slide Rock, and Oak Creek Canyon to spiritual healing, massages, psychic readings and energy vortexes, Sedona will have your senses buzzing for days!

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RED AGAVE RESORT – Enjoy a peaceful retreat or an adventure-ﬁlled getaway in the intimate setting of Red Agave Resort in Sedona, AZ. Nestled alongside Conocino National Forest, charming Chalets and Studio Suites each come with the same amazing views of Bell Rock & Courthouse Butte, Sedona’s world-famous red rock formations. Fully equipped kitchens in every unit and access to gas BBQ grills make meal prep a breeze. The beautifully landscaped courtyard which includes a swimming pool, two hot tubs and a ﬁre-pit, offers direct access to miles of trails for every skill level. The Red Agave Resort is the perfect destination for your next retreat or adventure. Bring

your bikes, bring your friends, bring your pets. To book or for more information, visit www.redagaveresort.net or call 877-284-9237.

SEDONA BEAR LODGE is an expansive bed and breakfast in beautiful West Sedona, nestled on almost a full acre of land. When you stay at our B&B, you experience excellent service and the relaxation that you deserve. During your stay, you will awake to the aroma of fresh coffee and a delicious gourmet breakfast each and every morning. After you are done exploring for the day, you can continue to enjoy your day by relaxing in our hot tub or curling up by the ﬁreplace. Above all else, what you’ll ﬁnd at Sedona Bear Lodge is a warm, friendly place where you can unwind and be yourself. Book online at www.sedonabearlodge.com

SEDONA REAL INN & SUITES – Come and see why Autumn in Sedona is famous for unparallelled beauty. Our hotel rooms offer a comfy home away from home waiting when you return from a big day of exploring majestic Sedona. With spacious hotel rooms and suites, ﬂexible layouts including suites with ﬁreplaces and balconies, a sparkling pool, and even a pet friendly park—you’re sure to have a relaxing stay. Whether you choose a standard Sedona hotel room or upgrade to a suite, our delicious hot breakfast bar, speedy Wi-Fi, parking and signature concierge service are always free of charge. (800) 353-1239 or www.sedonareal.com

HAWAII

BANYAN HARBOR RESORT, Managed by OLS Hotels & Resorts, is exceptionally suited to accommodate couples, groups and families for your Kauai vacation. Each tropical vacation rental offers separate

living, dining, and sleeping areas, plus fully-equipped kitchen. With amenities that include a salt heated pool, barbecue grills, tennis court, and shufﬂeboard, the Banyan Harbor Resort offers your perfect central island location for your next Kauai vacation. Ask about our $129 special for two-bedroom, fully-equipped condominiums. Add a car rental for only $26 per day. (800) 422-6926 or www.Vacation-Kauai.com

COCONUT WAIKIKI HOTEL is a family-friendly boutique hotel with classic island-chic style, located in the heart of Waikiki and renovated in Summer 2016. With bright rooms spacious enough for cartwheels, private balconies, complimentary Continental breakfast, a pool with sun deck, and Waikiki Beach just blocks away, this is your island home away from home. Book directly through our website and we will waive the resort fee! (808) 923-8828 or www.coconutwaikikihotel.com

CONDOMINIUM RENTALS HAWAII has been managing quality vacation condos on or across the best beaches for 35 years. Choose from the best locations on both Maui and Kauai. Save up to 25% off now through Dec 20th for as low as $105 per night! Call (800) 3675242 or select your fabulous condo online at www.crhmai.com

MAUI CONDO AND HOME, LLC features over 250 studio, one-, two- and three-bedroom condos in more than 20 oceanfront, beachfront and golf course locations in Kihei, Wailea, and Kahana and Kapalua in West Maui. And now they have condos on Hawaii Island, Kauai and Oahu; so booking a multi-island vacation is a breeze. Maui Condo And Home has easy check-in. Just call ahead for your check-in information. With their Keyless entry system, you are able to go straight to your unit at check-in time. (844) 567-8601 or www. mauicondo.com

SHORELINE HOTEL WAIKIKI is a modern boutique hotel with classic island-chic style, just 2 blocks from the beach and upscale shopping. Choose from 135 rooms, designed with sleek, minimalist interior design that accents ample natural light each with their own private lanai. The property features free breakfast, Heavenly Organic Restaurant and lounge and an outdoor rooftop pool with panoramic view of the Paciﬁc Ocean. Shoreline Hotel Waikiki is within two blocks of Royal Hawaiian Center and The International Market Place. Book directly through our website and we will waive the resort fee! www.shorelinehotelwaikiki.com or (808) 931-2444

CALIFORNIA

BIG SUR LODGE is located in ancient groves of redwood and oak trees in Pfeiffer Big Sur State Park, Big Sur, California. Guests are invited to step back in time to an earlier, more peaceful era. Our 61 newly-renovated and remodeled cottage-style guest rooms, each with its own deck or porch, are located on a hillside, within walking distance of our restaurant, gift shop, and grocery store. Your stay at the Big Sur Lodge includes free access to Pfeiffer Big Sur State Park, Andrew Molera State Park and Julia Pfeiffer Burns State Park. Ask about our Lovin’ Life discount. (800) 424-4787 or www.BigSurLodge.com

DOLPHIN BAY RESORT & SPA— Escape the ordinary and visit Dolphin Bay Resort & Spa in beautiful Pismo Beach. Book your summer stay and receive your 4th night free! With 60 spacious 1 and 2 bedroom suites featuring all the amenities of home, The Spa, Lido Restaurant and an array of activities on the Central Coast, it’s the perfect getaway. (800) 516-0112 or www.thedolphinbay.com

GLORIETTA BAY INN – Nestled just one block from the beach in Coronado, California, the Glorietta Bay Inn combines old-world charm with modern amenities. The eleven-room historic mansion features 89 contemporary inn rooms and suites. Amenities include complimentary expanded continental breakfast, heated swimming pool and spa, ﬂat screen TV, refrigerators, microwaves, complimentary WI-FI, plus afternoon refreshments and more. The Glorietta Bay Inn is just a short stroll to famous Hotel Del Coronado. Check out our August specials or call us at (800) 283-9383 or http://www.gloriettabayinn.com/internet-specials

HOLIDAY INN EXPRESS & SUITES OF ATASCADERO

— Stay, explore, savor the best of the Central Coast. Experience our award-winning wine country hotel featuring full hot breakfast, Wi-Fi, refrigerators/ microwaves/Keurig coffeemakers in each room, and an outdoor heated pool & spa. Conveniently situated in the heart of the Central Coast – minutes to Hearst Castle and historic Atascadero City Hall. Marston’s 101 Restaurant & Cocktails, and Caladero Event Room – NOW OPEN! (805) 462-0200 or www.hieatascadero.com

PISMO COAST VILLAGE RV RESORT — Located right on the beach, this beautifully landscaped RV resort features 400 full hookup sites, each with complimentary Wi-Fi and cable TV, on 26 grassy, tree-lined acres. Enjoy general Store, children’s arcade, restaurant,

Laundromat, heated pool, bicycle rentals and miniature golf course. The resort offers the ideal location for wineries, golf or Hearst Castle. Pismo Coast Village RV Resort was awarded the 2007/2008 National RV Park of the Year. As about our fall midweek specials. (888) RV-BEACH or www.PismoCoastVillage.com

RIVERSIDE DOWNTOWN PARTNERSHIP - Riverside is located midway between Los Angeles and Palm Springs and less than an hour from the mountains. Downtown Riverside is home to a number of special attractions including the historic Mission Inn Hotel & Spa. Visitors can enjoy shopping at a number of unique boutiques, dining at restaurants with a range of cuisines, or performances at the Fox Entertainment Plaza and other venues. For more information visit www.RiversideDowntown.org or call 951-781-7335.

