Lifestyles After 50 Lake/Marion edition

Dion Frankie Avalon Bobby Rydell

Lifestyles After 50 • June 2012 • page 2

Dear Readers,

Our snowbird friends are

gone. Summer heat is upon us, and we bless the inventor of air conditioning. Are you the only one left on your street? It’s interesting where people go. Your neighbors may have fled to their cabin in North Carolina, a cottage at the beach or the family’s lake camp in upstate New York. Maybe they’ve gone to a villa in France, a casita in Mexico, a pensione in Rome or a condo in Colorado. If they went back to their roots, they may be spend-ing the summer on the family homestead or in a bungalow in small-town Indiana. Many of our neighbors are in motorhomes enjoying cooler climates. Here are the rest of us, tending our Florida homes. If that de-scribes you, consider taking one or more “staycations” this summer. What’s a staycation? Stayca-tion: a vacation in which the vacationer stays at or near home while creating the environment of a traditional vacation. The term first became popular in 2008 when the financial crush caused everyone to take a second (and third) look at spending money. Oh, and gas soared to $3.75 per gallon. People suddenly planned close-to-home vacations to spend less on fuel. Here we go again. It’s a good idea. Let’s take a fresh look at Florida and how we can enjoy our own backyard area. I know it’s hot, but I also know it’s nice to sleep in my own bed at night. So how can we make this work? Look at the definition again. The secret seems to be this: “Create the environment of a traditional vacation.” Hmmm. I did some research and found a few tips for making that happen.

For a really sizzling staycation:1. Plan ahead to unplug from your regular routine. Decide whether you want to stay local only or travel across the state for a few days.2. Adopt the feeling of splurg-ing even though you’re saving money when compared to a vacation to a distant place. It’s all about getting out of your rut. That means no cleaning out the garage. Maybe it means eating at a more expensive restaurant than usual. 3. Enjoy the home environs, particu-larly local places you’ve never visited, ethnic restaurants you’ve never tried. 4. Plan only what you and your spouse/companion can handle without stress—re-member it’s hot outside.5. Think outside the box for ideas. That might mean a behind-the-scenes tour of Disney or a local TV studio, etc. 6. Play tourist in your own home-town. Think small community mu-seums, area winery tastings, historic homes. Maybe stay in a local B&B.7. Think simple. Go bowling; play miniature golf; explore the local and state parks.

So, don’t stalk your neighbors and suffer from vacation envy as they drive off for the mountains or airport. Pull out the Florida map—how long has it been since you visited Jacksonville? St. Augustine? Tallahassee? Google your home town places of interest. Reserve a night at a resort on the beach you’ve heard about but never visited. Getting ready for a vacation was never easier. No shutting off the water, cleaning out the fridge or finding a sitter for your plants. You’ll be home every night or two—or maybe three. Now, isn’t that easy. Take out your iPhone or iPad and try some travel-related Apps: • Urban Spoon is a restaurant guide for major cities in North America. Search by neighborhood, cuisine or price.

• Gas Buddy finds the cheapest gas on the go—for free! In one click, locate gas sta-tions near you and see current gas prices.

• Sutro Media has travel apps for cities across the United States; You’ll be amazed at the destinations right within your neighborhood. (Sutro Media is a free app. Within it are apps for Florida Gardens at $1.99, Florida State Parks at $1.99, etc.)

Have a great summer whatever you decide to do. I’ll be home following staycation advice with a week in the Adirondacks to cool off in July.

Enjoy a Great American Staycation This Summer

Janice Doyle, Editor

Congratulations To Our “Lifestyle After 50” Winner!Last month, we asked readers to tell us what they

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package to Gaylord Palms in Kissimmee.Here is the winning submission from Mrs. Carolyn V. Salzein of Ocala, FL!

Thanks to all who entered—it was tough to pick just one winner. Look for more contests in upcoming issues!

