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Phase Two of Your Life?
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Let’s Give A Big Hand To The Shriners Organization
August 2018
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Past Potentate for the Milwaukee Tripoli Shriners Jim Cleary, in a portrait of him by Wisconsin artist George Pollard. BY JACK PEARSON
In our modern world of high technology, instant mass communications and the Internet, it is strange that many old misconceptions and assumptions, no matter how erroneous they are, still exist. A good example would be the overall perception that many people still have about the Shriners organization. Ask one of your neighbors or someone else that you know for his or her opinion of them and you’ll probably get something to the effect that it is a secret, elitist group, foreign in origin, and possibly opposed in some way to
races other than white. All of which is about as ridiculous as was the old medieval belief that the world was flat. In reality, the Shriners, an outgrowth of Freemasonry, is a highly principled, extremely moralistic society, one which combines fraternal good fellowship and camaraderie with a dedication of service to humanity. It is somewhat similar in that regard to the Kiwanis and Rotary Clubs, which by the way were both formed long after the Shriners had come into being. But most important, the Shriners are deeply involved in charitable work and have
raised millions in their longtime efforts to help crippled and needy children. Here in Wisconsin, residents should be a bit more knowledgeable about the Shriners because of the annual Green Bay Packers NFL Shrine game held every fall since 1950. As noted in the current Packers media guide, “Green Bay plays host to the Pittsburgh Steelers on Thursday, August 16, for the 69th annual Midwest Shrine game, one of the longest of the team’s traditions. Each year the Packers donate a percentage of the gate to the Shriners SHRINERS continued on page 32
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Some people are “blind” to the fact that their vision isn’t as good as they think by Cheryl L. Dejewski “Often when I tell a patient that they have a serious eye condition like glaucoma or macular degeneration, they'll respond with ‘But, I can see fine’ or ‘I haven't noticed anything wrong with my eyes,’” reports Mark Freedman, MD, senior partner at Eye Care Specialists, an ophthalmology practice that has overseen the care of 130,000+ area residents. He adds, “Unfortunately, whether the person is in denial, didn't notice, or actually has no symptoms, the outcome is still the same. Early diagnosis and treatment are the only ways to prevent unnecessary vision loss.” Brett Rhode, MD, experienced cataract surgeon and partner at Eye Care Specialists, explains, “What most people don't realize is that vision problems in one eye can often be masked by the ability of the
Warning Signs Schedule regular dilated eye exams every two years and call an eye care specialist promptly for an evaluation if you experience: ■ Loss of vision / Blind spots ■ Blurriness / Double vision ■ Pain in or around the eye
■ Seeing floaters, spots or webs
■ Lines appearing distorted or wavy ■ Difficulty seeing at night ■ Flashes of light
other eye to compensate. Or, changes occur so gradually that they go unnoticed. For example, with glaucoma, loss of peripheral (side) vision slowly creeps in until it creates a “tunnel” effect. And, with cataracts, many people don't realize how much they've been missing until the cloudy lens is surgically removed and replaced with an implant. Then they exclaim how much brighter and more colorful everything is or how much easier it is to recognize faces or see the TV.” Loss of vision also leads to serious issues, like an increased risk of falling, hip fractures, car accidents, nursing home placement, and depression. “Early diagnosis and prompt treatment are key to maintaining independence and quality of life. For example, when a patient’s vision has diminished with age and a new eyeglass prescription doesn't do the trick, we often find that cataracts are the cause of the problem and, in most cases, surgical removal and replacement with a lens implant is a relatively easy and painless solution,” notes Daniel Ferguson, MD, who utilizes both standard and advanced capability lenses.
"Poor vision is not a fact of life and aging. It's important to discover what's behind the changes— whether it's simply the need for a new glasses prescription or something more serious like the need for injection treatment to hold off diabetes-related damage. That's why we can't stress enough the importance of scheduling comprehensive dilated eye examinations at least every two years,” states Daniel Paskowitz, MD, PhD, an ophthalmologist with credentials from Harvard and Johns Hopkins. Continuing education lecturer Michael Raciti, MD, explains, “When you do schedule an appointment, make sure that it is for a comprehensive exam, which means that the doctor will dilate your pupils and check your ability as far as accommodation (switching focus between near and far), pupil reflexes (adjusting from light to dark), muscle motility (looking to the sides and keeping the eyes in alignment), visual acuity
(seeing objects clearly near and far), and visual field (seeing objects off to the side). They should also check the external surface (for infections and inflammations), lens (for cataracts), retina (for macular degeneration, diabetes, etc.), and internal pressure and optic nerve (for glaucoma).” “Sight-saving diagnosis and treatment options are of no use if you are not aware, or are in denial, that you even have a problem. Start by asking yourself, ‘When was my last eye exam?’ Then, take action to enhance and protect your ability to see life to the fullest— now and in the future—by scheduling an exam today,” says medical optometrist David Scheidt, OD. Call 414-321-7035 for free detailed color booklets on cataracts, glaucoma, dry eyes, diabetes, and macular degeneration. Call the offices below if you are interested in scheduling an appointment for a second opinion or a comprehensive exam, which is typically covered by Medicare and/or insurance.
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At Home and Happy At all points of our lives, we want to be as comfortable and happy as possible. There is one spot where everyone feels great about themselves, and that is the home they live in. Looking to the future, homeowners around the nation are taking the smart step to make their home safe and comfortable so they can enjoy their home for years to come. Paul Lukowski, General Manager of Tundraland Home Improvements, revealed to us new home design trends that make this possible, affordable and stress-free.
Amazing Possibilities It is in the home that we feel a sense of belonging —where happiness lives as friends and family crowd around our tables. Home gives us security and comfort, independence and control. We feel at home sitting in the living room where our grandchildren play and sitting on the same front porch each morning. This is where our contentment and joyful memories are held. This is
where we want to stay forever. Interestingly, more than 90 percent of seniors openly admit that their first choice would be to stay in their home forever. New design trends and technologies are opening incredible possibilities for lifelong independence, beauty, and safety in your own home.
“Safety options are expanding because people have a lot of pride in their home and want to stay for years to come.” -Paul Lukowski General Manager
It’s All About the Bathroom Studies are showing that the bathroom is the most dangerous area in the home. Slippery surfaces make simple movements like stepping in and out of tubs hazardous. Falling can easily occur, and without proper technologies, people can easily grab onto the wrong things like a towel or handle instead of a grab bar. Fortunately, there are great options to make your bathroom beautiful, and most importantly, safe. For those who enjoy taking a bath, the walk-in tub
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presents an innovative and stunning option. With the ability to open and close the door, the walk-in bath provides safety in luxury. Sleek designs, wide seats, and sturdy grab bars prove that security, functionality, and beauty can live in harmony in one design. Kohler walk in bath systems have a heated backrest so you stay warm while the tub is filling. For those who enjoy a shower, new technologies in shower systems have also improved. Shower steps are able to be lower than ever to cater to your desires, while sturdy grab bars and anti-slip technology can ensure that every step is safe. Both walk-in tubs and shower systems are designed to fit an existing tub space, making safety and elegance in your bathroom affordable and easy. These new home trends are an option for nearly everyone. As people make the decision to improve their home’s safety and comfort, great contractors who are making this movement their
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mission exist now more than ever so you can enjoy independence and happiness for years to come. Tundraland Home Improvements is a proud partner with Kohler, the world leader in bath and shower systems. Kohler walk-in tubs and shower systems are designed with your experience and home in mind, rooted in over 140 years of engineering expertise. Designed to be beautiful and functional, Kohler bath and shower systems provide luxury that will last a lifetime. Tundraland offers free bath inspections by a certified designer to give you affordable and stress-free options to make your decisions. You and your loved ones can truly rest assured as you spend your many years to come in the warmth and security of your own home. Call 1-800-886-3725 or visit www.tundraland.com today to make your first step towards a happy life and see if a walk in bath or safety shower is right for you.
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EDITORIALS
Live justly, love your family tenderly and walk through life humbly.
Sustained investing The CEO of Black Rock, Larry Fink, has regularly over the years attributed many of our economic ills to poor adaptation to technological changes and the almost soon-to-happen retirement crisis. This last will occur within many of our lifetimes and will be, plainly, more people in retirement than those working to support the retirement systems. Fink logically
believes that to prosper over time, every company must deliver financial performance and show how it makes a real contribution to society, to its stockholders, shareholders, employees, customers and communities in which they operate. What Fink encourages is the very basis of quality companies. Who can or would argue with this?
One of the most appreciated things about summertime is the blooming garden where flowers abound with ample green leaves topped off in various shades of majestic colors. What wonderful parts of summer are flowers! But most flowers are not for long-term growth even when they receive needed care.
We do believe that the persons who appreciate the beauties of nature have contented smiles. If only this appreciation of nature’s gifts could last 365 days a year and give to us a fresh start, a bright attitude each morning. What a difference such a day could make.
Time marches on and the sun rises in the mornings, sets to the west in the evenings as daylight then fades into darkness. Why not take a few moments, sit down in your favorite rocking chair and think about this phenomenon? Asking questions is important to our lives. If Adam had asked Eve as to who told her to eat of the apple, he might not have done it and we, as the human race, may never have gotten our start in that Garden of Eden. By the way, who named it as such? Think about life in general. Then focus on yourself, your family, your job, your health, your home, and, possibly, that vacation you wish to take when and if you save up enough extra money.
But to accomplish anything, we need a goal and we need a motive to achieve it. Still, our motives more often than not are entangled with one another. We have the ability to think. This should lead us down the path to correct ways to find these right directions. Life can be complicated at its best. Some of us go beyond easy and make it almost untenable. The disciplines of life work to keep us on the straight and narrow paths. The joys of life are all along our paths. But we must, before picking them, determine which they are and will they help us along our way. Take advantage of the daylight and recognize the darkness as not an evil time, but as a time for rest.
Our blooming gardens
Time marches on
privacy in the media, we suspect Facebook users are not so inclined. Facebook’s stock is near - or possibly hitting - all time highs. It has two billion active users, a number that has almost douDEAR SAM: bled in the last five years. What do you think of Facebook? Can such strength continue? Sincerely, Frankly, I would say it will. Facebook John Joplin didn’t just happen. The planning, obviously, was right on target. DEAR JOHN: Sincerely, What a question! Senior Answer Man While we read about the need for SENIOR ANSWER MAN
Dear old summertime As August arrives and we can look ahead to the early days of fall next month, were we content with the good old summertime? Being content with what we have and what we are capable of doing should be what life is all about. Do you ever hear the squawking of the bird that grabbed the worm and found it to be a very small meal? Sing a new song of life as the days roll by and mostly do so to our great benefits. Try to downplay tension and avoid anxiety, although we recognize this for
all time is impossible to do. We would like to tell you to go outside, lie down, watch the clouds drift by, as the soft winds swish against your body, and the birds land in the trees and hope it doesn’t rain. Behind those clouds is the sun and behind the sun is the omnipotent power. Fear not today, the night or what it might bring. In the quiet of the moment, try to listen to your inner voice. More often than not, it has an effective message.
It was difficult for me to understand why a well-noted university of all places would be guilty of inflating student test scores and resultant grade point averages as bigwigs in the Temple University School of Business did for four years. It is no wonder that its
online MBA was judged as tops in the United States. Hurrah for Carnegie Mellon, which was ranked second and Indiana as third. Such deception at Temple might have people wondering about its other programs.
