Lifestyles over 50 September 2015

Lifestyles over 50Volume 10 - Issue 6 - September 2015

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From the EditorLehigh Valley Active Life has many activities and services for our seniors. We have a two-page article to give you an idea as to its offerings, but please go to their website (lvactivelife.org) to see just how much they offer.

For active adults we have a listing of eight hiking trails in and around the Valley. Whether you are a novice or a seasoned hiker you will learn about beautiful trails in our story. If you have never hiked, give it a try. It can revitalize your life.

We must be guardians of our planet for future generations and one way is to reduce demand for fossil fuels. Solar energy is one way to reduce the use of gas and oil, and there is no better way than to consider solar panels on your house or on your property. However, there is a lot of misunderstanding about home solar panels. Our article on debunking these myths will give you information to allow you to form you own opinion.

The sandwich generation can find itself responsible for their children and parents. We have a true story of someone in the Valley who took in her aging mother and made a more comfortable life for her by building an “in-law” suite on to her existing home. Was it a good decision for her? Read our article and find out.

When our more senior fellow citizens reach a point in their lives where they need extra help with maintaining an independent life who can help them?Our articles about At Home at Parkland and Pathstones by Phoebe give you details on what services are available to our seniors.

Thanx and see you next month.

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Things To Do With GrandkidsThe Great Allentown Fair

Its diverse entertainment offerings attract attendees of all ages and tastes. The trade shows, restaurants and the famous Fairgrounds Farmers Market combine to make the 46-acre

fairgrounds located in the city’s beautiful West End - a hub for enjoyment, commerce and tourism.Event Location: 302 North 17th St allentownfairpa.org/ Every day from Sep. 1 – Sep. 7, 2015 (All Day)

Sesame Street Live “Make a New Friend”No matter where you’re from or where you’ve been, everyone is special – so join in! Elmo, Grover, Abby Cadabby, and their Sesame Street

friends welcome Chamki, Grover’s friend from India, to Sesame Street. Together, they explore the universal fun of friendship and celebrate cultural similarities, from singing and dancing, to sharing cookies! Join the fun and make a memory with your friends and family!701 Hamilton Street PPL Centertinyurl.com/ncrqecvSep 6, 2015 at 1:00 pm – 2:30 pm

Allentown ArtsFest 2015Allentown ArtsFest is a FREE three-day festival at the beautiful Cedar Beach Park. With three stages of ongoing local music of all genres, tons of activities for the kids, a skate park, giant graffiti murals, comedy and improv sets, breakdancing competitions, dozens of artists with work on display and for sale, delicious local food, craft beer, wine and mead; there truly is something for everyone to love about ArtsFest.

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PA Dutch Treat TrainRide the Lehigh Gorge Scenic Railway’s PA Dutch Treat Train. Join us for a relaxing ride through beautiful mountain scenery while sampling ring bologna, pickles, cheese, pretzels, shoofly pie, and assorted beverages.

Tickets are $35/person and can be purchased by calling 610-562-2102.www.lgsry.com Sep 12, 2015 at 4:30 pm – 7:00 pm

Quiet Valley’s 41st Annual Harvest FestivalHeritage Craft Demonstrations, Tasty Country Foods, Folk Entertainment, Storytelling, Children’s Activities, Handcrafted Items for Sale.

quietvalley.org/calendar/calendar.htm#10Every day from Sep. 10 – Oct. 11, 2015 (10:00 am – 5:00 pm)

Movie Night at the Zoo featuring Penguins of MadagascarFriday, September 25, 2015Enjoy a movie under the stars! Bring blankets and enjoy a movie on our Outdoor Dining Deck. We will have food and drinks available for purchase.

Ticket Price: $5 Free for members of Lehigh Valley Zoo with membership card.Zoo Gates Open 6:00 p.m.; Movie 7:00 p.m.An after-hours fundraising event for the Zoo.5150 Game Preserve Road, P.O. Box 519, Schnecksvilletix.extremetix.com/Online/?siteID=1834Sep 25, 2015 at 6:00 pm – 9:00 pm

Celtic ClassicThe Celtic Classic has blossomed into one of the largest Highland Games and Festival in

North America. Annually, over 250,000 visitors come to Historic Bethlehem to join in this celebration of all things Celtic. The organization has expanded into year-round programs. Our educational programming has expanded to include community outreach events in area school districts, religious institutions, local theaters and colleges throughout the Lehigh Valley. A series of scholarships are awarded each year in varied areas of Celtic culture.Friday – 5:00 pm to 11:00 pmSaturday – 9:30 am – 11:00 pmSunday – 10:00 am – 8:00 pmcelticfest.org/Every day from Sep. 25 – Sep. 27, 2015 (All Day)

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Tucked between Routes 309 and 873 and minutes from Schnecksville is a bucolic senior living community in the making. Like many things in life, buildings and places mean nothing without the characters of people who fill them. This can be said of At Home At Parkland. The senior living community may not catch your eye now, but the passion and vision of the owners is already making it a special place.

Owners Joe Motto and Patrick Stonich met in 2005 in Philadelphia. Joe worked in hospital administration and Patrick was an RN in the ICU. The pair became friendly and eventually bonded through similar personal circumstances – fathers who were battling life-threatening illness. Through sharing their experiences including their disappointment with the care each father received, the duo decided to start their own home health agency. Joe handled the management and found clients for Patrick to care for at night after his day shifts at the hospital. Ten years later the two-man operation has grown to almost fifty, and the duo continues to dream big. In 2014, they became the sole owners of 40 acres and two buildings nestled in the rolling hills of North Whitehall. The

quaint buildings offer a home-like setting for a combined 47 residents. “Our buildings are designed to create small communities and focus on personalized care,” explains Patrick as he paints his vision on the 40-acre pallet. “We will add three more buildings each with a small census of 40, 40 and 18.” The facilities will offer skilled nursing care and short-term rehabilitation, senior living and memory care, respectively. The project is slated to break ground in the spring of 2016 and they hope to accept residents the following fall.