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Dulcimer Strings in Lake CountyBY EVELYN MACKEY

Jam Session: Musicians playing together in a spirit of experimenta-tion, innovation, co-operation and friendly competition while sharpening skills and having a great time.

If that definition of “jam session” is correct, it’s no wonder Ruth

Harnden and Carolee Stewart have such a great time playing dulcimersat several area jam sessions. She says, “A jam session challenges us to hear and learn new tunes and it makes us listen so we all play together. If we end at the same time it is a success. Someone usually brings a new piece of music they are working on (with copies) so we can learn it also. The jam is a good place to ask questions about the music and the theory related to the dulcimer music and chords.”

Ruth plays the mountain and Carolee Stewart plays hammered and mountain dulcimer while others may be playing banjo, guitar, autoharp, bowed psaltery, train whistle, etc. The hammered dulcimer is an instrument with strings stretched over a sounding board and is played by striking the strings with hammers that look like popsicle sticks. The mountain or Appalachian dulcimer is a fretted stringed instrument and is strummed or plucked. Dulcimers were popular in the Appalachians in the 1800s, but it was violins and guitars which became popular across the U.S because they were offered by Sears, Roebuck in their catalogs. In the ‘50s and ‘60s, the

enormous popularity of “folk” music spread the dulcimer across the country. “The dulcimer can be a simple instrument to play,” says Ruth. “If you can count, you can play a dulcimer” because of the fretting. The wood an instrument is made of creates different tones – spruce produces a “bright” sound, for example, while walnut has a more mellow tone. They’re also easy to carry with the mountain dulcimer weighing in at only around five pounds and the hammer dulcimer at about 25 pounds. Area jam sessions typically play tra-ditional music (“Church in the Wild-wood,” “Golden Slippers,” old hymns, children’s songs, etc.) and most of their songs are in the Key of D. One jam session the public can enjoy is held the first Sunday of every month from 4 to 6 p.m. at Tremain’s Tavern in the Lakeside Inn at Mount Dora. Harnden says, “People come in, have a snack, kids can look at the instruments up close; it’s fun.” They also welcome visitors at the library and in Eustis at the LEAD jam. In October, Harnden and the group can be found in one of the many tents at the Lake County Folk Festival in Eustis. She says, “There’s music playing all over town. You can listen as long as you want to one group and move on to the other venues.” At the Renaissance Fair in Tavares, Ruth plays with The Psaltrey Harpers led by Ed Tillman. They play jigs, marches, some minor key goodbye songs and more. Three other musicians in the group bring a psaltery, a small harp, mandolin and hammered dulcimer.

Want to hear dulcimers? Jam sessions: Bland Library, Mount Dora, first Saturdays at 10 a.m.Carolee Stewart leads the Lake Eustis Dulcimer club (LEAD for short) which jams at the Lake Institute the third Saturday at 1 p.m. For more information, call Ruth ([email protected]) at (352) 735-4907 or Carolee Stewart at (352) 483-3313.

Ruth Harnden (L) and Carolee Stewart

a psaltery, a small harp, mandolin and hammered dulcimer.

Want to hear dulcimers? Bland Library, Mount

other musicians in the group bring a psaltery, a small harp, mandolin

Bland Library, Mount Dora, first Saturdays at 10 a.m.

a psaltery, a small harp, mandolin

Want to hear dulcimers? Bland Library, Mount

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Through 10 Theatre production of “Fiddler on the Roof” Ocala Civic

Theatre, Ocala. (352) 236-2274.

Through June 17 Museum Exhibit: “Art and the Animal.” 45

works from the flagship exhibition of the Society of Animal Artists. Apple-ton Museum, Ocala. (352) 291-4455.

7 “A Day in the Country” at Red Tail Golf Club, Sorrento. 11 a.m.

– 2 p.m. $35. Fashions, lunch spon-sored by East Lake County Chamber of Commerce. Fundraiser to assist abused or disadvantaged women and children. Chinese auction, door prizes, more. (352) 383-8801 or email [email protected].

