Lifestyles After 50 Hillsborogh May 2013 edition

Lifestyles Vol. 24 • May 2013

SAIL WITH COUNTRY SUPERSTARS

AFTER 50

www.LifestylesAfter50FL.com • Hillsborough/East Pasco • FREE

Inside this issue Unleash the Power of Age

Making Every Minute Count

Wardrobe Wake Up

Dead Men Tell Tales

www.lifestylesafter50fl.com • Hillsborough • FREE

Lifestyles After 50 • May 2013 • page 2

Unleash Your Hippie Power for Today’s GoodDear Readers,

Remember these?

Yes, they’re sayings from the days of hippies, those free-spirited children of the 60s. Hippies drove VW vans painted in psy-chedelic colors, wore tie-dyed clothes and smoked pot for fun. They said they would never trust anyone over 30, and they set about going against society by rejecting it. It was a decade of pursuit—for equal-ity for races and women. There were the anti-war protests, an environmental awareness movement and a longing for a simpler, earth-friendly way of life. And there was the music. From Joan Baez to Jimi Hendrix, the music of the 60s lives on. In the book Hippies A to Z, writer Skip Stone says of that music: “The songs had an impact on the consciousness of not just hippies but all society…they hit us deeply, made us think, made us dream, made us feel as one people.” Not every young person was a stoned and commune-living hippie, of course. The American dream was alive and well. It was a great time to get a low-cost education; small business loans were out there for everyone, and

an individual could make a choice to become anybody he or she chose. We experienced the power of songs and speeches and marches, of protests and plays and events like Woodstock. Whether we participated in major movements or watched from the side-lines, we watched our world change as a result of the youth of our country. Fifty years have passed. Both hip-

pies and non-hippies became mothers and fathers, teachers and scientists, soldiers and airmen, policemen and bankers. Now the society hippies said they didn’t trust supports them in their retirement.

A 1963 declaration Something else happened in

1963 that we were too young and cool to notice—May was declared Older Americans Month (originally Senior Citizens Month). Every year since then has seen a formal declaration for the month by the president and a challenge for everyone to recognize the older Americans as a part of the community. So here’s the thing. On this fi ftieth anniversary of that designator, the theme of Older Americans Month challenges you to regain the passion and power of the hippie days as you “Unleash the Power of Age!” We the older generation include some of our country’s best resources. When the kids grow up and leave us with an empty nest or when we retire and leave the workforce, we have the opportunity to unleash our intellectual property, experience and know-how to better our communities.

No protest is needed. You can march or run or use a walker. You can teach, create, grow, developor use your skills in any one of a hundred different ways. From basic telephone skills to helping construct new paths on the Appalachian Trail, you can unleash your power. If you’re still singing, fi nd a way to help others enjoy singing. If you are an environ-mentalist tree hugger at heart, engage in some “fl ower power” by planting trees. Join a group like Senior Environment Corps or the Passport In Time program in national forests. Do psychedelic col-ors still intrigue you? Consider painting houses with Habitat for Humanity or the elderly in your neighborhood. (Well, maybe not in psychedelic colors.)

The best part is that every time you volunteer you yourself continue learning, growing and broadening your own horizons. Go for it! The hippies wanted change to happen just because they said it should happen. Fifty years later we’re wiser and we know that some changes can only occur if one individual person makes a difference one day at a time. Groovy, man! Unleash your power!

Janice Doyle, Editor

Tune in, turn on!Flower Power

Far outPeace

Love the one you’re with

Groovy

Published monthly by News Connection U.S.A., Inc.

Hillsborough Edition

General ManagerDave Tarantul

[email protected]/Director of Events & Marketing

Kathy J. [email protected]

EditorJanice Doyle

[email protected] ce Manager

Vicki [email protected]

Advertising Sales1-888-670-0040

FCOA

Distribution1-888-670-0040

News Connection USA, Inc.P.O. Box 638

Seffner, Florida 33583-0638(813) 653-1988 • 1-888-670-0040

Fax: (813) 651-1989www.lifestylesafter50fl .com

Attention Readers: The articles printed in Lifestyles After 50 do not necessarily refl ect the opinion of the Editor or the staff. Lifestyles After 50 endeavors to accept reliable advertising; however, we cannot be held responsible by the public for advertising claims. Lifestyles After 50 reserves the right to refuse or dis-continue any advertisement. Our advertising deadline for the June 2013 issue is May 15, 2013. Magazines are out by the 7th of each month. All rights reserved.

Tampa BayDena Bingham: (813) 653-1988

Production Supervisor/Graphic DesignKim Burrell

[email protected] Assistant

Tracie [email protected]

Customer Service1-888-670-0040

Suncoast Edition: Pinellas/Pasco CountiesLake Edition: Lake/Marion Counties Sarasota Edition: Sarasota/Manatee

Southwest Edition: Lee/Collier & Charlotte

Our other editions:

To learn more, call 1-888-670-0040

HillsboroughChuck Bingham: (813) 293-1550

Sarasota/ManateeJulie Simzak: (941) 685-1676

Central and South PinellasJolie Baetzel: (941) 237-8031

North Pinellas & West PascoJim Bouldin: (727) 946-0714


On Medicare? You can have it all….. VALUE & QUALITY

Humana is a Medicare Advantage organization with a Medicare contract. You must continue to pay your Part B premium. The benefit information provided is a brief summary, not a complete description of benefits. For more information contact the plan. Limitations, copayments and restrictions may apply. Benefits may change on January 1 of each year. Plan performance Star ratings are assessed each year and may change from one year to the next. A sales person will be present with information and applications. For accommodation of persons with special needs at sales meetings call 1-800-421-7870 (TTY: 711), 8:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m., Monday - Friday. Applicable to Humana Gold Plus® (HMO) plans: H1036-025, 040, 052, 062C, 065C, 067, 068, 074, 081D, 119, 140, 141, 146, and 199.Y0040_GHHHJDZHH Accepted 04022013 TPA 5/13

*Source: CMS Medicare Advantage enrollment data by state Sept. 2012.

So if you qualify for a Special Election Period, are Turning 65 or are New to Medicare, and want to experience all the value and quality that Humana has to offer, please call us to schedule an appointment or attend a meeting in your area.

What more can you ask for?

That’s right. Humana Gold Plus® (HMO) gives you the value you expect and the quality you deserve from a Medicare Advantage health plan.

20

13 O

verall STAR Rating4.5From Medicare

Value• $0MonthlyPlanPremium• MedicalandPrescriptiondrugcoverageallinoneplan• $0co-payforPrimaryCaredoctorvisits• $0co-payformanygenericdrugs• $0co-payformanyPreventiveScreenings• Maximumannualout-of-pocketprotection• Fitnessprogramincludinggymmembershipatnoadditionalcost• AndmorebenefitsyouhavecometoexpectfromHumana

Quality• HighSTARRating-HumanaGoldPlushasreceivedan

Overall planratingof4.5outof5STARS!

• StrongNetwork -Wehavemore than62,000doctorsand205hospitalsthatcareforourmembersinFL

• Stability–HumanahasbeenservingpeoplewithMedicare inFloridaforover25years

• HumanaisthelargestMedicareAdvantageorganizationinFloridawithover400,000members.*

1-800-421-7870 (TTY: 711) 8a.m.to8p.m.,Monday-Friday


At the Strawberry Festival Expo Hall

Plant City

andJune 27, 20139 am – 2 pm

2202 W. Reynolds St.Plant City, FL

$1000s in Prizes &

Giveaways!

FREE PARKINGEDUCATION • INFORMATION • ENTERTAINMENT

“Friendly” Exhibitors

Free Coffee & Goodies

Call: 813-653-1988 for more information • Directions 813-752-9194 • www.lifestylesafter50fl.com

Premier Sponsor

A F T E R 50

Senior Friendly Sports CenterPlay & Win!

Lunch Only $5.00

Mr. D’s

FREEFREE

Chances to Win $100 Every Hour

Denise Looney Ken BradyRichie MerrittWilliam “Duece” Hulett Fritzy

Join Us!

Dancing • Live Music Free Health Screenings

BINGO • Games and Lots More!


The Hilarious Celebration of Women and The Change!®Book & Lyrics by Jeanie Linders

JUNE 19-23 ONLY! STRAZ CENTER

MEN

LOVE IT

TOO!

813-229-STAR (7827) strazcenter.orgGREATER DISCOUNTS FOR GROUPS 10+ Call: 813-222-1018 or 1016

By special license from the Owner, Jeanie Linders’ companyGFourProductions.com

THE OFF-BROADWAY SENSATION COMES TO TAMPA!

Mondays Beginner Tai Chi Classes for Adults. 10 to 11 am

at Life Enrichment Center, Tampa. $8.Call 813-932-0241 for details.

5 “A Trip to Vienna” spring concert by the Tampa Bay Symphony

with Music Director Mark Sforzini. Ferguson Hall, Straz Center, Tampa. 4 pm. $20 tickets. Information: Tam-paBaySymphony.org. 727-827-8287.

9 – 11 “The Somewhat True Tale of Robin Hood,” an irreverant

jaunt through Sherwood Forest. 8 pmat Plant City Entertainment Inc. community theater, 1501 N. Wheeler St. $12/seniors. Visit pce-inc.com.

10 “Blind” Willie James, re-nowned singer/pianist, class-

mate of Ray Charles, performs blues and gospel. 8 pm at the Carrollwood Cultural Center, 4537 Lowell Road, Tampa. $23/seniors. 813-269-1310.

11 National Train Day. 10 am at the historic Union Station,

601 N. Nebraska Ave., Tampa. Live music, tours of Amtrak equipment, model railroad displays and exhibits, telegraph demos, food trucks and a history program. Free. 813-221-7601.

11 Miles for Moffitt. Choose from 5K, 5-mile or 1-mile chip-timed

races. $35 entry benefits Moffitt and the fight against cancer. Start: 7 am at University of South Florida Sun Dome, 4202 E. Fowler Ave., Tampa. Info/register at 813- 974-3004.

11 A Red Carpet Event. Inspirational music from

the stage and silver screen by the Community Chorus and Broadway Bound at Carrollwood Cultural Center. 8 pm. $14. 813-269-1310.

15 Elder Law Seminar. Learn about legal issues and how to

plan for incapacities and long term care with emphasis on public benefits. Medicaid, Medicare, and V.A pro-grams will be discussed. 2 to 4 pm at Southshore Library. 813-273-3652.

17 Ageless Spirit: The latest research on the benefits of such

spiritual practices as meditation, grati-tude and leaving a legacy will be dis-cussed. Presentation by Jim Concotelli from Brookdale Senior Living. 12 – 1 pm at Memorial Hospital of Tampa. Lunch will be served. 813-342-1313.

17 Golfing for Kids Classic. The four person scramble, shotgun

start, includes breakfast, lunch, range balls, awards, prizes and contests for longest drive and hole-in-one. Ben-efits the Epilepsy Services Founda-tion. Price: $90. 7:30 am at Westchase Golf Club, Tampa. 813-374-8907

18 Free Health Fair at Gardenville Rec Center, 6219 Symmes Rd.,

Gibsonton. 9 am to 2 pm. Health and wellness exhibitors, Zumba demon-stration and more. 813-672-1120.

18 American Association of Uni-versity Women, Tampa Branch.

Installation of officers. 11 am at Tem-ple Terrace Country Club. Cost: $20. Call Joyce Ellsworth at 813-971-6731 or Adele Ida Walter at 813-932-6902. Visit orgsites.com/fl/tampaaauw.

18 and 19 The International Cat Association Cat Show will be

held at the Community Hall, 1910 S. Pebble Beach Blvd., Sun City Center from 10 am to 5 pm. Contests, raffles, food, vendors, cat photography and rescues. $6/person or $5 with can of cat food. [email protected].

22 eBooks For Tablets And Smart-phones. Learn how to wirelessly

check out and download free library eBooks to read on mobile devices using a free app. 10:15 am at South-shore Regional Library, 15816 Beth Shields Way, Ruskin. 813-273-3652.

Send Around Town news to News Connection USA, Inc., P.O. Box 638, Seffner, FL 33583; fax (813) 651-1989 or email [email protected]. News must be received by the 10th of the month prior to event (i.e. May 10 for June event.)

Around TownW H A T ’ S H A P P E N I N G M A Y 2 0 1 3


Alzheimer’s VS The Bucket List—Making Every Minute CountBY TRACIE SCHMIDT

If someone told you that you only had about 10 years left to enjoy

life to its fullest, what would you do? Patti Kuhn, a retired teacher and nurse, knew she was at risk for Alzheimer’s disease; both her mother and grandmother had it. She went in for testing at NYU to be sure. “I’m in seven research studies,” she said. “The fi rst study I was in deter-mined that I have the gene for Al-zheimer’s. I also found out that parts of my brain are unable to effi ciently metabolize the glucose it needs to run. There are other things in my body that indicate I will probably have Alzheimer’s in fi ve to ten more years,” she told me. Given that diagnosis at the age of 60, Kuhn decided to set out and learn and do everything that she always wanted to do with what time she had remaining to her. Where to begin? Dancing, she said.