“All our rooms are private because it gives the residents the most comfort and privacy; that’s what they want,” says Joe. “Our fee structure will be all-inclusive, not tiered pricing which can get confusing.” The pair agrees that caring for their residents is the number one priority. At Home at Parkland has grown out of their home health business, At Home Services, which still serves an area from Philadelphia to the Poconos. At Home Services made a name for itself by providing quality hospice services. Patrick explains

how rewarded he feels to help patients who are in hospice. “It’s so fulfilling, and there is absolutely no other reason that we would do it because of the emotions and stress inherent in hospice. I love helping people. I still see patients, that’s what I love.”

Joe and Patrick are ensuring quality care for all patients even as they grow. Joe states that they have an open management style and treat their employees with respect. “We give them full benefits, pay them higher than market wages, and most importantly we are open in our communication with them. They offer ideas on how to make our services better and continue to provide excellent service to patients. This keeps them happy at work and engaged in serving patients.

Based on the track record for care and the ability to manage and grow their services, At Home At Parkland will be a great place to live as the new project will be completed in fall 2015. They are accepting residents now for their two existing buildings. To learn more call (610)820-8301 or visit athomehs.com

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Lehigh Valley Active Life is the hub for activities for mature adults. We list here a small sampling of what they offer.

Be sure to join the center and take advantage of its many benefits, classes and activities. Please check their website for the most current times, dates, fees and information. Membership is just $25 per year LVActiveLife.org

ARTS & CRAFTS GROUPEnjoy working with your hands and keeping those fingers nimble! Sign up early as this class fills up fast. FreeS.A.G.E. ~ Senior Activities for Growth and EnrichmentThis is an interactive program for mental and physical stimulation and growth for our frail elderly seniors. Activities include word puzzles, trivia, board games, mild chair exercises and other activities to enrich your mind, body and spirit.

CURRENT EVENTSJoin this open discussion group to express your opinions. A flexible agenda will include world, national, state and local events that have occurred. All are welcome in a friendly atmosphere.

KNIT AND CHAT GROUPEvery Thursday morning we knit a little, chat a little, exchange views on everything and learn something about each other and our talents. Some of us are beginners and others are more experienced. All levels are welcome and it’s FREE to members! Just bring your project – knitting, crocheting, or other needlework.

QUILTING & SEWING GROUPFUN—GREAT COMPANY—ENJOY!! Feel welcome to join us as we make hand-sewn quilts. All skill levels are welcome! Learn how to quilt, if you are a beginner. Quilts make great gifts; some of the quilts are for sale.

SATURDAY NIGHT DANCES7:30 p.m. to 10:30 p.m. Only $7.00 with refreshments included. Large dance floor. Plenty of parking. Great dance music. - September 5th King Henry- September 12th DJ Frantic Freddie- September 26th The Steel City BandBEGINNER TAP DANCEBeginning Tuesday, September 8th at 10:00 a.m. for 8 weeks. Tap shoes needed. $24.00 for members.

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PINOCHLE: Every Friday and Monday at 7:00 p.m. Every Sunday at 1:00 p.m. Arrive a half hour early. PILOXING: Mixes Pilates and boxing moves. This is tough. Beginning Friday, September 11th at 10:00 a.m. Eight sessions for $32.ooPICKLEBALL: Indoors. Beginners welcome. Every Tuesday and Thursday at 4:00 p.m. $2.00AUTUMN ADVENTURE BASKET SOCIAL: Sunday, September 20th at 12:30 p.m. $20 advance tickets/ $25 at door.

COOKINGThe chefs from Country Meadows are back! Get ready for a Delicious New Year!Delicious Dining for DiabeticsFamily, Friends and Yourself

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Planning for the Holidays: tasty treats for your holiday entertaining featuring appetizers, cocktails and a few holiday traditions (with a twist).Elm Street (Room 102) Thursday; November 5$5 Members/$10 Nonmembers; 1:30-2:30 p.m. CREATIVE ARTS

CARD MAKINGSocialize and have fun making up to three cards with designer paper and embellishments. Learn techniques in stamping, die cutting, and embossing with the Sizzix Machines. $10 Members/ $20 Nonmembers; September 21, 1:00-3:00 p.m. Materials Fee: $10.00

SCRAP BOOKING MADE EASYSocialize and make memories last. Assemble a scrap book from K & Company. The scrap book kit comes complete with coordinated papers, stickers and embellishments. 3 Thursdays, $30 Members/ $60 NonmembersSeptember 24-October 8, 5:30-8:30 p.m.Materials Fee: $20.00

YOGA CLASS SCHEDULE (Partial List)Combining Ashtanga, Kripalu, Tibetan-Yantra, Silver Sneakers Yoga, and Therapeutic Yoga Flow to improve well-being, strength, circulation, balance, digestion, health, and flexibility. GENTLE YOGASilverSneakers Floor Mat Yoga 15 Monday/Wednesday Mornings $60 Members; $120 Nonmembers Sept 2-Oct 28; 10:30-11:45 a.m. No class Sept 7 & Oct 14 18 Monday/Wednesday Mornings $72 Members; $144 Nonmembers Nov 2-Dec 30; 10:30-11:45 a.m. ASHTANGA YOGA7 Tuesdays/ThursdaysSept 1-Oct 29 11:15 a.m.–12:30 p.m. No class Oct 13$68 Members/$136 Nonmembers


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Pennsylvania. The trail has a mixture of surfaces (hard-packed dirt, grass, gravel and abandoned roads) with some single-tracking and climbs that make it best suited for hiking, mountain biking and horseback riding.

On the eastern end of the lake, just off Palisade Drive, a connection to the 6-mile Union Canal Trail can take travelers into the city. Or trail-goers can opt to hop on an on-road section of the Schuylkill River Trail from here, which will eventually stretch nearly 130 miles from Pottsville to Philadelphia.

D&L Trail 11 milesThe trail follows the

former Lehigh Valley Railroad and stacks of railroad timbers can still be seen in some areas. Your journey will entail a peaceful route through lush forests and towering rock cliffs with

breathtaking views of the Lehigh River. The pathway is flat and coated with crushed limestone, a mineral native

to the valley.