8 through July 1 Theatre production of “Damn Yankees.”

Moonlight Warehouse Theatre, Clermont. (352) 319-1116.

8 Free screening of “Soul Surfer.” Bring lawn chair. Donnelly Park,

Mount Dora. (352) 735-7183.

9 Logan Wells with a tribute to Patsy Cline. 7 p.m. Tickets:

$15 to $19. Circle Square Cultural Center, Ocala. (352) 854-3670.

10 Guitars and Cars Swap Meet and Show. 8 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Features door prizes, awards, vendors, more. Admission: $2. Renningers Twin Markets, Mount Dora. (352) 383-8393.

11 China Grove—An All Star Tribute to The Doobie Brothers.

Tickets: $19 and $24. Savannah Center, The Villages, Lady Lake. 6 and 8:30 p.m. (352) 753-3229.

16 Lakeside Inn Summer Lawn Concert Series, Lakeside Inn,

100 N. Alexander St., Mount Dora.

Bring blanket or lawn chairs. No coolers. 7 – 10 p.m. Free; food pantry donations accepted. (800) 556-5016 or email [email protected].

16 Opry Star Series. 7:30 p.m. “The Legends of Doo Wop”

with Tommy Mara. 30 World famous comedian/ventriloquist Alex Houston. Orange Blossom Opry, Weirsdale. (352) 821-1201.

17 Sparky’s Strummers. Hits from 1900 to 1950’s performed on

banjos, ukeleles, guitars and more. Church on the Square, The Villages, Lady Lake. (352) 753-3229.

22 through 24 22nd Annual Harvest Festival. Arts, crafts,

wine, food and live music. Adm. $2 donation to benefit Cornerstone Hospice. Lakeridge Winery, Clermont. Call (352) 394-8627.

23 Taste of the Caribbean and Jerk Festival. Noon to 9 p.m. Steel

bands, music, dancing and local talent. Food from many islands and around the world. Jerk cook-off competition. Family Christian Center Grounds, Clermont. (352) 978-0813 or caalc.org.

25 Doo Wop ‘N’ Rock Summer Series. 4 and 8 p.m. Peggy

March. $26 to $43. Katie Belles, The Villages, Lady Lake. Details: (352) 750-9411 or (352) 750-5981.

July 1 Traditional Dulcimer Jam Session at Lakeside Inn, Mount

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Get Ready for Sock Hops, Prom Night and Beach Parties“All the singers on the Malt Shop

Memories Cruise are not just going to be on the stage,” said Frankie Avalon. “You’re going to be rubbing elbows with them. It’s a very unique kind of cruise where you can talk to them and take photos with the per-formers out and about on the ship.” Legendary singer Frankie Avalon will return for his second Malt Shop Memories cruise when the ship sets sail October 27. The luxury liner, Holland America’s luxurious m/s Eurodam, will travel from Fort Lauderdale to Turks & Caicos, San Juan, St. Thomas and Half Moon Cay before it returns on Novem-ber 3. Avalon, along with many other icons from the ‘50s and ‘60s, will perform and make special appearances throughout the journey. One of the talented members of the “Philadelphia school” of rock-n-rollers, Frankie Avalon was the reigning teen singing idol from 1958 through 1960. Devotees of American Bandstand hold affectionate memories of such Avalon top-tenners as “Gingerbread” and “Venus” and his later Beach Blanket movies. In an interview with Cinestar’s Brittany Umar, Avalon said that what is so special about the cruise is that the theme—‘50s and ‘60s music—has to do with a part of his life and that of many others who want to “reminisce, have a good time and hear some great performers.”

He remembered the first Malt Shop Memories cruise as a time when people talked to him about their memories. “They came and told me when they saw the movies I was in or heard me sing,” he said. “It’s unique to work with some of the singers I started out with, like Bobby Rydell and Dion.” Avalon considers this cruise an extension of all those years gone by, a time for the singers “to get together and have fun.”

