Lifestyles over 50 - February 2012

Lifestyles over 50™

FREE - Volume 6 - Issue 11 - February 2012

Encouraging vibrant and healthy living in the greater Lehigh Valley!

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The New Gold RushGet a Good Night’s Sleep

Which E-Reader is Best for Me?

1956 RememberedLaughter is the Best Medicine

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FeatureThe New Gold Rush - What to know if you are considering selling your gold. pg. 6

ActivitiesThings to do with Grandkids - A number of activities that are geared for you and your grandkids. pg. 5

HealthGet a Good Night’s Sleep - Getting enough sleep is critical to your health. Here are practical tips. pg. 6

5 More Exercises You Can Do at Home - Get back in shape the easy way. pg. 8

World Champion at 75 - Fred Glass, the Lehigh Valley’s strongman. pg. 8

Smile, It’s Your Best Feature - laughter is still the best medicine. pg. 10

Table of ContentsLifestyleSharing Family Caregiving - Grandparents have become the family safety net, and that isn’t changing anytime soon. pg. 10

Looking Back: 1956 - Nostalgia for those who remember. pg. 12

Can You Predict the Future? - see predictions from 100 years ago. Make your own predictions for 100 years hence. pg. 16

Protect Your Valuables the Easy Way. Home security does not have to be complicated or expensive. pg. 14

Which e-Reader Is Best for Me? - see a comparison of the most popular e-book readers. pg. 18

Happenings- find out what is happening around the Lehigh Valley pp. 21-23

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From the EditorQuiz from student who received 0%.I would have given him 100%.

Q: In which battle did Napoleon die?A: His last battle

Q: Where was the Declaration of Independence signed?A: At the bottom of the page

Q: River Ravi flows in which state?A: Liquid

Q: What is the main reason for divorce?A: Marriage

Q: What is the main reason for failure?A: Exams

Q: What can you never eat for breakfast?A: Lunch & dinner

Q: What looks like half an apple?A: The other half

Q: If you throw a red stone into the blue sea what it will become?A: It will simply become wet

Q: How can a man go eight days without sleeping?A: No problem, he sleeps at night.

Q: How can you lift an elephant with one hand?A: You will never find an elephant that has only one hand.

Q: If you had three apples and four oranges in one hand and four apples and three oranges in other hand, what would you have?A: Very large hands

I hope you have taken advantage of the mild weather we have been enjoying recently. I’ve been doing a bit more walking to help me keep my trim (OK, not so trim) shape. One of this issue’s articles continues from last month’s by giving you 5 more exercises you can easily do at home.

We also have an interview with Fred Glass, a 75 year old national and international powerlifting champion from Allentown. He can be the national symbol for getting and staying shape. You do not have to duplicate his regimen, but he can serve as an inspiration for you as you work on maintaining a healthy lifestyle.

During these difficult economic times, and with gold at historic highs, many of us are considering selling some of our gold jewelry. If you are thinking of such a move, you will find our article “The New Gold Rush” invaluable. A Lehigh Valley gold buyer gives you sound advice on how to get the best price for your jewelry.

A very popular electronic device nowadays is the e-reader. These small hand-held devices can hold a small library of books and magazines. It makes reading easier, more convenient and more portable. To help you decide which e-reader would be best for you, I compiled the specifications of the most popular e-readers on the market. I also describe how and why I made my own choice for an e-reader.

Lastly, we look back at the year 1956 in our Nostalgia Pages. I would like to invite you, the reader, to send us your warm memories of years gone by. Call or email me and share with all of us your thoughts. I’ll publish, with your permission, some of the submissions (610-77�-0919) or [email protected].

See you next month.Art

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Things To Do with Grandkidsby Vicki Bezems, Lifestyles over 50

“Charlotte’s Web” - Theatreworks USA performs E.B. White’s story of the friendship between a pig named Wilbur and a little gray spider named Charlotte. This treasured musical tale, featuring mad-cap and endearing farm animals, explores bravery, selfless love, and the true meaning of friendship. Brandywine Heights High School Auditorium, 103 Old Topton Road, Mertztown. Feb 1�, �01� at �–� pm.

Musical chairs is a fun game that requires little space; and a game of Twister is always good for some laughs.

Turn your living room into a campsite by building a pillow fort. Children will be crawling in and out, bending, lifting, and having a great time. Despite how it may look, it’s not difficult to clean up afterward.

Play a game of coin critters. Take coins from your pocket or purse, lay them out on a piece of paper, and have your child draw arms, legs, and other body parts to create a creature. Help her total up the value of the coins and write it beside the creature. Add or take away coins to form new shapes and figure out the new sums.

KEVA Build It Up! an interactive experience in which curious minds of all ages can enjoy showing off their design and building skills using the popular KEVA planks. You will be able to compare your creations with the works of others through photographic representations at the Center, and on its website and Facebook page. KEVA Build It Up! is included with paid Da Vinci Science Center admission. Every day through Apr 1, �01� (9:30 am – 5:00 pm).

Have a wrap race. Divide your group into pairs, each with a builder and a model. Give each builder a roll of toilet tissue, a length of crepe paper, and three circles cut out of black card stock and backed with a loop of tape. At “Go” builders race to wrap their patient partners with the entire roll of toilet tissue, finishing off the look with a crepe paper scarf and the three card stock buttons. The first builder to complete her snowman wins.

Ice sculptures. Find icicles outdoors and attach them to ice blocks made by freezing colored water in ice-cube trays, Jell-O molds and yogurt containers. Place all the materials on an outdoor table, and take turns building totem poles, monsters and free-form sculptures, gluing

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Have a treasure hunt in the snow. After a big snowfall, gather “treasures” such as holiday ornaments, small plastic toys, or treats wrapped in plastic and hide them in the snow. Leave them a little bit exposed so the tips can be seen. Give each child a container and have a competition to see who can find the most treasure!

