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Elder honored: Wisdom, spirituality, integrity Bocce began in Egypt ... 14 By Marcia Z. Siegal “Go, Marie! Try to find strength!” “Give ‘em hell, Julie!” “Terry, we need you!” “Green’s in!” “Red got two!” “The stress is killing me!” At Guerin Recreation Center in South Phila- delphia, bocce is serious business. Just ask mem- bers of its women’s bocce teams. Ranging in age “Swann Memorial Fountain” at from 45 to 90, the players meet Thursday eve- Logan Square was originally named nings from October until May, when the finals “The Fountain of Three Rivers” for are held. At the Guerin Center, as traditional Philadelphia’s main waterways: the • continued on page 18 , and .

In Season: VisitPhiladelphia for B. Krist by Photo Two delicious strawberry recipes ... 16 By Alicia M. Colombo civic organization dedicated to creating a “museum without walls” by integrating public art and urban design. Philadelphia is known as the “The Many of Philadelphia’s most iconic City of Murals,” but it’s also home to sculptures represent the people and plac- a collection of 1,500 pieces of outdoor es of our region. When “Swann Memo- sculpture, with a tradition of public art rial Fountain” opened in 1924 at Logan that goes back almost a century and a Square (Benjamin Franklin Parkway at half. 19th Street), it is said that 10,000 people “Philadelphia is unique in that we danced the tango in the streets to music have one of the largest and oldest collec- played by the police band. It was created tions of public art in the ,” as a memorial to Dr. Wilson Cary Swann, said Laura Griffith, assistant director of Health Briefs ...... 2 founder of the Philadelphia Fountain So- the Association for Public Art (aPA). ciety. It was originally called “The Foun- Calendar ...... 12-13 “Public art is available to everyone, 24/7. tain of Three Rivers,” and features three Don’s Column ...... 23 You don’t need a ticket to see it. You can Native Americans reclining amidst soar- see it at your own pace. It’s meant for all The Milestones ing jets of water which represent Phila- citizens and visitors to Philadelphia to

delphia’s main waterways: the Delaware Nogueras Paola by Photo Crossword ...... 23 enjoy.” River, Schuylkill River and Wissahickon Pictured at the Guerin Recreation Center are The city’s dedication to preserving Creek. bocce players Mary Ann Quattrone (left) and Next Month: and showcasing public art dates back to Summer weather offers an added 1872, when the aPA was established. It Barbara Stuirniolo of the Penrose Diner team. Caregiving was the nation’s first private, nonprofit • continued on page 10 June 2016 Milestones 2

PCA Helpline: 215-765-9040 Call 24/7 to report suspected elder abuse. Health Brief Outside Philadelphia toll-free: Published by Philadelphia Corporation for Aging 888-215-765-9041 (TDD) Get fit while you sit with chair exercises Holly Lange, President and CEO Editor: Linda L. Riley 215 765-9000, ext. 5080 Side Arm Raise: Board Officers and Directors Advertising: Shoulders Glenn D. Bryan, Chair Joan Zaremba, 215-765-9000, ext. 5051 Katherine E. Galluzzi, D.O., F.A.C.O.F.P., You can do this Distribution & Subscriptions: Vice Chair exercise while sit- Home delivery: $12/year Sheri C. Gifford, Treasurer LaTasha Johnson, ting in a sturdy, arm- Barbara Waynant Murphy, Secretary 215-765-9000, ext. 5050 less chair, or while Judee M. Bavaria standing. Keep both Jack Dembow We welcome your letters, comments and sug- feet flat on the floor, Angela Foreshaw-Rouse gestions. 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Broad St. breathe out as you Philadelphia, PA 19130-3409 Email: [email protected] Strength training isn’t just for body raise both arms to the Milestones is published monthly and distributed at more than 800 locations throughout Phila- builders and professional weightlifters. side, to shoulder height. Hold the posi- delphia including stores, libraries, community and senior centers, and organizations and agen- cies serving older adults. It’s extremely important as you grow tion for one second. Breathe in as you older. Even if you have mobility and slowly lower arms to the sides. Repeat Milestones will not knowingly accept or publish advertising that is fraudulent or misleading. Milestones reserves the right to edit, revise or reject advertising. 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Put a rolled bath towel at the Build up slowly and aim to increase the edge of the chair under thighs for sup- weight and/or repetitions of each exer- port. Breathe in slowly. Breathe out and cise over time. slowly extend one leg in front of you as straight as possible, but don’t lock your Before you begin knee. Flex your foot, pointing toes up to- Chose a chair that is stable and solid; ward the ceiling. Hold position for one one that doesn’t fold or have wheels. second. Breathe in as you slowly lower You should be able to sit with both the raised leg back down. Repeat 10 to feet flat on the floor and knees bent at 15 times, then switch to the other leg right angles. Wear loose, comfortable and repeat for two sets with each leg. clothing and keep a water bottle handy. When weights are indicated, you can Chair Dip: Arms use light hand weights, 20-oz. bottles Sit in a sturdy chair with armrests. of soda or water, or cans of soup. Keep feet firmly, flat on the floor, shoul- The following seated exercises are der-width apart. Lean slightly forward; recommended for seniors by the Na- keep your back and shoulders straight. tional Institutes of Health. Grasp both arms of chair with your hands. Breathe in slowly. Breathe out Wrist Curls and use your arms to push your body Rest your forearm on the arm of a slowly off the chair. (The pushing mo- sturdy chair with your hand over the tion will strengthen your arm muscles, edge. Hold a weight in one hand with even if you are not able to lift yourself the palm facing upward. Slowly bend up off the chair.) Hold position for one your wrist up and down. Repeat 10 to second. Breathe in as you slowly lower 15 times, then switch to the other hand yourself back down. Repeat 10-15 times, and repeat for two sets with each hand. then rest and repeat 10-15 more times.

June 2016 Milestones 4 CelebrateGet Physical Arts & Aging Now she says “Take my bike – Please!” the big city, bike after bike – meticu- By Maralyn Lois Polak lously chained to the telephone pole in Why does adulthood seem to need- front of my fashionably located Ritten- lessly complicate things? Take riding a house Square apartment – gets stolen, bike. One of my best memories as a kid Kryptonite(TM) lock or not. Eventually I growing up in small-town America is rid- buy a house. I get another bike to ride, ing a bicycle, pedaling just for the joy of alongside my dog. And guess what? It’s motion, the breeze caressing my skin. stolen. Even though it was a used bike, This was at the North Jersey shore, first which I imagined would appeal to no one in Asbury Park where as a 5-year-old I’d but me. ride along the sidewalk on Sunset Ave. un- One more try der the trees until I came to the winding white bridge leading to Wanamassa, and Years pass. One dog becomes another. I’d turn back, the good girl my parents One dream blurs into the next. Eventu- raised me to be, going just far enough, but ally, I get me a classic brand-name bicycle, not too far. from the Internet. It’s new and presumably Two years later my family moved six tantalizing to bike thieves. Deliberately I miles north to the pleasant little college have ordered this bike in gray, thinking it town of West Long Branch, population will attract no attention that way. 3,000, where “Annie” would someday be Naturally it arrives with bright red filmed. enameled crossbars, and I nearly faint On my metallic purple Schwinn Eng- because, to bike thieves, I would imagine, lish Racer – three-speed gear shift, chrome red is the equivalent of a red flag to a bull. fenders, black equipment bag, comfort- But finally, inspired by the Tour de France, able padded black seat, passenger rack, I am considering dipping into the bike chrome basket, kickstand – I’d head for manual, a chore I’ve put off because the the woods way down the end of my street, idea of 25 gears is somewhat daunting to past a farmer’s stubbled cornfield, and try me. to figure out the difference between Dev- On the cover of this 64-page manual, il’s Paintbrush and Indian Pipe. in bright yellow letters against a black Or Franklin Park Lake, where I’d fish, if background, there’s the screaming head- you can call it that, with my twig of a rod, line, “WARNING: MUST READ BEFORE strung with thick black line and the allur- RIDING.” ing, mostly to me, red-and-white plastic This, alas, reminds me of a guy I knew, a bobber. former Dustbowl English professor who’d How I loved to watch that bobber grow short with me for one intellectual dance and dart with the current until it malfeasance or another, and would bark, suddenly disappeared. And then I knew “RTFM! RTFM!” Which of course means to yank hard! “Read The Freakin’ Manual!” If I caught something, usually a sunfish, Well, gang, he knew! Even then, he carp or catfish, I’d throw it back, content knew something I didn’t know: You can’t to sit watching the clouds’ reflection shim- get by in life anymore unless you do. mer off the water as a dragonfly hypnoti- This manual contains many “warnings” cally rode the bobber before affixing itself and “cautions” many of which say “you to the end of my fishing rod, like a hood may lose control and fall.” Because any ornament. fall can result in serious injury or even For me, watching its silhouette suspend- death, we do not repeat this warning ed against the rosy horizon as the sun set whenever the risk of falling is mentioned. was a kind of idyllic perfection I have only Thanks a bunch. If it’s just the same felt a few times since in my life. with you, I think I’d rather walk. Flash-forward to adulthood, wherein my career has taken me from that small Screenwriter/cartoonist/novelist Maralyn shore town to Philadelphia. Here, in Lois Polak lives in Philadelphia. Milestones 5 June 2016 Photo by B. Krist for Visit Philadelphia Visit for B. Krist by Photo Docents have to demonstrate that they can give a tour for each part of the museum, including the museum’s five galleries of arms and armor. Museum docent says she will keep going until her knees give out

