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Summer is here. And while for many of us that means what’s happening on the state level on page 10 with Mr. day trips to the beach and laying out by the pool before Clark. Up in Washington, D.C., things are a little more retreating inside to our comfortably air-conditioned uncertain. Meals on Wheels, for example, has gotten homes, many among us are not so fortunate. Even a lot of attention recently due to proposed cuts to the before the height of summer in August, inside Community Development Block Grant program, which temperatures can reach 90 degrees during the day and helps fund the meal-delivery service. You can find out dip down to just 85 degrees at night without any sort more about this vital initiative on page 15. of central HVAC system. Not only does this make for Also this month, I’m so excited to welcome attorney, some miserable afternoons and evenings, but it also philanthropist and all-around fascinating individual presents a unique health challenge to seniors whose Fred Levin to our pages. Fred was our original Rat bodies may be unable to regulate their temperatures Pack honoree and has lived a storied and at times like they once could – or whose medication makes the controversial life, but his impact on the law profession task that much more difficult. That’s where education and on Northwest Florida is undeniable. This is and personal generosity can help. Each summer, we truly one of the most entertaining and enlightening raise awareness of this dangerous plight that many interviews we’ve ever hosted, and I hope you find it as aging adults face while also raising money for window- interesting and as worthy of cocktail chatter as I do. AC units to help keep their homes at a reasonable and In this great summer issue, you’ll also find some comfortable temperature. This year, we are holding our useful information on planned giving, ideas for fun annual Senior Chill Out at area Lowe’s locations and regional vacations, tips on staying active and so much also hoping to raise money through Home Instead’s more. It’s truly our pleasure to bring you this vital Give65 program. Visit give65.org/coawfla for more material each quarter, and if you know someone who information. may be interested in receiving the quarterly publication, Perhaps you’ve been keeping an eye on all that have them give me a call at (850) 432-1475. I’d love to is happening in the state and federal government. sign them up (for free). Thank you for reading, and as Needless to say, it is a very exciting time on both fronts! always, enjoy life – you’ve earned it! On the state level, agencies who help the elderly were blessed with an increase in general revenue funding – an increase that will go straight to helping you and your neighbors access vital services. Learn more about

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6 Coming of Age SUMMER 2017 Council on Aging of West Florida 2017 Board of Directors

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SUMMER 2017 lifestyle magazine for seniors 7 What’s Inside

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12 15 18 29 Features Day Trippin' Through Florida 25 Fred Levin: An Exclusive Interview 32

Departments In Every Issue 10 Is it Always About Money? 40 News from Council on Aging of West Florida 12 There's Pleasure in Planned Giving 42 Puzzle Page Stay Connected! 15 Meals on Wheels 44 Were you Seen? 18 Senior Chill Out 45 Members & Donors 21 Hurricane Prep for Seniors 29 Staying Active On the cover: Fred Levin Photo by Guy Stevens Council on Aging of West Florida, Inc, is compliant with the Better Business Bureau’s Wise Giving Alliance Standards for Charity Accountability. 8 Coming of Age SUMMER 2017

