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The Parks and Recreation commission of Gilbert is changing Water Ranch Lake to catch-and-release artificial flies and lures only. Twice before (2004 and 2008) similar proposals were defeated with the Town Council voting against them. Hundreds of anglers—parents and grandparents with children, the elderly and the handicapped—use this lake weekly. Thousands who now fish this lake annually will be denied access unless they pay an additional fee above and beyond their urban license and only if they are physically capable of fishing with lures only and then release any fish caught. The Parks and Rec board members cite the recent opening of Discovery and Crossroads for anglers but they are aware that these ponds are too small to absorb the anglers now using Water Ranch.

They claim that they will provide bait fishing at Freestone Park as another alternative. However, they know that unlike the deep well water charging Water Ranch, Keystone Park Lake is filled with reclaimed water unsuitable

for keeping and eating fish caught there and in fact...unsuitable to even sustain game fish, as previous efforts to stock it have failed. This proposed change is merely another under-handed effort by an elite group of “sportsmen” to establish their own semi-private fishing preserve. Hundreds of worm-dangling happy anglers and their families use this lake weekly. Help us. Please don’t let the elitists steal our lake!—Al Schneider Another total disruption of highways. Get the pictures, get the stories out of your way, you newshounds and lawyers of future courts cases. Dummies.

Hello? I just have this to say: For those who say “Prove there is a God,” I say, “Prove you are worthy to know the answer.” Thank you. God bless everybody there.

To the person asking about possible cellphone/text messages from Malaysia flight 370: You apparently have no idea how and where cellphones work. Unless they “happened” to pass near enough to a cellphone tower (usually one to three miles), and have a compatible phone (there are different standards across the

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’ve left it to others to write the tributes and reviews on the life and times and unequaled career of Mickey Rooney, who died at age 93 on April 6.

Mickey Rooney, the child vaudeville performer. Mickey Rooney, who defined the 1940s generation of teenagers as “Andy Hardy.” Mickey Rooney and Judy Garland as America’s fresh, young and innocent film sweethearts. Mickey Rooney, the multitalented and indefatigable multimedia superstar who for nearly a century was a legitimate entertainment legend.

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I met “The Mick” in the early 1980s after attending one of his dinner theater performances of “Three Goats and a Blanket.” I casually asked him if he would do a speculative TV commercial for one of my advertising agency clients. To my surprise, he unhesitatingly answered, “yes.”

Two days later I met with Mickey and had the shooting script for the product, a shampoo for women, written by me to specifically project his personality, his way of speaking, his infectious enthusiasm and energy. He read the copy out loud, using me as the camera, with the opening line, “I’m Mickey Rooney, and I know something about women and their hair.” His voice, facial expressions and gestures spontaneously

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world), and the operator of that tower has an agreement with that person’s cellphone provider to provide service, then and only then could a cellphone/ text message get out. This plane was traveling over open water, where there wasn’t even traffic control radar, much less cellphone coverage. Cellphones may seem like they have coverage and work everywhere across the world, but they don’t. The only thing that might have worked was if someone happened to have a satellite phone in their carryon, and was able to get to it, turn it on, wait for it to acquire service, and then call/send a text.

Is the Republican Party the new Third Reich? They hate the gays, they hate the Hispanics, they’re getting extremist.

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meshed magnetically together into absolutely vintage Mickey.

Our morning meeting was at his casita at a resort hotel where he was staying with his wife, singer Jan Chamberlin, who married Mickey in the late 1970s.

At one point, quite abruptly, the couple got into a heated argument. I didn’t know what sparked the eruption, but it was a terribly uncomfortable scene for me, so I got up and headed for the door.

Mickey quickly broke away from Jan and followed me out, apologizing for what happened, then smiled and said, “Let’s go get some lunch.”

Maybe he wanted to delay returning home, but it was a long lunch, and the conversation was equally frustrating as it was fascinating. Every time I started to talk business, he jumped to a new idea that had popped into his cyclonic mind.

It was impossible to keep up with him, to sort out one brainchild from the next.

There were calmer moments, most notably when Judy Garland’s name came up. His eyes became glassy; his frenetic mental pace turned warmly placid. There was a remarkable look on that famous face, appearing to reflect

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something beyond anything he felt for any of the numerous other women in his life.

On the darker side, I didn’t tell him that our paths had indirectly crossed years before. I didn’t tell him that Barbara Ann Thomason, his murdered fifth wife and mother of four of his children, was an elementary school classmate of mine.

When securing major commercial talent, I was accustomed to first working with agents. In this instance, Mickey impulsively committed to my project without pursuing the nuts and bolts of prearranged contractual arrangements.

Although the shampoo spot was shot and completed, it never aired because of the complications that followed.

Still, the experience of once being inside the Mickey Rooney whirlwind was unforgettable.

I like to think he’s now gone somewhere over that rainbow Judy sang about and that she’s there. Maybe it was only words in a song. Maybe there never was an actual somewhere over that rainbow.

But there should have been.

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: : by Michael Grady My mother was a teacher, And music was her bliss.

She’d burst into a class And, before the kids could sass, She’d sit at the piano, Saying, “Get a load of this.”

Then she’d pound out a Top 40 tune, A song that they all knew, The students, prone to acting out, Would curb their urge to fight or shout Too curious, or frightened, Over what this broad would do.

She’d praise the rock ‘n’ roll they played And then she’d show them why The chords and keys And countermelodies Made their music fly.

If you were fond of music It opened up a door, To the tools of composition You hadn’t known before.

If you didn’t give a rat’s hind end ‘bout three-part harmonies, You kept your smart-ass self at bay And drew your chair up, anyway, To watch the joyful fury Of the woman at the keys.

My mother did what teachers do Some nine-score days each year: They soldier into classrooms which Would make some stand-up comics flinch They call for quiet, face the crowd And then start sharing right-out-loud The knowledge they hold dear.

And though they hope Their labors fall on Kind, attentive ears, Many teachers live the sum Of Aristotle’s fears: Supplies are scarce; their budgets nil Want help? Wait for the Rapture.

Their class size tends to grow until They’re teaching half New Hampshire We trust them with our children, Say, “Teach them well, whate’er it takes,”

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Then pay them three percent Of what a field goal kicker makes.

Most teachers sound quite hardened When you ask about their job.

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But turn the question back on them And press them why they stay, And a crusty, tough idealism Finds the light of day.

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But others spy a purpose Deep beneath your boorish surface.

Like miners tilling precious ore, They claw and push and push some more And draw it upward years before You ever see it, too.

Some weeks ago, with quiet grace Far from her keys held dear, My mother played her exit song And said, “I’m out of here.”

Her legacy will not be found Among the marbled tombs.

Or in the spooky silences Of shuttered music rooms.

You’ll find it in those kids, long-grown, Who hear a favorite song, And smile and tap their fingers As it plays along.

They won’t recall just how or why Music gave them bliss.

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What’s next? Hazardous dirty Today they reported on the news that pay for our soldiers assigned to they found the remains of a person Fort Hood, Texas? they believe is a young girl out by Apache Lake. I have a feeling it’s a A government of the people, girl who’s been missing for a very long by the people and for the time. It’s Mikelle Biggs. She’s one who’s people? Anyone who watched been missing since 1999—the very Bill Moyers on Channel 8, Sunday, beginning of the year, 15 years ago. March 23, will understand—and If it’s not her remains, it’s going to be even be shocked—at how corrupt an even bigger mystery. I couldn’t find our political system is these days. any other names of people missing, Thanks to the U.S. Supreme Court, other than a little girl by Casa Grande there is no requirement for those that or Eloy who disappeared from her donate millions of dollars to political family’s house. But that little girl was action committees, (PACs) to disclose young. At any rate, this is just one of their identity or the reason for their those things where some degenerate “generosity.” The reason is pretty monster performed unspeakable acts simple: It’s to purchase Congressional on this child and murdered her—and votes to support the PAC’s political destroyed the family. I don’t know how agenda. And we call this a democracy? the family’s doing but I know it would Call it what you like, but it is certainly

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not a democracy. It’s a nation run by millionaires where the middle class has no say in how its country is run.

Where I come from, selling your vote, your soul or your body is prostitution.

That description pretty well applies to members of Congress where PAC money controls the political agenda of both the Republican and Democratic parties. And don’t be fooled by some of the patriotic names of PAC committees.

Regardless of what they are called, it’s the same corrupting game.

“Come to These Rooms, Honorable Harry Reid.” Not only did it have a malicious ring to it, but was very biased. Both out of context for your publication. Whether it is true or not, the article sets a negative tone to the entire publication. If we want to read this kind of material, we can find it in other tabloids—not one like yours.

Well, generous donations are being made to save the biting dogs. But where is the help for the poor life-damaged children who were bitten? Americans are just crazy sometimes.

Thanks for the article on concierge doctors. However, I had my opinion formed in 2004, when my doctor of 10 years decided she was in it for the money, not for those of us who really needed her services. Just treat the rich—not those less fortunate. She knows who she is.

Money, money, money, that’s all the rich ever think about. Doctors used to be people who cared.

There’s a new game in world politics: Russia has Putin. New Jersey has Christie. Guess who’s the best double talker in the world? God help us all.

Have always enjoyed your newsy, light-hearted paper (but) the recent article by Drew Alexander was very disturbing—

The standardized test instrument within Arizona schools is ready-fire-AIMS.

It’s great to see old grandma’s humorous opinions in the over-50 paper, to counter the old Curmudgeon sometimes. It’s ...continues on page 10

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... from page 8 even better to notice how many more The cost is going up if you bother to opinions are being printed every month. read what’s on your statement and the Americans aren’t as disinterested as new cost for that system, as of May 24 the people in Congress seem to think. at some banks. What a joke. The poor Keep writing, keep writing. We need public is still so, so ignorant. your opinion.