By Barbara Sherf part time for Temple University, observ- ing third year education majors doing Growing up in the Fairmount sec- student teaching. tion of Philadelphia, Gertrude “Gert” “I would go into schools to observe Kline and her younger sister would them as student teachers who were ready help at the family grocery store, but to get certified and give them feedback. when they weren’t working, they The pay wasn’t much, but I loved every would ride their bicycles exploring moment of it and got paid in other ways their neighborhood. in terms of giving back to the educational “We used to ride to the main branch community,” she said. of the library, and one day I looked up A longtime friend who was a docent and said, ‘why don’t we go look at that at the museum knew Kline planned to big building down there.’ When we got retire from the student teaching program there we discovered it was a museum and suggested that she enroll in a new and they let you in for free. Wow. That two-year class for docents. was something else, and it was always in my heart,” said Kline while remi- Rigorous training niscing about her first trip to the Phila- “We met all day every Monday that delphia Museum of Art, where she has first year and if you missed three sessions served as a docent for 13 years. you had to leave the program,” Kline Over the years, Kline visited the mu- said. “During the second year, each guide seum from time to time, but she and had to prove that they could give tours her husband, Albert, were busy raising for each part of the museum, plus an three boys and she was teaching full introduction to the museum. That was time in the Philadelphia public school seven individual tours. It was really hard, system. After 26 years of teaching, she but worth it to me. I got to see the mu- retired at 62, but soon began working seum every week and learn new things.” • continued on page 10 June 2016 Milestones 6 Get Physical City’s parks offer opportunities to walk, run, ride a bike or a horse — or just relax away from the park on 2nd Street. SEPTA By Alicia M. Colombo buses 29 and 57 stop on the corner. Philadelphia’s park system boasts 10,200 acres of open spaces and urban Fisher Park, 600 W. Spencer St. landscapes, including more than 100 Situated in the Olney section of North neighborhood parks in every part of the Philadelphia, this park comprises more city. These green spaces make outdoor than 23 acres of natural beauty, includ- activities accessible for all, regardless of ing several gardens, woods with trails, a where you live. When seniors were sur- playground area, and tennis and basket- veyed in 2010, only 1% said they did not ball courts. Clark says there are some hills live near a public park; but 72% report- that could be challenging for seniors with ed not having taken advantage of a rec- mobility issues, but it’s a good place for reational facility or park within the past more active seniors to get some exercise. year. There’s a convenient drop-off area that “We engaged with seniors in focus helps make it accessible. groups across the city,” said Kate Clark, planner for policy and program devel- Franklin Square, 200 N. 6th St. (6th

opment at Philadelphia Corporation for Philadelphia Visit for R. Kennedy by Photo & Race Sts.) Aging (PCA). “We found that seniors had Horseback riding, bicycling and sightseeing are among the many outdoor activities that This was among the five public squares fond memories of going to parks when are available to seniors throughout the city’s vast park system. laid out in ’s original plan they were younger, but the fear of safety for the city. Located at the foot of the and lack of organized activities, such as bility to public transit are very important. volleyball and youth soccer courts; and Benjamin Franklin Bridge in Center City, walking groups, was keeping them from They also need a reason to go there, includ- gaming areas for chess and lawn bowling. this eight-acre park is a refreshing, urban going to parks in their elder years.” ing programming, amenities, and areas to The French game of pétanque/boules, green space that features a wealth of ame- One outcome of the survey was an sit and read,” said Clark. which resembles bocce, is played Sundays nities and activities. Among them are the alliance between PCA, the Fairmount from 11 a.m. until about 2 p.m. (weather Parx Liberty Carousel; Philly Mini golf, Park Conservancy, and Parks & Recre- permitting) at the central plaza in North an 18-hole course through dioramas of ation aimed at addressing the issue. The High-rated parks Park. There’s also a farmers’ market on local attractions; SquareBurger featuring groups worked together to develop crite- The following is a sampling of parks Saturdays from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. and specialty milkshakes and other culinary ria for rating, and potentially modifying, around the city that are recommended Thursdays from 3 to 7 p.m. For more in- treats; a restored fountain from 1838; and Philadelphia’s parks based on the World for seniors. To locate a park near you and formation: www.friendsofclarkpark.org. the Living Flame Memorial, a tribute to Health Organization’s Age-friendly Cities to learn more about the features of other Philadelphia’s fallen police officers and Checklist. city parks, go to www.myphillypark.org or Dickinson Square Park, 4th & Tasker firefighters. Storytelling benches offer free “We went out to the parks with an Oc- www.phila.gov/ParksandRecreation. You Sts. short talks about Philadelphia’s past, giv- cupational Therapist to check them out. can also contact the Con- Located in the Pennsport section of en by non-costumed historians and pre- We found a lot of needs, such as broken servancy at 215-988-9334. , this park was recent- sented through Once Upon a Nation. The sidewalks and benches, but also many ly renovated. “It has really great walkways benches are open Fridays and Saturdays parks that could be very accommodating , 4300 Baltimore Ave. that are shaded. There’s also an onsite from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. from June through for seniors. Then, we started to look at This park, located in the University City farmers’ market on Sundays,” said Clark. weekend; and from June 14 to ways to make all the parks more accom- neighborhood of West Philadelphia, has Dickinson Square features several bas- August 13, the benches are open Tuesdays modating to seniors,” said Meg Holscher, seen a lot of improvement over the past ketball courts, swing sets and jungle gym to Saturdays (same time). Special events senior director of development at Fair- 10 years, according to Holscher. “Much of equipment for the grandkids, and large are held year-round, including the inau- mount Park Conservancy. the revitalization has been driven by the shade trees on three acres. The Friends of gural Philadelphia Chinese Lantern Festi- An “age-friendly” park is one that is surrounding community and volunteers. It Dickinson Square Park website (http:// val that’s going on now through June 12 inviting and accessible to people of all offers café seating and a lot of other ame- dickinsonsquare.org) boasts of the park’s from 6 to 10 p.m. and until 11 p.m. on ages and abilities. The checklist includes nities. It is a very safe park with a mixture turn-of-the-century layout and architec- Friday and Saturday. The square is open features that are important not only to of residential and community facilities ture of the surrounding neighborhood, daily, year-round. Until June 12, regular seniors, but to people of all ages – like surrounding it, including a nearby health which features structures from a true daytime hours will be 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. shaded areas; railings along stairways; and center and the University of the Sciences,” golden age of American building. There From June 13 to September 5, the square wide, sturdy sidewalks for wheelchairs or she said. Clark Park is very dog friendly are many nearby shops and restaurants stays open until 9 p.m. most days and strollers. “Seniors want a safe place to go (leashes required in all areas) and features where you can pick up lunch to enjoy until 10 p.m. on Friday and Saturday. that is free of crime, tripping hazards and a community garden; areas for picnics, par- in the park. A notable nearby attraction ties or cookouts; a playground; basketball, is the Mummer’s Museum, just a block dogs off leashes. Bathrooms and accessi- • continued on page 21 Milestones 7 June 2016 First Wednesday Group keeps neighbors in the loop, tours get the inside scoop the first Wednesday By Marcia Z. Siegal vide all the technical services for free. Starting of the month, which with speaker events and trips, First Wednesday Carole Sheridan had a vision for her is how the group got has continued to evolve, with events taking retirement: she wanted to create a “se- its name.” The First place throughout the month that mirror the nior center without walls” for her neigh- Wednesday Group interests and talents of its expanding member- bors age 55-plus in the Art Museum/ now reaches 175 peo- ship. Fairmount area. ple in the neighbor- There are now two book groups; a weekly Now that their families were grown hood. walking group; an annual holiday pot luck din- and many were retired, people could “After getting a sense ner; and a Chinese ’s Banquet, which regroup to network, reconnect, pro- of what would inter- is held at Mustard Greens Restaurant on South vide support and socialize. However, est our neighborhood Street. Group member and historian Brian it would not have a defined physical demographic, I cre- Burke leads a hike each May, often in Fairmount space. Sheridan hung posters around ated opportunities for Park. Departing from his usual tradition, he led the neighborhood and secured cover- people to meet each participants along a few chosen blocks of Green

