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Amazing. One American television station followed this historical, amazing week of religion in America. All the rest of the stations stayed on track just to make money.

Hey you lame brains in Congress: Get your heads out of women’s business and pay attention to what Putin just did. He just started World War III and you don’t even know it because you’re so busy bothering everybody else’s business telling them when or if to have a child. Why did anybody vote for you in the first place, you do-nothings. Wake up, there’s a war going on.

This is my own personal quote: The crack of dawn was the beginning of the beginning. The dawn of crack was the beginning of the end.

Crazy life. So all the new cars are super, super, super, but who goes to work on a racetrack or in a big Humvee? Yippie dippy doo.

Why do all these lazy people who eat themselves to 500 pounds or more expect other people to take care of them when they finally need some help? Where are their brains? Where are the brains of the people who think it’s OK to help these people who have absolutely no self-control?

Get over it? They want to eat themselves to 1,000 pounds—let them.

and they’re losing the game. You’re just going to be a footnote in history, America. It’s your own doggone fault. Shame on all of you.

Americans! Stop approving everything going to Spanish language. This is America, people succeed when they follow English rules. Wake up dummies.

If you were just fortunate enough to hear Vice President Biden, you were watching the heart of America. There stands what every American should be.

This message is important to all women: As an old woman sexually assaulted as a child who did not keep the tickling a secret, I find these woman now complaining assault [by Bill Cosby] as teenagers disgusting. They did know as teenagers when you went into a private room with an older man, a celebrity chaser, exactly what they were exploring for—celebrity status themselves.

Amazing news: Second-generation Latinos are improving America because they learned to speak English. Wake up you lazy

When the people of the press ask the usual who, what, when, where questions, they do not need to know all the whys of a military operation. It is necessary to keep some movement secret, so not to inform the other side what’s to come next. Where are their brains?

So the latest news in history the country’s going to the dogs. So no one can control the manufacture of the guns, cars and drugs. But the laws of the people do control the drivers, the owners and certain mental attitudes. What’s the problem with Congress? It’s the people who forget to investigate the people they vote for to represent them. Nobody’s paying the attention to the history they’re in the middle of—

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:: by Drew Alexander

he Ten Commandments are an epic set of injunctions conveyed by a lean number of words—about 122 of them. Because of the church and state thing, some folks object to having these rules displayed on government property. Recently, a granite monument of the Ten Commandments was removed from the state capitol grounds in Oklahoma City because it violated the state constitution.

More than anything, many of us are uncomfortable being visibly reminded that we often don’t measure up to those 10 pesky rules as brought down from Mount Sinai by Moses.

The problem with communicating God’s message in public places comes down to three words: “thou”

and “shalt not.” When we see or hear these words, we think religion.

And if it’s religious, it just can’t officially mix with government. Besides, it gets the people at the ACLU really uptight.

To those well-meaning souls who want a larger circulation of the Ten Commandments but find that the religion connection stands in the way, I have a simple solution: modernize the language. This is especially critical if you want anyone under the age of 30 to receive the message. To get to them, you have to think like them, speak like them, and offer benefits.

The Ten Commitments to Make You Be Cool You exist because of the Big Boss,

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the Boss of all Bosses. He’s da man.

He’s everywhere 24/7. So don’t mess up or he’ll come down hard on you.

You can’t have any other boss in your life but the Big Boss. Don’t even think about it.

Watch your language. Don’t swear.

Especially don’t use any ugly words involving the name of the Boss. It’s so uncool.

Work well and hard six days out of the week. But on the seventh day, kick back and think about what life means and your part in it. You may not come up with the answers, but just contemplating such things will make you feel good inside.

Be respectful to your mother and father or else you will lose all your perks—food, a place to live, clothes, a car, your education and staying on their health insurance policy until you’re 27.

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executed or spend the rest of your life in prison, don’t kill anybody.

When you get married, stay in your own bed. Don’t sleep around.

Never steal anything because you will go to jail for a long time. Jail really, really sucks.

Saying lies about what somebody may or may not have done is wrong.

Would you like it if somebody did that to you?

If your neighbor has nicer stuff than you do, don’t be jealous. It’s really wimpy being envious of a piece of real estate or anything else.

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The Up Side The delicate dance of midlife friendships :: by Michael Grady

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y wife and I have friends—anReal, flesh-and-blood friendships other couple—whom we go out don’t develop like they used to. When with, semi-frequently. They are funny, you are feckless and young and live intelligent people. And they’re the only most of your life by accident, peoway I get to see certain films. My wife ple just show up. Maybe it’s because prefers movies with corsets and weepy you’re out more. Maybe it’s because disclosures and feelings. But occasion- you’re young and have no standards. ally, through my friends, I can lobby But establishing friendships is really a majority vote for a flick with anger, just a matter of attendance. I went lasers or beheadings, which is nice. to Michigan State. If you showed up, They’re also a valuable second opinion hated the University of Michigan and for those ideas that make your spouse’s didn’t steal from my dorm room, coneyes roll and the daily dilemmas you gratulations. can no longer see clearly. There’s It gets trickier as you get older—essomething reassuring about airing a pecially for men. Women are better concern to someone who knows you at friendships than men. They bond well, and having them say, “Well, that’s easier, and quicker. They are veritable just stupid.” glue traps of friendship. Women can You can go quite far in life before you bond in the time it takes to use a vendrealize what a miracle friendships are. ing machine: Sometimes, you just have to air your Susan: Oh my God! YOU have chilsoul out to someone who isn’t legally dren?! I have children, too! bound to listen. That’s where friends Angela: Are yours a constant disapcome in handy, because clergymen pointment?! judge you and bartenders require a Susan: Yes! Want to cry together? two-drink minimum.

Angela: Yes! But life can be hard on friendships.

In our teens and 20s, we gather them Men are like: like burrs. (“Who is that asleep in the Don: Diamondbacks need pitching. back of the car?” My mom would ask. Steve: Sure do.

“Oh, a friend.” I’d say.) But friend acquisition seems to plateau in your 30s, Two years pass as family and career obligations take precedence. And their ranks dwindle Don: Diamondbacks need pitching, in midlife, when career moves, thorny Steve. child-rearing episodes or health issues Steve: Sure do. can force you to put those relationships on cruise control for long periods of Two more years pass. time.

If this problem seems foreign to you, Don: Is Steve here? I got tickets to the well done! I admire the longevity of Diamondbacks. your relationships, and hereby release Steve’s wife: I’m sorry, Steve died. you from this column. But too many of So what do you do? If you’re midus are lazy about our friendships. And dle-aged, and looking to make new we measure them in the least imagina- friends, you will have to move out of tive way: social media. “I have 1,100 your comfort zone a bit. Because this friends,” they’ll say. First, quantity is never happens: not a relevant measure of friendship. Larry: Hi, I’m Larry. I like fishing and : : bya Brian (It’s like saying, “Look, pound of Koenig baseball. love!”)

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Doug: What are you doing under my a bill to double the far-reaching report published who co-sponsored And by Facebook is not a good baromecouch cushions? the Washington Post last month lifespan of federal grazing permits that ter, you have 1,100 Facebook Looking forher quarters.

Here, ranchers, such as husband, leanI has either. put Ifforth a rather damning Larry: friends that one meansthat 1,100 people will three. to feed and nurture their cattle. revelation, implicates 73 onfound show you of cat Congress videos andfortolerate you. Doug: Do youRep. like beer, Furthermore, MikeLarry?

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After skimming numerous self-help articles, and comparing them with my own strange and somewhat awkward search for midlife friends, I found a number of common lessons that might help your quest.

Go outside: Because that’s where the God keeps the friends. Many friendless people attack the problem by walking around their home, whining, “I have no friends.” That doesn’t get you friends. That gets you divorced.

Be proactive: Introduce yourself.

Shake hands. Ask questions. Putting yourself out there is only half the equation. No one says, “See that person standing rigidly still over there?

I’d like to get to know him!”

Cultivate your personal interests: What are your hobbies? What do you like to do? If you find events and organizations that allow you to explore those, you’ll probably make friends, as well. This is how fantasy leagues began—a way of bringing all the statistic-obsessed football fans together for friendly fellowship. (And so they would never, ever breed.) I’m convinced that Civil War re-enactment was built on the strength of countless middle-aged wives, saying, “for God’s sake, get out of the house and do something!” Whatever your interest, if you’re actively engaged in something you like, you stand a much better chance of encountering a kindred spirit.

Don’t be desperate: Remember that kid from second grade, “Will you be my friend?” “Will you be my friend?”

Remember how he used to frighten people into the janitor’s closet? Some

things don’t change. Desperation still scares people. It’s good to be honest and open and all that, but if your honesty is clearing the sports bar, you might want to dial back the intensity a bit. Be cool. Be patient, and...

Listen: Sometimes, in our effort to make a good impression, we don’t allow ourselves to clearly observe the person we’re meeting. That’s how you wind up befriending a cult member or an insurance salesman. Take your time, listen and evaluate, but also...

Be flexible: There’s no one quite like you. And I don’t mean that in a feelgood kind of way. By midlife, you are a cranky snowflake of personal history, political opinions and experiential scars. No one will perfectly align with you. Find someone whose company you enjoy, and then be understanding about any quirks or stylistic differences you may have. Who knows?

You might actually learn something.

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Follow up: Men are notorious for making friends, then letting the relationship languish for a decade or so, then checking back to find their friend has moved or gotten married, arrested or cremated or something.

Follow up on those relationships. If you’re a middle-aged man who feels particularly friendless, chances are there’s someone you simply forgot.

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We just received our property tax bill and it has increased. If Dysart schools gets their overSaudi Arabia will not take one single solitary refugee, but they ride, our property taxes increase even are planning to build mosques more. We are seniors on a fixed income. in Germany for the refugees. This is an In 2016, we will be seniors on a fixed inobvious plan of Islam to flood Europe, come, and in 2016 we will not receive destroy the economy and turn Europe in one penny more in Social Security. We’ve to Islamic nations. Why can’t people un- had to tighten our belts and do without. derstand this? It is so obvious. Wake up Dysart schools should live within their budget. They receive money from the America. federal government, the state governWhy hasn’t some math genius ment and the property owners. Live figured out why the highway within your budget. We have had to. road trash always hits the back window of the car? Figure that out.

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We already know that ISIS has recruited Americans. Why has the Homeland Security Department not put in place the tools to revoke the passports of anybody who has gone to train and stop them from returning to our country where they will conduct terrorist attacks? Doesn’t make sense to me.

President Obama gave away the store to the Cuba dictators. Raul Castro showed his gratitude by targeting the United States during his speech to the U.N. American tourists supporting the Cuban slave state should be welcomed back to the U.S. with wellaimed pies in their faces for stupidity.

When you see how difficult it is for eight firefighters to carry down a stupid hiker, they should be ashamed of themselves. They should also have to pay every penny for the cost of it. The firefighters worked themselves up the mountain and twice as hard to come down the mountain with them.

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They appreciate her kindness and patience, and look forward to her visits.

Larsen was recognized for her devotion to Jefferson students last February, when she was named Volunteer of the Month.

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Stay connected Interested in learning more about how the district is doing? Visit district and school websites. Stay connected with news and events, important information, school offerings and social media links. The district YouTube channel, Facebook page, and Twitter and Instagram feeds engage the community by giving instant updates, news and information about students, staff and schools.

Stay in tune with the district by watching a Governing Board meeting broadcast live and on demand during the school year at edtv99.org.

Make an ECA contribution Extracurricular activity state tax credit contributions (ECA) support student involvement, helping students develop qualities such as leadership, teamwork and cooperation. Last year donors generously supported schools with more

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The annual Christmas Idea House will return to Las Sendas this December and will feature an abundance of holiday items available for purchase.

“The house is absolutely beautiful,” said Barbara Skinner of the Desert Club of Mesa, which organizes the event. “It is just stunning.”

The $2.1 million custom home is expected to attract more than 3,000 visitors for the three-day event. The Christmas Idea House kicks off with a cocktail soiree at 5:30 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 3, giving patrons a first-look home tour. The $60 ticket also includes music, silent auction and dinner at the Trailhead Club.

A mimosa brunch will be held the following day, Friday, Dec. 4, at 9 a.m. ($40) and 12 p.m. ($35). Attendees will enjoy gourmet catered food and a home tour with shopping.

Both events require reservations by visiting www.christmasideahouse.org.

Public tours are set for 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. Friday, Dec. 4, and 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 5. Tickets are $12.

A $2 discount will be offered to those who bring a can of food to donate to the Salvation Army.

A shuttle will take guests to and from the Christmas Idea House from the parking location of 6655 E. McDowell Rd., near Nando’s.

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each December. The Desert Club of Mesa begins planning the celebration in January by creating a theme.

Over the summer, members peruse the home and start measuring and determining which rooms are needed for the Christmas Idea House.

By the time they are finished, the home is filled with a potpourri of items including scarves, jewelry and bath items for the master bedroom, and gifts and clothing for the children. Homemade treats like fudge, homemade jams and jellies are also prepared by club members for the kitchen. Garland, wreaths and ornaments also grace the Christmas Idea House.

“We create mostly Christmas things,” Skinner said. “Every room has Christmas in it. We tend to follow the trend that people are interested in as well.”

The funds generated from the Christmas Idea House go toward scholarships and grants for community organizations that benefit kids and women.

The scholarships are given to high school seniors who have a 3.0 to 3.5 grade point average and show a need.

