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nterior design is at the core of what Katie Guindon loves to do. She has tastefully decorated the home she shares with her husband, Rick, and their two children, Alex and Libby, with casual, livable furnishings. “Our’s is a traditional home with transitional pieces and original artwork – some of it’s my children’s,” she said. Although she has only one home in which to personally express her passions, she has built a business where it can flourish. Guindon owns designXchange, a furniture and interior décor consignment shop, with locations in Pewaukee and Hartland. She also owns Wooden Hanger in Pewaukee.

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Guindon built a career in retail and as a buyer for major stores. “This really comes naturally to me,” she said of her talent for design. “Years ago, I worked part time at a consignment store and learned a lot.” She also grew up watching her parents ‘flip, switch and peddle things’, as she put it. “I actually wanted a Hallmark store at one time, but as I worked in interiors I saw people buying new furniture and getting rid of stuff they no longer wanted.” Guindon wondered if there wasn’t an opportunity that was going untapped. She researched companies that did estate sales and learned that was not what she wanted to do. “My husband and I talked about business possibilities. I have always been inspired by The Pink Poodle, a consignment store in Madison. It was classy and clean.”

Ten years have passed since Guindon opened designX- ery service. “The stuff that doesn’t sell gets marked down, change in a former schoolhouse in Pewaukee. The space then given back to consignors or donated.” gave Guindon 1,000 square feet to merchandize and fill with The goal is continued growth, Guindon said. Five years furniture and décor items. At the time, the Guindons lived ago, she opened Wooden Hanger in Pewaukee. “I wasn’t in Pewaukee. “The store was practically in our backyard.” looking to open a consignment clothing store, but members She advertised two months ahead of opening her first store of my staff had a passion for it, so we went ahead. Part of and called everyone she knew, and set out to collect furni- success is putting the right people in the right place to sucture; although Guindon admits to being a tough critic when ceed.” accepting furniture on consignment.

Every time Guindon feels like it might be the right time designXchange will take everything from silverware to to grow again, she talks to smart business people. “I’ve been sectionals, Guindon said, but “it has to be in excellent con- told to ‘own your own area.’ There really is nobody else like dition for its age. It has to be a classic or an antique or a us.” She is considering franchising her business. “I’m a drivcurrent trend -- right now Mid-Century Modern is very big. er. I’ve been fortunate to have had good mentors and blessed Items must be immaculately clean, no chips, scratches or with a very supportive husband and kids, who have really damage. We do take chandeliers and lamps, but not appli- been brought up in this business.” But every day is a conances or electronics. We also carry items from artists and stant juggling act and there never seems to be a day off. The specialty vendors.” constant incoming inventory feeds her need for interior deIt can be difficult to tell someone who wants to consign sign – to merchandize and help customers select just the a piece of furniture or décor item that it is not up to the right complementary piece destined for the perfect home. standards Guindon has set. “It might be something that Guindon’s designXchange’s website, www.designxmeans a great deal to the potential seller or has been in the change.biz offers helpful tips on how to consign with her family for years, but if that’s the case, pass it on to someone store. “We don’t do estate sales and the best advice I can give who will love and enjoy it as much as you did.” when trying to sell your items is to plan. Think about leavAfter 10 years, designXchange customers have come to ing a legacy with your family and friends. You may want to expect the standard of quality offered by the store. “We keep give them something they have admired while you are still growing because our client base is there. There is integrity around to see them enjoy it. What’s more precious than to to what we do. We offer service and quality and sell at fair see someone love it, too? When you have something you market value.” love, sometimes it’s not about the money.” l The store does business with people throughout the state, and ships both in and out of Wisconsin. “We Just a few of the beautiful items displayed at designXchange in Hartland. have consignors from Madison, Milwaukee, Racine and as far away as Door County. We have buyers from all over the state.”

Guindon’s standards have afforded growth. designXchange has moved to a larger location, added on, added a garden area and is now part of the Sendik’s Plaza in Hartland, where there is 11,000 square feet of inventory. The Pewaukee location, which was moved to a former church, and the Hartland location are just six minutes apart, Guindon noted. “So if a customer is looking for something at one location and we know we have it in the other location, it’s convenient for our customers.”

The consignment business can be tricky. There is a difference between what customers want and what customers need, Guindon said. “We live in a world of way too much stuff. My entire store is based on that.”

Guindon has repeat consignors who unload to reload and that’s just fine with her. The stock is constantly changing where customers can find one-of-a-kind items. “Right now we have a handmade canoe, a giant red elephant made by Dennis Pearson – the artist who makes the Beasties, a bear rug, tin ceiling tiles, a moose head with antlers that stretch six feet across.”

Guindon reluctantly admits items find their way to her store through death, divorce, re-design or downsizing, but there is renewed life and symmetry to finding new owners who will enjoy and appreciate particular items. Consignment is a 50-50 split at designXchange. Items are kept for 90 days and are reduced from full price after 30 days; after 60 days items are reduced again. The store offers pickup and delivMay 2015 WISCONSIN WOMAN | 5

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their responsibilities go far salute toursesbeyond taking temperatures saluteand toadminmedications. Nurses are liaiNURSESistering NURSES sons to patients, family members and

the community at large. Nurses are devoted to their profession and to people in need, providing exemplary care and compassion. On the front lines of health care, nurses often go above and beyond the call of duty, making a difference in the lives of their patients and their loved ones.

To all the nurses who make a difference every day, saving lives and maintaining the health of millions of individuals, we say

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On May 6, health care organizations across the United States will kick-off National Nurses Week (May 6-12) by joining the American Nurses Association in celebrating the nursing profession. This year’s theme is Delivering Quality and Innovation in Patient Care. The purpose of this week long celebration is to raise awareness of the value of nursing and to help educate the public about the role nurses have in meeting the health care needs of the American people.

If you think about it, nurses are a big part in our lives. They are there when we are born; they are there when we bring our own children into the world; they are there when we age and for every medical challenge we may have along the way. In fact, every family in America will need the care of a nurse at some point in their lives. Nurses are in our schools, community agencies, churches, hospitals, clinics, emergency rooms, assisted living and nursing homes, insurance companies, technological and scientific industries and even in our media.

The truth is, the United States has 3.1 million licensed RNs, of whom 2.6 million are actively employed in nursing. It is one of those professions that encompass a diverse group of dedicated people with varied interests, strengths and passions because of the numerous opportunities this profession has to offer. And, nurses have many roles—from staff nurse to nurse practitioner and researcher—and they serve all of them with a passion for the profession, as well as compassion for their patients and their commitment to patient safety.

Our nurses excel at more than just medical expertise.

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MSOE, Medical College team up to improve health care Teamwork and communication are among the most important skills for medical professionals to learn. While medical schools and nursing schools do an excellent job educating their students, it is not standard practice for student nurses and student doctors to learn together.