Remember this: If you vote Republican because you Interesting, but not necessarily don’t believe in abortion, progress. Preschools today in some states are free for Republicans have had a full 40 years my grandchildren. My generation of to repeal abortion, but they didn’t. Still Great Depression survivors went to believe in them? I got a bridge you the 1 to 12 grades free—free, what might want to buy. happened? My children had to pay for books in high school and fees for Good morning: Are you everything the school board decided among the proud or should-behad to be paid for by somebody else, of ashamed this morning news? course. What happened? Politics and The people in some countries are dying politicians and PTA, go on and on and to go vote, but too many Americans on. Poor students are at their mercy. are too busy to bother. If you’re not What happened? We’ve lost America watching PBS news around the world completely, it looks like today. showing reality, you’re watching the corporate profit commercial programs I was quite shocked when Ed that only blast out trivia. What kind Pastor endorsed Mary Rose of watcher are you? They’re voting Wilcox. Did he forget 10 to in Afghanistan. Have you noticed?

20 years ago that she was known as Thanks to everyone who went to help the “Slumlord of Phoenix”? She was those people. renting to fellow Hispanics in buginfested, filthy apartments. They need Oh gee, the Sunday morning young blood in Congress—not her. experts are all wondering again why the Fort Hood happened At a high school in Pennsylvania, again. They only have to check back to a student stabbed 20 people. the ‘70s—the “Who Cares,” the “Me, Will there now be cries to ban Me” generations. If only 20 percent of the public cares, the other 80 percent all knives? Just wondering. couldn’t care less. That’s what happens.

I’m paying my bill for the cost Shame on all of you experts, you’re not of 49 cent stamps per bill. smart enough to know that yet—or Have you checked your cost to again. use the easy bank pay system? It’s all money in the bank—their bank, sucker.

A vote for Republicans is a It costs much less to buy a few stamps vote to kill your grandmother. and use the U.S. mail than it does to Senior citizens can rack up 25 feed the greedy in the bank system. grand in one ER visit or one hospital

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visit for one day. In the new budget from Republican Paul Ryan, you get one voucher for eight grand to last you a whole year. How do you pay for doctors the other 364 days? By this standard, you’re 17 grand in debt after that. The hospital will hound you for life. You’ll wish you were dead.

One day later and it looks like the Tea Party billionaire owners of the Washington business bubble is ready to make more war profits overseas. While landowners all over America are still trying to survive the oil-tar war in their backyards. What’s next? What’s next?

If you’re watching the television showing of the Boston memorial today, it’s not rain, it’s the nation crying out in sympathy for the people who were hurt.

Good morning, who covers their face when doing illegal deeds—burglars, thieves, al-Qaeda Muslims and Russians hooligans in the Ukraine. Understand now? Understand now? Russians are hooligans in the Ukraine.

It’s finally obvious, even to schoolchildren, that political democracy is dying only with the help of the Supreme Court and the half-dozen greedy billionaires. The People’s Democracy is still at work helping the homeless, hungry and storm-damaged neighbors. Shame on Washington bureaucrats, Congress and bureaucrats everywhere. The people’s democratic vote will survive despite the billionaires’ TV propaganda.

Americans will win back America.

The citizens of Crimea were being abused by the government of the Ukraine so they voted to withdraw from the Ukraine and join Russia. The Ukraine moved troops into Crimea to try to force the citizens of Crimea to reverse their action. Russia moved troops into Crimea to protect the Crimean citizens from the Ukrainian troops.

The Ukrainian troops withdrew. Not a shot was fired. President Obama issued sanctions against Russia in an attempt to make the people of Crimea return to the Ukraine. President Obama persuaded several of the major world

powers to join in sanctions against Russia. Russia had only one major seaport, Murmansk. It is ice locked during the winter. Sevastopol, the largest city in Crimea, provides Russia with a warm water port on the Baltic Sea. Putin is not about to give that up.

The only effect of the sanctions will be to increase the hatred of the Russian people toward the United States. For half a century, ever since the Cold War, every president of the United States has done everything possible to improve relations between the United States and Russia. In one stupid move, Barack Obama has destroyed most of that goodwill. One by one, the other nations will, gradually, allow the sanctions to elapse. We, the people of the United States, will be left standing alone, with egg all over our faces. Congratulations, Barack! As a diplomat, you would make a good hangman.—Pete Davies It’s Peace on Earth Day, but if Putin and Russia are threatening all of Europe, then all of Europe should band together to stop him and not expect Americans to save him the third time. This means also the peaceful Arabs fighting their own cousins everywhere in the Middle East. No one sent help to Oklahoma City, New York or Boston. We had to take care of our own without any help.

Even Canada has to fight off a new nut at work in Quebec, trying to build a new country for himself. Wake up all you lazy people that are just watching the sports stations. Wake up and see the world is falling apart at your silly feet.

Wake up!

The gentleman or lady who responded to my comment about the uselessness of the Department of Energy was partially correct, but he spoke of the ratio of the imports/consumption. I stated that the DEA was created to reduce our dependence on foreign oil. The department was created in 1977.

Imports of oil in 1978 was 3,419,000 barrels per day. By 2012 imports had reached 10,598,000 barrels per day. In 2013, that figure dropped to 9,794,000 due to the use of fracking, a process developed by the oil industry without the help of the DEA. The source of my information is the “Monthly Energy Review” published by the U.S. Energy Administration.—Pete Davies, Sun City

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: : by Gayle M. Lagman-Creswick

ear Old Bag: I find the title of your advice column and the graphic extremely offensive. Both are outdated stereotypes and have always been offensive. Both portray women in a negative light. I know you won’t change either but I am new to Arizona and shocked by the small-mindedness so much so that I turn the page quickly when I see your column. Signed, BN

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ear BN: Yikes! It does take a good sense of humor to like my title. I am thinking perhaps Arizonans have a better sense of humor than those in some other states? It is time again for me to explain how “The Old Bag” came into being. One thing is sure: It got your attention, didn’t it? Thanks for writing. Signed, O.B.

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ear Readers: Every so often, I get questions about how the title of the column came to be. Here is the story again: Years ago, as a regional officer, I had an office in a retirement community. One day, while waiting for the elevator, I saw three women sitting on a bench waiting for the dining room to open. They were visiting loud enough for me to hear. One woman asks, “Who is that woman?” Another replied, “I don’t know, but she sure looks like an old bag.” Hearing this, I looked around. I was the only other person around. They had to be talking about me! I stepped onto the elevator and proceeded to the first floor and went into the restroom and looked in the mirror. Egads! I said to myself. You do look like an old bag.

And then I smiled. When I smiled I no longer looked like an old bag. From then on I tried to smile more. I told this story to my friend Peg who laughed her head off. From then on when she called my home she asked to speak to the old bag. When I was preparing to write the column I thought “Ask the Old Bag” would get more attention than “Dear Gayle.” And so it was born. I came by it honestly! Signed, O.B.

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many endeavors. However, I have no relatives in this country, and I want to be prepared for the future in case I need care. I mentioned to a friend that I was thinking of moving to an independent retirement community and my friend had a fit. She said, “You are too young, too active. Don’t even think about it.”

Now I am having second thoughts.

I would like to know what you think about it since your work was with retirement communities. Signed, Having Doubts

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ear Having Doubts: First, I applaud you for planning ahead.

Many are caught unaware when they have unexpected needs! I could give you the sales pitch but I will not. Here are some bullet points which I have learned over the years: • If you wait until you need care, you will not qualify for an independent retirement community situation • Many people living in these communities still work and almost all do volunteer work • You are free to live your life the way you want to. You may participate in their program or in your own • People who discourage you do not understand the program • Most people living there often say they wish they had moved in sooner • I prefer a continuous care community with all levels, so if you do need care, you will not have to move again Best of luck to you. Signed, O.B.

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ear Readers: For those of you who are participating in our Kindness to Humanity to teach our younger generation about how to get along and respect each other, your assignment is to do a kindness to a child.

Hopefully, something extra like telling them a story or telling them about your growing up. Something that says, “I care about you.”

If you have a question for The Old Bag, please send it to: Ask the Old Bag c/o Lovin’ Life After 50, 3200 N. Hayden Road, Suite 210, Scottsdale, AZ 85251 or lagmancreswick@ cox.net.

Retirement Insurance Specialists Takes ‘The Mystery out of Medicare’ ::by Alison Stanton A

s a sales agent for Retirement Insurance Specialists in Chandler, Mark Molina spends his days consulting clients, explaining their options and helping them choose their best insurance options.

“We are a licensed life and health insurance agency,” notes Molina, who is also marketing director for the 4-year-old company that specializes in supplemental Medicare products. It also provides consulting services for anyone who is looking for insurance.

Although the company’s name implies that it only works with retired clients, Molina says anyone is welcome to contact Retirement Insurance Specialists for help with the often-confusing array of A licensed life and health insurance insurance options. company, Retirement Insurance “We do have clients who are Specialists is, from left, Mark Molina, under the age of 65, but our main sales agent/marketing director; Justin Bro, focus is on Medicare,” Molina sales agent/vice president of marketing; says, adding that it makes up about Mary Bro, president; and Brian Keep, sales agent/chief operating officer.

70 percent of its business.

“We know that Medicare can be “There are a lot of products that we can provide; for example, annuity, a really confusing process, and so as one of our mottos says, we like to take dental, and final expenses.”

One of the things that helps to set the mystery out of Medicare. People Retirement Insurance Specialists apart always have questions such as who is from other companies, Molina notes, covered, how much coverage they will is that it represents multiple insurance have, and how much they will have carriers. Working with more than 20 to spend, and we are happy to help different carriers allows Molina and his answer these questions for them.”

Although this year’s general colleagues to offer their clients a wide enrollment period for Medicare ended variety of choices.

“We are also licensed in multiple on March 31, Molina said anyone states, which means that if clients do who is turning 65 this year is welcome not live here full time, we can help to contact the company at any time during the year for help. them as well,” he says.

