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Meet the Host Sean Hoy brings energy and fun to the expos

BY CHRISTINA FUOCO-KARASINSKI Sean Hoy likes to say he has four talents: painting, cartooning, teaching and interviewing.

“When I was younger, I always had little talk shows,” he says with a laugh. “I’d even interview myself — ‘What do you think about that, Sean?’ ‘I think that’s great, Sean!’ ‘What a great idea, Sean!’”

When he hosts the Lovin’ Life After 50 Expos, he incorporates the skill set.

“I love doing those,” says Hoy, who will appear at the expos on Wednesday, January 12, in Tucson; Monday, January 24, in Sun City; and Wednesday, January 26, in Mesa.

“I have such a free rein of just being me and bringing my personality. I just love it. I’ve been doing it now for three years. It’s neat that I get to see the same people I’ve befriended. It’s such a neat thing.”

The pandemic has been troubling to most, but Hoy used his art as a way of dealing with it. He painted murals and portraits of deceased pets for fur parents and created stickers. Hoy’s work can be seen at Copper 48 in Downtown Gilbert and The Perch Brewery in Chandler.

“It really hit me, finally, that I’ve been doing the same thing since the fourth grade, but now I’m getting paid for it,” he says.

“People say, ‘You’re living your dream.’

I say, ‘Wait a minute. I am.’ I’ve been printing these stickers. I’m totally into it. I’m calling it the Hoylarious Sticker Movement. I must have at least 20 to

25 sticker designs, all with positive messages. Everything I do is more whimsical and positive.”

Hoy was born in Alexandria, Virginia.

His father was the White House photographer for The Washington Post from 1963 to 1972. His mother worked there as well.

“He has pictures of Kennedy, Nixon and Johnson,” Hoy says. “He has pictures of him and Johnson shaking hands and talking. He earned a doctorate and taught at Syracuse, before coming here to help start the Walter Cronkite School of Journalism and Mass Communication with the man he called ‘Wally.’

“Photojournalism was his thing at ASU. I was the State Press cartoonist for three and a half years, and he mentored photographers. We were very close.”

Hoy has worked with underprivileged children and also does corporate training.

“I go to different companies and teach the staff how to communicate better with improv techniques,” Hoy says. “I don’t like to say ‘comedy,’ because people will think it’s dirty.”

He’s not one to take any of his talents for granted.

“Every day, I am grateful for all my talents,” he says. “I want to use them to the best of my abilities. I want people to smile. I don’t need a belly laugh. When people say, ‘You’re a breath of fresh air,’ that’s the best compliment in the world.

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Sean Hoy has hosted Lovin’ Life After 50 Expos for four years.

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Resort-Style Living The Citadel keeps residents engaged and safe

BY LAURA LATZKO The thought of living in a senior community can be daunting — but it doesn’t have to be. The Citadel: A Senior Living Community in East Mesa keeps residents engaged while receiving the assistance or care they need.

With 270 residents, The Citadel Senior Living offers assisted living, memory care and independent-living housing. The community is a Lovin’ Life After 50 Expo sponsor.

At The Citadel, independent-living residents enjoy activities such as karaoke, a heated swimming pool and Jacuzzi, water aerobics classes, walking paths, billiards, blackjack, bingo, chair volleyball, beanbag baseball, and an inflatable game called Big Bad Bowling.

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“If they are still active, they have a full activity calendar pretty much just like the independent residents,” Copenhefer says.

“They do have a beautiful courtyard that is surrounded by the building. They can enjoy that 24/7 because they are safe if they want to go outside.”

Independent and assisted-living residents often spend quality time with their friends in the community, she says. A gazebo is a comfortable way to congregate, and it boasts a gas grill and picnic space.

“If they need to transfer to assisted living, they can still see their friends. Some of the activities, we do bring both sides together,” Copenhefer says.

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The Citadel offers assisted living, memory care and independent-living housing. (Photo courtesy of The Citadel)

Residents in memory care have access to a secure courtyard designed specifically for them.

“There’s no bells or alarms on the doors,” Copenhefer says. “I think, for them, that’s huge. They don’t feel like they’ve done something wrong. They do have some freedom. If they want to go outside, they can go outside but still be secure.”

The Citadel offers various floor plans for those in independent housing, depending on needs and budgets. The facility has studio, one-bedroom with one bathroom, and two-bedroom with oneor two-bathroom options available, with amenities such as air conditioning, private balconies or patios, and Wi-Fi. Assisted-living residents live in either studios or one-bedroom accommodations.

The independent-living apartments are open to the outside, which Copenhefer says gives residents a feeling of normalcy and independence.

“We have a very comfortable, home-like atmosphere, especially for our independent residents,” Copenhefer says.

Those in assisted living receive personalized care, whether it is with bathing, grooming, going to the bathroom, or managing medications. The staff also takes care of weekly housekeeping, laundry and trash. Extra assistance is available 24 hours a day.

“We assist them with needs of their daily activities. That allows them to still be semi-independent,” Copenhefer says.