“It is critical we take a collaborative approach to the education of our future health care professionals. After graduation, nurses and physicians work together, but they haven’t necessarily been educated together,” said Dr. Jane B. Paige, associate professor at MSOE. “The MSOE School of Nursing and Medical College of Wisconsin piloted an interdisciplinary educational program that brought students entering medical and nursing disciplines together to develop the communication skills and attitudes necessary to function as effective members in healthcare. “ The first joint education program happened in spring 2014, and was the first of its kind in the area. 20 MSOE nursing juniors and 20 Medical College second-year students went through a simulation at the Medical College’s STAR Center featuring a live standardized patient. The patient’s grandchild brought him to the clinic because he wasn’t sleeping and something seemed “off.” Nursing students talked to the grandchild while the student doctor examined the patient. At the end, the students compared notes to determine the patient’s course of treatment.

Two weeks later, the students and patients gathered for a second time at the simulation hospital within MSOE’s Ruehlow Nursing Complex. During the simulation, the grandchild brought his grandparent to the hospital with delirium.

Student nurses cared for the patient and grandchild and called the student doctors, who then came to the hospital to treat the patient.

Following the simulations, the patients, students and faculty gathered to debrief. Students received feedback from their patients on how they might improve their care. The student nurses and student doctors reported they learned how important it is to organize their thoughts for better communication; it is helpful to have everyone in the room at the same time while they’re assessing the patient; and they value teamwork.

Based on the success of this event, MSOE and the Medical College are continuing their partnership and have expanded the program to include even more students this spring.

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How to Become a Registered Nurse Some registered nurses work in hospital operating rooms.

Certified nurse specialists (CNSs) must earn a master’s degree in nursing.

CNSs who conduct research typically need a doctoral degree.

LICENSES, CERTIFICATIONS, AND REGISTRATIONS

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egistered nurses usually take one of three educational paths: a bachelor’s of science degree in nursing (BSN), an associate’s degree in nursing (ADN), or a diploma from an approved nursing program. Registered nurses also must be licensed.

EDUCATION

In all nursing education programs, students take courses in anatomy, physiology, microbiology, chemistry, nutrition, psychology and other social and behavioral sciences, as well as in liberal arts. BSN programs typically take 4 years to complete; ADN and diploma programs usually take 2 to 3 years to complete. All programs also include supervised clinical experience.

Bachelor’s degree programs usually include additional education in the physical and social sciences, communication, leadership, and critical thinking. These programs also offer more clinical experience in nonhospital settings. A bachelor’s degree or higher is often necessary for administrative positions, research, consulting, and teaching.

Generally, licensed graduates of any of the three types of education programs (bachelor’s, associate’s, or diploma) qualify for entry-level positions as a staff nurse. However, some employers may require a bachelor’s degree.

Many registered nurses with an ADN or diploma choose to go back to school to earn a bachelor’s degree through an RN-to-BSN program. There are also master’s degree programs in nursing, combined bachelor’s and master’s programs, and programs for those who wish to enter the nursing profession, but hold a bachelor’s degree in another field. Some employers offer tuition reimbursement.

In all states, the District of Columbia, and U.S. territories, registered nurses must have a nursing license.

To become licensed, nurses must graduate from an approved nursing program and pass the National Council Licensure Examination, or NCLEXRN. Other requirements for licensing vary by state. Each state’s board of nursing can give details. For more on the NCLEX-RN examination and a list of state boards of nursing, visit the National Council of State Boards of Nursing.

Nurses may become certified through professional associations in specific areas, such as ambulatory care, gerontology, and pediatrics, among others. Although certification is usually voluntary, it demonstrates adherence to a higher standard, and some employers may require it.

CNSs must satisfy additional state licensing requirements. They may choose to earn certification in a specialty.

IMPORTANT QUALITIES

Critical-thinking skills. Registered nurses must be able to assess changes in the health state of patients, including when to take corrective action and when to make referrals.

Compassion. Registered nurses should be caring and sympathetic; characteristics that are valuable when caring for patients.

Detail oriented. Registered nurses must be responsible and detail oriented because they must make sure that patients get the correct treatments and medicines at the right time.

Emotional stability. Registered nurses need emotional stability to cope with human suffering, emergencies, and other stresses.

Organizational skills. Nurses often work with multiple patients with various health needs. Organizational skills are critical to ensure that each patient is given proper care.

Physical stamina. Nurses should be comfortable performing physical tasks, such as helping to lift and to move patients. They may be on their feet for most of their shift.

Speaking skills. Registered nurses must be able to talk effectively with patients to assess their health conditions. Nurses need to explain how to take medication or to give other instructions. They must be able to work in teams with other health professionals and communicate the patients’ needs.

Most registered nurses begin as staff nurses in hospitals or community health settings. With experience, good performance, and continuous education, they can move to other settings or be promoted to positions with more responsibility.

In management, nurses can advance from assistant unit manager or head nurse to more senior-level administrative roles, such as assistant director, director, vice president, and chief of nursing. Increasingly, management-level nursing positions require a graduate degree in nursing or health services administration. Administrative positions require leadership, communication skills, negotiation skills, and good judgment.

Some nurses move into the business side of healthcare. Their nursing expertise and experience on a healthcare team equip them to manage ambulatory, acute, home-based, and chronic care businesses.

Employers—including hospitals, insurance companies, pharmaceutical manufacturers, and managed care organizations, among others—need registered nurses for jobs in health planning and development, marketing, consulting, policy development, and quality assurance.

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Caregiver program offered at WCTC

Waukesha County Technical College recently began offering a 2-credit Caregiver technical diploma program that trains students to provide companionship to clients, and assist with basic personal care and light housekeeping, while maintaining a safe and healthy environment.

The program will again welcome students into its late summer / early fall session, starting in August. Caregiver courses may also be useful for family members wanting to learn about or become caregivers in their own families.

The first course, Caregiver Skills, focuses on assisted-living and basic caregiving w to provide caregiving services to a skills. Those who complete the first course will receive a certificate and be able to family member: personalwork care in roles such as personal care worker, personal care aide, homecare aide, home-health aide and homepanionship health worker. The first course generally runs for two aining a safe and healthy environment weeks, Mondays through Thursdays. more about WCTC’s new Caregiver about the new Caregiver proFor more information at www.wctc.edu/caregiver. gram, visit www.wctc.edu/caregiver or call 262.691.5375.

ider being a Caregiver

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Having a Career in Health Care

Doesn’t mean you have to be a nurse or a doctor

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re you looking for a new career? Have you ever thought about a career in health care? If not, you may want to consider it, especially since health care is one of the largest hiring industries in the United States due to technological advances and a rapidly aging population.

Health care is also a very diverse career field. Because clinical tasks are more specialized than ever, there are plenty of roles in medical settings—and this does not just include physicians and nurses. The health care industry has careers that include everything from direct patient care, such as ultrasound technicians, to careers in administration, sales and science, such as biochemist, cell biologist, neurobiologist, etc.

Here is a list of some common careers in the medical field along with general educational requirements:

CAREERS THAT REQUIRE CERTIFICATION OR TWO-YEAR DEGREE: Medical Technician: run diagnostic

tests and operate necessary machines, such as MRI’s and ultrasounds.

Dental Hygienist: does routine cleanings of the teeth and checks for signs of disease and abnormalities.

Emergency Medical Technician (EMT): responds to emergency calls on-site. His or her job is to stabilize the patient and transport to a hospital.

