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New Sport “FootGolf” Comes To LargoBY TRACIE SCHMIDT

There’s a new game in town—think golf with a kick. Fans of the sport

are donning shorts, brightly colored argyle knee socks and good sneakers and heading out to the golf course—not with clubs, but with a soccer ball. The sport is called FootGolf, and it a nutshell, it’s golf played with a regula-tion #5 soccer ball. The origin of the sport is still up for debate with several individuals laying claim to its inven-tion. But it has been gaining popular-ity in Europe and South America for years and has only recently come to the states in the form of a profes-sional league: the AFGL (American FootGolf League). Now FootGolf courses have been appearing alongside local golf courses across the states. So how do you play? The game follows traditional golf rules with little modification. Rather than a tee, players stand near brightly colored markers, line up their shot and kick

soccer-style to a large hole at the end of the green. The length between each hole is shorter to accommodate foot power rather than club power, and cups are 21 inches in diameter. Bogies, Birdies and Eagles are still around, though they refer to the number of kicks instead of strokes. Expect the usual obstacles—sand traps, water, rough areas on the edges of the green—and yes, the “play it as it lies” rule is still in effect, which may mean some fancy footwork. Jason Wilson works at Largo’s first FootGolf course—the only one in Florida outside of Miami and the eighth official FootGolf course in the

United States—and he recommends the game for players of all ages. “It’s very easy; anybody can go out and kick a ball. We really encourage people who have never played before to try it,” he says. “It’s a great game for exercise; you can walk or ride as you go. And you don’t have to have a lot of golf experience, we just ask that you follow golf etiquette.” By that, he means being respect-

ful of other players on the course and wearing proper attire (no golf cleats or soccer cleats, please). They also recommend that you bring an easily identifiable ball, so don’t be afraid to go crazy with the colors. Wilson says that the sport has generated some interest in people who might otherwise shy away from golf. “We’ve had some people say ‘well, my wife doesn’t play golf, but she might like to come out to a beautiful green space for an hour or two, and she can kick a ball around with me,’” Wilson says. Regulars on the

course range from young adults to a group of gentleman in their 70s. Chris Price, 57, of Largo is a newcomer to the sport. “Golf clubs are expensive,” he says. “I like this because all I need are my feet. It’s fun. You get your whole body into it. Sometimes your body and the ball don’t go where you tell them to,” he laughs, “but that’s part of the challenge. Your body is the golf club, so you really have to aim and put just the right amount of force behind it. Like regular golf, it takes practice.” Largo’s FootGolf Course is par 71 and spans 2400 yards, and it is located alongside its traditional golf course on 12500 Vonn Road. On Oct. 5, they will be holding an open house so anyone can try out FootGolf for free and enjoy refreshments and music, starting at 1 pm. On Oct. 6, they will host the Tampa Bay FootGolf Open tournament with registration starting at 11:30 am. To learn more or to register for the tournament, call 727-518-3024 or visit footgolf.net.


Mute Buttons, Hide Clicks and Caller ID: The Real Magic of Modern Technology

Dear Readers,

A July article in the Wall Street

Journal pointed out that millennials in their 20s and 30s are the first generation to hit the workforce with fully tech-savvy parents. “Most baby boomers are using the same smart-phones, tablets and laptops as their children, making daily communication with Mom easier and more open-end-ed than ever,” wrote Lindsay Gellman. Chatting online—as long as the computer’s sound effects are on mute—is silent. Texting means sending a message without the phone ringing and the ensuing one-sided conversation for all to hear. Here’s how it plays out. Texting is “all in a day’s work” for baby boomer wife, mother and grandmother, Julie S., age 56. Although she never phoned or saw her daughter last Tuesday, she did send Heather 16 text messages from her work cubicle. Heather, age 28, sent 15 texts to her mother. Their texts, said Julie, involved messages about the weather, lunch, a new blouse, Heather’s husband’s fi shing trip and “a Publix BOGO we don’t want to forget about.” I’m comparatively tech-savvy myself; at fi rst it was because I had to be in the world of work. I’ve done a great deal of kicking and screaming along the way. And I said to many

