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2 ■ SENIOR LIFE ■ May 2019 www.seniorlifenewspapers.com
Key Positions
New position at Cancer Services perfect fit for Ann Hathaway
Locals create Rescue Mission campaign song, “We Need More Hands”
If friends are daydreaming, the natural response is to tell them to get their heads out of the clouds and come back to earth. When Ann Hathaway’s mind drifts off, her head isn’t in the clouds but instead under tropical waters where life is but a dream for this avid scuba diver.
The director of Program Education at Cancer Services of Northeast Indiana since 2014, Hathaway and her husband, Thom, have made annual trips to warm water climes or to Europe and will be diving Memorial Day week and in the fall will be returning to Europe. The couple has two grown children, Sydney and Clarke.
A Mishawaka native, Ha-thaway came to the Fort in 1978 when she was hired by Allen Superior Court as a juvenile probation officer where she spent 20 years in many different capacities. She has her bacelor of science degree in criminal justice
and an MPA degree in public affairs from Indiana University. In addition she has a certificate in fundraising management from Indiana University Fund Raising School.
Later, Hathaway was the joint development director for Vincent House/Matthew 25 for six years and then development director for Matthew 25 for five years. She was also the Northern Indi-ana director of the Alzheimer’s Association before taking her present position. As an adjunct instructor she taught for several years at IPFW.
“After many years in fundrais-ing, this opportunity presented itself as a newly-created position at Cancer Services,” said Hatha-way. “It was time for a change and my educational background combined with my 17 years as a cancer survivor made this posi-tion an excellent fit for me.”
That Hathaway, who has received several service awards throughout the years, loves her job is evident.
“I generally interact with people in a ‘happy place,” said Hathaway, who feels this position is an excellent fit for her because of her educational background combined with being a cancer survivor. “My clients are inter-ested in seeking information and activities that improve their quality of life after a cancer diagnosis. Many seniors par-ticipate in our programs but we would love to get the word out to others.”
Being responsible for the sur-vivorship academy is one of Ha-thaway’s tasks, and this includes scheduling educational programs and supervising the registered dietician who provides programs on various nutritional-related topics locally in the company’s 11-county area. She is also re-sponsible for the presenters/facil-itators of the various classes and programs the agency provides in its survivorship academy.
“I also make certain our regularly-scheduled classes of Tai Chi, Yoga, meditation, stretching/self-treatment and drumming run smoothly,” said Hathaway. “At Cancer Services we have a lending library and keeping that library updated with current books is my responsibility.”
“I have always been employed in positions that improve an individual’s position in life. The rewards of seeing those efforts being realized have been so many over the years. As trite as it sounds, being able to make a dif-ference in someone’s life has been immeasurable.”
Traveling, biking and reading make up Hathaway’s spare time activities.
“My husband and I enjoy hik-ing the many beautiful trails in the Fort Wayne and surrounding areas,” said Hathaway, for whom scuba diving is pure joy.
If Hathaway were to adopt a philosophy to live by, surely it would be this one: “As you navi-gate through life, take time to play in the waves …”
The Rescue Mission is in need of “more hands” during the public phase of its City on a Hill Capital Campaign. Local music producer Gralan Early had the idea for a song that would help raise awareness for the campaign and the home-less men, women, and children served at The Rescue Mission.
“I have been homeless before, when I was younger,” Early said. “I can relate to what some of these people are going through.”
Gralan reached out to fel-low producer and songwriter Gordon Martin and more than 30 vocalists to create the song, “We Need More Hands,” which was officially presented to the public at The Rescue Mission’s
recent groundbreaking.The words to the chorus are
simple with a strong message: “We need more hands, we need more hearts, we need more love.”
“The song really calls the community to action,” said Rescue Mission CEO and Senior Pastor, Donovan Coley. “It’s a cry to the community that The Rescue Mission needs their help. We need more room, more beds, more hands, to be able to serve people with dignity.”
The song will start playing on local radio airwaves soon, and will soon be available for download with a donation at CityOnAHill.net, where you can also view the video.
WHEN:
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HOW:
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41st Anniversary2019 50+ Senior Games
SPOTLIGHTON
Senior Games to be held June 3-21Fort Wayne Parks and Recre-
ation’s goal is to promote the ben-efits of remaining active, physically fit and to encourage adults over the age of 50 to adopt a healthy life-style. Over 450 people participated in the games last year and the goal is over 500 this year! There are 36 mentally or physically challeng-ing events to test your talents and skills, while enjoying good company and making new friends. We truly have events for everyone and you do not have to be a “superstar” to participate.
We’ve asked past participants why they get into the games and here is what they say:
• A Great time• Organized • Meet People• Love It• To keep active • To Socialize • Variety of activities• Family tradition
• Friendly people• New Friends• Inexpensive• Good food and prizesMake this your year to join and
we’ll guarantee you’ll be back year after year.
What’s Different This Year!New Events include Cornhole
Doubles, Checkers and Connect Four while continuing to expand from being new last year: Archery, Mah Jong and Softball Throw/Hit-ting Challenge for women.
Intergeneration Fishing Der-by-was a hit for the first time last year so we will continue that event Saturday, June 1. Participant 50+ year TEAMS up with their favorite fishing partner under the age of 50 for a better chance of catching the longest and heaviest fish. No fish-ing license is needed because it is a DNR fish free day.
Health and Wellness Fair has expanded. 8 a.m. until 11 a.m.
June 3. Over 40 vendors providing activities and information will be here. Along with this at 8:30 a.m., senior game participants are invited to enjoy a free light breakfast and then Mayor Henry will formally kick off the event with the Procla-mation, Torch Lighting Ceremony and compete in a “friendly” game against the parks director and participants.
Cookout and Awards will be back at the Community Center. No. 1 this year hopefully beating the record of 224 people from last year.
For a complete list and schedule of the Senior Games events, as well as a registration form, visit www.fortwayneparks.org and click on Facilities/Community Center/Senior Games, come to the Community Center, 233 W. Main St. to pick one up or call 427-6460 to have one mailed to you. Also follow the event on Facebook/FortWayneSenior Games. Advertorial
GET IN THE GAMES!AGE REQUIREMENTSSenior Games events are open to all men and women age 50 and older by June 1, 2019. Age categories vary with each event.
ENTRY FEES$1 per event ($2 after May 18)Official Senior Games t-shirt: $6 (free with 5 or more events)Awards Banquet: $3 for participants / $8 for guests
TO REGISTERComplete the entry form in this brochure and return it with payment to: Fort Wayne Parks & Recreation Department Community Center 233 W. Main St. Fort Wayne, IN 46802Registrations must be received by 12:00 p.m. Saturday, May 18 to qualify for the registration fee of $1 per event. Late registrations will be accepted until 3:00 p.m. two days prior to an event or Friday at 12:00 p.m. for Monday events. All registrations after May 18 will be charged $2 per event. Community Center hours are Monday-Friday, 8:00 a.m.-4:30 p.m. and Saturday 8:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m.
EVENT CANCELLATIONSThe Senior Games committee reserves the right to modify rules and formats or to cancel specific events due to insufficient entries or other extenuating circumstances. Age groups with fewer than 6 participants will be combined with the next age group.
INCLEMENT WEATHEROutdoor events will be held, rain or shine, if possible, so please dress for the weather. If an event is cancelled, it will be rescheduled, if possible. Entry fees will not be refunded.
UNSPORTSMANLIKE BEHAVIORAny participant who uses profanity or causes disruption of an event will be disqualified from that event. If the behavior persists, the participant will be removed from the Games.
GET IN THE GAMES!AGE REQUIREMENTSSenior Games events are open to all men and women age 50 and older by June 1, 2019. Age categories vary with each event.
ENTRY FEES$1 per event ($2 after May 18)Official Senior Games t-shirt: $6 (free with 5 or more events)Awards Banquet: $3 for participants / $8 for guests
TO REGISTERComplete the entry form in this brochure and return it with payment to: Fort Wayne Parks & Recreation Department Community Center 233 W. Main St. Fort Wayne, IN 46802Registrations must be received by 12:00 p.m. Saturday, May 18 to qualify for the registration fee of $1 per event. Late registrations will be accepted until 3:00 p.m. two days prior to an event or Friday at 12:00 p.m. for Monday events. All registrations after May 18 will be charged $2 per event. Community Center hours are Monday-Friday, 8:00 a.m.-4:30 p.m. and Saturday 8:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m.
EVENT CANCELLATIONSThe Senior Games committee reserves the right to modify rules and formats or to cancel specific events due to insufficient entries or other extenuating circumstances. Age groups with fewer than 6 participants will be combined with the next age group.
INCLEMENT WEATHEROutdoor events will be held, rain or shine, if possible, so please dress for the weather. If an event is cancelled, it will be rescheduled, if possible. Entry fees will not be refunded.
UNSPORTSMANLIKE BEHAVIORAny participant who uses profanity or causes disruption of an event will be disqualified from that event. If the behavior persists, the participant will be removed from the Games.
FRED ANDCHRISTOPHER CRAFT
SUSAN MURPHY IS FISHING
CINDY ORR PLAYINGSHUFFLEBOARD
2018 SENIOR GAMECHAMPIONS - RICHARD
QUINTANO AND HOLLY SMALL.
36 FUN AND CHALLENGING SPORTS AND GAME EVENTS FOR MEN AND WOMEN AGES 50+
WWW.FORTWAYNEPARKS.ORG(260)-427-6460
JUNE 3-21, 2019 | FORT WAYNE, IN
41ST ANNUAL
GET IN THE GAMES!AGE REQUIREMENTSSenior Games events are open to all men and women age 50 and older by June 1, 2019. Age categories vary with each event.
ENTRY FEES$1 per event ($2 after May 18)Official Senior Games t-shirt: $6 (free with 5 or more events)Awards Banquet: $3 for participants / $8 for guests
TO REGISTERComplete the entry form in this brochure and return it with payment to: Fort Wayne Parks & Recreation Department Community Center 233 W. Main St. Fort Wayne, IN 46802Registrations must be received by 12:00 p.m. Saturday, May 18 to qualify for the registration fee of $1 per event. Late registrations will be accepted until 3:00 p.m. two days prior to an event or Friday at 12:00 p.m. for Monday events. All registrations after May 18 will be charged $2 per event. Community Center hours are Monday-Friday, 8:00 a.m.-4:30 p.m. and Saturday 8:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m.
