LIFE's Vintage Newsmagazine - November 2018

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Vol. 33, No. 5 LIFE Senior Services, Inc. Publisher

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Laura Kenny President and Chief Executive Officer

Simplify Your Thanksgiving: A Cornucopia of Crock-Pot Recipes

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Whether you’re hosting Thanksgiving dinner this year or bringing a side dish to your family’s meal, you can give thanks to your slow cooker for simplifying things. Side dishes and dessert – even the turkey itself – can be cooked in a slow cooker, freeing up your valuable countertop, oven and time.

2019 Medicare Part D Stand-Alone Prescription Drug Plans Available in Oklahoma

Winterizing Your Car and Home It’s hard to believe, but winter is just around the corner. And in Oklahoma, you never know what the winter will bring – snow, ice or maybe just mild conditions. Whatever the outcome, you want your vehicle and home to be prepared for freezing temperatures and possible winter weather extremes.

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Information is current as of September 5, 2018. For additional information or assistance selecting a plan, contact Medicare at (800) 633-4227 or the Medicare Assistance Program at LIFE Senior Services at (918) 664-9000 or toll-free at (866) 664-9009.

Company Name

Aetna Medicare

Which Medicare Part D Plan is the Right Plan for You?

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edicare’s Open Enrollment Period, during which people with Medicare can make unrestricted changes to their coverage, takes place every year from October 15 to December 7. Whether you’re approaching age 65 or already enrolled in Medicare, you should take advantage of this opportunity to review your options and see whether you are enrolled in the most cost-effective plan for your needs.

Most plans change their costs and benefits every year and some even decide not to participate in Medicare for the coming year.

Making a careful comparison between the plan you have now and options available to you next year is the only way to see if there is a better choice for you. In most cases, this will probably be your only chance to change your health and/or drug coverage for the next year.

When reviewing your Medicare coverage, know that you will have many options to choose from. Typically, it’s beneficial to have choices, but you might find yourself overwhelmed. For example, in 2019, Medicare beneficiaries in Oklahoma will be able to select from 28 prescription drug plans, as well as many health plans available throughout the state. Many beneficiaries say they find it frustrating and difficult to compare plans due to the volume of information they receive in the mail and through the media. As a result, they often stay with the same plan, even if it is not the best option for them.

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Research shows that a large majority of people with Medicare could have saved hundreds of dollars last year by reviewing their prescription drug plan. In fact, during last year’s enrollment period, 50 percent of those who came to LIFE Senior Services

for help reviewing their drug coverage options either enrolled in Part D for the first time or switched plans for the next year, saving an average of $2,112 per person.

Whether you are currently on Medicare or becoming eligible for Medicare in 2019, this annual Medicare Part D Guide, published by LIFE Senior Services, provides up-to-date information about the prescription drug plans available in 2019, as well as the Medicare health plans being offered in Tulsa County.

LIFE Senior Services is a name thousands of seniors and their families have trusted for more than 45 years. Since 2004, LIFE has provided education and one-on-one assistance to thousands of Medicare beneficiaries, helping them compare Medicare Part D plans and enroll in the one that best fits their individual needs. As a partner agency of the Oklahoma Insurance Department, LIFE’s Medicare Assistance Program provides trusted services in northeast Oklahoma to Medicare beneficiaries, their representatives and those soon to be eligible for Medicare.

As always, you can count on LIFE and LIFE’s Vintage Newsmagazine to bring you timely, unbiased information and assistance on Medicare Part D. For more information or to schedule an appointment to review your options, call the Medicare Assistance Program at LIFE Senior Services at (918) 664-9000 or toll-free at (866) 664-9009. We’re here to help!

This information is true and accurate to the best of our knowledge.

Source: Center for Medicare and Medicaid Services, www.medicare.gov

CignaHealthSpring Rx

CommunityCare Prescription Drug Plan EnvisionRx Plus

Express Scripts Medicare

HISC - Blue Cross Blue Shield of Oklahoma

Plan Name

Plan ID

Phone Number

Benefit Type

Monthly Drug Premium

Annual Drug Deductible

Aetna Medicare Rx Select

S5810-300

(833) 856-5680

Enhanced

$17.40

$340

Aetna Medicare Rx Saver

S5810-057

(833) 856-5680

Basic

$28.20

$250

Aetna Medicare Rx Value Plus

S5768-146

(833) 856-5680

Enhanced

$114.80

$0

Cigna - HealthSpring Rx Secure - Essential

S5617-302

(800) 735-1459

Enhanced

$22

$415

Cigna - HealthSpring Rx Secure

S5617-113

(800) 735-1459

Basic

$28.60

$415

Cigna - HealthSpring Rx Secure - Extra

S5617-268

(800) 735-1459

Enhanced

$56.80

$100

CommunityCare Prescription Drug Plan

S1894-001

(800) 333-3275

Basic

$28

$415

$53.60

$415

EnvisionRxPlus

S7694-023

(888) 377-1439

Basic

Express Scripts Medicare - Saver

S5660-239

(866) 477-5704

Enhanced

$24

$415

Express Scripts Medicare - Value

S5660-125

(866) 477-5704

Basic

$39.50

$415

Express Scripts Medicare - Choice

S5660-214

(866) 477-5704

Enhanced

$96.80

$350

Blue Cross MedicareRx Basic

S5715-015

(877) 213-1817

Basic

$34.70

$415

Blue Cross MedicareRx Value

S5715-010

(877) 213-1817

Enhanced

$74.10

$415

Blue Cross MedicareRx Plus

S5715-011

(877) 213-1817

Enhanced

$143.70

$0

Medicare Part D Update • Page 2

Special Insert

Your 2019 Guide to Medicare Part D

This four-page insert lists the Medicare Part D plans available in Oklahoma.

Kelly Kirchhoff Senior Director of Communications and Development Erin Shackelford Managing Editor editor@LIFEseniorservices.org Emily Fox Associate Editor efox@LIFEseniorservices.org Bernie Dornblaser Advertising Director bdornblaser@LIFEseniorservices.org Leah Weigle Graphic Designer and Photographer Carol Carter Copy Editor Carrie Henderson Bowen Circulation Coordinator cbowen@LIFEseniorservices.org dick mccandless Esteban Valencia Community Distribution

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18 Soup for the Soul: Recipes to Warm You Up

Does the thought of the long, cold winter give you pause? While the winter months can be tough, a warm pot of soup or chili on the stove can certainly improve your mood and fill your belly.

6 Letter from the Publisher 8 Looking Back 10 Caregiver Corner Time Savers for Caregivers 12 Medicare & You Medicare Marketing Guidelines Protect You 28 Easy and Fun Winter Crafts 29 Celebrating Winter in Tulsa 32 Mindbender & Puzzles 34 Dollars & Sense Baby Boomers and Bankruptcy 4

30 You Don't Have to Be S.A.D.

As we move into the winter months and the days grow shorter, some people may be prone to depression and feelings of malaise.

Seasonal affective disorder (SAD) is the medical term used to describe this condition, and several studies have been conducted over the years to find ways to combat it.

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Winter will be here soon! If you’ve lived in Oklahoma for any amount of time, you know that winter in the Sooner State can be a bit unpredictable.

According to The Old Farmer’s Almanac’s annual weather summary, Oklahoma’s winter will be milder and drier than normal with below-normal snowfall.

It also indicates the super chilly weather will hold off until late December into January and February.

However, if you believe in winter weather folklore, specifically the power of the persimmon seed to predict winter weather, you know we’re in for lots of snow this winter. Persimmon seeds that have been cut open this season have shown the “spoon,” which indicates that you should expect plenty of snow to shovel! Regardless of what is predicted, it’s best to be prepared for the winter months and winter weather.

Getting your home and vehicle ready for winter is of utmost importance as the days grow shorter and the temperatures drop. Discover tips for doing just that starting on page 14. Plus, you’ll also find a helpful list of items you should have stored in your car in case of a weather-related emergency. However, it should be noted that before tackling any of the items on the lists, it’s important to take stock of which things you can physically do and which items you should leave for a professional. You don’t want to risk an injury taking on a task that is too difficult or straining.

Whether you’ve tackled the projects or hired a professional, you undoubtedly will need something to warm you up. On page 18, you’ll find a few of our staff member’s tried and true soup recipes that are perfect for chilly fall and winter evenings.

Laura Kenny President and CEO of LIFE Senior Services, LIFE’s Vintage Housing and LIFE PACE

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On page 20, we have a cornucopia of Crock-Pot recipes that are sure to alleviate some stress and free up some oven space. If you’re not up for cooking at all this Thanksgiving, you will also find a list of restaurants and companies that will do most of the work for you.

Winter weather typically means more time is spent indoors. If you’re looking for some easy, inexpensive crafts to help bust boredom, as well as spruce up your space, you’ll find a handful of projects on page 28.

However, when you’re ready to brave the temperature, we’ve included a list of fun and exciting things to do to celebrate the winter season around Tulsa on page 29.

As we move into the winter months and the days grow shorter, some people may be prone to depression and feelings of malaise. Seasonal affective disorder (SAD) is the medical term used to describe the condition, and several studies have been conducted over the years to find ways to combat it. Learn more about SAD on page 30.

Finally, for help comparing and selecting the best Medicare Part D plan for your needs, LIFE Senior Services offers free Medicare Part D Assistance Clinics through December 5. Furthermore, you’ll find all of the Medicare Part D plans that are available in Oklahoma listed in our 2019 Guide to Medicare insert. To learn more about the clinics and view the plans, turn to page 23.

We hope you enjoy this winter edition of LIFE’s Vintage Newsmagazine!

The start of November also signifies the start of the Thanksgiving season. You may already be planning your turkey day feast! You might also be looking for and thinking of ways to simplify the day’s cooking.

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LOOKING BACK

Winter in Tulsa

Tulsa Historical Society & Museum • 2445 S. Peoria Ave., Tulsa

Thomas Gilcrease’s sons playing in the snow, 1920s.

Old Kendall Hall at the University of Tulsa in the winter, c. 1920.

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Skelly Oil Company filling station, c. 1920.

this month in history November 2, 1947: Spruce Goose took flight The Hughes Flying Boat – the largest aircraft ever built – was piloted by designer Howard Hughes on its first and only flight. Built with laminated birch and spruce, the massive wooden aircraft had a wingspan longer than a football field and was designed to carry more than 700 men to battle.

Development of the Spruce Goose cost $23 million and took so long that the war had ended by the time it was completed in 1946.

November 16, 1907: Oklahoma entered the Union In 1907, Congress decided to admit Indian Territory and Oklahoma Territory into the Union as a single state, with all Indians in the state becoming U.S. citizens. Representatives of the two territories drafted a constitution, and on September 17, 1907, it was approved by voters of the two territories. On November 16, Oklahoma was welcomed into the United States by President Theodore Roosevelt as the 46th state.

November 7, 1916: Jeannette Rankin became first U.S. congresswoman Montana suffragist Jeannette Rankin was elected to the U.S. House of Representatives. She was the first woman in the history of the nation to win a seat in the federal Congress. Following the bombing of Pearl Harbor in December of 1941, Rankin became the only person in the history of Congress to vote against U.S. entry into both world wars.

November 21, 1877: Edison’s first great invention The American inventor announced his invention of the phonograph – a way to record and play back sound. Edison stumbled on this invention while working on a way to record telephone communication at his laboratory in Menlo Park, New Jersey. His work led him to experiment with a stylus on a tinfoil cylinder, which, to his surprise, played back the short song he had recorded.

November 12, 1954: Ellis Island closed Ellis Island, the gateway to America, shut its doors after processing more than 12 million immigrants since opening in 1892. Today, an estimated 40 percent of all Americans can trace their roots through Ellis Island, located in New York Harbor off the New Jersey coast and named for merchant Samuel Ellis, who owned the land in the 1770s.

November 30, 2004: Jeopardy! contestant’s record winning streak ended After winning 74 straight games and more than $2.5 million – a record for U.S. game shows – Jeopardy! contestant Ken Jennings lost. Jennings’ extended winning streak gave the game show a huge ratings boost and turned the software engineer from Salt Lake City, Utah into a TV hero and household name, at least temporarily. © The History Channel

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CAREGIVER CORNER

NOVEMBER IS

TIME SAVERS

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he approaching holidays bring the promise of family, friends and celebrations. They can also bring concerns to a caregiver about how everything will get done – cooking, cleaning, decorating, shopping and of course the regular expectations of work and caregiving. There are often more tasks than time.

There is hope though. Here are some ideas to help you get through the holidays with fun and practicality in mind: Start with a plan for accepting help When family is in town, there is a ready-made support system. Plan to ask for and accept help staying with and caring for your loved one. Your family will get to spend quality time with a valued family member, and the caregiver will get a break.

Also, family members who are not involved in the daily care of your loved one will be able to experience the expectations placed on the primary caregiver.

Utilize respite. Respite is just a fancy word for "break." Most communities have home health companies that offer respite in the home for an hourly fee. Some communities also have an adult day health center that can help during the day for an affordable price. Some families utilize assisted living or nursing facilities for short-term stays of a few days to a couple of weeks. The charge is the typical per diem rate of the facility.

Meals around the holidays are important and sometimes stressful Prepared meals can be a lifesaver. Grocery stores and restaurants offer pre-packaged, heat-at-home options. Reach out to your favorite grocery store or restaurant for options.

Meal-kit delivery services such as Home Chef, Blue Apron, Marley Spoon and others deliver the contents of meals to your door. There are options for special diets such as vegetarian, vegan and gluten-free. With the meal kits, all that is required is some mild prepping and cooking. Some grocery stores offer meal kits as well.

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Grocery delivery and pick-up services are making life easier for everyone, not just caregivers.

Walmart, Reasor's, Target and more offer pick-up options. A caregiver can order groceries online or through the store's phone app, and the groceries will be delivered to your car during your specified pick-up time. There are also phone apps that offer personal grocery shopping services and home delivery such as Instacart and Amazon Prime Whole Foods.

Restaurant delivery is also an easy option. There are traditional pizza and sub deliveries. Also, there are several phone apps that offer restaurant delivery too. Consider Uber Eats or Door Dash apps for easy ordering and delivery from many local restaurants.

This is a great way to take some pressure off of a caregiver.

Holiday gift giving and shopping is a joy, but time-consuming.

Shop online. Even local stores have online shopping available.