Advocacy Is it Always About Money? by John Clark

on Nutrition and Aging in turn, provide more meals It seems whenever I prepare my Services Providers to local elders in need. advocacy article for Coming of (NANASP) provided Also, many hundreds of Age, I am always talking about “funding” a summary of the local elders who are low- or the status of legislative budgets (state President’s FY 2018 income will be impacted budget and some of the by the elimination of the and national); so, it would be easy to proposed cuts and noted LIHEAP program which think it is always just about money. And that “in its entirety, it is a helps with high energy it is true that we do have to pay the bills. budget that proposes the bills and the SHIP program It does take money to operate our home deepest cuts in domestic which assists elders as programs in a generation.” they “sort through the delivered meals program, our day care Among the programs myriad and complex health center, our senior dining sites and other that would be eliminated insurance plans.” important services. So clearly funding under this proposal are Some of the programs for Council on Aging services is super the Senior Community taking the deepest cuts are Services Employment SNAP (the Supplemental critical; whether it be funding at the local Program (SCSEP), Nutrition Assistance level, the state level or the federal level. Senior Corps, the Social Program, commonly So, first some good news. Services Block Grant known as food stamps), (SSBG), the Community which would be slashed by We are very pleased programs will be approved. Services Block Grant $193 billion over ten years, that Gov. Rick Scott, in his We owe a special thank (CSBG), the Community and Medicaid, which would initial budget proposal, you to the Governor and Development Block Grant be cut by $610 billion over recommended a significant members of our local (CDBG), the Low-Income ten years. increase in state general legislative delegation, Home Energy Assistance Older Americans Act revenue funding for aging Senator Doug Broxson Program (LIHEAP), and (OAA) programs, including programs in Florida. The and Representatives Frank the Medicare State Health nutrition, would also incur Florida legislature has White, Clay Ingram, and Insurance Assistance a small cut by returning also recommended an $8 Jayer Williamson for their Program (SHIP.) Just so funding levels to what million increase in general recognition of the value the reader is aware, the they were in the FY 2017 revenue funding for aging and importance of home Senior Corps program Continuing Resolution. programs---if this budget is and community-based funds Council on Aging As NANASP points out; signed by the Governor it services for frail elders and Senior Companion and from this point, Congress will be the largest increase for their support of these Foster Grandparent takes over. No President’s in funding in recent years. funding increases. Not to Programs. The CDBG budget in modern history While not yet finalized, be a “Debbie downer,” but program provides funding has ever been approved the budget must still go there is some potential bad locally which provides as submitted. This budget to the Governor for his news on the horizon as it meals to frail low-income will meet that same fate. approval/veto; however, we relates to the President’s elders and is also used as NANASP has also provided are confident that funding proposed budget. match for some federal a chart (shown next) which increases for aging The National Association and state programs which, provides specific funding 10 Coming of Age SUMMER 2017 Organizaton FY17 CR FY17 Final FY18 Proposed “The moral test of a OAA Congregate $448 Million $450 Million $447 Million government is how it treats those who are OAA Home-Delivered $226 Milliom $227 Million $226 Million at the dawn of life, NSIP $160 Million $160 Million $160 Million the children; those OAA Nutrition Total ~$835 Million ~$838 Milllion ~$833 Million who are in the twilight of life, the aged; and SCSEP $434.4 Million $400 Million 0 those who are in the OAA IIIB HCBS $347.7 Million $350.2 Million $347.7 Million shadow of life, the sick OAA VI Native $31.1 Million $31.2 MIllion $31.1 Million and the needy, and the Americans Nutrition handicapped." Elder Justice Initiative $8 Million $10 Million $8 Million spokesperson upon the Senior Corps $202.1 Million $202.1 Million 0 release of the budget; SHIPs (Health I $52.1 Million $47.1 Million 0 “We’re no longer going to nsurance Assisters) measure compassion by the number of programs or LIHEAP $3.39 Billion $3.39 Billion 0 the number of people on LIHEAP $715 Million $715 Million 0 those programs, but by the number of people we help Comm. Development $3.06 Billion $3.06 Billion 0 get off those programs…. Block Grant (CDBG) we’re not going to Social Services Block $1.7 Billion $1.7 Billion 0 measure compassion Grant (SSBG) by the amount of money that we spend, but by the Commodity Suppl. Food $222.2 Million $235.1 Million $238 Million number of people that we Program (CSFP) help.” Intellectually, that Senior Farmers Market $20.6 Million $18.5 Million $20.6 Million statement taken alone Nutrition Program can sound reasonable; until you begin to examine SNAP $80.8 Billion $78.4 Billion $73.6 Billion who exactly are “on Section 202 Housing $432.7 Million $502.4 Million $510 Million those programs.” In many cases, the people who will be affected by levels for programs of who are willing to help with Someone once said these budget cuts and interest to elder advocates. fundraisers, volunteers who that “the moral test of a program eliminations are So again, is it always are willing to take on office government is how it treats frail, low-income people about money? No, it isn’t. It administrative duties, and those who are at the dawn who “just” cannot “get is also about the ongoing volunteers who are willing of life, the children; those off those programs.” need for volunteers; to help out at the day care who are in the twilight of These programs are a volunteers who are willing center. So, no, it isn’t “just” life, the aged; and those lifeline to a quality of to drive people to the doctor about money; but boy who are in the shadow of life that assist them in and shopping, volunteers money sure is a big driver life, the sick and the needy, remaining independent and who are willing to deliver in the provision of critical and the handicapped." If ultimately avoiding costlier home delivered meals, home and community you believe in this quote, institutional care. They volunteers who are willing based services. And, then you should ask need to be preserved and to clean up an overgrown remember this—a budget yourself how this proposed protected and, if anything, yard, volunteers who are document prepared by federal budget answers increased! willing to build wheelchair any governmental body is that moral test. ramps, volunteers who are a “policy statement and a Or perhaps we believe in willing to complete minor statement of beliefs and this moral test articulated home repairs, volunteers priorities.” by a government SUMMER 2017 lifestyle magazine for seniors 11 There's Pleasure in Planned Giving By Kathleen Vestal Logan

Surprise! There’s pleasure in planned giving. Too often, people think, “Yuck! Who wants to think about dying?” when in reality, such giving is all about life – yours, and organizations that are dear to you.

