BEACON - February 2014

Where do Seniors find Love

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February 2014 Vol. 28 No. 2

One Book, One Mesa CountyAre you reading the One Book? Check out the upcoming events put on by the Mesa County Libraries. Page 34.

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Beacon for pot lovers?By Kevin K. VanGundy

They say that If its in the paper, then it must be true. Imagine my surprise upon reading the recent headline from the Daily Sentinel, which read, Beacon for pot lovers.

Now before I get into a Clinton-esque denial, I smoked it, but I didnt inhale, let me officially state, as publisher, that the BEACON Senior Newspaper is intended to be read by all area residents age 50 and older, regardless of their relationship with marijuana.

As to my own per-sonal use of pot, I did try pot when I was a teenager. I took a hit off a joint as it was being passed around a circle of friends. I took a hit and tried to hold the smoke in, but it burned too much and I ended up exhaling so forcefully that it put out the joint. Now, whether or not that was due to the force of air coming from my burning lungs or the accompanying spray of my own phlegm, I cannot say. But I do know that no one would take the joint from me when I went to pass it on, I was never allowed back in the circle, and as far as I know, I didnt get high.

Valentines DanceI hope that you will join us Friday,

February 14, for an amazing evening of live entertainment and dance at the Commons of Hilltops Garden Room. Tickets are very reasonably priced and many of your friends and neighbors are already coming. But do hurry as tickets are selling quickly. By the way, if youre like me and cant dance, Hilltop has offered up plenty of tables and chairs for sitting and listening, a wine bar and

free hors doeuvres. Both singles and couples are encouraged to attend. Call our office, 243-8829, to purchase tickets.

Call for Volunteer of the Year nominees

If your group depends on volun-teers, then please take a moment to give them the recognition they deserve by nominating them for the

Volunteer of the Year award. (Page 21.) All nominees will be fea-tured in next months Create a Legacy insert. In addition, they will be formally recognized at our BeaconFest se-nior fair.

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Meeting new friends? Looking for love?By Carrie Kellerby & Liesl Greathouse

Whether single, married, working or retired, there are many reasons to make new friends. Maybe youre new to the area. Per-haps youve just retired and have some free time, or maybe youre still working but suspect youre watching too much TV. Maybe youre looking for romance. What-ever your reason, youd be surprised how many oppor-tunities there are for meeting people and exploring new (or rekindling old) interests.

It was an accident, Donna King, 56, insisted, when describing what brought her and her husband, Michael, to Grand Junction. While traveling to Cali-fornia on vacation from their home in New Jersey, problems with their motor home forced them to stop in Colorado. Donna picked up a rental car in downtown Grand Junction and soon realized she had taken a wrong turn. She recalled driving around town, clearly lost, but not panicked. Instead, she was intrigued by what she saw.

Minutes later she called her hus-band.

We are going to retire here, she announced.

Michael laughed at the memory. She wasnt asking me, he said. Today, their home, located in the

Spyglass subdivision of Orchard Mesa, looks out on a panoramic view of the town that Donna claimed stole her heart.

Make friends through volunteeringThe Kings are completely at home

in western Colorado. They found like-minded friends and a way to contribute to their community by volunteering.

Both are active in a number of local organizations. They admitted that the Visitor and Convention Bureau gave them some ideas on what to do and

see when they first arrived, but they feel they met more people through a website called Meetup.com. Once the Kings discovered this clearing-house for local like-minded people to connect over common interests, they began hiking, exploring the valley, and meeting new friends right away.

Looking for friends and finding loveRon Rehberg and Kathy Giancanelli

found love through Meetup.com. Four years ago, Rehberg, 53, a legal and identity theft consultant, moved to Grand Junction from Colorado Springs. He belonged to Meetup be-fore and was surprised when he real-ized that there werent many groups in Grand Junction. He started a few of his own, such as GJS and GJBing1.

Not long afterwards, Kathy Giancanelli, 51, an agent for Keller Williams, was also interested in starting a Meetup group. In 2012,

a mutual friend advised her to talk to Rehberg about the process, resulting in A Taste of the Valley, a group that focuses on the local wine and culinary culture. Today, the group has nearly 200 members who par-ticipate in events like scotch and cigar tastings, fondue parties, and many wine and dinner pairings.

Their annual Valentines Day celebration at Varaison Winery in Palisade is, according to Rehberg, exceptionally out-standing. Couples and singles are welcome at the event. Con-necting, sharing resources and enjoyment are what most of these groups are about, and Re-hberg cant say enough about

the importance of social network-ing and having friends to share lifes enjoyments.

By the way, Rehberg and Giancanel-li married last October.

Mingle with other singlesIf youre single and looking to

socialize with other singles but dont want the pressure of a dating envi-ronment, look into River City Singles. The club has catered to singles ages 50 and older for nearly a dozen years. This group enjoys playing cards, host-ing potlucks, bowling, golfing and skiing. They also plan day trips and carpooling to places like Glenwood Springs and Moab, where they enjoy shopping, sightseeing and dining together.

Debbie Grose, 62, said she joined about seven years ago because she just wasnt the type that wanted to hang around bars, but still wanted a social life.

She appreciates having a fun bunch of people to do things with. See their activity schedule on page 37 of this months BEACON. To learn more, call Grose at 245-4995 or Janice Koppang at 433-7108.

New to the area? Or notIf you are new to the area (or even

if youre not), the Grand Junction

Theres no way that we can fit every good place to meet people into one story. BEACON readers suggested get-ting involved in church and even starting an online dating profile. Here are some other ways they suggested to meet new people.

MesA COuNTY

Parks & Recreation/senior CentersDonna King suggested checking out the activities offered by Grand Junction Parks & Recreation. Youll find a number of these group classes, physical activi-ties and social events every month in the BEACON (Fun after 50). We even have a list of activities at the Senior Recreation Center. The Fruita Community Center also has a wealth of fun and healthy activities for seniors and a really NICE senior center.

Moose LodgeThe Moose Lodge hosts dances every Friday night and some Saturdays. You must know a Moose member to get in, but they sure know how to have a good time! Through football season, its free to watch the games. Administrator Dennis Tobin said that most people that gather for the games are single.

Gold Mine BingoYou can get lucky at bingo, as BEACON readers Sue Bowen and Dave Hoyt have proven true. You dont have to let your competitive spirit get the better of youor maybe thats what attracted this couple to each other when they met playing bingo in 2004. By the way, they just celebrated their seventh wedding anniversary!

