Mature Living October 2014

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Relationships Tips for caregivers 14

CalendaR 17 enTerTainmenT in TheaTer 21

Movie Review 22

wheRe aRe they now? 23

health LifesTyLe and your heaLTh 11 The danger in sugar 12

loCal BRiefs 5

food KiTchen confidenTiaL 15

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LocaLFall preventionAn improved sense of balance can prevent serious falls and increase overall wellness. On Wednesday, October 1, Balance and Mobility Therapy will open in their new location at 3335 Meijer Dr., Ste. 400, Toledo. A full-service rehab and fall prevention center, BAM offers physical, occupational, aquatic and speech therapies to improve motor function and balance. Screenings are free. Schedule an appointment at 419-824-3434, or see balanceandmobilitytherapy.com for more details.

Student military gets study spaceThe new Veteran’s Lounge at the UT Military Service Center opened on Thursday, September 4th in Rocket Hall, Rm. 1350. Student veterans and those currently serving can enjoy a relaxing atmosphere, perfect for studying or group activities with other members of the military. Donated items included couches, a flat-screen TV, coffee maker, microwave, and refrigerator. If interested in donating snacks, bever-ages or other items to the Veteran’s Lounge, email [email protected], or

call 419-530-4137.

A new leafLooking for plants to spruce up your house? Or maybe you have tools to give away? Ohio State University is offering a Plant Exchange from 8:30am to 10am on Saturday, October 24 at the Toledo-Lucas Library Main Branch, 325 N. Michigan St. All participants will receive tickets for free plants, and those donating will receive

extra tickets. Lucas County Master Gardener Volunteers will be available to answer questions and make informed suggestions for your garden or home. 419-578-6783 or [email protected].

Museum makeoverThe National Hudson Motor Car Co. Museum, formerly the Ypsilan-ti Automotive Heritage Museum, opened Sunday, September 21. The museum received an undisclosed amount of funding for renovations, and will feature a different Hudson model yearly. The museum was originally a Hudson dealership, in operation from 1933-1957. 100 E. Cross St., Ypsilanti. 734-482-5200.

Nominate caregiversOctober is National Caregivers’ Month, and The Wood County Committee on Ag-ing wants to honor those in our community who stand out. The Committee is now accepting nominations for outstanding caregivers who are currently employed in long- or short-term care facilities or home care settings, Friday, October 31. Forms are available at Wood County Senior Centers or online at wccoa.net. A recogni-tion ceremony will be held from 5-7pm on Thursday, November 6 at W.W. Knight Nature Preserve, 29530 White Rd., Perrysburg. 419-353-5661, wccoa.net.

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Q&A with Sherry Stanfa-Stanley

When Sherry Stanfa-Stanley turned 50, she felt as though something big was missing from her life. She

sold her house, downsized to a condo, and hit the road in search of self-actualization. Sherry named the journey “52/52” since she created a list 52 items long, all to be accomplished by her fifty-second birthday. We met up with Sherry to discuss her experiences while completing the 52 self-prescribed tasks – some frightening, some hilarious, but all well worth it!

When and how did you decide on this project? I was a new empty-nester, living in the same house and working the same job for 20 years. I knew I had to do something to climb out of that crater. The 52/52 Project started with a list: not a bucket list exactly, more of an anti-bucket list. I challenged myself with a year of weekly experiences which pushed me outside my comfort zone and which, in their own way, made me squirm.

What was the scariest moment (or moments) of your 52/52 adventure? I went on a raid with the Toledo vice squad and SWAT team. I literally hyperventilated on the zip-lining platform. When I went au naturel at a nude beach, I tried adopting a two-year-old’s thinking. I shut my eyes and told myself, “If I can’t see anyone, then nobody can see me.”

The moment that made you laugh the most? I’m not sure I ever laughed so hard as when I accidentally caught the bridal bouquet at the wedding reception that I had crashed.

I have always wanted to:Or what have I never wanted to do? That’s a question for next year. I’ve already started a list.

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Sherry Sanfra-Stanley completed 52 tasks by the time she turned 52, some of which includedn Bee-keepingn Driving a segwayn Mating insectsn Crashing a weddingn Dark diningn Going on a raid with a police SWAT teamn Hosting a party for strangers

Read more about Stanfa-Stanley’s experi-ences, including her whole list, at mlivingnews.com.

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The best explanation was offered by Bill and Michelle Rossini, who explained that the feeling of community is what keeps them going back to several local restaurants. It adds a lot to the experience when the staff knows your name, they your birthday, and ask how your sick relatives are doing. It’s something that you just don’t get at the fast food emporium, where you’re lucky if they get your order right. Here are just a few local favorite spots where you can expect an reasonable pricing, an atmosphere of com-munity and all-around good service.

Amaya’s Fresh Mexican Grill 1470 Ford Street, Maumeeamayasmexicangrill.com

A $5 happy hour 4pm-7pm Monday through Friday includes a margarita, chips, salsa and a taco. Seniors receive a 10% discount. The large burrito is big enough for dinner, with some left to take home. Other items are just as abundant. Try the nachos made your way, with ingredients like grilled skirt steak or shrimp. Open 11am - 9pm Monday-Thursday; 11am-10pm Friday and Saturday. 419-482-5200.

American Table 580 Craig Dr., Perrysburgfacebook.com/pages/american-table-restaurant.

Casual American fare meets Greek and Italian influences at the American Table, where you can take advantage of all-day breakfast—starting at $3.79—or choose from classic entrees like baked salmon, homemade lasagna or a New York strip. Two sides are included with many of the sandwiches and dinners, making American Table a real bang for your buck. Open 7am-9pm Monday-Saturday, 7am-3pm Sunday. Reservations at 419-931-8715. Charlie’s Homemade Pizza and Edibles, 6600 Sylvania Ave. (Saxon Square), Sylvania charlies-pizza.com

Charlie’s offers real pizza, Italian specialties and 21-layer lasagna for $12.95, including soup or salad and garlic bread. Other menu items include spaghetti, ravioli, fettuc-cine alfredo and baked manicotti. Try one of their salads, complete with house-made Italian dressing. On Mondays,

When dining out, why are some places better than others? Is it the atmosphere, or the prices? Is it because the food is really good or the portions

so large that the doggie-bag leftovers make for another day’s meal?

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they have a large 14-inch pizza for $9.95 with two toppings (and they don’t skimp on the toppings, either). Charlie’s offers a 10% discount with the Golden Buckeye or AARP card. Open 4pm-9pm Sunday through Thursday, 4pm-9:30pm Friday and Saturday. 419-882-6393.

Eddie Lee’s, 4700 Nantucket Dr.letseat.at/eddie_lees

A Toledo staple and a favorite for decades, Eddie Lee’s offers grilled shrimp and prime rib specials for $12, Sunday through Thursday. Ad-ditional Monday to Thursday specials include a boneless pork chop or chicken breast for $9.95. Eddie Lee’s is a favorite with the mature set and is always packed, especially in the early evening. They’re known for consistently good food that is always well prepared. Open 4pm-9pm Monday through Thursday, 4:30pm - 10pm Friday and Satur-day, and 12pm-8 pm Sunday. 419-882-0616.

Das Essen Haus, State Rte. 2 and County Rd. 19, Wauseonfacebook.com/DasEssenHaus

Enjoy a buffet of home-cooked, Amish-style items that will appeal to any taste, ranging from soup and salad to entrees and desserts. Try the dump cake, if you see it on the dessert portion of the buffet. A full menu is available in addition to the buffet, if pre-ferred. In celebration of their 40 years in business, the buffet is currently $4.99 on Monday and $5.99 on Tuesday. Open 8am- 8 pm, Monday through Saturday. 419-445-8456.