The Bucket List Kuhn spends winter in Palmetto and summer in Pennsylvania. She started with swing dancing lessons and joined a local team up north. Kuhn impressed her teammates so much that she was asked to perform for Senior America as a contestant for Ms. Senior Pennsylvania. “I wasn’t allowed to have a live partner, so I made a dummy,” she said, hoisting a manikin in a WWII uniform, hat and shades next to her. “He’s named Sam, after his Uncle Sam, and I performed and won Ms. Senior Pennsyl-vania dancing to the song “Bugle Boy.” She went on to the Senior America competition from there and eventually became involved in the organization, per-forming for senior events, nursing homes, retirement centers and hospitals, “just encouraging people to get up and move, and enjoy life and keep learning,” she said. The most rewarding part of her jour-ney, Kuhn mentioned, is the people

she meets. At the VA hospitals she visits, Sam in his uniform often brings back strong memories. “We meet wonderful, wonderful people with stories,” Kuhn said. “When we danced, a lady called me over and told me the whole story of her husband who served and had Agent Orange and died. So I dedicated that one song to her husband Richard. I cry a lot, just because people’s lives touch me.” But even Sam could only keep up for so long; Kuhn needed a true partner. She found one in Jerry Hottinger, a retired statistician and mathematician. “I met Jerry fi ve years ago on a dance team. He’s a ballroom dancer and didn’t really know swing, so I taught him swing and he taught me ballroom. Now we’re partners in the dance of life,” Kuhn said. It was only the beginning for the two of them. Hottinger shared Kuhn’s passion for trying new things, and it soon took them beyond dancing into volunteering with the IRS, preparing taxes for senior citizens and low-income residents. She got a real estate license, motorcycle license and pilot’s license at age 60 and fl ies a Robinson 44 helicopter for the coastguard on search and rescue and observation missions. Hottinger is learning boat crew duties as well. When they’re not volunteering, you can fi nd them checking other things off the list: skiing, golfi ng, kayaking, entering the Senior Games,

playing the drums or traveling the country in their RV. They even decided to learn Spanish, and joined a Spanish church in Palmetto and back up north so they would have some way to practice. They soon made fast friends.

“At both Span-ish churches they don’t speak any English. We went in know-ing only ‘Si’ and ‘No,’ but we persisted with that and even though we get a

lot of things confused, we have a good time with them and they have a good time laughing at us,” Kuhn smiled.

On The Road With Patti “Jerry went to work for 35 years, 8 to 5, and all of a sudden I come along and his life turned upside down,” Kuhn said about her partner. I asked Jerry Hottinger why he decided to take on all of these activities as well. “We met at a turning point in our lives,” he replied. “Basically, we both wanted to do things we didn’t do earlier in life now, while we are physi-cally and mentally fi t. What we do is usually something new and challeng-ing. Our only regrets are if we don’t do something we could have done.” I asked him how he felt when he learned that Patti was at risk for Alzheimers, and if he was prepared for how it may change their life. “When she told me very early on, I knew I wanted to be there for her and help as best I could if it did indeed

happen,” he said. “At this time, it is hard to believe that it will happen. But if it does, I think it will be much later in life. To be prepared, I try to learn from her and others (including staff at NYU and researchers) coping with the dis-ease and to be as prepared as possible.” There are two things about Patti that he believes will never change, no matter what: her determina-tion and adventurousness.

Fighting Alzheimer’s Not only are Kuhn and Hottinger doing all of this for the fun of it, but studies suggest that the onset of Al-zheimer’s may be slowed or prevented by regular physical and mental activity. According to the Alzheimer’s Association, in the study of 800 men and women aged 75 and older, those who were more physically active, more mentally active or more socially engaged had a lower risk for develop-ing dementia. And those who com-bined these activities did even better. Physical exercise, even a limited amount of light exercise like walk-ing, gardening or doing yoga for 30 minutes a day, helps blood fl ow to the brain and wards off Alzheimer’s risk factors like heart attacks, strokes and diabetes. And keeping the brain active through enriching activities and social experiences helps create new mental pathways, generate new brain cells and strengthen old connections. So the future is not necessarily set in stone for Patti Kuhn, and while she has taken on more activities than most people would attempt at once, she shows no sign of slowing down. “You know, a lot of people think that I’m crazy for doing all of this, and that’s okay because I’m old, I don’t really care what other people think.” she laughs. “I’m doing it for myself. Knowing that I have the gene and I have maybe fi ve or ten more years, that does make a difference. But time is short for everyone; we never know how short our time is.” Her next great adventure: becoming a magician’s assistant. Keep an eye out for Patti, Jerry and Sam—you never know where they’ll turn up next.

Patti Kuhn, “Sam” and Jerry Hottinger.

Flying lessons: power glider and helicopter.

Kuhn in Las Vegas at the 2006 Senior America Pageant


Anywhere Tours of Florida

For Reservations: 813-620-3332 Visit us at–tampabus.com

Min. 30 passengers required! Ask about our day trips too!All prices subject to change!

Hard Rock Tampa Day TripDates: May 6, 12, 18, 28

Pick up: 8:30 am Return: 3:30 pmPay: $15 when you board bus

Pick Up Locations:Sun City/Ruskin - Sun City Center Library

Tampa - Big Lots on 50th/Busch Blvd.

Affordable Day TripsDates: May 7, Mt. Dora, FL

(Lunch on Your Own) $25 per person

May 13, St. Armand’s Circle/Ringling Museum(Lunch on Your Own) $22 per person

May 22, Orlando Premium Outlets(Lunch on Your Own) $20 per person

May 30, Downtown Disney(Lunch on Your Own) $20 per person Expires 9.30.13

Wardrobe Wakeup—My Clothes and I: We Just Don’t Get Along AnymoreBY EVELYN MACKEY

Boomers and seniors know the romance is over when the clothes

that made them feel confident, success-ful and put together years ago no longer work. Bodies evolved into new shapes but wardrobes haven’t, according to Lois Joy Johnson, fashion editor and author of the book Wardrobe Wakeup. Johnson has worked more than 20 years re-defining how women dress after 40. She wants women to have more style and flatter from their same old clothes through updating and restoring “lazy” clothes.

At this age, says Johnson, “When it comes to clothes, our relationship is emotional. We used to dress to fit in, stand out or move up. Now we dress only for ourselves…at least that’s our line and we’re sticking to it.”

She says bodies change, sag and shift even if weight goes up, down or stays the same. What to do about the clothes for such a body? Here are some tips:

1. Edit. Anything beyond rejuvenation goes out. If it’s frayed, pilled, stiff, too mini, too clingy, way too big, too saggy or small—out! Then organize by color. After color, group and organize by fabric texture, tailored or not, print or floral, solids, etc. Once completed,

layering and accessorizing will be easy. Hang or shelve like items by color (cluster jackets, tops, pants, etc.)2. Wear one color head to toe.“Big-time designers like Michael Kors, Ralph Lauren, Donna Karan and Georgio Ar-mani often use the one-color strategy in their collections,” notes Johnson. An exact match gives you the slimmest look, but don’t drive yourself mad; just stay in the same color group for a sleeker line.3. Wear black with navy like fashion editors do,

pairing them by color intensity (same degree of darkness or brightness, etc. Black with navy, charcoal or brown with burgundy are examples). Do the same with light colors, say white with sand or rose with coral.4. A longer neck and legs are game changers. Use skin-tone flats or

pumps on the bottom and necklines that dip below your collarbones. John-son cautions that if you go too low and reveal cleavage it can sabotage the whole mission. Unbuttoned shirts form a good V-neck, for example.5. A nip and a tuck freshens everything.Tailoring tricks include getting rid of shoulder pads and raising shoulder lines. Nip waists for a thinner look on straight-cut jackets, etc. Pants are tough, says Johnson. New styles with improved proportioning and design details solve a lot of issues. Ditch the old ones for best fit possible.6. Layer clothes like a stylist for an updated look, but beware creating a sloppy, frumpy look. Learn to let go of the old-time perfection that came with shirts buttoned up to the neck and cleanly tucked in at the waist. That look dates you! Johnson is the author of “Wardrobe Wakeup: Your Guide to Looking Fabulous at Any Age.”

“Clothes are a necessity, fashion is an option and

style is your choice.”


A Place for Generations To Remember Our HeroesBY ELLE LAYNE

“...Generations that know us not and that we know not of, heart-drawn to see where and by whom great things were suffered and done for them, shall come to this deathless field, to ponder and dream.”

These words were spoken by General Joshua Lawrence

Chamberlain during the Civil War. The local veterans who established the Veterans Memorial Park in Tampa had a similar dream in mind—to provide a place for future generations to come and learn, and a place where soldiers could visit, remember, and find the comraderie of others. The Freedom Memorial was dedi-cated there to all American veterans in 1997, and the park’s founders have grand plans for its future.What to See The Veterans Memorial Park is de-signed to bring people into the stories of those who gave all to preserve the

freedoms of others, whether it is through exhibits of personal items, uniforms and war memorabilia at the Rear Admiral LeRoy Collins Jr. mu-seum, or immersive displays like the Vietnam Memorial, which features Huey and Cobra helicopters standing sentinel by a multi-column granite wall that bears a large mural and the names of soldiers from Hillsborough County that were killed in action. Visitors can attend quarterly ceremo-nies at the Field of Honor, where the names of those killed during Iraqi Free-dom and Enduring Freedom are read while flags are placed in dedication. The park also holds regular living his-tory demonstrations and reinactments. “This is a unique park that not only contains these memorials, but also is a place to recreate, fish, walk and enjoy the outdoors,” says Raul Duran, Park Manager. “This is a focal point for the community to gather and pay respect to all soldiers and their families, and hopefully when they leave, they have

a greater respect for all that have sacrificed their lives for this country.”What’s Coming The park and museum are free to all visitors, and are dependant upon county funds and the generosity of others to grow and expand. Dedicated indi-viduals and groups like the Veterans Council of Hillsborough County and the Parks and Recreation department have been raising the funds to establish 15 war memorials, or “Theaters of War,” on an accessible walkway called the Freedom Trail. These monuments

will honor local soldiers from wars throughout history, from the Mexican-American War and the Civil War all the way through the current conflicts in Iraq and Afganistan. “The biggest challenge has probably been funding for the memorials,” says Duran. “Also, getting different ideas of designs for each theater, and the actual construction of some of the memorials.” It’s an ambitious project; so far only two of the 15 theaters have

been completed. The newest one, The Iraq Veterans Memorial, is scheduled to open in the next few months. “It has been rewarding, getting the recognition of veterans and the military for our Veterans Park and seeing some of these vets come out and enjoy the different memorials,” Duran says. They’re excited to see the park grow and encourage visi-tors to visit for their annual Memorial Day celebration, held on May 26 at 11 am. The park is located at 3602 N. Hwy. 301, Tampa. To learn more, call 813-744-5502 or visit veteransparkhc.org.

The Vietnam Memorial


Join us for a complimentary COPD seminar.

Call 855-313-1149 to RSVP today or visit LungInstitute.com

Breathe Easier.

100% of procedures are outpatient

500+ patient treatments performed

Learn more about our innovative COPD treatments and how we can help you breathe easier. After the program, meet one-on-one with our chief medical director, Dr. Burton Feinerman, to discuss how we can create a personalized treatment plan that’s right for you.

Don’t miss this moment...because of COPD symptoms.

Where: CAMLS (USF Center for Advanced Medical Learning and Simulation) 124 S. Franklin Street Tampa, FL 33602

When: May 25th at 10:00 am

Free parking Complimentary refreshments


Television star Lorianne Crook has seen a lot during her

days of hosting the long-running talk show Crook & Chase. But nothing quite like what’s in store for her when she sets sail on the Country Music Cruise next January. “Vacationing on a spectacular cruise, popping in and out of Caribbean islands, well, that’s the trip of a life-time as it is,” she marvels, “but then to stroll down the deck and walk into concerts by Kenny Rogers or Vince Gill, Jo Dee Messina or Larry Gat-lin—that’s heaven, absolute heaven for a country music fan like me.” Crook will wear two hats (cowboy, of course) during the Country Music Cruise; one as a fan and another as host of the voyage. “I absolutely love hosting television and radio shows. When I was asked to be a part of the cruise, I thought it was a wonderful and really special opportunity to connect with people who may have seen my show throughout the years and really hang out with them in a whole new way I’ve never thought possible,” she explains. “And it is first class all the way—the stars, the food, the islands we are going to,” she adds. “January can’t get here soon enough!” The Country Music Cruise will set sail on January 19 on the breathtaking Holland America Eurodam and travel through the Caribbean with a group of superstars so big, they share an astounding 350 hit singles between them and nearly 90 #1 hits, too. Imagine seeing shows by Vince Gill, Kenny Rogers, Larry Gatlin & The Gatlin Brothers, Patty Loveless, Jo Dee Messina, Ronnie Milsap, and Restless Heart all within the span of a week, enjoying music that hundreds of millions of fans across the world have loved as these incredible artists

perform in intimate venues just for guests of the Country Music Cruise. And that’s not

all. The concerts keep on coming, with live performances by Andy Griggs, Wade Hayes, Ty Herndon, Jamie O’Neal, Warren Brothers and Bryan White. Cruisers will dance the days away with poolside shows by Country Music’s #1 party band Chuck Mead (of BR549) & His Grassy Knoll Boys and side-splitting shows by comedian Jon Reep. But this cruise is so much more than concerts. Travelers will immerse themselves in the total country music experience and enjoy ‘round the clock entertainment with dynamic panel discussions and Q&As with the artists where fans

get up close and personal, the Red, White and Blue BBQ, a Boots and Buckles Ball, a Country Gospel hour, line dancing, Texas Hold’em Poker Tournaments, Southern cooking demonstrations, karaoke, contests and more. Plus world class dining, wine tastings, songwriter workshops and exclusive screenings of country music films and documentaries. “Country music fans are in for something really special,” says Vince Gill, who is one of the headlining acts. “Not only will they get to experience a luxurious ocean cruise, but they can enjoy exclusive concerts by country

music’s iconic superstars. The cruise is destined to become a vacation destination in the years to come.” The voyage gives fans the rare opportunity to see so many of their favorite singers all in one location, but for it to all take place among breathtaking ocean and island vistas on one of the most magnificent ships at sea is a rare and spectacular treat. “I couldn’t be more excited about performing on the Country Music Cruise and being a part of a vaca-tion that my fans will never forget,”

adds Kenny Rogers, who will bring 50 years of beloved hits to the stage onboard just weeks after his induction into the Country Music Hall of Fame. While on the ship, vacationers will experience the very best in fine dining and beautiful accommodations while being pampered by the superb Holland America staff aboard Holland America’s m/s Eurodam, one of the world’s premier cruise lines. The ship will dock in several picturesque Caribbean towns, where travelers can explore the majestic beauty and vibrant culture of Grand Turk (Turks and Caicos), San Juan (Puerto Rico), and Philipsburg (Saint Maarten). One of the little-known treasures

of a cruise filled with as much entertainment as this one is the inclusive rate. When travelers book their cabins, they’re not just making a hotel reservation; they are booking a vacation brimming with amenities. All concerts, entertainment, premier dining (including never-ending dessert buffets and round-the-clock room service), concerts, parties, activities and more are included in the fare. Cabins are available now at www.CountryMusicCruise.com or by calling (toll free) 1-855-332-6868. Early reservation Country Music Cruise fan rates start at just $1,925 per person.

