Lovin' Life After 50: Tucson - Sept. 2016

Where

Sat. September 3rd 4-5

Happy Hour entertainment with Joe Bourne

Sun. September 11th 11-2

5th Annual 1st Responders Appreciation Block Party

Mon. September 12th 1:30-2:30

Howard Guralnick presents Native American Culture, Heritage & Artifacts

Fri. September 23rd 2-3 Community hour with The Alligator

Thur. September 29 10:30 am

Caremore Touch presents “ Health Awareness ”

Limited seating. Call to reserve your spot for the events you wish to attend.

MEDICARE Questions?

opinion Sound Off

I wish the morning weather gal on 15 would not yell the weather at us in the morning. She’s wearing a mike. She doesn’t need to yell the weather. If she could just pipe down, that would be great.

Just what is wrong with all of these newcomers or old timers who do not bother to read the temperature before they go for a hike? How can people be so ignorant? They’re taking 12 year olds hiking when it’s over 100 degrees?

In your article, “Don’t Fly Over Nebraska” in the August issue, it was stated in a caption that “Nebraska has more miles of shoreline than any other state.” As a Michigan native, I was surprised and skeptical. A little research found that Michigan has the longest freshwater coastline in the United States and the second-longest coastline next to Alaska. In fact, Nebraska doesn’t seem to be in the running. I would like to know

exactly what the statement means.—

Dan Lundwall

I picked up your magazine for the first time and started reading it. I love the title of the magazine. The cover photo and articles mentioned seemed to have a positive spin. However, when I started to read the Sound Off column, I was appalled at the complaining and nastiness. This is why so many people have bad opinions of seniors and middle-aged people. Your magazine is doing a great disservice to our community. How about a “high-five” column where we praise the good things in life instead of bashing each other?

I think Drew Alexander drank the Kool-Aid of Hillary Clinton. He failed to fact check his statements and threw out all sorts of false positive rhetoric on Clinton. Most of what he said were outright lies to sway your thinking! It did not work on me! I do not know where Drew got his “facts” to paint Hillary as another Mother Teresa. She couldn’t hold a candle—not even to shine the Mother’s sandals! People, do your fact checking on politifact.com. Check Trump’s facts also. Be informed! Then vote!

What we are not hearing The Curmudgeon

By Drew Alexander

Once upon a time in America, there was a man named William Proxmire who served for over 30 years in the U.S. Senate. This Democrat from Wisconsin irritated the hell out of everyone in Washington, D.C., energetically crusading against wasteful government spending.

Every month, the late senator issued his Golden Fleece Awards, spotlighting specific examples of stupid and selfserving expenditures of tax monies. Presidents and lawmakers from both parties hated this ongoing public exposure of government waste and corruption, but the public loved it and pressured their representatives for fiscal reforms and accountability.

We have no one in the Senate or the House today honest enough and

We may not know who Donald Trump is, but we definitely know what Hillary Clinton is. It is my very firm belief that she is a traitor, a liar, a deceiver and a fraud and incredibly stupid. She has proven herself a traitor by giving Russia 60% of our uranium.

Bernie Sanders bought a lakefront home for $600,000. Politics is a very rewarding career, especially when you can get paid off by the Clintons.

I absolutely love your Sound Off. It is very refreshing to know that there are many of us out here who know that our country has to change direction. We finally have a businessman who will actually fix many things that are broken in our government and country. It’s amazing that there are so many folks trying to tear him down. If Hillary is elected, we will continue our downslide in the world, and we will not be able to recover.

courageous enough to regularly and prominently issue their own version of the Golden Fleece Awards. If they did, more of us might learn of some recent boondoggles, as aired by The Heritage Foundation:

• The National Institute of Health funded a $371,026 study to determine if mothers love dogs as much as they love children. Heck, everybody knows cuddly little puppies are the most lovable things on Earth.

• The National Endowment for the Humanities provided $47,000 for undergraduate classes to teach students about laughing and humor. Seems to me that the joke is on us, the taxpayers.

• The National Science Foundation shelled out $856,000 to teach

mountain lions how to walk on treadmills as part of a research project to better understand their instincts. What next, teaching wildcats to ride a stationary bike?

• An arm of The National Institute of Health spent $387,000 to study the effects of Swedish massages on rabbits. Back in the days of Playboy Bunnies, this might have made some sense.

• The Department of Interior paid $10,000 to monitor the growth rate of saltmarsh grass. In other words, your government has been paying people to watch grass grow.

• Then there was the $804,254 grant to develop a smartphone game called “ iddio: Food Fight.” It is intended to “teach parents how to persuade their children to try and eat new healthier food choices.” Naturally, kids playing this wondrous game will immediately dump their pizza for a bowl of broccoli. Through all the verbosity,

bombast and shrillness of the 2016 presidential election campaign, what we are not hearing from either candidate is any concern for the colossal mismanagement, waste, and corruption rampant within the federal government.

I don’t expect Hillary Clinton to ever address this subject because she is a career politician and has for decades been a part of the problem.

It may be that Donald Trump will get around to attacking the enormous thievery committed in the guise of grants, research projects, education, and countless other uncontrolled spending schemes for which no one is held accountable.

Even if Trump makes government waste and irresponsibility an issue, it may resonate for a time, but will we ever witness any consequential change to the status quo?

Or is the corruption too widespread, too embedded in the political body of America for anyone to bring an end to

The Up Side

Confessions of a reluctant exterminator

By Michael Grady

The trailhead of our local park is deserted when I pull into the dirt lot. My headlights throw crazy shadows across the scrub and weeds as I turn the engine off. I wait ‘til no one is around—I don’t want to be caught at this—pop the trunk, take the black-barreled object out of the back and proceed into the woods. I point the barrel toward a thicket of grass, and open up on it. It takes a second or two, but with an audible “foop,” a small grey object blasts out of the barrel, darting hither and yon. Then, just before disappearing into the woods, it turns its little black eyes back toward its captor, with an expression that says, “what the hell was that?”

That, my friend, was a humane mousecatcher. You’re welcome.

I never imagined being a humane mousecatcher. I never imagined giving rodents an alien abduction experience, keeping a separate jar of peanut butter for mice, or saying things like, “Honey, I have to drop a mouse off on the way to work.” But when you’re caught between your principles, your grandson and a mouse problem, you do what you have to do.

It started innocently enough. One morning last winter, I looked out upon the front yard of our new house and spied a single tiny mouse scurrying from under our rosemary bush. It was almost Christmas, I was in a “Good King Wenceslas” state of mind, and I was so relieved the little gray smudge wasn’t a cataract that I felt benevolent toward the little guy. The way he clutched that speck of discarded birdseed and nibbled like an extra from “Les Miserables” won me over. What could one little mouse hurt? I named him Ned. I did not tell my wife. This would be our little secret. Viva la revolution!

In the weeks that followed, Ned and I would see each other in passing. He was always alone, eating the seed under our birdfeeders that the finches cast about like angry Irish drunks. I thought, “what a marvelous ecosystem our new yard is—birds, bugs, the occasional javelina. I hope Ned has assembled a group of sassy woodland friends.”

Be careful what you wish for.

“Honey, look,” my wife called me to the window, about two months ago, to point out you-know-who.

“Don’t worry,” I reassured her, “that’s Ned.”

“You named him?”

I was explaining my personal history with Ned, when another Ned poked out from the other end of the rosemary bush. Oh good, I thought. He doesn’t have to live alone. Then two more Neds appeared under our pine tree. And another Ned, with three Nedlets, scrambled across our porch to get home before the traffic. Apparently, solitary bachelor mice exist only in “Tom and Jerry” cartoons. “When you have one, you have more than one,” my wife said. All told, we had about 20 Neds, enough for a passable remake of the movie “Willard.”

“Are you going to kill them?” My grandson asked. He’s at the age when he understands that mortality, while tragic, can actually work to your advantage if it happens to bad people, certain gym teachers or the person ahead of you in the checkout line. While this is true, we’re trying to discourage him from viewing the grim reaper as a problemsolving strategy.

“There are traps that can smash their heads in,” he said.

“Yes, I know.”

When I was a kid, we had moles in our yard. We got these stainless steel traps to put in their tunnels. When they sprang, they made your common yard mole look like the end of a Quentin Tarantino movie. It was traumatizing, fishing those gore-flecked iron maidens out of those tunnels. And when you’re a kid and something traumatizes you, you’re supposed to find a parent. So, that’s what I did. Me and my trap. It was the first and last Tupperware party my mother ever gave.

I didn’t want to put my grandson through that. So, we got these humane traps from Target. They look like a little plastic Copacabana: the lid opens up, like a nightclub canopy, to a long corridor with peanut butter at the far end. As the mouse heads “into the club,” the corridor tips upward, and the hinged

canopy closes behind him. The mouse is not injured—he even gets the peanut butter (though by now he’s probably realized there will be no jazz).

“Pretty cool, eh?”

“Can I let him go?” my grandson asked.

The only problem with the traps is that they’re sensitive, and opaque. Mice, wind or strong metaphors can set them off. You never know if or what you’ve caught ‘til you open that little door. As a result, my grandson and I drove to the trailhead one morning, opened the trap and had the strange nonbonding experience of releasing a cockroach back into the wild.

“If you ust killed the mice,” my grandson reminds me, “it would be a lot easier.”

Life isn’t always about convenience, I say. Hurting anything should be your last resort not your first. “Besides,” I tell him, “when we release these mice back into the wild, we give them an incredible story that none of the other mice will believe.” He agreed that was good.

And so it continued for several weeks: opening our little plastic Copacabanas every evening; checking them morning and night; driving the mystery packages

down to the trailhead to release mice, or roaches, or the weird flying bug that chased me back to the car that time. I averaged about three trips for every live mouse release. But I prefer this to traps (though I would like to charge the mice mileage.)

And my grandson got to do his own catch-and-release. “We got one!” He said one morning. So my wife and I walked him and a full trap over to the park. Remember the movie “Born Free”? Where the nice couple adopts Elsa the Lioness, raises her in their home and then bravely releases her back into the wild while the title song plays gloriously?

It was nothing like that.

It was a lot like three people standing on a dirt mound, one saying “Eew, eew,” one saying “point it down, it’s not a T-shirt cannon” and the third, holding the trap, singing “It’s raining tacos.”

The little gray critter that shot into the woods did so with a new world to explore, a second chance at life, and a memory of three humans that will haunt him for an eternity.

Michael Grady is a local playwright, reporter and the author of “Death Calls a Meeting.”

Aging Today Innovations to help us age

By Bob Roth, Managing Partner Cypress HomeCare Solutions

We are an aging society and thanks to medical breakthroughs Americans are living longer. At risk are publicly funded health, long-term and income support programs for older adults. The stress on these programs is a direct result of people living longer, who are facing challenges with illnesses, diseases, cognitive deficits and other physical limitations that are associated with aging.

People like Ken Dychtwald, PhD have been talking about this for decades and to date we are really a long way off to finding solutions that will help to alleviate the stress that this reality is going to put on our society.

Here are some facts that we are left to wrestle with. Two-thirds of all the people who have ever lived past the age of 65 in the entire history of the world are alive today. In 1776 the average life expectancy in our country was barely 36 years and the median age of our country was 16. During the time of our founding fathers, they never contemplated the aging of this great country. Today, the average life expectancy at birth is 79 and is steadily rising. We are now entering unchartered territory and

aging and living longer is humanity’s new frontier.

By 2056, we will have more people 65 years and older in our country than we will have 18 years and younger.

Presently 29% of older adults 65 and older are living home alone, and this number is anticipated to continue to grow. This demographic shift is setting up our country for the “Perfect Storm.”