Inspired by Time Life’s popular Malt Shop Memories CD series, the voyage will be highlighted by performances by some of the biggest artists of the era. Look for Ronnie Spector and Darlene Love, The Original Drifters, The Duprees and many, many more.

This 2012 cruise will also celebrate the memory of the King of Rock ‘n Roll, Elvis Presley. The Malt Shop Memories Cruise will host the richest Elvis contest at sea featuring some of the most well-known and talented tribute artists in the world competing for a cash prize of $5,000. So, ladies, get out the poodle skirt and crinoline and get ready for an incredi-ble line-up of concerts, parties and ‘50s and ‘60s-themed activities throughout the ship for the entire length of the cruise. You’ll grab your blanket for the beach party, kick off your shoes for the sock hop, spin the hula hoop, dress in your finest for Prom Night. Tickets for the cruise are available at MaltShopCruise.com or call (877) 700-6258 (MALT). The cruise is nearly 80 percent sold but great verandah cabins are still available. Florida residents who book between now and July 15 will enjoy free deluxe motorcoach transportation between the port in Fort Lauderdale and seven Florida locations..

Thomas and Half Moon Cay

So, ladies, get out the poodle skirt and

ble line-up of concerts, parties and ‘50s

Mention “Lifestyles After 50” when booking and receive

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Get Ready for Sock Hops, Prom Night and Beach Parties Inspired by Time Life’s popular Malt Shop Memories CD series, the voyage will be highlighted by performances

The Original Drifters and many, many more.

“The reviews are in and MSMC (Malt

Shop Memories Cruise) 2011 was the “pick hit” of the

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Get Ready for Sock Hops, Prom Night and Beach PartiesGet Ready for Sock Hops, Prom Night and Beach PartiesGet Ready for Sock Hops, Prom Night and Beach PartiesGet Ready for Sock Hops, Prom Night and Beach Parties Inspired by Time Life’s popular Malt Shop Memories CD series, the voyage will be highlighted by performances

The Original Drifters, and many, many more.

“The reviews are

—Yahoo Group: doowopcafe.com

“The reviews are in and MSMC (Malt

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“The legendary era of the late 1950s to

early 1960s boasts some of the most romantic lyrics and

engaging harmonies popular music has ever embraced.”

—Lisa Torem, 2010 cruise

“The legendary

—Lisa Torem, 2010 cruise

“The legendary era of the late 1950s to

early 1960s boasts some of the most romantic lyrics and

engaging harmonies popular music has ever embraced.”

“It was the soundtrack of my life...”

“No bonding required; we were all of

the same mindset and were soulmates before the first doo-wop note rang out. The fun, the

dancin’, singin’, strollin’, twistin’, hop-pin’ and boppin’ never stopped.”

—Gay Nagle Myers for Travel Weekly,

2011 cruise

“No bonding

—Gay Nagle Myers for Travel Weekly,

2011 cruise

“No bonding required; we were all of

the same mindset and were soulmates before the first doo-wop note rang out. The fun, the

dancin’, singin’, strollin’, twistin’, hop-pin’ and boppin’ never stopped.”

“. . . Frankie Avalon

made an appearance at the Sail Away Beach Party

and the memories had begun to accumulate by the time the ship

sailed under the bridge.” — Linda Coffman,

CruiseDiva.com

It wawaw sasa ththt eheh“. . . Frankie Avalon

sailed under the bridge.” — Linda Coffman,

CruiseDiva.com

“. . . Frankie Avalon made an appearance

at the Sail Away Beach Party and the memories had begun to accumulate by the time the ship

sailed under the bridge.”

Passenger photos by Rhonda Lane



The Sounds of FreedomBY PATRICK M. KENNEDY

Bam, bang, hiss, sizzle! “Stars and Stripes Forever.” Fireworks,

parades, barbeques, carnivals, fairs, picnics, concerts, baseball games, family and friends’ reunions—all celebrating the history and tradi-tions of the U.S.A. What a day! Make plans to enjoy the 4th of July. Remember back when the family went together to the local amusement park, probably called Playland, and watched a fireworks display being shot over a small lake? That can happen again for us with a family of old friends gathering on a local hill, watching the sky light up with joyful celebration. We can be kids again by lighting a few sparklers and setting off a string or two of miniature or ladybug firecrackers in the backyard during the barbeque. Just do it outside because they can make the indoors a mess. Ooh!! Ahh!!