Lorianne Crook

All aboard the Holland America Eurodam for the Country Music

Cruise, Jan. 19, 2014!

Vince Gill

Kenny Rogers

Restless Heart


SPECIAL OFFER FO

R FLORIDA RESIDENTS

FREE Luxury Motor Coach Transportation to and from the Port!

SPECIAL OFFER FO

R LIFESTYLES AFTER 50!

Mention this ad and source code LS50 when booking

and receive $100 onboard credit!

C

M

Y

CM

MY

CY

CMY

K

MSMC_Halfpage_Ad.pdf 1 2/19/13 4:12 PM

G R A N D T U R K S A N J U A N S T. M A A R T E N H A L F M O O N C AYH O L L A N D A M E R I C A M / S E U R O D A M

TOLL FREE855.332.6868855.33COUNTRYCountryMusicCruise.com

LARRY GATLIN & THE GATLIN

BROTHERS

LARRY GATLIN PATTYLOVELESS

H O L L A N D A M E R I C A M / S E U R O D A M

VINCE GILL

H O L L A N D A M E R I C A M / S E U R O D A MH O L L A N D A M E R I C A M / S E U R O D A M

VINCE GILL KENNY ROGERS RONNIE MILSAPKENNY ROGERS RONNIE MILSAPKENNY ROGERS RONNIE MILSAP

RESTLESSHEART

PATTYLOVELESS

RESTLESSHEART

JO DEEMESSINA

BROTHERS

ANDY GRIGGS WADE HAYES TY HERNDON JAMIE O’NEAL

WARREN BROTHERS BRYAN WHITE HOST:LORIANNE

CROOK

PLUS COUNTRY MUSIC’S #1 PARTY BAND

CHUCK MEAD (OF BR 549) & HIS GRASSY

KNOLL BOYS

JANUARY 19-26 | 2014

SPECIAL OFFER FO

R FLORIDA RESIDENTS

FREE Luxury Motor Coach Transportation to and from the Port!

HURRY! SPECIAL FAN RATES

ONLY AVAILABLE UNTIL 5/31/13

“Real Country Music… a Real Good Time!”

C

M

Y

CM

MY

CY

CMY

K

CMC_Halfpage_Ad.pdf 1 2/19/13 5:31 PM


Brandon Regional and South Bay Hospitals offer you and your family convenient, nationally recognized healthcare services close to home without the drive.

Emergency Centers • Brandon Regional Hospital • Plant City • South Bay

Heart & Vascular Services • Cardiac Catheterization and Cardiac Surgery • Heart Murmur & Valve Clinic • Recognized by the Joint Commission for Top Performers in Quality • Joint Commission’s Gold Seal of Approval for cardiac conditions and procedures

Pediatric Services • Pediatric Emergency Room • Pediatric Intensive Care Unit

Orthopedic and Spine Care • Minimally invasive Joint Replacements and Spine Surgery • Joint Commission Accreditation in Hip and Knee Replacement

Robotic Surgery • Robotic Surgery for Various Types of Surgeries Including Gallbladder, Hysterectomies and Urological

Weight Loss Surgery • Gastric Bypass, Sleeve Gastrectomy, Gastric

Banding and Revisional Surgery • Bariatric Center of Excellence

The Women’s Center at Brandon Regional Hospital • The Baby Suites • Level III Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) – the highest level available

For more information on the services at Brandon Regional and South Bay Hospitals or for a free referral to one of our more than

580 physicians, please call 1-888-HCA-DOCS.


NOWOPEN!Blackened,

Fried or BroiledWith Fries,

Hush Puppies & Slaw$795 140 N. Parsons Ave.

Corner of Hwy. 60 & N. Parsons

662-48443858 Sun City Center Blvd.

Next to Hungry Howies

634-3000

Call 813-246-4120 • www.agingcareadvocates.comO� ces in Sun City & Tampa

Our professionals will help you � nd peace of mind and the highest quality of life for your loved one1/2 OFF

CONSULTATIONCALL NOW

Assessment • Mediation • On-Going ManagementConsultation • Placement and much more!

Concerned About The Care Of Your Aging Parent?Our professionals will help you � nd peace of mind and the highest quality of life for your loved one

A+ Hearing Center, Inc.

813-642-8200

Don Guiley, BCHISHearing Instrument Specialist“He who has ears let him hear”

1647 SCC Plza Bldg., Ste. 203A • Sun City Center, FL 33573email: aplushearing@aol. com • fax: 813-633-6568

DOES YOUR ESTATE PLAN NEED A TUNE UP?I can prepare or revise your trust, will, power of attorney, or living will at an easy-to-afford rate.

Contact Ken Rodman, an experienced paralegal and a Sun City Center resident, at (813) 419-1776.I also prepare ALL Florida legal documents. House Calls available! Email: [email protected]

View my Website at www.docprepprofl.com for all services

Everything Under the Sun!(813) 634-3347

Independent Living Assisted Living Skilled Nursing Memory Care

AL#4991

We Sell Houses!Daniel F. Tempel

Real Estate Broker

(813) 732-2086www.seniortransitionsrealty.com

A-Plus Heating & AirA/C Problems? Don’t replace it rejuvenate it.

813-634-8679Serving Sun City Center for over 20 years CAC1816456

We Care Every Day In Every WayExperienced senior care for total peace of mind

813-752-0008 www.VisitingAngels.com/Hillsborough

Errands • Shopping • Escort to Doctor Visits • Light Housekeeping • Meal Prepartion Companionship • Assistance with all ADL’s

NR#30211328 & 228835

RN on call to respond to care plan issues 24/7


Is angIna squeezIng the enjoyment out of your lIfe?

Announcing a clinical research study for people with angina.

If you’ve been unable to control your symptoms of angina, you’re invited to see if you may qualify for the Renew Study. The purpose of the study is to determine the safety and effectiveness of an investigational therapy using a patient’s own stem cells for the treatment of angina.

Each individual must be 21 or older, and will be evaluated to determine his or her eligibility. Qualified participants will receive either the investigational therapy or placebo, or continue with current approved angina treatment options, providing researchers with a standard comparison to the investigational therapy. All participants will receive study-related medical exams and lab tests at no charge. Compensation for time and travel may be available.

To find out if you may qualify, visit RENEWstudy.com and call the area doctor below.

Contact: Gloria Stagi Coyle, BSc, RN, CCRC Charles Lambert, MD Florida Hospital Tampa Pepin Heart Institute 3100 E. Fletcher Avenue Tampa, FL 33613 813-615-7527

Lifestyles After 50 - 4.9167”x9.8125”baxter6939 Renew_4.9167x9.8125_M.indd 1 2/15/13 6:06 PM

Concerned about Sequestration Cuts to Cancer Care?

Sequestration cuts to Medicare Part B make it nearly impossible for small, community-based oncologists to continue providing extremely

expensive chemotherapy drugs. So, these practices may be forced to send Medicare patients to

hospitals for chemo, which means higher co-pays for the patient – AND – greater costs to Medicare because hospitals are reimbursed at higher rates.

TAKE ACTION TODAY!Call your Representatives in Washington and ask them to

co-sponsor and support HR 1416, a bill that would reverse the

sequestration cuts for cancer medications. Help stop the 2% reduction before it’s too late!

Supported by Florida Cancer Specialists & Research Institute

Research reported by National Cancer Institute (NCI) as part of the NCI Community Cancer Centers Program (NCCCP) and reported in the Pilot Program Summary released in 2007.

For detailed info about sequestration cuts:FLCancer.com

Recently, as many as 84% of all cancer patients were treated at a community-based oncology practice – as

opposed to a hospital or large cancer center.*

If hospitals are required to manage the majority of cancer care, it will also burden hospital systems and could result in treatment delays for patients.



AL License #9949

Pictures with Santa

Tues. Dec. 11th. 6 p.m. – 7:30 p.m.

Veteran Owned Business“For Bathroom Safety & Peace of Mind”

“Give Us A Call, Before You Fall.”

2 for $119Installed

TOLLFREELICENSED

INSUREDADA

COMPLIANT

Veterans Corner

BY JANICE DOYLE

Its architecture hints of an elegant bygone lifestyle: Stained glass

windows in the lobby, a sparkling pool, hand-painted tiles on the stair risers, an awning-covered walkway. It’s the Vol-unteers of America of Florida’s Ocala Ritz Veterans Village which houses 52 once-homeless veterans from the Ocala area. It’s a secure, safe and clean hous-ing solution in a supportive environ-ment free of drugs and alcohol. Government statistics say that nearly 13 percent of the homeless adult population are veterans. What to do? Enter Volunteers of America, a faith-based organization which for 117 years has stepped forward to help America’s most vulner-able. The agency’s ministry of service helps connect veterans to re-integrate back into society and self-sufficiency. In Ocala, Volunteers Of America bought The Ritz Historic Inn which was a landmark property on Main Street. It had weathered foreclosures, bankrupt-cies and many owners since being built in 1925. The agency spent over two years renovating and turning it into the attractive and useful place it is today. Wendy Whitescarver, the agency’s Resource Development Manager, says, “The community of Ocala really stepped up to assist in making the veterans a home.” Individuals, groups and businesses donated labor, cash, furniture, skills and time to make it a home for those who qualify. Dolly Rodriguez, Health Services Manager for the facility, says, “It’s a place where a veteran’s basic needs are met so they don’t have to worry.” They begin to move their lives forward again. The one-time hotel lobby is now a community room which turns into a training room, class room, computer lab, meeting room or party space, depending

Homeless Vets Get Second Chance Living at the Ritz

on the need. Former apartments now provide individual rooms with lounge areas and community kitchens. Residents (both men and women and currently ranging in age from 24 to 65) work with staff to develop their life plans and set goals. If they have in-come, they must pay 30 percent toward their rent. Assistance is given to finding necessary health or counseling services.

Rodriguez says, “A lot of what we do here is encouragement. Change

is uncomfortable and difficult and sometimes the need is to talk to the proper

person who can help. They can come here and regain their self-sufficiency. They each knew how in the military and we want them to do that again.” Finances for Volunteers Of America’s program comes from VA grants, federal and state funding sources. How can you help? Call or visit The Ocala Veterans Village and offer what-ever skills you have from possible classes you might teach to speaking to community groups to bringing your group for a special project. Gently used furniture is also welcome. Volunteers Of America has similar veterans housing programs throughout Florida in Gainesville, Lake City, Jacksonville, Tallahassee, Punta Gorda, Tampa (women), Key West, Miami, Pensacola and Cocoa. They can all use volunteers and donations. The agency also provides similar services for elderly and special needs populations. Info: Dolly Rodriguez, 352-562-7872 or email Wendy Whitescarver at [email protected].


Stop the Pain!Available at

Safe and effective, Hyland’s Leg Cramps tablets and ointment relieve leg and foot cramps so you can get on with your day. And your night!

Always read and follow label instructions. *These statements are based upon traditional homeopathic practice. They have not been reviewed by the Food and Drug Administration.

Dick has been a resident at St. Joseph’s John Knox of Tampa Bay since 1999. He enjoys his active lifestyle today at the age of 93 just as he did when he moved in 14 years ago. We have served the community for 40 years this year, call us to learn about our Retirement Community. We offer all levels of care on our 14 acre campus.

Call 813-632-2331 to schedule a personal tour of our community.

has been a resident at St. Joseph’s John Knox of Tampa Bay since

BY FRED CICETTI

Q. I have arthritis in my knee. I’m thinking about trying

acupuncture, but my friends think I’m nuts. What do you think?

Several recent studies show osteo-arthritis symptoms can be relieved

with acupuncture. One Scandinavian study reported that 25 percent of patients canceled their plans for knee surgery after acupuncture. About 15 million Americans have tried this needle therapy. The World Health Organization recommends it for more than 40 conditions as diverse as asthma and nausea from chemother-apy. The Food and Drug Administration regulates acupuncture needles. So, no, I don’t think you’re nuts. By the 3rd century B.C., the Chinese had docu-mented a medical system that is based on qi (pro-nounced “chee”), a con-cept of vital energy that is believed to flow throughout the body. Qi is said to regulate a person’s phys-ical, spiritual, emotional and mental balance. Advocates of Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), say qi is affected by yin (negative energy) and yang (positive energy). When the flow of qi is disrupted and yin and yang are unbalanced, the condition leads to pain and disease, according to TCM. Treatments that are integral to this ancient system are herbal and nutritional therapy, restorative physical exercises, meditation, acupuncture and remedial massage. To correct the flow of qi, acupunc-ture uses superfine metal needles inserted into the skin at more than 2,000 “acupoints” along pathways known as “meridians.” It is believed that there are 12 main meridians and 8 secondary meridians. The points can also be stimulated with heated herbs, magnets, mild electrical

current, manual pressure, low-frequency lasers or even bee stings. Most acupuncture patients feel little or no pain as the needles are inserted. Some people are energized by treatment, while others feel relaxed. Improper needle place-ment, movement of the patient, or a defect in the needle can cause soreness and pain during treatment. Relatively few complications from acupuncture have been reported to the FDA. However, inadequate sterilization of needles and improper

administration have led to complications. When done improperly, acupuncture can cause serious problems such as infections and punctured organs. Western scientists don’t know how acupuncture works. However, studies show that stimulating acupoints causes multiple biologic responses. For example, this stimulation can prompt the release of the

body’s natural pain-killing endorphins. If you are interested in acupuncture, ask your doctor about it. Healthcare practitioners can be a resource for referrals to acupuncturists. More medical doctors, including neurologists, anesthesiologists, and specialists in physical medicine, are becoming trained in acupuncture. About 10,000 acupuncturists practice in the United States. Most are state-regulated. About 4,000 doctors have completed a recognized acupuncture training program. Look for an acupuncture practitioner who is licensed and credentialed. And, check with your insurer before you start treatment to see whether acupunc-ture will be covered for your condition. If you would like to read more columns, you can order a copy of “How To Be A Healthy Geezer” at www.healthygeezer.com. All Rights Reserved © 2013 by Fred Cicetti.