While medical breakthroughs have enabled older adults to live longer, it’s technological breakthroughs that are going to enable seniors to be able to live out their lives more comfortably and successfully.

So how can we do this? How are we going to prepare for this pandemic crisis that will break our country? We have to rely on old fashioned American ingenuity and develop solutions for people to age successfully in place. There is hope. There’s a movement called Aging 2.0 that began in 2012 in the San Francisco Bay area that is beginning to show hope and promise. Essentially this is where the older adult world and the Silicon Valley collide. Aging 2.0 is accelerating innovation to improve the lives of older adults around the world. It’s like nothing

we’ve ever seen before. Essentially the young brilliant minds that brought us the technological advances of the 21st century are beginning to work on developing innovative solutions for aging adult population. Personally I attended their national conference in San Francisco last November and was literally blown away by the innovations that have been created or that are in development that will reshape how we age.

Innovation will be essential for assisting us in providing care and care oversight for our aging demographic. With the impending shortage of caregivers in the workforce there is a sense of urgency to find solutions for caregiving assistance and care oversight and innovation will be the key.

Highlighted innovations that were profiled and celebrated at last year’s Aging 2.0 National Conference in San Francisco were social robots, wearable sensors that help to prevent falls, belts that deploy airbags when a senior falls to cushion their fall, and so much more.

The success of the Aging 2.0 movement has been centered

on volunteer-run chapters being developed across the world. To date there are over 40 chapters - spanning the globe with chapters across Europe, Asia, United States, Canada, Brazil and Australia. This past June, the Phoenix chapter held its first start-up global search challenge. With over 120 people in attendance, six companies pitched their start-up innovations, and five udges determined the winner. The movement continues here in Phoenix with the Phoenix Chapter holding a networking mixer intended to bring the attendees up to date on the chapter, the overall Aging 2.0 mission and to engage our community in celebrating innovations intended to assist older adults. Join the movement at Silverado Care Community, 9410 E. Thunderbird Rd., Scottsdale, from 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 8. Sign up at bit.ly/2bdN0U8. Thanks to American ingenuity and movements like Aging 2.0 our future is beginning to look brighter. If you are interested in learning more feel free to contact me. Come join the movement.

DAsk Gabby Gayle

Advice for the over-50 crowd

By Gayle M. Lagman-Creswick

ear Gabby: I read with interest the letter from “Signed, Hurting Mom” and your response. Having had a mother who lived to be 95 and having been through the parent saying “don’t treat me like a child,” I couldn’t let your response go by without adding a different perspective.

Like the 73-year-old lady, my mother was a career woman and extremely independent her whole life, and only became dependent the last six months of her life. Throughout my entire childhood and adulthood, she was a selfish, self-centered individual who believed she should be the center of everyone’s universe, especially my father’s and mine. She would sink to any depth to win an argument, and you knew without fail, if something happened she disapproved of, she would get back at you sooner or later. Admittedly, her favorite weapon was words, but she used them deftly. I was so relieved when my husband witnessed some of her behavior and announced that she was a nasty individual, and he couldn’t believe how she treated me. This was from a man who doesn’t indulge in that sort of rhetoric.

When I was 65 she insulted me so deeply and personally to make a point, that I was ready to walk away and never speak to her again. She realized fairly quickly that she had not only crossed the line, she had obliterated it. She called in tears begging to be forgiven and my husband spoke to her because I could not. Suddenly her words were costing her something, not just her victim. Just to wrap up the episode, I did return and I did try to take care of her until her death, but with little enthusiasm, and without any love. It was a duty. Please do not assume that all parents deserve love. Please do not assume that senior parents can treat children any way they please and be spared a backlash from the adult child. Please do not assume that seniors are entitled to petulant, self-serving behaviors because they are either “a senior: or “a parent.” The woman writing the letter seemed to imply she

had all her faculties, so something is at play. Please do not assume that because adult children are grown, they should still put up with a parent’s unacceptable behavior and when they react, it is by definition, abuse

My mother criticized me her whole life. I was an “A” student graduated from high school with honors; as a senior I was voted “Most Dependable” in a class of 500; graduated from college with a math degree, and had an outstanding career. I never gave my parents a lick of trouble. It didn’t matter, she still criticized. I have now been married 23 years to a wonderful man whom my mother actually got along with. Given all of that, the last words out of her mouth right before she died was a criticism of me! That is my lasting impression of my mother. I still chuckle about it though, because she was true to her nature until the end, as unpleasant as it was. So, using your conclusion, “when they begin yelling or scolding me, I would simply say, ‘I feel so hurt by your words. What is it that has you so upset at me?’,” she better be ready to hear the answer. So my bottom line is that my feeling is that you gave a very one-sided answer and didn’t answer and didn’t ask the senior to dig a bit into her own behaviors.

Regards, JB

Dear Regards: Thank you for helping me to see the other side. I did know about these kinds of mothers/fathers, and I should have shown the other side. To you parents out there, who are being mistreated by an adult child, better look in the mirror. Your kids may not be there for you like the writer above. They may disown you, and you may be left with no one to care for or about you. Relationships are difficult at best and require lots of loving care on both sides. Thanks again, Gabby

If you have a question for Gabby Gayle, please send it to: “Ask Gabby Gayle” in care of this newspaper, or email it to lagmancreswick@cox.net

WED, SEPT. 7 5:30pm at the CORE at La Encantada

WED, SEPT. 14 2pm at Senior Services

THUR, SEPT. 8 10am - 11:30pm

THURS, SEPT. 8 2pm - 3:30pm

TUCSON’S MEDICAL CENTER

The Butterfly Project

TMC is joining other organizations across the country in an artistic, educational project memorializing 1.5 million children who perished in the Holocaust, and honoring the survivors. Please join us to paint & glaze some of our 560 ceramic butterflies.

Proactive Aging with Jill Jones Make Your Genes Work FOR You!

Neuro Series: Seizures in Older Adults

Join Louann Carnahan, DO from The Center for Neurosciences as she explains the symptoms and treatment for this condition.

THUR, SEPT. 15 2pm - 3:30pm Elder Law Series: Wills & Trusts

FRI, SEPT. 16 10am - 11:30am

THURS, SEPT. 22 2pm - 3:30pm

WED, SEPT. 28 5:30pm - 6:30pm

THURS, SEPT. 29 10am - 11:30am

Join Ron Zack, JD, elder law attorney, as he simplifies these important legal issues for us.

Cyber-Seniors: Connecting Generations Documentary Film

A humorous documentary that chronicles the journey of senior citizens as they discover the internet through the guidance of teenage mentors.

TMC One: Thyroid Issues, Symptoms & Treatment

Join Shubh Preet Kaur, MD as she presents on this important topic for seniors.

Ortho Lecture: Feet & Ankle

Join the experts from Tucson Orthopaedic Institute to learn more about these important issues.

Financial Health : Understanding Social Security

Learn about the recent changes in Social Security with Patricia Raskob, President of Raskob Kambourian Financial Advisers.

Sound Off

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Gee, thanks athletes. Here’s another black eye for Americans in a foreign country. Such stupid, young, thoughtless Americans. Who thought they could outsmart the people in Rio? You’re just another one of the dummies who thinks you’re cute.

The Curmudgeon is dead. Brain dead. His column is unbelievable. He hasn’t been around for the last seven years. Brain dead. I won’t be reading his column anymore. Thank you.

As an old timer, I’ve heard some pretty ridiculous things. But when my TV salesman told me I have to talk to my TV to be sure it works properly, that took the cake. Wow! Talk to my TV?

The Obama administration has announced that thousands of Syrian refugees will be able to stay in the United States. They will be given work permits and Social Security numbers. IS has definitely infiltrated these refugees. Hey Obama, how about taking care of our own American people

who don’t have jobs and who are suffering?

What is wrong with all the medical professionals in this country? Shouldn’t one of them call and say that Trump has a case of paranoia? I have a neighbor like that and it’s not hard to tell they have crazy ideas. Why aren’t the medical professionals speaking up and saying, “Poor Mr. Trump. He needs a doctor more than votes.”

Gee, now that the sexist manager is gone from Channel 10, the women can lower their skirts a little bit and not show as much leg. Let them cover their knees and look more decent.

During the Democratic convention, Cory Booker claimed that Donald Trump wants to ban all Muslims because of how they pray. This is a total and complete lie. It is not because of how they pray. Trump just wants to make sure everyone coming into our country is properly vetted. The Democrats lie all the time.

“OCelebrating Tucson One person...Six questions

By Barbara Russek

ne person, six questions” is a continuing series of columns about Tucson-area residents who have made an impact on the community. This month, Lovin’ Life After 50 focuses on Paula Fan, the 64-year-old principal keyboardist for the Tucson Symphony Orchestra. But Fan’s interests extend beyond music.

In addition to playing with the TSO since 1984 and teaching at the U of A for 40 years, Fan has love of animals and reading.

“Learning is a passion of mine,” she added.

Fan recently returned from her third expedition with Earthwatch, an organization that pairs volunteers with scientists.

Her parents, originally from China, moved to Chicago in the 1940s, where Fan was born.

music.

2 Are there any instruments that pair especially well with the piano?

To this day I am a “hired gun” but I admit to having a few favorite partners: a violinist, a cellist and a singer.

“My nonmusical parents were wonderful,” Fan said. “No tiger parenting, pushing little Asian kids to excel on the piano.”

The family rented a house with a piano and Fan started poking around on it when she was almost 9. She then asked for piano lessons.

Her first teacher focused not on performance but on the enjoyment of music, something this pianist emphasizes.

The family relocated to Tucson in 1967 when Fan’s father was offered a professorship at the U of A.

Fan earned a Bachelor of Music degree in piano performance and both master’s and doctoral degrees in collaborative piano.

She was the first vocal coach invited to China, when it opened to the world in the early 1980s.

“Aside from the incredible talent I worked with, the opportunity to discover my heritage was wonderful,” she said.

1 What does music do for your soul?

Music takes me to amazing places. There is nothing like the joy of live

3 Do you play instruments outside of piano?

I only play instruments with keyboards: harpsichord, celeste, organ and electronic keyboard.

4 Can you describe your role as a musical sight reader?

I pride myself on being able to make things work with any person and/or instrument as quickly as possible.

5 How does the TSO get its funding?

Ticket sales are only the beginning. We have a team of people who write grants, woo corporate and private sponsors and appeal to those who love the experience of live music.

6 Can you give us a sneak peek into the 2016-2017 TSO season?

The most important new name is that of our conductor designate, Jose Luis Gomez. The whole orchestra is thrilled to have him join us. Our concert season, which begins Friday, Sept. 23, will have something for everyone.

Barbara Russek, a local freelance writer, welcomes comments at Babette2@comcast.net

Paula Fan has been playing with the Tucson Symphony Orchestra since 1984.

Ask the Expert

By Jeanne Harvath

Oncologists are very good about explaining what to expect in terms of treatment and its physical impact after a cancer diagnosis. But what’s often left unsaid is the emotional piece that accompanies the diagnosis. I lost both parents to cancer. I have run cancer survivor support groups for the past 20 years and I think we’d be hard pressed to find someone who hasn’t had their lives touched in some way by the disease. Even so, I find that many people aren’t familiar with the trajectory that often follows a diagnosis. Here are some stages you or a loved one may experience:

Phase One: Autopilot

With great frequency, people later report they didn’t hear anything the doctor said beyond the word “cancer.” Hopefully, a loved one had accompanied them and they can put

the pieces together afterward, but be reassured that numbness can actually serve a purpose. It gives you a chance to put aside the emotions so you can make logical decisions about what kind of treatment want to pursue.