“Freedom is nothing else but a chance to be better,” said Albert Camus, the French writer. “The basis of a democratic state is liberty,” said Aristotle the Greek philosopher. So you see, this thing called freedom is older than you and is international. That’s what we celebrate—our peace of mind and the battles it took to get there here in the good old U.S.A. And Mr. Webster defines freedom as “the quality or state of being free as the absence of necessity, coercion or constraint in choice or action.” Now that doesn’t mean you can become that grumpy old person everyone dislikes and exercise your freedom of speech and say everything that comes to your mind just because you can. But it means you have the freedom to just think it. And then there is the sitting around back home after the food or fireworks display. “Do you recall when? … Remember where we used to? … Then there’s the time. … Did you know?

… Can you recall? … Do you think we’ll ever . . ?” The warm radiance of a slight beverage buzz—or it could be the ambiance of old friends calling to mind memories—fills the room along with the faded sun. Old friends who hadn’t gathered for a while, some for a year, slow down, take the weight off their feet and relax in a comfort zone built by years of experiences together. The distractions of the present are left at the door like muddy boots. The 4th of July is more than just about the past, it is enjoying the good times and friends of the present. You probably aren’t going to spend the day talking about Paul Revere, Betsy Ross, John Adams or Thomas Jefferson, although they were a big part of the original festivity. More than likely you will be talking about Pete the barber, or Joe the bartender, or even Gigi the checkout

lady at the market—people of your generation and an important part of the celebration of life all year long. That’s the real wham bam of freedom’s sound. (SENIOR WIRE)

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Enjoy Summer ActivitiesLiterary

18 Palm Writers’ Group. Read

and critique group.

19 Poetry Noir. Read your

favorite; listen to others. At East Lake County Library, 31340 County Road 437, Sorrento. 6:30 p.m. Free. Call Scott Amey at (352) 383-9980 or email [email protected].

Fridays: “I Have a Kindle, Now What?” 10 a.m. Personalized

help to get you started. Appoint-ment only. Fruitland Park Lib., 205 W. Berckman St., Fruitland Park. Call Terry at (352) 360-6561.

Dancing

Tuesdays: Live country music and dancing. The Lee Ann Noel

Band at the Florida Carriage Museum, 3000 Marion County Rd., Weirsdale. No alcohol. Snacks available. 6 to 9 p.m. $5. (352) 536-3689.

Nature

8 Wildlife Hike. 8 to 11 a.m. at

Ellis Acres Reserve, 25302 County Road 42, Paisley.

Free by reservation. Call David Hansen at (352) 253-4950 or email [email protected].

22 Guided Paddling Adventure at Ramp 52, Ocala National

Forest: Alexander Springs. County Road 445, Astor. 8:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Info at Trout Lake Nature Center at (352) 357-7536 or Lake County Water Authority at (352) 343-3777.


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What is it used for? Although MRI was first introduced in the late 1970s, it has evolved consid-erably, being perfected over time and becoming one of the most widely-used technologies to help diagnose every-thing from cancer and strokes to torn ligaments and tendonitis. The images it creates allow Radiology Associates of Ocala’s (RAO) experienced doc-tors to spot even tiny abnormalities

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The Healthy Pleasure of Their Company—the Pets Among UsBY JANICE DOYLE

Judy Elliott spends her afternoons at the Pinellas County Animal

Services facility matching senior pets (over age 6) with senior citizens who want to adopt a pet. She says most of the seniors who adopt senior pets have had pets before and know the benefits of pets in the house. Life occurs in stages, and as we move from infancy to adult-hood—and eventually into our senior years—our needs and wants change. A 50-year-old may choose a different breed of dog than he got when his children were small. An 88-year-old woman won’t want to worry with having to step carefully because of a Labrador dog that fl ops down in the middle of the fl oor or a kitten darting out from behind the chair.