In April, Skinner said the organization holds a scholarship night.

Skinner said she loves being involved in the Desert Club of Mesa because the women are wonderful.

“We have such a good time. They are so service oriented and have such a heart for helping other people. They are passionate about it. That is pretty amazing,” she said.

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Aging Today

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t is not a provocative issue such as gay marriage or illegal immigration, yet the importance of what we do—or don’t do—regarding health and care needs of our seniors may have more economic, physical and moral relevance for families than any other problem before us.

Let’s face it, we simply don’t plan for old age—either individually or as a society. Society is more focused on youth; envy and sex that lurk behind our every advertised need.

Media coverage of senior care means, more often than not, a story about something bad happening in a nursing home. Scary stuff, but not indicative of the thankless care thousands provide our families across our state every day.

Or we see cute video clips of seniors when they reach 100 years old with little mention of the daily lives preceding that century mark.

The countless heroes are the caregiv-

ers that provide the care for our aging adult population. Enough is not done to recognize these heroes. In case you were not aware, the month of November is celebrated as National Caregivers Month. With over 50 million Americans caring for family members who are chronically ill, disabled or aging we need to give them the recognition and support that they so desperately deserve.

Family caregivers exemplify the true spirit of compassion by providing support to their loved ones and assisting them with their everyday activities and special needs. These selfless people must often make great personal sacrifices to maintain the care and support their family and friends require.

As we observe National Family Caregivers Month, we honor family caregivers who take time out of their lives to improve the lives of family and friends.

Their efforts demonstrate the best of the American spirit.

We cannot ignore the facts. An increasing number of us will be forced to live with disabilities and senior care is expensive. By 2030, the number of Arizonans age 65 or older will have more than doubled. Most assisted-living and nursing options cost more than $60,000 a year—unaffordable to most. Longterm care insurance is one answer, but just 10 percent nationally have purchased it.

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Family caregiving is the immediate, most cost effective solution. We cannot lose sight of the fact that it is also a part of our heritage. In my family, my grandmother cared for her mother and when her mother passed, shortly thereafter she cared for her husband and then years later she cared for her brother.

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According to the Family Caregiver Alliance, elderly spousal caregivers (aged 66 to 96) who experience caregivingrelated stress have a 63 percent higher mortality rate than noncaregivers of the same age.

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She said to me, “Why would I go to a place like that when my son has a big house and lots of room?” She caught me off guard. I stuttered and said that I would have to speak to the family about that. That’s how we left it. I spoke to my wife about her coming to live with us, and she is dead set against it. It’s not because she doesn’t like mom, but it’s because my wife is very active and is gone a good part of every day. She said it would be just as if mom was living alone, and mom would do better in assisted living.

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ear Son: I tend to agree with your wife. It is not because you don’t want her, but it is what will be best for her. I have seen it work with mom living with her children, but most often it causes tension within the family. In assisted living mom would have her meals prepared, friends, an activity program, 24-hour supervision, etc. She would also be able to visit you frequently, and you could join her for meals on occasion.

I’d be willing to bet that after a few months, she will wonder why she didn’t do it sooner.

Take her to visit a few places, and if she has friends in one, take her there to see them. Let me know how it works out. Good luck, GG

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ear Gabby Gayle: Thanksgiving is coming up soon and our family problem comes right along with it. My mother-in-law, age 80, still insists on having the family dinner. She has a big family and a little house, and she has refused all offers of moving the dinner to one of her four children’s homes. Even though we all bring food, it is so hectic and obviously hard on her. How do we change her mind? Signed, In-Law

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to offer again to take this responsibility off her hands. Let her know that others would like a turn. If she still refuses, I suggest you make the best of it, and go to her house again for Thanksgiving. She may not be able to do this physically/mentally for much longer and it sounds like it brings her much joy and happiness, so I think it is well worth the effort. I have been hinting like crazy for one of my kids to take over Thanksgiving dinner, but so far no takers! Tell her Gabby Gayle would love to give up that task! GG

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I still have fire in my furnace, and I have found that there are plenty of women who feel the same way. I guess you would be surprised, huh?

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I hope you do realize that while you probably do not have to worry about pregnancy, you do need to be careful of those dreaded diseases, which are on the rise among older folks! I also hope you are up front with these women about what you want. I still think that sex without a relationship would be like eating dry toast.

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Rana, perhaps the most well-known Sikh in America, knows hate. His brother, Balbir, was the first victim to die as a result of a hate crime emerging out of the horrific events of 9/11. He was murdered outside of his Mesa gas station simply because the murderer thought he “looked like one of the terrorist hijackers.”

Less than a year later, Rana’s brother, Sukhpal, was shot and killed while driving his taxi in San Francisco. So how did Rana respond to these dual tragedies?

He redirected his life to help educate the general populace about Sikhism, what the religion preaches and how its followers adhere to its teachings. Rana has been recognized for his efforts internationally and was one of the few invitees to the formal signing of the Hate Crimes Prevention Act of 2009 at the White House.

Julie Erfle’s husband, Nick, was a Phoenix police officer who was shot and killed in 2008 by an undocumented immigrant from Mexico. The killing was immediately used by nativists as a prime example of the degree of the problems being wrought by the “illegals.” Then Julie did something unbelievable. She became an advocate for the immigrants, and one of the loudest voices in our state for comprehensive immigration reform.

Rick Romley I came to really know the former county attorney through my work at ADL. Rick lost both his legs in the Vietnam War, yet moved forward in his life to raise two wonderful sons (as a single father), graduate college and then law school.

During the craziness of the anti-immigration frenzy here, he was regularly opposed to the sheriff ’s “crime recession sweeps” and other dastardly tactics targeting immigrants. And then, during the furor over SB 1070, and right smack dab in the middle of an election cycle, Rick did the unthinkable. He voiced his opposition to the bill (which later became law and even later, was almost totally struck down by the U.S. Supreme Court)—as a Republican! Oh yeah, it cost him the election, but it was a marvelous example of someone putting honor and principle over politics, something all too lacking in today’s world.

The firefighters These folks are pretty obvious to all of us. They risk their safety and lives every single day. And any list of heroes would simply be incomplete without their inclusion, and I’m very proud to say that my son, Charlie, is one of them.

These are tough times. We’re a divided world, country and state. But there are always people out there who can inspire us. And some even qualify as heroes.

Bill Straus is a retired native Phoenician. He spent 21 years in the radio business and the last 13 years of his career as the Arizona director of the Anti-Defamation League. He can be reached at strausplace@cox.net.

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Free Health Care Plan Days, 9:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m., Apache Junction Active Adult Center, 1035 N. Idaho Rd., Apache Junction, free, (480) 474-5260. Several Medicare plan representatives will be at the center, providing costs, benefits and information.

Music of WWII: Swing and More! 2 p.m., Ed Robson Library, 9330 E. Riggs Rd., Sun Lakes, free, (602) 652-3000, www.mcldaz.org. In honor of Veterans Day, the library presents songs of the war years. Erik Larson, music historian, will revisit some of the more prominent recordings, and offer interesting and little-known facts about the music and musicians. Upon arrival for the program, come by the library front desk to pick up a free ticket. Seating is limited.

Let’s Be Strong and Single—Safety for the Single Woman, 11 a.m. to 1:30 p.m., Valley of the Sun JCC, 12701 N. Scottsdale Rd., Scottsdale, call for charge, (480) 483-7121, ext. 1213, harrietc@vosjcc.org. This 90-minute informative workshop helps middle-age, newly single women to find confidence and begin the next chapter of their lives.

November 6 Friday Holidaze Craft Faire, 8:30 a.m. to 2 p.m., repeats Nov. 7, Willowbrook Church, 19390 N. 99th Ave., Sun City, free admission, www.willowbrookumc.org. Awardwinning local vendors will line Fellowship Hall and on the covered patio. There will be demonstrations and raffles, Ye Olde Sweet Shoppe and a hot lunch available from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.

Friends Festival Fall Book Sale, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., repeats 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 7, Sunrise Mountain Library, 21109 N. 98th Ave., Peoria, (623) 7738650. Features $1 paperbacks, $1 DVDs, $1 CDs, huge selection of children’s books, holiday books and gifts, cookbooks, history, biography and more.

November 7 Saturday Arts and Craft Show, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., Dreamland Villa, Farnsworth Hall, 6159 E. University Dr., Mesa, free, (480) 832-3461.

A Salute to Cowboy Artists of America and a Patron: 50 Years of Amazing Contributions to the American West, various times, through Saturday, May 31, Western Spirit: Scottsdale’s Museum of the West, 3830 N. Marshall Way, Scottsdale, $13, (480) 686-9539, www.scottsdalemuseumwest.org. In addition to showcasing one painting or bronze by 77 artists, the exhibition will pay tribute to the late Eddie Basha.

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The West Valley Genealogical Society and Library Rummage Sale, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m., library, 12222 N. 111th Ave., Youngtown, www.azwvgs.org. This event will feature 700-plus members donating thousands of items such as printers and other electronics, gently used furniture, books, games, clothing, kitchen and other household items. Proceeds will benefit the society, a 501(c)(3) organization.

Sunland Village Communitywide Garage Sale, 8 a.m. to 3 p.m., Sunland Village, 4601 E. Dolphin Ave., free admission, (480) 832-9003. More than 100 homes are participating.

November 8 Sunday Desert Brass Tribute to Veterans, 3 p.m., Willowbrook United Methodist Church, 19390 N. 99th Ave., Sun City, $5, (623) 974-5637. The Desert Brass, under the direction of Charles Musgrave, brings together the impressive sounds of a group of talented Valley musicians. This high-energy band specializes in brass band standards and patriotic numbers. Expect a Veterans Day tribute including many patriotic favorites such as “Bravest of the Brave,” “Salute to the Services” and “Stars and Stripes.”

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

West Valley Genealogical Society Meeting, 1:30 p.m., First Presbyterian Church, 12225 N. 103rd Ave., Sun City, free, (623) 933-4945, www.azwvgs.org. In honor of Veterans Day, the West Valley Genealogical Society is hosting Revolutionary War historians Dave and Connie Troxell.

Artists of the Superstitions Self-Guided Studio Tour, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., repeats Nov. 8, throughout Gold Canyon and Apache Junction, free, www.artistsofthesuperstitions.com, artists.superstitions@gmail.com. The free tour allows patrons to visit many of the artists’ studios, which are close to each other scattered in front of the Superstition Mountains.

Let’s Get Healthy—Senior Health Care and Relocation Options, 10 a.m. to 12 p.m., Valley of the Sun JCC, 12701 N. Scottsdale Rd., Scottsdale, free, registration required, (480) 783-7121, ext. 1213, harrietc@vosjcc.org.

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Scandinavian Jul Bazaar, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., Shepherd of the Valley Lutheran Church, 1500 W. Maryland Ave., Phoenix, free, (623) 535-5175. Shop for Scandinavian items and taste the country’s food.

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The Mesa Arts and Crafts Festival (MACFest), 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., the first and third Saturdays from October to April, North MacDonald Street between Main Street and Pepper Place, Mesa, free admission, info@macfestmesa. com or www.macfestmesa.com.

Orpheus Male Chorus of Phoenix’s “Boys to Men,” 4:30 p.m., Camelback Bible Church, 3900 E. Stanford Dr., Paradise Valley, $5, www.orpheus.org. The festival promotes communitywide access to choral training and development for young male singers.

The Sun City West Republican Club Meeting, 8 a.m., Sun City West Foundations Building (Quail Room), 14465 R.H. Johnson Blvd., Sun City West, $2, gop. scwclubs.com. This month’s meeting will see the election of officers for the 2016 year and two guest speakers—State Treasurer Jeff Dewitt and Russell Pearce.

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November 10 Tuesday Tea and Talk with Chani, 11 a.m. Valley of the Sun JCC, 12701 N. Scottsdale Rd., Scottsdale, call for charge, (602) 492-7670, chani@sosaz.org. Enjoy homemade pastries, hot drinks and warm conversation with Chani.

November 11 Wednesday Veterans Day Program, 8 a.m., Greenfield Village RV Resort, 111 S. Greenfield Rd., $12, (480) 832-3844. Flag raising begins at 8, followed by breakfast and a concert featuring The Uptown Angels.

Musical Veterans Day Ice Cream Social, 1:30 p.m. to 3 p.m., Organ Stop Pizza, 1149 E. Southern Ave., Mesa, charge for food, reservations required, (480) 8135700, ext. 945, www.organstoppizza.com. Enjoy a free concert to celebrate and honor veterans, with an emphasis ...continues on page 18

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Fellowship Square Mesa Boutique Sale, 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., Fellowship Square Mesa Main, 6945 E. Main St., Building 5, Second Floor, free admission, (888) 460-2182, www.fellowshipsquaremesa.org.

This sale features handcrafted scarves, greeting cards, designer bibs, home décor items, jewelry, baby gifts and much more. Proceeds from the sale will be used to purchase future supplies for Fellowship Square Mesa BusyHands projects—including yarn to make baby hats for Banner Baywood Hospital.

November 13 Friday

Sunland Village Pancake Breakfast, 7 a.m. to 9:30 a.m., Sunland Village Auditorium, 4601 E. Dolphin Ave., Mesa, $4 in advance, (480) 832-9003.

Ken Koshio “Love for Peace,” 6 p.m.., Lakeview United Methodist Church, Smoot Hall, 10298 W. Thunderbird Blvd., Sun City, call for cost, (602) 697-5361. Roots music and Taiko drumming for your spirit.