Tip to navigate this phase: Write things down. You may be the kind of person who keeps a calendar in your head and knows what time you need to leave to get the kids going to a variety of events and you may find that with all that’s going on, you just can’t do it anymore. You just aren’t yourself. All you can think is, “Yikes, what does this mean for my future and my family?” A notebook will serve as a useful resource.

Phase Two: Emotional rollercoaster

Expect to have every emotion on the books.

Tip to navigate this phase: Get your

support system in place to help you through it, but be open minded about who those people will be. Sometimes people will show up to support you in ways you wouldn’t expect, while others you thought you would lean on are suddenly unavailable. Cancer brings up a lot of emotions around previous experiences with other friends and family members and it can be scary to people. The important thing is to make sure you reach out to others for those times you will need support.

Tip to navigate this phase: Believe it’s going to get better. You may think you’ll never get through the treatment phase, but the mind and body have a wonderful way of adapting and coping with all kinds of catastrophes, including cancer diagnosis and treatment.

Phase Three: Getting strong

Now is the time to tend to your physical well-being to prepare your body to cope with the rigors of treatment. It’s important to get sufficient rest, exercise and fuel your body with good nutrition. You’ll want your immune system to be in its best shape to fight the fatigue and discomfort that is often associated with treatment.

Phase Four: Coming back from loss

People will grieve a number of losses, but particularly the loss of the life they knew before. Maybe they used to be ultraathletic, and after a mastectomy, even raising an arm is a challenge. Maybe their body looks different, or their stamina is diminished, or their ...continues on page 13

Ask the Expert

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brain still a little fuzzy. It can be difficult to accept the changes, some of which may be more permanent than others.

Tips to navigate this phase: Make a list of what you miss. If you don’t name the losses, they stay lodged in your unconscious and have more power. If you can see them, and share with friends about what you miss the most, it removes their power and gives you a chance to adapt. Maybe treatment set you back a little from the marathon you had planned, but a mindful walk with other cancer survivors may have great value in it as well. Identifying what you miss lets you know how to fill those gaps.

Phase

Five: Embrace hope

More people are living with cancer than ever before and every year, we get better at treatments and interventions. What I often hear from patients is that while they wouldn’t have wished for this to happen to them, it also brought unexpected benefits to them. Maybe housework can wait, in preference of going for a walk every day to look at the mountains and the beauty that surrounds them. Maybe it’s time to take those classical guitar lessons you’ve been coveting. Mostly, what I hear is people looking to connect more, and to spend more of their precious time with family and friends.

Tips to navigate this phase: If you journal, do it. If you are the type who likes to your best friend, do that. Whatever it is you do to get through a crisis, keep it up. And if you think a support group would help, please seek one out that might be a good fit for you.

A former nurse, Jeanne Harvath specializes in clinical social work, and has more than 35 years of e perience in the field of medicine. he helps cancer survivors understand the psychosocial needs that come with a cancer diagnosis through Tucson Medical Center’s Survive Well series, a si -week wellness program designed specifically for cancer survivors. She also runs a Living with Cancer support group on the second Thursday of each month, as well as a gynecological cancer support group that meets the first and third Wednesdays of each month. Both support groups are offered out of the Arizona Oncology Foundation.

For more information about Survive Well, please visit www.tmcaz.com/survive-well.

For more information about the support groups, please visit arizonaoncologyfoundation.org/.

Allergy and dirty ducts

Allergies are nothing to sneeze at but you can make your home more comfortable for people who have allergies and improve your indoor air quality—by cleaning in an often forgotten place.

Indoor air quality can be a big concern for many families. After all, in a typical six-room home, up to 40 pounds of dust—including dangerous chemicals and other pollutants—is

created annually through everyday living. These contaminants are pulled into the HVAC system and recirculated as much as seven times a day. Over time, this leads to built-up contaminants in the ductwork. Because your heating and cooling system is the lungs of your home, you want to keep it clear.

One way to do so is to hire a member of the National Air Duct Cleaners Association (NADCA) to give your

system a thorough cleaning. Since NADCA members possess general liability insurance and they must clean and restore your heating and cooling system in accordance with NADCA standards and guidelines, they provide a high level of security.

To find a NADCA member, see nadca.com/en/prosearch/all. Enter your IP code or state to find a certified professional near you.

A-Authentic Garage Door Service Co. offers fast and expert help

By Alison Stanton

Darrell Peruch, owner of A-Authentic Garage Door Service Co., understands how stressful it can be to discover that the garage door will not open.

This knowledge inspired him to offer emergency service to his customers, often within an hour.

“When we get a phone call from a customer who is saying, ‘Oh my gosh, my springs broke in my garage door and I need to get out.’ we can usually get there really fast,” he said. “I am sure to staff appropriately so we can get to customers that quickly most of the time.”

“Our tagline is ‘We will be there when you need us,’” he said.

Since A-Authentic Garage Door Service Co. opened in 1999, Peruch said they have strived to offer top-notch garage door service and replacement services.

Working with customers and knowing they are walking away happy is very rewarding for Darrell Peruch, owner of A-Authentic Garage Door Service Co.

The company’s motto reflects this same commitment to the customers, Peruch said.

“We repair or replace garage doors and openers. We can work with anybody who has a garage door, including light commercial customers,” Peruch said.

Although Peruch said there are not a lot of changes that take place in the garage door industry, he said they do stay abreast of the latest technology and products.

For example, the WiFi garage door openers are catching the eye and interest of customers, he said.

“They are MyQ compatible, and you can open and close your garage door with your iPhone,” he said.

Wi-Fi openers are ideal for people who routinely get to work and ask themselves “Did I close my garage door?”

“You can check from your phone if it is closed. This way, if it was left open it won’t be open all day, and people won’t come back home and find that everything in the garage is gone,” he said.

Peruch said he is proud of his company’s many repeat customers and numerous referrals.

Peruch also likes knowing that he and his staff are helping people, some of whom are dealing with an emergency situation.

“Our customers have a problem and they are stuck in their garages and can’t get out, so we get there and help them. Our customers are happy, we are happy, and then we move onto the next person,” Peruch said.

“Knowing that we are helping people is a very rewarding experience.”

A-Authentic Garage Door Service Co. is located at 22051 N. 23rd Ave., Phoenix. For more information, call 480-635-8114 or visit arizonagaragedoors.com. In Tucson, call 740-1050.

The team from A-Authentic arage oor er ice Co. en oy helping customers who find themsel es trapped in the garage with a door that won’t open.

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Still hungry

The Zombies release new material to keep their career fresh

By Christina Fuoco-Karasinski

Zombies’ Colin Blunstone wants fans to know that he and his bandmates aren’t chasing the past. Instead, they’re hungry for the future. He’s sharing that message through the name of The Zombies’ latest album, “Still Got That Hunger.”

“It’s a line in a song,” the 71-yearold Blunstone said about the title. “It just seemed to sum us up. When we go on stage, we have more energy than we did in the ’60s. It’s such a pleasure to play with world-class musicians who are totally committed to that night’s performance.”

Blunstone is dedicated to his band’s U.S. tour at the moment. The Zombies and Felix Cavaliere’s Rascals will perform at Talking Stick Resort in Scottsdale on Sunday, Sept. 11. The tour features vocalist Blunstone and keyboardist Rod Argent, alongside bassist Jim Rodford (formerly of Argent and The Kinks), Rodford’s son, Steve, on drums, and session guitarist Tom Toomey.

The Zombies will return next year to celebrate the 50th anniversary of the album “Odessey and Oracle.”

“Rolling Stone named it one of the top 100 albums of all time,” he said. “We’ll be playing a series of shows that’ll feature contemporary songs half of the show and ‘Odessey and Oracle’ for the second half.”

The Zombies’ revival is something that thrills Blunstone.

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“I thought our touring days were over,” Blunstone said. “We got together for six specific concerts in 1999. We en oyed it so much that we just kept playing.

“We didn’t call ourselves The Zombies for years. But there was a worldwide interest in hearing The Zombies’ catalog. We sat down with the original members about using the name The Zombies. It seemed appropriate. It was never our intention to reform The Zombies. This has been a wonderful surprise.”

Blunstone explains he is looking forward to returning to America.

What: The Zombies and Felix Cavaliere’s Rascals

When: 8 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 11

Where: Talking Stick Resort, 9800 E. Talking Stick Way, Scottsdale

Cost: $25-$80

“We love touring the states, full stop,” he said. “Any British musician feels that way. America is the home of rock ‘n’ roll. That’s where the blues, R&B and rock ‘n’ roll originated. All of the greats come from America.”

Some Americans admire England similarly. The Beatles, after all came from England.

“I never think of it because that’s where I live,” he said. “But America, that’s where Elvis, Little Richard, Chuck Berry and so many rock bands from my era in the 196 s came from.

“You also have a wonderful and very, very demonstrative audience.”

The United States has inspired him as well. He described his music as “based on American music, only put through an English filter.

“The roots are firmly in American blues tradition. We’re going back to the states and playing an American repertoire. At first, we were a little apprehensive about how people would respond. Not only were American artists welcoming and supportive. The audiences were absolutely wonderful. We needn’t have worried.”

September 1 Thursday

The Tucson Cactus & Succulent Society Meeting, 7 p.m. to 9 p.m., Sky Islands Public High School, 6000 E. 14th St., free, tscc@tucsoncactus.org. Jim Weedin, biogeographer specializing in the Rocky Mountain Cactus family, will discuss the Trans-Peco Texas area with its dynamic flora covering 32,000 square miles.

Birding in Agua Caliente Park, 8 a.m., Pima County Agua Caliente Park, 12325 E. Roger Rd., free for members, $5 nonmembers, registration required, 615-7855, eeducation@pima.gov.

Living History: Woodworking, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., Tubac Presidio State Historic Park, 1 Burruel St., Tubac, $2 to $5, 398-2252, tubacpresidio.org.

Get an early start to the Labor Day holiday!

Birding at Sweetwater Wetlands, 7:30 a.m. to 9:30 a.m., Sweetwater Wetlands, 2667 W. Sweetwater Dr., free, registration required, 615-7855, eeducation@pima.gov.

Tour of Hacienda de la Canoa, 8:30 a.m. to 10 a.m., Historic Hacienda de la Canoa, 5375 S. Interstate 19 Frontage Rd., Green Valley, free, registration required, 724-5220, canoaranch@pima. gov.

September 4

Saguaro National Park Labor Day Run, 6:30 a.m., Saguaro National Park East, 3693 S. Old

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The Zombies perform Sunday, Sept. 11, at Talking Stick Resort.

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Spanish Trail Rd., $35 to $40, 991-0733, azroadrunners. org.

September 5 Monday

Pony Up for Anza Days, 5 p.m. to 7 p.m., Tubac Presidio State Historic Park, 1 Burruel St., Tubac, free, 398-2252, tubacpresidio.org. Come to the community party to raise funds for the horses for the Anza Day reenactment ride from the Tumacacori Mission to the Presidio.

September 6 Tuesday

Birding at Cienega Creek, 8 a.m. to 10 a.m., Gabe Zimmerman Davidson Canyon Trailhead at Cienega Creek Natural Preserve, 16000 E. Marsh Station Rd., free members, $5 nonmembers, registration required, 6157855, eeducation@pima.gov.

September 7 Wednesday

Nuts About Nature Preschool Hour, 10:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m., Pima County Agua Caliente Park, 12325 E. Roger Rd., free members, $5 nonmembers, 615-7855, eeducation@pima.gov, pima.gov/nrpr.

September 8 Thursday

NARVRE Luncheon, 11 a.m.., Golden Corral, 4380 E. 22nd St., $11, 288-8221, 296-4576. Open to all veteran

railroad employees, retired or still working. The guest speaker is Tamura McKinney from Meals on Wheels.