of those younger people who helped me along the way, “Don’t tell me to JUST do it. At my age I don’t JUST do anything with a computer. Show me and let me try it.” Now I want to keep up with technology so I can interact with my grandchildren, although I still do a lot of sighing and grunting when I’m presented a new gizmo to learn. For today’s child, the computer holds no mysteries, no wonder, no under-the-breath-words such as I’ve experienced. It reminds me of the little train story. I say—as the little train did—“I think I can, I think I can, I think I can.” My grandchildren say, “Of course it can, of course it can. Let me show you.” Each area of life which I adapt to with technology leads me to say, “Wow. That’s so cool.” E-mail, of course, has become the accepted tool for communication with everything from friends and family to churches,

clubs and work. Texting? Once I wondered why I would ever need to text anyone. Now I know to text when I want someone to get a message without having to interrupt both of us with a phone call. It’s so simple. A text message is unobtrusive and the response is often

just a “yes” or “no” or “Thx.” Similarly, a chat message keeps a conversation on the computer and is less disruptive to a work cycle than having to stop to converse on the phone. Facebook? I’ve loved Facebook for years for keeping up with siblings, cousins, nieces, nephews and old friends in faraway places. The ones who share too much of their lives, like daily baby pictures and potty training reports? Well, here’s the thing about technology. The solution is just one click away. I can actually hide from people. No bullying; just quiet, simple rejection when I choose—modern high tech stuff! It’s as handy as the mute button on my iPhone, the caller ID display on the landline or a vacation to a far place. Ah, technology.

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His nephew might call him an “old duffer,” but when John

Young walks up to bat on the softball field, his friends in the dugout only call out encouragement and friendly advice. After all, many of them have had knee replacements too. Senior softball players, like John, smile and laugh a lot—at themselves and at each other. They still feel the euphoria of getting a hit or catching a fly ball. The chatter in the dugout has changed topics since they played as teens, but they still hand out the typical baseball field trash talk as

teams move around the dugouts and the field. All through west central Florida hundreds of senior men and women play ball and form fast friendships. They share tales of former glory days, and they often solve the world’s problems over lunch after a game. The teams

keep score, but the game is about a whole lot more than scoring points.

Why play? Al Youmans of the Bradenton Senior Softball League says, “Our players are activity oriented. Most have been former athletes or lifelong athletes and want to stay in shape. We enjoy competing, like all red-blooded American guys.” His league for age 60+ includes 19 men over age 80. “Playing softball makes me feel young, brings back my youth. I didn’t play for 40 years and when I got back out on the field it washed away all

troubles, all stresses and brought me right back to when I was young,” says Joe Madia, President of the Cape Coral 50 Plus Softball League. Here’s the thing about senior softball. The rules are modified for safety just in case someone forgets he’s not as young as he used to be. There’s no sliding into home plate, for example. Youman says, “We want to avoid collisions, so players run to an outside base at first. Recently there’s a trend of protecting the pitcher by putting

up a screen because with high-tech aluminum bats the balls just come flying and can be very dangerous.” Many older players can still hit and catch, but running is a problem. So, teams with older players may say that if you can hit the ball and get to first base, a pinch runner can go in for you. Youman says, “We also have a line in the outfield, and if a player can hit the ball over that line, you can’t put him out at first base. That keeps the older guys playing.” Raul Lafitte, 82, still plays in Cape Coral. Madia says, “To see a man that age athletically compete on a field with men in their 50s is truly inspirational. He still hits and throws well and plays first base.”

Want to join? What you need to know if you want to play: there are all kinds of leagues, including ability leagues. Also, it’s never too late to play. Beginners often work hard and can still enjoy being one of “the boys of summer” all year round in Florida.

“You don’t stop playing because you grow old. You grow old because you stop playing.” —Senior Softball Association’s philosophy

Kids and Kubs The Granddaddy of all senior softball teams is the Kids & Kubs team in St. Pete—the Three-Quarter Century Softball Club of St. Petersburg, Florida. They’ve been around for over 80 years and have provided a sports team for over 1,000 players and spectator pleasure over half a million fans. The club started out to be a social club but turned into an iconic softball club for seniors and athletics. In 2012 there were 62 members. Four teams played the regular home season as well as many games against teams throughout Florida and other states.