Help with gift wrapping is also available. Most malls have gift wrapping stations manned by nonprofit organizations. These folks will wrap for a reasonable fee or donation and, usually, you can pick out your wrapping. Most stores – local and online – will also wrap your purchase for a fee. There are local stores that offer boxes and gift wrapping services such as Boxworks in Utica Square and some UPS stores (call ahead to ask).

Self-care should also be a priority.

The hope is that each of these options saves a caregiver some time. In the beginning, especially with online and phone app shopping, there are some set-up procedures that take time. After the initial setup however, the experience should be streamlined. Ideally, there should be some extra time in the day for fun, decorating and self-care. How will you use your time?

by Mickey Hinds, LIFE's Education Coordinator

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FAMILY CAREGIVER MONTH

DID YOU KNOW? Family caregivers are the largest providers of long-term care.

75%

OF CAREGIVERS ARE

FEMALE

61%

OF CAREGIVERS

WORK

OUTSIDE THE HOME

41%

OF CAREGIVERS PERFORM

MEDICAL AND NURSING TASKS SUCH AS INJECTIONS, WOUND CARE AND PERSONAL CARE.

Oklahoma Caregivers Conference: Supercharge Your Caregiving!

Attend this free conference to learn about respite programs, how to improve your health and wellness, and ways to recharge.

Plus, attendees will get to connect with other caregivers and local resources.

Thursday, November 8 8:30 a.m. – 2:30 p.m.

OU Tulsa Learning Center  4502 E. 41st St., Tulsa Free • okcaregivers.eventbrite.com

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MEDICARE & YOU

Medicare Marketing Guidelines Protect You

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The Medicare Annual Enrollment Period began on October 15 and runs through December 7.

t’s the one time every year when all people with Medicare can review and, if necessary, change their health and/or drug coverage for the next year. It’s also the time of year when you will receive many promotions from health and/or drug plans in your area. Although the number of promotions may be very confusing, it’s important to know that Medicare has strict rules designed to protect Medicare beneficiaries from deceptive or high-pressure marketing tactics by private insurance companies and their representatives.

What Can You Do to Protect Yourself?

Generally, no one should call you or come to your home uninvited to get you to join a Medicare plan. Don’t give your personal information to someone who does this. Only give personal information like your Medicare number to doctors, other healthcare providers, plans approved by Medicare, any insurer who pays benefits on your behalf and to trusted people in the community who work with Medicare like Social Security or LIFE Senior Services, which is a contracted agency of the Oklahoma Insurance Department’s Medicare Assistance Program.

How Do I Compare Options and Choose My Medicare Coverage for 2019?

There are a number of ways that you can get information and assistance about what plan is best for your specific needs. These include: ­ Calling Medicare at (800) MEDICARE (633-4227) or visiting www.medicare.gov to review plans to see how the costs and coverage compare for different coverage options available in your area. Medicare customer service representatives are available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week with multiple language options and resources for people with disabilities.

Reviewing CMS' Medicare and You 2019 handbook. The handbook was sent to Medicare beneficiary households in September, but is also conveniently available online at www.medicare.gov.

The handbook provides a listing of available prescription drug and health coverage plans in your area. ­ Reviewing the Evidence of Coverage (EOC) and Annual Notice of Change (ANOC) your plan sends you each year.

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If you have Original Medicare with a separate prescription drug plan, you can also contact the Medicare Assistance Program at LIFE Senior Services to schedule a Part D plan comparison appointment.

How Do I Compare Options and Choose My Medicare Coverage for 2019?

Medicare plans must follow certain rules when marketing their plans and getting your enrollment information. Medicare plans and their representatives: Cannot ask you for credit card or banking information over the phone or via email, unless you’re already a member of that plan.

Cannot enroll you into a plan over the phone unless you call them and ask to enroll.

Cannot provide meals to prospective enrollees at promotional and sale events. Refreshments and light snacks are OK. Cannot contact you directly unless you contacted them first. No door-to-door solicitation, telemarketing calls or follow-up calls about mailings unless you’ve given your permission.

Cannot try to sell you non-healthcare-related products when meeting with you about Medicare Part D or Medicare Advantage health plans. A separate appointment is required to discuss other services or products they offer.

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Drug Costs If you meet certain income and resource limits, you may qualify for Extra Help from Medicare to pay the costs of Medicare prescription drug coverage. If you are eligible for this subsidy in 2019, your costs would be no more than $3.40 for each generic and $8.50 for each brand-name covered drug.

The current income and resource guidelines to qualify for Extra Help are up to $18,450 in yearly income ($24,930 for a married couple) and up to $14,100 in resources ($28,510 for a married couple).

To see if you qualify for Extra Help, contact the Medicare Assistance Program at LIFE Senior Services at (918) 664-9000 or toll free at (866) 664-9009.

Cannot conduct sales presentations or distribute/accept plan applications in healthcare provider offices or other healthcare locations such as waiting rooms, exam rooms, hospital patient rooms, dialysis centers and pharmacy counter areas.

Cannot conduct sales presentations or distribute/accept plan applications at state or community-sponsored events such as educational events, conferences or health or information fairs or expos.

If a plan or representative is not following these rules or if you are being contacted without your permission, call the Medicare Assistance Program at LIFE Senior Services at (918) 664-9000.

by Cindy Loftin Medicare Assistance Program Coordinator, LIFE Senior Services Source: www.cms.gov

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HAVE YOU SCHEDULED YOUR FREE MEDICARE PART D "CHECKUP"?

LIFE Senior Services is again offering Medicare Part D Enrollment Clinics throughout the fall Open Enrollment Period. Trained volunteers are available to help you take the guesswork out of your prescription drug coverage for 2019. Reservations are required, so call the Medicare Assistance Program at LIFE Senior Services at (918) 664-9000 today to schedule your appointment.

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If your wiper blades are more than six months old, toss them.

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f there’s one thing that Oklahomans know, it’s that we don’t know what winter weather will bring from one year to the next. It could be one long marathon of temperatures consistently falling below freezing with ice and snow.

Or, it could be one of those years where it’s sunny and near 60 degrees on Christmas day.

It is important to be proactive and address tiny cracks or chips in your windshield, windows or light covers.

Purchase a few all-weather floor mats to protect your vehicle's floor boards from grimy winter boots.

But when it comes to your car and taking precautions for the winter months, it’s best to prepare for the worst. With this mindset, you can avoid potential problems to the best of your ability – from cosmetic and inconvenient, to hazardous and even deadly – while out there on the road. Use these tips and tricks to give your car the fall checkup it needs before the unpredictable Oklahoma winter descends.

Exterior Wiper blades – If your wiper blades are more than six months old, toss them.

Worn blades or grimy build-up can quickly turn dangerous when an icy rain is pelting down and they can’t remove the moisture quick enough before a layer of ice begins to form. This could reduce your visibility on a busy street or highway and easily result in a crash.

In case the unthinkable happens and you get stranded, it is critical to keep a safety kit in your car at all times. It should include these items:

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ne or two regular blankets and O a space blanket (also known as a Mylar blanket) Jumper cables Flashlight Chains First-aid kit Signal flares Small knife

Cracks – It is important to be proactive and address tiny cracks or chips in your windshield, windows or light covers before the freezing temperatures arrive. Glass will expand and contract due to temperature changes, turning small, hardly noticeable cracks into much larger problems. Along the same vein, never attempt to remove ice from your windshield with boiling water, as this rapid temperature change can crack the glass. The same goes for turning on your defroster too high, too fast.

Lights – Ensure all exterior lights on the car are in working order to avoid potentially hazardous, low visibility conditions (and a potential traffic ticket).

Car lightbulbs are usually only a couple dollars a piece and some auto parts stores will change them for you.

Tires –Tires are on the frontlines in keeping us safe while driving in icy, lowvisibility conditions, so make sure to ensure that your tires meet the following criteria: • They have been rotated and inspected • Have visible tread, and any balding, worn, slow-leaking or dry-rotted tires have been replaced • Proper tire pressure • An aired-up spare is ready for use • Speak with your mechanic about winter tire chains for an added safety precaution

A few protein/energy bars Bottles of water Waterproof gloves Small shovel Waterproof matches Ice scraper Bag of kitty litter or sand to increase traction if stuck

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Engine/Body Coolant system – According to Popular Science magazine, ensuring the health of your vehicle’s coolant system is the most important aspect of winter preparation. Make sure to test the radiator pressure, examine the hoses for bulges or cracks and replace your water pump if it has gone more miles than the recommended manufacturer limit. Replacing the thermostat at the same time as the water pump will also save you labor costs.

Brakes – A vital part of ensuring your safety on the road is checking up on the health of your brakes. If your brake pads are worn down or the rotors are warped or cracked, replace them.

Fluids –The fall is the perfect time to go in for that oil change you’ve been putting off and to also have other fluid levels checked as well. These include: • Freeze-resistant wiper fluid • Coolant (speak with your mechanic about which one is right for the make/model/age of your vehicle) • Transmission fluid (again, speak with your mechanic about which is right for your vehicle) • Brake fluid • Power-steering fluid Filter – While you are having your fluids topped off, make sure to also invest in a high-quality filter. This will ensure that debris is kept out, and your engine will continue to run smoothly.

Cosmetic All-weather floor mats – Goodness knows navigating the dirty salt-and-ice ridden parking lots, driveways, streets and roads mean consequences for the interior of your car. Purchasing a few all-weather floor mats for use throughout the winter months can help to protect your vehicle’s floor boards from grimy winter boots.

Car cover – If you find you can’t currently fit your car in your garage, take a few days this fall to see what you can liquidate and organize in order to create a safe haven to get your vehicle out of the harsh winter elements.

This will keep the vehicle’s paint job crisp and your windshield healthy. If you do not have a garage or find you simply can’t fit the vehicle, invest in a tarp to keep it covered when not in use.

by Tiffany Duncan

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HOME Winterizing Your

It’s hard to believe, but winter is just around the corner. And in Oklahoma, you never know what the winter will bring – snow, ice or maybe just mild conditions. Whatever the outcome, you want your home to be prepared for freezing temperatures and possible winter weather extremes.

Here are a few tips (adapted from www.nationwide.com) that will help you make sure your home is ready for winter.

Be prepared with a snow shovel

Clean out the gutters

case you need to shovel off your driveway. Be sure to have plenty of sidewalk salt and a sturdy shovel ready.

electricity. There are a couple things you can do on your own such as testing all the outlets to make sure they work.

Ready your heating system

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Ready your heating system. Make sure there are no leaks in windows and doors.

Ensure that heating vents are open and not blocked by furniture.

If it’s in the budget, call a local heating and air company to come do a pre-winter checkup.

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Get your chimney cleaned if you have one. Chimneys should be swept every year to remove the build-up that is caused during controlled burns. Also, keep your flue closed when you’re not using your fireplace.

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Buy winter gear. It seems years have gone by since we’ve needed a snow shovel in Oklahoma, but you always want to be ready in

When it does come time to shovel the driveway or sidewalks, avoid overexertion. It’s a serious workout; therefore, going at it too hard can cause a heart attack or other injury. If you must shovel snow, stretch before going outside.

For some seniors, shoveling snow isn’t in the cards for safety and health reasons. If that’s the case, start screening individuals or companies that offer snow removal now, so you are ready if snowy weather strikes.

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Test your electricity to a safe extent.

Always be careful when checking

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If you do experience ice at your home, regularly check for icicles. Don’t let icicles grow. They can damage your roof and possibly hurt people too.

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Clean out the gutters, disconnect and drain all outside hoses to prevent freezing. If possible, shut off outside water valves – also to prevent freezing.

If you have a sprinkler system, follow manufacturer guidelines for winterizing, which typically includes draining the pipes and keeping them well insulated.

As with all home repairs or updates, it may be best to call the professionals – for your sanity and safety! Before you sign the dotted line with any company or individual, make sure to do your homework. Check the Better Business Bureau, ask friends and family members for recommendations and check Facebook’s and other website reviews.

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ON NOVEMBER 6, 2018

Consider investing in a generator. If you can’t afford a generator, have a plan of where you would go in case your power goes out for a long period of time.

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Insulate walls and attics, and caulk and weather-strip doors and windows. This will help keep your home as toasty as possible and lower your heating bills.

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Repair roof leaks and remove tree branches that could get weighed down with ice or snow and fall on your house – or your neighbor’s.

Additionally, you may want to have a contractor check your roof to see if it would sustain the weight of a heavy snowfall.

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Wrap water pipes in your basement or crawl spaces with insulation sleeves to slow heat transfer. Additionally or as an alternative, keep a slow trickle of water flowing through faucets connected to pipes that run through unheated or unprotected spaces.

• Award Winning Judge for 23 Years

• 2017 Oklahoma Trial Judge of the Year

• National Judge of the Year – Child Support Enforcement Association of America

• Golden Rule Award and many other awards listed at www.JudgeMorrissey.com

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Consider an insulated blanket for your hot water heater. This will help keep the temperature more regulated without increasing your bill as much.

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During cold spells, keep cabinet doors open to allow warm air to circulate around pipes, particularly those in the kitchen and bathrooms.

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If your house will be unattended during cold periods, consider draining the water system and shutting off the water at the main shut-off valve. You may also want to turn your gas line to prevent any gas leaks. Also, if you plan on being away for a while, you will want to turn your thermostat down, but keep it running at 50 to 55 degrees in order to prevent pipes from freezing.

“All citizens and especially our law enforcement officers, need more strong judges like Judge Morrissey.”

– Frank Keating, Former Governor

“Judge Morrissey often speaks on topics of constitutional law and adheres to a strict interpretation of both the state and federal constitution.”

– Rodger Randle, Former Mayor of Tulsa and State Senator

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“I had the privilege of serving on a jury in Judge Morrissey’s court. I appreciate the professional manner with which she conducted the trial but was more impressed with the warmth and kindness she demonstrated in doing so.” – Pastor Don Couch

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“In their endorsement of Judge Morrissey, the firefighters got this one right. Judge Morrissey is one of the most distinguished judges in the history of Tulsa County.” – Keith A. Ward, Attorney

Have a reserve of food and water on hand. In the case of an ice or snow storm, you need to be prepared to spend a few days in your house. Be sure to have plenty of bottled water, canned or non-perishable food, and food for pets.

Consider investing in a generator. If you can’t afford a generator, have a plan of where you would go in case your power goes out for a long period of time. If you do decide to purchase a generator, read all safety instructions carefully and heed all warnings.

