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In her pantry, my grandmother had a cure for everything. As a baby, when I was teething – and incessantly crying – she told my mom to give me a teaspoon of blackberry brandy. According to my mother, I stopped wailing and went to sleep. As a teenager, when I was cutting onions and my eyes watered like Niagara Falls, grandma said, “Put a piece of bread in your mouth.” The tears stopped streaming. I still don’t know how it works, but I still sometimes do it. As an adult, when I began to have joint pain in my elbows and knees from years of playing sports, my grandmother swore that if I swallowed two capsules lled with cod liver oil every day, it would reduce the aches over time. I don’t know if she was right about that one, because I couldn’t stand the taste of the cod liver oil, which would come back in little belches hours later. But according to a study recently conducted at Cardi University, 86 percent of people who took 2,000 mg of cod liver oil daily reported su ering less pain than patients who got placebos. That’s the thing about some so-called “old wives’ tales”/home remedies – sometimes some of them seem to work (and in the case of my nana’s suggestions, most things most of the time worked). Society may be more openminded about alternative medicine than in previous generations, and there are scores of naturopathic and homeopathic doctors trying to guide people to their “healer within” and encouraging avenues like acupuncture, yoga and herbal supplements. In this issue, we peek

into this eld and weigh di erent perceptions about its e cacy.

Speaking of society seeming more openminded, Arizona is one of 29 states (plus the District of Columbia) that has legalized medical marijuana and implemented state-regulated industries surrounding its medicinal use. Among its many reported bene ts, medical cannabis is an MD-approved alternative to opioids for pain management, which has made it important to older folks with creaky knees who don’t want to take a bunch of prescriptions. Marijuana-based medicinals have started to shed their stigma, even in Sun City, where we found a dispensary that caters almost exclusively to retirees. You’ll nd that story in this issue, as well.

If she were still with us, I bet my grandma would approve of – or at least try – a few of the new “alternatives.” At the very least, she’d be bound to nd something that tastes better than cod liver oil.

Corrections: Due to an error, we published the puzzle answers from May in our June issue. The correct answers to the June puzzles are included in this issue, on page 47. Also, the editor’s note in the June issue incorrectly referred to Rosalynn Carter as “late” First Lady. She is alive, 89 and the former First Lady. We regret the errors.

Niki D’Andrea Executive Editor

Straus’ Place Barry Goldwater

BY BILL STRAUS

I’m not crazy about very many career politicians. So it’s a bit ironic that one of the people I admired most in my life was one of them! Yep, it’s Barry Goldwater. I loved the man. Oh, I disagreed with him on many issues, but his honesty, integrity and love for Arizona won me over from the very rst time we met.

I was approaching Christmas break during my freshman year at the University of Iowa in 1967 when the professor who taught a course called “The Presidency” gave us one of the most intriguing assignments I’d ever received. He wanted each of us to “interview” someone who had run for the presidency of the United States – winner or loser, living or dead. In retrospect, I’m guessing the assignment pivoted on two things: research and imagination. I mean, after all, how many of us in that class would have had access to a living person who had run for the highest o ce in the land? But I did.

I had met the senator through my parents, who were friends of his. I called him to hopefully set up an interview. I gured if he turned me down, I’d just do what I thought everyone else in the class would do… make it up. I asked him for an hour, which he happily agreed to.

The Goldwaters lived in the area of 40th Street and Lincoln Drive. In a tting gesture, the statue of Senator Goldwater that stands at the corner of Tatum Boulevard and Lincoln Drive faces what used to be his home! Nice touch. The house itself wasn’t

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ostentatious. But once I walked inside, I was blown away by the memorabilia lling every room. I remember dozens and dozens of Kachina dolls and hundreds – maybe even thousands – of photographs the senator had shot himself covering the walls and tables. Photography was one of his passions, as was his ham radio operation. He took me into his radio studio and proceeded to connect a soldier in Vietnam with his father in Columbus, Ohio. It was profoundly emotional. The senator told me he liked to do that at least once every day. We talked for hours. He told me how he and his very close friend John Kennedy had planned to cross the country by train in the 1964 campaign, debating at stops along the way. He called it a “reincarnation” of the Lincoln-Douglas debates a century earlier. Sadly, the plan never took place. I nally thanked him, said goodbye and went home to write my paper. I must admit, it practically wrote itself.

I got an A+ on the paper. In the margin, my professor wrote about my “vibrant imagination” and that my paper was the “best he’d ever received for this particular assignment.” He added that he “actually believed I had met with Goldwater.” At the conclusion of the class, I approached the prof to tell him he was overestimating my imaginative skills and that I really had interviewed the senator. He looked at me, smiled and winked. To this day, that’s what he believes! And 26 years later, when I recounted the story to Senator Goldwater on the radio, he, too, winked.

Local Opinions Sound O

On May 15, Hillary Clinton announced a new political group called “Onward Together,” aimed at “advancing progressive causes by harnessing grassroots opposition to President Trump’s policies.” Also, ex-President Obama has established “Organizing for Action.” This group has lots of money and is working behind the scenes to set up what will e ectively be a shadow government to not only protect Obama’s threatened legacy, but to sabotage the incoming

For people having trouble accepting Trump, change is hard. Trump sees himself as the CEO of the nation, and many of us are used to seeing a president who is the POTUS and acting in a traditional way to ll the role of president, but all of us crave novelty and we get tired of the same old thing, so we’ve had two presidents in a row now that promised us change. Obama was the rst and now Trump is really delivering on the change. What he does is very di erent; he communicates on Twitter, he doesn’t like being edited or told how to speak, he’s not a speechmaker, he does speak rather openly to people, just like one person to another. People

I keep reading that there needs to be an easing up on negative remarks about the president. But, really, he is deserving and brings much of it upon himself. The man behaves very childishly and impulsively and in a manner unbecoming of someone holding this land’s highest o ce. He acts and communicates like a junior high school bully. The tweeting is ridiculous. He is pathetically lacking in knowledge of government and American history. He insults our closest allies. Is that smart? He certainly does not restrict

administration. Both groups are registered 501(c)(4) with the IRS, meaning they don’t have to disclose names of donors and can take unlimited donation amounts, which is considered “dark money” and is frowned upon. As a patriotic American who believes in honoring the legitimate election of our current president, I would call these actions sedition. And before all you liberals out there cry, “Russia hacked our election” (which still is only a charge and not proven), I ask: Then how did Hillary Clinton get the majority of the votes?

have criticized the fact that he’s not a great orator, but then he speaks oneto-one with people who he makes real estate deals with; he’s a dealmaker and I think even leaders of other countries have trouble accepting the fact that here’s this real estate magnate who now represents America, trying to tell us things and making demands on us and his manner is di erent and hard to accept, possibly because of that. But I’m surprised that so many senior citizens have accepted him, because usually senior citizens are the ones that complain about change and we like things to stay the same, we like the familiar, we like the tried and true. People, remember that old saying: “Be careful what you wish for.”

his criticism or negative remarks, and he has a habit of lying that should be disturbing to all. His rhetoric incites hate and racism and is very divisive. His base relates to this, the majority sharing his lack of sophistication and his bully mentality. Watching Trump at the NATO conference actually shoving aside the prime minister of Montenegro to get himself front and center for the cameras, then pu out his chest while displaying his most arrogant expression says it all. G.W. Bush looked good in comparison to this mistake.

I grew up on a farm over 50 years ago. My aunt used to take me into the small town that wasn’t so nearby and we would visit people there and hear all the news. We didn’t get it by reading a newspaper; we actually just got it by word of mouth, and then my aunt would come back to the farm and tell my uncle what was going on. I listened to all those stories, and my aunt always came up with the version she called “the truth” and I was old enough, nally, to ask her how she discounted some things that were said and some things that she took to be true, and she said she had been listening to these people for a long time and she could tell the di erence between the truth and gossip. I’m just saying that maybe that still applies nowadays;

some things have not changed. Just because you’re listening to the news on television or on some other electronic device or on the radio, you still have to gure out whether it’s true or not. It’s not that easy, but you have to follow the story and you have to decide for yourself; you can’t just let someone tell you what the truth is, like I did when I was a child. I would just nally ask, “Well, what was true, Aunt Vera? Whose story was true?” And she would tell me, but she was the one who was gathering the information and determining who was telling the truth because she knew these people. So don’t be the 10-year-old child that I was, still asking who was telling the truth. Try to hear both sides of the story and make the decision yourself. It will keep your brain alive.

How many lives (animal or human) will it take to take to get people to go to a supervised shooting range?

If 47,000 burned acres isn’t enough, what is? Over 400 shooters a week is over 400 too many. It’s a desert out there, folks. Exploding targets? WTF.

I picked up Lovin’ Life After 50 for the rst time last week. I got to the Sound O section and was appalled at the words being said by my fellow Americans. What I heard was a whole lot of bigotry, anger, sel shness and ignorance, just to name a few. I am disheartened and ashamed of the folks my age, 54, and older. You make us all sound so redneck, ignorant and uneducated. Just because you do not want to believe a fact does not make it untrue. Not all Democrats and Republicans are greedy, sel sh, crooked people. However, MANY – too many –of them are. You throw insults about politics around like it means something. It doesn’t. Most in power are crooked as can be, and if you think otherwise, you are being foolish. Those who call themselves “Christian” are in fact those who behave in the most un-Christ like ways. If you subscribe to anything short of treating people, ALL PEOPLE, with equal measure, then you are NOT a Christian. Jesus would take issue with your behavior and thinking. If you are a non-religious person, then what do you hope to gain by continuing to put forth into this world anything short of positive acceptance, to each their own, for your fellow humans? What do any of you hope to gain with your vitriolic hate speech? You pit yourselves against

This is for all the people who comment on politics and presidents: If you think you can do a better job, why don’t you run for o ce? Other than that, stop bellyachin’.

your fellow man as if your life depends on it. You lose sight of the larger picture: Everything changes, whether we like it or not. Our young people look at you with disdain for your ignorant behaviors. I have heard them say they cannot wait for this older generation to just die o already. Instead of having them want us and what we have to o er, they can’t wait for us to drop dead! Thanks to your outdated way of thinking, you have made us obsolete to our young people. Shame on all of you! This world has enough challenges without you heaping on more. Our very existence as a free country is currently in grave jeopardy and you cannot see it. The limited resources this world has to o er are in serious peril! Your shortsightedness will be our downfall. You have allowed those greedy, powerhungry politicians to separate us as a people, as a nation!! Based on what? Political party?! You have left our younger generation apathetic. I have news for you: They do not want the good ol’ days; they like the modern ways. They are more open-minded and accepting of people di erent from themselves than in any previous generations. You old farts have lost so stop being hateful! Be gracious and stop trying to control everyone that is di erent from yourselves!!!

Ask Gabby Gayle An opportunity to improve

BY GAYLE LAGMAN-CRESWICK

Dear Gabby Gayle:

A few months ago, a woman wrote in that her children seemed to be irritated when she talks, and she could not understand why. You advised her to put her cards on the table and ask them why they seem irritated at her. I was having the same problem with my married kids, so I asked them. My son gently told me that when they ask me a question, I go into all kinds of unrelated detail. “And it is getting worse because now you hesitate while looking for a word. In other words,” he said. “When we ask you what time it is, you tell us how to make the clock.” I was hurt and surprised, but at the same time glad to know the truth. I asked my best friend to sit with me and ask me questions and see if I could answer without going o subject. I am now understanding what he meant! Tell your readers to do the same. If you are having a problem with anyone, ask them what it is. You may not like the answer, but it is a chance for self-improvement!

Signed, RM

Dear RM:

Thank you for writing. I am sure everyone has a person in their lives who talks too much and too long. In fact, there is a word for it: loquacious. It is di cult to tell someone this, and it is always di cult to hear that we have a fault we did not know about. Like you said, an opportunity to improve!

Good luck, GG

Dear Gabby Gayle:

You gave me good advice a few years ago, and I should have taken it. I’m the woman who wrote in and told you that I refused to grow old. I went out and had a tummy tuck, a face lift and a few other minor uplifts. I bought a red convertible and found a younger man. You said I reminded you of one of those hamsters running around inside a ball, and you said to be careful what I wished for. My younger guy and I lived it up for a couple years. He liked my money and I liked feeling young again. Then one day I realized I was bored with him and that life, and I came to my senses. I’m sort of okay now with my age. Still think aging is

for the birds. Wish I had listened then, but maybe I had to get it out of my system.

Signed, Happy Now

Dear Happy:

I was really glad to hear from you. I often wondered how you were doing with your plan! Thanks for letting me know. I don’t know anyone who would not like to postpone aging. But remember, aging is what you make it!

Dear Gabby Gayle:

I read with interest your info about romantic scams. It appears mostly women are scammed. I consider it a scam when women on dating sites misrepresent themselves. You meet them for co ee and there is little resemblance to the photo they publish. Why can’t people just be honest?

P.S. They especially lie about their weight.

Signed, Disappointed

Dear Disappointed:

I guess it goes both ways. However, I have had ve co ees with men from the dating site and all but one looked like their photos. I nd the most stretched statistic with men is height. They say they are 5-foot-6 and they are barely 5 feet! Tell the truth, readers! Remember, it will come out when and if you meet the person. By the way, if they do not want to meet, they are probably lying about something... delete them! Why do people lie? I remember reading this by some priest: “Why am I afraid to tell you who I am? Because it is all I’ve got, and how will I feel if it’s not enough?”

Note to Worried:

Depression is nothing to ignore. Please discuss this with your doctor or a counselor right away! It is nothing to be ashamed of or to shove aside. Help is available for you.

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News Briefs

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Barrow announces new program to improve treatment for stroke victims

Barrow Neurological Institute announced on June 14 that it has partnered with the Phoenix Fire Department in a new program designed to provide faster treatment to stroke victims. The heart of the program is the Barrow Emergency Stroke Treatment Unit, a large emergency vehicle that’s one of only 10 mobile stroke units in the nation and the rst to operate 24 hours a day in a city with a population larger than one million

people. The vehicle contains state-of-theart diagnostic tools, has telemedicine capabilities and will always be sta ed by a stroke-certi ed RN and a CT technician from Barrow. The Barrow Emergency Stroke Treatment Unit will be dispatched along with Phoenix Fire through 911 calls that could lead to a possible stroke diagnosis. “Because we know that fast treatment can greatly reduce the e ects of stroke, we’ve adopted this new method

Sun City Grand o ce of Coldwell Banker hosts pet adoption drive

Nine dogs were adopted at the Puppy Palooza pet adoption drive on May 31. The event was hosted at the Sun City Grand o ce of Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage, as part of the Coldwell Banker Homes for Dogs Project, which aims to nd homes for more than 20,000 dogs every year. More than 50 dogs were available for adoption at the event,

and a second adoption event is being planned for the fall. “This terri c cause has been embraced by our Coldwell Banker o ce, organization and community,” says Steve Unruh, manager of the Sun City Grand o ce of Coldwell Banker. “Many of our neighbors have already inquired about our next adoption event in the fall.”

to change the way stroke victims are treated,” says Dr. Michael Walters, director of the stroke program at Barrow Neurological Institute. “By deploying a mobile emergency room that includes the latest technology and medical expertise, we will be able to treat stroke patients much quicker than traditional methods.” Phoenix Fire Department Chief Kara Kalkbrenner also praised the partnership and program. “This is one additional way emergency response systems and the medical community are working together to continue to provide the most advanced

care and support to Phoenix residents,” Kalkbrenner says. “Barrow and Phoenix Fire both have unique positions and skill sets and this partnership is bringing those traits together to improve the health and well-being of our community.”

Local nonpro t Duet seeks volunteers for summer months

Duet: Partners in Health & Aging, a nonpro t organization that provides services to homebound adults, family caregivers and grandparents raising grandchildren, is seeking volunteers for the summer months and beyond. There are currently about 90 homebound adults waiting to be matched with volunteers. “When the summer heat arrives, a number of our volunteers depart the Valley for cooler weather, but our neighbors – that’s what we call the homebound adults that we serve – stay here and are still in need of the crucial services that our volunteers provide,” says Sue Reckinger, director of volunteer services for Duet. “Those who are interested in volunteering just need

to attend an orientation and then can set their own schedule to volunteer. One to two hours a week makes such a big di erence to a homebound adult in need.”

Services performed by volunteers could include things like helping with grocery shopping, transportation to medical appointments, friendly visits, minor home repairs and more. Orientations take place on July 14 at the Church of the Beatitudes in Phoenix; August 19 at St. John’s Lutheran Church in Glendale; and September 16 at Orangewood Presbyterian in Phoenix. For more information and to volunteer, call 602-274-5022 or visit duetaz.org.

Diamondbacks organist Bobby Freeman performs at sock hop

Governor Ducey signs budget bills impacting older adults

Arizona Gov. Doug Ducey signed a handful of budget bills that will impact medical care and services for older Arizonans, according to the latest legislative update from the Governor’s Advisory Council on Aging. Budget bills signed by Ducey on May 12 included emergency dental care and extractions in an annual amount

up to $1,000 (per AHCCCS member age 21 or older); $2 million for Adult Protective Services sta ; $700,000 to maintain one-time Area Agencies on Aging funding; a “Grandma Stipend” for family caregivers of $1 million; and $2,125,000 for Alzheimer’s research funding. A full report is available at azcapitolreports.com.