Birding in Agua Caliente Park, 8 a.m., Pima County Agua Caliente Park, 12325 E. Roger Rd., free for members, $5 nonmembers, registration required, 6157855, eeducation@pima.gov.

Green Valley Stroke Support Group, 10 a.m. to 11 a.m., Zuni Room, La Perla at La Posada, 635 S. Park Center Ave., free, reservations required, 626-2901. Facilitated by Leslie Ritter, PhD, RN, and supported by Banner - University Medical Center, University of Arizona College of Nursing and Sarver Heart Center. For stroke survivors and caregivers to learn more about stroke, to find positive solutions to shared concerns and to unite in support of each other.

September 9 Friday

Living History: Foods of the Spanish Colonial Period, 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., Tubac Presidio State Historic Park, 1 Burruel St., Tubac, $2 to $5, 398-2252, tubacpresidio.org.

September 10 Saturday

Southwest Art Gallery Calendar Party, 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., Madaras Gallery, 3001 E. Skyline, free admission,

615-3001, madaras.com. Join the gallery for a party at which Diana Madaras will be available to sign calendars and other purchases.

The American Association of University Women (AAUW) Luncheon Meeting, 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m., YWCA of Southern Arizona, 525 N. Bonita Ave., $29 to AAUW Tucson Branch, P.O. Box 40822, Tucson, AZ 85717.

September 11 Sunday

Tucson Cactus & Succulent Society’s Good Time Silent Auction and Ice Cream Social, 3 p.m. to 5 p.m., Sky Islands Public High School, 6000 E. 14th St., 256-2447, tcss@tucsoncactus.org.

September 12 Monday

The National Active and Retired Federal Employees (NARFE) Association, Chapter 55, Meeting, 11 a.m., Golden Corra, 4380 E. 22nd St., $10, 444-6970. There will be a presentation followed by a business meeting. Current and retired federal employees, their spouses, guests, and visitors are welcome.

September 13 Tuesday

Birding at KERP, 8 a.m. to 9:30 a.m., Sam Lena Park/KERP, 3400 S. Country Club Rd., free members,

$5 nonmember fee, registration required, 615-7855, eeducation@pima.gov.

September 14 Wednesday

Birding Along the Santa Cruz River, 8 a.m., Wheeler Taft Abbett Sr. Branch Library, 7800 N. Schisler Dr., free members, $5 nonmembers, registration required, 615-7855, pima.gov/nrpr.

September 15 Thursday

Ringing in Your Ears (Living with Tinnitus): How Treatment and Coping Strategies Can Help, 9 a.m. to 11 a.m., Community Performance and Art Center, 1250 W. Continental Rd., free, reservations required, 399-7633.

Birding in Agua Caliente Park, 8 a.m., Pima County Agua Caliente Park, 12325 E. Roger Rd., free for members, $5 nonmembers, registration required, 6157855, eeducation@pima.gov.

September 16 Friday

Wildlife of Cienega Creek, 7:30 a.m. to 9 a.m., Gabe Zimmerman Davidson Canyon Trailhead Cienega Creek Natural Preserve, 1600 E. Marsh Station Rd., free members, $5 nonmembers, registration required, 6157855, eeducation@pima.gov.

September 17 Saturday

Sonoran Desert Weedwackers, 7 a.m. to 11 a.m., Pima County Tucson Mountain Park, exact location given upon registration, free, 615-7855, eeduction@pima.gov.

My-Oh-My Apple Pie Weekend & Country Craft Fair, 7:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m., repeats Sept. 18, Apple Annie’s, 2081 W. Hardy Rd., Willcox, free admission, 3842084, appleannies.com.

September 18 Sunday

My-Oh-My Apple Pie Weekend & Country Craft Fair, 7:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m., repeats Sept. 18, Apple Annie’s, 2081 W. Hardy Rd., Willcox, free admission, 3842084, appleannies.com.

September 19 Monday

The National Active and Retired Federal Employees (NARFE) Meeting, 11:30 a.m., Golden Corral Restaurant, 6865 N. Thornydale Dr., charge for meal, reservations required, 400-3456. Current and retired Federal employees, spouses, guests, and visitors are invited.

September 20 Tuesday

Birding in Colossal Cave Mountain Park, 8 a.m. to 9:30 a.m., Colossal Cave Mountain Park, 16721 E. Old

Spanish Trail, free members, $5 nonmembers, registration required, 615-7855, eeducation@pima.gov.

September 21 Wednesday

Nuts About Nature Preschool Hour at Agua Caliente Park, 10:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m., Pima County Agua Caliente Park, 12325 E. Roger Rd., free members, $5 nonmembers, 615-7855, eeducation@ pima.gov.

September 22 Thursday

Birding in Agua Caliente Park, 8 a.m., Pima County Agua Caliente Park, 12325 E. Roger Rd., free for members, $5 nonmembers, registration required, 6157855, eeducation@pima.gov.

September 23 Friday

Front Porch Pickins Vintage Market, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., repeats Sept. 24, Tucson Convention Center, 260 S. Church Ave., $7 to $20, frontporchpickins.com.

September 24 Saturday

The Tucson Area Iris Society Annual Plant and Rhizome Sale, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., Harlow Gardens, 5620 E. Pima Rd., free admission, 310-5222, tucsoniris.org.

Front Porch Pickins Vintage Market, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., Tucson Convention Center, 260 S. Church Ave., $7 to $20, frontporchpickins.com.

“Breakfast at Tiffany’s,” Screening, 2 p.m., Tubac Presidio State Historic Park, 1 Burruel St., Tubac, $7.50, 398-2252, tubacpresidio.org.

German-American Club of Tucson’s Oktoberfest, 5 p.m. to 10 p.m., at the club, 3445 N. Dodge Blvd., call for charge, 477-7447.

September 25 Sunday

Everyone Runs the Tucson Medical Center, various times, Catalina State Park, 1575 N. Oracle Rd., $33 to $40, everyoneruns.net/.

September 26 Monday

Explore the great parks around Tucson.

September 27 Tuesday

Tour of Hacienda de la Canoa, 8:30 a.m. to 10 a.m., Historic Hacienda de la Canoa, 5375 S. Interstate 19 Frontage Rd., Green Valley, free, registration required, 724-5220, canoaranch@pima.gov.

September 28 Wednesday

Enjoy great shopping around Tucson.

September 29 Thursday

Birding in Agua Caliente Park, 8 a.m., Pima County Agua Caliente Park, 12325 E. Roger Rd., free for members, $5 nonmembers, registration required, 6157855, eeducation@pima.gov.

September 30 Friday

Southern Arizona Home Builders Association (SAHBA) Fall Home & Patio Show, various times, through Oct. 2, Tucson Convention Center, 260 S. Church Ave., $8, Friday admission is half price for seniors 50 and older, sahbahomeshow.com.

October 1 Saturday

Art in the Park and Crafts Show, 8 a.m. to 3 p.m., Village of the Catalinas, 101 W. River Rd., free admission, 810-922-1636.

Top 5 reasons you should get a flu shot

The 2015-2016 flu shot season is here and you might be asking yourself, “Should I get the flu shot this year?”

The flu shot protects against the influenza virus, which is a respiratory infection that can be transmitted through coughing, sneezing or even talking. Complications of the flu include pneumonia, bronchitis, sinus infections, hospitalization and even death. It is estimated that 200,000 Arizona residents caught or had symptoms of the seasonal-flu last year, and this number could be much lower if more individuals were vaccinated.

Below are five key reasons why you should get the flu shot this year.

1. There is a vaccine for everyone

Whether you are 8 or 80 years old there is flu shot just right for you! The high-dose flu shot, specifically for patients 65 years of age or older, contains four times the dose compared to the standard vaccine. If you dislike needles, FluMist is a flu vaccine for patients ages 2 to 49 that is sprayed into the nose instead of being injected into the arm. For anyone with severe egg allergies, there is a flu vaccine, called FluBlok, which does not contain any egg content. Walgreens offers many flu-shot options, so ask your Walgreens pharmacist which vaccine would be the most appropriate for you.

2. Vaccine is reformulated every year

The flu vaccine is reformulated every year, and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) recommends everyone over the age of 6 months receive the vaccine annually. The CDC identifies which influenza virus strains will be most common for the upcoming year so that the vaccine can be made to specifically protect us from those strains. If you received a previous flu shot, that vaccine provided you with immunity to flu strains for that particular year only, and so you would need to continue protecting yourself by getting the flu vaccine yearly.

3. Flu vaccines are safe

The flu shot cannot give you the flu. Patients reporting runny nose or cough symptoms after receiving the flu vaccine are likely experiencing symptoms of a cold, which they were infected with already, and not the flu. Common side effects of the flu shot include soreness or redness in the arm. Most flu vaccines contain egg-proteins that can cause a severe reaction if given to patients with a known egg allergy. Therefore,

always inform your health care provider about your allergy history before receiving the flu vaccine.

4. Zero copay

An annual flu shot is covered under most insurance plans, including Medicare Part D. If you take your chances and do not get the vaccine, medications to treat the flu can cost you around $50, not including the copay to see your doctor. Add in the number

of workdays you will have to miss and how bad you will feel, and you should reconsider getting your annual flu vaccine.

5. Protect yourself and your loved ones

Getting the flu vaccine not only protects you, but it also protects those around you. If you choose not to be vaccinated and catch the flu you are putting your loved ones at risk of catching the virus from you. Young children and elderly family members are especially at risk as they usually have weak-

er immune systems and might not be able to fight off an influenza infection as easily. So for their sake, it is important that you and your loved ones protect yourselves by receiving the annual flu vaccine. Now that you know more about the flu vaccine and why it is important to be immunized annually, you will hopefully get vaccinated every year. Walgreens pharmacists are always happy to answer any questions you may have about the flu vaccine, so feel free to visit your local Walgreens today!

September probably boasts more weird and pointless “special days” than any other month—and that’s saying a lot. For instance, there’s “International Bacon Day,” as if you need a reason to eat the world’s most popular cured meat. Ditto “Chocolate Milkshake Day” Sept. 10 and “National Cheeseburger Day” Sept. 18. Why not just combine them and have “Bacon Cheeseburger and Chocolate Milkshake Day”? I guess that’s a stupid question, so I should have waited to ask it on Sept. 28, “National Ask a Stupid Question Day.”

On a more serious note, September sees (at last!) the end of summer and the start of autumn, which is Arizona means the end of 100-degree days and the beginning of 99-degree days. The fall Equinox arrives Sept. 22. Equinox is that phenomenon that arrives twice a year— the other time is March—when days and nights are of precisely equal length.

Famous people born in September include: Adam Sandler, Agatha Christie, Andrea Bocelli, B.B. King, Amy Winehouse, William Faulkner, Marc Anthony, Margaret Sanger, Louis C.K., Bruce Springsteen, Augustus Caesar and Kublai Khan. Figure out the one thing all those people have in common (besides being humans born in September) and you should get a prize.

Month of Sept. Questions

1 September got a bad rep early in the present century, when 9/11 happened that month, followed by Hurricane Katrina making a September appearance four years later, prompting what song by which group?

2 An earlier, much different song, invoked September as the symbol of growing older. Fill in the blank of that song’s lyric: “For it’s a long, long while/ From May to December /And the ___ grow short/ When you reach September.”

3 A treaty signed on Sept. 3 ended what war?

4 Two of the four American presidents killed in office died in the month of September, though one of them had been shot to months earlier. Who were they?

5 What pastry was invented in September of 1683, to celebrate the victory of Vienna over the Ottoman empire?

To enter simply:

On a sheet of paper list the correct answers in order 1 through 5.