Freedom SpiritClearwater’s Freedom Spirit 70+ Women’s Softball team is made up of a majority of players from the Tampa Bay area. They’ve played together since 1997. One of the women told a reporter, “We’re not little grannies out there. We’ve got some ladies that can really play.” For them, like men playing softball, it’s about fun, support and comaraderie—and that good-natured competition. Five members of this team are in the National Softball Association Hall of Fame.

Here is contact information for local senior softball leagues:Clearwater: Eddie C. Moore Softball Complex, 2998 Drew St. 727-562-4802 x 3839; Women: Freedom Spirit Softball, Tues and Thurs , Ages 60/over;Men: Three Score Softball, Mon, Wed and Fri, Al Corcoran, 727-725-2982St. Pete: Woodlawn Complex, 19th St & 13th Ave., Three Quarter Century team, Mon, Wed, Fri at 9 am. 727-393-9777 or [email protected] or Bo Fike, 727-367-8366.Dunedin: Thurs Night Seniors at Vaneck Park, Dunedin. Contact Chris Hoban at 727-433-1583. Clearwater, contact Richard A. Dion, 727-743-6674 or [email protected]. Monday nights.Largo: Play Wed 9 am. Contact Brian at 727-365-0044 or [email protected] If we missed your league, let us know and we’ll get the word out: [email protected].

Raul Lafitte, 82, still a good hitter.

Pitcher (and league treasurer) Howie Spry, 80, just released

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No matter your politics, religion or lifestyle, the maxim “all of

life is a wager” is a reliable one, says Marshall Chamberlain, a self-de-scribed recluse and, by many stan-dards, modern-day Renaissance man. “It seems to me that most people live in a state of inertia and pursue only the most prescribed avenues. To me, the world is much too rich not to sample what life’s buffet has to offer,” says Chamberlain, who has experienced life as a businessman, an officer in the U.S. Marines, husband (and divorcee), father, world traveler, boat dweller, writer and all-around adventurer. “Spend your days putting off your dreams, and the time to realize those dreams can easily slip away. Consider-ing time and the unknowable nature of

one’s expiration date, all of life is a wager. I say the time for taking action on those ideas—usually relegated to day-dreams—is now.” If you’re feeling like a drone, Chamberlain of-fers the following tips on the way to becoming a true adventurer:

• Parlay your strengths into new adventures. With a period of his life invested in the USMC, Chamberlain became accustomed to a largely physical, Spartan-like existence. After his divorce, he decided to simplify the needs of his everyday life, so he became self-sufficient, living aboard a 30-foot sailboat for the better part of 10 years. He also

traveled the world, participated in activities communing with nature and pursued his passion to become an author of adventure-thrillers.• Make a list of what’s really important to you; trim the fat soon after. To put it simply, most of us will not know in advance of our death. We know one thing: we will one day die. With a finite amount of time to wager, we simply don’t have the time to watch the same bad movie every Friday night. Go big! Lose 20 pounds of fat and gain 20 pounds of muscle, or take a chance with that crush you’ve been nursing for six months, or buy a guitar and learn how to play it! You don’t have time for a banal life.• Become fluent in a second language (literally and figuratively). Indeed, become familiar with Span-ish, French, Italian or some other language. More importantly, become fluent in a new language to approach-ing life. Start saying yes to ideas

that you’ve harbored for a long time. One thing leads to another; perhaps in learning Italian you’ll develop a passion for the language’s rich culture. This could lead you on a trip to Italy. Who knows? The important takeaway is not to fear a new kind of fluency.• Confront your fears. Are you sick and tired of the sheer predictability of your existence? Nothing shrugs off the dreary residue of the daily commute than jumping out of a plane to put things in perspective. If you have a fear of heights and skydiving is too overwhelm-ing, consider going to the top of the tall-est building near you. Confronting fear not only fills you with adrenaline… you will also likely walk away filled with confidence. But don’t let the adventure stop there! Let this be a lesson in affirm-ing life’s exciting potential; keep the adventure going by testing your limits.

Chamberlain is author of the Ancestor Series of adventure-thrillers. Go to marshallchamberlain.com.