age in the Girard Home News to help Nogueres Paola by Photo other and get to know Street last month to talk about the architecture spread the word about the group’s first Carole Sheridan stands in front of Boathouse Row, a past one another,” Sheridan and the families who had built homes there. organizational meeting. tour destination for The First Wednesday Group. says. The First Wednes- First Wednesday members MaryAnn Tancre- “I appreciated what a wonderful day Group soon took on di, an opera singer, and John McIntyre, a clas- concept senior centers are and how par- “Father Peter Burkaukas, pastor of St. a life of its own. People supplied phone sical pianist, have performed for fellow group ticipation in these centers can greatly Andrew’s Church at 19th and Wallace numbers and e-mails; began bringing members in neighborhood venues. Neighbor- enhance the quality of life for older Streets, lent his support and made his other people to meetings and events; hood authors Tom Lyons and Clara Whaley adults,” says Sheridan, who had served community room available for free when made suggestions; and lent their skills Perkins have given readings of their work. as director of both the South Philadel- needed for meetings,” Sheridan says. Five and talents. This includes Sheridan’s Sheridan coordinates a tour to unusual des- phia Older Adult Center and the North- people attended that first meeting in 2008. husband, Alan Freed, a retired systems tinations around the neighborhood and other “It was decided that we would meet on programmer, who volunteered to pro- east Older Adult Center. • continued on page 20 Choose PCA to Care for You Philadelphia Corporation for Aging has more than 40 years of experience helping seniors get the care they need to stay in their own homes: Safe, secure and well cared-for. For service coordination you can rely on, choose PCA Call the PCA Helpline: 215-765-9040 www.pcaCares.org

Milestones 9 June 2016 Her matchmaking led to two sisters marrying brothers in this double wedding and exciting time for everyone involved. By Dorothy Stanaitis When the wedding parties were assem- bled, it was decided that the two maids-of- Jennie and George were in love honor would wear matching dresses and and wanted to get married. George floral tiaras, while the bridesmaids would came from a large Irish family of jolly, wear another style of dress and headpiece. friendly boys and girls. His brothers But before the gowns were even ordered, were handsome and hard-working. there was a surprise to deal with. His sisters were fun-loving and indus- Eleanor and Jennie’s older brother an- trious. Their parents enjoyed raising nounced that he and his darling Rose had their family, and welcomed Jennie eloped to Elkton, Md., and were now man into it. and wife. When the excitement of that The problem was with Jennie’s fam- announcement calmed down a little, the ily. They had come, with much hard- plans for the double wedding were ad- ship, from Lebanon, and were strug- justed to add the newlyweds and another gling to find a foothold in this new

Photo courtesy of Dorothy Stanaitis Dorothy of courtesy Photo couple into the bridal party. country. Jenny’s two uncles had gone A double wedding made for twice the fun at half the expense. The couple on the far left were It turned out to be a wonderful double back to Lebanon when they wanted also newlyweds, having eloped shortly before this wedding. wedding in a beautiful church filled with to find brides, and brought back two friends and family. And to add to the oc- lovely women to join the family in the had George start a campaign, praising El- Then the selection of the wedding par- casion, well-wishers had the opportunity large, three-story home where they all eanor to his brother. Finally, Bob expressed ties began. Each girl was popular and to toast and congratulate not one, not lived. interest in meeting this special young lady, had many friends, and of course, fam- two, but three new brides and grooms. Although they liked George, Jen- and Eleanor agreed to a double date with ily members had to be considered. Each nie’s family would have preferred that Jennie and George. bride chose one maid of honor and one Jennie marry a Lebanese man. Howev- Eleanor was beautiful, charming, intel- bridesmaid. A little cousin would serve as Dorothy Stanaitis is a retired librarian and a er, they couldn’t manage the expense ligent and eligible. Bob was handsome, flower girl for both brides. It was a happy freelance writer. of sending her overseas along with a charming, intelligent and eligible. After a female chaperone and a man to look very short courtship, George’s brother pro- after both women while a Lebanese posed, and with urging from Jennie, and marriage was arranged. But that wasn’t prodding from George, two engagements the only problem. were happily announced. But then, anoth- Jennie had an older sister, the beau- er problem arose. tiful and elegant Eleanor, who had more than her share of admirers, but Cost conscious wasn’t in love with any of them. The Weddings were expensive. There would family believed that it would disgrace be considerable cost for the bride’s fam- Eleanor if her younger sister married ily to hold a suitable affair for their elder before she did. They would not give daughter. Jennie and George would have permission for a younger sister to to wait until Jennie’s family could save for marry first. Jennie and George would a second wedding. But Jennie would not just have to wait until Eleanor found a be denied. She had waited long enough. husband of her own. She suggested a double wedding. It would Months went by, and Eleanor con- be twice the fun with half the expense. Two tinued to enjoy seeing several young sisters marrying two brothers would mean men, but didn’t think that any of them a smaller guest list than if four families would be the one she would marry. were involved. It seemed a sensible solu- Jennie and George became more and tion, so Jennie’s parents agreed. more impatient, until finally, Jennie The date was set and preparations be- came up with a plan. gan. Invitations were ordered, a photog- All of George’s brothers were popu- rapher was selected, and a reception hall lar with women and dated frequently, and caterer were engaged. Next came the but none of them had any plans to choice of wedding gowns. Eleanor had a settle down in the near future. Jennie tall, regal build, while her younger sister decided to change all that. A plot was was short and less slender. They would not hatched. She talked endlessly to Elea- be able to wear matching gowns, so they nor and to George’s brother, Bob. She would just choose different dresses. June 2016 Milestones 10