Medical Assistant: completes basic tasks that involve patients when they first walk in, such as blood pressure checks, taking notes on medical histories and sometimes doing blood tests.

Medical Coding: makes sure what’s on the paperwork at the doctor’s office matches up with the way the insurance companies will interpret the claims. These same codes are also used for ordering tests for patients.

Respiratory Therapist: diagnose and treat respiratory and cardiovascular problems, such as asthma, bronchitis, emphysema, strokes and heart attacks.

counsels patients on treatments, preventative measures and testing that may work for their cases.

Occupational Therapist: involves helping patients become more independent after injury or illness by helping them regain strength, coordination, range of motion and posture through exercises.

Physical Therapist: evaluates a patient’s coordination, strength, range of motion, endurance and mobility and then creates a program to help them improve in those areas in which they are weak.

Physician’s Assistant: works under the supervision of a doctor to diagnose patients, order tests and x-rays and discuss preventative health care.

A physician’s assistant also treats minor injuries.

Whatever career choice you make, medical jobs are almost always a good choice because of growth and demand. However, before you put all of your money into an expensive medical training program, check the job outlook for the options you are considering. That may help guide you in your career choice. To learn more, check the Bureau of Labor Statistics. Other good sources of data include HealthDegrees.com and HealthJobUSA.

CAREERS THAT REQUIRE A FOUR-YEAR DEGREE: Pharmaceutical Sales Representative: visits doctors’

offices to educate them on new drugs and provide product samples to give to their patients.

Audiologist: identifies and prevents hearing loss and auditory dysfunction. Also, recommendations on hearing aids and other technology, counsels patients and provide rehabilitation services.

CAREERS THAT REQUIRE MORE THAN FOUR YEARS: Optometrist/ophthalmologist: eye care specialists who

perform eye examinations and prescribe glasses and contacts.

Dentist: prevent, diagnose and treat problems of the mouth and teeth.

Surgeon: perform surgery to diagnose, treat and cure diseases or illnesses.

Genetic Counselor: researches genetic diseases and

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LIVING WELL | Sue Ann Says:

Stress Affects Women Caregivers

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ith over 34 million unpaid caregivers in the United States, we need to look at how the role as a caregiver affects a woman’s life, health, family relationships and economic status. Often women take on the role as caregiver because they feel it is their obligation as a loving mother, wife, or daughter to care for other family members. The Centers for Disease Control reports that over half (53%) of caregivers said their own health had gotten worse due to their duties as a caregiver. If women caregivers are struggling with their health, finances and family relationships, we need to help them find coping mechanisms. If you are a caregiver, I want to provide information this month that could help you through stressful times. If you are not a caregiver, read and see if you can find ways to support caregivers in your family or community.

WHO QUALIFIES AS A CAREGIVER?

A caregiver is a person over the age of 18 who gives unpaid care to another person. The caregiving can be between an adult and an elderly parent, a spouse caring for a husband or wife, or parents caring for disabled adult children. The care may include supervision, household cleaning, cooking, personal hygiene or dispensing of a prescribed medication on time.

SEVEN ALARMING FACTS ABOUT WOMEN CAREGIVERS

The Family Caregiver Alliance shared these facts: • Sixty-six percent of caregivers are females.

• The average age of a caregiver is 49.

• Women caregivers are 2.5 times more likely to live in poverty vs non-caregivers.

• Twenty percent of caregivers changed from working full-time to part-time • Women caregivers have approximately $40,000 less in their retirement funds compared to men.

• Twenty-five percent of caregiving women have health problems due to their time spent caregiving.

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sion or anxiety than non-caregivers.

STRESS IMPACTS CAREGIVERS’ LIVES AND HEALTH

Caregiving does not come with an instruction manual that provides steps to deal with difficult situations. As a daily caregiver, stress will whittle away at your physical and emotional health. You may feel exhaustion, anger, guilt or frustration all within the same day. Women caregivers show more signs of depression, heart conditions, diabetes, weak immune systems, and have a greater risk for obesity. If you are a caregiver, you need to be aware of your own body so that you know when something isn’t “quite right” and that it is time to see your health provider for a check-up. Waiting puts your own health at risk and suddenly you are unavailable to help your loved ones.

Stress not only comes from the extra workload, but from financial strain.

If you cut back on your work hours, it affects your paycheck and future retirement funds. If you spend years out of the workforce, when you return to work you may not be able to return immediately to your same income level. Bills still have to be paid, medications purchased and food put on the table. Disagreements over money issues just increase stress.

DO YOU NEED A BREAK?

Ask yourself these questions to determine if you are putting your own health at risk due to stress from caregiving.

• Do you feel exhausted, overwhelmed, and anxious?

• Are you lacking sleep?

• Are you gaining or losing weight?

• Are you abusing alcohol or drugs?

• Do you anger easily?

If you find yourself answering yes to these questions, it is time to locate options to help you through these difficult times.

HOW CAN I TAKE CARE OF MYSELF IF I AM A CAREGIVER?

Reducing your stress load is one way to improve your overall health.

Finding a place or person to provide respite care in your area is essential.

If you have other family members in the area, seek out their help and create a care schedule to lighten the load.

Another option is in-home respite care where someone will stay for a day or a number of hours so you can get a break. There may also be an adult daycare center in the community. If you need a longer break you need to check out the short-term nursing homes that provide care locally.

Significant stress relief requires scheduling time for yourself each week to do something you love (sports, movies, crafting, reading, baking, etc.). Eat healthy and get eight hours of sleep each night. Find the courage to say “NO” to other obligations such as hosting book club, chairing a meeting, or babysitting the neighbor’s children.

WHO CAN I CONTACT TO RECEIVE HELP?

When you are in need of a break, want to talk with others going through the same issues, or need answers for difficult questions, seek out your local agencies! Some agencies provide transportation, meals, housekeeping, and financial counseling, as well as respite opportunities.

CONTACT:

• Your local Aging & Disability Resource Center (www.dhs.wisconsin. gov/adrc) • The Wisconsin Family Caregiver Support Programs (www.wisconsincaregiver.org/) Your health ultimately affects the ones you love. If you are a caregiver, it is vital that you find time to relax, refresh, rejuvenate and regroup so that you are able to continue helping your loved ones as a strong, healthy woman. If you know a woman caregiver who needs help, be the first one to reach out to her. We are stronger when we support each other!

Because it all begins with a healthy woman…

Sue Ann Thompson is founder and president of the Wisconsin Women’s Health Foundation (WWHF), a statewide non-profit organization whose mission is to help Wisconsin women and their families reach their healthiest potential. l

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The Paradox

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was talking with an executive recently about our Backbone Bootcamps, explaining the business benefits of improved confidence. Shortly into our conversation, his eyes widened and his eyebrows shot up. “You want me to invest in making these people more confident? Are you crazy? They are already too overbearing!”

He went on to say that while he values their knowledge and experience, he has a hard time getting them to collaborate with others or be quiet long enough for other people to offer their experience and knowledge. The last thing he wants to do is make them stronger!