The Healthy Geezer



The Wisdom of “Rhoda”BY STAN CRAIG

Recently Valerie Harper, best known for playing Rhoda Morgenstern on

TVs “The Mary Tyler Moore Show” and its spinoff, “Rhoda,” was diagnosed with a rare brain cancer and told she has as little as three months to live. Both in real life and in the roles she has played, Valerie Harper comes across as some-one who is filled with life, with a great sense of humor and a bright smile.

Valerie Harper knows what we all know—that every member of our family, everyone we are acquainted with, everyone—will die. Beyond that, here is the wisdom of “Rhoda:”

• Immortality is not reality. Nearly all of us live our lives as if we are immortal. Procrastination is one of the key traits that every human shares,

especially when it comes to preparing for the end of life. We somehow believe that death is going to happen to someone else. At least 5 of 10 of adults who have family do not have a will. Without a will, the state will decide everything. That can have tragic consequences.

• Talking about death can lift away the curtain of fear. Talking about death can allow us to prepare ourselves and our family for what we all know is inevitable. A living will is a vital document that every hospital will ask about upon patient admission. A durable power of attorney for healthcare allows you to appoint someone to speak on your behalf if you are no longer capable of doing so. Appointing an executor, writing a final letter of gratitude, preparing and planning your own funeral or memorial service can take away much of the uncertainty surrounding serious illness and death. There is even medical evidence that

understanding, discussing and accepting hospice and palliative care can extend your life. Harper says in her interview, “It feels awfully good to be open and honest, face it and see what you can do.”

• Optimism is a gift we give ourselves and those around us. Even in the midst of the sadness of a terminal and incurable brain disease, Valerie Harper remains hopeful and optimistic. “I am more than hopeful,” she says. “I have an intention to live each moment fully.” She had a choice to either sit at home in a dark room, buried in grief, or to step out, face what was coming and do so with grace, dignity. The choice she made sends a powerful message to all of us.

• Living each day as fully as possible makes it possible to face even difficult days. Her form of cancer is a rare disease attacking the fluid-filled membrane

around her brain and is being treated with chemotherapy. Even so, she is planning to appear on an upcoming episode of a series,” Hot in Cleveland,” that will unite many cast members from the “Mary Tyler more Show.” “I’m alive. I’m feeling good. I’m trying to live every moment as much as I can.” It’s an attitude we would expect from someone as filled with life as “Rhoda.” Just knowing what Valerie Harper knows can make a difference both now and tomorrow for you and for your family. Stan Craig is author of “ForeTalk: 7 Critical Conversations for Living in the Season of Now.”

Retirement Living

Valerie Harper, “Rhoda”


$

Community HealthEducation Programs

Seating is limited • Register for these FREE programs via phone at 1-800-822-3627 or on-line at www.tgh.org

Friday, May 3, 201310:00 AM Check-in / 10:30 AM Program

Replace Heart Valves Without Open HeartSurgery with TAVRArthur Labovitz, MD, FACC, Professor of Medicine, Chair, Department ofCardiovascular Medicine, USF Health Morsani College of Medicine

Transcatheter aortic valve replacement (TAVR) is a new treatment for patientswith severe aortic stenosis (narrowing of the heart valve) who are not idealcandidates for traditional open heart surgery. The TAVR procedure replacesopen heart surgery by accessing the diseased aortic valve percutaneously,usually through an artery in the leg. A collapsible aortic heart valve replacesthe diseased valve while the heart continues to beat. Join us as we discussthis procedure and learn whether it is right for you.

Wednesday, May 8, 20136:00 PM Check-in / 6:30 PM Program

Wellness Workshop: Good Nutrition is Medicine - FatsSuzan Mekler, CHE, AHFS, (Advanced Health & Fitness Specialist), PRCS (Post Rehabilitation Conditioning Specialist), CPT (Certified PersonalTrainer), Diabetes educator, NS (Nutrition Specialist)

Most of us know that good nutrition and exercise are essential components ofa healthy lifestyle. In fact, inactivity and poor diet have been found to be asdetrimental to our well-being as smoking. This workshop is designed toeducate you about the basics of good nutrition, focusing on the role thathealthy and unhealthy fats have on our metabolism and vitality.

Friday, May 10, 201310:00 AM Check-in / 10:30 AM Program

Complementary Therapies for Health and Well-beingSheela Chokshi, MD, Internal Medicine, Physician Leader, TGH IntegrativeMedicine Program

There are a number of therapeutic therapies intended to improve health andwell-being. These therapies may increase comfort or relaxation, maintain,improve or restore health and harmony of the body, mind, and/or spirit,improve coping mechanisms, reduce stress, relieve pain and/or increase yoursense of well-being. They are used either in addition to, or in place of,conventional treatments. Join us to learn more about this form of therapy.

Tuesday, May 14, 20132:00 PM – 6:00 PMBy Appointment Only

Perfect Performance Assessment: How Well Can Your Body Perform?In observance of National Physical Fitness and Sports Month, allow us toevaluate how well you perform the key functional endurance exercises ofsquats, push-ups and curl-ups, and we’ll provide tips for modifying them.Comfortable clothing and tennis shoes are recommended. Registration isrequired and appointments are limited.

Thursday, May 16, 20136:00 PM Check-in / 6:30 PM Program

Your Son is Maturing: What the Two of You Can ExpectLuis A. Maldonado, MD, MPH, Assistant Professor, USF Department ofPediatrics, Ambulatory

So much attention has been paid to girls maturing that we often forget thatboys also experience some of the same changes that puberty often brings.Join us to discuss some of the changes boys often experience during thistime. Recommended for parents with pre-teen sons.

Visit www.tgh.org for a complete listing of community health education programsFree parking n Convenient location

IN HYDE PARK VILLAGE • 740 SOUTH VILLAGE CIRCLE, TAMPA 33606

ASSESSMENT


If you have an enlarged prostate, also known as BPH, you may suffer from a sudden, recurrent urge to urinate, among other symptoms that require frequent trips to the bathroom.

When these symptoms interfere with your sleep or daily routine, it’s time to ask your Urologist about PlasmaButton™ Vaporization Therapy, the new treatment for BPH.

© 2013 Olympus America Inc. Trademark or Registered Trademark of Olympus or its affiliate entities in the U.S. and/or other countries of the world. All patents apply. OAIURO0113AD10362

For a brochure with more informationvisit www.PlasmaButton.com/Patient

ARE BPH SYMPTOMS INTERFERING WITH YOUR LIFESTYLE?

BY EVELYN MACKEY

“In the past, retirement was a desti-nation,” Dorian Mintzer, a thera-

pist and board-certified retirement transi-tion coach based in Boston, told USA Today. “You had your retirement party and bought your condo in Florida. Now it’s a process. It’s a journey that can be daunting but can be very exciting, too.” Many boomers will have to reinvent their lives, and they may have given the matter little thought, the January article noted. It further describes Mintzer and others like him as being in a new category of specialists. They are retirement coaches who aid in setting goals and making plans. Another group—certified senior advisors—find the most appropriate senior housing complex or guide healthcare decisions.

“What are you going to do when you retire?” someone may ask a 60-year-old. The funny answer is “Whatever I want to whenever I want to do it.” That may be easier than it sounds, especially for dual ca-reer couples who may have different ideas of when and how to be retired, the USA Today article pointed out. A financial planner may be valuable in helping decide aspects of retire-ment by taking a good look at your finances and setting boundaries on future spending ability. Some ques-tions he or she won’t be able to help you answer might be the following: 1. What are your goals for your retirement years? Do you know what you want to be able to say you’ve accomplished in the 20 or 30 or more years left in your life?2. How will you define your life week by week, month by month, year by year without the job descriptions you’ve lived with?

3. What new opportuni-ties do you look forward to with the added time? Travel? Adventure? Mentoring? Volunteering?4. What skills do you have to make the future happen the way you see it? It’s easy to be pulled in many directions by the whims of family and friends who now see you with time that could be spent with them. It is often very difficult to set your own schedule and define your own retirement. Do you need a retirement or life coach? AARP figures show that one of the more than 76 million boomers turns 50 every 7.5 seconds. Every coming year, over 4 million men and women will join the ranks of the 50-plus age group. People turning 50 today have half of their adult lives ahead of them, according to William Novelli of AARP.

Goal-oriented boomers are known for consumption and may be wiser about what money does and doesn’t provide. But they may need a coach to help them decide how to use that knowledge. They’ve

found a gap between where they are in their current lives and where they would like to be. A coach may help them expand their thinking, clarify goals and hold them accountable for working to achieve their vision. Following dreams requires plan-ning. Without proper planning and commitment (and maybe coaching), a retiree who had dreams of taking on worthy projects or pursuing an education might wake up at age 75 and look back at the jumble of the prior 15 years spent doing whatever someone else suggested and feel the years have amounted to very little compared to the possibilities he or she imagined.

New Specialists on Hand for Boomer Retirement


n Diagnosis & Treatment of Skin Cancern Treatment for Spider Veinsn Treatment for Rosacean Treatment for Acne and Scarringn Glytone Peels & Facial Productsn Botox and Restylanen Special line of Glycolic Products for the following:n Heel & Elbow Treatments n Fine Lines n Dry Skin

Specialist in Aging SkinSame Day Appointments

Free skin screeningsCall for an appointment

All appointments made through our Tampa office

813.880.7546www.drrobertnorman.com

800.488.7336ACCEPTING MEDICARE & MEDICAID.

Other Insurances accepted:

Dr. Robert A. Norman

Se Habla Español

Healthcare Physicians

Hero Award 2008

Psoriasis Treatment

Tampa 8002 Gunn Hwy.

Riverview10422 U.S. Hwy. 301Unitedhealthcare, Cigna, BC/BS, Humana,

Tricare, Citruscare, Aetna, Cigna, Medipass, HCH, Pinellas Care and other insurance carriers.

BOARD CERTIFIED DERMATOLOGIST

ASK THE EXPERT Grace Terry, MSW

“Hope, Humor, and Healthy Grief”

Savannah Court of BrandonAssisted Living Residence

824 N. Parsons AvenueBrandon, FL 33510

Assisted Living, Respite, Day ServiceAssisted Living Facility License No. 9353

Thursday, May 23rd 11:00am to Noon

A light lunch will be servedRSVP NOW!

813.643.6767At Savannah Court of Brandon

Social Worker for over 30 yrs, Extensive Experience as Mental Health Provider, Grief Educator, and Grief Support Specialist. Founder and servant

leader of the Bridge Builder’s Center for Grief Education in Tampa.

Join us for an informative FREE seminar!

EQUAL HOUSINGOPPORTUNITY

Meet the HospitalistThe days of

Marcus Welby, MD, coming to see you in the hospital are long gone. Today you’re greeted by a crowd of specialists, tech-nicians, therapists and nurses. With so many older people suffering from multiple chronic conditions—diabetes, arthritis and high or low blood pres-sure—different specialists are called in to monitor each part of their care. Let’s say that your mother is admitted to the hospital for hip surgery, but during the course of her stay, her blood pressure skyrockets and her blood sugar plummets. Neither of these conditions will be treated by the orthopedic surgeon. So who decides to do what? It’s done by a relatively new type of doctor—the hospitalist. This physician oversees a patient’s care from start to finish during the entire hospital stay.

He or she orders tests, coor-dinates treatment plans with other specialists, prescribes medications, consults with the primary care doctor and arranges for discharge.

Most hospitalists are internists, and they know how to work the hospital’s system on a patient’s behalf. Their mission is to get the entire medical team on the same page and ensure that no patient falls through the cracks. The hospitalist interacts with family members and patients more than the other specialists. If you have questions about your loved one’s care, ask for the hospitalist. Tracking him or her down will be much easier than trying to catch a surgeon during early morning rounds. The hospitalist can also take the time to explain the many moving parts of your loved one’s care. Taken from the book “The Essential Guide to Caring for Aging Parents” by Dr. Linda Rhodes.

Medicare AnswersDear Marci: My pharmacist

told me that my Medicare prescription drug plan will cover my drug, only if I undergo step therapy. What is step therapy? —Bria

Dear Bria, Step therapy is a type of coverage restriction that Medicare prescription drug plans, also known as Part D plans, place on certain drugs. If your Part D plan requires you to try step therapy, this means that you must try a similar, less expensive drug to treat your condition before the plan will cover the drug that was originally prescribed to you. If your doctor feels that step therapy may be harmful to your health or that the cheaper drug may not be as effective as the prescribed drug, ask your doctorto help you request an excep-tion to the plan’s coverage rules.


How long have people been enjoy-ing massages? Try centuries! Evi-

dence can be found in Egyptian tombs and ancient Chinese medical texts. Today’s massage therapists manipulate tissue to achieve deep relaxation and promote healing. Applying skillful touch and pressure, they help treat injuries and health problems. Massage therapy can also prevent injury and enhance wellness. But some myths about massage ther-apy persist. Below, Center for Integra-tive Medicine massage therapist Tracy Segall helps counter misconceptions.

Myth 1: A massage is a massage—no matter where you go.

Fact: Not all massages are created equal. In the spa setting, massage techniques involve the whole body and promote relaxation. Massage therapy in a clinical or hospital setting is given by licensed professionals who are trained to find and focus on problem areas. You may come in with backache, for example, and learn that the problem begins in your ankles. Massage therapists promote healing and may work with other medical professionals to improve the results of treatment.

Myth 2: Massage therapy mainly involves moving muscles.

Fact: Massage does more than manipulate muscles. Massage can stretch tightened areas of the fascia, a seamless tissue layer connecting muscles, bones and organs. Massage can manually move fluids to loosen joints, reduce swelling and make movement easier. For example, synovi-al fluid, which normally lubricates the joints, can build up painfully in arthritic joints. And lymph, a fluid that nor-mally moves through the body to fight infection, can cause painful swelling. Massage may help increase circulation of the blood, which moves nutrients through the body and speeds healing.