artist, Robert Morris, has always been in- stract depiction of a lightning bolt made printing press, his original trade. It was Public art terested in problems of perception and is from multifaceted stainless steel plates commissioned for the 250th anniversary widely known for his ‘earthworks,’ as well and a tubular steel representation of a of the Freemasons. • continued from page 1 as for his involvement in the conceptual- kite. The massive structure is anchored The works noted above indicate a very incentive to put on your walking shoes ist and minimalist movements.” with four steel guy cables. small sampling of all that the city’s pub- and explore the outer beauty of our city. The Ellen Phillips Samuel Memo- For a more realistic depiction of lic art displays have to offer. See the next You may want to bring a friend along, as rial, located south of the Girard Avenue Franklin’s work, stop by City Hall (near page for additional information on tours well as your camera, smartphone or note- Bridge, features three terraces and 17 the Masonic Temple at 1 N. Broad St.) and other resources available from aPA. pad to help you document the sights. Fol- sculptural monuments that were com- to view “Benjamin Franklin, Craftsman lowing are some highlights from sculp- missioned over a period of 30 years. El- (or Young Ben Franklin).” This 10-foot Contact Alicia M. Colombo at ture tours created by the aPA (see page 11 len Phillips Samuel was a member of the bronze sculpture is textured to simulate [email protected] for details on where to find tour routes Fairmount Park Art Association (the pre- wood and shows Franklin working at a and maps). cursor to aPA) and a supporter of many cultural activities in Philadelphia. When Pockets of art she died in 1913, she left the bulk of her Some areas of the city feature multiple estate in a trust to be used to create a se- artworks, so taking a walk can be like vis- ries of sculptural monuments “emblem- Philadelphia ranked as country's iting an outdoor galley. “The Benjamin atic of the history of America.” Franklin Parkway is a great place for se- This suggested tour route concludes niors to explore art, because it is easily at Laurel Hill Cemetery, located at 3822 4th most walkable city accessible. It’s a straight route, and there Ridge Ave., which was founded in 1836 are a lot of pieces displayed there,” said both as an educational and recreational In a recent study of the 3,000 largest can walk to an average of five restau- Griffith. Among them, Robert Indiana’s public destination and as an alternative U.S. cities, Walk Score ranked Philadel- rants, bars and coffee shops in five min- iconic “LOVE” sculpture; the Swann to Philadelphia’s crowded, inner-city phia as the 4th most walkable American utes. Walk Score described Philadelphia Fountain and the “Shakespeare Memo- church burial yards of the time. It was city. Walkability scores are compiled as "a vibrant city with rich history and rial,” both by Alexander Stirling Calder; the first cemetery in the United States based on access to public transit, com- a hub of business, art, education and and “The Thinker,” by Rodin. to be recognized as a National Historic mute distance, proximity to community cheesesteaks." The survey also gave Phil- On a 30-minute stroll through Ritten- Landmark. The cemetery’s design high- features, and other factors that affect adelphia a good transit score for having house Square and surrounding blocks, lights scenic Schuylkill views with wind- residents' health and happiness. Out of a many nearby public transportation op- you can view eight outdoor sculptures ing pathways and exotic horticulture ele- possible 100 points, Philadelphia scored tions and an average bikeability score that were erected with the support of ments. The work of noted sculptors and 78.3 and is considered "very walkable." (68) for having some bicycling infra- civic-minded Philadelphia residents. architects is displayed throughout the Most errands can be accomplished on structure. The top three cities were New The works include a “Giant ,” cre- cemetery’s grounds, and the remains of foot. It was noted that Philadelphians York, San Francisco and Boston. ated in 1941, perched atop a rock with many famous locals are buried here, in- a look of concentration on its face; and cluding General George Gordon Meade, “Gardener’s Cottage Gates” that were Frank Furness, Thomas Sully, David Rit- commissioned in 2010 as a memorial tenhouse and Harry Kalas. to longtime board member and resident Patty Hogan (both in the park on Walnut Explore thematic threads Street, between 18th & 19th). The aPA website also offers interactive Museum docent maps based around 13 different themes, The longest tour runs along Kelly • continued from page 5 Drive and highlights 18 locations, some including women and public art; art de- of which feature multiple works of art picting the African-American experience; Once she had satisfactorily present- “Being a docent has kept me young and architectural details. The full route is and military generals. ed all of the tours, she was put into the physically and keeps my mind going,” 3.3-miles, one-way. The trail is a popu- One of the themes points out many museum’s schedule to serve as a docent she said. “While I’m giving, I’m also lar spot for walking, jogging or biking. sculptures dedicated to one of Philadel- at least twice a month or 100 hours per getting a lot of out this.” Bike rentals are available at Lloyd Hall, 1 phia’s most famous residents – founding year. For extra credit she goes into the For more information about becom- Boathouse Row. This route features many father Benjamin Franklin. The locations community to talk about recent or up- ing a docent or having a docent come monuments to famous American and dot the city, from the base of the Ben- coming exhibits to groups who might to speak with your group, call 215-763- world leaders. Arguably the most eye- jamin Franklin Bridge all the way up to not otherwise get to the museum. 8100. catching among them is the golden “Joan University City. “Bolt of Lightning ... A “It’s wonderful when I get groups of Arc” statue of the French heroine on Memorial to Benjamin Franklin,” locat- who are eager to learn, but might be horseback at 25th Street. ed at Monument Plaza, near 6th & Vine older or have mobility issues and can’t Barbara Sherf is a freelance writer and “The Wedges” (1970) features eight Sts., is 58-ton structure that measures get down to the show themselves,” said personal historian. She can be reached pieces of weathered steel, each standing 101.5-foot-tall and depicts Franklin’s Kline, 78, who plans to continue with at 215-990-9317 or CaptureLifeStories@ 4’6” high, placed in the grass at Sedgley legendary kite experiment. A four-legged the tours as long as her knees hold out. gmail.com. Drive to form a rounded square. Accord- painted-steel base supports a 37” realistic ing to the audio tour and website, “The key from which emerges a somewhat ab- Milestones 11 June 2016 Photo by M. Fischetti for Visit Philadelphia Visit for M. Fischetti by Photo Photo by G. Widman for Visit Philadelphia Visit for Widman G. by Photo Photos clockwise from left: The Joan of Arc statue at 25th Street and Kelly Drive; LOVE sculpture in at the base of Benjamin Franklin Parkway; William Penn atop City Hall; Evelyn Tay- lor Price Memorial Sundial in . Photo by R. Kennedy for Visit Philadelphia Visit for R. Kennedy by Photo Photo by T. Scheid for Visit Philadelphia Visit for Scheid T. by Photo

Free guides to explore city’s outdoor art

The Association for Public Art pliment the viewing experience with at numerous locations in Fairmount click on the “Explore” or “Tours” links (aPA) has created several tools to help unique stories, as told by people with Park and Center City. An interactive at the top of the page. the public learn about the city’s pub- a direct connection to the artwork. map of all the audio program loca- Printed maps are available for the lic sculpture collection. Hundreds of You can learn about the artist’s life tions, along with the audio files, is audio and bicycle tours. You can pick the sculptures are highlighted on its and process, the sculpture’s meaning also available online and through a one up at locations throughout the website, and there are also printed and history, and why the piece was free smartphone app. city, including the Visitors Centers in maps, with routes of suggested walk- created and installed at a specific site For an interactive map of outdoor , Independence Park, and ing and bicycling art tours. in Philadelphia. Dialing instructions sculptures, suggested tours, and pic- City Hall; Sisters Cities Park (18th St. A free Museum Without Walls: for accessing the audio program by tures and descriptions of art, go to & Ben Franklin Parkway); and Café AUDIO program is available to com- cell phone are attached to the signage www.associationforpublicart.org and Cret (110 N. 16th St). Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday 1 Smart-size Your Portions & 2 Right-size You. Interactive nutrition Explore & Create. Art history 3 4 i-Pad Lessons. Learn to navigate the program for seniors on a budget. class with a twist: learning mixed Fairmount Water Works Family internet & operate applications (“apps”). Includes recipe for Tropical Coleslaw. with art-making. 10-11:30 a.m. St. Tour. Includes grounds outside historic 10 a.m. Peter Bressi Northeast Senior 10:30 to noon. Walnut Street West Library. Anne’s Senior Community Center. 215- site, including the Fishway Dam; guided Center. 215-831-2926. (June 8, 15, 22) 215-573-2380. 426-9799. orientation to “Water in Our World;” & June 2016 Rubber Stamping Club & Card Mak- String Band Music Under The Stars: Month Presentation. Dis- short film about the building’s important ing Class. 2:30-4:30 p.m. Center in the Greater Kensington. Refreshments for cussion of LGBT history & how to create a role in Phila. history. 1 p.m. Presented Park. 215-848-7722. (June 15) $ sale starting at 7:30 p.m. Concert begins welcoming environment. 11 a.m. South- by Let’s Go Outdoors. Register: 866-878- at 8 p.m. Mummers Museum. 215-336- west Senior Center. 215-937-1880. 3595. (Saturdays in June) 3050. (Thursdays through Sept.) Sunday Monday Tuesday

The Doctor’s in the House: COPD & Asthma. Dr. Brent Sim- 6 MonthlyMahjong. Birthday 1-3 p.m. Party. Center Cake, in the 7 8 Helping Seniors with Finance. 11 5 mons of Drexel Univ. College of Park.lunch 215-848-7722. & entertainment. (June 11:45 21) a.m. Representatives from Citizens Bank 9 10 Dogs & Generals. Bring your Medicine. 10 a.m. Center in the Park. 215- PeterStained Bressi Glass NE Senior Mosaics. Center. 2-3:30 p.m. share tips to improve financial health. four-legged friend to learn about George 215-831-2926. Kick Off Summer Party. Live enter- Philadelphia Youth Orchestra. 848-7722. Center on the Hill. 215-247-4654. (Tues- Experience Corps Info Session. 1:30 p.m. Center on the Hill. Register by Washington & General Howe’s dogs. Meet Works by Barber, Szentpali, Higdon & The ‘E’ Pill. Physical Therapist discusses daysThanksgiving in June) $ Luncheons. Holiday June 6: 215-247-4654. tainment, food & gift card raffle. 12:30- Historical Hounds & rescue organizations. feast & entertainment: 11:45 a.m. @ Volunteers needed to tutor & mentor 2:30 p.m. Peter Bressi Northeast Senior Rachmaninoff. 4 p.m. Kimmel Center, how exercise can strengthen bones. 1 p.m. Yoga & Wellness to Manage Arthritis. Philadelphia students in grades K-3. String Band Music Under the Stars: Service dog demos & guided tours. No Verizon Hall. 215-893-1999. $ Center on the Hill. 215-247-4654. SimpleKleinLife exercises, NE Phila., stretching Register & bybreathing Nov. Ferko. Refreshments for sale starting Center. 215-831-2926. musket or cannon demos. 10 a.m. to 17: 215-698-7300. $; Food, fellowship 9:30 a.m. AARP Foundation. 267-592- Simple Chemistry. Educational consul- 11 a.m. Center on the Hill. 215-247-4654. 4459. (June 23) at 7:30 p.m. Concert begins at 8 p.m. 4 p.m. Fort Mifflin. 215-685-4167. $ tant Anita Dupree leads interactive work- (Tuesdays& fun with in raffles June) $& entertainment: 1 Mummers Museum. 215-336-3050. shop. 10 a.m. Center in the Park. 215-848- a.m. @ Center in the Park, Register: (Thursdays through Sept.) 7722. 215-848-7722. $