Saturday Night Swing, 7 p.m. to 9 p.m., All Saints Lutheran Church, 15649 N. Seventh St., Phoenix, $20, (602) 866-9191. Listen and dance to the tunes of the Big Band Era—Miller, Goodman, Dorsey, Ellington and Basie.

Classic swing with the modern sounds of Michael Buble and Harry Connick Jr. played by the Upper East Side Big Band, a 15-piece orchestra with vocals.

“Resource and Relaxation Retreat” for Family Caregivers, 7 a.m. to 7 p.m., FSL Caregiver House, 1201 E. Thomas Rd., Phoenix, call for charge, (602) 285-0505, ext. 327, donations@fsl.org. This retreat is for all unpaid caregivers in Arizona. They will learn about community resources that will simplify their daily lives while providing them the opportunity to put themselves first for an afternoon.

Winter Gardening Class, 11 a.m. to 12 p.m., Superstition Mountain Museum, 4087 N. Apache Trail, Apache Junction, free, (480) 983-4888, www.superstitionmountainmuseum.org. Fall is the time to plan and plant winter gardens. Learn how to have beautiful, colorful gardens in the winter and have fun doing so.

Alliance Care Team’s Aging Well Workshops, 8 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., Without Walls Church, 1303 S. Lindsay Rd., Mesa, free, (480) 868-1583, www.

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Line Dance, 12:30 p.m. to 2:45 p.m. Greenfield Village RV Resort, 111 S. Greenfield Rd., Mesa, $5, (480) 832-3844.

Sun City Women’s Club Brunch, 9 a.m., Sun City Country Club, 9433 N. 107th Ave., Sun City, $15, (623) 414-1451, (623) 444-4293, mwholick@gmail.com. The speaker is Karen Blankenship from Missouri. She will discuss “Remember the Journey—Making Moments Count.”

Music is by Joseph Kohlruss, a 16-year-old competing on “American Idol.”

Europe on a Budget with Terry Mindham, 1 p.m., Ed Robson Library, 9330 E. Riggs Rd., Sun Lakes, free, (602) 652-3000. Join the group for a fascinating and informational program on the best options for enjoying visits to Great Britain, France and Germany. Topics covered include best guide books, quaint places to stay, getting around, historical commentary and more.

Greater West Valley Christian Women’s Connection, 12 p.m. Corte Bella Country Club, 22129 N. Mission Dr., Sun City West, $23, (623) 255-5352.

Karen Blankenship—author, speaker and teacher—will be the guest speaker at the luncheon. She will share her skills that will help listeners regain balance over life’s challenges.

Let’s Appreciate Art, 11 a.m. to 12 p.m., Valley of the Sun JCC, 12701 N. Scottsdale Rd., Scottsdale, call for charge, (480) 483-7121, ext. 1213, harrietc@vosjcc.org.

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Foot Screenings for Diabetic Patients, by appointment only, Sole Foot and Ankle Specialists, 5750 W. Thunderbird Rd., Suite F640, Glendale, free, (602) 938-3600, ext. 1.

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Craft and Vendor Fair, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., Love of Christ Lutheran Church’s Center of Compassion, 1525 N. Power Rd., Mesa, free, (480) 981-6199, www.loveofCall Compatible Today at christchurch.net. Fifty local vendors will have a variety of Licensed www.chc-valley.com Bonded Insureditems ranging from Christmas ornaments to handmade (480) 378-3700 • 24/7 Care (7 days/week) • Personal Care wooden items.

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American Cancer Society: Look Good Feel Better, 4 p.m. to 6 p.m., Ironwood Cancer and Research Centers, 6111 E. Arbor Ave., Mesa, free, (480) 855-2224, www. ironwoodcrc.com. For cancer patients.

November 17 Tuesday TRPEA Chapter 101—Valley of the Sun, 11 a.m., Deer Valley Airport Restaurant, 702 W. Deer Valley Rd., Phoenix, charge for meal, (480) 340-2180. The November meeting will focus on the Reed-DeMaio Retirement Pension Ballot Initiative in California. Those interested in retirement issues are invited to attend.

Let’s Design, 12 p.m. to 1 p.m., Valley of the Sun JCC, 12701 N. Scottsdale Rd., Scottsdale, call for charge, (480) 483-7121, ext. 1213, harrietc@vosjcc.org. Learn

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November 18 Wednesday

Spirit of Phoenix Barbershop Chorus, 7:30 p.m., Pinnacle Presbyterian Church Concert Series, 25150 N. Pima Rd., Scottsdale, $25 and $35. (480) 303-2474, www.pinnacleconcerts.org. Chorus and quartets perform in a variety of a cappella musical styles.

National Active and Retired Federal Employee Association (NARFE) Chapter 1395, 11 a.m. lunch, 12 p.m. meeting, Brothers Family Restaurant, 8466 W. Peoria Ave., Peoria, charge for lunch, (623) 935-4681, deb.at.NARFE@gmail.com. The tentative speaker will be from Hospice of the Valley with a presentation called “Coping with grief through the holidays.”

November 19 Thursday Healthy Living Expo, 8 a.m. to 12 p.m., Mesa Convention Center, 263 N. Center St., Mesa, free, www.seniorexpos.com/healthy-living-expo/, (480) 348-0343. Lovin’ Life After 50 is bringing back its Healthy Living Expo to area seniors. More than 60 exhibitors will offer information on topics like tours and travel, retirement living, leisure, health care, finances, home repairs, education, casinos and more.

Empowering Others to be Your Health Care Advocate in a Crisis, 12 p.m. to 1 p.m., Red Mountain Active Adult Center, Red Mountain Multigenerational Center, 7550 E. Adobe St., Mesa, $3.50 to $6, reservations required, (480) 218-2221. The program will be presented

by Gilbert estate planning attorney Becky Cholewka.

Special Genealogical Society Research Evening, 5 p.m. to 9 p.m., West Valley Genealogical Society/ Library, 12222 N. 111 Ave., Youngtown, free, registration required, (623) 933-4945, www.azwvgs.org. Open to the public, this informal gathering is an opportunity to help you begin satisfying that curiosity. Assistance is available to help you access Ancestry and other databases or you can peruse the extensive library collections. Bring a sack dinner; beverage and dessert provided for a $3.50 donation.

November 20 Friday Arts and Crafts Bazaar and Sale, 8:30 a.m. to 3 p.m., repeats Nov. 21, The Congregational Church of Sun City, 18401 N. 99th Ave., Sun City, free admission, (623) 977-4241, www.ccscaz.com. More than 60 vendors will

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The Creative Designers Holiday Classic Boutique, 4 p.m. to 7 p.m., repeats 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. Nov. 21, Sierra Ballroom at Trilogy at Power Ranch, 4369 E. Village Pkwy., Gilbert, (480) 219-1344. The boutique will feature handmade items for the entire family. Proceeds will benefit programs for 501(c)(3) charities and schools.

Let’s Eat Mature Mavens Dinner, 5 p.m., a Valley restaurant, charge for meals, reservations required, (480) 991-1625. Meet for dinner, socialize and make new friends. Dinner is separate checks.

Rock ‘n’ Roll Dance, 6:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m., Palm Ridge Summit Hall, 13800 W. Deer Valley Dr., Sun City West, $6 members, $8 guests, (602) 679-4220, www. scwdanceforhealth.com. Host and DJ Kort Kurdi will spin hits from the 1970s and 1980s.

Arizona Model Aviation’s 27th Annual Arizona Jet Rally, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., repeats Nov. 21 and Nov. 22, Superstition Airpark, Usery Park, 3939 N. Usery Pass Rd., Mesa, $6 per carload, various parking for camping and landing, (480) 980-1386, www.azmodelaviators. com. The event features model aircraft and parts vendors on site. Current AMA membership required of all participating pilots.

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Arts and Crafts Fair, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Granite Reef Senior Center, 1700 N. Granite Reef Rd., Scottsdale, free, (480) 312-1700, www.scottsdaleaz.gov/seniors/artsand-crafts-fair. Peruse the local artisans during the 32nd annual event.

Patio Sale, 9 a.m. to 12 p.m., Greenfield Village RV Resort, 111 S. Greenfield Rd., Mesa, free admission, (480) 832-3844.

Julie Lee Duo Dance, 7 p.m., Greenfield Village RV Resort, 111 S. Greenfield Rd., Mesa, $7 in advance, $8 at the door, (480) 832-2844.

Apache Junction Rock and Gem Club’s Fall Jewelry, Gem and Rock Show, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., repeats 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Nov. 22, Apache Junction High School Cafeteria, 2525 S. Ironwood Dr., Apache Junction, $3, www.ajrockclub.com. Dealers will be selling jewelry, gems, beads, opals, cabochons, rocks and minerals, fossils, and jewelry-making supplies and equipment. Included are door prizes, a silent auction, a raffle, and a gem-treemaking activity.

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Mining and Mineral Expo with Dutchman Matchbox Display, 10 a.m., Superstition Mountain Museum, 4087 N. Apache Trail, Apache Junction, $5 adults, $4 seniors (55 and older), free for kids younger than 17, (480) 983-4888, www.superstitionmountainmuseum.org.

This one-day event features the display of the authenticated “Dutchman Matchbox” made from the gold “deathbed ore” found under Jacob Waltz’s bed when he died.

November 22 Sunday Line Dance, 12:30 p.m. to 2:45 p.m., Greenfield Village RV Resort, 111 S. Greenfield Rd., Mesa, $5, (480) 832-3844.

November 23 Monday Sun Cities Saddle Club, 10 a.m., Wooddale Village Retirement Community, 18616 N. 99th Ave., Sun City, free, (623) 584-5696, suncitiessaddleclub@gmail.com. The trail riding and social club for seniors is open to residents of Sun City, Sun City West, Sun City Grand and Corte Bella.

Trail rides are held Thursdays at stables around the Valley.

American Cancer Society: Look Good Feel Better, 4 p.m. to 6 p.m., Ironwood Cancer and Research Centers, 3686 S. Rome St., Gilbert, free, (480) 855-2224, www. ironwoodcrc.com. For cancer patients.

November 24 Tuesday Last Comic Standing 2015, 7:30 p.m., Mesa Arts Center’s Ikeda Theater, One E. Main St., Mesa, $40 to $101, (480) 644-6500, www.mesaartscet November 25 Wednesday Diabetes: Nutrition & Physical Activity Guidelines, 5:30 p.m. to 7 p.m., HonorHealth Medical Group, 6320 W. Union Hills Dr., Suite 2200, Glendale, RSVP: (623) 561-3103; http://HonorHealth.com November 26 Thursday Happy Thanksgiving from all of us at Lovin’ Life After 50!

November 27 Friday Be careful with the crowds at Black Friday.

November 28 Saturday Needham Twins Dance, 7 p.m., Greenfield Village RV Resort, 111 S. Greenfield Rd., Mesa, $7 in advance, $8 at the door, (480) 832-3844.

Old-Fashioned Christmas in the Barn, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., Superstition Mountain Museum, 4087 N. Apache Trail, Apache Junction, free, (480) 983-4888, www. superstitionmountainmuseum.org. The Apacheland Barn will be decked out in old-fashioned Christmas finery again this season at the museum. A special holiday boutique will be held on Nov. 28. The museum is asking for donations of new socks and underwear for needy students.

November 29 Sunday Broadway on Center Tickets Go on Sale, Mesa Arts Center, One E. Main St., $101 to $186 www. mesaartscenter.com.

November 30 Monday Cooking with Eddie—Holidays: Hanukkah to New Year’s, 6 p.m. to 8:30 p.m., Allstate Appliances Showroom, 15250 N. Hayden Rd., Scottsdale, $75, (480) 483-7121, ext. 1213, harrietc@vosjcc.org. Chef Eddie Matney shares his techniques and secrets for memorable holiday meals with innovative new twists on classic recipes.

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Fun & Games Around The Valley November 2015

:: by Kenneth LaFave

ou could call it “Real Models of the Valley.”

The sixth annual “Dancing Fashions on Review” will take place at 12 p.m.

Saturday, Nov. 21, at Palmbrook Country Club, 9350 W. Greenway Rd. in Sun City. Sponsored by Palmbrook, the Cameo Foundation and Times Media Group/ Lovin’ Life After 50, the fashion show’s proceeds will benefit Cameo, a Valley-based 501(c)(3) that aids victims of domestic violence.

While Cameo’s other major fundraiser is the black-tie Cameo Ball, Models of all ages will dance down “Dancing Fashions on Review” is a no- the runway at “Dancing Fashions on tie event. The $30 admission includes Review.” lunch, plus the show.

“The ladies and men dance down Danny Davis and a model cruise the runway at The fashions are from Dillard’s and the runway and go through several last year’s “Dancing Fashions on Review.” the models are from next door. changes of clothes,” Davis said.

“Everybody just has fun. The mod- “Bob and I jump into the action, While single admission is $30, chilels aren’t professionready for everything dren age 10 and under can participate als, they’re volunteers and anything. Once, for $15. A table of 10 people costs who get out on the the sound went out $270. runway and have a in the middle of the “Dancing Fashions on Review” progood time,” said Bob show. We went with vides a unique way to help a nonprofit Messinger, who will it.” while enjoying an almost carnival-like provide music for the Davis and Mess- atmosphere. occasion. inger improvise mu“All these people come together for “We don’t rehearse sic and commen- a great cause and put on a fantastic for this. It’s all offtary, but they also show,” Messinger said. “Sit down, have the-cuff—like live perform classic pop lunch, watch the new fashions and the television,” Messingsongs together. antics.” er said.