TAHOE LAKESHORE LODGE & SPA – The only beach front Lake Tahoe hotel where every room has a lake view and ﬁreplace. Offering both lodge rooms and condominiums. Enjoy fall in Tahoe by the lake. Amenities include a private beach, seasonal heated pool and hot tub that are lakeside and a day spa for pampering. Centrally located just minutes from downtown casinos, area restaurants, marinas, incredible hiking areas and area attractions. Call and ask about our fall midweek promotion 25% off (Sunday-Thursday) stay 09/04/17-12/14/17 restrictions apply. (800) 448-4577 or www.TahoeLakeshoreLodge.com

ALASKA

KODIAK ISLAND CONVENTION & VISITORS BUREAU —

Kodiak, Alaska’s Emerald Isle, offers miles of scenic coastline for beachcombing in quiet solitude while eagles soar overhead. World-class ﬁshing, bear viewing, whale watching, birding, and unspoiled scenery make Kodiak the best place to experience pure Alaska. Museums, picturesque harbors, shopping, restaurants serving the freshest seafood and kind hospitality round out your experience in “the real Alaska.” Kodiak - the only way to see Alaska. (800) 789-4782 or Kodiak.org

TOGIAK RIVER LODGE— Located in Togiak, Alaska, we are all about the fishing and keeping you comfortable and well fed. Yes we have the hot tub on the river’s edge, and a sauna too, satellite television for those who must catch up on their sports teams, Wi-Fi Internet, daily room service and more, but it is the world-class Alaska Salmon fishing, King Salmon Fishing, fly fishing Silver Salmon, and Trophy Rainbow Trout fishing that people travel to Togiak, Alaska for. Allow us to take care of you, your family or friends on a remote Alaskan wilderness fishing adventure of a lifetime. (503) 784-7919; www.togiaklodge.com or llchinook@aol.com

UTAH

CANYON SERVICES - Escape the heat, ﬁnd your mountain getaway at Alta/Snowbird Utah. Your vacation rental condominium or

home awaits with close access to Alta Ski Area and Snowbird Ski and Summer Resort with tons of great activities and cool mountain air. Our properties give you spectacular views, access to incredible day hikes, and close proximity to Salt Lake City events! We are just a day drive from many National and Utah State Parks and Monuments. (888) 546-5708 or www.CanyonServices.com

LOGAN, UTAH is a few degrees cooler in so many ways. This beautiful high mountain valley offers unparalleled access to world class performing arts on the edge of the great outdoors. It’s only a 10 minute drive from the downtown theater district to hiking, fishing, or picnicking in the Wasatch Cache National Forest. Explore Logan Canyon National Scenic Byway with its dramatic limestone cliffs and wildflowers. Our valley is famous for outdoor adventures, hands-on living history experiences, and fine arts. Just 90minutes north of Salt Lake City. (800) 882-4433 or www.explorelogan. com

RUBY’S INN is located at the entrance to Bryce Canyon National Park and offers the closest lodging with everything from luxury hotel rooms to RV parks and campgrounds. Ruby’s Inn is open yearround with a General Store that provides fuel, groceries, camping gear, clothing and gifts. To plan your vacation, visit www.RubysInn. com or call 1-866-866-6616.

SunRiver - ST. GEORGE is southern Utah’s premier master-planned active adult lifestyle community. Built in an unspoiled, rural location, SunRiver St. George provides a quiet, superbly planned community with occupancy limited to at least one resident 55 or older. From the golf course layout and community center design to the ﬂoor plans of our sensational SunRiver St. George homes, the active adult lifestyle is our central point of focus. SunRiver St. George is “building a lifestyle, not just homes.” (435) 688-1000 or www.SunRiver.com

WESTERN EXPERIENCES

COLORADO TRAILS

RANCH — What you need is a week unwinding and exploring the wonders of our ﬁrst class guest ranch. Colorado Trails Ranch is not far from Durango, in Southwest Colorado. Set in the spectacular panoramas of the San Juan Mountains, our dude ranch resort offers lifetime experiences for singles, groups and entire families. There isn’t one difﬁcult activity in our perfectly personalized programs. The food is delicious, the comfort is wonderful and you’ll

INTERNATIONAL

ACCESSIBLE TRAVEL CHILE — Wine Tour to Chile & Argentina September 03-10, 2017. Enjoy the best wines of South America. Visit top wineries, stroll the picturesque vineyards, savor famous local varieties, and learn about Chilean and Argentine cuisine, culture and history. We specialize in small groups, expert bilingual guides and guaranteed departures. We also welcome wheelchairs and slow walkers. Contact us at: info@accessibletravelchile.com or www.accessibletravelChile.com

CRUISEONE specializes in cruise and land vacations to the world’s most exotic destinations, the St. Lawrence River, the Caribbean, the Mediterranean, Hawaii and the Mexican Riviera. Programs range from family reunions at sea and honeymoon cruises to river cruising and land vacations. Each independently owned and operated business combines the latest technology with old-fashioned customer service. Ask about our land packages to Ireland. Contact Joni Notagiacomo in Los Angeles at (800) 600-4548 or www.luv2cruz.com

HERZERL TOURS — Celebrate New Year’s in Vienna like the Imperial Family! If you ever had a dream to celebrate a very special New Year’s Eve in truly royal splendor, then this is for you. First, Waltz lessons in Vienna’s most renowned dancing school, then the

New Year’s Eve Ball “Hofburg Ball” at the Imperial Palace (the winter residence of the Habsburgs) – swaying to the strains of Johann Strauss’ waltz music in the arms of your prince or princess. A oncein-a-lifetime experience and there is much more! Contact Susanne at (800) 684-8488 for details; sms@herzerltours.com or visit www.herzerltours.com/pages/ kaiserball - that’s a direct link!!

TARA TOURS specializes in tours to Latin America with more excitement and mystery one could experience in a lifetime of travel. Tara Tours can take you there, with great service and tour programs, designed with your desires and budget in mind. Experience the majesty of Machu Picchu, Rio de Janeiro’s “Cidade Maravilhosa,” indigenous market of Chichicastenango; Peru’s Am azon Jungle; the incredibility of the Galapagos Islands, Chile and

Argentina’s Patagonia,the ruins of Tikal, Easter Island, and natural beauty of Costa Rica. (800) 327-0080 or www.TaraTours.com

visit to LAS VEGAS Très Magnifique A

a two-thirds-scale replica of the Arc de Triomphe, a Parisian landmark honoring the soldiers who fought with Napoleon.