For several years, my husband led the United Way effort to grow their foundation to the point that the money it generated in interest making it too easy financially for our estate to accomplish. It was yearly would cover the overhead, a grown son or daughter. Even very worthwhile to look at the ensuring that every dollar donated, Warren Buffet has limited what changes we wanted to make like Impact 100, would go to he will bequeath to his children, and how we wanted our money charity. What a great idea! It hasn’t designating most of his money for to be used. We’ve both invested happened yet, because many folks charity and other good works. significant time and energy in seemed reluctant to include United various nonprofits over the years, Way in their will or estate. We don’t want to think about our such as Big Brothers Big Sisters, own demise, either. Well, we all die Council on Aging, and United Way. What keeps people from taking eventually anyway, and making a We want those organizations to such action? First and foremost, will or estate plan does not hasten thrive long after we’re gone, too, obviously, you must have money it one minute. In fact, planning and planned giving helps us do before you can give it away. Even gives you peace of mind, and your just that. As Flack said, “We’ve small amounts, however, could be family will be grateful, too, to know adequately given to our son, helpful to organizations if enough that your affairs are in order. but this community is part of people would do it. our family, too—not genetic, but A few years ago, after the birth chosen.” Others say, understandably, “My of our second granddaughter, husband and I have kids. I’m Flack and I set up a meeting We also identified other leaving everything to them.” If you with our estate lawyer. Before institutions that were instrumental have a large sum, however, should the meeting, he and I took time in helping us become the people you? There can be a danger in to talk about what we wanted we are today. For Flack, that’s the

12 Coming of Age SUMMER 2017 Flack and me along the way; the term of the trust, the remaining we can now return the favor to assets are distributed to Council another generation. on Aging. Sort of the inverse of this is the charitable lead trust, Our discussions were enriching. where annual payments are given They helped us examine our lives to the charity for a set period of in a different way, clarifying our time and the principal reverts back values and what was meaningful to the donor or beneficiary at the to us. No, we have no plans end of the trust term. to depart this world any time U.S. Naval Academy. For me, it’s soon, but we do feel a sense of You can also name Council a special and unique dormitory contentment knowing that our on Aging of West Florida as a at the University of Michigan to life’s work and savings will be put beneficiary for part or all of your which I had to apply for admission. to good use. There truly is pleasure IRA or retirement plan. This move I lived there my junior and senior in planned giving. Try it! could result in estate tax savings years and was enriched by my or even income tax savings. relationships and experiences To get started leaving a portion Additionally, you can name Council there. Many folks supported of your estate to an organization on Aging as a beneficiary of your like Council on Aging of West life insurance policy. For more Florida, determine how you would information on how to support We want those like the assets to be transferred. A seniors in this way, simply call organizations bequest, for example, is a gift that (850) 432-1475 or email info@ is included in your will, which can coawfla.org. to thrive long be a specific monetary amount, property or percentage of your after we’re estate. A charitable remainder trust, on the other hand, can gone, too, and be set up at a bank or financial planned giving institution for minimal fees and is an irrevocable trust that pays “helps us do a specified annual amount for a just that" fixed period of years. At the end of SUMMER 2017 lifestyle magazine for seniors 13 The Joys CARDON ESTATE of Spring! SALES & APPRAISALS Your Caring Professional Team We can assist you with one piece or entire estate. Member of the International Society of Appraisers since 2001