Help the kids learn about their family roots. They can interview you, their parents and other family members to hear the names and stories of people who’ve helped make them who they are today.

Filling in the names on the family tree branches can keep their interest long after snowmen have melted and winter is gone.

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As we all know, the price of gold has skyrocketed in the last several years. This has led many of us to consider selling some of our gold items. With that in mind I interviewed the owner of Lehigh Valley Gold Buyer.

LO50: Where should I sell my gold?Bob: You want to go to a reputable store - a store like ours

- that has state certified scales. As importantly, you want to go to at least three locations to get different price quotes. This will give you a good idea as to the value of your items. You should never mail your gold, nor sell at traveling road shows, garage sales, or mall kiosks. As in every business there are unethical people, gold buying is no different.

LO50: What is the difference between 24, 18, and 14 karat gold?

Bob: This refers to the amount of gold in the item. ��K is the purest form, but is too soft to be used in jewelry so you will see 18 and 1� karat gold in most items. The higher the number the higher the percentage of gold.

Your jewelry will have its gold content stamped somewhere on the item. If not, have it tested by us. Gold plating means that the item has a very, very thin layer of gold on top of the item and has very little, if any, after-market value.

LO50: What should I sell?Bob: Sell those pieces that you do not use or wear

anymore. However, of those pieces, keep those that have sentimental value and that you believe would be of value to your children, grandchildren or other relatives. If you have many pieces get one price for the entire collection – you will get a more accurate price estimate.

LO50: What about silver?Bob: The price of silver has also risen significantly. So you

should consider selling your piece if you no longer use it. To be of value the piece must say (or test) as sterling silver. This means that it is 9�.5% silver content.

LO50: What about diamonds and precious stones?Bob: This market is over-supplied for smaller diamonds so

the prices you would get for your pieces would be relatively low. You can sell the gold and keep the stones. In the future you can reset the stones to get a totally different look.

I met Bob at his location on Tilghman Street in Allentown. It is different from the conventional jewelry store. You can come in and have a cup of coffee and even watch TV while waiting. He is a retired school teacher who, along with his wife, Cindy, opened the store last year.

In addition to the jewelry side of the business they also have a gift shop where they sell handbags, candles, glassware and unique hand-crafted items.

The Lehigh Valley Gold Buyer store is open 7 days per week. For more information you can call �8�-765-�010 and also see their ad on the back page of this issue.

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Get a Good Night’s Sleepby Art Villafane, Lifestyles over 50

We all can use a good night’s sleep. Here is a series of well-documented suggestions.

Make your bedroom quiet and comfortable. Remove TVs and other distractions. They may just get you annoyed. Many people find a short reading of a book works for them - just pick a good topic. Soft music works wonders. Keep the bedroom cool, but not cold.

Avoid drinking liquids after about 7PM. It will preclude your having to get up in the middle of the night to go to the bathroom.

Try not to have your pets sleep on your bed (this one I do not do, but I should). If you have even a slight allergy, your sleep will be compromised. (My pug, Tessa, snores loud enough to frighten small children in the neighborhood).

If you had a stressful day try to put it out of your mind. Easier said than done, I know, but you could quickly put together some thoughts on how to deal with the stressors tomorrow - it might be enough to calm you down and allow you to get a good night’s sleep.

Do not drink caffeine. Everyone is affected differently by caffeine. Find out when it is completely out of your system. Then either go to sleep after it wears off or do not drink caffeine after that point.

Do not drink alcohol too late in the day. It very often will wake you up during the night.

Exercise. Some people benefit from exercise before retiring, but no matter what time of day, exercising will help your body get a good, restful evening of sleep.

Find out you optimum amount of sleep. Most doctors recommend 8 hours. This works for most, but not everyone. Adjust your schedule so that you get your optimum sleep time.

Watch what you eat. Spicy food for dinner may make a good night’s sleep problematic.

Lastly, I would combine these two ideas. Find your best sleep position and buy the best bed your money can buy. You are going to spend about 1/3 of your life on it so do not skimp in this area. My wife and I have a bed that initially was way over our budget, but we knew it was important so we spent the money and have not had one night of regret since.

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Q: How can a guy cope during his wife’s menopause?A: By staying busy. If you’re mechanically inclined, you can remodel the garage. When you are finished you will have an apartment in which to live.

Q: How can a woman raise the heart rate of her 65+ year old spouse?A: She should tell him she’s with child.

Q: How can older people remember where they parked their cars?A: Use the Valet service. They have to remember where your car is.

Q: Where can older people find prescription eye glasses?A: On top of their heads.

Q: What is the most often used sentence uttered by older people when they visit antique shops?A: ‘Gee, I have one of these.’


Light Weight Lifting – No, you don’t need to go out and buy expensive weights for this! Just use whatever you can find in your house. Start out with something lighter, such as a can of peas, and work yourself up to heavier items. You can use milk jugs, laundry detergent bottles or even water jugs.

Dancing – Dancing is a wonderful exercise, which is great for your heart. Not only that, but it can lift your spirits as well, and give your overall feeling a boost.

Jogging In Place – Jogging is a great exercise for your heart. You can jog in place at home while watching TV or listening to music. The only equipment you will require is a good pair of shoes, to eliminate any stress to your legs.

Squats – These are wonderful exercises for your legs and buttocks. You can even just try these by sitting and standing up

again from a regular chair, if you’re finding them to be too difficult. As long as you’re able to do a few repetitions, you will be providing some benefit to your body.

Step Exercises – Using the steps in your home, you can do repetitions which will tone your leg muscles. (Just remember to be careful!)

Getting some exercise is important, but you don’t need to go out and join a gym, paying a large amount in membership fees each month. You don’t even need the expensive equipment in order to give your body an effective workout. Use what you have in your house, and work out in the comfort of your home. You will be more likely to keep up with the exercises when you’re comfortable, so just get up and start exercising!