Saucon Rail Trail 7 milesSaucon Rail Trail connects

four communities: Hellertown, Lower Saucon Township, Upper Saucon Township, and Coopersburg. The trail has a slight 1% grade traveling from

Ironton Rail Trail 9 miles This trail has it all for locals and visitors alike. If you are looking for beautiful scenery, safe venues for exercise and access to great parks and historical points of interest, you can’t go

wrong with this trail.The trail consists of a 6-mile loop and 3-mile spur.

You can pick up the loop at Hokendauqua Park, a community park featuring parking, restrooms, a playground, baseball fields and basketball courts.

The 3-mile spur has a crushed stone surface and offers a historical tour of the area’s cement manufacturing heritage, passing through scenic Whitehall Parkway.

Blue Marsh Lake 30 milesThe Blue Marsh Lake

Multi-Use Trail loops around a man-made reservoir just outside of Reading in southeastern

8 Great Local Hikes

Walking is an excellent, low impact exercise. Being out in nature eases the mind and invigorates the spirit. Here are eight great places to walk. September is an ideal month to do it --enjoy!


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north to south and is easy for a leisurely stroll or bike ride. Along the way, you’ll pass beautiful homes and see tall wooden posts signifying the mileage designations utilized by the original North Penn Railroad (and later by the SEPTA commuter line) on which the trail was built.

Four parks on the route offer parking, restrooms, athletic facilities, and picnic spots: Water Street Park, Grist Mill Park, Upper Saucon Township Community Park, and Southern Lehigh Living Memorial Community Park. There is also a trailhead on Reading Drive, offering parking, a port-a-potty, and a water fountain.

Jacobsburg State ParkThe network of trails

makes the center’s fields, woodlands and streams accessible to both students and the casual visitor. These facilities are for use by hikers, all-terrain bikers, horseback riders and cross-country skiers. Non-hunters are encouraged to wear blaze orange during hunting seasons.

Nockamixon State ParkThe hiking trails of the

park explore forests, fields and the edge of the lake. There are a number of hiking trails to satisfy almost anyone’s preference.

Sterner Mill Hiking Area: In the southwest corner of the park, this area has several loop trails which pass near the lake. All trails in this area are easier hiking.

High Bridge Trail: This wooded hiking trail runs along both sides of Tohickon Creek from the Weisel Hostel to the High Bridge on PA 563 and Quarry Trail.

Quarry Trail: The trail provides a spectacular view of the lake and an overlook of the old quarry that provided building material for area structures.

Old Mill Trail: This trail crosses the stream at the old mill pond and passes across the top of the stone dam breast. Hikers pass through

a mature woodlot, pine plantations and hike a loop that follows the lake shore.

Trexler Nature PreserveThere are more than 20

miles of trails within TNP for hikers of all abilities, including the 1.2 mile Covered Bridge trail that is compliant with the Americans with Disabilities Act.

There is also the 1 mile Elk Watching trail in the Central Range and the Border trail that loops around the entire preserve. The Border trail is a challenging 8.5 mile path along the perimeter of the preserve. Trails are rated in the map key of the users guide by level of challenge and trail length.

South Mountain PreserveThe preserve boasts more

than 340 acres of woodland trails, pronounced rocky outcroppings and unique vistas in an otherwise urban landscape.

Unique geology, mining and farming history, wetland and successional forests and abundant wildlife make this preserve a popular destination for hiking, mountain biking, walking, bouldering and bird watching. The preserve is open to the public from dawn to dusk.


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The current move to alternative energy is embodied by the solar panel. This ingenious device can make a home much

less dependent on its electrical grid and can provide a homeowner with cash in his pocket. Unfortunately there have been a number of myths that have sprung up surrounding solar panels. Let’s debunk some of them and also look at how solar panels have put money in my pocket.

Myth - Solar panels don’t work on cloudy days. Solar panels work just fine in ambient light and will

produce significant energy on overcast days. In fact, solar panels are actually more efficient at cooler temperatures than hot ones.

Myth - Solar panels require regular maintenance. Solar panels have no moving parts and do not require

regular maintenance. Typically the recommendation is to hose off the panels once a year or so, but many panel owners actually never clean the panels and instead rely on rain to do the job for them. In fact, many of the first solar systems installed in the 1970s are still producing power today.

Myth - Solar panels cannot withstand harsh climates (snow, hail, winds, sleet).

The University of Vermont (which receives considerable snow fall) has a system that has proven to be effective and virtually maintenance free, even during the winter months. The color of the solar panels is dark which aids in melting the snow. In fact, snowy conditions actually help solar panels work better because the available sunlight reflects off the snow.

Advantages:More and more Americans are discovering the truth

about solar: it saves money and helps the planet. In fact, every four minutes another American family installs solar panels on their home - a clear indication that solar energy has become a cost-effective energy option for homeowners.

Practical Reasons for Owning a Solar Energy HomeBy Steve Domitrecz, a Solar Energy Home Owner

A solar system generates power during the day and the excess electricity is fed back into the grid through a system called net metering. When this happens, your electric meter spins backwards and your utility company credits you for that power. At night you’ll automatically use grid power, but remember you have received credit for what you already generated during the day.

Cost Savings:In the case of our house, which is up for sale (see

page XX), the savings of a south facing 10kW solar panel system are significant. Our home system produces about 13,000kWh of electricity each year. The value of the electricity is based on the existing electric rates that are always increasing. The current electric rates are about .14/kWh. That means the savings of our system is equal to 13,000kWh X .14$/kWh = $1,820.00 per year.

In addition, there is an active marketplace for the sale of “credits” that residential solar electric systems produce. You receive one Solar Residential Energy Credit (SREC) for each 1000kWh of solar energy produced by a solar panel system. Each SREC credit is sold on the open marketplace for a value. Each SREC is currently valued at $480 in the Washington DC market where this house is also registered.

Each year’s credit will vary according to market rates, but the current credit amounts to $6,240 (13 SRECs x $480) (https://www.srectrade.com/srec_markets/district_of_columbia). These numbers were supplied by Andrew Ciasulli, Mechanical Engineer, Sonic Development Inc. who installed the system.


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Sandy D. is a Lehigh Valley Resident who had an aging mother who would eventually need personal care. She and her husband decided to care for her in their own home so they built an in-law suite as an addition to their house. We interviewed Sandy so that others who are in a similar position can benefit from her experience.