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When or if you lose electricity, make sure to have flashlights with new batteries strategically placed around the house so you’re not left in the dark. Keep your cell phone charged during inclement weather, and have a battery-operated radio accessible.

by Lindsay Morris www.LIFEseniorservices.org

Judge Morrissey has been endorsed by the Tulsa Police Department, FOP Lodge 93, the Tulsa County Sheriff’s FOP Lodge 188 and the Tulsa Firefighters Local 176

www.JudgeMorrissey.com Authorized and Paid for by the Committee to Re-elect Judge Morrissey 2018.

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Old Southern Potato Soup Submitted by Channing Rutherford Ingredients: • Two 32-ounce containers chicken broth • 5-pound bag Idaho potatoes, peeled and diced • 2 tablespoons garlic salt • 1 large yellow onion, chopped • 1 package bacon, cooked and chopped into small pieces • 16 ounces Velveeta cheese • Salt and pepper to taste Directions: • Place potatoes in a large soup pot.

• Fill the pot with chicken broth until you reach the top of the chopped potatoes (you may not use all of the chicken broth).

• Set stove on high until it comes to a boil, then turn down to medium-low and cover with a lid. Cook until potato pieces are fork tender (about 30-45 minutes).

• While the potatoes cook, cook bacon and chop into small pieces, and small dice onion.

• Add bacon and onions approximately 20 minutes into the potato-cooking process.

• Once potato pieces are cooked to desired softness, turn stove to lowest setting and gradually add in all of the Velveeta cheese (cube ahead of time for a quicker melt).

• Simmer and crush potato pieces until you get desired thickness of soup.

• Add salt and pepper to taste.

• Serve warm.

Recipes to Warm You Up Does the thought of the long, cold winter give you pause? While the winter months can be tough, a warm pot of soup or chili on the stove can certainly improve your mood and fill your belly. Plus with all the hearty Thanksgiving and holiday meals in your future, a simple, quick and delicious soup can be a reprieve from all the heavy holiday cooking (and eating). Below are few of LIFE’s Vintage Publications staff members’ tried and true soup recipes.

Quick Chicken and Dumplings Submitted by Bernie Dornblaser

Ingredients: • 4 cups water • 3 cups chopped, cooked, seasoned chicken breasts (seasoned with salt and pepper) • Two 10.5-ounce cans reduced sodium cream of chicken soup, undiluted • 2 teaspoons chicken bouillon granules • 1 teaspoon pepper • One 7.5-ounce can refrigerated buttermilk biscuits Directions: • Bring first 5 ingredients to a boil in a Dutch oven over medium-high heat, stirring often.

• Separate biscuits in half, forming two rounds. Cut each round in half.

• Drop biscuit pieces, one at a time, into boiling mixture; stir gently.

• Cover, reduce heat to low and simmer, stirring occasionally for 15 to 20 minutes.

• When biscuits are cooked through, serve warm.

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White Chicken Chili

Submitted by Erin Shackelford Ingredients: • 2 cups shredded, • 1 tablespoon olive oil cooked chicken • 1 medium onion, small diced • 3 cloves garlic, minced • 1 can Great Northern beans • 1½ teaspoons chili powder • 1 can chicken broth • 1 teaspoon cumin • 1 can butter beans • 1 teaspoon coriander • One 4-ounce can diced • ¼ teaspoon salt green chiles • ¼ teaspoon pepper Directions: • Sauté diced onions in olive oil until translucent and soft.

• Add garlic, chili powder, cumin, coriander, salt and pepper; stir.

• Add half a can of Great Northern beans and mash.

• Add the remainder of Great Northern beans, chicken broth, butter beans, green chiles and chicken.

• Heat to boil, and simmer for 20 to 30 minutes.

• Serve with cilantro, avocado or sour cream.

2x4 Soup

Submitted by Rickye Wilson Ingredients: • 2 pounds lean group beef, • 2 cans minestrone soup browned and drained • 2 cans Rotel • 2 cans pinto beans Directions: • Add all ingredients to a pot, and simmer for 30 minutes.

• When heated through, serve warm.

New Orleans Style Butter Beans Soup

Submitted by Mickey Hinds Ingredients • 1-pound bag dried lima beans • 7 cups water • 2½ to 3 cups vegetable broth • 1 green bell pepper, chopped • 1 red bell pepper, chopped • 1 yellow onion, chopped • 5 celery sticks, chopped • 2 bay leaves

• 4 cloves garlic, minced • 2 tablespoons of Old Bay seasoning • 1 teaspoon dried thyme • 1 small chopped jalapeño or pinch of cayenne for added heat, if desired • 1 tablespoon olive oil

Directions: • Cover and soak beans in water overnight.

• Heat olive oil over medium in Dutch oven or large simmer pot.

• Add peppers, onion, celery and jalapeño if using. Sauté until softened.

• Add garlic, thyme, bay leaves and stir for another minute.

• Add beans, vegetable both, water and creole seasoning; bring to a simmer and let softly bubble for a couple of hours.

• When the beans start to soften, mash slightly so the broth gets creamy.

• Cook a couple more hours until beans are done and broth is thick.

• Serve with rice, parsley, green onion, cornbread or another side.

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A Cornucopia of Crock-Pot Recipes

Whether you’re hosting Thanksgiving dinner this year or bringing a side dish to your family’s meal, you can give thanks to your slow cooker for simplifying things. Side dishes and dessert – even the turkey itself – can be cooked in a slow cooker, freeing up your valuable countertop, oven and time. Choose one or all of the following recipes for your stress-free holiday.

Slow Cooker Turkey Breast

The star of the show can be made in your slow cooker, freeing the oven for all your delicious sides. A turkey breast is perfect for a smaller crowd and a great alternative to roasting the whole bird. Plus, it only takes 10 minutes of prep time.

Prep Time: 10 Minutes • Cook Time: 4 Hours Rest Time: 10 Minutes • Serves 4 From Eating European Ingredients: For the Turkey: • 1 split turkey breast on the bone (about 3 pounds) • 1 head garlic • 1 large onion, yellow or white • 5 sprigs fresh thyme • 3 sprigs fresh rosemary • ½ tablespoon salt • Freshly ground pepper • 1 teaspoon dry garlic powder • 1 teaspoon onion powder • 1 teaspoon sweet paprika • 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil For the Gravy: • 2 cups turkey drippings from slow cooker (if you have less, add turkey or chicken broth) • ½ cup milk • 1-2 tablespoons corn starch • 1 tablespoon lemon juice (optional) • Salt and pepper to taste

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Instructions: For the Turkey: • Cut garlic head in half and cut onion into large pieces and place in the bottom of the slow cooker.

• Place the turkey breast on top of the garlic and onion.

•S prinkle the top with salt, pepper, garlic powder, onion powder and paprika and spoon over olive oil on top of the turkey.

• Bundle the herbs with twine and add to the slow cooker.

• Cover and cook on high for 1 hour, then 3 hours on low until internal temperature reaches 165°F. • For extra crispy skin, broil for 3 to 4 minutes.

For the Gravy: • Once the turkey is done, take it out along with all the veggies and herbs.

• Remove fat from the top of the remaining liquid.

• Pour liquid in a small saucepan and bring to a boil.

• Mix together milk with corn starch and add to sauce, cooking until thickened.

• Check for seasoning, adding salt and pepper if needed.

• Add lemon juice for extra flavor if desired.

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Turkey Day TO GO

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What’s better than a Thanksgiving dinner with all the fixin’s? A Thanksgiving dinner with all the fixin’s that you didn’t have to cook! Instead of slaving over a hot oven, leave it to the pros and order your meal from the grocery store, a local restaurant or an online vendor. You can also order items a la carte.

Reasor’s, Whole Foods Market, Sprouts and Walmart are among the grocery stores offering varying versions of a classic Thanksgiving dinner, including turkey, mashed potatoes and gravy, green bean casserole, dressing, salad, dinner rolls and dessert. You can order your meal in-store or online and skip the grocery store crowds.

Restaurants such as Hebert’s Meats offer their famous turducken dinner for the holidays. The deboned turkey is stuffed with boneless duck, chicken, cornbread dressing and pork stuffing. Other items on their Thanksgiving menu include cornbread dressing and corn manqué choux.

Lambrusco'z traditional Thanksgiving dinner offers an herb roasted turkey, glazed sliced ham, cornbread dressing, mashed potatoes, sweet potatoes, green beans, gravy, cranberry relish and a dozen rolls.

KAREN GADDIS

is a retired public educator who wants to be part of the solution in the Oklahoma Legislature.

Karen is a public school advocate, having spent 40 years as a public education teacher/counselor.

Karen believes Federal dollars should come back to help Oklahoma, for roads, highways and basic public services.

Karen believes in working together for the good of our state.

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You can even have dinner delivered to your door, thanks to several online services. From “Thanksgiving in a Box” to completely cooked dishes, a finished meal is at your fingertips.

The Plated website eliminates the thinking and shopping, while still letting you cook your meal from scratch. The online service will send you all the ingredients for a traditional Thanksgiving meal, and all you have to do is follow their directions. SendAMeal.com delivers nationwide and offers a variety of pre-cooked dinners, ranging from turkey to ham and even roast beef – all with sides such as mashed potatoes, gravy and green beans.

Postmates lets you browse recipes for everything from turkey to pecan pie and lists the necessary ingredients which you can order and have delivered to your door. You can also pick from a selection of ready-made items.

Leave it to Amazon to come up with “Thanksgiving in a Box” – a box filled with everything but the turkey for Thanksgiving dinner. If you’re an Amazon Prime member, the retail giant is open on Thanksgiving Day to deliver last minute orders in under an hour.

And finally, if all you want is a Thanksgiving meal without cooking or dirtying the kitchen, the Open Table website can help you find local restaurants that are open for the holiday.

With so many options, there’s no need to spend Thanksgiving cooped up in the kitchen. Spend it with family and friends instead.

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• ½ cup butter, melted • 1 egg, beaten • ½ teaspoon salt • ¼ teaspoon pepper • 1 teaspoon ground mustard Instructions: • Toss your cubed stuffing, leeks, cranberries, raisins and pecans in a sprayed 5-quart slow cooker.

• In a medium bowl, whisk the chicken broth, melted butter, egg, ground mustard, salt and pepper.

• Pour over the bread mixture, and gently fold together.

• Cook on low for 3 to 4 hours.

Slow Cooker Candied Sweet Potatoes

Slow Cooker Mashed Potatoes

Save stovetop space with this creamy, dreamy mashed potato recipe.

Prep Time: 10 Minutes Cook Time: 4 Hours • Serves 6 From Crème de la Crumb Ingredients: • 2 pounds red potatoes cut into 2-inch pieces (peel if desired) • ½ cup sour cream (or plain Greek yogurt) • ¼ cup milk • 2 teaspoons garlic, minced • 2 teaspoons salt • 1 teaspoon pepper Instructions: • Spray the inside of a slow cooker with cooking spray.

• Add chopped potatoes.

• Cover and cook 2 to 3 hours on high or 5 to 6 hours on low.

• Add sour cream, milk, garlic, salt and pepper to potatoes.

• Use a hand mixer to blend together all ingredients to desired consistency. Give them a taste, and add more salt if desired.

Crock-Pot Cranberry Pecan Stuffing

Let the slow cooker do all the work for this Thanksgiving staple – a light and moist dressing with rich flavor and texture from cranberries, golden raisins, pecans and leeks.

If you prefer a dense and heavy stuffing, just add an additional egg or two in addition to some extra liquid.

Prep Time: 5 Minutes Cook Time: 3 Hours • Serves 12 From The Creative Bite Ingredients: • 12-ounce box of sage or herb stuffing • 1 cup leeks, chopped (or substitute green onions) • ½ cup dried cranberries • ½ cup golden raisins • ½ cup chopped pecans • 3 cups chicken broth

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Slow Cooker Candied Sweet Potatoes

The classic sweet potato casserole – complete with marshmallows!

Prep Time: 15 minutes Cook Time: 2 hours • Serves 8-10 From Six Sisters Stuff Ingredients: • 6-7 sweet potatoes, peeled and chopped into cubes • ½ cup orange juice • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon • ½ teaspoon ground nutmeg • 1 teaspoon salt • ¾ cup brown sugar • 2 cups mini marshmallows Instructions: • Spray slow cooker with nonstick cooking spray. Spread chopped sweet potatoes in the bottom of the slow cooker.

• In a medium mixing bowl, combine orange juice, vanilla, cinnamon, nutmeg, salt and brown sugar. Pour over the top of the sweet potatoes and place lid on the slow cooker.

• Cook on low for 4 to 6 hours or high for 2 to 3. Once cooked, pour all the contents from your slow cooker into a baking dish.

Top with marshmallows and broil in oven until marshmallows are golden brown.

Slow Cooker Green Bean Casserole

It wouldn’t be Thanksgiving without this iconic side dish. This recipe serves a large crowd.

Prep Time: 10 Minutes • Cook Time: 2 Hours 40 Minutes • Serves 20 From The Magical Slow Cooker Ingredients: • Two 10.5-ounce cans of cream of mushroom soup • ½ cup milk • 1 teaspoon black pepper • 1 teaspoon onion powder • Ten 14.5-ounce cans cut green beans, drained • Two 6-ounce canisters fried onions

• Add the drained green beans and 1 of the canisters of fried onions into the bowl with the soup mixture; with a spatula fold everything together being careful not to break up the green beans.

• Spray the slow cooker with nonstick cooking spray, and add the green bean mixture to the slow cooker.

• Cook on high for 2.5 hours.

• After cooking time is done, add the other canister of fried onions on top of the green beans.

• Take the slow cooker insert out of the heating element, and put into the oven without the lid at 350°F, cooking for about 10 minutes or until the onions are browned.

• Set the insert back into the slow cooker heating element, replace the lid and set the slow cooker to warm until ready to serve.

Slow Cooker Pumpkin Bread Pudding

Make this instead of or in addition to the traditional pumpkin pie.

Prep Time: 15 Minutes Cook Time: 4 Hours • Serves 12 From The Gunny Sack Ingredients: • 8 cups day-old bread cubes • ½ cup toasted pecans, chopped • ½ cup cinnamon chips • 4 eggs • 1 cup canned pumpkin • 1 cup half and half • ½ cup brown sugar, packed • ½ cup butter, melted • 1 teaspoon vanilla • ½ teaspoon cinnamon • ½ teaspoon nutmeg • ¼ teaspoon ground ginger • 1/8 teaspoon ground cloves • Vanilla ice cream optional Instructions: • Cut slices of day-old bread into cubes. If you do not have day-old bread, cut bread into cubes and bake at 325°F for about 5 minutes on an ungreased baking sheet.