5 More Exercises You Can Do at or Near Homeby Art Villafane, Lifestyles over 50

World Champion at 75by Art Villafane, Lifestyles over 50

We had articles on Fred Glass and his powerlifting in the past because he is such an extraordinary man. He is 75 years old and barely 150 pounds. Yet year after year for over �0 years he has compiled one of the most impressive set of records in any sport. The training room in his home gym is crowded with over �30 trophies and innumerable awards.

Has he slowed down? In a word – No. I visited with him recently to see how he was doing. He still works out 6 days a week and trains several others. He proudly displayed two new plaques - he was the IPA’s Professional Men’s Master (men over �0 years of age) Best Lifter for �010 and �011.

He has continued to compete in spite of his age. His only health issue was osteoarthritis in both knees. He has overcome this with the use of a line of nutrients he takes on a regular basis. His advice is to exercise, eat sensibly and in moderation, and to take nutrients where helpful.

Fred continues to not only compete; he is a well-regarded teacher. His students have racked up their own impressive achievements. His students range from college students to an 83 year old woman.

To say that he is a legend in his own time is not an over-statement. Nonetheless he is a humble man. His main interest in to continue to work out and to spread the word about a healthy lifestyle.

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in the veins as it returns to the heart, thanks to having picked up carbon dioxide and other wastes from the body’s cells. In fact, your blood is red throughout only half your body. When cut, of course, the blood always appears red because it is instantly exposed to oxygen outside the body.During his or her lifetime, the average human will grow 590 miles of hair.Starch is used as a binder in the production of paper. It is the use of a starch coating that controls ink penetration when printing. Cheaper papers do not use as much starch, and this is why your elbows get black when you are leaning over your morning paper.For hundreds of years, the Chinese zealously guarded the secret of sericulture; imperial law decreed death by torture to those who disclosed how to make silk.An old law in Bellingham, Washington, made it illegal for a woman to take more than 3 steps backwards while dancing.In New York State, it is still illegal to shoot a rabbit from a moving trolley car.The person who performs the Muppets - Miss Piggy, Fozzie, Animal, and Grover is Frank Oz. Oz is also the voice of Star Wars Yoda. By the way, his real name is Frank Oznowicz.

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Sharing Family Caregiving Across Generationsby Pat Nemetch, President APRN, Member, PA State AARP Long Term Care Committee

For many, February represents the month of love and romance filled with

valentines, heart shaped boxes of chocolates and other tokens of affection. But love comes in all shapes and sizes and crosses many generations, cultures and lifestyles.

One true example of unconditional love can be demonstrated by the increasing number of grandparents putting retirements on hold to raise grandchildren while young adults struggle in the poor economy.

Nationwide, almost 7.8 million children are living in homes where grandparents or other relatives are the householders, with more than 5.8 million children living in grandparents’ homes and nearly � million children living in other relatives’ homes. It’s no surprise those numbers have risen significantly over the past 10 years.

Unfortunately, grandparents and other relative caregivers and the children they are raising can find themselves isolated. They lack information about the range of support services, resources, programs, benefits, laws and policies available to help them fulfill their caregiving role.

Thankfully over the past several years, many support and advocacy groups have been created to help ease the emotional side effects of these living situations and tackle the significant legal and financial issues that accompany unusual family living arrangements. Visit www.aarp.org/grandparents to find resources that help families make it work.

The fact is, grandparents have become the family safety net, and that isn’t changing any time soon. That’s because

there are 6�.8 million grandparents in the U.S., the most ever. They are projected to comprise about 1 in 3 adults by �0�0.

While grandparents formally raising grandchildren is certainly on the rise, economic necessity is forcing families to rediscover multi-generational living arrangements that can take other forms as well. It can be as simple as grandparents, aunts, uncles living with children, grandchildren, nieces, nephews in the

same home or in very close proximity of each other. This turn back the clock trend can represent a situation where everybody wins. Working parents can depend on older relatives to be there for the children, and

teach them things only an older adult can. Such an arrangement also benefits older adults who can have family nearby if they become ill or need extra care.

Of course, these types of living arrangements don’t work well for every family -- there can be a lot of give and take involved. But one potential silver lining is a care network that helps everyone receive the help they need. That’s a perfect role for a family.

So remember that February is not just a month for sweethearts. It’s a time to recognize those with big hearts – including grandparents and anyone you may consider an adopted grandparent.

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TRIAD is a cooperation between law enforcement agencies and senior citizens. TRIAD strives to reduce criminal victimization of older persons, assesses the needs and concerns of older citizens and is a link with elderly members of the community. What Does TRIAD Do?Educate: crime prevention and victim/witness programs for older persons.Assist: Recruit and train volunteers to assist the police and sheriff’s departments.Emphasize: Reassurance programs for older persons to help reduce fear and provide moral support.Communicate: Provide a forum for law enforcement and the community to share needs and concerns - and develop solutions.Involve: Unite seniors, sheriffs, and local police to identify problem areas for seniors in the local community - to develop and implement community-wide solutions.

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Unfortunately, without realizing it, those negative feelings can rob you of motivation and get in the way of your finding a new job.

Now there’s new program created to help people weather the emotional storm of unemployment. “Moving Ahead After Losing Your Job” is part of a unique series of workshops offered exclusively by the AARP Foundation WorkSearch in Northampton and Lehigh Counties.

Job seekers will learn how to identify and re-write the negative thoughts that block their progress. Participants will come away with simple strategies they can use every day to stay motivated and do a better job of looking for a job.

