February – April 2012

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Good FriendsGood Health Good LifeFebruary – April 2012 Issue • Senior Editor: Steve Zollos

Editors: Joyce M. Huskey, Joanne Merinar & Rudy White • Design: AD FX Design Group, Inc. 7300 Newport Avenue, Suite 400 • Norfolk, VA 23505

An Extravaganza … 3Dr. Boyd Haynes … 8Searching for the Finest! … 8Dr. Nabil Tadros … 9Dr. John Baker … 9Dr. Anthony Carter … 10Senior Hero 2012 … 11Senior Health Art Expo … 11Hypertension … 12Driver Receives Honor … 13Unsung Heroes … 13Trips & Events … 14Striking Out Cancer … 15

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Senior Health Art Expo

A Bon Secours Event

2012

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Rest assured that there will be plenty of health related information at this year’s Successful Aging Forum, but you may be surprised to hear that the arts—music, dance, movement, painting, theatre, even quilting, crafts, etc—can have a significant impact on your health and longev-ity. The arts are much more than simple entertainment. Whether you are enjoying the arts or participat-ing in them, you will be stimulating your mind, promoting a healthy social environment, and you may even choose an art that keeps you physically fit as well. Did you know that the arts are often used as therapy in the healing process? Research shows that older adults who continue to participate in the arts tend to stay engaged in community life, maintain their personal income, and maintain their social networks. They remain healthier longer. This year’s event will be held at the Hampton Roads Convention

Center and will be hosted by none other than Hampton Roads’ own Dick Lamb. He will guide us through a day packed with:✦ Fun✦ Entertainment✦ Exhibitors ✦ Door prizes galore✦ A catered lunch✦ Demonstrations of various

forms of the arts

✦ The presentation of the Senior Hero Award

✦ An art expo competition (you pick the winner)

✦ The Seniors Got Talent Finale

✦ The Physician Panel

Take a look at this issue of GoodHealth Magazine for all the details. At the cost of $20 there’s no better value for your dollar. I encourage you to sign up for the Successful Aging Forum today.

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ExtravaganzaI can understand if some of our readers are wondering how we can call this year’s Successful Aging Forum the biggest, best, all-star extravaganza ever! After all we’ve hosted Dr. Oz, Pat Boone, Richard Simmons and other national celebrities. So what makes the 2012 Successful Aging Forum on May 18, at the Hampton Roads Convention Center the ‘biggest, best, all-star extravaganza’ of all? Simple, there’s more entertainment, more health information, more prizes than ever (including 3 Pocomoke River Cruises for 2 with the TowneBank Senior Partners and SeniorHealth travelers. These 3 grand prizes will be presented to the Seniors Got talent, Art Expo, and Senior Hero winners) —and don’t forget about ‘the arts.’ Why not simply focus on fitness? Or brain health? What about healthy eating, or alternative medicine? Or any of a host of other topics that bring us a bit closer to talking directly about our health.

Dick Lamb

AnSenior Editor, Steve Zollos

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Join our Keynote Speaker, Dick Lamb, for the 2012 Successful Aging Forum Extravaganza on May 18, at the Hampton Roads Convention Center.

Keynote Speaker: Dick LambWhen it comes to radio and televi-sion it’s safe to say that Dick Lamb

has done it all. Not only has he been a trusted voice in Hampton Roads since 1958,

he has also hosted a television talk show that ran for 8 years, hosted the 1980 Miss Universe

Pageant, sports shows, kids’ shows, and has been a radio station director and owner.

Dick is a radio talk show legend. He is both fun and person-able and you can hear him today on 92.9 FM: ‘The Morning Wave.’ Not only does Dick Lamb know broadcasting, he knows about successful aging too. Join us as Dick Lamb shares his secrets to successful aging.