Knowing that he can consult with his “It’s nice to know that when we walk into someone’s house to meet with clients who are at or near retirement them, we know we can give them a and help to educate them on all of number of solutions that will fit their their insurance options is extremely fulfilling, Molina says. needs and save them money.”

“I just really enjoy helping my clients In addition, Molina says, unlike other companies that might be able narrow down their options, having the to help with one or two programs ability to provide them with a multitude related to Medicare, Retirement of options and making sure that our Insurance Specialists is able to assist clients have the best provider that fits with Medicare supplements, Medicare their needs.”

Retirement Insurance Specialists is Advantage Plans and Medicare located at 1490 S. Price Rd., Suite 318, Prescription Drug Plans, and help in Chandler. For more information, people with their enrollment.

“We really focus on those three call (480) 361-4630 or visit www. rismedicare.com. things,” Molina says.

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May 1 Thursday “Burt and Me,” 1:15 p.m. and 7:30 p.m., various times through May 24, The Palms Theatre, 5247 E. Brown Rd., Mesa, $30 to $54 (depending on if dinner is purchased), (480) 924-6260 or www.thepalmstheatre. com. This romantic, musical comedy features 20 of the most popular songs by Burt Bacharach and Hal David.

Yoga for Every Body, 9:30 a.m., and Zumba Plus, 10:45 a.m. Thursdays in May, SCAN Health Education Center, 1400 E. Southern Ave., Suite 735, Tempe, free but registration required, (855) 901-7226, ext. 3420.

A gentle yoga class specifically helpful for seniors with movement disorders. Zumba Plus is a Latin-inspired dance and fitness class for those 50-plus.

May 2 Friday Spring Greek Festival of Chandler, 5 p.m., repeats 11 a.m., May 3, and 11 a.m. May 4, St. Katherine Greek Orthodox Church, 2716 N. Dobson Rd., Chandler, $3, www.atasteofgreeceaz.com. A Taste of Greece celebrates all things Greek.

Tai Chi, 11 a.m. to 12 p.m. and 1 p.m. to 2 p.m. Fridays in May, Sun Health Center for Health and Well-being, Community Room, 14719 W. Grand Ave., Surprise, $5 per session, registration required, (623) 455-5633, www. sunhealth.org. Tai Chi instructor Carol-Ann Henritze teaches the traditional Chinese martial art.

May 3 Saturday Sonoran Desert Chorale’s “Requiem for the Fallen,” 7:30 p.m., First United Methodist Church, 15 E. First Ave., Mesa, $15 seniors, (480) 305-4538.

The chorale will perform “Requiem for the Fallen” in anticipation of performing the program in Normandy, France.

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Sonoran Desert Chorale’s “Requiem for the Fallen,” 3 p.m., Valley Presbyterian Church, 6947 E. McDonald Dr., Paradise Valley, $15 seniors, (480) 3054538. The chorale will perform “Requiem for the Fallen” in anticipation of performing the program in Normandy, France.

May 5 Monday Parkinson’s Disease Treatment Discussion, 10 a.m. and 2 p.m., Mondays in May, Helen Foundation, 105 S. Delaware Dr., Suite 8, Apache Junction, free but reservations required, (480) 389-5431, ernestogallegos01@gmail.com.

Blood Pressure and Exercise, 2 p.m., Sun Health Center for Health and Well-being, Community Room, 14719 W. Grand Ave., Surprise, free but registration required, (623) 455-5633, www.sunhealth.org. An exercise physiologist and health coach explains how regular exercise can positively affect high blood pressure.

May 6 Tuesday MS Disease Treatment Discussion, 10 a.m. and 2 p.m., Tuesdays in May, Helen Foundation, 105 S. Delaware Dr., Suite 8, Apache Junction, free but registration required, (480) 389-5431, ernestogallegos01@gmail.com.

AAA Mature Drivers Course, 10:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m., Mesa Public Library—Red Mountain Branch, 635 N. Power Rd., Mesa, call for fee, (602) 241-2945, www. mesalibrary.org. This course gives specific defensive driving instruction in a classroom setting by AAA Arizona Community Specialist Michael Duhame.

The Diabetes Self-Management Workshop, 9 a.m. to 11:30 a.m., May 6, May 13 and May 20, SCAN Health Education Center at 1400 E. Southern Ave., Suite 735, Tempe, free but registration required, (855) 901-7226, ext. 3420. The interactive workshop offers participants a chance to learn goal setting, problem solving and action planning to gain the necessary skills to manage diabetes.

Matter of Balance, 1 p.m. to 3:30 p.m., May 6, May 13, May 27 and June 3, SCAN Health Education Center at 1400 E. Southern Ave., Suite 735, Tempe, free but registration required, (855) 901-7226, ext. 3420. To help seniors avoid accidental falls that can cause serious injuries, SCAN is offering the continuation of this eight-week workshop.

May 7 Wednesday Fibromyalgia Treatment Discussion, 10 a.m. and 2 p.m., Wednesdays in May, Helen Foundation, 105 S. Delaware Dr., Suite 8, Apache Junction, free but registration required, (480) 389-5431, ernestogallegos01@gmail.com.

Diabetes and Exercise, 10 a.m., Sun Health Center for Health and Well-being, Community Room, 14719 W. Grand Ave., Surprise, free but registration required, (623) 455-5633, www.sunhealth.org. An exercise physiologist and health coach demonstrates how to exercise safely and effectively, even with a diagnosis of diabetes.

Long-Term Care Planning, 2:30 p.m., Fairway Recreation Center, Arizona Room 4, 10600 W. Peoria Ave., Sun City, free but registration required, (623) 455-5633, www.sunhealth.org.

Tai Chi and Qigong, 9 a.m., repeats May 14 and May 21, SCAN Health Education Center at 1400 E. Southern Ave., Suite 735, Tempe, free but registration required, (855) 901-7226, ext. 3420. A form of moving energy derived from Chinese martial arts, the practices consist of a series of slow, fluid movements done softly and gently using breathing techniques for healthy biorhythms.

May 8 Thursday Hearing Assistive Technology, 12:45 p.m., Ed Robson Branch Library, Lecky Center, 9330 E Riggs Rd., Sun Lakes, free, halib72@gmail.com, reggiefaith@ gmail.com, (602) 652-3000. Cynthia Amerman and Elizabeth Booth lead the discussion about technology aids.

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Chronic Pain Treatment Discussion, 10 a.m. and 2 p.m., Thursdays in May, Helen Foundation, 105 S. Delaware Dr., Suite 8, Apache Junction, free but reservations required, (480) 389-5431, ernestogallegos01@gmail.com.

Society for the Arts, 5 p.m., Fleming’s Steakhouse, 6333 N. Scottsdale Rd., Scottsdale, charge for food, $2 hospitality fee, (480) 596-8265.

May 9 Friday Arthritis/Neuropathy Treatment Discussion, 10 a.m. and 2 p.m., Fridays in May, Helen Foundation, 105 S. Delaware Dr., Suite 8, Apache Junction, free but reservations required, (480) 389-5431, ernestogallegos01@gmail.com.

Yoga for a Healthy Back, 9:30 a.m., repeats May 23, Sun Health Center for Health and Well-being, Community Room, 14719 W. Grand Ave., Surprise, $5 per session, (623) 455-5633, www.sunhealth.org. Led by a certified yoga instructor, the class combines yoga poses and relaxation techniques to reduce tension, relieve back pain and improve health.

Greater West Valley Christian Women’s Connection, 11:30 a.m., Corte Bella Country Club, 22129 N. Mission Dr., Sun City West, $23, (623) 2555352. Formerly known as SCW-Surprise Christian Women’s Connection, the group is hosting a Mad Hatter’s Tea Party featuring Mary Hollan, former Motown back-up singer.

May 10 Saturday

Nutrition for Osteoporosis: Keeping Your Bones Strong, 3 p.m., Sun Health Center for Health and Wellbeing, Community Room, 14719 W. Grand Ave., Surprise, free but registration required, (623) 455-5633, www. sunhealth.org. A registered dietitian will discuss what adults can do to keep their bones strong and prevent injury.

May 13 Tuesday Sun Lakes Republican Club, 6:30 p.m., Sun Lakes Country Club’s Arizona Room, 25601 N. Sun Lakes Blvd., Sun Lakes, free, (480) 802-0178, www.slgop.org.

The meeting will focus on “Social Media and the Public Square” and Arizona elections in 2014 with candidates running for corporation commission.

Taking Care of Your Heart, 9:30 a.m., Banner Boswell Medical Center, Support Services Building, Memorial Hall, 13180 N. 103rd Dr., Sun City, free but registration required, (623) 455-5633, www.sunhealth. org. May’s featured topic is Emotional and Spiritual Care for the Heart.

Diabetes Self-Management Education EightWeek Series, 10 a.m. May 13, Sun Health Center for Health and Well-being, Community Room, 14719 W. Grand Ave., Surprise, free but registration required, (623) 455-5633, www.sunhealth.org. This eight-week class is for individuals with diabetes and will cover topics such as healthy eating, physical activity and medications.

May 14 Wednesday Exercise is Medicine, 10 a.m., Sun Health Center for Health and Well-being, Community Room, 14719 W. Grand Ave., Surprise, free but registration required, (623) 455-5633, www.sunhealth.org. Find out how to use exercise as a “medicine” to prevent or manage many of the most common chronic health conditions.

Eat Healthy, Be Active Six-Week Series, 2 p.m., May 14, May 21, May 28, June 4, June 11 and June 18, Sun Health Center for Health and Well-being, Community Room, 14719 W. Grand Ave., Surprise, free but registration required, (623) 455-5633, www.sunhealth. org. This six-week workshop is designed to assist people who wish to eat healthier and lose weight. ...continues on page 14

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Sun Lakes Democratic Club, 7 p.m. Sun Lakes Country Club’s Navajo Room, 25601 N. Sun Lakes Blvd., Sun Lakes, donation of nonperishable food, (480) 8951162. Guest speaker is Sandra Kennedy, a candidate for the Arizona Corporate Commission.