Classic Café, 6742 Sylvania Ave, Sylvaniafacebook.com/SylvaniaClassicCafe

Classic Café has four weekday specials Monday through Friday and two on the weekend; $6.29 for lunch and $7.29 for dinner. Thursday’s meatloaf special is a big seller. Most entrees run between $6 and $10, and breakfast is served anytime. Expect delicious homestyle meals with a relaxed family atmosphere, great service and reasonable prices. To find out the daily specials for the mont, look no fur-ther than your placemat. They celebrated their 20th anniversary in business this past July. Open 7am-7-pm Monday through Friday, 7am-3pm Saturday and

Sunday. 419-882-3465.

The Briarfield Café, 3220 Briarfield Blvd., Maumeebriarfieldcafecom.

The Briarfield Café offers breakfast at any hour, but the cafe is busiest on Sundays.You can count on six homemade daily soup options, like Parisian Veg-etable and French Onion, and they often have two or three other daily specials. Try their homemade potato chips for an alternative side. On Friday, they feature an all-you-can-eat fish dinner. They make their own sauces and dressings and use zero trans-fat oils in their food preparation. Seniors get a 10% discount with the Golden Buckeye Card. Open 7am-8pm Monday-Thursday, 7am-9pm Friday-Saturday, and 7am-3 pm Sunday. 419-865-7260.

Al Smith’s Place, 3550 Executive Pkwy, Toledofacebook.com/alsmithsplace

Good prices and plenty of food define Al Smith’s Place. Their dinner rolls are straight out of the oven, and while the five-egg Stacy’s omelet is not on the menu, you can ask for it if you don’t mind taking the leftovers home. They offer daily specials, and the freshly made pies, bean soup and bread pudding are favorites. Take advantage of their10% student and senior discounts. Open 8am - 8:30 pm Monday through Saturday, 8am-3pm Sunday. 419-531-0600.

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Rick’s City Diner, 5333 Monroe St.

A breakfast, lunch and brunch restau-rant, Rick’s offers specialty sandwiches like the Monte Cristo, the City Diner Grinder and Chicago Beef. The Rocket Garlic Butter burger adds a spread of butter, garlic, shallots and parsley to a ½-lb burger with lettuce and tomato. All sandwiches are served with chips and a pickle spear. One the unusual side, breakfast offerings include the Italian beef and egg sandwich and the aspara-gus and gruyere cheese omelet. 7am-2 pm Monday through Saturday, 8am-2-pm Sunday. 419-517-6600.

Hollywood Casino 1968 Miami St., Toledohollywoodcasinotoledo.com

The Epic Buffet offers an incredible choice of foods and a discount on Tuesday and Wednesday for those who are 55 and older. If you’re a Marquee Rewards member, the buf-fet is $8.99 all day. Regular buffet pricing is $15.99 for lunch and $21.99 for dinner, with Friday and Saturday nights at $32.99, includ-ing all-you-can-eat lobster on Friday and the same for steak and crab on Saturday. Sunday brunch is available. 11am-4 pm for lunch; 5-9pm for din-ner Sunday through Thursday, 4-9 pm Tuesday and Wednesday, and 5pm to 10 pm Friday and Saturday. 419-661-5200.

Chateau Louise 4320 Luna Pier Rd., Luna Pier, MIfacebook.com/chateau-louise

Take a short drive out of town to Luna Pier, and you’ll find Chateau Louise, a fixture that’s been in the area for de-cades. In fact, it was built in the early 1900s as a grocery store and convert-ed to a restaurant in the 1930s. Serv-ing large portions of good food, their deep-fried green pepper and onion rings are excellent, and the one-pound burger is over the top. Dinners include

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relish tray, soup, salad, potato side and roll. The seafood platter is an-other big seller. 11am-2 pm Wednes-day-Sunday for lunch, dinner from 5-8 pm Tuesday-Thursday, 5-10pm Friday and Saturday, and 12-8 pm Sunday. 734-848-4758.

Black Pearl, 4630 Heatherdowns Blvd., Toledoblackpearltoledo.com

A night out doesn’t have to come with an intimidating check, and Black Pearl is a great option for those looking for great dinners at a reasonable price. Their dinner specials include the Chicken Oscar or two lobster tails for $19.99 and, as they specialize in pre-mium seafood, patrons have a Catch of the Day to choose from. Lunch specials include everything from an $8.99 soup and sandwich combo to $9.99 Louisiana steak tips. Can’t stick around? Black Pearl offers carryout for those lunches on-the-go. Open 3:30-9-pm Monday, 11:30am-9pm Tuesday and Wednesday, 11:30am-11pm Thursday-Saturday, and 11:30am-9-pm Sunday. 419-380-1616.

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Health NotesWalk to End Alzheimer’sThe Walk to End Alzheimer’s is the Toledo Alzheimer Association’s largest annual event to raise awareness and funds for Alzheimer’s care, support, and research. This year’s walk will be held on Sunday, October 19 at the Lucas County Recreation Center. Registration and check-in begins inside Rec Hall 2 at 12:30pm, the opening ceremony is at 2:30pm, and the walk around the fairgrounds starts at 3pm. Live entertainment by Distant Cousinz, appearances by Muddy and Muddonna, and lunch provided by Nick & Jimmy’s will create fun for all ages. To register or donate, please visitalz.org/walk or call 800-272-3900.

Raising awarenessThe 2014 Toledo Breast Cancer Awareness Brunch, brought to you by Medical Mutual, will feature breast health education, a resource fair, and a guest speaker. The Debra A. Green Community Service Award will be given to a local organization for their contributions to the fight against breast cancer. The brunch also invites guests to display a little “Hattitude” with a prize for the best hat. In addition, attendees are asked to bring a new bra to be donated to women survivors of domestic violence and human trafficking. Saturday October 18, check in from 8-9 am. Resource Fair, 9-10am, program,10am-noon. Register online at medmutual.com/Campaign-Pages/bcaevents.aspx.

Drumming for your healthCardio workouts are good for your heart, stamina, and they improve mo-bility. Cardio Drumming Day can get your heart beating, and at just $2/person, it’s the perfect way to get in a good workout. Join a class, 6:30pm every Tuesday and Friday at Lighthouse Landing, 4441 N. Summit St., Point Place. 419-214-0331.

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Statistically Speaking:How Does Your Lifestyle Affect Your Health?

by Michele HoweLike most people, when I hear about an alarming new health trend, I

check myself to see if I’m part of that unfortunate national shift. And when I read the statistic that more than 80% of all visits to a doctor are lifestyle-related, and in up to 90% of these incidences stress plays a significant role, I was at first skeptical, then disheartened. Consider that lifestyle-related condi-tions are typically those related to high-blood pressure, diabetes, heart disease, obesity, and high cholesterol. While I can happily say I don’t suffer from any of those illnesses, I am unhappily part of the majority of individuals who deal with chronic stress.

Built for tough times, sometimesOur bodies can handle acute episodes

of stress—those emergency occurrences when our adrenaline pumps through our system to cope with emergency situa-tions that face us. But chronic stress takes a significant toll on the body and tempts individuals to fall into unhealthy lifestyle habits. Those moment-by-moment choices we make without even giving them a second thought create a chain of health issues—good or bad—that either enhance or detract from our overall quality of life.

If we aim for 100% perfection and miss our mark (and we will), it becomes too physically, emotionally and mentally burdensome to continue making good health choices. However, if we adjust our thinking to an 80/20 plan, we tip the odds in favor of long-term success. Instead of making unrealistic demands on ourselves and our lifestyle, it is far more effective to ease into reasonable dietary, exercise, and sleeping patterns.