Arizona Diamondbacks organist Bobby Freeman joined 13 members of the Liberty High School Key Club in Peoria at a sock hop for seniors at The Forum at Desert Harbor in May. While members of the key club danced with residents of the retirement community, Freeman played such tunes as “Twist and Shout,” “Rock Around the Clock,” “Johnny B. Goode” and “The Hokey Pokey.” Liberty High School students in the Key Club, which is sponsored by Kiwanis, have had interactions with The Forum at Desert Harbor’s residents before, including giving a culinary demonstration when residents toured their high school. “This is the rst Liberty High School Key Club,” says Linda Calderón, culinary arts teacher at the high school. “Their favorite thing to do is come to the Forum every month.”

Nine dogs were adopted out of more than 50 at the Puppy Palooza pet adoption drive. (Photo courtesy of CIM Incorporated)

The Barrow Emergency Stroke Treatment Unit is one of only 10 mobile stroke units in the U.S. (Special to LLAF)

Forum at Desert Harbor resident Bill Lewis dances with a Liberty High School Key Club member at the retirement community’s sock hop. (Photo by Marla Levine)

Grocery, products delivery service expands

Chandler residents can now have groceries and products delivered to their houses in as little as an hour. Instacart, a retail delivery company, expanded its service area to 65 new zip codes and 680,000 more households on May 25.

This expansion comes in response to increased demand. “Phoenix residents have really embraced Instacart,” general manager Sean Twersky said.

Prior to the expansion, Instacart delivered to metro Phoenix, Scottsdale, Tempe, north Chandler and north Gilbert. The expansion broadens deliveries to more of Phoenix, as well as the rest of Chandler

and Gilbert. New service areas also include Mesa, Glendale, Surprise and Goodyear, among others. Most of the new zip codes are located in Maricopa County, but the expansion includes some cities in Pinal County – such as San Tan Valley – as well.

Instacart customers can order products from stores like Costco, Safeway, Fry’s, Bashas’, Whole Foods Market, CVS and Petco. Through the service, personal shoppers pick up the products and deliver them to customers’ addresses on the same day as the initial order. Founded in San Francisco in 2012, Instacart services 30 states all over the country, as well as Washington, D.C. Visit instacart.com for more information.

National magazine Where to Retire has revealed its list of the “50 Best MasterPlanned Communities in the United States,” and Arizona has nine of the winning 50

Fuller says. “The communities we chose are stunning in the viewfinder, with locations along the coast, in the mountains, near lowhumidity deserts, by rivers and lakes and in

A Dose of

Medicine ALTERNATIVE

Naturopathic physicians o er treatments for a range of ailments – but do they work?

BY AMBER MILES

In one of his many essays, Mark Twain wrote, “If another citizen preferred to toy with death, and buy death in small parcels, to bribe death with a sugar pill to stay away, or go to the grave with all the original sweeteners undrenched out of him, then the individual adopted the ‘like cures like’ system, and called in a homeopath physician as being a pleasant friend of death’s.”

The lauded American author’s assessment, written circa 1867, may seem harsh in a modern light, when the National Center for Complementary and Integrated Health estimates more than 38 percent of adults use some form of alternative medicine, and celebrities from Paul McCartney and Gwyneth Paltrow to Mahatma Gandhi and Cindy Crawford have touted its bene ts. But this eld of holistic, nature-based care has long received mixed reviews: Some people regard naturopathy as an e ective medical treatment; others consider it a placebo at best and a danger at worst.

Whatever the perception, alternative medicine has found a home in Arizona – one of 19 states with registration laws for naturopathic physicians, who are licensed through the state’s Naturopathic Physicians Medical Board.

“The Healer Within”

Naturopathic medicine emphasizes providing natural treatment and preventive care while minimizing any potential harm, according to the American Association of Naturopathic Physicians (AANP). Practitioners say it’s

all about maximizing an individual’s selfhealing abilities.

“The methods used are often the ones the patient is most receptive to,

genetic, environmental and spiritual.

The discipline includes a wide range of treatment options, including nutrition and diet, yoga, acupuncture and acupressure massage, herbal supplements, magnet therapy and auriculotherapy (stimulation of the external ear).

as their greatest healer is within,” says Dr. YoungJu Lee of Mesa-based Sarang Natural Medicine, which provides services including acupuncture, botanical medicine and reiki (a Japanese technique that purportedly channels healing energy into patients).

Naturopaths believe treating the whole patient is important. When addressing a patient’s health concerns, naturopathic practitioners examine a variety of factors, including physical, mental, emotional,

Most naturopathic physicians practice with a broad scope of tools and must be familiar with not only conventional pharmacotherapeutics but also botanical medicine, physical medicine, nutrition and acupuncture, says Dr. Ravi Chandiramani of Blue Door Therapeutics, an opioid addiction treatment clinic based in Scottsdale. Medical marijuana is among the alternative treatment options at Blue Door. When it comes to cannabis and other forms of naturopathic medicine, Chandiramani says, “Education really is key in having people understand.”

Pitching to Boomers

Dr. YoungJu Lee says patients of all ages can bene t from naturopathic treatment, and adds that physicians may adjust their approaches depending on a patient’s age.

“As people age, the body becomes more depleted and imbalanced,” she explains. Because of this, older people require “a less aggressive approach that nourishes and harmonizes all aspects of the person, such as acupuncture, massage, constitutional hydrotherapy, diet and nutrition as well as relaxation techniques and mind-body medicine to

work through any underlying emotional issues.”

Naturopathic medicine is especially bene cial for people over the age of 50 because it can reduce their reliance on prescription medications, says Dr. Suneil Jain of Rejuvena, a naturopathic medical spa in Scottsdale.

To maintain good memory and cognition, Lee recommends reducing sugar intake, staying active, hydrating and consuming good fats such as sh oils. For pain management, Lee suggests acupuncture. Dietary adjustments and ozone therapy – a form of treatment that aims to increase the amount of oxygen in a person’s body – can also help, Jain adds.

Ultimately, however, Lee stresses the importance of preventive care to avoid conditions such as stroke, heart disease and diabetes later in life.

“The emphasis is on building health rather than on ghting disease,” Lee says. However, she adds that naturopathic therapies can treat chronic conditions and non-emergency acute conditions, such as the u.

Recognizing naturopathy’s limitations and referring a patient “to the appropriate healing force” is important, says Dr. David Arneson of the Source Naturopathic Medical Clinic in Phoenix. When it comes to emergency situations – such as motor vehicle accidents, conditions requiring surgeries, or life-threatening ailments –naturopathic medicine should not be a patient’s rst step, the physicians agree.

“Certainly, if I broke my arm, I would not be going to a naturopathic physician;

Dr. YoungJu Lee leads Sarang Natural Medicine in Mesa. (Photo courtesy of Sarang Natural Medicine)

I would be going to an ER and getting a cast. If I needed surgery, there’s no question I would do that,” Chandiramani says.

A Shot of Skepticism

Many patients say they turned to naturopathic medicine after not seeing desired results from traditional medicine – but naturopathy has its share of detractors, who don’t believe it’s an e ective treatment avenue for any health conditions, and say there are no universally accepted, peer-reviewed scienti c studies showing its overall e cacy.

“It is a myth that naturopathy can safely and e ectively solve any acute or chronic health disease using homeopathic remedies, special diets, herbs, water, or any other naturopathic therapy,” says Britt Hermes, an outspoken critic of naturopathic medicine.

Hermes was a naturopathic physician in Tucson until 2014. She left the profession, she says, after discovering a colleague had been importing a non-FDA-approved drug. Since then, she has challenged the e cacy of naturopathy as well as the training naturopathic physicians receive.

According to the AANP, in order to receive a license to practice in Arizona, naturopathic physicians must graduate from an accredited four-year residential naturopathic medical school – such as Tempe-based Southwest College of Naturopathic Medicine – and pass a postdoctoral board examination. SCNM’s four-year ND program

naturopathic treatments like botanical medicine and homeopathy. The program requires students to take at least two courses in pharmacotherapeutics – but that is not enough, according to Hermes.

She says naturopaths lack the appropriate training to safely practice conventional medicine or prescribe medications. Consequently, “patients with chronic diseases or who are taking prescription medications are at an elevated risk of harm under the care of a naturopath,” Hermes says.

“General lifestyle recommendations will contribute to an overall sense of well-being and may improve some health conditions,” she says, but “naturopathy does not o er e ective medical care.”

Naturopathic physicians make promises they cannot keep, says former naturopathic patient Deborah Davis, who sought care for posttraumatic stress disorder stemming from military sexual trauma. Davis went to a naturopathic physician in her home city, San Diego, in 2012 after trying medication and therapy through the U.S. Department of Veterans A airs.

“It just felt like we were trying so hard to make ine ective treatments work,” Bishop explains. “We could easily have gone way o the deep end with eliminating this or that food, to the point of doing harm, if I hadn’t gotten impatient with it.”

Ultimately, it’s up to each individual to do their own research and form their

opinion. Chandiramani points out there is “more than one path towards becoming a physician,” and there is more than one way to approach medical care.

Source Naturopathic Medical Clinic’s Dr. Arneson adds: “The beauty of holistic medicine is that we understand and believe that nothing works in a vacuum.”

Davis tried di erent homeopathic remedies for two years but did not feel any better. “It was a total mess,” she says. In fact, the experience exacerbated her anxiety. Naturopathic physicians “strike a note of fear into people,” Davis says, explaining her physicians would tell her distressing things about conventional medicine.

One of Hermes’ former patients, Emilie Bishop, tried naturopathic medicine hoping for relief from endometriosis pain and help with fertility problems. She pursued naturopathic treatment after her OB/GYN suggested it, which “speaks to how well naturopaths have been able to sell themselves and their credentials,” Bishop says.

Bishop says her care was expensive; even though insurance covered her visits to Hermes at the same rate it covered most doctors, it did not cover the herbs, vitamins or homeopathic treatments – none of which worked, Bishop says. Removing dairy and meat from her diet, as Hermes suggested, did not help, either.

Green and Seen

Sun City is bringing medical marijuana dispensaries out of the dark, reflecting a growing acceptance among older adults.

BY JIMMY MAGAHERN PHOTOS BY KIMBERLY CARRILLO

While medical marijuana has been legal in Arizona since the passage of Proposition 203 in 2010, tight zoning restrictions and a lingering social stigma have pushed many of the state’s dispensaries into dark, windowless office suites tucked away in nondescript strip malls.

Not so in Sun City, where there are no schools or child care centers to steer clear of and where residents fall within the age group that has most embraced legal weed as alternative medicine. Here, overlooking busy Bell Road, the new All Greens dispensary sits comfortably next to an Arthur Murray Dance Studio in a

former bank building, with its big glass storefront facing the McDonalds directly across the parking lot. Open since May, the dispensary is currently working out the logistics of utilizing the bank’s drivethru window for transactions.

“Not everybody likes the visibility,” admits office manager Debbie Roberts, who says about 85 percent of All Greens’ customers come from around the retirement community. “We were kind of hidden in our first location [in Surprise], between two automotive shops. Now, we’re right across from McDonalds. And I think some people are embarrassed to be

A display of medicines at All Greens

The interior of All Greens resembles a typical clinic.

seen coming in. They may not want people to know.”

Mostly, though, All Greens’ open aesthetic fits with the aging population’s growing acceptance of medical marijuana. A recently published national study by geriatricians at New York University found a 71 percent increase in marijuana use over the last decade among adults age 50 and older. It’s also the population most likely to be using cannabis for its purported health benefits, rather than just for recreation. Researchers analyzing Medicare data found that in states where medical marijuana has been legalized, doctors have been writing their older patients fewer prescriptions for FDA-approved opioids to treat conditions like anxiety, muscle pain, depression, nausea, seizures and sleep disorders, suggesting those same conditions are being better treated with cannabis.

Roberts’ own mother is an example. Growing up, Roberts says she had to hide her “pothead” brother’s marijuana use from their strict Catholic mother. Now her mother (since converted to Mormonism) is among All Greens’ most loyal customers.

“She was bedridden for four months about two years ago, and we started her on edibles,” Roberts says. “She now goes out five or six times a week with her friends, playing cards, going to the movies. And she’s going to be 80. But she’s feeling better now than she has in 20 years.”

Not all Sun City residents welcomed the unincorporated town’s first dispensary, the White Mountain Health Center, in 2015, citing concerns that dispensaries would attract more traffic from young users and make weed too accessible to a population already prone to age-related cognitive

impairment. But supporters say that’s precisely why Sun City needs its own neighborhood dispensaries with employees who understand the particular benefits and risks of marijuana use among the older community.

“We hold classes educating people about marijuana – how it works, what it can do,” Roberts says. “And we will sit one-on-one with first-time patients to find out what their particular health needs are, and then follow up to find out how it worked for them.”

If a customer reports feeling too “wobbly,” All Greens’ staff members can switch them to a strain with a higher mix of cannabidiol, or CBD, and dial down the tetrahydrocannabinol (THC), pot’s main psychoactive ingredient. And of course there’s an ever-growing variety of edibles that some older bodies tolerate better – or simply have more fun with, still an integral part of the healing process.

“I mean, it comes in ice cream and soda form now!” Roberts says, with a laugh. “They’ve even come out with something called ‘Weed-O’s.’ It’s like Cheetos with weed.”

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All Greens may soon have a drive-thru window.

Fit & Strong makes exercise easier on joints

BY GABRIELLA J. DEL RIO

More than 27 million Americans suffer with osteoarthritis, a joint disease in which the cartilage between the bones breaks down and makes movements painful, rendering everyday activities, exercise and even walking more dicult.

An exercise program new to Arizona, Fit & Strong, aims to change the game for people with arthritis. Fit & Strong classes, which began June 1 at the Buckeye Community Center, are geared toward adults over age 50, or people with lower extremity osteoarthritis.

“The program includes gentle stretches, aerobic walking or low-impact aerobics, and exercises to improve lower extremity muscle strength,” says Philip Yabes, Buckeye Community Center manager.

Classes are designed to manage or prevent arthritis and decrease joint pain and sti ness through low-impact exercises. They also have the potential to re -

duce anxiety and depression, and help people develop healthy lifestyles.

One of the anonymous testimonials on the Fit & Strong website asserts, “It has really helped my arthritis and I have less pain. I feel like getting up and doing something. I like doing housework and view it now as a form of exercise.”

The program was developed by the Center for Research on Health and Aging, a national organization that focuses on ways for older adults to maintain their health and examines how the healthcare system can address the health needs of older adults.

The award-winning program was founded in Illinois and has been established in nine other states across the country: Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, North Carolina, Nebraska, New Hampshire, Nevada, Texas, and now Arizona.

Each Fit & Strong class includes 60 minutes of exercise, followed by a

30-minute group discussion on a variety of health topics.

“It is di erent from other exercise programs because it also includes a halfhour during which you will discuss your goals for exercise and managing your arthritis,” Yabes says. “This part of the program is very important because it provides information on how to exercise safely and how to manage other aspects of osteoarthritis.”

with the review committee declaring that the eld and practice of healthcare and health promotion is advanced by sharing Fit & Strong with others in the eld.

In 2006, the program received an honorable mention from the Archstone Foundation Award for Excellence in Program Innovation. According to the Fit & Strong website, the award “recognizes best practice models that have e ectively linked academic theory with applied practice in the eld of Public Health and Aging.” In 2008, Fit & Strong won the Healthcare and Aging Award,

“The program has added another level to our exercise programming at the Senior Center,” a Fit & Strong instructor wrote on the company’s website. “We are blessed to be able to implement an evidence-based program such as Fit & Strong that has proven to improve the quality of life.”

Classes are held every Tuesday and Thursday from 8:45 to 10:15 a.m. at the Buckeye Community Center, 201 E. Centre Avenue in Buckeye. For more information, call 623-349-6600 or visit buckeyeaz.gov/parks-recreation/seniorprograms.

Participants in Fit & Strong classes report improvement in their ability to exercise. (Photos courtesy of the Fit & Strong Program)

Fit & Strong classes are designed speci cally for people 50 and older.

Albert Vargas stays sly at 102 years old

BY BRENT RUFFNER

For a guy who recently turned 102 years, Albert Vargas gets around.

Most mornings, the Mesa centenarian drives himself to his neighborhood McDonald’s at Southern Avenue and Greeneld Road to meet friends for a small cup of co ee and a breakfast burrito topped with heaps of hot sauce.

Recently, he returned from a cruise to the South Paci c.

And well into his 80s, Vargas tooled his Honda Twinstar motorcycle down “every dirt road in Arizona.”

Once, years into his retirement, he stayed overnight in Nevada after a motorcycle ride with a friend because they “lost track of time” during the trip and didn’t want to drive in the middle of the night. When he’s not driving around, Vargas, who lives by himself, likes to play pinochle and bridge twice a week.

The quick-witted, humble man individually thanked each of about 35 friends who came to his birthday celebration May 4 at his favorite McDonald’s. The group took over a third of the restaurant to celebrate the birthday of the former California tugboat skipper, who once traveled 2,225 nautical miles from Los Angeles to Honolulu in the 1934 Transpaci c Yacht Race.

His 30-foot Sparkman and Stephens sailboat successfully made it without a hitch. “I was just out of high school and away I went,” says Vargas, who calls it one of the highlights of his long life.

Retired for more than three decades, Vargas worked as a tugboat skipper at Crowley Maritime Services, a transportation and logistics company that o ers services from vessel management to emergency response. He guided a tugboat for about 15 years and has been on the water most of his life in one form or another. He says he had to remember San Francisco’s “rough and terri c currents” before the days of global positioning systems.