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The North Valley Chorale’s “Broadway on Parade,” 7 p.m., repeats 3 p.m. May 11, Steele Indian School Park’s Memorial Hall, 300 E. Indian School Rd., Phoenix, $20 adults, $15 students and seniors, (602) 464-4100, www.northvalleychorale.org. Celebrate the history of Broadway and the country’s great heritage of musical theater in this collection of favorites ranging from Tin Pan Alley to contemporary musicals.

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... from page 13 Recipe for Health Aging, 9:30 a.m., Grandview done safely, regular exercise has a positive impact for Terrace, Santa Fe Dining Room, 14515 W. Granite Valley those with heart failure.

Dr., Sun City West, free but registration required, (623) 455-5633, www.sunhealth.org. This Q&A session with Dr. Introduction to the Mediterranean Diet, 2 p.m., Ed Perrin of Banner Good Samaritan Medical Center will Sun Health Center for Health and Well-being, Community provide insights into how to age successfully.

Room, 14719 W. Grand Ave., Surprise, free but registration required, (623) 455-5633, www.sunhealth.

East Valley Michigan Club, 2 p.m., Golden Corral, org. A registered dietitian will discuss the Mediterranean 1868 N. Power Rd., Mesa, charge for meals, (480) 986diet and its potential benefits.

7085, (480) 610-9864 or jilanctot@cox.net. The club meets at 2 p.m. the second Wednesday for lunch, and at 9 May 20 Tuesday a.m. the fourth Wednesday for breakfast.

Free Memory Screening, 9 a.m., Visiting Angels East Meal Planning Seminar, 10:30 a.m., SCAN Health Education Center, 1400 E. Southern Ave., Suite 735, Tempe, free but registration required, (855) 901-7226, ext. 3420. Find out how best to plan for nutritious, tasty and budget-friendly meals.

May 15 Thursday AARP Smart Driver Course, 8:30 a.m., Grandview Terrace, Santa Fe Dining Room, 14515 W. Granite Valley Dr., Sun City West, $15 for AARP members, $20 nonmembers, (623) 455-5633, www.sunhealth.org. The course is intended to help drivers live more independently as they age and remain safe on the roads.

COPD and Nutrition, 10 a.m., Sun Health Center for Health and Well-being, Community Room, 14719 W. Grand Ave., Surprise, free but registration required, (623) 455-5633, www.sunhealth.org. A registered dietitian will discuss tips to improve mealtime and nutritional status.

May 16 Friday Yoga, Relaxation and Meditation, 9:30 a.m., Sun Health Center for Health and Well-being, Community Room, 14719 W. Grand Ave., Surprise, $5 per session, registration required, (623) 455-5633, www.sunhealth. org. The class is a combination of traditional and flow-style yoga that utilizes breathing, yoga poses, relaxation and meditation to create balance and inner peace.

May 17 Saturday Sunland Village Karaoke Night, 6 p.m., Sunland Village Auditorium, 4601 E. Dolphin Ave., Mesa, $2 donation, includes soda or popcorn ticket, (480) 832-9003.

May 18 Sunday Arizona Diamondbacks vs. Los Angeles Dodgers, 1:10 p.m., Chase Field, 401 E. Jefferson, Phoenix, $15 to $165, (800) 745-3000, www.ticketmaster.com, www. azdiamondbacks.com. The first 10,000 mothers receive a free pair of Diamondbacks slippers.

May 19 Monday Heart Failure and Exercise, 10 a.m., Sun Health Center for Health and Well-being, Community Room, 14719 W. Grand Ave., Surprise, free but registration required, (623) 455-5633, www.sunhealth.org. When

Valley, 701 W. Southern Ave., Suite 103, Mesa, free but reservations required, (480) 833-8247. The organization has been hosting screenings for the past eight years as part of the Alzheimer’s Foundation of America’s initiative to be proactive about memory health.

Healthy Living with Chronic Pain, 9 a.m. May 20, The Colonnade, Recreation Village, 19116 Colonnade Way, Surprise, free but registration required, (623) 455-5633, www.sunhealth.org. This six-week series helps people learn to manage pain so life can be more satisfying and fulfilling.

Tobacco Cessation Six-Week Series, 2 p.m., May 20, May 27, June 3, June 10, June 17 and June 24, Sun Health Center for Health and Well-being, Community Room, 14719 W. Grand Ave., Surprise, free but registration required, (623) 455-5633, www.sunhealth.org.

May 21 Wednesday National Active and Retired Federal Association (NARFE) Chapter 1395, 11 a.m., Brother’s Family Restaurant, 8466 W. Peoria Ave., Peoria, cost of meal, (623) 935-4681, deb.at.NARFE@gmail.com. All current and retired federal employees and spouses are invited.

Home Safety and Alzheimer’s, 9:30 a.m., Grandview Terrace, Santa Fe Dining Room, 14515 W. Granite Valley Dr., Sun City West, free but registration required, (623) 455-5633, www.sunhealth.org. A memory care “navigator” will discuss how a diagnosis of Alzheimer’s disease makes it necessary to look at a home in a new light.

Improving Blood Pressure with the “DASH” Eating Plan, 10 a.m., Sun Health Center for Health and Well-being, Community Room, 14719 W. Grand Ave., Surprise, free but registration required, (623) 455-5633, www.sunhealth.org. A registered dietitian discusses “DASH”—Dietary Approaches to Stop Hypertension—an eating plan supported by research.

Foods for Older Adults, 10:30 a.m., SCAN Health Education Center at 1400 E. Southern Ave., Suite 735, Tempe, free but registration required, (855) 901-7226, ext. 3420. Learn which foods are the best to eat to support the special nutritional needs of seniors, specifically the foods that support bone and brain health.

Transitioning into Retirement, 1 p.m., Mesa Public Library—Main, 64 E. First St., Mesa, free, (480) 6443100, www.mesalibrary.org. Scott Sandell, Society for Financial Awareness president, will show participants what is changing, why it is changing and how participants can position themselves for success in retirement.

May 22 Thursday Society for the Arts, 5 p.m., Bink’s Scottsdale, 6107 N. Scottsdale Rd., Scottsdale, charge for meals, $2 hospitality fee, (480) 664-9238. Bink’s features locally grown produce with an innovative menu.

May 23 Friday Strait Country: A Tribute to George Strait, 7:30 p.m., The Palms Theatre, 5247 E. Brown Rd., Mesa, $28 to $39, (480) 924-6260, www.thepalmstheater.com. This concert showcases Strait’s catalog of 58 No. 1 and 83 top 10 hits.

May 24 Saturday Behind the Scenes Tour, 9:15 a.m., Taliesin West—The Frank Lloyd Wright Foundation, 12621 N. Frank Lloyd Wright, Scottsdale, $70 in advance, $75 day of event, reservations required, (480) 860-2700. Visit the Cabaret Cinema, Music Pavilion, Seminar Theater, Wright’s private office, the Taliesin West living room and the historic Sun Cottage.

May 25 Sunday Anthem Farmers Market, 8 a.m., Anthem Community Park, 41703 N. Gavilan Peak Pkwy., Anthem, free, (623) 848-1234. Browse an array of fresh and seasonal produce along with local dairy products, artisan breads, grass-fed meats and more.

May 26 Monday Arizona Diamondbacks vs. San Diego Padres, 5:10 p.m., repeats 6:40 p.m. May 27 and May 28, Chase Field, 401 E. Jefferson St., Phoenix, $15 to $165, (800) 7453000, www.ticketmaster.com, www.azdiamondbacks.com.

May 27 Tuesday Chase Field Tours, 9:30 a.m., 11 a.m. and 12:30 p.m., Chase Field, 401 E. Jefferson St., Phoenix, $5 for seniors, www.azdiamondbacks.com.

May 28 Wednesday East Valley Michigan Club, 9 a.m., Golden Corral, 1868 N. Power Rd., Mesa, charge for meals, (480) 9867085, (480) 610-9864 or jilanctot@cox.net. The club meets at 2 p.m. the second Wednesday for lunch, and at 9 a.m. the fourth Wednesday for breakfast.

National Senior Health and Fitness Day, 9:30 a.m., SCAN Health Education Center, 1400 E. Southern Ave., Suite 735, Tempe, free but registration required, (855) 901-7226, ext. 3420. Celebrate by taking a fun class with Janet Jones, SCAN’s own Senior Olympian.

Then watch “Age of Champions,” the award-winning PBS documentary that follows five competitors who sprint, leap and swim for gold at the National Senior Olympics. Free balance screenings will also be offered.

May 29 Thursday Stroke Prevention—You Have to Act “FAST,” 9:30 a.m., La Loma Care Center, Community Education Room, 14260 Denny Blvd,. Litchfield Park, free but registration required, (623) 455-5633, www.sunhealth.org. A presenter from Banner Boswell Medical Center will discuss recognizing stroke symptoms, factors contributing to strokes and the relationship between strokes and heart disease and the need to act “FAST” (Face, Arm, Speech, Time).

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opefully, Elvis fans have been working on their lip curls and “uh-huhs” because “The King” will be remembered at Chase Field during the Arizona Diamondbacks-Los Angeles Dodgers game at 6:40 p.m.

Friday, May 16.

Fans are encouraged to don Presley jumpsuits and black leather. Purchasers of the special “Elvis Night” package will have the chance to take home a very special, custom-designed velvet print of Baxter, the team mascot, dressed in Presley regalia.

One lucky Elvis impersonator will even make their sassy debut singing “Take Me Out to the Ball Game” for the home crowd.

The evening will be filled with more Elvis surprises, including Diamondbacks’ players’ headshots reimagined as Presley. D-backs managing general partner Ken Kendrick is hopeful about the look.

“Some probably won’t look so good, but others might,” he says with a laugh.

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WHEN: Sat., May 3, at 8 p.m.