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Top Rock and Roll Hits “Memories Are Made of This” - Dean Martin “Band of Gold” - Don Cherry “Tutti Frutti” - Little Richard “See You Later Alligator” - Bill Haley & Comets “Great Pretender” - Platters “Why Do Fools Fall in Love” - Frankie Lymon “Rock & Roll Waltz” - Kay Starr “Lisbon Antigua” - Nelson Riddle “Poor People of Paris” - Les Baxter “No, Not Much” - The Four Lads

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Highlights of the Year Dwight Eisenhower re-elected President, defeating Adlai Stevenson handily for a second time.Egypt seizes Suez Canal; Britain and France respond with force; U.S. and Soviet Union help negotiate a cease-fire.Israel invades Sinai Peninsula.Soviet troops suppress a popular uprising against the communist regime in Hungary.Congress approves Highway Act, which allows for construction of the U.S. interstate highway system.Fidel Castro begins revolution in Cuba.Italian ocean liner Andrea Doria sinks after colliding with another vessel.Atomic Energy Commission approves development of commercial nuclear power plants.First transatlantic telephone cable goes into operation.Dr. Albert Sabin develops oral polio vaccine.Olympic Games held in Melbourne, Australia.Books: Peyton Place, Grace Metalious; Profiles in Courage, John F. Kennedy; The Last Hurrah, Edwin O’Connor; The Organization Man, W.H. Whyte.My Fair Lady opens in New York.Grace Kelly marries Monaco’s Prince Rainier III.Artist Jackson Pollock dies.General Electric/Telechron introduces model 7H��1 “The Snooz Alarm”, first snooze alarm clock commercially available.President Dwight D. Eisenhower authorizes the phrase “under God” should be added to the Pledge of Allegiance.Actress Marilyn Monroe marries playwright Arthur Miller.The Hard Disk Drive is invented by an IBM team led by Reynold B. Johnson.

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Have you ever heard it said before that the best place to hide something is in

plain sight? While this saying sounds a little strange at first, it is so true. Estimates show that a burglar spends an average of eight minutes in their victim’s home.

Where do you think he will spend most of his eight minutes looking? In all of the obvious hiding places, of course. He will look under the bed, between the mattresses, dresser drawers, jewelry boxes, gun safes, in the headboard, and anywhere that he thinks is a great hiding place. The places he will most likely not be looking is inside of all of our household items that we use every day.

How many burglars would think to look in our Dr. Pepper can for our jewelry, or in a can of engine degreaser for our money that we have stashed away? Probably not too many. How about in a flower pot or a book for our handgun, or in one of our electric outlets for valuables? Diversion safes are exactly what their name says, a diversion. They are made to the exact specs of the products they are designed to look like, even down to the product weight. Diversion safes are made to look like almost any household product you could buy at the grocery or auto parts store. For example: Scotch Gard, Pringles potato chips, Tire Puncture Seal from Gunk, Kibbles and Bits dog food cans, shaving cream, JB oil treatment, and hundreds more.

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decided to put an alarm on it, and the most recent time his truck was broken into in the parking lot of the Home Depot.

He has used diversion safes for years. Some electronics were taken in the two home burglaries, but neither time did the burglar find any of his wife’s jewelry or any of the cash that had stashed in the wall of his home. His cash is always kept in the hidden wall electrical outlet in his bedroom, and his wife’s jewelry is always kept in the book diversion safe on the bookshelf in his office.

When his truck was burglarized, he had several checks and some cash that he had collected earlier in the day stashed away in his tool box until he could get to the bank. The thieves took some hand tools, but didn’t even realize that the Liquid Wrench can sitting inside the toolbox had over two thousand dollars in it.

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Roots, Shoots, and Fruitsby Alan Allegra

Have you ever wondered if plants feel pain? Some (People, not plants) say

they do, some say they don’t. One thing is for certain: Whether plants perceive pain or not, I know I do, and so do you.

Gardeners and arborists engage in what appears—to the uninitiated—a barbaric practice called pruning. They cut and trim shoots and branches that appear perfectly healthy and fruitful. Why would they do harm to a seemingly thriving plant? Because cutting back a good branch will make it sturdier and even double its output.

Jesus used this practice in nature to illustrate how God, the Master Gardener, cultivates us to be better Christians. In John 15, Jesus refers to himself as a vine, and we as the branches. The vinedresser’s purpose in growing the vine is to maximize fruit production. Branches that bear no fruit are worthless, cut off, and burned. Branches that bear fruit are not left alone, but rather pruned in order to bear more fruit.

Jesus’ point is, when we display the fruit of godly character, even if we think we’re looking good, there is always room for growth, and the Master Gardener will prune us to make us better.

Pruning can be painful. The Father will take away things He knows will stunt our growth, even things we cherish. Pruning exposes attitudes and traits that are not good for us and need to be cleaned out. Surgery on a sensitive psyche smarts and can be dispiriting. We can get sick of it. But the bible says, “My son, do not despise the LORD’s discipline, and do not resent his rebuke, because the LORD disciplines those he loves, as a father the son he delights in” (Proverbs 3:11, 1�). Difficulties in life are signs of God’s fatherly love for His children. The gardener doesn’t trim the roses because he hates them—it’s because he loves roses and wants them to be more glorious, with more and better blooms. The vinedresser isn’t taking his anger out on the grapevines—he’s goading them into bearing more and better fruit.

Often, we focus so much on the pain of pruning, we forget that there is more

the Gardener is doing. Working on the shoots alone won’t produce the fruits—shoots and fruits are lost pursuits without roots.

While God snips away at our lives with sharp pruning shears, He simultaneously provides nourishment to our

roots. One kind Hand shears off while the other shores up. I’ve noticed when a difficulty comes in life, when something is lost, something comparable—usually better—is found. Unexpected gifts and blessings come to strengthen one’s faith. Also, times of drought should compel us, like trees, spread our roots out in search of water—in our case, the living and written Word.