Art Café. Painting class with Odunde Festival. The largest Declutter, Downsize & light refreshments & music. 1 p.m. African-American street festival Holiday Festival. Dazzle in Organize Your Stuff. 1:30 17 12 Back Pain: What’s Behind it? 13 14 15 16 Marconi Older Adult Program. 18 on the East Coast featuring cul- the lights of the “Electrical p.m. Center on the Hill. 215-247- Causes of low back pain & treatments. Blood Pressure Screening. 215-717-1969. $ tural, historical & family-friendly activi- Spectacle: A Holiday Light Show;” 4654. 12:30 p.m. Center on the Hill. 215-247- E-Gadget Help Desk. Bring your 9:30-11 a.m. Center in the Park. 215-848- Cookology Class. Certified Dietician ties. 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. 23rd & South Sts. warm up with comfort food, local beers Father’s Day & June Birthday Summer Flea Market. 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. 4654. smartphone, tablet, e-reader or lap- 7722. creates delicious, nutritious treats with 215-732-8510. & hot beverages; & shop for handmade, Party. Cake & live entertainment. 11:45 Hayes Manor Retirement Residence. 215- Fruit & Vegetable of the Month. Learn top. Gadget Gurus will give tutorials, PhilaFilm Presents: Seniors Day Icon samples. 10 a.m. Peter Bressi Northeast Philly Pride Day 2016: Are You Con- artisanal gifts at the Holiday Market. a.m. KleinLife: NE Phila. 215-698-7300. 473-1552. health benefits of produce. Includes recipe, troubleshooting tips, advice & hands-on Series. Tribute to motion picture icons Senior Center. 215-831-2926. nected? Celebrate LGBT pride with live Other activities include music & crafts. Smart Drinks. Interactive nutrition tasting & raffle for fresh produce. 10 a.m. help with technology. No registration who passed away in 2015. Boxed lunch & i-Pad Lessons. Learn to navigate the music & food. Parade starts 11:30 a.m. at 4 p.m. Franklin Square. 215-629-4026. program with recipe for Mango Melon Marconi Older Adult Program 215-717- required. 3-6 p.m. Parkway Central giveaways for attendees. 1-3 p.m. African internet & operate applications. 10 a.m. 13th & Locust Sts. Festival opens at noon (Through Dec. 31) Madness Green Smoothie. 10:30 to noon. 1969. $ Library, lobby. 215-686-5322. (Tuesdays American Museum in Phila. Must register at Peter Bressi Northeast Senior Center. 215- at Penn’s Landing, Great Plaza. 215-875- Walnut Street West Library. 215-573-2380. 9288. $ & Thursdays) 215-849-2716. 831-2926. 23 24 19 20 21 22 25 Women’s Wellness Workshop: Aging Manayunk Arts Festival. Father’s Day First Day of Summer Afternoon Movie: “The Martian” Take Me Out to the Ball Game. Festive The tri-state’s largest outdoor, juried arts (2015). Film screening with popcorn. meal, special guests & baseball-themed String Band Music Under The Stars: & Elder Care. Access to health care, job search & & crafts festival offers an eclectic variety of Mexico Beyond Mariachi. Lively Women of Faith & Hope: Breast 1:30 p.m. Center on the Hill. 215-247- entertainment. 11:45 a.m. to 1:45 p.m. Quaker City. Refreshments for sale starting at resume help, legal advice, & seminars on fine arts & crafts from across the country, music & dance performance with color- Cancer Support Group. 1-2:30 p.m. 4654. $ KleinLife: NE Phila. 215-698-7300. 7:30 p.m. Concert begins at 8 p.m. Mummers covering lifestyle issues affecting African along with food & music. 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. ful costumes & authentic instruments. Center in the Park. 215-848-7722. (Third Foot Reflexology. Learn healing art Trip to Tropicana Casino. Light break- Museum. 215-336-3050. (Thursdays through & Caribbean immigrants. 5:30-7 p.m. Main Street in Manayunk. 215-482-9565. 2 p.m. Parkway Central Library. 215- Monday of month) of massaging reflex points. 9:30-11 a.m. fast, lunch & bingo on bus. 9 a.m. to 5:30 Sept.) African Cultural Alliance of N. Phila. 215- (June 26, 11 a.m. to 6 p.m.) 686-5322. Center on the Hill. 215-247-4654. $ p.m. Departs/returns: PSC – Avenue of the Arts. Register: 215-546-5879. $ 729-8225.

Life After Loss. Discussion 26 27 28 in safe, supportive environment 29 30 about navigating life changes Send your calendar items to: & creating the life you want for Session for African-American Journeys. 1 p.m. String Band Music Under The Stars: Attn: Calendar Editor American Sign Language Social Spiritual Journeys Class. yourself. 1:30-3 p.m. Center on 1 p.m. Northeast Regional the mind, body & spirit. 10 a.m. Peter Center in the Park. 215-848-7722. South Philadelphia. Refreshments for PCA Communications Dept. Group. the Hill. 215-247-4654. Monthly Birthday Party. Cake, ice sale starting at 7:30 p.m. Concert begins 642 North Broad Street Library, Humanities Dept. 215-685-0512. Bressi Northeast Senior Center. 215-831- Live Right: Healthy Eating Events that end with a $ require an (Every other Sunday) 2926. cream, lunch & live entertainment. at 8 p.m. Mummers Museum. 215-336- entrance fee or advance ticket purchase. Philadelphia, PA 19130-3409 & Nutrition. ShopRite Nutritionist 11:45 a.m. Peter Bressi Northeast Senior 3050. (Thursdays through Sept.) Events that are free may request a donation Phone: 215-765-9000, ext. 5081 gives informative & interactive presenta- Center. 215-831-2926. or offer items for sale. Please call the number Fax: 215-765-9066 tion with samples. 11 a.m. St. Anne’s listed for information on pricing or other E-mail: [email protected] Senior Center. 215-426-9799. questions about an event. June 2016 Milestones 14 Church and community have honored this elder for his outstanding service and to the people deeply. He remembers By Alicia M. Colombo vividly when he was called to do commu- Elder Michael Beauford had no idea, nity service work. “It started 20 years ago, 20 years ago, that a spiritual calling when I belonged to Deliverance Evange- would lead him to undertake community listic Church at 22nd and Lehigh. I was a service so far-reaching that it would help member of Deliverance for more than 15 thousands of people across every age and years,” he said. Pastor Clement M. Lupton stage of the lifespan. Connecting low- III was leaving Deliverance to be the Se- income families with food banks; estab- nior Pastor at Beloved St. John Evangelistic lishing an after-school tutoring program; Church, in Philadelphia’s Logan section. fundraising for college scholarships; and “I didn’t know Pastor Lupton that well setting up diabetes workshops for seniors at the time,” Beauford said. “I had no in- are just a few of his endeavors. tention of leaving, but the Lord told me His work has made an impact and to go with him. It was a spiritual calling. gained recognition from both within I came here out of obedience to the Holy and far beyond the faith community. He Ghost. After about three years, the Lord has been honored by State Senator Shir- told me, ‘You are going to work in the ley Kitchen and by Philadelphia Coun- community.’ I’m very obedient to God’s cilwoman Cindy Bass for service to the word, so I told Pastor Lupton about my