Dick Lamb

Elbert Watson

An All StarExtravaganza

A Bon Secours Event

2012

The Arts

Dick Lamb will be followed by MaryAnn Toboz, Executive Director of Tidewater Arts Outreach. She will begin our journey through the arts as she introduces the multi-talented Elbert Watson. Elbert Watson has enjoyed a long and successful career as a dancer and teacher. A former principal dancer with the Alvin Ailey American Dance Theatre, Watson has traveled the globe as a principal dancer, director, teacher, choreographer, and collaborator at uni-versities and with regional and national

dance companies throughout the US and in Germany, New Zealand, Australia, and the Caribbean. Mr. Watson will teach us why stretch-ing and strengthening are vital for maintaining a strong, healthy and supple body and why joint flex-ibility, spatial awareness, posture, balance, and core muscle strength are increasingly important as we age. He will demonstrate how he utilizes his love of dance to keep seniors and adults fit in his early morning pilates and ballet exercise programs.

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Next you will be introduced to Connie Ralston and ‘Baleza: Drum T h u n d e r T h a t Moves Your Bones.’ This unique art form uses drums and rhythm instru-ments from around the world to teach unity through diversity, helping people to discov-er their abilities to communicate and express joy together. You will be surprised by the power of the drumming experience, and the impact drumming can have on our health and wellness. The internationally acclaimed Barbershop Quartet, Acclaim!, will then take the stage. Tens of thousands

of people of all ages have enjoyed their music and humor. They are a long-standing member of the Barbershop Harmony Society who specialize in sing-ing family-quality, traditional songs in close harmony, a cappella. Experience Acclaim! and be encouraged in a wonderful art form enjoyed by every generation. Poet, playwright, actor, and journalist D.D. Delaney will take center stage as he demonstrates how the arts are a special form of human communication, fulfilling the human need to express what’s in the heart. This communication brings people together in meaningful ways. It also takes discipline and practice. Mr. Delaney’s presentation will focus on writing poetry—saying what you have to say in your own unique voice—then shar-ing it with others. A couple of short per-formance samples will be included. Mr. Delaney’s cre-dentials include performance poet-ry, theatrical proj-ects including his solo performance of his sixth annual holiday special, “The Concise Dickens’ Christmas Carol,” which he adapted from the original in 2006. He has published two col-lections of plays, “Lunar Fool and In the Pastures of the Sun;” a book of poetry, “Collected Poems from the Consciousness Wars;” and several pamphlet-sized works of poetry and journalism.

Acclaim!

D.D. Delaney

A Bon Secours Event

2012

What You Need to Know Date: May 18, 2012 Location: Hampton Roads Convention Center

1610 Coliseum Drive, Hampton, VA 23666 Cost: $20 Time: 9:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.

Limited transportation from Norfolk, Portsmouth & Virginia Beach for $15. Register today for the Successful Aging Forum and the Art Expo:

217-0330

Connie Ralston

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Buckle your seat belts, it’s time for the Seniors Got Talent finale. See the best of the best from Hampton Roads compete for the grand prize, and you are one of the judges. Your vote will help to determine who wins the competition for 2012.

We’ve had some excellent physician panels in the past, but this year’s panel is poised to set a new standard. With us will be Dr. Boyd Haynes, orthopaedic surgeon, Dr. Nabil Tadros, internal medicine and long-term care specialist, and Dr. John Baker, neurologist. Get all your medical questions answered by these our physician panel. See pages 8 & 9 for more information on these world-class physicians.

Seniors Got Talent

Physician Panel

Dr. Boyd Haynes Dr. Nabil TadrosDr. John Baker

Meet Us At SAF

Take a breath after a fast paced morning and enjoy a wonderful lunch followed by the presentation of the 2012 Senior Hero Award. The Senior Hero is selected based on nominations turned in by friends, family, and work associates who want to recognize seniors (age 65 and older) who have had a positive impact on their community, the environment, their family, or others. The winner will receive a prize, trophy, and recognition in the GoodHealth Magazine..

Senior Hero

2008 Senior Hero, Rudy Walden, with Naomi Judd

Dance team Bobby & Vickie Lombard

Above: Garfield Williams

Left: Howard LeMelle & Larry Johnson (guitar)

At the conclusion of our program we will award the winner of the Seniors Got Talent Competition as well as the winner of the Art Show Competition. Stick around for over 50 door prizes to be given away as we wrap up our program. Our Senior Hero, Senior Talent, and the art expo grand prize win-ners will receive a Pocomoke River Cruise for two with TowneBank Senior Partners and the Senior Health travelers.

