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Fran Horkowitz, founder of the Senior Theatre Players, backstage at the Little Theatre ofMechanicsburg, where exposed brickwork from the original building can be seen.
It was first constructed as a one-room schoolhouse in 1863.
The Other Side of
Leonard Nimoy
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The National
September 11 Museum
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Inside:
By Chelsea Peifer
Theater has been a pivotal part of human culture since the most primitivetimes. Once the lifeblood of every community, today local theaters mustcompete with entertainment formats like television and movies for theattention of audiences.
But in Central Pennsylvania, local theaters continue thriving because ofpassionate individuals like Fran Horkowitz.
Horkowitz, 87, has acted, directed, and served on the board for severaltheaters, and her primary involvement has been with the Little Theatre ofMechanicsburg.
But in 2009, she saw an empty niche for seniors who wanted to remaininvolved with performing arts but without the commitment of memorizing atremendous amount of lines or attending several months’ worth of rehearsals.
Ever the go-getter, Horkowitz decided to form the Senior Theatre Playersto fill that void.
The Senior Theatre Players began with six players traveling to seniorcenters, assisted and independent living homes, and various locations inCentral Pennsylvania to perform short skits. The group has grown to include15 players ranging in age from 50 to 91.
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Theater Group and its Founder SpreadHumor and Active Aging
For SeniorLaughs, the
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The Beauty in Nature
Clyde McMillan-Gamber
Wheel bugs, praying mantises,and hanging flies are insectpredators that feed on
invertebrates. These unrelated insectshave much in common, including beingcamouflaged, adaptable, and common insoutheastern Pennsylvania and acrossmuch of North America.
They each have a unique appearanceand produce one generation of youngeach year. And they live amongshrubbery and tall weeds and grasses inthickets, hedgerows, and suburban lawnswith their bushes, including in mybackyard.
Wheel bugs are true bugs, which is afamily of insects. Adults are 1.5 incheslong, dark gray, and have half a“cogwheel” on the upper side of theirthoraxes, which helps protect them. Theylive on shrubs mostly, where they stabother insects with their long beaks, injectparalyzing venom into their victims, and
suck out theirjuices. That stab,by the way, ispainful to us.
Female wheelbugs lay eggs inclusters on thefoliage of shrubs.Young wheel bugsare red with blackmarkings.
Prayingmantises are upto 6 inches longat maturity in falland are green orbrown. They looklike prehistoricmonsters whenthey fly. Adultmantises grabinvertebrates,small frogs,
hummingbirds,and other littlecritters with theirtwo clawed frontlegs.
Mantises eattheir prey alive,chewing themwith powerfulmouth parts.Some femalemantisesconsume theirmale partnersafter mating withthem. Theirmates provide alarge, easy mealthat helpsnourish thefemales’developing eggs.
In October,
each female mantis lays scores of eggs ina foamy mass on a plant stem, mostlikely in an overgrown field of tallvegetation where she grew up. The foamhardens quickly and protects theembryos inside through the cold winter.Young mantises emerge from thatprotection during May and spread overvegetation to eat tiny invertebrates.
Hanging flies are large, yellowish-brown, and long-legged. They have largeeyes to spot flying insects and bigmandibles to chew up their victims.Hanging flies hang from leaves and twigsin shrubbery by their two front legs andreach out with their back legs to catchpassing prey.
Look for these predatory insects fromJuly into October. They help make theoutdoors more interesting.
Clyde McMillan-Gamber is a retiredLancaster County Parks naturalist.
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remembrance of the 9/11 terrorist attackswill begin at 6 p.m. Sept. 11 in theAmerican Legion Cloister Post 429ballroom, 300 Cocalico St., Ephrata.
Blue Ridge Communications, inpartnership with America’s 9/11Foundation, Red Rose Veterans HonorGuard, KeystoneMilitary Families,local veteransassociations, andpolice, fire, and EMSresponders, will hostthe ceremony tohonor the victims and our nations’ heroesand to recognize the resolve andcompassion demonstrated by fellowAmericans in response to the tragedies of13 years ago.
The ceremony will include atraditional flag-folding ceremony withnarration of the 13 folds as well as adedication ceremony for those who haveand continue to serve.
Keynote speakers will reflect on theevents following the attacks and will
include: Dr. Skip George, America’s 9/11Foundation board member; Kyle Lord,founder of Keystone Military Families;and Ephrata Borough Police DepartmentChief William Harvey.
“It is imperative that we recall the dayand honor those who responded andthose who lost their lives, whether in
New York,Washington, orShanksville,”Harvey said. “Thisday had an effecton every one ofus—emergency
responder, military, or civilian. Our liveschanged that day and forever.”
The ceremony will conclude at 7 p.m.with a bagpipe rendition of “AmazingGrace.”
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As Star Trek’s Mr. Spock,Leonard Nimoy createdone of the most iconic
characters in television history.But for the past two decades,Nimoy has transported hiscareer to the other side of thecamera and is now regarded as aleading contemporary Americanphotographer.
Early in his acting career, herecognized photography couldbe more than just snapshots onlocation.
“I carried a camera with mewherever I went and began torealize I was missing the place Iwas in because my eye wasbehind the camera so much,”Nimoy recalled from his homein Los Angeles. “I had thephotographs, but I hadn’t hadthe experience. So I beganusing the camera when I was ona specific, thematic quest.”
The photography bugeventually bit him hard at thepinnacle of his career.
“I had finished three seasonsof Star Trek and two seasons ofMission: Impossible, and Iactually considered changingcareers,” Nimoy explained. “Iwent to school at UCLA tostudy photography undermaster art photographer RobertHeineken and became veryexcited about the prospect.”
But with no enthusiasm forcommercial photography, herealized a career in fine-artphotography would be difficultat the time.
“So I decided to stay withmy acting and directing, although Icontinued to study photography andwork at it.”
Around 1994, he became a full-time photographer (whilecontinuing to tackle some film andTV projects of interest), producingwork that was largely conceptdriven—themes that told a story,rather than random, individualphotos. His diverse subjects includehands, eggs, landscapes, nudes, anddancers, all shot with black-and-
white film cameras. “I have two darkrooms and do
my own printing up to a 16- by 20-inch image. I like to be in touchwith the whole process.”
His provocative Full Body project,published in book form in 2007,featured mostly naked, full-figuredwomen.