This executive makes a common—and faulty—assumption in believing that elevated confidence means more aggressive behavior and a stronger propensity to speak out. The opposite is often true with people who appear to be supremely confident. Many people who talk the loudest, belittle the ideas of others, and act in other ways to capture attention are among the least confident.

Having worked with a significant number of people like this over the years, I can say with some certainty that what looks like confidence is often uncertainty, fear of losing status, or a drive to compete that actually hurts them. When they begin to experience genuine confidence through learning to think critically, make good decisions and communicate effective-

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ly, a funny thing happens. They become quieter, more willing to listen to the viewpoints and experience of others, less prone to speak before they have something valuable to say, and almost always concede the last word to someone else.

At the other end of the spectrum are the meek and timid, those who fear speaking up for a host of reasons including, but not limited to embarrassing themselves, irritating a boss or colleague, or making a mistake. As these people gain confidence, they recognize that their voices are important, that no one has all the answers—or knowledge—and that mistakes are rarely cause for termination. As they begin to trust their capabilities to think, decide, and communicate clearly, they open up. These people start looking for opportunities to contribute, help others understand their experience, and establish their place within work teams.

This paradox—that the outspoken quiet down and the shy begin to speak—has the same source: improved confidence.

The key to fortifying confidence is providing time and space for people to learn. This is a significant challenge for many organizations today. Speed is the name of the game! Efficiency trumps effectiveness. It has been said a zillion times by unhappy workers in every industry: “We never have time to do it right but we always have time to do it over.”

The same error in logic could apply to leadership development. It takes time, practice, room for error, lots of feedback and correction, and support throughout the process. Time is money, execs will argue—no time to wait for people to learn and grow, they have to be ready to play now!

That’s unrealistic.

If you are interested in continuing to develop your confidence, no matter where you fall on the scale of shy to overconfident, begin by learning as much as you can about your organization. This means crossing departmental boundaries, sometimes geographic boundaries, and almost always carefully protected professional silos.

How you do this will set you up to develop new relationships across boundaries or cause people to shut you down. Genuine curiosity invites people to interact with you. Demands for shared knowledge prompt them to turn away and erect barriers.

Similarly, if you are shy or fearful of speaking in meetings, take time to learn about the business. Listen carefully when people talk. Take note of who leads projects, sales calls or team meetings. Learn how they do things.

Listen to what clients and competitors say. Believe what you see. Keep track of details so you can begin to connect the dots that lead to greater understanding.

The paradox of increased confidence is good news for everyone. The pathway to growth is wide open. It leads to stronger self-confidence, greater tolerance for different ideas and perspectives, more creative responses to challenging problems, and greater satisfaction in working with others. l •••• Susan Marshall is an author and speaker whose book, “How to Grow a Backbone: 10 Strategies for Gaining Power and Influence at Work,” has been translated into multiple languages and is especially popular in Asia. Her work is dedicated to building strong leaders who create successful organizations, transform school systems, and develop leaders at all levels.

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FINANCE | with Carrie Schwab-Pomerantz

SOCIAL SECURITY: Should You Wait Until Age 70 to Collect?

Dear Carrie: My younger brother and I (he’s in his mid-50s, and I’m in my early 60s) disagree about whether it makes sense to file for Social Security before the age of 70. Could you shed some light? -- A Reader Dear Reader:

This is a question I hear over and over again. And it’s not surprising. It’s human nature to want to get that Social Security check as soon as possible. But though collecting sooner rather than later is tempting -and may very well be the right move for some -- your monthly benefit will be higher if you can be patient.

Top line, if you collect at the first possible opportunity -- at age 62 -- your benefits will be permanently reduced by approximately 25 percent. For every year you wait past your full retirement age (66 or 67, depending on when you were born) until age 70, your benefit goes up 8 percent. Just looking at the percentages would suggest that waiting is the best choice.

Though I generally agree with waiting, when to collect is also based on a lot of personal factors -- from your financial need to your physical well-being. So you and your brother may justifiably have different opinions because each of you will have different circumstances. But for the sake of your discussion, here are some things you can both do to help you reach your own decision.

UNDERSTAND HOW BENEFITS ARE CALCULATED

Your benefits are based on the earnings on which you paid Social Security taxes. The more you’ve earned over the years -- up to a maximum amount ($118,500 in 2015) -- the higher your benefit. Sounds simple, but the calculation is a bit more complex. The actual monthly amount you receive is based on your average indexed month-

ly earnings in your 35 highest-earning years after age 21. These earnings are tallied at age 62 and indexed for inflation, so past earnings are converted into current dollars. This 35-year mark is important because if you work fewer years, the missing years are counted as zero, bringing your average -- and your benefit -- down.

You each should start by looking at your earnings history, as well as your projected future earnings. It could be that the latter part of your career will yield the highest earnings -- and boost your benefit -- which would be a point in favor of waiting.

REVIEW YOUR SOCIAL SECURITY STATEMENT

Your Social Security statement will show your complete earnings record, as well as your estimated monthly benefit at age 62, at full retirement age and at age 70. The numbers should speak for themselves in terms of how your monthly benefit will go up the longer you wait to collect.

The Social Security Administration mails a paper statement every year to all workers who are 60 or older and not yet receiving benefits. This past September, the SSA also started mailing statements every five years to workers between ages 25 and 60. Plus, you can get your statement online by creating a “my Social Security account” at http://www.ssa.gov.

THINK ABOUT LIFE EXPECTANCY

The size of your monthly benefit is one factor to consider; how long you’ll collect it is another. Generally speaking, if you begin taking Social Security early, you get smaller checks for a longer period of time. Take it later and you get bigger checks for a shorter period of time. Does it make a real difference in the amount you collect?

That depends on your life span. Live long enough and it eventually evens out.

For example, let’s say you’re each entitled to a $1,000 monthly benefit at full retirement age. Your brother starts taking his benefits at age 66. You wait until age 70, by which time your monthly benefit has gone up to $1,320.

If you both live to age 83, you’ll each have collected approximately the same lifetime benefit -- $204,000 for your brother and $205,920 for you. If you both live longer, you will collect more than your brother. The catch, of course, is that you can’t predict the future.

GET MORE PERSONAL

These broad numbers can give you a basis for your decision, but there’s still more to think about. For instance, will you continue to work after you begin receiving benefits? If so, your benefits could be reduced or taxed. Are both you and your spouse eligible to collect? It could make sense for one of you to file early and the other later.

Are survivor benefits a concern? The longer you wait the more a surviving spouse will get.

As you can see, there’s no single right answer. However, here are some general guidelines that may help you decide:

CONSIDER TAKING BENEFITS EARLY IF:

• You are not working and can’t make ends meet.

• You’re in poor health.

• You’re the lower-earning spouse and your spouse can wait to file for a higher benefit.

CONSIDER TAKING BENEFITS LATER IF:

• You are still working and make enough to impact the taxability of your Social Security benefits.

• You’re in good health and longevity runs in your family.

• You are the higher-earning spouse and want to be sure your surviving spouse gets the highest benefit possible.