Residents receive three restaurant-style meals a day. They can go with a special entrée or choose from an a la carte menu with 15 options.

The staff can accommodate special pureed diets for those who have trouble swallowing.

Copenhefer says Citadel residents enjoy a high-quality lifestyle.

“It’s kind of assisted living resort-style,” Copenhefer says.

The Citadel Senior Living is located at 520 S. Higley Road, Mesa. It can be reached at 480-498-7600 and through the website citadelretirement.com.

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‘Live Life Until You Die’ Patricia Person crowned 2022 Ms. Senior Arizona

BY JORDAN HOUSTON At 27, Patricia Person vowed to never compete in a beauty pageant again.

The California native recalls the moment she was announced the winner of a local competition, only to have the title stripped from her seconds later.

“They called me as the winner, and as I was walking on the stage, happy with a big smile, they retracted it,” she recounts. Now, the 64-year-old finally got her moment of glory — and on a much larger stage.

In September, Person was crowned the 2022 Ms. Senior Arizona at the Cameo Foundation’s 32nd annual pageant at the Vista Center for the Performing Arts in Surprise. The nonprofit organization refrained from crowning 2020 and 2021 title holders due to COVID-19-related obstacles.

“This time, when they called my name, I was looking around like, ‘Let me wait. I don’t want this to be a repeat,’” Person

says with a laugh. The mother of three also earned herself the Most Elegant recognition.

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“I am feeling proud, excited and happy,” says Person, an activity coordinator at MorningStar Assisted Living and Memory Care. “I wanted to win. I practiced to win, but I was still shocked.”

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Person, who grew up in Los Angeles and frequently modeled in local fashion shows, says she adheres to her philosophy of life, “Live until you die,” every day.

“When I was in California, I was robbed at gunpoint,” recalls Person, who now lives in Mesa. “After I was robbed, I was afraid everywhere I went.

I was scared, skittish, and when I went to the store, everybody looked suspicious.

“I just woke up one day and said, ‘I’m just going to live my life until I die and carry on and be cautious, but I can’t walk around and be scared of every single thing.’”

It’s safe to say that Person, an original “Soul Train” dancer and Zumba instructor, has embodied that promise to live her life to the fullest.

Person went on to work for Boeing in various capacities for almost 40 years.

She simultaneously earned a bachelor’s degree in business with a concentration in marketing at the University of Phoenix.

Now, she balances her time at the Fountain Hills assisted-living facility with operating her own hot dog catering business, LA Hot Dog Catering Service.

Person is proud of not only her title of Arizona’s Ms. Senior queen but as a woman of color title holder as well.

For her talent, Person paid tribute to Bessie Coleman, the first African American and first Native American woman pilot, according to the National Women’s History Museum. The 64-year-old performed a dramatization of Coleman’s

Mesa resident Patricia Person, 64, was crowned in September as the 2022 Ms. Senior Arizona.

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story from her “successes to her demise,” she explains.

“It made me feel great,” Person says. “It makes me feel like what she did wasn’t lost and I kind of brought her back around, in a way, to make me feel better and to let people know how courageous and brave she was. It was sort of full circle, if you will.”

A caregiver by nature, Person adds that she is looking forward to working with the Cameo Foundation, a national organization of previous pageant contenders.

The local nonprofit works to provide resources to arm its members with the needed expertise and self-confidence to maximize their potential. It also funnels fundraising proceeds to support survivors of domestic violence.

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Making a Difference The Duttons understand the value of music

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Known for their upbeat, family-friendly shows, the Duttons weren’t always performers.

In fact, matriarch Sheila Dutton admits she never really saw the value in performing until she had the chance to do it with her kids.

“As a matter of fact, if you were to pick someone, the most unlikely thing that I would be doing would be performing out on a stage with my family, but the kids really wanted to do it together as a family,” she says. “We never made a conscious decision to be performers or entertainers. It was just one thing kind of led to another.”

The Duttons will show off their performance chops as the musical entertainment at the Lovin’ Life Expos on Monday, January 24, at the Sundial Recreation Center in Sun City and Wednesday, January 26, at the Mesa Convention Center.

The family has been hitting stages full time since 1991 and has since become a force. They landed among the top 10 finalists on “America’s Got Talent”; were voted America’s most musical family by Nickelodeon; won several awards for performance; and entertained thousands at their theaters, including one in Mesa.

The Duttons first brought their show to sunny Arizona in the winter of 2005 and have since made it their winter home. In 2010, the Duttons partnered with East Valley High School in Mesa to renovate and update their auditorium. Shows that blend bluegrass and country kick off on Friday, January 14, and continue every weekend through Thursday, March 31.

What began as just mom, dad and their four children has grown to include their inlaws and grandchildren. Dutton says the family ties run deep. Everyone is closely involved in all aspects of the business.

She says working, performing and touring with family has brought them closer together.