He also had a good handle on navigating his vessel through all the Paci c Islands. “I’ve been to every island in the Paci c,” Vargas says. “I liked Fiji the best – for the Bloody Marys.”

Vargas retired to Mesa because he grew to like Arizona from countless trips to the state with friends for square-dancing competitions. He has 50 years of square-dancing experience under his belt. But Vargas hasn’t slowed down.

He also owns a computer and a cell phone. “I keep very active,” Vargas says. “Activity keeps the mind working. It’s so important as you get along in years.”

His friends seem to greatly appreciate his company. Several people who attended his party called him a ”true gentleman” as they wished him a happy birthday.

Vargas’ neighbor, Richard Stauder, says he gives Vargas a wakeup call every morning at 6:45 because the centenarian’s alarm clock isn’t loud enough to rouse him.

“I want you to be the master of ceremonies at our 50th wedding anniversary,” Stauder told Vargas, quickly adding, “In ve years.”

Another friend, Rocky Emma of Mesa, 101, used a bullhorn to address Vargas. “How long have I known you?” Emma asked. “You don’t know? Either do I. But I’ve been trying to catch up with you ever since I met you.”

Vargas also gets the royal treatment from his other favorite establishments.

Gwen Shippy, who works at the Red Mountain Cafe in Mesa, knows Vargas from his regular visits to her restaurant. He often orders the minestrone. Shippy brought her customer a crown to wear during his party.

As the group sang “Happy Birthday,” the 102-year-old raised both arms in excitement in an area decorated with a banner and several balloons.

Vargas says he enjoys meeting people of di erent backgrounds and will share a story with anyone who asks.

“You ever been to up to Young, Arizona?” Vargas asks. “Oh, man, you ain’t lived till you’ve been there. Take that dirt road up to Young. It’s a beautiful drive. They have the biggest hamburgers there.”

Albert Vargas lives by himself, plays cards twice a week and competes in square-dancing competitions.

(Special to LLAF)

Bunny Days

Scottsdale woman writes about nding lifelong love at the Playboy Club

BY KENNETH LAFAVE

She was Bunny Bobbie for ve years, and Mrs. Jules Rufo for 30. But when she wanted to tell her story to the world, Barbara “Bobbie” Walters knew those ve years would get peoples’ attention.

Walters’ memoir, Ageless (available at amazon.com), traces the history of a remarkable marriage back to her days as a Bunny at the Playboy Club in New York City during the halcyon era of the 1970s. Despite the sexy hook, it’s more a book about love than it is about serving cocktails in skimpy out ts. But while true love lasts, it’s sex that sells. And the Playboy Club was all about sex.

“You had to serve drinks backwards in ve-inch heels,” Walters recalls of her duties as a Playboy Bunny. “It was called the Bunny Dip.”

It was demanding work that put her on the front lines of the sexual revolution. But she loved being a cultural icon. “The Playboy Club was magical, a life unto itself,” Walters recalls. “When you walked into the club, you left yourself outside and became a Bunny. You were on display and everyone was there to see you. It was your show. I was on Cloud Nine.”

For a year at New York’s sixstory Playboy Club, and for four years at the Miami location, Walters lived the dream of being the center of attention every time she walked onto the oor. Her very rst night prepared her for the roller coaster to come:

“The rst time I went onto the oor, the girl training me didn’t show up. I didn’t care. I thought, ‘I’ll do it on my own.’

I was a gutsy kid,” says Walters, who was born Barbara Barbella. “I went to the oor going through the protocol in my head – ‘Good evening, I’m your bunny, Bobbie.’ I was set.”

“Bunny

Walters approached her rst table and began to speak. “I didn’t get anything further than, ‘Good evening, I’m your bun….”

She stopped as she stared at the customer in front of her. “You’re Johnny Carson!” she said.

He was. And the shock didn’t stop there. As Walters concluded her service to Carson’s table, the famed host of The Tonight Show said to her, “Say, my limo’s downstairs. Why don’t we go for a ride through Central Park when you get o ?”

Walters declined, and found out later that Carson made a habit of hitting on every new Bunny at the club. Her encounter with Carson prepared her to deal with many celebrities over the years, ranging

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Entertainment

July 1 Saturday

Hillcrest Dance and Social Club’s Independence Day Dance, 7 to 9:30 p.m., R.H. Johnson Social Hall, 19803 R.H. Johnson Blvd., Sun City West, $4 members, $6 guests, hillcrest.scwclubs.com. Red, white and blue attire is optional. At intermission, enjoy complimentary hot dogs with toppings. The Breeze provides the music.

SOS: Summer of Sharks, throughout July, OdySea Aquarium, 9500 E. Via de Ventura, Scottsdale, $34.95 adults, $24.95 children, 480-291-8000, odyseaaquarium.com. To celebrate Shark Week, OdySea Aquarium is offering a variety of special programs, activities and educational opportunities.

Prescott Frontier Days and World’s Oldest Rodeo, various times through July 4, throughout Prescott, various prices, 928-445-4320, worldsoldestrodeo. com. The 130th annual event features seven days of rich Western culture and history.

July 2 Sunday

July 3 Monday

during the 1970s.

from Sammy Davis Jr. to Elton John.

From among the thousands of customers she waited on over the years, it was not a celebrity, but a quiet older gentleman who made the ultimate di erence in her life. “One night, Jules came in to the club with his wife. He was an older, married man but something about the way we looked at each other was… well, you could call it love at rst sight. I’ve always been attracted to older men, because they know how to treat a woman.”

Thinking there was nothing to be done about a married man, Walters put him out of her mind. But he came back alone the next night, and soon the two of them were secretly violating the Playboy Club’s rule that Bunnies were not allowed to date members.

Two years later, Walters, 25, married 65-year-old Jules Rufo . The marriage lasted 30 years, until Rufo ’s death 11 years ago at the age of 95.

Walters has since remarried and lives in North Scottsdale. At age 70, her Bunny costume still ts.

July 4 Tuesday

July 5 Wednesday

East Valley Friends and Neighbors, 9:30 to 11 a.m., Grace United Methodist Church, 2024 E. University Dr., Mesa, free, 480-828-5146, evfanaz.org, evfanaz@ gmail.com. A nonreligious and nonpartisan group, East Valley Friends and Neighbors helps Valley residents become acquainted with each other.

July 6 Thursday

Movie & Popcorn: A Tale of Love and Darkness, 1:30 to 3:30 p.m., Humana, 5943 E. McKellips Rd., Mesa, free, 480-325-4707, humana.com/mesacommunity.

July 7 Friday

Game of Thrones Night, 6:40 p.m., Chase Field, 401 E. Jefferson St., Phoenix, arizona.diamondbacks. mlb.com, $19-$275, Pitcher Taijuan Walker is reportedly a fan of Game of Thrones, and now he’ll be immortalized as a GOT bobblehead! Buy a special package and receive a Taijuan Walker Night King Bobblehead and a baseline reserve game ticket. Use the offer code GOT. On this night, the D-backs take on the Cincinnati Reds.

BeautyandtheBeast, various times through July 16, Herberger Theater Center, 222 E. Monroe St., Phoenix, 602-254-7399, herbergertheater.org, $37.50-$77.50.

If you still can’t get “Be Our Guest” out of your head after seeing it in movie theaters, you’re probably ready to revisit this “tale as old as time.” The story

Photos courtesy of Barbara Walters

Bobbie”

Barbara Walters and Jules Rufo in 1973.

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of Belle, a young woman from a provincial town, falling for the Beast is magical when it comes to life on the stage, presented by Arizona Broadway Theatre.

Beat the Heat!, noon to 2 p.m. Humana, 5943 E. McKellips Rd.., Mesa, free, 480-325-4707, humana.com/ mesacommunity. Stop in for a cool healthy treat.

Rock ‘n’ Roll Dances, 6:30 to 9:30 p.m., Palm Ridge Summit Hall, 13800 W. Deer Valley Dr., Sun City West, $6 members, $8 guests, 602-679-4220, rocknroll.scwclubs. com. The dance will feature 1950s and 1960s music courtesy of DJ Kort Kurdi.

July 8 Saturday

Hillcrest Dance & Social Club’s Dance, 7 to 9:30 p.m., R.H. Johnson Social Hall, 19803 N. R.H. Johnson Blvd., Sun City West, $4 members, $6 guests, 605-430-5337, hillcrest.scwclubs.com. Rich Howard and Brad Bauder provide the music.

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

July 9 Sunday

Arizona Diamondbacks vs. Cincinnati Reds, 1:10 p.m., Chase Field, 401 E. Jefferson St., Phoenix, $16-$225, 800-745-3000, azdiamondbacks.com. Military and ﬁrst responders are offered discounts.

July 10 Monday

The Sun Lakes Democratic Club Meeting, 7 p.m., Sun Lakes Country Club, Navajo Room, 25601 E. Sun Lakes Blvd. N., Sun Lakes, free, 480-200-3322. Joan Greene, a

Democratic candidate for U.S. House of Representatives, District 5, will discuss her credentials and her reasons for pursuing a run for Congress.

Line Dancing Demonstration, 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., Humana, 5943 E. McKellips Rd., Mesa, free, 480-3254707, humana.com/mesacommunity.

Charity Crafting: Knit and Crocheted Caps, 1 to 3 p.m., Humana, 5943 E. McKellips Rd., Mesa, free, 480325-4707, humana.com/mesacommunity.

Teddy Bear Picnic Day, 11 a.m., Red Mountain Library, 635 N. Power Rd., Mesa, free admission, 480-644-3860, mesalibrary.org, paulasstories.com. Kids and their parents and grandparents are invited to two Teddy Bear Picnic Days in the Valley. Meet author Paula Goldsmith, who will read from her baby bear book, The Adventures ofBabyCuz:ATriptoArizona. Children will learn to read, spell and bring out their creativity as they personalize their books. Goldsmith will sign book purchases for $10 each or $25 for three books; cash only.

July 11 Tuesday

Teddy Bear Picnic Day, 11 a.m., i.d.e.a. Museum, 150 W. Pepper Pl., Mesa, 480-644-5552, free admission, ideamuseum.org, paulasstories.com. Kids and their parents and grandparents are invited to two Teddy Bear Picnic Days in the Valley. Meet author Paula Goldsmith, who will read from her baby bear book, The Adventures ofBabyCuz:ATriptoArizona. Children will learn to read, spell and bring out their creativity as they personalize their books. Goldsmith will sign book purchases for $10 each or $25 for three books; cash only.

Vineyard to Table Supper Club, 6 p.m., LDV Wine Gallery, 6951 E. First St., Scottsdale, $65 and up, 480664-4822. Join LDV Winery for Vineyard to Table Supper Club, a wine-inspired casual dining experience. It includes courses paired with three LDV wines with recipes and great conversations. LDV Winery owners will host and cook. Space is limited to 20.

July 12 Wednesday

Sunland Combo Dance, 1 to 3 p.m., Red Mountain Active Adult Center, 7550 E. Adobe St., Mesa, $4 members, $5 nonmembers, 480-218-2221.

July 13 Thursday

Healthy “Mocktail” Class, 12:15 to 1:15 p.m., Humana, 5943 E. McKellips Rd., Mesa, free, 480-325-4707, humana. com/mesacommunity. Come learn how to make healthy versions of your favorite “mocktails.”

Movies and Popcorn: Hidden Figures, 1:30 to 3:30 p.m., Humana, 5943 E. McKellips Rd., Mesa, free, 480-3254707, humana.com/mesacommunity.

July 14 Friday

Maricopa County Home and Landscape Show, 10 a.m. through July 16, University of Phoenix Stadium, 1 Cardinals Dr., Glendale, 602-485-1691, mchomeshows. com, $8 adults, $3 kids. The largest home show in the Southwest is here to fuel your summer DIY list.

Summer Luau Social, noon to 1:30 p.m., Humana, 5943 E. McKellips Rd., Mesa, free, 480-325-4707, humana. com/mesacommunity.

July 15 Saturday

Movies Under the Stars, 7:30 p.m., Crown on 7th, 5813 N. 7th St., Phoenix, free, crownon7.com. Bring blankets and lawn chairs, and watch Indiana Jones and the Raiders of the Lost Ark under the stars at The Crown on 7th, a Central Phoenix inﬁll project on Seventh Street just south of Bethany Home Road. Okra Cookhouse & Cocktails will feature Southern-inspired eats like pork rinds, nachos with jalapeños and cheese sauce, twopiece fried chicken with hush puppies and a soul burger with fries.

Hillcrest Dance & Social Club Dance, 7 p.m., R.H. Johnson Social Hall, 19803 N. R.H. Johnson Blvd., Sun City West, $4 members, $6 guests, 605-430-5337, hillcrest. scwclubs.com. Michael Carollo provides the music.

Arizona Get Outdoors Expo, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., repeats 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. July 16, WestWorld of Scottsdale, 16601 N. Pima Rd., Scottsdale, $8 online, westworldaz.com, azgetoutdoors.com. AZGO Expo is an outdoors lover’s dream. It features products and services from all outdoor activities, ranging from yoga to fishing. Guests will experience the latest hunting, fishing and camping gear and technologies, outdoor education and safety clinics, Paul Bunyan Lumberjack Shows, a catch-and-release fishing pond and exhibitors from across the industry.

July 16 Sunday

Arizona Get Outdoors Expo, 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., WestWorld of Scottsdale, 16601 N. Pima Rd., Scottsdale, $8 online, westworldaz.com, azgetoutdoors.com. AZGO Expo is an outdoors-lover’s dream. It features products and services from all outdoor activities, ranging from yoga to fishing. Guests will experience the latest hunting, fishing and camping gear and technologies, outdoor education and safety clinics, Paul Bunyan Lumberjack Shows, a catch-and-release fishing pond and exhibitors from across the industry.

July 17 Monday

Daryl Hall & John Oates and Tears for Fears, 7 p.m., Gila River Arena, 9400 W. Maryland Ave., Glendale, $30.25-$399, 623-772-3800, gilariverarena.com. Singer Daryl Hall says Tears for Fears’ music shares the same kind of timeless quality of his songs with John Oates. The two throwback bands unite for an evening of hits like “Maneater,” “You Make My Dreams” and “Everybody Wants to Rule the World.”

Summer Time Smoothie Demonstration, noon to 12 p.m., Humana, 5943 E. McKellips Rd., Mesa, free, 480325-4707, humana.com/mesacommunity.

Sewing Group: Quilted Blankets, 1 to 3 p.m., Humana 5943 E. McKellips Rd., Mesa, free, 480-325-4707, humana.com/mesacommunity.

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July 18 Tuesday

Arts and Crafts, 8 to 11 a.m., Red Mountain Active Adult Center, 7550 E. Adobe St., Mesa, free, 480-218-2221.

July 19 Wednesday

National Active and Retired Federal Employee Association (NARFE) Chapter 1395 Meeting, 11 a.m., Brothers Family Restaurant, 8466 W. Peoria Ave., Peoria, charge for lunch, 623-935-4681, deb.a.narfe@ gmail.com.

Grown-Ups Table, 6 p.m., Beckett’s Table, 3717 E. Indian School Rd., Phoenix, $45 plus gratuity, 602-954-1700, beckettstable.com. The Grown-Ups Table returns to Beckett’s Table, which features a three-course meal and drinks by Chef Justin Beckett enjoyed around the community table. Each week, Beckett will release the night’s themed menu on social media. Previous GrownUps Table menus have included Spanish tapas, Baja peninsula and Asian wok.

July 20 Thursday

Friends’ Summer Sizzler Book Sale, 9 a.m. to 7 p.m., Sunrise Mountain Library, 21109 N. 98th Ave., Peoria, free admission, 623-773-8650. A wide selection of books, DVDs and CDs will be for sale, with sales beneﬁting Peoria Libraries.

Movies and Popcorn: Miracles from Heaven, 1:30 to 3:30 p.m., Humana, 5943 E. McKellips Rd., Mesa, free, 480-325-4707, humana.com/mesacommunity.

July 21 Friday

Friends’ Summer Sizzler Book Sale, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., Sunrise Mountain Library, 21109 N. 98th Ave., Peoria, free admission, 623-773-8650. A wide selection of books, DVDs and CDs will be for sale, with sales beneﬁting Peoria Libraries.

Tim McGraw and Faith Hill: Soul2Soul, 7:30 p.m., Gila River Arena, 9400 W. Maryland Ave., Glendale, $64.75$449, 623-772-3800, gilariverarena.com.

Cheech & Chong, 8 p.m., Talking Stick Resort, 9800 E. Talking Stick Way, Scottsdale, $45-$90, 480-850-7777, talkingstickresort.com

July Birthday Celebration and Ice Cream Social, 12:30 to 1:30 p.m., Humana, 5943 E. McKellips Rd., Mesa, free, 480-325-4707, humana.com/mesacommunity.

July 22 Saturday

Robbie Ray Strikeout Counter Bobblehead, 5:10 p.m., Chase Field, 401 E. Jefferson St., Phoenix, $19-$275, 602461-6500, azdiamondbacks.com. Pitcher Robbie Ray has been on a tear the ﬁrst half of the season. Celebrate his success by being one of the ﬁrst 20,000 through the gates and grabbing a Robbie Ray Strikeout Counter Bobblehead. As a bonus, ticketholders will be able to see Bryce Harper and the Washington Nationals play. Karaoke Night, 6 to 9 p.m. Sunland Auditorium, 4601 E. Dolphin Ave., Mesa, $2 at the door, 480-832-9003.