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Montrose elks LodgeYou cant help but meet others when theres dancing and bingo all in one place! Thats why people love attending the Montrose Elks Lodge. Bingo is open to the public every Tuesday at 7 p.m. They also have public dances once a month.

Bill Heddles Recreation CenterCommunity dances at Bill Heddles Recreation Center in Delta are held from 7 p.m.-10 p.m. on the third Saturday of every month. Theyre very affordable at only $4 per person.

Ron Rehberg and Kathy Giancanelli

Donna and Michael King

More places to meet people

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Newcomers Club is a great way to get acquainted with the community while mak-ing new friends.

Club President Bob Noble said the wide range of inter-ests within the club make it a dynamic group. Once a month, they do a local tour and luncheon. The last tour was to the Flyin Miata facilities in Palisade, stop-ping afterwards for a tasting at Carlson Vineyards, and a convivial lunch at the Red Rose Caf in downtown Palisade. The club has gone Jeep touring on Red Moun-tain Pass and floating down the Black Canyon on the Gunnison.

Our motto is you can join if youre new to Grand Junction or to the club, Noble said. Even if you have lived here your whole life, if you havent joined the club, youre still a newcomer.

There are no age or marital sta-tus restrictions either, although the majority of the clubs members are over 60 and retired. Find them at www.gjnewcomers.org or attend one of their monthly coffee meetings from 9:30 a.m.-11 a.m. on the second Wednesday every month at First Christian Church, 1326 N. First St. in Grand Junction.

Put on your dancin shoes

How about putting on the ritz for a change of pace? La Puerta Dance Studio, 523 1/2 Main St. in Grand Junction, offers a great way to social-ize. David and Nealy Riley opened the studio four years ago and teach all kinds of partnered dance classes, from tango to swing to contra. However, you dont need a partner to enjoy the fun.

La Puerta offers their group classes (with various levels) each day of the week, and every Friday they teach a group class at 7 p.m., followed by an open evening of ballroom dancing.

Fridays class is divided into various experience levels, so whether youre a merengue master or a rumba rookie, youll be made to feel at home. Partners rotate so even if you come with a spouse, a significant friend, alone, or with a whole posse of friends, everyone dances and has a great time.

Carol MacInnes, 56, is a regular at La Puerta. Shes married but says her husband doesnt share her enthusi-asm for ballroom dancing. Fortunate-ly, he lets her indulge in her passion

with no hard feelings. If Im not here on a

Friday night, the regulars know something must be wrong, she said.

MacInnes, who works in the county assessors office, said ballroom dancing makes me feel like a lady, adding that she comes to La Puerta on Fridays to put the workweek behind her. You just cant think about your job when youre dancing.

Marge Lemon, a retired fashion designer, moved to Grand Junction last November. She enjoys coming to the Friday night party, noting that shes usually the oldest single woman on the dance floor. Her foxtrot is impeccable, but at 92, she claims shes been around a dance floor enough times that it ought to be. David said the mix between college students, grown-up profes-

sionals, and retired folks is almost equal.

Its a little different every week, but it averages out pretty evenly, he said.

To find out more about La Puerta, visit www.lapuer tadancestudio.com or give them a call at 712-2552. As an incentive, they offer a free, private, half-hour lesson.

Get active, stay educatedFor Montrose seniors look-

ing to have fun and meet others, the Montrose Recre-ation District (MRD) offers activities for anyone looking

to have a good time.Our goal is to offer a variety of

activities that meet a wide range of interests, providing opportunities for people to participate in activities that they enjoy, Activities Coordinator Cindy Marino said.

Seniors can take a variety of cul-tural, educational and recreational trips year-round. During the winter, seniors go on winter hikes in lower elevations and take trips to the the-ater, museums, musical productions and other educational outings. In the summer months, seniors go on 4-wheel-drive tours in the San Juan Mountains and on rafting trips.

These trips are a great opportunity to meet people with similar interests, as there are a lot of repeat partici-pants.

Friendships develop, Marino said. People begin meeting outside our trips to go to lunch or to do addition-al activities.

They also offer arts and crafts groups, weekly line dancing classes, free exercise classes, card games, bingo and more. Both men and women play the games each week, making it a great opportunity to meet new peoplemaybe even a signifi-cant other.

Pickleball is also a popular way for seniors to meet.

We play doubles and trade off partners each game, Marino said. It is a great opportunity to meet fun, active people while exercising. A number of our pickleball players

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get together outside of playing and socialize.

To sign up for an activity through MRD, call 252-4884 or email [email protected].

Theres a lot going on in western Colorado, so no more excusesget out there and have fun, share some-thing you love with someone new, attend a mixer, hike a trail, or take a spin on the dance floor. And whether you run in to the Kings or Rehbergs, or not, chances are youll make some great new friends.

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By Jan Weeks

One of the most common conun-drums for seniors who are single is how to find a date, so in the inter-est of bringing folks together, here are some tips for those in search of a hotor at least warmtime in the old town tonight.

Make the first contact. Get your butt out of the chair and say hi to someone youd like to meet. Many women of

our era are a little afraid to ask a man to dance, but whats the worst that can happen? He says no? So what? Ask someone else. Or just strike up a conversation. Keep the dialogue light. Approaching someone and asking, What do you think of nuclear prolifera-tion? will probably doom any chance of getting to know that person better. Even the hackneyed How about those Bron-cos? can draw one or several people into the chat. A simple, Hi, Im Fred, can break the ice.

As a corollary to the above, if the person youre interested in is with sev-eral others, include them in the talk instead of trying to cut the object of your affection out of the herd. Once

someone gets to know you, even if only for a few minutes, he might be more willing to go one on one.

Talk less. Listen more. This is really important. Studies have shown that people spend most of their conversational

time thinking about what theyre going to say next instead of truly hearing what the other individual is saying. A benefit of talking less and listen-ing more is that youll stay mysterious, and everyone loves solv-ing a mystery. Which means shell have to

spend more time following up on who you really are.

Leave your medical issues in the doctors office. A potential date doesnt need to know

about your hip replacement, your hysterectomy or your ED. In fact, one might think youre looking for a nurse instead of a lover. Even though these events loom large in your life, they bore others. Dial back the com-plaining until you get to know the person better. Or drop complaints from your vocabulary altogether. Physicists have shown that what we focus on changes us and the things around us. Wouldnt you rather have something pleasant happen?