Q: Taking on responsibility for your mother’s health was a significant decision. Did you have second thoughts?

A: Having my mother live with us was the best thing we could have done for my mother and for us. As she started aging (82), living alone was becoming too much for her. And it almost felt that I was doing things for two houses. We added on to our house; bed and bath, living room and full kitchen, laundry and pantry. Basically all she needed to live independently and securely with us.

Q: How did it work out for all of you?A: She was happy because she was still able to cook,

if she wanted to. She cleaned, and did her own laundry. It also made life for my husband and me much easier because when mom lived alone and needed something we had to make many crosstown errands driving back and forth.

We so enjoyed having her here. We did puzzles together, we had a “built in dogsitter” if my husband and I went out to dinner or ran errands. She and I shopped and I took her where she needed to go. Having her here saved me time and eliminated a lot of running around. She would also cook for us sometimes which she enjoyed tremendously.

Q: Do you have any tips? For an aging parent a first floor addition with

minimal steps is ideal. Hand holds in bathroom,

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especially at toilet and shower, and hand holds at every step. Low step-in entry for shower. Doorways should be wide enough for a wheel chair. Bathroom door should open out. A lift chair and adjustable bed.

Q: Would you do again? A: My answer is a resounding YES, in a heartbeat!

We loved having her here. As she aged even more, and Alzheimer’s took over, I had private help come in to help me take care of her. We set up security cameras so if we were away, I could still see my mother and the caregiver, making sure she was well taken care of. I also was able to set up baby monitors to watch when she got up so I could get her breakfast.

My mother died this past January at age 92, and I surely miss her; but the memories are wonderful, and having her live with us for almost 10 years was one of the best things I’ve ever done in my life.

If you have loved one(s) in their twilight years this is the best gift you can give them. I knew she was safe, and my sisters were happy because she was here with us and they knew she was well cared for.

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At Vibrant Life Therapies, massage clients receive something unique. Owner and massage therapist Donna Ondek is trained not only in many types of massage therapies; she is also certified as a personal trainer and nutrition counselor. Her knowledge and experience enable her to deliver relief from pain and stress while teaching her clients how to help their bodies heal. Donna believes that the body has a natural ability to heal itself, given the right therapy, exercise, and nutrition. Her mantra is, “People need to start taking responsibility for their health if they want to enjoy good quality of life.”

With her broad knowledge base, she understands how massage therapy and physical training complement each other. “Understanding exercise science has made me a better massage therapist, and massage therapy has made me a much better personal trainer”, she reflected in a recent interview at her studio in Trexlertown. Her certification in personal training also allows her to prescribe stretches and exercises to her massage therapy clients, a service which is outside the scope of most massage therapists’ work.

While massage has been clinically proven to promote healing for acute and chronic injuries and pain, it is just part of the equation. Massage increases pliability and prevents the growth of the scar tissue which limits the range of motion. After the pain subsides, the client needs to strengthen weakened muscles and stretch tight ones. “Massage therapy speeds up healing because it increases circulation and takes away waste products. Consistent massage therapy allows permanent change,” she described. “The body needs balance. A person has to reduce the pain and be able to move the injured body part. Then he or she needs to strengthen the weak muscles and stretch the tight ones,” Donna expounded.

Her inspiration stemmed from her own personal experience. As Donna’s career in the exercise field grew and she received more and more continuing education, her interests extended to nutrition. She had been an aerobics instructor since 1988 and had been exercising regularly since she was 25. Nevertheless, at age 40 she was diagnosed with high cholesterol and high blood sugar. Seeing that exercise wasn’t enough, she delved into the study of nutrition. She quickly came to believe that the food pyramid and processed foods are to blame for many of the nation’s health problems, including obesity. “We should eat foods as close as possible to the way God made them. We can eat carbs -- just make them fresh fruits and vegetables,” she spelled out.

Donna’s true passion is for teaching people about a healthier

lifestyle in order to live life more fully and improve their chances for a healthy, active old age. “I see myself as an educator,” she states resolutely. “God created an awesome thing in our bodies. They have the ability to heal. God created things in nature to help us, and we have lost sight of that.”

The various types of massage Donna offers at Vibrant Life Therapies include therapeutic, orthopedic,

lymphatic drainage, oncology, and mastectomy massage, and massage for Fibromyalgia. Donna utilizes a network with physicians, physical therapists, chiropractors, and podiatrists in the area, referring clients who need medical care. Many seniors come to Vibrant Life Therapies for massage therapy, exercise therapy, and nutritional counseling.

Vibrant Life Therapies, LLC, is located in Trexlertown, PA. Donna Ondek, owner, is a licensed Massage Therapist and certified Personal Trainer and Fitness Counselor. Donna specializes in Rehabilitative and Medical Massage, Lymphatic Drainage, Mastectomy and Oncology Massage. To learn more, contact Donna via phone or text at (610)703-1596, email [email protected], or visit VibrantLifeTherapies.com.

Achieving a Fuller LifeBy Vicki Bezems, Lifestyles over 50

“People need to start taking responsibility for their health if they want to enjoy good quality of life.”

Ever have anyone ask you, “Read any good books lately?” In this day and age, it may be more

appropriate to ask, “Kindled any good e-books lately (Not referring to book-burning)?” or “Downloaded any good podcasts lately?”

The world is awash with more information than we can access, no less absorb. Almost 3,000 years ago, Solomon said, “Of making many books there is no end, and much study wearies the body” (Ecclesiastes 12:12). Two thousand years ago, the apostle John said, “Jesus did many other things as well. If every one of them were written down, I suppose that even the whole world would not have room for the books that would be written” (John 21:25). Even today, there is not enough ROM in the world to store everything about Jesus.

I love to read theological books—the deeper the better; no matter that I sometimes have to read the same sentence over three or four times to grasp the meaning. This is like chewing your food so you can savor and absorb the nutrients. Some of the authors quote other books, some of which quote yet other books. When I look to the endnotes for help, I’m confronted by titles that are more incomprehensible than the text, such as, “P. Altman, Erwählungstheologie und Universalismus im Alten Testament (Berlin, 1964).” Run to the library and check that one out!