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Killing TIMEWITH JIM McLOONE The first of August reminds us that summer is winding down. Still, any day is a great one as the sun rises to shine on our worthy activities. Put your best efforts at your line of scrimmage. This is where the action begins. 44444 Kentucky Fried Chicken supposedly is a closely guarded recipe, although many claim they duplicate it or fry better. Pictures are said to be worth a thousand words, but, over the years, the Colonel’s few words have been worth millions. 44444 Who knows exactly if your electric meter is right on the money? For instance, if each meter in a city was only off a few cents, what a pile of money that would make. 44444 We recently read that walking on hot coals briefly is having mind over matter. We suspect whether you have mind over matter or not, it would be an idiotic and need-of-medication thing to do. KILLING TIME continued on page 13
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How to get involved in you community Back in 1883, Teddy Roosevelt wrote an essay on what it takes to be a true American citizen. He did not mince words. “The people who say that they have not time to attend to politics are simply saying that they are unfit to live in a free community,” he wrote. “Their place is under a despotism.” He went on: “The first duty of an American citizen, then, is that he shall work in politics.” I hope you’ll forgive his gender-specific language. He wrote at a time when women didn’t even have the vote. But his essay has been on my mind lately, because his sentiment — that living in a representative democracy demands work from all of us — is as timely now as it was then. A lot of people these days intuitively grasp that our system needs our involvement if we’re to safeguard it. So what should we do — especially if politics has to share space in our lives with family and jobs? The first step is easy: look around your community and ask yourself what needs fixing or what can be done better. I don’t care where you live: ten minutes’ thought and you’ll come up with a healthy list of issues to tackle. This is how a lot of people get started: they
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By Lee Hamilton see an issue they want to do something about. So they enter the fray, and often come to recognize they have more political power than they thought. Of course, your chances of effecting change grow as you learn. You have to inform yourself about the issue: listen carefully as you talk to your neighbors and friends, and pay attention to what politicians, commentators, and those involved with the issue say. Participate, if you will, in the dialogue of democracy. It’s perfectly fine to personalize the issue as you seek to persuade others, but to be effective you’ve got to know what others think, too. The same, really, goes for voting. It should be informed not just by what your gut tells you, but by what you’ve learned. Our system depends on cit-
In his last speech, Hubert H. Humphrey said, “the moral test of government is how that government treats those in the dawn of life, the children; those who are in the twilight of life, the elderly; those who are in the shadows of life, the sick, the needy and the handicapped.” I have always agreed with those who said that there was a compact between the generations, i.e. that younger people support (and pay for) Social Security and Medicare to assure security for older persons in their old age, and that older people support (and pay for) education to assure opportunity and a better quality of life for younger persons. From its very beginnings, there has always been a struggle in this country between individualism and community. A modern day example of this would be younger people who would rather invest their money in the stock market instead of paying Social Security taxes, and older persons
who don’t think they should pay taxes for schools since they no longer have any children in school. It seems to me that politically we are leaning in the direction of individualism, and I am concerned that the above-mentioned compact is in jeopardy. There are those in politics who want to make rather drastic changes to Social Security and Medicare. In fact, there is a federal budget proposal that would privatize Medicare, and there have been proposals to partially privatize Social Security. Social Security and Medicare have lifted an entire class of people, the elderly, out of poverty and have allowed them to have a secure and dignified retirement. In addition, as a result of such a secure retirement, older persons are able to volunteer countless hours to help others, and to continue to contribute to their communities. In many cases, they are also able to financially help their children and grandchildren (e.g. college education
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izens making discriminating choices on politicians and issues. So you want to educate yourself, which includes talking with people whose opinions differ from yours. The world is complex, even at the neighborhood level, and to be effective we need to understand it. When it comes time to act, you want to join with a like-minded group of believers. That’s how you amplify your strength. Numbers count. And both within that group and among the others you’ll encounter, you try to build consensus. There’s an old saying that if you want to go fast you go alone, if you want to go far you join together. That’s very true in politics. Next, you have to communicate — with each other, with the media, and at the local, state, and national levels. You have to communicate with your representatives. You have to go to public meetings and speak up. Focus your message so it’s clear, concise, and specific. Be polite, but persistent. There’s another way of participating that’s a bit more arm’s length, but also important: contribute money to a party or politician of your choice. Doing it is as important as the amount,
because money talks in politics, and it helps you expand your influence. For good or ill, it’s an important part of politics. Finally, run for office yourself. If you are so inclined, get a circle of friends to support you. Start locally. Develop the issues you’re interested in, pick the office that will help you affect them, organize and build support, focus your message, raise money. If this isn’t to your taste, then support candidates of your choice. All of these are ways of participating — and if you want more, search out The New York Times’ guide, “How to Participate in Politics.” The key thing, as President Obama said, is to show up. There are all kinds of ways to have an impact, but they start with one thing: Showing up. It’s the least we should do. Lee Hamilton is a Senior Advisor for the Indiana University Center on Representative Government; a Distinguished Scholar, IU School of Global and International Studies; and a Professor of Practice, IU School of Public and Environmental Affairs. He was a member of the U.S. House of Representatives for 34 years.
expenses). In my opinion, Social Security and Medicare have been and continue to be two of the most successful government programs ever devised in this country. At the state level, there are those in politics who don’t seem to value education and teaching as much as we once did. At the same time we talk about needing to create thousands of new jobs, there are cuts in educational budgets, including K-12, UW and vocational-technical education and training. Historically, Wisconsin has been one of the top states in the country in graduation rates (we are #1) and performance on ACT tests for college bound-bound students. I believe that these two results are fantastic measures of how good Wisconsin’s educational system has been. Also, I worry about making a college education unaffordable and unobtainable for low-income and moderate-income families. Education, for me, is still the great leveler for younger people to
escape poverty, and to improve their quality of life. If we take that opportunity away, we are truly creating a class distinction. With such programs as Social Security and Medicare, and a high quality of education, I believe we have done quite well in passing the moral test of how we treat those in the dawn of life, those in the twilight of life and those in the shadows of life. I believe that it is critical to maintain the compact among the generations. Can you imagine the lives of older people without Social Security and Medicare during the recession of the last few years? Can you imagine the lives of our children if they do not have access to a good quality education? I can’t. This column was written by Tom Frazier, July 2012. Tom is undergoing medical treatment and will be writing again in the near future.
A compact between the generations BY TOM FRAZIER
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Pay attention to your emotions…They are real! So often when faced with a challenge, especially that of moving from your long-time home, you are told to look at the bright side, the glass is half full, and where you are moving to will enhance your lifestyle. We’ve all been told to move forward and let the past go. We feel weak when we indulge in our sadness and feelings of loss. We can all agree that the only person who truly understands what we are feeling is you, the person going through the change! As we age our emotional strength may alter, not weaken, but change into deep seated feelings that we push aside so that we don’t burden our families with our problems and issues. Our children have their own challenges and adding to their burden seems wrong. So, we hold our feelings inside and guess what…they become more pronounced. When we push our feelings inside they can take hold of us and manifest as fear and procrastination. We put off that which takes us out of our comfort zone. Procrastination is our number one nemesis when a change is necessary to our mental and physical health. When I meet with families regard-
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By Bruce Nemovitz ing mom or dad moving, emotions are central to the conversation and to the success or failure of a move that is truly needed. Children relive childhood memories with siblings and parents. Mom and dad feel like the roles have been reversed and their loving daughter is now treating them like children… or so it seems to the older adult. All intentions are loving and have the best interests in mind, but the conversation may feel differently. No one is prepared for this move and all in the family are doing their best with what they must work with. Another point of trepidation relates to your collection of personal property or your ‘treasures’ collected over a lifetime of living. The word I hear most often is overwhelming
when thinking about downsizing and preparing for the move. Each picture, vase, piece of furniture has a story. Your collection of books, tapes, and photos brings back memories from a lifetime of joy and sadness. Take some time to feel the emotions and share them with your loved ones. You can’t take it all with you, but you will carry the memories with you wherever you go. Also know there are companies that will guide you through the downsizing process and can take you from overwhelmed to empowered. Bringing in professionals is the best medicine to counter fear and procrastination. The point of this article is to rejoice in your feelings whether you are the child helping a parent or you are the older adult moving from the home you have loved for the last 30-50 years of your life. You should take time to truly feel and discuss your emotions with those you love and trust. We are raised to be tough and strong when we meet a challenge in our lives. But this move, from your long-time home requires conversations, research and understanding of who you truly are today. We all change over time and you are
not the same person was moved into that home many years ago. Talk about what you are feeling; your fears, your concerns and most of all your sadness or trepidation about the move you are about to make. Do your research of housing options before making any decisions. The best antidote for fear and anxiety is getting all the information necessary to make a sound decision. Honor your feelings and emotions. Those who love you will do all they can to guide you and help you in your time of need, but only you can know what you feel. Treat yourself with love and care and know that facing your fears and anxiety is critical to moving forward in a healthy way. Write down your concerns and discuss them with your trusted advisors. Don’t bury them as they will come back to bite you at a time when you will need to make decisions that will be critical to your well-being. Once you have truly taken the time to feel, you can go to the next step of meeting your goals and desires for a happy and healthy future! Bruce Nemovitz is a Senior Real Estate Specialist, as well as Certified Senior
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AUGUST 2018
A mixed bag on Social Security
BY TOM MARGENAU
Usually, I like to focus my column around one topic. But today I’ll just open up my email inbox and pull out a hodgepodge of questions. : I am 64 years old. I plan to start my Social Security at age 66. My husband is 62 and has been getting Social Security disability benefits for several years. His benefit rate is higher than mine will be by $210. If he dies, will I get widow’s benefits or will I not qualify because he isn’t getting real Social Security? : I think I’ve said a hundred times in this column that disability benefits are just as “real” as any other kind of Social Security. So when your husband dies, you will get widow’s benefits. Assuming you are over 66 when that happens, you will get an extra $210 in widow’s payments tacked on to your retirement benefit. : I am 74 years old and still working. I am in good health and plan to continue working as long as I can. And I have no intention of signing up for my Social Security until I can fully maximize my benefits. At what age will be? : You are already well past that age. Once you reach age 70, there is no point in delaying filing for your Social Security. By that age, you have already received the maximum “delayed retirement credits” that you are due. They cap out at 32 percent at age 70. In other words, had you filed for benefits at age 70, you would have gotten 132 percent of your full retirement benefit. And if you file now at age 74, you will get the same 132 percent rate. So you should file a Social Security claim right away. You will be able to get a maximum of six months retroactive benefits. : I was married to my first husband for 28 years. I have been married to my second husband for 12 years. My first husband just died. Can I get widow’s benefits on his Social Security account? : No. As long as you are married to husband No. 2, you can’t get any Social Security from No. 1. But if your marriage to No. 2 ends (through death or divorce), then you can claim widow’s benefits from your first husband -- if they pay more than what you might be due
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from your second husband. : I worked for the Union Pacific railroad for 15 years. But I spent most of my life (more than 30 years) working at jobs where I paid into Social Security. When I went to file for my Social Security retirement, the clerk told me my claim would be sent to the Railroad Retirement Board for processing. What gives? : For those readers who don’t know, railroad workers pay into the Railroad Retirement system, not into Social Security. But the two programs mimic each other in almost all respects -- except that railroad retirement includes a second tier of benefits that are designed to resemble a private defined pension plan. Anyone with more than 10 years of railroad service is considered vested in the railroad pension system. So your claim is shipped to the RRB so they can determine what, if any, tier-two benefits you might be due. They also make sure your Social Security claim is processed and your benefits are properly paid. : I am 59 and soon to turn 60. I am getting $1,850 in my own Social Security disability. My husband died unexpectedly last month. His full age 66 benefit was $2,230. I talked to someone at SSA and she told me I should file for disabled widow’s benefits because they are always higher than regular widow’s benefits. Is this true? : Please bear in mind that I don’t know all the facts about your case. But if you were told that disabled widow’s benefits are higher than regular widow’s benefits, that’s just not true. The earliest a widow normally can get benefits is age 60. But a disabled widow can file as early as age 50. A disabled widow gets a rate equal to 71.5 percent of her husband’s full benefit. That is the same rate payable to a 60-year-old widow. 71.5 percent of your husband’s benefit is about $1,600. And that is less than you are getting in your own Social Security. So there is no point in filing for disabled widow’s benefits. But if you wait until you are 66 years old, at that point, you can switch to 100 percent of your husband’s Social Security.