community; and last November, Greater directive and the work began.” M. Colombo Alicia by Photo Elder Michael Beauford became a faithful community servant, 20 years ago, when he says Enon Missionary Baptist Church gave Embracing the role of elder him its inaugural “Senior Citizen of the he was called upon by the Lord to serve the people in his community. Year Award.” In a large, diverse congregation of more than 2,000 churchgoers, there are Finding his calling many needs to be filled. Beloved St. John the members’ specific needs, including a deeper level takes a concerted effort,” he Beauford feels his allegiance to God has more than 60 ministries to attend to single mothers, marriage enrichment, said. Beauford has cultivated many work- bereavement and seniors. Beauford and ing relationships with human service agen- his fellow elders work to serve these and cies and legislators within the community. other groups. By attending a multitude of meetings and “An elder is one of wisdom, spiritual- presentations, he’s built connections that ity and integrity. At Beloved St. John, our have helped thousands of people in need. elders help the pastor with the ruling of “Navigating the system is an obstacle to ac- the church. We are an extension of the cessing services for many people. We help pastor. We take some of the responsibili- them get over the fear,” he said. ties off of him,” said Beauford. As a member of the church’s Scholar- The elder’s essential role can be traced ship Committee, he helped to raise funds back to the Old Testament. After Mo- for scholarships to high school seniors. ses led the Israelites out of Egypt, when “Then, I began to seek agencies that would they were wandering in the wilderness, support education on a larger scale. We he was overwhelmed by the burden of established an after-school tutoring pro- responsibility he carried. God spoke to gram through the Philadelphia Board of him, saying “Bring me seventy of Israel’s Education and developed a partnership elders … and they shall bear the burden with Community College of Philadelphia’s of the people with you, so that you will financial aid counselors to help prepare not bear it all alone.” (Numbers 11:16) high school seniors for college. As a result, Today’s church elders, like Beauford, many young people now attend college, serve in much the same way, helping the who may not have otherwise. Our educa- pastor meet the needs of the congrega- tion efforts are also helping adult church tion. members who had dropped out of college years ago, to go back to school,” said Beau- Community service ford. Beauford began by learning what ser- vices, information and resources were Across the lifespan available in the community that could His outreach and service efforts quickly assist congregants and their families. grew to span all generations. “Our seniors’ “Networking is only the first step. Build- • continued on page 21 ing – and maintaining – relationships on

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InIn SeasonSeason Make the most of short strawberry season with delicious salads or desserts

Strawberries are in season in Penn- 2 tbsp. white balsamic vinegar sylvania in June, so they will be bounti- 1 tbsp. honey ful and inexpensive at farmers’ markets 1/2 tsp. kosher salt or food stores this month. Recipes like 1/2 tsp. black pepper the ones below can help you take ad- 2 tbsp. extra-virgin olive oil vantage of this delicious fruit, which 1 1/2 tbsp. chopped fresh tarragon is rich in essential nutrients like potas- 5 cups mixed baby lettuce sium, folic acid and fiber. Strawberries 1 avocado, sliced also rank among the top 10 fruits and 3 tbsp. toasted pine nuts vegetables in antioxidants, which may prevent or delay some types of cell Directions: damage. In addition, one cup of fresh Stir together diced strawberries, shal- strawberries contains 160% of your lot, vinegar, honey, salt and pepper in a daily need for Vitamin C, for only 50 large bowl. Let stand 15 minutes. Slight- calories. Enjoy! ly mash with a whisk. Whisk in oil and tarragon; reserve 2 tbsp. of the dressing Strawberry Avocado Salad mixture.

Ingredients: Add lettuce and quartered strawber- e photo 3 1/4 cups fresh strawberries (3 cups ries to dressing mixture; toss to combine. fil quartered; ¼ cup finely diced) Transfer to a platter or individual plates; 2 tbsp. finely chopped shallot top with avocado slices and pine nuts. Milestones

Drizzle with reserved dressing. chilled milk and stir just until a moist Source: Jennifer Causey, Health Maga- dough forms. zine Turn the dough onto a generously floured work surface and, with floured Strawberry Shortcake hands, knead gently 6 to 8 times until This healthy version of a classic des- the dough is smooth and manageable. sert and will serve 8. Using a rolling pin, roll the dough into a rectangle 1/4-inch thick. Cut into 8 Ingredients: squares. Place the squares onto a greased For the shortcake: cookie sheet, and bake for 10 to 12 min- 1 3/4 cups whole-wheat pastry flour, utes or until golden brown. sifted Transfer the biscuits onto individual 1/4 cup all-purpose (plain) flour, sifted plates. Top each with 1 cup strawberries 2 1/2 tsp. low-sodium baking powder and 1 1/2 tbsp. yogurt. Serve immedi- 1 tbsp. sugar ately. 1/4 cup trans-fat-free margarine (chilled) Source: Mayo Clinic 3/4 cup skim milk (chilled) For the topping: 6 cups sliced fresh strawberries Starting next month: Free 3/4 cup (6 oz.) plain fat-free yogurt produce vouchers for seniors Distribution of the annual Senior Directions: Farmers’ Market Nutrition Program Preheat oven to 425 degrees. In a produce vouchers to low-income Phil- large mixing bowl, re-sift the flours, adelphia seniors (age 60+) will start baking powder and sugar together. Us- Monday, July 11. Look for full details in ing a fork, cut the chilled margarine next month’s Milestones newspaper. into the dry ingredients until the mix- ture resembles coarse crumbs. Add the

June 2016 Milestones 18 Bocce Keeping You Independent and Comfortable • continued from page 1 Exceptional Home Care in Your Home and Community in many bocce games, one team uses red Services balls, its opponent, green ones – a tribute to the Italian national colors. Bocce is thought to have originated in ancient Egypt. It was brought to Italy dur- ing the days of the Roman Empire and has remained especially popular there. Most Guerin Center players reside in South Phil- adelphia, home to many of Philadelphia’s Italian immigrants and their descendants. Anna Cattai recalls bocce games played on sand and grass in her native Italy and on Mercy Street in South Philadelphia where she grew up after settling in the U.S.

“When I was a kid, people would clear the Nogueras Paola by Photo cars, and the men would play bocce ball in Mazza Brothers team member Rose DiLiberto the street on weeknights and weekends,” rolls a bocce ball. Cattai says. ern Auto, City Pizza and Penrose Diner. Rules of the game Four people from each team play during “Bocce” is the plural of the Italian word any given set. Members wear T-shirts at- “boccia,” which means to bowl in the sport testing the names of their sponsors. While sense. Players roll a bocce ball down a long most players are from the neighborhood, lane or propel it with an underhand throw. some come from across the city. The object is to have it come to rest near Women’s bocce teams have been play- a small target ball, called a pallino (also ing at the Guerin Center for about two known as a jack or boccino). Each team decades, and many current members have - If you qualify for a Medicaid Waiver, our services are provided at gets four bocce balls. The game starts with participated for the majority of that time. no cost to you. a coin toss. A player from the team that Maria Brennan, City Pizza team captain, wins the toss gets to throw the pallino onto has been playing at the Guerin Center for - We work with YOU to find the best possible caregiver for your the court. After the pallino is thrown, the 11 years. “Bocce is a way to keep exercising, needs – you can refer a friend or family member to care for you, same player will throw the first bocce ball. and it’s a social event for us. You’re not just or we can work with you to find the best caregiver for your needs. Next, a player from the other team steps sitting at home watching TV, you’re part of - You never have to leave the comfort of your own home – up. The game continues until all eight balls something. Everybody likes coming,” she are thrown. The winner is determined by we even come to you to begin the registration process. says. which team’s ball ends up closest to the At Brennan’s urging, her sister, Gina An- pallino. When “closest” is hard to deter- drew, started playing bocce there two years mine, an official uses a measuring device ago. “It’s a fun game,” Andrew says. “It’s Our services include: to check on the exact distances. Sometimes easy to play once you get the hang of it.” • Bathing, Grooming & Dressing • Transportation to Community more than one ball scores a point. “Most of us are bowlers,” Chip Spag- Events A large clock at one end of the Guerin • Meal Preparation noli says of the senior cohort. “When we • Transportation to Doctor’s bocce court is used to record points. Both got too old to bowl anymore, we turned to • Housekeeping & Laundry Appointments hands on the clock start at 12. The red or this.” green hand is advanced to the next number • Daily Errands & Shopping • Light Exercise “It’s the camaraderie that keeps me com- when a point is scored by the team using ing – definitely,” Veronica Pizzuto concurs balls of that color. Teams can play as many of the evenings where members not only For More Information: sets as needed until one hand reaches the play together but enjoy pizza and soda number 12 on the clock. Whichever team during free moments. “I’ve gotten to know (267) 298-1325 or (866) 964-4617 gets there first wins. more of my neighbors coming here and www.jevsathome.org Bocce can be played between two play- enjoyed a lot of laughs.” ers, or two teams of two, three, or four. At JEVS at Home does not discriminate on the basis of a person’s age, race, color, religion, creed, sexual orientation, the Guerin Center, there are four women’s marital status, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, military status, veteran status, HIV status, handicap, disability, gender, Contact Marcia Z. Siegal at gender identity or expression, or membership in any other protected group. teams of eight members, each sponsored by a local business: Mazza Brothers, South- [email protected] JAH Milestones ad rev 4.875x10 color.indd 1 1/4/16 10:16 AM Milestones 19 June 2016 Photo by Paola Nogueras Paola by Photo Pictured from left at the Guerin Recreation Center are bocce players Marie Faccenda, Marie Riverso, Rose Bronca and Loretta Allonardo of the Penrose Diner team and Dolores Fedele and Jo-Ann Parillo of the Mazza Brothers team. Bocce fever? Here’s where you can play