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at Andersonville Na-tional Park, has a pas-sion for military history, even the haunting parts like the prisoners of war. Andersonville is home to the National POW Museum which means he and rangers in the park talk about the tragedy of POWs every day. Leonard said, “We address the fact that this is the most famous of 150 military prisons across the pan-orama of American military history.” Andersonville National Historic Site in Georgia comprises three distinct components: the former site of Camp Sumter Civil War Military Prison, the Andersonville National Cemetery and the National Prisoner of War Museum, which opened in 1998 to honor all U.S. prisoners of war in all wars. The military prison site began as a stockade built about 18 months before the end of the U.S. Civil War to hold Union Army prisoners captured by Confederate soldiers. Designed for a maximum of 10,000 prisoners, at its most crowded it held more than 32,000 men in horrific conditions. As a national cemetery for veterans and their spouses, Andersonville has about 200 burials a year. (By compari-son, Arlington averages 200 per week.) The National POW Museum is yet another facet. “Part of our story here is that no matter what conflict you were involved in, the emotions are haunt-ingly the same,” said Leonard. In the National Park System alone there are over 12 POW museums, but this is the place most talked about. “We’re the famous one, but not the only one.” He notes that the museum is a reminder that the cost of POWs is a tangible consequence of any conflict, including our present Middle East involvements.

POW Day of Remembrance He and other park staff members joined thousands of visitors and the surrounding community for National POW Recognition Day on the third Friday of September. The annual presidential-ly declared day included the Avenue of Flags. This is the display of a mul-

tiplicity of U.S. flags arrayed on both sides of the principal drive that leads from the main entrance or gate into the cemetery. Leonard said, “The cemetery is a beautiful, haunting, moving place any day of the year. The Avenue of Flags brings those feelings up a notch.” About 1,000 motorcycles called “The Ride Home” rode into the area to honor and remember all former prisoners of war. They escorted the Vietnam moving wall to the campus of Georgia Southwestern University in Americus and brought in about 100 POWs from WWII, Korea and Vietnam for recognition and honor. The time of recognition continued when Former POWs spoke at a convocation held on the GSW campus. One speaker was Iraq War POW Shoshana N. Johnson, the first African American female POW.

Several anniversaries this year This is a busy year for remembering POWs. Leonard said, “It is the 60th anniversary of the 1953 Korean War armistice and the release of Americans held by the Chinese and Koreans. Last spring marked Operation Homecoming, the 40th anniversary of the return of our Vietnam POWs, and coming up is also the 10th anniversary of the release of the POWs taken early in the Iraqi War.” Admission to the park is free. For more information, please call 229-924-0343 or visit the site online.

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5. Take a break from your trusted sources for at least 72 hours. When you come back, listen with a fresh ear.

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Hamrick, who lost 220 pounds in recent years, says, “My weight gain was from mismanagement of eating habits.” In his early years, he played sports, including weight lifting, and as long as he was exercising he could maintain his weight. When he got into heavy lifting, he had to get his weight up. He stopped weight lifting but didn’t change his eating habits. He also went from an active to inactive job. “The next thing I knew

I had gained 10 pounds and then 20 pounds and then I got up to 300 pounds,” Hamrick says. In his 40s he weighed 350 pounds, then went over 440 pounds, and his health suffered. At 57, he started his own weight-loss program. Hamrick says he turned himself into a foodaholic in that he thought about everything that had to do with the food he ate. Dieting today is hard, says Hamrick. He mentions buffets, social lives built on food, larger portion sizes, fast food. “I had to learn to eat and enjoy but control myself.”

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He also does isometrics like chinups for muscle tone. Hamrick’s routine is one hour in the weight room three times a week and a five-mile walk three days a week. “The hard part is still keeping it off!” At 218 pounds, his pulse is normal, his sugar levels and cholesterol are good, he can move easily, stand longer and walk regularly. Hamrick’s 9-to-5 career days had in-cluded much documentation, so when he went on the diet, he documented what he ate and did. That led to his book, The Easi-est Weight Management and Smart Eating Program which is a guide for others.