“My original idea was to replicatesome rather famous images shot byother photographers who had usedfashion models, and to use these
women in those same poses.”More recently, for his Secret
Selves project—his first shot incolor—he photographed 100people from all walks of life, eachacting out a fantasy identity.
Nimoy, who is represented byR. Michelson Galleries inNorthampton, Mass., had threeconcurrent exhibitions in theBoston area that began in lateMarch, when the artist turned 83.
“The exhibits cover about 20years of my career, so it’s quitecomprehensive.”
Although Nimoy’s works can bepricey (up to $18,000), moreaffordable images with a Spocktheme (e.g., the Vulcan handsalute) are sold through a sitemanaged by his granddaughter(www.shopllap.com).
“She’s quite the entrepreneurand operates it like a classyboutique,” said Nimoy. “There aret-shirts, tote bags, andphotographs signed by me. Thethings we do for ourgrandchildren!”
In February, reports surfacedthat Nimoy was suffering fromchronic obstructive pulmonarydisease, a lung ailment that affectssome 13 million Americans,according to the Centers forDisease Control and Prevention,and is caused primarily bysmoking.
“Before I stopped smoking 30years ago, I was deeply addicted,”he said. “I had to go throughvarious programs before I quit.But by then, the damage wasdone. In my late 70s and early
80s, I recognized that I did not havegreat breathing capacity, so I wasn’tsurprised by the COPD diagnosis.
“I use medication daily and givemyself a jolt of oxygen when I needit,” he said. “The main difficulty ishigh altitudes. We’ve had a house inLake Tahoe for 20 years, which is abeautiful retreat. But at 6,000 feet, Ijust can’t go there anymore. Otherthan that, I’m still very active andnot ready to cash it in yet!”
Despite rumors throughout his
The Other Side ofLeonard Nimoy
Tinseltown Talks
Nick Thomas
William Shatner asCaptain Kirk and Nimoy as
Mr. Spock in Star Trek.
Photo from Nimoy’s earlyShekhina series.
Photo courtesy of Seth Kaye PhotographyNimoy’s diverse subjects include hands,
eggs, landscapes, nudes, and dancers, allshot with black-and-white film cameras.
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acting career that he resented beingtypecast as Spock, Nimoy says heregards the character with fondness.
“I’ve always been proud to beidentified with Spock.”
And what if J.J. Abrams, theproducer/director of the new Star Trekfilms, approached him for another filmrole?
“I’d take his call, but doubt I’d doany acting,” he said. “I don’t want to gooff on location again. I’m enjoying lifewith my family too much.”
Thomas’ features and columns have appearedin more than 300 magazines and newspapers,and he is the author of Raised by the Stars,published by McFarland. He can be reachedat his blog: http://getnickt.blogspot.com
Photo courtesy of Seth Kaye PhotographyNimoy in 2010 posing with a subject
and her life-sized Secret Self.
Photo courtesy of Seth Kaye PhotographyNimoy has transported his career to the
other side of the camera and is nowregarded as a leading contemporary
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Strategies for Interacting
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By Kay Lynne Ege, B.S., A.C.C.
Elders with dementia have a braindisease that slowly deteriorates theircommunication ability, their physicalfunctioning, and their mental capacity.When those abilities are gone, thereneeds to be put in place a plan to helpthe person with dementia be the best thatthey can be at whatever stage they haveprogressed to in the disease process.
For professional and family caregivers,this can be very challenging, especiallywhen the person with dementia isdisplaying difficult behavior.
To help better understand that theperson with dementia loses abilities tofunction as they once did, it becomesessential that the caregiver becomes adetective of sorts to determine where theelder is living in their “mind’s eye”—theirreality.
This is accomplished by getting into asimple discussion with the elder abouttheir life as they remember it. Showingthem pictures is a very effective way tostart that conversation.
If their memory base is 20 years ago,then we know through research that thememories that were made in the near-past (from this date backward 20 years)are gone as if they never happened—sothere is no need to dwell on thattimeframe or ability level when workingwith the elder.
Once the reality determination hasbeen made, then the caregiver uses thestrategy of “getting into the person’sreality” to communicate with them andgive them ability-appropriate visual,tactile, and verbal cues to help themcomplete simple tasks that occur duringthe daily routine of life.
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that won’t trigger negative behaviorsstemming from their inability tounderstand what is going on aroundthem.
Before you start: • Determine what your purpose and planare for the interaction—how long is itgoing to be?—and bring somethingfamiliar to talk about; get appropriatesupplies/equipment.
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• If others are going to interact with you,make sure they have a goodunderstanding of where the person withdementia is in the disease process andhow to appropriately respond.
When you approachthe person with dementia:
• Maintain your distance and avoid
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rushing toward them.
• Make eye contact at their level with apleasant face before touching orspeaking.
• Sit with them if they are sitting. Walkwith them if they are walking.
• Call them by name; introduce yourselfif they don’t recognize you.
During your interaction:• Speak in a low-pitched voice andconverse in a calm, soothing manner.Use adult language; don’t assume theposition of the parent.
• Avoid “questioning them”; instead,initiate conversation by saying “tell meabout ...”
• Use simple sentences and give choicesof two. Give them time to process andrespond to your request. Note their bodylanguage.
• Listen to what they say. Respond toand validate their emotions.
• If they don’t seem to understand, thenrevise, repeat, restate, or evendemonstrate.
When they speak about things thatdon’t seem quite “right” to you:
• Speak in their reality; listen and talkabout what they are talking about.
• Don’t argue or attempt to rationalize orcorrect what they are saying.
• If they become emotionally expressive,acknowledge their emotion and helpthem through the moment.
At the conclusion of your interaction:• Face the person with a pleasant lookand speak clearly.
• Close the interaction with a simple,“Great talking with you” or “You did areally good job …”
Never give up trying to communicate.The goal of communication is to have apositive interaction that does not triggernegative behavior.
Kay Lynne Ege, B.S., ACC, is a retireddementia-care consultant who has spent 50years in the healthcare field. She is thefounder of Good News Consulting, Inc., aYork-based company dedicated to providingexcellence in dementia-care training,consultation, and care management toprofessional and family care providers. Shecan be contacted at [email protected].
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The History of Labor DayLabor Day is a creation of the labor
movement and is dedicated to the socialand economic achievements of Americanworkers. It’s a national tribute to thecontributions workers have made to thestrength, prosperity, and well-being ofthe United States.