Include your full name, mailing address, phone number and an email address (if you have one).

Mail your trivia contest entry to: Lovin’ Life After 50

Attn: Trivia Contest 1620 W. Fountainhead Pkwy. Tempe, AZ 85282

Or email your entry to: trivia@lovinlife.com

The deadline for entry is the 15th of each month. Please be sure to have your entry postmarked by that date.

If you’re a winner in our drawing, we’ll contact you via telephone. Good luck!

Contest Prizes

A certificate for a one-night stay at InnSuites

August 2016 Winners

Last Month’s Answers

1 If you’re really bad at writing poetry, Aug. 18—or Bad Poetry Day—is all yours.

2 The first photograph of Earth was taken Aug. 23, 1966.

3 Switzerland observes Aug. 1 as its founding day.

4 “The Wizard of Oz” opened Aug. 18, 77 years ago.

5 Martin Luther King gave his “I Have a Dream” speech on Aug. 28, 1963.

Are you prepared for an emergency? Learn more during emergency preparedness awareness month

By Beca Bailey, deaf specialist, Arizona Commission for the Deaf and the Hard of Hearing

Imagineyou’re at home and you get you an emergency alert on your phone. You turn on your T to find out what is happening, you can’t clearly hear what is happening and there are no captions on the television. What should you do?

In an emergency, first responders are swamped with trying to assist as many people as they can. But they can’t be everywhere at once, which is why it is so important that we do our part in being prepared if an emergency does occur.

With September being Emergency Preparedness Awareness Month, we have compiled some tips that are useful to everyone, as well as several that are especially important to those who are deaf or hard of hearing.

Here are some tips for preparing for any sort of emergency.

What should I include when creating an emergency preparedness plan?

• Make a list of important phone numbers.

This should also include an out-oftown contact who you can tell you are evacuating and are safe. Something that is important to know is even if phone lines are down so you aren’t able to place a call, you can use your cellphone to send text messages, which will often still go through.

• Have an evacuation route.

Know the ways you can exit your home. You should try to have at least two exits from every room in case a fire prevents you from exiting through the door. Also select a family meeting place in the neighborhood and outside the neighborhood.

• Make sure to include your pets in your plan.

If you have pets, don’t forget them.

Create a list of hotels that are petfriendly in the event that you need to stay in one for several days.

• Research and see if your neighborhood/city keeps a register of people who might need additional communication in the event of an emergency.

If so, register yourself. This will allow

emergency responders to assist you quickly in any sort of disaster.

• Ask a neighbor to help keep you informed.

If you aren’t able to hear the warning system, see if a neighbor or someone in your support network would be willing to make sure you’re informed of any weather alerts in your area.

How should I prepare my emergency kit?

• Have enough food and water for three days.

During an emergency, firstresponders may not be able to reach you right away, so keep enough food and water on hand for 72 hours. When collecting food, make sure it nonperishable and not salty—salty foods will make you thirstier. Store 1 gallon of water per person per day. However, if a disaster strikes in Arizona in the summer, it might be useful to store a little extra. Also, never ration water; always drink what you need.

• Include medication and a first aid kit. S

Similar to the previous tip, include enough medication that would last you three days and have a basic first aid kit in case of any injuries.

• Store everything in one to two easily carried containers. In case you need to evacuate, your supplies should be easily carried to the location you need to go. Store your kit in plastic camping bins or duffel bags.

• Keep important electronics in a strategic location. This applies mainly to hearing aids and/or cochlear implants, if you use them, and smart phones. While you most likely won’t be able to have these items stored in your kit, be aware of their locations so they can be easily grabbed if you need to evacuate. Also keep extra hearing aid or cochlear implant batteries and an extra phone charger in your kit.

• Create preprinted messages if you depend on hearing aids or ASL.

In the event of an emergency, this will allow you to quickly communicate with someone without any time wasted writing or typing a note. An example of a preprinted message might be “I am deaf and I use American Sign Language (ASL) and need an ASL interpreter.” It is important to also have a pencil and paper available in case you need to write a message. Ready.org has many resources

available to help you prepare for an emergency including an emergency plan template and a more detailed list on what your emergency kit should include.

Make a plan and create a customized emergency kit so you’re never unprepared during an emergency. For more information on the Arizona Commission for the Deaf and the Hard of Hearing visit acdhh.org/ or Arizona Relay Service visit azrelay.org/.

Bingo Happenings - September 2016

Desert Diamond Casino Bingo

With bingo favorites, new games and levels to buy in, there’s more to win than ever before.

WHEN: Thursday through Monday from 1:30 p.m. to 7 p.m.

WHERE: Desert Diamond Casino, 7350 S. Nogales Hwy. COST: $4 to $200 INFO: 342-1840

Casino del Sol Bingo

Casino del Sol’s spacious bingo hall seats up to 600 players with smoking and nonsmoking sections.

WHEN: Daily with start times from 12 p.m. to 7:15 p.m.

WHERE: Casino del Sol, 5655 W. Valencia Rd.

COST: $1 to $95, depending on package INFO: (855) 765-7829 or www.casinodelsolresort.com/ tucson-casino/bingo

Elks Lodge Tucson East Bingo

Open to the public. $1,000 jackpot on the first three bingo days of the month.

WHEN: Sundays at 1 p.m.; Monday at 7 p.m.; and Tuesday at 12:30 p.m.

WHERE: Elks Lodge Tucson East 2532, 615 S. Pantano Rd. COST: Depends on number of cards purchased. INFO: 886-8120

DAV Bingo

The public is welcome to play bingo at the Disabled American Veterans Hall.

WHEN: 12:45 p.m. every day except Sundays and Wednesdays; and 6:30 p.m. Tuesdays

WHERE: Disabled American Veterans, 3455 S. Wilmot Rd. COST: Call for cost INFO: 747-3333

CROSSWORD by Myles

EVEN EXCHANGE by

Donna Pettman

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

SUDOKU TIME

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

DIFFICULTY THIS MONTH

Moderate Challenging

HOO BOY! Put on your helmet!

SCRAMBLERS

ACROSS

1. Rain cats and dogs

5. Tired

10. Lightly pats

14. Light brown in color

15. Ornamental loop

16. French handbag

17. Locker room application

18. On the other hand

19. Units of length, abbr.

20. You can see them at the Heard Museum

23. Good-luck piece

25. Fidgety

26. Wild time

27. Synagogue official

30. Last, abbr.

31. Goddess with a European capital named for her

34. Attache

38. Endangered fish that can be seen at the Arizona-Sonora Desert Museum

41. You, old way

42. The pollen-bearing part of a plant

43. Geisha wear

44. Foot bones

46. Wish granter

48. In the direction on the stern

51. KFC option

53. Architectural attraction in Scottsdale

57. Align

58. “Don’t get any funny ___!”

59. Where Irish eyes smile 63. ‘’___ have to do’’

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

Mellor

64. Got support from 65. Stir up

66. Part of a punch ballot

67. Spanish dishes

68. Coupling

DOWN

1. Honeybunch

2. Sweet potato cousin

3. Web browser entry

4. Commotion

5. 1982 Michener epic

6. Like best friends

7. Type of palm

8. Cut of meat

9. It towers over Taormina

10. Possessed

11. Inclination

12. Chicago team

13. Played Liz Garrison in “JFK” ____ Spacek

21. Marriage place

22. Wipe on

23. To whom many pray

24. Unleavened breadcrackers

26. Actor Reynolds

27. Prefix with “linear”

28. Egyptian cross

29. Knowledge ___

32. Skier’s transport

33. “Gladiator” composer Zimmer

35. Eastern Church images

36. Red side of the ledger

37. Hudson river link

39. Baseball area

40. Pushes

45. Had something

47. Wendy’s, e.g.

48. Below the roof

49. “The End of the Road” novelist

50. “Be-Bop___ “

51. Master, in Swahili

52. Takes five

54. Bank deposit

55. Flash of brilliance, perhaps

56. Sort of tide

60. Site of the 2016 Olympics

61. Same family name

62. Originally called

Donna’s English toffee is the perfect gift

By Jan D’Atri

We ate it only once a year during the holidays, and every time I bit into an almond Roca, I remember thinking there wasn’t anything on earth as delicious as this!

That’s probably one of the reasons I’ve always been so timid about making homemade English toffee. If I couldn’t make it just like the quintessential bites of Roca, I wouldn’t even try. Then came the email from Donna Nall of Phoenix along with her recipe for English coffee. Since then, I’m embarrassed to tell you how many batches of this favorite childhood delight I’ve been stirring up— much to my neighbor’s delight.

taking. I make caramel and fondant for pecan log rolls, caramel for pecan turtles, ganache for truffles and several kinds of fudge. This can be a two- or three-day process, so I wanted to find a recipe that would take the place of the pecan log rolls and truffles. When I found this English toffee recipe, my first reaction was there are hardly any ingredients in this recipe and I had all them on hand, so why not give it a try?

I’ve been making candy for years and I couldn’t believe how fast this toffee recipe came together. Now it is the only candy I make other than fudge.”

Here’s Donna’s email: “Jan, for the past 10 years my gift to my family and friends is baking homemade candy but the candy process is very pains-

Before you know it, it will be the holidays we’ll be looking for gifts from the kitchen and new recipes for cookie exchanges. Donna has just given us a delicious head start.

Donna’s English Toffee

YOU WILL NEED:

Silicone sheet or parchment paper

Jellyroll pan

Candy thermometer

3-quart saucepan, preferably nonstick

Food processor

Wooden spoon

INGREDIENTS:

4 cups whole almonds

1 1/2 cups semisweet chocolate chips (minis work well)

11/2 cups unsalted butter

1 3/4 cups sugar

3 tablespoons corn syrup

3 tablespoons water

DIRECTIONS:

Preheat oven to 350 degrees.

Pour almonds on baking sheet and roast for 5 minutes. Stir almonds and roast for another 5 minutes. Let cool. Pour almonds in small batches

into food processor and chop fine. Measure 3 1/2 cups and set aside. Line jelly roll pan with parchment paper or silicone sheet. Pour chocolate chips onto surface and evenly disperse. Cut butter into cubes and place in the 3-quart saucepan over medium heat. Add sugar, water and corn syrup and bring to boil. Attach candy thermometer and let boil until mixture reaches 302 degrees. (The hard crack stage.) Remove from heat and add 3 1/2 cups almonds, mixing thoroughly. Quickly pour over chocolate chips and spread over the entire baking sheet with wooden spoon. Add the remaining chopped almonds to the top of the candy and score the top of the candy with a knife (this helps to break the candy up evenly once it has hardened). Allow it to set up over night. Break into pieces and store in plastic container lined with parchment paper.

A Tale of Two Cities

St. Louis and Kansas City: Greetings from the heart of the Heartland

By Ed Boitano | Photographs by Deb Roskamp

The Gateway Arch towers over the mighty Mississippi. Built in 1963, it is today the symbol of St. Louis. Blues music fills the night, and St. Louisans sit at sidewalk cafes in the historic Soulard neighborhood in front of tables of toasted ravioli, paper-thin square-cut pizza and frosted mugs of Bud, the beer here that is still king.

Four hours west down the road, a fountain glistens in the Kansas City twilight. The city boasts over 200 fountains, more than any city outside of Rome. At the Blue Room, a club in the iconic 18th & Vine Historic Jazz District, a jazz quartet is warming up for its evening set, while the fragrance of hickory smoked barbecue is still in the air.

Greetings from the heart of the Heartland. Throw a dart dead center of a map of the continental U.S. and you will hit a highway in Missouri called Interstate 70. This highway links two world-class cities, St. Louis and Kansas City, each situated on opposite ends of Missouri.