WHERE: Ovations LIVE! Showroom at Wild Horse Pass Hotel and Casino, 5040 Wild Horse Pass Blvd., Chandler COST: $10 INFO: (877) 840-0457 or www.wingilariver.com Empty Spaces brings to life the timeless sounds of Pink Floyd in a unique tribute event, complete with a synchronized laser light show.

A big Elvis Presley fan, Diamondbacks managing general partner Ken Kendrick decided to remember “The King” on Friday, May 16.

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“He was the great music star of my boyhood, previous to The Beatles and others coming along in the ‘60s.”

Kendrick’s love of Presley runs deep.

He saw “Love Me Tender,” Presley’s first movie, with his girlfriend Longtime Fan at the time and More than your he watched Elvis average Presley fan, perform several Kendrick came up times. Even his with the idea for the wife, whom he met special event. later in life, turned “I’m an old, out to be a big old Elvis fan Presley fan. from boyhood,” Now, Presley is Kendrick says. “I always with him in grew up a teenager his car thanks to in the ‘50s and Elvis Each attendee will get the chance to SiriusXM, which took the world by storm at that time. take home a very special, custom- has an all-Elvis I remember buying designed velvet print of Baxter, the channel. From rock the very first album team mascot, dressed in Presley ‘n’ roll to gospel regalia. music, Kendrick is that he put out. It was a 78 wax record that I still have it a fan of it all. So when it came time to plan the special events for the year, because I’m a collector.

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Kendrick wanted to include “The King.”

Special for Seniors The game falls on a Friday night, which means there will be a postgame fireworks display—this time featuring Presley’s music—sponsored

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A limited number of tickets are available for the Presley celebration.

For more information, visit http:// mlb.mlb.com/ari/ticketing/special_ events.jsp#elvis or call (602) 5148400.

And if you can’t make it to Elvis night, be sure to check out the D-backs Senior Days. Use the code “SENIOR” when purchasing tickets online for the Wednesday, May 14, Tuesday, June 10, Thursday, June 19, Wednesday, July 9, Wednesday, July 23, or Wednesday, Sept. 17, games, and receive a special senior discount.

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WHEN: Fri., May 9, at 8 p.m.

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WHEN: Fri., May 9, at 8 p.m.

WHERE: Ovations LIVE! Showroom at Wild Horse Pass Hotel and Casino, 5040 Wild Horse Pass Blvd., Chandler COST: $65 to $125 INFO: (877) 840-0457 or www.wingilariver.com Kathy Griffin is a multi-faceted performer with rapid-fire wit.

Dennis DeYoung: The Music of Styx

WHEN: Sat., May 10, at 8 p.m.

WHERE: Ovations LIVE! Showroom at Wild Horse Pass Hotel and Casino, 5040 Wild Horse Pass Blvd., Chandler COST: $36 to $69 INFO: (877) 840-0457 or www.wingilariver.com Dennis Deyoung is the founding member of Styx and the lead singer and writer on seven of the band’s eight Top 10 hits. ...continues on page 19

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WHEN: Fri., May 16, at 8 p.m.

WHERE: Ovations LIVE! Showroom at Wild Horse Pass Hotel and Casino, 5040 Wild Horse Pass Blvd., Chandler COST: $37 to $87 INFO: (877) 840-0457 or www.wingilariver.com Mariachi Vargas is a high-energy group that sizzles with the traditional sounds of Mexico.

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WHEN: Sat., May 17, at 8 p.m.

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Kevin Sterner and Strait Country

WHEN: Sat., May 17, at 8 p.m.

WHERE: Vee Quiva Events Center at Vee Quiva Hotel and Casino, 15091 S. Komatke Ln., Laveen COST: $10 INFO: (877) 840-0457 or www.wingilariver.com The “King of Country” gets the ultimate salute from Kevin Sterner and Strait Country as they perform the music of George Strait.

Latino Fashion Live

WHEN: Sat., May 17, at 8 p.m.

WHERE: Ovations LIVE! Showroom at Wild Horse Pass Hotel and Casino, 5040 Wild Horse Pass Blvd., Chandler COST: $25 to $50 INFO: (877) 840-0457 or www.wingilariver.com Latino Fashion combines the distinct style and bold sounds of tango, flamenco and samba music and dancing.

Chance Tinder and Kentucky Rain: A Country Music Salute to Elvis Presley WHEN: Fri., May 23, at 8 p.m.

WHERE: Vee Quiva Events Center at Vee Quiva Hotel and Casino, 15901 S. Komatke Ln., Laveen COST: $10 INFO: (877) 840-0457 or www.wingilariver.com Imagine for a moment that Elvis survived the late 1970s and found himself performing his greatest hits “country style” in current day.

Gipsy Kings

WHEN: Sun., May 25, at 8 p.m.

WHERE: Ovations LIVE! Showroom at Wild Horse Pass Hotel and Casino, 5040 Wild Horse Pass Blvd., Chandler COST: $71.50 to $151.50 INFO: (877) 840-0457 or www.wingilariver.com See the fabulous Gipsy Kings perform their sizzling hits like “Bomboleo,” “Baila Me” and their Spanish-language version of “You’ve Got a Friend in Me.”

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Justin Hayward

WHEN: Fri., May 30, at 8 p.m.

WHERE: Talking Stick Resort Showroom, 9800 E. Indian Bend Rd., Scottsdale COST: $40 to $100 INFO: (480) 850-7734 or www.talkingstickresort.com With the Moody Blues, Justin Hayward has sold millions of albums worldwide.

Rodney Carrington

WHEN: Fri., May 30, at 8 p.m.

WHERE: Ovations LIVE! Showroom at Wild Horse Pass Hotel and Casino, 5040 Wild Horse Pass Blvd., Chandler COST: $42 to $75 INFO: (877) 840-0457 or www.wingilariver.com Rodney Carrington blends country music and stand-up comedy in an energetic stage show sure to incite laughter and spontaneous sing-a-longs in any audience.

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WHEN: Sat., May 31, at 8 p.m.

WHERE: The Salt River Grand Ballroom at the Talking Stick Resort, 9800 E. Indian Bend Rd., Scottsdale COST: $25 to $175 INFO: (480) 850-7734 or www.talkingstickresort.com This hilarious man that made himself a fixture in TV viewers’ living rooms on the ‘90s hit “Home Improvement” has revved up a whole new show.

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WHEN: Fri., June 6, at 8 p.m.

WHERE: Vee Quiva Events Center at Vee Quiva Hotel and Casino, 15091 S. Komatke Ln., Laveen COST: $10 INFO: (877) 840-0457 or www.wingilariver.com DSB, comprised of outstanding musicians who have an unparalleled grasp of Journey’s nostalgic hits, has been rocking audiences from around the country for years.

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WHEN: Sat., June 7, at 8 p.m.

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WHEN: Fri., June 13, at 8 p.m.

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Prime Time Dating W Courting After 50 Doesn’t Have to Feel Like You’re Playing the Field Past Your Prime

By Jimmy Magahern

Many seniors find that dating is easier the second time around because they know what they’re looking for and don’t feel a need to pretend to be something they aren’t.

hen Martha Sipple-Stevens found herself back in the dating pool a couple of years after her husband passed away, she was initially frightened about re-entering the singles scene as a fiftysomething widow.

“I was married for 32 years, and then all of a sudden to be thrown out there again, it was very scary,” says the now-63-year-old Mesa woman.

“You have friends who are trying to set you up on blind dates, or bring you along to the bars to try to meet someone. And I just found the whole thing to be very frightening.”

Eventually Sipple-Stevens—who goes by “Marty”—ventured into online dating, which she preferred.

“I wasn’t into the bar scene and I still work—I don’t have a lot of free time. And online, you can pick and choose from a lot of people.”

After about nine years of trying out different sites, including a few like OurTime.com, tailored to older adults (the fastest-growing segment in online dating, according to industry analysts), Marty met Clay Stevens, a fun-loving divorcee who wound up being her perfect match. They were married in February 2013.

Now, Sipple-Stevens is an unabashed cheerleader for senior dating, encouraging other suddenly single friends in their 60s to embrace what she considers a much more enjoyable dating scene than the one she remembers from her 20s.

“In your older years, I think you’re done playing any type of games,” she says. “You know what you’re looking for, and you’re not really trying to impress. I mean, you want to be nice and friendly, but you don’t have to pretend to be something you’re not. You’re set in your ways. You know what you want out of life, you know what you’ve done. In your younger years, you’re still trying to find your place out there. When you’re older, you’ve had your life experiences. You’ve had your children, you’ve had relationships.

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She also found a lot of younger men searching for older women to be their “sugar mommas.”

“You have a lot of younger people out there who are looking for an older person, because they think an older person is established, they have money,” she says. Sipple-Stevens dated one man who was about 15 years her junior and a couple of others who were a few years younger than her. “I guess I did it just to see if I could attract younger men,” she says, laughing. “Kind of an ego boost.”

But she discovered some of the younger suitors—and even quite a few her own age—were actually scammers, a growing trend in the online dating world, according to the Internet Crime Complaint Center. In 2012 alone, the group reports, members on dating sites were bilked out of more than $55 million through “romance scammers.”

“If they lived out of town, you’d eventually get to a point where you’re trying to set up a face-to-face meeting,” she says, recalling a common scenario.

“And then right before you were ready

to meet, something catastrophic would suddenly happen and they needed you to send them money. They’d say they would pay you back when they got into town—which I knew would never happen. There’s a lot of that going on.

A lot of that.”

Nevertheless, Sipple-Stevens insists dating as a self-assured older adult still beats doing it as a nervous, awkward youngster.

“The biggest advantage is that you can be honest. You don’t have to play games. You can tell someone, ‘These are my expectations, and if you’re not going to meet them, then let’s move on.’

At our age, we’re not afraid to say that anymore. And that alone can make the whole experience so much better!”

No Purse, No Nurse Joann Cohen, a Scottsdale-based dating coach and matchmaker, is in the business of matching, as she says, “successful men with attractive, smart women.” A good portion of her clients, she says, are wealthy North Valley men wary of the “gold diggers” known to haunt Scottsdale clubs, and many of them are in their 60s, 70s or beyond.