Myth 3: The effects of massageare temporary.

Fact: A good massage therapist does more than address temporary aches and pains. He or she wants you to be as comfortable as possible after the massage’s effects wear off. Muscles have a long memory. Holding them in an awkward position—such as craning your neck forward to see a computer at work—can cut off nerve pathways. This triggers neck and shoulder tension, upper back pain, and sometimes numbness and tingling down through the hands. Regular massages let a therapist address your pain patterns and re-educate muscles to improve body mechanics and posture.

Myth 4: Massages don’t help migraines—lying down in a dark room is the only cure.

Fact: Massage therapy is a complementary treatment for migraine headaches. Applying pressure to trigger points in the neck, shoulders, head and even face can help release tension. This may interrupt pain signals that would otherwise travel up to the blood vessels supplying the brain. Problems in the way these blood vessels function are believed to produce migraine symp-toms: severe headache, visual distur-bances, nausea and light sensitivity.

Myth 5: Don’t interrupt a therapist during a massage, even if it hurts.

Fact: Massage therapy is unlikely to be painful. You may feel uncomfortable while a massage therapist applies deep pressure to release a “knot” of muscle tissue. But if pain or discomfort persist, speak up. Sensations that are painful in a “good” way should be temporary. Don’t hesitate to talk to your massage therapist about any discomfort. He or she will want to know and will make adjustments accordingly.

Health

5 Myths About Massage Therapy

Free InFormatIon ServIceLifestyles After 50

for information please return completed form to:News Connection USA, Inc. • P.O. Box 278 • Laurel FL 34272-0278

Name:

Address:

City:

Phone:

o Single o Married o Are you a Group Leader?Please contact me by: o Mail o Phone o E-mail

SEND INFORMATION ON AREA(S) CHECKED BELOWAUTOMOBILES:o Automobile Saleso Maintenance and Repairso Recreational VehiclesRESIDENTIAL LIVING:o Mfd/FactoryBuilt Homeso RV Resorto Senior Apartmentso Villa/Condo/Single Familyo Golf Community

HOUSING OpTIONSo Independento Assisted Livingo Continuing Care/LifeCare

CAREGIVER RESOURCESo Family Counselingo Caregiver Supporto Dementia Care

pERSONAL HEALTH:o Physicianso Dentistso Eye Careo Skin Careo Weight Losso Supplementso Home Healtho Prescription Drugso Hearingo Spas/Gym

INSURANCE:o Medicareo Health o Lifeo Long-term care

FINANCIAL/ LAW:o Retirement planningo Trustso Estate planningo Guardianshipso Elder Lawo Funeral Planning

LEISURE TIME:o Golfo Gamblingo Boatingo Theatero Dining In/Out

HOME IMpROVEMENTS:o Sunroomso Pools/spaso Home Modifications

HILLSOTHER:

State: Zip:

E-mail:

Age: Date:

Win a $25 Gift certificate to Home Depot!When you complete this form and mail it back, your name will be entered to win a $25 gift certficate to Home Depot.

(Drawing held the 20th of each month.)P Last Month’s Winner Was: P

P Robert Peters — Congratulations! P

Entries will be collected by News Connection U.S.A. for future promotions, special offers, and marketing.

TRAVEL:o Cruises o Land Tourso Hotels/ Resortso Local Attractions


BRANDON HEARING CENTERSYou’ll hear the difference!

Patty takes pride in her service to the community, celebrating more than 45 years in Brandon and Sun City Center.

“We work together to find the best Hearing Aid for your need.” –Patty Paddock

• Call for FREE Audiometric Testing• Demonstration of latest digital hearing aids• Credit and debit cards accepted

E-mail us at: [email protected]

681-2622205 E. Brandon Blvd., #C • Brandon, FL 33511

Best of Brandon & South Shore 2007-2012

GOLD WINNER

Patty Paddock, HAS, BC-HIS

Neuropathy & Other Foot Problems?Yes, You Can Feel Great About Your Feet Again!

We Have Your Treatment Plan

New Location & Expanded Hours

BunionsHeel SpursOrthoticsNeuropathyHammertoesTendon StrainPlantar FasciitisUgly/Painful ToenailsDiabetic Footcare & Shoes

Why suffer any longer? Come see us, your gentle touch Doctor of Podiatry.

Medicare, United healthcare, Blue Cross/Blue Shield and Other Insurance

Call to see the Doctor (727) 824-5100 or (813) 645-1993

Dr. Bonnie Sanchez

Come See My New Office

Love You, Mom—Advice From ErmaWhat would mother-

hood have been like without the late Erma Bombeck’s humor? Have a laugh for Mother’s Day. When your mother asks, “Do you want a piece of advice?” it’s a mere formality. It doesn’t matter if you answer yes or no. You’re going to get it anyway. – Erma Bombeck

All of us have moments in our lives that test our courage. Taking children into a house with white carpet is one of them. – Erma Bombeck

Everyone is guilty at one time or another of throwing out questions that beg to be ignored, but mothers seem to have a market on the supply. “Do you want a spanking or do you want to go to bed?” “Don’t you want to save some of the pizza for your brother?” “Wasn’t there any change?” – Erma Bombeck

Have you any idea how many children it takes to turn off one light in the kitchen? Three. It takes one to say, “What light?” and two more to say, “I didn’t turn it on.” – Erma Bombeck

I remember buying a set of black plastic dishes once, after I saw an ad on television where they

actually put a blowtorch to them and they emerged unscathed. Exactly one week after I bought them, one of the kids brought a dinner plate to me with a large crack in it. When I asked what happened to it, he said it hit a tree. I don’t want to talk about it. – Erma Bombeck

Kids have little computer bodies with disks that store information. They remember who had to do the dishes the last time you had spaghetti, who

lost the knob off the TV set six years ago, who got punished for teasing the dog when he wasn’t teasing the dog and who had to wear girls boots the last time it snowed. – Erma Bombeck

Mothers have to remember what food each child likes or dislikes, which one is allergic to penicillin and hamster fur, who gets carsick and who isn’t kidding when he stands outside the bathroom door and tells you what’s going to happen if he doesn’t get in right away. It’s tough. If they all have the same hair color they tend to run together. – Erma Bombeck

My theory on housework is, if the item doesn’t multiply, smell, catch on fire or block the refrigerator door, let it be. No one cares. Why should you? – Erma Bombeck

The age of your children is a key factor in how quickly you are served in a restaurant. We once had a waiter in who said,

“Could I get you your check?” and we answered, “How about the menu first?” – Erma Bombeck

When mothers talk about the depression of the empty nest, they’re not mourning the passing of all those wet towels on the floor, or the music that numbs your teeth, or even the bottle of capless shampoo dribbling down the shower drain. They’re upset because they’ve gone from supervisor of a child’s life to a spectator. It’s like being the vice president of the United States. – Erma Bombeck

Erma Bombeck, 1927 – 1996


Limited Golf Course View Homes

Available. Stop By

For Details.

*Some restrictions apply. Special pricing expires 4/30/13. WAC.Nexium 20mg $28/monthCrestor 10mg $30/monthViagra 100mg $3&up(perpill)Adavair 250mg/50mcg(three) $164Cymbalta 30mg $34/monthCelebrex 200mg $30/month Call: 813-413-7912

$10 OffInitial Order

Welcome to LongHorn Genuine Steak House

Looking for a combi-nation of attentive

personalized service and flavorful entrees served in a warm, inviting, comfortable atmosphere? LongHorn in Brandon is just that place. LongHorn is known for its passion for grilling inspired by the American West. Their passion is reflected in their signature steaks, like Flo’s Filet and the Outlaw Ribeye. LongHorn also features an extensive menu consisting of fresh salmon, shrimp, chicken, and fall-off-the-bone ribs which are all cut and served fresh each day and never frozen. Freshly made salads, soups, hearth-baked bread and irresistible desserts ac-company these delicious entrees. Lunch is a must with smaller por-tions of the dinner menu available if you choose. An average meal starts at about $7.99 for lunch (with enough left over for dinner). Brandon LongHorn’s Managing Partner, Robert Pere, hopes guests will make LongHorn their favorite steak house. “Our restaurant prides itself on making food the way our guests want

it served, whether gluten free or no salt, our Grill Masters know their stuff. We also have a well-priced wine list featuring classic

wines from California wineries that comple-ment any meal.” A full selection of liquor and beer are also available. The restaurant’s warm, friendly atmosphere is reminiscent of a rancher’s

home. Guests enjoy dining surrounded by soft natural materials accented by stacked stone and western-inspired artwork. LongHorn is located at 11102 Causeway Blvd., Brandon, and their phone number is 813-653-9133. They are open Sunday through Thursday from 11 am to 10 pm, and on Friday and Saturday from 11 am to 11 pm. The local Brandon LongHorn is proud to participate in the Darden Harvest program, in partnership with the Food Donation Connection, contributing high-quality food items to community food banks to help feed the hungry. LongHorn is also a member of the Red Cross Annual Disaster Giving Program and donates meals to help feed local families affected by natural disasters. LongHorn opened in 1981 in Atlanta and is part of the Darden Restaurants, Inc., (NYSE: DRI) headquartered in Orlando, Fla. It is the world’s largest company-owned and operated full-ser-vice restaurant company. Learn more at www.longhornsteakhouse.com.

Ranchers Sirloin (L) and Napa Grilled Chicken (R)


BY FYLLIS HOCKMAN

“The slower you walk, the sooner you’ll get there.” Those

words, uttered by Wolfgang Wippler as we climbed a mountainside trail in Austria, seemed to make little sense. It wasn’t long, though, before their truth became evident. I began to pant due to exertion and the thin air at 7,500 feet above sea level. Next to go were my legs, increasingly grateful for our snail-like pace. As we caught and then passed a younger couple who had be-gun the climb minutes before us at a faster gait, I understood my guide’s tortoise-and-hare approach to walking up a mountain. That was my introduction to hiking in the Tyrolean Alps, sheer peaks that rise sharply from green-carpeted valleys in the western panhandle of Austria. If mention of Austria conjures up images of tiny villages of flower-bedecked chalets, cows and sheep graz-ing on hillsides so steep you wonder how they stand, and people who cling proudly to their traditions, you’re probably picturing the state of Tyrol.

Vienna is aptly famous for its architectural treasures, musical riches, atmospheric coffeehouses and sinfully tempting, artery-clogging, whipped cream-covered desserts. But the craggy mountains, lush alpine mead-ows and gentle valleys dotted by toy-like villages that characterize the Tyrol have a unique magic of their own.

Innsbruck, the historic capital of the Tyrol region since 1420, is a good place to begin an explora-tion. In Old Town, cobblestone streets are lined by elegant multi-story 15th and 16th century houses and buildings capped by onion-shaped

domes. Some of the Renaissance and Baroque buildings today house cafes and souvenir shops, but even those nods to modern commercialism can’t hide their graceful facades. The most famous and photographed highlight is the Goldenes Dachl (Golden Roof), a graceful third-story balcony built in 1420 on what became Emperor Maximilian’s Innsbruck resi-dence. Covered by more than 2,600 gilded copper tiles, it served as a royal box from which to view tournaments and festivities in the square below.The “holiday villages” Along with its architectural riches, museums and other treasures, Inns-bruck provides a perfect home base for excursions into the surrounding coun-tryside. The offering of inviting small towns includes 25 “holiday villages.”

Accommodations include hotels, bed-and-breakfast facilities and farm-houses that welcome guests. Driving throughout the compact region is easy, on well-paved and clearly marked roads. An alternative is the excellent public transportation system, which includes postal buses, trains and cable cars that provide easy access throughout the area. Traveling to several of the Tyrolean villages around Innsbruck, I first was struck by their similarities. A graceful church usually occupies the central posi-tion. Traditional alpine houses—made of pine that has weathered to a rich, dark patina, and balconies festooned with an explosion of colorful flowers—stand adjacent to rambling farmhouses up to 500 years old that were enveloped as the towns grew around them. Lovely miniature places of worship, often built and used by several neigh-bors, are enticing. Many of these tiny chapels, most with only four to eight narrow pews, were constructed during

times of plague, as convenient places at which to pray for health and for the souls of the dead. Today, they are used primarily for local funeral services. Each mountain village has intriguing differences. Seefield, a town of about 4,000 residents, is only a 15-minute ride outside Innsbruck up a winding, hilly road. Although one of the more touristy villages, it doesn’t present a crowded feeling in summer. Of special interest is the Baroque Seekirchl Church, with its eight little pews. The town of Igls helped launch the area’s tourism business beginning in the 1920s. The focus then, as now, was on health and the clear mountain air that visitors come to breathe. Little Lans is known for several outstanding restaurants and for a lake area where locals gather to swim, sun and socialize. Gasse is easy to miss. Home to only about three dozen families, the village offers an opportunity to see mailbox-like structures in front of homes that are used by residents to deposit a note with their order for fresh bread, which the local baker leaves the next morning. Whenever I hike now, even near home, I conjure up these and other images of the Tyrolean area of Austria in all of its beauty. I’ll also remember and abide by Wolfgang Wippler’s wise words of advice. For more information, contact the Austrian National Tourist Office at 212-944-6880 or austria.info.

Travel

Goldenes Dachl (Golden Roof)

Innsbruck


Plan your transformation from the everyday with

room rates starting at only $89 per night.*

Purchase your tickets today for these big acts coming to Beau Rivage.

YOU BELONG AT THE BEAU

dining • gaming • entertainment • shopping • golf • pool • spa

You Belong at the BeautM Resort & Casino • Biloxi, MS

For hotel reservations and show tickets, visit beaurivage.com. Entertainment show ticket purchases can also be made by calling 1.888.566.7469.