Aha! There it is, the Ei el Tower. Around the corner, the Arc de Triomphe. And nearby, a row of quaint shops on a cobblestone street. Voila, this is Paris, n’est-ce pas?

Actually, it’s Paris Las Vegas, a Frenchthemed hotel and casino that’s done a remarkable job of bringing the famous landmarks of the governmental capital of France to the entertainment capital of the United States.

Although at rst it’s a bit disconcerting to see Parisian landmarks sitting amid the high-rise hotels and brightly lit casinos, it’s also trés magni que

The architects and designers responsible for creating the Paris Las Vegas Hotel, which opened in 1999, went to great lengths to make sure the famous landmarks were reproduced as accurately as possible. Their greatest coup was securing the original plans that Gustav Ei el used to build his monument for the Paris Exposition in 1889. The Las Vegas tower is an almost exact half-scale replica, soaring 460 feet (more than 40 stories) into the desert sky.

The major di erence, aside from size, has to do with safety. Rather than joining beams with rivets as in the original, modern builders felt that welding would

produce a stronger structure. Then, to ensure an authentic look, they overlaid the welding with cosmetic rivets.

The concern for accuracy even extended to the lighting system. In 1989, 100 years after the original tower was built, lights were added to brighten the Paris sky. Ten years later, the same experts were hired to install the lights in the Las Vegas reproduction.

The Ei el Tower is the rst sign of Paris that visitors to Las Vegas see when they

Some parts of the hotel have facades that echo famous buildings in Paris. One wall looks like the Paris Opera House, and the exterior of the 34-story hotel itself was designed to look like Paris’ 800-yearold Hôtel de Ville, which now serves as Paris’ City Hall.

The Parisian theme carries to the inside, where touches of France adorn the casino, lobby and, most of all, the shopping promenade. The retail area, which is completely indoors, has “cobblestone” streets, wrought-iron street lamps, and shops fashioned to look distinctly European, with owerboxes and balustrades.

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but it’s far

As with the architecture, the hotel’s restaurants pride themselves on authenticity. Many are devoted to French food of one sort or another — from crusty baguettes and delicate crêpes to foie gras and le let de boeuf. Mon Ami Gabi is an upscale café where people can eat outside and watch folks stroll up and down the Strip, except the bow-tied waiters don’t call it “The Strip.” They call it the “Champs-Élysées.”

Diners can start with wild escargot or

onion soup au gratin, move on to chicken grand-mère and nish with a vanilla bean crème brûlée — if, that is, they don’t get sidetracked by some of the 80-plus boutique wine o erings.

But it’s the Ei el Tower restaurant, on the 11th oor of the tower, that is the epitome of Parisian elegance. The prices are nearly as stratospheric as the view, but no one seems to care. After all, this is a restaurant that’s often dubbed one of the most romantic in the country, and what is more French than romance? (Tip: Those who are more pragmatic than romantic can opt to go for brunch or, better yet, go for a tasting.)

The Village Bu et takes diners to the provinces outside Paris to experience the sights and tastes of the countryside. The restaurant has six sections, each of which replicates the architecture and design of a speci c province. Likewise, there are a variety of cooking stations that feature the foods and cooking styles of each region. Guests, who are welcome to gorge themselves with food from all of the provinces, can have crêpes à la Brittany, seafood from Normandy, meats from Burgundy, croissants from Alsace and beverages from Bretagne. (Tip: The bu et isn’t cheap, so go hungry.)

Finally, almost hidden in a corner on the hotel’s north side, Le Cabaret o ers an ooh là là experience during which folks make merry as they sip cocktails and listen to live music.

Now what could be more French than that?

For an expanded version of this story, see traveltizers.com

up the famous Strip,

from the only one. People who are arriving at the Paris Las Vegas Hotel drive around

BY ANDREA GROSS

Photos by Irv Green

The Ei el Tower soars 460-feet into the Las Vegas sky.

The Arc de Triomphe, replicated in two-thirds scale, honors soldiers who fought with Napoleon.

At Mon Ami Gabi cafe, the Strip is often refered to as Champs-Elysees.

Dining

The Mission Kierland carries on Chef Matt Carter’s Latin cuisine crusade with luminous food.

Anyone with a proverbial “cross to bear” might be consoled by the literal load the Mission Kierland’s bar carries – a colossal cruci x, composed of amber-orange berglass and illuminated from inside, beaming brighter than all the chandeliers hanging from the high, vaulted ceilings. But the radiant rood isn’t the only thing glowing in this Latin cuisine cathedral. The food’s luminous, too, pro ering a fusion of Spanish, Mexican, Central and South American avors. Chef Matt Carter’s a culinary star with a solar system of superb eateries orbiting his name – Zinc Bistro, House Brasserie, the original Mission in Old Town Scottsdale and, most recently, the decadent and jaw-droppingly delicious Fat Ox.

Opened in January 2017, The Mission Kierland shares a menu with the Old Town location (established in 2008), but the décor’s more dramatic and the vibe’s a little more modern at the North Scottsdale spot. During the day, cleverly designed oor-to-ceiling windows ood the res-

taurant with soft, natural light; at night, the chandeliers and giant cross cast their light across the upscale eatery. Lively conversations and the clanking of silverware ll the air at all hours (the acoustics are indeed cathedral-like, especially from the second oor, where, by the way, there’s a second bar, sans huge cruciate).

Tortillas, salsas and arepas (a popular breakfast food in Venezuela and Colombia, made from ground maize our) are made fresh on-site daily, and The Mission’s meats are smoked over mesquite or pecan wood on a at-top grill to imbue them with rich avor. The drink menu includes several popular beers, including Dos Equis, Modelo, Paci co and Tecate, and the craft cocktail menu revolves around margaritas (nine kinds), mojitos (four varieties), mules (three choices), and seven house specialties.

The wine menu is extensive. They also o er tequila ights. It’s an awful lot of alcohol for a place that resembles an old Catholic mission, but maybe some kind

of instant repentance-setting is the whole idea.

Some starters shine on the food menu, especially the grilled and skewered street corn smothered in butter and cotija and sprinkled with paprika; earthy and subtly spicy shrimp antichucos (kebabs) spiked with oregano and black pepper; and the roasted corn gorditas (stu ed pastry) with zucchini, mushroom and thick huitlacoche crema. The guacamole – made tableside with ingredients including chunky avocado, jalapeño, red onion, and chipotle puree – is also divine.

There’s not a taco on the menu that’s not stellar, but carnivores can savor out-of-this-world pork shoulder (slow-roasted for 12 hours and slathered in a pineapple habanero glaze) and herbivores can get red up about Brussels sprouts tacos beautifully balanced with sesame, chile de arbol, apple, ginger and cotija cheese.