I am happy to report that the stereotypes that many of us have of the Midwest are true: the people are warm and hospitable and fiercely proud about their cities. They’re not pretentious about it though. The food is good and the portions are, well, huge. The accolades only begin here. Linked by the 250 miles of pavement, the cities have much in common, but still are very different from one

another, with each offering its unique charm.

St. Louis: The Most Western City of the East

Population: 318,416

Monikers: “Gateway to the West” | “Mound City”

Iconic symbol: At 630 feet, The Gateway Arch is the tallest manmade monument in the Western Hemisphere. Take the tram ride to the top for stunning view of downtown St. Louis and the muddy Mississippi.

Notable St. Louisans: T. S. Eliot, Chuck Berry, William Burroughs, Tennessee Williams, Yogi Berra, Jon Hamm.

Major sports teams: The St.

Louis Cardinals and St. Louis Blues, the baseball and hockey teams, respectively. St. Louis has been the home to four NFL teams, but with the Rams moving back to Los Angeles, it’s best to concentrate on college teams.

Back story

Located on the western banks of the Mississippi River, St. Louis was first inhabited by the ancient Mississippian People, collectively called Mound Builders. As many as 40,000 people lived in what was then the largest city north of Mexico. By 1300 A.D., the civilization mysteriously disappeared, and the French arrived in 1698, establishing a mission and a thriving ...continues on page 26

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trading port. The U.S. flag was raised in 1803 when Thomas Jefferson purchased the Louisiana Territory, making it part of his plan for a continental United States. The 1904 St. Louis World’s Fair gave the city international recognition. It is known today for manufacturing, medicine, biotechnology and other sciences.

The vibe

St. Louis is renowned for its historic neighborhoods of red brick and expansive parks. Like most eastern cities, it is a pedestrian town with a great transit system. Soulard is a former French neighborhood, lined with bars and pubs, while the chic Central West End offers sidewalk cafes, boutiques and antique stores. Forest Park, home of the World’s Fair, features 1,300 acres of lakes, walking paths and an array of free cultural institutions. The Hill is the Italian neighborhood, while the Delmar Loop, a vibrant six-block area, is the hot spot for clubs and concerts. For a walk on the wild side, check out East St. Louis, affectionately referred to as East Boogie.

Cultural attractions

Experience the St. Louis Art Museum, the Missouri Botanical Gardens and the St. Louis Zoological Park. See a stage show at the famous Fox Theatre, tour the Anheuser-Busch Brewery and visit the Lewis & Clark exhibit at the Gateway Arch Riverfront.

Eats

Thanks to the Italian district, The Hill, there’s the uniquely St. Louisan dish, toasted ravioli. Try a St. Louis-style pizza, super-thin crusted pie, made with Provel process cheese. Other delights include Gooey Butter Cake and shoulder-cut St. Louis Pork Steak. With a large German population, beer has always been essential and Budweiser dominates the market, but upcoming microbrews like Schlafly Beer are starting to gain attention.

Blues

Due to its location the on banks of the Mississippi, St. Louis blues music offers a tantalizing hybrid of Mississippi Delta and Chicago blues. The city boasts more working blues musicians than any other city in the world.

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Kansas City: The Most Eastern City of the West

Population: 467,007

Monikers: “The Fountain City” | “Paris on the Plains” Iconic symbol: Kansas City is renowned for its array of spectacular fountains. A fun way to explore the city is to drive from one fountain to the next.

Notable Kansas Citians: Walt Disney, Jean Harlow, Tom Pendergast, Maurice Green, Charlie Parker, Robert Altman, Ed Asner, Chris Cooper, Don Cheadle.

Major sports teams: World Series champion Kansas City Royals, football’s Kansas City Chiefs, and the Sporting Kansas City soccer team.

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The Missouri Botanical Gardens is a top attraction.

A tale of two cities

Back story

Kansas City began as a small homestead settlement, nestled on the confluence of the Missouri and ansas rivers. It became an important site for America’s westward expansion, with the Santa Fe, California and Oregon Trails all originating in the area. The location of a number of Civil War battles, Kansas City was incorporated in its present form in 1850. It gained national attention when the stockyards—the second largest in the country—were established in 1871. Kansas Citians’ love affair with beef began, and it became acclaimed for its barbecue. Today, Kansas City is headquarters to three Fortune 500 companies and numerous agriculture companies.

The vibe

Kansas City is distinguished for its spacious boulevards, numerous parks and more than 200 fountains. This is a western-style town and a car is required to get around. Designed in 1922, the Country Club Plaza is a 14-square-block outdoor shopping and entertainment district with SpanishMoorish architecture. Check out The 18th & Vine Historic Jazz District, a swinging hot spot and the place to learn about Kansas City jazz. The Crossroads Arts District is a growing arts community, while the downtown River Market features the Midwest’s largest farmers market.

Cultural attractions

Visit the Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art and the architectural wonder, the Kemper Museum of Contemporary Art. The American Jazz Museum and the Negro Leagues Baseball Museum share the same building, and the Arabia Steamboat Museum is located in the River Market. Not to be missed is the National World War I Museum, the only national museum in the United States dedicated to The Great War. It is an experience that will touch your very soul.

Eats

Barbecue is synonymous with Kansas City and today more than 100 establishments feature hickory or pecan smoked ribs, brisket and burntend ribs. Each restaurant seems to offer its own secret sauce. Other delicacies include Kansas City Strip Steak and Chicken Spiedini. For beer you can do little better than the micro-brew, Boulevard.

Jazz

Kansas City has been celebrated for its jazz clubs since political boss Tom Pendergast ignored prohibition and allowed alcohol to flow into the 1 th District. Displaced musicians poured in just as fast, inventing swing jazz and a new late-night sensation called the jam session.

Kansas City is referred to as “The Fountain City.”

beaches may be even more magical than Oz.

We’re off to see the wizard

The Oz and Aahs of San Diego

Story by Andrea Gross

Coronado is known for sparkling beaches, sunny skies, artsy galleries and a Main Street that’s been honored by the National Trust for Historic Preservation.

All this is great, but it’s not why I’m here in this small town near San Diego. I’m here because of its connection to Oz, the magical kingdom at the heart of L. Frank Baum’s bestselling novels. In 1939, 20 years after his death, these books spawned one of America’s bestloved films, “The Wizard of Oz,” a movie I must’ve seen a dozen times.

How could I forget 16-year-old Judy Garland, who portrays Dorothy, dressed in a blue checked frock and glittering ruby shoes, skipping down the Yellow Brick Road and belting out the words to the Academy Award-winning song, “Over the Rainbow?” Now I want to see where Baum lived when he imagined Dorothy’s adventures.

To do this, my husband and I don’t have to go over a rainbow. We just have to go over the 2.1-mile bridge that separates Coronado from San Diego proper.

The Oz of Coronado

Baum wrote the first book in what became a series of fourteen Oz novels while he was living in Chicago, but three of his subsequent Oz stories were written between 1904 and 1910, when he spent much of his time in Coronado.

back over the bridge to explore other parts of San Diego’s wonderland.

The Aahs of San Diego County

L. Frank Baum would have loved Queen Califia’s Magical Circle. So do we. Here, hidden in a grove in Escondido’s Kit Carson Park, are larger than life mosaic sculptures made from thousands of pieces of sparkling glass and jewels. The brainchild and work of internationally acclaimed French sculptor Niki de Saint Phalle, it’s as close to Oz as most of us will ever get.

Today the town is rife with Oz-related stories and sites.

Our first stop is the Hotel del Coronado, where Baum wintered for five years before moving to a nearby house. There they are—the red turrets that are pictured on the first edition cover of Baum’s sixth book, “The Emerald City of Oz,” which is on display at the Coronado Museum of History and Art.

A tour of The Del (as locals call it) takes us through the grand building, detailing the Queen Anne architecture, telling tales about the other luminaries who have stayed there—folks such as Babe Ruth, Brad Pitt and Oprah Winfrey—and, of course, showing us the four chandeliers that were designed by Baum when he needed a break from his writing.

For an up-close look at Dorothy’s traveling companions—the cowardly Lion, the heartless Tin Man and the brainless Scarecrow—we go to the Coronado Public Library, where giant glass panels perfectly capture the lighthearted magic that infuses the books.

From there it’s just a short walk to Baum’s rental home. It’s now privately owned, but the owners have a good sense of humor. They’ve posted a large sign out front that marks their street as Wizard of Oz Avenue.

Then, humming the tune of “Ding Dong! The Witch is Dead,” we drive

Note: The Circle is undergoing extensive repairs and maintenance and hours are limited. Check the website before going: queencalifia.org.

At first glance the Flower Fields at Carlsbad Ranch remind me of the poppy fields of Oz. Like the poppies, they’re a dazzling sea of color, but these flowers hold none of the Oz poppies’ hallucinogenic dangers. Better yet, these flowers, which bloom in the spring, are backed by another dazzling sea of color, the blue of the Pacific Ocean.

That night we go to the Tierra del Sol Observatory east of San Diego, where Star Parties are held every month during the dark of the moon. While Dorothy famously wished upon a star that would take her over the rainbow, we get to look through a giant telescope to view deep-sky objects such as nebulae and star clusters. There we

get a better understanding of galaxies that are every bit as wondrous as Oz. Finally, we figure that since Dorothy arrived in Oz via a cyclone, we should experience a fast flight of our own. Thus we head to La Jolla Zip Zoom, the longest zip line in California. Flying at more than 50 miles an hour (fast but still much slower than a cyclone!), we look down at thick forests and winding rivers. Oz? Not exactly. Worthy of Aahs? Most definitely. Dorothy only had to click her heels to return home, but we have an airplane to catch. Before leaving, we spend one last day at the beach. After all, San Diego is where the magic of a Kansas Oz meets the magic of a California beach.

For more information about nearby destinations as well as entertaining trivia about Oz, see our companion website, traveltizer. com.

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Queen Califia’s Magical Circle sparkles with giant mosaic sculptures. IRV GREEN

My own private Montreal Going to France without French prices

By Ed Boitano | Photographs by Deb Roskamp

Ifirst visited Montréal more than 15 years ago, and from the second I arrived in this culturally vibrant and international city, I knew I would return often. On each visit to the city, there were always new sights and pleasures to discover, but there were also certain attractions and experiences that became almost mandatory pilgrimages for me. There is much to see and do in Montréal, and these are among my favorite things to do each visit.

Mount Royal and Montréal

In 1535, French explorer Jacques Cartier climbed a small mountain, which overlooked the St. Lawrence River in Upper Canada and gave it the name, Le Mont Royal. As the small trading post grew due to its strategic setting on an island, the mountain became the symbol of the city and eventually its name. A wooden cross, now made of steel grinders with 158 spotlights, was erected. The slopes of the mountain were gradually incorporated into residential properties, but the city fathers established a park on the very top for the world to enjoy. This is where my journey begins each arrival, with an easy climb to the top of the mountain for sweeping views of this bilingual city of over 1.75 million people.

Old Montréal

Located between the St. Lawrence River and the downtown center, the cobblestone streets of Old Montréal is a must-see attraction. Established in 1642, the French settlement was once a fortified town and the birthplace of the city. Best explored on foot, this area of graceful stone buildings is worth visiting any season, but the real secret is to plan a trip the last weekend in August when the Pointe-à-Callière, the Montréal Museum of Archaeology and History, recreates an 18th-century

public market. You will see stalls with regional food items, demonstrations by craftspeople, musicians, a military marching band and locals dressed in folkloric Quebecois costumes.