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All Star Event

✭ Dick Lamb✭ Art Expo✭ Performing Artists✭ Physician Panel✭ Health Information✭ Seniors Got Talent✭ Senior Hero Award✭ Exhibitors ✭ Catered Lunch✭ Door Prizes

The BiggeST & BeST Successful Aging Forum

of ALL TiMe!

217-0330The best $20 investment you’ll make this year!

May 18, 2012

Dick Lamb

Awards & Prizes

Thanks Our Presenting

Sponsor

2010 Senior Talent winner,

Susan Stark, with Dr. Oz

Meet Me At SAFDr. Boyd W. Haynes, III, has been acknowl-edged by his peers and patients for his out-standing contributions to the field of ortho-paedics in Hampton Roads. He is consistently recognized as one of Hampton Roads “Top Docs” for orthopaedics, and will be one of our panelists at this year’s

Successful Aging Forum. Working with Mary Immaculate Hospital in Newport News, Dr. Haynes provides some of the most advanced orthopaedic procedures available for the hip and knees. In fact, Dr. Haynes’ practice is the only one in Virginia to provide outpatient total joint replacement of the knees and hips. Additionally, they are one of only a few practices to offer computer navigated direct anterior hip replace-ment, endoscopic carpal tunnel release, custom matched partial and full knee replacement, and reverse shoulder

replacement. Dr. Haynes is a Richmond native who graduated from the Medical College of Virginia, where he also completed his orthopaedic residency. After receiving a fellowship in sports medicine at the University of Pennsylvania, Dr. Haynes joined the Orthopaedic & Spine Center (OSC) in 1992, and special-izes in sports medicine and in treatments for the hip, knee, and shoulder. Notably, Dr. Haynes performed the first outpatient total knee replacement in Virginia and pioneered the development of OSC’s outpatient total joint replacement program. Dr. Haynes and his practice work with Mary Immaculate Hospital to provide educational seminars and materi-als to the general public about a variety of orthopaedic and pain management topics. They offer bone density screenings to the public to raise awareness of the need for regular bone density screening. Have Dr. Haynes answer your health and wellness questions at the Successful Aging Forum on May 18, at the Hampton Roads Convention Center.

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You can join the ranks of ventriloquist, Susan Stark, and the phenomenal dance troupe, Seniors In Motion, as Hampton Roads past winners of the Seniors Got Talent competi-tion. We are looking for talented: singers, dancers, musicians, magicians, poets, storytellers, comedians, or any performing talent to round out our panel of finalists for this year’s search for the area’s most excellent senior talent. Finalists will be chosen to perform at the Successful Aging Forum in May and will be eligible to win the grand prize of a Pocomoke River Cruise for 2 with the Townebank Senior Partners and SeniorHealth Travelers. If you would like to audition, now is your time to shine! Participants must be 55 years of age or older. Call 217-0330 to schedule an audition. Audition dates: DMC – March 21, 12:00 p.m. MIH – March 27, 1:30 p.m. MMC – March 30, 1:30 p.m.

Dr. Boyd Haynes

Searching for the area’s finest!

2011 Senior Talent Winners: Seniors in Motion

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Dr. John BakerMeet John R. Baker, MD, PhD, and a leading expert in the fields of neuroendovascular surgery, neuro-imaging, and critical care neurology. Dr. Baker has been appointed as the medical director of the Bon Secours Hampton Roads Neurovascular Center and the Neuroscience ICU in Norfolk, Va. So what does all that mean to you? It means that if you or a loved one ever suffers from a stroke or other brain and spinal illnesses and injuries, you now have access to cutting edge treatment. More than $4 million was invested in the state-of-the art procedure suite at the new