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For most of us, the pangs of hunger only last a few minutes participants in our area. They before we find a snack or meal to satisfy our cravings and greet the volunteer drivers like refocus us on the task at hand. Unfortunately for many senior a savior coming to provide citizens in our area, access to food can be sparse. Many cannot food, socialization and so afford the nutrition their aging bodies so desperately need, and much more. even worse, they are physically unable to prepare the meals in a “A little while ago, I was very safe, efficient manner. sick for an entire year straight,” We all know how difficult it is to concentrate when we are said Gladys Olige, who has hungry, how our emotions quickly spiral and our relationships been receiving the meals for suffer when our body is underfed. Imagine living that way every some time. “I was worried I’d day, unsure of both where your next meal is coming from and for have to leave, but because of how much longer you can go without before you start to really Council on Aging and Meals deteriorate. That is the plight of many hundreds of aging adults on Wheels, I can stay put in in Escambia and Santa Rosa counties. We pass by their houses my home. There’s a lady who on the way to the grocery store, unaware that inside, there is a comes by for four hours a human being going hungry. week and tends to the house, and I really enjoy my weekly Meals on Wheels, provided recommended daily nutritional meal delivery.” locally through Council on allowance for our seniors, and Aging of West Florida, seeks are often the only food they Oftentimes, the few minutes to remedy that by using a may receive. of conversation is as valuable team of volunteers to hand- as the food. Up to a third of deliver packs of five and seven In 2016, Council on Aging Meals on Wheels clients live frozen meals per week. These delivered almost 130,000 completely alone and, unable meals meet one-third of the meals to nearly 500 to drive anymore, are left to

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spend the days watching television Mamie and Gladys who need the the Community Development Block and gazing out the window, waiting help but are not getting served. Grant program, which helps pay for for visitors. The friendly faces of the meals, it is Council on Aging’s the Meals on Wheels volunteers There are about 500 people on opinion that the proven initiative may be one of the only human waiting lists for Meals on Wheels needs more money and volunteers, not less.

"This is not a government agency bloated with bureaucracy “Meals on Wheels is a program that whose cuts would benefit the tax-payer; Meals on Wheels is serves a vital need for homebound, fully dedicated to the client and in fact helps Americans avoid disabled and vulnerable aging the far greater cost of caring for these individuals in a nursing adults,” said John Clark, President and CEO of Council on Aging. “The home or retirement community.” program is largely comprised of volunteers who donate their time contacts these clients have all in just Escambia and Santa Rosa and transportation to alleviating week. This socialization is vital counties. Across Florida, that hunger in our senior community. to their mental health, and it also number is 60,000. Eligibility is This is not a government agency gives the volunteers a chance to determined by local Area Agencies bloated with bureaucracy whose glance around the house and take on Aging that take into account cuts would benefit the tax-payer; note of any issues they may see, so income, age, health, living situation Meals on Wheels is fully dedicated that they can report them back to a and other factors. Potential to the client and in fact helps case manager. clients are given a priority ranking Americans avoid the far greater between 1 and 5, with the 4s and cost of caring for these individuals The meals themselves are quite 5s getting served first and the in a nursing home or retirement tasty and their ease of use helps lower designations having to wait community.” frail elders who may not have full for increased funding. control of their motor functions like If you would like to donate or they once did. Council on Aging receives a volunteer for Meals on Wheels, call combination of federal, state and (850) 432-1475 or visit coawfla.org. “I especially like the chicken, local funding, as well as private spaghetti and greens,” said Mamie contributions. Federal monies Powe, another Meals on Wheels account for about 43 percent of client. “I get six meals a week and all funding that Council on Aging it’s easy to just warm them up and receives. While the Meals on eat.” Wheels program has recently faced a lot of scrutiny due to President Unfortunately, there are many like Trump’s proposed elimination of