“Usually, Bob The models at this Cameo Foundation Messenger will play fundraiser are volunteers. and I do ‘Love’ keyboards for the

by Nat King event’s emcee, Valley radio personality Cole and ‘The Way You Look ToDanny Davis. The team has provided night.’ We did a Neil Diamond music and commentary for the fund- thing last year. It varies,” Davis said. raiser for four years.

“Dancing Fashions on Review” “We just keep it loose and moving is the brainchild of Herme Sherry, along” echoed Davis, the morning the 2004 Mrs. Senior Arizona and a drive host and “director of morning Cameo board member. The annual mischief ” at radio station KOY, 1230 Mrs. Senior Arizona pageant is afAM. filiated with the Cameo Foundation.

The title, “Dancing Fashions on Re“Herme directs the whole show, view” lives up to its promise, as the and she’s great at it. I can’t say models move to Messinger’s music enough good stuff about her,” Runway moves to live music are the highlights of the fundraiser. while they show off current fashions.

Messinger said.

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The Yardbirds Listen to the sounds of one of the bands at the forefront of the British Invasion with the hits “Heart Full of Soul,” “Shapes of Things” and “For Your Love.”

WHEN: Friday, Nov. 6, at 8 p.m.

WHERE: The Lounge, Harrah’s Ak-Chin Casino, 15406 N. Maricopa Rd., Maricopa COST: Free INFO: http://bit.ly/1GXhthv Eric Burdon & The Animals Speaking of the British Invasion, The Animals with Eric Burdon at the helm scored several hits in the 1960s with “The House of the Rising Sun,” “Don’t Let Me Be Misunderstood” and “We Gotta Get Out of This Place.”

WHEN: Saturday, Nov. 7, gates open at 6 p.m.

WHERE: Ultrastar Amphitheater, Harrah’s Ak-Chin Casino, 15406 N. Maricopa Rd., Maricopa COST: Free INFO: http://bit.ly/1GXhthv Paradise City-Tribute to Guns N’ Roses A top tribute to the legendary band, Paradise City brings the same energy and epic stage presence to its shows as Guns N’ Roses. Relive the act’s glory days with music from “Appetite for Destruction” and “Use Your Illusion.”

WHEN: Saturday, Nov. 7, at 7:30 p.m.

WHERE: The Showroom at Casino Arizona, 524 N. 92nd St., Scottsdale COST: $15 to $25 INFO: http://bit.ly/1MgIyvX or (480) 850-7734 David Spade Laugh it up with the “Saturday Night Live” cast member and Emmy Award nominee who brings his stand-up comedy, sarcasm and sharp wit to the stage.

WHEN: Saturday, Nov. 7, at 8 p.m.

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... answers on page 59

EVEN EXCHANGE by Donna Pettman Each numbered row contains two clues and two answers. The two answers differ from each other by only one letter, which has already been inserted. For example, if you exchange the A from MASTER for an I, you get MISTER. Do not change the order of the letters.

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.

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You barely have to wear a sweater, and not only are there no red-and-yellow leaves to be found—there are usually no leaves at all!

That’s OK, because we do fall our own way. We make up for a lack of changing foliage with pumpkin spiced everything and a bit of trivia. Brush up on your fall knowledge (and maybe win yourself a little something, something, too!) with that big ol’ brain of yours.

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On what day did the fall equinox fall this year?

What is the term for a full moon that takes place closest to the autumn equinox?

According to the Journal of Aging Research, people born in the autumn are more likely to live to what age?

Greek mythology says that autumn began when what goddess was abducted to become Queen of the Underworld?

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Jerome is the Arizona ghost town with a population of 451.

“Poltergeist” means “noisy ghost” in German.

The British door-to-door tradition that predated trick-or-treating was called “souling.”

The Copper Queen Hotel is the Bisbee hotel known for alleged hauntings.

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A ‘High Chaparral’ Thanksgiving with Henry Darrow

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ome November, Henry Darrow’s making various turkey sounds trying to thoughts typically turn to tur- catch it. That was a fun episode.” keys...and burros.

Earlier in the plot, Manolito’s buckDarrow, who turned 82 in Septem- board holding the turkey is stolen, forcber, played Manolito ing him to seek alternain the popular ‘60s tive transportation. western TV series “A burro!” recalled “High Chaparral.” He Darrow, laughing. “I can recalls the memorable still picture myself riding Thanksgiving episode, that animal—it was very “For What We Are boney and uncomfortAbout to Receive,” able!” first broadcast on NBC Darrow appeared in on Nov. 29, 1968. all 98 “High Chaparral” “We spent that epiepisodes, as well as over sode looking for a lost 130 film and television turkey that I’d won in roles, many discussed a shooting contest,” Still of Henry Darrow in his in his 2012 autobiogsaid Darrow, from his 2012 film Soda Springs. raphy “Henry Darrow: home in North CaroLightning in the Bottle” lina. “The bird falls off my wagon and co-written with Jan Pippins (see www. in one scene we’re all out in the desert henrydarrowbook.com).

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High Chaparral Cast photo - Leif Erickson, Mark Slade, Henry Darrow and Linda Cristal.

“High Chaparral” was one of numerous TV westerns dominating network TV in the ‘60s.

“About 15 of the top 20 shows were westerns,” said Darrow. But the series stood out with its realistic treatment of life and conflict in the Old West. “It was also the first show to feature a Hispanic family alongside an Anglo family in primetime.”

The show was created by “Bonanza” producer David Dortort, who was looking for a Hispanic actor to play Manolito.

“I got lucky when he saw me in a play,” said Darrow, who parents were from Puerto Rico although he was actually born in Manhattan.

Darrow was a teenager when his family returned to Puerto Rico, where he studied at the university before heading back to the United States to take up acting.

“As a kid in Puerto Rico, I’d get out of school and go down to a small, local theater and for a quarter could see all the great cowboy stars like Charlie Starrett (the Durango Kid), Buck Jones, Gene Autry and Roy Rogers,” he recalled. “Then, as a young adult, I got to play one on TV.” Darrow said he wanted Manolito to have his own easy-going personality, but also drew on previous stage work.

“I styled him after two Shakespearian characters I played: Mercutio from Romeo and Juliet, which added a comedic touch, and Iago from Othello, which mixed a little darkness to the character. He was a free spirit.”

“High Chaparral” also starred Leif Erickson, as head of the Cannon family’s Arizona ranch, as well as Linda

Cristal, Mark Slade and Cameron Mitchell.

“Cam (Mitchell) was quite a character,” said Darrow. “He introduced me to horse and dog racing and poker, but I learned a lot from watching him and his inventiveness on the set.”

During summer shooting on location, Darrow said ground temperatures could exceed 120 degrees. “If you got knocked down during a fight scene and brushed your skin against a rock out in the sun, it would burn you.”

“Despite the heat, Darrow remembers Mitchell usually dressed in black.

“Cam would jump into the horse troughs when it was hot and after dripping a bit when he got out, you couldn’t tell his black shirt and pants were wet.

Very smart.”

Planning for the final banquet scene of the Thanksgiving episode, after a turkey is finally caught and cooked, Darrow remembers Mitchell saying he would serve the peas, leaving the mashed potatoes for Darrow.

“But Cam grabbed the potatoes,” laughed Darrow. “He was always doing something unexpected.”

The meal was also interrupted by neighbors and local Indians, each claiming ownership of the turkey.

“Instead of fighting, we ended up sharing the meal,” explained Darrow.

“It was like the first Thanksgiving all over again—a wonderfully written episode for the season.”

Nick Thomas teaches at Auburn University at Montgomery, Alabama, and has written features, columns, and interviews for over 600 magazines and newspapers

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WHEN: Seven days a week, various times WHERE: Fort McDowell Casino, 10424 N. Fort McDowell Rd., Fort McDowell COST: Charge for cards INFO: (800) THE-FORT, ext. 4380, or www.fortmcdowellcasino.com/bingo.php Vee Quiva Hotel and Casino Gamers who stop by Bingo Park enjoy picturesque National Park views in the state-of-the-art, 550-seat bingo hall.

WHEN: Seven days a week, various times WHERE: Vee Quiva Hotel and Casino, 15091 S. Komatke Ln., Laveen COST: $2 to $32 INFO: (800) 946-4452, ext. 1942, or www.wingilariver.com Lone Butte Casino The state-of-the-art and spacious bingo hall features 850 seats and has morning, matinee and evening sessions.

The morning sessions include five regular games and two specials, with three for $10 and $1 specials.

WHEN: Seven days a week, various times WHERE: Lone Butte Casino, 1077 S. Kyrene Rd., Chandler COST: $2 to $32 INFO: (800) 946-4452, ext. 8928, or www.wingilariver.com Sunland Village East Prize money will vary during the year based on attendance.

WHEN: Sundays, at 6 p.m.

WHERE: Sunland Village East Auditorium, 8026 E. Lakeview Ave., Mesa COST: Charge for cards varies to number purchase INFO: (480) 986-9822 or (480) 313-7033 Chandler Senior Center Bring a friend or make some new ones while enjoying some fun, laughter and prizes.

WHEN: Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays from 12:15 p.m. to 1:15 p.m.

WHERE: Chandler Senior Center, 202 E. Boston St., Chandler COST: 50 cents per card. No limit on cards purchased.

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WHEN: Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays, at 1 p.m.

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WHERE: Mesa Adult Center, 247 N. Macdonald St., Mesa COST: Various costs, call for pricing INFO: (480) 962-5612 or http://mesa.evadultresources.org Social Bingo Join others during social bingo.

WHEN: Mondays, from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m.

WHERE: Apache Junction Active Adult Center, 1035 N. Idaho Rd., Apache Junction COST: 25 cents per card INFO: (480) 474-5262 or http://aj.evadultresources.org Brentwood Southern There is a money ball; 17 games include three that are percentage payout.

WHEN: Mondays, hall opens at 4:30 p.m., sale starts at 5:15 p.m. and bingo starts at 6:30 p.m.

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WHEN: Mondays and Thursdays, at 6:30 p.m., and Wednesdays, at 11:30 a.m.

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Sunland Village Auditorium doors open at 4:30 p.m., cards are sold at 6 p.m. and play begins at 7 p.m. There’s a $900 progressive pot.

WHEN: Thursdays in November, except for Nov. 26, at 7 p.m.

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Community Bingo The 200-seat bingo hall open Wednesdays through Sundays in Goodyear. The building—new and well-lit—features Ana’s dinners and desserts.

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WHEN: Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays, sales start at 12:15 p.m.

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WHEN: Tuesdays and Thursdays, from 1:15 p.m. to 3 p.m.

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Melissa Etheridge This Academy Award- and Grammy-winning artist performs songs from her new album, “This is M.E.” and hits like “Come to My Window,” “I’m the Only One” and “I Want to Come Over.”

WHEN: Friday, Nov. 13, at 8 p.m.

WHERE: Wild Horse Pass and Casino’s Ovations Live Showroom, 5040 Wild Horse Pass Blvd., Chandler COST: $64 to $144 INFO: http://bit.ly/1OVjZv1 or (800) 946-4452 Sonora Santanera This orchestra plays tropical music. Founded in 1955

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WHEN: Saturday, Nov. 14, at 6 p.m.

WHERE: Arizona Room at Casino Arizona, 524 N. 92nd St., Scottsdale COST: $10 INFO: http://bit.ly/1MRkznI Furious George Scottsdale-based cover band performs classic rock songs.

WHEN: Saturday, Nov. 14, from 9 p.m. to 1 a.m.

WHERE: Lucky 7 Saloon, Fort McDowell Casino, 10424 N. Fort McDowell Rd., Fort McDowell COST: Free INFO: (800) 843-3678 or http://bit.ly/1GGZUFZ Diamond in the Rough: A Tribute to Neil Diamond Greg Ansel brings the look and sound, along with an TICKETS AVAILABLE AT , THE BOX OFFICE, MESAARTSCENTER.COM OR CHARGE BY PHONE AT 480-644-6500.

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WHEN: Sunday, Nov. 15, at 3 p.m.

WHERE: Wild Horse Pass and Casino’s Ovations Live Showroom, 5040 Wild Horse Pass Blvd., Chandler COST: $10 INFO: http://bit.ly/1OVjZv1 or (800) 946-4452 Fan Halen-A Tribute to the Music of Van Halen From the outfits to the choreography and the note-fornote accuracy, Fan Halen perfectly recreates some of the greatest rock songs. Right down to the sonic energy of the performance, no element is overlooked.

WHEN: Friday, Nov. 20, and Saturday, Nov. 21, at 7:30 p.m.

WHERE: The Showroom at Casino Arizona, 524 N. 92nd St., Scottsdale COST: $15 to $25 INFO: http://bit.ly/1LxCLrg or (480) 850-7734 Anderson Ponty Band Join Jon Anderson of Yes fame and Jean-Luc Ponty, two heavyweights of the progressive music world, as they collaborate onstage for a special night of music.

WHEN: Saturday, Nov. 21, at 8 p.m.

WHERE: The Showroom at Talking Stick Resort, 9800 E. Indian Bend Rd., Scottsdale COST: $30 to $65 INFO: http://bit.ly/1xJuqZh or (480) 850-7734 WANTED-The Ultimate Tribute to Bon Jovi Hear favorites like “Livin’ on a Prayer,” “Runaway” and “You Give Love a Bad Name” as WANTED recreates the sights, sounds and energy of Bon Jovi.