EVENT CANCELLATIONSThe Senior Games committee reserves the right to modify rules and formats or to cancel specific events due to insufficient entries or other extenuating circumstances. Age groups with fewer than 6 participants will be combined with the next age group.
INCLEMENT WEATHEROutdoor events will be held, rain or shine, if possible, so please dress for the weather. If an event is cancelled, it will be rescheduled, if possible. Entry fees will not be refunded.
UNSPORTSMANLIKE BEHAVIORAny participant who uses profanity or causes disruption of an event will be disqualified from that event. If the behavior persists, the participant will be removed from the Games.
GET IN THE GAMES!AGE REQUIREMENTSSenior Games events are open to all men and women age 50 and older by June 1, 2019. Age categories vary with each event.
ENTRY FEES$1 per event ($2 after May 18)Official Senior Games t-shirt: $6 (free with 5 or more events)Awards Banquet: $3 for participants / $8 for guests
TO REGISTERComplete the entry form in this brochure and return it with payment to: Fort Wayne Parks & Recreation Department Community Center 233 W. Main St. Fort Wayne, IN 46802Registrations must be received by 12:00 p.m. Saturday, May 18 to qualify for the registration fee of $1 per event. Late registrations will be accepted until 3:00 p.m. two days prior to an event or Friday at 12:00 p.m. for Monday events. All registrations after May 18 will be charged $2 per event. Community Center hours are Monday-Friday, 8:00 a.m.-4:30 p.m. and Saturday 8:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m.
EVENT CANCELLATIONSThe Senior Games committee reserves the right to modify rules and formats or to cancel specific events due to insufficient entries or other extenuating circumstances. Age groups with fewer than 6 participants will be combined with the next age group.
INCLEMENT WEATHEROutdoor events will be held, rain or shine, if possible, so please dress for the weather. If an event is cancelled, it will be rescheduled, if possible. Entry fees will not be refunded.
UNSPORTSMANLIKE BEHAVIORAny participant who uses profanity or causes disruption of an event will be disqualified from that event. If the behavior persists, the participant will be removed from the Games.
Many thanks to those who contribute to the success of the Senior Games: Dr. Mark O’Shaughnessy, Georgetown Bowl, TLC Management, Senior Helpers, Turnstone, Corner Pocket, Hearing Aids Plus, Putt Putt Fun Center, Fort Wayne Outfitters, St. Joe Athletic Club, Senior Life Newspapers, Fort Wayne Disc Golf Club, ACRES Land Trust, Oak Street Health, Signature Health Care and the many dedicated volunteers who help plan and organize the events.
THANK YOU!
Many thanks to those who contribute to the success of the Senior Games: Dr. Mark O’Shaughnessy, Georgetown Bowl, TLC Management, Senior Helpers, Turnstone, Corner Pocket, Hearing Aids Plus, Putt Putt Fun Center, Fort Wayne Outfitters, St. Joe Athletic Club, Senior Life Newspapers, Fort Wayne Disc Golf Club, ACRES Land Trust, Oak Street Health, Signature Health Care and the many dedicated volunteers who help plan and organize the events.
THANK YOU!Many thanks to those who contribute to the success of the Senior Games: Dr. Mark O’Shaughnessy,
Georgetown Bowl, TLC Management, Senior Helpers, Turnstone, Corner Pocket, Hearing Aids Plus, Putt Putt Fun Center, Fort Wayne Outfitters, St. Joe Athletic Club, Senior Life Newspapers, Fort Wayne Disc Golf Club, ACRES Land Trust, Oak Street Health, Signature Health Care and the many dedicated volunteers who help plan and organize the events.
THANK YOU!
Many thanks to those who contribute to the success of the Senior Games: Dr. Mark O’Shaughnessy, Georgetown Bowl, TLC Management, Senior Helpers, Turnstone, Corner Pocket, Hearing Aids Plus, Putt Putt Fun Center, Fort Wayne Outfitters, St. Joe Athletic Club, Senior Life Newspapers, Fort Wayne Disc Golf Club, ACRES Land Trust, Oak Street Health, Signature Health Care and the many dedicated volunteers who help plan and organize the events.
THANK YOU!
Many thanks to those who contribute to the success of the Senior Games: Dr. Mark O’Shaughnessy, Georgetown Bowl, TLC Management, Senior Helpers, Turnstone, Corner Pocket, Hearing Aids Plus, Putt Putt Fun Center, Fort Wayne Outfitters, St. Joe Athletic Club, Senior Life Newspapers, Fort Wayne Disc Golf Club, ACRES Land Trust, Oak Street Health, Signature Health Care and the many dedicated volunteers who help plan and organize the events.
THANK YOU!
SCHEDULE OF EVENTSEVENT TIME
CHECK-INDEADLINE
EVENTSITE
SENIOR GAMES EVENT
SATURDAY, JUNE 18:30 am 8:00 am LAK Casting Contest
9:30 am 9:00 am LAK Intergenerational Fishing Derby
MONDAY, JUNE 38:00 am CC Health & Wellness Fair
8:30 am CC Opening Breakfast /Ceremonies
10:00 am 9:30 am CC Darts
1:00 pm 12:30 pm CC Euchre (max. 60)
5:30 pm 5:00 pm MGC Foot Golf
TUESDAY, JUNE 48:00 am 7:30 am PP Miniature Golf (max. 80)
9:00 am 8:30 am PP Miniature Golf (max. 80)
1:00 pm 12:30 pm CC Euchre (max. 60)
5:00 pm 4:30 pm FWO Canoeing - 1 hour (max. 12)
WEDNESDAY, JUNE 58:00 am 7:30 am SHP Women’s Golf, 9 or 18 holes
10:00 am 9:30 am GTB Bowling (max. 60)
2:00 pm 1:30 pm GTB Bowling (max. 60)
6:00 pm 5:30 pm MPCC Pickleball - Mixed Doubles
THURSDAY, JUNE 610:30 am 10:00 am TJD Walking Tour (1.8 mile trail)
FRIDAY, JUNE 78:30 am 8:00 am CC Shuffleboard - Women 70+
10:00 am 9:30 am FWO Canoeing - 2 hour (max. 12)
12:30 pm 12:00 pm CC Shuffleboard - Women 50-69
12:30 pm 12:00 pm CP Billiards - 8 Ball
1:00 pm 12:30 pm CC Mah Jong
2:00 pm 1:30 pm CC Wii Bowling
SATURDAY, JUNE 88:30 am 8:00 am CC Shuffleboard - Men 70+
10:15 am 9:45 am CC Shuffleboard - Men 50-69
MONDAY, JUNE 109:00 am 8:30 am CC Table Tennis / Men’s Doubles
10:00 am 9:30 am CC Table Tennis / Men’s Singles
11:30 am 11:00 am CC Table Tennis / Women’s Sing/Dbl
1:00 pm 12:30 pm CC Pinochle
5:30 pm 5:00 pm TS-B Basketball Free Throw
6:30 pm 6:00 pm TS-B Basketball - Around the World
EVENT SITESCC ........................................................... Community Center, 233 W. Main St.CP .......................................................Corner Pocket, 3215 St. Joe Center Rd.FR#1 ...............................................Franke Park Pavilion #1, Sherman Blvd.FWO ..................................................... Fort Wayne Outfitters, 1004 Cass St.GTB .......................................................Georgetown Bowl, 6770 E State BlvdJAP .........................Johnny Appleseed Park at Camp Canine Dog ParkKRG ...................................................................Kreager Park, North River Rd.LAK .......................................................................Lakeside Park, 1401 Lake AveLAW ................................................. Lawton Park, 1900 N. Clinton & 4th St.MGC .......................... McMillen Golf Course, Oxford (east of Anthony)MPCC ................... McMillen Park Community Center, 3901 Abbott St.PP .......................................................Putt Putt Fun Center, 4530 SpeedwayPSI ..............Bob Arnold Northside Park, E. State Blvd. & Parnell Ave.SHP .........................................................................Shoaff Park, 6401 St. Joe RdSJAC ..............................................St. Joe Athletic Club, 817 Anderson Ave.TJD ...............................Tom & Jane Dustin Preserve, 1802 Chapman Rd.TS ................................................ Turnstone (Lot A or B), 3320 N Clinton St
SCHEDULE OF EVENTSEVENT TIME
CHECK-INDEADLINE
EVENTSITE
SENIOR GAMES EVENT
TUESDAY, JUNE 119:00 am 8:30 am PSI Checkers
12:30 pm 12:00 pm SJAC Horseshoes - Men
3:00 pm 2:30 pm SJAC Horseshoes - Women
5:30 pm 5:00 pm SHP Disc (Frisbee) Golf
WEDNESDAY, JUNE 129:00 am 8:30 am SHP Cornhole Doubles (max. 40 teams)
12:45 pm 12:15 pm SHP Cornhole - Women 70+
2:45 pm 2:15 pm SHP Cornhole - Men 70+
6:00 pm 5:30 pm SHP Cornhole-Men/Women 50-69
THURSDAY, JUNE 139:00 am 8:30 am SHP Bocce - Women
2:00 pm 1:30 pm SHP Bocce - Men
6:30 pm 6:00 pm JAP Bicycle Tour
FRIDAY, JUNE 148:00 am 7:30 am MGC Golf - Men (18 holes)
1:00 pm 12:30 pm CC Bridge
6:00 pm 5:30 pm MPCC Pickleball-Men & Women Singles
SATURDAY, JUNE 159:00 am 8:30 am MGC Chip and Putt (max. 44)
10:30 am 10:00 am MGC Chip and Putt (max. 44)
MONDAY, JUNE 178:00 am 7:30 am KRG Timed Walk - 2 miles
10:00 am 9:30 am KRG Croquet
2:00 pm 1:30 pm CC Connect Four
TUESDAY, JUNE 189:00 am 8:30 am LAW Softball Throw
FRIDAY, JUNE 216:00 pm 5:30 pm FR#1 Awards Banquet
CHECK-IN TIMEParticipants should report to the event coordinator at least 30 minutes prior to the event. (NO EXCEPTIONS) Those arriving late may not be allowed to participate.