Physicians see this trend toward ex-tremes and failure rates in their patients every day. Either patients come in for every little ache and pain, or they wait until it’s almost too late for a cure. And, as with any extreme approach, it’s almost always a failure waiting to hap-pen. Where people fail most is when they adopt the all or nothing approach to health, saying to themselves, “If I can’t do it right all of the time, I give up!” The fact is we can aim for the ideal, but we live in the real world. And none of us can afford to give up when we fail, because fail we will.

Avoid becoming a statisticn De-stress your healthy lifestyle choices and beat the statistics. Make an 80/20 plan for eating, exercising and sleeping. Write down realistic goals for all three areas, including a 20% margin for relaxing these stan-dards when needed.

n Find ways to make getting healthy more fun. This can be as simple as taking a cooking class or joining a dance class with a friend. n Make note of your triumphs when you hit a low moment and want to give up. Everyone wants to give up at times—even the fittest folks you know have days when they struggle to stay at it.

n Think as kindly of yourself and your achievements as you do of others and theirs. Give yourself credit for taking responsibility for your health. That’s the first and most important step that many people never even consider.


Health CalendarSaturday 4Ohio Seniors & Caregivers Expo - this is the perfect opportunity for representa-tives from organizations to con-nect face-to-face with hundreds of seniors and caregivers in toledo and Northwest Ohio. 10am-2pm. Franklin Park Mall, 5001 Monroe St. ohioseniorsexpo.com

WedNeSday 8Full Moon Walk - a Metroparks Naturalist will lead a peaceful, early evening hike at the beautiful moonlit quarry. 5-9pm. Blue Creek recreation area, Whitehouse, metroparkstoledo.com. Free

WedNeSday 151st Annual Monclova Heath, Fun and Fitness Day - the event will include various heath care provid-ers, blood pressure checks, flu shots, speakers, fitness demonstra-tions and more. a free lunch will be available to the first 50 people. 9:30am-1:30pm. the Monclova Community Center, 8115 Monclova road, Monclova. 419-861-1336. monclovacommu-nitycenter.com Free

Saturday 18Community Health Day - Healthcare providers will share information to help your family get fit and stay healthy. Guests will also enjoy get-ting an up-close look at the fire and rescue equipment on display for this special event. 10am-5pm. Sauder Village, 22611 Ohio 2, archbold. 419-446-254. saudervillage.org

SuNday 19Walk to End Alzheimer’s - Help raise awareness and funds for alzheim-er’s care, support, and research. registration required. 12:30-5pm. Lucas County recreation Center, 2901 Key St., Maumee. 419-794-7150. co.lucas.oh.us

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Sugar, Unexpectedby Alice Marson

Would you be shocked if you were told that you were consum-ing more than ten times the amount of sugar daily than is rec-ommended by the American Heart Association? That would be more than 130 pounds of added sugar a year.

Sugar offers no nutrients, just empty and quickly digested calories that actually pull minerals from the body during digestion. Dr. David Reuben, author of Every-thing You Always Wanted to Know about Nutrition says, “White refined sugar is not a food. It is a pure chemical, extracted from plant sources, purer, in fact than cocaine, which it resembles in many ways.”

The weekly ads of many groceries and drugstores are dominated by soda, sug-ary cereals, and candy, while close by in the pharmacy are medicines and products for diabetes and obesity. What a paradox!

Sugar masquerades on labels as high fructose corn syrup, barley malt, sucrose, dextrose, fruit juice concentrate, honey, lactose, maltose, rice bran and sorghum syrups. Manufacturers use these sweeteners to enhance flavor instead of fat. Even your supposedly healthy and organic cereals and foods can have these added sugars. For people who are trying to shed pounds or dodge sugars, you must take care to read ingredient labels.

Other prime suspects are ketchup, low-fat salad dressings, fat-free foods, mayonnaise, peanut butter, yogurt, canned vegetables and soup, pasta sauce, coleslaw, bread, salt, and enhanced water. Check your box of salt—it will prob-ably contain dextrose.

In short, check labels and ingredients for the added sugars. Take a close look at your diet and kick out the hidden sugars so that you can stay in the safe zone of about one ounce a day. You will be amazed at the results, and your health, energy, and waistline will thank you.

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Mature Living is happy to offer “Age is a Laughing Matter”, presented by Staff Writer

and Speaker, Linda Tippett. It’s a 30-minute talk about the magazine as well as presenting the

many humorous sides of daily living as we get older. We need to learn to laugh to stay healthy. If your interested in Linda speaking to your group

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RelationshipsSpousal caregiving poses unique challenges

by Michael Siebenaler

Caregivers must always manage some level of stress, but spousal care-giving can overwhelm the mind and body. The spousal caregiver is “on call” 24/7 and the strong personal connec-tion adds more difficult dynamics and emotions.

Muscles get tense. The mind “locks down.” Studies, resources, and faith-based activities can help caregivers cope with stress and anxiety, finding the strength and skills to help their spouse.

Spousal caregiving can create key changes in the emotional, mental, financial and physical areas of a relationship, especially when set in a home-based environment. Careful planning and discussions can save resources, time, money and well being.

You can say ‘no’Do not be afraid to say no when activities and projects seem overwhelming.

Delegate the tasks that do not require detailed decision-making. Outside sources and services (including volunteers) can provide help in the areas of housework, yard work, packing, moving, decorating and counseling.

Challenges in health, relationships, and finances cannot always be controlled, so it’s important to plan for stress by maintaining good health for everyone in-volved.

When you have problems or perform badly, sleep and stress are often at the front of the list of causes. The basic factors that affect your sleep include activity levels, drugs, hormones, emotions, personal health, nutrition, and stress. If you take time to address these factors, you can enhance your life and those of others’.

Initiate an action plan and stick with it. Try to observe and document ev-erything you are required to do. Write down your goals and find necessary assistance from various media, books and people.

List your resourcesMake a list of resources when you’re not sure if you can achieve your

goals by yourself. Remember that special programs or community groups can offer helpful assistance.

Key choices to be made include advance care directives, future prefer-ences, legal designations and resuscitation directives. Also, look for warning signs in the caregiving realm, especially possible neglect or abuse. These signs include frequent crying, unexplained injuries, weight loss, bad hy-giene, deteriorating living conditions, confusion or excessive sleeping.

And there are signs that the pressure on caregivers will continue. Accord-ing to national statistics, there were 7.2 middle-aged caregivers for every 80-year-old person in 2010. By 2050, this average amount will drop to ap-proximately 2.9.

Many experts are looking to automated devices to bridge the gap in care-giving assistance. These devices will take an increasing role to ease spousal caregiving. Examples include wireless monitoring devices with special sen-sors to detect movement and devices that report activity patterns through a website accessed securely by caregivers, family members, etc.

Communication and caring are important keys to spousal caregiving, so don’t be afraid to assess your situation, and ask for assistance from trustwor-thy sources when needed.

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2 oz. mushrooms 2 oz. cherry tomatoes ½ tsp Garlic ½ tsp Shallots 4 oz. French Green Beans 3 oz. corn 2 oz. chicken stock ½ tsp salt and pepper

Heat sauté pan with oil – add mushrooms and cook until soft. Add tomatoes, garlic, shallots, French green beans and sauté until soft. Add corn and chicken stock – sauté until corn is hot and add salt and pepper.

Grilled Vegetables

1 - Red bell pepper charred on the grill with skin removed and deseeded

1 - Roma tomato charred on the grill with the skin removed and deseeded

1/4 lb. toasted hazelnuts

1 TBSP. chopped garlic

1/4 cup of toasted bread

1/4 cup of extra virgin olive oil

1 1/2 tsp of sherry vinegar

Salt and pepper to taste

Combine all ingredients in a food processor and pulse until a paste like

consistency. Use as needed and refrigerate leftovers.