To the woman at the well, “Jesus answered, ‘Everyone who drinks this water will be thirsty again, but whoever drinks the water I give them will never thirst. Indeed, the water I give them will become in them a spring of water welling up to eternal life’”

(John �:13, 1�). Paul wrote, “So then, just as you received Christ Jesus as Lord, continue to live your lives in him, rooted and built up in him, strengthened in the faith as you were taught, and overflowing with thankfulness” (Colossians �:6, 7). When we understand what God is doing and we stay close to the Lord, we can be thankful.

Therefore, when you feel the pinch of the shears, when money is tight, a relationship is shattered, “health” sounds like a foreign word, or any other pain enters your life, “No discipline seems pleasant at the time, but painful. Later on, however, it produces a harvest of righteousness and peace for those who have been trained by it” (Hebrews 1�:11). Pruning is the Father’s love sculpting you into the image of Christ, bearing the fruit of a glorious, godly life.


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I recently read an article that had predictions that were made 100 years ago that talked about what it would be like 100 years in the future. There were some interesting predictions - some were prescient, others were way off base.

A sampling:Telephones Around the World. Wireless telephone and telegraph circuits will span the world.Photographs will be telegraphed from any distance and will reproduce all of Nature’s colors.There Will Be No Street Cars in Our Large Cities. All hurry traffic will be below or high above ground when brought within city limits.There will be air-ships, but they will not successfully compete with surface cars and water vessels for passenger or freight traffic. They will be maintained as deadly war-vessels by all military nations. Some will transport men and goods. Others will be used by scientists making observations at great heights above the earth.Man will See Around the World. Persons and things of all kinds will be brought within focus of cameras connected electrically with screens at opposite ends of circuits, thousands of miles at a span. American audiences in their theatres will view upon huge curtains before them the coronations of kings in Europe or the progress of battles in the Orient.Store Purchases by Tube. Pneumatic tubes, instead of store wagons, will deliver packages and bundles. These tubes will collect, deliver and transport mail over certain distances, perhaps for hundreds of miles. They will at first connect with the private houses of the wealthy; then with all homes. Great business establishments will extend them to stations, similar to our branch post-offices of today, whence fast automobile vehicles will distribute purchases from house to house.

I thought it would be interesting to ask you, our readers, and some of my friends, to make their own predictions 100 years hence. Email me ([email protected]) or call (610-77�-0919) or Facebook (“Lehigh Valley Boomers”) your predictions. Let me know if you want me to give you credit or not. I’ll print some of the best of the submissions. Have fun predicting.

I’ll start it off:People will have a chip embedded in their body that will

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Ten Things You May Not Know About theLehigh Valley Alliance on AgingCori Rolon, Director, Lehigh Valley Alliance on Aging, United Way of the Greater Lehigh Valley

The Lehigh Valley Alliance on Aging (LVAA) has been improving the lives of older adults in our area for nearly a decade. Yet, most people have never even heard of it! So here are 10 quick facts about LVAA:

LVAA worked to create the Universal Core Curriculum, a 60-hour class for people working as home health aides. This curriculum was taught locally at the Bethlehem Area Vocational Technical School and was modified and adopted by the state of Pennsylvania.

LVAA funds the PA Benefits Center, which signs people up for PACE/PACENET, Property Tax/Rent Rebate, Medicare Extra Help, LIHEAP and SNAP/Food Stamps over the phone. To complete your application, call the local number at (866) �73-0598.

LVAA collaborated with LCTI to build a universally designed home. House tours educated the community on how to design homes in a way that keeps them beautiful and functional for people as they age.

LVAA established the local Benefits CheckUp program, which uses community volunteers to screen people for federal, state and local benefits they are eligible to receive. So far, 7,6�5 screenings have been conducted for Lehigh Valley residents. To schedule your screening, please contact Robin at (610) 8�1-87��.

LVAA funds the Lehigh Valley office of the Center for Advocacy for the Rights and Interests of the Elderly (CARIE). The group advocates on a local level for laws and policies that help older adults. To attend their monthly public policy meeting, please contact Mike at (610) 317-0130.

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LVAA conducts research into the needs of the older adult community and produces reports that are used by grant writers, policy makers and funders throughout the Lehigh Valley.

LVAA conducted organizational assessments of six local long-term care providers and gave them team building training and suggestions on addressing the needs of their workers.

LVAA worked with local educators to provide over �00 older adults with peer coaching on aging issues and finding resources for volunteering and continuing education.

LVAA is a community building partnership of the United Way of the Greater Lehigh Valley. It receives money from donations that people like you make to United Way.

For more information contact:Cori Rolon, DirectorUnited Way of the Greater Lehigh Valley1110 American Parkway NE, Allentown, PA 18109Phone: 610-807-57�3, Fax: 610-867-7�55Email: [email protected]

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This is a table with data that can help you pick the best e-reader to fit your needs. Technology changes constantly so these specs may very well have changed. I describe my own journey to decide on an e-reader on the next page.

Explanation of terms:E-Ink:

Screens are black and white, and mimic ink on a printed page, lacks color and video, long battery life. LCD: supports color and video, takes more power, backlit so you can read in dark.

Ebooks, Mags, Newspapers in store: The number of items that can be purchased and

downloaded directly to your e-reader.

Document Format:The types of documents that the e-reader can read. Some

like “Kindle” are proprietary and cannot be read on non-Kindle devices. PDF is a universal format from Adobe, DOC is a Word document, EPUB is designed for e-readers. TXT is the universal text format. MOBI files can be read by popular e-readers and many smartphones that support the format.


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My Christmas present this year was my choice of a new e-reader. I like the idea of an e-reader for several reasons. First and foremost I use it for reading books. You can get all the classics (over 75 years old) for free. More current books can be purchased and immediately downloaded for a lower price than the paper version.

What is also very handy is that you can read most of your favorite magazines and not have to deal with recycling them once read. Be sure to check that you get the full magazine should you subscribe to this service. Some e-readers allow you to stream your movies via Netflix (cool!). You can also buy “apps” much like you can with smartphones.