WHEN: Friday, Nov. 27, and Saturday, Nov. 28, at 7:30 p.m.

WHERE: The Showroom at Casino Arizona, 524 N. 92nd St., Scottsdale COST: $15 to $25 INFO: http://bit.ly/1MNsmpI or (480) 850-7734 Duane Moore and Mogollon Band Country rock band performs songs ranging from Hank Williams to Pink Floyd, along with some of its own music.

WHEN: Sunday, Nov. 29, from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m.

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Under the Streetlamp pushes retro music, while having fun ::by Christina Fuoco-Karasinski

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he singing group Under the Streetlamp doesn’t take itself too seriously.

Singer Shonn Wiley is talking on the phone to a reporter when bandmate Michael Ingersoll shouts to him.

“Does she want to talk to a real rock star?” Ingersoll asked.

“Nah, just a faux one,” Wiley answered while laughing.

These are the types of conversations Under the Streetlamp has on the road, but also what makes the act so charming on stage. Millions of people have witnessed this as Under the Streetlamp is one of PBS’ favorite children. As a matter of fact, the group is in the preliminary stages of putting together yet another PBS special.

“It’s a wonderful organization that we all believe in,” said Wiley, an Adrian, Michigan, native. “We all grew up watching PBS. It was an important tool in our lives as developing artists and children with the kind of programming they have.

“It’s nice that you can vote with your

dollars and support PBS and support a program like ours. You’re telling your community that this is something that’s important to you, that you’d like to keep it on the air. We take great pride in being affiliated with PBS.” Valley fans can see firsthand the talents of Under the Streetlamp and their penchant for retro music when the group plays the Mesa Arts Center on Friday, Nov. 27. Playing Arizona is special to Wiley.

“I’ve spent a good amount of time in the Tucson and Phoenix area over the last year,” said Wiley, who is dating a woman from Tucson. “The band is really excited to be coming back and playing the arts center.”

Not only is there a new woman in his life, but a new bandmate as well. Brandon Wardell joined when Michael Cunio left to pursue a solo career.

“He has about a half-dozen Broadway shows under his belt,” Wiley said of Wardell. “He brings charisma and an incredible voice. He plays guitar so there’s an element of instrumental-

Under the Streetlamp brings its humor, and retro music to the Mesa Arts Center Thanksgiving weekend. ist. He’s charming, witty, funny and a you generally like—at least part of the great, great singer. He fits in perfect time,” he said laughing. “I’m kidding.

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fter 40-plus years in the music business, folk singer John McCutcheon still loves his job—but part of it is out of necessity.

“I have no other marketable skills,” he said with a laugh while calling from a tour stop in Milford, Connecticut.

“No, I happen to have fallen in, at a very young age, to a job that I love,” he said. “That has afforded me to do interesting creative work my whole life. That’s a rare gift. I was just lucky.

There’s always an influx of interesting new people coming in. I’m in my mid60s and I’m thrilled to hear young musicians who are coming into the field. I enjoy being around that kind of energy.”

McCutcheon was recently energized by a Swedish-born balladeer named Joe Hill who died 100 years ago on Nov. 19. Weathering hardship and injustice as an immigrant worker, Hill channeled his experiences into songs that helped galvanize the U.S. labor movement. McCutcheon covered his songs on “Joe Hill’s Last Will.”

“He never did a gig,” McCutcheon said. “The only time ever performed was at picket lines and rallies. He was under the employ of this union. It’s an astonishing thing to think about; the labor union today would never think of hiring someone to write songs for the union. They were a real singing union.”

McCutcheon, who also celebrated the 100th anniversary of Woody Guthrie’s birth with “This Land: Woody Guthrie’s America,” said he was a natural fit to perform Hill’s songs.

“This is my 37th album,” he said. “I have plenty of albums with my own songs. I thought, ‘When is anybody going to take the time to do this?’

“Part of it was commercial. Nobody knows who Joe Hill is. I did a Kickstarter campaign and entered a whole new world.”

McCutcheon said he’s sure fans in Tucson and Phoenix will appreciate this music. He plays Javarita Coffeehouse in Sahuarita on Friday, Nov. 13, and Fiddlers Dream Coffeehouse in Phoenix on Saturday, Nov. 14.

“The Tucson area is such a great area for music,” he said. “I’m looking forward to getting back. There are

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John McCutcheon still loves his job after 40plus years in the music industry. places that you play where you get out there and you’re always feeling for the edges of the crowd. You’re trying to figure out who’s there.

“I’m constantly having my road manager out eavesdropping in the lobby. These people [in Tucson and Phoenix] are musically educated. I can do a little more nuanced show than other places. It’s a great thing, as a performer, knowing you can stretch a bit.”

Expect to hear a bit of the Hill songs when McCutcheon plays Arizona.

“I’m really proud of how it [the album] turned out,” he said. “There are certain songs connected with me that people want to hear. I’ve got certain things I’m required to do, but I’ll do some.”

It’s albums like “Joe Hill’s Last Will” that keeps him charged up.

“I wake up every morning and I have new challenges,” said McCutcheon who, in other cities, is performing a one-man play about Hill. “I’ve never acts in my life, so I thought, ‘I’m going to try this.’ It’s really hard because I’m the only guy on the stage. It’s not like another actor can throw me the line if I get lost.

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tephanie Bivens doesn’t like the term “elder law,” even though she’s recognized as a leading specialist in the field and is frequently called to discuss the topic with the State Bar of Arizona and the Maricopa County Bar Association.

“The term ‘elder law’ is a terrible name for my practice area, because nobody ever wants to think of themselves as ‘elder,’” said Bivens, who’s a young-looking 48 herself, born roughly at the tail end of the baby boom. “That’s always 20 years ahead of where you are, right?”

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“There are now four different generations in the aging category,” said Bivens, who’s been practicing elder law herself for 18 years. “There’s the old-old, which is the World War II generation. And then there’s the group just under them, which is the Korean Conflict generation. They’re in their 70s or so. Then there are the Baby Boomers who are in their 60s, and then there are the new Boomers, the ones who are just in their late 40s and 50s. And each of those subsets have different characteristics, each generation has different values, and kind of different perspectives in the way they look at things.”

Bivens said those values come out in the specific areas clients ask her to focus on, and the concerns they express over aging in general.

“My World War II clients really want to leave something to their children.

It’s important to them, it’s a core value.

They went through the Depression.

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saved, a lot of them. They may only have two nickels to scrape together, but it makes them really happy to know those two nickels are going to go to their children. But the younger Boomers, like me and my husband, you know, our kids are going to be lucky to get anything, right?” she said, with a hearty laugh. “Every group is kind of different.”

Bivens also notices generational differences in the concerns her clients express regarding long-term health care planning, another key focus area of elder law.

“I think the younger Boomers are going to embrace assisted living and active community retirement life, whereas the much older group really don’t want to leave their homes,” she said.

“And part of it is they have those negative stereotypical thoughts about the nursing home. You know, their parents, when they got too ill or feeble to live at home, went to a nursing home, because that was the only care center that was available. But today, very few people live in nursing homes,

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One thing that holds people back from seeing an elder care lawyer, though, Bivens said, is simply accepting the fact that they’re now part of that “elder” group.

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While there are around 4,500 NAELA members nationwide, only about 400 have been certified by the National Elder Law Foundation (NELF), the sole national certifying program for elder law and special needs attorneys.

In Arizona, there are only five practicing Certified Elder Law Attorneys (CELA) in the entire state: Bivens in Scottsdale; Catherine Leas in Sun City; and Robert Fleming, Ben Burnside and Craig Wisnom in Tucson.

Burnside and Wisnom, who both practice at the firm of Bogutz & Gordon PC, headed by NAELA co-founder Allan Bogutz (who now counsels) and retired CELA Craig Gordon, say part of the reason they have so few peers is that it’s hard to become certified in the field.

“It’s kind of an arduous process to go through,” said Burnside. “It requires a documentation of all the work that you’ve done in this area.”

“You have to list, just for the application, 50 examples of applicable cases in different categories,” added Wisnom, “and you have to take a pretty rigorous closed-book text covering all the topics we deal with.”

Those topics include setting up trusts, dealing with public benefit programs and a lot of estate planning, with a focus on aging and incapacity, including the often uncomfortable subject of end-of-life planning: drawing up wills, designating powers of attorney and such.

“It’s one area of law that, in the end, people really can’t avoid,” said Wisnom, accounting for the growing demand for elder lawyers as the majority demographics age.

“A lot of it is trying to deal with incapacity, and practically speaking, the issue is if you or a loved one can suddenly no longer make financial decisions, or medical or personal care decisions, how do those get handled?”

In a best-case scenario, people plan for those eventualities in advance, setting up powers of attorney and trusts while they’re still completely competent.

Bivens recommends that anyone over 18 should already have a plan in place in case they become incapacitated, and elder lawyers also help younger people with disabilities.

Often, however, people put off doing those things until there’s a crisis—a parent succumbs to Alzheimer’s or suffers a debilitating stroke—and then the family has to hire an elder lawyer to go to court and get one of the offspring appointed as a guardian or conservator to handle financial decisions.

“It’s always more expensive and more time-consuming than it is when people plan in advance,” Wisnom said.

As for who pays for the elder lawyer, that’s usually the parents needing the care.

“There are cases where the adult children will pay for our services,” said Bivens, “but usually it’s mom’s and dad’s money. Unless mom and dad don’t have the funds and the children just need legal advice and help. And sometimes they have parents who have the funds but the kids are like, ‘You know, mom and dad, this is our idea, let us pay.’ But the parent is still the client in that case.”

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Bivens said. “And I have to tell them that if they came to see me when they were first paying for care, I could have gotten them on ALTCS and saved a lot of their estate and assets with good long term care planning. Those cases are really sad to me.”

Burnside and Wisnom said they get sad when they see people who go on websites like LegalZoom.com to prepare their own wills and living trusts but miss crossing the t’s and dotting the i’s, rendering the documents useless.

“A classic example we saw this week was somebody who typed up a sixpage will,” said Wisnom. “They typed everything up very explicit and very clear, there was no question what they were trying to do, but because it doesn’t have a couple of legal formalities like witnesses, it’s completely ineffective.

Everybody knows what they wanted, but there’s no way under the law to make it happen. Sometimes people trying to do things themselves to save a relatively small amount will end up completely blowing their estate plan. And that’s always sad to see.”

Family feuds When elder law issues really get costly is when family members can’t agree on what to do with their aging parents—or their parents’ money.

“The worst thing is when people involved in the situation don’t get along,” said Wisnom. “You know, when mom or dad needs care and needs someone to make decisions and you get siblings who’ve been mad at each other since they were kids and now they’re in their 50s or 60s fighting over what to do with the parents. There’s nothing you can do to eliminate that problem. If you have family members that want to sue each other, there’s very little you can do to avoid that. It’s exponentially more expensive and time consuming when the people involved in the situation want to fight about things. Because the court is never an efficient way to resolve these types of disagreements.”

Burnside said elder lawyers will sometimes work with family counselors to quell disputes or appoint a third party to act as agents or trustees. “Sometimes that avoids putting one family member in that position where you know there’s going to be tension,” he said.

Other problems arise when the wrong family member is put in charge of the

decision-making. “People have to be very careful when they’re planning to pick the best person for the job,” said Wisnom. “When they’re choosing who will be their agent under a power of attorney or their trustee, they really need to realize that’s a job. It’s not an honor.

Being a beneficiary and getting money when someone passes, that’s the better role to be in!”

“It’s a big job, and there’s a lot of responsibility,” agreed Bivens. “And if they do something wrong, they can get into some serious legal trouble. If a family member is in a position of trust and confidence to a vulnerable adult, and if they in some way misuse the assets, they can be found civilly responsible of financial exploitation, which not only has civil fines imposed but also potentially disinheritance.” In such cases, an elder lawyer can also help defend the trustee.

Because there’s inevitably so many family dynamics to deal with in elder law, attorneys need to have excellent people skills in addition to their legal chops. A simple dry understanding of trusts, estates and Medicare legislation isn’t enough.

“We’re very different than most attorneys,” said Bivens. “In a lot of other areas of the law, it’s about contracts, it’s about the litigation, it’s case law and it’s based on statutes. We’re not just dealing with statutes. We’re dealing with human beings. We’re concerned with their comfort and retirement, their medical needs, their quality of life, their independence, their dynamics with their family, the legacy they want to leave, what’s important to them. Our goal is to make them comfortable in knowing, in an uncertain future, that they’ve got people that are there for them, and everything’s in place.”

It helps that many elder lawyers have parents that they’ve had to secure care for themselves. In Bivens’ case, her compassion for older adults started at an unusually young age.

“I grew up very close to my grandmother, and my grandfather was actually 20 years her senior — they were quite the thing in the day!” she said. “So I just grew up thinking it was normal to hang out with people that were much, much older than me.

“I think that’s why I love the clients I work with,” she added. “It’s been the perfect fit for me.”

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Quick Draw eases the stress of lab work with home blood draws :: by Kenneth LaFave

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etting blood drawn for a lab test sometimes proves the old adage: The cure can be worse than the disease.

For elderly patients in particular, an uncomfortable trip to a lab often many miles away, followed by a long wait in the lobby and an exhausting trip home can leave the patient feeling much worse than when the day began.