Why get a pet in the fi rst place? While the primary benefi ts to animals are obvious—to place them in loving homes and keep them from being destroyed—the benefi ts to seniors of all ages are ten-fold (versus non-pet owners).

A person who has a pet usually has: • Lower blood pressure and pulse rate• 21 percent fewer visits to the doctor• Less depression• Enhanced ease in making friends • More active lifestyle with

something to nurture and care for• Affection and unconditional love• Ease in the loss of a loved one• Less feeling of loneliness• Higher level of taking care

of themselves• Sense of security

Why get an older pet? Puppies and kittens may be cute, but they also have high energy levels and can require almost constant attention. Adopting an older pet may be the best idea. Think about an older pet because:• Older animals love to sleep

and cuddle. They are happy for you to join them in a nap.

• Adult dogs have learned many life lessons. They know “shoes are for walking and bones are for chewing.”

• They are mostly housebroken or litter box trained.

• Adult pets require less time than a puppy or kitten.

• What you see is what you get; senior pets tend to settle into the household more easily.

In Sarasota County, Kristi Dorman, Executive Director of the Humane So-ciety of Sarasota County, says a staff behaviorist assesses all incoming dogs “for temperament, likes and dislikes, how the animal responds to children. Do they play well with others? Are they aggressive or not?” Volunteers also walk the dogs and note behaviors, making matchmaking easier when a senior comes looking for a pet.

What to consider before getting a pet Beware of making a decision based on “going down memory lane.” Just because you once loved a German shepherd doesn’t mean that breed is best for you at this point in life. If well trained, of course, it might be, but it might be too big for your surroundings or for the care you are able to give it. Go for your present comfort level so it’s a good fi t for both you and the pet. Maybe, instead of adopting a pet, yours would make a good foster home for a pet. Sometimes animals need transition time and space (such as when they’re taking a round of heart worm medicine) and rescue facilities need temporary spaces.

You might also work with pet therapy dogs which are specially trained to be taken into nursing homes and schools. Many fi nancial accommodations can be made if having a pet is beyond your means. Most local agencies have ways to help. (For example, Purina®Pets for People in Sarasota County qualifi es anyone 60 years and over for reimbursement of adoption fees.) Besides county-run facilities, alsolook for smaller groups that adoptout pets. Adopting a senior pet can often open a new world for seniors. To fi nd out how to adopt senior animals in our area, contact your local animal shelter.

Adoption information by county: Charlotte (941) 833-5690 Hillsborough (813) 744-5660 Lee County (239) 533-7387 Lake County (352) 343-9688 Manatee County (941) 742-5933 Pasco (813) 929-1212 Pinellas (727) 595-5822 Sarasota (941) 955-4131

Macy Lives to be PettedBig dogs are hardest to find homes for. John Diehl walks his Great

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Attention Earthlings: Its never too late to help save

our natural resources, time and money. Start here: 1. Sign up for the “no solicitation” registry.2. Shop online to reduce your carbon footprint and save money.3. Get out of the gym and exercise outdoors.4. Save on utility bills – close blindson hot days.5. Send an e-gift certificate forspecial occasions.6. Eliminate paper invites and digitize your event announcement.7. Use an irrigation controller tomanage watering.8. Swap your stuff on Swap.com. 9. Walk or bike to save on fuel.10. Wash clothes with cold water if possible.

11. Use mobile coupons to cut paper clutter (Coupon Sherpa app).12. Go paperless wherever possible.

13. Hang-dry your clothes.14. Shop garage and estate

sales for clothes and home goods.15. Put the blow dryer down.16. Take short showers.17. Wash dishes the old fashioned way in a sink full of water insteadof with the tap on. .18. Get a water filter and reusablewater bottle.19. Plant native shrubs and plants.20. Use an eco-friendly shower head. (For example, an Oxygenics PowerMassage Handheld Shower Head can save up to 70 percent in water and energy consumption.)