SCHEDULE OF EVENTSEVENT TIME
CHECK-INDEADLINE
EVENTSITE
SENIOR GAMES EVENT
SATURDAY, JUNE 18:30 am 8:00 am LAK Casting Contest
9:30 am 9:00 am LAK Intergenerational Fishing Derby
MONDAY, JUNE 38:00 am CC Health & Wellness Fair
8:30 am CC Opening Breakfast /Ceremonies
10:00 am 9:30 am CC Darts
1:00 pm 12:30 pm CC Euchre (max. 60)
5:30 pm 5:00 pm MGC Foot Golf
TUESDAY, JUNE 48:00 am 7:30 am PP Miniature Golf (max. 80)
9:00 am 8:30 am PP Miniature Golf (max. 80)
1:00 pm 12:30 pm CC Euchre (max. 60)
5:00 pm 4:30 pm FWO Canoeing - 1 hour (max. 12)
WEDNESDAY, JUNE 58:00 am 7:30 am SHP Women’s Golf, 9 or 18 holes
10:00 am 9:30 am GTB Bowling (max. 60)
2:00 pm 1:30 pm GTB Bowling (max. 60)
6:00 pm 5:30 pm MPCC Pickleball - Mixed Doubles
THURSDAY, JUNE 610:30 am 10:00 am TJD Walking Tour (1.8 mile trail)
FRIDAY, JUNE 78:30 am 8:00 am CC Shuffleboard - Women 70+
10:00 am 9:30 am FWO Canoeing - 2 hour (max. 12)
12:30 pm 12:00 pm CC Shuffleboard - Women 50-69
12:30 pm 12:00 pm CP Billiards - 8 Ball
1:00 pm 12:30 pm CC Mah Jong
2:00 pm 1:30 pm CC Wii Bowling
SATURDAY, JUNE 88:30 am 8:00 am CC Shuffleboard - Men 70+
10:15 am 9:45 am CC Shuffleboard - Men 50-69
MONDAY, JUNE 109:00 am 8:30 am CC Table Tennis / Men’s Doubles
10:00 am 9:30 am CC Table Tennis / Men’s Singles
11:30 am 11:00 am CC Table Tennis / Women’s Sing/Dbl
1:00 pm 12:30 pm CC Pinochle
5:30 pm 5:00 pm TS-B Basketball Free Throw
6:30 pm 6:00 pm TS-B Basketball - Around the World
EVENT SITESCC ........................................................... Community Center, 233 W. Main St.CP .......................................................Corner Pocket, 3215 St. Joe Center Rd.FR#1 ...............................................Franke Park Pavilion #1, Sherman Blvd.FWO ..................................................... Fort Wayne Outfitters, 1004 Cass St.GTB .......................................................Georgetown Bowl, 6770 E State BlvdJAP .........................Johnny Appleseed Park at Camp Canine Dog ParkKRG ...................................................................Kreager Park, North River Rd.LAK .......................................................................Lakeside Park, 1401 Lake AveLAW ................................................. Lawton Park, 1900 N. Clinton & 4th St.MGC .......................... McMillen Golf Course, Oxford (east of Anthony)MPCC ................... McMillen Park Community Center, 3901 Abbott St.PP .......................................................Putt Putt Fun Center, 4530 SpeedwayPSI ..............Bob Arnold Northside Park, E. State Blvd. & Parnell Ave.SHP .........................................................................Shoaff Park, 6401 St. Joe RdSJAC ..............................................St. Joe Athletic Club, 817 Anderson Ave.TJD ...............................Tom & Jane Dustin Preserve, 1802 Chapman Rd.TS ................................................ Turnstone (Lot A or B), 3320 N Clinton St
SCHEDULE OF EVENTSEVENT TIME
CHECK-INDEADLINE
EVENTSITE
SENIOR GAMES EVENT
TUESDAY, JUNE 119:00 am 8:30 am PSI Checkers
12:30 pm 12:00 pm SJAC Horseshoes - Men
3:00 pm 2:30 pm SJAC Horseshoes - Women
5:30 pm 5:00 pm SHP Disc (Frisbee) Golf
WEDNESDAY, JUNE 129:00 am 8:30 am SHP Cornhole Doubles (max. 40 teams)
12:45 pm 12:15 pm SHP Cornhole - Women 70+
2:45 pm 2:15 pm SHP Cornhole - Men 70+
6:00 pm 5:30 pm SHP Cornhole-Men/Women 50-69
THURSDAY, JUNE 139:00 am 8:30 am SHP Bocce - Women
2:00 pm 1:30 pm SHP Bocce - Men
6:30 pm 6:00 pm JAP Bicycle Tour
FRIDAY, JUNE 148:00 am 7:30 am MGC Golf - Men (18 holes)
1:00 pm 12:30 pm CC Bridge
6:00 pm 5:30 pm MPCC Pickleball-Men & Women Singles
SATURDAY, JUNE 159:00 am 8:30 am MGC Chip and Putt (max. 44)
10:30 am 10:00 am MGC Chip and Putt (max. 44)
MONDAY, JUNE 178:00 am 7:30 am KRG Timed Walk - 2 miles
10:00 am 9:30 am KRG Croquet
2:00 pm 1:30 pm CC Connect Four
TUESDAY, JUNE 189:00 am 8:30 am LAW Softball Throw
FRIDAY, JUNE 216:00 pm 5:30 pm FR#1 Awards Banquet
CHECK-IN TIMEParticipants should report to the event coordinator at least 30 minutes prior to the event. (NO EXCEPTIONS) Those arriving late may not be allowed to participate.
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Hospitality Paws Teams greet airport passengers
Four-year-old Murphy, a flat coated retriever, visits Fort Wayne International Airport three to five times a week to greet passengers coming into and going out of the city. He and his owner, Pamela Paxson, are one of five teams that are part of the Hospitality Paws Program. They’ve been welcoming passen-gers for the past 2½ years.
“At home,” says Paxson, “Mur-
phy’s a regular dog. He barks, romps, plays with our other two dogs and is sometimes mischie-vous. My family didn’t think he had what it took to be a certified therapy dog. He showed them by passing the beginning, interme-diate and advanced K-9 Good Citizen classes with flying colors and then passed the Alliance for Therapy Dogs test on the first try. They still didn’t believe until they went to the airport to see him in action.”
Paxson, who had to go through
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the training with him, says “to become certified he had to be able to ignore other dogs, refrain from getting defensive and be able to endure over-zealous children and people petting and picking at him. When he’s working, he’s very laid back and serious. He stays by my side and loves the attention. In all the time we’ve been going to the airport only seven people have guessed his breed. Most think he’s a black lab or a black golden retriever.
“Murphy’s always on his best behavior at the airport and always wears a spiffy tie. In fact he has 41 of them including a bow tie and a tie-on tie. He got his first tie at the groomers a couple years ago,” says Paxson, “and doesn’t mind wearing one
to work. He never balks at going to work and never fights wearing the tie or never tries to get it off.
“I can tell by the smiles that begin to form when airport pas-sengers come down the escalator and first spot Murphy that he makes them happy. Children and adults both appreciate him. He helps reduce stress when flights get cancelled. The pilots, flight attendants and airport staff gen-erally stop by to say hi to us and add they’d like to take him home with them. They also spoil him something awful. The restaurant staff brings him bacon, sausage and other scraps. He loves it. I give him treats when he shakes hands or does a high five.”
Murphy and Paxson also make visits to the Aboite Library every other Monday evening, Lutheran
Hospital Wednesday afternoons, the Lutheran Oncology and Heart Pavilion Wednesdays, and answer special requests from the hospital’s pediatric depart-ment. They visit University of St. Francis and Indiana Tech students during finals week to help relieve stress.
Paxson, a registered nurse, is a Bluffton area resident. After retiring with 29 years of service from Lincoln National Life she contacted Pets Assisting Well-Being and Success Inc. to learn about its programs. “There’s such a great need out there. We both enjoy helping and have found it very rewarding.
To schedule a visit with her and Murphy, contact Paws Inc. at (260) 625-4520 or check it out on the internet at www.pawsincfw.
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Enjoying the swinging lifeKen Roehrs, a Mark Center,
Ohio, native remembers exactly where he was when he got his hole-in-one in 2008.
“I was playing Cherry Hill on a Thursday with my friend, Ed Wright,” said Roehrs, an Interna-tional Business College graduate with an associate bachelor’s de-gree in accounting and a Univer-sity of Wisconsin graduate with a degree in banking.
“I was on hole 13, which was playing 150 yards long and the cup was over a hill on the back of the green. I hit a 7 iron and it looked good all the way and I told Ed it was either in the hole or just over the green. We went up to the green and I didn’t see a ball, so looked in the hole and it was there. I continued the round and on hole 15 I missed another hole by one inch. I guess it was my night. I shot 2 under par that night for 9 holes.”
“When I was 12, I began playing
golf,” said Roehrs, who is a Cherry Hill member and finalizing being a part-time employee there, doing ranger duty at the course.
“My neighbor, Lee Elder, was a golfer and I used to pick up the golf balls he would hit while practicing. He told me to get a club and he would teach me to play golf; he used me as a caddy and I didn’t realize till later in my life how good – and how patient – he really was.”
Golf is not the only sport Roehrs is involved with – he served as an off-ice official for the Komets for 50 years, doing statistics including shots, goals and assists. He will retire this spring after playoffs. He also acted as score keeper and goal judge and has performed as timekeeper for the last 40 years.
“I played pond hockey when I was young and when I started at Lincoln Bank, I was given the op-portunity to be a volunteer at Mc-Millian Park and worked 18 years for Dick Zimmerman, providing off-ice services for youth games during the week” said Roehrs.
“Dick was in charge of the off-ice officials for the Fort Wayne Komets and offered me a position on his off-ice team. I started doing Komet hockey in 1968 and in 2016 I was elected to the Fort Wayne Komets Hall of Fame.”