Some records show that Peter J.McGuire, general secretary of theBrotherhood of Carpenters and Joinersand a co-founder of the AmericanFederation of Labor, was first to suggest aday to honor those “who from rudenature have delved and carved all thegrandeur we behold.”
But other research seems to supportthe contention that machinist MatthewMaguire, later the secretary of Local 344of the International Association ofMachinists in Paterson, N.J., proposedthe holiday in 1882 while serving assecretary of the Central Labor Union inNew York.
The Central Labor Union adopted aLabor Day proposal and appointed acommittee to plan a demonstration andpicnic.
Either way, the first Labor Dayholiday was celebrated on Tuesday, Sept.5, 1882, in New York City, in accordance
with the plans of the Central LaborUnion. The union held its second LaborDay holiday just a year later, on Sept. 5,1883.
In 1884, the first Monday inSeptember was selected as the holiday. Aslabor organizations grew in size andpower, so did the idea of Labor Day. In1885 Labor Day was celebrated in manyindustrial centers of the country.
The first governmental recognition ofthe holiday came through municipalordinances passed during 1885 and1886. While the first state bill proposingthe holiday was introduced into the NewYork legislature, Oregon passed the firstlaw on Feb. 21, 1887.
Four more states—Colorado,Massachusetts, New Jersey, and NewYork—created the Labor Day holiday bylegislative enactment that same year.
By the end of the decade,Connecticut, Nebraska, and Pennsylvaniahad followed suit. By 1894, 23 otherstates had adopted the holiday in honorof workers, and on June 28 of that year,Congress passed an act making the firstMonday in September of each year alegal holiday in the District of Columbiaand the territories.
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Alden Thorpe just missed WorldWar II, but he knew it well fromhis two brothers, who fought in
Europe during the Battle of the Bulge.They wrote to give him a gritty pictureof those desperate days of combat ourtroops went through during “the Bulge,”the largest land battle the U.S. Army everfought in.
Thorpe was seeking adventure,though, and the Navy poster that said,“Join the Navy and see the world” lookedmighty good to him. So, at age 17, hegot his parents to sign their permissionfor him to join the Navy. And he was onhis way.
After boot camp at Bainbridge, Md.,he was picked for duty on destroyers andwas sent to Great Lakes BasicEngineering School in Michigan. Therehe learned to operate and service boilers,pumps, engines—every moving part of acombat ship.
His exam resultsqualified him to be afireman, and he was offto San Diego, where hebecame part of the crewaboard the destroyerUSS Hawkins.
The destroyer hadbeen assisting inoccupation operations inJapan and in escortingships to and from theMarianas beforereturning to San Diego,where Thorpe joined thecrew. He remembersbeing surprised thatmany of the crewmembers were scarcelyolder than he, mostly17- and 18-year-olds.
The next few months were spent intraining operations off the West Coast
before the Hawkinssailed again for the FarEast in January 1947.
They stopped brieflyin Hawaii, and thenheaded for Guam. Onthe way there, they raninto a mammoth three-day typhoon that attimes caused their shipto roll 45 degrees.Thorpe says he askedone of the chiefs, “Doesit get any rougher thanthis?” To which the chiefanswered grimly, “If itdoes, we won’t be in it;we’ll be under it.”
When the stormsubsided, theycontinued on to Guam
and then to China. There, they steamedbetween Chinese and Korean ports,
assisting and supporting AmericanMarine units in their attempts to stabilizethe explosive Chinese situation at thattime and to protect American lives.
During the summer of 1947, theHawkins steamed up the Yellow River,dodging the many sandbars as they madetheir way to Shanghai to evacuate theAmerican Marine detachment there.Thorpe says he decided to take a jeepride to see the Great Wall … until, onthe way there, he got fired on byCommunist Chinese and gave up thatidea in a hurry.
For a time, their home port wasTsingtao in northern China, where it wasoften 20 degrees F at noontime, andthere was ice everywhere. They stayedbusy, chipping off the ice that constantlycoated the ship. Their main duty therewas to keep an eye on Russian shipswhile following them up and down thecoast.
Life in the Navy Was Great …Except for the Typhoons
Robert D. Wilcox
Salute to a Veteran
Fireman Second ClassAlden Thorpe, aboard the
destroyer USS Hawkins.
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One of their ports of call was HongKong. Thorpe had a day off to spend inthe town, and he remembers thatalthough all was glitter in that bustlingcity, and anything you could ever thinkof was available to buy, you could stillsee in the harbor the hulls of ships thatwere sunk and overturned in combat.
In Hong Kong, they got anemergency call from the Chinesesteamer SS Hong Kheng that had runaground on therocky island shoreat Chilang Point, 8miles north ofHong Kong, andwas breaking up.
Steaming northat flank speed, theHawkins joinedanother Americandestroyer and aBritish destroyer in braving the roughseas, successfully rescuing the crew andsome 2,000 Chinese men, women, andchildren and delivering them to HongKong.
Thorpe says, “Everything was soscarce in China that any time a vesselwas beached, the Chinese would swarmover the wreck, taking everything theycould find. All wood was valuable, butespecially the mahogany that manyships were fitted with.”
When the Hawkins returned to theU.S., they brought with them adetachment of Marines that theydropped off at Guam. Continuing on,they ran into another vicious three-daytyphoon before reaching San Diego.
There, Thorpe said he could havesigned up for another hitch and goneon a trip that the ship was scheduled tomake literally around the world. But hesays that civilian life sounded prettygood to him right then, and he took his
discharge in December 1948.Although he later used the G.I. Bill
to learn to fly, Thorpe says, “I neverflew anything larger than a Greyhoundbus. For the next 37 years, I drove—and for a while dispatched—Greyhoundbuses on seven-day tours.”
On one of his trips from Manhattanto Tidewater, N.J., an interesting mantook the seat behind him, and theytalked a lot about The 700 Club and Pat
Robertson’sministry. It turnedout that the manwas the personalrelations contactfor Robertson’sChristianBroadcastingNetwork.
He introducedThorpe to
Robertson, who then offered Thorpethe chance to serve the ministrythrough manning the national prayercall line two or three times a week.
“That appealed to my own strongfaith,” Thorpe says, “and was a richexperience for me for the two years Iwas able to do that before my workpattern changed and drew me away.”
Thorpe retired in 1990, and in 2008,he discovered what he calls “an idealretirement community” in Lancaster,where he has lived ever since. Thinkingback to his years in the Navy, he says, “Ienjoyed every minute of my time in theNavy … except during those typhoonsthat had me wondering what I was everdoing there.”