Ultimately, you and your brother don’t have to agree on the best time to file for benefits. The important thing is that you each make the timing decision that’s right for you. l Carrie Schwab-Pomerantz, Certified Financial Planner, is president of the Charles Schwab Foundation and author of “The Charles Schwab Guide to Finances After Fifty,” available in bookstores nationwide.

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GENERATIONS | taking care of your parents

Being Your Parent’s Parent Is Difficult But Potentially Rewarding

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BY DAVID LIPSCHITZ

truly miss my mother, who died 18 months ago, at age 90. She was the quintessential Jewish mother and an expert at guilt. When I phoned her in South Africa, I didn’t just say hello; I also said I’m sorry.

I had almost always done something wrong. Perhaps I did not call my sister on her birthday or failed to keep a promise. She often said, “Thank God your father isn’t alive to see this” or “with a son like you, no wonder my blood pressure is so high!” Fortunately, my mother’s guilt trips were never demeaning but always related to making sure family came first. She never failed to tell me how proud she was of me and my siblings.

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lead to dependency that suddenly makes them their parent’s parent. This is a particular problem for baby boomers, who have grown up as free spirits, experimenting, rebellious and independent. Many have had tense relationships with their parents. Conflicts with a dependent parent can lead to lifelong guilt about what could have and should have been.

While my mother’s ability to induce guilt still makes me smile, many children of my patients complain bitterly about their relationship with their parent, particularly when the tables are turned.

A good friend was reduced to tears when she told me how difficult it was for her to meet the needs of her 85-yearold mother. Throughout their lives, they had constantly “butted heads.” Now her mother is essentially home bound and relies on her daughter for everything. Nothing is ever good enough; she blames the daughter for everything, is constantly insulting and refuses to listen to reason. She resists being parented by her child, refuses to take advice and makes her daughter feel helpless. Her mother insists on driving the car despite being a menace on the road, forgets to, or alternatively, takes too many medications, often at the wrong time and refuses help around the house. Most painful is the praise her mother showers on her two sons, who never show up or offer to help. The daughter is particularly guilty that arguments are becoming louder and more rancorous. Conflicts with her mother are affecting her

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ing unable to do enough. A therapist can provide insight into the problem and make you realize that you are not to blame for the situation.

Caregivers must understand that they cannot be responsible for every aspect of their parents’ lives. Try to involve other family members if possible. Force your siblings to do something, and encourage grandchildren, nieces and nephews to help. Respite is absolutely critical. Get away for vacations on the weekends, and spend time exclusively with your own family. Ask a therapist or social worker to help identify services in the community that can assist with home care, shopping, cleaning, bathing and dressing. Seek support from your church or synagogue and ask parishioners to make home visits. If your parent is homebound, visits by health care professionals may be possible. They will monitor the medical condition, assist with medications and provide nursing needs. Your parent may also be eligible for meal deliveries at home and physical and occupational therapy that may make them less dependent.

For some, being a parent’s parent can be an overwhelming burden. But with the appropriate help, support, understanding and, most importantly, forgiveness, caring for a dependent parent can be spiritually uplifting and become some of the best of times. l To find out more about David Lipschitz and read features by other Creators Syndicate writers and cartoonists, visit the Creators Syndicate Web page at www.creators.com.

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Being an

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ach Caregiver’s journey is unique, but something we all face is being an advocate for our loved ones.

Chances are, you are already an advocate and just don’t think of what you do as advocacy. According to Webster’s Dictionary an advocate is “a person who pleads another’s cause; or someone who speaks or writes in support of something.”

We may not identify our role as an advocate when we first make that call to the doctor’s office to arrange a checkup or have a simple conversation with neighbors to ask if they are willing to continue to help with the snow shoveling again this year. Then again, the role of advocate may be much more obvious when we need to address concerns regarding the health or safety of our loved one while they are recuperating at the hospital or nursing home. Sometimes, we have to be the eyes, ears or voice of a loved one who cannot or will not express their needs or concerns. If their care is being compromised or their rights as a person or as a resident are being violated, we need to make sure our loved ones are seen and heard.

Advocating comes easily to some caregivers, but for others it may seem overwhelming to speak up and “make waves, or stir things up.” However, if carried out correctly, advocating for a loved one will result in better care for them and peace of mind for you.

HERE ARE 5 BASIC SKILLS THAT CAN HELP YOU BE THE BEST ADVOCATE YOU CAN BE: u Reflect: First, reflect and recognize the underlying reason why you advocate. Often, it is out of love, respect and belief in the dignity for the person you care for. Once the reason or purpose can be recognized and taken to heart, the emotional impact may not be as difficult or burdensome. u Discuss the Tough Stuff: Make sure you know what your loved one would want. To be assertive on behalf of another person requires understanding that person and respecting their wishes. Medical professionals expect families to have had conversations about life, death and all the stuff in-between in order to provide quality ongoing medical treatment BEING AN ADVOCATE continued on PAGE 20

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and care. There may be times when you as the caregiver do not agree with the choices of your loved one, but honoring their choices shows respect for the person. That in itself is advocacy. u Communicate: When advocating it is important to be assertive in order to get your concern addressed. It is possible- and is actually more likely- for you to get results without being aggressive. What we really want is someone to truly listen to our concerns, take them seriously, and do something about them. A useful communication tool to accomplish this is to try using “I” statements rather than “you” statements. For example, think about how you would feel if someone said to you “Why does it always take you so long to respond to my mom after she presses her call light?”

“You” messages unintentionally irritate people because they sound accusatory, blaming, critical or hostile.

They can veer a conversation off track because people focus on their irritation or hurt feelings, and not on what you intended to say.

Sometimes the pen really is mightier than the sword. In the medical, social service, legal and financial worlds, “it doesn’t exist or didn’t happen if it’s not written down.”

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Now, consider if someone said to you, “I am very concerned because my mother tells me she waits a long time after pushing her call light.” Using “I” messages in a firm and matter-of-fact tone allow us to express our feelings such as anger, frustration, disappointment or concern without “blowing up,” blaming others or causing them to become defensive.

“I” messages can be helpful when you need to raise a problem or concern, ask for help, state your intentions (or what is not intended) and to set limits. Although it may take some time and effort to break old habits, good com-

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TAKING CARE OF YOUR PARENTS BEING AN ADVOCATE continued from PAGE 21

Advocating comes easily to some caregivers, but for others it may seem overwhelming to speak up and “make waves, or stir things up.”

worlds, “it doesn’t exist or didn’t happen if it’s not written down.” Keep a caregiver journal or notebook and write down everything you do on behalf of your loved one. Record all phone calls with the date, place or person you are calling, the name of the person you spoke to, a contact number and some general notes about the conversation you had. Write down any questions you asked as well as the response you received and any concerns that were resolved or decisions that were made.

It is equally important to make sure things are being documented on the professional end as well. If there is a care plan in place, make sure that any concern, no matter how small, is reflected in the care plan, even if you talked to someone about it. Ask for copies of any paperwork or documents and keep them in a safe place. Finally, never hand over an original document or your only copy. If you absolutely have to turn over an original, make a copy for yourself first. If it comes down to your word against someone else’s your paper trail backup can provide tangible evidence to your claim.