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End-of-life preplanning offers joy and peace of mind BY MARY HUNT
Planning for parents’ end-of-life expenses is about the last thing most adult children want to deal with. At least not right now. A traditional funeral costs about $6,000, although extras like flowers, obituary notices, acknowledgment cards and limousines can bring the total to well over $10,000. Families often overspend on a funeral or burial because they think of it as a reflection of their feelings for the deceased. DEAR MARY: My comment is in response to a letter on the Everyday Cheapskate website from Bonita in South Dakota titled “Where to Keep Money for Mom?” She was looking for input on how to invest $10,000 for her 62-year-old mother who has no savings or life insurance and lives on disability. I would recommend they go to any funeral home and work with the person there who handles prepaid funerals. Essentially, you are purchasing an insurance policy to cover the funeral costs. We did this for my dad before he moved into a long-term care facility, which was going to drain his remaining assets to zero dollars. A prepaid funeral policy is excluded from the asset base and is protected once the assets are gone and a person goes on medical assistance. With all the other drama that comes with aging parents, it is nice for my sister and me to know that the end is covered and won’t create another drain/strain on everything. -- Molly DEAR MOLLY: Thanks for this wise advice. In fact, many elder law attorneys advise prepayment as a way to invest in assets that will not be countable by Medicaid or SSI. However, I want my dear readers to know that there are pitfalls on the road to prepaid end-of-life arrangements, which they need to know about in order to avoid falling into them. Buyers beware. Consumers lose millions of dollars every year when pre-need funeral funds are misspent or misappropriated. A funeral provider could mishandle, mismanage or embezzle the funds. Some go out of business before
the need for the prepaid funeral arises. Others sell policies that are virtually worthless. Consumers received some protection from unscrupulous funeral providers with the creation of the Funeral Rule in 1984. This rule, administered by the Federal Trade Commission, requires funeral providers to give consumers accurate itemized price information and other specific disclosures about funeral goods and services. The problem is that many of these kinds of end-of-life contracts are governed by state laws and vary greatly from one state to another. Following are some questions the FTC recommends asking before signing up for a pre-need funeral arrangement. The questions are from the FTC booklet. See also the FTC “Shopping for Funeral Service” webpage. What happens to the money you’ve prepaid? States have different requirements for handling those funds. Who will get the interest income on money that is prepaid and then put into a trust account? How will you be protected if the funeral provider or the insurance underwriter it uses goes out of business for some reason? Can you cancel the contract and get a full refund if you change our minds? What happens if you move to a different area or die while away from home? Can your prepaid funeral plans be transferred, and if so, what is the additional cost? Sometimes it’s more convenient and less stressful to price-shop funeral homes by telephone. The Funeral Rule requires funeral directors to provide price information over the phone to any caller who asks for it. If you run into problems or have questions about your state laws, most states have a licensing board that regulates the funeral industry. For specific information on how to obtain the resources mentioned above, go to EverydayCheapskate.com/funeral.
AUGUST 2018
Learning from those who live long and well BY CHUCK NORRIS
Last week I talked about the Villagers of Tianna. Located in central Sardinia, their remarkably low mortality rates and high life expectancies have resulted in a percentage of centenarians three times greater than in the rest of region. Sardinia is one of five identified “Blue Zones,” a registered term that applied to areas around the globe -- five in all -- that stand out for their extraordinarily long-living populations. While these areas are geographically diverse and seemingly disconnected, there are common denominators in the lifestyles of those living in a Blue Zone. They are all areas where people move naturally, where physical activity for all is part of a daily routine. These routines also include rituals that serve to reduce stress. Life in these zones also includes some form of a plantbased diet. They are communities of people where loved ones come first and are kept close; where a social network of friends surrounds them. People in these zones are connected by faith and a religious community in which centenarians are an important part. Of the five Blue Zones identified, only one is in the United States. It is in Loma Linda, California and is maybe the healthiest community in the United States. A community of about 9,000 Seventh-day Adventists in the Loma Linda area make up the core of America’s Blue Zone region. These people live as much as a decade longer than the rest of us. Some of their longevity is due to a rigid regime of vegetarianism and regular exercise. Much can be attributed to their health ministry. Within this as well as other Blue Zone communities, there is a strong connection between longevity and faith. According to research, people who pay attention to their spiritual side have been shown to have lower rates of cardiovascular disease, depression, stress and suicide. Other studies have shown that religious people in general tend to be less depressed and less anxious than people without a spiritual or religious belief. In a study released last November, researchers at Northwestern University showed that America’s Amish community, an old religious sect and
direct descendants of the Anabaptists of 16th-century Europe reap many of the same health benefits as in the Blue Zones. With their practice of manual agrarian labor and social separation from the rest of the world, Amish have developed a significant edge in late-life health, with lower rates of cancer, cardiovascular disease and diabetes. Contributing to good health in late life was the fact that almost all elderly people in the Amish community are cared for at home, by relatives. While research such as this has shown that lifestyle practices greatly influence a long healthy life, scientists still do not do not have all the answers as to exactly why. Family matters. Social ties are important. Some scientists believe having strong social ties to be one of the greatest guarantors of happiness and a link to health benefits such as lower blood pressure, less heart disease, better weight control and healthier blood sugar levels. The trick is in adopting those modifiable things that can apply to our everyday lives. We also cannot overlook the connection between longevity and faith. Adherence to a religion allows people to relinquish the stresses of everyday life to a higher power. That a person practices those beliefs with others seems also important. A survey by the University of Wisconsin-Madison found that 33 percent of those who attended religious services every week and reported having close friends at church said they were extremely satisfied with their lives. Only 19 percent of those who went to church but had no close connections to the congregation reported the same satisfaction. As pointed out by the New York Times’ Jane E. Brody, there is no longer any doubt that what happens in the brain influences what happens in the body. This requires a different way of practicing medicine. The evidence seems clear that patients’ health and quality of life could benefit if their doctors gave more attention to spiritual health. According to a recent Viewpoint article in the Journal of the American Medical Association, research suggests a clear relationship between religious participation and patient health. Doctors need
to begin to accept the value of spiritual approaches to medical care, particularly at the end of patients’ lives. In spite of the research, a focus on spirituality is too often considered outside the realm of modern medicine. Most physicians have not received training in spiritual care and most patients do not receive it, though it could
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Next steps for caregiving ERAs Senior Network of Waukesha County coordinates the Caregiver Connection, providing support and information to individuals who help seniors and adults with disabilities with their everyday activities. Last month we talked about the first steps to take on your caregiving journey. The first step is to form a care plan with the person receiving care; the second step is to identify a care team. In order to best provide for a care receiver, it’s important to understand their current financial situation. Although many people like to keep their finances private, this is a necessary step for the future. Seeking assistance from an attorney or a financial planner may diffuse some family tension
throughout the process. It’s important to acquire a list of assets and liabilities, banking accounts, Social Security income, insurance policies, retirement or pension benefits, credit card debts, and so forth. In addition to finances, be sure to take a look at your care receiver’s legal matters. Legal documents you will need include Social Security numbers,
birth, marriage, and death certificates, property settlements, military records, income tax returns and wills. Make sure to store these documents in a safe place, such as a safety deposit box or home filing cabinet. Next, doing some preliminary research on the care receiver’s medical diagnosis can prepare you for healthcare developments along the way. Knowledge is power, and the more you know, the more you will know what to expect. Having a basic understanding of what is happening medically can empower you to be a better advocate. As always, communication is key. Make sure to communicate this information to your care team to keep them informed and on the same page. Last but not least, remember to
practice self-care, because your health and mental well-being is important, too. Oftentimes, self-care is seen as a luxury, but it is just as necessary as all the care you provide to your care receiver. Self-care could mean daily physical exercise, eating healthy, meditation, sharing your struggles at caregiver support groups, spending time with family, or simply watching your favorite movies. More caregiving tips can be found at TheCaregivingConnection.org, a guide that connects caregivers to community resources. Kathy Gale is Executive Director, ERAs Senior Network, Inc. More information about ERAs Senior Network, Inc. can be found at www.ERAsWaukesha.org.
NEMOVITZ continued from page 6 Advisor. Bruce has sold residential homes in the four county Milwaukee-Metro areas for 35 years. He has published a book called “Moving in the Right Direction”, A Senior’s Guide to Moving and Downsizing. Bruce has just written his second book for the children of seniors, “Guiding Our Parents in the Right Direction”, Practical Ad-
vice about Seniors Moving from the Home They Love. This book is now available at www.GuidingOurParents.com. Past articles about moving and downsizing and other important information can be found at www.BrucesTeam.com. Bruce received the 2010 “Realtor of the Year” from the 3,800 membership of the GMAR (Greater Milwaukee Association of Realtors). Bruce
is a featured speaker at several senior communities in the Milwaukee-Metro area. His discussions center on the challenge of moving from a long time home into a senior apartment or community. He has been listed in Milwaukee Magazine’s 5-Star Agents list for the last three years in a row. As such, he’s one of only a handful of Realtors who are continually included in the top 7% in
client satisfaction in the Milwaukee Metro area. He’s rated A+ by the Better Business Bureau, and was a finalist for Concordia College’s Ethical Business Leadership Award. He works with his wife Jeanne at Realty Executives Integrity.
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Healthy eating and your hearing is important BY CHARLYN FARGO
The older we get, the more likely it is that we will experience hearing loss, according to the National Institutes for Health. About one in three Americans between the ages of 65 and 74 has hearing loss. Among those older than 75, one of every two people has hearing loss. What happens is the ear and its nerve pathways can change over time. In addition, certain diseases and medical treatments can be toxic to the ears. Long-term exposure to sounds that are too loud or last too long can cause hearing loss as well. Can healthy eating reverse the effects of aging on the ear? A research team led by Gary Curhan and Sharon Curhan of Brigham and Women’s Hospital analyzed questionnaire responses from about 71,000 women who took part in the Nurses’ Health Study II between 1991 and 2013. The research was supported by NIH’s National Institute on Deafness and Other Communication Disorders (NIDCD) and National Cancer Institute (NCI). Results were published in the Journal of Nutrition. At the beginning of data collection, women taking part in the study were between 27 and 44 years old. Most were white women. Using mailed questionnaires, the research team asked the women every 4 years about their eating habits over the past year. They were also asked whether they had developed a moderate or severe hearing problem. The team used the reports of food intake to calculate scores for three healthy dietary patterns: the alternate Mediterranean diet (AMED), Dietary Approaches to Stop Hypertension (DASH), and the 2010 Alternative Healthy Eating Index (AHEI-2010). AMED is based on fruits, vegetables, nuts, whole grains, legumes, and olive oil and encourages eating fish and drinking only a moderate amount of alcohol. DASH encourages fruits, vegetables, nuts, lean meats, fish, and low-fat dairy, and limits sodium, sugar, and fat. Like the others, AHEI-2010 encourages vegetables, fruits, whole grains, and limits sugar, salt and animal fat.
Over the study period, 2,306 women reported having developed moderate or worse hearing loss. The researchers found that women whose dietary patterns most resembled AMED or DASH had about a 30 percent lower risk of hearing loss than women whose diets least resembled them. The women who didn’t have AMED or DASH dietary patterns also seemed to be more likely to smoke and have high blood pressure, and less likely to be physically active. The scientists adjusted their models to account for these differences. “Interestingly, we observed that those following an overall healthy diet had a lower risk of moderate or worse hearing loss,” says Sharon Curhan. “Eating well contributes to overall good health, and it may also be helpful in reducing the risk of hearing loss.”
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Politics tears siblings apart BY ANNIE LANE
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man. My relationship with my 66-yearold sister is damaged, seemingly beyond repair. We have not spoken in at least two years. After having been close siblings over many years, our only current communication is through birthday cards. The reason has to do with politics. She and I have polar opposite ideas about the current administration. I have no problem with that whatsoever. Everyone has his/her own political views. What I do have a problem with are her incessant tirades on social media, specifically Facebook, which is akin to putting her views on a Times Square billboard. Though I have strong political opinions, I post nothing about them on social media, because I want to maintain cordial relationships with all my family members, friends and neighbors, whose politics are diverse. On the other hand, my sister does not seem to care that her preaching-to-the-choir posts, though they may make her feel good, alienate many members of her own family, as well as half of all other Americans. I would like to approach her about this situation in a way that could mend our tattered relationship but don’t know how. Any light you could shed would be valued and appreciated. -- A Sad and Hurt Brother in Florida DEAR SAD AND HURT BROTHER: I can empathize with
how frustrating and hurtful your sister’s rants on social media are to you. Ultimately, you can’t control what she posts, but you can control your exposure to it. You can do this by unfollowing her, which is different from unfriending. Click the three dots in the upper right corner of her post, and select “Unfollow (her name).” Once her online persona is out of sight, out of mind, it will be easier to remember the real person, the little sister whom you grew up with and love. Then it’s time to put aside your differences and pick up the phone. Tell her you miss her.
Don’t even bring up politics. If she tries to, steer the conversation away from it; although it might not feel like it at the moment, there are so many other things to talk about. I think she’ll be glad to hear from you. You’ve been sending each other birthday cards, which shows that you both care about keeping up a connection. That’s all the common ground you need to begin rebuilding your relationship. DEAR ANNIE: In the past, my
wife has gotten 13 to 15 prescriptions filled/refilled from our local pharmacy, which is part of one of the largest drugstore chains in the country. She needs only nine now, but the pharmacy keeps calling to refill prescriptions, some of which are not in use now and some of which will need refills two to three weeks in the future. She has told the pharmacy that she doesn’t want the automatic refill calls, but she continues to get them. Any help from you? -- Harassed by Pharmacy DEAR HARASSED: No one needs a constant reminder of all the medications one is on. I called a branch of your pharmacy and was told that you must call the pharmacy where you have them refilled and ask the pharmacists there to “inactivate the automatic refills.” Try again and use that exact language. Keep me posted, because if they persist with the calls, I’ll help you take action, including reporting them to the proper authorities. Helping patients is one of the best things in the world, but pressure tactics to push drugs are some of the worst. “Ask Me Anything: A Year of Advice From Dear Annie” is out now! Annie Lane’s debut book -- featuring favorite columns on love, friendship, family and etiquette -- is available as a paperback and e-book. Visit http:// www.creatorspublishing.com for more information. Send your questions for Annie Lane to dearannie@creators. com.