Shaking his head, he says with a littlesmile, “I sure wouldn’t ever want to dothat again.”
Colonel Wilcox flew a B-17 bomber inEurope in World War II.
The USS Hawkins, on whichAlden Thorpe served.
How We Pay for ThingsThese Days
We depend onautomatic tellermachines for cash, andmore and more we’rerelying on electronicpayments when we don’twant to write a check.
According to theFederal Reserve, ATMwithdrawals from 2006to 2009 numbered 6billion transactions, for a total of about$600 billion.
That was an increase from 5.8 billionduring the 2003-2006 period, when
withdrawals came to $578billion.
The Federal Reservealso notes that during thesame period, consumersdepended on electronictransfers via suchinstruments as debit cardsand prepaid credit cardsfor more than three-quarters of their
transactions—a 9.7 percent increase. Debit card payments rose 14.8
percent from 2006 to 2009; prepaidcard transactions grew 21.5 percent.
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By Andrea Gross
was told that Denver wouldtake my breath away.
First there’s the surprise.Denver is flat. Most visitorsenvision exiting the airport andfinding themselves surroundedby snow-capped peaks.
Nope. Denver is the gatewayto the Rockies; it’s not in theRockies. You’ll have to drive ahalf hour or more before you’llneed your hiking boots.
Then, there’s the altitude.The 13th step of the state capital, thegold-domed centerpiece of downtownDenver, is exactly 1 mile above sea level.This is a height that leaves most folksgiddy from the clear, mountain air, buta few become woozy from lack ofoxygen.
Hint: take a deep breath, guzzlewater, and eat carbs, which require lessoxygen for digestion.
Finally, there’s the delight. Though
you’ll undoubtedly want to see themountain heights, there’s charm aplentydown in the flats—a topnotch artmuseum, zoo, botanic garden, theaterdistrict … The list goes on.
But there are also some lesser-knownattractions that you can’t find everyplaceelse. Here, a rundown of breathtakingexperiences in the city proper.
Fitness Mecca – Denverites take the
outdoors seriously, probably becausewith more than 300 days of sunshineper year, it’s a seriously beautiful city. Toact local, take a morning bike ride onsome of the 850 miles of paved trailsthat crisscross and encircle the city.
No bike? No problem. Denver’s B-cycle program is the first large-scalebike-sharing plan in the country. Eightdollars buys a day’s access to one of thecity’s 800-plus red bikes, which are
available at more than 80stations throughout the city.
https://denver.bcycle.com andwww.traillink.com
20th-Century Design Pop –The Kirkland Museum of Fineand Decorative Art is home tosome of the best Arts & Crafts,Bauhaus, Art Deco, Modern andPop art in the country.
Among the more than 3,500objects are chairs by Frank LloydWright and Charles RennieMackintosh; hundreds of pieces
of 20th-century ceramics, tableware,glassware, and metal ware; and even aniconic Electrolux vacuum cleaner.
Much of the art is displayed ingalleries that resemble a homey livingroom. The result is an exceptionallyunusual, informative, and classymuseum.
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Breathless in Denver
Mountains are visible frommost points in Denver, but the
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Denver has three major leaguestadiums: Coors Field for baseball,
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two experts discuss such disparate topicsas “Machiavelli & Fresh Meat Sausage”or “Minimalism & Giant Wombats.”
This is what happens during theMuseum of Contemporary Art’s seriestitled “Re-Mixed Taste: Tag TeamLectures on Unrelated Topics.”
Each guru has 20 minutes to make hispoint, after which the audience jumps into ask questions in an attempt to forcethe seemingly unrelated to relate. Bizarre?Occasionally. Fascinating? Always.
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Star Status – Denver is one of only12 U.S. metro areas that are representedby teams of all four major professionalsports leagues. It’s a rare week whenthere’s not a game in play.
But unlike the other 11 cities, Denverboasts something extra. They haverarefied mountain air that makes ballssoar farther, pucks glide faster, andbeer—for which the city is alsofamous—taste better.
Wild at Heart – So, you want to seesome bison, the celebrated symbol of theWild West? The Rocky MountainArsenal National Wildlife Refuge is justminutes off the interstate that joinsDenver International Airport and thedowntown area.
At more than 15,000 acres, the refuge
is one of the largest urban open spaces inthe country and home to more than 330species of birds and animals. Here youcan see not only bison and deer, but also
red-tailed hawk and bald eagle.But the refuge has been used for more
than animals. During and after WorldWar II the land was the site of one of the
country’s largest chemical-weaponsmanufacturing facilities. That story, aswell as the one about the extensivecleanup that followed, is told in asomber, not-to-be-missed exhibit in therefuge’s visitor center.
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Pinnacle Climb – As the largest cityfor nearly 800 miles in every direction,Denver has major malls as well as trendyboutiques. But the most unusual place todrop your dollars is at RecreationalEquipment, Inc., better known as REI.
At 94,000 square feet, Denver’sflagship store is 3.5 times larger than theaverage REI, which means that inaddition to a mind-boggling array ofoutdoorsy clothes and equipment, it isone of only a few stores that has a trackon which you can test your mountainbike and a 47-foot-tall, freestandingmonolith replete with hand-cracks,finger-cracks, back-cracks, and more.
Here, for a price, you can practicescaling a sandstone boulder like those onColorado’s Front Range—and you won’teven need the sunscreen.
Like so many things in Denver, itreally is enough to take your breath away.
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Photos © Irv Green unless otherwise noted;story by Andrea Gross (www.andreagross.com).
Denver is one of only 12 metro areasthat have four major league teams.
Paved trails make biking safe, easy, andextremely popular.
Folks can practice theirclimbing skills on a 47-foot-tall
indoor boulder.
The Rocky Mountain ArsenalWildlife Refuge was once achemical-weapons facility.
September 6, 2014Long’s Park, Lancaster
Registration at 8 a.m. • Walk at 10:30 a.m.
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We’re on the Move to EndAlzheimer’s
September commemorates WorldAlzheimer’s Month, and within thatmonth is World Alzheimer’s Day onSept. 21. There is a lot to stop and pausefor during September, but theAlzheimer’s Association GreaterPennsylvania Chapter does theopposite—we make people get up andmove!
The Walk to End Alzheimer’s is theassociation’s largest annual awareness andfundraising event, which occurs duringSeptember and October.