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Vol. 80, No. 35 VISIT GOSPORT ONLINE: www.gosportpensacola.com September 2, 2016 Fallen Special Tactics Airman honored at NASP By Capt. Katrina Cheesman Sibley’s unit. “This dedication 24th Special Operations Wing and memorial ruck is an impor- tant step for us as a brotherhood Air Force Special Tactics Air- to honor Forrest’s legacy of men dedicated a military freefall valor, and get a small bit of clo- GOSPORTPENSACOLA.COM training exercise into Pensacola sure.” Bay Aug. 26 to His teammates Staff Sgt. Forrest escorted the fam- Sibley, a combat ily to Sibley’s controller from burial site, wear- Pensacola killed ing combat ruck in action Aug. 26, sacks weighing 2015, in Helmand more than 50 P r o v i n c e , pounds to repre- Afghanistan. It sent the deployed. was the first an- Once at the niversary of Sib- cemetery, they ley’s death. completed a After free Staff Sgt. round of memo- GOSPORTPENSACOLA.COM falling into the Forrest Sibley rial push-ups to waters of Sibley’s honor their fallen hometown, his teammates teammate. joined family members and Sibley, 31, had served in the friends to complete a memorial Air Force as a combat controller ruck march to his final resting since 2008. In his seven years of place at Barrancas National service, he received four Bronze Cemetery (BNC). Star Medals, once with valor for “When we lost Forrest, most heroism in combat, as well as a of his teammates were still de- Purple Heart for injuries sus- ployed for another five months, tained in combat. After parachuting into Pensacola Bay, members of the Air Force’s 21st Special Tactics Squadron and couldn’t attend any funeral “Forrest was one of our best make a memorial “ruck march,” a hike with full packs, from NAS Pensacola’s Bayou Grande Ma- or memorial event,” said Lt. Col. combat controllers, but he was rina to Barrancas National Cemetery and the grave of teammate Staff Sgt. Forrest Sibley. Sibley Stewart Parker, commander of was killed in action Aug. 26, 2015. He had served in the Air Force as a combat controller since 21st Special Tactics Squadron, See Sibley on page 2 2008. Photo by Mike O’Connor For more photos, see page A4 GOSPORTPENSACOLA.COM CNATT: Make Labor Day weekend safety a priority Center for Naval Aviation Technical day designed to honor the achievements be a leading reason for lost time, days, rated from their families and travelling Training Public Affairs of American workers, includes an ex- and lives across our force,” she said. significant distances to visit during the tended weekend, with service mem- Hancock said the National Safety long weekend, should take some simple The Center for Naval Aviation Tech- bers and their families often Council (NSC) predicts this could precautions before and during their trips. nical Training (CNATT) safety manager electing to travel to see family and be the deadliest Labor Day week- “Get enough rest before heading out- is reminding service members, civilian friends. end for drivers in eight years, es- sleepy driving is as dangerous as im- employees and their families to maintain “Whether taking a long timating that more than 430 paired driving,” she said. “Alternate safety awareness as they prepare for what road trip or simply jumping people could be killed in traf- drivers or take frequent breaks to ensure is generally viewed as the end of sum- in the car to run a quick er- fic accidents throughout the that whoever is behind the wheel stays mer. rand, driving is inherently Labor Day weekend. She alert.” GOSPORTPENSACOLA.COM CNATT Safety Manager Krystal Han- risky, and traffic added that service cock said that Labor Day, a federal holi- mishaps continue to members, often sepa- See Labor Day on page 2 ‘Be There’ for your shipmates during Suicide Prevention Month 2016 By James Rosenfelder members of the Navy and Marine out of the ordinary for a shipmate; U.S. Navy Bureau of Medicine and Corps community to work together. reach out to them,” Faison said. “If you Surgery public affairs Every life lost to suicide is one too are having difficulties, seek help if many. Navy Medicine recognizes Septem- “Take action if you notice anything See Prevention on page 2 ber as National Suicide Prevention Awareness Month, which began Sept. 1. The theme for Suicide Prevention Month 2016 is “Be There.” Throughout the month, Navy Medi- GOSPORTPENSACOLA.COM NAS Pensacola to host 9/11 com- cine will highlight the power of peer support and personal wellness, encour- memoration ceremony ... In com- aging Sailors and Marines to be there memoration of the events of Sept. 11, for their shipmates. 2001, Naval Air Station Pensacola will “Action starts with prevention,” said present a ceremony at the National Vice Adm. Forrest Faison, Navy sur- Naval Aviation Museum aboard the geon general and chief, Bureau of base at 10 a.m. Sept. 9. The event will Medicine and Surgery (BuMed). “When a Sailor needs assistance, easy Fat Albert is getting a facelift ... Fat Albert, the Blue Angels’ C-130 include a guest speaker and a musi- access to support resources and mental cal rendition from the NATTC Choir, a cargo plane used for transporting crew and equipment to air shows around health treatment is essential, as is vali- the country, is currently undergoing a chemical de-paint process at Tinker traditional “two-bell” ceremony, hon- dation of help-seeking behaviors.” Air Force Base in Oklahoma after corrosion was found. Once the de-paint ors performed by the NASP Honor Suicide prevention is a yearlong ef- process and sheetmetal checks for any other corrosion are complete, Fat Al- Guard and a 21-gun volley. The pub- fort. Suicide Prevention Month serves bert will fly to Hill Air Force Base, Utah, for full programmed depot mainte- lic is invited to attend. as a reminder that building resilience nance and paint. Photo by Kelly White and preventing suicide requires all GOSPORTPENSACOLA.COM

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SUMMER 2017 lifestyle magazine for seniors 17 2017 SENIOR CHILL OUT Helping Seniors Beat the Heat

It’s that time of year again in the beloved Sunshine State – the sun is setting later, the temperatures are rising, and the humidity is becoming almost stifling. While many residents and tourists take this opportunity to explore the sandy white beaches of the Gulf Coast and enjoy an abundance of outdoor activities, low-income, and often home-bound, elderly residents are suffering in the heat.