Romesco Sauce

Redfish is a North Atlantic Ocean perch – it is larger than Lake Erie perch

but does have a similar taste, so Lake Erie perch can be substituted.

2 6-oz. Redfish, blackened and seared; finish in the oven for about

4-5 minutes. The Blackening Spice can be used for this and other recipes.

1 tsp dried oregano

1 tsp dried basil

1 tsp dried thyme

2 tsp dried parsley

1 tsp cayenne pepper

Mix ingredients together and blacken the perch.

Place Romesco sauce on the bottom of the serving plate. Layer the

grilled vegetables and place the Redfish on top…bon appetit!

Redfish with romesco and grilled vegetables

1 tsp paprika

1 tsp smoked paprika

1 tsp chili powder

1 tsp kosher salt

1/2 tsp black pepper

1 tsp granulated garlic

food

What makes a great chef? Obviously, it’s the love of cooking, which is what I found out when I visited 30-year-old Chef Wesley Wright, the new chef and general manager of Revolution Grille. His enthusiasm is infectious as he described his transition from civil engineering student to chef.

Wright grew up on a farm in Indiana before moving to Ohio. He gradu-ated from Southview High School and enrolled in college. As he worked with a CAD program he realized that engineering was not in his future and turned his thoughts to something he had always enjoyed—cooking.

He enrolled in the Connecticut Culinary Institute near Hartford and began his new journey. After an externship on Fisher Island in New York he decided to come back to the Midwest to be near family and friends. His first job was cooking at the Village Inn in Sylvania.

Chef Mike Rosendaul hired him to join the Main Street Ventures restau-rant chain and he spent several years at Ciao! Restaurant. He credits mentors Rosendaul, Terry Kretz and some of his culinary teachers for instilling in him a love of culinary artistry. When the opportunity presented itself at Revolu-tion Grille, he jumped at the chance to perfect his techniques and show his abilities.

Wright loves to cook seasonally, creating dishes with cured and dried meats and rich hearty soups with root vegetables in the winter months, while delighting the palate with fabulous farmer’s market finds in summer. He recently became engaged and

I am sure his fiancée probably enjoys all those culinary delights.

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I turn 64 this month. That seemed like a lifetime away when I was in my twenties and thirties. It seemed old. Not so much anymore. I am busy living my life with joy, gratitude and sass. After all, I’ve earned it. The endless transitions I’ve moved through in my life have more than prepared me for 64. I would share them with you here, but frankly, they’re boring and you’ve probably lived them yourself.

At 64, I’m joyful. For me, being joyful is a choice and I find it everywhere I look, even in the contradictions life offers. For instance, I love being with my friends while also cherishing my time alone. While I don’t worry much about getting older I sometimes look in the mirror and wonder what happened to my face, and then I choose to find joy in the transformation that make-up offers. I care about what others think of me, but choose to care more about what I think of myself. I love rainy days, but rejoice when the sun finally comes out. I live with my contradictions and look for the joy in all of them.

At 64, I’m filled with gratitude. Yeah, I know, that gratitude thing is way over-done, but it’s true. I look for things for which I can be grateful. Of course, I don’t have to look very far. There’s my husband of 42 years, the amazing friendships I’ve created, an endless supply of books that feed my love of reading and counted-cross stitch that feeds my need to create beautiful things. I am grateful that my husband survived a stroke in November, and, I’m grateful to be a loving partner in his recovery because of the opportunities it gives me to see my own strength.

At 64, I like the woman I’ve become. I find things that are beautiful, funny, and interesting every day, and I don’t let age get in the way of doing what I want.

I wear clothes that make me feel good and I don’t worry about what’s “in style” because I know I have style. I like the way my silver-gray hair looks with my red lipstick.

At 64, I’ve learned a lot, like how important it is to laugh, even at myself, That you really can find comfortable shoes that are also stylish, and while it’s worth the money to buy good quality things like bras, I don’t need to spend a lot of money to look fabulous. And I think all of that makes me Sassy—a Sassy Boomer Girl who wants to look as good as she feels.

After I turned 50, I said goodbye to a 30-year career and started my own business. That took a lot of courage, but believing in myself is the best

thing I ever did. I’ve combined everything I know about feeling good and looking good to create my new business: Sassy Boomer Girls—Style Coaching for women who want to look as good as they feel.

What an amazing adventure it has been, helping other women clear out the things that make them feel old, letting go of the styles and attitudes that no lon-ger serve them. Even more fun is shopping together for the things that support their renewed sense of self and sharing the moments when they realize age doesn’t have to dictate how they dress, how they look, or how they feel.

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Thursday 2St. Francis Day Village Celebration - Enjoy the annual Zero-Waste lunch in honor of st. Francis’ Feast day with raffle prizes, good food and friends. 11:30am-2pm. Franciscan Center Board room at Lourdes university. 6832 Convent Blvd., sylvania. 419-824-3707. lourdes.edu

Localeyes - Toledo community mem-bers—including artists, musicians, and educators—work together with a TMa

docent to share works of art in TMa’s collection that have personally inspired them in this new se-ries of tours. Thursday evenings. 6:30-8pm. Toledo Museum of art, 2445 Monroe st. 419-255-8000, toledomuseum.org

Friday 3Spooktacular Fall Festival - Enjoy a weekend of spooky fun! The festival will feature a vehicle poker run and car show on saturday, starting at noon. There will also be an auction of homemade items, hay rides, games and seasonal food and drink. The costume contest will begin at 5pm on saturday. October 3 & 4. 12-9pm. Loop Park, E. Perry st. and dixon st., Walbridge.

25th Annual Conrad Jobst Lecture - This year’s lecturers are anthony J. Comerota, Md, director, Jobst Vascu-lar institute, and Thomas Wakefield, Md, professor and head, section of Vascular surgery, The university of Michigan. They will co-present the lecture entitled, “The Jobst Legacy, the First 25 years.” refreshments will be served at 3:30 p.m. 4-5:30pm. Promedica Toledo hospital donald V. Kellermeyer Medical Education Center auditorium, 2121 hughes dr. promedica.org

Big Band Dance Party - Free to all Paramount members. door prizes, free snacks and a cash bar. Live music from Jeff Mcdonald’s swingmania Or-chestra. 7-11pm. Members, free/$5, general admission. stranahan Theater, 4645 heatherdowns Blvd. 419-246-8000. stranahantheater.org

Famous Comic Hypnotist Michael Night - National touring Comedy Ma-gician and stage hypnotist Michael

w saTurday | 4Big Band Blast! - Known worldwide for his commanding stage presence, join Cleveland Pops Orchestra Founder Carl Topilow as he leads a nostalgic trip through the 1920s and 30s with hits by Glenn Miller, Count Basie, duke Ellington, Benny Goodman and more. 8-10pm. $42-66. stranahan Theater, 4645 heatherdowns Blvd.419-246-8000. toledosymphony.com

2014 Kielbasa Cook Off - help the Polish-american Community of Toledo select the best kielbasa the city has to offer at the 2014 Kielbasa Cook Off. There will also be other authentic Polish cuisine like coffee cake and sweet and sour cabbage to fill your plate.1-6pm. st. Clements Parish, 3030 Tremainsville rd. 419-691-5058. polishcommunity.org w suNday | 12Great Performances in the Great Gallery: Lisa Moore, Ears to Eyes - described by the New york Times as “lustrous at the keyboard, and at once engaging and challenging,” virtuoso pianist Lisa Moore is an internationally acclaimed musician. Moore presents a program of solo piano music from the late 19th century to present day with works by russian, Czech, hungarian, australian and american composers. 3-5pm. Toledo Museum of art, 2445 Monroe st. 419-255-8000. toledomuseum.org Free

w WEdNEsday 22Authors! Authors!: Marjane Satrapi - This iranian-born, internation-ally acclaimed graphic novelist will discuss her experiences and her up-coming career turn as the writer/director of the up-coming film The Voices, starring ryan reynolds and anna Kendrick. a book signing will follow

the program. Books will be available for purchase. 8am-5pm. adults, $10/students, $8. McMaster Center, Main Library, 325 Michigan st. 419-259-5200. toledolibrary.org