Grilled meats get smoked over wood, and include superb surf (Florida grouper) and terri c turf ( let mignon, pork shoulder) selections. But the source of the most succulent entrees is the Spanish griddle, where mouthwatering Chilean salmon, avorful Paci c sword sh, and green chile duck con t begin their journey to your plate.

If there’s room for dessert, ll it with The Mission’s pumpkin bread pudding –a dense confection spiked with Scotch,

smothered in ice cream, and sprinkled with pepitas and pomegranate seeds. Or undo the top button of your pants and dig into the Guatemalan chocolate pastilla made with XO tequila, and a g and guajillo glaze. The rich dishes are eminently easy to nish and quite lling, so you might feel like you need to be rolled out of The Mission, but that’s a pretty sweet cross to bear.

The Mission Kierland 7122 E. Greenway Parkway, #140 Scottsdale, 480-292-7800 themissionaz.com

STORY & PHOTOS BY NIKI D’ANDREA

Brussels sprouts tacos with grilled street corn

Craft cocktails include nine varieties of margaritas, seven house specialties, and a handful of mules and mojitos.

The Mission Kierland opened in January 2017.

What’s Cooking? Cobbler cake in a Mason jar

BY JAN D’ATRI

They’re so popular for so many purposes, we sometimes forget that Mason and Ball jars were designed strictly for canning. But these days, they are a favorite in crafting, decorating and, believe it or not, baking a really fun, simple and ultra-transportable cake! Cake in a jar? Yes, that’s right. I said jar. Half-pint wide-mouth jars make perfect single-serving cakes that you can bake in the oven, cool down, seal and take to a party or pack in a lunchbox. I’ll admit I was skeptical about putting Mason jars in the oven until I researched and discovered that the same jars you use for canning are designed to withstand very high heat and are sturdy enough to bake in.

Then I found out that although the Mason jar has been around since 1858, making cake in a jar is one of the newest baking crazes.

(Photo Credit/Jan D’Atri)

With cake in a jar, there’s no need to make the batter to pour into the jar.

Simply spoon the raw ingredients into the jars, add a slice of butter on top and watch the magic happen in the oven. Then serve the tasty treats right from the jar. Here are two variations of my new favorite single-serving sensation.

Cobbler Cake in a Jar

For 4 half-pint Mason jars:

- 3 cups fresh or frozen fruits in season

- 3/4 cup our

- 3/4 cup sugar

- 1/2 teaspoon salt

- 4 tablespoons butter

- Whipped cream for topping

- 1 package dried beans

Directions:

In a bowl, mix together fruits of choice equaling 3 cups. Pour equal amounts of the fruit in each of the four jars. In another bowl, mix together our, sugar and salt until well combined. Pour equal amounts of dry ingredients on top of the fruit. Add one tablespoon of butter on top of dry ingredients. Place the four jars into a square baking dish, a few inches apart. Spread dried beans

around the jars to keep them steady while you’re moving them in and out of the oven. Bake at 350 degrees for about 45 minutes. Remove from oven and allow cakes to cool. When cooled, twist on lids and refrigerate until ready to serve. Top with a dollop of whipped cream.

Half-Pint One-Pan Éclair:

For delicious cakes in a jar that don’t need baking, try the half-pint éclair!

Place a graham cracker on the bottom of each jar. Combine one small box of vanilla pudding and one cup of milk, mixing until thickened. Add ½ small tub of Cool Whip and mix until well blended. Spoon a dollop

on graham cracker. Repeat process until layers are just below the neckline. Melt one container of chocolate fudge frosting in microwave for about 45 seconds. Pour several tablespoons of melted frosting over the top of each jar of graham cracker layers. Refrigerate for 24 hours to soften graham crackers before serving.

When in Roma Italian cuisine spices up East Mesa.

BY KENNETH L aFAVE

In an age of hyper-sophisticated dining, sometimes it helps to go home. Yes, the pomegranate sea salt duck with artichoke salad ambe is a wondrous thing to experience, I’m sure, but it doesn’t replace classic dishes.

Gaeta, near Rome, was home to Antonio and Anna Magliozzi, restaurateurs who brought the classic Roman dishes they were raised on to Café Roma Ristorante in East Mesa. Eating at Café Roma is as close to experiencing Rome as you are likely to nd anywhere in the Valley.

“This is my story,” says Antonio Magliozzi, waving an arm at the wall of photos, documents and menus behind the register.

The photos show a young Magliozzi, training under his chef father to inherit the traditions of Italian cooking. They trace the history of the couple’s restaurants after he and Anna moved to the U.S. in 1988: restaurants in Pasadena, Hermosa Beach, and their rst (now closed) Mesa restaurant on Recker Road.

Antonio Magliozzi’s story includes graduation from Italy’s prestigious La Culinaria Academia in 1972, years of working for his father in Gaeta, and a stint as chef for the Hilton hotel chain.

Magliozzi does all the cooking himself, and the couple’s son, Marco Magliozzi, manages the front of the house, with assistance from his ancée, Sydne Bonner.

“My customers come here for many reasons,” Antonio Magliozzi says. “Some for price” – dinner at Café Roma is quite a ordable – “and some for the cooking,

which is 1960s- and ‘70s-style Italian cooking with nothing fancy.”

Café Roma’s clientele tends toward an older demographic. Young diners seem to want the wings and burgers of sports bars, Antonio Magliozzi laments. Too bad for them. That means they may never experience seafood as fresh and unique as cioppino, a blend of clams, shrimp, scallops, mussels and salmon in a white wine sauce, with linguini; risottos made with imported Italian rice; regional specialties such as polenta (cornmeal) with spinach and mushrooms; and meatcentered classics like the sage-infused veal dish saltimbocca a la romana.

Pastas, served with soup or salad, range from simple tomato and sweet basil over angel hair and alla primavera over spaghetti to alla carbonara – eggs and cheese in a cream sauce, sizzling under bacon and served over spaghetti – and al pesto Genovese (pesto sauce over penne). And yes they even have spaghetti and meatballs, which, prior to about 1980, were all Americans knew of “Italian food.”

Café Roma is open for dinner Mondays through Saturdays starting at 4 p.m., and Sundays starting at 3 p.m. Lunch during the summer months is only by special arrangement for groups of ten or more.

Roma Café

7210 E. Main Street Mesa, 480-654-0558

romacaferistorante.com

The pasta menu is robust at Café Roma. (Special to LLAF)

Columns

Aging Today

Dog days of summer –are you prepared?

BY BOB ROTH Managing Partner of Cypress Homecare Solutions

People have called this time of the year the “dog days of summer” for a long time. For those of us not aware of this fact, the name comes from the rising of the star Sirius during the late summer months, which Greek and Roman astrology connected with heat, drought, sudden thunderstorms, lethargy, fever, mad dogs and bad luck. Not so sure about the fever, mad dogs and bad luck, but for those of us that live in the Valley of the Sun, the other descriptions are spot on. Get it? “Spot” on.

Last year I wrote a similar column with the focus on older adults staying cool and hydrating. More particularly, the content of my column was centered on activities and keeping older adults active but safe during this dangerous time of year. My focus in this column is centered on protecting seniors from the heat, sun, storms and brown/black outs, and the unexpected.