July 23 Sunday

Edible and Medicinal Plants Hike, 8 a.m., Boyce Thompson Arboretum, 37615 E. U.S. Highway 60, Superior, $5-$12.50, 520-689-2811, arboretum. ag.arizona.edu. Talk a one-hour walk up the Curandero Trail to learn about Sonoran Desert plants, guided by Jim Shepherd.

July 24 Monday

Line Dancing Demonstration, 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., Humana, 5943 E. McKellips Rd., Mesa, free, 480-3254707, humana.com/mesacommunity.

Charity Crafting: Knit and Crocheted Caps, 1 to 3 p.m., Humana 5943 E. McKellips Rd., Mesa, free, 480-3254707 humana.com/mesacommunity.

July 25 Tuesday

Arts and Crafts, 8 to 11 a.m., Red Mountain Active Adult Center, 7550 E. Adobe St., Mesa, free, 480-218-2221.

July 26 Wednesday

Card Making, 8 to 11 a.m., Red Mountain Active Adult Center, 7550 E. Adobe St., Mesa, membership required, 480-218-2221.

July 27 Thursday

Arizona Breakfast Weekend, various times, through July 30, area restaurants, $7, $10 or $15, arizonabreakfastweekend.com. During the third annual Arizona Breakfast Weekend, sponsored by Hickman’s Family Farms, diners will enjoy special dishes at breakfast and brunch spots around the Valley. Conﬁrmed restaurants so far include Hash Kitchen in Scottsdale and Arcadia, The Original Breakfast House, Paul Martin’s, Ticoz, Perk Eatery and The Market by Jennifer’s.

Chef’s Secret Garden Dinners Summer Series: National Scotch Day, 6 p.m., Omni Scottsdale Resort and Spa at Montelucia, 4949 E. Lincoln Dr., Scottsdale, $110, 480-627-3161, sam.barraza.omnihotels.com.

This four-course, prix-ﬁxe dinner features a Scotch maker and menu to be announced soon; email for details. Limited to just 24 guests, Chef’s Secret Garden

Dinners bring an interactive kitchen space to life with a multicourse dinner featuring guest wine, beer and spirit makers.

July 28 Friday

Movie Nights at Goodyear Ballpark, 7 p.m., Goodyear Ballpark, 1933 S. Ballpark Way, Goodyear, free, 623-8823120, goodyearbp.com. Grab lawn chairs and blankets, and don your favorite jammies to watch Angry Birds under the stars at Goodyear Ballpark. In this animated tale, an island inhabited by ﬂightless birds is visited by green pigs. Find out what the pigs are up to and why the birds are so angry.

Beat the Heat! noon to 2 p.m., Humana, 5943 E. McKellips Rd., Mesa, free, 480-325-4707, humana.com/ mesacommunity. Stop in for a cool healthy treat.

July 29 Saturday

Prescott Area Iris Society’s Iris Rhizome Sale, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., Yavapai Title Building, Conference Room, 1235 E. Gurley St., Prescott, free admission, prescottirissociety.org, president@prescottirissociety. org. Beat the heat and check out the hundreds of iris varieties for sale. Come early for the best selection. A portion of the proceeds are used to support numerous PAIS public outreach programs, Yavapai College scholarships and horticultural education programs in local schools.

Phoenix Rising Football Club vs. San Antonio Football Club, 7:30 p.m., Phoenix Rising Soccer Complex, 751 N. McClintock Dr., Scottsdale, $10-$35, 623-594-9606, 800745-3000, ticketmaster.com, phxrisingfc.com. Phoenix Rising FC is the highest-level professional soccer franchise in Arizona’s history. Established in 2013, the club is in its fourth year in the United Soccer League, which has been awarded Division 2 status by the U.S. Soccer Federation. Tickets sell out quickly, which is one of the reasons Major League Soccer (MLS) recently announced Phoenix Rising FC is among 12 applicants being considered for an MLS expansion franchise.

July 30 Sunday

The Phoenician Tenors, 10:45 a.m. concert, 11:45 a.m. lunch, Desert Palms Presbyterian Church, 13459 W. Stardust Blvd., Sun City West, free-will offering accepted, 623-584-4602, desertpalmschurch.org.

July 31 Monday

Summertime Smoothie Demonstration, noon to 1 p.m., Humana, 5943 E. McKellips Rd., Mesa, 480-3254707, humana.com/mesacommunity.

Sewing Group: Quilted Blankets, 1 to 3 p.m., Humana, 5943 E. McKellips Rd., Mesa, free, 480-325-4707, humana.com/mesacommunity.

7 Chef Fund Up, 6 p.m., Crudo, 3603 E. Indian School Rd., Phoenix, $150, 602-358-8666, crudoaz.com, 7cheffundup.bpt.me. The “Arizona Seven” reunite for the 7 Chef Fund Up, a communal dining event hosted in support of fellow chef Kelly Fletcher (formerly of

House of Tricks and Zen Culinary), who suffered a lifethreatening infection, rendering him bedridden in the ICU for weeks.

Arizona Road Scholar Bill Harrison Speaks, 6 p.m., Sunland Village, 4601 E. Dolphin Ave., Mesa, $4 in advance, includes dessert, 480-832-9003.

Support Groups

July 1 Saturday

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

July 4 Tuesday

Happy Independence Day!

July 5 Wednesday

Yoga for Recovery, 6 to 7:30 p.m. Wednesdays, HonorHealth Deer Valley Medical Center, Medical Building 1, 19841 N. 27th Ave., Suite 400, Phoenix, free, reservations required, 623-780-4673, honorhealth.com/ events.

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

Heartfulness Meditation, 12:30 to 1 p.m., repeats July 19, Ironwood Cancer & Research Centers, 5810 W. Beverly Ln., Glendale, free, registration required, 602588-4367, ironwoodcrc.com.

Chair Yoga, 10 to 11 a.m. Wednesdays in July, Ironwood Cancer & Research Centers, 685 S. Dobson Dr., Chandler, free, registration required, 480-340-4013, ironwoodcrc. com.

Tai Chi, 1 to 2 p.m., repeats July 19, Ironwood Cancer & Research Centers, 5810 W. Beverly Ln., Glendale, free, registration required, 602-588-4367, ironwoodcrc.com.

Matter of Balance Fall Prevention Class: Part 1 with the Mesa Fire Department, 9 to 11 a.m. Humana, 5943 E. McKellips Rd., Mesa, free, 480-325-4707, humana. com/mesacommunity.

Medical Marijuana Support Group, 12:30 to 2 p.m., Red Mountain Active Adult Center, 7550 E. Adobe St., Mesa, free, 480-218-2221.

July 6 Thursday

Heart Health Evaluations, 7:30 to 11:30 a.m., HonorHealth Scottsdale Shea Medical Center, 9003 E. Shea Blvd., Diagnostic Center, Scottsdale, $20, registration required, 623-580-5800, honorhealth.com/events.

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Building, 19841 N. 27th Ave., Suite 400, Phoenix, free, reservations required, 623-780-4673, honorhealth. com/events.

Heartfulness Meditation, 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. Thursdays in July, Ironwood Cancer & Research Centers, 685 S. Dobson Rd., Chandler, free, registration required, 480340-4013, ironwoodcrc.com.

Tai Chi with Roxanne Reynolds, 3 to 3:45 p.m. Thursdays in July, Ironwood Cancer & Research Centers, 8880 E. Desert Cove Ave., Scottsdale, free, registration required, 602-588-4367.

Deaf Support Group, 11 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., repeats July 13, July 20 and July 27, Red Mountain Active Adult Center, 7550 E. Adobe St., Mesa, free, membership required, 480-218-2221.

July 7 Friday

Chair Yoga, 1 to 2 p.m., repeats July 21, Ironwood Cancer & Research Centers, 5810 W. Beverly Ln., Glendale, free, registration required, 602-588-4367, ironwoodcrc.com.

Chair Pilates, 2 to 3 p.m., repeats July 21, Ironwood Cancer & Research Centers, 8880 E. Desert Cove Ave., Scottsdale, free, registration required, 602-588-4367, ironwoodcrc.com.

July 8 Saturday

Is Weight Loss Surgery Right for You? 10 a.m. to noon, repeats July 22, HonorHealth Scottsdale Shea Medical Center, 9003 E. Shea Blvd., Brady Conference Center, Scottsdale, reservations required, 623-5805800, honorhealth.com/events.

Breast Cancer Support Group, 10 a.m. to noon, Ironwood Cancer & Research Centers, 8880 E. Desert Cove Ave., Scottsdale, free, registration required, 602588-4367, ironwoodcrc.com.

Veterans Discussion Group, 10 to 11 a.m., Red Mountain Active Adult Center, 7550 E. Adobe St., Mesa, free, 480218-2221.

July 9 Sunday

Prostate Cancer Support Group (USTOO), 7 to 9 p.m., Ironwood Cancer & Research Centers, 685 S. Dobson Dr., Chandler, free, registration required, 480-340-4013, ironwoodcrc.com.

July 10 Monday

Facing Forward, 4:30 to 6:30 p.m., HonorHealth Virginia G. Piper Cancer Center, 10460 N. 92nd St., Suite 301, Scottsdale, free, reservations required, 480-323-1321, honorhealth.com/cancer.

Pancreatic Cancer Support Group, 4 to 5:30 p.m., HonorHealth Virginia G. Piper Cancer Center, 10460 N. 92nd St., ﬁrst-ﬂoor conference room, Scottsdale, free, reservations required, 480-323-1321, honorhealth.com/ cancer.

Look Good, Feel Better, 4 to 6 p.m., Ironwood Cancer & Research Centers, 1432 S. Dobson Rd., Suite 106, Mesa, free, registration required, 1-800-227-2345.

July 11 Tuesday

Look Good... Feel Better, 4:30 to 6:30 p.m., HonorHealth Breast Health and Research Center, 19646 N. 27th Ave., Suite 205, Phoenix, free, reservations required, 623-580-5800, honorhealth.com/events.

Grief Support Group, 3 to 4:30 p.m., repeats July 15, HonorHealth Virginia G. Piper Cancer Center, 10460 N. 92nd St., ﬁrst-ﬂoor conference room, Scottsdale, free, reservations required, honorhealth.com/cancer.

Tai Chi with Roxanne Reynolds, 4:30 to 5:15 p.m.,

repeats July 18 and July 25, Ironwood Cancer & Research Centers, 685 S. Dobson Rd., Chandler, free, registration required, 480-340-4013, ironwoodcrc.com.

Color Me Calm, 1 to 2:30 p.m., Ironwood Cancer & Research Centers, 8880 E. Desert Cove Ave., Scottsdale, free, registration required, 602-588-4367, ironwoodcrc. com.

The Secrets to Keeping a Healthy Weight, 1 to 2 p.m., Humana, 5943 E. McKellips Rd., Mesa, 480-325-4707, humana.com/mesacommunity.

July 12 Wednesday

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

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

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

Matter of Balance Fall Prevention Class: Part II with the Mesa Fire Department, 9 to 11 a.m., Humana, 5943 E. McKellips Rd., Mesa, free, 480-325-4707, humana. com/mesacommunity.

Health Talk: Patience Is a Virtue: Can It Be Learned, 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., Humana, 5943 E. McKellips Rd., Mesa, free, 480-325-4707, humana.com/ mesacommunity.

July 13 Thursday

Breast Cancer Support Group, 6 to 8 p.m., repeats July 27, HonorHealth Breast Health and Research Center, 19646 N. 27th Ave., Suite 205, Phoenix, free, reservations required, 623-780-4673, honorhealth. com/cancer.

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

Lymphoma Support Group, 6 to 8 p.m., Ironwood Cancer & Research Centers, 8880 E. Desert Cove Ave., Scottsdale, free, registration required, 602-588-4367, ironwoodcrc.com.

July 14 Friday

Chair Yoga, 2 to 3 p.m., repeats July 28, Ironwood Cancer & Research Centers, 8880 E. Desert Cove Ave., Scottsdale, free, registration required, 602-588-4367, ironwoodcrc.com.

Breast Cancer Screenings, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., Humana, 5943 E. McKellips Rd., Mesa, bring your Humana card, 480-325-4707, humana.com/mesacommunity.

Blood Pressure Screenings, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., Humana, 5943 E. McKellips Rd., Mesa, free, 480-325-4707, humana.com/mesacommunity.

July 15 Saturday

Grief Support Group, 3 to 4:30 p.m., repeats July 15, HonorHealth Virginia G. Piper Cancer Center, 10460 N. 92n St., ﬁrst-ﬂoor conference room, Scottsdale, free, reservations required, honorhealth.com/cancer.

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

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

Diabetic Support Group, 10 to 11 a.m., Red Mountain Active Adult Center, 7550 E. Adobe St., Mesa, free, 480218-2221.

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July 17 Monday

Menopause Support and Education Group, noon to 1 p.m., HonorHealth Scottsdale Shea Medical Center, 9003 E. Shea Blvd., Brady Conference Center, Scottsdale, free, reservations required, 623-5805800, honorhealth.com/events.

Look Good, Feel Better, 4 to 6 p.m., Ironwood Cancer & Research Centers, 6111 E. Arbor Ave., Mesa, free, registration required, 1-800-227-2345.

Head and Neck Cancer Group, 3 to 4:30 p.m., Ironwood Cancer & Research Centers, 685 S. Dobson Rd., Chandler, free, registration required, 480-3404013, ironwoodcrc.com.

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

Rhythm and Relaxation, 6 to 7 p.m., Ironwood Cancer & Research Centers, 8880 E. Desert Cove Ave., Scottsdale, free, 602-588-4367, ironwoodcrc.com.

Elder Abuse and Exploitations with Karen Stegenga, 1 to 2 p.m., Humana, 5943 E. McKellips Rd., Mesa, free, 480-325-4707, humana.com/ mesacommunity.

July 19 Wednesday

Caregiver and Family Support Group, 4:30 to 5:30 p.m., HonorHealth Virginia G. Piper Cancer Center, 10460 N. 92nd St., Suite 301, Scottsdale, free,

reservations required, 480-323-1321, honorhealth. com/cancer.

Cooking Demonstration, 3 to 4 p.m., Ironwood Cancer & Research Centers, 10585 N. 114th St., Suite 401, Scottsdale, free, registration required, 480-3146677, ironwoodcrc.com.

Spirituality Group, 5:30 to 7 p.m., Ironwood Cancer & Research Centers, 685 S. Dobson Rd., Chandler, free, registration required, 480-340-4013, ironwoodcrc. com.

Spirituality Group, Ironwood Cancer & Research Centers, 5810 W. Beverly Ln., Glendale, free, registration required, 602-588-4367, ironwoodcrc. com.

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

Matter of Balance Fall Prevention Class: Part 3 with the Mesa Fire Department, 9 to 11 a.m., Humana, 5943 E. McKellips Rd., Mesa, free, 480-3254707, humana.com/mesacommunity.

When Sadness Is Serious: Overcoming Depression with Rebecca Paredes-Williams, 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., Humana, 5943 E. McKellips Rd., Mesa, free, 480325-4707, humana.com/mesacommunity.

July 20 Thursday

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

Meditation for Healing, 6 to 7 p.m., repeats July 20, HonorHealth Deer Valley Medical Center, Medical Building, 19841 N. 27th Ave., Suite 400, Phoenix, free, reservations required, 623-780-4673, honorhealth. com/events.

July 21 Friday

Bone Density Screenings, 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., HonorHealth Scottsdale Shea Medical Center, 9003 E. Shea Blvd., Diagnosis Center, Scottsdale, $20, registration required, 623-580-5800, honorhealth. com/events.

July 22 Saturday

July 23 Sunday

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

July 24 Monday

Look Good, Feel Better, 4 to 6 p.m., Ironwood Cancer & Research Centers, 3686 S. Rome St., Gilbert, free, registration required, 1-800-227-2345.

Survivor Group, 6 to 7:30 p.m., Ironwood Cancer & Research Centers, 685 S. Dobson Rd., Chandler, free, registration required, 480-340-4013, ironwoodcrc. com.

Health Talk: Better Bladder Control, 1 to 2 p.m., Humana, 5943 E. McKellips Rd., Mesa, free, 480-3254707, humana.com/mesacommunity.

July 25 Tuesday

Cholesterol and Glucose Screening, 7:30 to 11:15 a.m., HonorHealth Scottsdale Shea Medical Center, 9003 E. Shea Blvd., Diagnostic Center, Scottsdale, $25, registration required, 623-580-5800, honorhealth. com/events.

July 26 Wednesday

Metastatic Cancer Support Group, 3 to 4:30 p.m., Ironwood Cancer & Research Centers, 685 S. Dobson Dr., Chandler, free, registration required, 480-3404013, ironwoodcrc.com.

Matter of Balance Fall Prevention Class: Part 4 with the Mesa Fire Department, 9 to 11 a.m., Humana, 5943 E. McKellips Rd., Mesa, free, 480-3254707, humana.com/mesacommunity.

Learn to Eat Mindfully, 11:15 a.m. to 12:15 p.m., Humana, 5943 E. McKellips Rd., Mesa, free, 480-3254707, humana.com/mesacommunity.

Healthy Cooking Demo: Recipes for Weight Control, 12:30 to 1:30 p.m., Humana, 5943 E. McKellips Rd., Mesa, free, 480-325-4707, humana.com/mesacommunity.

July 27 Thursday

Safe Driving for Seniors with the Mesa Police Department, 12:15 to 1:15 p.m., Humana, 5943 E. McKellips Rd., Mesa, free, 480-325-4707, humana.com/ mesacommunity.