“I just recently matched a man in his 80s, with a woman in her late 70s,” Cohen says proudly. “And they connected on their first match!”

Cohen says there’s a simple mathematical reason why many older singles seek out the help of a highend matchmaker like Marty Sipple-Stevens met her husband Clay Stevens herself.

“When you’re on the website OurTime.com, which is tailored to younger, single people older people who are getting back into the dating scene. financially as they are,” Cohen says. are all over the place,” she observes. “If you’re in college, They must also be in good physical you’re surrounded by people around shape, so that the woman doesn’t end your age with similar interests, and it’s up being more of a caregiver than very easy to find people to date. But a lover a few years down the road. as you get older, there are less and less “Women will say, ‘I don’t want to be a places where all the single people in nurse or a purse!’”

That can make things difficult for the your age group congregate. That’s a ordinary older man who suddenly finds big challenge.”

In addition to having fewer like-aged himself out in the dating scene again. singles to choose from, mature daters Cohen says she has to reject about 20 are also more selective about who percent of the men who come to her they consider a good fit, which further for her services (like many high-end matchmakers, Cohen charges only narrows the pool.

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There are, of course, some actual “Just because they pay me money, I’m not a fairy godmother!” she exclaims. exceptions—like that man in his 80s “I’m not gonna get Megan Fox to Cohen matched with a woman in her date a 75-year-old, overweight guy.” It 70s.

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“Almost everybody I deal with is singles dances and matchmaking really fit,” she says—which Cohen parties for older folks since 1983. notes is particularly selective for the “Actually, when a friend and I started Phoenix area, ranked as the 18th this back in New York, our idea was that “fattest city” in America in the latest we were going to run dances for young Men’s Fitness round-up, with 41 percent people and help them find love,” says of residents tipping the scales as Gorman, whose company, Calculated overweight. “Seriously, I have men in Couples, staged singles events in some their 60s with six-packs! That’s what 60 cities nationwide before finally settling in Phoenix (another company, they’re competing with.”

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Prime Time Dating... from page 27 people started coming back. They told me, ‘You know what? I spent four months chatting with somebody online, thinking we had so much in common, and then when finally we met in person, two minutes into dinner I’m thinking ‘This isn’t who I thought it was.’ There’s just something about meeting people in person and doing it all live that really can’t be beat.”

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“I know a couple who met, fell in love and got married and everything was great,” Gorman recalls. “And then, six months later, one of the woman’s daughters moved back in with her. And all of a sudden, it becomes a whole different relationship. There are always these little surprises.”

Gorman himself has been surprised by a few of the things he’s observed about older singles.

“One of the things I’ve learned is that a lot of older people do not want to get remarried,” he says. “Our company motto years ago was ‘Meet Mr. or Mrs. Right in just one night.’

We’ve changed, because we’ve had a lot of people come in and say, ‘You know what? I am set in my ways. I’ve got a house, I’m comfortable, I like what I do on the weekends, I like what TV shows I watch. I’m just looking for somebody to spend some time with. I want somebody to go square dancing with during the week; I want a golf partner on Sundays. But I sure as heck don’t want them living with me again!’

They’ll say, ‘I don’t want somebody telling me what to wear, or what I should not be eating!’”

Gorman laughs.

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The way they are is the way they’re going to be. And they don’t want anybody to change that.”

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Travel 67.5 miles by train between Skagway, Alaska, and Carcross, Yukon, traveling the same route that the Klondike “stampeders” traversed in 1898. About 450 tons of explosives were blasted though the solid granite mountainside along the White Pass.

A Train Journey into History The White Pass and Yukon Railway :: by Ed Boitano | Photos by Deb Roskamp

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In the first 10 days, more than 1,500 people left for the Klondike. Within the next six months, approximately 100,000 gold-seekers steamed up Alaska’s Inside Passage and arrived in Skagway, the base for two treacherous overland treks to the Klondike. Only 30,000 completed the trip; 4,000 or so found gold, and only a few hundred struck it rich.

The ones who did make a fortune were the merchants and profiteers who took advantage of the inexperienced miners, whom they dubbed “stampeders.” Long before the days of mass media, most of the “get-richquick” miners knew virtually nothing about where they were going and the hardships that lie ahead of them. Pamphlets and newspapers contained little or no real information. They made outrageous claims of wealth, saying there were riverbeds of gold just sitting there for the taking.

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mere $5. What the “stampeders” didn’t know was that there were no telegraph wires to or from Skagway The “stampeders” faced two horrendous trails, which had to be climbed before the freeze, then another 550-mile journey through the lake systems to the Yukon River’s gold fields. The North-West Mounted Police had created the “One Ton Law of 1898,” requiring all miners entering Canada to carry a year’s supply of food and equipment, equaling around 2,000 pounds. The 45-mile-long White Pass Trail was promoted as a horse-packing trail and appeared easier than the Chilkoot Pass, where the miners had to carry supplies on their backs. The trail turned out to be even more difficult because of muddy bogs and steep rocky cliffs. More than 3,000 horses died along the way, and it was quickly dubbed the “Dead Horse Trail.” It was obvious that there was need for a better form of transportation up the White Pass Trail.

In 1897, three separate companies organized to build a railway from Skagway to Fort Selkirk, Yukon, 325 miles away. Considered almost an impossible task, tens of thousands of men were challenged by a godless climate and brutal geography.

Twenty-six months later, construction reached the 2,885-foot-high summit of White Pass, 20 miles away from Skagway. On July 6, 1899, the last spike was driven. But the timing was bad; the gold rush was over. The White Pass and Yukon Route continued as an economic lifeline to the Yukon, but eventually shut down. But there was a new kind of gold rush just around the bend.

Tourism exploded in Alaska in the mid-1980s with the arrival of the cruise ship industry. With numerous cruise ships stopping at Skagway, a recreation journey on the White Pass and Yukon Route sounded like a perfect fit. The rails were laid right

Skagway’s population of 862 doubles during the summer tourist season to serve the more than 900,000 visitors. down to the docks, ideally positioned to sell a railroad ride through the mountains to the tourists. Billed as the “Scenic Railway of the World,” the White Pass and Yukon Route reopened between Skagway and White Pass in 1988. As a heritage railway, tourists could step back in time and experience the Klondike Gold Rush. Still using vintage parlor cars—three with wheelchair lifts—the White Pass and Yukon Route runs on its original narrow-gauge track, rising from sea level at Skagway to 2,885 feet at the White Pass summit in only 21 miles. With steep grades up to 3.9 percent and cliff-hanging turns of 16 degrees, the railroad seemingly hangs on the mountainside for most of the way to the summit. A spectacular steel cantilever arches 215 feet above Dead Horse Gulch, once the highest railroad bridge in the world.

It’s a breathtaking piece of country with a stunning panorama of mountains, gorges, waterfalls, tunnels and historic sites. Period-clad railroad men offer a folksy narration. A wood-burning stove keeps everyone warm.

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“The fact that our family has Arizona roots five generations deep clearly made Mexican food part of our family culture. That these tacos took a special place in our family gatherings was more a factor of our abiding love for the woman who first fried them up and they’re darn good.

“Grandma Lupe started making these tacos as a young bride in Tucson, on a small four-burner gas stove. It was 1920 and Arizona was in its infancy. A tiny woman (she wore a size 2 1/2 shoe), Lupe was known for her hospitality, her skill at stretching a meal and her tacos.

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Citadel Resident Served as Nurse for Eisenhower L

t. Col. Ruth Peake, a resident of Mesa’s Citadel Care Center, has certainly served her country.

Joining the U.S. Air Force as a nurse at age 21, Peake embarked on a career that would not only help others but bring her close to important moments in American history.

Her first assignment was as a staff nurse on the neurological ward at Lackland Air Force Base in San Antonio, Texas.

After her two-year enlistment, she and a former nursing school classmate moved to Belmont, Calif.

The love of military service, however, called Peake back. Eighteen months after her move, she reenlisted with the Air Force with the rank of captain and was assigned to March Air Force Base near Riverside, Calif. It was there she had one of the most awesome experiences of her life.

Peake was the charge nurse of a multiservice ward and on March 19, 1968, she was notified that her assignment changed. She needed to accompany an internal medicine physician to Palm Desert, Calif., to help assess a health problem of former President Dwight D. Eisenhower.

“I was kind of shocked,” Peake says.

“I didn’t know what I was getting into.

It was kind of a hurry-up, grab-yourhat, come-on-we-have-to-go type of thing, and I didn’t really know what his condition was or what was going to happen.”

The problem only required a few days of rest at home. Peake and her roommate, Lt. Karen Heaberlin, who was also stationed at the hospital, stayed in the guest house next to Eisenhower’s house during this assignment.

“Gen. Eisenhower was a very smart man, very kind, a family man,” Peake says. “He was very easy to talk to, and he didn’t particularly enjoy talking about when he was president, but he loved to talk about when he was a soldier.”

When Eisenhower was feeling better, the women returned to their usual assignments. Several days later, they received autographed copies of Eisenhower’s latest book, “At Ease,” along with a note of appreciation for their care.

It wasn’t the last time Peake would come to the aid of the five-star general.

A month later, Eisenhower had to be hospitalized in the intensive care unit at March Air Force Base. He asked for Peake and Heaberlin, a well as one

Hearing Health Matters Protect Your Ears for the Future

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::by Michele Michaels

hink about the sounds that make up your day: cars honking, phones ringing, birds chirping or kids laughing.

These are the ordinary sounds that can be heard each day. But imagine having a hearing loss and not being able to hear those sounds.

May is Better Hearing and Speech Month, and in honor of the annual month of awareness, the Arizona Commission for the Deaf and the Hard of Hearing (ACDHH) wants to remind people of the importance of hearing health.

In Arizona there are more than 700,000 people who are deaf or hard of hearing, a surprising number of whom go undiagnosed.