Elevated temperatures to be less adaptable to heat. Thankfully, several by can be extremely dangerous Even medicines that seniors guidelines can help Kagan for aging adults, many times take can cause dehydration Jenkins resulting in heat stroke or at higher levels. A recent keep seniors safe in heat exhaustion. People’s University of Chicago Medical the hot weather: • Stay in air-conditioned ability to notice changes in Center study found that buildings as much as body temperature decreases 40 percent of heat-related possible with age and many seniors fatalities in the United States • Routinely check on a friend also have underlying health were among people over the or neighbor and ask them to conditions that cause them age of 65. do the same 18 Coming of Age SUMMER 2017 • Take cool showers or baths to cool • Lowe’s on Fairfield Drive in down Pensacola • Drink more water than usual and • Lowes on Airport Boulevard in don’t wait until you’re thirsty to drink Pensacola Special thank you to the • Do not use the stove or oven to • Lowes on Highway 90 in Pace Florida Association of cook • Lowe’s on 9 Mile Road in Pensacola • Keep an eye on the heat index: High • Lowe’s on Highway 98 in Gulf Aging Services Providers humidity inhibits the body’s ability to Breeze (FASP) and the Volen cool itself through sweating Center for donating $250 • Wear light-colored, loose clothing In addition to these wonderful in- to help Council on Aging when outside kind donations, monetary donations • Wear sunscreen: A sunburn not are also welcome and will be used assist seniors in need of only can hurt when you try to move for the purchase of additional fans A/C units and fans during but it can actually make it more and air conditioning units. Last year, Summer 2017. difficult for the body to cool down the 2016 Senior Chill Out raised just • Take it easy: Avoid intense exercise over $8,000 to help with additional and strenuous activity, particularly purchases. outdoors With your help and support, • Know the warning signs of heat- Council on Aging and its media related illness: Dizziness, nausea, partners can continue to help aging headache, rapid heartbeat, chest adults stay safe in the summer heat. pain, fainting, red/dry skin, and breathing problems that you should For more information or to make an seek immediate help online donation, please contact our office at (850) 432-1475 or visit www. In an effort to raise awareness coawfla.org. Please also note that about these potential issues and A/C units and fans will not be handed ensure that local seniors are out at the Senior Chill Out event. If comfortable in their homes during the you are a senior in need, please call summer, Council on Aging of West the Council on Aging office to be Florida and WEAR ABC 3 partner with placed on the waiting list. give65.org/seniorchillout Cat Country 98.7, NewsRadio1620, and Magic 106.1 FM every year to procure the community’s donations of new air conditioner units and fans during the Senior Chill Out. While utilizing all-day media coverage, donation centers are set up at three Lowe’s Home Improvement stores throughout the area for one day. Afterwards, hard-working volunteers help to install the units for seniors who need it most in Escambia and Santa Rosa counties. This year’s 2017 Senior Chill Out will take place on June 30 from 6:00 am to 6:30 pm at select area Lowe’s Home Improvement stores. Donations can be made at the following locations:

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ballingerpublishing.com Hurricane Safety for Seniors By Sarah Whitfield, Santa Rosa Public Information Office Hurricane season is June 1 through November 30. Santa Rosa County Emergency Management would like to remind you it’s never too early to be prepared for a disaster.