Personal hygiene is paramount. This should go without saying, but say it we must. Greasy hair, body odor and

halitosis will drive the most caring person right out of the room. Soaking dentures isnt enough; brush gums, tongue and palate. Food stains on the shirt, drooping hems and raveled sweater sleeves clearly indicate that you dont take pride in your appearance.

But people should take me as

Make the first contact. .1

Talk less. Listen more..2

Personal hygiene is paramount..4

smile..6 Dont live in the past..8

Leave your medical issues in the doctors

office..3

Follow your passion..5If you

cant say something nice, dont

say anything at all..7

Many women of our era are a little afraid to ask a man to dance, but whats the worst that can happen? He

says no? So what? Ask someone else. A potential date doesnt

need to know about your hip replacement, your hysterec-tomy, or your eD. In fact, one might think youre looking for

a nurse instead of a lover.

Searching for a sweetheart?9 tips for

senior dating

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Lose the fear..9

I am, you may whine. Of course they should, and if you come off as a crude, smelly slob, they can choose not to take youanywhere! Remem-ber: You never get a second chance to make a good first impression.

Follow your passion. When young people ask for advice on finding mates, the answer is usu-ally, Hit the bars. For

oldsters, its, Find the closest senior center. Either place is a potential meeting ground, and it doesnt hurt to check them out. Yet there are hundreds of other places and events where people of all ages meet to enjoy a common love.

Are you a budding artist or just enjoy others talents with a brush or pencil? Try the First Friday Art Center events. Strike up a conversation about the way this painter creates the most amazing pastel skies or how this potter molds the clay into a sublime shape. Music lovers have plenty of venues, including the Grand Junc-tion Symphony concerts, guest performers at the wineries, clubs and other venues. Camera clubs, writers groups, hot-air balloon associations, river rafting trips, and much more await the person who is bold enough to take the first step toward following his bliss. The BEACON lists many such events in our calendars.

smile! This might take some practice or effort if youve just lost a spouse, either to death or di-vorce. Look in the mir-

ror and let your face relax. You may think that you always have a pleasant expression. This test will determine if thats true or if you look like the old grouch in the porch rocker who snarls at passersby. Now smile. It may feel uncomfortable or fake but keep trying. No one wants to get to know a grump.

If you cant say some-thing nice, dont say anything at all. Never was this more true than when speaking of your

former lover or spouse. If the woman was a Grade A pain in the neck, why revisit that pain?

Your new friend will think that youll talk the same way about her, and

shell walk awayfast!

Dont live in the past. Memories are fun and terrific, but if all you talk about happened 40

years ago, youll bore the bejesus out of a potential date. Keep up on cur-

rent events, and not just rants about the current political ad-ministration or how things have gone to hell in a hand-basket. Have you read about a new scientific discovery? A hidden stash of artwork stolen 60 years ago thats just

been found? The latest plans for the Riverfront Trail? How do you feel about that? is another way to break

the ice.

Lose the fear. The best way to meet people is to relax. If youre at ease, youll put them at ease,

too. Theres someone for everyone, and your next sweetheart could be as close as the next concert seat.

But people should take me as I am, you may whine. Of course they

should, and if you come off as a crude, smelly slob,

they can choose not to take youanywhere!

The best way to meet people is to relax. If youre at ease, youll put them at ease, too.

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By Gayle Lagman-Creswick

Dear Old Bag: This may seem petty to you, but it has become a sore spot that I am finding it hard to overcome. My husband of 45 years has complained about my food one too many times. The other night we had our neighbors over for dinner and my husband embarrassed me to no end. He said several things, but most notably he said, What in the world did you put in this sauce? It is not good. I thought it tasted good and my guests said they liked it and ate it all. I have the feeling that he just wants to embarrass me. I also have a reputation for being a good cook. Maybe that is why it hurts. Signed, Fried

Dear Fried: Maybe I am a spiteful person, but after a comment like that from my husband, which is so un-called for and embarrassing, I would get up from the table, walk over to him, retrieve his plate and scrape it into the garbage. Id say, I am sorry you do not like the food. Then I would sit down and finish my dinner. Furthermore, I would do that every time he complained about my food. It is hard enough to continue planning meals and cooking after years and years. None of us deserve to be unap-preciated. O.B.

Dear Old Bag: I would like to have your womanly opinion about this: My wife talks on her phone, texts or is on Facebook for at least six hours every day. I think this is excessive. She says it is normal and that it is what other women do. I spend about two hours a day total on my computer and none on my cell phone. Dont you think this is excessive? Signed, Bored

Dear Bored: It sounds like the real problem is that you are bored without her company. Maybe you should tell her something sweet, such as, Honey, if you can cut your

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hours on Facebook, I will take you to lunch and a movie. Something tells me that she might be spending six hours a day communicat-ing with others because she just might be bored with you. It is a challenge after many years together to keep

yourself interesting and not boring to your spouse. You must be creative. Facebook, texting and email have all provided an outlet to people who would otherwise be sitting around twiddling their thumbs. This is the yardstick I use to measure whether something is in excess: If it is causing problems, it probably is. That goes for eating, drinking, texting, etc. Good luck. O.B.

Dear Old Bag: I am a widower, newly retired and living in an over-50 community. Since I moved here, I have had a good number of casseroles delivered to my door and have made some pretty good friends. I enjoy the attention, but I am not romantically interested in any of these women. However, there is a woman who walks by here every day with her dog who I believe I could like. We have spoken a few times briefly. Now I find out that her husband has Alzheimers and is in a facility. Would I be wrong to ask her out? Signed, Tired of Casseroles

Dear Tired: Yikes! All I can say is that each of us has our own ethics and morality. My morality may not be your morality. If you think I am skirt-ing the issue, I am. If I tell you to ask her out, I will receive burn-in-hell letters from the moralists. If I tell you to never ask her, I will hear from the liberals. I say follow your own set of rules, whatever they are. You have to live with yourself. Good luck. I would like to hear how you decide and how it works out. O.B.

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Heart failure #1 cause of hospital stayBy Fred Cicetti

The number one reason that people over age 65 are admitted to the hospital is congestive heart failure. Heart failure develops over time and occurs when the heart cant pump enough blood. It is most common in older people and even more so in African-Americans. It also occurs more often to men than women, but because women tend to live longer, the condi-tion affects more women in their 70s and 80s.