• Put the cubed bread into a greased slow cooker (3.5 to 4-quart size or 6-quart size) along with cinnamon chips and chopped pecans.

• Whisk together eggs, pumpkin, half and half, brown sugar, melted butter, vanilla, cinnamon, nutmeg, ginger and cloves.

Pour over the cubed bread and gently stir to coat.

• Cover and cook on low for 3 to 4 hours or until a knife inserted in the center comes out clean.

• Serve warm topped with vanilla ice cream.

by Karen Szabo

Instructions: • In a very large bowl, add the cans of soup, milk, black pepper and onion powder, whisking until smooth.

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Which Medicare Part D Plan is the Right Plan for You?

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edicare’s Open Enrollment Period, during which people with Medicare can make unrestricted changes to their coverage, takes place every year from October 15 to December 7. Whether you’re approaching age 65 or already enrolled in Medicare, you should take advantage of this opportunity to review your options and see whether you are enrolled in the most cost-effective plan for your needs.

Most plans change their costs and benefits every year and some even decide not to participate in Medicare for the coming year.

Making a careful comparison between the plan you have now and options available to you next year is the only way to see if there is a better choice for you. In most cases, this will probably be your only chance to change your health and/or drug coverage for the next year.

When reviewing your Medicare coverage, know that you will have many options to choose from. Typically, it’s beneficial to have choices, but you might find yourself overwhelmed. For example, in 2019, Medicare beneficiaries in Oklahoma will be able to select from 28 prescription drug plans, as well as many health plans available throughout the state. Many beneficiaries say they find it frustrating and difficult to compare plans due to the volume of information they receive in the mail and through the media. As a result, they often stay with the same plan, even if it is not the best option for them.

Research shows that a large majority of people with Medicare could have saved hundreds of dollars last year by reviewing their prescription drug plan. In fact, during last year’s enrollment period, 50 percent of those who came to LIFE Senior Services

for help reviewing their drug coverage options either enrolled in Part D for the first time or switched plans for the next year, saving an average of $2,112 per person.

Whether you are currently on Medicare or becoming eligible for Medicare in 2019, this annual Medicare Part D Guide, published by LIFE Senior Services, provides up-to-date information about the prescription drug plans available in 2019, as well as the Medicare health plans being offered in Tulsa County.

LIFE Senior Services is a name thousands of seniors and their families have trusted for more than 45 years. Since 2004, LIFE has provided education and one-on-one assistance to thousands of Medicare beneficiaries, helping them compare Medicare Part D plans and enroll in the one that best fits their individual needs. As a partner agency of the Oklahoma Insurance Department, LIFE’s Medicare Assistance Program provides trusted services in northeast Oklahoma to Medicare beneficiaries, their representatives and those soon to be eligible for Medicare.

As always, you can count on LIFE and LIFE’s Vintage Newsmagazine to bring you timely, unbiased information and assistance on Medicare Part D. For more information or to schedule an appointment to review your options, call the Medicare Assistance Program at LIFE Senior Services at (918) 664-9000 or toll-free at (866) 664-9009. We’re here to help!

This information is true and accurate to the best of our knowledge.

Source: Center for Medicare and Medicaid Services, www.medicare.gov

2019 Medicare Part D Stand-Alone Prescription Drug Plans Available in Oklahoma Information is current as of September 5, 2018. For additional information or assistance selecting a plan, contact Medicare at (800) 633-4227 or the Medicare Assistance Program at LIFE Senior Services at (918) 664-9000 or toll-free at (866) 664-9009.

Plan Name

Plan ID

Phone Number

Benefit Type

Monthly Drug Premium

Annual Drug Deductible

Aetna Medicare Rx Select

S5810-300

(833) 856-5680

Enhanced

$17.40

$340

Aetna Medicare Rx Saver

S5810-057

(833) 856-5680

Basic

$28.20

$250

Aetna Medicare Rx Value Plus

S5768-146

(833) 856-5680

Enhanced

$114.80

$0

Cigna - HealthSpring Rx Secure - Essential

S5617-302

(800) 735-1459

Enhanced

$22

$415

Cigna - HealthSpring Rx Secure

S5617-113

(800) 735-1459

Basic

$28.60

$415

Cigna - HealthSpring Rx Secure - Extra

S5617-268

(800) 735-1459

Enhanced

$56.80

$100

CommunityCare Prescription Drug Plan

CommunityCare Prescription Drug Plan

S1894-001

(800) 333-3275

Basic

$28

$415

EnvisionRx Plus

EnvisionRxPlus

S7694-023

(888) 377-1439

Basic

$53.60

$415

Express Scripts Medicare - Saver

S5660-239

(866) 477-5704

Enhanced

$24

$415

Express Scripts Medicare - Value

S5660-125

(866) 477-5704

Basic

$39.50

$415

Express Scripts Medicare - Choice

S5660-214

(866) 477-5704

Enhanced

$96.80

$350

Blue Cross MedicareRx Basic

S5715-015

(877) 213-1817

Basic

$34.70

$415

Blue Cross MedicareRx Value

S5715-010

(877) 213-1817

Enhanced

$74.10

$415

Blue Cross MedicareRx Plus

S5715-011

(877) 213-1817

Enhanced

$143.70

$0

Company Name

Aetna Medicare

CignaHealthSpring Rx

Express Scripts Medicare

HISC - Blue Cross Blue Shield of Oklahoma

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Company Name

Humana

Benefit Type

Monthly Drug Premium

Annual Drug Deductible

Plan Name

Plan ID

Phone Number

Humana Walmart Rx Plan

S5884-169

(800) 706-0872

Enhanced

$27.40

$415

Humana Preferred Rx Plan

S5884-144

(800) 706-0872

Basic

$29

$415

Humana Enhanced

S5884-021

(800) 706-0872

Enhanced

$74.50

$0

Mutual of Omaha Rx Value

S7126-055

(800) 961-9006

Enhanced

$29.50

$415

Mutual of Omaha Rx Plus

S7126-022

(800) 961-9006

Basic

$46.10

$415

SilverScript Choice

S5601-046

(866) 552-6106

Basic

$30.20

$0

SilverScript Plus

S5601-109

(866) 552-6106

Enhanced

$66.50

$0

SilverScript Allure

S5601-165

(866) 552-6106

Enhanced

$80

$0

AARP MedicareRx Walgreens

S5921-404

(800) 753-8004

Enhanced

$28.10

$415

AARP MedicareRx Saver Plus

S5921-368

(888) 867-5564

Basic

$29.30

$415

AARP MedicareRx Preferred

S5820-022

(888) 867-5564

Enhanced

$69.80

$0

WellCare Value Script

S4802-156

(888) 293-5151

Enhanced

$15.50

$415

WellCare Classic

S4802-014

(888) 293-5151

Basic

$30.50

$415

WellCare Extra

S4802-119

(888) 293-5151

Enhanced

$69.80

$0

Mutual of Omaha Rx

SilverScript

UnitedHealthcare

WellCare

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2019 Medicare Advantage Plans with Medicare Prescription Drug Coverage (Tulsa County/Tulsa Metro Area) * Information is current as of September 5, 2018 and includes 2019 approved contracts/plans.

Organization Name

CommunityCare Advantage Medicare Plan

CommunityCare Senior Health Plan

Coventry Health Care

Plan ID

Phone Number

Drug Benefit Type

Monthly Consolidated Premium (Includes Part C + D)

Annual Drug Deductible

Local HMO

H4198-005

(800) 333-3275

Enhanced

$0

$0

Advantage Premier

Local HMO

H4198-003

(800) 333-3275

Enhanced

$38

$0

Senior Health Plan Silver Plus

Local HMO

H3755-005

(800) 642-8065

Enhanced

$0

$0

Senior Health Plan Platinum

Local HMO

H3755-001

(800) 642-8065

Enhanced

$42

$0

Senior Health Plan Platinum Plus

Local HMO

H3755-004

(800) 642-8065

Enhanced

$90

$0

Advantra Freedom

Local PPO

H1608-021

(833) 859-6031

Enhanced

$0

$0

Generations Classic

Local HMO

H3706-001

(877) 671-2930

Enhanced

$0

$0

Generations Select

Local HMO

H3706-018

(877) 671-2930

Enhanced

$30

$0

Humana Gold Plus

Local HMO

H6622-033

(800) 833-2364

Enhanced

$0

$0

HumanaChoice

Local PPO

H9070-001

(800) 833-2364

Enhanced

$0

$195

HumanaChoice

Local PPO

H5216-139

(800) 833-2364

Enhanced

$0

$415

Humana Value Plus

Local HMO

H6622-049

(800) 833-2364

Basic

$23.20

$415

HumanaChoice

Local PPO

H5216-081

(800) 833-2364

Enhanced

$65

$195

HumanaChoice

Local PPO

H5216-083

(800) 833-2364

Enhanced

$75

$195

Humana Gold Choice

PFFS

H8145-122

(800) 833-2364

Enhanced

$95

$195

HumanaChoice

Regional PPO

R4845-002

(800) 833-2364

Basic

$99

$415

AARP MedicareComplete SecureHorizons Plan 2

Local HMO

H3749-020

(800) 555-5757

Enhanced

$0

$125

AARP MedicareComplete Choice

Local PPO

H8768-009

(800) 555-5757

Enhanced

$24

$100

AARP MedicareComplete SecureHorizons Plan 1

Local HMO

H3749-017

(800) 555-5757

Enhanced

$31

$75

Plan Name

Type of Medicare Health Plan

Advantage Choice Plus

GlobalHealth

Humana Insurance Company

UnitedHealthcare

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When winter weather drives you inside, get crafty with some fun, easy and cheap winter projects!

Pipe Cleaner Snow Balls

by The Country Chic Cottage

Pipe Cleaner Snow Balls

Supplies: • Styrofoam balls (snowball size) • Glittery white or plain white fuzzy pipe cleaners • Hot glue gun and glue sticks Instructions: • To start, poke a small hole in the Styrofoam ball with the end of the pipe cleaner and secure with hot glue.

• Then, start winding the pipe cleaner around in circles and securing with hot glue.

• Continue winding and securing new pipe cleaners with glue until the Styrofoam ball is completely covered.

• Place completed “snowballs” in a decorative glass vase with other white or wintery décor.

Candle Wicks and Cinnamon Sticks Supplies: • Unscented or vanilla-scented container-less candles • Cinnamon sticks • Thick rubber bands • Small strips of burlap • Hot glue gun and glue sticks

Candle Wicks and Cinnamon Sticks

Instructions: • Trim cinnamon sticks so they are the approximate height of the candle.

• Place a rubber band around the candle.

• Start sliding the cut sticks behind the band.

• Continue placing cinnamon sticks until the candle is covered all the way around.

• Use your small strip of burlap to cover the exposed rubber band. Dab a bit of hot glue to secure burlap.

• Add additional touches to the outside of the burlap to add interest. Consider a jute string bow, small pieces of faux pine greenery, sprig of rosemary or faux holly berries.

Vintage Yardstick and Scrabble Tile Ornaments

by Adirondack Girl at Heart

Supplies: • Yard stick (cut in 6”, 5” and 4” pieces) • Scrabble tiles (find an old box at a garage sale) • Thread • Faux pine greenery, holly berries or small pine cones • Hot glue gun and glue sticks Instructions: • Hot glue thread at the top of the yard stick to form a loop for the ornament to hang on the tree.

• Hot glue small pieces of pine greenery and holly berries to the top of the yard stick under thread for decoration.

• Use Scrabble tiles to spell out “Peace,” “Joy” and “Noel” and secure top to bottom to yardstick with hot glue. (Peace needs a 6” yardstick, Noel needs a 5” yardstick and Joy needs 4” yardstick.)

Snow Covered Pinecones

by Ella Claire Inspired Supplies: • Pinecones • Glue Vintage Yardstick and Scrabble Tile Ornaments

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• Fake snow • Two paper plates

Instructions: • Pour a generous amount of glue on one paper plate. Pour fake snow on the other plate.

• Dip the larger end of the pine cone in the glue where you want the snow to stick.

• Then, roll the glued pinecone in the snow.

• Place on a flat surface to dry.

• Place with greenery or other decorations to give your home a wintery touch.

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There is a slight chill in the air, and the promise of brisker weather looms. The leaves have changed, and the scent of firewood is wafting all over town. Winter is near. Rather than staying in and packing on the winter weight, now is the time to celebrate.

Owasso Christmas Tree Farm

Opens November 18 11039 N. 129th E. Ave. • Owasso For over 30 years, Paula and Bill Jacobs and their family have supplied Owasso and surrounding communities with fresh Christmas trees and family memories that last a lifetime. The farm also offers fresh ornamental wreaths, swags, garland and mantle pieces.

Lights On at Utica Square

November 22 • 6:30 p.m.

1709 Utica Square • Tulsa As dusk falls, the twinkling lights go on, and it’s magical.

Grab your scarf, fill the thermos with coffee or hot chocolate and join Tulsa families, couples (young and old), children and friends. This is also a great time to take the grandkids to say hello to Santa, as his house at Utica Square opens during the lighting ceremony.

Arvest Winterfest

November 23 – January 6 200 S. Denver Ave. • Tulsa While ice skating is the big draw, there are plenty of other activities to participate in too. Check out the massive, lighted Christmas tree, enjoy a carriage ride or a cup of hot cocoa.

Santa is also slated to make some appearances.

Rhema Christmas Lights

November 21 – January 1 1025 W. Kenosha St. • Broken Arrow The always lovely and spectacular Rhema lights are a sight to behold. Park and walk around under and among the lights to get the full effect.

Tulsa Christmas Parade

December 8 • 1 p.m.

Downtown • Tulsa Welcome the holiday season with the Tulsa Christmas parade. The festive celebration includes floats, balloons, bands, drill teams and an appearance by Santa.

Tulsa Ballet’s The Nutcracker

December 9 – 23 Tulsa Performing Arts Center • 110 E. 2nd St. • Tulsa Whether you’re seeing it again or for the first time, The Nutcracker will capture your imagination and make your holidays shine bright. Perfect for the entire family, this tradition features Marie, the Nutcracker Prince and other favorite characters as they dance to Tchaikovsky’s treasured musical score.

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you should make an appointment to discuss those changes.

GET OUTSIDE

Allyn Young, LPC, EMDR-trained counselor with the Strength of Mind Clinic in Broken Arrow says mental health is a three-legged stool: biological, psychological and social.

All these factors play into a person’s moods and attitudes about life. All three should be addressed when any one area is not functioning properly.