Hot SpotsNight will take the stage at sneaky Pete’s for a funny and wild comedy magic and hypnosis show. “ i’ve had the pleasure to see three of Michael’s shows and was hypnotized at one of them on my birthday! always a fun and crazy time. Fasten your seat-belts!” said Kris Kern, Michael Night has made a name for himself with his quick comedic wit and amazing magic effects. 21 and over, rated r. $15. sneaky Pete’s, 5347 N. detroit ave. 419-470-9814, MichaelNight.com

saTurday 4Paranormal Tour of the Wolcott HouseTake a candlelit night tour of the historic Wolcott house where para-normal events have been documented within its rooms over the years. after seeing a short film on the Wolcott family and their time in Maumee, a docent will take you through the rooms in the historic home and relate the strange happenings that have taken place within its walls. This is very popular and the reserved time slots will fill up fast. saturdays through October and halloween. registration required. 8am-5pm. $10. Wolcott house Museum Complex, 1031 river rd., Maumee. 419-893-9602. wolcotthouse.org

33rd Annual Apple Butter Festival - Pick your own apples fresh right off the trees of MacQueen Orchards, then check out the festival for food, drinks, crafts, rides, music and entertainment. also on October 5. 10am-6pm. Free admission and free parking. Mac Queen Orchards, Garden and Gunn roads, holland. 419-865-2916. macqueenorchards.com

Fall Foliage Festival - hidden Lake Gardens will host its annual Fall Foliage Festival. during the day the grounds will be focusing on the nat-ural beauty of the season. This is the time to visit hidden Lake Gardens, when fall foliage turns brilliant col-ors. in addition to the beauty of the Gardens, the event offers local crafts vendors, artisan demonstrations, food, pumpkin painting, scavenger hunt, wagon rides, and live animals. always entertaining and amazing, ron the Bubble Man will be leading bubble demonstrations. Proceeds go to support the Gardens. 11am-3pm. $5/person (free for members) with a limit of $20/vehicle. hidden Lake Gardens, Tipton, Mi. 517-431-2060. hiddenlakegardens.msu.edu.

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Farm to Table Dinner: Sharing the Health of Locally Produced Food - The evening will feature a fantastic dinner made of locally harvested produce as well as cocktails and musical entertainment. Semi-formal attire. Proceeds benefit the Ohio Farm to School education initiative and the A.W. Community Food Ministry. Reservations required. 4:30-10pm. $100. Bersee Utz Heirloom Farm, 9220 Noward Rd., Waterville. 419-349-2626. locallygrowngoodness.com

Meet Me at TMA: Who Gets To Call This Art? - This 60-minute tour is designed for those with mild memory loss and their companions. Pre-registration is encouraged but not required. The program is co-sponsored by the Museum and the Alzheimer’s Association, Northwest Ohio Chapter. 1-3pm. Toledo Mu-seum of Art, 2445 Monroe St. 419-255-8000. toledomusum.org Free

SUNdAy 5Fall Tree and Tombstone Tour - The beauty of Woodlawn may change with the seasons, but its rich history is constant. The many family stories contained within its gates are literally etched in stone. Tree and Tombstone Tours are the ideal opportunity to enjoy both the season and history, led by a naturalist historian through the nationally recognized arboretum. 1-2:30pm. Woodlawn Cemetery & Arboretum, 1502 W. Central Ave. 419-472-2186. historic-woodlawn.com Free

MONdAy 6Ask the Doc - dr Jake Heiney, Ortho-pedic Surgeon, will answer questions regarding back pain, joint replace-ments, foot and ankle injuries, shoul-der injuries, osteoporosis, arthritis, carpal tunnel and even diabetes. 7-8am. Central Park West Health Cen-ter, 3130 Central Park West drive. 419-841-9622. cpwrehab.com

Women’s Success Series - Public Speaking and Networking is an ongo-ing series, Mondays 9:30-11:30am and 5:30-7:30pm. Tucker Hall Rm. 0168, 2801 W. Bancroft St. 419-530-8570. utoledo.edu

TUeSdAy 7Greek Cooking Class: Pastitsio (Greek Lasagna) - Learn how to make fan-tastic Greek lasagna with hands-on instruction from community experts. Classes are every Tuesday through October, check website for the weekly topic and price. Reservations required. 6-8pm. $50. Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox Cathedral, 740 N. Superior St. 419-243-9189. holytrinitytoledo.com

Cooking Class: Italian Menu - enhance your kitchen skills as you create deli-cious and authentic Italian recipes. Registration required. 6-8pm. $30. Maumee Bay Kitchen & Bath Center, 5758 N. Main St., Sylvania. 419-882-4390. maumeebaykitchenandbath.com

Autumn Cocktail Class - Make a variety of tasty cocktails inspired by autumnal ingredients in this hands-on class. Ages 21+. Registration re-quired. 7-8:30pm. $40. evans Street Station, 110 S. evans St., Tecumseh. 517-424-5555. evansstreetstation.com

THURSdAy 9Minority Business Development Center Fundraising Event - The Monte Carlo fundraiser, hosted by UT’s Minority Business develop-ment Center, supports local entre-preneurs. 7-10pm. Parkway Place, 2500 Parkway Plaza, Maumee. 419-794-2121. cambridgeplace.biz

Lecture: Proof through the Night: Music, Art and the Great War - Renowned musicologist Glenn Watkins discusses music as a cultural marker during World War I. Watkins is the author of Proof through the Night: Music and the Great War and is the earl V. Moore professor emeritus of music history and musicology at the University of Michigan. His 1973 book, Gesualdo: The Man and His Music, prefaced by Igor Stravinsky, received a National Book Award nomination. 7:30-9pm. Toledo Museum of Art, 2445 Monroe St. 419-255-8000. toledomuseum.org Free

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Friday 10Understanding Financial Elder Abuse: the Crime, the Shame and the Solu-tion - The goal of the symposium is to educate attorneys, health care workers, social service, financial, law enforcement and other profes-sionals about elder exploitation and fraud and their roles in identifying, reporting and stopping the abuse. registration required. 8:45am-4pm. $50 & $100. Kalahari Convention Center, 7000 Kalahari dr., Sandusky. 419-433-7200. servingourseniors.com

Wine by the Glass Pavilion - Enjoy four wines and light snacks during it’s Friday! Each week is a differ-ent theme. 6:30-8:30pm. Members $20/ nonmembers, $30. Friday evenings. Toledo Museum of art, 2445 Monroe St. 419-255-8000. toledomuseum.org

SaTurday 114th Annual Bite for the Fight - Join survivors, coworkers, families and friends as we walk to celebrate all types of cancer survivors and honor the memory of others. This unique one-mile walk through the ProMedica Flower Hospital campus will feature grazing stations by lo-cal restaurants. Pre-registration for the walk is encouraged. registra-tion required.9am-12pm. $25, fee includes food and a grazing bag. Promedica Flower Hospital, 5200 Harroun rd., Sylvania. 419-824-1875. promedica.org