The money raised allows our chapterto contribute to research—breakthroughs that we hope will one daybe life-changing for people withdementia. The funding will allow forincreases in the accurate and timelydiagnosis of people with Alzheimer’s andother dementias.
As well, added dollars will ensure wehave a significant increase in affordable,high-quality care and support for peoplewith the disease and their caretakers.
And while we know what the walkmeans for us, we are keenly aware that itis personal for many of you. Some walkto honor and remember those they havelost. Some walk to share stories of livingwith Alzheimer’s or related dementias.Some walk so that future generationswon’t have to face the debilitating anddevastating effects of the disease. Somewalk because they want to help make adifference and fight back.
For our Greater Pennsylvania Chapterboard chair, Deb Pierson, this walk is awalk toward breaking the chain ofyoung-onset Alzheimer’s that hasdramatically linked itself in her family. Ina recent meeting, she was asked to jotdown a personal goal.
From there, she was told to imaginethat the goal was accomplished, and then
posed with the question, “Now what ispossible?” This is how Pierson responded:
“Imagine a world where every childhas a committed, active grandparent orgreat-grandparent to love them,encourage their gifts, and pass on values,family, and cultural history. Imagine ifour seniors had the funds available intheir retirement accounts to travel andenjoy life. Imagine when our governmenthas billions in extra funds per year toallocate to the greater good. What you’vejust imagined is a world withoutAlzheimer’s.”
The Greater Pennsylvania Chapter canimagine it. Can you?
Join us in the move toward a worldwithout Alzheimer’s. Let’s transform ourimagination into realization. Registertoday at www.alz.org/walk or call ourhelpline, available 24 hours, seven days aweek, at (800) 272-3900.
Your local walks include:
Saturday, Sept. 6Lancaster, Long’s ParkRegistration at 8 a.m.Opening ceremonies at 10 a.m.
Saturday, Sept. 20Harrisburg, City Island Park Registration at 8:30 a.m.Opening ceremonies at 9:30 a.m.
Saturday, Sept. 27York, Morgan E. Cousler ParkRegistration at 9:30 a.m.Opening ceremonies at 10:30 a.m.
For more information on your localWalk to End Alzheimer’s, visitwww.alz.org/walk or contact AsheleighForsburg at (717) 561-5020 [email protected].
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The fall 2014 term of thePathways Institute for LifelongLearning® at Landis Homes beganrecently with a kickoff reception.More than 250 people participatedin the event in the West BethanyChapel at the retirement communitycampus on Oregon Road in Lititz.
The event included an address byguest speaker Mike Reetz, who, as a“living historian,” portrayed storiesfrom the life of Horace Porter, aPennsylvanian who lived in 19th-centuryAmerica and was an assistant to Gen.Ulysses S. Grant.
Each course instructor in attendancewas introduced and gave a short
synopsis of their course offering for thefall. The courses, which run fromSeptember through November, are opento all Lancaster County residents whoare age 55 years or above.
New fall catalogs, forms, and onlineregistration are available atwww.thepathwaysinstitute.org.
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Community Hosts Former
White House Chef and Local NativeFormer White House chef and
Lancaster County native John Moellerrecently gave a special presentation atPleasant View Retirement Community,Manheim.
Moeller discussed his experiencewhile chef at the White House for threepresidents — George H.W. Bush,William Jefferson Clinton, and GeorgeW. Bush. He has written a newcookbook, Dining at the White House –From the President’s Table to Yours.
Moeller is a member of an elitecorps of chefs: those who have servedin the White House preparing cuisinefor presidents, first families, and their
guests, including visiting heads of state. Moeller joined the White House
kitchen in 1992 as sous chef, eventuallyacting as White House chef in 2005.
“Mr. HoracePorter” asportrayed byMike Reetz.
Former WhiteHouse ChefJohn Moellerstands with hiscookbook.
This year’s “Senior” Prom at UnitedZion Retirement Community had a“Back at the USO” theme with a1940s, World War II, patriotic vibe.
Residents were invited to “shop” atthe prom boutique that morning,where they could find items to createan outfit or accessorize their own. Theladies could then enjoy free manicuresand hairstyling by students from theEmpire Beauty School in Lancaster.
Residents enjoyed a special meal atnoon with authentic dishes from theera, as well as carnations for corsages orboutonnières.
Prom guests had their official prompicture taken in front of a patrioticUSO backdrop and then gathered inthe activity room for the DonGrabowski Quartet with special guestPatti G, who performing songs fromthe era, including “Boogie WoogieBugle Boy” and the “GI Jive.”
Staff also joined the fun and dressedin period attire.
Members of the prom court, whowere elected by vote, were: Prom King,William Kurtz; Prom Queen, HazelReese; Prom Prince, Glenn Brewer; andProm Princess, Virginia Sharp.
UZRC resident and World War II veteranTony Zigment has fun with the staff for his
prom picture. First row, from left,Patti Bixler, Zigment, and Jessica Kistler.
Second row, from left, Becky Link,Shirl Beatty, and Jane Laager.