When Caregivers Field Tough QuestionsCaregivers often face tough ques-

tions from patients. Questions that fall into this category may include “Am I going home?” (especially when the answer is “No, nor will things ever be the same again”)…“Will I recover from this condition?”…“And oh, by the way: Is there an afterlife?” “Winging it isn’t a good idea,” says Walter St. John, Ed.D., author of Solace: How Caregivers and Others Can Relate, Listen, and Respond Effectively to a Chronically Ill Person. Here’s a tip from the book:

Don’t hesitate to call in spiritual help. Even for people who weren’t very spiritual or religious in their lives, it’s natural to experience spiritual anxiety during a serious illness. And it’s also natural for this anxiety to lead to ques-tions that caregivers might find

difficult or even overwhelming. If your loved one asks, for instance, ‘What’s next? Will prayer help? Why did God let this happen to me?’ it’s best to call in a qualified cleric. “If you attempt to help with these complex issues when you don’t possess the knowledge or skills to do so helpfully, you’ll do more harm than good regardless of how well inten-tioned you are,” St. John explains. “You don’t want to inadvertently increase your loved one’s confusion

or anxiety. When spiritual needs and questions arise, don’t be afraid to admit that you aren’t qualified to handle them. In this instance, please call in a rabbi,

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This deal continues the theme of counting the opponents’ HCP.

This is not the most swashbuckling auction ever to appear in Bridge Bites but the deal does provide a test for Declarer’s powers of deduction. Cover up the E-W hands if you would like to test your own powers. West leads the ♣J won by East’s Ace and it takes half a nano-second for East to find the ♥Q shift. You could duck Hearts twice, hoping that West has the doubleton ♥A, but that would give East 5 Hearts and he would be unlikely to sell out to 1♠ in that case. So, you hopefully play the ♥K, taken by West’s Ace. Two more

Hearts are won by East’s ♥JT, then a Club which you win. The ♠A and ♠K are cashed, followed by the ♠J to East’s Queen (West following). Back comes East’s last trump, and decision time has arrived! You’ve already lost 5 tricks, and must avoid the loss of two Diamonds if you are to make your contract. A Diamond to the Jack? Or a Diamond to the King? Do you have your guessing shoes on? Guess? What guess? Let’s reflect upon East’s bidding. Oh, that’s right, he didn’t bid—which is the whole point of this hand. So far East has shown up with ♣A, ♥QJ, and ♠Q. That’s 9 High Card Points (HCP). Can East also have the ♦A? Absolutely not! He passed originally, that ♦A would give him 13 HCP and too much for said Pass. So, you lead a Diamond towards the board, West smoothly plays low, and you rise majestically with the ♦K. Making 7 tricks thanks to a little deduction. Post Script: Upon winning the ♥A, West would have done better to shift fiendishly to a low Diamond, putting Declarer to the test in that suit before all the clues had been collected! Visit acbl.org for more about the fascinating game of bridge or email [email protected]. To find a bridge club in Florida, go to district9acbl.org/D9Clubsmap.htm.Bridge article provided courtesyof St. Petersburg Bridge Club:www.stpetebridge.org.

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They support: Many boomers are helping to financially support both their parents and their adult children. Almost a third (31 percent) of relatively wealthy Americans are supporting older and younger immediate family members at the same time, according to a new Merrill Lynch Wealth Management survey of 1,000 people with invest-able assets of $250,000 or more.

They question: “As boomers we raised our kids to have the things we didn’t. Our parents came from the World War era and they wanted us to have the life they didn’t have. We in turn gave just about everything to our children and I think this made a lot of them lazy and added

to the “entitled” generation we see today. Of course, there are always exceptions to the rule. Is it our job to keep supporting our adult children no matter where the economy is? Every family has to decide this question.—From the blog sweetiesreviews.com“Supporting their Adult Children.”