If you have ever lived through a Phoenix summer, you know it takes some preparation to make it bearable. Seniors are more prone to heat-related illnesses because they are more sensitive to heat than younger generations. Aging adults simply fail to see the warning signs of heat-related illnesses or injuries until it is too late. As we age, the response of our bodies to higher temperatures also changes. Here are a few tips for this summer:

• Wear protective clothing such as longsleeved shirts and long pants.

• Wear a wide-brimmed hat that shades your face, neck and ears.

• Seek shade whenever possible.

• Wear sunscreen with a Sun Protection Factor (SPF) of 15 or higher as well as UVA and UVB protection.

• Reapply sunscreen regularly, especially after swimming, perspiring heavily or drying skin with a towel.

• Wear sunglasses that block both UVA and UVB rays.

• Avoid direct sun exposure between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m., when the sun’s rays are strongest.

• If you need or desire exercise, go to a mall where it is air conditioned and you are protected from the sun.

Another important thing people tend to forget about is how their medication and diet might a ect them. Medications that encourage dehydration and loss of electrolytes need to be combated with lots of water. Low-carb diets also require a lot of water, since the extra protein can cause the body to heat up.

With the monsoons now upon us, we need to remember there are many older adults in our community that are dealing with life’s challenges. Combine this with extreme weather and this can and will only make matters worse. So how do you protect your loved ones from one of these weather events occurring? First, you need to put a plan in place so they are prepared. When the inevitable happens, your aging loved one will know exactly what they need before, during and after the storm. You will rest easy knowing your aging loved one is prepared.

Severe storms aren’t the only weather condition we must prepare for. The items listed below can also help in the case of other emergencies such as a power outage during our sweltering summer heat.

We recommend you prepare for an emergency situation by gathering these items in advance:

Emergency kit: includes water (one gallon per person per day for a minimum of three days), food (nonperishable), batterypowered radio with extra batteries, ashlight with extra batteries, rst aid kit, whistle and ares, matches in a waterproof container, face mask, plastic sheeting and duct tape for a shelter-in-place, moist towelettes and toilet paper, garbage bags and plastic ties, wrench or pliers, scissors and knife, manual can opener, local maps,

and a cell phone with a solar charger or inverter.

Medical needs and documentation: medications, copies of prescriptions, contact lens supplies or spare eyeglasses, and important legal documents like a copy of your birth certi cate, advanced directives, important phone numbers and insurance policies.

Protective wear and resources: blankets and pillows, one change of clothing and footwear per person, gloves, coats and rain gear.

If some prescriptions your loved one is taking need refrigeration, we recommend you have a small cooler available so you can use ice to keep the medication cold. There are valuable online resources for disaster preparedness, including FEMA and the Weather Channel’s Weather Ready. Just remember the old saying: An ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure. A little precaution in our case – planning before a crisis – is preferable to a lot of xing up afterwards.

Bear Market Report

What will they do without you?

BY TERESA BEAR

One of my earliest memories was watching our miniature dachshund, Schatzi, giving birth to her rst litter of puppies. Proud papa Peanuts (yeah, not the most creative name – but hey, I was 7) wanted to be near – but mama let him know in no uncertain terms that he was to stay far, far away. Under normal circumstances, this protective instinct would not be a problem. However, the miracle of birth happened in a motel room as we were moving from Colorado to Ohio. Needless to say, it was rather tight quarters traveling in a station wagon with Mom, Dad, my two siblings, the seven dogs – and me. Pets do bring adventure into our lives!

Since childhood, I have seldom been without animal companions. Currently, we share our home with three cats. Even though they are legally considered

“property,” they’re much more like family. It goes without saying that just as you make preparations to care for your human family members after your passing, you need to plan for your pets, as well.

First of all, choose a caregiver.

Ideally, a family member will be willing and able to take care of your pet when you pass. However, if that’s not possible, search for a trusted friend or neighbor. The search is complicated if the pet is older or disabled – or sports an exterior of scales or feathers. If all else fails, you can utilize the option of sending your pet to a continuing care program such as one sponsored by the Arizona Humane Society. For a nondeductible enrollment fee and a substantial donation, your pet will receive lifetime care or be given an adoptive home.

Secondly, consider the costs.

On average, it costs $1,135 annually to own a dog, and $792 for a cat. If possible, set aside some funds for their care. You can do this in several ways.

One way is through a pet trust. This allows you to control from the grave the care of your pet. However, like any trusts which are designed to continue for years after your death, these can be expensive to create and administer. If this is too ex-

pensive, you can include provisions for your pets in your will. A third, less cumbersome option might be to set aside funds for the caregiver in an account which bypasses probate. They can be a bene ciary of your life insurance policy, annuity or IRA account. The easiest option might be at your local bank. You can attach transfer on death (TOD) instructions to a savings or checking account so that when you pass, the funds will go directly to your caregiver.

Finally, be sure to leave speci c instructions for their future mommies and daddies.

Who is your pet’s vet? Their groomer? What brand of food do they eat? Which toy can they not live without? No one knows your pet like you do, so share everything you can.

Legally Speaking Putting the puzzle pieces in place

BY BECKY CHOLEWKA Estate Planning Attorney

I have always enjoyed puzzles. I remember working on one when I was about 11 or 12. It was a black cat against a black background. The only colors were in the cat’s eyes and whiskers. That puzzle took a while to complete.

Have you ever worked on a puzzle and when you were almost done, you realized you are missing the last few pieces? How frustrating! Estate planning is like a puzzle to me. And trust me, if your plan is missing pieces, your family will be frustrated.

Healthcare, mental healthcare, and nancial powers of attorney (POA) are important pieces in your estate planning puzzle. A POA is a document that allows your chosen agent to help you while you are alive. Here are a few examples of how these important documents could be used.

• Several years ago, a wife wanted to sell the family car before the end of the year to take advantage of a cash-forclunkers tax break. The problem was, her husband was on the title to the vehicle and he was overseas working. When you are in another country, the only way to get a document notarized is to make an appointment with either the U.S. Embassy or Consulate. These appointments can sometimes take 4-8 weeks to schedule. She had to wait weeks before getting her husband’s notarized signature back on the car title. If she had been POA for her husband, she could have signed the document immediately on his behalf and sold the car.

• A client’s daughter went overseas as part of a college-abroad program. Unfortunately, her daughter’s purse

including her phone and wallet were stolen in Spain. Because the daughter had made her mom her POA before she traveled, mom was able to contact daughter’s credit card companies, banks, phone company, and credit reporting agencies on her daughter’s behalf to notify them of the theft.

• A 93-year old client came to our o ce to sign the POA we had created for her. Her health was declining and she expressed concern she would not be able to attend the meeting she had in a few days with the title company for her house closing process. I told her not to worry. “Send

your daughter to the meeting instead! You just made her your POA.”