“We traveled over a million miles giving all these concerts around the United States,” she says. “So, they grew up together in the bus, and I always said that the best way to help families be together is to get

The Duttons will perform at the Lovin’ Life Expos in Sun City and Mesa. (Photo courtesy of the Duttons)

in a bus, and then if they have issues, they have to work them out.

“They can’t run to their bedrooms or to their friend’s house. They have to sit and talk about it and work it out. So, the kids learned early on to forgive each other really quickly. I think that was an unexpected advantage of touring.”

She says there is more to the Duttons than performances and accolades. The music comes down to the fans. Sheila says she was amazed to learn how their shows could bring joy to audiences.

She recalls fans telling her that their performances encouraged them to reunite with their own families or pursue music.

Dutton isn’t quite sure what the future holds for the family business. As the children have aged, they’ve pursued different lines of work. However, there is a third generation of Duttons who may choose to take up the mantle. No matter what lies ahead, Dutton says she feels they are forging the right path.

“We just feel so honored and blessed that we’ve been led into something that we didn’t even see the value in the beginning,” she says.

“It has enriched our lives, provided us with the best friends in the world that we have met through performing, provided us with a second family who we had adopted and given us an opportunity to work on something that makes a difference and that is really a positive thing in our lives.”

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Helping Others Cameo Foundation aids domestic violence shelters

BY CHRISTINA FUOCO-KARASINSKI

dation donations are down due to the When Herme Sherry was named Ms. COVID-19 pandemic, the Ms. Senior AriSenior Arizona in 2004, zona contestants are offershe was asked what she ing help to Faith House. planned to do during her The Cameo Foundation reigning year. holds fundraisers throughout “I said, ‘I want to help the year to raise monies for somebody,’” Sherry says. those shelters. Keep tabs on She, in turn, created the cameofoundation.org for a Cameo Foundation, the list of events. The next Ms. beneficiary of the Ms. SeSenior Arizona Pageant will nior Arizona Pageant. The be held in March 2023, as the Cameo Foundation origicurrent winner, Patricia Pernally raised funds for Alzheimer’s disease sons, will reign throughout 2022. For more nonprofits, but Sherry has since changed info, call 602-788-9556. her focus to domestic violence shelters.

The Cameo Foundation works with A New Leaf’s Faith House Crisis Shelter, a safe haven for women, children, and transgender and nonbinary people escaping domestic violence.

Sherry says now is the time to start talking openly about domestic violence.

“When I grew up, it was a secret,” she says. “You didn’t talk about it. It still is, to a certain degree. Ladies need to know that they do have an option. They don’t have to stay. The children are frozen in fear. And shelters are struggling for funds to keep the doors open.”

Ken and Herme Sherry, Ms. Senior Arizona 2004, run the Although the Cameo Foun- Cameo Foundation. (Photo special to LLAF)

Live...continued from page 12 am part of the Cameo club and that we want to help those that have been hurt by domestic violence,” Person explains.

The Cameo Foundation showcases performances for nursing homes, veterans’ and children’s hospitals, schools, senior citizen centers, fairs, and other community and charitable organizations.

Person is also gearing up to compete in nationals next year.

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slated to take place in September in Hershey, Pennsylvania.

“I’m feeling very good,” Person says.

“Me winning the title here has built my confidence, but I’m going against all of the winners. I like to say I’m competing with them because all of the ladies are so nice and friendly.”

Person will continue to work with her coach, Kim Anderson, to finetune her skills before the big day.

For more information about Ms. Senior Arizona, visit the website at msseniorarizona.com. To learn more about the Cameo Foundation, head over to cameofoundation.org.

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Serving the Courageous Valiant Hospice helps ease the transition

BY CHRISTINA FUOCO-KARASINSKI Valiant Hospice and Palliative Care owner Carmen Klemis believes in going the extra mile for her patients.

“We understand specific, end-stage illnesses and will treat them appropriately,” says executive director Sabrina Johnson. “Our patient satisfaction scores are above average for Arizona and the nation.”

With Valiant Hospice and Palliative Care, patients are cared for in their own

homes in either Maricopa or Pinal counties. Medications, medical equipment and supplies related to the life-limiting diagnosis are covered by Medicare or insurance and always delivered to the patients’ doorstep for their convenience.

They can keep their own doctors, or the Valiant medical doctor can oversee care, if they desire.

“We provide care in people’s own residential homes, group homes, longterm care facilities, assisted living centers — we go wherever the patient calls home,” she says. “We had a patient who lived in a cardboard box on the side of the road. They deserve someone by their side at the end of life just as much as anyone else.”

Johnson has been with Valiant for two years and admires Klemis, who purchased the former Highway Christian Hospice in 2017.

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Valiant goes beyond end-of-life care.

The organization offers help with food, finances and housing, among other things. But the true focus is on hospice.

“There’s no greater course than that,” she says. “Everybody’s always excited when babies come into this world.

That’s such a sacred time of life. We’re there to make this transition better. It makes things easier for the family to deal with and understand, although they may never be fully accepting of it.”

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