In normal hearts, veins bring oxygen-poor blood from the body to the right side of the heart. It is then pumped through the pulmonary artery to the lungs, picking up oxy-gen. From there, the blood returns to the left side of the heart. Then it is pumped through a large artery called the aorta, which distributes blood throughout the body.

Other diseases and conditions that damage the heart muscle cause heart failure. It is often caused by coro-nary artery disease, which can lead to heart attacks. Diabetes and high blood pressure also contribute to heart failure.

Coronary artery disease is the leading cause of death in men and women. It happens when the arteries

that supply blood to the heart be-come hardened and narrowed.

The most common symptoms of heart failure include short-

ness of breath; fatigue; and swelling, which usually occurs in

the ankles, feet and legs. Swelling is caused by fluid buildup in the body and can lead to weight gain, frequent urination and coughing.

Because these symptoms are also common for other conditions, your doctor will determine if you have heart failure by doing a detailed medical history, an examination and several tests.

There is no cure for heart failure, but it can be controlled. Your doc-tor may recommend diuretics (water pills) to reduce fluid, ACE inhibitors to lower blood pressure and reduce heart stress, beta-blockers to slow your heart rate and lower blood pres-sure, and digoxin to help the heart beat stronger.

People with severe heart failure may be given a mechanical heart pump. A heart transplant is also an option when all other treatments fail to control symptoms.

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Welcome to Medicare Exam. This is an initial physical exam you can get within the first year of signing up for Medicare Part B (which covers doc-tor and other outpatient care). This exam looks at your current health status, identifies risk factors, reviews your medications; and sets reason-able goals for improving your health. This visit also looks for weight, hearing and vision issues, which are critical for older patients.

In addition, Medicare provides an annual, free wellness exam, which includes many of the same tests as the Welcome to Medicare Exam.

We all want to have a long, healthy life. What are the secrets of living to an advanced age? A study found that five key factors make a huge differ-ence in longevity and quality of life:

1. Not smoking2. Maintaining a healthy weight3. Keeping blood pressure under control4. Controlling diabetes5. Staying physically activeAn older person who scores well

on these key factors has a 10-times greater chance of reaching 90 and being healthier.

Of course, if you do get sick, Medicare covers your doctor and hospital bills the same as it always has. Make sure you understand what Medicare covers and what it doesnt and how Medicare works with any other coverage you have (like a Me-digap policy, coverage from a former employer, or Medicaid). If you have questions, call 1-800-MEDICARE. You can ask for the number of your local State Health Insurance Assistance Program, which offers free insurance counseling to those with Medicare.

NOTe: While you do not have to pay for many preventive services, you may have to pay for a doctor visit if you receive ad-ditional services. You may have to pay for more frequent screenings if required. If you receive preventive services in an ambulato-ry surgical center or a hospitals outpatient department rather than your doctors office, you may have to pay for those services.

By Ron Pollack

A fun-loving, active couple I know, both of whom are older than 85, recently performed in an hour-long musical production. And they were pretty darn good! They are clearly in love and enjoying life. What are they doing right? They take care of themselves. Nothing magical and no miracle treatments have extended their golden years.

Both these friends eat healthily, exercise and see a doctor regularly to catch problems early. Both have had colon cancer, which was detected early and treated successfully. Both take medication for high blood pres-sure. One is managing diabetes. Both go to the doctor once a yeareven if they feel greatto get basic tests.

The way they take care of them-selves mirrors a key public health strategy: Getting appropriate screen-ings and regular check-ups, which can prevent disease or detect dis-ease early when treatment is more effective. These services include screenings for chronic conditions, immunizations and counseling about personal behaviors such as eating habits.

Despite the fact that preventive ser-vices can save lives, only 25 percent of adults aged 50 to 64 are up-to-date on getting preventive services, and less than 50 percent of adults aged 65 years and older are up-to-date on these services.

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Womans best friend, cancers best finderBy Tait Trussell

Mans best friend may also be a womans best friend.A chocolate Lab, in a research proj-

ect at the University of Pennsylvania, has been trained to sniff out ovarian cancer, which kills 14,000 women a year. Some 22,000 new cases will be diagnosed in 2013.

All women are at risk for ovarian cancer, but older women are more likely to get the disease than younger women. The greatest number of cases occurs in women age 60 and older. When ovarian cancer is found at the earliest stages, treatment is most effective.

The chocolate Lab and his partner, a Springer Spaniel, are part of an interdisciplinary effort between the Penn Vet Working Dog Center and three sections of the universitythe physics department, the division of gynecologic oncology, and the Monell Chemical Senses Centerto detect early cancers.

Dogs, with their incredible sense of smell, have been used for search and rescue missions because of their keen olfactory receptors.

In previous research, dogs have been used to detect cancer of the breast as well.

After eight weeks of obedience training, the dogs were introduced to the cancer tissue smell. Penn Vet founder and executive director Cynthia M. Otto hopes the dogs can detect the specific odor so well that scientists can design a less invasive test to catch ovarian cancer while it is still treatable.

We had a party and played with the dogs with toys, she said. They quickly figured out what they had to do to get the toys.

Engineering students at Penn de-signed a large wheel with paint cans at the end of each spoke. Only one of the cans held cancer tissue. The dogs

had been taught to sit at the can that held the cancer.

Otto is a veterinarian and research-er. She founded the Penn Vet Work-ing Dog Center after spending time caring for the search and rescue dogs deployed in the burning rubble of the World Trade Center.

When it comes to the sense of smell, dogs far surpass human beings capac-ity. Humans use about 350 different olfactory receptors. Dogs use more than 1,000 to inhale the world of smells.

The intent of the study is that by combining infor-mation from dog studies, analytical chemistry and nanosensor studies, we can make more rapid progress to-ward the goal of diagnosing ovarian and other cancers from their volatile signature, U-Penn physics professor A. T. Charlie Johnson said.

He hopes to develop a nanotube de-vice to detect and identify odorants and other chemical compounds using single strands of DNA.

When a strand of DNA is attached to the carbon nanotube, it takes on a complex and specific shape, form-ing small, pocket-like structures that interact with molecules in the air.

When we change the base se-quence of the DNA, we get a device that responds differently to odors in the air, Johnson says. In effect, were mimicking how the nose works.

For this study, the Working Dog Center, Johnsons group and a chem-ist at Monell Chemical Center will analyze tissue and blood samples from ovarian cancer patients.