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44444 We’re told that the best-compounded annual yields are in money market mutual funds. The biggest catch to this is you have to have money to make money. 44444 The annual harvest will continue in fine fashion for some vegetable products this month. Be brave. Do try the broccoli and cauliflower. 44444 Don’t always follow someone else’s path. Let your mind take your feet down new and different ways. What you learn might really surprise you. 44444 My old grandfather - now deceased - always said he was just resting his tired eyes when he was catnapping in his big chair. He had many good lessons. The one I will always remember is that you should only try to remove the wax from your ears with your elbows. 44444 Just imagine how many sales slips you would have to go through at year’s end if sales taxes were deductible? 44444 Did you ever get a fake wooden nickel in change at a store many years ago? 44444 When dad called you Buster, you knew you were in for big trouble. He did not even have to remind you “If I ever catch you doing that again, I’ll warm your fanny.” When you were asked as a younger person “if you were
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44444 Wind is a relatively free commodity. Somewhere the wind always is blowing, even behind those too often dark clouds 44444 The flowers of tomorrow were the seeds of yesterday that need watering today. 44444 I believe it was Abraham Lincoln who told us that it is not the number of years in your life that count, but the life in your years. Along this vein, we look back momentarily on the aging Stone Bank Lions whose efforts would have made Lincoln proud. The annual Stone Bank July 4th parade is a real success. 44444 Domestic factory employment has dropped about 30 percent since year 2000. The hostile recession, taxes and regulatory practices have not been the best. Starting in 2000, how can President Trump be blamed for this? 44444 Do you remember golf as once being only a game for the rich and famous? You must be at least in your 80s or close to recall the non-players talking about the game somewhat jealously as pasture pool. Today, golf can be everyone’s game with prices heading downward as more courses are added. The lowest price we have seen (yes, there perhaps are lower) was for online registration for $30 for two people playing golf with the use of a cart - not bad for a few hours of entertainment!
44444 Who other than Mackinaw, MI residents decided it was the USA’s favorite city as a vacation destination? 44444 AAA says to be credit card smart: Do keep your spending to 50 percent or less. Don’t consolidate your debt onto just one card. High balances can be suspicious. Pay off credit card debt as needed. Do not apply for a new credit card shortly before applying for a new mortgage. Hang onto your old credit cards. Closing accounts decreases your available credit potential. Older and positive credit card reports will be helpful in securing new credit. 44444 Who was it that coined the phrase, “An apple a day will keep the doctor away.” Could it have been Johnny Appleseed? 44444 Speaking of apples, how about the annual harvest in Wisconsin of almost - or possibly over - 50 million pounds of apples? 44444 While we are into foods, how about the annual Cranberry Festival in Warrens Sept. 28-30. You will be amazed. Yes, we bet it will be a berry good time for all attending. 44444 Being alone certainly is not the same as being lonely. There are many of us who sometimes prefer to be alone. We suspect such is normal. 44444
Would it be easy to fall in love with that not exactly beautiful rich girl down the block a bit as opposed to vivacious and glamorous daughter of the unemployed carpenter? 44444 Did you ever put a dent or a scratch on your dad’s car and have him tell you, “Listen, I paid good money for that”? 44444 As we go forward, a miraculous power will change the season. We only go forward per his reason. 44444 Having had computer problems for about an hour, I realized it was time for a nap. In fact, it always is time for a nap. 44444 We have been told many times that where there is a Will, there’s a way. One problem is that Will is not always around to show the way. 44444 I’m thinking that to be really re-energized, there is a need for more than a good night’s sleep. 44444 If something is at least slightly uncomfortable, it very possibly is good for you. 44444 Before uncovering real peace, I suspect we need to really know ourselves.
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THE GRAND HILLS CASTLE - Assisted Living & Memory Care OPENING AUGUST 2018
COMING SOON to scenic New Berlin, The Grand Hills Castle is the newest addition to our long history of senior care. This modern and unique assisted living location will provide the expert care our community has come to expect from Castle Senior Living, with additional amenities for both residents and their visiting families. From our outdoor-like neighborhood Main Street, to our game room and chef-prepared meals, The Grand Hills Castle is a place where friends, family, and grandkids will be eager visit! Spread over 6 acres, The Grand Hills Castle is also adjacent to New Berlin Hills Golf Course, providing wildlife sightings, beautiful views, and future course accessibility for the seasoned golfers in our care.
(262) 347-4479 13050 Cleveland Ave. New Berlin, WI 53151
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Assisted Living at Summit Woods
More choices. More freedom. More comfort.
Take a stroll around our private duck pond, enjoy activities focused on overall well-being, or relax in your private, sunny apartment. Summit Woods offers flexible, individualized care plans so residents can enjoy an active lifestyle with the peace of mind knowing help will arrive if needed. Call 262-521-1388 today to schedule a personal tour!
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Care Directory Southport home features 20 rooms with private baths. Amenities include a spa with relaxing Jacuzzi tub, a salon, a sensory room as well as beautifully landscaped and secure back yards with raised bed gardens and a walking path. Our homes offer a sense of warmth in a cozy, quaint atmosphere. Azura Kenosha has a Registered Nurse on staff, offers medication management, personalized management of behavioral expressions, including sundowning, wandering, and anxiety. In addition to our care services, we include nutritious meals and snacks, housekeeping & laundry and Quality of Life programming (activities) which keep residents engaged and active. Most importantly, Azura Memory Care’s specialized care is based on our exclusive MOSAIC training and engagement program which uses cutting edge, research based approaches and techniques to help our caregivers fully understand the disease process and equip them with ways to properly approach, communicate and engage those within our care while bringing moments of joy to each of our residents. At Azura our mission is to Transform the Culture of Memory Care. We invite you to visit our home at any time or call Julie Gey, Director of Community Relations at 262-220-2720 for a personalized tour today!
Azura Memory Care Of Oak Creek 8772 S. Mayhew Dr. • Oak Creek 262-220-3574 • www.azuramemory.com
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Azura Memory Care of Oak Creek is one of 14 locations operated throughout the state of Wisconsin. The Oak Creek facility offers 48 units, three suite levels (single to double rooms included). The refundable enrollment/endowment fee is $1,000. Monthly rent range is $4,600 - $8,550 with a mandatory meal plan included. When you visit Azura, you will witness their everyday use of MOSAIC principles through creative expression, small group peer interactions, special interest clubs, intergenerational activities, one-on-one engagements with caregivers, outdoor activities, daily themes, church services, supervised baking, music and much more! At Azura, the advantages to aging in place in assisted living include safety, socialization, supportive memory care, in-home access to services and most importantly, preserving quality of life. This facility offers a warm, loving home that offers high quality, relationship-based memory care. Their MOSAIC training ensures the team provides exceptional care and personalized engagements that result in moments of joy everyday.
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660 Woelfel Road • Brookfield 262-789-7499 www.brookdale.com/en/communities/brookdale-brookfield-al.html
Affiliated with the Brookfield Chamber of Commerce. Brookdale Brookfield Assisted Living is comprised of studios and 1-bedroom units and a capacity of 64. Spouses can share rooms/apartments. There is an enrollment/endowment Fee of $1,500, which is refundable if within the first 6 months of move-in. Monthly rents are $3415 - $4354 (not including cares). A mandatory meal plan is included in the cost of rent. Residents enjoy numerous recreational programs including: B-Fit exercise, brain games, Bingo, music therapy, gardening, arts & crafts, current events, health talks & monthly outings. Brookdale has four medical personnel on staff or consulting. Our community offers a loving and comfortable home, with well-appointed accommodations, restaurant-style dining and many opportunities to engage individual interests, passion and purpose.
We are conveniently located and close to many freeways, shopping and hospitals. We completed a $1 million renovation project in June 2017.
Brookdale Sussex
W240 N6351 Maple Avenue • Sussex www.brookdale.com/en/communities/brookdale-sussex.html
Affiliated with the Sussex Area Chamber of Commerce. Brookdale Sussex has 20 studio apartments in which spouses may live together. There is a $1,500 enrollment/endowment fee, which is refundable if within the first 6 months of move-in. Monthly rents are $2410 - $2795 (not including cares). A mandatory meal plan is included in the cost of rent. There is one medical person on staff. Brookdale Sussex offers many recreational programs including: B-Fit exercise, brain games, Bingo, music therapy, gardening, arts & crafts, current events, health talks & monthly outings. Our community offers a loving and comfortable home, with well-appointed accommodations, restaurant-style dining and many opportunities to engage individual interests, passion and purpose.
Family owned and operated senior apartments with a commitment to quality care and exceptional service starting at $3125 monthly.
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Castle Senior Living
13050 W. Cleveland Ave. • New Berlin 262-347-4479 • castlewi.com
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Castle Senior Living offers 48 apartment style rooms and memory care suites, with rent based on the resident’s level of care. There is a mandatory meal plan. In addition, there are: regularly scheduled outings and special events, exercise & wellness program, in-house physical therapist and a Fall Prevention Program. Knowing that care and respect for your loved ones starts with caregivers who are skilled, knowledgeable and passionate about the work they do is the philosophy of the employees. Other advantages the facility offers include: game room, chapel, salon and spa, exercise room, apartment style rooms with full kitchen, living room and washer and dryer, fully enclosed courtyard and Memory Care suites.
Clement Manor
CUSTOM LONG-TERM CARE PLANS DEVELOPED WITH YOU, FOR YOU My Choice Family Care is a managed care organization committed to a better kind of healthcare for people who need it most—seniors, adults with disabilities, and the family and friends who support them.
Toll Free 1-877-489-3814 For more information on the Family Care program, call your local ADRC.
www.mychoicefamilycare.org
9339 W. Howard Ave. • Greenfield 414-546-7000 • www.clementmanor.com
Clement Manor assisted living apartments are part of a full continuum of housing and healthcare services. Everything you need is under one roof. Couples can live together when only one person needs care. Studios, 1-bedroom and 2-bedroom apartments. Participate in a variety of programs that support your independence, creativity, wellness, spirituality and zest for life! Amenities include a wellness center, convenience store, full service bank and occupational, physical and speech therapy on site. Catholic Mass and Protestant services. Sponsored by School Sisters of St. Francis.
Forest Ridge, A Wimmer Senior Community 11077 W. Forest Home Ave. • Hales Corners 414-425-1148
Forest Ridge in Hales Corners is your premier hometown senior community. Newly constructed apartment homes are available NOW! Reach out to our beautiful community with social activities, new friendships, fitness and wellness programs, delicious dining, and
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so much more. We offer 259 residences, including: one-bedroom apartments, two-bedrooms/two baths apartments, and one-bedroom with den apartments—many with a patio or balcony. Lease options allow flexible terms, and meal plans available for an additional cost. Our social calendar includes a variety of activities, special events, tours, and trips with scheduled transportation available. For your convenience, we offer a daily dining program, enclosed parking, plus on-site country store, full-service bank, and beauty salon/barber shop. If you join our community as an independent resident and your needs change, you may stay in your same apartment while accessing the services of our Assisted Living Program. Residents receiving assisted living services enjoy all the support services they need, including care from our highly trained health staff of RNs, LPNs, and Resident Care Assistants. We can offer the affordable retirement you want with the services you may need—to assist you through the years. Call us today to arrange your personal tour. Reserve your own luxurious apartment today!
respect for personal integrity of our residents. Our compassionate staff is trained to serve with an open heart and friendly smile. Living arrangements: Assisted Living – 43 apts., studios, 3 sizes/1 bedrooms, 2 bedrooms/2 baths, walk-in showers, individually controlled heat and air, kitchenette. Pets welcome. All utilities, except telephone, internet and cable are included. Memory Care – 33 private suites with bathrooms, most with walk-in showers. Monthly rent: Assisted Living – start at $3,750; Memory Care – start at $4,800. In-house physician, podiatrist, coordination of therapies and lab services. Activities: lunch outings, movies, cards, bingo, happy hour and more. Affiliations: Lexington Heritage, Heritage Court, Heritage West Allis, Heritage Elm Grove, Heritage Court Waukesha.