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Kicking the Sugar HabitOur sugar-laden diet is literally

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Sugar aliases Sugar comes in many forms—includ-ing honey, brown rice syrup, corn syrup and molasses. You want to limit all of them. By and large, all types of sugar have the same effect on your body—with one exception. Researchers say that fructose, but not glucose, alters blood flow in areas of the brain that stimulate appetite. “When we take in high-fructose corn syrup and fructose, it stimulates appetite and causes us to eat more,” Dr. Hauser says. So you want to especially limit foods containing high-fructose corn syrup (such as sodas and sweetened cereals). Always read labels. You can control the amount of extra sugar you spoon onto your food, but sometimes it’s hard to spot sugar hidden in presweetened packaged and processed products.

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Medicare Annual Open Enrollment Changes ExpectedThe Medicare annual open enroll-

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care options in our community,” said Medical District chairwoman Lan Pratt. “Our goal is to strengthen the quality of the health care system in the mid-county area by fostering the development of medically-related businesses in our community. “In addition,” says Pratt, “one of our founding members, St. Petersburg Col-lege/Caruth Health Education Center, is preparing our next generation of health care providers with the leading edge skills and understanding they will need to continually improve the standard of care provided to our community.” Reservations are now being accepted for exhibit space in the Health Fair. Current members of the Pinellas Park Medical District can reserve a table for $25. Non-members will be charged $320, which includes membership in the Pinellas Park/Gateway Chamber of Commerce and the Pinellas Park Medical District. For further information, contact Lan Pratt at 727-641-9149.


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You’ve seen all of the ads:

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• You can’t hear what someone is saying when you’re in a crowd.

To some degree, all of that was me. Increasingly I found myself donning a pair of headphones con-nected to the TV so that the volume didn’t overwhelm my wife. The higher pitch of my young grandson’s voice meant I was asking him to repeat himself. And, with friends on Friday nights, I had to lean in close to hear conversations above the busy sounds of a local restaurant.

At one of our recent Fun Fests, ENT Associates was performing free hearing screenings. As the event drew to a close and the last of the many seniors headed for home, I approached the ENT Associates booth.

With a smile, Licensed Audiology Assistant Shawna Renella seated me in an open chair. After completing a brief survey she explained the screen-ing procedure and placed a pair of headphones on me. After the screening, and based upon my results, Shawna suggested a more thorough exam was in order. The next day I called ENT Associates and made an appointment for the following week. In order to expedite my upcoming visit, I was asked to go online and fill out a secure

and confidential new patient profile. It was easy and straightforward. I arrived at the Countryside/McMul-len Booth location (they have eight clinics throughout Pinellas, Pasco and Hillsborough counties) and was promptly greeted. Because I had pre-registered online, there was virtually no waiting for my appointment. In short order I was introduced to Dr. Faisal Merchant, certified by the Amer-ican Board of Otolaryngology, who explained the testing procedure and asked questions about my symptoms. Within minutes I was greeted by the warm smile of Dr. Stephanie Davis-Foster, Doctor of Audiology, who led me to an exam room that contained a sound-proof booth. Once inside the booth, a very comprehensive series of tests was conducted, spanning almost a half hour. As I pointed to my left or right ear I heard various sounds ranging from high pitched beeps to low frequency tones. I was also asked

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can be put into an irrevocable fund designated specifically for their care. He offers more tips for paying for a senior’s health care:

• Don’t go straight to Medicaid. If your first thought is skipping right to Medicaid, the government’s health-care safety net for the very poor, then you may be heading for a trap. Once you have Medicaid paying the bills, you and your loved ones have little say in how you’re cared for and by whom.

The insurance policy conversion option allows you to live in a place where you’re comfortable, and it saves tax-payers millions of dollars every year.