Last but not least, know that at the Family Caregiver Support Network, 414-220-8600, they are ready to assist and support you in your role as your loved one’s advocate.

We understand the types of information you may need, the hats you wear and the emotions that you wade through on any given day. Just as you are an advocate for your loved one, we are an advocate for you as the caregiver. Come to us for information, resources and support. We are here to help you be the best advocate you can be. l Interfaith Older Adult Program’s Family Caregiver Support - 414.220.8600 – www.interfaithmilw.org www.caregiversupportnetwork.org www.living-options.org

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AT HOME | Recipes

Mentor Knows BEST The Mother’s Day Edition W

hether she’s your mom or a “like-a-mother” mentor, chances are you’ve got a lot to thank her for this Mother’s Day. It’s a time for celebrating your biggest supporters, number one fans and best friends.

In life, we’re lucky to form relationships with women we can learn from and grow with. Beth Somers, Elizabeth Nelson and Emily Tatak from the Wilton Test Kitchen consider themselves lucky.

Beth Somers, Director of Creative Content Development, owes her start to her former boss Milette Raz. Raz is trained in the Wilton Method of Cake DecoratingTM and taught Somers how to decorate. But Somers thinks of Raz as so much more — calling her a mentor, her second mother and her friend. Years after working together, the duo teamed up for Cupcake Wars on the Food Network, returning home

as champions of season six with winning recipes like Tropical Getaway Cupcakes.

Elizabeth Nelson, Assistant Culinary Specialist, attributes her love of baking to her grandma Ann, learning the basics with her and picking up passed down recipes that she brought with her to college. She looks up to her mother, her grandmother and her great-grandmother, whom she’s told she also gets her competitive nature from. Nelson and her grandmother went through a lot of trial and error together to come up with what they believe is the perfect cinnamon roll recipe, very similar to this recipe for Cinnamon Rolls with Caramel Glaze.

For Emily Tatak, preserving family recipes and continuing the traditions around the holidays and in the kitchen led to her career at Wilton as an Assistant Culinary Specialist. She owes her inspiration to her mom, who taught her how to bake. Together they iced cakes, decorated sugar cookies and even made a gingerbread house from scratch. l

GRANDMA’S KOLACHY COOKIES

Servings: 6 1/2 dozen cookies

1 package (8 ounces) cream cheese, softened

1 cup (2 sticks) butter, softened

2 cups all-purpose flour

1 teaspoon Wilton Pure Vanilla Extract

1/2 teaspoon salt Poppy seed, apricot and strawberry pastry filling Confectioners’ sugar, for dusting

In large bowl, beat cream cheese and butter with electric mixer on medium speed until well com­bined. Add flour, vanilla and salt; beat until just combined.

Divide dough into 2 disks. Wrap with plastic wrap and chill at least 12 hours.

Heat oven to 375°F. Working with 1 disk at a time, roll each to 1/8-inch thickness on generously floured surface. Cut cookies using 2-inch round cutter. Place on cookie sheet and

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make indentation in dough with thumb.

Spoon 1/2 teaspoon pastry filling into each indentation.

Bake 16–18 minutes or until edges are lightly browned. Cool cookies on pan on cooling grid 5 minutes. Remove from pan; cool completely on grid. Dust with confectioners’ sugar before serving.

Garden-Inspired Gifts for Mom

If you’re struggling to find the perfect gift for a mom who has it all, or just the right way to express your love and appreciation, this Mother’s Day you can give a gift that keeps on growing with items inspired by the garden.

There’s no better way to show mom how much you care than by taking the time to create a DIY gift from the heart. Score extra points with a gift that helps her unwind by promoting calm, unplugged and peaceful serenity – a key trend in crafting for 2015.

CINNAMON ROLLS WITH CARAMEL GLAZE

Servings: 1 dozen rolls ROLLS: 1 1/3 cups warm milk (105°F)

2 packages (1/4-ounce each) active dry yeast

1/4 cup granulated sugar, divided

1/2 cup (1 stick) butter, softened

2 egg yolks

1 teaspoon Wilton Pure Vanilla Extract

3/4 teaspoon salt

4 cups bread flour, plus more for dusting FILLING:

1/2 cup (1 stick) butter, softened

1/3 cup granulated sugar

2 tablespoons bread flour

2 tablespoons ground cinnamon GLAZE:

1/4 cup (1/2 stick) butter

1/2 cup lightly-packed light brown sugar

1/2 cup heavy whipping cream

1 teaspoon Wilton Pure Vanilla Extract

1/4 teaspoon salt

1 cup confectioners’ sugar (about 1/4 pound)

For rolls, stir together warm milk, yeast and 1 tablespoon sugar in large bowl. Let stand 5–10 minutes or until foamy. Add butter, remaining 3 tablespoons sugar, egg yolks, vanilla and salt. Mix with electric mixer using dough hook on medium speed until combined. Gradually add flour, 1 cup at a time, and mix on medium speed until smooth, elastic dough forms, about 5 minutes.

Spray large bowl with vegetable pan spray. Form dough into ball, place into bowl and cover with plastic wrap. Let stand in warm place for 45 minutes or until doubled in size.

Mini Indoor Garden For filling, stir together butter, sugar, flour and cinnamon in medium bowl until well-combined.

Prepare 13-by-9-inch pan with vegetable pan spray.

Punch dough down and roll out to 18-by-14-inch rectangle on floured surface. Spread filling onto dough and roll up from long end, like a jelly roll.

Pinch seam to seal, trim ends and cut into 12 equally-sized pieces.

Place rolls into prepared pan; cover with plastic wrap and let rise 25–30 minutes or until doubled in size.

Meanwhile, heat oven to 350°F. Remove plastic wrap from rolls and bake 25–29 minutes or until golden brown.

Cool in pan on wire rack while preparing glaze.

For glaze, melt butter in saucepan over medium heat. Add brown sugar and cream. Cook over medium-high heat until mixture reaches a simmer; cook for 1 minute, stirring constantly. Remove from heat and stir in vanilla and salt. Whisk in confectioners’ sugar until smooth. Pour glaze over warm rolls. Serve warm.

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HAPPY MOTHER’S DAY

Celebrate Mom

May 10, 2015, marks the 108th anniversary of Mother’s Day. Here are 10 ways to make the mom(s) in your life feel special.

GIVE THE GIFT OF MEMORIES – put together a scrapbook with your mom’s favorite photos and other memorabilia she may have collected over the years.

GATHER THE FAMILY – most moms will tell you what they really crave on Mother’s Day is quality time with their loved ones. Coordinate brunch at her favorite restaurant or organize an afternoon picnic in her honor.

PRESENT HER WITH A HANDMADE GIFT – you may be all grown up, but

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GIVE THE ROYAL TREATMENT – pamper her with breakfast in bed or a trip to a full-service day spa, complete with a massage, mani and pedi.

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SOW THE SEEDS OF LOVE – plant a tree in your mom’s honor or have your children present her with a vase of flowers picked especially for her from your garden.

TAKE IN A SHOW – does she sing show tunes in the shower? Then score some tickets to a musical or treat her to a performance at a local theatre.