The bible is the most unusual book that ever was and ever will be. Its author is unusual: God. Its main character is unusual: God. Its interpreter is unusual: God.

It is alive yet never grows; ancient yet relevant into the future; the product of about 40 authors covering several countries in three languages, written over about 1400 years, yet perfectly true, intact, and harmonious. True, the apostle Peter admitted about Paul, “His letters

contain some things that are hard to understand” (2 Peter 3:16), yet a child can grasp the gospel message.Most of the bible was written for the Jewish people yet is comprehensively cross-cultural, “written down as warnings for us, on whom the culmination of the ages has come” (1 Corinthians 10:11). It recognizes our differences yet addresses the common needs of every single individual.

You can read the bible every day for 80 years and never tire of it or plumb its depths. rom the quill pen to papyrus to the printing press to paperless publishing, the proliferation of pages has become overwhelming. Words fill our minds like alphabet soup on a winter day. Sad to say, so much of the stuff available, even in Christian bookstores, is not worth reading. Certainly, little of it has value past the grave. Many books water down the message of the bible or hide it completely. When the Word of God is diluted, the people are deluded.

Prophetically speaking, “‘The days are coming,’ declares the Sovereign Lord, ‘when I will send a famine through the land—not a famine of food or a thirst for water, but a famine of hearing the words of the Lord’” (Amos 8:11). Although still the best-selling book of all time, belief in the bible as God’s Word and its relevance to today’s culture is waning. The consequences are dire: “Where

there is no revelation, people cast off restraint; but blessed is the one who heeds wisdom’s instruction” (Proverbs 29:18). We can

see that lack of restraint by simply reading a newspaper.The relevant question is, “Have you read THE GOOD BOOK lately?”

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New Local Program, Pathstones By Phoebe Ministries, Gives Seniors Peace Of Mind

Connie is 68. Slender, with an easy smile and dirty blond hair, she could be mistaken for 55. She enjoys her retirement going dancing at Zumba Gold, having lunch with friends, traveling with her husband, and most of all chasing her young grandchildren around. Many would say that she is soaking in her golden years without a care in the world. Little do they know that Connie worries about the same things that her friends worry about – who will care for her as she ages. For four and a half years Connie and her brother were caregivers for their mother who battled osteoporosis, frequent hospital and rehabilitation stints, and even Dementia. Connie recalls fondly of caring for her mother and she would not trade that experience for anything. “I am so happy that I did it, but it was grueling,” confesses Connie. Phone calls in the middle of the night, skipping vacations, and countless hours assisting her mother with daily living chores. Connie is adamant, “I do not want my children to go through that with me.” Millions of seniors feel this way, and they have been further frustrated by the lack of solutions to address this widespread concern. Some people elect to get long-term care insurance, but find it expensive and not always useful. Many elect to play-it-by-ear, hoping Uncle Sam will foot the bill should they need care. Little do they know the limited long-term care coverage Medicare offers.

In an effort to address the need, organizations across the country have started Continuing Care at Home programs. In fact, with the addition of Pathstones by Phoebe, there are now four such programs in the state of Pennsylvania. Continuing Care at Home is a program that combines the best features of long-term care insurance, continuing care retirement living and private care management in the comfort and security of a person’s home. It allows members to live at home independently for as long as possible and receive continuing care services like home care. Should the member not be able to live safely in their home they may move to a personal care community or even receive care in a skilled nursing home. A member of a Continuing Care at Home program receives long-term care for their entire life. For Connie, she is relieved that she can stay in her home and have peace of mind.

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four membership plans. Qualified members pay a one-time membership fee (based upon plan type and age at entry) plus monthly fees throughout their membership. “It is important to note,” points out program director Melanie Kohler, “that increased care needs do not increase monthly fees.”

Members are assessed for needs and contacted regularly to check for any changes in health and functional status. Members also have a full-time wellness coordinator who facilitates all in-home and facility-based, long-term health care. Wellness coordinators act as personal health and wellness advocates for each member. If care is needed, a wellness coordinator will direct and advocate for care services for you. “A great facet of the program is that there is a mutual interest in proactively keeping you healthy,” says Kohler. “It is also nice that after one year of enrollment in the primary service area, membership is portable anywhere in the United States.”If a member moves to another state, their membership and all services are portable anywhere in the United States. Kohler continues, “Pathstones and the Continuing Care at Home concept is new to the Lehigh Valley and we welcome curious individuals to reach out to us with questions. While it is not for everyone, it certainly is ideal for many local seniors, and we invite them to call us with any questions and to discuss their particular situation.”

Pathstones by Phoebe can be reached at 610-794-6700 or visit PathstonesByPhoebe.org. Their office is located at 4847 Hamilton Boulevard, Allentown, PA 18106.

Choosing the Right Path for Long-Term Care

By Jeff Tintle Lifestyles over 50


More than 61 million Americans volunteer to improve conditions for people in need and to unselfishly give of themselves. While the motivation of those who volunteer is altruistic, it is gratifying to learn that their efforts are returning considerable health benefits.

The Health Benefits of Volunteering: A Review of Recent Research has found a significant connection between volunteering and good health. The report shows that volunteers have greater longevity, higher functional ability, lower rates of depression and less incidence of heart disease.

The research suggests that volunteering is particularly beneficial to the health of older adults and those serving 100 hours annually. If you’re interested in joining with those who are helping themselves while helping others, contact the RSVP office. Our staff will work with you matching your interests and available time to what needs to get done in your community. You’ll receive personalized placement in a volunteer position that best suits you and insurance protection while you’re volunteering.

Consider one of the following simple ways – provide a ride, deliver a meal, shop for groceries, head back to school - to stay healthy longer.

Driver/EscortAs your scheduled permits, provide rides to and

from appointments for senior citizens and/or persons with disabilities..

Meal DeliveryDeliver nutritious meals along with a friendly smile

to homebound neighbors.

Grocery ShopperShop for someone who can’t get to the grocery

store for healthy foods for themselves or accompany someone to and through the grocery store once or twice per month. This is something you can do on your own schedule.