Bon Secours Neurovascular Suite at DePaul Medical Center in Norfolk. According

to Dr. Baker, “the suite is a state-of-the-art design with a layout that allows us to accommodate very advanced cases with the potential of doing minimally invasive neuroendovascular endovascular procedures such as coiling and stenting.” “Dr. Baker brings unparalleled qualifications to his posi-tion as director of the Neurovascular Center,” said John Barrett, chief executive officer for Bon Secours DePaul Medical Center. “He is one of only a handful of neuro-endovascular surgeons in the country with such broad expertise. His experience in both bedside treatment and cutting-edge research will be of great benefit to our patients who suffer from brain and spinal illnesses and injuries.” “I’m thrilled to be with Bon Secours which is doing a wonderful job of bringing the most advanced tech-nology, as well as top-notch personnel, to help treat (stroke) patients in Hampton Roads,” Dr. Baker said. “We have a highly skilled and dedicated team with the abil-ity to make the most of that technology and improve the lives of our patients.” Meet Dr. Baker at this year’s Successful Aging Forum where he will be a member of the physician panel.

Meet Me At SAF

Dr. Nabil Tadros

Meet Me At SAF

One of the area’s pioneers in Geriatrics and Palliative Care Medicine, Dr. Tadros is one of the early physicians to obtain Board Certification in both specialties. Dr. Tadros provides care to his patients in a continuum of office, acute hospital, and long term care facilities. He currently serves as the medical director of the Bon Secours Hospice and the Palliative care program at DePaul Medical Center. Dr. Tadros is a welcomed addition to this year’s physician panel at the Successful Aging Forum where he will field a wide range of questions about health and aging. Welcome Dr. Tadros to this year’s Successful Aging Forum and the ever popular physician panel.

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Dr. Anthony Carter

Dr. Anthony Carter is truly a front-runner in Orthopaedic Medicine. He was the first to perform the Direct Anterior Hip Approach also known as the “Jiffy Hip” in the state of Virginia. He has taught this procedure to hundreds of surgeons, many of whom have come to Mary Immaculate Hospital to observe, including faculty from UVA, Emory, Dartmouth, and VCU. “Of all the innovations in orthopae-dics recently,” Doctor Carter explains,

“I truly believe that the one that has had the greatest impact on patient recovery, and ability for speedy recovery is the “Jiffy Hip” or the Direct Anterior Hip Approach. As the first surgeon to perform this procedure in Virginia (starting in 2006), and having performed almost as many of these procedures as all other surgeons com-bined in the Hampton Roads area, the team at Mary Immaculate Hospital and myself have really perfected the treatment and care of these patients.” Dr. Carter’s reputation brings patients from great distances, even from out of state, to receive their care at Mary Immaculate Hospital. Recently, Dr. Carter has begun to pioneer another innovative technique, the tourniquet-less knee replacement surgery. This new and innovative approach to surgery has many ben-efits for patients including a quicker recovery, less pain, decreased post-surgical complications, and a speedier return to full function. “Studies in orthopaedics conclude that two of the most important fac-

tors for a successful outcome relate to surgeon experience and hospital experience,” says Dr. Carter. “We are the leaders in both and as a result have achieved a 5-star status with HealthGrades* in most major ortho-paedic categories, a feat that no other hospital in this area can claim.” To learn more about the proce-dures Dr. Carter performs or to reg-ister for one of our seminars, please visit our website www.hrosm.com under Upcoming Presentations or visit Hampton Roads Orthopaedics & Sports Medicine on Facebook. You can also call our Marketing Department at (757) 873-1554 Ext 409.

*HealthGrades Inc. is a U.S. company that develops and markets quality and safety ratings of health care providers, including hospitals, nursing homes, physicians and dentists. Quality rat-ings are devised from publicly available patient safety data and analyzed with proprietary technology developed by HealthGrades.

Silver Sponsors:Province Place of Maryview and DePaulTowneBankBronze Sponsors:Bon Secours Home CareThe ChesapeakeKindred HealthCareMarian ManorThe Senior Living GuideSenior Services of Southeastern Virginia

A Bon Secours Event

2012

Bon Secours Senior Health acknowledges with appreciation the sponsors who make the 2012 Successful Aging Forum possible.