July 28 Friday

Chair Yoga, 2 to 3 p.m., repeats July 28, Ironwood Cancer & Research Centers, 8880 E. Desert Cove Ave., Scottsdale, free, registration required, 602-588-4367, ironwoodcrc.com.

July 31 Monday

Summertime Smoothie Demonstration, noon to 1 p.m., Humana, 5943 E. McKellips Rd., Mesa, free, 480325-4707, humana.com/mesacommunity.

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The Good Life

Tony Bennett sings and soars at 90

BY KENNETH LAFAVE

How to be Tony Bennett: Have an innate gift for singing, nurture it with intensive training, select only the songs that suit your voice and temperament, and then work like a maniac to get your stuff into the culture.

And, oh yeah, start out with your first hit record at age 25 and keep going strong at age 90.

Bennett, whose career has spanned the sweep of American popular music for more than six decades, will perform in concert Tuesday, July 11, at Phoenix’s Celebrity Theatre. Born Anthony Dominick Benedetto in Queens, New York, in 1926, the singer got his stage name from Bob Hope, who suggested it after hearing him in a New York nightclub in 1949. We asked the fabled singer how he’s kept the music going.

“I got hooked on jazz in the ’40s, and it has remained my favorite musical genre ever since.”

“When I started out, my premise was to create a hit catalog and avoid going for a (single) hit song that would get attention and then fade away,” Bennett recalls.

The plan worked, producing dozens of Top 40 records since Bennett’s first bona fide No. 1 seller, “Because of You,” in 1951. In addition to his iconic mega-hit, “I Left My Heart in San Francisco,” those have included “The Good Life,” “Rags to Riches” and “Who Can I Turn To?” While he started out in the autumn years of the older popular style, Bennett has stretched his musical profile over the last 25 years to include collaborations with major contemporary artists such as k.d. lang, Amy Winehouse, Bono, Lady Gaga, Michael Bublé and Aretha Franklin.

As expansive as his taste has become, Bennett’s love of music remains rooted in the tradition of the Great American Songbook.

“I got hooked on jazz in the ’40s, and it has remained my favorite musical genre ever since,” he says. “I consider it America’s

classical music, as it was created here but loved all over the world.”

It was the era of the classic songwriters, “a host of master craftsman,” as Bennett puts it, “like the Gershwins, Irving Berlin, Duke Ellington, Cole Porter.

“I think in any musical genre, there are compositions that are timeless and will last, and then some that are novelty pieces that may hit it big for a few weeks and then be easily forgotten.”

How does Bennett go about selecting the songs that fit his musical personality?

“I have to give a lot of credit to Ralph Sharon, my musical director and pianist who was with me for many years, as he always had a great ear for picking songs. He was the one who found my signature song, ‘I Left My Heart in San Francisco.’”

About that biggest of all his hits: Bennett has never resented having to sing it on demand for the last 50 years. Asked if he is tired of it, his perfect stock

answer is: “Do you get tired of making love?”

For a song to make it into his repertoire, it has to be more than just novel: It has to have something to say.

“I like to sing songs where the melody and the lyrics speak to me and I know that I can convey the song to an audience, and they will feel what I feel,” Bennett says.

Song choice is a vital part of a singer’s life, but it’s the style that makes the singer, and Bennett’s style wraps a large, warm sound around a phrase like a grandfatherly hug around a child. His way of bringing nuance to the most obvious melody or

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Tony Bennett’s career has spanned more than six decades.

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July is the month of revolution. America proclaimed its independence from Great Britain on July 4, 1776, while the French stormed the Bastille, a Paris prison, on July 14, 1789. It’s also “revolutionary” in the sense that in July, the year reaches its halfway point between the old year and the coming one. This mid-point arrives midway through the 182nd day of the year – at noon, July 2.

The month is named after Julius Caesar, who was himself the victim of an attempted revolution when Brutus, Cassius, and some other close buds stabbed him to death outside the forum.

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by having a musical written about him. Some July births: baseball pitcher Satchel Paige, July 7, 1906; Dutch master painter Rembrandt van Rijn, July 15, 1606; author Ernest Hemingway, July 21, 1899; Irish playwright George Bernard Shaw, July 26, 1856; and automobile magnate Henry Ford, July 30, 1863.

July is National Ice Cream Month, a great excuse to try one new avor every day for 31 days, as well as National Hot Dog Month, an opportunity to redirect your burger habit. Individual days include Barbershop Music Day (the 13th), Cow Appreciation Day (the 15th) and Yellow Pig Day (the 17th – and don’t ask; I don’t know). July 14 is both National Nude Day and National Pandemonium Day. Don’t get them mixed up.

The Declaration of Independence was formally adopted on July 4, 1776, but on what day was it rst revealed to the people in a public reading?

July is the seventh month of our year, but it was the fth month of the Roman year, which called it by another name prior to Julius Caesar’s assassination. What was that name?

More U.S. presidents have died in July than in any other month. How many do they number?

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1 An old song, sung by Robin Williams in The Fisher King, proclaims “I like ___ in June.” Fill in the two words left blank. NEW YORK

2 On June 12, 1967, the U.S. Supreme Court struck down a Virginia law forbidding blacks and whites to marry. There is now a move afoot to proclaim June 12 a national holiday named after the couple who fought the law. If successful, what would the name of the new holiday be? LOVING DAY

3 June 14 is Flag Day. Who introduced the idea of the stars and stripes to Congress on that day in 1777? JOHN ADAMS

4 June is considered a “summer month,” even though the majority of its days are in spring. What month, not July or August, has more summer days than June? SEPTEMBER

5 What war did a U.S. President declare on June 17, and in which year? THE WAR ON DRUGS, RICHARD NIXON, 1971

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lyric means that even as hackneyed a song as “Fly Me to the Moon” feels fresh when Bennett brings it to life.

Bennett has never rested on any laurels, always seeking out the best musicians of every genre. His rst love, jazz, was greatly enriched by two albums he recorded with one of jazz’s greatest masters of the piano, Bill Evans. The singer recalls their legendary collaboration:

“Bill was a genius, and I am so grateful we got to work together. Funny enough, we made two albums when I had left a major label, and those albums are the ones that most music critics and jazz lovers say are their favorites.

“Bill had a terrible addiction to drugs that took him away from us too early. A few weeks before he passed away, we spoke on the phone and he told me, ‘Tony, just stay with truth and beauty,’ and I have used that as my artistic inspiration ever since.”

If the Evans albums represented Bennett’s highest jazz pro le, his pop pro le was raised to its pinnacle when he recorded a series of astonishing jazz duets with Lady Gaga. “I just love her,” he says. “We get along so well and we understand each other. We are both Italian-American and our families also get along.

“I met her at a bene t gala in NYC that we were both performing to raise money for the homeless,” he continues. “I remember hearing her perform ‘Orange Colored Sky’ and I was so impressed with her voice and the way she played the piano that I met her backstage and

asked her to sing on my Duets II album, which we were recording at the time. She immediately said yes, and it just kept going from there. She is an authentic artist, and everything she does has been thought-out and perfected to the smallest detail. I know she will have a long career.”

In the middle of a career devoted to musical excellence, Bennett has somehow also managed to paint. It’s more than just a hobby.

“I paint or draw every day. When I am on the road, I bring a portable easel and watercolor paints, and when I am home, I have an art studio where I can use oils. Nature never disappoints, so I love landscapes, but I like all subjects.

One of the greatest thrills of my life is to have three of my original paintings in the permanent collection of the Smithsonian Institution.”

There probably will never be a musician whose career enjoys the breadth and depth of Bennett’s, but there will be new musicians. What is Bennett’s advice for them?

“I think with any art form, the key is to be yourself and love what you are doing. Don’t listen to anyone who is pushing you to go in a direction that betrays your own talents and artistic identity.”

FOR MORE INFO

What: Tony Bennett

When: 7:30 p.m. Tuesday, July 11

Where: Celebrity Theatre, 440 N. 32nd St., Phoenix

Cost: $78 and $138

Info: 602-276-1600, celebritytheatre.com

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Tony Bennett and Lady Gaga performing during the Cheek to Cheek Tour in 2015. (Photo by Sarah Ackerman)

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INFO: 480-306-4569

Chandler Senior Center

Bring a friend or make some new ones while enjoying some fun 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.

INFO: 480-782-2720, chandleraz.gov/ senior-adults

Community Bingo

200-seat bingo hall open Wednesdays through Sundays in Goodyear. Ana’s dinners and desserts inside.

WHEN: Wednesdays through Sundays at 6:30 p.m.; Fridays at 10:30 p.m.; and Sundays at 2 p.m.

WHERE: Community Bingo, 3690 S. Estrella Pkwy., Suite 108, Goodyear COST: $21 (includes progressive) for 18 games; $14, late night and matinee for 13 games.

INFO: 623-512-8878

Devonshire Senior Center

Money ball, 10 regular games plus progressive coverall. Split-the-pot games are early birds and double action.

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

WHERE: Devonshire Senior Center, 2802 E. Devonshire, Phoenix COST: Starts at $2; must have City of Phoenix Parks and Recreation membership card to be eligible to play.

INFO: 602-256-3130

FCF-Holland Community Center

WHEN: Thursdays at 1:30 p.m.

WHERE: FCF-Holland Community Center, 34250 N. 60th St., Scottsdale, AZ COST: $13 and up INFO: 480-488-1090 or azfcf.org Games: 15 games of Bingo with a minimum of $375 prize money weekly

Fort McDowell Casino

Experience bingo in Fort McDowell Casino’s state-of-the-art and awardwinning 1,700-seat bingo hall. 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, fortmcdowellcasino.com/bingo.php

Granite Reef Senior Center

Everyone welcome. Enjoy 20 games of bingo with prizes.

WHEN: Tuesdays from 12:30 p.m. to 3 p.m.

WHERE: Granite Reef Senior Center, 1700 N. Granite Reef Rd., Scottsdale COST: $1 per card; three-card minimum. No limit on cards purchased. INFO: 480-312-1700, scottsdaleaz.gov

Las Palmas Grand Bingo

WHEN: Monday Night

WHERE: Las Palmas Grand, 2550 S. Ellsworth Rd., Mesa, AZ COST: $21 buy-in INFO: 480-357-1148

Snack Bar: Opens 5 p.m. Early Bird Session: 6:30 p.m. Games: Double action, Betty Boop, $1,000 progressive jackpot with additional number added each week, with a $300 Consolation Prize. Pay out $70, Early Bird; $100 Regular Game

Lone Butte Casino

Spacious bingo hall features 850 seats with 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, times vary WHERE: Lone Butte Casino, 1077 S. Kyrene Rd., Chandler

COST: $2 to $32

INFO: 800-946-4452, ext. 8928, wingilariver.com/index.php/lone-butte/ gaming/bingo

Mesa Adult Center

Twenty-one games, win up to $500 in losers’ bingo, social bingo and big game bingo.

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

WHERE: Mesa Adult Center, 247 N. Macdonald St., Mesa

COST: Various costs, call for pricing INFO: 480-962-5612, mesa.evadultresources.org

Palmas del Sol

Come join the group to play Bingo weekly. Bingo doors and snack bar open at 5:15 p.m.

WHEN: Thursdays at 6:30 p.m.

WHERE: Palmas del Sol, 6209 E. McKellips Rd., Mesa

COST: Charge for cards varies according to number purchased.

INFO: 480-528-4689

Peoria Community Center

Prize money will vary based on attendance.

WHEN: Tuesdays and Fridays at 12:30 p.m.

WHERE: Peoria Community Center, 8335 W. Jefferson, Peoria

COST: 25 cents per card; 50 cents for overall INFO: 623-979-3570

Red

Mountain Active Adult Center

Bingo seating begins at 12:50 p.m.

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

WHERE: Red Mountain Active Adult Center, 7550 E. Adobe Rd., Mesa COST: Tuesdays there are various prices; Thursdays the cards are 25 cents

INFO: 480-218-2221 or rm.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, aj.evadultresources.org

Sun Lakes VFW Post 8053

The organization holds bingo for up to 230 people. Payouts are based on sales; total may reach $900. All proceeds go to veteran needs, including homeless veterans, disabled veterans and military families.

WHEN: Wednesdays at 7 p.m. Sales start at 6 p.m.

WHERE: Sun Lakes Country Club, 25601 N. Sun Lakes Blvd., Sun Lakes COST: $7 minimum for play of all 19 games INFO: 480-895-9270

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

WHERE: Sunland Village Auditorium, 4601 E. Dolphin Ave., Mesa COST: Charge for cards varies according to number purchased INFO: 480-832-9003

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 purchased INFO: 480-986-9822, 480-313-7033

Sunrise Village

Join the group to play Bingo weekly. The cards start selling at 5:45 p.m., early bird at 6:45 p.m., and regular bingo at 7 p.m.

WHEN: Fridays at 5:45 p.m.

WHERE: Sunrise Village, 5402 E. McKellips Rd., Mesa

COST: $13 minimum buy-in INFO: 480-985-0548

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, wingilariver.com/index.php/vq-veequiva-hotel-casino/gaming/bingo-park

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

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

November 17 Saturday

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

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

November 18 Sunday

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

November 19 Monday

November 24 Saturday

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

November 25 Sunday

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

November 26 Monday

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

November 27 Tuesday

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

November 28 Wednesday

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

REWARDS FOR TRUE HEROES.

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

November 20 Tuesday

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

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

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

• Air conditioned units • Laundry facilities • Free Parking • Swimming pool

• Close to valley wide transportation

• Conveniently located to Downtown Phoenix

• 24 hr. emergency maintenance

The Tribute Card from Desert Diamond West Valley Casino is for active duty, retired and veteran members of the U.S. military. Receive exclusive benefits like $10 Free Play on the 1st and 15th of each month and invitations to special events. You’ve served our country honorably. This is our small way of saying “thanks.”

November 21 Wednesday

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

November 29 Thursday

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

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November 22 Thursday

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November 23 Friday

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

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

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

November 30 Friday

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

Send event information to: info@lovinlifeafter50.com

Entertainment

Tinseltown Talks The music never ends for Broadway actress Susan Watson

BY NICK THOMAS

Best known for her roles in musical theater, Tony-nominated actress and singer Susan Watson released a collection of 14 Broadway and jazz standards on her CD The Music Never Ends last fall.

“Some of these tracks I had sung earlier in my career, and others I had always heard and loved and just wanted to get them recorded,” Watson says from her home in Sherman Oaks, California.

As an added bonus, says Watson, six of the songwriters on the CD were women well into their 60s, 70s, and 80s.

“America remains a unique bastion of innovation and opportunity,” she says. “I’m 78 years old and am still having a lovely

time in show business and in life.”

Raised in Tulsa, Oklahoma, by a father who played the piano and a mother who danced, young Susan performed in high school plays before heading to New York to major in singing and dancing at the Juilliard School. When the opportunity arose to move to London for a production of West Side Story, she grabbed it.

“I snuck away from classes one afternoon for auditions. By the time I got back to my apartment, I was o ered a part.”

While her role was only the understudy for the leading lady, the experience was invaluable. Director/choreographer Gower Champion o ered her the role of Kim

MacAfee in the Broadway production of Bye Bye Birdie, which opened in 1960.

When casting calls were made for the 1963 movie version, Watson traveled to L.A. for an audition. “I lost out to Ann-Margret, but that’s the way it goes,” she says. “I stayed in Hollywood for a while and appeared on TV shows like Dobie Gillis.”

She also had a chance to work with a larger-than-life Hollywood star.

“I did a sitcom pilot for a show called Maggie Brown with Ethel Merman, and I was to play her daughter. Ethel was a takecharge person, I can tell you, and didn’t need any instruction from the director. She staged the opening song, ‘Mutual Admiration Society,’ that we sang together, and knowing I was a dancer suggested I should do a few kicks during the routine. We were both disappointed when the show wasn’t picked up.”

Watson went on to appear in over half a dozen more Broadway shows, numerous o -Broadway plays, as well as in summer stock and other popular productions across the country.

Back on Broadway in the early ‘70s, Watson played Nanette in No, No, Nanette, which featured 1930s lm star Ruby Keeler, returning to the stage in her 60s, after retiring from acting in the 1940s.

“She was a great hoofer, and we revered her,” Watson recalls. “She was very famous and sometimes you don’t feel comfortable trying to get close to someone like that, but she was always a dear to us.”

Watson is especially proud of her recent CD not only because it contains classic songs from legends such as Stephen Sondheim, the Gershwins, Jerome Kern, and Irving Berlin, but because it features works by veteran women songwriters including Phyllis Molinary, Gretchen Cryer, Michele Brourman, Amanda McBroom and Marilyn Bergman.

“These women have had long, successful careers,” Watson says. “I hope that in the CD’s production and content, it symbolizes that active, empowered, senior women are a resource that America can be proud of.”

For more information, visit susanwatsonmusic.com.

A publicity photo from Bye Bye Birdie shows Susan Watson on the far left. (Special to LLAF)

Susan Watson in her early career and today. (Left photo courtesy of Susan Watson; right photo by Daniel Reichert)

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EVEN EXCHANGE

by Donna Pettman

Each numbered row contains two clues and two answers. The two answers di er 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.