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WRITE HER A THANK YOU NOTE – when you were younger you took for granted that your mom was overworked and underappreciated. Now that you’re an older, wiser adult (and perhaps an overworked and underappreciated mom yourself), sit down and dash off a note to your mom about how much she means to you.

CREATE A NEW TRADITION – skip the standard phone call and greeting card this year and start a new annual tradition like a girls’ only tea or a trip to the Milwaukee Domes to see spring in bloom or a visit to the Milwaukee Art Museum for a cultural lift.

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hey tap for a good tune; they curl for the right moves; they keep us from falling on our faces. When we’re little, there’s nothing better than hitching a ride on a bigger set. And when we’re older, we try to have the good sense not to step on those of others, figuratively and literally.

A few years back, my own set of little piggies found themselves crushed under the weight of a mid-sized sedan. Eighteen months and many thousands of dollars later, they are again wiggling, curling, tapping and keeping me from face-planting with every step. I am now grateful for them as the funny-looking powerhouses they are.

So you can imagine my horror when, a week ago, while carrying a 50-pound jug of water, I stepped on a set that don’t belong to me -- a teeny-tiny set attached to a teeny-tiny dog. The dog I’m fostering. The sweet little gramps I’ve come to love as my own. The applehead Chihuahua with an asthmatic’s wheeze and a smoker’s bark due to his partially collapsed trachea. The pocket-sized pup with the reddish coat and the gray-white muzzle and the two bum legs and the awkward left hip and the biggest, brownest, wateriest eyes you’ve ever been melted by. The 6-pound spicy nugget we call -- what else? -- Nugget.

One-hundred fifty-five pounds came down on Nugget’s itty-bitty piglets, and they went wee-wee-wee all the way to the vet’s office.

The guilt is more crushing than the weight of that car on my foot.

This dog, scooped from a high-kill shelter in a last-minute save, has been broken in so many places in his relatively short and embattled life: a snapped hip that healed out of socket, a once-fractured front leg that now operates at an awkward angle, and a rear paw previously broken, once healed and now broken again. Aw, Nugget.

While it does nothing to lower my resolve to spend the rest of my life -- or his -- making this up to Nugget, the numbers are on my side. Turns out, the No. 1 cause of broken paws and legs in dogs is “humans stepping on them.” Little dogs get it the most, being the most vulnerable, the most underfoot and the most undetectable to the human eye while carrying large objects.

Prevention is the best cure. We like to say that about all kinds of maladies. What could have prevented this? Training?

Possibly. Place your dog in a sit/stay whenever carrying something large enough to obstruct your view or weighty enough to break his bones. Planning? Sure. Confine your dog to a secure area -- a bedroom, his crate -- whenever embroiled in such a project.

But we also know that accidents happen. I didn’t intentionally step on Nugget’s paw. I came home with some water jugs; he was happy to see me. What are the odds?

Nugget will be fine, the vet with the warm eyes assured me.

His leg is wrapped paw to knee in a red bandage with a pink heart that earns him “awwws” and “feel betters” as he rolls through the ‘hood in his temporary carriage: a red Radio Flyer wagon with custom rails and all-terrain wheels. Doctor’s orders are two weeks’ strict rest and recheck the bones, and I, of course, will abide. But as much as I love to watch Radio Flyer -- Nugget’s new handle -- fly, I can’t wait to see him run. l

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here’s one simple way to update your wardrobe this spring. Just throw your clothes on your closet floor and mix them all up. Well, maybe that’s taking things a bit too far, but fashion designers have come up with some new combinations this season that will definitely have an impact on how some of us put together our outfits every morning.

It’s an artful blend of prints and patterns that made the runways buzz with this modern fusion of contemporary style whipped up just in time for spring. Here are some of the latest ways to master the new mix:

n Mix assorted patterns in one color palette. Yes, this can be tricky,

but follow the lead of designers who do some of the best “pattern on pattern” combos for spring. How about pairing gingham shirts with pastel plaid skirts

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The key to mixing such diverse prints is to make sure all the pieces blend in the same color family.

n Mix your textures. Another

modern way to dress -- pair “unlikely” fabrics with each other. Think lightweight floral chiffon dresses layered under chunky cardigan sweaters and menswear-style trench coats. Or lacy see-through skirts teamed with denim vests and jackets. Mixing matte and shiny textures is another mix-master trick. One of my favorite “go-to” outfits for evenings out is a pair of dark jeans with a black ruffled chiffon blouse over a black tank. In the fall, I add a shiny black leather jacket and boots.

n Mix your styles. Think outside the fashion box and come up with your own way of combining clothes and accessories. I like to mix animal prints into my wardrobe. For summer, I layer

black-and-white polka dots with blackand-white zebra prints; in fall and winter, I switch to leopard prints layered with accents of red.

n Mix masculine with feminine.

This is one of the best ways to update a “suit” for work. Many designers have incorporated menswear looks into their collections this year, bringing back the streamlined tailoring that minimalist fashion followers love.

Inject some feminine flair into these pieces with flirty shirts, wide-leg pants or soft skirts. A chiffon blouse with a pastel tweed suit is always a “do” for office dressing.

n Mix your “eras.” Don’t be afraid

to mix a few vintage pieces into your wardrobe this fall. There’s still plenty of “granny grunge” out there from the ‘90s to layer under a tailored jacket for more of a Bohemian touch. One “funky” piece at a time, please. Wacky can quickly become tacky.

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The Art Institute of Wisconsin Haute List Fashion Production

The Haute List production is an annual student fashion event presented by The Art Institute of Wisconsin. The Haute List highlights student designs from the school’s Fashion Design program. In addition to student designed and constructed clothing, the event also showcases work from related academic programs offered by the school including: Fashion Design, Fashion Marketing, Advertising, Graphic Design, Media Arts & Animation, Digital Film and Video Production, and Culinary.

“We always have a surprise element, that’s what makes us different and unique. We want people to come back year after year to see what we’ll do next,” said Kim Dunisch, The Art Institute of Wisconsin Fashion Instructor and Show Producer.

“The Haute List is an excellent showcase for our school. We always look forward to this event as a way of sharing our students’ work with the community,” added Julie Ashlock, AiWis Dean of Academic Affairs.

The Art Institute of Wisconsin (AiWIS) Haute List third annual student-run fashion production is scheduled for June 6, 2015 at the Pabst Theater in Milwaukee.

Tickets will be on sale at the Pabst Theater box office or for more information about The Haute List, please visit: http://hautelist.org

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FRIENDS OF HAWS 32ND ANNUAL PET WALK, K9 KARNIVAL Sussex Village Park, Lots to do for the whole family, contests, prizes, trail challenge, fashion show, concessions and many other activities. For additional information go to www.hawspets.org.

May 2, 10 am - 3 pm

REP PROP AND COSTUME GARAGE SALE The Rep’s Paint Shop, 108 E. Wells St., Milwaukee.

Items to be sold will include costume pieces, props, furniture and set decoration from Rep productions!

Payment by cash or check will be accepted. All purchases are cash and carry, and must be removed from The Rep by the end of the day. Get there early for best selection! For more information call 414-2241761.