UZRC Residents Enjoy ‘Senior’ Prom
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Lancaster County
Calendar of EventsCocalico Senior Association – (717) 336-7489Sept. 5, 10 a.m. – Music by Frankie WidderSept. 17, 8:30 a.m. – Hot Breakfast with RickSept. 18, 10 a.m. – Identity Theft with Heidi Duckworth
Columbia Senior Center – (717) 684-48500100 Sept. 4, 10:15 a.m. – Trivia with Bob ReighSept. 8, 10:15 a.m. – Food Box DistributionSept. 15, 9 a.m. – Lake Tobias Safari Trip
Elizabethtown Area Senior Center – (717) 367-7984 Every Day, 8:30 a.m. – Walking in the GymWednesdays, 10:15 a.m. and 1 p.m. – Wii BowlingFridays, 10 a.m. – Bible Study
Lancaster House North Happy Hearts Club SeniorCenter – (717) 299-1278Tuesdays, 1 p.m. – Varied ActivitiesThursdays, noon – Pinochle
Lancaster Neighborhood Senior Center – (717) 299-3943Tuesdays, 10:30 a.m. – Healthy Steps in Motion ExerciseEvery Day, 9:15 a.m. – Circle of FriendshipSept. 30 – Trip to Lebanon and Dauphin Counties
Lancaster Rec. Senior Center – (717) 392-2115, ext. 147Mondays, 1:30 p.m. – Learn to Play Pickle BallWednesdays, 1:30 p.m. – Play Indoor ShuffleboardFridays, 12:30 p.m. – Play Party Bridge
Lititz Senior Center – (717) 626-2800Sept. 10, 8:30 a.m. – Hot BreakfastSept. 11, 10 a.m. – Haircuts and ManicuresSept. 25, 10 a.m. – Rhythm and Movement
Luis Munoz Marin Senior Center – (717) 295-7989Sept. 3 – All Centers Picnic at Long’s ParkSept. 24, 9 a.m. – Dominoes TournamentSept. 30, 10 a.m. – Penn State Nutrition Program
Millersville Senior Center – (717) 871-9600Wednesdays, 9 a.m. – Tai Chi Sept. 3 – All Centers Picnic at Long’s ParkSept. 19, 10 a.m. – Movement and Rhythm
Next Gen Senior Center – (717) 786-4770Wednesdays, 10 a.m. – Chorus PracticeSept. 3 – All Centers Picnic at Long’s ParkSept. 30, 9 a.m. – Sanitation Workshop
Rodney Park Happy Hearts Club Senior Center –(717) 393-7786 Tuesdays, noon – Pinochle Wednesdays, 1 p.m. – Varied Activities Thursdays, noon – Bingo
Please call or visit the centers’ websites for additional activities.
Community Programs Free and open to the public
Support Groups Free and open to the public
Sept. 3, 7 to 8:15 p.m.Alzheimer’s Caregivers Support GroupWillow Lakes Outpatient Center212 Willow Valley Lakes Drive Willow Street(717) 464-9365
Sept. 8, 10 to 11 a.m.Alzheimer’s Caregivers Support GroupGarden Spot Village Concord Room433 S. Kinzer Ave., New Holland(717) [email protected]
Sept. 18, noonBrain Tumor Support GroupLancaster General Health Campus Wellness Center2100 Harrisburg Pike, Lancaster(717) 626-2894
Sept. 22, 2 to 3 p.m.Parkinson’s Support GroupGarden Spot Village Concord Room433 S. Kinzer Ave., New Holland(717) [email protected]
Sept. 24, 6 to 8 p.m.Epilepsy Foundation of Eastern Pennsylvania SupportGroupLancaster General Hospital — Stager Room 5555 N. Duke St., Lancaster(800) 887-7165, ext. 104
Monday– Saturday through Oct. 18, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.Mascot Roller Mills and Ressler Family Home Tours443 W. Newport Road, Ronks(717) [email protected]
Sept. 4 and First Thursdays through May, 1 to 3 p.m.Heritage Watchers ClassLandis Homes Harvest View – Harvest Room1001 E. Oregon Road, Lititz(717) 656-6429
Sept. 5, 5 to 8 p.m.Opening Reception: Quiet Places – Gary G. Greene at 75Mulberry Art Studios21 N. Mulberry St., Lancaster(717) 295-1949
Sept. 6, noon to 5 p.m.YWCA Lancaster HomecomingYWCA110 N. Lime St., Lancaster(717) 393-1735, ext. 224www.ywcalancaster.org
Sept. 6, 7 p.m.Movies with a Message: Heaven is for RealGarden Spot Village Chapel433 S. Kinzer Ave., New Holland(717) 355-6000
Sept. 11, 6 p.m.9/11 Commemorative CeremonyAmerican Legion Cloister Post 429 Ballroom300 Cocalico St., Ephrata(717) 733-6006, ext. 2551
Sept. 14, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.Pennsylvania Music ExpoContinental Inn2285 Lincoln Highway East, Lancaster(717) 898-1246www.recordcollectors.org
Sept. 19, 6 to 9 p.m.Music FridaysDowntown Lancaster (717) 341-0028
Senior Center Activities
Library Programs
Lititz Public Library, 651 Kissel Hill Road, Lititz, (717) 626-2255Sept. 16, 6:30 p.m. – Jane Austen SocietySept. 17, 6:30 p.m. – Journey through the Solar System: VenusSept. 18, 7 p.m. – Robert E. Lee: The Man
Lancaster County Department of Parks and Recreation
Pre-registration is required for these free programs. All activities are held at the Environmental Center inCentral Park unless otherwise noted. To register or to find out more about these activities or any additionalscheduled activities, call (717) 295-2055 or visit www.lancastercountyparks.org.
Sept. 12 or 13, 8 to 10 p.m. – Astronomy Series and Star Watch
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Istill use cast-iron skillets. They havealways been in my life, fromchildhood up to the present; I think I
appreciate them more today than ever. When I was a child, my mom and dad
used at least one cast-iron skillet daily. Imention my dad because he also knewhow to cook, especially hamburgerbarbecue from scratch and country eggson Saturday mornings, always in a cast-iron skillet. He never seemed intimidatedby my mom’s skills, she being a farm girlfrom a large family. And those farm girlscould put out a good spread, I can tellyou.
My dad’s brothers could put togethera tasty meal, too. Consequently, theability to cook has rubbed off on mybrother and me. My brother even wrotea newspaper column about grilling. Itwas called Clarkie on the Grill, and it ranfor almost eight years in the Lancasternewspaper.
He started young, and by the time hewas in high school, he was pan-fryingcheeseburgers in a cast-iron skillet beforeheading off to school. I’m sure hisclassmates were intrigued. It wasgenuinely original.
People today are sosmitten with theircoated and multi-cladpots and pans thatthey have abandonedcast iron, the originalnonstick cookware.And that’s a shame.
Caring for cast ironprobably seemed toofussy for them.Perhaps the ritual of proper seasoningand cleaning required to keep cast iron inthe best serviceable condition was toomuch trouble. It is not, however, thatdifficult.
First, do not buy the new stuff with
the rough, unfinished surfaces; it willgive you fits and is probably the reasonwhy people abandon cast-iron cookware.Start, instead, by purchasing the old,already well-seasoned skillets with analmost glassy-smooth surface. Get them
while they arestill available andsomewhatreasonablypriced.Remember, theydon’t make themlike they used to.
If the castmetal is stillgray, then you’ll
have to season them yourself, whichmeans cooking in them until they getdeep brown or black. That’s whatseasoning is—the multiple layers ofgrease and oil that have been cookedhard on the surface of the metal over
time. Once that coating is developed,then you have a slippery, nonsticksurface.