Currently doctors use expensive diagnostic tools to detect ovarian cancer, instruments that still fail to find the cancer until it has reached an advanced stage.

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Theres another reason I get hot un-der the collar about this topic. Men are dying every day from heart attack and stroke that may have been pre-vented. The clue that youre headed for trouble is erectile dysfunction.

Think about it. Its not hard to un-derstand. If the blood isnt effectively flowing down south to your penis, it isnt flowing up north either, to your heart. The blood vessels are clogged and that could cause erectile dys-function years before a massive heart attack occurs. What does conven-tional medicine do? Prescribe a quick fixer-upper so you can have a night of fun, instead of helping you clear your arteries, improve vessel flexibil-ity, correct hormonal imbalances and manage cholesterol.

I think there is an incomplete knowledge or understanding of physiology or hormones, because sex pills should not be your go-to drug for erectile dysfunction.

A study published in a March 2010 edition of Circulation, a weekly journal for cardiologists, cardiovas-cular surgeons, nurses and those interested in cardiovascular medi-cine, stated, Erectile dysfunction is a potent predictor of all-cause death and the composite of cardiovascular death, myocardial infarction, stroke, and heart failure in men with cardio-vascular disease.

Theres no doubt that low testoster-one is a risk factor for heart attack. Replacement therapy is controversial. Some studies suggest the very use of testosterone increases heart attack risk, but I find flaws with those stud-ies. Balance is key.

By Suzy Cohen

Q. I have a bedroom problem. I took Viagra for several years and it stopped working, so I was put on Cialis. Sometimes that helps, sometimes not. Im too embar-rassed to ask my doctor again. She says this is a part of aging, because I am 58. Any sugges-tions?

I have many. Im stunned that shes never mentioned bioidentical hormone replacement for you, as in testosterone, or T. The reason most men develop erectile dysfunction in the first place is because they are low in their natural manly hormone, which starts to decline with age. The declining T causes a relative increase in circulating estrogen, a hormone found in higher concentrations in women. Restoring testosterone, or T, puts balance back, so its my best recommendation for increasing mojo.

Giving a man one of those super-sex pills like Viagra, Levitra or Cialis is the equivalent of jump-starting the car every two miles, rather than just fixing the battery. Why do men medicate themselves every weekend, when they can fix the root cause by balancing hormones? A good physi-cian should evaluate your hormones and neurotransmitters and decipher if its low testosterone, low dopa-mine, high cortisol, high estrogen, low progesterone, high insulin, low DHEA or oxytocin. If youre a man or a woman and youve lost that lovin feelin, thats what you need to evaluate and replenish. Prescribed sex pills, as useful as they are, cant balance hormones.

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Come join us for a special night out this Valentines Day, Friday, February 14, from 7:30 p.m.-10:30 p.m. at The Com-mons of Hilltops Garden Room, 625 27-1/2 Road in Grand Junc-tion. Hilltops Senior Living Communities and the BEACON Senior Newspa-per are hosting a special Valen-tines Dance for couples and singles age 55 and older with an emphasis on socializing and companionship. Social directors and dance partners will be on hand to as-sure that everyone has a good time.

Advance tickets are just $15 per person or $30 per couple and are available by calling the BEACON at 243-8829. Tickets can also be pur-

chased at the door for $20 per person or $35 per couple.

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Rekindling love starts with a dumplingBy Sy Rosen

Years ago, Valentines Day meant giving my wife a special gift to show my love and add to the romance of the day. Now I give her candy or flowers to basically stay out of trouble. By the way, Ive learned through experience that you should never give your wife a blender for Valentines Dayeven if it has five speeds.

Last year I decided that there had to be some way to turn back the clock and bring the romance back to the holiday and our marriage. I re-membered about 15 years ago, there was an antique watch with a white-gold band that my wife absolutely loved. However, it was $400, which was too much for us at the time. Now, I thought, if I could find that watch, I could recapture how we felt back then. And so my quest began.

I lived in California at the time. I remembered the name of the place was Manteos Antique Jewelry, and I was pretty sure I knew where it was. However, when I got there it was re-placed by one of those slightly seedy stores with a hand-painted sign above the door, which read: Psychic Palm Reading.

I was greeted by Madam Rosario, a lady in her early 40s with a large red scarf draped around her large pale neck. She explained that Manteos moved years ago and she was certain they were now near Hollywood in the Los Feliz area.

Since Madam Rosario was a psy-chic, I figured she would know. How-ever, she also said that I would marry soon and that I was a good Christian man. Being Jewish and already mar-ried, I started to doubt her psychic abilities. When she told me I was going to lose 20 pounds I knew she was a fraud and decided to look up Manteos in the yellow pages.

There was a Manteos downtown right near the bakery district. As I drove to the store, I was engulfed by the smells of bread and pastries. I fi-nally found the jewelry store and met the Manteos, an elderly plump couple

who had been married so long they had started looking alike. Actually they looked like two apple dumplings (okay, the smell from the bakery was still on my mind).

I explained my quest, and Mr. Man-teo brought me to the back of the store, where he laid a watch with a white-gold band in front of me. It was exactly as I remembered. Mr. Manteo said it cost $600. This watch was a magical glowing symbol of romance and there was only one thing I could say: Ill give you $400.

Youll give me $500, Mr. Manteo countered.

But the last time I was here it only cost $400, I countered back.

That was a long time ago, and can you really put a price on love? Mr. Manteo asked.

Ill give you $450, I answered.We shook hands and I wrote a

check. Before I went home I went into the bakery next door and bought two apple dumplings.

That evening I couldnt wait, and even though Valentines Day was one week away, I gave my wife the watch. She looked happy and thanked me, but she also seemed a little bewildered. I explained that this was the watch she wanted 15 years ago at Manteos Jewelry Store. She explained that the watch was beautiful but it was Santellis Jewelry Store and what she wanted back then was earrings.

I felt like a complete dolt.Then she asked what that smell

was, and I told her apple dumplings. We havent had apple dumplings

in years! she exclaimed. As we gobbled them up, we started

talking about our life 15 years ago. The years drifted away and we recap-tured how we felt back then.

You never know where or how love will be rekindled. For my wife and me, it wasnt expensive jewelry but rather apple dumplings. For the rest of the night, she looked beautiful and content, and I kept thinking that maybe I could return the watch and get a full refund.