The Guerin Recreation Center, located during fall, spring and summer, and in- at 2201 S. 16th St., offers both men’s and doors at local bars during the winter women’s bocce leagues. Members pay season. Every season, the championship $70 dues per season, part of which goes teams from each division win a charita- to an end-of-season banquet, a trophy ble donation made in their honor. The and a charitable donation for children’s cost to register for a season is $50 per programs at the center. For information, player. For information about registra- call 215-685-1894 or go to www.phila. tion for the summer season, visit http:// gov/parksandrecreation/findafacility and philly.majorleaguebocce.com. click on “Guerin” under “Select a Facil- ity.” Major League Bocce Philadelphia of- fers another option for playing the game. Solutions to the Milestones This sports league is part of a network of Crosswords puzzle Major League Bocce in 11 cities nation- (see page 23) wide. Open to people age 21-plus, the leagues are primarily social. Most mem- bers are in their 20s and 30s, but older adults are represented as well. You can start a team, join an existing team you or sign up as a free agent to be placed with a team. Free agents are grouped together and placed on teams at the close of regis- tration. Each team has a nearby sponsor bar where members often socialize over drinks after the game and enjoy food spe- cials, weekly prizes and giveaways, and a free party at the end of the season. Bocce is played at local parks and bars June 2016 Milestones 20

First Wednesdays freshments,” Sheridan says. • continued from page 7 There is no cost to join the group. “The only fees involved are those charged by city locales on the first Wednesday of most whatever sites we visit. It is truly amazing months. One such tour took them to the how many places there are to see that are American Institute of Architects building at off the beaten track in Philadelphia,” she 1218 Arch St. where a selection from Len says. On Wednesday, June 1, members will Davidson’s extensive collection of neon tour Leo Sewell’s studio in Powelton Vil- signs is on display. Davidson gave a presen- lage. Sewell is renowned for making art tation on the history of neon, after which from found objects, among them the 40- participants walked to Reading Terminal foot sculpture of the Statue of Liberty’s arm Market to view the neon signs. and torch on display at the Please Touch Another tour focused on the Chapel of Museum. Divine Love at the Convent of Divine Love First Wednesday also keeps people in at 2212 Green St. Group members had the the loop concerning neighborhood events; opportunity to meet some of the “Pink Sis- provides referrals for handymen and ser- ters,” so-called because of the rose-colored vice professionals; assists members in find- habits they wear; and to learn about their ing rides with one another; and lets every- order, their lives as cloistered nuns and the one know when someone is ill or has had history of their chapel. a loss. “Developing the group has been a “One of my favorite tours was to the wonderful retirement gift for me,” Sheri- Bethany Mission Gallery (237 South 18th dan says. “I have made new friends and St.), which houses Victor Keen’s private col- been able to use my lifelong skills in a cre- lection of outsider art, antique toys, toast- ative way.” ers and Bakelite. Victor opened the gallery Contact Marcia Z. Siegal at just for us and discussed the provenance [email protected] of all the works. He also provided great re- Milestones 21 June 2016

for hiking, walking and biking; a 4.5- Parks mile tidal segment of Darby Creek for canoeing and kayaking; and areas for • continued from page 6 fishing and hunting. The main entrance to the refuge, which is located in South- Franklin Square does not charge a gen- west Philadelphia near the airport, of- eral admission fee, but special ticketed fers access to the Visitor Center, foot events and some attractions, such as the trails, fishing and wildlife observation after-dark Lantern Festival, do. For more platform. Additional parking at west information: 215-629-4026 or http://his- end of the refuge, just north of I-95 on toricphiladelphia.org/franklin-square. Route 420, provides hiking and fishing access. SEPTA’s Route 37 and 108 buses John Heinz National stop at 84th St. and Lindbergh Blvd. Wildlife Refuge at Tinicum, The trails are open every day of the year 8601 Lindbergh Blvd. from sunrise to sunset, free of charge. Established in 1972 to preserve, restore The Visitor Center is open daily from and develop the Tinicum Marsh, this 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. For more informa- park was America’s first urban wildlife tion: 215-365-3118 or www.fws.gov/ref- refuge. It features a nature center for en- uge/John_Heinz. Photo courtesy of Fairmount Park Conservancy Park Fairmount of courtesy Photo vironmental education and many oppor- Pennypack Park in the Far Northeast, known for its extensive trails and historic structures, tunities to study wildlife in their natural Pennypack Park, 8500 Pine Rd. is among the city’s 100 neighborhood parks. habitats. These include a freshwater Situated in the Far Northeast, this tidal marsh, open waters, mudflats, and park encompasses about 1,600 acres located on Verree Rd. and nearby is Fox author Roland Williams, held every third woodlands, where hundreds of species of woodlands, meadows and wetlands. Chase Farm, a city-owned, 112-acre work- Sunday from 1 to 3 p.m., March through of birds, bugs, mammals, turtles and Famed naturalists John James Audubon ing livestock farm. Many historic struc- November. The next walk on June 19 will snakes breed, rear their young, rest dur- and Alexander Wilson spent many hours tures are still intact throughout the park, focus on Native American archaeology. It ing migration, or call the refuge home along the banks of the , including the Pennypack Bridge, one of leaves from the Pine Rd. parking lot and year-round. The Friends of Heinz Refuge which runs through the park from Pine the oldest stone bridges still in use in the includes some rough paths. For more Photo Group regularly offers programs Road all the way to the Delaware River. United States; Pennypack Baptist Church, information: 215-934-PARK or www. and workshops, and also meets quarterly The park has an extensive trail infrastruc- built in 1688; and The Verree House, the friendsofpennypackpark.org on the 3rd Sunday of January, April, July ture, including hiking and bike trails, as site of a raid by British troops during the and October at 10 a.m. in the Refuge Vis- well as bridle paths for horseback riding. Revolutionary War. Stroll through nature Contact Alicia M. Colombo at itor Center. There are 10 miles of trails The Pennypack Environmental Center is and historic sites on monthly walks led by [email protected] Beauford work for APPRISE health insurance he said. “PCA has been a tremendous vices for seniors and examples of work • continued from page 14 counseling and health workshops; blessing. We tell everyone about PCA being done by other seniors. So many Temple University School of Dentistry services and to call the PCA Helpline seniors are helped by the programs life expectancy is growing. Because for dental care; Philadelphia Office of to help seniors,” he said. For the past he’s helped to develop,” Lamar said. they are living longer, we need more the District Attorney for fraud and legal eight years, Beauford has been actively Beauford said he is truly honored advocates for our seniors. They are information; Health Partners Plans for involved in PCA’s Clergy-Aging Inter- by all of the recognition. “I was talking living past 100, and some of them free health screenings; and The Phila- faith Coalition and is a past co-chair. to God one morning and said, ‘God, I are still living at home. They have so delphia Urban League for financial The coalition helps provide members thank you, because I’m 74 and don’t much wisdom. Today’s young people management. He’s also set up diabetes of the clergy and faith lay leaders with feel like it.’ My body lets me know that can tap into that and use it for inspi- workshops specifically for seniors and valuable information to help their se- I can’t run as fast as I once did, but I ration,” he said. put hungry, low-income families in nior congregants. don’t feel like a senior citizen. I’m Because of his ties with the com- touch with food banks. “Many of these “Elder Beauford has encouraged and blessed to be part of this wonderful munity, he was asked to find services Seasoned Saints will tell us they need enlightened so many people. If not for church and community, to help the se- and providers to enhance the qual- this information for their daughter, son him extolling and helping them, they niors, and to be associated with a pas- ity of life for “Seasoned Saints,” the or grandchild. So by providing the in- would not have risen to the level that tor who loves the people,” he said. church’s ministry for older adults. formation to one person, we’re helping they have achieved as seniors,” said Just a few of the many connections the masses,” said Beauford. elder Bishop Lamar, director of the he’s made have been with the Al- One of the best partners in helping senior bible class at Beloved St. John Contact Alicia M. Colombo at zheimer’s Association for caregiver the church’s seniors has been Phila- Evangelistic Church. “He has opened [email protected] support; Einstein Health Care Net- delphia Corporation for Aging (PCA), doors for us to be enlightened to ser- June 2016 Milestones 22 Where to park, eat, rent a bike: Tips for making the most of biking Schuylkill Trail to avoid the rowers carrying their eight- If you don’t have a bike of your own, By Carl E. Rotenberg person shells across the paved trail. A there are a couple of options here. Wheel two-mile section of Kelly Drive becomes Fun Rentals rents bikes and multi-person An unusually warm Sunday in mid- a parking lot for the regatta and that surreys next to Lloyd Hall; and the Indego April seemingly brought out every person makes biking in the roadway an easy bike-sharing system has a docking station who could walk, run or bicycle on the proposition. on the front steps of the Philadelphia Art popular multi-purpose Schuylkill River Down on Boathouse Row, one of my Museum, where bikes can be rented by Trail – including me. favorite spots to stop is the Cosmic Café. the hour or day. Biking in Philadelphia One of the things that I like about It is housed in Lloyd Hall, Philadelphia’s has become a popular activity, based on the trail is that it runs through part of only public boathouse. The café is where I the early success of the Indego program, Fairmount Park along the bank of the frequently stop on my morning bike ride which reports it had 8,300 memberships Schuylkill River, giving bicycle riders won- and enjoy an egg sandwich on a Kaiser in the first year and 421,000 individual derful views of the river. In some places roll or a yogurt concoction with nuts and rides taken. there are large expanses of lawn where raisins. On weekend afternoons, you can In July 2015, the Schuylkill River Trail people picnic or sunbathe and in other find roller-bladers here, showing off their was named the “Best Urban Trail” nation- areas there are sculpture gardens. Under dance moves with amplified dance music. wide in USA Today by the popular vote of the Girard Avenue Bridge, on both sides The latest extension of the Schuylkill readers. The 60-mile trail extends from e photo