Take a walk, eat lunch on a patio or sit on a bench and soak up the sun.

Even in the dead of winter, outdoor light will help.

Treatments for SAD may include medications and psychotherapy or be as simple as light therapy. Research on light therapy is limited, but it appears to be effective for some people.

The ways to achieve therapeutic results with light are both simple and cost effective.

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As we move into the winter months and the days grow shorter, some people may be prone to depression and feelings of malaise. Seasonal affective disorder (SAD) is the medical term used to describe this condition, and several studies have been conducted over the years to find ways to combat it.

SAD is a type of depression which begins and ends at about the same time every year. Often this condition is brushed off as the “winter blues” or as something to be toughed out. However, there can be medical, hormonal or situational reasons for the mood and sleep changes that occur with SAD. According to the Mayo Clinic, to determine a diagnosis of SAD, your doctor or mental health professional may do a thorough evaluation, including a physical exam, lab tests and a psychological evaluation using criteria listed in the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM-5).

Even with a thorough evaluation, a diagnosis of SAD is difficult because other types of depression or other mental health conditions can cause similar symptoms. Some factors that may come into play include: iological Clock – During the winter, the B reduced level of sunlight may disrupt your body’s internal clock and lead to feelings of depression.

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Light Boxes – In locales with less sunlight for months, residents are encouraged to purchase light boxes that emit therapeutic light during winter months to help maintain Vitamin D levels. These should be discussed with your doctor. egular Exercise – Physical activity helps R relieve stress and anxiety. Being fit can make you feel better about yourself, which can lift your mood.

Healthy Diet – Craving carbs is common in winter months, and holidays offer opportunities to overindulge in treats.

Eating healthier foods can help maintain mood levels.

Some of these signs may be experienced when there are situational changes in life such as death of a family member or pet, change in work life or other lifestyle adjustments. These are normal and usually only last for a period of time.

Remembering events on the anniversary date or during holidays can bring days of feeling down, but again are usually short lived.

Signs and symptoms of SAD should be taken seriously, as it can get worse and lead to additional problems if not treated, including social withdrawal, school or work problems, substance abuse, anxiety, eating disorders or suicidal thoughts or behavior. Treatment can prevent these problems if SAD is diagnosed and addressed before symptoms progress.

But you should consider seeing a doctor or other professional when those feelings last for extended periods of time and you can’t make yourself participate in activities you used to enjoy. Particularly if your sleep patterns and appetite change or you choose to turn to alcohol or other methods for comfort or relaxation, then

A person should explore all options of their lifestyle should they experience negative feelings for an extended period of time. Seek professional help to diagnose and treat SAD.

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DOLLARS & SENSE

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ou’ve probably heard more than one person you know who is 55 or older say something along the lines of, “I’m going to have to work until I die.” Maybe you have said or thought the same thing yourself.

Nearly everyone who has stared that dreadful possibility in the eye has done so for similar reasons. Most of the reasons are the result of the unmanageable accumulation of debt in precisely the very years when a person should have little or no outstanding balances.

If crushing debt is buffing out the luster of what you thought your golden years would be, you are not alone. According to the recently released Consumer Bankruptcy Project Report, the number of people 65 and older filing bankruptcy has tripled since 1991.

The Federal Reserve’s Survey of Consumer Finances reports that bankruptcy filings have decreased for all age groups since 1991 – except for people 55 and older. For the group of people 55 to 64 years of age, bankruptcy filings are up 66 percent since 1991. For those who are 65 to 74 years old, bankruptcy filings are up a whopping 204 percent.

can’t figure how to make ends meet – then you might give bankruptcy serious consideration.

Bankruptcy is there to offer relief to those who have more debt than they could ever hope to repay. The purpose of bankruptcy is to give a “fresh start.”

There are two kinds of bankruptcy cases available to most individuals. One is called According to the Consumer Bankruptcy Project Chapter 7, and the other is Chapter 13.

Report, "The social safety net for older Americans Chapter 7 offers individuals a way to “discharge” has been shrinking for the past couple of decades. a lot of their debt, especially debts that do not The risks associated with aging, reduced income have any kind of collateral attached to them. In and increased healthcare costs, have been other words, if you qualify for filing Chapter 7, offloaded onto older individuals. At the same you stand to be able to extinguish medical bills time, older Americans are increasingly likely to file and credit card debt. To qualify for a Chapter 7 consumer bankruptcy, and their representation liquidation of your debts, you must pass a "means among those in bankruptcy has never been test." If you have too many assets of value or make higher." too much money, then you might have to file Nationally, those aged 55 years and older Chapter 13. account for about 100,000 new bankruptcy The purpose of Chapter 13 is to reorganize cases a year. It is believed that those 100,000 who your debts to make paying back the debts you owe actually seek relief in bankruptcy are only the more manageable through a monthly payment tip of the iceberg. There are many more that are arrangement. toughing it out living in extreme financial distress.

It is always preferable to pay all your debts but The Many Causes of if you can't, you can't. Deciding to file bankruptcy Financial Distress is all about the number of debts you owe and the The root cause of all financial stress is too much kinds of debts you owe. Bankruptcy might just debt and not enough money to pay it. As income grant you the relief you need, both financially and dips, debts have a pernicious tendency to go up as emotionally. we struggle to keep up with our expenditures.

To help figure out if bankruptcy is the right Should You File choice for you, talk with a bankruptcy attorney Bankruptcy? who devotes most of their practice to representing If you are one of those people who think debtors. that they'll have to work until they die – or just

There is never just one reason you might find yourself financially treading water in your golden years. It's always a combination of things like …

Retirement income is not what it used to be. Back in the day, most workers could count on a guaranteed pension. Most retirement schemes involve a heavy reliance on 401(k)s these days, but 401(k)s are notoriously subject to the whims of the stock market.

For many boomers, the timing was not right for their 401(k) portfolios.

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Right when their 401(k)s were looking healthy, the recession came along and pretty much cut them in half.

Job loss. A lot of baby boomers lost their jobs starting around 2008 and were never able to make up the ground they lost from being unemployed during that period.

Out-of-pocket medical expenses.

Even with Medicare, these expenses can represent anywhere from 12 percent up to 16 percent of annual income for people 65 and older, according to the Social Security Administration.

Supporting family.

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costly as well. And there are many unfortunate stories about parents of limited means whose efforts to help their adult kids have come back to haunt them.

Usually, that happens when a parent agrees to co-sign a loan or credit application for a credit card. When the kid defaults on the loan, the creditor can collect the debt from the parent.

Loss of a spouse or partner. A significant other whose income contributed to household expenses is often a source of financial woes.

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LIFE Senior Services Tax Assistance Program is looking for people to help others in our community by becoming a volunteer with the Tax Counseling for the Elderly (TCE) Program at LIFE Senior Services.

Volunteer roles range from basic office support to assisting low or moderately low income seniors age 60 and older file their taxes for free. All volunteers receive training. For more information, call Robbie at (918) 664-9000.

LIFE Senior Services is now recruiting 2018 holiday elves! Opportunities include delivering Christmas stockings and gift delivery or adopting a LIFE Senior Services’ participant or couple. All of these will fill your heart with holiday joy. If you would like to become an elf and play a part in the LIFE Senior Services’ Holiday Project, contact Channing Rutherford at (918) 664-9000 or crutherford@LIFEseniorservices.org. A new process allows volunteers and donors to quickly sign up for LIFE's Holiday Project online at www.LIFEseniorservices.org/HolidayProject2018.

The best thing to do with the best things in life is to give them away.

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The Coffee Bunker is preparing for the holidays. If you are interested in helping with Thanksgiving, Christmas or New Year’s Day, they have the perfect opportunity for you. Exciting and rewarding volunteer opportunities are available Monday through Saturday. For more information, contact Joni at (918) 637-3878 or joni@coffeebunker.org.

RSVP Power Up! Plus+ is looking for volunteer job skills technology instructors who can teach basic computer skills to justice-involved individuals at Tulsa Reentry One-Stop. Skills to be taught include emailing, searching the internet, creating folders, downloading and attaching files, creating word documents and creating a personal budget using Excel.

Students use the self-paced curriculum to learn with volunteer support.

Two volunteer instructors work at a time, and receive on-the-job training and support from the on-site lead instructor. Classes are held on Thursdays from 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. at 533 E. 31th St. N in Tulsa. A background check is required. For more information, contact Sherry at (918) 280-8656 or sherry@rsvptulsa.org.

Centenarians of Oklahoma need assistance from a self-motivated and persistent individual who would enjoy researching on the internet, visiting with people on the phone and taking occasional trips with staff to honor Oklahomans who have reached 100 years of age or more. Volunteer will be helping identify centenarians in our state for recognition. The hours are flexible, and most work will be done from home, using the phone and computer. Volunteers will come to the midtown office on Thursdays for an 11 a.m. meeting. For more information about this opportunity, contact Annette at (918) 280-8656 or annette@rsvptulsa.org.

The Broken Arrow Performing Arts Center and the Broken Arrow Community Playhouse need ushers for their performances. There is a short training period and volunteers sign a volunteer contract and undergo background checks. The position involves extensive standing and walking at the beginning of each performance as the volunteer provides directions and escort patrons to their seats. For information about this opportunity, contact Annette at (918) 280-8656 or annette@rsvptulsa.org.

The Military History Center in Broken Arrow needs docents. For more information about this opportunity, contact Annette at (918) 280-8656 or annette@rsvptulsa.org.

Oklahoma Blood Institute needs volunteers to assist with blood drives and donor recruitment at their location near 81st Street and South Yale.

Available positions include answering phones and calling companies to schedule blood drives, packing T-shirts, bundling test tubes, loading backpacks with snacks and helping put away medical supplies in the warehouse. The environment is great, and no heavy lifting is required.

Volunteers need to provide a copy of their driver’s license and complete a background check. For more information about this opportunity, contact Annette at (918) 280-8656 or annette@rsvptulsa.org.

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PLEASE HELP US CREATE HAPPIER HOLIDAYS When was the last time you shopped for someone who had so little that all it took to make their holidays happy was a small bottle of hand lotion or some soft socks or lip balm?

For the 600 older adults in LIFE’s Care Management Program that we hope to serve with our Holiday Project this year, these small items would be a thrill to find in a holiday stocking packed just for them. Thanks to the generosity of our donors, each year LIFE Senior Services brightens the holidays of hundreds of area seniors who live on very limited incomes and cannot afford to buy even basic items.

Our Holiday Project Wish List includes: • Unused Personal Hygiene Travel Size Items: Shampoo, conditioner, deodorant, toothbrush/toothpaste, Q-tips, Band-Aids, hand lotion, Chap Stick, Kleenex and razors • Activity Items: Deck of cards, large print word search or Sudoku, large print crossword puzzles, large piece puzzles, generic greeting cards, postage stamps, pens, envelopes, pocket-sized calendar, magnifying glass and eye glass repair kit • Food Items: Granola bars, Nutella and bread sticks, peanut butter and crackers, nuts, candy and fruit cups

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• Unused Personal Care Items: Fingernail file, nail clippers, bar or liquid soap, toilet paper, Neosporin, cortisone cream, Poligrip, eye glass cleaning cloth, multivitamins and vitamin D • Luxury Items: Individual flavored coffee packets, individual tea bags, gloves, socks, scarf, winter hat, $5 Walgreens gift card, $5 Braum’s gift card, $5 QuikTrip gift card, holiday trinket, picture frame and books If your schedule is busy, we’re happy to accept cash donations and do the shopping for you. Online monetary donations can be made at www.LIFEseniorservices.org/ holidayproject. Checks can also be mailed to LIFE Senior Services, 5950 E. 31st St., Tulsa, OK 74135.

All donations must be received by Friday, December 6. Donations can be brought to LIFE Senior Services, 5950 E. 31st St., Monday through Friday, from 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. If you have questions or would like more information, contact Channing Rutherford, LIFE’s Volunteer Coordinator, at (918) 664-9000 or crutherford@LIFEseniorservices.org.

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THE DINNER BELLE

SPICY TURKEY CLASSIC American cheese, lettuce, tomato, pickle and house sauce

House turkey blend, pepper jack cheese, haystack onions, roasted chiles, mayo and avocado ranch

BLUE Bacon, creamy blue cheese, lettuce, tomato and house sauce

TURKEY BLT House turkey blend, bacon, white American cheese, lettuce, tomato and house sauce

OKIE American cheese, haystack onions, mayo and onion's grilled into both patties

lettuce, tomato and house sauce. The burger was rich and flavorful, and packed with lots of blue cheese.

Tucked back off Tulsa’s Cherry Street next to Kilkenny’s Irish Pub sits the new Society, sometimes referred to as Society Burger.

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owever, I promise you’ll find much more than great burgers. Since being assigned this restaurant review, I have eaten there three times. That should be your first hint as to how much I adore this new eatery’s quality and atmosphere. With the slogan “always local,” it offers hearty food from nearby sources.

When you first walk in, a relaxed vibe welcomes you. It’s an open seating arrangement with three choices: the massive patio, the sizeable booths or the bar, which offers seating inside and outside.

Society prides itself on local sourcing. From the bar, you can get a good look at the taps decorated with custom artwork. From each flows a selection of brews from Tulsa and regional breweries. I tried a beer flight, including the new Gathering Beer for Tulsa – a light choice from American Solera.

The wine list includes red and white selections and canned choices you shouldn’t knock until you try. Should you order a “boozy shake,” the ice cream comes straight from the local Red Rock Creamery. Shakes come sans alcohol as well, and are just as tasty as the chocolate shake I enjoyed flavored with Bailey’s Irish Cream and Ghirardelli chocolate.

Let’s start with appetizers and sides. Sides are ordered separately, so they can be part of the meal or separate snacks. We started with truffle fries ($8) – standard fries, but with truffle oil, green onion, grated parmesan and an extra truffle aioli topping. During another trip, I tried the bacon cheese fries ($7.50) topped with shredded cheddar, smoked gouda, creamy cheese sauce, bacon and green onion, served with the obligatory side of ranch. I also tried the unique jalapeño cheddar tots ($4) and the more standard sweet potato fries ($3.50). Whether a starter or a side, be sure not to fill up because you have to save room for the main course!

The main menu boasts burgers, sandwiches and salads. For visit number one, I went with the spicy turkey burger ($9)– house turkey blend burger patties, pepper jack cheese, haystack onions, roasted chiles, mayo and avocado ranch.