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Laughing MattersPigs for sale Submitted by John Dominguez

A farmer had five female pigs that he decided to sell at the county fair since times were hard.

At the fair, he met another farmer who owned five male pigs. They decided to mate the pigs and split everything evenly. The farmers lived 60 miles away from one another, so they agreed to each drive 30 miles to a field in which to mate their pigs.

The first morning, the farmer with the female pigs got up early, loaded the pigs into the family station wagon, and drove the 30 miles.

While the pigs were mating, he asked the other farmer, How will I know if they are pregnant?

If theyre grazing in the morn-ing, theyre pregnant, he replied. If theyre in the mud, theyre not.

The next morning, the farmer woke up to find the pigs rolling in the mud. He hosed them off, loaded them into the family station wagon,

met the other farmer in the field and proceeded to try again.

The following morning, he found them in the mud again.

The same thing happened every day for a week. One morning, the farmer was so tired that he couldnt get out of bed.

Honey, the farmer asked his wife, please look outside and tell me if the pigs are in the mud or in the field.

Neither, his wife said. Theyre in the station wagon and one of them is honking the horn.

Got two bucks? Submitted by James Eldredge

A bum, who obviously has seen more than his share of hard times, approaches a well-dressed gentleman on the street.

Hey, Buddy, can you spare two bucks?

The well-dressed gentleman re-sponds, You are not going to spend it on liquor, are you?

No, sir, I dont drink, retorts the bum.

You are not going to throw it away in some crap game, are you? asks the gentleman.

No way, I dont gamble. You wouldnt waste the money at

a golf course for greens fees, would you?

Never, says the bum, I dont play golf.

The man asks the bum if he would like to come home with him for a home cooked meal. The bum eagerly accepts.

While they are heading for the mans house, the bums curiosity gets the better of him.

Isnt your wife going to be angry when she sees a guy like me at your table?

Probably, says the man, but it will be worth it. I want her to see what happens to a guy who doesnt drink, gamble or play golf.

Marriage adds up Submitted by Edward Anderson

A little boy was attending his first wedding.

After the service, his cousin asked him, How many women can a man marry?

Sixteen, the boy responded.His cousin was amazed. How do

you know that?Its easy, the little boy said. All

you have to do is add it up like the Bishop said: four better, four worse, four richer, four poorer.

Signs of the times Submitted by Rebecca Berry

A plumbers truck in Pennsylvania: We repair what your husband fixed.

At a tire shop in Milwaukee: Invite us to your next blowout.

Billboard on the side of the road: Keep your eyes on the road and stop reading these signs.

On an electricians truck: Let us remove your shorts.

In a non smoking area: If we see smoking, we will assume you are on fire and take appropriate action.

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On a taxidermists window: We really know our stuff.

On a butchers window: Let me meat your needs.

At a car dealership: The best way to get back on your feetmiss a car payment.

Outside a muffler shop: No ap-pointment necessary. We hear you coming.

Outside a hotel: Help! We need inn-experienced people.

In a veterinarians waiting room: Be back in five minutes: Sit! Stay!

At the electric company: We would be de-lighted if you send in your bill. However, if you dont, you will be.

On the door of a computer store: Out for a quick byte.

Career choice Submitted by Cornelia Bernal

After church one Sunday morning, a young boy announced to his moth-er, Mom, Ive decided to become a minister when I grow up.

Thats okay with us, but what made you decide that? she asked.

Well, said the boy, I have to go to church on Sunday anyway. I figure it will be more fun to stand up and yell than to sit down and listen.

Gettin on with Grandma Submitted by Anthony Martinez

A drunken old man walks into a biker bar, sits down at the bar, and orders a drink. Looking around, he sees three men sitting at a corner table. He gets up, staggers to the table, and leans over to look the big-gest, meanest biker in the face.

I went by your grandmas house today and I saw her in the hallway buck-naked, the old man tells the biker. Man, she is one fine woman!

The biker looks at him and doesnt say a word.

The drunken man leans on the table again and says, I got it on with your grandma and she is goodthe best I ever had!

The biker still says nothing.The drunk leans on the table one

last time and says, Ill tell you some-thing else, Boy, your grandma liked it!

The biker finally stands up, takes the drunk by the shoulders, looks

him square in the eyes and says:Grandpa, go home!

Unexpected guest Submitted by Karen Jones

After work, a man brings his best friend home for dinner unan-nounced.

His wife starts screaming at him as his friend just sits and listens.

My hair and makeup are not done, the house is a mess, and the dishes are not done, Im still in my pajamas and I cant be bothered with cooking tonight. What the hell did you bring him home for?

Because hes thinking of getting married.

The truth about kids Submitted by Dawn MurrayQ. Should I have a baby after 35?

No, 35 children is enough. Q. Im two months pregnant. When will my baby move?

With any luck, right after he fin-ishes college. Q. What is the most reliable meth-od to determine a babys sex?

Childbirth. Q. My wife is five months preg-nant and so moody that some-times shes borderline irrational.

So whats your question? Q. My childbirth instructor says its not pain that Ill feel during labor, but pressure. Is she right?

Yes, in the same way that a tornado might be called an air current. Q. Is there any reason I have to be in the delivery room while my wife is in labor?

Not unless the word alimony means anything to you. Q. Is there anything I should avoid while recovering from childbirth?

Yes, pregnancy. Q. Do I have to have a baby shower?

Not if you change the babys diaper very quickly. Q. Our baby was born last week. When will my wife begin to feel and act normal again?

When the kids are in college.

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By Elayne Clift

I dont know what to do to cel-ebrate your 70th birthday! my husband lamented. I know you dont want a party or jewelry, but I cant decide what to do for you.

Im going to Scotland by way of Iceland! my friend said exuberantly. Why dont you come with me?

And so it was that I found myself on Icelandic Air to Reykjavik one balmy night in July with my friend Sloane, an artist and former helicop-ter pilot who had been there in the 1960s when the airline had one prop plane and a dicey land-ing field.

We arrived at Ice-lands slightly less than bustling international airport in Keflavik, about half an hour from the capital city, at midnight. Exhausted and hungry (Icelandic Air didnt serve meals on the five-hour flight from Boston), we were disappointed not to find our greeters waiting for us as promised.

When the two surly teenagers finally showed up, their greeting was almost as chilly as the night air that took our breath away as we exited the airport. The trudge to the van was long and we were tired.