Fall on the Farm - The day will be filled with activities such as apple picking and cider pressing. Children can help dig potatoes, make pump-kin leather, churn butter and make a pie crust. Based on century-old liturgy, a Harvest Home Service will be recreated in St. Mark’s Church with short services throughout the day. 10am-5pm. Sauder Village, 22611 Ohio 2, archbold. 419-446-2541. saudervillage.org

The Bash 5 - Celebrate imagina-tion Station’s fifth birthday with the biggest, craziest, most extreme science party you’ve ever seen. The Bash5, imagination Station’s annual fundraiser, infuses the science of taste and sound into one unforget-table evening. Every aspect of the night has been tested and meets the strictest scientific standards for fun and enjoyment. 21+. Proceeds benefit imagination Station, Toledo’s Science Center. 7-10pm. $95.

imagination Station, 1 discovery Way. 419-244-2674. imaginationstationtoledo.org

Sunday 12USO Benefit Jam - Enjoy live music all afternoon long with food, drinks and raffles. Proceeds from the raffle benefit the uSO. 3-9pm. $10 adult admission / $5 - student. The Lodge at Strawber-ry acres, 950 S. McCord, Holland. 419-392-3158. strawberryacres.com

MVHS 150th Gala - Fundraising Gala anniversary Party at the riv-erfront home of Peter and Colleen demczuk from 4-7pm. Come as your favorite historical character (optional) or come as yourself. Valet parking will be available. 4-7pm. $45 per person and $60 for the Patron level. Wolcott Heritage Center, 2500 block of river rd., Maumee. 419-461-2813. wolcotthouse.org

Cooking Class with Chef Alan - Chef alan will prepare four dishes for you, showcasing seasonal ingredients, sharing his recipes and knowledge for you to take home and apply in your own kitchen. 5-8pm. $55. Evans Street Station, 110 S. Evans St., Te-cumseh, Mi. 517-424-5555. evansstreetstation.com

TuESday 14Freemasons Open House - The Breth-ren of damascus Collingwood Lodge #643 of Free and accepted Masons of Ohio cordially invite you and your family to this rare open house. Join us for a guided tour as we share our lush history, our numerous charitable endeavors, and even the inside of our lodge room. Members of several Ma-sonic organizations including The Shri-ners will be on hand for questions and answers. 6:30-8:30pm. West Toledo Masonic Complex, 5025 Secor rd.

WEdnESday 15Fall Tea - Guests are seated at beauti-fully set tables throughout the house and elegantly served by volunteers. reservations are required. also at 11:30am. 11am-1pm. Wolcott Heri-tage Center, 2500 block of river rd., Maumee. 419-461-2813.

THurSday 16Heavy Listening: An Evening of Musi-cal Influences with Ben Cohen & Ben Langlois - Cohen and Langlois will share and discuss everything from far-out hip-hop to traditional music from around the world during this evening

program. 7:30-9pm. Toledo Museum of art, 2445 Monroe St. 419-255-8000. toledomuseum.org Free

Friday 17Cool Cat Strut - Help out your four-legged friends at this Paws and Whiskers benefit event. The night will feature dinner, dancing, games, prizes, a cash bar and a costume con-test. 7-11pm. St. Clements Hall, 3030 Tremainsville rd. 419-536-1914. coolcatstrut.org

Sunday 19Movie Classics at the Maumee: Phan-tom of the Opera (1943) -Enjoy a sceening of this famous story. Show-times at 2pm, 4:30pm & 7pm. $5. Maumee indoor Theatre, 601 Conant St., Maumee. 419-897-8902.

TuESday 21Cooking Class: Fall Soups and Gratins - Keep warm with delicious fall soups and gratins. registration required. 6-8pm. $30. Maumee Bay Kitchen & Bath Center, 5758 n. Main St., Sylvania. 419-882-4390

WEdnESday 22Self-Defense for Women - Four weekly sessions. uT Police Of-ficer Jill Goldberg will facilitate the hands-on self-defense class specifically designed for women. Wednesdays through november 12. 5:30-8:30pm. Tucker Hall room 0168, 2801 W. Bancroft St.

THurSday 23Dinner in the Dark - The evening will be an illuminating journey of tastes, sounds and touch in one unique dinner. Guests will dine on a 3-course dinner in total darkness, resulting in the heightening of the other four senses. Limited tickets can be purchased at doranne’s Gift and Gourmet (327 S. Main St.), Massage Therapy Clinic (111 W. Crawford) or online. 6:30-8-:30pm. $25 per person or $150 for a table. Hancock County agency on aging, 339 E. Melrose ave., Findlay. lodestarditd.eventbrite.com

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Friday 24Annual Library Art Book Sale - Stock your shelves with reasonably priced new and used art books, post-ers, magazines, cookbooks, exhibition and auction catalogs and colorful book covers, on sale in the Museum’s art reference Library, located in the University of Toledo Center for the Visual arts. also on October 25 from Noon-3pm. 1-8pm. Toledo Museum of art, 2445 Monroe St. 419-255-8000. toledomusum.org

Lecture: The Archaeology of Cacao: How Chocolate Came To Be - Learn the cultural history of chocolate with Kathryn Sampeck, associate profes-sor of anthropology at illinois State University. in her research, Sampeck connects the lives and conditions of cacao producers with changes in the social, political and economic milieu of consumers. The talk is co-sponsored by the archaeological institute of america-Toledo Society. 7:30-9-:00pm. Toledo Museum of art, 2445 Monroe St. 419-255-8000. toledomuseum.org Free

SaTUrday 25Woodcarver’s Show & Sale - a special weekend filled with unique artistry and family fun, Founder’s Hall will feature skilled carvers showcasing handcrafted woodworks. Special guest carver Chris Hammack of Ste-phenville, Texas and Bob Stadtlander of Mantua, OH will each be demon-strating and teaching a workshop. There will be vendor tables with carv-ing supplies, woodcarving demonstra-tions and live music by Wes Linen-kugal. also on Sunday, October 26 from 11am-4pm. 10am-5pm. Sauder Village, 22611 Ohio 2, archbold. 419-446-2541. saudervillage.org

THUrSday 30Jazz Performance in the GlasSalon: Guy Mintus & Friends - Guy Mintus is a 22-year-old pianist, composer, arranger and recipient of the Herb alpert young Jazz Composer award by aSCaP, the american Society of Composers, authors and Publish-ers. Co-sponsored by the art Tatum Jazz Heritage Society and the Toledo Museum of art. 6:30-8:30pm. $35 for adults and $10 for students; for members of the art Tatum Jazz Heri-tage Society, tickets are $25. Toledo Museum of art, 2445 Monroe St. 419-255-8000. toledomuseum.org

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Friday| 3As Bees in Honey Drown - Evan Wyler is the toast of New york with the release of his debut novel. a twenty-something wun-derkind who is riding his wave of success. Enter alexa Vere de Vere. Eccentric, mysterious, connected, and eager for Evan to write the screenplay of her life. Evan finds himself falling for her despite the fact that he’s gay. Once he is com-pletely smitten, alexa vanishes. in his quest to find her, he discovers her previous proteges, and the many strings into which he’s unwit-tingly become entangled. is all that glitters truly gold, or simply a flash in the pan? also on October 4. 8-10pm. $18/ $16, students and seniors. The Village Players, 2740 Upton ave. 419-472-6827. thevillageplayers.org

Friday | 10Tosca - Puccini’s timeless ver-ismo score will be brought to life in a beautiful production. an internationally-acclaimed cast of singers will be lead by Maestro James Meena in this gripping and powerful opera. Tosca, a singer, is forced to deal with the wicked Baron Scarpia for the life of her lover, the painter Cavaradossi. after he agrees to spare Cavard-ossi’s life, Tosca murders Scarpia. She watches as Cavaradossi is shot in what is supposed to be a mock execution, but he is killed and she commits suicide. also on October 12 at 2pm. 7:30-9pm. Prices vary, visit website. Valentine Theatre, 410 adams St. 419-242-3490. valentinetheatre.com