I started out by going to stores like Best Buy and Barnes and Noble to hold e-readers in my hand. You need to be comfortable with the weight and size of the reader. Do not worry about text size as you can easily increase the size.

If you are only going to read books you can opt for just a black and white reader. For a richer experience it would be worth getting color. Since I have a Netflix account, I opted for color. I access the Internet a lot so that feature was important for me. Although all e-readers have Wi-Fi capabilities it does not mean that all access the Internet.

Let us not forget that the cost of a reader is important. The ones in the grid on the facing page range from $99 - $379 so shop carefully.

Some readers, like the Kindle products, have proprietary formats - meaning you cannot access their content on a reader that does not recognize their special format. As time goes on many readers seem to accept more formats.

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After reading reviews on the Internet and comparing the models I settled on the Nook Color. It is a bit heavy, but does everything I want. It has a beautiful color screen and I can put a lot of my music on the external storage. It supports headphones for private listening. My dancing to the music however is still very public and somewhat embarrassing to my wife.

Good luck with your shopping (and dancing).

How I Chose My E-readerby Art Villafane, Lifestyles over 50

When Mary Ann Aponick went to ABBE Hall, a personal care facility in South Bethlehem, her sole motivation was to spend time with her elderly aunt. Her aunt passed away over two and a half years ago, yet Mary Ann still comes to ABBE Hall every Wednesday.

“I feel that my aunt received loving, good care here (at

ABBE Hall) and I wanted to give back,” says Mary Ann a retired school secretary. “What happened was that I initially came with the goal of giving back but the residents are so grateful and appreciative that I leave every Wednesday feeling like they are the ones giving to me.” Each Wednesday Mary Ann spends the day in what residents fondly call the ‘Reading Club’ with Mary Ann reading poems, stories, jokes and has the residents reminisce. The smiles and laughter from the residents is the result of Mary Ann’s investment of her time.

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Over 50 and just reaching your peak? Fast growth American company looking for mature individuals who can recruit, train and support others. Call 1-866-38�-�51� ext 1�3 toll free for recorded information.

Phoebe Home seeks compassionate individuals to assist with our memory support neighborhoods. You will be trained in Montessori principles to create meaningful experiences by practicing person-centered care. For a rewarding and fulfilling experience - 610-79�-536� [email protected].

Meals on Wheels Northampton Cty and Calvary United Methodist partner to provide meals to seniors in Easton area. Volunteers needed. Emily Vadasz (610) 691-1030 [email protected].

Lutheran Home - Topton invites volunteers to share musical talent, voice or instrument with residents. Flex hours, days, eves, weekends. Carol Miller: 610-68�-1��0, [email protected].

Volunteer Center lists agencies needing volunteers. 610-807-0336, www.volunteerlv.org.

Compeer of LV volunteers � hrs. a month with Compeer friend, a person who lives with mental illness. Do what friends do together: listen, go for a walk, watch a movie, enjoy a cup of coffee, etc. Main duty – Have Fun! 610.�35.9651.

Heartland Hospice seeks caring volunteers to offer bedside support and presence to those facing terminal illness. Comprehensive training, flex hours. Janet Daly, Coordinator. 610-�66-013�Are you a “people person” wanting to make a difference? Have skills and talents to use to “give back”? Compassionate Care has a variety of volunteer opportunities with a

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Project Lifesaver Volunteer - need someone with good organizational and good computer skills (Word, Outlook) Would work with sheriff’s dept., families and organizations, Commitment of 1 year. [email protected]

Center for Vision Loss seeks volunteers to assist blind and visually impaired people as companions, transportation drivers and Mall Walk helpers. Office assistants and vision screeners are needed. Training provided. Daytime hours only. Call Rita 610.�33.6018, x. �31 or [email protected].

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Tues Feb 7 1�PM Lower Macungie Seniors Ctr 610-395-078�.Tues, Feb 7, 6 pm. Whitehall

Senior Grp. Dinner, entertain, Whitehall HS Cafeteria $3. 610-�6�-37�1.

Feb 7 & 21 Lower Macungie Township Seniors, Lower Macungie Twsp. Comm. Ctr. Brookside Rd.

Wed, Feb 1 LV Vegetarians. Quaker Meeting House Rt. 51� half mile N. of Rt. �� Twnshp. Pot luck dinner. 6pm. $3.50 610-709-898�

Wed, Feb 1 4 1 pm. Macungie Seniors, Macungie Fire Company. Ruth, 610-965-958�. Thurs, Feb 2 AARP Chapter �150 at Lower Macungie Twsp. Comm. Ctr. Brookside Rd.

AARP Feb 2 Chapter #5�15 St. Timothy’s Evangelical Lutheran Church, 1�0 So. Ott St, Allentown. 610-�37-��65. Program: : Singer John Bauer will entertain, biz meeting follows. Bring non-perishable food item for Allentown Food Bank.

Thurs, Feb 2 7PM Lower Milford Twnshp Fire Co. 1601 Limeport Pike, spaghetti dinner adults $7 children $� salad bar, dessert.

Mon Feb 13 St. John’s Friendly Fifties 1PM in gym 13�3 Newport Ave, Northampton. Donna Parsons entertains. If schools are closed due to weather, meeting rescheduled for Mon. Feb. �0.�01� trips: Mar 29 Papermill Playhouse “Damn Yankees” eat at Snuffy’s. 30-�0 people $1�0, �0 or more $1�9.May 2 Sight and Sound “Jonah”. Eat at Eden resort 30-�0 people $106, �0 or more $98Pat at 610-767-�881.

Sat, Jan 14 10:30AM Enjoy gardening, interested in peace issues? Jordan United Church of Christ, Rt 309 and Walbert Ave, Allentown, dedicated peace garden, custom peace sculpture, peace pole, worship areas, biblical plant, children’s bed, gazebo, swing, trails.