You are 18! I finally seethed through shivering teeth. My friend is nearly 81. Take her bag!

They did, while I was left to drag my own, chalking it up with a certain amount of pleasure in not looking my age.

Iceland, it turns out, can seem like a hostile place sometimes.

It comes from our pioneering culture, my friend and former stu-dent, Anna, with whom I was staying in Reykjavik, explained apologeti-cally. We dont even have a word for please. The literal translation of Please pass the butter is: Can you be bothered to pass the butter?

That I-can-do-it-so-you-do-it-too spirit explained a lot as my visit progressed and I realized that a great many Icelandic people live in isolated farmhouses fending for themselves

on an island often wet, windy, dark and cold. (There are actu-ally more of Icelands special horses than people.)

Still, the landscape is stunning in all man-ner of weather and a three or four-day layover en route to Europe should not be discounted.

For people (like me) who have been to Scotland or New Zealand, done whale-watching, trekked across a glacier, and have no desire to swim in frigid waters or rappel off an ice mountain, four days in Iceland is plenty. On the other hand, if youre into hiking, biking or winter sports, the Scandinavian country that be-longed to Denmark until World War II could be a destination unto itself.

Among the high points of a short visit is the famed Golden Circle, a 300-kilometer World Heritage Site

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encompassing much of Icelands his-tory and extraordinary topography. Looping from the capital city into central Iceland and back, there are three main sites: Pingvellir, where Icelands first parliament was situat-ed; the Gullfoss Waterfall, often said to be more spectacular than Niagara Falls, although the drop is not as deep; and the geothermally active valley of Haukadalur, home to several geysers. But perhaps the most spec-tacular site on this route is the rocky, waterfall-dotted scenery showcasing the Continental Shift at its most vis-ible on earth.

Another place to experience is the famous Blue Lagoon, Icelands most famous attraction. Close to Reykjavik, it boasts a pool of superheated neon blue water known for its restorative effects, although most of its annual 400,000 visitors probably go there because theyve been told not to miss it. Unlike the naturally occurring hot spring pools that Iceland is known for, the hot water in the Blue Lagoon comes from a nearby geothermal power plant used to create electric-ity for the capital city. A full-service spa in a setting of lava rock and aqua water, the hotel, restaurant and bar all offer views of the Lagoon, making it a great overnight excursion, if you can afford the hefty tab.

Reykjavik itself is worth a days wandering. Small for a capital city, it hosts several good to excellent restaurants (although one of its most enticing meals is a hot dog all on

from the street vendor that anyone in town can direct you to), a few nice museums, a lot of shops for hand-made woolens (at a price) on the walking street, a huge monolith of an arts center, a strangely phallic central church, and a five-star hotel where you can end up for happy hour when youve had enough hustle and bustle.

Any excursion into the island and its coastlines provides spectacular scenery. Anna and I drove to the Snaefellsnes peninsula for an over-night visit with her friends. It was the worst summer weather Iceland has experienced in 15 years. The landscape was amazing. From the random ribbons of water cascading down mountainsides to views of the glacier that marks that region to the huge white seal we saw basking on a beach, there was always something wonderful to see no matter which way the car pointed. And while the fishing village where we spent the night was not as pretty as I might have hoped, the local lamb we ate for dinner more than made up for it.

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No matter your status, make time for your longest relationship.

Whether youre married, single or divorced, Valentines Days emphasis on romance and the ex-pectations it sparks can create more stress than joy for many people.

There can be pressure for anyone, therapist and life coach Dr. Jaime Ku-laga said. The happily single may begin to have doubts; spouses may question the quality of their marital relationship; and for someone who recently experienced a breakup, the holiday can bring nothing but heartache.

Kulaga is also the author of Type SuperWoman Finding the Work-Life Balance: A Self-Searching Book for Women.

But instead of getting over-whelmed, Kulaga said she prefers to view Valentines Day as an opportu-nity for personal growth. She sug-gests planning a date with yourself on Valentines Day, no matter your current relationship status.

If youre single. The holiday is not just for couplesits for anyone who wants to strengthen a relation-ship, including the one with yourself. This is, after all, the most important and truly lifelong relationship we all have. Being comfortable in your own skin, in silence, and with your own thoughts is a sign of self-acceptance and emotional maturity. So what kind of date would you take you on?

Meditation can be like confronting yourself for the first time, mentally naked. Can you literally do nothing but keep quiet and still for 10 or 20 minutes? Maybe you want to take

yourself on an adventure. Consider spending a day or evening visiting places youd never otherwise go. Cook yourself your favorite meal. Or go out. Dinner for one is much cheaper.

If you have a spouse. Even though you likely wont be alone on Valentines Day, theres no reason you shouldnt spend some time working on the relationship you have with yourself. Some couples participate in a girls or boys night out to gently establish a measure of independence in their relationship, but thats not the same as spending quality time alone. Try a peaceful walk in the park, fishing or spending a few hours with a great novel. If you have plans on Valentines Day, make some time for yourself the day before. It can make date night the next day all the more rewarding.

If youre divorced or recently heartbroken. As with a romance, you shouldnt limit your focus on im-proving your relationship to just one day of the year. Take yourself out to somewhere thats a treat. Be sponta-neous. Think about your dreams and prioritiesthe ones that come from your passions, talents and skills. Most importantly, be loving on this date. Whether or not youre eager to find another romantic partner, youll be in a better place to meet Mr. or Ms. Right if youre confident in your feel-ings about you. Your past relation-ships do not define you, but they can make you stronger and wiser.

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By Cloie SandlinBeaconFest is just around the

corner and so is the voting for this years BEACON Volunteer of the Year. Nominees will be featured in the March issue of the BEACON and our readers will again choose the win-ner. All nominated volunteers will be presented with awards at BeaconFest and the winner will be announced.

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above and beyond his or her usual duties and responsibilities. Do you know such a volunteer? Please complete and return the nomination form on this page to us no later than February 14 to include your volunteer in this event. Only one nomination per agency, please.

How to voteLast year, we received thousands of

votes for the Volunteer of the Year. It goes to say that our readers really are passionate about local volunteers.

Once you receive your March BEA-CON, follow the directions below to vote for your favorite volunteer:

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All nominated volunteers will be called to the stage and presented with awards at BeaconFest on Thursday, April 17, 12:50 p.m., at Two Rivers Convention Center, 159 Main St., Grand Junction, CO. (Note: This is NOT a luncheonthe ceremony will last approximately 20 minutes. Please inform your volunteer of your nomination so they can plan to attend.)