Heritage At Deer Creek
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3585 S. 147th St. • New Berlin 262-789-6600 • www.heritagesenior.com
N48 W14250 Ave. • Menomonee Falls 262-781-6930 • www.heritagesenior.com
Assisted Living and Memory Care residence. This is a 34 unit, secure, residence. When you enter the doors of HeriWithin Heritage at Deer Creek you will find a warm and compassion- tage Court you will find a warm and compassionate community with a ate community where daily assistance is provided with love and utmost very homelike atmosphere. We have caring, dedicated caregivers on staff
be free to simply love LEAVE THE CAREGIVING TO US
• Personalized managed care with a high caregiver ratio • Compassionate team specifically trained in advanced dementia care and our innovative MOSAIC philosophy • Warm, loving home designed to support those with dementia through all stages • Tailored activities to enhance life and give daily moments of joy with exercise, creative, sensory, and cognitive therapy
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baths, walk-in showers, individually controlled heat and air, kitchenette. Pets welcome. All utilities, except telephone included. Memory Care – 33 private suites with bathrooms, most with walk-in showers. Monthly rent: Assisted Living – start at $2,955; Memory Care – start at $3,800. In house physician, podiatrist, coordination of therapies and lab services. Activities: lunch outings, movies, cards, bingo, happy hour and more. Affiliations: Lexington Heritage, Heritage Court, Heritage West Allis, Heritage Elm Grove, Heritage Court Waukesha.
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N48 W14250 Hampton with love, respect andAve. dignity. Rents • Menomonee Falls start at $4,750 for 1 room suite, and 262-442-1540 $5,300 for a two-room suite. www.heritagesenior.com With an enclosed outdoor garden, This is acan 34 enjoy unit, the secure Memory residents outdoors in a Care residence. When you enter the safe and secure area. We provide three doors of Heritagemeals Courta you a home-cooked day will and find snacks warm community and and have compassionate an array of activities for everyone to enjoy. All private suites are with private bath. Activities: outings, movies, cards, daily events and more. Affiliations: Lexington Heritage, Heritage at Deer Creek, Heritage Court Waukesha, Heritage West Allis, and Heritage Elm Grove.
Heritage Court Waukesha 1831 Meadow Lane • Pewaukee 262-542-3434 • www.heritagesenior.com
A 36 unit, 38 bed for profit facility with no enrollment/endowment fee. Choose from 34 studios 255 – 320 sq. ft. and 2 -1 BR – 490 sq. ft. rooms. Spouses may share the 1 BR units only. Monthly rent starts at $5,100 with 3 meals per day included in fee. Recreation programs include Music and Memory Program, Walking Club, Memory Training Centers of America, stretching, physical and cognitive exercises, arts and crafts, cooking and baking club, outings, live entertainment and pet therapy. We have a full-time RN, 24 hr. nurse on call. Heritage Court Waukesha has a well-trained thoughtful staff that will meet the care and needs of our residents 24 hours a day. Have peace of mind knowing that our residents can maintain their independence and individuality in a safe, nurturing environment. The brand new Heritage Waukesha offers a whirlpool spa, on-site beauty salon, patio and courtyard, multi-sensory Snoezelen room, therapy room and a community area with a private dining room. Affiliations: Heritage Elm Grove, Heritage Court, Heritage at Deer Creek, Heritage West Allis, and Lexington Heritage.
Heritage Elm Grove
800 Wall Street • Elm Grove 262-786-5800 • www.heritagesenior.com
A 40-unit Assisted Living residence for profit. Choose from 18 enhanced assisted living, 36 memory care units, studios and one and two bedroom apartments. Spouses may share one and two bedroom apartments. There is no enrollment/endowment fee with the monthly rent for Assisted Liv-
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Heritage Muskego
S64 W13780 Janesville Road • Muskego 414-425-7155 • heritagesenior.com
Affiliated with Heritage Senior Living, we are a 128-bed facility offering one- and two-bedroom Independent and Assisted Living apartments and one-bedroom and studio Memory Care suites. Spouses may share apartments. Monthly rent for Independent Living starts at $2,290, Assisted Living starts at $4,150 and Memory Care rent starts at $4,900. There is a mandatory meal plan. One plan for Assisted Living and Memory Care, which includes all meals. Flexible for Independent, which includes one lunch a day with extra meals available for purchase. All meals are included in Assisted Living and Memory Care rent and one meal per day is included in Independent rent. Heritage Muskego offers coordinated activities and outings including exercise programs, Wisconsin-themed monthly calendar, intergenerational activities, hands-on arts and crafts projects, musical entertainment, religious services, themed meals and scheduled outings with use of wheelchair-accessible van. The staff includes a director of nursing, LPNs, CNAs and specially trained memory care staff, in addition to on-site therapy providers and a mobile dentist and podiatrist. Leave the worry to us. Whether it’s medication monitoring, housekeeping, or general assistance, we can help, allowing you to live life to the fullest. Heritage Muskego offers high-quality amenities, including gourmet cuisine, a pool and coordinated activities, paired personalized care, allowing seniors to live the good life without leaving home.
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Assisted Living at Tudor Oaks Featuring Style-Smart, Charming Private Apartments • Individual Care Plans • Medication Managment • Wellness Program • Beautiful Campus Setting Visit www.TudorOaks.net for a fly-thru video tour of our community!
Heritage West Allis
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Independe Heritage West Allis offers an elegant, 26 • 50PLUS • MAY 2018 Assisted Living and Memory Care comIndependent munity where daily assistance is proRETIREMENT C O M M U N I T Y D I R E C T O R YC O M M U N vided with love and the utmost respect DIRECTO for personal integrity of our residents. Choose from studio, one and two bedFOREST RIDGE SENIORwith RESIDENCES room apartments no entrance or LUTHER MANOR endowment fee. Within each apartment is a kitchenette, HERITAGE WEST ALLIS HERITAGE LAKE COUNTRY private bath with walk-in-shower, spacious closets and a reassuring personalized emergency call pendant. Amenities include: community pub, beauty shop, fitness center, community room and library. Professional care giving staff is available 24 hours a day to assist you with anything from bathing to medication administration. Heritage Memory Care Neighborhood specializes in care for residents with Alzheimer’s or other related Dementias. Our two 20-suite communities offer residents JACKSON CROSSINGS 26 •with 50PLUShome-like • MAY 2017 an uncomplicated design private accommodations. 40 THE REGENCY RIVERWALK residents will reside in private suites HIGHLANDS with bathATand walk-in showers. A beautiful secure interior 26 courtyard • 50PLUS • MAYwill 2017 provide safe access to the outIndependent doors. Our activity program is designed to stimulate and engage the res- THREE RETIREMENT C O M M U at N I T Deer Y D I R E CCreek, TORY idents remaining cognitive strengths. Affiliates: Heritage Lexington Heritage, Heritage Court, Heritage CourtIndependent Waukesha, and HerRETIREMENT itage Elm Grove. COMMUNITY DIRECTORY
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S77 W12929 McShane Drive, Muskego, WI 53150
Tudor Oaks is owned and operated by American Baptist Homes of the Midwest, a not-for-profit provider of senior health care since 1930.
Lexington Heritage
5020 S. 107th St. • Greenfield REGENCY SENIOR COMMUNITIES - BROOKFIELD THE REGENCY 414-425-9551 • www.heritagesenior.com
A 20-unit Assisted Living residence. When you enter the doors of LexREGENCY COMMUNITIES - facility BROOKFIELD THREE SENIOR LIVING C ington Heritage you will find a small andSENIOR comfortable withPILLARS a very home-like atmosphere. JACKSON CROSSINGS
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Throughout the days many enjoy sitting in our sunroom viewing the beauty of our private patio. We have caring, dedicated caregivers on staff 24 hours a day to provide our residents with love, respect and dignity. We provide three home-cooked meals a day and have an array of activities for everyone to enjoy. Studio, large and small/ LEXINGTON HERITAGE bedrooms with private bathrooms. 2 bedroom/2 baths. All units have microwave and refrigerator. Rents start at $2,330 for studio, $2,630 for one bedroom and $2,930 for two bedroom apartments. There is no enrollment/endowment fees. Activities: musical entertainment, trivia, crossword puzzles, church services, Pokeno, crafts and van for transportation. Affiliations: Heritage at Deer Creek Assisted Living and Memory Care, Heritage Court Memory Care, Heritage Eau Claire, Heritage West Allis, PROHEALTH CARE REGENCY SENIOR Heritage Court Waukesha, and Heritage Elm Grove. COMMUNITIES – BROOKFIELD
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Whether you choose assisted living or a try it before you rent it shortterm staycation, you’ll find all the essentials of home – privacy, freedom, dignity, and comfort – with the peace of mind knowing help will arrive if needed. Call 414-908-4228 today to learn more about our short-term stays or schedule a personal tour! SAINT JOHN’S ON THE LAKE
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1300 W. Lincoln Ave. • Port Washington 262-268-1300 • www.Lincolnvillageseniorliving.com
The brand new Lincoln Village Port Washington offers a community pub, whirlpool spa, on-site beauty salon, patio and courtyards, multi-sensory Snoezelen room, therapy room and community room with private dining room. Offering 30 assisted living apartments, 11 enhanced living apartments and 20 memory care apartments. There are three floor plans: studios, one and two-bedroom apartments. Spouses may share apartments. Rent for assisted living start at $3,750/ monthly, enhanced living start at $4,750/ monthly and memory care rent starts at $4,450/monthly. Our meal plan is included in the rental rate. We have numerous recreational programs: music & memory program, walking club, Memory Training Centers of America, stretching, physical and cognitive exercises, arts and crafts, cooking and baking club, outings, live entertainment and pet therapy. We provide a well-trained thoughtful staff that will meet the care and needs of our residents 24-hours a day. You can have peace of mind knowing that our residents can maintain their independence and individuality in a safe nurturing environment.
Put more ‘life’ into your lifestyle!
Amp up your schedule with coordinated activities Stay in shape with our rehab gym and on-site therapy Indulge at our on-site restaurant or relax in the pool Receive personalized care and attention when you need it See if the Heritage lifestyle is right for you! 262-367-2975
Luther Manor
4545 N. 92nd Street • Wauwatosa 414-464-3880 • Luthermanor.org
Luther Manor has a capacity of 140 in their suites and studio apartments. Monthly rent ranges from $4,170 to $7,770 per month and includes a
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2975 Village Square Drive Hartland, WI 53029 heritagesenior.com
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Care Directory meal plan. They offer a variety of recreation programs including: exercise, crafts, musical entertainment, trivia and word puzzles. Some of the advantages of living at Luther Manor are: stay safe, remain independent while having access to assistance as needed, being engaged physically, mentally, socially and spiritually. We are a faith-based, non-profit community of 29 park-like acres. We offer a full continuum of care with an in-house clinic and 30 plus weekly activities.
Oak Park Place
1621 Rivers Bend • Wauwatosa 414-292-0400 • oakparkplace.com
Oak Park Place has 67 studio and one-bedroom apartments with monthly rent that varies based on unit type and level of care. We have a variety of onsite activities available. Scheduled transportation for appointments and outings is also provided. Oak Park Place is fully licensed as a CBRF community to provide as much or as little care as needed. Memory care services are available for Alzheimer’s and other dementia conditions. At Oak Park Place you will enjoy the comforts of home with helping hands available if you need them.
Summit Woods
2501 Summit Avenue • Waukesha 262-521-1388 • www.capricommunities.com
Affiliated with Capri Communities, Summit Woods offers 104 one and two bedroom apartments each with full kitchens and private bathrooms. Some apartments have a patio or balcony, fireplace, and/or washer/dryer connections. Base monthly rent ranges from $940 to $1,560 with meal plan included. Care plan rates range from $2,360 to $3,570. Residents benefit from a full-time Lifestyle Enrichment Specialist who plans activities that enrich our residents’ overall wellness. Activities include monthly socials, Wii bowling, men’s club outings, choir groups, weekly Friday luncheon outings, a baking club, and scheduled shopping trips. Assisted living offers residents the ability to be active and social – something that keeps our minds and bodies youthful, engaged, and resilient – with the peace of mind that they are receiving quality care. Summit Woods has the best of both worlds: a convenient location surrounded by wooded grounds, calm walking paths, and a private duck
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pond. Residents have enjoyed these amenities along with spacious apartments and transitioning care for over 25 years.