Sat, Feb 11 Bethlehem Garden Club, share garden tips with local pros and hobbyists 610-838-1�8�.Tues, Feb 16 1pm, St. John’s

Evangelical Lutheran Church, 5th & Chestnut Sts, Emmaus. Emmaus Garden Club, Sandi 610.965.�06�.

Tues, Feb 14 7-8:30 pm. Prayer & Share Together for emotional wholeness, women’s support group struggling, or have family, struggling with depression, bi-polar, etc. Asbury Methodist Church, Allentown. Linda 610-395-8756.

Tues, Feb 14 8:30 AM Lehigh Co. TRIAD free continental breakfast. Emeritus of Allentown. 610-967-5�5�.

Wed. Feb 15 Parkinson’s Support Group St. Luke’s Hospital Allentown campus 17th and Hamilton St. Refreshments 6 - 6:30, presentation 6:30 - 7:30Different topic related to PD each month.

Wed, Feb 15 LV Military Affairs Council – Saucon Manor in Hellertown. 1�-1:30pm, �8�-788-0196, [email protected], or www.lvmac.org for info.

Thur, Feb 9 7pm. LV Brain Injury Support Group - Good Shepherd Health & Tech Center, 850 S. Fifth Street, Allentown.

Thur, Feb 16 1�PM Caregivers & Professionals Network Group. Country Meadows of Allentown, Bldg 3, 610-395-7160

Fri, Feb 10 10 am. People Meeting People Club, Senior Social Group. Fellowship Hall, Asbury United Methodist Church. Mon, Feb 6 7-8:30 pm. pray & share together for emotional wholeness, women’s support group struggling, or have family struggling with depression, bi-polar, etc. Ebenezer Bible Fellowship, Bethlehem. Linda 610-395-8756.

Pet Grief Support Group. Meetings twice a month, 6:30-8:00PM. For West Allentown group call 610-�37-6660, for Bethlehem call 610-865-0110.

Wed Feb 22 Men of Retirement Age Club 1-�;30pm, Advent Moravian Church, 3730 Jacksonville Rd, Hanover.Parkinson’s Assoc. Tues, Feb 28 10Am-1�PM Banko Bldg,

Muhlenburg 610-868-3510

LV Chapter 1371 National Active and Retired Federal Employees Feb 23 St. Peters Lutheren Church community room, 1933 Hanover Ave. Allentown, 1�PM lunch. Following the meal, program of interest to seniors, biz session follows. Current & former Fed workers invited. If 1st timer or want lunch ($8) call Ken 610-837-7��6 before Sat, Feb 18. If just attending program arrive at 1�:�5 pm. Info: 610-�31-0�37

Mondays 10 and 1. “Loving Hands Quilting Circle”. Country Meadows. Allentown, Bldgs 3 & 1, 610-395-7160. Mondays 11:30-�.

JCC, Allentown Friendship Circle. Open to 50 and over. Programs and lunch. Ruth 610-865-36�6, 1 week in advance.

Tues, 1 pm. Trexlertown Area Senior Group. Trexlertown Fire Co. 610-395-5316.

Tues 1:30-�:30 Palmer Senior Group, meet seniors, play cards, share good times. Charles Chrin Community Ctr Palmer Township 610-�5�-�098 palmercommunitycenter.org

Wednesdays noon. Fogelsville Senior Group at Fire Company. Amelia, 610-395-��.

Schnecksville Senior Citizen Group. 610-395-8667 Schnecksville Fire. Fridays 1 pm. Emmaus Senior Group, St. Matthew’s Church, Emmaus. 5th & Ridge. Irene 610-966-��73.

Caregiver Support Groups: Live, Love, Learn (special grp. for memory impaired and loved ones), �nd Tues of month Sacred Heart Hosp, �:30PM-�nd floor.

Exercise

Bethlehem YMCA. SilverSneakers 1 M/T/W 10:�5AM M/W 3PM. SilverSneakers � T 8:30AM & F 10:30AM, YogaStretch Th 10:�5 AM Sat 8AM, Splash T/Th 9:15am Sat 8:15AM.Suburban Family YMCA. Adult aquatics classes: 610-867-7588. Silver Sneakers I: Mon, Tues,

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Thurs at 9:00am,Thurs: 10:00am. Silver Sneakers II Mon 10:00am, Fri: 10:00am Silver Sneakers YogaStretch- Wed: 10am.

Allentown YMCA & YWCA Senior Fit M-W-F 9:00 am, Silver Circuit M-W-F 9:00 am, Silver Sneakers 1 Mon & Thurs 11:30 am, Silver Sneakers � Mon, Tues, Thurs. 1:30 pm, Silver Splash Mon, Wed 9:30 am, Fri � pm, YogaStretch Wed 1:30 pm. Dates of adult aquatic classes available. 610-�3�-9333

YMCA - Easton, P’burg & Vicinity. Silver Sneakers Cardio Mon1pm Tues 11am, Wed. & Fri. 1�pm Silver Sneakers 1 Tues. & Thurs. 1�:30pm. Silver Sneakers Yoga Wed. 1�:50pm. Low Impact Aerobics Tues. & Thurs. 8am. Aqua Aerobics M-F 9:15am, Tues. & Thurs. 7:00pm. Arthritis Aquatics M-W-F 10:30am, Tues. & Thurs. 1:00pm www.familyymca.org

Arthritis Aquatics M-W-F 11:00-11:�5 AM or 11:�5-1�:30PM. 3rd St. Alliance for Women & Children. Month:$38 drop-in: $6, more programs, memberships available. 610-�58-6�71. Aqua Pilates, Arthritis Aquatics, Aqua Aerobics. Rodale Aquatic Ctr Allentown 610-606-�670.Tai Chi and Qigong classes in LV, experienced instructor, reasonable rates. Hilary Smith, RN 610-751-6090 or [email protected]

Dances

Wed Dances Lehigh County Senior Ctr1-� pm. 1st & 3rd Wed. $7.00 refreshments. 610-�37-3700 www.lehighseniors.org. Sat. Eve Dance Lehigh County Senior Ctr: 8-11 pm. $7.00 610-�37-3700.