“I have a 99-year-old father and I understand this,” said Glenn Welstad, an Arizona entrepreneur known mostly for companies he founded in the arena of temporary industrial staffing.

“You just can’t make it into the lab that easily when you’re very old, or when you’ve just had surgeries. I decided something should be done about it.”

As a businessman, Welstad knew how to make that “something” happen. Last year, he started a new business called Quick Draw Mobile Blood Draw Service.

“Technically, the way it works is, the doctor prescribes the blood work, and indicates on the prescription that you are immobile, for whatever

reason,” Welstad explained.

The patient’s immobility may have to do with age, but it can also be the result of other factors.

“If your leg is in a cast,” Welstad said, “you qualify for Quick Draw.”

The prescription is faxed to Quick Draw, and arrangements are made for qualified medical personnel to come to the patient’s home or care facility and draw blood. If Quick Draw is contacted by 3 p.m., the company calls the patient or the patient’s caregiver that day to make an appointment. Contact made after 3 p.m. is handled the next business day.

Quick Draw serves 55 communities in Arizona, including the entire East Valley.

How does it manage to dispatch medical personnel to literally any address it is given?

“We have phlebotomists scattered all over the state,” Welstad said. Locate the patient’s ZIP code, find the nearest phlebotomist, and the deed is halfway to being done.

The vast majority of Quick Draw’s clientele are elderly, with almost all

of them on Medicare or Medicarereplacement insurance. The service incurs no additional expense for patients on Medicare.

About a million people in Arizona qualify for Medicare, Welstad pointed out.

“It’s a pretty big plate. On top of that, 10,000 people per day are turning 65, and 4,000 per day are turning 85. When you’re 85, you can’t go to the lab and wait

for two hours to have your blood drawn.”

Another advantage of using Quick Draw is that 80 to 90 percent of the work is done in the company’s own labs, making it possible to turn results within 24 hours.

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Therefore, you should understand your benef its in order get the most out of them. By utilizing your health insurance to the fullest you may f ind ways to save money and improve your health. Listed below are some suggestions to maximize your health plan benef its.

90 Day Prescriptions: Oftentimes, f illing a 90-day supply of your medications is less expensive (lower copay) and more convenient (saving you monthly trips to the pharmacy) than f illing a 30-day supply. A lot of insurance plans allow 90-day f ills; ask your Walgreens pharmacy staff if this is an option under your plan.

Generic Prescriptions: Choosing generic over brand-name medications leads to savings! Generic drugs are copies of brand-name drugs and are the same in dosage form, safety, strength, route of administration, quality, performance characteristics and intended use. In fact, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) requires that generic medications have the same quality, strength, purity and stability as brand-name drugs. When it comes to price, however, there is a big difference. On average, the cost of generics is 80 percent to 85 percent lower than brand-name medications. Therefore, if you are on a brand-name drug, ask for the generic the next time you visit your pharmacy. Even if you are on a brand-name medication that does not yet have a generic, your pharmacist can recommend a switch to a generic drug within the same medication class.

Immunizations: Although most people do not look forward to getting immunizations, doing so may save you time and money. Take for example the f lu vaccine, most plans cover the cost as a preventative service; hence, you are able to receive it for a zero copay. If you do not receive the vaccination, you are at an increased risk for getting the f lu which can lead to missed days at work and a visit to your doctor.

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venting serious complications and potential hospitalizations which will end up saving you money in the long run.

Medicare Open Enrollment: Medicare open enrollment ends on Dec. 7. Therefore, now is the time to reevaluate your plan options to f ind a Medicare Part D plan that covers all of your medications at the lowest out-of-pocket cost. Switch-

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:: by Jan D’Atri Another recipe—especially for those great family Sunday suppers—is Grandmother Leonora Albertelli Lagori’s slow-cooked pork shoulder sauce.

In an email, her grandson Michael John Lagori reminisced about longing for his grandma’s gravy.

“When I was a little boy, she always had the sauce cooking on the stove, and made raviolis to go with it once a year at Christmas. Oh, that was a good day!”

That pretty much paints the picture, Michael. Make a good sauce, and you’re going to have a good day. Thanks to my momma and Michael’s Grandma Leonora for helping us to fill our heavyduty stockpot full of the heart and soul of Italian cooking.

Momma D’Atri’s Meat Sauce 3 tablespoons olive oil 1 large sweet yellow onion, diced 4-5 cloves fresh garlic, minced 2 stalks of celery, diced 1 large carrot, diced 1 packet (1 oz.) porcini mushrooms, reconstituted in one cup hot water then chopped fine 1 pound of fresh ground beef 1/2 pound Italian sausage (sweet or hot) 2 cans (16 oz.) organic tomato sauce 1 can (6 oz.) organic tomato paste 2 cups chicken or beef broth 1/2 cup red wine

2 tablespoons fresh basil, finely chopped Salt and pepper to taste (add only at the end of the cooking process) In a Dutch oven or heavy stockpot, sauté onion, garlic, celery and carrot in oil until translucent. Add beef and sausage, cooking until golden brown.

Add wine, mushrooms (including mushroom water), tomato sauce, paste, broth and basil. Cover and simmer for about 30 minutes. Remove lid and simmer for another 30 minutes or until thick. Don’t burn sauce.

Grandmother’s Pork Shoulder Sauce Sauté: 1 stick (1/2 cup) butter 1/2 cup green onions, chopped 1 large celery stalk, chopped 1 large carrot, chopped 1 tablespoon garlic, chopped Add: 1/2 cup red wine Reduce and brown.

Add: 1 pound cubed beef 1 1/2 lbs. cubed pork shoulder 1 cup chopped Portobello mushrooms 6 medium vine-ripened tomatoes or 1 large (27 oz.) can tomatoes

2 small (10 oz.) cans tomato sauce 1 small can (6 oz.) tomato paste 3 small yellow onions, whole and skinned Cover and simmer for one hour.

Add: 2 cups water or broth 3 garlic cloves, whole 2-3 bay leaves 2 teaspoons each: fresh basil, oregano and rosemary Simmer 2-3 hours. Bring to boil and stir in 1/4 cup cornstarch. Add salt and pepper to taste. Don’t skim too much of the fat.

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Sound Off

... from page 9 It is insane and dangerous to all they flooded last year? What did they do?

Americans to bring thousands They built in the same area. Whatever upon thousands of so-called happened to common sense?

Syrian refugees into our country. The majority are middle-aged men. They I was very surprised to see on the have been infiltrated by ISIS. We are $19 Fox cable news channel an ad trillion in debt. Cities and states are banksupporting the override of the rupt. We don’t have jobs for our own Peoria school district. Who paid for this people. Who is going to support these ad? If the Peoria school system has the people? Let’s put a stop to this insanity. money to sponsor an ad on a major TV channel and put signs all around the Question: Why is suddenly all town, they don’t need any money from the runoff water from mines the taxpayers. toxic? Wasn’t it toxic before mines were dug? Doesn’t nature take I just called the Washington, place of this?

D.C., office of Harry Reid. His staff member hung up on me.

I have a question for Hillary Aren’t our elected representatives supClinton and Bernie Sanders, posed to listen to the American people? who support free college for all They say they’re so concerned. That’s a Americans along with free health care, lie. Harry Reid does not want to hear free everything. Because our country is what the American people say. Shameful. $19 trillion in debt and growing, how do He needs to be thrown out of the Senate. they propose to pay for all this free stuff ?

Millions of Americans would like to Biden and Ryan are the only two know. Please tell us. common sense politicians still in Washington. Vote them in.

The direction this country is Write them in. I’ve given up on all the headed should strike fear in the Bush and Clinton dynasties. Vote Biden heart of every Christian, espe- and Ryan. Common sense Americans— cially knowing the Muslim religion be- it’s what we need more of. lieves if Christians cannot be converted, they should be wiped completely out.

Shame on those catty, claws-out Republican women and their personal questions, trying to disU.S. troops have been deployed to fight African Islamic terrorist miss Clinton (as someone) who’s a nobody groups, groups Hillary Clinton who doesn’t care. As a lifelong Republican, says weren’t a terror group. Do we really it’s enough to turn me into a Democrat. want this woman to be president, after having an unsecured email account, The Democratic Party has gone which more than likely was hacked into from representing the working by our enemies? This woman is not caman to representing the lawyer pable of being president of the United class, the political and government activStates. ist and the foreign businessman.

The Sound Off comment regarding the Koch brothers is full of lies. Just because Harry Reid or Bernie Sanders make accusations against the Koch brothers doesn’t mean it’s correct. Democrat lemmings believe everything. They don’t seem to be concerned about the billionaire George Soros, who funds so many left-wing antiAmerican websites and organizations.

How about learning about George Soros, Democrats?

Amazing. Are you watching the TV news about the flooding of the washes, in the same spot

I would like to respond to the reader who wrote, in the October Lovin’ Life, about “the epitome of pharmaceutical stupidity” concerning directions for applying a gel. I am a retired pharmacist and am very familiar with these instructions for topical medications. He/she wrote that it was “dumb” to have instructions about applying a “pea-size” amount of gel. He/ she goes on to say these instructions were “more than amazing—it’s pure insanity.

Ripoff.” Exactly how would this reader like to have the instructions read? Many of the gels, ointments and creams using instructions like “pea size” contain very

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potent drugs. Many of drugs are chemotherapy drugs used to treat skin cancers.

Others are used to treat acne and other skin conditions. If applied excessively they can cause serious and very painful side effects. 1 have seen some horriblelooking cases where topical medications had been applied wrong. As directed by the pharmaceutical company, the pharmacist will place required language in the instructions and will counsel the patient on the proper use of the medication. The pharmaceutical companies have determined the safe dose for a drug and what amount of gel contains the safe dose. We (pharmacists) have to use instructions that can be understood by everyone. This includes the elderly, young, literate, illiterate, patients who don’t know a lot of English, etc. Most everyone can be instructed as what a “pea size” amount is!

Some gels will supply a plastic measuring stick to use with instructions such as: apply a 1-inch ribbon of gel. The patient will squeeze out a 1-inch ribbon of gel on the stick. There is nothing dumb or stupid about these instructions. The only dumb or stupid thing would be if you don’t follow these instructions.--Bob I would like to reply to the reader who had a reply in the October Sound Off. He/she claims to be a patriotic, conservative American who is delighted to note that 90 percent of the responses in the Sound Off were by conservatives. Then he/she goes off the track to say that liberals and Democrats are, for the most part, politically uninformed, misinformed, naive and gullible. This “mouthbreather” probably gets all his/her information from Fox News, Rush Limbaugh or the Drudge Report. Listening to these guys will certainly qualify you to be fully informed and up to date with all the current worldwide news! You mention being gullible.

Yikes! Maybe you haven’t read about survey after survey that show that people listening to Fox are the most uniformed and misinformed people in the country.

These surveys all show Fox followers are less informed than people who listen to or watch no news! I’ll match knowledge with you any day. Luckily, I have a lot of conservative friends who I can have an intelligent conversation with.

Drew Alexander’s rant about abortion might be more believable if people like him were

more concerned about the welfare of children after they are born. Conservatives consistently vote against programs that provide schooling for children, medical care and other programs that help the [public]. If only he were more concerned about children not having enough to eat or being abused by parents who don’t want them, then there might be some substance to what he has to say. Interestingly enough, conservatives of his ilk do become more interested in children when they turn 18 and can go to war. Utterly pathetic.

Red light cameras should be banned and yellow light cameras, too. I was flashed once.

About a month later, I received a bill for $337 to pay or else. Another person only had to pay $250. He was younger than me. I also received a picture showing a red light for thru traffic, my car making a left turn, a left-turn yellow arrow, and an 85-year-old woman. Bullying isn’t limited to school yards.

In my view, people should not defend Islam until they have read the Quran and have some knowledge of Islamic history. When they make statements supporting Islam without this background information, it gives the impression the information is bogus.

If they want to sound like they know something about Islam, do the homework.

The Arizona Historical Society, now a state agency, proudly boasts that it was founded in 1864. Unfortunately, the claim is not true. An organization called the Arizona Historical Society was established in 1864 by the first territorial legislature in Prescott, but it faded into oblivion in the 1870s. The first AHS had no known connection to the present-day AHS which was founded in Tucson in 1884 by Charles D. Poston. When established, it was named the Society of Arizona Pioneers, and it was primarily an elite social organization that excluded many people.

The name did not become the Arizona Historical Society until nearly a century later. If the present-day AHS cannot even properly interpret its own history, why are Arizona taxpayers giving it millions of dollars per year to preserve Arizona history?—Dick Zimmermann, Tempe

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Bear Market Report When will the volatility end? : : by Teresa Bear

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few years ago I had the opportunity to visit my childhood elementary school. I attended this school from third to fifth grade and hadn’t been back since. Finding it was a bit of a treasure hunt because it was no longer an elementary school but had been repurposed as a preschool. I knew I found it when I saw the windows and remembered all the natural light that streamed into the classroom on sunny days.

Memories are a funny thing. Like a prism, they can be distorted by the passage of time—and perspective. For instance, I am positive that my old school building did not shrink in size—but it somehow seemed smaller.

So in the grown up world of investing, is the market more volatile than in the olden days—or is it in our perception?

As walking the halls of my elementary school indicate, there’s a difference between absolute and relative size. The building walls are the same height that they were in the ‘60s, but I’m taller.