The Apartments at Elizabeth Residence
The Polonaise Assisted Living 1500 W. Sonata Drive • Milwaukee 414-908-4228 • www.capricommunities.com
Affiliated with Wilson Commons and Capri Senior Communities, The Polonaise offers 75 one and two-bedroom The Apartments at Elizabeth Residence apartments, each with a full kitchen and is a 40-apartment facility with studios, 1 private bathrooms with walk-in showbedroom and 2 bedroom units. Spousers. Base monthly rents ranges from es may share apartments. There is a se$2,040 to $2,375 and includes a meal curity deposit of $3,000 and monthly plan. Care plan rates range from $1,160 rent starts at $3,125 with meals includto $4,050. ed. They offer three activities a day and Residents benefit from a full-time, dedicated Lifestyle Enrichment Coorhave programs in their exercise room as dinator who plans activities based on residents’ overall wellness. Activiwell as various outings throughout the ties include morning stretch classes, baking club therapeutic adult colorMilwaukee area. There are CNA’s and RN’s on staff to assist residents. ing clubs, movie matinees, weekly socials, and scheduled shopping trips. Hot, delicious meals prepared and socialization with peers are some ad- Whether a resident just wants dining and laundry services or if they need vantages of assisted living. The Apartments at Elizabeth Residence is a additional assistance, a customized care plan means they can remain acfamily-owned and operated RCAC, which provides a continuum of care tive and social knowing help will arrive if needed. with CBRF on campus. Nestled next to scenic Wilson Park, The Polonaise at Wilson Commons has been enriching the lives of residents and their loved ones since 2013. Residents and visitors enjoy luxury amenities balanced with comfort and warmth in recently remodeled common spaces. 9279 N. Port Washington Rd. • Bayside 414-351-1213 • elizabethresidence.com
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The View at Pine Ridge is affiliated with WALA, Alzheimer’s Association, Parkinson’s Association, Oconomowoc Dementia Friendly Coalition. VPRI has 26 beds, CBRF; VPRII has 46 beds, CBRF. All 1 and 2 room suites include a private bath. Spouses may share suites. There is no enrollment/endowment fee. The View at Pine Ridge I & II offer many recreational opportunities and programs including Creative Expressions (art and music therapy), Walking Club, social outings, exercise and Tai Chi classes, Cooking and Baking Club, pet therapy, live entertainment, religious services, education classes. The medical staff is highly trained, consisting of RN’s, LPN’s, Care Practitioners, Dental Hygienist, OT, PT, Speech Therapists, Visiting Physicians and a Podiatrist. The View at Pine Ridge offers stress-free time with loved ones; a community encompassing nutritional, physical, mental social and spiritual
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activities within the comfort of resident’s own home. We believe our special advantage is that we offer a community where loved ones will be safe, comfortable and loved! A community which combines the most recent discoveries with the best care strategies provided by highly trained and professional, warm-hearted staff who promote Resident-centered care with a sense of purpose.
Tudor Oaks Senior Living Community S77 W12929 McShane Drive • Muskego 414-529-0100 • www.TudorOaks.net
Tudor Oaks Senior Living Community is a not-for-profit continuing care community owned by American Baptist Homes of the Midwest. The Assisted Living wings include 45 RCAC and 22 CBRF apartments. RCAC apartments have a separate living and bedroom, tea kitchen, private bathroom and shower. CBRF apartments are a studio design with private bathroom and shower. Spouses may share the apartment. Meals (3 meals & 2 snacks daily) and assistance with daily living activities are included in the monthly fee, which is based on level of care needs. Recreational activities include fitness classes, swimming, music, games, spiritual programs, bus trips and entertainment. Medical personnel on staff include a CNA 24/7 on the floor and a RN on campus. The caring and compassionate staff helps residents stay as independent as possible while providing the lifestyle environment that allows them to live to their greatest potential regardless of age or condition. The community is all connected under one roof making transitions and visits very easy.
Villa St. Francis
1910 W. Ohio Avenue • Milwaukee 414-649-2893 • www.villastfrancis.org
Sponsored by the Felician Sisters, Villa St. Francis offers 128 apartments, which include 1-bedroom apartments, studio plus kitchenette and studio plus units. Spouses may share in a one-bedroom unit. There is a nonrefundable enrollment/endowment fee of $300. Monthly rents range from $3,795 to approximately $6,000 depending on the level of care. Two meals are included and a third meal may be added for an additional $160 per month. There is an RN on staff Monday through Friday and an LPN available seven days a week. Villa St. Francis offers daily mass and rosary, exercise classes, live music, pet therapy, memories in the making and cooking classes. Assisted living allows an individual to be more independent with med management, dining, housekeeping and so much more. Our facility offers daily mass and rosary, restaurant-style dining with home-cooked meals, engaging life-enrichment program and much more.
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VMP Healthcare & Community Living 3023 S. 84th Street • West Allis 414-607-4100 • www.VMPcares.com
VMP Healthcare & Community Living offers a full continuum of care under one roof with independent living, assisted care, memory care, skilled nursing, short-term rehabilitation, ventilaSHOREHAVEN TOWER tor care and out-patient therapy. VMP also has an on-site medical clinic, hosVMP-MANOR PARK pice care, and pastoral care. VMP’s also specializes in ventilator and respiratory care. VMP’s shortterm rehabilitation services allow patients to return home safely and reST. ANNE’S main independent after a hospital visit when they need to regain strength SALVATORIAN CAMPUS and stamina. Therapy services are specific to patients’ needs. Free transportation from the hospital upon admission is available. VMP’s Senior Community Club is open to residents and the community, offering many in-house events and classes, as well as off-campus trips. VILLAGE Popular outings include Brewer tailgates, theater outings,VMP-TRINITY and occasional overnight destinations. TUDOR OAKS Fees: -Independent Living - Apartments are monthly rentals with no entrance fee. -Assisted Living - Monthly fees vary depending on the level of care and the size of the apartment. (Licensed as both Residential Care Apartment Complex ((RCAC)) and Community Based Residential Facility ((CBRF)). Memory Care - VMP has dedicated one wing of our building specifically for residents with Alzheimer’s or other related dementia. -Rehabilitation - In- Patient or Out- Patient. VMP’s exceptional staff provides comprehensive treatment program that meets our patients’ goals and ensures that the patient regain their highest level of functionality. We THE VIEW AT PINE RIDGE also offer FREE complimentary transportation for patient appointments within a 5-mile radius of our location. -Skilled Nursing - Health care fees are covered by most insurances insurance. The mission of VMP is to provide a full range of senior healthcare for residents, patients and the community in accordance with Christian values. We’ve been providing these top quality services to SE Wisconsin for over 90 years.
Willowbrook Place
205 Green Bay Rd. • Thiensville 262-242-8045 • www.willowbrookplace.com
Affiliated with Midwest Senior Living, Willowbrook Place offers 64 units for independent and assisted living. Their floor plans consist of: 1 bedroom, 2-bedroom and 2-bedroom with den. Some have balconies. Monthly rent for a 1-bedroom starts at $1,965. Some of the recreational programs offered at Willowbrook Place are Life Enrichment programming, including entertainment, outings and events.
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EVENTS CALENDAR This is an active social club for both singles and married couples. There will be a meeting and dance; with great music by Best of Everything. The meeting begins at 7:00 pm with dancing to follow at 8:00 pm. There is a $5 admission fee. For additional information about Vagabond Ski & Social Club go to www.vagabondskiclub.com.
ture a Blackhawk helicopter courtesy of the Wisconsin Army National Guard, as well as police department equipment displays. Other displays will be apparatus from the Eagle Fire Department and the Pink Heals Cancer Awareness pink fire truck. Community members are invited to meet their police department members, enjoy food, refreshments, and music. We will offer free safety and crime prevention information and tips as well as bicycle safety inspections.
AUGUST 7, 4:30 – 7 PM
AUGUST 7, 6 – 7 PM
AUGUST 1, 7 PM
Vagabond Ski & Social Club
Knights of Columbus Hall, 1800 S. 92nd Street, West Allis
National Night Out
Eagle Village Park, 401 Markham Rd., Eagle
National Night Out is an annual community-building campaign that promotes police-community partnerships and neighborhood camaraderie to make our neighborhoods safer, more caring places to live. This year will fea-
The Beatles and The Rolling Stones
Pewaukee Public Library, 210 Main Street, Pewaukee
Ask anyone to name two English rock bands from the 1960s and their response will likely be The Beatles and The Rolling Stones. The Pewaukee Public Library welcomes a return visit by Aaron Krerowicz, a professional Beat-
les scholar. In his one-hour presentation, Krerowicz will compare and contrast these two groundbreaking bands through musical examples and interviews with band members to illustrate their lasting impact. Call 262-691-5670 ext. 925 or go to www.pewaukeelibrary. org to register for this free event. AUGUST 8, 7 PM
Oak Creek Summer Concert Series – Falco and the 45s
Oak Creek Community Center, 8580 S. Howell Ave., Oak Creek
There will be food, beverages, raffle prizes and featuring music by Falco and the 45s.They will play music straight out of the 50s and 60s. This Chicago band is sure to bring back great memories, and create new ones! Bring chairs, blankets and bug spray. Concert will be moved indoor if it rains.
AUGUST 8, 2 – 4 PM
Aromatherapy And Essential Oils For Your Well-Being With Polly Huenink-Schellinger, RN
Germantown Community Library,
N112 W16957 Mequon Rd., Germantown
Meet Polly Huenink-Schellinger, Registered Nurse and Clinical Aromatherapist, as she discusses the health benefits of essential oils and aromatherapy. Topics will include safety, proper dilution, definition of essential oils and quality prerequisites. Polly will cover using essential oils and aromatherapy for stress, depression, boosting your immune system and improving your overall physical, emotional and spiritual well being. Please call 262253-7760 for additional information.
AUGUST 8, 7 PM
WOW Widows or Widowers Club of Milwaukee
Moose Lodge, 5476 S. 13th Street, Milwaukee
Widows and widowers exclusively are encouraged to join us for friendship at our monthly meeting. After the meeting there will be entertainment provided by Pam and the Accidents. There is a $5 guest fee. Some of the other activities the group enjoys are: fish fries, cards, golf, pizza parties, bowling,
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EVENTS CALENDAR walkers, dances, baseball games and Oneida bus trips.
AUGUST 16, 5 PM
AUGUST 14, 8 AM – 4 PM
It’s time for Moonlit Movies to host a downtown celebration again! Stay tuned for this year’s movie and theme. Downtown Wisconsin Avenue will close to set up a 40-foot screen and fill the area with characters and more. Mark your calendars for a night of fun! Games, food, and entertainment begin at 5 pm; the movie begins at dusk. The featured movie will be announced closer to the date. Visit www.moonlitmovies.org.
Wisconsin State Fair Veterans and Military Recognition Day. Simply present your Military ID (DD214, VA ID, Military Common Access Card or Dependent ID) at any admission entrance and receive FREE admission for you and up to three family members courtesy of Miller High Life. AUGUST 14, 5 – 7 PM
Mature Singles Club Sip & Snack
Barnacle Buds, 1955 S. Hilbert (1block east of KK, 2 blocks north of Becher)
Meet new single friends 55+. Join us for happy hour and find out more activities that our club has to offer! We are a non-profit, non-sectarian organization focusing on the interests of single individuals. Our activities are scheduled in all areas of greater Milwaukee. Questions? Call Jan at 414461-6090. Visit our website at maturesinglesclubmil.com.
AUGUST 16, 6 – 7 PM
Healthy No-Bake Dog Treats Hands-On Class
Hartland Public Library, 110 E. Park Ave., Hartland
Learn from a certified animal nutritionist how easy it is to make healthy treats for your furry friend! Explore which fresh foods your dog can benefit from, and which you should avoid. We’ll be making two recipes—ginger sweet potato treats and coconut sardine snacks—that you can take home. All ingredients are provided; however, you will need to bring a few kitchen supplies. A complete list will be available when you register. Please call the library at 262-367-3350 or email swanson@hartland.lib.wi.us to register. Registration is limited to 20.
Moonlit Movies
Downtown Oconomowoc
AUGUST 18,1 – 3 PM
Paint and Sip
Greenfield Public Library, 5310 W. Layton Avenue, Greenfield
Would you like to try painting but you’re a little overwhelmed or inexperienced? Join local artist Beth Stoddard as she guides you through a painting project step-by-step. All materials and refreshments are provided. Registration is required and the cost to participate is $10. Register by calling 414-3219595 ext. 4101.