3rd Friday – Easton Dance Party at Third St. Alliance, N. 3rd St., Easton. 610-330-9950.

Ballroom Dance Sundays, Fearless Fire Co. Allentown, 610-398-831�.

Allentown Area Swing Dance. Fearless Fire Co. 1��1 S Front St. 610-390-7550. $9 includes lesson 7pm - 8:30, no partner needed. Feb 7 & 14 Hustle, Feb 21 & 28 Lindy East Coast www.allentownswingdance.org. Valentine Dance Feb 14

Bingo

Mon & Thurs 7 PM. Memorial Hall, Liberty Fire Co. Stockertown. 610-759-6811

Wed 5PM game at 6:�5PM Volunteer Fire Co Fogelsville Ladies Auxiliary Cash Prizes 610-395-5�79

Wed 6PM game and 7PM Lehigh County Senior Ctr. Free coffee and snacks. $15 includes � double cards & 1 pack of specials.610-�37-3700

Wed 1pm St. Stevens Church Franklin & Turner St. Allentown. Cards, bingo & refreshments. Thurs at 1�.

Classes and Lectures

Seniors Who Wish to Re-Enter Workforce. Lehigh County Senior Ctr 1633 Elm St. Allentown, computer classes limited to 8. Basic Computer I & II, Digital Camera, Digital Photos, Intro to Internet. Classes at center and Whitehall Library. 8- 1.5 hr. classes $�0 members $80 nonmembers. Membership $�0. 610-�37-3700 or [email protected].

Alz. Support Groups

2nd Wed 5:30 pm Arden Courts 5151 Hamilton Blvd. Allentown2nd Tues Alz. support for the memory impaired and their spouse or children Arden Courts 5151 Hamilton Blvd. Allentown 610-366-90103rd Mon 1:00 pm Arden Courts 5151 Hamilton Blvd. Allentown3rd Sat 3:15pm �10 Krocks Rd. Country Meadows Allentown3rd Wed 3pm Phoebe Terrace 19�5 Turner St. Allentown, 2nd Wed 5:30 pm Sarah Care Adult Day Care 7010 Snow Drift Rd. Allentown, 1st Thurs 1:00pm St. Andrew’s Church 1900 Pennsylvania Ave. Allentown 3rd Thurs �:30 Westminster Village �156 Hanover St. Allentown, 3rd Wed 6:30pm Country Meadows Living �005 Green Pond Rd., Bldg. �, Bethlehem, 3rd Tues 5:00 pm Kirkland Village 1 Kirkland Village Circle Bethlehem, 4th Mon �:30pm Moravian Village 5�6 Wood St. Bethlehem, Last Monday 6:30 pm Traditions of Hanover 5300 Northgate Dr. Bethlehem,

3rd Wed 1:00 pm Third Street Alliance �1 North Third St Easton, 1st Wed 9:30am Moravian Hall Square 175 W. North St. Nazareth.

Community EventsBangor Area High School Gary Moffett Memorial Scholarship in memory of deceased classmates. $500 award to senior who exemplifies leadership, service, character and scholastic achievement. Lisa �15-997-�1�1, [email protected].

Phoebe’s Alzheimer’s Support Grp 3-�:30 PM 3rd Wed. Phoebe Terrace, 19�0 Turner St, Allentown. For those with loved ones with Alzheimer’s or other dementias for support. 610-79�-5�73. Phoebe’s Connecting Hearts Geriatric Care - service with at-home personalized coaching to make dementia-related caregiving more manageable. Topics: Dementia Overview, Eating Difficulties, Activities of Daily Living, Home Safety and Mobility, Medication Management, Instrumental Activities of Daily Living, Physical Behaviors, Expressive Behaviors, Psychological Behaviors, Legal Activities 610-79�-53��.

“Everything You Wanted to Know About Creating a Health Insurance Exchange in PA Wed Feb. 1, 6:30 - 8 p.m.Ground Floor Meeting Room Bethlehem Library, 11 W. Church St.

Trinity Episcopal Church presents David Payne’s recreation “An Evening with C.S. Lewis” Mar � 7PM. �3� Spring Garden Street.

$�0 groups 8 or more, students $15. www.trinityeaston.org.“Living with Loss”, free 6 session grief support grp. meeta Thurs 6:30 - 8pm Mar 15 - Apr �6, Hope Lutheran Church, Cherryville. No meeting April 5. 888-�99-�699, www.diakon.org/loss.

“Surviving and Thriving through Separation or Divorce” free 6 session support grp Tues 6:30 - 8pm Feb �8 - Apr10, New Life Evangelical Lutheran Church in New Tripoli. 888-�99-�699 or www.diakon.org/fls

“Living with Loss”, free 6 session grief support group, Thurs 6:30 to 8:00pm Mar 15 - Apr �6, Hope Lutheran Church, Cherryville. No meeting April 5. Diakon Family Life Services 888-�99-�699or visit www.diakon.org/loss

“What If it’s Not Alzheimer’s disease? Discussing different types of Dementia: Frontotemporal Dementia, Lewy Body Dementia, Vascular Dementia, each type has different symptoms – treatment for dementia is not a “one-size fits all”. Learn about “reversible” dementia. Feb 16 Arden Courts 5151 Hamilton Blvd. Allentown 610-366-9010.

“Hi Neighbors” 1st Presbyterian Church �3�� Center St. Bethlehem, 610.95�-7561. Social at 9:30, Program 1 at 10 AM Feb 6 “Gideons International”, Program � at 11:15 AM, “Today’s Salvation Army”.

Lehigh County Senior Center 610-�37-3700. Social activities throughout the month.

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