You can preserve that surface by justwiping out the pan with a paper towelafter each use, leaving behind a thin coatof oil that becomes another coat ofseasoning the next time you cook in it.
If a skillet gets encrusted with certainfoods, you can fill the pan with about ahalf inch of water and bring it to a lowboil while lightly scraping over thebottom with a stainless-steel spatula(rounded corners on the spatula ispreferred) to remove the buildup. Do notscrape so hard that you remove theseasoning, however.
Rinse the pan out, hand dry it as wellas you can, and put it on a warm burneror in a warm oven to complete thedrying process. Rust will develop if youdon’t. I then apply a light coat ofcooking oil (usually canola) on the dry
The Way I See It
Mike Clark
Cast-Iron Skillets
Dear Savvy Senior,Can you recommend any credible
resources that rate the best vehicles for olderdrivers? My wife and I are both in our 70sand are looking to purchase a newautomobile but could use some helpchoosing one that’s age friendly. What canyou tell us?
– Car Shoppers
Dear Shoppers,While there are a number of websites
that rate new vehicles for older drivers,one of the most credible is Edmunds.com,a top-rated online resource for automotiveresearch information.
For 2014, they developed a list of “top10 vehicles for seniors” based on user-friendly features that help compensate formany of the physical changes—likediminished vision, arthritis, and range-of-motion loss—that can come withaging.
But before we get to the list, here is arundown of different features that areavailable on many new vehicles todayand how they can help with various age-related physical problems. So dependingon what ails you or your wife, here’s whatto look for.
Knee, hip, or leg problems: Forcomfort, a better fit, and easier entry andexit, look for vehicles that have six-wayadjustable power seats that move the seatforward, backward, up, and down andthe seat-back forward and backward.
Also look for low door thresholds andseat heights that don’t require too muchbending or climbing to get into. Leatheror faux-leather seats are also easier toslide in and out of than cloth seats.
Limited upper-body range ofmotion: If you have difficulty lookingover your shoulder to back up or mergeinto traffic, look for vehicles with a largerear window for better visibility; wide-
angle mirrors, which can minimize blindspots; backup cameras; active parallel-parkassistance; and blind-spot warning systemsthat alert you to objects in the way.
Also, for comfort and fit, considervehicles that have a tilt and telescopingsteering wheel, adjustable seatbelts, andheated seats with lumbar support.
Arthritic hands: To help withdifficult and painful gripping andturning problems, features that can helpinclude a keyless entry and a push-button ignition, a thicker steering wheel,power mirrors and seats, and largerdashboard controls.
And in SUVs and crossovers, anautomatic tailgate closer can be a realbonus.
Diminished vision: Look for vehicleswith larger instrument panels anddashboard controls with contrasting textthat’s easier to see.
And those with sensitivity to glare willbenefit from extendable sun visors, anauto-dimming rearview mirror, andglare-reducing side mirrors.
Short and/or overweight: Look forsix-way adjustable seats, adjustable footpedals, and a tilt-and-telescoping steeringwheel.
2014 Best VehiclesHere is Edmunds’ list of top 10
vehicles for 2014 listed in alphabeticalorder. Each offers features designed tosupport drivers coping with theconditions discussed above.
Their picks include both sedans andSUVs and range from top-of-the-lineluxury models to those with moreaffordable price tags.
• Acura RDX SUV • Audi A8 sedan• Ford Taurus sedan
• Honda Accord sedan• Hyundai Sonata sedan• Lexus ES 350 sedan• Mazda CX-9 SUV• Mercedes-Benz E-Class sedan• Toyota Avalon sedan • Volkswagen Passat
To read more about the details ofthese choices, visit www.edmunds.comand type “top 10 vehicles for seniors for2014” into their search bar.
AAA ResourceAnother excellent resource that can
help you chose a vehicle that meets your
needs is the American AutomobileAssociation’s online tool called “SmartFeatures for Older Drivers.”
At www.seniordriving.aaa.com/smartfeatures you can input the areas you haveproblems with—like knee problems,arthritic hands, or a stiff upper body—and the tool will identify the makes andmodels that have the features that willbest accommodate your needs.
Although this tool looks at model-year 2013 vehicles, in many cases thefeatures shown are carried over for 2014models.
Jim Miller is a regular contributor to theNBC Today show and author of The SavvySenior Book. www.savvysenior.org
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surface before I store the skillet. For light food buildup, sprinkle some
table salt in your skillet and wipe overthe surface. The salt acts as a mildabrasive. Try to avoid soap; if you feelthat soap is required for a cleanup, use itsparingly and make sure it is mild. Thetruth is, you will seldom need soap on a
well-seasoned cast-iron skillet. This morning I made an omelet on a
round, No. 9 Griswold griddle, whichfits perfectly over the large electricburner on my stove. That omelet floatednicely on the seasoned surface as Iscooped it up for the flip. Also on top ofmy stove, always ready for action, is a
No. 7 Wagner, a No. 7 National, and aNo. 9 Griswold, all well-seasoned skillets.
Give cast iron another try. Once youget the hang of it, it’s hard to go back tothe modern stuff. And besides, it adds alittle needed iron to your diet each timeyou use it. That seems more healthfulthan adding copper, stainless steel, and
nonstick coating to your favorite meal.
Mike Clark writes a regular column for TheGlobe Leader newspaper in New Wilmington,Pa. He has a Bachelor of Science degree inorganizational behavior/applied psychologyfrom Albright College. Mike lives outsideColumbia, Pa., and can be contacted [email protected].
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Like many others, I lost friends onSept. 11, 2001. As a museumprofessional and historian
dedicated to the study of objects andtheir role in culture, I am pleased tohighlight the September 11 Memorialand its new Museum that recalls thathistoric day.
The National September 11 Memorial& Museum debuted with ceremony andremembrance recently. The Memorial &Museum are located on 8 of the 16 acresof the World Trade Center site in lowerManhattan (New York City).
The memorial, designed by MichaelArad and Peter Walker, honors the 2,983people who were killed in the attacks ofboth Sept. 11, 2001, and Feb. 26, 1993.The memorial consists of two reflectingpools formed in the footprints of theoriginal Twin Tower buildings.
The National September 11 Museumis sited below ground and displays
artifacts linkedto the events of9/11, whiletelling thestories of loss,compassion,and recovery ofthe 2001 and1993 attacks.This isachievedthroughdisplays,multimedia,and interactiveexhibits.