CORRECTION: Due to an error, the answers to the puzzles in the June issue were incorrect. We regret the error. The correct June answers are on page 47 of this issue.

horas 31 Bear lair

32 Rowing need

33 Obsolescent letter opener? 34 PC ﬁle extension

37 1967 Lee Marvin movie with “The”

40 Ms. Moore

41 Not alfresco

45 Teeny bit

47 Spot on a domino

49 -- -European

Help in a heist

Agent

Bard’s instrument

Work on manuscripts 10 Periodical, for short

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Scored 100 on

28 Take too much medicine

32 Solver of the Riddle of the Sphinx

33 Old timer?

35 Workout locale

Chaps 38 Entice

Very quick

Sans siblings

“Eureka!”

Bill

Devil’s minion

SUDOKU TIME

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

GO FIGURE!

by Linda Thistle

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

SCRAMBLERS

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

Travel

BY ED BOITANO

Mozart – Geburtshaus; Salzburg, Austria

Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart (1756-1791) could read and compose music, plus play the violin and keyboard, when he was 5 years old. Born into a musical family in Salzburg, Austria (then part of the Holy Roman Empire), he had a unique ability for imitating music, which rst became evident when he recited a musical piece by simply observing his father conducting a lesson to his

before many of the royal courts of Europe. At 17, no longer a child prodigy, he returned to Salzburg and accepted a post as a court musician, but was frustrated with the poor salary and sti ing opportunities. His early travels and uncanny memory, though, had provided him with a plethora of musical styles and experiences, which he used to create his own compositional language. He eventually settled in Vienna, where he achieved fame, and is now considered one of music’s most in uential and proli c composers. Mozart was never happy with his career in Salzburg, as he experienced little fame; however, the city today is a mecca for all things Amadeus. An essential stop is a visit to Mozart’s Geburtshaus (birthplace). This is the house his parents lived in for 26 years and where young Mozart was educated. Now a three-story museum, it is lled with original instruments – Mozart’s childhood violin, concert violin, clavichord and pianoforte – portraits, family letters and furniture, including Mozart’s cradle. I strongly recommend a private tour; guides are walking encyclopedias about his life.

I asked mine, Why were Mozart’s famous eyes so bulging? The answer: He didn’t eat his vegetables!

Edvard Grieg – Troldhaugen; Bergen, Norway

towering rock star long before the expression existed. Born into a successful Bergen merchant family in 1843, his life dramatically changed when violin virtuoso Ole Bull recognized his talent and introduced him to the treasures of Norwegian folk music. Grieg studied the masters abroad but

dreamed of retreats to his beloved Norwegian countryside – a pattern that continued after he became a world-renowned composer. Grieg and his wife built a home on Lake Nordås, on the edge of Bergen, which he called his best opus so far. Christened Troldhaugen, the Victorian villa featured a tower, agpole and rooftop vegetable garden. It soon became a centerpiece for Bergen’s artistic community and visiting dignitaries. Grieg loved the attention, but he needed quiet to work and built a composer’s hut by the lake. Grieg died in 1907 of chronic exhaustion. But today his legacy lives on at Troldhaugen, a living museum consisting of the Edvard Grieg Museum, the villa, the composer’s hut, concert hall and Grieg’s tomb. For me, the high point of my visit to Troldhaugen was a recital at the concert hall, which is discreetly built right into the grounds, complete with sod roof. The oor-to-ceiling windows behind the stage overlook the composer’s hut where Grieg worked, superstitiously sitting on a stack

of sheet music by Beethoven so he could reach the piano. At the end of each day, he would leave a note: “If anyone should break in here, please leave the musical scores, since they have no value to anyone except Edvard Grieg.”

Jimi Hendrix – Museum of Pop Culture, Seattle (formerly EMP)

To this native Seattleite, the Emerald City’s most famous export is James Marshall Hendrix. Born in 1942, Hendrix had an unremarkable life in Seattle. A second cousin of mine discovered from an attendance record – nine years after the fact – that “Jimmy” actually had been one of his students at Gar eld High School. Hendrix later dropped out of school and joined the Army, never looking back. A self-taught musician, the left-handed Hendrix played a restrung right-handed guitar upside down, creating a completely original sound. Discovered in New York by the Animals’ original bassist, Chas Chandler, Hendrix was relocated to London, where his name was changed, the Jimi Hendrix Experience was formed and his career blossomed. Once asked if he was from Seattle, Hendrix replied, “A thousand years ago.” Nonetheless, he was one of us, and it seemed tting when Paul Allen created a museum for Hendrix at the Seattle Center almost 30 years after his death at 27. Famed architect Frank O. Gehry was commissioned to build the museum, which must be seen to be believed. Coined the Experience Music Project, the venue showcases the world’s largest collection of rare artifacts, handwritten lyrics, personal instruments and original photographs celebrating the music and history of Jimi Hendrix. I found the exhibit devoted to the early Northwest sound particularly riveting – local legends like the Wailers and Sonics would ravage the crowd at Tacoma’s iconic Spanish Castle Ballroom. The then-unknown Hendrix would occasionally sit in (sometimes playing outside on the sidewalk) and later immortalized the club in his song “Spanish Castle Magic.” For more information, visit mozarteum. at/en/museums/mozarts-birthplace.html, griegmuseum.no/en, and nopop.org.

Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart (1756-1791) (Photo courtesy of Austrian Tourist O ce)

Edvard Grieg (1843-1907). (Special to LLAF)

The Jimi Hendrix exhibition at Seattle’s Museum of Pop Culture (Photo by Brady Harvey/Museum of Pop Culture)

THE ‘COOL COUNTRY’ TRAVEL PLANNER

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

v Compiled by Ed Boitano

INTERNATIONAL

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

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

HERZERL TOURS — Have you ever thought how great it would be to take your kids or grandkids on a tour to Salzburg and Vienna for “The Sounds of Austrian Music”. In 2017 we will be celebrating “ MOZART 261 ” by visiting Austria’s musical centers in Salzburg and Vienna to hear his wonderful music. And we are adding a Haydn experience in Eisenstadt at the Esterhazy Palace and some Schubert in Vienna. If you love classical music, enjoy good food and great wine in beautiful settings - this is the tour

for you. For over 20 years, Susanne Servin has combined the spontaneity of independent travel with the efﬁciency of touring. Visit our website for additional tours. Contact Susanne at (800) 684-8488 for details; sms@herzerltours.com or visit www.herzerltours.com

WILDERNESS TRAVEL has been creating dream journeys for over 35 years. With over 200 journeys worldwide, our cultural, wildlife and hiking adventures offer an incredible range of experiences with trips for every interest. From hikes in Switzerland to thrilling wildlife safaris in Africa and cultural journeys to Machu Picchu, we offer both Small Group Adventures and Private Journeys. All feature the exceptional quality that has made us a leader in adventure travel. Stay tuned for our new calendar of journeys this September. (800) 368-2794 or www.WildernessTravel.com

SEDONA

BEST WESTERN PLUS INN OF SEDONA — The award-winning design of this hotel, nestled in the famous red rocks of Sedona, echoes the natural features of the surrounding desert terrain, showcasing the panoramic views from

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EL PORTAL SEDONA HOTEL is an ideal base in the heart of Sedona to explore… experience… discover Sedona! A boutique hotel with only

to a suite, our delicious hot breakfast bar, DVD rental service, speedy Wi-Fi, and parking are always free of charge. (800) 353-1239 or www.sedonareal.com

HAWAII

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

CONDOMINIUM RENTALS HAWAII has been managing quality vacation condos on or across the best beaches for 35 years. Choose from the best locations on both Maui and Kauai. Save up to 25% off now through Dec 20th for as low as $105 per night! Call (800) 367-5242 or select your fabulous condo online at www.crhmai.com

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

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

RAMADA PLAZA WAIKIKI — Your island stay begins at Ramada Plaza Waikiki! We are steps away from beautiful Waikiki Beach, Ala Moana Shopping Center, and surrounded by an array of restaurants and local activities! As an off-beach property, we offer affordable accommodations with NO resort fees! Our primary goal is to provide you with our gracious hospitality and comfortable non-smoking rooms. Come and relax, recharge and experience the island lifestyle that awaits you… Special discounts for Seniors and AARP members! Reservations: (808) 744-4351 or visit us at www.ramadaplazawaikiki.com

CALIFORNIA

BIG SUR LODGE is located in ancient groves of redwood and oak trees in Pfeiffer Big Sur State Park, Big Sur, California. Guests are invited to step back in time to an earlier, more peaceful era. Our 61 newly-renovated and remodeled cottage-style guest rooms, each with its own deck or porch, are located on a

hillside, within walking distance of our restaurant, gift shop, and grocery store. Your stay at the Big Sur Lodge includes free access to Pfeiffer Big Sur State Park, Andrew Molera State Park and Julia Pfeiffer Burns State Park. Ask about our Lovin’ Life discount. (800) 424-4787 or www.BigSurLodge.com

CAMBRIA, CALIFORNIA — Nestled among towering pines and the shimmering sea on California’s Central Coast, Cambria is a picturesque village that unfolds along scenic Highway 1 between San Francisco and Los Angeles. Free of chain stores and brimming with charm, Cambria invites you to exit the beaten path and explore one of California’s truly unique destinations. Just six miles south of the famous historic landmark Hearst Castle, enjoy art galleries, antiques, unique shops, gourmet food and the rugged beauty of the Paciﬁc Ocean. 805927-3624 or www.cambriachamber.org

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

THE EVERGREEN LODGE – From its humble start in the early 1920’s, the Evergreen has matured into what Frommer’s calls “The classic Yosemite experience,” where you can escape to your very own comfy cabin in the woods. Today you’ll ﬁnd 88 cabins scattered throughout 20 acres of towering pines, each with its own deck to create a sense of privacy, yet within easy reach of the

central plaza, tavern and various recreation areas. Everything here is thoughtfully maintained to provide a sense of connection to nature, wilderness, and history, while still affording you many modern creature comforts and respecting the surrounding natural resources. (209) 379-2606 orimage001.gifimage002. gifimage003.gifimage001.gifimage001.gif www.evergreenlodge.com

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

OAKDALE TOURISM & VISITORS BUREAU - FIND YOUR COUNTRYWhether you’re just passing through or are looking for a laid-back getaway to kick up your boots, you might try rustic Oakdale on for size. We’re the Cowboy Capital of the World, chock-full of farmland, fresh and artisan foods, hiking trails and handmade crafts. And, of course, top-of-the-line cowboy hats, horse riding lessons, and the Annual Western Festival (ﬁrst weekend of October.) It doesn’t matter if you’re from the big city or a small town--Oakdale’s got something that folks from all around can enjoy. Now is the time to FIND YOUR COUNTRY! (209) 345-9264 or www.VisitOakdale.com

PISMO COAST VILLAGE RV RESORT

— Located right on the beach, this beautifully landscaped RV resort features 400 full hookup sites, each with complimentary Wi-Fi and cable TV, on 26 grassy, tree-lined acres. Enjoy general Store, children’s arcade, restaurant, Laundromat, heated pool, bicycle rentals and miniature golf course. The resort offers the ideal location for wineries, golf or Hearst Castle. Pismo Coast Village RV Resort was awarded the 2007/2008 National RV Park of the Year. (888) RV-BEACH or www.PismoCoastVillage.com

RUSH CREEK LODGE AT YO-

SEMITE – Nestled on 20 woodland acres, just ½ mile from the Northwest entrance to Yosemite, this 143 roomlodge features fabulous dining, exciting adventures and easy-going fun. Professional guides can lead you on guided tours and outdoor adventures, or provide free planning advice for adventuring on your own. Central to the main lodge activities, a stunning saltwater pool and hot tubs offer the perfect venue for relaxing after a day of exploring Yosemite’s attractions. Ideal for groups and multi-generational families. (209) 379-2373 or www.rushcreeklodge.com

property is conveniently located directly opposite the Hotel Del Coronado and the Paciﬁc Ocean. Standard rooms include a king size “sleep therapy” pillow

top bed, microwave/fridge, Wi-Fi, cable TV and air conditioning. Full kitchen suites are also available. Guests can walk to shops, restaurants, golf, tennis and theatre. Daily, weekly or monthly rates offered. (619) 435-4137 or www. villacapribythesea.com

UTAH

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

SunRiver - ST. GEORGE is southern Utah’s premier master-planned active adult lifestyle community. Built in an unspoiled, rural location, SunRiver St. {

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ALASKA

CORDOVA — Intentionally off the beaten path. Cordova, Alaska is an authentic commercial ﬁshing town nestled in the heart of a spectacular wilderness, shaped by its dramatic natural setting, rich cultural heritage and colorful residents. In 2017, let Cordova become your base of operations for an unforgettable Alaskan adventure. Go hiking, ﬁshing, birding, boating, kayaking, or travel to other parts of the state. (907) 424-7260 or www.cordovachamber.com

GRAY LINE ALASKA offers a wide variety of Alaska tours from local experts. Our diversity of Alaska vacation options will bring you unforgettable memories. Breathtaking scenery, wildlife, glaciers and mountains are just a few of the perks

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WESTERN EXPERIENCES

COLORADO TRAILS RANCH — What you need is a week unwinding and exploring the wonders of our ﬁrst class guest ranch. Colorado Trails Ranch is not far from Durango, in Southwest Colorado. Set in the spectacular panoramas of the San Juan Mountains, our dude ranch resort offers lifetime experiences for singles, groups and entire families. There isn’t one difﬁcult activity in our perfectly personalized programs. The food is delicious, the comfort is wonderful and you’ll feel like a well cared member of the family. (800) 323-3833 or www.ColoradoTrails.com

HUNEWILL GUEST RANCH is located just northeast of Yosemite National Park in the beautiful Bridgeport Valley in California. Family owned and operated since 1861. Great horseback riding, gorgeous hiking trails, stream & lake ﬁshing, evening activities, child friendly. Working cattle ranch. Relax while the amazing kitchen crew and friendly maid staff take care of the cooking and cleaning. Rates include meals, lodging, horseback riding, & all activities. Suited to families, singles, & couples. Enjoy an exciting, friendly, fun vacation with home style meals, wide open space, great riding. Make lasting friendships. (760) 932-7710 or www.hunewillranch.com

The spirit of Norway

A trip to the top of the world

I stay up all night to babysit the sun. At midnight, its glow is faint, but the sky is still bright enough that I can read a newspaper without a ashlight and see the shore without squinting. By 2 a.m., the darkest part of the night has passed, and the light of the sky matches the white of the snow-covered mountains. The day that never ended has become the morning that has just begun. I’m traveling up the coast of Norway on a mid-size cruise ship, the MS Polarlys, and early this morning, as we cruised past a stylized globe atop a small isle of rock, we ofcially entered the Arctic Circle. I am now in a place where winter days are cloaked with a polar night in which the sun never rises above the horizon, and summer nights glow with a midnight sun during which the

sun never drops below it. In other words, I’m headed to the top of the world.

To call the MS Polarlys – one of the recently refurbished ships owned by Hurtigruten Cruise Line – a cruise ship is to miss the point. It’s a lovely vessel, awash with sleek, handsome wood that has a distinctly Nordic sensibility, and it spoils its cruise passengers (at least those who like sh fresh from the sea and locally grown vegetables) with insanely good meals. But its real mission is to deliver goods ranging from food to furniture to remote villages, at the same time helping residents travel to other coastal towns. (Think FedEx blended with Greyhound Bus.) Although the company was founded in 1893, cruise passengers weren’t welcomed aboard until the 1980s, when the company saw tourism as a way to make full use of its ships. Between never-ending hours of daylight and the slow speed of the ship –Hurtigruten ships can be outpaced by an average dog or reasonably t cyclist – we have plenty of time to ogle the

cod sh and ochre was produced from iron oxide found in the soil.

On a typical seven-day cruise, a Hurtigruten vessel visits 34 ports, most for only a few minutes, but several for three or four hours. We disembark on the longer stops and, on occasion, treat ourselves to a shipsponsored excursion.

Thus we hear a concert of Nordic music, visit a cathedral honoring Viking king Olav Tryggvason and ride in a rubber boat to the edge of the world’s most powerful whirlpool.

But mostly we explore the villages on our own, engaging people in conversation and absorbing the rhythms of their life. In Skarsvåg, a gathering of 40 people that may well be one of the smallest communities north of the Arctic Circle, economic conditions caused sh-processing plants to close and young people to search for jobs in larger towns. As the town dwindled to one-third its former size, the women began knitting thick scarves and socks they hoped to sell to tourists if they could entice some to come their way. It will take a lot of scarves to save the village, but when you live in what they dubbed the “world’s northernmost shing village,” resilience is bred in the bones — or, pardon the pun, knit into the fabric of your existence.

As we leave Skarsvåg clutching our bag of warm mittens, we see our rst reindeer. There are 100,000 reindeer in Norway –some roam free but most belong to the Sami, indigenous people who have traditionally worked as reindeer herders. We spend more than an hour with the Utsi family, who tell us about Sami traditions and o er us a cup of homemade reindeer broth.

scenery. On our rst night after entering the Arctic Circle, our captain takes us for a midnight ride into Troll ord, a channel of water so narrow it’s o limits to larger ships. I forget to be tired as I gaze at the snow-capped cli s towering above us, outlined by the dusky light of the midnight sun.

As we relax in the ship’s Panorama Lounge, we become hypnotized by the passing scenes of small villages. Some are perched on rocky outcroppings, others are tucked into the hills and all are dotted with small houses, most of which are painted in tones of red and gold. The traditional colors date back to the time when red was made from the blood and oil of

On our way back to the ship, we see North Cape, the northernmost outpost in Europe. This obviously deserves a toast. That night, with the sun still high in the sky, we go to the Panorama Lounge and, with our fellow passengers, cheer the fact that we’ve truly reached the top of the world. Skål!