Oftentimes people dismiss signs of hearing loss as “no big deal.” In reality, hearing loss is a very big deal.

Hearing loss can affect anyone at any time and impacts all the areas of your

life, including your relationships, your health and your safety.

How? If hearing loss goes undiagnosed, one might encounter more misunderstandings in their relationships; earn less money at work and experience other health issues, such as dementia. Making phone calls becomes more challenging and isolation and depression are common, especially in the senior population.

Educate yourself to ensure your hearing lasts by learning to identify the signs of hearing loss.

According to the Better Hearing Institute (BHI), the primary causes of hearing loss are aging and previous exposure to loud noise or noise-induced hearing loss. This can be due to different types of occupational and recreational noise exposure: military service, construction workers, bartenders, dentists, landscapers or even things like

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additional nurse, to care for him.

When Eisenhower recovered enough to return to Washington, D.C., he requested that his nurses accompany him as his guests. They flew with him to Andrews Air Force Base on Air Force Two and traveled to Walter Reed Hospital. His three nurses stayed in the nurses’ quarters at the hospital.

“We were driven around the city by two Secret Service men,” says Peake.

“They were not from Ike’s detail but from the Washington group because they knew the city better, and of course we saw every national monument.”

After four days in Washington, the nurses were flown home. Peake was reassigned in September 1968 to the 20th Casualty Staging Flight at Tachikawa Air Force Base in Japan, where she cared for wounded soldiers flown in from Vietnam.

The staging unit took in casualties and then either flew them by helicopter to area hospitals for care or to a hospital in the United States close to their homes.

“The patients turned over every day—flights out in the morning and in during the afternoon and the same the next day,” Peake says.

“We took care of a lot of patients in a attending concerts, riding motorcycles and/or listening to MP3 players.

So, how do you know if you have a hearing loss? Do you: • Frequently ask people to repeat themselves; • Often turn your ear toward a sound to hear it better; • Understand people better when you wear your glasses or look directly at their faces; • Have trouble following group conversations; • Keep the volume on your radio or TV at a level that others say is too loud; • Have pain or ringing in your ears.

For some, hearing loss may be inevitable. But for most, it’s completely preventable. Here are some tips from the Arizona Commission for the Deaf and the Hard of Hearing on how to protect your ears and keep hearing loss at bay: • Keep the volume on televisions, music, radios and cell phones turned down to a moderate level.

• Smoking toxins can negatively affect a person’s hearing ability. Don’t smoke.

short time. But it was rewarding taking care of the Vietnam casualties and giving them the care they needed. We enjoyed our work. We were with a good group of people; we all worked together, and if the nurses on duty needed help when the flights came in, those of us who were off duty would go in and help them.”

During this time, Peake served as a staff nurse and as a charge nurse and was promoted to the rank of major.

Peake served in several more locations after the war, retiring from the Air Force in 1984 after 20 years of service. She had achieved the rank of lieutenant colonel, as well as earning four Meritorious Service Medals and three U.S. Air Force Commendation Medals.

Peake moved to Arizona after leaving the military and continued nursing work as a civilian from 1988 to 1998. A Citadel Care Center resident since 2011, Peake stays in touch with Heaberlin.

• Get your hearing and your child’s hearing checked routinely.

• Wear ear plugs and other protective gear when operating noisy equipment.

• Take regular breaks from loud noise— at least a 10-minute break every hour.

• Avoid unhealthy eating. A poor diet increases the chances of being diagnosed with diabetes and thus puts an individual at a greater risk of developing hearing loss.

Michele Michaels, B.A., CPM, is the hard of hearing specialist at the Arizona Commission for the Deaf and the Hard of Hearing. Michaels provides outreach, education, training, resources, information and referrals to Arizonans. A hard of hearing person herself and the daughter of a parent who progressively lost her hearing, she understands the challenges and opportunities inherent in hearing loss. She began working in the field of hearing loss in 1993.

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

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Bear Market Report Is Your Retirement Income Solid—or Shaky?

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: : by Teresa Bear

n the past, a solid income plan in retirement has been financed through a combination of pensions, Social Security and personal savings.

By relying on these three funding mechanisms, retirees could count on income to last for the rest of their lives.

Consider the humble three-legged stool. The three legs of the stool form a solid sitting surface. For the past 30 to 40 years, this three-legged stool analogy worked for most retirees. One-third of income needs were funded with a company pensions, 1/3 with Social Security and the final 1/3 through personal savings.

But what about now? Which leg would you guess is the shakiest?

Many people might answer “Social Security,” but in my opinion, pensions are in the most danger.

According to the most recent survey

by Towers Watson, in 1998, 90 percent of Fortune 100 companies offered a lifetime pension to their retirees. Now that number has almost completely flipped. By 2012, only 11 percent of these large companies offered pensions to new hires.

Of course, the reason for the decrease is easy to figure out. Pension plans are extremely expensive. After all, to fund a guaranteed income for life, the pension plan needs to take on two big risks— stock market risk and longevity risk.

Pension plans are subject to very stringent funding requirements set forth by the Department of Labor. Every year a team of actuaries determines how much the company needs to contribute to the plan to meet their obligations to their retirees. What if the year happens to be 2008 when there’s a big market correction followed by a recession?

Then the company has two problems— first of all, they must make up for the market losses in the pension plan—at the same time that their revenues may be hurting because of the recession.

The second risk is longevity. Consider this case in point: • This individual had the following health issues in his life • Suffered first heart attack at the age of 34.

• At age 39, an on-the-job injury almost

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left him paralyzed.

• For the next 13 years was addicted to painkillers.

• At the age of 56, had another serious heart attack.

• Is a type 1 diabetic.

• Has had pulmonary fibrosis • And last but not least—has prostate cancer.

With all these health issues, how long would you guess that he would live? Age 65? Maybe 70? Could he make it to age 75?

On March 16, Jerry Lewis turned 88 years old!

Employers have that same risk—that every medical advance means that they will need to fund their employees’ retirement for a very long time. That is why employers have turned to 401(k) plans.

Regrettably (in my opinion), employees are the losers in this change.

Instead of a professionally managed portfolio and income for life, their employers now furnish them with an 800 number and a PIN. Social Security is the second leg of the income stool.

In 1935 when Social Security was started, the average life expectancy for women was 63.9 years and the retirement age was 65. Therefore, it was assumed that most people would not collect Social Security and it was a fallback position for those who lived longer lives. Today, due to the miracles of modern medicine, life expectancies have dramatically increased. According to the 2009 LIMRA “Retirement Income Reference Book,” if you are older than 65, there’s a 50 percent chance that you will reach age 86 and a 25 percent chance that you will survive to age 92. That means that if you take early retirement from Social Security, there’s a 1 in 4 chance that you will be retired and drawing Social Security for 30 years!

At the same time that life expectancies have increased, the number of workers to retirees has dropped. According to Social Security, the number of workers to retirees is now only 3.3—versus 16.5 in 1950.

Will Social Security disappear? I’m

no politician, but I would guess that Social Security will be here for the foreseeable future. However, I would guess that some adjustments will need to be made. They may include: • Increase the 7.65 percent tax rate for current workers • Increase the amount in wages that are subject to tax • Increase the tax that retirees pay on their benefits from the current maximum of 85 percent • Increase normal retirement age • Eliminate the early retirement option • Decrease the inflation adjustment • Some combination of all of these.

The bad news is that with the decreasing ability to rely on employerfunded pensions and government-

funded Social Security, retirees are going to have to rely more and more on their personal savings to fund their retirement needs.

Teresa Bear, CFP, CPA (www.TeresaBear. com), specializes in retirement planning and asset preservation for retirees and those about to retire. Bear is the author of the new book “She Retired Happily Ever After.” Send questions to TBear@JCGrason.com.

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The city found that living up to its nickname was easy. Commercial fishermen realized that they made more money catering to the leisure fisherman than to the commercial market, and now approximately 100 charter fishing boats operate out of Destin. What’s more, its attractions have expanded to include more than fishing. People can hike, bike and simply stroll along beaches that are known for brilliant white sand, radiant green water and, on most days, a cerulean blue sky.

Scientists say that the sand is made from quartz that is ground into fine particles as it makes its way downriver from the Southern Appalachians and that the sea is green because light reflects off the submerged algae. Poets express it differently. The sand, they say, is like powdered sugar; the sea is the color of emeralds. As for me, being neither scientist nor poet, I simply enjoy the private beach that’s attached to the Jade East Condos, take in the sights and swoon.

Meanwhile, I realize that I have absolutely no idea what a 29-pound mackerel looks like. Fins and tail, sure.

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For fish identification and to see an array of sea-related paraphernalia, my husband and I go to the Destin History and Fishing Museum. I look long and hard at the giant wall that features award-winning examples of fish that inhabit the nearby waters. Finally, secure that we can tell a marlin from a Mackerel, we examine the museum’s

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But after two days on land, it’s time to get out The Emerald Coast, which comprises about 100 miles of Florida’s on the water, so that Panhandle, is a year-round destination. evening we board an 80would attract the large trophy fish. But foot glass-bottom boat for a two-hour after the previous night’s display, I find dolphin watch. As the sun sets, the it hard to be mad at these delightful captain steers the Southern Star past creatures. OK, so I won’t catch a the multi-million dollar homes that trophy. I’ll be happy to catch anything. line Destin’s harbor and heads into And soon I do. I haul in an amberjack. the nearby waters. The dolphins put Katherine catches a respectably large on quite a show, surfing the waves with snapper; Dennis reels in a bonito. abandon and seeming to dance to the In fact, by the time we head back to music that blares from the ship’s sound Destin, everyone on board has caught system. something—not the biggest fish in the The next day we rise at 6 in the world but a fish big enough to brag morning for a five-hour deep sea about. fishing expedition. Will we be as lucky For us, Destin is indeed the world’s as the governor? luckiest fishing village.