May 2, 4 - 10 pm

WAUKESHA ART CRAWL spring fashion presentations collaborated between Roots Salon stylists and both local and national clothing designers.

Proceeds from this event will benefit the programs of Safe Babies Healthy Families. Entertainment will be provided during the fashion show and live auction by local DJs. Tickets are available on-line at www. myrootssalon.com/events.

May 1-3, Fri. 5pm-9pm; Sat. 10am-5pm; Sun. 11am-4pm

LAKE COUNTRY ANTIQUES & ART SHOW

May 1, 5 - 9 pm

DOWNTOWN OCONOMOWOC SPRING GALLERY NIGHT The Downtown Oconomowoc Business Association celebrates the onset of spring with the group’s annual Spring Gallery Night throughout downtown. Shops stay open late hosting artists, live music and they offer free carriage rides throughout the night downtown. For additional information, go to www. downtownoconomowoc.org

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Waukesha County Expo Center, 1000 Northview Rd, Waukesha.

Lake Country Antiques and Art Show (formerly the Delafield Antiques Show). The show features antiques and vintage items from 70 dealers from across the country. Free Parking, free admission for children (15 and under) and $8 for those over 15. For additional information, visit www.antiquescenteratwales.com May 1, 7 pm

FASHION AFFAIR RUNWAY EXTRAVAGANZA Potawatomi Bingo & Casino, 1721 W. Canal St, Milwaukee Fashion Affair, sponsored by Roots Salon & Spa, will feature exclusive

May 2, 1:00 - 2:30 pm

GO GREEN, GOLD AND PINK FOR BREAST CANCER AWARENESS Brookfield Square, 95 N Moorland Rd, Brookfield.

To recognize Mother’s Day in a healthy way, Froedtert & the Medical College of Wisconsin Cancer Network are teaming up with Green Bay Packers kicker Mason Crosby and his wife, Molly, to increase awareness about the importance of screenings for breast cancer. Crosby will autograph specially designed greeting cards that can be given to love ones for Mother’s Day. Limited edition pink mini-footballs will also be available, with 100% of profits from the sale supporting breast cancer research.

Downtown Waukesha Enjoy a night of art, music, food, and drink as you meander the streets of downtown Waukesha. Much to do and see, for all ages.

May 2, 9, 16, 23, 30, 8 am - 12 pm

WAUKESHA FARMERS’ MARKET

Riverfront Plaza, between W. Broadway Street and N. Barstow Street along the Fox River. Over 70 vendors provide products that are homegrown, raised or handmade in Wisconsin; products include in-season fruits, vegetables, meats, cheeses, baked goods and arts and crafts. For additional information call 262-547-2354 or visit waukeshafarmersmarket.com May 3, Noon-4 p.m.

SOUTH MILWAUKEE FOOD TRUCK FESTIVAL 11th and Madison Avenue, South Milwaukee Enjoy lunch from one of more than a dozen Milwaukee-area food trucks at this brand-new event on 11th Avenue. Live music is also planned.

Presented by the Milwaukee Food Truck Alliance.

May 3

MILWAUKEE MUSEUM MEMBER SWAP DAY Do you have a membership to any of the following museums: Betty Brinn Children’s Museum, Charles Allis Art Museum, Grohmann Museum, Harley-Davidson Museum, Milwaukee Art Museum, Milwaukee Public Museum, Pabst Mansion, or Villa Terrace Art Museum?

Just show your membership card and photo ID at the admissions desk at each venue to receive your free admission. Only the named adults and the number of children stated on your membership card will be admitted.

Please check each museum’s website for hours and visitor information.

May 9, 10 am - noon

FREE FAMILY ART WORKSHOP SHARON LYNNE WILSON CENTER FOR THE ARTS (WILSON CENTER) 19805 W. Capitol Drive, Brookfield Grab the kids’ smocks and roll up your sleeves! Artists of all ages will delight in this workshop! Families are encouraged to register in advance at www.wilson-center.com/family-workshop-form or by calling Robin Luther at (262) 373-5023. All skill levels are welcome and supplies are included for each Free Family Art Workshop.

May 9, 6:30 am registration, 8:15 race begins

May 14, 11 am

42ND ANNUAL PEWAUKEE KIWANIS RIVER RUN Hammel Machine Products, 1195 East Wisconsin Avenue, Pewaukee The Kiwanis Club annual timed six-mile canoe/kayak race from Hammel Machine in Pewaukee to Frame Park in Waukesha will begin at 8:15. The Kiwanis Club matches all of the proceeds from the event to assist the Pewaukee Food Pantry in its mission to help struggling families keep food on their tables. For more information, call 262-691-2700.

“A SPLASH OF SPRING” STYLE SHOW Golden Mast Restaurant, W349 N5293 Lacys Ln, Okauchee Oconomowoc Memorial Auxiliary is hosting their spring style show with proceeds going to Stillwaters Cancer Support Program and other worthwhile causes. WTMJ-TV weatherman John Malan will serve as one of the commentators. For more information and to make

reservations, contact Tammy at 262-569-0293 or Diane at 262-569-0202. Reservations can also be made and purchased at the OMH Gift Box Boutique.

May 15, 6 pm - 9pm

CHILLIN’ ON THE TRAIL, A “WALK” OF ART Downtown Hartland Art Show and reception, free to the public.

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May 9, 8 am

WOMEN’S RUN PEWAUKEE HALF MARATHON Waukesha County Technical College, 800 Main St., Pewaukee Come join us as we celebrate women; join us for this women only 1/2 marathon around Pewaukee Lake and end at Village Park. For more information call 262-695-9735 or visit womenrunpewaukee.com May 10, 9 am - 4:30 pm

MOTHER’S DAY AT THE ZOO 10001 W. Bluemound Rd. All mothers receive free admission, courtesy of Lifeway Foods, and can enjoy all the Zoo has to offer! Lifeway Foods will also offer free samples, while supplies last! Please visit milwaukeezoo.org or 414-771-3040.

Join Penny Corris for a premiere concert of her original jazz compositions at 8 p.m. on Saturday, June 13 at the University of Wisconsin—Milwaukee’s Zelazo Center for the Performing Arts.

“Penny Corris’ Song Book” will be performed by Milwaukee’s popular Dan Dance Jazz Quartet (piano, bass, percussion and saxophone), with vocals by Niffer Clarke. “The Moment You Looked,” “Close the Door” and “Anniversary Cruise” are among the program’s titles.

Open to the public, the concert is free, with a donation requested for Fisher House Wisconsin, a facility for military veterans and their families receiving treatment at the Milwaukee VA. Classically trained, she has a degree in music history, theory and composition from the University of Wisconsin. Corris also has studied piano at the Morzarteum in Salzburg, Austria, and musicology at Brandeis University. Since 1967, she has been teaching piano and music theory as well as composing songs for community and family events.

Writing jazz has added a new dimension. “In the summer of 2013, I wrote a piece of music for piano, assuming it would be classical,” Corris recalls. “To my surprise, it came out jazzy! Her husband, Bob Corris, wrote lyrics for all the songs.

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