Five Things to do Now 2. Decide now where you would go may not be disturbed, a cordless Before a Disaster if ordered to evacuate - a friend or phone will not work during power 1. Refer to the hurricane evacuation relative’s home, a hotel, or as a last outages. Also be sure you have a car zones and maps online at www. resort, a public shelter. Remember, charger or portable battery charger santarosa.fl.gov/KnowYourZone. if you are going to leave the area or for your cell phone and mobile Determine if and when you would go to a hotel, don’t delay. Determine devices. If there is a power outage, have to evacuate. Remember: All your route, leave early and travel the you will not be able to charge your mobile home residents are advised shortest distance possible. Think tens phone or tablet inside your home. to evacuate, regardless of location. of miles, not hundreds. If you need help determining your 4. Make sure your street address zone, contact Santa Rosa County 3. Purchase a battery-powered NOAA number is clearly marked on your Emergency Management before a weather radio and, if you have a home. storm threatens at 850-983-5360. landline, be sure to have a non-electric phone. Even though phone service

SUMMER 2017 lifestyle magazine for seniors 21 5. Whether you rent or own your • Store your medications in one home, review your insurance policies location in their original containers. with your agent now. You may wish • List all of your medications: name to take photos or videos of your of medication, dose, frequency and belongings at the beginning of each name of prescribing doctor. hurricane season. For those with special needs or are considered vulnerable, Santa Disaster Planning for Special Needs Rosa and Escambia counties have In a disaster, people with special a special needs shelter. Santa medical needs have extra concerns. Rosa and Escambia counties offer Take the following steps if you or your transportation to a shelter in the family members have special medical event of an evacuation. Registration needs: is required prior to any disaster. To 2017 Atlantic Hurricane register: Season Outlook: Summary • Have at least a three-day supply National Oceanic and Atmospheric of necessary medical supplies, like • Contact your county's Emergency Administration’s (NOAA) 2017 bandages, ostomy bags or syringes. Management division and let them Atlantic Hurricane Season Outlook • For medical equipment requiring know you would like to register. indicates that an above-normal or electrical power such as beds, • Call Santa Rosa County Emergency near-normal hurricane season is breathing equipment, or infusion Management at (850) 983-5360 to most likely. The outlook indicates pumps, check with your medical register over the phone or to request a a 45 percent chance for an above- supply company and ask about a paper form. normal season, a 35 percent chance back-up power source such as a • Escambia County: (850) 471-6400 for a near-normal season, and a 20 battery or generator. • Online at www.floridadisaster.org/ percent chance for a below-normal • If you use oxygen, have an getaplan or www.santarosa.fl.gov/ season. The Atlantic hurricane emergency supply (enough for at least emergency. region includes the North Atlantic a three-day period.) • myescambia.com Ocean, Caribbean Sea, and Gulf of • Oxygen tanks should be securely Mexico. braced so they do not fall over. What to Bring to a Shelter The outlook calls for a 70 percent Call your medical supply company • A change of clothing, rain gear and probability for each of the following regarding bracing instructions. sturdy shoes. ranges of activity during the 2017 • Prepare copies of vital medical • Toiletries, personal items and all hurricane season, which runs from papers such as insurance cards and medications. June 1 through November 30: power of attorney. • Blankets or sleeping bags. • Store extra batteries for hearing • Identification. 11-17 Named Storms, which includes aids, implants, TTY and light phone • Special items for elderly family Tropical Storm Arlene in April signaler. members. • If hearing impaired or non-verbal, • Any dietary needs and snacks. 5-9 Hurricanes bring additional communication • Flashlights and spare batteries. devices if applicable. 2-4 Major Hurricanes • Service animals may become Santa Rosa County also offers a confused, frightened or disoriented welfare check for those that request Most of the predicted activity is during and after a disaster. Keep one in the event of a disaster. likely to occur during the peak them confined or securely leashed or Emergency Management staff is months (August-October) of the harnessed, this will help a nervous or available to conduct public speaking hurricane season. upset animal. engagements on safety and preparedness when requested. Preparing your Medication • Always have at least a three-day supply of all your medications. In some emergencies, you may need to prepare for a week or more.

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Day Trippin' Through Florida by Hana Frenette Long and lazy summer days make for the perfect time to get out of town for a day trip—roll the windows down in the car, feel the breeze and take advantage of the extra hour of sunlight as you embark on your drive. Whether you’re looking to venture to the opposite end of the state, or just to the other end of the county, we’ve compiled a list of the near and far(ish) parks, sights and attractions of the Sunshine State that make for excellent day trip adventures. »

SUMMER 2017 lifestyle magazine for seniors 25 Day Trippin' Through Florida Stops Through the Sunshine State