Notre-Dame-deBonsecours Chapel

Montréal is a city of cathedrals, and for my first trip to the city my plan was to walk from one church to the next, never knowing what experience awaited me around each corner. While wandering on the edge of Old Montréal, I stumbled upon Notre-Dame-de-Bonsecours Chapel, known as The Sailor’s Church because of its proximity to the Old Port. I was quite moved by the statue of a woman atop its dome, which seemed to reach out to the river. Upon closer inspection I could see that the statue was Our Lady of the Harbour, made famous by Leonard Cohen in his song, “Suzanne.” The church also features an observation tower with remarkable views of Old Montréal and the St. Lawrence, and a museum, which includes artifacts pre-dating the arrival of the New France colonists in 1642.

Little Italy

Coming from a Northern Italian ancestry, I’m always drawn to Italian communities, and Montréal’s Little Italy is one of the finest in North America. With 250,000 inhabitants, Italian Montrealers are the third largest language group in the city. The community is filled with Italian cafés, restaurants, specialty food shops, cultural landmarks and Jean-Talon Market, Montréal’s most vibrant openair food area. Also located there is the iconic Madonna della Difesa Church. An insider’s secret is the fresco situated

above the High Altar, which shows a virile Benito Mussolini astride a horse. You see, in Montréal, all history is preserved.

Mount Royal Cemetery

I’ve never been attracted to the morbid, but these 165 acres, located on the north slope of Mount Royal, are worth exploring for their beauty and sense of history. Now a National Historic Site, the setting is almost romantic with its large green spaces, monumental headstones and crosses from the Victorian era. Buried at the cemetery include John Molson, Molson Beer industrialist and benefactor of numerous Montréal institutions, John Abbott, third Canadian prime minister, famous hockey players and even Titanic victims.

Underground Montreal

Yes, the winter months are long and cold, but for native Montréalers there is an 18.5-mile underground city of malls, food courts, offices, hotels, apartments and Metro stops. It’s not even necessary to wear a coat. It is unique for a city that so proudly preserves it past to have something so modern.

John Lennon and Yoko Ono Suite 1742

Located in the famous Fairmont Queen Elizabeth Hotel, this onebedroom suite was the site of the legendary 1969 “Bed-in for Peace” in Montréal, where they recorded the song “Give Peace a Chance.” The

living room and bedroom feature memorabilia composed of press articles, framed gold records and pictures of the famous couple. It can be rented for parties. Sometimes I will make a pilgrimage to the room’s exterior, just to see the plaque on the door.

Montréal Bagels

In Montréal you will you hear it pronounced “bah- gal’ and yes, they are different. Larger and flatter than their U.S. counterpart, they are made with eggs and baked in a wood-burning oven. You will also hear from locals that they are the best bagels in world. For a sampling, try historic St.-Viateur Bagel and Fairmount Bagel.

Montréal Smoked Meat

We all know pastrami and corned beef, but what is smoked meat? Well, it is basically beef brisket that has been cured, spiced and smoked. The rest is apparently a secret, for no one will divulge anything else other than it makes the most delicious sandwich on the planet. Schwartz’s Deli is considered the best venue, though others will make a case for Reuben’s Deli.

Other attractions

Touring Notre-Dame Basilica of Montréal and Marie-Reine-duMonde Cathedral, strolling trendy St. Catherine and St. Laurent boulevards, exploring the Downtown Museum Quarter and wandering the Quartier Latin, the main Francophone district.

For further information about Montréal, contact 1-877-BONJOUR or Tourisme-Montreal.org.

The last weekend in August, the Pointeà-Callière recreates an 18th-century public market.

The iconic Our Lady of the Harbour was made famous by Leonard Cohen in his song, “Suzanne.”

Old Montréal, the birthplace of the city.

THE FALL TRAVEL PLANNER

RVS, ADVENTURES, TOURS & WORLD-CLASS DESTINATIONS

v Compiled by Ed Boitano

RV EXPERIENCES

THE 64TH ANNUAL RVIA CALIFORNIA RV SHOW is the largest RV Show in the West, featuring 1,325 new 2017 RV models to browse, spread over 1,000,000 square feet. The show includes 20 California Dealers, seminars, and Exhibitor Tent with hundreds of vendors selling everything from RV parts, accessories, vacation packages, services and just plain fun stuff! The once-a-year 10-day

show also features live music, fair food, free Ferris Wheel rides, and the opportunity to ‘meet and greet’ your favorite sport celebrities that include Vic the Brick, Steve Garvey, Eric Dickerson, Bobby Grinch, Fred Dryer, Larry Elder, James Worthy and the Rams’ Cheerleaders, giving free autographs during the show. Make sure to enter to win the Lance Travel Trailer Give-Away! Location: California’s LA Fairplex in Pomona. Date: October 7th -16th, 2016. Hours: 10am - 6pm daily. Adult admission: $10 each. (Delete – Military discount) $1 off coupon available on www.TheBestRVShow. com. Contact (818) 248-6600 or info@TheBestRVShow.com

FOUNTAIN OF YOUTH

SPA RESORT - Located just 50 miles south of Palm Springs, you’ll find sunny, warm weather, a friendly helpful staff, many amenities, resort home rentals and incredible views. Guests enjoy two large pool areas with swimming pools, rejuvenating artesian mineral water hot spas and steam rooms, also world class tennis, bocce, horseshoes, and walking trails. Nearby you’ll find Salton Sea State Park, Joshua Tree National Forest, Geothermal Plants, Salvation Mountain, casinos and PGA Golf, plus more. Come join us for a weekend, and discover your Fountain of Youth. (888) 8000-SPA (772) or www.foyspa.com

OASIS LAS VEGAS RV RESORT - Experience the exciting environment of Las Vegas’ most spectacular RV resort. The Oasis Las Vegas, with its tropical “Casablanca” theme, helps guests relax in sunny Las Vegas by day and see the bright city lights by night. The resort is conveniently located just south of the Las Vegas Strip, only five minutes from the main hotels. If you are seeking an RV resort that offers numerous champagne-class amenities, affordable luxury and superb customer service, contact us today. (800) 566-4707 or www.oasislasvegasrvresort.com

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

RUBY’S INN & RV PARK is the closest accommodations to southern Utah’s Bryce Canyon National Park. We offer 368 deluxe guest rooms, restaurants, general store and gallery, conference center, car care, and a RV park. Our guests can enjoy swimming pools and spas, or browse the general store, shops and gallery. We feature year-round activities including cross -country skiing, horseback rides and scenic flights. Ruby’s Inn and Bryce Canyon National Park are open all year. (866) 878-9389 or www.RubysInn.com

INTERNATIONAL

ADVENTURE CANADA - Join Adventure Canada on a voyage through the legendary Northwest Passage. We’ll search for polar bears, seals, walrus and whales; visit vast Arctic bird colonies; hike among budding wildflowers, and tour welcoming Inuit communities. An exceptional team of experts—biologists, historians, Inuit guides, authors, musicians and artists—provides daily lectures and onshore interpretation to complement your journey. (800) 3637566 or visit www.adventurecanada.com

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

DELFIN AMAZON CRUISES

- Deep in the Peruvian Amazon, Delfin Amazon Cruises will take you into one of the world’s largest protected flooded forests, the Pacaya Samiria National Reserve. Experienced guides will show you the immense biodiversity of the area. Voyages include visits to native villages, kayaking, swimming near pink river dolphins, fishing, daytime hiking, and night safaris. On board, guests can enjoy exquisite Amazonian cuisine in an authentic, intimate setting with the right amount of elegance and comfort. Call toll-free (844) 4-DELFIN or www.DelfinAmazonCruises.com

ELDERTREKS is the world’s first adventure travel company designed exclusively for people 50 and over. Established in 1987, ElderTreks offers active, off-the-beaten-path, small-group adventures by both land and sea in over 100 countries. ElderTreks offers wildlife and tribal African safaris, active hiking trips to the Rockies, Himalayas and Andes, expeditions by icebreakers to the Arctic and Antarctic and cultural journeys throughout Asia, and South America. Join ElderTreks on one of our small group adventures for travelers 50 plus. (800) 741-7956 or www.ElderTreks.com

WESTERN EXPERIENCES

COLORADO TRAILS RANCH - What you need is a week unwinding and exploring the wonders of our first class guest ranch. Colorado Trails Ranch is not far from Durango, in Southwest Colorado. Set in the spectacular panoramas of the San Juan Mountains, our dude ranch resort offers lifetime experiences for singles, groups

and entire families. There isn’t one difficult activity in our perfectly personalized programs. The food is delicious, the comfort is wonderful and you’ll feel like a well cared member of the family. (800) 323-3833 or www.ColoradoTrails.com

ALASKA

ALASKA CRUISES AND VACATIONS BY TYEE TRAVELWhat kind of cruise is right for you? From casual small-ship cruises to elegant luxury ships, Alaskans at Alaska Cruises & Vacations have experience and first-hand knowledge to plan your perfect cruise. Customize a land tour to make your journey complete. For advice from Alaskans who cruise themselves, go online at www. akcruises.com or call (800) 977-9705

CORDOVA – Intentionally off the beaten path. Cordova, Alaska is an authentic commercial fishing town nestled in the heart of a spectacular wilderness, shaped by its dramatic natural setting, rich cultural heritage and colorful residents. In 2016 let Cordova become your base of operations for an unforgettable Alaskan adventure. Go hiking, fishing, birding, boating, kayaking, or travel to other parts of the state. (907) 424-7260 or www.cordovachamber.com

HOMER, ALASKA - This captivating little town has something for everyone. Activities include hiking, world-class fishing, bear viewing, kayaking, and bird watching, Homer is known as a “foodie” town, cultural arts community, and wellness destination. Enjoy breathtaking views

of the Kenai Mountains, glaciers and volcanoes overlooking the Kachemak Bay. Stroll on the beaches and get close up to playful

sea otters, bald eagles, puffins and sometimes whales. (907) 235-7740 or www.HomerAlaska.org

TOGIAK RIVER LODGE – Located in Togiak, Alaska, we are all about the fishing and keeping you comfortable and well fed. Yes we have the hot tub on the river’s edge, and a sauna too, satellite television for those who must catch up on their sports teams, Wi-Fi, daily room service and more, but it is the world-class Alaska Salmon fishing, King Salmon Fishing, fly fishing Silver Salmon, and Trophy Rainbow Trout fishing that people travel to Togiak, Alaska for. Allow us to take care of you, your family or friends on a remote Alaskan wilderness fishing adventure of a lifetime. (503) 7847919; www.togiaklodge.com or llchinook@aol.com

SEWARD CHAMBER OF COMMERCE - Known as the ‘Gateway to Kenai Fjords National Park’ Seward is a picturesque town located 126 miles south of Anchorage. Discover our bustling harbor and historic downtown filled with quaint shops and art galleries. Experience trophy sport fishing, glacier and wildlife cruises, sailing, hiking, kayaking, flight seeing and more. A wide range of accommodations, restaurants, RV parks, tent camping, and visitor services are available. (907) 224-8051 or www.Seward.com Tundra Tours Inc. invites you to relax at the new Top of the World Hotel, to experience the Arctic on a Summer Day Tour and to enjoy the hotel’s restaurant Niġġivikput

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TUNDRA TOURS – TOP OF THE WORLD HOTEL - Welcome to Barrow, Alaska, the northernmost city in the United States! Packed with excitement and exhilarating adventures, tourists come from around the world to experience this unique Arctic region. When you stay at the Top of the World Hotel, you can maximize your trip by enjoying easy access to some of the top things to do in Barrow, Alaska. Head out for an impressive visual experience and gaze at the winter’s Aurora, or take in some history at the Iñupiat Heritage Center. Most importantly, be sure to experience the Summer Day Tour departing from the hotel, including the Whale Bone Arch and Arctic Ocean visits. Put us on your Bucket List today. (800) 478-8520 or www.tundratoursinc.com

CALIFORNIA

BIG SUR LODGE is located in ancient groves of redwood and oak trees in Pfeiffer Big Sur State Park, Big Sur, California.