Thank You

Our Presenting Sponsor

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Honor that special senior who’s made a real difference in your life, and the life of others, by nominating them for the 2012 Senior Hero Award. That per-son is a real life hero, and they deserve to be recognized for their kindness. You can recognize your special someone by nominating them for the 2012 Senior Hero of Virginia Award. Bon Secours Senior Health is accepting nominations for a senior (65 years or older) based on their commitment to: family; improving the lives of others; volunteering; community service; or improving the environment. The 2012 Senior Hero Award will be presented by Dick Lamb, and the winner will receive a grand prize, a trophy, and recognition in GoodHealth Magazine.

Submit entries to:Successful Aging Forum AwardsBon Secours Senior Health7300 Newport Avenue, Suite 400Norfolk, VA 23505

Recognizing Your Hero is as Easy as 1-2-3!

Senior Hero 2012

2011 Senior Hero, Gustavia Wise, with Richard Simmons

“Catching a small glimpse inside the creative process, being privy to the expression of joy, love, sadness, personal experiences the artist may have lived through, and perhaps even loss and regret. To be handed these feelings and to be so infected by them that the viewer is evoked to respond and feel them too; that is art.”

~ The Arizona Fine Art Expo

Senior Health Art Expo

Senior artists 55 and older from the Hampton Roads area are invited to participate in this year’s Art Expo. We are looking for artistic talent in a variety of mediums.

Artwork that falls into the following categories will be displayed at the Successful Aging Forum; paintings,

drawings, ceramics, photography, sculptures, textiles, and woodwork. Items can be no larger than (3’X4’). This event will give artisans a chance to win 1st, 2nd and 3rd place ribbons in all categories with a grand prize for the overall winner. Successful Aging Forum participants will have the opportunity to view and vote on the art displays, as will professional artists, and representatives from the Tidewater Art Outreach organization. Enter your artwork into the competition and share your artistic abilities with others. All seniors are welcome to submit entries for the art expo. For more information or to register call 217-0330.

Submission Deadline: All nominations must be received by March 31, 2012.

1. Senior Hero Nominee Information Name, address, and birthdate of your hero Digital image (for recognition at the Successful Aging Forum)

2. A one-page written nomination Tell us why you believe he or she deserves to be the 2012 Senior Hero

of Virginia (Nominations longer than 1-page will not be considered).

3. Your name and phone number.

Enter Your Art

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Take Action To Lower Your Blood Pressure

Blood Pressure Level (mmHg)

Category Systolic DiastolicNormal < 120 and < 80

Prehypertension 120-139 or 80-89High Blood Pressure

Stage 1 Hypertension

140-159 or 90-99

Stage 2 Hypertension

≥160 or ≥100

Blood pressure level information provided by the National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute.

Did you know that 1 in 3 adults have Hypertension?

Hypertension, also known as high blood pressure, is the force of blood pushing against the walls of the arteries as the heart pumps blood. If the pressure remains above the normal range of 120/80 or less it can lead to a greater risk for stroke, heart attack, or other heart damage. Take action today to lower your blood pressure by follow-ing these quick and easy steps:

• NuTRiTioN: Choose low-sodium products. The American Heart Association recom-mends consuming less than 1500 mg of sodium a day. Read the label and look for words such as,

“unsalted,” “no-salt-added,” “reduced sodium,” “sodium-free,” or “low in sodium.” A diet high in fruits and veg-etables has been linked to a decreased risk of both hypertension and stroke.

Foods high in omega-3 fatty acids have positive effects on hypertension and cardiovascular disease by relaxing arteries and thinning the blood.

• HEAlTH: Make an appointment to get a physical with your Primary Care Physician to get your blood pressure checked. Don’t have a PCP? We have you covered! Call 889-CARE to find a physician today!

• BAlANCE: Reduce your stress through laughter! Humor can give us a more lighthearted perspective and help us view events as ‘challenges’, thereby mak-ing them less stressful and more positive. Laughter connects us with others. Just as with smiling and kindness, most people find that laughter is contagious, so if you bring more laughter into your life, you can most likely help others around you to laugh more, and realize these benefits as well.

• FiTNESS: How are high blood pressure and exercise connected? Regular physi-cal activity makes your heart stronger. A stronger heart can pump more blood with less effort. If your heart can work less to pump, the force on your arteries decreases, lowering your blood pressure. Take a walk for 20 to 30 minutes on at least 3 days of the week. Taking the stairs can be an easy and convenient way to slip some exercise into your day! Increasing your activity will improve your overall sense of well-being as you lower your blood pressure.