For an expanded version of this article and more information on Norway, go to our companion website, traveltizers.com.

Alesund, a small city along the coast, is lled with Art Nouveau buildings.

STORY BY ANDREA GROSS PHOTOS BY IRV GREEN

The sun still brightens the sky during a midnight ride into one of Norway’s famous ords, Troll ord.

The Sami people explain their culture to cruise passengers. Folks in “The World’s Northernmost Fishing Village” want to attract tourists.

Four Days In Portland, Oregon

Located on the Columbia and Willamette rivers with views of stratovolcano Mount Hood, Portland is the largest city in Oregon and home to growing cultural and culinary scenes. Nicknamed “PDX,” “Rose City,” and “Stumptown,” among other things, this is a city of plenty: Twelve bridges span the Willamette River, which ows north through downtown; according to oregoncraftbeer. org, there are 84 breweries in the Portland metro area; and quora.com lists more than 3,500 restaurants in the city. There’s enough to do to ll a few weeks, but if you’ve only got a few days, we have a distilled itinerary for you.

Day 1: Explore downtown on foot and bike

Downtown Portland is packed with places to get great food and drink, browse and buy one-of-a-kind items and catch cultural displays and performances. It’s compact and easy to navigate on foot and bike (augmented with a good public transportation system). One thing the compact core is not over owing with is free places to park, making strolling and/or pedaling it even more appealing.

A good starting point is Pine Street Market (pinestreetpdx.com), a massive, multistall locavore food hall in the old Carriage & Baggage Building (constructed in 1886). Nine vendors share the 10,000-square-foot space, including Kim Jong Smokehouse (Korean-style street food), James Beard Awardwinning baker Ken Folkish’s Trifecta Annex, and Wizbangbar, the new soft-serve dessert station by Salt & Straw (it’s all good, but the lemon and rhubarb-honey iterations are mind-blowing).

The Paci c Northwest is known as the

that explores the new retail industry of recreational marijuana in the state.

hops capital of the world, so perhaps it was inevitable Portland would have a booming craft beer scene. One way to discover a few of them – and see more of the city and hear a bit about its history – is with Pedal Bike Tours (pedalbiketours.com). Located across the street from Pine Street Market, Pedal Bike Tours provides bicycles, helmets and a threehour tour of microbreweries, which ends up at McMenamins Ringlers Pub, where you can try a ruby red grapefruit beer the tour guide says was the rst fruit beer allowed in the U.S. If craft beer isn’t your thing, Pedal Bike Tours also gives three-hour history tours of the downtown area, a food cart crawl of three culinary “pods” containing around 50 food carts and even a “Portland Pot Tour”

Another o beat adventure is the Beyond Bizarre Tour (portlandwalkingtours.com), a pedestrian stroll through the streets of downtown, and even under some of them, to hear about Portland’s haunting history of police corruption, racism and drug smuggling, including anecdotes about the infamous “Shanghai Tunnels” that once ran underneath the city. The tunnels were walled o in the 1980s, but the remains are still visible in the basements of some buildings, including the subterranean space beneath the old Merchant Hotel building, where the tour begins and ends. One notable stop on the tour is the famous Voodoo Doughnut (voodoodoughnut.com), where the lines winding around the block are almost as notorious as the fun avors and moxie- lled monikers (the “Old Dirty Bastard,” with Oreo cookies, peanut butter and chocolate frosting; the “Gay Bar,” lled with Bavarian crème and topped with Froot Loops organized in the colors of the rainbow). The best part about visiting Voodoo Doughnut as part of the Beyond Bizarre Tour? No waiting in line.

Day 2: Get out of town and chase waterfalls

Located less than a 40-minute drive from downtown Portland, majestic Multnomah Falls (oregon.com/attractions/multnomah_ falls) cascades 611 feet down forested mountains. The roaring sound and cooling mists are ubiquitous, and hikers who make the steep one-mile trek on the paved trail to the top are rewarded with verdant, vertiginous views of the Oregon wilderness.

This is scenic Columbia River Gorge country, and there are a handful of hot spots worth stopping at on the road trip to or from Multonomah Falls. They include Wahkeena Falls, a 242-foot waterfall meandering over moss-covered rocks; Rooster Rock State Park, with its namesake basalt obelisk; Lewis & Clark State Park, a water sport- and hiking trail- lled homage to the pioneering Paci c Northwest explorers; and Blue Lake State Park, a 64-acre body of water fed by underground springs.

Day 3: Go for the gardens and galleries

Urban Portland has many parks and places for people to relax in nature. One of the most popular is the Portland Japanese Garden (japanesegarden.org), which blooms across 12 acres with eight separate gardens encompassing a variety of styles (Japanese tea house also included). This lush location’s tranquil streams,

and views of Mt. Hood make it a meditative treasure.

Once you’ve seen nature’s works of art, get an eyeful of creations by Portland-based and international artists at a few of the many galleries around the city. Visiting them all would take way more than a day, but if you’re staying in the Downtown Art Gallery District, must-peruses include contemporary Augen Gallery (augengallery.com), which will have prints and ceramics by Pablo Picasso on exhibit throughout July; the Mark Woolley Gallery (markwoolley.com); and Sha er Fine Art Gallery (sha er neart.com).

Conclude your creative sojourn at Portland Museum of Art (portlandmuseum. org), which hosts “Artist’s Choice” (photographs from the Judy Glickman Lauder Collection) through July 23 and “A New American Sculpture” show featuring the works of Lachaise, Laurent, Nadelman and Zorach through September 8.

Day 4: Shop

There’s no shortage of shops in Portland, but the best one-stop shop (and the best people watching) happens at Portland Saturday Market (portlandsaturdaymarket.com), held every Saturday and Sunday from March through Christmas. In addition to hosting hundreds of vendor stalls selling everything from local lavender and tie-dyed T-shirts to handmade jewelry and pet products, the market has a hoard of live entertainment, from marimba duos and didgeridoo players to old ragtime jams and smooth jazz.

Another retail icon of Portland, Powell’s City of Books (powells.com), is like The Louvre of literature – three oors full of books, organized by genre (and there’s probably not a genre you can think of that’s not amply represented here). Poke your head in the Rare Book Room to peep such precious tomes as a two-volume rst edition of the Journals of Lewis and Clark, the most expensive book in Powell’s collection, which can be yours for a mere $350,000.

Before heading home, be sure to hit up any outlet of Made in Oregon (madeinoregon.com) for ne local chocolates, Oregon wines and, of course, Tillamook cheeses.

STORY & PHOTOS BY NIKI D’ANDREA

Twelve bridges span the Willamette River in Portland.

paved pathways

The Benson Footbridge at Multnomah Falls.

The Voodoo Doll doughnut is lled with raspberry jelly.

Dining

Nishikawa Ramen o ers classic Japanese food in a modern local setting

STORY & PHOTOS BY NIKI D’ANDREA

One of my friends is from Japan and has worked as an artist in Phoenix for several years. The entire time she’s lived in the Valley, she’s looked for –and lamented the utter lack of – really good authentic Japanese cuisine, especially ramen.

A few weeks ago, she raved about a place and posted several swoonworthy photos on Facebook depicting a variety of dishes: spring rolls, donburi (rice bowls) piled with sh and seaweed, pot stickers with ponzu sauce, boiled eggs bobbing in big bowls of ramen. But she didn’t say where she was, resulting in a barrage

of comments along the lines of “Where is THAT?!”

THAT turned out to be Nishikawa Ramen. Located in a strip mall at 1909 E. Ray Road in Chandler, this unassuming, family-owned establishment touts itself as the “ rst authentic noodle bar in the East Valley.” The food is indeed authentic Japanese, but the ambience is more modern American – the restaurant’s door handles are in the shape of chopsticks, the walls are painted a sprightly pastel green with the occasional Asian art ourish, and the music emanating from the eatery’s speakers is alternative rock à

la Muse, MGMT, and The Killers. Fans of Japanese rice wine will nd the sake selection pretty rockin’, too, with a full range of avors from the super-sweet Hana white peach version to the ultra-dry and slightly bitter Ryo junmai ginjo sake. A nice middle ground can be found in the un ltered, milky SCB Crème Nigori. A handful of Japanese beers and sodas are also available.

Nishikawa Ramen’s gyoza makes a great shared starter. The savory, panfried dumplings are perfectly plump and stu ed with pork or chicken, and they get an extra zing from a hearty dunk into tangy, citrus-based ponzu sauce.

Five ramen bowls are o ered, all pork broth-based. On our visit, we ordered the miso ramen (pork broth, pork chashu, green onion, corn, seasoned egg, sesame, and noodles) and the Yokohama-style ramen, which had the same ingredients as the miso, minus corn and plus bean sprouts and nori dried seaweed. Despite having similar ingredients, including two

pieces each of chashu (sliced and soybraised pork), the ramen bowls tasted very di erent from each other. The miso had a light and creamy umami taste, while the Yokohama bowl was darker and earthier with a slight ocean avor. The noodles in both were superb and hung from our chopsticks with steamy grace. The only dessert item on the menu is red bean or green tea ice cream with mochi (small pieces of rice cake). We got the green tea ice cream, which was rich and delicious but studded with small gummy candies that distracted our palates almost as much as the whipped cream. The ice cream might be better served on its own.

Service is friendly and perfectly paced, even when the restaurant is busy – and it often is. Since opening in June 2016, it’s built a reputation among ramen fans and earned a four-star rating on Yelp. And our Japanese artist friend has nally found her culinary home.

The Yokohama-style ramen (top) and the miso ramen had similar ingredients but tasted very di erent from each other.

Nishikawa Ramen’s chicken gyoza makes a great shared plate.

Fans of Japanese rice wine will appreciate Nishikawa’s sake selection.

What’s Cooking? Grilled salmon with garlic lime butter

BY JAN D’ATRI

Founder/Owner & Katie Ferguson, Vice President/Daughter

“The Value of Honesty is Priceless”

Photo Credit/Jan D’Atri

I found the dusty well-worn cookbook in an old antique store o the beaten path in Ogden, Iowa. In researching the author, I was thrilled that I had stumbled across a treasure. “The Gold Cook Book,” rst published in 1947, was written by Louis P. De Gouy, the chef at the Waldorf-Astoria Hotel for 30 years. He was also one of the original founders of “Gourmet Magazine” and the author of 16 cookbooks. In “The Gold Cook Book” I found an entire chapter devoted to something you don’t nd as a separate section in many cookbooks today: compounded butters. My favorite line opening the chapter reads, “Compounded (creamed) butters in cookery are the nishing touch to food, be it a soup, sh, meat, sauce or vegetable as is powder and makeup to the face of a beautiful woman.” The chapter

Grilled salmon with garlic lime butter

For the salmon

– 4 (approx. 6 oz.) 1-inch thick salmon llets, skin on

– 2 tablespoons olive oil, plus

– 1 tablespoon unsalted butter

– 1 teaspoon lemon pepper

– 1 teaspoon sea salt

For the compounded garlic lime butter

– 1/2 stick (1/4 cup) unsalted butter, softened but rm

– 1 clove garlic, minced ne

– 2 tablespoons of freshly squeezed lime juice

– 1/2 teaspoon of sea salt

– 1/4 teaspoon black pepper

covered every compounded butter from anchovy to tru e butter, and I was struck by how simple these compounds are, often mixing together just two or three ingredients into the softened butter. The great thing about compounded butters is that they can be made ahead, stored in a closed jar and refrigerated inde nitely for use. I chose a recipe for garlic butter. I love the idea of pairing it with a simple salmon llet. Adding some freshly squeezed lime juice to the compound gave the salmon a bright, avorful nish. Choose fresh, thick slices of salmon; cook them in a grill pan or skillet with a little salt and lemon pepper, and then drop a dollop of compounded garlic lime butter on top for a perfect light meal in minutes.

Directions:

Prepare compounded garlic lime butter by combining 1/2 stick of unsalted butter, minced garlic, lime juice, salt and pepper. Mix until well blended. Refrigerate until ready to use. Heat a grill pan or skillet to medium-high heat. Add 2 tablespoons of olive oil and 1 tablespoon of butter to pan. When hot, place salmon llets in skillet, skin side down. Sprinkle llets with lemon pepper and salt. Cook for 3 to 4 minutes depending on thickness of llet. Turn llets over and cook for another 4 to 5 minutes. When done, place llets on a plate or platter and spoon 1 teaspoon of compounded garlic lime butter on top of each llet. Garnish with lime wedges. Serves 4.

Gary Ferguson,

Fired Pie o ers cool treats for summer

BY NIKI D’ANDREA

BY KRIS MOCNY

Let’s buck tradition and start with dessert, because that’s really why we go to Fired Pie on a summer day.

There is one item on Fired Pie’s dessert menu – The Fired Pookie, a chocolate chip cookie topped with vanilla bean ice cream. This doughy delight is perfectly chewy in the center with a crisp and crunchy ring around the outside of the cookie. (It’s also available with a macadamia nut dough.) The vanilla bean ice cream is smooth and slightly buttery, and makes a magni cently melty topper. Though it may be hot outside and the Pookie’s warm, the ice cream keeps things cool.

When it comes to cool drinks, beer is always refreshing when the mercury starts to climb, and Fired Pie o ers a selection of domestic and craft beers usually including brews like Moose Drool Brown Ale from Big Sky Brewing in Montana and Arizona’s own Four Peaks Kilt Lifter.

Salads make sprightly starters for pizza,

and Fired Pie’s build-your-own option means you can have it totally your way. Or you can try one of the restaurants’ creations, like the summery “Valley Field Greens” bowl of eld greens, Gorgonzola cheese, grilled chicken, red grapes, apples, cranberry raisins and candied walnuts, topped with a tart raspberry vinaigrette dressing.

When it comes to Fired Pie’s pizzas, you can go completely custom and choose everything from your crust and sauce (there’s a gluten-free crust option, and choice of seven sauces) to cheese (seven types, including a vegan “cheese”) and toppings (everything you’d expect and then some, like tortilla strips and Granny Smith apples).

But the restaurant’s menu of pizzas doesn’t disappoint, with half a dozen iterations including traditional margherita, Hawaiian barbecue, and veggie with plump olives, chunky tomato slices, mushrooms, green bell peppers and red onions (we added fresh basil to ours). Pizzas are cooked to thin, blistery-crust perfection and the ingredients stick to the cheese while the cheese adheres to the sauce with integrity – in other words, half your slice of pizza isn’t going to slide o the crust on its way to your mouth.

It’s all very lling and easy to nish o , but don’t forget to save room for dessert. The Pookie is why we’re here, after all. Fired Pie has 17 locations throughout the Valley. Visit redpie.com for more information.

PHOTOS

Fired Pie’s pizza, salad and beer make a ne avor trinity.

Summery salads make great starters or meals on their own.

Columns

Aging Today Food for thought

BY BOB ROTH Managing Partner of Cypress Homecare Solutions

If you can nish this advertising jingle

– “When it says Libby’s, Libby’s, Libby’s on the label, label, label. You will….” – you are most likely a Baby Boomer and can remember canned mush posing as vegetables that you could not even get the dog to eat. Who could have ever predicted trendy restaurateurs serving up creative cruciferous fare and proclaiming, “Let them eat kale”?

So while eating trendy vegetables feels kind of cool, have you ever considered eating a mostly plant-based diet? As a dyed in the leather carnivore, I can’t say it is something I have ever considered, but I can’t ignore this compelling information. Nor could I not share it with you.

There is evidence that heart disease and diabetes can be preventable and even reversible with whole-foods, plantbased diets. Imagine how empowered we can become in a world of uncertainty, especially when it comes to our own health care and disease prevention.

Persuasive data to support this regimen is based on research by Dan Buettner, author of The Blue Zone. Buettner set out to nd the longest-lived people on Earth and learn the secrets of their lifestyle. He found distinct regions with the highest life expectancy, or with the highest proportions of people who reach age 100. They are:

• Barbagia region of Sardinia, Italy

• Ikaria, Greece

• Nicoya Peninsula, Costa Rica

• Seventh Day Adventists: Loma Linda, California

• Okinawa, Japan

Buettner assembled a team of researchers to nd common denominators among the regions. Eating a plant-based diet was one of the nine common denominators. People in those regions eat meat, but only as a condiment or for a celebration. Nothing they eat has a plastic wrapper. Overwhelmingly, daily beans and greens is what all the blue zone in-

habitants ate in a variety of forms.

The whole-food, plant-based program follows two basic rules:

• Eat whole foods instead of highly processed foods.

• Eat mostly plant foods (90 or more percent of calories).

If I am giving you food for thought (pun totally intended), you are probably wondering what constitutes a whole-food, plant-based diet. Based on The Whole Foods Diet by John Mackey; Alona Pulde, MD; and Matthew Lederman, MD; to be a skillful eater, there are eight essential food groups you should eat as often as you can and ideally, eat every day. They are:

• Whole grains and starchy vegetables: yams, corn, squash, potatoes, sweet potatoes, quinoa, millet, amaranth, buckwheat

• Beans and other legumes: dried or cooked beans, peas, lentils

• Berries: every color and kind – cherries and grapes, currants, cranberries

• Other fruits: apples, bananas, peaches, citrus, melons, mangoes, papayas, etc.

• Cruciferous vegetables: broccoli, radishes, cabbage, collard greens, Brussels sprouts, cauli ower, artichokes

• Leafy greens: watercress, Swiss chard, spinach, romaine

• Non-starchy vegetables: zucchini, carrots, peppers, mushrooms, eggplant, etc.