Guests are invited to step back in time to an earlier, more peaceful era. Our 61 cottage-style guest rooms, each with its own

deck or porch, are located on a hillside, within walking distance of our restaurant, gift shop, and grocery store. Your stay at the Big Sur Lodge includes free access to Pfeiffer Big Sur State Park, Andrew Molera State Park and Julia Pfeiffer Burns State Park. (800) 424-4787 or www.BigSurLodge.com

THE CEDAR HOUSE SPORT

the amenities of a home, Lido Restaurant, The Spa at Dolphin Bay and an array of activities, guests can experience the best of the Central Coast. (800) 516-0112 or www.thedolphinbay.com

HOTEL, located just outside the Historic Downtown District of Truckee, California, fuses innovative green architecture with the best of contemporary design. Described as a stunning combination of hip and organic, savvy and relaxing, The Cedar House incorporates a number of eco-friendly elements, bringing a fresh and environmentally conscience style to the Sierras. Featuring 42 rooms and suites, enjoy modern conveniences, from flat screen TVs to plush linens. (866) 582-5655 or www.CedarHouseSportHotel.com

DOLPHIN BAY RESORT &

SPA - Set along the rugged California Coast, just south of San Luis Obispo, Dolphin Bay Resort & Spa is centrally located in Pismo Beach. The Dolphin Bay is the ideal hotel for romantic getaways or family vacations where guests stay anywhere from two nights to months at a time. With 60 spacious 1 and 2 bedroom suites featuring all of

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

THE LODGE AT LAKE TAHOE

- Centrally located in South Lake Tahoe. Our condominiums provide ample space and comforts of home to relax after a fun-filled day. Heated pool is open seasonally with hot tub open year-round. Our onsite resort amenities serve as the premier spot to relax and enjoy South Lake Tahoe. Call today (866) 469-8222 or visit www.8664myvacation.com.

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

TAHOE LAKESHORE LODGE & SPA – The only beach front Lake Tahoe hotel where every room has a lake view and fireplace. Offering both lodge rooms and condominiums. Enjoy the beauty of fall in Tahoe or make plans for your winter ski vacation. Amenities include a private beach, seasonal pool, hot tub and day spa. Centrally located just minutes from downtown casinos, restaurants and area ski resorts. Use promo code AZCL to receive 20% off your stay 9/1/16-6/11/17, restrictions apply. (800) 448-4577 or www.TahoeLakeshoreLodge.com

THE VILLA CAPRI BY THE SEA – Is an intimate, charming boutique hotel with on site concierge management in the tradition of fine small European hotels. Nestled in Coronado, this historic property is conveniently located directly opposite the Hotel Del

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T HE F INIS H L INE

Arizona’s Leader in Senior Fitness

Tai Chi:

THURSDAY, SEPT. 22, IS NATIONAL FALL PREVENTION DAY

ANTI-FALL ROUTINE

This ancient form of exercise has been proven to lower the incidence of falls among seniors. Learn how this gentle, simple routine can keep you on your feet! don’t miss this opportunity to learn about how you can feel better, look better and keep yourself from falling while having a great time!

Join us for a demonstration class at 10:30 a.m. on Thursday, Sept. 22, Family Life Center of North Phoenix Baptist Church 5757 N. Central Ave., Phoenix 85012

Ready, steady, balance: Prevent falls in 2016

So you don’t think you’ll fall? Well, you will. Everyone falls. Young, middle age or old, we all have times when we either lose our balance, slip on a surface or trip over something. If you fall, and by chance you are unhurt, your first feeling is one of embarrassment. Or maybe you’ll have that feeling of “what am I doing down here?” because it all happens so fast. But the odds are strong that when you fall you’ll hurt something. So what is the answer? Learn about falling! Become an expert on why we fall, how we fall and how to keep from falling.

Thursday, Sept. , is the first day of fall and is also National Fall Prevention

Day. In keeping with this national day to raise awareness of the problem of falling, Arizona Lifelong Fitness Foundation is hosting several events focusing on falling, with an emphasis on the importance of strengthening the “antifalling” parts of your body.

You can find all the details in our “Tai Chi –the Anti-Fall Routine” flier on page 1 of The Finish Line or you can register for the event by calling the ALFF/ASO Office at 6 - 7 -77 between 9 a.m. and p.m. Monday through Thursday.

Fall facts from the National Council on Aging

• Each year, one in three Americans 65 and over falls.

• Falls are the leading cause of injuries in people 65 and over.

In 1 2.8 million nonfatal falls among older adults were treated in emergency rooms and 81 , required hospitalizations.

• Falls are the most common cause of traumatic brain injuries In 1 approximately 27,000 older adults died from falls. Up to of hip fracture patients die within one year.

In 1 $34 billion in direct medical costs were spent treating older adults for the effect of falls.

• Falls have become an epidemic among America’s older population yet in most cases, falls are preventable. To find out how, call the Arizona Lifelong Fitness Foundation office at 67 -77 between 9 a.m. to p.m. Monday through Thursday.

This couple packs a lot of living in their lives

By Ellie Kallal

Gerry and Eva Vogelsang are great competitors, both as athletes and in life. Eva is a racewalker; Gerry plays table tennis, tennis and racquetball. They have competed and won medals in the United States, Canada and Italy.

Eva has always loved to walk. She enjoyed walks with her father when she was a young girl in her native Germany and took up racewalking in Arizona when she was 69. Although she started competing later in life, she has more than made up for it, having won more than 5 medals and world championships in Utah, Arizona and Canada.

Gerry started playing table tennis at the age of 1 , in the ballroom of his family’s small hotel in Germany, when it was occupied with English and American prisoners of war. He continued to play in city, state and national leagues. In Canada, he competed in earnest and won city and district titles. He renewed his interest in the sport in Arizona 1 years ago, and played racquetball at the same time, winning medals along the way.

That alone is amazing, but it is only minor compared with the lives they have led.

Gerry was born in Cologne and raised in Westphalia, Germany. Eva was from Danzig and later moved with her family to Berlin. After WWII, she found herself in East Germany. Like many others, Eva wanted to live in West Germany, however, the East German government didn’t want all its talented young people leaving, so moving was not an option. Taking great risks, Eva fled on foot from East to West Germany, settling with an aunt in Westphalia. Yes, she walked her way to a new life. Gerry and Eva met in 195 , when Gerry was competing in a table tennis match. They fell in love.

They became engaged and decided to leave Germany to start a new life. The couple emigrated from Germany to Canada spending everything they had, and more. Gerry borrowed money from the Canadian government and worked on a farm to help pay off the debt. When

they landed in Canada, Gerry went by train to Ottawa to work on the farm to repay his debt. Eva didn’t have money to travel, so she stayed in Halifax, Nova Scotia, until she had earned enough as a waitress to pay her way to join Gerry.

Each worked hard. After Eva’s stint as a waitress, she accepted an office position and Gerry worked as a cashier after he satisfied his debt. They saved their money and married as soon as they could. Eva and Gerry worked, learned more skills and developed their careers. By earning promotions and changing jobs to learn more, they advanced.

Theirs is the quintessential story of people who worked hard, persevered and became very successful. Eva was the first woman in her Calgary bank to hold the position of trust officer, retiring as manager of estates and trusts. Gerry went from a cashier at an auto dealership to accountant to a credit manager. Later, he became an investment adviser and stockbroker, earning an award for being one of the most successful in his firm.

By living frugally, they were able to save enough to buy their first house in 1956. Now they spend summers in Canada and winters in Chandler.

Eva was an only child and lost her family in Germany. Gerry had five siblings and only one is still alive, living in Ottawa. They have their daughter, son-in-law and granddaughter living close in Calgary.

It was their driving spirit that made their lives so successful and that same spirit has made them champions in their sports.

Eva still walks every day and has a friendly competition with her daughter and granddaughter. They all wear Fitbits (the sport watch that measures steps, exercise, etc.) and if Eva is “behind in her steps” for a day, she will go up and down the stairs at her house or get on the treadmill to compensate.

Gerry stays active with tennis, table tennis, racquetball and chess. The Vogelsangs belong to three dance clubs and exercise on the dance floor. They are busier than most people years their junior.

So how do they manage to go, go, go? They both say they love a nap.

Pickleball deadline approaching

Oct. 6 is the deadline to register in the Arizona Senior Olympics Pickleball Tournament. It’s the last chance for players to qualify for the National Senior Games next summer in Birmingham, Alabama.

This year’s tournament promises to be one of the biggest, and definitely one of the best, held by the ASO. Players who win will receive gold, silver or bronze medals in singles, doubles and mixed doubles.

Since the first time ASO held a pickleball tournament the sport has grown exponentially, especially in and around senior communities. Pickleball is appealing because it’s great fun to play and relatively easy to learn.

First played mostly by adults, the

sport is gathering a large number of young participants and, in many cases, tournaments are multigenerational. The ASO tournament will be held Oct. 19 to Oct. at the beautiful new facility at Pueblo El Mirage Resort, 11 1 N. El Mirage Rd. in El Mirage. Spectators are welcome. Just bring your own chair and a sun umbrella. Register online at seniorgames.org and click the blue registration bar in the middle of the page.

Gerry and Eva Vogelsang’s wedding photo.

Gerry and Eva Vogelsang, present day.

42nd Phoenix 10K and half marathon Nov. 6

The Phoenix 1 and Half Marathon will be held on Nov. 6 at Cityscape. Open to people of all ages, this great race was the first really big event of its kind in Phoenix. Through the years it has grown in the number of runners and walkers but also in its reputation as a great event.

Arizona Senior Olympics has had the good fortune of being affiliated with the race for many years. Each year ASO provides for the participants a check-in place where they can leave their valuables while they are off trying to beat their “personal best.”

The activity exposes Arizona Senior Olympics to a host of people, both young and old, who have never heard of our organization and the opportunity they have to be a part of it.

“I’d really like to invite all of our Senior Olympics family to participate in the Phoenix 1 as a start to their training for the ASO Games that will be held from Feb. 18 through March 1 ,” said Irene Stillwell, ASO executive director said.

The event includes a great expo of all kinds of fitness products and information as well as fun things like walk-around super heroes who pose for pictures with attendees.

Cityscape is a great location with shops and restaurants that attract those who run and those who watch. There’s plenty of parking adjacent to the event making it an easy journey into the heart of the city.

To register, visit phoenix1 k.com .

We’re looking for a few good

Arizona Senior Olympics is looking for a few good men to work a couple of hours in the morning and afternoon to help set up a canopy and help unload equipment for our upcoming pickleball tournament. This is a volunteer job with gratitude

men

and friendship as its reward. We need help in the mornings and afternoons of Oct. 19 through Oct. .

If you can help on any one of those days, call Irene Stillwell at 6 - 777 .

ASO offers free racewalking clinic

The weather is cooling down and we can resume our workouts. Walking is one of the best forms of exercise and, if done properly, can burn as many calories as mile as jogging. Join us at Steele Indian School Park, on Seventh Street, just north of Indian School Road, on the first Friday of the month. Restrooms and water fountains are available.

The next clinics are at 9 a.m. Oct. 7 and 1 a.m. Nov. . You can register by calling Ellie at 8 -98 - 66 or by emailing ellie.kallal@cox.net. Registration must be made at least one day prior to the clinic.

Please see Racewalking Arizona on Facebook for more details.

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