Roehrs and his wife, Phoebe, have three children – Tab Roehrs, Michael Roehrs and Beth Sch-neider – and 5 grandchildren and 3 great-grandchildren. The couple is also owned by Molly, a Cavachon, and Daisy, a domestic short-haired cat. In his spare time, Roehrs enjoys computers, yard work, shoveling snow for people who need help and running his grandkids to their activities.
To seniors wanting to take up golf, Roehrs has this to say: “Be patient and don’t expect to be great right away. It takes time for you to understand the basic concepts of golf and just when you think you’ve figured out the game of golf you lose it. Your game has to change as you age and a con-tinuous effort to improve makes you maintain your game.”
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Serendipity finds SaraWhen Sara Dunten’s friend
suggested she apply for a school bus driver position five years ago, she didn’t think much of the idea.
“I thought she was crazy quite honestly,” said Dunten, a Churubusco resident. “But I went ahead and gave it a try. Spent the summer learning how to drive a bus and taking my CDL test and getting the license. Spent the next year as a sub driver, and then started driving for Northwest Allen County Schools as my usual route.
“Once I got my regular route I just absolutely loved it! It’s amazing how you bond with the children. This is a very chal-lenging job for sure and has a lot of responsibility but it is also extremely rewarding. I drive both the morning and evening bus and in the fall, I’ll start my sixth year as a routed driver.”
Dunten, who was born in Na-ples, Fla., came to Fort Wayne in 1990 and moved to ‘Busco in 2000 with her husband Donald (“Ducky”) to whom she has been married for 23 years. The cou-ple’s household boasts their two children, Amber and Miranda – and Pixie, a parti-goldendoodle and an outside menagerie of chickens who provide the break-fast eggs.
Decades ago, Dunten took ASL sign language classes at IPFW and that was how she met her husband who is deaf. They began dating and, “Don-ald was very patient with me and he would bring newspaper clippings or cartoons or other things to talk about on our dates,” said Dunten.
“Through him I met the area deaf population, and have been
webmaster of ‘What’s Up,’ the area deaf newsletter for many years,” said Dunten, a member of the Northeast Indiana Deaf Awareness Council.
Currently the Duntens are venturing into a new business, The Pet Social, a dog training/boarding/day care center. Dunt-en has an associate’s degree in computer networking from ITT, but has had trouble finding a job in that field.
“I tried to get a networking job but companies didn’t seem interested in hiring a female,” said Dunten, adding she had had a very hard time without any experience.
Then last fall, serendipity stepped in. Dunten got a job as outreach, educator and installer for CapTel, a phone for people with hearing loss in a 60-mile radius.
“Recently, I installed a Cap-Tel telephone for a veteran who
had severe hearing loss after leaving the army,” said Dunten, whose spare-time activities include fishing, hunting and playing pool.
“After I installed the phone we did a test call to make sure everything was work-ing properly. I went in to the other room and called him. He answered the phone and as we talked, the words that I said were being typed on the screen for him to read. He was so excited! He said he had not been able to use the phone for 10 years, and nearly had tears in his eyes. Every time I install a CapTel phone, it is a thrilling experience for me. I love this job; it gives me such pleasure to help people get connected again on the phone, especially since CapTel phones are totally free to deaf people.”
For Dunten, once jobless, life is becoming sunnier each day.
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Countryside train excursions start May 4
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‘The Boxer’
The Hoosier Valley Railroad Museum has released its 2019 schedule of events. Train rides start May 4 and continue through the end of October with round trip countryside excursions every Saturday. There are also a number of spe-cial events planned, including pumpkin trains in October and Santa trains in December.
Passengers can choose from coach, open-air, and caboose seating options when riding most trains. Each train leaves the depot in North Judson and travels to English Lake before returning to the station. The leisurely trip lasts around 45 minutes for all regular trains. Special trains can last longer, and the museum recommends reviewing their train schedule before buying tickets.
Visitors can explore the museum grounds with several pieces of vintage rolling stock.
There are hundreds of photos and railroad artifacts on dis-play in the depot and display cars. Adventurous guests may want to check out Gras-selli Tower, which is currently undergoing restoration. Be sure to check out the cornerstone of the museum, the massive C&O 2789 steam locomotive.
If you’re looking for a unique gift, be sure to ask about the museum’s guest engineer program. Guest engineers can operate a real diesel locomo-tive with supervision if they are over the age of 18 and have a valid driver’s license. The 30-minute guest engineer program costs $100 and the one-hour throttle time program costs $240. This is an extremely popular program, so be sure to schedule the time slot well in advance.
The Hoosier Valley Railroad Museum is located in North
Ventures in Creativity 2019 Call for Entry: Fort Wayne Artists Guild invites artists to enter the 42nd Annual Ventures in Creativity Exhibition at the University of Saint Francis July 13– Aug. 9. Over $3,000 in prizes will be awarded.
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Simon andGarfunkelMay 1969
Ask the casual Simon and Garfun-kel fan what their classic song “The Boxer” is all about, and most would likely declare it a sketch of a down-and-out pugilist who struggles to survive with dignity in a harsh and indif-ferent world.
The song’s creator, though, says otherwise. “The thing is the song was about me,” admitted Paul Simon years later. “Everybody’s beating me up, and I’m telling you now I’m going to go away if you don’t stop.”
Beating him up? What was that about?
Simon and Garfunkel had exploded onto mid-1960s folk-rock scene with the
chart-topping 45 “The Sounds of Silence.” Three years and nine Top 40 singles later, the pair had, to some critics, come to be seen in the music scene as two hitmaking but unevolved folkies being left behind in a fast-changing music world that now embraced the styles of Jimi Hendrix, Creedence Clearwa-ter Revival, Sly and the Fam-ily Stone, and the latter-day Beatles.
As teenagers, Simon and Garfunkel had recorded as Tom and Jerry and landed on the 1957 Billboard chart when their Simon-created “Hey! Schoolgirl” became a minor hit. But after six years of follow-up flops, the partners decided to split up for a while. In 1963, Simon finished an English degree at Queens College and set off as
a solo folk act, while Garfun-kel stayed behind to pursue a Columbia University mas-ter’s degree in mathematics.
Paul Simon is one of popu-lar music’s most astute poets, and he sometimes makes us dig a bit to find deeper mean-ings in his lyrics; such is the case with “The Boxer.” As a metaphor for the author, the protagonist leaves home as a “poor boy.” In Simon’s case, he moves to England, where he frequents railway stations and “lays low” while strug-gling to find work (not in the fight ring but in London clubs and pubs).
Back in New York, the boxer admittedly takes some comfort later “from the whores on Seventh Avenue.” However, Big Apple prosti-tutes usually worked 42nd Street; Seventh Avenue ran
through Manhattan’s busi-ness district and was the locale of Columbia Records, Simon and Garfunkel’s recording home. Were the “suits” at Columbia the actual whores—people who were only in the game for the money — or were the whores Simon and Garfunkel them-selves, artists who sold their souls for success in the world of music?
Near the end of “The Boxer” comes a shift from a first-person voice to a third-person voice. This switch al-lows Simon to tell the world — and his critics — that he may be beaten, but he’s not beat, and that “the fighter still remains.”
When Simon performed a solo concert in New York City later on, he stopped during “The Boxer” to tell of meet-
ing a woman on the street who admittedly edits his tune whenever she sings it to her young child. Her altered lyric: “I get no offers, just a come-on from toy stores on Seventh Avenue.”
Simon laughed—and cred-ited the lady with creating a better line!
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Highlights of the Senior Expo are area businesses and services that are related to the needs of seniors. This is an important event that is dedicated to helping senior maintain their independence and dignity with the assistance of caring individuals. Senior Expo is open to the public; people of all ages, not exclusively seniors. A child of seniors, grandchildren, and other relatives, caregivers, and anyone else who is connected to seniors is welcome. This event is also completely free!
Many door prizes will be given away throughout the day. At-tendees also have the opportunity to win additional prizes through the Expo’s Passport Program. The “passport” document, given to at-
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Free meals and snacks will be available all day. Miller’s Merry Manor in Huntington will once again provide a delicious lunch, which is a big success every year. Breakfast will be provided by Oakbrook Village.
Free all-day entertainment will be featured on an easily-viewed stage. Performances include: Capn Bob, Crestview Middle School 6th, 7th, and 8th grade bands, The Alley Cats, Ballroom Dancers and the exciting Elvis Tribute Artist (Gordy Clemens). All of this will be announced by a professional D.J. Other special features at the Huntington County Senior Expo include golf cart transportation between the parking lot and the facility and wheel chair accessibil-
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Spring is a great time to address those hearing issues
Church program assures shut-ins they are not forgotten
Celebrating 150 years of German culture through song at Germanfest
Spring is a time for renewal, growth and expansion. You feel it in the air. Spring is the time we seem to have extra energy and focus to get physically active, take action and create change. Spring is the time to stop drag-ging your feet not only as it pertains to your physical health but also your hearing health as the two are so entwined.
Untreated hearing loss leads to brain atrophy. Your ears are the receptacles to collect sound. It is your brain that translates those random noises into a rec-ognizable sound that allows you to enjoy a chorus at church or recall a favorite song, alerts us to danger and allows us to partici-pate in conversations with family and friends.
Adults with even a mild untreated hearing loss are two times more likely to develop dementia. A severe hearing loss increases that likelihood to five times more likely! Adults with hearing loss experience a 30-40 percent faster decline in cogni-tive abilities than their peers.
Heart health is hearing health. The inner ear is extremely sensi-tive to blood flow. Studies show that inadequate blood flow and trauma to blood vessels of the inner ear can contribute to hear-ing loss.
Hearing loss is twice as com-mon in people with diabetes as their peers without. Seventy percent of diabetics, 50-69 years old, have a high frequency hear-ing loss.
Adults with untreated hearing loss are more likely to report depression, anxiety and isolation than those wearing hearing aids. If your concern for your physi-cal and emotional health doesn’t encourage you to seek help, consider the damage untreated
Elaine Cowen is just one of a long list of New Haven United Methodist Church members who are dedicated to making sure shut-ins, whether they’re at home or in a nursing home, have the opportunity to see a familiar, friendly face.