Being an active member of Bon Secours Senior Health is an excellent way to lower your stress and stay active. Check out our Trips & Events on page 14, and join in the fun.

Hypertension

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“If a man is called to be a street sweeper, he should sweep streets even as Michelangelo painted, or Beethoven played music, or Shakespeare wrote poetry. He should sweep streets so well that all the hosts of heaven and earth will pause to say, here lived a great street sweeper who did his job well.” As Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. recognized in this quote, greatness is not found in position, a momentary action, or a single heroic deed of courage. True greatness is found in the faithful actions of everyday life. In Daniel Marshall Bon Secours joins the host of heaven in proclaiming that we have found ‘a great bus driver who does his job well.’ Daniel is an inspiration to our team and to our community, and has received one of Bon Secours’ highest honors

— he is the recipient of the 2011 Dedicated Service Award. Daniel provides transportation to the sick and elderly who cannot get to their medical appointments. He does so with the greatest of care and compassion, playing an important role in the healing process. Here is an excerpt from an unsolicited letter received from an employee of Davita Dialysis: “My window looks out on to the parking lot and I witness the kindness and compassion with which Daniel treats each patient. He is a true ambassador of good will. I believe that healing others is not just done by the medical care we provide but also by the compassion with which we treat others, and Daniel is a very vital part of that healing process. He is professional and punctual, but also remarkably kind and caring. He treats each patient with dignity and concern. In fact, I call him St. Daniel!” Please join us as we gladly join the heavenly host in congratulat-ing Daniel Marshall, recipient of the 2011 Dedicated Service Award.

For the past 15 years I have worked with two of the most fabulous people that the good Lord put on this good green Earth. I know that’s true because I’ve travelled most of the world and these two individu-als stand out among the crowd of folks I’ve met. Still, I guess it’s true that “all good things must come to an end”… and I don’t suppose arguing or complaining will do me one lick of good.

Carol Hogwood and Jean Stapleford helped to make our community a better place through their tireless service to oth-ers as volunteers for Senior Health. They greeted visitors, answered phones, deco-rated the office, prepared our deposits, helped to oversee trips, registered people for events, and brought sunshine in no small quantity everywhere they went. I wouldn’t argue if someone claimed that they were the reason for the phenomenal success of the Senior Health Program. Jean, God rest her soul, passed away on August 19, 2011. To say that she is sorely missed could not be more severely understated. Carol has been asked to support an office at DePaul Medical Center. While they certainly need her skills in that office, it will leave a gap of love here at Senior Health. Carol and Jean have been more than volunteers—they have been family to us—and we miss them dearly.

~ Steve Zollos & The Senior Health Team

Daniel Marshall Receives High Honor

Unsung Heroes

Carol Hogwood (L) and Jean Stapleford (R) Volunteering at the EOV Bush Giveaway.

Daniel Marshall

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TripsHot Slots at MidwayThursdays, February 23, & August 23Return to this favorite spot to try your luck at the casino.Price includes a bonus package and continental breakfast. Cost: February 23; special rate $46. August 23; $51. Fun Tours

Late Winter GetawayWednesday, March 14

Spend the day escaping the winter doldrums while touring Agecroft Hall, a historic Elizabethan home in the heart of Richmond, and enjoy a great lunch at the Jefferson Hotel in the Valentine Room. You will also receive a nar-rative about the historic hotel. Cost: $110. Full payment due upon registration. Amber Tours

Always Patsy Kline Wednesday, April 11 Join us for a delightful day as we celebrate the legend and music of Patsy Cline at the Barksdale Theater in Hanover. This musical journey follows the career of this musical icon and highlights over 27 songs such as, “I Fall To Pieces” and “After Midnight.” Before the curtain goes up enjoy a terrific lunch at the historic Hanover Tavern, once owned by Patrick Henry. There will be time to explore this unique venue. Cost: $110. Amber Tours