• Nuts and seeds: walnuts, cashews, axseeds, chia seeds

Avocados and olives are technically fruits. The authors separate them from fruits because if weight loss is a goal, they should be eaten in moderation. Of course, there are many more examples that fall into the essential eight. This list is just a start. There are no shortages of cookbooks for inspiration when embarking upon a plant-based lifestyle. If this looks scary to you, I am with you. It’s new and very di erent from the

way most Americans eat. The good news is you can start slow and without radically changing absolutely everything you know. You could try a plant-based meal, or start eating plant-based foods one or two days a week. Even if you just cut out the processed food, you would be doing something very positive for your health.

Experts agree it may take 30 to 90 days for your tastebuds to get used to eating real food compared with the sensory overload of candy bars, movie popcorn, hot dogs, etc. Junk food with its high content of fat, sugar, and salt light up the pleasure receptors of the brain akin to opioids.

Many of our aging loved ones who resist are more likely the ones who need to clean up their diets the most. You can help by being a good role model. Rome wasn't built in a day. Easing into nutritional change is often a good strategy.

So just maybe you can teach an old dog new tricks. I was the kid stu ng my vegetables into my napkin so I could go outside to play after dinner. Now, I’m eating Brussel sprouts. I am opening my mind to new possibilities, especially as I learn more about the health bene ts of a plant-based lifestyle. Now if only there was a way to fend o the bacon police.

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How to pay a huge tax bill without really trying

BY TERESA BEAR

I received a call from “Jane,” who was in a bit of a panic. She left her employer, “ABC Corp.,” and wanted to sever all ties with them as soon as possible. She didn’t trust them. Believe me, I get that. However, Jane could have saved herself a lot of pain if she had heeded the old English proverb “Hasty climbers have sudden falls.”

During her time at ABC Corp., she had accumulated a tidy sum – about $200,000 in the company 401(k) plan. She wanted to roll it over to her new IRA account at “XYZ Funds,” but wanted it done quickly, so she requested a distribution to be paid to her. That was mistake No. 1.

Jane received the check from ABC’s 401(k) plan – but it was only $160,000. Had they cheated her? No. ABC Corp. was merely following IRS rules, which mandate 20 percent federal tax withholding

on distributions from a company plan. She deposited the check in the bank. Oops! That was mistake No. 2.

After calling ABC, Jane discovered she couldn’t send the money back to the plan since she had cashed the check. Now what could she do? She had wanted to roll the whole $200,000 into the new IRA account at XYZ. My response was not what she wanted to hear. I told her that as long as she sent $200,0000 to XYZ within 60 days, she would be able to claim the “60 day rollover” exemption on her income taxes. However, if Jane didn’t get it done for 61 days, she would have to pay tax on $200,000 – plus a 10 percent penalty if she was younger than age 59 and a half. Yikes!

The rst bit of good news in the conversation was that the 60 days hadn’t passed. Whew! She had $160,000 and

she could send a check to XYZ. But what about the $40,000 that ABC Corp. withheld for taxes? Well…

I explained that Jane could do one of two things. She can send $160,000 to XYZ and pay taxes on the other $40,000. Alternatively, if she could scrape together $40,000 from other accounts, she could roll that money to XYZ in the 60 days and then receive a refund of the taxes withheld when she les next year’s tax return.

I always hate to be the bearer of bad news, but these were her only two options at this point. Neither was particularly palatable, but it was too late to undo her earlier mistakes.

I’ve seen similar situations happen to other investors throughout my career. Jane’s troubles could have been easily avoided if she would have instructed ABC Corp. to write the 401(k) distribution check directly to the XYZ IRA account. This is called a “Trustee to Trustee

Transfer.” The entire $200,000 distribution would be reported to the IRS as a nontaxable transfer, with no taxes withheld.

Several years ago, I, too, would help clients do 60-day rollovers to new IRA accounts. However, with tax regulations tightening up the rules in 2015 – and one or two close calls – I implemented one simple rule in my practice: Always do “Trustee to Trustee Transfers” of these IRA and 401(k) accounts. I highly recommend that you do, too.

Teresa Bear, CFP™, CPA (www.TeresaBear.com; 480-503-0050) specializes in retirement planning and asset preservation for retirees and those about to retire. Investment advisory services provided by Brookstone Capital Management, LLC., a SEC registered Investment Adviser. 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.

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The Sounds of Summer

Be proactive about protecting your hearing

BY ARIZONA COMMISSION FOR THE DEAF & The Hard of Hearing and Arizona Relay Service

Enjoying a day with friends and family and watching reworks is priceless, and so is protecting your hearing. A recent study by the Acoustical Society of America states that every time we are exposed to loud noises without ear protection, we may be losing cochlear nerve bers and increasing our degree of hearing impairment.

From the loud noises of reworks to the music of an outdoor concert, there are many factors that can a ect your hearing ability. And while the majority of problems can be avoided through proper care and prevention, such as using ear plugs, chances are you have been exposed to some levels of dangerous noise. In fact, there are thousands of individuals in Arizona living with hearing loss and they don’t even know it.

Here are some tips to safeguard your hearing over this festive holiday.

How do you protect your hearing and

enjoy the reworks and concerts? Use ear plugs. Carrying a pair of ear plugs to wear around loud noises is a great way to ensure the safety of your hearing. The plugs create a barrier between your ear and the noise, allowing you to enjoy your event at a safe noise level.

Hearing protectors are also a great option. Unlike ear plugs, hearing protectors can be custom-made to t your ears comfortably. You can see a hearing healthcare professional, such as an audiologist, for more information on these protectors.

Also, sit at a comfortable distance from the display or speakers. The further you can sit from the source of the sound, the better. Or watch the reworks from inside a home or car. You will be far enough away from the loud noise, and close enough to still enjoy the beautiful display. Making sure to be proactive and taking precautions to protect your hearing is

bene cial. Even though aging is the main contributor to hearing loss, noises such as reworks, loud cars and music can take a toll over time and lead to accelerated hearing loss.

How do you know if you may be damaging your hearing? While you are out enjoying the reworks and festivities, if you experience any of the following, it might be time to have your hearing checked:

Ringing or buzzing in the ears that lasts more than a few hours.

Slight mu ing of sounds

Di culty in understanding speech. You can hear all the words, but you can’t understand them.

Di culty in conversationhearing

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Be heart healthy!

Heart disease is one of the most common conditions affecting older Americans. Heart disease is defined as narrowing or blockage of the arteries which can lead to a heart attack. Fortunately, there are many steps that you can take to prevent heart disease from occurring. Below are some ways that you can be heart healthy!

Eat healthy: A diet that consists of fruits, fiber, omega-3s, whole grains and vegetables can protect your heart. Omega-3s are a healthy source of fat that reduces your cholesterol. It is found in many fish, including salmon. Eating foods that are high in fiber can help you feel full throughout the day. Examples of high-fiber food include beans, whole wheat foods and carrots.

There are certain types of food that you want to limit to ensure heart health. These foods include sodium (salt), sweets, canned foods, deep fried foods and alcohol. Limiting your salt intake will help decrease your risk for heart disease. Salt intake should be less than 3/4 of a teaspoonful per day for most individuals. If you do choose to drink alcoholic beverages limit your servings to one drink per day for women and two drinks per day for men.

Exercise: Exercising on a regular basis can help lower the risk for heart disease. By increasing your physical activity, you will decrease your risk for high blood pressure, cholesterol and diabetes. The American Heart Association recommends exercising for 40 minute sessions, three to four times per week. It is important to slowly increase your activity levels until you feel like you can reach this goal. Try to find an activity that you enjoy. Whether it’s riding a bike, swimming or jogging make sure to get your heart pumping!

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Arizona Greenthumb Lovely lemon tree How to grow citrus indoors

BY GLENDA STRICKBINE

The lemon is thought to have migrated to China from Kashmir more than 3,000 years ago. The Dutch, Spaniards and Arabs all planted lemon trees on their trade routes to fend o scurvy. Citrus seeds were brought to the New World in the 1490s and in very short order, orchards were established.

Here in the Valley, we live in citrus heaven. If you want to grow oranges, lemons, grapefruits, etc. in your yard, you absolutely can, with e ort and patience. But what if I told you that a citrus fruit tree can be grown indoors, up close and personal? Think giant bonsai. Fruit trees can be grown in containers, which allows you to bring the beauty of a fruit tree into your home. After all, there are dwarf varieties available. Fruit trees are not deciduous and if you’ve always wanted to live in a treehouse, this could be next best thing.

Some citrus trees, including lemon trees, come in dwarf varieties you can grow indoors. (Special to LLAF)

use a regular potting soil, you may want to mix it with some sand to keep the soil from compacting. Commercial fruit tree planting mix is also available. Make a small mound in the center and arrange the roots over the mound. Cover the roots with soil and then tamp the soil down carefully to eliminate air.

Lovin’ Tech After 50 Bring the pain... relief 3

technologies that turn ‘Ow’ to ‘Wow!’

BY JUSTIN FERRIS

Despite humanity’s breathtaking technological and medical advances, physical pain remains an unavoidable part of life. As Westley says to Buttercup in the classic movie The Princess Bride, “Life is pain, Highness. Anyone who says di erently is selling something.”

And we’re clearly willing to buy. According to Transparent Market Research, in 2015, the revenue of the global therapeutics market topped $60 billion and could hit $83 billion in 2024. No wonder tech companies want a slice of the pie. Here are some of the pain-relieving tech products they hope can supplant drugs in the future.

Disclaimer: Before you buy into any of these, consult your doctor about your situation – in some cases, you will need a prescription anyway. Also, ring up your insurance provider to see if it covers any particular technology or device.

Another disclaimer: Some products will list FDA approval or clearance, which means the Food and Drug Administration believes the technology is “safe and e ective.” Clinical trials are involved, but sometimes a gadget’s “e ect” is much narrower than its advertising suggests.

com) makes a nice selection of quality models.

For a truly 21st-century option, U.S.based Pain Management Technology (paintechnology.com) o ers the iTens ($89$99), which pairs up to a smartphone or tablet for better control and management. It also looks like a futuristic butter y. You may see similar technology called Interferential Current (IFC). It does the same thing as TENS, but in a di erent way and is considered stronger. More expensive products, such as ones from Zynex Medical (zynexmed.com), can o er both TENS and IFC in a single unit.

Note that all these gadgets require you to buy replacement electrodes or gel pack re lls. Be sure to factor that into the total lifetime cost before you buy.

Sunshine is the lifeblood of citrus, so if you have a window with full sun, that’s perfect.

Start by selecting the tree you want to have as a house plant. You can choose a lemon, lime, orange, tangerine – even a kumquat. There are dwarf trees that have been engineered for growth indoors and this can give you a big advantage when you are starting out; these include Meyer lemons, ka r limes, calamondin oranges and tangerines. Don’t be tempted to plant a seed from your piece of fruit. It will grow, but that seed could easily take seven years to bloom.

Sunshine is the lifeblood of citrus, so if you have a window with full sun, that’s perfect. A southern exposure will supply this, but don’t be discouraged if you don’t have that available. Simply give the tree as much sun as possible, at least ve to six hours per day.

Choose a large container, 10 to 16 inches in diameter, with drainage holes in the bottom. Drainage is critical, so if you

Pay close attention to watering and fertilizing your tree. Overwatering can cause root rot, so knowing when to water is important. You can buy an inexpensive three-way garden meter, which is invaluable. It gives you moisture, pH content and a light reading all at a glance. Be sure to check the soil’s moisture level before watering – looks can be deceiving.

Since your tree is limited to a container, fertilizing is very necessary. During the plant’s active growing season in late winter and in June and August, use an acidic fertilizer. The rest of the time, use a fertilizer labeled 20-10-10 at each watering. Your tree loves misting and a tray of pebbles under it can also help with humidity.

You can now experience the fragrance of citrus blossoms in your house. This is a great way to witness the real beauty of a fruit tree and dwarf varieties can yield some hefty amounts of fruit. The trees more suited to container growing, like Meyer lemons and ka r limes, will denitely be the bigger producers.

As your indoor fruit trees grow, you may decide to transplant them outdoors and start again with a younger tree. However, you can learn ways to prune and keep your tree a certain size using some bonsai techniques. Then your tree can reward you with its beauty for many years to come.

iTENS

Transcutaneous Electrical Nerve Stimulation (TENS), also known as electrotherapy, has been around for decades in chiropractic o ces, but only recently made the jump to the nonprescription home market. Essentially, the gadget sends electrical signals into a speci c area of the body to disrupt pain signals.

E ectiveness varies by person and type of pain. Some people nd that relief lasts only as long as the device is active, and some experience longer-lasting pain relief. A number of clinical trials on the technology are still ongoing.

A quick search on Amazon turns up a ood of TENS manufacturers and units costing anywhere from $30 to $100. Electronics rm Omron (omronhealthcare.

ActiPatch

The ActiPatch from U.S.-based BioElectronics (bielcorp.com) uses a uctuating electromagnetic eld around a localized area to confuse the pain nerves. It can run continuously for 720 hours – 30 days – per charge.

A clinical trial of 5,000 users published in the journal Pain Management shows an e ectiveness of 59 percent to 71 percent depending on pain type, and a 70 percent decrease in pain medication use.

The unit costs $29.95 and 720-hour re lls are $24.95. You can give it a seven-day test for $9.95 through tryactipatch.com.

Infrared Light Therapy

Infrared light therapy takes the pain relief of heating pads and saunas to a new level. Instead of just heating your skin’s exterior, infrared penetrates the skin several inches and heats the cells directly.

The iTens pairs to a smartphone or tablet. (Special to LLAF)

How the ActiPatch works. (Special to LLAF)

T HE F INIS H L INE

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Arizona Senior Olympians return from Birmingham

The National Senior Games have come and gone and the memories will remain with those who experienced the games in Birmingham. One hundred and twenty athletes represented Arizona. Many won medals and all had a wonderful time. New friendships were made, challenges were met and goals were achieved.

The City of Birmingham rolled out the red carpet for the athletes to make every athlete feel welcomed to Alabama. The famous singer Pat Boone was featured at the Celebration of Athletes but the real stars were the athletes themselves.

Be sure to check out our August issue of The Finish Line for a complete report of the accomplishments of our athletes.

The Real Independence Day

AMERICAN FOUNDERS WRITE THE DECLARATION:

“We hold these truths to be self-evident, that all men are created equal, that they are endowed by their Creator with certain unalienable Rights, that among these are Life, Liberty and the pursuit of Happiness. – That to secure these rights, Governments are instituted among Men, deriving their just powers from the consent of the governed, – That whenever any Form of Government becomes destructive of these ends, it is the Right of the People to alter or to abolish it, and to institute new Government, laying its foundation on such principles and organizing its powers in such form, as to them shall seem most likely to e ect their Safety and Happiness. Prudence, indeed, will dictate that Governments long established should not be changed for light and transient causes; and accordingly all experience hath shewn that mankind are more disposed to su er, while evils are su erable than to right themselves by abolishing the forms to which they are accustomed. But when a long train of abuses and usurpations, pursuing invariably the same Object evinces a design to reduce them under absolute Despotism, it is their right, it is their duty, to throw o such Government, and to provide new Guards for their future security.”

Do you remember learning those words in school? They ring true as the core of American values today just as they did in the past.

GOD BLESS AMERICA!

Puzzle Answers

How happy are you?

Everyone wants to be happy. Books that claim to hold “The Secret of Happiness” y o the shelves as people of all ages look for ways to be happy. Many say “ I’ll be happy when…” and then qualify it with something that they want, which can range from an object (like a car) to a person (like a friend).

Some tie it to age, the young thinking they’ll be happier when they are older and the old thinking they were happier when they were young.

New studies, published in the Journal of Clinical Psychiatry, show that older people tend to be happier with their lives and seem to grow steadily happier as they age.

We can all think of reasons this may be true:

• Older people may not worry so much about things like peer pressure and popularity.

• Most older people are more in control of their emotions than the young.

• Age often increases the ability to make better decisions.

• Older people are past the time of worrying about their careers and raising a family.

Brain scans of older and younger people show that in older people, the amygdala –the brain region that responds to stress and negative experiences – is less active when presented with distressing images, which may show why older people may deal more calmly with negative events.

Here are some tips from the study that may help boost your happiness, no matter what your age:

• Avoid judging yourself too harshly

• Think positively

• Focus on your strengths and abilities

• Try something new!

• Engage in activities to make the world better

• Strengthen your bonds with others

• Take care of your health

• Be resilient – bounce back.

• Enjoy each moment

• Practice gratitude

• Forgive yourself and others

• Seek help for depression

Information courtesy of the Massachusetts General Hospital Mind, Mood and Memory newsletter.

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A growing body of clinical studies shows plenty of promise for infrared, especially far infrared wavelengths. Unfortunately, at this time, nding good home products will be hit or miss. There are typically no unbiased or authoritative reviews to be found; Consumer Reports, for example, hasn’t tackled this segment yet.

One of the few exceptions would be the long-running – since 1994 – provider of pain-relief infrared medical technology, Anodyne Therapy (anodynetherapy.com).

Anodynetherapy is the long-running provider of infrared tech-based pain

As it stands, these products make extravagant claims about health bene ts and provide few technical details for comparisons. That’s especially unfortunate as prices on infrared saunas, mats, garments and handhelds can top out at several thousand dollars.

It provides clinically tested equipment to hundreds of medical o ces, including dozens in Arizona. You can try it out or purchase your own hardware on Amazon from $530 to $5,800, or call 800-521-6664.