AUGUST 18, 9 AM – 5 PM
Pewaukee Antique & Classic Boat Show
Lakefront Park, 222 W. Wisconsin Avenue, Pewaukee
Don’t miss this free event with activities for adults and children. Antique and classic boats, classic cars, 1900’s Big Wheel bikes, live music, food and kids toy boat painting. There will be a closing ceremony honoring veterans. Bring your camera, as there will be plenty of photo opportunities you wont want to miss. For more information, call 414870-1173.
AUGUST 21, 10 AM
Birding 101 With Dianne Robinson
Schoen Laufen Park
Meet DNR wildlife biologist Dianne Robinson as she discusses how to listen for and observe the birds living around us. Birdwatching is a fun recreational activity for the entire family.
Program will be held at the Schoen Laufen Park Shelter in Germantown. Weather permitting, Dianne will lead a birding hike. This free event is held at the Germantown Community Library at N112 W16957 Mequon Rd. Germantown, WI. Please call 262-2537760 for additional information. AUGUST 21, 6:30 PM
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The movie, starring Ray Corasani and Alek Skarlatos, tells of three Americans who discover a terrorist plot aboard a train while in France. Directed by Clint Eastwood. All movies shown at the library are free and open to the public. Moviegoers may bring their own snacks and beverages (covered, please). Seating is limited. The room will open 45 minutes before show time. AUGUST 26, 2 – 4 PM
Luther Manor’s Linden Room, 4545 N. 92nd St., Wauwatosa
At a glance, it can seem the cost of a senior living community is more expensive than living on your own or hiring in-home help. But is that really the case? Join Senior Living Advisor Liz Eaton as she exposes the real costs of senior living! This event is free and space is limited so RSVP to LutherManor.org/rsvp or 414-434-1768. Use the North Entrance into Luther Manor and follow it to the S-T-U building entrance.
AUGUST 21, 6 – 7 PM
Chain Reaction Crochet & Knit Group
Muskego Public Library, S73W16663 Janesville Rd., Muskego
Crocheters and knitters, join us for conversation and crafting. Many of the projects made throughout the year will be sent to various charities. You are welcome to bring a project you are currently working on. This is a free event.
Sundays In The Park Musical Concert Series - No Name String Band
Richard E. Maslowski Community Park, 2200 W. Bender Rd., Glendale
The No Name String Band music collective distills the heart of old time fiddle music, jazz/funk improvisation, Latin rhythms – with a dram of classical discipline – into their uniquely new time sound. The NNSB spins their own groove on light-footed and hard-driving barn dance tunes of the American south, while slowing down to explore more introspective original compositions.
AUGUST 27, 4 – 6 PM
Eagle Farmers’ Market
Eagle Municipal Building,
Free vendor spots are open to local farmers, gardeners, businesses, and community organizations. Come out and support the local vendors.
AUGUST 23, 2:15 – 4 PM
The 15:17 to Paris
Menomonee Falls Public Library, W156 N8436 Pilgrim Road, Menomonee Falls
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Tradtional and non-traditional uses for healing. Fee: $10. Send to: School Sisters of St. Francis; c/o Donna O’Loughlin; St. Joseph Center; 1501 S. Layton Blvd., Milwaukee, WI 53215. doloughlin@sssf.org or (414) 385-5272.
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Wounded Warrior Softball Tourney raises all-time total for charity
Call it a resounding success, no matter who won. The recent Wounded Warrior Senior Softball Tournament at Wirth Park in Brookfield raised just over $10,000 for the nation’s wounded and afflicted servicemen, the highest amount ever, according to tournament founder and director Thom Mikich of Muskego. In today’s age of out-of-sight salaries into the millions for star athletes and business executives, that sum does not seem to be all that significant. But, for a number of reasons, it is more than significant. • First of all, there is no admission charge to the public for the event. All of the monies raised come from team entry fees, sponsor donations, and banner
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By Jack Pearson signage. • It is the largest senior softball tournament in the entire Midwest. This year’s tournament attracted 39 teams from six states. • Reportedly, it is the only senior softball tournament in the whole country where all of its proceeds are turned over to the Wounded Warrior project.
The sign at the entrance to one of the softball fields at Wirth Park in Brookfield where the annual Wounded Warrior Softball Tournament was conducted; some of the participants, from left to right, Ed Hurley of Pewaukee, Bill Ruzinski and Mike McCarthy of Waukesha and Tournament Director Thom Mikich of Muskego. • Everyone connected to the production of the event - administrators, vendors, wives and family - are all there on a completely voluntary basis. To be sure, it is a most admirable undertaking. Old man weather was a bit more accommodating this year for the tournament. Last year heavy rains over most of the four-day event wiped out a good share of the competition and many of the teams didn’t get to play a single inning. This year, weather was perfect on Thursday, Friday and Saturday. But not to be denied, that weatherman had to throw in some rain on Sunday morn-
ing, which for all purposes, shut down most of the action for the day. Teams can’t play on wet fields. All of the teams paid $400 entry fee to enter the tournament. The few that had games rained out on Sunday did not request a refund, however, and insisted that their entry be kept by the tournament committee for the WW charity, Mikich said. This was the 19th annual senior softball tournament that Mikich and his group have held. But back in 2000, when they started it, they called it the Milwaukee Classic. It was in 2010 that they decided to affiliate with the Wounded Warrior project and changed
Every year the tournament is concluded with the singing of the National Anthem, sung here by Jim Cleary.
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the event’s name and purpose. “The $10,000 raised at the recent tournament brings the overall total to nearly $20,000, Mikich said. The primary sponsor of the tournament is the Village at Manor Park (VMP), and there are several co-sponsors. One casualty that was repeated from the ’17 event, the annual FlyOver by the Milwaukee War Birds, was cancelled. However an Honor Guard March by Troop 122 of the Boy Scouts of America and the National Anthem, sung by Jim Cleary, were conducted. Mikich’s tournament committee consists of Ed Hurley, Roly Nellis, Jack Simon, Doug Williams, Jim Cleary, Dave Christianson and Bob Christensen. And aiding the entire production were the volunteer wives, Sharon Nellis, Lori Cleary, Jesse Kopnick, Rose Mikich and Ana Mae Hurley. “We’d be lost without their help,” Thom said. There were five age divisions for the
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The Shriners’ Tripoli Shrine Center at 3000 W. Wisconsin Avenue in Milwaukee. The structure was modeled after the famed Taj Mahal in India. ly off base. Shriner membership over SHRINERS continued from page 1 Hospitals for Children. Those Shriner the years has included names of many facilities provide specialized medical influential African-Americans such services, helping youngsters with birth as Thurgood Marshall, the first of his defects and other problems at absolute- race to be named to the US Supreme ly no cost. To date the series has raised Court; music icons such as Duke Elclose to $4 million for those hospitals lington, Count Basie and Nat “King” and children.” In addition to that foot- Cole, as well as boxer Sugar Ray Robball game, another Wisconsin Shriner inson. From the movies, stars such as tie-in -- and a very visible one -- is the Clark Gable, Ernest Borgnine, Glenn organization’s beautiful Tripoli Shrine Ford, Gene Autry, Roy Rogers, Danny Center at 3000 W. Wisconsin Avenue Thomas, Dick Powell, Burl Ives, Red in Milwaukee. Modeled after the world Skelton and John Wayne. Musicians famed Taj Mahal in India, the Center such as Irving Berlin and John Phillip is one of the state’s architectural won- Sousa, movie producers like Darryl F. ders. And it is by no means a private Zanuck, auto executives such as Chrysfacility. It is open to the public for tours ler Motors founder Walter P. Chrysler; or just to visit, and is available to rent song writers such as George M. Cohen, for weddings, parties, and other public and even clergymen such as Norman Vincent Peale. And finally, right here functions. One method of determining the in Wisconsin, such gentlemen as Genvalue of an organization, in addition eral Douglas MacArthur, Green Bay to its charitable and humanitarian Packers legends Bart Starr and Ray achievements, is in the quality of its Nitschke, magician Harry Houdini and membership. So then, who are some of film star Dennis Morgan. There is not the men who make up Shriners? It’s an another charitable organization, or any almost unbelievable listing, and there’s kind of an organization for that matter, not enough room here to give you all of that has anywhere nearly as impressive a list. Can you imagine men such as them, but here’s a few. We’ll start with Presidents of those belonging to any group that was the United States: Franklin D. Roos- not first class in every way? And these men did not merely evelt, Warren Harding, John F. Kenlend their names to the Shriners for nedy, Gerald Ford, Ronald Reagan and Harry Truman. Four presidents publicity purposes. All were active of Mexico also were Shriners. There members, for most of their lives. They was also the assumption that the Shri- were enthusiastic about their affiliation ners were a racist group, open only to and were often quoted. For example, privileged whites. This is complete- MacArthur once said, “Freemasonry
and the Shriners embrace the highest moral laws and will bear the test of any system of ethics or philosophy ever promulgated for the uplift of man.” Truman was quoted as saying, “We represent a fraternity which believes in justice and truth and honorable action in the community, men who are endeavoring to be better citizens and to make a great country greater.” And Minister Norman Vincent Peal added, “To me, the Shriners represent one form of dedication to God and service to humanity.” The Shriners, also contrary to general impression, are open to all races, nationalities and religions, with a separate auxiliary membership for women. There is one requirement, however, that members must have a belief in a Supreme Being, God or whatever name they wish to use. Also, in order to become a Shriner, one must be a member of the Freemasons for some length of time, and be with them long enough to gain the proper training and knowledge to be accepted as a Shriner. Because of this, most Shriners are past 40 years in age, and the average age is above 60. Also, initiation fees and yearly dues for being a Shriner are quite modest and are affordable for virtually any wage level. A small side note: Often, when a writer such as myself is interviewing someone for a particular article, an entirely different story pops up. Over the past decade or so all of the information on the summer’s upcoming senior softball leagues was provided to me by Pancho Palesse, who served as the league’s president. But Pancho, who is in his mid-90s, retired this past year. His duties were taken over by Jim Cleary, who is an avid senior softball player and who happens to live within a couple of blocks of my home in Brookfield. So earlier this year, to get the rundown of league and player activity for the coming season, I went over to see him. He welcomed me and we went down into his spacious rec room to talk. When there, I noticed an imposing framed drawing of him on the wall. I was familiar with the artist, famed portrait master George Pollard of Racine. In the drawing, Cleary is wearing a fez cap and a sort of uniform. I asked him about it, and he told me that it was done several years ago when he had been elected as the Potentate of the local Shriners organization. Since I
knew next to nothing about the Shriners, the portrait and the commentary about the Shriners intrigued me; and thus this write-up came about. With most Shriners, being a member is a family affair, and Cleary is a good example. His father, Walter Cleary, was a Shriner, his son, who sadly has passed away, was a Shriner, and his wife, Lourie, is a member of the Shriners Women’s Auxiliary. Now 81, Jim’s tenure as the Potentate for the Milwaukee Shriner district was in 2003. All terms are for one year only, and the current Potentate of the area is Keith Sargeant of Milwaukee. There are three Shrine Centers in Wisconsin; Milwaukee, with a membership of roughly 1,000; Madison, with about 2,000, and Green Bay, with around 400. As noted earlier, the Shriners are a subsidiary of Freemasonry, which is just as much an enigma to the general public as are the Shriners. Freemasonry is a world-wide organization, said to be the oldest and largest fraternity on the globe. Throughout history, however, its structure and teachings have remained a mystery, and myths and misconceptions have come about. Historians trace the beginnings of Freemasonry to the Middle Ages, when stonemasons and other craftsmen traveled throughout Europe in search of work. These men were called freemasons because unlike other bondsmen, they were free to move anywhere where their work was demanded. They eventually organized into a masonic guild, using the methods of their craft to identify themselves as masons. According to a recent Shriner publication, “this growing organization soon attracted men of integrity and goodwill, and the guilds began to accept men who were not masons. Today, Freemasonry is composed of men bound together not by trade but by their desire to be fraternal brothers. Through the improvement and strengthening of the individual’s character, Masonry seeks to improve the community and to make good men better through belief in the brotherhood of man and the Fatherhood of God, and the immortality of the soul.” That gives you a bit of a handle of Freemasonry and a bit of background on the Shriners and how they came into existence. By the year 1870 the membership of the Freemasons had grown all
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Action at a Green Bay Packers Shrine Football Game. Since 1950, a total of 68 consecutive games have been played, with a portion of the proceeds always donated by the Packers to the Shriners for their children’s hospitals. through Europe and into the United States. In New York City alone there were several thousand. Some of the members often had lunch at the old Knickerbocker Hotel at their own special table on the second floor. It was at one of those luncheons that the idea for a spinoff fraternity for the Freemason organization came up. Two of the members, Dr. Walter Fleming and William Florence, took it upon themselves to act on it. Prior to that, Florence, a world-renowned actor, while on tour in France, was invited to a party given by an Arabian diplomat. The entertainment consisted of a staged musical comedy, in which a secret society was formed. Florence later saw the same stage production in Cairo and Algiers. He took notes, and when he returned to New York, showed them to Fleming. It was to be the basis for their own proposed fraternity. Fleming created a ritual, and also the design for the emblems and costumes. The two men became the new fraternity’s first members, and
they called it the Shriners. That was on August 13, 1870. Many Freemasons soon joined the new group, and Fleming became its first Potentate. By 1938, there were about 340,000 members in the United States. That number shot up to nearly 900,000 after the conclusion of World War II, when returning servicemen looked for a worthy organization to join. As the years went by, however, there was a steady decline, and the total has leveled off in recent years to about 300,000. Today the Shriners, sometimes called the Shriners International, is headquartered in Tampa, Florida. There are 192 Shrine Chapters now throughout the United States, in several countries in Europe and in Canada, Mexico, Brazil, Bolivia, Panama, the Philippines, Puerto Rico and Australia. Despite the origin and themes, Shriners are not connected to either an Arabian culture or to Islam. As noted, its only religious requirement is that all Shriners must profess a belief in a Supreme Being.