*Some restrictions apply and is subject to availability. Offer expires 5.31.2013. Beau Rivage Resort & Casino reserves the right to cancel or change this promotion at any time. Resort fee and taxes may apply. Additional restrictions may apply. Entertainment tickets not included. **Must be 21. *** Must be 18. Tickets based on availability and schedule subject to change. For complete details visit beaurivage.com. When you need to win, you need to quit. Gambling problem? Call 1.888.777.9696 ©2013 MGM Resorts International®

May 3JOAN JETT AND THE BLACKHEARTS

CHEAP TRICK May 11

Oct 11 & 12THE BEACH BOYS

Sep 6ENGELBERTHUMPERDINCK

Jun 7RON WHITE**A LITTLE UNPROFESSIONAL TOUR

May 24-26MENOPAUSE THE MUSICAL!***

FUNAMBULAA THEATRICAL CIRCUS SENSATION DARK MONDAYS

Jun 11-Aug 11

May 17GLADYS KNIGHT

BR_SnowBirds_Lifestyles After_50_Ad_5.1.13.indd 1 4/10/13 3:32 PM

A Truly Taxing Question

BY MARK PILARSKI

Dear Mark: I have a question regarding my tax liability on a

win. I am a slot payer who occasion-ally hits jackpots above $1,200. I have always declared my wins, but never deducted my losses, mostly because I fail to document them. Any sugges-tions would be welcome. — Phil D.

Reportable gambling winnings, Phil, can come from the casino games as well as lotteries, online poker, raffles, bingo, horse racing, Tiddlywink tournaments—you name it. If it’s any form of gambling wins, you’re on the hook to Uncle Sam for your windfall. Fortunately, the Internal Revenue Service also allows you an offset to those taxes by reporting your losses, just so long as you keep impeccable records. Gambling winnings are reported on tax form 1040 on the Other Income Line. As a loss-claimant, you will need to substantiate your loss claims with a flawlessly documented, descriptive gambling diary. Your gambling diary should have the date and type of gambling event, name and location of the casino, poker room, racetrack, etc., table or slot machine number where the gambling took place and total dollar amount lost. You are also permitted to use canceled checks, airline tickets, credit-card cash advances, bank withdrawal statements made at the casino, legitimate losing betting stubs and yearly statements of your wins and losses from the casino as additional confirmation. For those who use a Player’s Card, which I highly recommend, your total action is recorded with the casino maintaining a paper trail copy of your win/loss total that you can request as proof of your play. To get access to your win/loss record from your Player’s Card, just call the casino and request it. The casino will send you a statement, sometimes upon written request, recapping your play for that year. Typically, your

statement should show three totals on it: coin-in, coin-out, and net win/loss. By the way, you can only offset your jackpot wins against losses as long as you itemize your deductions, rather than taking the standard deduction on your tax return. Gambling losses can just be used to counterbalance gam-bling winnings during that same tax period, plus, you may not carry losses forward, or back, to any other tax year. For documenting your gambling losses, I recommend you buy the Lady Luck Gambling Diary. This diary com-plies with revenue procedure 77 – 29 and can be had for as little as $3 at the Gamblers Book Club (gamblersbook-club.com), or call 1-800-522-1777. Remember, Phil, the burden of proof falls on your shoulders, so the better your records, the better your chances of surviving an audit.

Dear Mark: You always state, “set loss limits and win goals.” Is it an unrealistic goal when playing blackjack to buy-in for $100 and try to win $500 – $1,000? Do you feel this is possible or improbable? — Steve R.

Glued to a Naugahyde stool at a blackjack game with a hundred bucks expecting to win $1,000 is, at best, improbable. Odds-on you will lose your C-note long before you win $500, let alone a grand. What I meant by “win goals” was “realistic” win goals, like a 50 – 100 percent return on your original $100 stake, not 500 or 1000 percent on your money. True winners know how to quit when they are ahead, and that’s by taking the small win and running. What I am not asking you to do here is quit on a winning streak, but, Steve, I don’t want you to lose it all chasing the near impossible. (SENIOR WIRE)

Gambling Wisdom of the Month:“Poker, n. A game said to be played with cards for some

purpose to this lexicographer unknown.” — Ambrose Bierce

Insurance DiscountsFor Mature Drivers

Have a Florida’s Driver’s License and are 55 years of age or older?

��

��

��

��

��

��

��

Take Your Class Online!• Study at your leisure, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.• Simply read the course materials online and then answer

a few quiz questions.• There is no need to attend boring classes or listen to

long lectures.• After completion, of course we will issue a state-certifi ed

certifi cate for you to turn into your insurance company to receive your discount for a three year period.

Take Your Mature Driver Course On The Internet!If you have a Florida Driver’s License and are 55 years of age or older, you are now eligible to complete motor vehicle accident prevention course that will allow you to receive a mandatory reduction on your insurance rate for three years.

Florida Department of Highway Safety & Motor Vehicle Approved Course

To Register go to:www.seniordriverclass.comor call 1-800-771-2255


Rocky Creek Retirement VillageAssisted Living Facility

License #5227

Call Us Today!(813) 884-3388 Ext 2318400 W. Waters Ave. Tampa, FL 33615www.rcrp.com

Retirement LivingWe offer a wide variety of Independent Living Options, from 1bed 1bath to 4bed 4bath, units. Included are the following: water, garbage, basic cable, sewer and lawn service

Pricing Starting at $570.00

Assisted LivingOur full range of Assisted Living services are designed to help you maintain your health, so you can live as independently as possible. These include assistance with bathing and dressing, medication management, emergency response system LPN/CNA scheduled at all times.

Let us help you create the lifestyle you always wanted...

See Spot. See Spot Change. See your Dermatologist.

Call for your FREE Skin Cancer Screening

By Appointment Only.

THE SKIN CANCER CENTERSDERMATOLOGY ASSOCIATES

www.theskincancercenters.com

Howard A. Oriba, M.D. • Michael G. Caruso, M.D. • Leslee Baute, P.A.-C.

SUN CITY CENTER 4002 Sun City Center Blvd., Unit 102

Sun City Center, FL 33573813-634-1455

ZEPHYRHILLS 38162 Medical Center Ave.

Zephyrhills, FL 33541813-782-2165

PARRISH 8959 US Hwy. 301 N.Parrish, FL 34219

941-776-1577

Three Convenient Locations

We Accept Universal Healthcare.

Join the official Seniors Fan Club of the Tampa Bay Rays for only $25!

Season Ticket Holder Price $15

All Rays fans 55 and older can join the Golden Rays and receive:

• Official Golden Rays Tote Bag

• Official Golden Rays Visor

• Savings on concession and merchandise purchases

• Invitations to exclusive Golden Rays events

• Ticket vouchers for select Rays home games

For More Information Visit Or Contact 727-342-5712

Let’s Move Hillsborough County!

The first “Let’s Move” Walk hosted by the Hillsborough County Aging

Services at the Brandon Senior Center last month was a big success. Over 50 walkers enjoyed a beautiful morning walk through Davis Park. Everyone enjoyed the fun and camaraderie. Spon-sors of the walk provided prizes and giveaways along with coffee, muffins and fruit. Entertainment and music made it all fun along with a warm up provided by Silver Sneakers. A special

recognition for the Brandon Senior Center Walkers made everyone proud as they all shouted “Let’s Move Tampa!” and took off walking. Each walker registered their steps and got t-shirts and certificates after completing the walk. The next “Let’s Move” walk will be held at the Ruskin Senior Center and Park. This month’s walk theme is Young at Heart Intergenerational walk. The Ruskin elementary school

Walkers with the most steps at the Brandon “Lets Move” walk: Men: Willie Davis 5387, Anastacio Acevedo 3617, John Kelly 3271.

Women: Foluke Obahnjoko 4868, Mary Davis 4055, Connie Hammond 4012.

Continued on pg. 29.


One mile “FUN” Walk Walkers Receive: T-Shirt, Continental Breakfast,

& PRIZES. Fun and More!

HCF

In consideration of our acceptance of this entry, I for myself, my heirs, devises, executors, administrators and assign hereby waive, release, discharge any and all claims against Hillsborough County Parks or News Connection USA, Inc., or anyone sponsoring or conducting this event or their employees, representatives or successors for any and all damages or injuries I may suffer. I hereby, grant permission for the free use of my name and pictures in any broadcast or account of this event.

Join the Fun!SEND This Walk Form In TodayWith $5.00 Registration. Good For All Locations.

(Pay Only One Time and Enjoy All Events!)News Connection USA, Inc. • P.O. Box 638 • Seffner, FL 33583-0638

2013 Let’s Move Walk Sites April – December, 2013 • 8:30am -11:30am

(Check Locations You Want To Participate In)

Name ____________________________________ Age _________Address ________________________________Phone __________ City ______________________________________ Zip__________ E-mail Address __________________________________________Signature ____________________________________Date ______

• Only $5.00 One Time Fee for Registered Walkers• Participants at Multiple Locations Receive Additional Prizes and Recognition

SIGN UP TODAY!

Bring A

Friend !!

To Register That Morning Come

at 8:30am

Send your registration in now. Deadline for

individual registration is due the 20th of previous

month of walk.(Unless you are registeringfor more than one location).

Call Paula For More Information 813-714-8735

PLUS!

Join Us At One

Site Or A

ny Of

These Site

Locations!

May 14 ___ Young At Heart Intergenerational Walk Ruskin Senior Center & Park 905 6th SE St., Ruskin 33570 (813) 672-1107 or (813) 714-8735

June 11 ____ Oaks at Riverview Senior Center, 101 E Kirby St., Tampa 33604July 9 ____ Town ‘N Country Senior Center, 7606 Paula Dr., Tampa 33615 Aug. 13 ____ Phyllis Busansky Senior Center, 4102 W. Spruce St., Tampa 33607 Sept. 10 ____ Gibsonton Center, 10017 Vaughn St., Gibsonton 33534Oct. 8 ____ Sterling Heights Center, 11706 Williams Rd., Thonotosassa 33592 Nov. 7 ____ Progress Village Center, 8701 Progress Village Blvd., Tampa 33619 Dec. 10 ____ Seffner Center, 1209 S. Kingsway Rd., Seffner 33584

Brandon Senior Center /Davis Park, 612 N. Parsons Ave., Brandon 33510Walk CompletedApril 9 ____

has arranged for some of their 1st and 2nd graders to join the walk, too. All walkers re-ceive a continental breakfast and a pe-dometer to record how many steps each person takes during the walk and the event. Free health screenings will be available at the Ruskin Center after the walk along with other important health information. Each pedometer will be turned in at end of the event and walker’s steps will be counted. The goal for each person is to reach more than 20,700 steps by the end of the “Let’s Move!” program in December. The total of steps from the Bran-don walk came in at 108,958. Exercise is lots more fun when you have company, so get out your walk-ing shoes and join us for one-mile Fun Walks throughout Hillsborough County. The walker with the most steps at the last event in Dec. will receive four tick-ets to Busch Gardens. Prizes for 2nd and 3rd place will also include tickets to the Florida Orchestra and tickets to MOSI. Register for next eight walk events; a one-time $5 fee covers any and all walks. Keep the dates handy so you can join the fun—Let’s Move! All walk registrations start at 8:30. Warm-up is at 9:15 with Silver Sneak-ers and the walk will start at 9:30. Health Screenings and entertainment will be inside until 11:30 am. Call Paula for more info at 813-714-8735.

Continued from pg. 28

Walkers had fun warming up before the walk started.


Don’t put off estate planning any longer. Call

William R. Mumbauer, P.A.205 N. Parsons Ave., Brandon

• Free, no obligation consultation.

• Single will $150

• Husband and wifewills $200

YRS32

The hiring of a lawyer is an important decision that should not be based solely upon advertisements. Before you decide, ask the lawyer to send you free written informa-tion about his qualifications and experience.

Costs, if any, extra

Automobile AccidentsWe provide prompt,

aggressive representation for victims of

automobile accidents.

Attorney Should Not Prepare Out Of State DeedBY WILLIAM R. MUMBAUER, Attorneywww.fl willstrustsprobate.com

A reader asks: I recently had a “Living” Trust prepared. Although

my attorney was quite happy to prepare the deed transferring my home into my Trust, he refuses to prepare the deed necessary to transfer the house I own in Maryland into my Trust, despite the fact that I showed him my Maryland deed. My attorney insists that I must have a Maryland attorney prepare the deed. What is go-ing on here? I am upset and confused.

Response: In responding to your question, I must assume that your Florida attorney is not also licensed to practice law in Maryland. Assuming that this is, in fact, the case, your attorney is doing the best to protect your legal interests by not preparing a

deed for a state (in this case Maryland, but it could be anywhere where the at-torney is not licensed) whose laws he is not familiar with and, additionally, whose State Bar has no disciplinary authority over him. Since your attor-ney does not practice law in Mary-land, it is almost certain that he is not familiar with the latest Maryland laws concerning preparation of deeds, especially as they may pertain to the often complex laws involved with “Living” Trusts. Also, if your attorney did take the chance and prepared the Maryland deed and the deed was later determined to have been prepared incorrectly, you could thereafter file a complaint with the Maryland State Bar, as you attorney is not a member. If you know an attorney in Maryland, I would recommend that you contact the attorney and arrange to have a deed prepared for your signature. All this can be handled very simply through the mail. If you don’t know a Maryland attorney, I am sure

your Florida attorney has many resources at his disposal to easily locate a good attorney in Maryland to prepare he deed for you. Mr. Mumbauer, a 5th generation Floridian, has maintained a law practice in Brandon, Florida since 1980 with emphasis on estate planning. Mr. Mum-bauer takes special pride in representing the senior community by maintaining a sensitive and practical approach to problem solving. Mr. Mumbauer is a member of the National Academy of Elder Law Attorneys, the Elder Law Section of the Florida Bar and is a participating attorney in the AARP Legal Service Network. Mr. Mumbauer is also a Mentor in probate law and has been qualified by the Second District Court of Appeal in Florida as an expert witness in matters involving the drafting of Wills. Mr. Mum-bauer’s Martindale-Hubbell Peer Review Rating among judges and lawyers for Legal Ability is High to Very High and his General Recommendation Rating is Very High. His articles are based on general principles of law and are not intended to apply to individual circumstances.