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Yes, I am declaring the ENTIRE month we celebrate moms. I know you’re thinking this is because I’m a mom. It’s more than that. You see, when you have shared a similar experience with someone, you understand that person more than someone who hasn’t.

As a mom, I know what goes into being a mom. I know what it feels like to desire to be the best and yet come up short. I can relate to the sacrifices that we joyfully make in being “mom.” What it means to be crazy tired, and yet find yourself up all night with a child that doesn’t feel well, has had a bad dream, or doing a stupid science project. The struggle within between using the degree you fought hard to obtain, or staying home to wipe noses and run carpool.

It’s a daily task of keeping everyone on schedule, making sure homework, doctor’s appointments, piano lessons, laundry, vacuuming and dinner not only get accomplished but with some level of consistency and excellence.

The mom quickly packing a special lunch while alternately making sure the briefcase holds all she needs for the day’s meetings at work, or those moms who find themselves micromanaging teenagers to complete college and scholarship applications and honor curfews. Not to mention, the list of hopes, dreams, desires and tasks that belong to us moms!

Please understand that I’m not whining - we have made the choice to be moms. But moms are just like the rest of the world, making choices, then finding we need to be reminded of why we chose the way we did. In the grand scheme of life, this is the best profession we could ever have imagined. I have learned how to overcome the biggest of power struggles that could bring any corporate executive to their knees and have an amazing solution to dealing with severely loud tantrums wielded by selfish people. I can go from nurse, cook, counselor, bodyguard, referee, teacher, taxi driver to warden all in under an hour - a feat that takes compassion, self-control, intelligence, stamina,

perseverance, wisdom and a whole lot of grace!

It’s in the having done this myself, that I appreciate the moms around me. Mom to mom, I appreciate what you go through to raise and build up healthy kids who will turn into adults with character and integrity.

Kids who know their potential and that good sportsmanship and a strong work ethic are highly valued and rewarded. The moments where you have to sit by and let your child walk through a rough time, wanting so desperately to rescue them, but knowing that in resisting you teach them problem solving and the importance of standing up for themselves and what is right.

Several years ago I was listening to a local radio program. A caller had just called in to try and win one of the contests they were running. The radio personality asked the woman what her name was and what she did for a living. She responded with her name first, followed by, “… and I’m just a mom.” I will never forget the response by the radio personality.

He replied, “Just a MOM! There is no such thing as JUST a mom! My wife is a mom. She stays home with our kids, and I don’t know how she does it. I could never do what she is accomplishing every day, and I appreciate her for it. Please, don’t ever refer to what you do as such a menial thing. It’s a put-down, and you deserve much more for all your hard work.”

Affirm the moms in your life during this month, whether it be your own mom, your wife, friend, or co-worker. The list of reasons for why moms should be valued and encouraged could go on and on. Each story is unique and different and helped create legacy—destiny. The simple fact that you are reading this would imply that someone turned you from a thought into a reality. Join me and celebrate the moms in your life.

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Skin Care: It’s Never Too Late To Care For Your Skin Skin is the largest organ in the body, accounting for approximately 15 percent of the total body weight of an adult. Some of the major functions of our skin include: protecting other organs from the environment; helping to control the temperature and fluid balance of our body; and facilitating the transmission of sensations such as touch.

Some common skin conditions that worsen as we age include dryness, itchiness and more frequent skin injuries. Also, damage due to chronic overexposure to ultraviolet (UV) rays, either from the sun or tanning lamps, contribute to the development of age spots and even skin cancer in the most extreme cases.

1. Time in the Sun: Avoid direct sun exposure when the sun’s rays are the strongest between 10 a.m. and 2 p.m.

Even when it’s cloudy, the sun’s rays can penetrate the clouds and cause sunburns. Also, avoid sunlamps and tanning beds.

2. Sunscreen: Apply sunscreen with a sun protection factor (SPF) of 30 or higher 15 to 30 minutes before exposure to sunlight. Sunscreen should

Skin Conditions Dry Skin: As skin ages, it becomes thinner and produces less natural oils leading to dry, itchy skin and an increased susceptibility to injuries.

Recommendations to improve dry skin include: using mild soaps while bathing; bathing with warm water instead of hot water; and using moisturizers daily.

Age Spots and Skin Tags: Age spots are flat, brown spots whereas skin tags are small, usually flesh-colored skin growths that are raised. Both are harmless, develop on various parts of the body, and can be removed by a dermatologist if bothersome.

Skin Cancer: Skin cancer is the most common type of cancer in the United States and may be curable if detected early. The American Academy of Dermatology recommends to selfmonitor new or existing moles and growths regularly for the five signs of skin cancer, also known as the “ABCDE’s” of skin cancer: A = Asymmetry; half of the mole or growth looks different from the other B = Borders are irregular or uneven C = Color changes or multiple colored moles or growths exist D = Diameter greater than 6 millimeters, the size of a pencil eraser E = Evolving; a change in size, shape or symptoms (itching, tenderness) of the mole or growth See your physician immediately if any of these signs exist.

Healthy Skin Tips Skin is constantly producing new cells, so it’s never too late to start taking measures to decrease and prevent further sun damage.

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T HE F INISH L INE Arizona’s Leader in Senior Fitness Key Issues Highlight National Senior Games Conference 2014 Sponsors The National Senior Games Conference was held April 10 through April 13 in Minnesota with representatives from the state organizations convening from all over the United States. The conference is held annually to elect board members and to discuss and decide upon key issues affecting the national and state senior games.

Arizona Lifelong Fitness Foundation Executive Director Irene Stillwell, who served on the board

for 12 years, represented the Arizona Senior Olympics.

The event began with special session outlining changes in the games’ software by FuseSport Vice President Ian Fitzpatrick.

The same evening, members were welcomed at Mall of America by the location organizing committee for the 2015 National Senior Games.

The conference continued on Friday with a bus tour of the venues in Bloomington, St. Paul and

Minneapolis that will be used for the 2015 national games. The highlights of the tour were the University of Minnesota Aquatic Center and the stadium at St. Thomas University in St. Paul where track and field will be held.

Coordinators from the four NSGA regions spent Saturday in meetings as well as round-table discussions.

The association’s annual membership meeting was also held.

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Left to right: Beth Pinkney; The Mall of America; FuseSport Vice President Ian Fitzpatrick; University of Minnesota Aquatic Center.

Why Give Medals

By Irene Stillwell, ASO Executive Director “Gold medals aren’t really made of gold. They’re made of sweat, determination and a hard-to-find alloy called guts.”—Dan Gable The giving of medals can sometimes be controversial.

All of us remember times in the Olympic games when medals have been disputed and sometimes even taken away. Are medals really that important?

The value of the medal is not in its material worth, but in what it represents.

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imitated. To the recipient it speaks of values and priorities.

Each year in the Arizona Senior Olympic Games, medals are presented ceremoniously to those who have won their competition.

The medal ceremonies are meant to give honor and recognition for a job well done. ASO strives to set a high standard for the way in which the medals are presented.

What does the ceremony and the receiving of the medal mean to the athlete?

It has been said that the depth of value to the athlete may be in proportion to the amount of effort they put into obtaining it. The harder one has worked to achieve, the greater the

sense of achievement.

We urge every athlete in the Arizona Senior Olympic Games to take pride in their achievement and enjoy their moment in the sun of recognition. Those who don’t make plans to stay for the recognition deny themselves that moment and deny their peers the opportunity “to dream of what could be.”

NOTICE: Athletes who have not received their medals may pick them up at the ASO office by appointment.

Please call (602) 274-7742 between Monday and Thursday to set up a time.

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Staying Fit Lowers Risk for Breast Cancer Evidence is mounting regarding the benefits of staying fit in the prevention of breast cancer.

More and more studies are showing that fitness is a positive factor in preventing the disease because it stops obesity, which is a major risk factor. A recent study showed that the intensity was not a factor but that about two hours of exercise each day yielded a 30 percent lower risk of developing breast cancer. However, gaining weight seemed to cancel out the effect of that exercise.

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ASO Prepares 2014 Games Results Many people believe that when the ASO Games are over, the work is done.

But really, the work has just begun.

Office workers are in “results mode.”

Sports commissioners will hand over to the games office the results of more than 100 events and the numbers will be checked for accuracy and retyped in the format required by the website and the NSGA. Athletes can qualify for the National Senior Games in two different ways— by winning a medal (plus fourth place, in some cases) or by meeting minimum performance standards.

Commissioners list the medalists for each sport, however, office workers must check the results for athletes who achieved minimum performance standards. The

“Qualifying Down” policy must be carefully checked to ensure that Arizona athletes are not displaced by out-of-state athletes. The rule is that if the medalists are from out of state, “Qualifying Down” will allow going down until three Arizonans are identified and qualified to represent Arizona.

In addition to paperwork, there is a good deal of postgames physical work involved. Equipment must be cleaned and stored for next year. Some items may have to be repaired or replaced. Medals and T-shirts must be inventoried.

“We want all our athletes to know that getting their qualifying information to the NSGA is our No. 1 priority until it is finished,” stated Irene Stillwell, ASO executive director.

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ASO Bids Farewell to Dick Potter Arizona Senior Olympics was saddened to learn of the recent death of longtime volunteer Dick Potter. A familiar figure each year at the track and field meet, Dick was highly respected for his ability and expertise, whether it was working on the timing of track events or managing one of the field events.

He was patient with the athletes, always willing to give a word of help or advice and his thorough knowledge of athletics guaranteed fairness to all.

Dick had a long and successful career in education and was devoted to teaching. He was often heard saying, “I’m here for the kids.”

As a USATF certified official, Dick was known throughout the Western United States for his fair judgment.

“Dick was truly missed at our meet at the 2014 games and will continue to be missed by our staff, volunteers and athletes,” says Irene Stillwell, ASO executive director.

q Yes, I would like to be a friend of Arizona Senior Olympics Send your tax-deductible contribution by check, money order, credit card or go online to www.seniorgames.org.

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