ThUrSday | 23 Camelot - The legendary King arthur rules his kingdom with new ideals, bringing peace to a troubled land. When his beauti-ful new Queen Guenevere and the dashing Sir Lancelot, his most trusted knight, give in to their pas-sions, one of the most fabled love triangles of all time ensues. runs through October 26. 8-9pm. $28. Times vary, visit website. Strana-han Theater, 4645 heatherdowns Blvd. 419-381-8851. stranahantheater.org

‘Jersey Boys’ to benefit Valentine TheatreThis year’s 16th Season Gala fundraiser for The Valentine Theatre will feature a popular performance from The Midtown Men—four original stars of Broadway’s Jersey Boys, 6pm on Saturday, November 1. The sound that brought them national acclaim for Jersey Boys will be meshed with the music of the 1960s, with a unique celebration of the decade’s most loved classics. Celebrate the ‘60s and benefit the historical Valentine Theatre with din-ner, dancing, and dessert. Tickets at $100 and $75. 410 Adams St. 419-242-ARTS (2787).

Vicki Lawrence 40th AnniversaryFamous for her performance on The Carol Burnett Show, Vicki Lawrence invites audiences to her 40th anniversary comedy tour, 8pm on Wednesday, October 17. Vicki Lawrence and Mama: A Two Wom-an Show will celebrate the original debut of her most famous character, Mama. Vicki will bring laughs and satire in brand new sketches, mix-ing comedy, music, and Vicki’s own personality. Tickets start at $43. The Valentine Theater, 410 Adams St. 419-242-ARTS (2787).

Opry-style entertainmentComing soon, Branson on the Road will entertain audiences with a traveling road show done in the tradition of the Grand Ole Opry—classic country, bluegrass and more. The dynamic group of old school entertainers are known for their high energy performances of hilarious, homespun comedy. 2pm, Saturday, October 25. Tickets start at $24. The Valentine Theater, 410 Adams St. 419-242-ARTS (2787). — KT

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upcoming filmsby release DaTes (subjecT To change):

ocTober 1Men, Women & Children — Direc-tor/screenwriter Jason Reitman’s latest comedy stars Kaitlyn Dever, Rosemarie DeWitt, Ansel Elgort, Jennifer Garner, and Adam Sandler. Based on the novel by Chad Kultgen (limited).

ocTober 3Drive Hard — Thomas Jane plays an expert driver who’s unwillingly forced into a crime situation by a rival played by John Cusack (limited).

Gone Girl — Ben Affleck and Rosam-und Pike star in the crime-drama adapta-tion of the 2012 best-selling book from author Gillian Flynn. Neil Patrick Harris, Tyler Perry, and Casey Wilson co-star.

The Good Lie — Reese Witherspoon headlines this epic drama based on the true story of a group of boys who traveled a thousand miles to safety amid Sudan’s civil war in the 1980s (limited).

The Hero of Color City — This animat-ed adventure draws upon color crayon characters protecting their world. Chris-tina Ricci, Rosie Perez, Wayne Brady, Craig Ferguson, Owen Wilson provide their voice talents.

Left Behind — Nicolas Cage head-lines this action thriller as an airline pilot while the world encounters the Rapture described in the Bible. Based on the bestselling book series written by Jerry B. Jenkins and Tim LaHaye.

ocTober 10Alexander and the Terrible, Horrible, No Good, Very Bad Day — Based on the classic 1972 children’s book, this family comedy stars Steve Carell and Jennifer Garner as the parents of the unlucky Alexander, played by Ed Oxenbould.

Automata — Antonio Banderas, Mela-nie Griffith, and Dylan McDermott star in this sci-fi thriller about an insurance investigation involving a robot (limited).

The Judge — Robert Downey Jr., Robert Duvall, Vera Farmiga, Vincent D’Onofrio and Billy Bob Thornton star in this legal thriller about a successful lawyer defend-ing his estranged father, a small town judge.

Home movie video ”X-Men: Days of Future Past” HHH

The seventh installment in the series manages to involve an amazing number of super-natural characters in a plot that eventually climaxes into awe-inspiringevents occurring in two different times. This two hour and 11 minute sci-fi/superhero action film reprises the roles of most main characters while squeezing in a few mutants not yet seen.

For example, a main char-acter’s relationship with one of the new characters named Quicksilver, played by Evan Peters (pay close attention to his dialogue as he’s watching television for a clue).

Wolverine, well played again by Hugh Jackman, provides the conduit between the future (2023) and past (1973) worlds while leading an important mission involv-ing Raven’s (aka Mystique), played by Jennifer Lawrence, targeting a military scientist/industrial tycoon named Bolivar Trask, played by Peter Dinklage.

Patrick Stewart and Ian McKellen again play the most prominent mutants, Professor Charles Xavier and Magneto (aka Eric Lehnsherr), respec-tively.

Be sure to stay after the ending credits for an addi-tional scene involving another Marvel film that will release on May 27, 2016. Recom-mended and rated PG-13 for sequences of intense sci-fi violence and action, some suggestive material, nudity and language.

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Kill the Messenger — Jeremy Renner stars as a Pulitzer Prize-winning reporter exposing illegal activity in this drama thriller. Rosemarie DeWitt, Ray Liotta, Tim Blake Nelson, Barry Pepper, Oliver Platt, Michael Sheen, Paz Vega, and Andy Garcia co-star (limited).

One Chance — This biographical comedy-drama focuses on the real-life story of Paul Potts, a shop assistant who became a singing star on the TV show “Britain’s Got Talent”.

You’re Not You — Hilary Swank, Emmy Rossum, Josh Duhamel, and Marcia Gay Harden star in this drama centering on caregivers and patients contending with the incurable disease called amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) (limited).

ocTober 17The Best of Me — Based on Nicholas Sparks’ novel, this drama about reunit-ing love amid small town circumstances and stars Michelle Monaghan and James Marsden.

Birdman — Michael Keaton, Zach Galifianakis, Edward Norton, Amy Ryan, Emma Stone, and Naomi Watts star in this dark comedy about a super-hero actor trying to start Broadway play (limited).

The Book of Life — Director/screen-writer Jorge R. Gutierrez helms this animated comedy adventure as a boy travels through three fantastical worlds as filmmakers incorporate modern music into the story. Voice talents include Channing Tatum, Zoë Saldana, Ice Cube, Ron Perlman, Christina Apple-gate, and Cheech Marin.

Camp X-Ray — Kristen Stewart head-lines as a Guantanamo Bay guard in this military drama (limited).

The Culture High — This documentary addresses the drug marijuana and includes high profile figures like Sir Rich-ard Branson and Snoop Dogg (limited).

Dear White People — This comedy satire chronicles four African-American students’ experiences with racial iden-tity at an Ivy League college (limited).

Dracula Untold — Luke Evans stars as the famous vampire in this origin epic (also in IMAX).

Fury — Director/screenwriter David Ayer (Sabotage) headlines an en-semble cast playing an Allied tank squad in 1945 during World War II. Brad Pitt, Shia LaBeouf, Logan Lerman, Michael Pena, Jon Bernthal, and Jason Isaacs star.

Rudderless — William H. Macy’s directorial debut is a drama/musical as a grieving father discover his son’s music. Billy Crudup, Anton Yelchin, Felicity Huffman, Jamie Chung, Selena Gomez, and Laurence Fishburne star (limited).

The Tale of the Princes Kaguya — This animated fantasy is based on the classic Japanese folktale, “The Tale of the Bamboo Cutter” and features the voice talents of Chloë Grace Moretz, James Caan, Mary Steenburgen, Lucy Liu, Beau Bridges, James Marsden, Oliver Platt, and Dean Cain (limited).