Davis BrodyBond is the lead architect on themuseum project, sited below thememorial plaza. The architectural firmwas established in 1952 by Lewis Davisand Samuel Brody and became DavisBrody Bond in 1990.
“Themagnitude ofthe historicimportance ofthe site and itssymbolismmade itessential for usto find abalancebetween thecollective andthe individualexperience,” saidarchitect StevenDavis, FAIA.
Over theyears, Davis Brody Bond has designedbuildings for prestigious universities suchas Cornell, Northwestern, Princeton, andColumbia. Also, they designed museumbuildings including The Frick Collectionand the National Museum of AfricanAmerican History and Culture.
Before the public opening of TheNational September 11 Memorial &Museum, there were a few days set asidewhen the museum hosted 9/11 families,President and Mrs. Obama, firstresponders, rescue and recovery workers,survivors, and residents of lowerManhattan.
The museum was kept open for 24hours to host these individuals in thesame way that rescue and recoverypersonnel worked continuously atGround Zero in the aftermath of the9/11 tragedy.
The museum boasts 110,000 squarefeet of exhibit space, which features
interactive multimedia displays, personalnarratives, and impressive monumentaland uniquely personal artifacts.
The breathtaking “In Memoriam”exhibition remembers the people lost. Athree-part, mainly historical exhibitionleads visitors through the background ofthe attacks, the events of the day, and theaftermath.
“The museum tells heartbreakingstories of unimaginable loss but alsoinspiring stories of courage andcompassion. Its opening honors thecommitment we made to 9/11 familymembers and to all future generations:that we would never forget those we lostor the terrible lessons we learned thatday,” said Michael Bloomberg, chairmanof the memorial and museum and formerNew York City mayor.
Museum donations came from peopleacross the country and around the world,including New York City schoolchildren,who donated their pennies to the project.
The museum opened to the generalpublic on May 21, 2014. Admission is$24 for adults with discounted rates forseniors, U.S. veterans, U.S. collegestudents, and youths. Admission is freeon Tuesdays from 5 to 8 p.m.
For more information, seewww.911memorial.org. I urge you tovisit, learn, and remember.
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Their performances are usually nolonger than 30 to 40 minutes, saidHorkowitz.
“It’s just enough. We work with booksin hand and we don’t memorize lines,”explained Horkowitz.
The technique is sometimes referredto as “Readers Theater,” and shecompares their style of performance tothat of a live radio presentation.
“Our skits are always humorous,” shesaid. “Our purpose is to make peoplelaugh a little.”
One comedic skit that always seems tobe a crowd favorite is called Sure As HellGrowing Old.
“They love it because all of the mencan see themselves in it. One can’t hear,one can’t see,” laughed Horkowitz.
After the show, audiences always tellthe players that they made them laugh.
“That’s what they always say, andthat’s what matters,” Horkowitz said.“We just want to make people laugh.”
Plays with a local historical focus arepopular too, added Horkowitz.
Local playwright Cindy Dlugoleckiwrote The Ghost of Mechanicsburg, andthe audience thoroughly enjoyed theconnection to places they knew andloved.
Former Harrisburg resident BarbaraBlank wrote How to Marry a Rabbi, andthe Senior Theatre Players performed theskit to a roaring audience at the JewishCommunity Center.
If the skits the Senior Theatre Playersuse are not written by local playwrights,they are usually selected by Horkowitzfrom a senior theater catalog.
Horkowitz first became involved withtheater in her late 40s and was recruitedfor a role as one of the singing nuns in aperformance of The Sound of Music.
Her husband, Gabe, served as anArmy dentist, and their family wasstationed at the Aberdeen ProvingGround in Maryland at the time.
Theaters onmilitary basesused to serveas a centralsource ofentertainment,saidHorkowitz.And, perhapsmoreimportantly,they helped tokeep thetroops fromgetting intotroubleelsewhere, shelaughed.
Horkowitzsang in choirs at each of the posts theywere stationed. Every post had men’s andwomen’s choirs to provide entertainmentat formal dinners hosted by the generals.
But once she tried acting in her firstmusical, she was hooked. After TheSound of Music came her role as apregnant widow in a comedy.
“It was hysterical, and nobody elsewould take the role because they didn’twant to go on stage pregnant,”Horkowitz said. “But you’re acting, andthat’s the point.”
Since then, Horkowitz branched outto countless acting and directing roles,including productions at local theaterslike Theatre Harrisburg, Molly PitcherTroupe, Oyster Mill Playhouse,Allenberry Playhouse, and GretnaTheatre.
The talent in Central Pennsylvania is“extremely strong,” said Horkowitz.
When Horkowitz was performing atthe various Army posts where herhusband was stationed, sometimes shealmost did not even have to audition forroles.
“But when I came here and saw thecompetition, I was intimidated,”
Horkowitzsaid. “Wehave somuch talenthere, and Ihave a greatdeal ofrespect foreveryonehere.”
Horkowitzis presidentemeritus atthe LittleTheatre ofMechanics-burg and nowfocuses solelyon leading
and participating in the Senior TheatrePlayers.
“Theater is really my favorite pastime,and that’s why I do Senior Players,” saidHorkowitz.
Horkowitz has found that the group’sskits can also help perpetuate themessage that senior living doesn’t have toequal sedentary living.
A friend of Horkowitz’s was worriedabout her parents spending too much
time watching television, so she askedher for a copy of the script she saw theSenior Theatre Players perform aboutsomeone in a retirement home who didnot want to do anything.
“She really wished her parents wouldget involved,” Horkowitz said. “There isa lot out there to do.
“My husband is 91 and he still jogsfor an hour every morning,” she said.“He doesn’t jog like he did when he was80, but he still moves his legs.”
In addition to the Senior TheatrePlayers, Horkowitz teaches theater tochildren at vacation Bible school over thesummer. She plays bridge a few times amonth and is an active member of herchurch.
“I keep very busy. I like people,”Horkowitz said.
She and her husband are Penn Stategraduates and have three children—allPenn State graduates—and twograndchildren.
Anyone who is interested in joiningthe Senior Theatre Players as a performeror who would like to request that thegroup performs at their event or locationmay contact Fran Horkowitz at (717)243-1941.
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Members of this season’s Senior Theater Playersinclude, standing, from left, Charles Smith, FranHorkowitz, Linda Draper, and Gabriel Horkowitz.
Seated, Carvel Markley.