Though there doesn’t seem to be a structured, formal shut-in ministry under the chairman-ship of one of the members, the emphasis of the program is to attempt to make sure no one falls through the cracks. Some members simply take it upon themselves to phone people they know don’t get out.
Cowen, a retired IPFW teaching nurse, goes to the hos-pital at least every other week. She might also make home vis-its and to Majestic Care Nurs-ing Home in New Haven. “The
church is a caring community where people want to be help-ful,” says Cowen. “We’re like a big family. Since I’m the only one left in my nuclear family, the church is my family.
“My father was a minister and he strongly believed in calling on shut-ins whether they’re in a hospital, nursing home or in their own home. I grew up with that philosophy and began visiting shut-ins at Christ United Methodist Church on McKinney Avenue in Fort Wayne before coming here when that church closed. I still go visit shut-in friends who were members of my former church. It’s part of my DNA.”
Upon transferring to the New Haven church seven years ago, Cowen became involved in a program of distributing donated Easter Sunday flowers to shut-ins. That was followed
by participating in assembling bags of candy, individual-size puddings, chips and other goodies for those confined during the Christmas holiday season.
Cowen also serves as a vol-unteer ombudsman assigned to Majestic Care Nursing Home (formerly Genesis Nursing Home) where she meets with residents a couple times a month. She’s to check on condi-tions and report problems to the administrator. During her most recent visit, however, she distributed new nightgowns and pajamas to residents. “I really enjoy those visits,” she said.
Long-time New Haven United Methodist member June Holt and her partner Joan Rausch check with the church secretary before making there twice-a-month visits. “It’s really important to let shut-ins
know they’ve not been forgot-ten,” says Holt. “One woman told us that her mother had not been able to go to church for several years, but she was grateful that the church came to her. It never fails that while visiting someone, they make a special point to tell us how much they have enjoyed our visit. After making several vis-its in an afternoon, we always look at each other and say, ‘it’s been a good day’.”
The church also has a formal Hospital Visitation Ministry. It all starts with church secretary Christy Schwartz making regu-lar calls to Parkview Hospital to learn if any of the congrega-tion is presently a patient. If there are, the word is passed to the list of visitors and someone steps up and heads off to the hospital.
“These programs are not only extremely important for the
This year the Fort Wayne Maennerchor/Damenchor is proudly “Celebrating its 150th year of German Culture through Song.” Throughout these years the maennerchor/damenchor has presented free concerts, opened to the public, in which they sing traditional German songs in the German language. Members also serve German foods at their periodic dinners and enjoy fish frys ev-ery month, for nominal costs, all open to the public.
Throughout this year of celebration, The maennerchor/damenchor will be holding special events and occasions with an invitation to the com-munity to come and celebrate
with them. Members hope the community will be watching for these upcomming an-nouncements.
Naturally Germanfest is a special time for them, begin-ning at 11 a.m. Sunday, June 2, with their annual German Mass at St Peter’s Church, 518 E. Dewald St., featuring the music of the mennerchor/damenchor chorus conducted by Thomas Remenschneider. Later that day, join the maennerchor/damenchor at 4:30 p.m., at Park Edelweiss, 3355 Elmhurst Drive for the annual concert accompanied by a live band, followed by Heimatabend Dinner at 6
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shut-ins, the hospitalized and nursing home patients, but for those who make the visits and the church itself,” she added.
hearing loss can do to relation-ships with family, friends and coworkers.
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World War II Baer Field —
Women ‘heroes’ remembered
(EDITOR’S NOTE: This is the second part of a two-part series.)
—o—Elna Durrence and Mom
were really not far apart dur-ing World War II. While Elna worked at Fort Wayne’s Baer Field, Mom was working at Miles Laboratory in Elkhart, a mere 70 miles away.
Mom was working in the pharmaceutical related fac-tory, while the assignments of Elna and other women at Baer Field might fall under the “Rosie the Riveter” category. Recall in part one that Elna and other women were sheet metal workers, engine install-ers, aircraft mechanics and “a host of Allied jobs.”
How “Rosie the Riveter” came into being is quite inter-esting. Norman Rockwell’s il-lustration of “a brawny woman taking her lunch break with a rivet gun on her lap” was featured on the front “cover of the Saturday Evening Post on Memorial Day, May 29, 1943.” On the lunch box, Rockwell put the name “Rosie,” and “viewers quickly recognized this to be ‘Rosie the Riveter’ from the familiar song.”
Rockwell’s model for this illustration was “Vermont resi-dent, 19-year-old Mary Doyle who was a telephone operator near where Rockwell lived, not a riveter.” Further, Mary was not as large or brawny as the illustration showed. When the Post magazine came out in mass distribution, it proved to be so highly popular that “the magazine loaned it to the U.S.
Treasury Department for the duration of the war, for use in war bond drives.”
After the war ended, “Rosie” was seen less frequently due to copyright protection main-tained by the Rockwell estate. Records show that “In 2002, the original painting sold at Sotheby’s (auction) for nearly $5 million.” In June 2009, the painting was purchased by “the Crystal Bridge Museum of American Art in Benton-ville, Ark.” from a private collector.
Mary Doyle later married Robert Keefe in 1949. She and Robert were present at Sotheby’s when the original painting was sold. Sadly, Mary “died on April 21, 2015, in
Connecticut at the age of 92.”Mary Doyle was not a
riveter, but Rockwell’s illustra-tion became a “cultural icon” that represented the World War II women who worked in the factories, shipyards and airplane plants and elsewhere.
“Rosie the Riveter” is used as a symbol of feminism and women’s economic power. In the beginning, she became the subject and title of a song and a Hollywood movie during World War II. It may very well be true, that the image and meaning of “Rosie the Riveter” will live on far into the future.
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Understanding Social Security —
Baby names and benefits
It’s a Mad World After All
Each May, Social Security releases the top 10 baby names of the previous year.
In a way, your name is your first personal information — a piece of identification that you have for the rest of your life. We are the leading source of Amer-
ica’s popular names because al-most every newborn gets a Social Security number at birth.
Having a Social Security number provides the foundation for vital benefits to a child if they need them in the future and when they retire. Saving early is key to having enough money to live on in retirement.
Because we’re living longer, healthier lives, we can expect to
spend more time in retirement than our parents and grandpar-ents did. Achieving the dream of a secure, comfortable retirement is much easier when you plan your finances.
The three major elements of your retirement portfolio are:
• pensions• savings and investments• Social Security benefitsWe can help you plan for
In Lewis Carroll’s 1865 clas-sic Alice’s Adventures in Wonder-land, Alice remarks to the Cheshire Cat, “I don’t want to go among mad people.” The grinning cat responds, “Oh, you can’t help that. We’re all mad here. I’m mad. You’re mad.” “How do you know I’m mad?” asks Alice. “You must be,” ex-plains the cat, “or you wouldn’t have come here.”
If something affected the national psyche, Mad maga-zine wanted to poke fun at it. Impressionable adolescents who read Mad were warned constantly about society’s half-truths, double standards, fine print, deceptive advertise-ments and sneaky product placements. The world is out to get you, implied the messages, so be prepared. Along the way, Mad’s clever and invaluable lessons undoubtedly helped avid readers develop their critical-thinking skills.
“If you were growing up lonely and isolated in a small town, Mad was a revelation,’ said counterculture cartoonist R. Crumb. “Nothing I read any-where else suggested there wasany absurdity in the culture.”
Everyone and everything were fair game. Superman. The Ku Klux Klan. Wonder Woman. The Hell’s Angels. Howdy
Doody. Barbie and Ken. All suf-fered the sting of Mad’s gleeful barbs, as did highly respected politicians and established world leaders. Top-flight Mad caricaturists brought easily recognizable pop-culture celeb-rities to its pages, and recur-ring cartoon columns such as the triangle-headed Spy vs. Spy characters kept young readers amused—and on their toes—during the oppressive Cold War of the 1950s.
Mad first appeared as a 1952 horror comic book that was a satire on (of all things) other horror comic books. New York funsters and comic-book veterans William Gaines and Harvey Kurtzman were Mad’s publisher and editor, respec-tively, and what their eight-times-a-year periodical brought to the nation’s teenagers even-tually morphed into a bible of juvenile-appearing blasphemy that took delight in flagrantly casting a wide satirical net and laughing at just about every rock-solid institution in America.
In 1954, Kurtzman adopted a forgotten and unnamed advertising image for Mad that had been around since the 1890s. He dubbed him Alfred E. Neuman, and Neuman rose
to fame as a grinning, jug-eared, gap-toothed simpleton whose motto was “What, me worry?” As the Mad mascot, he came to symbolize everything vacuous about the publication. Neuman’s iconic portrait often replaced the faces of celebrities who were being lampooned in that particular issue.
For a while, Neuman had a lady companion, a cartoon character named Moxie Cow-znofski. But Moxie made only a few appearances in the late 1950s, possibly because she looked too much like her “sig-nificant other.”
Mad kept the chuckles coming as it created a series of nonsensical words such as furshlugginer (an adjective expressing contempt), blecch (a term synonymous with disgust) and potrzebie (a word with no meaning or definition whatso-ever).
Unique in its controver-sial social satire, Mad would eventually influence such pop-cultural icons as National Lampoon, The Simpsons and Saturday Night Live.
When the fun-loving William Gaines died at age 70 in June 1992, the New York Daily News headlined his obituary “What, Me Dead?”
You can’t do it yet, but the abil-ity to build your own TV set ap-pears to be right around the corner.
Companies like Samsung and LG are working on the technology with light emitting diodes (LEDs) that would enable you to assemble a screen to whatever size you want.
Samsung has displayed a 219-inch screen dubbed The Wall, and is selling a 146-inch version that’s still beyond the reach of most household budgets.
Consumer experts predict afford-able ones are still a few years away.
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p.m. serving traditional Kas-seler Rippchen (smoked porkchops) and all the trimmings($12/$6).