of the river, a mural of scullers has been fil River Trail continues on the Schuylkill Philadelphia into Montgomery County painted by the Mural Arts Program of Banks, running downriver from the art and is interconnected to other trail sys- Philadelphia. museum to South Street. The most spec- tems. Although it currently ends at the

I normally park my car in East Falls Milestones tacular part of the trail extension is a South Street Bridge, planners are working and get onto the trail near the Falls USA Today readers named the Schuylkill 2,000-foot-long boardwalk that leaves the on connecting it to other sections of trail Bridge. That parking spot allows me to River Trail the nation’s “Best Urban Trail.” riverbank and is built over the Schuylkill in future years. bicycle past the hundreds of rowers and River between Locust Street and South their families who come to enjoy sculling April day there was a high school regatta Street. The 15-foot boardwalk has four Carl Rotenberg is a reporter with the Times regattas on the Schuylkill River. On this in progress, and I rode down Kelly Drive overlooks equipped with benches. Herald in Norristown Milestones 23 June 2016 The Milestones Crossword Don’s Column Be prepared Red socks — or the Good Ship Lollipop? ACROSS 47 ___ salad 25 Innocent creature 1 Ungovernable 50 Level As a boyhood mov- 26 Fragment 5 ___ Highway 54 ___ code 27 Track official iegoer, I hated Shir- 10 Resorts 55 Clothe 28 Talk ley Temple (she was a 14 German river 57 Noble: Ger. 29 Burns goody two-shoes, much 15 Lorna ___ 58 Cook�s concern 30 Like some apples 59 Dignified too cute) — and I once 16 Loathe 31 Unique 17 Robert ___ 60 True mentioned it here. Re- 32 Wears 18 Maine town 61 Vessels calling that column, a 34 Big names 19 Swan genus 62 Mergansers 37 Lawbreakers of a sort couple of readers alert- 20 ___ appearance 63 Elihu ___ 41 Inter ___ ed me to the upcoming 22 Remind 43 Man�s nickname issuance of a Shirley 24 Let�s go for a ___ DOWN 44 Cereals 1 Cry Temple postage stamp. Hoping against hope, never giving up: 25 Supporter: suffix 46 Waters: L. 26 Provisions 2 Pointless I don’t share their outrage because (1) Go Phillies! 48 Mountain: comb. form 29 ___ warfare 3 Sly look 49 Chaise longue, e.g. I don’t really care who’s on a postage did, and tomorrow, might be playing 33 Takes on 4 Certain performances 50 Border 5 Aphrodite’s beloved stamp, and (2) years later, as a newspa- against us for Green Bay or Anaheim? 34 Bone 51 Get the ___ ? 35 Famous theme song 6 Navigational system perman visiting Prague, I met U.S. Am- As a longtime (very longtime) 52 Elan bassador Shirley Temple Black (grown- 36 Asian babysitter 7 Force down 53 Femmes pronoun Philadelphia sports fan, I’ve suffered 8 Atlantic cape up, but chipmunk cheeks intact), and 37 Vapid 56 Thread: comb. form through slumps and collapses far 38 Large: Fr. 9 Synthetic rubber was quite impressed by the knowledge- more often than I’ve reveled in victory. 39 Network 10 Amusement park Solution able public servant she had become. Yet I hang in, hoping against hope. 40 Buddy attraction The solution for the 11 Conceal in a certain way But Bobbie and Henry Shaffner of Bala- Yes, I know, it makes no sense, but 41 Spy crossword puzzle can 42 Wishful thinkers 12 Over Cynwyd (a well-known songwriting duo) something (perhaps it’s in our DNA) be found on page 19. have a unique perspective. They’re be- 44 Open spaces 13 Spanish painter makes us require champions to owe 21 Uncovers: poet. hind a petition urging the Postal Service’s 45 Deer allegiance to. 46 Seed covering 23 Constellation Citizens Stamp Advisory Committee to I’m prepared for frustration, but approve a Van Johnson stamp, in time for open to a happy surprise. Maybe, just the late movie star’s 100th birthday next maybe … month (among the signers are some big- Go, Phillies! name Hollywood personalities). * * * Van Johnson was indeed a star (al- though maybe not of Goody Two-Shoes’ A brief reunion stature). I don’t know why he’s a Shaffner Smart, funny and a good athlete, crusade (or why he and Shirley can’t both Ed was popular with all of us at Over- be on stamps), but I wish the Shaffners brook High. So, a few years after grad- well. uation (in the ‘50s), when Ed boarded It wouldn’t be Van Johnson’s first of- the SEPTA bus that some friends and ficial recognition. His “fabled red socks” I were on, we had a joyous reunion, (a Shaffner reference) are registered in the laughing and reminiscing. Smithsonian Institution, which — as far Then – silence. as I know — is more than Good Ship Lol- Ed (a future highly-respected edu- lipop fans can boast. cator) was black, and our worlds, not really that close even when we were in * * * school, had grown even farther apart. The silence was uncomfortable, so Just maybe, but so what? much so that one of my companions Why do I care? felt compelled to say something. So Why am I jubilant when my team wins he did: and downcast when they lose? “How ‘bout that Jackie Robinson?” Why do I pore over the sports pages and fill my ancient brain with statistics Milestones Editor Emeritus Don Har- that have no relevance to my life? rison served as deputy editor of the Daily Why do I lionize kids from all over News opinion pages and as assistant (most of them with no Philadelphia managing editor and city editor of the ties) – kids who earn far more than I ever Philadelphia Bulletin. Doing it right: Caring about neighbors, not numbers.

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