Volunteering Makes The Heart Grow StrongerBy Diane Schraymeyer, RSVP

Literacy CorpsIn the early grades students

learn to read. By fourth grade they need to be able to read in order to learn. Students not reading at grade level by the end of third grade are at risk of falling behind. Work with the same small group of young students each week.

Teachers will provide activities, detailed directions and all materials. Tutors are needed in the Allentown, Bethlehem , Easton and Bangor School Districts.

Senior Corps RSVP will help you work on your HEART HEALTH . Call: 610-625-2290 Email: [email protected] Visit: www.RSVPofLNC.org.


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Celebrating Our CentenariansBy Art Villafane, Lifestyles over 50

Reaching your 100th birthday is a major milestone - one that should be celebrated in a big way.

Northampton County Area Agency on Aging, led by Mary Jane Long, decided last year to celebrate the county’s centenarians. After scouring the voter registration rolls, contacting skilled nursing facilities and other sources they sent out invitations to as many as they could find - they got 20 responses.

The agency hosted a party at Green Pond Country Club. At the party Representative Steve Samuelson gave each attendee an official citation and Career Technical Institute made birthday cakes for all centenarians. Lori Stack of Lori Stack Photography, provided a photo portrait for each centenarian.

Group Photo of Centenarians

The attendees were accompanied by family and friends. The oldest attendee was Elizabeth Marazi who

was born in 1907. Several of the centenarians were born and lived in this part of the state for most of their lives.

Each celebrant had a brief biography written about them. In the short biographies the “youngsters’ gave advice on living a long life. The advice ranged from eating well, staying active, following your faith to having a loving family.

Northampton County Area Agency on Aging is having a Centenarian Celebration again this year and at least 10 of last year’s party said they will attend. Mary Jane Long and the other members of the agency will once again search for more centenarians so that they too can be celebrated. We wish them all continued health and a happy life.


Personal Training Servicesby Art Villafane, Lifestyles over 50

Having a first class facility to train in is a great benefit. However, have you ever felt that your workout routine needs a little change, that you have stopped seeing that great progress you were making a short while ago, or just need some accountability to make it to the gym every week?

According to Fitness Manager Sarah Campbell of Steel Fitness Premier, working with a personal trainer can save you time spent in the gym, keep you focused, motivated, and deliver the health and fitness results that you are looking to achieve. Steel Fitness offers THE premier personal training services in the area.

Their team of degreed and certified personal trainers will work one-on-one and in small group settings to deliver the individualized attention that you desire. They will coach, educate, and guide you through a workout program designed specifically for your needs.

Whether you are looking to work with someone regularly or just check in occasionally, their trainers will motivate you to work hard each time you set foot in the gym.

Personal training provides valuable benefits that are often not realized when working out on your own. Below are ten great reasons why a personal trainer may be right for you.

• Enhanced Motivation• Individualized program• Efficiency and time management• Improved technical skills• Orientation to exercise• Break through plateaus• Education• Weight loss• Injury reconditioning• Results!

Call today (610-973-1517) to schedule a FREE consultation with one of our personal trainers.

Whatever your needs and desires are in regard to your fitness, SFP has programs to fit your needs. You will get a personal fitness program designed specifically for you by one of their degreed and certified instructors.

Those over the age of 60 receive a discount as well as discounted membership for ‘Heroes’ including veterans and first responders.

Steel Fitness Riverport is a sister facility in Bethlehem that offers FREE membership for eligible Silver Sneakers or Silver and Fit members.

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• The great horned owl is the only animal that will eat a skunk.

• In Quebec, there is an old law that states margarine must be a different color than butter.

• Blackboard chalk is not chalk – it is plaster of Paris.

• The pineapple is a berry.• St. Patrick was born in Britain.• A prairie dog is not a dog – it’s a rodent.• A horned toad is a lizard.• Timekeepers have clocked the action in a 60

minute football game to actually be around 14 minutes.

• A white flag is used as a symbol of truce, or to give up, because it symbolizes untouched purity. The color white has long been used in religious ceremonies over the world as a sign of goodwill and innocence. Because of this image, white has become universally known as a sign of peace.

• A kangaroo can hop at a pace of 40 miles per hour.

• Black-eyed peas are not peas. They are beans. • Catgut string does not come from a cat – it is

from a sheep’s intestines.• The kangaroo rat is not a rat – it is a gopher.• The silkworm is not a worm – it is a caterpillar. • Seals have been known to swim for as long as

8 months, and as far as 6,000 miles, without touching land.

• William Shakespeare had no living descendants.• Honeybees and turtles are deaf.• “Shiek” means “old man” in Arabic.• Calvin Coolidge’s will was one sentence long.• One of the primary reasons the mayflower

pilgrims ended their voyage at Plymouth rock was pretty much the same reason people today suspend their journeys: they ran out of beer.

• The world’s largest clams weigh almost 500 pounds.

• One cord of wood can make 7.5 million toothpicks.

• It took 20 years for Noah Webster to compile his first dictionary.

• Chinese checkerboard has 121 holes.• A person’s left hand does 56 percent of typing.• The Disney dog, Pluto, was originally named

Rover.• A female African elephant can be pregnant for

almost two years.• Martin Van Buren was the first U.S. born citizen

to become president.

Interesting Stuff More Trivia to Amuse and Entertain

• Earthworms have five hearts.• The cat is the only domestic animal not

mentioned in the Bible.• A golf ball, when driven off a tee, can reach

speeds up to 170 miles per hour.• Tuna fish swim at an average speed of 9 miles per

hour. They also never stop moving.• According to Metropolitan Life Insurance, major

league baseball players live significantly longer than the average male – especially if you are a third baseman.

• The ring finger on a man’s left hand is typically longer than his index finger.

• Wyatt Earp became a boxing referee after he retired from law enforcement.

• Montgomery Ward’s first catalog was only one sheet of paper and was first printed in 1872.

• Edwin “Buzz” Aldrin was the second man to walk on the moon. His mother’s maiden name was “Moon.”

• The longest one-syllable word in the English language is “screeched.”

• The kiwi is the only bird that has nostrils at the end of its bill.

• “Celluwipes” was the original name of Kleenex during the initial marketing effort in 1924.