At 8 p.m. Wednesday, June 5, opening day of the Festival at Headwater’s Park, join members for a brief concert and presentation calling at-
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retirement with our online resources at socialsecurity.gov/planners/retire.
Your benefits are based on your entire earnings history. We calculate your monthly benefit amount based on your highest 35 years of earnings.
To learn more about benefit calculations and other important retirement information, check out our Retirement Checklist at socialsecurity.gov/pubs/EN-05-10377.pdf. This publicationis easy to download, save andshare.
As you can see, a name and Social Security number provide an important first connection to potential future benefits.
Are you curious where your own name appears in the baby names line-up? You can look up the top names throughout his-
tory at socialsecurity.gov/oact/babynames.
And be sure to go there to check out the latest top 10 baby names when we release them this month.
tention to their “150 Years Of German Culture Through Song.” Then come visit them at the culture tent at Headwa-ters Park, from 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. June 5 to 8, to learn moreabout the organization, receivea gift, and purchase their Ger-man cookbook comprised oftheir members recipes.
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29th annual free breakfast for seniors Friday, May 3
Fort Wayne Philharmonic presents —
Rhapsody & Rhythm: The Gershwin Concert Experience
Fort Wayne VA holding womenveterans health clinic open house
In recognition of May as National Older Americans Month, Swiss Village and the Berne Rotary Club will be co-sponsoring their 29th an-nual Senior Breakfast from 7:30 to 9 a.m. Friday, May 3. The free breakfast will be held at Swiss Village, located
at 1350 W. Main St. in Berne. The menu will include
egg casserole, bacon, biscuit, and fresh fruit. All seniors are welcome, so plan to join Swiss Village and the Berne Rotary Club and enjoy a time of good food and fellow-ship. Parking will be avail-
able at the main circle drive entrance or in the north parking lot by the Social Corner.
For more information, contact Michelle McIntosh, Swiss Village vice president of marketing/public rela-tions, at (260) 589-3173.
The Fort Wayne Philharmonic will present a multimedia concert celebrating the ingenious musical legacy of George and Ira Ger-shwin on its Sweetwater Pops Series. Rhapsody & Rhythm: The Gershwin Concert Experience will take place at 7:30 p.m. Saturday, May 11, in the Embassy Theatre. Pianist and Indiana native Rich-ard Glazier will host the evening, joined by vocalists Natalie Cor-done and Michael Andrew, with associate conductor Caleb young conducting.
Rhapsody & Rhythm is the definitive multi media experience performed by three celebrated artists who have an unparalleled
understanding of why George and Ira Gershwin will forever be the most beloved and respected songwriting team in history. Enhancing the experience will be images and rare film clips of the Gershwin brothers with Glazier presenting the rich history behind the music.
George is also the beloved composer of An American in Paris and Ira, the lyricist, worked with his brother to produce some of the most recognizable songs of the early 20th century Great Ameri-can Songbook. Included are the duo’s most popular songs, such as “I Got Rhythm,” “‘S Wonder-ful,” “They Can’t Take That Away
From Me,” “Summertime,” as well as George’s masterpiece “Rhap-sody in Blue.”
The Gershwin brothers were first generation Americans, whose parents were of Russian Jewish and Lithuanian Jewish ancestry. Truly assimilated into their new homeland, the young Gershwins grew up in and around the Yid-dish Theater District and the tenements. George learned the piano and left school at the age of 15 to become a “song plugger” in Tin Pan Alley.
Award-winning pianist Richard Glazier began his love of the Gershwin repertoire at the age of nine after hearing the score while watching the film “Girl Crazy.” He began to correspond with Ira Gershwin eventually playing
for him at the age of 12. Glazier earned his bachelor and master degrees in piano performance from Indiana University School of Music and a doctorate of musical arts from the Cleveland Institute of Music.
Vocalist Natalie Cordone has performed in a wide array of settings from opera to musical theatre, film to commercials and concerts to corporate events. She won best featured actress in a musical for her portrayal in the Rogers & Hammerstein show Some Enchanted Evening as well as conceiving and starring in seven original cabarets. She also enjoys teaching and coaching young artists and currently the guest vocal director for her alma mater, Wake Forest University.
Vocalist Michael Andrew was the headline singer and bandleader at the world-famous Rainbow Room atop Rockefeller Center in New York City where he entertained audiences nightly and hosted a live Radio Broadcast, “Live From The Rainbow Room.” He was the bandleader and singer at Merv Griffin’s “Coconut Club” at The Beverly Hilton in California. He has also played a singer in the movies “Heartbreak-ers” and “Bobby Jones, Stroke of Genius” and produced music for several films including “Inglouri-ous Basterds” and recent German released films, “13 Minutes” and “Rico, Oskar und die Tieferschat-ten.”
Tickets start at $29, plus pro-cessing fee. Purchase at fwphil.org
The Fort Wayne VA Medical Center will host an open house for women veterans May 15.
The event will be held at the VA Northern Indiana Health-care System Fort Wayne facility at 2121 Lake Ave. from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the campus audito-rium.
This open house will be aimed to increase the awareness for all female veterans on gender spe-
cific VA healthcare services and programs. Veterans can enroll for healthcare services and talk to local veteran services organi-zations about benefits and VA team members will be available to discuss women’s health care programs.
The women’s health provider will also be available to discuss the clinic and give tours. Female veterans will get to meet their
doctor personally prior to any future appointments.
The Women Veterans Health Care program is committed to providing gender specific comprehensive veteran care and streamline resources to meet the growing needs of women veterans.
For information on the VA’s Women Veteran program call (260) 426-5431, extension 72969.
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Downsizing and moving create a plan
Preserving nature’s bounty
Bridge Club hopes to raise more than $12,000 for the Alzheimer’s Association
For many aging adults, the idea of downsizing is an over-whelming and stressful proposi-tion. A lot of questions can arise. When identifying the different needs there will be many factors to take into consideration such as their age, physical health and proximity to where family and
loved ones are located. The first step to help elimi-
nate some of the stress in these situations is having a personal plan that is well thought out. The first part of the plan is to understand thoroughly what do the individuals who are mov-ing see as their top needs and concerns; what do they want.
Identifying these needs and understanding the individual’s unique situation is vital. Writing them down and arranging them in order of priority is helpful as
it can be referred back to which allows one to keep focused. The process of writing them down often sparks additional thoughts that prompt people to “think outside the box” for a solution. Other concerns that may need to be addressed concern what type of support system (family and friends) is in place.
To receive a free copy of “The First Steps of Downsizing” call (877) 605-5483, when prompted enter ID 2010 to receive this free feport.
Picture your garden over-flowing with plump, juicy tomatoes, shiny green pep-pers and crisp green beans. Imagine picking juicy peaches, pears and apples from the lo-cal orchards or selecting fresh produce from baskets at the farmer’s markets.
Why not save some of this bounty to enjoy all through the year? Food preservation is the process of treating and handling food to stop or greatly slow down spoilage, loss of quality, edibility or nutritive value caused or accelerated by micro-organisms.
Learn to preserve foods safely. The Purdue Extension Service in Allen County will be conducting ‘Preserving Nature’s Bounty’ workshops to discuss safe home food pres-ervation procedures and to answer the frequently asked questions on canning, freezing and drying foods.
Workshops are scheduled at
the Allen County Extension Office for the following 2019 dates:
• 1 p.m. May 20• 7 p.m. June 12• 7 p.m. July 10• 7 p.m. Aug. 13• 7 p.m. Sept. 12Contact the extension office
at (260) 481-6826, or [email protected], or visit the web page http://www.extension.purdue.edu/allen under Food for a complete brochure and more registration information. Cost is $5, payable at the door to cover printing costs. Register early, class size will be limited.
All bridge players are in-vited to attend the Fort Wayne Duplicate Bridge Club’s “Lon-gest Day” event on June 19 to help support the Alzheimer’s Association of Greater Indi-ana. The day will begin with a light breakfast at 8:30 a.m. and rubber bridge game at 9 a.m. with money prizes for individual winners. Open and 0-299 MP duplicate games with extra masterpoints for winners will start at 1 p.m. Besides donating part of the game fees, $10 morning game, $5 afternoon, the club will raise money from business and player donations, a silent auction and a raffle at the event. The “Longest Day” will be held at 4618 E. State Blvd., Ste. 100, in Fort Wayne. Learn more or sign up for a game at fortwaynebridge.org or by call-ing Stan Davis at (260) 479-0458. Morning game players are asked to reserve a place in
advance by calling Dena Davis at (260) 479-0419.
“We’d like to raise more than the $12,600 the club donated last year to the Alzheimer’s Association,” says board president Stan Davis. “To reach this goal, we also encourage any businesses, foundations or individuals who want to donate funds or silent auction items to do so.” For more information about donation opportunities, call Stan Davis at (260) 479-0458. Checks should be made out to the Alzheimer’s Association and sent to the Bridge Club at the address above. All donors will receive receipts for tax purposes.
For more information about the Fort Wayne Du-plicate Bridge Club, visit fortwaynebridge.org or con-tact Club Manager Gary Chaney at (419) 438-2175 or [email protected].
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Send listings hosted by non-profit organizations and Senior Life advertisers to Senior Life, P.O. Box 188, 206 Main St., Milford, IN 46542 or [email protected] by May 21 for June listings. With listing include contact number with area code.
Rummage and bake sale — 4-7 p.m. May 9; 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. May 10; and 9 a.m. to noon, May 11, Trinity Lu-theran Church, 7819 Decatur Road, Fort Wayne. Large selection of useful items.
Disorderly Bear Den of Good Bears of the World — 6:30 p.m. May 9 regular business/social meeting at the Community Center, 233 W. Main St., Fort Wayne. Visitors are always welcome. For more information contact Donna Gordon-Hearn, (260) 409-9886 or email [email protected].
Summit City Singers Concert — 7 p.m. May 14, North Woods Village, 8075 Glencarin Blvd., Fort Wayne. The spring 2019 spring concert series’ theme is “Folk Songs of the World.”
Rummage sale — 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. May 17 and 9 a.m. to noon May 18, St. James Lutheran Church, 1720 SR 930E, New Haven. Known for quality items.