Young Ones — This sci-fi thriller stars Michael Shannon, Nicholas Hoult, Elle Fanning, Kodi Smit-McPhee and centers its futuristic story around the importance of dwindling water resources and a man protecting his family (limited).

ocTober 24John Wick — Keanu Reeves stars as an ex-assassin seeking revenge in New York City. Adrianne Palicki, Bridget Moynahan, Ian McShane, John Leguizmo, and Willem Dafoe co-star in this action-filled thriller.

Laggies — Keira Knightley, Chloe Grace Moretz, and Sam Rockwell star in this comedy-drama about a strug-gling woman named Megan trying to find her way through life that stays with a young friend and her single dad for a while (limited).

White Bird in a Blizzard — White hot star Shailene Woodley as a young daughter dealing with her mother’s disappearance in this dramatic thriller (limited).

St. Vincent — Bill Murray, Melissa McCarthy, Naomi Watts, and Jaeden Lieberher star in this bittersweet com-edy branching from an unreliable man watching a young boy.


Where Are They NoW?‘Battlestar’actor Hatch still has it

by Marshall Jay Kaplan

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the former sci-fi television actor of Battlestar Galactica is still involved in the sci-fi com-munity, embracing the role that made him famous.

Richard Hatch was born on May 21, 1945 in Santa Monica, California. Always wanting to be an actor, after graduating from college Hatch joined the Los Angeles Repertory Theatre. By the late 1960’s, he was in New York City, appearing in off-Broadway plays. He won the Obie Award (the ‘Tony’ for off-Broadway plays) for P.S. Your Cat Is Dead. “I am always surprised that I became an ac-tor because I’m far too shy and far too insecure,” Hatch reflected.

While in New York, Hatch won the role of ‘Philip Brent’ on the daytime soap opera, All My Children. The role lasted for two years. After which, Hatch moved back to Los Angeles and started get-ting guest roles on shows such as Cannon, Barnaby Jones, Hawaii Five-O and The Waltons.

In 1976, Hatch became somewhat of a teen pin-up after being cast as Michael Douglas’ replacement (opposite Karl Malden) in the role of ‘Dan Rob-bins’ on The Streets of San Francisco. Hatch’s boy-

ish face appeared in almost every teen magazine of the day.

His next role was the one that garnered him tele-vision icon status—that of ‘Captain Apollo’ in Glen A. Larson’s sci-fi series, Battlestar Galactica. The se-ries’ pilot was the most expensive at the time—$7 million—and initially had limited theatrical release throughout the world. Alongside co-stars Lorne Greene and Dirk Benedict, the crew traveled across the galaxy in the last surviving war ship, ‘Galactica,’ in search of a legendary planet called Earth. Hatch was nominated for a Golden Globe award for his Galactica performance. Amazingly, the series only lasted for one season, but it remained in the hearts of sci-fi fans as many books on the characters’ con-tinuing adventures were written after the series left the air.

After Battlestar Galactica left the television gal-axy, Hatch returned to television, guest-starring in a variety of roles. For years and years, he tried to re-vise Battlestar Galactica. He even took pen to paper and started writing successful sci-fi novels. Eventu-ally, in 2003—twenty five years later—Hatch was successful, as Battlestar Galactica returned to tele-

vision. Hatch played the character of Tom Zarek in this updated version. The show was a huge success and lasted five seasons. Hatch’s hard work had finally paid off.

Hatch had truly become not only a supporter of the sci-fi genre, but a full-fledged sci-fi icon. “I had bonded so deeply with the origi-nal Battlestar Galac-tica characters and story that I began writing nov-els focusing on Battlestar Galactica and really campaigning to bring back the show,” he said.


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Lutheran Village at wolf creek, an active retirement community, offers one, two, and three bedroom Independent Living units; one and two bedroom Assisted Living apartments; 135-bed nursing care center which offers all private rooms, skilled short-term stays and/or long term nursing care (Medicare/Medicaid approved); short-term respite stay and a rehab center—all on a magnifi-cent 45-acre wooded campus. Lutheran Village at Wolf Creek is a faith-based retirement com-munity that serves all faiths, has their own chapel, chaplain, village store, and activities to fit all your needs. Lutheran Village at Wolf Creek is a ministry of Lutheran Homes Society in partnership with St. Luke’s Hospital.

the elizabeth scott community offers a broad spectrum of retirement living arrangements and a continuum of care to meet the needs of its residents, all on a single campus on 50 beautiful acres in rural Maumee, Ohio. Elizabeth Scott’s facilities include Independent Living one- and two-bedroom apartments (new this year); Assisted Living studio and one-bedroom apartments; Skilled Rehab; Respite Care; and Long-term Care offering skilled short-term stays or long-term nursing care approved by Medicare and Medicaid. Family owned and operated since 1949, Elizabeth Scott’s grandson, Paul Bucher, and his immediate family are owners and operators who follow Elizabeth Scott’s philoso-phy of “caring for residents as if they were our own family.” Amenities include an indoor Resident Activ-ity Center with fitness equipment, spacious hallways for walking, planned activities and outings, dining rooms that overlook a beautiful lake, and heated in-ground swimming pool.

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I turn 64 this month. That seemed like a lifetime away when I was in my twenties and thirties. It seemed old. Not so much anymore. I am busy living my life with joy, gratitude and sass. After all, I’ve earned it. The endless transitions I’ve moved through in my life have more than prepared me for 64. I would share them with you here, but frankly, they’re boring and you’ve probably lived them yourself.

At 64, I’m joyful. For me, being joyful is a choice and I find it everywhere I look, even in the contradictions life offers. For instance, I love being with my friends while also cherishing my time alone. While I don’t worry much about getting older I sometimes look in the mirror and wonder what happened to my face, and then I choose to find joy in the transformation that make-up offers. I care about what others think of me, but choose to care more about what I think of myself. I love rainy days, but rejoice when the sun finally comes out. I live with my contradictions and look for the joy in all of them.

At 64, I’m filled with gratitude. Yeah, I know, that gratitude thing is way over-done, but it’s true. I look for things for which I can be grateful. Of course, I don’t have to look very far. There’s my husband of 42 years, the amazing friendships I’ve created, an endless supply of books that feed my love of reading and counted-cross stitch that feeds my need to create beautiful things. I am grateful that my husband survived a stroke in November, and, I’m grateful to be a loving partner in his recovery because of the opportunities it gives me to see my own strength.

At 64, I like the woman I’ve become. I find things that are beautiful, funny, and interesting every day, and I don’t let age get in the way of doing what I want.

I wear clothes that make me feel good and I don’t worry about what’s “in style” because I know I have style. I like the way my silver-gray hair looks with my red lipstick.

At 64, I’ve learned a lot, like how important it is to laugh, even at myself, That you really can find comfortable shoes that are also stylish, and while it’s worth the money to buy good quality things like bras, I don’t need to spend a lot of money to look fabulous. And I think all of that makes me Sassy—a Sassy Boomer Girl who wants to look as good as she feels.

After I turned 50, I said goodbye to a 30-year career and started my own business. That took a lot of courage, but believing in myself is the best

thing I ever did. I’ve combined everything I know about feeling good and looking good to create my new business: Sassy Boomer Girls—Style Coaching for women who want to look as good as they feel.

What an amazing adventure it has been, helping other women clear out the things that make them feel old, letting go of the styles and attitudes that no lon-ger serve them. Even more fun is shopping together for the things that support their renewed sense of self and sharing the moments when they realize age doesn’t have to dictate how they dress, how they look, or how they feel.

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