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By Lorie Gregor, Recreation Coordinator

2014 brings a new era for Grand Junction Parks and Recreation. We now have a new website that will make your registration process easier than ever. For a complete list of ac-tivities, visit www.gjparksandrec.org, create an account and register online.

You can also pick up a Grand Junc-tion Parks and Recreation Activity Guide at our office, 1340 Gunnison Ave., or the Senior Recreation Center, 550 Ouray Ave. Call 254-3866 to reg-ister for the following classes.

Gentle YogaRelax, restore and bring focus to your strength, flexibility and well be-ing. Class is designed for all abilities. Class is at 7:45 a.m. Mondays at Lin-coln Park Barn. Cost is $5 to drop in.

Total Core ConditioningCondition your body using weights, exercise balls, and your own body weight while focusing on deep torso and spinal muscles to improve bal-ance, control and strength. Class is at noon, Tuesdays and Thursdays, through March 13 at Lincoln Park Barn. Cost is $5 to drop in.

estate Planning Q & AHave you ever wanted to ask a spe-cific question to an estate planning attorney? This open-ended workshop is for anyone who has questions about estate planning. This free class is at 4:30 p.m., Febru-ary 19, at the Law Office of Brown & Brown, PC. Call 254-3866 to regis-ter.

Country WaltzThe Waltz is a lovers dance, smooth and grace-ful, and is the first dance a couple commonly does at their wedding. You will learn to guide and turn with com-mitted movements. Cost is $14 per individual, but you must register as a couple.

Class is at 7 p.m. February 6 and 13, at Lincoln Park Barn.

Friday Hikes: Devils Canyon D3-Cabin RouteOn this hike you will see unusual sandstone formations and get a taste of the Old West. Our final destina-tion is an old sheepherders cabin, which includes lots of memorabilia. Distance is 7 miles with a 4,245-4,660-foot elevation gain. Difficulty is moderate, but some sports are steep. Hike takes place at 10 a.m., February 28, at the Devils Canyon Trail Head. Cost of $5 includes a sack lunch.

Knit MittensThese cozy mittens are quick and fun to knit. We will cover casting on, circular knitting, and increasing and decreasing stitches. Knowledge of ba-sic knit stitch is helpful. Participants need to bring one skein (220 yards) of worsted weight wool yarn and one set of double-pointed needles, size 10 1/2. Class is at 1 p.m., February 8, at CayaColourYarn at J. Dyer Construc-tion, 2335 Interstate Ave. Cost is $14.

Triple-stepThe Triple-Step is fun, easy to learn, and can be done to many different songs. In just two lessons, youll be able to add a turn or two and spin around the dance floor. Cost is $14 per individual, but you must register as a couple. Class is at 7 p.m. Febru-ary 20 and 27 at Lincoln Park Barn.

senior dancesSenior dances with live music take place 7:30 p.m.-10 p.m. Thursdays and 1

p.m.-5 p.m. on the first and third Sunday of the month at the Senior Recreation Center. Cost is $3.

sPORTsIndoor pickleball at Lin-coln Park Barn from 9 a.m.-11:30 a.m. Monday through

Friday. Equipment avail-able. Drop in for $5 or get a 10-punch card for $30.

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The Senior Recreation Center offers activities for seniors age 50 and older. The center is open Monday - Saturday from 8:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. Annual membership is $10.

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Tuesday 9:00 a.m. Cribbage & Pool Tourney 12:00 p.m. Gray Gourmet 1:30 p.m. Bingo

Wednesday 9:00 a.m. Ladies Pool, Card Social 9:30 a.m. Jack & Jill Pool Tourney 10:00 a.m. Free Blood Pressure Clinic (3rd Wed) 12:00 p.m. Gray Gourmet 1:00 p.m. Pinochle

Thursday 9:00 a.m. Canasta 9:00 a.m. Cleaning Crew (Last Thursday) 9:30 a.m. Bunco (3rd Thursday) 10:00 a.m. Band (1st Thursday) 12:00 p.m. Pokeno 7:30 p.m. Dance

Friday 9:00 a.m. Canasta, Painting Class & Pool Tourney 12:00 p.m. Gray Gourmet 12:30 p.m. Bible Study 12:45 p.m. Bridge

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With close to one-quarter of vot-ers this November expected to be over age 65, the National Council on Aging suggests five ways Congress can help seniors this yearespecially those in greatest need.

1. Restore funding for and modernize aging services

The Older Americans Act (OAA) funds critical services that help se-niors stay healthy, independent and economically secure in their own homes. These include programs like senior nutrition, prevention, caregiv-er support and transportation.

Senior services are facing a double whammyfunding has not kept up with inflation or the growing popula-tion of seniors, and the federal bud-get sequester has caused deeper cuts.

There is good news in the FY14 budget agreement, which includes new investments to prevent elder falls, increases for Alzheimers dis-ease strategies, and restored funding for senior nutrition. But more action is needed. At a minimum, funding for aging services should be returned to pre sequester levels.

The OAA is also overdue for re-authorizationan opportunity to strengthen the bill for todays older population. Bipartisan momentum is building to vote on reauthoriza-tion this year, including provisions to modernize senior centers, improve access to evidence-based prevention and reduce elder abuse.

2. Protect low-income Medicare beneficiaries

The Medicare Qualified Individual (QI) program pays Medicare Part B premiums for beneficiaries whose incomes are 120-135 percent of povertyabout $13,700-$15,300 per year. Without this assistance, these seniors would not be able to afford doctor visits.

In recent years, QI has expired each December 31, but Congress has temporarily extended it along with fixes to Medicare physician payments. This year, momentum is

building to permanently fix Medicare physician payments. Congress should make the QI program permanent at the same time and fund outreach to help low-income seniors access this.

3. Renew the Farm Bill to help fight senior hunger

The Farm Bill renewal is poised to boost funding for the nations food banks and transition the Commod-ity Supplemental Food Program to a seniors-only program.

4. Introduce long-term legislationThe number of Americans needing

long-term services and supports will more than double as the boomers age. Medicare does not cover them, and private insurance is unafford-able for most people. The current system places enormous burdens on family caregivers and forces seniors to spend-down their life savings into poverty before getting help from Medicaid. A recent Long-Term Care Commission report included recom-mendations to improve the system.

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