• My mom wasn’t feeling well several years ago during our family vacation in Colorado. My brother-in-law drove her to the emergency room. Several hours later, she went in cardiogenic shock and had to be airlifted to another hospital. Mom stayed in the hospital for 17 days, mostly in and out of consciousness in the ICU. During that time, my family relied on her POA to make medical decisions for her. Make sure you have all the pieces to your estate plan… before your family needs to put the puzzle together.

How do you know if you have a hearing loss?

BY KEN ARCIA Arizona Relay Service

We live in a world where physicals, doctor’s appointments, eye exams and visits to the dentist are an annual occurrence. Amongst all of these e orts to take care of our body as it ages, why aren’t we paying more attention to our hearing health? When was the last time you had your hearing checked?

According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, hearing loss is the third most common chronic physical condition in the United States. So it may be surprising to learn that millions of people are living with hearing loss and are not doing anything about it. In fact, a federal study found that about a quarter of people between the ages of 20 and 69 who think their hearing is good or excellent actually show signs of hearing loss. Hearing loss can be tricky to identify because not all

sounds register the same way in the ear. Some sounds may be perfectly clear while others are distorted.

According to the Hearing Loss Association of America, some major indicators one may be losing their hearing include:

• Frequently asking people to repeat themselves

• Often turning your ear toward a sound to hear it better

• Losing your place in group conversations

• Keeping the volume on your radio or TV at a level that others say is too loud

• Pain or ringing in your ears

• Noticing that some sounds remain clear (often low-pitched sounds such as the bass line in music) while others may seem fuzzy (frequently women’s and children’s high-pitched voices)

For many people, it’s hard for them to justify they may have a hearing loss because their family doctor has failed to mention it. The truth of the matter is, only 14 percent of physicians routinely screen for hearing loss during a physical. Whether you have begun to notice these symptoms or someone close to you has, it is important to make an appointment to get your hearing checked as soon as possible, as nearly 95 percent of people with sensorineural hearing loss can be helped with hearing aids, but if needed, all possible treatment options should all be discussed with an audiologist.

Another common issue surrounding hearing loss is that people believe they can live with it, depending on its severity. While this may seem plausible,

it is in fact highly discouraged. If left undiagnosed, hearing loss, no matter the severity, may cause other issues such as anxiety, isolation, paranoia, decreased self-esteem or depression. No matter the issues you may be experiencing, organizations like Arizona Relay Service and Arizona Commission for the Deaf and the Hard of Hearing can help you through them. If you are having trouble using the phone, Arizona Relay Service o ers a variety of di erent devices that are alternative to the traditional voice-to-voice telephone. Video phones, captioned telephones and teletypewriter (TTY) devices help ensure hearing loss doesn’t prevent a person from being connected and at a volume comfortable for everyone. In addition, the Arizona Commission for the Deaf and the Hard of Hearing has valuable information about hearing solutions as well as connections to a number of other local organizations and resources to help you on your path towards healthier hearing.

Immunizations are important for children, adults

August is National Immunization Awareness Month. Immunizations (also called vaccines) are necessary throughout the lifespan. Below is an overview of selected Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) recommended immunizations.

Seasonal Influenza (Flu)

Vaccination

The flu is a contagious respiratory illness caused by influenza viruses. It can cause mild to severe illness, and at times can lead to death. On average, each year, 5% to 20% of the U.S. population gets the flu; more than 200,000 people are hospitalized from flu-related complications; and up to 49,000 people die from flu-related causes. Although the flu season cannot be exactly predicted, it generally starts in October and can continue up until late May. Hence, flu season is fast approaching. Since the vaccine can take about two weeks to take full effect, getting the vaccine as soon as it becomes available is advisable.

Who should get this vaccine? Everyone 6 months of age and older.

Pneumococcal Vaccination

Pneumococcal disease is a severe infection. Most people are only familiar with this infection as pneumonia. However, it also causes infections in the blood stream and brain. Pneumococcal disease leads to death in 1 out of 20 people with pneumonia; 1 in 5 people with a blood stream infection; and 1 in 3 people with an infection in the brain. According to the CDC, this disease is the most preventable cause of death out of all the infections we can vaccinate against.

Who should get this vaccine? Everyone 65 years of age and older should get two distinct pneumococcal vaccines. Other people who should get the vaccine include those under the age of 65 who smoke or have diabetes, lung disease, heart disease, kidney disease, liver disease or a weakened immune system.

Herpes Zoster (Shingles) Vaccination

Herpes zoster is caused by the same virus that causes chickenpox. After a person gets chickenpox the virus stays in the body and can eventually reappear in the form of shingles. Shingles causes a painful skin rash, described as “intense burning,” lasting anywhere from two to four weeks.

Who should get this vaccine? The

vaccine is FDA approved for people 50 years of age and older.

Tetanus, Diphtheria and Pertussis (Tdap) Vaccination

Tdap is a combination vaccine that provides protection against tetanus, diphtheria and pertussis.

Tetanus is a serious condition that leads to death in 20% of cases due to muscle stiffening which limits breathing. People

can be infected with tetanus after getting cut or scraped by an object with the bacteria. After getting infected, it may take one day to several months for a person to show signs of infection.

Pertussis, also known as “whooping cough,” causes severe coughing spells that can lead to hospitalizations and sometimes even death. Although this infection is more of a concern in children, it is important for all adults to receive the vaccine to prevent the spread to infants.

Diphtheria is an infection that causes a thick covering over the back of the throat,

making it difficult to breathe. It can also lead to other serious problems, such as heart failure, paralysis, and even death. Who should get this vaccine? All adults should receive a single dose of Tdap, then a Td booster (containing only tetanus and diphtheria) every 10 years. Pregnant women, however, should receive a Tdap dose with every pregnancy.

To know if you qualify for any of these vaccines, stop by your local Walgreens pharmacy today. Many insurance plans, including Medicare, cover vaccines as part of your health benefits.

Arizona Greenthumb Fall gardening starts now

BY GLENDA STRICKBINE

It’s time to get rolling on your fall garden. It may not feel like it outdoors, but we are heading toward fall. It’s time to plan your space, get your soil ready and plant the seeds you will eventually transplant into your garden.

I called on Master Gardener Bill Felton for some advice going into such an important growing season, and am glad I did. He had some great advice based on his personal experience and his obvious passion for gardening. Bill has had success with artichokes, broccoli, carrots, lettuce, green onions, peas and spinach in his fall garden. He recommends holding o on tomatoes until spring because the fall growing season isn’t long enough. If you are a total tomato hound like myself, you can experiment with acclimatized cherry or plum tomatoes because they mature much faster. Planting date for fall transplants is October 15th. If starting your own transplants from seed, plant them inside in late August.

Lovin’ Tech After 50

Up-size your bank account while downsizing your home

BY JUSTIN FERRIS

When you start to downsize decades of possessions, two questions inevitably arise. First, how do you decide what needs to go? Second, how do you dispose of your former treasures?

Most people put a lot more thought into the rst question than the second. Unwanted items usually just go to charity or the dumpster. Those work, but don’t forget “make money.” Thanks to the internet, you might get a nice chunk of change for certain unwanted items.