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VolunteersNeeded

Phoebe Allentown seeks individuals to assist with memory support neighborhoods. You train in Montessori principles to create meaningful experiences by practicing person-centered care. For a rewarding experience - 610-794-5362 [email protected].

Meals on Wheels Northampton Cty and Calvary United Methodist partner to provide meals to seniors in Easton area. Volunteers needed. Contact Janet Soos [email protected]

Meals on Wheels of Lehigh County -Discover how easy and rewarding it is to deliver meals to our homebound clients. Teams of 2 deliver on 33 routes throughout Lehigh County. Drive a route or ride along as a visitor. 610-398-2563 or [email protected].

Lutheran Home - Topton invites volunteers to share musical talent, voice or instrument with residents. Flex hours, days, eves, weekends. Lou Wentz at 610-682-1542 or [email protected].

Compeer of LV- volunteer 4 hrs. a month with Compeer

friend, a person who lives with mental illness. Do what friends do together: listen, go for a walk, watch a movie, enjoy a cup of coffee, etc. Main duty – Have Fun! 610.435.9651.

Heartland Hospice seeks volunteers to offer bedside support and presence to those facing terminal illness. Training, flex hours. Robin Trexler, 610-266-0134

Are you a “people person”? Have skills and talents to use to “give back”? Compassionate Care has a variety of volunteer opportunities with a training and support programs. Call Carolyn at 610-770-6500.

Center for Vision Loss seeks volunteers to assist blind and visually impaired people as companions, transportation drivers and Mall Walk helpers. Office assistants and vision screeners are needed. Training provided. Daytime hours only. 610.433.6018, [email protected].

Drivers: ITNLehighValley provides rides for seniors 60 and over and visually impaired adults. Drive riders to appointments in LV, 90% are medical. Requires vehicle, good driving record, some free time. Training provided, we work with your schedule. 610-419-1645.

Lehigh Valley Hospice provides volunteer opportunities for individuals who believe that life is a journey. Join us and discover how enriching it is to spend meaningful time with our patients. Call Janet Barber, 610-969-0127.

Social & Support Groups

ENCORE (female cancer support / exercise group) Tues. 6:30-8pm & Fri. 9:15-10:30am. Allentown YMCA & YWCA, 425 S. 15th St. 610-434-9333, x 313.

allentownymcaywca.org. Parkinson’s Disease Support Parkinson’s patients, families and friends - monthly at St. Luke’s Allentown Campus. 3rd Wed. 6 pm refreshments 6:30 pm To register 1-866-STLUKES.MS First Tuesday support group for patients, families and friends at St. Luke’s University Hospital, Bethlehem. 6:15 register at 1-866-(785-8537)

First Tues,1pm Emmaus Garden Club Faith Presbyterian Church, North 2nd and Cherokee Streets, Emmaus. Public welcome. (610) 966-4181.

First Wed. LV Vegetarians. Quaker Meeting House Rt. 512 half mile N. of Rt. 22 Twnshp. Pot luck dinner. 6pm. $3.50 610-709-8984

First Thurs., 10-11:30 am. 610-433-6018 Vision Loss Support Group for LV residents facing vision loss. Center for Vision Loss, 845 W. Wyoming St., Allentown. First Thurs. 12PM (except July and August)AARP Chapter (#4150) community room of Lower Macungie Library Bldg (3450 Brookside Rd). (610) 285-4563

First Thurs. AARP #5415 Allentown Chapter first Friday St. Timothy’s Church, 140 So. Ott St. Allentown. 610-437-4265

Second Sat. 10:30 Like gardening? Jordan United Church of Christ, Rt 309 & Walbert Ave Allentown, peace garden,

custom peace sculpture, peace pole, worship areas, biblical plant, children’s bed, gazebo, swing, trails. 610-395-2218.

Second Sat, Bethlehem Garden Club, share garden tips with local pros and hobbyists 610-838-1482.

Second Mon. 7-8:30 pm. pray & share together for emotional wholeness, women’s support group struggling, or have family struggling with depression, bipolar, etc. 3400 Bath Pike, Suite 110 Bethlehem. Linda 610-395-8756.

Second Mon. 1PM St. John’s Friendly Fifties will have their 24th Anniversary meeting at 1343 Newport Avenue in Northampton in the church social hall on Monday, Sept. 14th. The rosary will be prayed at 11:30 in the church. Lunch will be served and Mike Skweir will provide the music.

Prayer and Share Together for Emotional Wholeness, meets the Second Mon. Truth for Women, 3400 Bath Pike, Suite 110, BethlehemWe also meet at Asbury Methodist Church Tuesday after the 2nd Monday. Both groups are 7-8:30 pm.

Second Tuesday. Caregiver Support Groups: Live, Love, Learn (special grp. for memory impaired and loved ones), Sacred Heart Hosp, 4:30PM-2nd floor.

Third Friday. 9:30. People Meeting People Club, Senior Social Group. Fellowship Hall, Asbury United Methodist Church. 7-8:30 pm.Second Tues, 7-8:30 pm. Prayer & Share Together for emotional wholeness, women’s support group

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struggling, or family struggling with depression, bi-polar, etc. Asbury Methodist Church, Allentown. Linda 610-395-8756.

Second Tues. 3:00PM TRIAD at Lehigh Co. Senior Center (Enjoy Life). Monthly meeting. 3 PM.

Second Wed. Parkinson’s Support Group St. Luke’s Hospital Allentown campus 17th and Hamilton St. Refreshments and presentation 6:00 - 7:30 Topics related to PD.

Third Wed, LV Military Affairs Council – Saucon Manor in Hellertown. 12-1:30pm, 484-788-0196, [email protected], or www.lvmac.org for info.

Second Thur, 12PM Caregivers & Professionals Network Group. Country Meadows of Allentown, Bldg 3, 610-395-7160Third Sat. For anyone caring for a family member with memory loss or impairment, group meets (908) 859-6700, extension 2276 for information.

Fourth Wed Men of Retirement Age Club 1-2;30pm, Advent Moravian Church, 3730 Jacksonville Rd, Hanover.