Church rummage sale — 1-5 p.m. May 17 and 9 a.m. until sold out May 18, First Christian Church, 4800 S. Calhoun St., Fort Wayne. Proceeds benefit church outreach projects. Oak Street Health will be giving away free food at the Friday sale. Also taking new Medicare patients and have other services available to all ages at their Fort Wayne location.
Fish & tenderloin fry — 4:30-7:30 p.m. May 18, Bethany on Engle Road near Kekionga
Middle School. Prices are $6 for kids ages 5-13; $9 for adults. Proceeds benefit Bethany’s building and ground commit-tee. Carry out available.
Summit City Singers Concert — 2:30 p.m. May 19, Heritage Pointe of Warren, 801 Huntington Ave. Warren. The spring 2019 spring concert series’ theme is “Folk Songs of the World.”
Summit City Singers Con-cert — 7 p.m. May 21, Towne House Retirement Center, 2209 St. Joe Center Road, Fort Wayne. The spring 2019 spring concert series’ theme is “Folk Songs of the World.”
Rummage Sale — 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. May 23 and 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. May 24 Bethlehem Lutheran Church, 3705 S. Anthony Blvd. Use the Euclid Street entrance behind the church.
Summit City Singers Con-cert — 7 p.m. May 28, First Presbyterian Church, 300 W. Wayne St., Fort Wayne. The spring 2019 spring concert series’ theme is “Folk Songs of the World.”
Rummage and bake sale — 8 a.m. to 7 p.m. May 30; 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. May 31 and 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. June 1 Mt. Calvary Lutheran Church, 1819 Reser-vation Drive in Waynedale.
Germanfest Mass — 11 a.m. June 2, St. Peter’s Church, 518 E. Dewald St., featuring the Maennerchor/Damenchor directed by Thomas Remensch-neider.
Heimaabend — 4:30 p.m. June 2, Park Edelweiss, 3355 Elmhurst Drive. Free concert with live band, 6 p.m. Kasseler Rippchen dinner, smoked pork chops, cost is $12 for adults and $6 for children.
Culture Tent at Germanfest — 10:30 a.m. to 10 p.m. June 5-8, learn about the Fort Wayne Maennerchor/Damenchor, re-ceive a gift and purchase a cook book featuring German recipes from the members of the chorus.
Concert and presentation — 8 p.m. June 5 at the German-fest bandstand, Headwaters Park, brief concert and presenta-tion to celebrate 150 years of the German culture through song.
Summit City Singers Concert — 7 p.m. June 11, Golden Years Homestead, 8300 Maysville Road, Fort Wayne. The spring 2019 spring concert series’ theme is “Folk Songs of the World.”
Summit City Singers Con-cert — 7 p.m. June 14, Riverside Gardens, 14701 Schwartz Road, Grabill. The spring 2019 spring concert series’ theme is “Folk Songs of the World.”
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Celebrating an anniversary?There are many people who will be cel-
ebrating special wedding anniversaries in the coming months. Senior Life would like to include pictures and information on those persons celebrating 40 years of marriage or more. In addition to including your names, address, date of marriage, children and date of celebration tell us something about you and your spouse. If you have a special or unique story of how you met
and dated, share it with us and the rest of our readers.
Send us your anniversary information and photo by the 20th of every month.
Anniversary information should be mailed to Senior Life, P.O. Box 188, Milford, Indiana, 46542-0188. If you include a self-stamped ad-dressed envelope, we will be glad to return your photo.
Anniversaries
Happy Mother’s Day downtownDowntown Fort Wayne recently
announced the return of its spring event for families of all ages to celebrate Mother’s Day Downtown from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sunday, May 12.
Take a spring stroll, ride a bike or catch a free trolley that will con-nect you to great retail locations, restaurants, attractions, activities and more.
“Mother’s Day Downtown keeps getting better and better!,” said Bill Brown, president of the Downtown Improvement District. “We have so many awesome businesses and organizations that really roll out the red carpet for the community to celebrate Mom in the heart of our city. With new restaurants and retailers opening as well as new activities to enjoy, there’s always something fun happening in Down-town Fort Wayne.”
New this year: • The Allen County Public Li-
brary Plaza will serve as the main trolley hub providing info, activities and more.
• For individuals with mobility needs two CTN shuttles are joining us this year to connect attendees with mobility needs to great shop-ping, dining and entertainment venues that are clearly marked on this year’s guide as accessible options.
Guides which showcase trol-ley stops, activities, and parking suggestions are available now at participating business and sponsor locations. These guides will also be available online, or on the trolleys the day of the event. So make your plans and let’s celebrate Mother’s Day Downtown!
Mother’s Day Downtown is pre-sented by the Downtown Improve-ment District.
To download the guide or for more information visit Mothers-DayDowntown.com
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Hobby hubby
Think twice beforedeeding away your home
For many years, I have neglected my hob-bies. Sure, I like to read and work crossword puzzles, but these are not really hob-bies.
When my wife and I go on vacation we enjoy zip-lining, parasail-ing and windsurfing, but there is just so much of that you can watch before it gets very tiring.
This year I made a New Year’s resolution to learn some new skills. I made it in March, which is odd because one of my other resolutions was not to procras-tinate anymore. My goal was to have four new interests or activi-ties that would fill the free time I now have since cutting back on my full-time job as a reporter.
I’m taking a class in boxing. This is a weird thing for me to do because in 72 years I have never hit anyone and, as I told Aaron, my instructor, I have no plans to ever do that. The course is one hour each week and I am doing it with my son. I’m glad I waited until Brett was an adult to share this experience, because no man wants to be decked by his 7-year-old kid.
In preparation for an upcom-ing trip to Peru, I downloaded an app called Duolingo to learn some conversational Spanish. This week’s lesson was to trans-late the following sentences. (As Dave Barry used to say, “I am not making this up.”)
1: My cat does not want to shower with me.
2: I change my pants twice a year.
3: My grandfather likes to watch the young girls.
When we get to South Ameri-ca, I’m going to try to work these useful phrases into a conversa-
tion. Wish me luck.I’m also taking a draw-
ing class. I have no clue why, because I have never shown any aptitude for art. My instructor keeps telling me that it’s not about talent, it’s about develop-ing a skill. So I used my develop-ing skill to sketch our muscular male model. When I showed it to Mary Ellen, she said it was very good, and now she plans to attend classes with me.
I’ve taken up pickleball, which is kind of a combination of ten-nis, racquetball and ping pong and is a terrible recreational choice for me because I stink at all of them. It’s played on a small portion of a tennis court, making the service area you must cover very manageable. This is great for older folks like me and the seniors I play with. In this game, the point system is a little tricky: none of the four players in my group can remember the score — which has to be announced before each
serve—assuming we can re-member whose serve it is. So we all spend lot of time in friendly disagreement about who’s win-ning, reintroducing ourselves for the eighth time, and discussing the latest time you can arrive at MCL to get the early bird special.
Well, I gotta go. I’m trying to decide whether to tax my mind or challenge myself physically with one of my new avocations. Maybe I’ll just chill out in front of my computer.
I don’t want to keep my bud-dies waiting for me to take my turn in Words with Friends.
It might be deemed good estate planning to add a child or sibling to the deed on your home. But it might also be disastrous.
Once you add someone to your deed, you can’t remove them without their approval.
Since they’ve become joint owners of what your property, they can use it as collateral to
take out loans — which they may or may not repay.
If they don’t make good on such a loan, you could lose your home. In some regions, they also can sell their share.
What might sound like a good idea has serious ramifi-cations. It should be explored thoroughly with attorneys, tax preparers and financial consultants before making any decisions.Mature Life Features, copyright 2019
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May is National Stroke Awareness Month
Did you know that every 40 seconds in the United States a stroke occurs? In addition, nearly 800,000 people experience a new or recurrent stroke each year. Therefore, it should come as no surprise that stroke is the leading cause of adult disability in the United States. It is also the fifth leading cause of death in which a stroke occurs every 4 minutes.
What Is A Stroke?A stroke is referred to as a
“brain attack.” It occurs when the blood flow to an area of the brain is cut off. When this happens, brain cells are deprived of oxygen
and begin to die. As these brain cells die, abilities controlled by that area of the brain such as speech or muscle control are lost.
A stroke can happen to anyone at any time therefore, it is impor-tant to know the
symptoms of a stroke:• Sudden numbness or weak-
ness of face, arm or leg, especial-ly on one side of the body
• Sudden confusion, trouble speaking or understanding speech
• Sudden trouble seeing in one or both eyes
• Sudden trouble walking, diz-ziness, loss of balance or coordi-nation
• Sudden severe headache with no known cause
Up to 80 percent of strokes can
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• Control high blood pressure• Quit smoking• Lower high cholesterol• Eat healthy and keep active• Manage your diabetes• Take your medications as
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dose aspirin is right for youIf you know of a friend or
loved one who has suffered from a stroke and could benefit from the additional resources of home health or hospice, call Family LifeCare at (800) 355-2817 or check out our website, www.FamilyLifeCare.org
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Travel
Travel Talk —
Learning about Amish weddings
Hire a travel companion
Our second stop on a trip in the Shipshewana area to learn about the Amish was at a building where Amish weddings, funerals and church services are held.
As we entered we saw it was one big room with a few benches. There was a cook stove along one wall with a few small cabinets and at the far end was a bathroom … yes, a bathroom … complete with ev-erything you find in a modern bathroom including a bathtub.
While Rose talked to us we sat on the benches, used for the services. There are no backs. As I sat in a comfortable padded pew the following Sunday and the sermon ended up being 10 minutes longer than usual, I couldn’t help think how spoiled most Christians are.
Rose has had two daughters get married and told us all about one of the weddings. She even had a few photos to show us of how the room was deco-rated and the wedding cake. Of course, keeping with Amish beliefs, there were no people in any of the photos.
She told us about a year before the wedding the cook wagons are reserved. The first wagon is used for the meals and features six or seven stoves. A second wagon holds plates, etc. and is used as a storage area for pies.
Some 50-60 people cook for the wedding meals. As an example, she said they use around 450 pounds of potatoes for each wedding.