Trains of the Colorado RockiesJune 22-30Experience the majesty of the Colorado Rockies from four trains that celebrate the can-do spirit of the Old West. Climb aboard an 1881 steam train for a journey through the San Juan Mountains. Travel the Trail Ridge Road, the highest continuous highway in the U.S., reaching 12,183 ft. Discover the ancient culture of the Anasazi Indians at Mesa Verde National Park. Other highlights include the Rocky

Mountain National Park , Colorado National Monument, Durango Mesa Verde National Park, Pikes Peak Cog Railway, Gardens of the Gods, and scenic rides on board the Georgetown Loop Railroad, Durango & Silverton Railroad, and the Royal Gorge Railroad. This tour includes round trip air from Norfolk, cancellation waiver and transfers, four dinners, and eight breakfasts. Call 217-0330 for availability and a brochure.

Maryland Crab Feast & Ocean City JamboreeWednesday, July 19You will travel to Ocean City, Maryland and upon arrival you will enjoy a delicious crab feast at Phillips Crab House…the original crab house of Ocean City. The meal will include Chesapeake blue claw crab, Eastern Shore style chicken, corn on the cob, coleslaw, soft drinks, and dessert! This feast fit for a king or queen will be served family style. After lunch you will be entertained at the Ocean City Jamboree, with the performance of the 2012 Summer Show, “Summer in the City.” Cost: $138. Fun Tours

Trips & Events For information call 217-0330

*** How to Register ***• Pre-registration required for all trips & events.• Deposits due within 7 days of reservation.• All trips include cancellation insurance unless

otherwise noted.• Motor coach trips: Full payment due 45 days

before departure. Make checks payable to the listed tour company.

• Events: Make checks payable to Senior Health. Full payment due 14 days before event. Mail to: Bon Secours Senior Health 7300 Newport Ave, Suite 400 Norfolk, VA 23505

For more information call: 217-0330

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EventsLunch and a Movie“Bye Bye Birdie” staring Janet Leigh, Dick Van Dyke, Ann-Margret, Bobby Rydell, and Paul Lynde features some of Broadway’s most memorable songs from this satire of Elvis Presley’s army induction and a small town girl chosen to represent all the fans of the drafted rock and roll star. Conrad Birdie, the teenage idol, is drafted and agrees to sing a farewell song to a devoted fan on TV. Songs include “Kids,” “Put on a Happy Face,” and “We Love You, Conrad.” Enjoy the 1968 musical along with a great lunch during the screening at Portsmouth’s historic Commodore Theater or at Mary Immaculate Hospital. Reserve your seat now by calling 217-0330. The Commodore – June 7, 11 a.m. – Cost $16 Mary immaculate – June 14, 11 a.m. – Cost $12

Spring FlingSwing into spring with the grand sounds of Stan “The Saxman” Howard. Enjoy his splendid renditions of familiar tunes including R&B, gospels, Motown, and his original compositions. Followed by a great lunch, this event is one you will not want to miss. Cost: $12 DMC March 15 1 p.m. MIH March 27 11 a.m. MMC March 30 11 a.m.

Striking Out Cancer

Bowl a strike against cancer at the 3rd annual Rally At The Alley fund raising event. Come as an individual bowler, or bring an entire team, and play for the fun of supporting this community event. All proceeds will go to the Mermaid Dreams Foundation, a non-profit organization that fulfills the dreams of individuals in Hampton Roads with terminal forms of cancer. Step up and help us bowl a strike against cancer.

Registration fee includes shoes, bowling ball rentals, two games of bowling, door prizes, and more.

We will also have a raffle, and the opportunity to buy addi-tional strikes to help bolster your score. Every penny of the proceeds goes directly to fulfill the wishes of local cancer patients.

When: Friday, April 13, 2012 Where: AMF Norfolk Lanes

(2441 Little Creek Road) Cost: $60 (team of 4) $20 per person,

$15 for seniors (55 and older), Time: 12:00 p.m. – 2:30 p.m. Benefits: Mermaid Dreams Foundation

Call 217-0330 to register

Rally At The Alley

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PAIDNorfolk, VirginiaPermit No.341

7300 Newport Avenue, Suite 400Norfolk, Virginia 23505(757) 217-0330

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