They spend: According to a Vibrant Nation sur-vey, a dramatic 84 percent of boomer women are paying more of their over-18-year-old children’s expenses than their parents did for them:• 59 percent pay for an adult

child’s cell phone.• 53 percent pay for insurance• Over 1/3 are paying for

everyday expenses like rent, clothes, cars and computers.

And these expenses add up quickly. 56 percent of boomer women respon-dents report that they pay more than $5,000 in annual expenses,not including tuition/education expenses, for each adult child, and 17 percent spend more than $10,000.

They advise: Over 40 percent of boomer mom respondents report that their children consult them about financial services (including loans and bank-ing relationships) and insurance. Over 1/3 influence their children’s purchase decision for car buying, small/large appliances and food.


Veterans CornerThe following questions and

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Q: How much are a VA widow’ssurvivors benefits reduced by anyearned income?

A: Widow’s dependency and indemnity compensation (DIC) benefits are not reduced by any other income. Widow’s pension, however, is need-based, so it is reduced dollar-for-dollar against any

Social Security or other income.Q: My mother is experiencing some early cognitive issues that make her unable to live on her own. She is now living with me in another state. My question is this: Does she have veteran military benefits from my dad being in the military for over 30 years (he is now deceased but she is receiving his Army pension.) If so, who would I contact to confirm or process? Also, would benefits vary by state?

A: VA Benefits do not vary based on state residence. However, each state has an office of Veterans Services that may provide benefits separately. If your father was receiving or entitled to VA Benefits, dependent on his status, your mother may be eligible for DIC.

Q: How can I force the VA to give me a disability rating? The VA has been delaying my claim for asinine excuses for more than 454 days.

A: You cannot “force” the VA to give you a disability rating, like it’s your right to have one! They have people that review your medical records to determine if you should have any disability rating; then, if you’re found to be disabled, they will assign a percentage rating to your disability. Once you have the percent that you’re disabled, then your payment is accord-ing to that percentage rating. Tables of such disability benefit payments can be found at the VA website. You might talk with a veteran

service office or call/write the regional office to find out what the delay is. Have they told you they were going to schedule you for exams? However, I would NOT, if I were you, cop an at-titude with the VA.

Q: My dad was a veteran and passed away 10 years ago. My mom has never filed a claim for veterans benefits. Now she needs surgery and after care. Might

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A: Anyone at the VA helping your mother will need more information. Be prepared to furnish the following: What were the dates of your father’s service, branch and type of discharge. Did your father ever apply for Benefits from the Dept. of Veteran’s Affairs?

Q: I am receiving DIC (dependencyand indemnity compensation) payments right now. Will it continueafter I file for social security? Do Ipay taxes on this?

A: DIC should not affect your SSI. VA benefits are non-taxable, and your DIC will continue un-less you re-marry. It also should not be affected by any other SS income you may be eligible for.

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YY-Years Young, ISO-In Search Of, SOH-Sense Of Humor, SM-Smokes, S-Light Smoker,

NS-Non Smoker, ND-Non Drinker, SD-Social (Light) Drinker, DR-Drinks, NDrg- No Drugs, LTR-Long Term Relationship, HWP-Height &

Weight Proportional, R-Retired, P-Professional, FF-Friendship First, TLC-Tender Loving Care.

easygoing. i’m a trusting, loving, caring person. NS, ND, NDrg. I’m looking for you. Lake/Marion/Sumter/Villages.4138 SWM SEEKS SWF DREAM SWM, kind, caring, SOH, NS, ND seeks SWF who’s the same—who likes life, who is alone and would enjoy companion-ship. Let’s take a chance. Age open.4139 SEEKING OUTGOING, MATURE LADY who likes to dance, enjoys music, Broadway plays, concerts, movies and some sports. Being of normal weight and between ages of 55 – 70 years young. Ocala.

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