The haystack onions are lightly breaded, like thin onion sticks. They add an onion crunch and flavor, as well as a bit more fried flair. The burgers came heavy on the sauces, so if you want control over how much is on your burger, ask for the sauces on the side. My companion for this excursion tried the Blue ($9) – two classic beef patties, bacon, creamy blue cheese,

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If there is a Cubano on the menu, I will try it, and Society’s Cuban sandwich-inspired burger was my top choice during my second visit. One of my favorite sandwiches, Society’s burger version was a new twist on a classic favorite – beef patty with sliced ham, Swiss cheese, pickle, spicy and Dijon mustards. This may have been seasonal, as it wasn't on the menu during a later visit. My dining partner tried the Okie burger ($8) – beef patties, American cheese, haystack onions, mayo with onions grilled pressed into both patties. Society also offers their burgers served on a gluten-free bun or bed of lettuce for a small additional fee ($2).

Don’t let the burger moniker mislead you.

Society sources veggies from a local producer as well. On visit three, I got stuck on whether to try the chopped or farmhouse salad. Since they both sounded so fantastic, my dining companion made the call for me, and I ordered the farmhouse ($10.50). The salad comes loaded with breaded chicken, parmesan, tomato, roasted corn, cucumber, haystack onions, sunflower seeds and avocado ranch. If you haven’t noticed already, it’s hard to miss those haystack onions on your order, but why would you want to? We also ordered the club sandwich ($8.50) – seared chicken, bacon, Swiss cheese, lettuce, tomato, honey bacon Dijon and house sauce.

Next time, I plan to try the seared tuna sandwich. With a variety-laden menu and a beverage list full of local and regional brews, I don’t anticipate running out of new picks and old favorites.

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Noteworthy Make Your Holidays a Little Merrier

Events to Inspire, Educate and Motivate!

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Cohousing Closer to Reality for Tulsa

Celebrity Attractions and the Tulsa Performing Arts Center Trust recently announced a limited engagement return of Irving Berlin’s “White Christmas,” the stage adaptation of the beloved classic film. The musical will be in town for eight performances at the Tulsa Performing Arts Center from November 20 through 25. The play is an add-on to the previously announced Celebrity Attractions’ 35th Anniversary 2018-2019 Broadway season.

“White Christmas” tells the story of a songand-dance team putting on a show in a magical Vermont inn when they fall for a stunning sister act. Many of the songs are familiar favorites, including “Count Your Blessings Instead of Sheep,” “Happy Holiday,” “Sisters,” “Blue Skies,” and of course “White Christmas.” Performances will take place on Tuesday and Wednesday, November 20 and 21 at 7:30 p.m., resume with performances Friday and Saturday, November 23 and 24 at 2 and 8 p.m., and Sunday, November 25 at 1 and 6:30 p.m.

To the delight of Tulsa audiences, a limited performance of the highly popular “The Book of Mormon,” National Broadway Tour will visit Tulsa January 8 through 13. This highly awarded musical captured nine Tony Awards, including “Best Musical.” It is another add-on to the 2018-2019 season and tells the misadventures of two mismatched missionaries sent halfway around the world to share the Good Word. Trey Parker, Robert Lopez and Matt Stone wrote the book, lyrics and music for the production.

“The Book of Mormon” will be in Tulsa for eight performances from January 8 through 13.

Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday performances begin at 7:30 p.m., Friday at 8 p.m., Saturday at 2 and 8 p.m., and Sunday at 1 and 6:30 p.m.

Tickets are on sale now for the two add-on productions. They may be purchased at www.celebrityattractions.com, by phone at

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If you’ve been intrigued by the concept of cohousing, this may be the perfect time to attend an informational presentation on the new community-style living for active adults age 55 and older. Green Country Cohousing is nearing the launch of Tulsa’s first cohousing community.

A contract for land to house the complex has been placed on 4.5 acres near 71st Street and Riverside Drive. The close-knit community of 28 to 34 private home and shared spaces will be designed by those who live there.

Cohousing is the creation of planned communities where neighbors become friends who know and care about each other.

The community is set up along the values of connection and sustainability, acceptance and diversity, health and wellness, fun and support.

As baby boomers have aged, cohousing has become a popular housing choice with 160 communities created nationwide in the last 25 years. Sharing resources, upkeep and maintenance and reducing utilities cost through well-built, energy efficient homes saves money. Homes are typically smaller and built to better fit the needs of an active older adult.

The common house provides a central gathering place for shared meals, activities and celebrations.

Cohousing provides connections and a close-knit community where you belong and contribute.

Active engagement with others reduces isolation and improves health, which can reduce or eliminate expensive medical bills.

On November 11, veterans and active duty military personnel will receive thanks through special offers from restaurants and retail stores for Veterans Day. Many area restaurants will be offering free appetizers or desserts or even free meals from a special menu for military personnel showing proper identification. Participation in national chain offers can vary at the local level and few restaurants were ready to identify their specials by press time for this issue, so it may be necessary to call your favorite restaurant to inquire about any specials they may have.

Restaurants that typically create special offers to thank military personnel include Applebee’s, Chili’s, IHOP, Johnny Carino’s Italian, Carrabba’s Italian Grill, Chick-fil-A, Outback, Red Lobster, Denny’s, Red Robin, Rib Crib and Texas Roadhouse – to name just a few of the popular choices. Since Veterans Day falls on Sunday this year, the National Holiday is Monday, November 12, and some restaurants will extend offers on Monday. Golden Corral has declared Monday, November 12, as Military Appreciation Night and will be offering free meals from 5 to 9 p.m. to veterans and active military personnel with proper identification.

In addition to restaurants, a number of retail stores offer discounts for military personnel.

These include Dell Computers, T-Mobile, Southwest Airlines, Home Depot and more.

Check with the retailers you frequent to see if they are making special discounts available to members of the military.

To learn more about cohousing, you are invited to a free informational program on Wednesday, November 7 at 7 p.m., at All Souls Unitarian Church at 2952 S. Peoria Ave in Tulsa. For more information, call Suzy Sharp at (918) 519-5298 or email greencountrycohousing@gmail.com.

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CALENDAR

Festivals Events Will Rogers Birthday Bash

November 1 – 4 • Times vary • Free Will Rogers Memorial Museum 1720 W. Will Rogers Blvd. • Claremore (918) 341-0719 Creek County Route 66 Quilt Show

November 2 & 3 • 9 a.m. – 4 p.m. • $5 Creek County Fairgrounds 17806 W. Hwy. 66 • Kellyville (918) 224-2192 Theatre Tulsa Presents: Barnum: The Musical

November 2 – 10 • Times vary • $29 – $46 Tulsa Performing Arts Center, John Williams Theatre 110 E. 2nd St. • Tulsa (918) 596-7109 BonWorth Fashion Show

November 7 • 11:30 a.m. • $3.50 lunch Miami Senior Center 2104 Denver Harner Dr. • Miami (918) 540-0533 • RSVP required Second Saturday Silents

Tulsa Garden Club’s Annual Holiday Tea

“Green with Envy” Emerald Anniversary Celebration November 26 • 10:30 a.m. • $30 Tulsa Garden Center 2435 S. Peoria Ave. • Tulsa (918) 625-1161 Miami Seniors Christmas Trip to Branson

Miami Little Theatre Presents: “A Christmas Carol”

Book Review: “Boy #30529 Holocaust Survivor”

November 29 – December 2 • $17 Thursday & Friday • 7:30 p.m.

Saturday & Sunday • 2:30 p.m.

Coleman Theatre 103 N. Main St. • Miami (918) 540-2425 Festival of Lights Christmas Parade

November 30 • 7 – 9 p.m. • Free Downtown Sand Springs (918) 245-3221

Dickens on the Boulevard

Carols & Crumpets

November 16 – 18 • Times vary • $10 River Spirit Expo at Expo Square 4145 E. 21st St. • Tulsa (405) 632-2652 • www.aaoth.com Mickey Mouse 95th Birthday Party

November 17 • 2 p.m. • Free Broadmoor Retirement Community 8205 E. 22nd St. • Tulsa (918) 622-2151 • RSVP by November 15 Rhema Bible Church “Lights On”

Concessions & carriage rides available some evenings November 21 • 6 p.m. • Free Through New Year’s Day • 5:30 – 11:30 p.m.

1025 W. Kenosha St. • Broken Arrow (918) 258-1588, ext. 2314

Classes, Meetings Seminars I Can’t Build a Robot with AHHA Tulsa

Will’s Country Christmas

An Affair of the Heart

December 2 • 11 a.m. – 4 p.m. $15 advance • $20 at door Santa Brunch $12 • RSVP required Cascia Hall • 2520 S. Yorktown Ave. • Tulsa www.casciahall.com/walk

Haygoods Christmas Show at 2 p.m. (lunch at Cracker Barrel not included in trip cost) November 28 • Departure by 8 a.m. • $60 Miami Senior Center 2104 Denver Harner Dr. • Miami (918) 540-0533 • RSVP requested

Historically significant film featuring American Indian cast; “The Daughter of Dawn” (1920) November 10 • 11 a.m. • $5 Circle Cinema • 10 S. Lewis Ave. • Tulsa (918) 592-3456 • www.circlecinema.com Stage entertainers, street dancing & shopping November 16 & 17 • 6 – 10 p.m. • Free Downtown Claremore (918) 341-5881

Percussion/Rhythm Class

Cascia’s Christmas Walk Home Tours

November 30 – December 1 5 – 9 p.m. • Free Will’s Birthplace Ranch 9501 E. 380 Rd. • Oologah (918) 341-0719 December 1 • 8 a.m. – 3 p.m. • Free Tulsa Garden Center 2435 S. Peoria Ave. • Tulsa (918) 576-5155 Darnaby Arts & Crafts Show

December 1 • 9 a.m. – 4 p.m. • Free UMAC • 6836 S. Mingo Rd. • Tulsa (918) 519-6849 www.darnabyartsandcraftsshow.com The Secret of Christmas

Christmas Show by Tulsa Founders Chorus (Barbershop Harmony Society) & Tulsa Metro Sound (Sweet Adelines) December 1 • 6 p.m. • $15/$10 for seniors John Knox Presbyterian Church 2929 E. 31st St. • Tulsa (918) 352-0691

November 5 • Noon – 12:45 p.m. • Free Thomas K. McKeon Center for Creativity 910 S. Boston Ave. • Tulsa (918) 595-7339 www.tulsacc.edu/centerforcreativity

Speaker Cleo Justice, Tulsa Public Library Ambassador November 6 • 6:15 p.m. • Free Broadmoor Retirement Community 8205 E. 22nd St. • Tulsa (918) 622-2151 I Can’t Enjoy Opera with Tulsa Opera

November 12 • Noon – 12:45 p.m. • Free Thomas K. McKeon Center for Creativity 910 S. Boston Ave. • Tulsa (918) 595-7339 www.tulsacc.edu/centerforcreativity Retired Employees of Tulsa Association Meeting

November 14 • 11:30 a.m. • $12 lunch Tulsa Garden Center 2435 S. Peoria Ave. • Tulsa (918) 557-6646 • RSVP Gilcrease Presents Oklahoma!

Speaker Dana Simon November 15 • 2 p.m. • Free Broadmoor Retirement Community 8205 E. 22nd St. • Tulsa (918) 622-2151 Art Focus

For individuals with early stage Alzheimer’s & their caregivers November 15 •10 a.m. – Noon • Free Philbrook Museum Villa 2727 S. Rockford Rd. • Tulsa (918) 748-5379 Chronologically Gifted

Dr. Orienne Denslow, Daughters of the American Revolution November 21 • 11 a.m. • $6.50 lunch Incredible Pizza, Family Room 8314 E. 71st St. • Tulsa (918) 437-7470 mfourroux@sbcglobal.net • RSVP required

Hillcrest’s FREE Program for Adults 60+

Wednesdays • 1 p.m. • Free for members LIFE’s Senior Center at East Side 1427 S. Indianapolis Ave. • Tulsa (918) 744-6760 Single Seniors 55+

Join for lunch, visiting & cards Wednesdays • 11 a.m.

Buffet Palace • 10934 E. 21st St. • Tulsa (918) 272-1049

Support Groups

LIFE’s Caregiver Support Groups

Sponsored by the Alzheimer's Association 24/7 Helpline • (800) 272-3900 LIFE Senior Services • (918) 664-9000 Respite provided • Free LIFE’s Adult Day Health at Broken Arrow November 8 • 3 – 4:30 p.m. • Free 3106 S. Juniper Ave. • Broken Arrow LIFE’s Adult Day Health at Central November 1 • 6 – 7:30 p.m. • Free November 15 • 3 – 4:30 p.m. • Free 5950 E. 31st St. • Tulsa LIFE’s Adult Day Health at North November 20 • 4 – 5 p.m. • Free 902 E. Pine St. • Tulsa Pillars Caregiver Support Group

Sponsored by Saint Francis Cancer Center November 1 • 5:30 – 7 p.m. • Free Saint Francis Cancer Center 11212 E. 48th St. • Tulsa (918) 556-3000 dadennis@saintfrancis.com Alzheimer’s, Related Dementia & General Caregivers Support Group

November 3 • 11a.m. – Noon • Free Victory Christian Center 7700 S. Lewis Ave., Room 234 • Tulsa (918) 510-6062 Support Group for Progressive Supranuclear Palsy & Related Brain Diseases

For patients & family members November 7 • 2 – 3:30 p.m. • Free Warren Clinic, Conference Room 6600 S. Yale Ave. • Tulsa (918) 557-8784 Alzheimer’s Support Group Share & Care

November 7 • 3:30 – 4:30 p.m. • Free Heritage Point of Tulsa 9494 E. 101st St. S • Tulsa (918) 940-1800 • RSVP

Join Today!

Call 918-579-6060 (ext. 2) or visit SilverElite.org.

Members Enjoy: Educational Seminars • In-Hospital Benefits Participating Hospitals: Hillcrest Medical Center, Hillcrest South, Hillcrest Claremore, Hillcrest Cushing, Hillcrest Henryetta & Bailey Medical Center.