On the female side, there are two organizations tied to the Shriners. They are the Ladies Oriental Shrine, created in 1903, and the Daughters of the Nile, formed in 1913. Both groups support the Shriners Hospitals and promote sociability. Membership in either organization is open to women 18 and older who are related to a Shriner or Freemason by birth, marriage, or adoption. The Shriners main charitable arm is the Shriners Hospitals for Children, a network of 22 hospitals in the U.S., Canada and Mexico. The first one was established in 1920. Their purpose is to treat orthopedic injuries, burns, diseases and birth defects in children. The rules for all the hospitals are: any child under the age of 18 can be admitted to the hospital, if in the opinion of a doctor, the child can be treated. There is no requirement for religion, race, or relationship to a Shriner. Today the total budget of the hospitals is close to $900 million, and they annually approve of 40,000 or more applications and annually attend to the needs of more than 125,000 patients. In addition, the Shriners are also committed to community service and have been instrumental in countless public projects. The Shriners generate funds for their children’s hospitals and other charities in three primary ways. First, through the annual Green Bay Packers Pre-season NFL football game and also the annual college football East-West Shrine Game every January, through participation in parades (last year the Milwaukee Shriners were in 20 parades throughout Wisconsin), and through the annual Shriners Hospitals for Children Golf Open in Las Vegas. In addition, many individual Potentates conduct their own fundraising golf tournaments and other events. Getting back to the initial Green Bay Packers Shrine game in 1950. It’s hard to visualize today, but back then the Packers were in deep trouble, both on the field and financially. The attendance for that first Shriners pre-season game was only 17,191, and average attendance for all the games back then was less than 20,000. The Packers had won only three games in 1948, two more in ’49 and would win only three in ’50. They were so bad off cash-wise that they had to schedule a special inter-squad game on Thanksgiving Day, and charge admission, just to raise
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enough money to finish the season and pay the players’ salaries. It is obvious that the Packers Midwest Shrine Game contribution to the Shriners was far less than it has been in recent years. In one sense, the misconceptions and lack of understanding about the Shriners could be their own fault. Unlike other charitable and public welfare groups, such as the National Wildlife Association, the Humane Society and the United Fund, they simply do not toot their own horn. Those other outfits are always advertising on television or in publications, telling you of the wonders they perform and the good that they do. And, correspondingly, when they do advertise they spend money doing so. Television, newspapers and magazines are in business to make money, and if an organization chooses not to spend money with them, they simply ignore them. This can also be a factor in the Shriners’ drop in membership totals. They do not go out and recruit to add to their ranks. If you want to become a member of the Freemasons and the Shriners, the initial decision must be yours, and your reasoning has to be because you admire the work and good that the organization does, not because they solicit you to join.
Well known Shriners often visit Milwaukee for special events, such as President Gerald Ford pictured with Margaret Pearson, here to sign a plaque at the Milwaukee Press Club.
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By Aunt Emma treat from the world. It isn’t going to go away if we don’t care for something in it. I guess I am leading up to the heated discussions at the club recently. A group of newer members mostly younger fellows - don’t care for the decor and the small bar in the corner with seats for only about six people. They would like to have a horseshoe bar along the far wall. The older members don’t wish the change simply for the reason that the club can’t afford it. This remains to this day as unresolved.
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So where do we go from here this month? I will have to tell you about my Henry. He fell down the other night in our bedroom as he returned from the bathroom and missed the bed as his aim was bad. Well, it took three people to get him off the floor, one on each side and the third person grabbing his behind. Henry claims he inhaled a lot of thanksgiving and forgiveness that night after shouting out about his pain and anger at himself. Henry spoke up with both his inner and outer voices, but I can’t say that it was exactly prayerful. There are lessons to be learned at every experience. Henry learned to look where he was going. Three days later, he was almost as good as new, and within a week he was back at work. I guess I could rightly comment that Henry found his real soul that night. He had to recognize that, despite his thinking, he could not go through
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Older members, perhaps not always wiser, recall what occurred at a nearby country club where there was quite a bru-ha-ha about club remodeling. It seems that the ones that wished the fancier club won in the overall vote. But then a lot of the older members - really long time - decided not to join the fancy place again, and more than hell broke loose there. It didn’t have enough people to support the new venture and it folded up. I guess the money needed for the new mortgage was more baggage than the older (Might I say wiser) people wanted to be saddled with. So we will wait and see what transpires at our next meeting. We hope the groups can come together on some alternative. As Henry says, a new bar is not that important. What is important is the camaraderie. Ignorance, stubbornness, idle gossip and meanness have no place in a club for gentlemen and ladies.
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Tuskegee Airmen were Blacks who fought in the skies One of the most inspirational stories to come out of World War II concerned the Tuskegee Airmen, an air fighting squadron comprised of Black pilots and their support personnel. These men were the first Black pilots, who through their own hard work and determination to achieve crushed any obstacles in their way. In the early 1940’s, the U.S. Armed Forces were strictly segregated. Blacks
were prohibited from being pilots. They were wrongly thought to not have the necessary intelligence or quick reactions that flying required. The Tuskegee Institute was an experimental program, which began in 1941. It was all Black. Six guiding principles of the program were to aim high, believe in yourself, use your brain, never quit, be ready to go and expect to win.
Col. Benjamin Davis, Jr. was the commandant of the unit noted by all as the Red Tail Squadron. Tuskegee Airmen knew they were fighting two battles, one against the enemy and one versus racism. They never hesitated in fighting the enemy in the skies over Europe. A group known as the CADF Red Tail Squadron has as its mission the idea of building a foundation for this
squadron in history and has a “Rise Above” traveling exhibit that is expected to be viewed by people in all states. USAF (Retired) Colonel Charles McGee says, “The challenges we face today may seem different than those I faced 75 years ago, but determination and perseverance is needed to rise above obstacles and thrive remain the same.”
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ways will be situations where others will play roles in our lives, whether we wish it or not. I will look forward to sharing our
Labor Day weekend experience at the lake near Tomahawk with you. A friend says the mosquitoes are so large this year that they’re going after the
bats instead of the other way around. Do have fun until we meet again. Your friend, Emma
life just depending on himself. He had to acknowledge the need for others in his life. From time to time, there al-
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Take me out to the ball game AARP Wisconsin and the Milwaukee Brewers are offering a 50 percent discount on ticket prices for a Brewers’ game with San Diego on Thursday, Aug. 9, 1:10 p.m. To get the discount, go to brewers.com/tickets, select the Aug 9th game and type in the promo
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The smell of edible fruits is like pie in the sky. To pick one and grab a bite we would fly. But nuts on the trees grow still in the shell. For a while yet staying there, they will do well. Children with smiles look forward to school. Still, they hesitate to leave friends at the pool. Mowing the elderly neighbor’s grass is kind. Finding someone to do it could leave her in a bind. The new chickens seem ready to “fly the coop.” Just last Easter, they were such a tiny little group. Looking ahead, keep those flowers in bloom. Believe me, winter will arrive again way too soon.
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We Saw You At . grams . . .The 35th Annual Seniorfest for Active Older Adults; organizations as well as art and fitBY MARGARET PEARSON
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Humana, and also by 50 Plus News Magazine. Activities, all conducted at the Italian Community Center (ICC), included exhibits by 50 area
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Naomi Miller, Rebecca Schaefer, Hester Davis and Shirley Brown, all of Milwaukee. Chris Wodke of Bay View, Yvonne Lewandowski, also of Bay View and Donna Johnson of Milwaukee.
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Jim Barnes of New Berlin with Gerry Bournelis of St. Camillus.
A couple of old pals, Joseph Bracey of Milwaukee, with Senior Olympics President John White.
Here’s a happy and nattily attired trio, Claudine Racy, Yaunita Wale and Eve Hayes, all of Milwaukee.
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Passing it on: Fashion advice from Mom and me BY SHARON MOSLEY
You hear that little voice in your head, and you remember all those words of wisdom your mom shouted at you day after day as you headed out the door dressed in all your youthful kookiness. Then as the years go by, the echo of those sentiments become a part of you even as your “grown-up” style continues to evolve. Here is some of my own mom’s advice that still resonates with me today even as I made my way through the Age of Aquarius and lived to tell the tale. “Accentuate the positive.” Actually, my mom would sing this little ditty to me day in and day out...you know the one...”accentuate the positive, eliminate the negative.” Although this little tidbit of advice could be applied to just about everything in life, my mom would stress that getting dressed everyday was all about showing off your best features and downplaying what you don’t like. To this day, I still apply this advice when I get dressed every day. “You’re not born with style. You have to work at it.” Now, this was one
of my mom’s favorite mantras. She was from the generation of what I have come to call the “Hollywood glamour girls.” She was a “Leave It to Beaver” June Cleaver type who never left the house without being dressed to the hilt. When I ran out the door in sloppy sweats and flip flops, she would just sigh and I would hear her muttering, “tacky, tacky, tacky.” She did embrace the “comfort clothes” craze in her later years, but she still always, always looked put together from head to toe. “Shoes can make your outfit.” Shoes were (and still are) a big part of my wardrobe. I can still remember “special” pairs of shoes I wore 40 years ago. When I advanced from Mary Janes to Birkenstocks, I thought my mom was going to have a complete meltdown. But no matter how we differed on “style,” shoes have always been that final touch that completes an outfit...any outfit...even those sweat suits. And another tip from Mom: “Never wear shoes that hurt.” Now, that’s one piece of shoe advice we both agreed on.
“Accessorize, accessorize, accessorize.” The women in my family loved accessories. Whether it was shoes, jewelry or scarves, we all piled it on. We mixed real and costume, silver and gold. My mom also was a devoted member of the Red Hat Society. Her fire engine red straw bowler is still one of my most cherished possessions that makes me smile whenever I see it perched on the hat stand on my dresser. “Leggings are not pants.” My mom was a huge fan of fashion guru Tim Gunn, because of this very famous quote. She was a firm believer that leggings belonged in the gym. And yes, I have to agree that she has a point. There are leggings and then there are leggings. Transparency is not a good thing in this case even in yoga class. “Buy the best bra you can afford.” This one was critical, according to my mom who was very well endowed. In my case, I didn’t have to worry about size too much, but she still took me to get measured by a “foundation” expert. Heaven forbid, we buy one right off the rack. Even though I was deter-
mined not to wear one anytime she was not around, (this was the ‘70s, after all, when we’d rather burn them) I did come to appreciate how much better the right bra made my clothes fit. “Shop smart. Buy what you love.” My mom’s best friend owned a dress shop in the small southern town where I grew up, and I was surrounded with clothes from the age of 10. However, even with easy access to the latest and greatest fashion trends (and a very limited budget), I learned to look for what really “spoke” to me, and “shop smart.” Clothes became more of an inspiration and an outward expression of creativity, and eventually led me to pursue a career in fashion. A refrigerator magnet my mom gave me sums it up: “Fashion is my passion.” Thanks to you Mom! To find out more about Sharon Mosley, and read features by other Creators Syndicate writers and cartoonists, visit the Creators Syndicate Web page at www.creators.com.
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