Some 1,500 people were invited to her daughter’s wed-dings with 1,200 attending. When the invitations are sent out the people are told what color clothing to wear and they must check what time they would like to eat.
The average cost of an Amish wedding is around $10,000 with the bride’s parents paying the bills.
The bride chooses different colors and each group wears a different color that day - Rose said, for example, the cooks would wear one color, servers would wear another and dish-washer would wear another, etc.
She told us the cooks start working around 7:30 in the morning for the day-long event.
If you want to travel but you’re no longer physically able to stroll along the Seine or roam around Rome, there’s help available.
The growing number of elderly travelers has given impetus to a relatively new industry: travel companions.
Researchers report about 20 percent of domestic travelers are 65 years of age or older. The number is expected to more than double during the next two decades.
A travel companion not only accompanies you, but they can, among other things:
• Plan and manage your itinerary
• Provide wheelchair service• Make sure you visit all the
sites you want to see• Work in enough rest breaks
so you can enjoy being a tourist• Move you and your luggage
through airports A few services offer personal
and nursing care, as well.Clients pay all travel expens-
es for the companion, including airfare, hotel rooms, meals, entry fees for attractions, and travel at the destination, as well as a fee for the service.
Check with your travel agent or the internet for a list of reputable companies offering these services.
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The meals consists of salad, two meats, mashed potatoes and gravy, a vegetable, with pie, pudding and fruit.
The actual wedding starts at 9 a.m. and the couple is mar-ried at 11:30 a.m.
Amish weddings are held on Wednesdays, Thursdays and Fridays between the months of April and November. There can be five or six weddings per day.
She said it takes around 15 minutes to clean up between meals. Those working this proj-ect have tubs of hot water and the dishes are washed from the first table, then the sec-ond, etc. until the far table is reached. As soon as the dishes are washed tables are reset for
the next meal.The bride and bridegroom
eat at a small table set up in the far corner. Their parents eat with them at the 5:30 p.m. meal.
Gifts are opened under a tent in the yard while a men’s chorus sings German hymns. Those giving gifts give one to the bride and one to the bridegroom. These are usually wrapped in towels. Rose said it took years to use all of the towels they received when she and her husband were mar-ried.
The day ends around 8:30 p.m.
The newly married couple spends the night in her par-
ents’ home and move into their new home the following day.
Questioned about honey-moons, Rose said some couples do and some don’t. Those who take a trip close hire a driver and those who go out of state travel by train.
Jeri Seely is editor in chief of Senior Life and has done extensive traveling with her husband, D. G. “Bud” Seely, not only in Indiana but throughout the United States and in a number of foreign coun-tries.
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Travel
Do you have the right travel documents?
Easing your airport time
It started as an informal chat about places some well-traveled coffee mates have yet to visit.
One fellow still has a trip to Hong Kong atop his to-do list. A woman across the table said she’d like to visit Argentina. Another tablemate mused he’d never been to South Africa.
That’s about when the topic slipped into the bother of carry-ing the documentation required to get around the globe these days. Ever-changing political and economic developments have led to regulatory revisions regarding which countries let people from which other countries into their country.
Most oldsters recall when crossing the U.S.-Canada border used to be as simple as showing your driver’s license as proof of where you lived. Now you need a passport.
Or there’s a credit-card-sized passport card available if you travel to and from Canada frequently. It’s valid for 10 years. But it can be used only for land or sea travel; you need a regular passport if traveling by air.
And it’s not just foreign coun-tries you have to think about. It’s our very own security in our very own airports. When you return from a foreign country, you have to convince the Transportation Security Agency who you are and where you live.
Even for domestic travel, you need to be sufficiently prepared. The Department of Homeland Security began a new anti-terrorism program this year called REAL ID. It requires state-issued driver’s licenses and ID cards to meet certain security standards.
Most state licenses and IDs meet this standard (including Indiana). But 11 states are still working toward compliance. In the meantime, residents of those states must show their passport, even for domestic travel. For up-dates on which states those are, check online at dhs.gov/real-id.
With a passport, though, you can wander anywhere in the world — right?
Not exactly. Some countries also want to see a birth certifi-cate. And a valid driver’s license.
If your passport expires in six months or less, it can be rejected.
And many countries require
visas. These are entry papers ap-proved by the host governments for temporary stays.
As world events change, so do the rules.
Traveling to a country that did not require a visa when you left home does not guarantee border officials won’t exercise their own rules and judgment when you ar-rive at their entry point.
Working with a travel agent, the state department and the embassy of the country you wish to visit can help you maneuver through this muddle.
Bear in mind, too, the docu-mentation needed multiplies if you’re traveling with children.
Before you leave, double-check that you have all the necessary documents:
• An up-to-date passport• Valid driver’s license• Birth certificate• Any necessary visas• Any required medical/vac-
cination documentsThen make two copies of ev-
erything. Tuck one set into your luggage. Leave the other set with someone at home.
You can contact them in case of an emergency.
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We’ve all seen it: a sweet little old lady pulled over by airport security and held back from proceeding to her departure gate while her purse and clothing are ransacked.
Our first impulse is to shake our heads at the incident. But we have to realize little old ladies can be just as wily and wicked as anyone else.
We also realize there are no special airport rules for seniors.
Wheelchairs and motorized carts are available to carry old-sters over some of the distances built into modern airports. You should ask for this or any other type of assistance you might need.
But you still have to go through a security check.
It all adds up to a hassle to get from the curb to the cabin of your jetliner.
All your concerns should be addressed when you book your flight. This includes wheelchair assistance at both your departure and arrival airports; additional legroom in your airplane seat; or the need to be attached to a por-table oxygen tank at all times.
Travel experts suggest you reserve wheelchairs when you book your flights, because major
airports can run out of them dur-ing high-traffic times.
You also should ask what senior services the airline can or will supply.
You might consider hiring a concierge service to handle your luggage and get you through the trampling travelers for a fee.
As you head to the airport, make sure you carry a list of the medications you take and their dosages. You also should have a note from your doctor for any special needs, such as oxygen tanks. These notes will also come in handy during your trip, should you encounter any misfortunes.
Airlines usually allow one caretaker through security to take a senior with disabilities to the boarding gate. But make sure you confirm this when booking, and clarify what is needed and allowed.
A relative may be allowed to meet you at the gate when you disembark. Again, though, arrangements have to be made beforehand — usually at least 48 hours ahead of your arrival time.
These are some ways to make your travel time through airports a bit easier and less stressful. The key is to plan ahead and to ask plenty of questions, to make sure you’ve covered all your concerns.
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‘Take Us Along’ Contest
Stephanie Lee of Fort Wayne is this month’s Take Us Along Winner. She is shown at the visitor’s center in the Saint John River area at the beginning of the waterfall located in Saint John, New Brunswick, Canada, with a copy of Allen County Senior Life.
St. John is a coastal city on the Bay of Fundy. It is the oldest incorporated city in Canada.
Samuel de Champlain visited there on June 24, 1604, the day of the Feast of St. John the Baptist and named the river for the day.
For years the English and French disputed as to who had control of the land. After nearly a century, the English claimed the land. The major settlement in the area didn’t come until 1783 and the town of St. John was incorporated two years later.
‘Take Us Along’ Contest
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Driving through history on California’s Highway 101
Widely known as the Pacific Coast Highway, US 101 is as sto-ried as its more renowned neighbor, Route 66.
El Camino Real — a road system connecting 21 Spanish missions initiated more than two centuries ago by Franciscan friars — formed the founding backbone of Califor-nia, and the original Highway 101 route linking Canada to Mexico.
Deciding to recall fond memories and build new ones of this scenic route, we headed north from San Diego on I-5. The road hugs the Pacific shoreline for a piece. We rambled through traffic until we rolled into Oxnard, 60 miles north of Hollywood.
And there it was: U.S. 101.Our first stop was nearby Simi
Valley, which houses the Ronald
Reagan Presidential Library.My mom served Reagan break-
fast every morning when he was the voice of the Chicago Cubs on WHO Radio back in Des Moines, Iowa. Remembering her related recollections — and aware Reagan’s memory was later erased by Al-zheimer’s disease — made it even more poignant to listen to his voice at the close of the opening film say-ing, “I’ll take away so many great memories when I leave office.”
Next we dropped in at Mission Santa Ynez, the 19th of California’s 21 missions. Locals will tell you the Santa Ynez Valley is California’s wine country. Others making that claim are just pretenders, they say.
Since we were on an automotive odyssey, we toured the Murphy Auto Museum in neighboring Solvang, a Scandinavian village.
Our next layover was Pismo Beach, just south of San Luis
Obispo, where the world’s first motel opened in 1925.
A dozen miles is the Gibraltar of the Pacific: Morro Rock. It’s one of nine extinct volcanic peaks that punctuate this stretch of coastline.
Farther north, we detoured to San Simeon, the castle built over three decades by newspaper baron William Randolph Hearst. Hearst’s eclectic collection of fine art from around the world attracts more than 1 million visitors a year to what is now Hearst Castle State Historical Monument.
After being a guest here, George Bernard Shaw said, “This is the way God probably would have done it if he had had the money.”
Few cities played as important a part in California history as Mon-terey, a few miles north. It was the capital of both Spanish and Mexi-can California, and headquarters of Gov. John C. Fremont during the territory’s transition into the U.S.
Today, it’s the site of the world-renowned Monterey Bay Aquarium and the maritime-focused Museum of Monterey. It’s also the home of John Steinbeck’s “Cannery Row” — once touted as the sardine capital of the world.
We headed inland to Steinbeck’s hometown, Salinas, for a tour of the National Steinbeck Center. Here scenes from his books are recre-ated; clips of movie versions shown; and his notes and references kept. A few minutes away is the Victori-an structure that was the Pulitzer Prize winner’s boyhood home.
We popped back south to Carmel, home of Mission San Carlos Bor-romeo del Rio Carmel. This was the second mission established in California. Buried under its altar is Junipero Serra, founder of the missions that opened this coast to European settlers.
It was time to head back south. We’ll save other sections of this road, up through the redwood forests to the wild Oregon coast, for some other time.
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