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Tulsa Hearing Helpers Support Group

For people who have lost hearing later in life; speaker Suzanne Burrow, LIFE Senior Services November 8 • 10 – 11:30 a.m. • Free Total Source for Hearing-Loss & Access 8740 E. 11th St. • Tulsa (918) 832-8742 • www.tsha.cc OK Parkinson’s Disease Support Group

November 13 • 1 – 2:30 p.m. • Free PAM Rehabilitation Hospital 10020 E. 91st St. • Tulsa (918) 977-1100 Caregiving Coffee & Conversation

Sponsored by Morton Comprehensive Health Services November 13 & 27 • 9 a.m. • Free Christ United Methodist Church 3515 S. Harvard Ave. • Tulsa (918) 295-6154

Learn to Line Dance Class

Tuesdays & Thursdays 1:30 – 2:30 p.m. • Free Owasso Community Center 301 S. Cedar St. • Owasso (918) 272-3903 Thursday Night Dance Party

Open to the public; food, complimentary wine & soft drinks Thursdays • 8 – 10 p.m. $15 single • $25 couple Strictly Ballroom • 6928 S. Lewis Ave. • Tulsa (918) 493-2623 www.newstrictlyballroom.com Saturday Night Dances

Live bands, large dance floor, nonsmoking Saturdays • 7:30 p.m. $6 members • $8 nonmembers Moose Lodge 862 • 11106 E. 7th St. • Tulsa (918) 437-8850

Fitness

Parkinson’s Swim

Grandparents Raising Grandchildren Support Group

For individuals with Parkinson’s & their loved ones Free childcare for children under 12 November 27 • 3 – 4 p.m. • Free November 14 & 28 • 6:30 p.m. • Free Saint Simeon’s Wellness Center Asbury Methodist Church 3701 Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd. • Tulsa 6767 S. Mingo Rd. • Tulsa (918) 794-1925 • RSVP by November 21 (918) 381-1931 Tai Chi for Arthritis &

Primary Progressive Aphasia (PPA) Support Group

November 20 • 6 – 7 p.m. • Free Swallowing & Neurological Rehabilitation, Inc. 2121 S. Columbia Ave. • Tulsa (918) 928-4700 • www.tulsasnr.com

Fall Prevention

Presented by Ability Resources Owasso Community Center Monday & Wednesday • 1 – 2 p.m. • Free 301 S. Cedar St. • Owasso (918) 272-3903 Exercise for Seniors

Mondays, Wednesdays & Fridays 8:30 – 9:20 a.m. • 9:30 – 10:30 a.m.

November 26 • 2 – 3 p.m. • Free Owasso Community Center Owasso Community Center 301 S. Cedar St. • Owasso 301 S. Cedar St. • Owasso (918) 272-3903 • Free (918) 274-8154 • (918) 978-7103

Zumba with Ariane Betancourt

First class free with Vintage Dancing Newsmagazine Lake Keystone Squares Mondays & Wednesdays • 6 p.m.

November 2 & 16 • 7:30 p.m. • $4 Memorial Drive United Methodist Church Saturdays • 10 a.m. • $7 Total Blast Zumba Tulsa 7903 E. 15th St. • Tulsa 2607 S. Memorial Dr. • Tulsa (918) 740-5419 (918) 812-5691 Tulsa Elks Lodge Dance Lessons www.arianebetancort.zumba.com Mondays • 7 p.m. – East Coast Swing Functional Movement Wednesdays • 7 p.m. – West Coast Swing Tuesdays & Thursdays Free Elks Club Members • $5 nonmembers 9 a.m.

• $40/month Tulsa Elks Lodge LIFE’s Senior Center at Southminster 5335 S. Harvard Ave. • Tulsa 3500 S. Peoria Ave. • Tulsa (918) 557-1699 (918) 749-2623 Caregiver Support Group

LIFE EDU Senior & Caregiver Community Education Savvy Caregiver

This four-part series presented by the Alzheimer’s Association is designed to train family caregivers in the basic knowledge, skills and attitudes needed to handle the challenges of caring for a family member with Alzheimer’s disease or another dementia disorder. The program focuses on helping caregivers think about their situation objectively and providing them with the knowledge, skills and attitudes they need to manage stress and carry out the caregiving role effectively.

Tuesdays, November 13, 20, 27 & December 4 • 10 a.m. – Noon Legacy Plaza • 5330 E. 31st St. • Tulsa Free • RSVP • (918) 664-9000

Laughter Exercise for Stress Busting

Interested in feeling better? Looking for a low impact exercise? Laughter Exercise is an easy, fun, new and exciting exercise. The combination of exercise and laughter may be the ultimate stress buster. Try it for improved physical and mental health or simply out of curiosity.

Tuesday, November 13 • 1 – 2 p.m.

Creek County Literacy Program • 15 N. Poplar St. • Sapulpa Free • RSVP • (918) 664-9000

Power of Creativity

Harness the power of your creativity just in time for the holidays.

Learn the value of creative problem solving, enjoy the camaraderie associated with creative groups and achieve the satisfaction of creating a holiday project during the presentation.

Wednesday, November 14 • 11:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.

LaFortune Community Center • 5202 S. Hudson Ave. • Tulsa Free • RSVP • (918) 664-9000

Laughter Yoga

Interested in feeling better? Looking for a low impact exercise? Laughter Yoga is an easy, fun, new and exciting exercise. Try it for improved physical and mental health or out of curiosity. No yoga mat required.

Wednesdays, November 14 & 28 • 1 – 2 p.m.

LaFortune Community Center • 5202 S. Hudson Ave. • Tulsa Free • RSVP • (918) 664-9000

Medicare Part D Clinics

The Medicare Assistance Program (MAP) at LIFE Senior Services offers free Medicare Part D plan comparison and enrollment assistance from October 15 through December 7. Reservations are required.

Counseling sessions are held at LIFE Senior Services Central.

Dates and Times by Appointment LIFE Senior Services • 5950 E. 31st St. • Tulsa Appointments required • (918) 664-9000 or toll-free at (866) 664-9009

LIFE’S SENIOR CENTERS LIFE leaves denote programs that are offered by LIFE Senior Services.

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With two locations in midtown Tulsa, LIFE’s Senior Centers offer a variety of activities for adults age 50 and older. To discover all that LIFE has to offer, call LIFE’s SeniorLine at (918) 664-9000 or visit www.LIFEseniorservices.org/seniorcenters.

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PEOPLE & PLACES

Tom Harrison, Alan Holderness, Don Blackburn, Jim Patterson and John Hatheway from Montereau were selected to be a part of the most recent Oklahoma Warriors Honor Flight.

Senior Star at Burgundy Place resident Paul Dumas with Executive Director Shondel Bennett at a recent Route 66-themed party.

Jessie Lingenfelter (she’s 103) having fun in the photo booth at The Brookfield Assisted Living’s event, The Longest Day, supporting Alzheimer's awareness.

Residents at Aberdeen Heights celebrated Red Nose Day!

Senior Star at Burgundy Place resident Roger Pratt checked out a cool bearded dragon during a visit from Safari’s Animal Sanctuary.

Mildred Edney, a resident at Autumn Leaves Tulsa, enjoyed the company of her daughters at a Mother’s Day tea.

Residents from Aberdeen Heights competed in an annual fishing tournament with a picnic at the Jenks fishing pond.

Check out these smiles! Sharing life and lunch with others at the BA Senior Center keeps people physically active and socially engaged. A noon meal is served Monday through Friday.

Jim from Woodland Terrace was presented with his quilt from Quilts of Valor in honor of his military service.

Residents at Woodland Terrace have teamed up with the Children's Heart Association's "Little Hats-Big Hearts" program to knit red hats for newborns who arrive in February to raise awareness for children's congenital heart defects.

Send Us Your Pictures

We Want To See Seniors Smiling & Active

Whether it is your traveling group, tennis buddies or a night on the town, we want your pictures!

Submit high-resolution photos to editor@LIFEseniorservices.org by the 1st of every month.

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CLASSIFIEDS

LIFE’s Vintage Newsmagazine does not endorse advertiser products or services. The publisher reserves the right to refuse any advertising.

AUTO REPAIR

Strickland Automotive Strickland Automotive is locallyowned and - operated with over 40 years of auto repair experience.

We perform all types of vehicle repair, from computer and electrical problems to engine and transmission overhauls. ASE Certified mechanics. Open six days a week, with towing provided. Call Gary. (918) 832-7072.

CARPET CLEANING

ALL PRO Carpet Cleaning Senior and caregiver discounts.

Carpet, furniture, rug cleaning.

Pet odor removed and Teflon protectant available. Emergency water extraction. Residential and commercial services. Professional truck mount steam cleaning. Carpet repairs and restretching. Prompt, professional, quality service at a fair price. Certified, insured. Veteran owned and operated. Call Thomas Fink, owner/technician, for free estimate (918) 636-6303.

CEMETERY LOTS

Green Acres – Reasonably Priced Green Acres Memorial Gardens offers reasonably priced spaces, markers and opening and closing. Spaces start at $650.00. We have payment plans for pre-need. If you need our service please call (918) 492-4005 Monday thru Friday 9:30-2:30.

Memorial Park Cemetery Lots Memorial Park Cemetery lots for sale in Valley Glen West. Spaces 1, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8 in lot 59 section 33.

Lots located close to road, south end on Memorial side. Will sell lots separately. Call Sally for more information (918) 625-4635.

Memorial Park – Garden of the Prophets Two lots available in the Garden of the Prophets in Memorial Park Cemetery. Each lot is priced at $1,650 or both lots for $3,000. Lots are in a beautiful new area. Area contains ground level markers. Call (918) 258-0525 or email jacthom@ cox.net for more information.

Memorial Park – Great Value Memorial Park lots close to Bob Wills, in garden of Chrustas. Valued at $2,145.00 each selling for $1,100.00 each. Contact Carl at (918) 381-9634.

Three Spaces, Tulsa Memorial Park Three spaces in the mature “Oakwood West” area of Lot 140.

Specifically, Section 30, Lot 140, spaces 4, 5 and 6. Allowed Ground Level Memorial Markers of Bronze or Continued

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Granite. $2,000 per space or $5,500 for all 3. Buyer pays small transfer fee. Contact Steve via email at: antry@outlook.com COMPUTER SERVICES

Computer and Electronic Assistance Are you stuck and need Help with your computer or any electronic device. Price and Son Computer and Technology Services, LLC will be glad to assist you in your home.

Call James or Jared at (918) 236-6010 or email us at office@pricestechhelp.com to schedule an appointment.

Does Technology Frustrate You? Honest, patient, ethical help with your pc, router, wifi, cell phone, email, streaming, camera, password recovery, etc. 30 years of IT experience in Tulsa. Special rates for seniors. References available.

Call or email Carmen Armstrong.

Carmstrongva@gmail.com (918) 688-7453.

DAYTIME CARE

Daytime care for older loved ones LIFE’s Adult Day Health offers convenient, affordable daytime care at three locations in Tulsa and Broken Arrow. For more information, call LIFE’s Adult Day Health at (918) 664-9000.

ESTATE SALES

2MS Estate Sales ...Tulsa’s Finest!

Downsizing? Estate Liquidation? Let us take the worry away and Maximize your return. No out of pocket expense. We specialize in senor transitions, with over 20 years in the senior housing market.

My team includes realtors, moving company, senior housing and attorneys if needed. Please contact Michelle Reed (918) 691-5893 or Atulsa@aol.com also Facebook 2MSestatesalestulsa for a Free consultation.

My Estate Sale Looking for someone to conduct your Estate Sale? We have over 50 years combined experience in our crew in both marketing and appraisals. Our appraiser works with a broad range of antiques and collectibles for probate, divorce or home owners insurance. Tulsa and surrounding areas. Call (918) 388-7410.

FINANCIAL/INSURANCE

Medicare Assistance Program The Medicare Assistance Program (MAP) at LIFE Senior Services provides accurate information,

counseling and assistance relating to Medicare benefits for Medicare beneficiaries, their representatives and persons soon to be eligible for Medicare. Call MAP at LIFE Senior Services (918) 664-9000 or toll-free (866) 664-9009.

Need A New Medicare Plan?

The Medicare Supplement Store at Promenade Mall is your “One-StopShop” for Medicare Supplements, Advantage Plans, & Drug Plans.

We can give you a quote from top-rated carriers like: Aetna, Blue Cross, Humana, GlobalHealth, UnitedHealthCare, Mutual of Omaha and others. For information, call Bob Archer today (918) 814-5550.

GARDENING/LAWN SERVICES

AAA Lawns & More Total lawn care. Lawn Mowing.

Rototilling. Gutter clean-up.

Specialist in fence/property line lawn clean-up. Stump grinding and small tree work. Dedicated to making your lawn look its best. Insured, honest, experienced and dependable.

Veteran-owned. We are a small company with personal service.

References available. FREE ESTIMATES. Call Larry.

(918) 361-1299.

A New Season Lawn Care & Landscape Full service. Weed control, fertilization, and pre-emergent.

Mowing, trimming, leaf and small debris removal, shrub planting, hedge trimming, mulching flower beds. Small tree trimming. We offer weekly, bi-weekly & year round services for the manicured look. Privacy fence installation and repair. Best rates, senior discounts.

Free Estimates. Accepting new customers!! Call Todd (918) 639-2262.

Mower Repair / Maintenance All brands - Riders, ZTR’s, Walkbehinds, Hand-helds. Top Quality work, ASE certified Mechanic. Pickup and Delivery available. Tulsa and surrounding counties. Maintenance specials include pick-up and delivery 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. Call Scott (918) 519-3869.

HOME REPAIR/REMODELING

A-OK Plumbing A-OK Plumbing is now offering handyman services. No job too big or too small. Free estimates. We work by the job or hourly. 10% off to all first time customers. Relax, everyone’s welcome. Sit back and give us a call. Special senior rates offered. (918) 810-0397.

A Handy Helping Hand Professional home maintenance, painting, and improvements.

Whether you’re making overdue repairs, sprucing up your home and garden, or optimizing your home’s “sale-ability” potential, call Joe Surowiak with A Handy Helping Hand. Professional results.

Competitive rates. (918) 520-0333.

Allen’s Handyman Services of Tulsa “Your Home Improvement and Repair Specialist.” 18th year serving Tulsa seniors. “One call can do it all.” 10% senior discount. Insured.

All work guaranteed in writing. No pay until job is completed. Plumbing, drain cleaning, grab bars, electrical, carpentry, painting, seamless guttering installation/repair/cleaning.

Dryer vent cleaning. Roof, tile and drywall repair. Wood siding/trim replacement. Deck repair, power washing, staining. Tree trimming.

No job too small. For free estimate, call Allen at (918) 630-0394.

Green Hibiscus Lawn & Garden Services Scheduled garden maintenance (weeding, planting, mulching).

Garden bed design and installation.

Hedge & shrub trimming. Tree pruning & removal. Leaf clean up.

Hauling green debris. Call Charles (918) 636-0298.

Big C’s Plumbing Services Your one stop Plumbing Shop!