The Law And You


Serving The Dental Needs of the Community Since 1974Full Service General Dentist • In-House Lab

Open Mon. – Fri., 8 a.m. – 5 p.m. 5811 E. Broadway Ave.

Insurance and Medicaid Accepted

623-1014Major Credit Cards Accepted

Confi dence at any age 10 to 98Get the smile you deserve – Come see our team of smile professionals

Teeth CleaningFillings

ExtractionsBridges

WhiteningDentures

Root CanalsCrowns

Routine Extraction$119.00 plus $20.00 xray

(0220) (7140, 0220)

Surgical Extraction$219.00 plus $20.00 xray

(0220) (7210, 0220)

SPECIALS

• Pre-Planning Available• Cremation• Local Burial• Out-of-State Burial/Transfer• Anatomical Donation• Grief Counseling/Grief Support• Spacious Chapel and Family Rooms• Children’s Play Room• Conveniently Located in Sun City Center• Hearing Impaired Service Available• Golf Cart and Wheelchair Accessible• Sponsor of Toys for Tots Program• Member of Apollo Beach, Riverview,

Ruskin and Sun City Center Chambers of Commerce

• We Accept all Insurance Funded Pre-Arrangement

1851 Rickenbacker DriveSun City Center, FL

(813) 634-9900 or 1 (877) 346-5600

Dead Men Do Tell TalesWe hear it all the time: “Every-

thing has changed.” It seems to be even more true than you might think. Think about this for a minute: The Twitter for the president of the United States ranks No. 6, trailing behind rock stars Justin Bieber and Katy Perry by millions of followers. But have celebrities always trumped achievers for public attention? Sociologist Patrick Nolan decided to test the notion that public fascination with celebrities had grown during the 20th century while interest in achievers or producers such as scientists, inventors or industrialists and religious figures had waned.

Notable Deaths Using The New York Times obituaries as a cultural barometer, he analyzed 100 years of obits from 1900 – 2000, working from the newspaper’s “notable deaths” section. Nolan expected his theory to hold true, but what he didn’t expect to find was just how strong the evidence would be. “Most striking are the simultaneous increases in celebrity obituaries and de-clines in religious obituaries. They docu-ment the increasing secularization and hedonism of American culture at a time when personal income was rising and public concern was shifting away from the basic issues of survival,” Nolan said. “The magnitude of these trends is seismic. While the Greeks may have looked to their gods for guidance and entertainment, we’ve turned increasingly to our celebri-ties – entertainers and athletes.”

The results showed that obituaries of entertainers and athletes steadily rose in rank across the 20th century, moving from seventh in 1900, to first in 1975 and 2000, at which point they accounted for 28 percent of obits. Religious obits in 1900? 4th in rank. In 2000? not even one among the No-table Deaths. A similar pattern was seen among manufacturing and industry-related obits, and business/finance obits “halved over the century,” he said.

Why the differences? We live in a time of surplus, of producing more than what is needed to keep people clothed, fed and housed. Nolan said, “Surplus creates options. A person who once made $5 beyond their basic needs for food and shelter had to decide whether to save it or buy some-thing. A person who makes more than $100 after paying their bills has more options. That’s when thinking shifts from survival to how to spend one’s time, including leisure activities. The economy has generated this potential.” It’s easier to lazily cater to our pas-sions, pace and appetites with plenty of money. Nolan said, “Obesity wasn’t a major problem 100 or 200 years ago when people struggled to get enough food. Now we’re banning 16-ounce sodas and cutting down fast-food in school cafeterias.” Newswise

The Twitter for the president of the United States ranks No. 6, trailing

behind rock stars Justin Bieber and Katy Perry by millions of followers.

Save A Life—Foster A Shelter PetStudies have shown that having

a pet reduces stress, improves health, promotes social interaction and decreases the feeling of loneliness and isolation. You could be a hero to an animal in need this month. Celebrate National Pet Week, May 5 – 11, and help your community by learning how to foster a shelter pet and find it a permanent home. Animal Services’ staff and trained volunteers

will explain the County’s foster pro-gram, share experiences and answer questions. Learn how the non-profit organization, Friends of Hillsborough County Animal Services (FoHCAS), raises funds to assist the shelter’s medically needy dogs and cats. Help save a life and enrich your own! Meet May 6, 6 to 7 pm at Jan Platt Regional Library, 3910 S. Manhattan Ave., Tampa. Details at 813-273-3652.


10931 Boyette Road, Riverview

671-3400A Complete Medical, Dental

and Surgical Facility

• Blood Analysis• Xrays• Behavioral Consultation• Lab Work• Boarding & Grooming Facilities• Reptiles & Birds welcome too!

Office Hours By AppointmentMon. – Thurs. 7 a.m. – 7 p.m.

Fri. 7 – 6:30 p.m. Sat. 8 a.m. – 4 p.m.

Bayshore Apartments is a beautiful community ideally located one block from Hillsborough Bay in prestigious South Tampa. The lush landscaping and breathtaking views make this affordable community the ideal place for seniors to call home. If you are looking for the very best in senior living, be sure to schedule a personal visit. Come see for yourself what makes Bayshore Apartments a fabulous place to live!

• Bright and airy studio and one bedroom apartments• Ample closet space• 24-hour laundry center• On-site hair salon• Utilities included• Library• Multi-media room• Lush outdoor courtyard• Service Coordinator on staff• Active Residents’ Association• County lunch program• Easy access to public transportation

For more information, call 813-839-3381 or

TDD 800-955-8771Monday – Friday

8 am – 4 pm, except holidays or visit our website at www.phhf.com

2909 Barcelona Street Tampa, Florida 33629

[email protected]

Affordable Elegance

How I Became a VeterinarianBY DR. SARAH HILARIO

Growing up in a household where pets were abundant nurtured my

love of animals. Ranging from the usual cats and dogs to birds, fish, and a variety of rodents, our pets taught me about the pleasure each unique animal can give and what being responsible for their care entails.

It was not, however, until my high school physiology course that I began to seriously consider a career as a veterinarian. The detailed study of the various body systems and the ongoing dissection of a cat intrigued me. In order to put this career choice to a real life test, I acquired a summer job after graduation at a large, thirty-plus veterinarian referral hospital during late night emergency hours as a

technician. My desire to be a vet grew with this experience. Observing these veterinarians in surgery and in their in-teractions with animals and their owners gave me a realistic descrip-tion of this career. It involves, among other things, compassion for animals and those with whom they live, a working knowledge of veterinary medicine and its applications, good communication and business skills and a determination to enhance the quality of life of the animals under one’s care. In high school, I ran cross-country and track at the varsity level. Through these sports I learned what it means not to quit, no matter how frustrated or discouraged I was. Sometimes, while enduring those eight long laps

in the two mile event, or the mile repeats during daily workouts, I felt that I could not take one more step, but I never once stopped to walk. I discovered that I had the desire to achieve my goals and the determination to endure until they were realized. That determination kept me going through three years, including summers, of an under-graduate degree, and then

four intense years at The Ohio State College of Veterinary Medicine. After graduation, I accepted a position at Boyette Animal Hospital and moved to Florida. I have been an associate veterinarian at Boyette for five years now. I am blessed to have a career that not only fascinates and intrigues me, but also a career that I love.

Caring For Your Pet

Dr. Sarah Hilario



Mayor Chuck Bingham invites you to:Take a Video Tour • Read the Weekly Gazette

Check Our Community News for Gossip

www.lakeneccudah.com

May At The MuseumThere’s always plenty to discover at

the Museum of Science and Industry (MOSI), 4801 E. Fowler Ave.,Tampa. To learn more, call 813-987-6000.Food Truck Madness at MOSI After Dark – May 10, from 6 pm – 10 pm Try a variety of food and enjoy games, music and attractions at night. Admission is free. MOSI’s standard exhibit galleries will be open at a discounted rate of $5. Additional fees

apply for Sea Monsters Revealed, Sky Trail attractions and IMAX movies.Tampa Bay Hurricane Expo – June 1, from 9 am to 2 pm Learn what to do before, during and after a storm, as well as the impor-tance of having a solid disaster plan in place. Attend Q & A panels with meteorologists and storm survivors. Admission is free; access to certain MOSI attractions may be extra.

Seniors Getting TogetherTo Respond To An Ad

Write a letter to the person you want to contact. Place that letter in a stamped en-

velope and write the ad number on the bot-tom left hand side of the envelope. Place

your stamped, numbered envelope(s), along with $2 for each letter enclosed, into

another envelope and address it to:News Connection USA, Inc.

Seniors Getting Together1602 S. Parsons Ave.,Seffner, FL. 33584

To pLACe An AdSend your ad, stating what category you

would like it placed in, your edition(s), along with a $6 fee for 30 words (25¢ for each additional word, abbreviations not charged) to the News Connection USA, Inc. address listed above. Ads received

by the 15th of the month will appear in the following issue. No more than three ads will be accepted each month per person. The editor reserves the right to edit any ads for

space or content. In order to protect our readers’ privacy, we will not include phone numbers, e-mail or home addresses in the ad copy. City or area included at no charge.

between 62 – 78 years old. I’m 70 YO. Looks younger than age.4250 LAdy seeks niCe genTLe-mAn 71 YO, NS, ND, 5’3”, W, C, H. Blue eyes, attractive, more in my heart. Life is beautiful; I’d like to share exercise, gardening, cooking, travel, music, some kind of dance, etc. Recent photo please.4255 sWF, 53, CAuCAsiAn, veRy pReTTy with shapely figure and a creamy complexion, blue eyes, blonde hair. I like older, protective men. Please be at least 5’5” tall and have enough money to take me out and show me a good time. Tampa area.

men seeking Women

4235 WidoWeR seeks WidoW 78 year old recent widower seeks recent widow ages 60 - 80. Lives both in Florida and New York.4249 Avid WoRLd TRAveLeR; WRiTeR Ex Army major, foreign correspondent, newspaper publisher, radio/TV station manager, college

Women seeking men

4119 seeking ChRisTiAn genTLemAn Former airline stewardess and model, 5’4”, 104 lbs., widow, slender, white with Ph.D. in healthcare. Fulbright scholar, eats healthy and exercises. Likes sports and animals. Loves the Lord. Florida.4245 5’ dARk hAiR, BRoWn eyes fair complexion, slender, fun-loving. Garden, music, dancing, travel from Asia. Seeking senior Christian non-smoker, non-drinker, honest,

RUN YOUR AD FOR ONLY $6 A MONTHSENIORS GETTING TOGETHER

Personal Ad PlacementDeadline for ads is the 15th of the month prior to placement.

Mark The Edition(s) You Would Like To Run Your Ad In: Hillsborough & Suncoast (Pinellas/Pasco) Lake/Marion Counties

Southwest/Charlotte (Fort Myers/Port Charlotte)Ad Copy • Please Print Neatly • 30 Word Limit

If more room is needed, please use separate sheet. Mail this form along with$6 for each ad per month (add $4 for each additional edition/market in the same month).

We cannot accept your ad without it. This information is confi dential.

Name:

Address:

City: State: Zip:

Phone: E-mail:

MAIL TO: ATTN. / SENIORS GETTING TOGETHER, NEWS CONNECTION, USA, INC. • P.O. BOX 638., SEFFNER, FL 33583

Only $6 to place an ad!

Title (First 4 Words):

City(No Charge):

instructor. Eighty, 6 foot, 200 lbs., W, NS, SD. ISO lady, 60’s YO, physically fit, financially independant, adventurous. When enticed, I do windows and toilets. Come, take my hand; let’s walk some new and wondrous land. LTR/FF. Bio/photo/email please. Hudson.4256 sWm, ns, sd, ndg likes fun, surprises, daily chats, computers, great food, dancing, exercise, travel. Christian, purpose-driven culture. Two great sons. 6’4”, 196 lbs., 68 Y. Down-town St. Pete. Must be over 25 < 75.

Commonly used Abbreviations:F-Female, M-Male, S-Single, D-Divorced, WW-Widow, A-Asian, B-Black, H-Hispanic, I-Indian, W-White, C-Christian, J-Jewish, YO-Years Old,

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.

Attention sgTers!Screen respondents carefully. Always

meet in public places and have your own transportation. Don’t divulge your home

address. Be sure to provide a way for your correspondent to respond to you – phone number, e-mail address or Post Office Box address. Contact the authorities if you feel

threatened or harassed by an individual. Be patient and careful – a good relationship and

your personal safety are worth the wait!


Tickets: $15, $30 & $45727.892.3337 or www.FloridaOrchestra.org

For group savings (10 or more) : 727.362.5443

Join The Florida Orchestra for our

Season Finale Concerts

2012/2013Season

© T

hom

as B

ruce

Stu

dio

Tampa Bay Times Masterworks

Stravinsky’s The Rite of SpringThe concert opens with Messiaen’s symphonic meditation Le offrandes oubliées (The ForgottenOfferings)…followed by the raw energy and breath-taking beauty of nature with the surging seas of sound in Debussy’s La Mer. The evening concludes with the pagan-intoned orchestral power of Stravinsky’s The Rite of Spring. Tito Muñoz conducts.

May 24 & 25

Tampa Bay Times Masterworks

Beethoven’s Symphony No. 7 Principal Flute Clay Ellerbroek brings to life the wonderfully joyous, playful and tuneful melodies of Liebermann’s Concerto for Flute and Orchestra on this concert with Mendelssohn’s The Hebrides (Fingal’s Cave) and Beethoven’s Symphony No. 7. Tito Muñoz conducts.

May 17 - 19

In honor of Ambassador Mel and Betty Sembler’s

60th wedding anniversary

TFO-Lifestyle50-May.indd 1 4/9/2013 10:26:46 AM

BY CAPPY HALL REARICK

On the day I was born, the nurse wrapped me in a pink

baby blanket and brought me to Mama who took one look and began to cry. The nurse chalked it up to postpartum depres-sion, so she was unprepared for what happened next. “I don’t know whose baby this is, but it’s NOT mine,” Mama wailed. “Take her back and bring me MY baby.” The nurse persisted that it was her baby. Mama took another look and shook her head. “There is simply no way I gave birth to a child this ugly. Take her back. Now.”