• Consider what you’ve already paid for. The practice of converting a life insurance policy into a Life Care Benefit has been an accepted method of payment for private duty in-home care, assisted living, skilled nursing, memory care and hospice care for years. Instead of abandoning a life policy because your loved one can no longer afford the premiums, policy owners have the option to take the present-day value of the policy while they are still alive and convert it into a Life Care Benefit – Long Term Care Benefit Plan. By converting the policy, a senior will remain in private pay longer and be able to choose the form of care that they want but will be Medicaid-eligible when the benefit is spent down. (lifecarefunding.com)

• Think again before tapping other assets. It costs more than $80,000 a year on average to pay for a loved one’s stay at a nursing home, accord-ing to the National Consumer Voice for Quality Long Term Care. And, $178 billion is spent out-of-pocket by individuals and families, accounting for 22 percent of the money spent on nursing homes, according to the Kaiser Family Foundation. This can lead down a costly path of tapping other forms of wealth, or even seeking loans. Before doing this, consider utilizing a life insurance policy first. Conversions include provisions for funerals, and whatever money is not spent on care goes automati-cally to policy beneficiaries. The author is a senior health-care advocate and is CEO of Life Care Funding, which cre-ated the model for converting life insurance policies into protected Long-Term Care Benefit funds.


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Classical Mystery TourJoin Classical Mystery Tour and The Florida Orchestra for a night of 30 Beatles’ hits, including Penny Lane, Yesterday, Eleanor Rigby, Hey Jude, Strawberry Fields Forever, I Saw Her Standing There, and many more, all in a show hailed for spot-on mannerisms, note-perfect arrangements, and Fab Four vocal harmonies. Martin Herman conducts.

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Dear Mark: I plan on purchas-ing a new set of poker

chips for, as you so often put it, our weekly kitchen-table poker game. We currently use a cheap plastic set. Be-sides a quality upgrade, how many chips do you think I should buy? —Paul M.

Casino chips, also known as ca-sino or gaming tokens, checks or cheques, are small round discs used in lieu of hard currency. When purchasing a set of chips, there are two things you should keep in mind: quantity and quality. As with most things, you pay for quality, and I recommend buying the highest quality chip set your budget allows. The vast majority of authentic casino chips are “clay” chips, although they are more accurately described as com-pression molded chips. The chips used in North American casinos typically weigh about 10 grams, but can range anywhere between 8 and 14 grams. As for quantity, a good rule of thumb is as follows:3 – 4 players: 300 chip set will suffice.4 – 6 players: 400-500 chip set will do.6 – 8 players: 500-650 chip set would be a minimum.8 – 10 players: At least 1,000 plus chips. Although this is a suggested amount required, you really cannot have too many chips, only too few. So, buy the amount you can afford and pur-chase more down the road if you need them. Many chip resellers main-tain an open stock of their chips, so you should be able to obtain chips matching what you already own. Currently, there are literally thou-sands of sets on eBay, so expect to pay around $50 for a set of 300 (14-gram composite, 3-tone chips). A similar set of 300 clay chips will cost about $20 to $30 more. An injection-molded plastic set can be had for far less.

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This should not have been an ‘Aha! Gotcha’ moment, Gary. Plenty of objects are not allowed on a blackjack table, but your hard-earned money, at any given time, is not one of them. Sure, no dealer will stop mid-shuffle to convert cash into chips, but no table etiquette that I am aware of states you can’t put money on the layout while the dealer is shuffling cards. Of course, I can’t discount the possibility of some goofy house rule where you play. The funniest thing I have seen allowed on the layout was a chocolate-colored toy poodle, good-naturedly sitting alongside the player’s chips, barking every time the player yelled “Snapper” when he got a blackjack. The player was a whale (big hitter), and a George (big tipper), so I am sure some rule was undoubtedly suspended that night. I won’t mention the pit boss on duty by name, but his initials were M.P. (SENIOR WIRE)

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Total Joint & Arthritispresented by Thomas Mixa, MD – Orthopedic Surgeon

Thursday, October 3 • 11:30 a.m.Edward White Hospital Auditorium Office Building 2299 9th Ave. N., Suite 1-G, St. Petersburg (One-story office building on the east side of hospital)

Disco Can Save Your Life! Cardiac Arrest – What You Need to Knowpresented by Robert Sanchez, MD – Cardiologist

Friday, October 4 • 12:00 NoonNorthside Hospital Auditorium • 6006 49th St. N., Suite 230, St. Petersburg ( located in the Medical Office Plaza on the north end of campus)

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From Your Hips to Your Knees: Relieving Joint Painpresented by Rafat Nashed, MD – Orthopedic Surgeon

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What is Interventional Radiology & How Can it Help You?presented by Lee Friedman, MD – Interventional Radiologist