The stock market is the same. If the Dow dropped 400 points in one day in January 1970, that would have been a 50-percent decline. However, when the Dow dropped 586 points on Aug. 24, it was only a 3.56-percent drop (even though it felt like more).

However, even when adjusting for percentage drops, the bad news is that the market is indeed more volatile than in the past.

As I poured over the data, I identified what I call Dow Downer Days—drops of 3 percent or more. In the postwar years from 1950 to 1970, there were only nine days in 30 years that the market dropped more than 3 percent. Con-

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trast that to today. From January 2010 through August of 2015, there have been 11 such drops. This doesn’t even count the so called dismal decade that saw both the dot.com crash and financial crisis of 2008 and 2009 in which there were 43 Dow Downer Days.

So what happened? When will we return to the “Good old days” when the market was less volitle? In my opinion, there are four major drivers of this increasing volatility.

Instead of dancing around a maypole, on May Day of 1975, the SEC deregulated the brokerage industry allowing for market forces to determine trading commissions. Instead of paying hundreds of dollars to buy or sell a block of stock, now investors pay about $10 per trade—or less.

Naturally computerized trading has had a huge impact. The idea phoning your broker, who places the trade, which gets executed on the floor of the stock exchange, seems almost quaint.

One of biggest challenges are the highfrequency trading firms who charge in and out of markets in fractions of a second based on sophisticated computer algorithms. This lead to the May 6 Flash Crash of 2010, in which the Dow dropped almost 1,000 points in minutes.

Another factor is the disappearance of the company sponsored pension plans which have been largely replaced by 401(k) plans.

Instead of a pension and a gold watch, employees are given an 800 number and a PIN. Experienced professional pension managers have been replaced with a robo-adviser.

And finally, I believe the media exacerbates these factors. By yelling “The Sky is Falling, the Sky is Falling” 24 hours per day/7 days a week, investors are more likely engage in emotional investing.

Regrettably, I don’t see that any of these four factors are ever going to go away. The volatility genie is out of the

bottle—and I don’t think there’s any way to stuff him back in again.

The best protection is kind of old fashioned. Make sure that you balance your needs for growth, income and safety in a way that allows you to sleep at night.

Beyond that, in the words of Bette Davis, “Fasten your seat belts; it’s going to be a bumpy night.”

Teresa Bear, CFP CPA (www.TeresaBear.com) specializes in retirement planning and asset preser-

Aging Today givers they know. Remember it is a part of our heritage and the American spirit.

During your upcoming Thanksgiving holiday, take note of your own family, look around the dinner table and see who in your family is making this ultimate sacrifice. We all have a lot on our plate with our own lives, reaching out and letting them know that you are here to help and listen is a good first step. The second step is not to wait, offer your assistance, and if they say no—then insist on it.

Have a Happy Thanksgiving and a special thank you to all of the family

vation for retirees and those about to retire. Teresa is the author of the book “She Retired Happily Ever After.” Send questions to Teresa@TeresaBear.com or call (480) 503-0050. Investment advisory services provided by Brookstone Capital Management LLC., a SEC registered investment adviser. Brookstone Capital Management and Teresa Bear LLC are independent of one another.

Neither the author nor the publisher is engaged in providing accounting, legal, investment, or other professional services through the publication of this article—you must seek competent, professional representation for your personal situation. ... from page 12 caregivers out there that are doing the hard work day in and day out—truly this is a labor of love. You guys are our unsung heroes and personally I think you rock.

Bob Roth is the managing partner of Cypress HomeCare Solutions. He and his family have been providing caregiving and caregiving resources to the Maricopa County region since 1994. Roth also hosts a radio show, “Health Futures—Taking Stock in You,” found on KFNN Money Radio 1510 AM and 99.3 FM on Fridays at 12 p.m. He can be reached at bobroth@ cypresshomecare.com or call him at (602) 264-8009.

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id you know the average person consumes an estimated at 150 pounds of sugar per year? The USDA recommends we get no more than 10 teaspoons per day, yet most Americans eat about 30 teaspoons per day—that’s three times the liberal recommended daily value.

Today, sugar is found in many of the usual suspects, like cakes, cookies and candy. But it’s also coming from “healthier-sounding” packaged products like salad dressing, pasta sauce, yogurt, canned vegetables, baby food, cereals, peanut butter, bread and tomato sauce.

We don’t always realize it because there are so many names used to describe sugar. It is often disguised in a confusing language such as corn syrup, dextrose, maltose, glucose or fructose.

Eating a diet high in sugar is what makes us feel lethargic, moody, irritated and exhausted. And most of all, it can lead to disease.

People love sweet things. Even before we started refining sugar, we sought out foods with sweet tastes. Sugar is a simple carbohydrate that occurs naturally in foods such as grains, beans, vegetables and fruit. Refined table sugar, also called sucrose, is very different. Extracted from either sugar cane or beets, it lacks vitamins, minerals and fiber, and thus requires extra effort from the body to digest. The body must deplete its own store of minerals and enzymes to absorb sucrose properly. Therefore, instead of providing the body with nutrition, it creates deficiency.

Health-conscious people are aware that their blood sugar levels fluctuate wildly on a sugar-induced high, but they often don’t associate the emotional roller coaster ride that accompanies this high. We feel happy and energetic for a while and then suddenly, unexplainably, we find ourselves arguing with a friend or lover.

Sugar qualifies as an addictive substance for two reasons: 1. Eating even a small amount creates a desire for more.

2. Suddenly quitting causes withdraw-

al symptoms such as headaches, mood swings, cravings and fatigue.

A study in the Journal of the American Heart Association found that excess sugar increases the risk for heart failure. In addition to heart disease, a diet high in sugar can cause obesity, hormone imbalances, liver damage, cell aging, memory loss and more.

What happens when you reduce your sugar intake?

Within a few weeks’ of reducing your sugar intake it’s likely you will see a 10 percent decrease in LDL cholesterol and up to a 30 percent decrease in triglycerides, while simultaneously improving your blood pressure. This is because added sugar chronically raises insulin levels, increasing blood pressure and your heart rate.

Once you’re over your sugar fix, you’ll feel better than ever. People who have a diet high in added sugars and refined grains are more likely to experience anxiety, irritability and mood swings.

You should be more awake and alert during the day, and also better prepared to catch some z’s come bedtime. People usually crash from the sugar high that leaves them feeling the mid-day sluggishness and the need for a nap.

Scaling back your sugar habit by 200 calories a day could help you drop 10 pounds in five to six months. Replacing candy and cakes or sugary protein bars with almonds or other real health snacks, will help you reduce your overall calorie intake.

Lastly, you will reduce inflammation in your body. Foods high in sugar spur inflammation. Chronic inflammation is the root cause of many diseases.

Quick tip: tart cherries have one of the highest anti-inflammatory content of any food.

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or birthdays, anniversaries, and holidays like Christmas, the best present is often one that makes loved ones feel more connected, especially when they’re miles apart.

Memories—new and old—are the glue that holds relationships together and are often the most appreciated kind of gifts. When someone gives a loved one a movie ticket stub from a first date together or pass down a family heirloom to a child, those gifts come with greater meaning than the gifts themselves. They demonstrate how much a special someone’s presence is cherished.

Something as simple as a photograph can bring people back in time to a wonderful memory—a wedding or a child’s birth, all the way to his or her graduation. Photos can help people relive the past, but they also help to stay in the present. When loved ones can’t attend notable occasions such as their grandson’s first day of elementary school or their niece’s prom, photos allow them to feel as if they’re physically there witnessing the events unfold.

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They can be surprised now and then with full albums of photos, either to be reminded of great times shared together in the past or to get the inside look of an event they couldn’t attend.

There’s an ingenious device that updates pictures. Wi-Fi cloud-connected photo frames are a fast-growing solution that bridges busy lifestyles, technology divides and even geographies.

Called Nixplay, the frame comes with a mobile app for iOS and Android that anyone can download and use to instantly send photos to their own or friends’ frames, wherever they are in the world. The photo-sharing process is now fast and simple, allowing grandparents, friends and other loved ones to share memories on the go and stay connected.

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Playlists for all occasions It’s also good news for anyone who has trouble managing a growing collection of photos scattered across different digital devices and online platforms. Nixplay allows users to access and organize everything in one location, and pull images to send from Bring family and friends closer by seamlessly places such as Dropbox, Face- sharing photos from smartphones to elegant book, Instagram, Picasa and frames, at home or anywhere in the world.

Flickr—which is especially The Nixplay Edge 8-inch and 13important when it comes to loved ones inch Wi-Fi Cloud Frames feature a who aren’t social media savvy. high-definition resolution display for Users can create and customize crystal-clear photos and videos, and playlists for a trip down memory lane. a power-saving HuMotion sensor that Photos can be added to these lists, and turns on the frame when you enter the sent to the frames of friends or rela- room. They can be set to display the tives who live far away. Ten frames can most recent photos first and turn off be connected to one account, and with when you leave.

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Save the date for the East Valley Healthy Living Expo ::by Christina Fuoco-Karasinski

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ovin’ Life After 50 is proud to once again host the East Valley Healthy Living Expo—in conjunction with East Valley Adult Resources—which comes to the Mesa Convention Center from 8 a.m. to 12 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 19. Admission is free.

Three years ago, Lovin’ Life After 50 partnered with East Valley Adult Resources to up the ante on expos.

“The partnership on this event we have with East Valley Adult Resources has worked out exceptionally well. There is so much more available and so many more new things to discover at the Healthy Living Expo,” said Lovin’ Life After 50 Publisher Steve Strickbine.

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namic and diverse Active Adult Centers and Programs offer a variety of opportunities for older adults to remain healthy, independent and connected to the community. Whether it’s learning a new language, finding the right exercise class or simply sharing a meal, the ultimate goal is to be welcoming and fun.

More than 70 exhibitors will offer information on topics like tours and travel, retirement living, leisure, health care, finances, home repairs, education, casinos and more.

Back again for entertainment, the popular Rich Howard Orchestra will play favorites as exhibitors browse the many attractions.

Bandleader Howard has been play-

ing piano since he was 7 years old, and studied drums in grade school.

When The Doors released “Light My Fire” in 1967, he traded in his drum set for an electronic keyboard and has been playing professionally ever since.

On stage 300-plus days a year in the Phoenix area, Howard has also created the music and audio design for multiple shows. His passion is theater and he has penned both script and musical composition for multiple stage productions.

“My favorite pastime since 2006 has been developing a character from one of my shows named ‘Hank Plow,’” he says.

“A Google search for that name will bring up all the digital content I have

created and continue to compose.”

Publishing for more than 36 years, Lovin’ Life After 50 has become one of the most effective ways to reach the active 50-plus market in Arizona.

Due to the popularity of the publications and growing demand, 28 years ago Lovin’ Life After 50 began hosting expos—giving readers and advertisers a place to connect in person.

Since then, the expos have become a powerful way for exhibitors to show and explain their products and services to a ready 50-plus market.

See you at the expo!

The Mesa Convention Center is located at 263 N. Center St., Mesa, 85201. For more information, call (480) 348-0343, ext. 100.

Don’t let untreated hearing loss affect your emotions

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s your hearing loss standing in the way of enjoying your family during the holidays? You are not alone!

According to the American Academy of Audiology, more than 19 million Americans over the age of 45 experience some type of hearing loss. If left untreated, hearing loss can produce a variety of emotions such as depression, sadness, loss and loneliness.

However, if you recognize the signs of hearing loss early and take steps to improve the condition, the holidays with your family can be less emotional.

Why does hearing loss affect your emotional stability?

When individuals experience hearing loss, they can feel very isolated and as if they don’t belong. Living your entire life with your hearing and then feeling it slowly or abruptly fade can be a shock that takes time to get used to. If the hearing loss isn’t addressed, this experience can then lead to feelings of sadness, loneliness or isolation.

The American Academy of Audiology reported that seniors with untreated hearing loss report two more weeks of depressed or sad feelings than they did the previous year.

If you are diagnosed with a hearing loss but don’t wear your hearing aid or utilize other assistive technologies,

you’re more likely to skip out on social events and may feel isolated. It is completely normal at first to feel left out of conversations because you have difficulty hearing or to feel like you can’t contribute because you might not hear someone correctly. The key is not to let these feelings control you. If you recognize and take care of your hearing loss immediately, it will help prevent these feelings.

How can you prevent depression due to hearing loss?

While hearing loss can lead to feelings of depression, it doesn’t have to. If you are diagnosed with a hearing loss, there are plenty of ways to help solve the problem. The real problem exists if you don’t address it.

Get your hearing checked regularly Because hearing loss is at an increased level in seniors, it is important to get your hearing checked often.

The more often you get your hearing checked, the sooner you can detect loss.

As soon as you start to notice signs of hearing loss, such as having to turn up the TV volume or asking others to repeat themselves in conversation, make an appointment to see a hearing specialist.

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Take measures to improve your hearing If you are diagnosed with a hearing loss, do something about it. Take measures to find out if hearing aids are an option for you or talk with your doctor about other suggestions to improve your hearing level.

The worst thing you can do is to do nothing and think your hearing will improve on its own.

Don’t view hearing loss as a barrier A hearing loss shouldn’t prevent you from doing the things you love. If you take your hearing treatment seriously, you should be able to proceed with life normally, just with a few adjustments.

Utilize the resources available for those with hearing loss so you can get back to enjoying life.

Support groups, such as The Hearing Loss Association of America (HLAA) www.hearingloss.org or the Association of Late-Deafened Adults (ALDA) www.alda.org, can connect you others who share the same experience for support.