Price Your Stu

(craigslist.org) to sell larger items, such as furniture and appliances.

For clothes and accessories, consider ThredUp (thredup.com), which bills itself as “the largest online consignment and thrift store.” Amazon Trade-In (http://amzn. to/2q3wWtX) will exchange approved technology and books for Amazon Gift Cards. Likewise, Gazelle (gazelle.com) buys used electronics and specializes in cell phones.

As with valet programs, be aware that trade-ins o er less money in exchange for the convenience.

Start by choosing your location. You can start with a container, a small garden or something larger. Choose a location with morning sunlight and afternoon shade. Most fruiting vegetables do best with 6 to 8 hours of full sun and most will tolerate some shade.

Sketch a plan of what you will plant and where. Bill said he now staggers his plants instead of planting all the same kinds together; this keeps the insects guessing. Be sure to plant dill and marigolds in your garden – they are great for keeping insects at bay.

One key to successful gardening, especially in the desert, is to plant vegetables engineered to grow here. These plants may be more heat-tolerant or have a shorter grow season and can make a big di erence in your success. Bill suggests checking out community gardens which may sell plants during growing season or sponsor a seed swap. Just make sure you start with quality seeds or transplants. The soil here needs to be enriched with

nitrate, potash and potassium. Compost is also an excellent earthy ingredient to mix into your soil. Spend time cultivating your soil so it will provide proper drainage for your plants.

When planting, don’t crowd, and if planting seeds, make sure to plant at the proper depth. Use a start solution of 10 -50 -10 fertilizer to give your new garden a boost and protect new plants from the sun for the rst few days.

Irrigation is an important part of gardening success because of the lack of rainfall here. Try to nd a happy medium – do not overwater but don’t allow your plants to wilt. As your plants take hold, they won’t require so much attention. You will have to work to control weeds and pests. Put them on notice that entrance into your garden is by invitation only. Weeds and insects really want to come to your party and it will take diligence on your part to ward them o . Remember Bill’s advice to grow marigolds and dill to control insects naturally. Also cultivate between your rows to control weeds and keep mulch down. Harvest your veggies and enjoy. Take time to write down the things that worked this growing season and what didn’t. Remember they don’t sell vegetables like this at the store, so you have to grow them.

I would like to thank Bill Felton for his expert advice. Bill is a Master Gardener at the University of Arizona’s Cooperative Extension, which o ers gardening classes this fall. Visit extension.arizona.edu/ maricopamg.

Before you sell an item, you need to know its potential worth. You don’t want to sell something for $5 that’s worth $5,000, or waste time on something worth 50 cents. Even if you use one of the setprice hassle-free services we talk about later, it helps to know the ballpark.

To price items, head over to eBay (ebay. com). In the search area at the top, type the name of your item, such as “McDonald’s collector plate” or “Disney VHS” and click “Search.” Next, go to the search options in the left-hand column. Scroll down to “Show Only” and select the “Sold listings” option. Now you can see how much similar items sold for in the past.

As you price items, note the photos and descriptions of the ones that sold for the most. Mimic them in your own listings later to boost your pro ts.

For electronics, check Sage BlueBook (bluebook.sagese.com). It asks you detailed questions about each item to give you a more accurate estimate.

Sell Your Stu

To sell items, eBay works well for most people. It boasts a solid reputation, millions of users, and plenty of tools to help you sell successfully. Just click the “sell” link at the top of the home page.

If you want less hassle, eBay o ers eBay Valet (ebay.com/s/valet) to sell items for you. Just send o your items and it does all the work. Of course, it does take a cut –20 to 75 percent depending on the item’s nal sell price.

Other sites might work better than eBay for certain items. Avoid shipping hassles and use online classi ed site Craigslist

Stay Safe

If you do sell items yourself, safety and privacy become big factors. Scammers will try to take your money and information, and in-person transactions carry the risk of physical danger.

Ebay’s seller ratings and its use of PayPal – and PayPal’s dispute resolution system –will mitigate some risk. In other situations, only deal in cash or reputable online payment systems like PayPal. Checks, money orders and wire transfers are risky. Brush up on common scams like overpayment, check-cashing, advanced fee, shipping service, and pre-paid label. The Federal Trade Commission’s Consumer Information site (consumer.ftc.gov/scamalerts) is a good resource. Frequent online sellers should set up a dedicated bank account so digital scams and payment processing errors don’t impact your primary account.

When dealing online, don't give out your real email address and phone number. Create a dedicated email account on your preferred email services. For disposable phone numbers, check out Burner (burnerapp.com), Hushed (hushed. com) or Sideline (sideline.com).

When conducting in-person transactions, always bring a friend and meet in a public place. Ask your local police station if they provide a monitored transaction area – many do You can also try O erUp (o erup.com), a Craigslist alternative that veri es the ID of each person who uses the service. It won’t remove all the dangers, but it adds one more layer of protection.

Plant marigolds or dill to keep insects away from your garden. (Special to LLAF)

Hospice Is Hope Parents with empty arms

BY LIN SUE COONEY

It’s only natural to associate the word “hospice” with end-of-life, and to envision a patient who is elderly and frail – someone who has lived a long, full life.

But what happens when care is needed before a baby draws its rst breath – before life even begins?

Five years ago, when a desperate mom carrying a child with a life-limiting condition asked Hospice of the Valley for help, we created a unique perinatal support program. It embraces any family grieving the anticipated death of a baby still stirring inside a mother’s womb. These are families with crushed dreams, who still want to meet and hold their little one –even if the rst time will also be the last time.

I can’t imagine that kind of heartbreak. Or the courage it took for Derrick and Maricela Kempf to share their story with me – so other couples know where to nd

help. At their 20 week ultrasound, they were just hoping to keep the gender of their third baby a surprise. Instead, they were told he was "incompatible with life.”

Maricela didn’t know what to think. “We were shocked and confused. I felt like he was saying, ‘Well, your baby’s not really a baby. It’s not real.’ We were shattered. Then we found Hospice of the Valley.”

Perhaps you didn’t know Hospice of the Valley o ered this kind of support –or that families don’t pay for this no-cost community program. Pam Roman, our director of pediatric services, calls it “service to the human spirit.”

“Our families come to us feeling isolated and alone, so we support them holistically with nursing, physicians, social workers, child life specialists and grief counselors. This baby is precious to them and will always be their child regardless of how long they have together.”

Just as with hospice, the care is tailored to each family. Derrick and Maricela asked if their son could be born at home, not in a hospital. So our teams worked to get all the right people in place to make that happen. To make the home birth extra special, Pam arranged for one of our harpists to play soothing music during and after delivery.

In her words, “It’s what we do with our babies – we nurture them, we sing to them. This was something we could o er that was beautiful and comforting.”

Rafael came into the world peacefully and drew his last breath seven and a half minutes later. Yet Maricela remembers that day with happiness. “We were experiencing something so tragic, but in my memory, we were able to welcome Rafael with joy and peace and beautiful music in the background. We just felt so loved and honored.”