I don’t know who convinced Mama otherwise, but I went home with her and she decided to turn me into a Shirley Temple doppelganger. She often recited the tale of my first day on earth while attempting to transform me into Shirley. She sang, whistled and hummed to me. She put bubbles in my bath water.

On my seventh birthday, instead of a new doll she gave me a Toni home permanent. Mama said Shirley didn’t play with dolls; Mama said Shirley had curls. Ringlets. And since Shirley was the holy grail of seven-year-old girls and their mothers, she was determined to put enough ringlets in my hair to make my head bounce like a slinky. She plopped me down in the bathroom one morning to begin the ar-duous work of transformation. Home perms were the rage at that time and they were cheap. Instead of paying $15 for a professional perm, the frugal

housewife could have curls for $2. It was a no-brainer for Mama. The permanent wave solution smelled like rotten eggs, but the stink was nothing compared to

the tight curlers Mama used on me.

“Ow! Ow! That hurts,” I whined for the three hours it took her to wrap each strand of hair on my head for what she hoped would be transformed into sausage-like ringlets, Shirley-style. Madam

Makeover continued winding me up and nearly snatching me baldheaded. “All done,” she finally announced, grinning like she had discovered plu-tonium in the back yard. When I looked at myself in the mirror, Shirley Temple did not look back at

me. The stringy blonde locks that had previously hung down to my shoulders like coils of dirty rope were no longer there. I found not one ringlet either sausage-style, banana-style or Shirley-style. Corkscrews sprang from my head in no particular direction, poking out harem-scarem from here to Sunday as if each lock of hair had been forced into an electric socket till it sizzled. Daddy came home right about that time. He took a long look at me as if I were somebody else’s child and then suggested to Mama that they might ought to take me to see Doctor Cone. She spun around big as you please and looked him square in the eye. “She’s not sick. She’s my little Shirley Temple girl. Isn’t she pretty?” “Oh for gawd’s sake,” Daddy said before moseying on down to the kitchen to pour himself a stiff one. At school the next morning, Miss Dibble announced, “Today is school picture day. Be sure to smile for the camera.” To this day, I totally hate Toni home perms.

When I looked at myself in the mirror, Shirley Temple

did not look back at me.

Humor


Last Month’s Answers April SudokuJillian Coss is

last month’s winner! Congratulations!

May Sudoku Sudoku requires no arithmetic

skills.The object of the game is to fill all the blank squares with the correct numbers. Each row and each column of 9 numbers must

include all digits 1 through 9 in any order. Each 3 by 3 subsection of the 9 by 9 square must include all digits 1 through 9 as well. Good luck! The first correct answers selected from

the drawing on May 21 will win.Send your answers along

with your name, address and telephone number to:

NEWS CONNECTION USA, INC.P.O. BOX 638,

SEFFNER, FL 33583

WIN! WIN! WIN! GREAT PRIZES!Sudoku muST bE REcEIvEd by mAy 21, 2013

Win Great Prizes!New winner selected each month

Good Luck!

Word Search MayIn the grid below, twenty answers can be found that fit the category for today. Circle each answer that you find and list it in the space provided at the right of the grid. Answers can be found in all directions – forwards, backwards, horizontally,

vertically and diagonally. An example is given to get you started. Can you find the twenty answers in this puzzle?

Send your answers along with your name, address and telephone number to:

News CoNNeCtioN UsA, iNC. P.o. BoX 638, seFFNeR, FL 33583

The first correct answers selected from the drawing on May 21 will win.

WIN! WIN! WIN! GREAT PRIZES!

(Puzzles must be received by May 21, 2013.)

Mystery Prize!

Mystery Prize!

Word Search Answers

From April

Howard Granertis last month’s winner!

Congratulations!

Think it through; you’ll get it! 1. What do you call a man who

spent all summer at the beach? Tangent

2. What do you say when you see an empty parrot cage?

Polygon

3. What do you call a crushed angle?A Rectangle

4. What did the Italian say when the witch doctor removed the curse?Hexagon

5. What did the little acorn say when he grew up?Geometry

6. What do you call an angle which is adorable? Acute Angle

7. What do you use to tie up a package? A Chord

8. What do you call a fierce beast?A Line

9. What do you call more than one L?A Parallel

10. What do you call people who are in favor of tractors?Protractors

11. What should you do when it rains?Coincide


•

•

•

•

•

Our Prescription “Auto Fill” Program - Automatically refill your prescriptions from your online pharmacy account and pick up yourprescriptions at your local pharmacy or have them shipped for free!

Our Exclusive savings for AARP members

Our Prescriptions Savings Club - Members get special discounts off the cash price of thousands of brand-name and generic medications as well as numerous other benefits when they use their card throughout the store.

Our “Go 90” Program - 3 prescription refills in one and for 3 months you’re done!

Walgreens now offers the Zostavax vaccine for shingles at all of its locations!

Our Pharmacies Offer Services and Programs that Save You Time and Money! Inquire About:

Walgreens accepts most major prescription plans, including: CVS Caremark, United Healthcare and Blue

Cross Blue Shield Florida!

For the Walgreens Store Nearest You Call

1-800-WALGREENS

or visit us on-line at: www.walgreens.com(1-800-925-4733)

Our Durable Medical Equipment - Such As Lift Chairs, Wheelchairs, Walkers and more…

If you’ve ever had Chicken Pox, ask your Walgreens Pharmacist about the Zostavax vaccine recommended for those 50 years and

older to help prevent shingles.

Walgreens accepts most major prescription plans, including: CVS Caremark, United Healthcare, Express Scripts, and

Blue Cross Blue Shield Florida!

Last Month’s Answers

Enter To Win!

FILL IN ANSWERS & WIN MONEY!

Name

Address

City State Zip

Age Phone

E-mail

Sendyouranswersforadrawing.FirstcorrectanswersselectedfromthedrawingonMay19willreceive$20cash!

Sendto:News Connection USA, Inc., P.O. Box 638, Seffner, FL 33583

I want information on: Travel / Cruises Recreation / Leisure Entertainment / Events

Insurance Elder Law / Financial Housing Options Reverse Mortgages

Personal Health & Fitness Home Improvements Automobiles

Senior Connection • June 2005 • page 36

LEARN HOW TO PLAN FOR YOUR PETS IN AN EMERGENCY

The SPCA’s brochure "Our Best Friends Deserve Better Plans" has allthe latest information on Estate Planning for Pets and Florida's PetTrust Law and it is FREE! This brochure helps pet owners plan for theirpets in case of an emergency or in case their pets outlive them. Use thisorder form to order your free materials.

Send Me Information! Clip and mail this coupon

Name: Address:

City: State: Zip:

Home Phone: Work Phone:

E-mail:

� I/We have included the SPCA in my/our estate plan.

Please send me the following information� Best Friends Deserve Better Plans brochures� Pet Alert Wallet Card� In-Case-Of-Emergency Window DecalInformation and notices on Estate Planning for Seminars� Including the SPCA in my will or codicil.� Giving my paid up life insurance policy to the animals at the SPCA� Making the SPCA the beneficiary of my retirement plan

Mail your order form to SPCA,9099 – 130th Ave N, Largo, FL 33773. Or order on line at SPCAFL.org under Estate Planning or call 727-581-3249

Enter to Win!

Send your answers for a drawing. First correct answers selected from the drawing on June 19th will receive $20 cash! Send to:

Mature Lifestyles, 220 W. Brandon Blvd., Suite 203, Brandon, FL 33511Email address:

I am interested in:� Travel / Cruises� Recreation / Leisure� Entertainment / Events

� Insurance� Elder Law / Financial� Housing & Senior

Lifestyles Options

� Personal Health & Fitness

� Home Improvements� Automobiles

NameAddressCity State ZipAge Phone SC/Hills

This month’s

winner is

Myron L. Guisewite

Congratulations !!!

Last Month’sAnswers

FILL IN ANSWERS & WIN MONEY!Hills

Last Month’s Winner Is

Jean MillerCongratulations!

Make It A Special Day For MomMother’s Day Weekend at the Zoo Bring mom to Tampa’s Lowry Park Zoo for Mother’s Day and she gets in for free with the purchase of a son’s or daughter’s ticket (adult or child). May 11 and 12, 9:30 am to 5 pm, 1101 W. Sligh Ave., Tampa. 813-935-8552.

Great Mothers Day 5K Celebrate Mom’s special day with family and friends on this 5K run or

walk. Chip-timed. Price: $30 – $35. May 12, 9 am at Al Lopez Park, 4810 N Himes Ave., Tampa. 813-274-8184.

Mother’s Day Cruises Mom can enjoy brunch or dinner aboard the dining Yacht StarShip. May 12, 10:30 am, 2 pm and 5:30 pm sailings. Price: $44.95, $29.95 children (brunch); $59.95, $29.95 children (dinner). 603 Channelside Drive, Tampa. 813-223-7999.



u212

BRANDON Auto Clinic of Brandon ...... 813-654-8686Xtreme Powersports ......... 813-626-6060BROOKSVILLE Sunrunner Automotive ...... 352-596-2314Master Auto/Air ................. 352-799-6444Brooksville Transmission .. 352-796-6544General Auto Parts ........... 352-796-2522CLEARWATER JDs Cycle Shop ................ 727-827-2994M & M Ultrasports ............. 727-412-8020Stouts Auto Service .......... 727-216-6622DADE CITY Reliance Auto Center ....... 352-567-5281 HOLIDAYNAPA Auto Parts .............. 727-934-4651

PALM HARBORK & K Custom Cycles........ 727-773-1095PINELLAS PARK George’s Performance ..... 727- 521-2206PORT RICHEY Napa Auto Parts ............... 727-848-2509RUSKIN Thompson’s Auto Parts .... 813-645-3204ST. PETE Park Auto Service ............727-521-2910Royal Edger ......................727-573-1700Bob Lee’s Tires.................727-822-3981Complete Auto Parts ........727-895-3821Miles Automotive ..............727-323-0180J.C. Automotive ................727-866-0044St. Pete Power Sports ......727-456-6088Suncoast Auto & Tire .......727-520-1148SEFFNER Schembries Auto Serv ...... 813-685-5654

SUN CITY Killingsworth Automotive .. 813-645-7220TAMPAJohn Erb’s ......................... 813-908-3333 Storm Automotive ............. 813-469-0055Atlantic Automotive ........... 813-936-1510Franklin Car Care ............. 813-882-4230Tony’s RamTech ................ 813-877-6642Insty Tune & Lube ............. 813-960-3908Xtreme Powersports ......... 813-626-6060Mad Hatter ........................ 813-933-4179Mad Hatter ........................ 813-374-9230Mobile Auto Serv. ............. 813-892-3603

If you or your business would like to get AMSOIL products at

Wholesale CALL 800-411-6160

✦ Featured on Nationwide TV✦ Reasonable rates✦ Huge windows on

tropical gardens✦ Vet on call✦ Soft music, lots of

loving & petting

15501 Boyette Rd.Riverview

Unique Vacation Hotel for Cats Only!

Bright Stars Senior Idol Winner Announced

Each year, talent-ed seniors over

55 years young take the stage to enter-tain and help raise money for senior charities throughout the Tampa Bay area. The top three acts from each of the four regional shows took the stage on Monday, April 1 at Ruth Eckerd Hall in Clearwater, with Virginia Johnson of Tampa Bay On Demand as this year’s Celebrity Hostess and Emcee. Christine Joyce was chosen by audiencevote as the 2013 Bright Stars Senior IDOL! Christine performed a beautiful rendition of “Delilah” and “Somewhere Over the Rainbow.” A native of the UK, Christine spoke of her excitement and appreciation to be a part of the Senior IDOL family, and what a thrill it was to finally check this off her bucket list,

the performance of a lifetime! The Senior IDOL receives $500 and an additional $500 to donate to the charity of her choice. Chris-tine has chosen

Pet Pal Animal Shelter to be the beneficiary; Pet Pals is a no kill, non-profit animal shelter in St. Petersburg. Over $10,000 was raised at the regional shows and donated to the fol-lowing nonprofit organizations serving the senior community: Hillsborough County – Senior Games; Manatee County – Meals on Wheels PLUS; Pi-nellas County – Good Life Games; Tri County (Hernando, Citrus, Pasco and Polk counties) – CARES Elfers Center. Please check out Brighthouse.com/Community for more info.

Talented seniors from across the Tampa Bay area competed for the title

of Tampa Bay Bright Stars Senior IDOL!

4th Annual Senior Health FairTown N’ Country Senior Center • 7606 Paula Drive, Tampa, FL 33615

Tues, May 21, 2013 • 9 am – Noon

Info: contact Lori Radice, [email protected] Paula Drive Tampa, FL 33615 | 813-873-6336 | www.hillsboroughcounty.org/aging

Health Screenings • Vendors • Snacks • Tours

Happy

May 12

BlueMedicareSM Advantage Plans

A new generation of plans for your generation.

*You must continue to pay the Medicare Part B premium. The Zero Monthly Plan Premium only applies to the HMO and RPPO plans. Florida Blue is a Medicare Advantage organization with a Medicare contract. A Medicare-approved Part D sponsor. Limitations, copayments and restrictions may apply. The benefit information provided is a brief summary, not a complete description of benefits. For more information, contact the plan. Benefits, formulary, pharmacy network, premium and/or copayments/co-insurance may change on January 1 of each year. Florida Blue is a trade name of Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Florida Inc., an Independent Licensee of the Blue Cross and Blue Shield Association.

Florida Blue is Florida’s Blue Cross and Blue Shield plan.

Call toll-free 1-800-876-22278 a.m. - 9 p.m. ET, every day (Oct. 1 - Feb. 14) or 8 a.m. - 9 p.m. ET, Mon. - Fri. (Feb. 15 - Sept. 30)

(TTY users dial 1-800-955-8771), visit BlueMedicareFL.comor contact your local agency for Florida Blue.

ZeroMonthly Plan Premium*

$0

Y0011_74946 0113R2 CMS Accepted

Documents

Lifestyles After 50 Hillsborogh May 2013 edition