If you’re experiencing hearing loss at any level, the best thing you can do is to take care of it as soon as possible. Don’t

let it get the best of your emotions and your holidays.

For more information on the Arizona Commission for the Deaf and the Hard of Hearing visit www.acdhh. org/ or Arizona Relay Service visit www.azrelay.org.

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Church to ‘Flip the Switch’ on holiday lights Nov. 27 ::by Meghan McCoy Red Mountain Community Church will continue its mission of providing residents a place to gather for the holidays when officials “Flip the Switch” on holiday lights in late November.

This year, the celebration takes place during a holiday party from 6 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. Friday, Nov. 27. The displays will be illuminated at 6:30 p.m.

Spiritual Formation Pastor Carlyle Naylor said more than 1,000 people are expected to attend the event at the church, located at 6101 E. Virginia St., Mesa. For more information, call (480) 807-5868 or call www.rmcchurch.org.

“The big thing is we want it to be a place where the community can come and enjoy themselves at Christmas time,” Naylor said. “We don’t have people on the corners sermonizing.

It really is a Christmas thing...a place for them to come and experience the warm fuzzies of Christmas.”

The night includes Christmas carols, coffee, cocoa, Christmas cookies and a hay ride.

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Starting Friday, Nov. 27, more than 750,000 lights will grace the grounds of Red Mountain Community Church. wagons will run for two hours. In addition to Friday, Nov. 27, hayrides will also run Friday, Dec. 18, and Saturday, Dec. 19.

The light show began about 20 years ago when church officials created figurines that depicted various biblical scenes. Every other year a new figurine was added to the collection, on which 750,000 lights are placed.

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graphed animated attraction was added two years ago. As the music plays, the lights dance to a different melody.

“We found out that last year we made the Top Five Light Destinations in the Phoenix area,” he said.

The “Flip the Switch” event provides momentum for the light display.

“It brings people together right after Thanksgiving,” he said. “We have a kick off Christmas party.”

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“I had always struggled with school.

“Radiance,” laced with prose and I’m not a fast learner. But I had this poems to complement the images, will work ethic, and I needed to do some- feature not only her desert paintings, thing,” Hesson said. but work inspired by a range of botaniMarried at 20, she had recently relo- cal life, from garden roses to the exotic cated to Mesa from southern Califor- plants of Hawaii. nia after her husband, Randy, got a job Though the big island of Hawaii is a opportunity in the Valley. favored destination for Hes“My husband and I son and her easel, the deswent through the ASU ert keeps calling her back. catalog looking for pos“I’ve explored many sible majors for me, and subjects—tropical blooms, he said, ‘Let’s find the magarden flowers, roses and jor with the least amount landscapes, but I always of math.’ I’ve never been Dyana Hesson’s book, return to the desert. I can’t good at math. Then he “Radiance,” contains resist the twists and turns of prints of 170 of her said, ‘How about some art an agave, the translucence paintings. courses?’” of prickly pear blooms, the Reluctantly, she tried it. Unexpect- plump and colorful hues of succulents,” edly, she came alive.

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“It was like a light bulb coming on.”

Another thing that draws her back to At last, Hesson knew what to do. the desert is the light.

That was 25 years, a bachelor’s de“The subject matter I paint has a gree and 550 paintings ago. Now Hes- certain look to it because of our Southson has a book of prints coming out western light. The contrast of dark and and a major show coming up at one of bright is only possible because of the her favorite places on earth, Phoenix’s light here in Arizona,” Hesson said.

Desert Botanical Garden.

The artist paints exclusively in oils.

Desert Botanical Garden will cele“I like the traditional aspect of workbrate Hesson’s first 25 years as a painter ing in oils. People have been using them with a retrospective of her work open- for hundreds of years, so it’s a connecing Jan. 29 and running through May tion with tradition.”

22. “Return to the Desert” will display Hesson typically works for several 25 Hesson paintings of desert flora. weeks on a canvas, though she paints Hesson, who calls herself a “botanical more than one at a time. Painting for artist,” focuses on plant life as subjects. her is less about expressing a gift than it Her book, “Radiance,” containing is about working out how to get the imprints of 170 paintings from over the age she has in mind onto a canvas: years, is due out in December. It will be “Seeing the natural world and figuravailable for sale at Scottsdale’s Bonner ing out a way to get it down means you David Galleries (which represents Hes- are constantly problem-solving. It’s a son), the gift shop at Desert Botanical little bit of raw talent, and a lot of hard Garden, Coco Milano’s near Las Sen- work.”

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A look back at Alyeska— The Great Land :: by Ed Boitano | photos courtesy Tourism Vancouver

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Ketchikan: Today ments, the Midnight inaccessible by road.

Ketchikan is billed as Sun and world-class the Salmon Capital of the World. If sport fishing. I’ve often thought that the it’s a fishing excursion that you want, Aleut’s name for the region is still the this is the place for it. My pick: A tour best: Alyeska—The Great Land. of the Totem Heritage Center, which Sitting on the deck of Royal features a collection of carved totem Caribbean’s 2,501-passenger Radiance poles and carving demonstrations. of the Seas with the Seattle sun at my back, I couldn’t wait for the cruise Juneau: Spread along Gastineau Channel, Juneau is the only U.S. to begin. Soon we would be gliding capitol city inaccessible by road. A through Puget Sound to the stunning trip to Mendenhall Glacier is the most Inside Passage. popular excursion. My pick: The Yes, I am one of those repeat visitors.

1,800-foot tramway ride to the top of I knew what to expect, and relished Mount Roberts for wildlife viewing the attractions that awaited me. Plus platforms, Juneau Raptor Center and I knew that a number of my favorite breathtaking scenery. destinations were inaccessible by car, which is why I opted for the cruise/land Skagway: Located the northern tip of the Lynn Canal, Skagway was tour package. It included transportation

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The iconic St. Michael’s Church overlooks the Sitka Sound.

the land entryway for thousands of gold-crazed miners to the Klondike Gold Rush of 1898. The town is wellpreserved and rich in gold rush history.

My pick: A trip aboard the vintage White Pass & Yukon Route railway for a train journey back into time.

Sitka: My personal favorite of all of Alaska’s destinations, Sitka is nestled on Baranof Island and offers an amazing mix of Tlingit Indian, Russian and American history and culture. The attractions are endless. My pick: The Sitka National Historical Park, a 113-acre coastal park that features the Southeast Alaska Indian Cultural Center, plus beaches, hiking trails and scores of totem poles.

Seward: One of Alaska’s oldest communities, Seward is considered the gateway to Kenai Fjords National Park. This is where land packages begin, and I look forward to spending more time in this historic community.

My pick: Strolling Seward’s historic downtown and bustling harbor.

Fairbanks: Based 120 miles south of the Arctic Circle, Fairbanks is the ideal venue to experience a real living history, highlighted by the midnight sun. My pick: An excursion on the Riverboat Discovery Sternwheeler, with a stop at an Athabascan village, for traditional fishing, hide tanning and dog sledding demonstrations.

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Travelers can view the majesty of Alaskan glaciers from the comfort of their cruise ship.

Denali National Park: Departing from Fairbanks, the Wilderness Express train travels deep into the Alaskan interior to the 6-million acre Denali National Park. Seeing one of the world’s last great frontiers from the comfort of this luxurious glass-domed train car enhances the experience.

My pick: A seven-hour bus ride on the Tundra Wilderness Tour for undisturbed wildlife viewings.

Talkeetna: A locale that’s perfect to just bask in the beauty, Talkeetna also offers fishing, nature and float tours, and white water rafting. My pick: A helicopter ride above Mount McKinley, the highest mountain in North America. To experience such a heaven’s view was like being there at the moment of creation.

Anchorage: Alaska’s largest city, Anchorage boasts all the urban pleasures of fine dining, shopping, nightlife and world-class museums.

My pick: The 26-acre Alaska Native Heritage Center, which provides a fascinating insight into the arts, customs and lifestyles of the five distinct native cultures found in Alaska. Not a bad way to end my return to Alyeska.

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T HE F INISH L INE Arizona’s Leader in Senior Fitness HOW DO BIRDIES MEAN BUCKS?

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In the end, if we get in the habit of considering Oct. 15 through Dec. 7 health prep season, just like March and April is tax prep season, we’ll make the right decision for our financial, emotional and physical health. So, while the question may be switch it or stick with it, the key to Medicare success is research it.

ASO loses longtime volunteer

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rizona Senior Olympics planners were very saddened to learn of the death of longtime volunteer Gary Chinn on Oct. 1.

As the sport commissioner for pistol shooting, Chinn worked hard to create and continue the ASO pistol shooting competition each year.

A longtime member of the Phoenix Rod and Gun Club, Chinn was held in high esteem because of his dedication to helping others. Several people who spoke at the service on Oct. 11, told of their friendship with him. Everyone

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commented on his willingness to help anyone who needed him.

Everyone laughed when one speaker referred to Chinn’s penchant for having his car filled with every tool imaginable so that he would be prepared to help when called upon. Trained as an engineer, Chinn had a unique skill in figuring out and solving problems.

Although he was a very quiet person, he made a deep impression on all who knew him.

Arizona Senior Olympics is grateful for his years of service. He will be missed.

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ASO planning 35th anniversary celebration

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2016 schedule of sports

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his year, Arizona Senior Olympics is publishing the schedule so that athletes may begin making travel

plans. Please watch the website, www. seniorgames.org, for information about sports marked TBD.

Sport ........................................................................ 2016 Dates Aerobic Fitness Medley ..............................................................................Feb. 27 Alpine Skiing ..............................................................................................Feb. 22 Archery.................................................................................................... March 5 Badminton .........................................................................March 5 and March 6 Basketball ...................................................................................................Feb. 28 Billiards ..................................................................................Feb. 27 and Feb. 28 Bocce ............................................................................... Feb. 15 through Feb. 19 Bowling ..................................................................................Feb. 27 and Feb. 28 Cycling ...............................................................................March 5 and March 6 Fun Walk ....................................................................................................Feb. 29 Golf ............................................................................................................... TBA Handball ................................................................................Feb. 27 and Feb. 28 Pickleball ..................................................................................................October Powerlifting.................................................................................................Feb. 27 Racewalk ....................................................................................................Feb. 20 Racquetball ....................................................................March 12 and March 13 Road Races ............................................................................................. March 5 Shooting, Pistol...................................................................................... March 12 Shooting, High Power Rifle .................................................................. March 12 Shooting, Small Bore Rifle ............................................................................ TBA Shooting, Trap ...................................................................................... March 12 Shooting, Skeet...........................................................................................Feb. 20 Shooting, Sporting Clays......................................................................... March 5 Shuffleboard .................................................................... Feb. 22 through Feb. 25 Softball ........................................................................March 4 through March 6 Swimming ..................................................................................................Feb. 28 Swim Relays .......................................................................................... March 12 Table Tennis ............................................................................................ March 6 Tai Chi .................................................................................................... March 5 Tennis .....................................................................................Feb. 27 and Feb. 28 Track and Field .....................................................................Feb. 20 and Feb. 21 Triathlon ....................................................................................................April 3 Volleyball ........................................................................March 12 and March 13

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he Arizona Senior Olympic Games will be 35 years old in 2016. The first Games, held in 1982, marked the beginning of ASO’s dedication to the health and fitness of people who are 50 years or older.

Many of those who have participated are senior athletes; people who have always been in sports throughout their lives. Others have been those who have returned to an active lifestyle after being sedentary for many years. Still others have been introduced to “fitness through sports” by ASO and have found a new way to live a healthy, happy life.

Founded by The City of Phoenix Parks and Recreation Department, the organization has, from the beginning, been very much a volunteer-centered program. In partnership with the cities of Chandler, Glendale, Mesa, Scottsdale and others from around the Valley, ASO grew from just 150 seniors the first year to participants numbering in the thousands.

ASO was instrumental in the founding of senior games in Flagstaff, Green Valley, Prescott, Sierra Vista, Tucson and Yuma and was instrumental in the founding of the National Senior Games Association.

The 35th Anniversary Planning Committee is working on special events that will take place during the 2016 Games and throughout the year.

Planning Committee Chairman Tom Stillwell is looking for athletes and friends who are willing to help plan the special events. Call the ASO office at (602) 274-7742 if you are able to serve.

Some of the preliminary plans include a special ceremony at the Phoenix City Hall; an expansion of the fitness fair; the 35th anniversary Mayor’s Cup Challenge; 35th anniversary pins for ASO athletes; and recognition of longtime ASO athletes.

Save the date! It all begins on Saturday, Feb. 20. You won’t want to miss it!

Paper registration for the 2016 Games is open

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rizona Senior Olympics is happy to announce that those who wish to register for the 2016 Games with a mail-in, paper registration can do so now. There are three ways to obtain the entry form: • The entry form is on the ASO website and can be downloaded. Go to www.seniorgames.org, click on “2016 Entry Form” on the yellow index on the left-hand side of the screen. Be sure to also print out the Sports Information Sheet for the sports for which you are entering to obtain the necessary details.

• You can call the office and a form and Sports Information Sheet will be sent to you. The number is (602) 274-7742.

• Drop by the office—please call and let

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Please allow up to three weeks to receive your written confirmation, which you will need when you check in to your event.

Paper registration will be available through Feb. 1. Payment must be made by check or money order and must be postmarked no later than Feb. 1. Don’t delay. Enter early!

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