Derrick is grateful for the way the perinatal team seemed to rejoice in caring for them, which lightened the burden. “It let us focus on each other, love each other and just be a family. It was a gift.” It’s a gift we want to share with every family on this di cult journey – because no one should face it alone. Learn how Hospice of the Valley’s perinatal program helped other couples at hov.org or call us 24/7 at 602-530-6900.

Lin Sue Cooney is Director of Community Engagement at Hospice of the Valley. For more information, call 602-5306900 (available 24/7) or visit hov.org.

T HE F INIS H L INE

The 2019 National Senior Games will be held in Albuquerque and athletes who wish to qualify to compete in those games will do so in 2018. For all those athletes, we will be running a series of articles on the City of Albuquerque and the State of New Mexico in order to help them prepare for the games there. First and foremost to remember is

the altitude. Athletes will need to train di erently in order to function well at 5,312 feet. To compare, our altitude here in the Valley of the Sun is 1,087 feet. The higher altitude requires the lungs and heart to work harder and athletes should train accordingly.

Albuquerque, New Mexico’s largest city, sits in the high desert. Its modern

downtown core contrasts with Old Town Albuquerque, dating to the city’s 1706 founding as a Spanish colony. Old Town is lled with historic adobe buildings, such as San Felipe de Neri Church, ve museums, and shops selling Native American handicrafts. These and many other fascinating places await the athletes that compete in this beautiful city.

Derrick and Maricela Kempf with their children. (Photo by Lakisa Muhammad)

If you’ve been around the Arizona Senior Olympics for a few years, you’ve heard about the group referred to as the GMT (Game Management Team). This is the group that meets throughout the year to plan the Annual ASO Games. Without the GMT, there would be no games! This dedicated group of people each take on the responsibility of two sports. They work with the Sport Commissioner, who actually runs the event – such as Track

Games Management Team

and Field or Swimming etc. They act as a resource for the Commissioner and as a liaison between the Commissioner and the ASO o ce. Throughout the year, they are in contact with their Commissioner to work on promotion of the event, seeing that a facility is secured, obtaining the necessary equipment and supplies and seeing that volunteers and o cials are obtained. They are present at the event at the beginning and end to help with set up

and takedown and to see that results are recorded and transmitted to the o ce. We are now recruiting for members of the GMT. The time commitment is August through March. Meetings are held twice monthly and take about three hours with travel. During the games, the time spent on each of the two sports averages about four hours.

If you are looking to volunteer for something that will require an interest in

helping others stay active and healthy; a willingness to drive to lively, fun meetings; and a desire to use your skills to make the ASO Games the best in the nation, then you are GMT material! Please call Irene at the ASO o ce to learn more about becoming a GMT member. Call 602-274-7742 Tuesday through Thursday from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. We’re counting on you. Call today!

2017 National Senior Games Results Congratulations to all of our athletes!

Event Age Group Name Result

Archery- Men’s Compound Release 60-64 Larry Butter eld Gold

Badminton-Men’s Doubles 75-79 Phil Brunner/Robert Semon Bronze

Badminton-Women’s Doubles 70-74 Lorna Hunter/Margot Hurst Silver 80-84 Peggy Je erson/Joan Kalfahs Bronze

Badminton-Women’s Singles 70-74 Lorna Hunter Bronze 75-79 Margot Hurst Gold

Badminton-Mixed Doubles 75-79 Margot Hurst/Phil Brunner Silver

Basketball- Women’s Div. II 55+ Texas Crush- Joan Clarke Gold

Cycling – Women’s 5K Time Trial 85-89 Sally Pace Gold

Cycling – Women’s 10K Time Trial 85-89 Sally Pace Gold

Cycling – Men’s 5K Time Trial 85-59 James Rigney Gold

Cycling – Men’s 10K Time Trial 85-89 James Rigney Gold

Cycling – Women’s 20 K Road Race 85-89 Sally Pace Gold

Cycling – Men’s 20 K Road Race 85-89 James Rigney Silver

Cycling – Men’s 40 K Road Race 85-89 James Rigney Silver

Golf-Men’s 80-84 Marvin Selby Silver

Golf- Women’s 75-79 Sallie McCutcheon Bronze

Road Race- Men’s 5K 60-64 Gary Plank Gold

Shu eboard-Open Doubles 65-69 Darlene Salls/Charles Crouse Gold

Shu eboard-Open Doubles 80-84 William Rindone/Thomas Wiehle Silver

Softball-Women’s Div. I 60+ Sharon McCloskey, Cynthia Bronze

Lutz, Mary Lou Porter, Nancy Gagnon, Lorraine Hebert, Gloria Smith, Karen Strickland, Eleanore Stavarek

Softball-Women’s Div. I 70+ Juanita Lange, Ella Barnett Silver

Swimming-Women

50 Yd Breaststroke 80-84

Ardeth McLeod Gold

100 Yd Breaststroke 80-84 Ardeth McLeod Gold

50 Yd Butter y 70-74 Wendy Weinberg Bronze 80-84

100 Yd Butter y 80-84

100 Yd Individual Medley 80-84

Ardeth McLeod Gold

Event Age Group Name Result

200 Yd Individual Medley 80-84

Swimming-Men 50 Yd Freestyle 75-79

100 Yd Freestyle 75-79

50 Yd Backstroke 75-79

50 Yd Breaststroke 70-74

Ardeth McLeod Gold

Richard Kramer-Howe Silver

Kenneth McKinney Bronze

Kenneth McKinney Silver

Doug Springer Gold

Levente Batizy Bronze 75-79

100 Yd Breaststroke 70-74

Kenneth McKinney Gold

Doug Springer Gold

Levente Batizy Bronze 75-79

200 Yd Breaststroke 70-74

Kenneth McKinney Silver

Doug Springer Gold

50 Yd Butter y 75-79 Richard Kramer-Howe Silver

100 Yd Individual Medley 70-74

200 Yd Individual Medley 70-74

400 Yd Individual Medley 70-74

Doug Springer Gold

Levente Batizy Bronze

Doug Springer Gold

Table Tennis-Men’s Doubles 70-74 Dennis Keppen/Don Weems Bronze

Table Tennis- Women’s Doubles 60-64 Yali Carpenter/Yvonne Smart Gold

Table Tennis-Women’s Singles 60-64 Yali Carpenter Silver

Track-Men’s 800 M 60-64

Track-Men’s 1500 M 60-64

Field- Men’s Discus 50-54

Field- Men’s Javelin 50-54

Field- Men’s Pole Vault 50-54

Gary Plank Gold

David Privett Silver

David Privett Bronze

Field- Women’s Hammer Throw 55-59 Tamara Alegria-Dybvig Gold

Field-Women’s Javelin 55-59 Tamara Alegria-Dybvig Gold

Volleyball- Men’s 70+ Jack du Mace Silver

Volleyball- Women’s 50+ Margo Darris Silver

Marmy Kodras Bronze

60+ Florina Douglas Gold

70+ Rosa Brodersen, Aileen Kucera Silver

75+ Diane Fordney, Douglas Myer (coach) Gold

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