Tues 1:30-4:30 Palmer Senior Group, meet seniors, play cards, share good times. Charles Chrin Community Ctr Palmer Township 610-252-2098 palmercommunitycenter.org

Wed. noon. Fogelsville Senior Group at Fire Company. Amelia, 610-395-2224.

Schnecksville Senior Citizens Group Thurs: games and social activities 12 noon. Schnecksville Fire Company Rt 309. Info: 610-769-7570

Exercise

Bethlehem YMCA. For info on Silver Sneakers and all pgms: www.ymcabethlehem.org/ or 610 867-7588.

Allentown YMCA. For info Silver Sneakers and all pgms: www.allentownymcaywca.org/ 610-434-9333. Pgms include Tai Chi, Yoga I, Zumba Gold and mat Pilates, 3rd St. Alliance. Tai Chi, Clogging, Tae Kwon Do. Schedules and fees vary. 610-258-6271. www. ThirdStreetAlliance.org. Easton YMCA. For info Silver Sneakers and all pgms: familyymca.org/ or 610.258.6158, OxyFit Gym offers 1 hour Silver Sneaker classes on Mon, Tues, and Wed at 10:15 and Thurs. at 9:15 and 10:15. Yoga stretch classes Mon. & Wed. at 11:15. Info: 610-391-0040 or www.oxyfitgym.com.

Salvation Army Senior Program 610-867-4681. Every Tues play bridge 10-12; Thursdays varied Social Programs at 10:45 a.m.

Dances

LV Active Life (Lehigh County Senior Ctr) $7 refreshments. www.lehighseniors.org. Sat. Dance Ctr: 7:30-11pm. 610-437-3700.

“Dancing on the Odds” on odd numbered Fridays at 3rd Third Street Alliance, 41 N. 3rd St. Easton. Lessons 7-8pm, Dancing 8-10pm. $10 at door. Instructor Con Gallagher (610) 433-7804. .

Allentown Area Swing Dance. Fearless Fire Co. 1221 S Front St. 610-390-7550. $9 includes lesson 7pm - 8:30, no partner needed. www.allentownswingdance.org for schedule

Social Ballroom/Latin Swing Dance Saturday, 2nd Sat. @ 7pm TC Dance Club 6623 Sullivan Trail Wind Gap,

PA 610-881-1000 www.learnballroomlatin.com Refreshments served & BYOB. Lesson at 8:00pm $12, no reservations needed, all welcome – with or without partner

Bingo

Wed 5PM game at 6:30PM Volunteer Fire Co Fogelsville Ladies Auxiliary Cash Prizes 484-350-1388

HTCC hosts monthly Bingo- 1st Thurs of month at 6:30 pm! Prizes range from $40 to $125.610-317-8701.Wed 6:30 LV Active Life (Lehigh County Senior Ctr.) Free coffee, snacks. $15 includes 4 double cards & 1 pack of specials.610-437-3700

Alz. Support Groups

Alzheimer’s Respite Program Hope Community Church 7974 Clausville Rd. Fogelsville, For those in early stages of Alzheimer’s. Respite time, support for caregivers. Free, Wed - 1-5 PM Contact Dave Bowers 484-619-0330 [email protected].

1st Thurs 11:00 am Arden Courts 5151 Hamilton Blvd. Allentown3rd Sat 3:15pm 410 Krocks Rd. Country Meadows Allentown3rd Wed 3pm Phoebe Terrace 1925 Turner St. Allentown, 2nd Wed 5:30 pm Sarah Care Adult Day Care 7010 Snow Drift Rd. Allentown, 1st Thurs 1:00pm St. Andrew’s Church 1900 Pennsylvania Ave. Allentown 3rd Thurs 4:30 Westminster Village 2156 Hanover St. Allentown, 3rd Wed 6:30pm Country Meadows Living 4005 Green Pond Rd., Bldg. 4, Bethlehem, 3rd Tues 5:00 pm Kirkland Village 1 Kirkland Village Circle Bethlehem, 4th Mon 2:30pm Moravian Village 526 Wood St.

Bethlehem, Last Monday 6:30 pm Traditions of Hanover 5300 Northgate Dr. Bethlehem, 3rd Wed 1:00 pm Third Street Alliance 41 North Third St Easton, 1st Wed 9:30am Moravian Hall Square 175 W. North St. Nazareth.

Phoebe’s Alzheimer’s Support Grp 3-4:30 PM 3rd Wed. Phoebe Terrace, 1940 Turner St, Allentown. For those with loved ones with Alzheimer’s or other dementias. 610-794-5273. Phoebe’s Connecting Hearts Geriatric Care - service with at-home personalized coaching to make dementia-related caregiving more manageable.

Community Events

St. John’s Friendly Fifties runs bus to Mohegan Sun Casino the third Wednesday of every month. Price is $23 with $25 back for slot play and $5 food buffet. Bus leaves from the Northampton Recreation Center at 9:30 returns at 6:00. Call Pat at 610-767-4881.

Community Music School, 23 N. 6th Street, Allentown. 610-435-7725, www.cmslv.org, Open enrollment for private and group instruction in almost all instruments and voice for all ages and abilities, plus coaching sessions, music therapy, numerous ensembles and performance opportunities.

Wounded Warrior ProjectSep 11 2pm - 5pm Sponsored by AFC Reverse Mortgage 5930 Hamilton Blvd.Allentown PA.Bobby Gunther Walsh from WAEB 790 will be broadcasting live from our location. Food and drinks will be provided.

4240 Fritch Drive n Bethlehem, PA 18020 n 610.691.1030 n mealsonwheelspa.org

Fresh new menu. Expanded services.

Delivering fresh, healthy and flavorful foods – with friendly door-to-door service – is our mission at Meals On Wheels of Northampton County. Prepared by accomplished chefs, our meals are delicious low-fat, low-sodium and low-cholesterol entrees made with local, farm-fresh ingredients whenever possible. But we provide much more than that, including:

n Delivering groceries to those who need assistance

n Offering group-dining services for senior, adult-day and child-care centers

n Providing active seniors with Chef’s Pack frozen entrees for pick up

Visit mealsonwheelspa.org to start your service today.

Meals On Wheels of Northampton County

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