Call us and I guarantee you will never have to call another plumbing company. Licensed, bonded and insured for your protection....Call (918) 855-9216, tell us you saw us in the Vintage Newsmagazine receive an automatic 10% discount....call us now.

Kimble Davis Tree Company Family-owned and operated.

Specializing in all aspects of tree care: restoration, pruning/thinning, removal, stump grinding, hedge trimming, firewood available.

Serving Tulsa for 25 years.

References. Member BBB. Insured.

ISA certified arborist. Check us out at www.kdtreeco.com.

Call Kimble at (918) 853-5383.

Bumgartner Plumbing Licensed, with over 30 years of experience. Rates are low and based on the job, not the hour.

No service call fee or travel time charge. Senior and caregiver discount. Plumbing service and repair our specialty. Honest, professional service you can count on. Lic. # 82750.

(918) 355-4747.

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CLASSIFIEDS Burton Painting Specializing in all aspects of exterior and interior home painting. Staining, sealing, and painting faux finishes.

Decks, fences, cabinets and floors.

Free estimates. 30+ years of experience. Reliable, courteous, professional service. Fully insured.

(918) 378-2858.

Contracting for Seniors by Van Repairs, painting, some plumbing and electrical, small jobs. Special needs: grab bars, hand rails, handicap fixtures. Working with individuals, families, seniors, businesses since 1987. We function with integrity, with special concerns for seniors. Free estimates, insured.

(918) 636-6849.

Dave’s Heat and Air, Inc. Licensed, insured, and bonded.

Honest and reliable service for over 30 years. Competitive rates.

Specializing in heating and air conditioning service and repair. All makes and models. Residential and light commercial. Tulsa metro area.

Family-owned and operated.

(918) 437-8101.

Free Roof Inspection Honest and ethical storm inspection for your home. Small roof repairs free for seniors. Emergency storm repair. Free home remodel estimates. Insurance specialists.

Licensed. Locally owned, located on Main in Broken Arrow, right next to the senior center. Proof Construction, 1802 South Main St. Broken Arrow, OK. Call Carmen (918) 688-7453 G.C., P.M. Handyman & Construction Services 30 Years Experience! All Handicap Accessories - grab bars, handicap access abilities; Framing, Drywall, Tape & Bed; Texture & Paint, Plumbing, Electrical, Tile, Laminate & Wood Floors. Free Estimates, Competitive Rates, Professional Service. Call Craig (918) 892-4168.

Same Day Services Light Hauling /Light Moving - help you rearrange room furniture, lawns-grass mowing/small paint jobs/cleanup/ fence repair/light construction/sheet rock tile repair - We are honest dependable.

References. Call (918) 313-5230.

Scrap Metal Haul Off Free haul off/pick up of appliances such as washers, dryers, refrigerators, air conditioners, hot water tanks and any scrap metal.

Call John at (918) 313-4405.

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HOUSING

Master Suite for Rent Senior friendly duplex with 2 bedrooms and 2 bath is available.

Located at 75th & Birmingham by ORU this updated unit provides necessities for seniors. 24 hour security. Also, available next door is a Master Suite for rent with live-in owner.Call for pricing (918) 491-9929.

LEGAL

Full Service Estate Planning Law Firm Trusts, Wills, Gift and Tax Planning, Powers of Attorneys and more! With offices in Sand Springs and Tulsa.

Discount to Veterans and Retired Teachers. Willing to meet you in your place for no extra charge! Call Penni of the Skillern Law Firm at (918) 805-2511. www.skillernlaw.com MOVERS

Tulsa Movers Dependable Movers! Low Rates.

Free Estimates. Senior Discounts.

Call (918) 734-2181.

OIL AND GAS

Mineral, Oil/Gas Interests Want to purchase minerals and oil/ gas interests. Send details to P.O. Box 13557, Denver, CO, 80201 PERSONAL ASSISTANCE

Bobbi and Bob’s Personal & Business Assistance Run errands, grocery and personal shopping, beauty shop transportation, take to medical and health-related appointments, coordinate healthcare/medical insurance tasks, airport transportation, wait for deliveries/ repair services, organize home/ office, handle secretarial and administrative tasks. Call Bobbi at (918) 852-5302 or Bob Warshaw at (918) 852-5301. Email: bobbi. warshaw@att.net Financial Organizer/Liaison Do you or a loved one need help keeping up with mail, balancing a checkbook, paying bills, making phone calls, organizing or preparing for tax time? I can help! I will work with you or act as a liaison between family members. Call or email me to discuss options. Essential Strategy Consulting, LLC. Gwen Stevens (918)557-5259, esc9315@gmail.com Joy’s Girl Friday – Senior Concierge Help where and when you need it. Christmas Help, Gift Shopping, wrapping, decorating or cooking.

Errands, home help, conversation, companionship, Pickup and deliveries, Write letters, Pay bills or Shop for groceries. If you don’t see it – Just ask! Free Consultation – Joy Williams (918) 809-3087.

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Ladybug Helping Hand Services Affordable-Dependable Services tailored to your needs.

In home, non-medical services such as senior/adult day care, grocery shopping, errands, pet care, transportation to/from Doctor and other appointments. Other Services: House and Pet Sitting. Free consultation-References AffordableDependable-Experienced Carlene (918) 740-7750.

PERSONAL SAFETY

EARS Emergency Alert Response Systems.

Enjoy living at home while we listen for your safety with our quality personal medical alarm and monitoring service. Affordable with no long-term commitment. Locally owned and operated (918) 298-0500 or toll-free (877) 885-3277.

HALO Medical Alarms HALO provides emergency response throughout Oklahoma with an office inTulsa. Let a HALO medical alarm provide you with the confidence and security to live independently in your own home, where you are most comfortable. Call (918) 392-0566 or (877) 747-HALO (4256). www.halomedicalalarms.com PERSONAL SERVICES

Affordable Hairstyling In-Home or Shop Transportation and home service available for your hairstyling needs. I will come to you at the hospital, rehab or nursing home. A Mane Event hairstyling is for the entire family. 35 years experience. Senior specials for haircuts, perms and color. Inshop special: Haircut $7 for first time customers in shop ONLY. Perms are $45. Tuesday through Saturday. Near 11th and Yale at 937 South Canton Ave. Call Mary Wilkinson at (918) 834-2686.

In-Home Beauty Services of Tulsa We provide beauty services to our clients who are unable to leave their home, disabled, hospice care or independent living. We offer full beauty service for men and women in Tulsa and surrounding areas.

Our services include: shampoo & sets, haircuts, perms, manicures. pedicures. Licensed and Insured.

Visit our website at www.inhomebeautyservicesoftulsa.com.

Call (918) 630-6274.

Professional to Assist You Looking for someone to assist you that’s dependable, trustworthy and affordable? I am delighted to help clients with running errands, shopping and driving to doctor’s appointments.

I am a certified CNA with great references. Give me a call on (918) 330-3819.

PET CARE

Home Veterinary Care Experience Tulsa’s most convenient veterinary service in the comfort of your own home. Our goal is to develop a personal relationship with each of our clients and patients.

Contact us today to schedule your house call appointment.

Call (918) 892-9382 or email DrFielstra@gmail.com or visit us at www.homevetcaretulsa.com.

REAL ESTATE

Experienced Realtor A Realtor is not a saleperson. They're a matchmaker. Let me help you fall in love! Need help selling your home or buying a new one? Let me walk you through the process. We are qualified to guide you through every step.

Service you deserve from someone you can trust. Call Melissa Cristel, (918) 760-6101, Keller Williams Realty.

Ready to Downsize Specialized Real Estate Consultant Services Team for senior adults contemplating selling their home, downsizing or retirement living. Over 25 years experience serving the senior market. Free home evaluation and consultation. Receive a free copy of “Making the Move” workbook.

No obligation. Cindy Johnson @ (918) 619-5919, Waterstone Realty Inc. SOCIAL/SUPPORT GROUP

Single Seniors (55+) Are you over 55, single, divorced or widowed? We are a fun loving group of single seniors over 55. We meet every Wednesday,11:15 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. at the Buffet Palace, 10934 East 21st Street. We eat at 11:15 have a short meeting and then play cards. Join us for great fun and fellowship. Questions, call Beverly at (918) 272-1049.

TRANSPORTATION

Call Patricia!

Need a go-fer to run errands, take you to an appointment or grocery shopping? Need someone to take you to hair appointments, the pharmacy, make deliveries? Need someone to stay with you during an out-patient medical procedure?

Also, available as a driver/ companion for traveling; rates negotiable. Call Patricia!

(918) 437-3456 or (918) 855-2302.

HealthRide Transportation Services Let us take you where you need to go. Our Wheelchair Accessible Vans can get you to Dr. Appointments, Church Events or anywhere you desire. HealthRide provides wheelchair transportation for Tulsa and surrounding communities. www.LIFEseniorservices.org

Quality service at a lower cost.

Call (918) 404-0038.

Website: www.healthridetulsa.org Email: healthride1@gmail.com.

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My Driver Transportation Service Let me do the driving. To and from work, airport, shopping, errands, post office, appointments. Also, LIFT VAN transportation available. Able to assist getting to and from bed. Senior sitting.

Also, small breed dog boarding. 20 years experience. CLEET certified and licensed. References. Member, Better Business Bureau.

(918) 491-9929.

VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES

In appreciation of contributions to LIFE Senior Services received in September 2018.

We sincerely apologize for any error or omission. If there is an error, please call Carrie Bowen at (918) 664-9000.

Anonymous Sadie Althouse Susan V. Berry Rosalie Denton Elmo and Joanna Geppelt Jan Gnadt Patti Sue Greenway Grace V. Hargis Robert and Judy James Steve E. Johnson Agatha Kilburn Laurel Madland Beverly K. Marquardt Sally R. McCoy Rosanne F. Miller Candy Mitchell Marilyn M. Morgan Teena Moseley Jose and Pat Nario Vanessa Neal Mary Ann Porter Harold and Mary Schultz Esther B. Semones Christine Smith Church of St. Mary David and Nancy Swain Dorothy Sward Maxine and Jack Zarrow Family Foundation

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Need Widows & Widowers to be a Friend Looking for widows and widowers who would be willing to volunteer to be a friend through a difficult time for our recent widows and widowers.

Men with men, women with women.

Also looking for volunteers to do sitting.

Training is provided. Contact Denise with Millennium Hospice, (918) 740-0244.

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Looking for a Fun Volunteer Opportunity?

Sophisticated Seconds is an upscale resale store near 41st & Yale benefiting Hospice of Green Country.

We need more volunteers! Previous retail experience preferred, but training includes customer service, sorting, merchandising, steaming, pricing, and learning our easy-to-use point of sale system! To get involved, cgoldstein@hospiceofgreencountry. org or (539) 664-5177. www.sophisticatedseconds.org

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In Memory of In Memory of Alfonso Ferrantino Francis Ferrantino In Memory of Theresa Ann Finck Theresa M. Finck and Mary Ann Finck In Memory of Richard Hughes Barbara Vernon

About LIFE Senior Services

LIFE Senior Services is a recognized leader in aging services and an acknowledged voice on aging issues and is proud to be a nonprofit United Way organization. If you would like to make a donation in support of LIFE Senior Services, please mail your contribution to: LIFE Senior Services 5950 E. 31st St. Tulsa, OK 74135-5114 Make your donation securely online: www.LIFEseniorservices.org

cut out and mail to LIFE Senior Services, 5950 E. 31st St., tulsa, oK 74135 SUBSCRIBE ONLINE:

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Central Adult Day Health/LIFE PACE Alternative Care Site 5950 E. 31st St. • Tulsa (918) 664-9000 Adult Day Health/LIFE PACE Center 902 E. Pine St. • Tulsa (918) 949-9969

www.LIFEPACE.org Recognized as a Medicare & Medicaid program.

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STRAIGHT ANSWERS TO YOUR MEDICARE QUESTIONS. Welcome to Medicare answers.

COME TO A SEMINAR NEAR YOU. Attend one of our Medicare meetings and we’ll help you get more coverage for less cost—as low as $0 per month. And all of our plans are contracted with both St. John Ascension and Saint Francis Health System—two of the area’s premier healthcare systems.

CommunityCare Senior Center 4720 S. Harvard Saturday, November 3, 9:30 a.m.

Bartlesville Hilton Garden Inn 205 SW Frank Phillips Blvd.

Tuesday, November 6, 9:30 a.m.

CommunityCare Senior Center 4720 S. Harvard Monday, November 12, 5:30 p.m.

CommunityCare Senior Center 4720 S. Harvard Saturday, November 17, 9:30 a.m.

CommunityCare Senior Center 4720 S. Harvard Sunday, November 4, 1:30 p.m.

St. John Broken Arrow Medical Office Building 800 W. Boise Circle, Rm. 145 Thursday, November 8, 1:30 p.m.

Sand Springs Hampton Inn 7852 W. Parkway Blvd.

Wednesday, November 14, 1:30 p.m.

Muskogee La Quinta 1701 N. 32nd St. Saturday, November 17, 1:30 p.m.

CommunityCare Senior Center 4720 S. Harvard Monday, November 5, 5:30 p.m.

CommunityCare Senior Center 4720 S. Harvard Saturday, November 10, 9:30 a.m.

Saint Francis South Bishops Building 10507 E. 91st St. S., 5th Floor Conf. Rm. Friday, November 16, 1:30 p.m.

CommunityCare Senior Center 4720 S. Harvard Thursday, November 29, 1:30 p.m.

Additional seminars and locations are available.

CALL OR VISIT US TODAY FOR MORE INFORMATION

CUSTOMER SERVICE HOURS: 8 A.M. - 8 P.M., 7 DAYS A WEEK The Advantage Medicare Plan service area includes all of Tulsa, Creek, Craig, McIntosh, Muskogee, Nowata, Osage, Wagoner and Washington Counties. CommunityCare Government Programs, Inc. is an HMO plan and a PDP plan with a Medicare contract.

Enrollment in CommunityCare Government Programs depends on contract renewal. CommunityCare complies with Federal civil rights laws and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, disability or sex. ATENCIÓN: si habla español, tiene a su disposición servicios gratuitos de asistencia lingüística. Llame al 1-800-333-3275 (TTY: 1-800-722-0353). CHÚ Ý: Nếu bạn nói Tiếng Việt, có các dịch vụ hỗ trợ ngôn ngữ miễn phí dành cho bạn. Gọi số 1-800-333-3275 (TTY: 1-800-722-0353).

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