Osteoporotic Fracturespresented by Suzanne Johnson, DO – Family Practitioner

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Are You at Risk for Heart Attack or Stroke?presented by Tim Carlson, MD – Family Practitioner


Put Your Trust in Our Treatment of Your Knees!presented by Pat Kosiba, RN – Florida Knee & Orthopedic Pavilion Representative at Largo Medical Center

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What is COPD?presented by Fadi Saba, MD – Internal Medicine Specialist

October 18 • 11:30 a.m.Edward White Hospital Auditorium Office Building 2299 9th Ave. N., Suite 1-G, St. Petersburg (One-story office building on the east side of hospital)

A Balancing Actpresented by David Hobbs, MD – Family Practitioner


What is Keeping You Up at Night? Noise, Light or a Sleep Disorder?presented by Larry Eberle, RRT, RPSG – Registered Respiratory Therapist Registered Polysomnography Technologist

Thursday, October 24 • 10:30 a.m.presented by St. Petersburg General HospitalMain Card Room, Five Towns of Terrace Park 7950 58th Ave N., St. Petersburg

Shoulder Arthritispresented by Matthew Galloway, MD – Orthopedic Surgeon

Thursday, October 24 • 12:00 NoonNorthside Hospital Auditorium • 6006 49th St. N., Suite 230, St. Petersburg (located in the Medical Office Plaza on the north end of campus)

If You Have Osteoporosis and/or Sudden Back Pain, You May Have a Spinal Fracturepresented by Howard Sharf, MD – Spine/Orthopedic Surgeon

Monday, October 28 • 12:00 NoonSt. Petersburg General Hospital Auditorium 6500 38th Avenue North, St. Petersburg

When You Are Told You Have Cancerpresented by Syed H. Abid, MD, FAC – Hematologist & Oncologist

Tuesday, October 29 • 12:00 NoonSt. Petersburg General Hospital Auditorium 6500 38th Avenue North, St. Petersburg

Peripheral Arterial Disease (PAD) – Can the Pain in Your Legs Be Vascular?presented by Ronald Walsh, DO – Interventional Cardiologist

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All About A-Fibpresented by Robert Sheppard, MD – Cardiac Electrophysiologist

Wednesday, October 30 • 12:00 NoonNorthside Hospital Auditorium • 6006 49th St. N., Suite 230, St. Petersburg (located in the Medical Office Plaza on the north end of campus)

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Crabmeat Ravigote Stuffed Tomatoes1 lb lump crabmeat1 /2 c of Sauce Ravigote (recipe follows)

4 large ripe beefy tomatoes

Drain excess water from the crabmeat, and pick through it for bits of shell. Add the Sauce Ravigote, mixing gently with a wooden spoon, so as not to break the lumps. Using a sharp steak knife, core the tomatoes and remove the meaty part. Fill with the dressed crabmeat. Garnish with minced parsley and/or basil chiffonade.

Shrimp and Tortellini Salad with Sauce Ravigote1 lb cheese tortellini,

cooked and cooled slightly1/ 2 lb cooked shrimp,

split in half1 small bunch asparagus

(8 – 9 spears), roasted and cut into 1/2 inch pieces

1/ 2 red or yellow bell pepper, roasted, peeled and cut into 1/2 inch dice

1/2 c Ravigote Sauce Combine together the tortellini, shrimp, asparagus and roasted pepper in a large bowl. Gently mix in the Ravigote. Garnish with snipped herbs. You can mix in whatever vegetables you have on hand—artichoke hearts and roasted cherry tomatoes would be excellent!

Sauce Ravigote1 eggJuice of 1/2 lemon1/2 c Creole mustard2 c vegetable oil1 tsp prepared horseradish1/2 tsp hot sauce2 Tbsp capers4 scallions, choppedChiffonade of 2 – 3 large basil leaves1 Tbsp parsley, choppedPinch white pepper

Put egg in bowl of food processor; pour lemon juice over it. Let stand one minute, then add the mustard. Turn on the food processor, and dribble the oil in slowly through the feeder tube. Stir in remaining ingredients. Recipe: Copyright Gisele Perez – PainPerduBlog.com.

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Lifestyles After 50 Suncoast October 2013 edition