1. Sundog Books, Fusion Art freshwater inflow provided by only appealing amenities. Glass Gallery, Seaside Farmer’s a few spring-fed creeks (the most Surrounded by 6,000 acres Market: Seaside, Fla significant being Econfina Creek, of pristine forest, the Lodge at Distance from Pensacola: 108 fed by Blue Spring.) Wakulla Springs is North Florida's miles, approx., 1 hour 49 minutes Wild dolphins are commonly castle. Built in 1937 by industrialist For those of you in need of a seen in the waters of St. Andrews Edward Ball, the Lodge is not new and page-turning summer Bay; they are easily spotted when only one of the most beautiful read, stop into charming Seaside the waters are smooth in the buildings of its period, but also bookstore, Sundog Books. The mornings. In shallower waters, St. one of the few where you can stay two-story beach cottage serves as Andrews Bay is known for vast overnight. both a bookstore on the bottom schools of mullet, red fish and Enjoy dinner in the Lodge’s floor, and a record shop upstairs. speckled trout. Occasionally a fine dining room, or relax in a The bookstore regularly features manatee is spotted in the bay as TV-less room overlooking one of readings and book singings from well. the largest natural springs in the regional and national artists. Stop After that, head over to Oaks by country. Play checkers or chess in and pick up the latest release the Park and take in the sprawling, at an old-fashioned table while or peruse selections and artwork shady oaks ranging in age from 45 surrounded by paintings and the from local authors. to 100 years old. Stroll along the watchful eye of a large stuffed If you’re looking to update your well-manicured walkways along alligator. Take in the beauty of old art collection, or just need a the bay while taking in the scenery. Florida while relaxing in style at pretty vase to place your garden’s If you’re looking to step indoors the Lodge at Wakulla Springs. flowers in, pop into Fusion Art out of the heat, head over to The Glass Gallery. The shop features Museum of Man in the Sea and 4. Castillo de San Marcos: colorful, hand-blown pieces in take a glimpse into the history of St. Augustine, Fla. all shapes and sizes—glowing military, science and recreational Distance from Pensacola: 397 octopus chandeliers, beach- diving. The museum provides miles, approx., 5 hours 42 minutes themed jewelry, simple and endless articles and artifacts This Spanish fort in St. elegant vases, intricate nightlights, from diving; many e pieces of Augustine is one of the oldest and more. equipment, helmets and gear are in the country. It's a fun and Aside from the many adorable interactive, providing a hands-on picturesque place to visit. The and locally owned shops, Seaside element for curious guests. gun deck on top of the fort offers also offers a large farmer’s market a great view of the river and the on the weekends. The Seaside 3. Wakulla Springs State Park downtown St. Augustine area. Farmer’s Market features ventures and Historic Lodge at Wakulla Dozens of cannons and mortars from across the panhandle, selling Springs: Tallahassee, Fla. that are scattered across the fort farm-fresh products, jewelry, Distance from Pensacola: 197 and many of them still work. Every artisan soaps and bath products, miles, approx., 2 hours 57 minutes other hour, the fort staff fire the art, and flowers. Florida has dozens of beautiful, cannons for the crowds. cold water springs to enjoy during The bottom rooms of the fort 2. St. Andrews Bay and Oaks the hot summer months. Wakulla each have signage and artifacts by the Park, and Man in the Sea Springs is favored by both locals pertaining to the fort and the use Museum: Panama City, Fla. and visitors for its deep and clear of each room, providing a concise Distance from Pensacola: 134 waters, unusual plants, old-growth picture of the fort’s history and miles, approx., 2 hours 19 minutes forests, nature trails, riverboat more about the history of St. It is a 69,000 acre estuary tours and abundance of wildlife. Augustine as a whole. located in northwest Florida. It is An on-site lodge, the Lodge at St. Augustine experiences no relatively deep, and of relatively Wakulla Springs, also offers shortage of historical buildings high salinity due to the low visitors a variety of unique and and stories, but one of the most

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beautiful and interesting 6. Cà d’Zan,The Ringling buildings is the Lightner Museum: Sarasota, Fla. Museum inside the historic Distance from Pensacola: Alcazar building downtown. 522 miles, approx., 7 This museum houses hours 22 minutes hundreds of pieces of art This Mediterranean from many private eclectic Revival mansion was built collections, as well as pieces to serve as the winter from the American Gilded home of circus magnate Age. John Ringling. It is now part of the John and Mable 5. Ponce de Leon Inlet Ringling Museum of Art. Lighthouse, Ponce Inlet, Fla. Designated as the official Distance from Pensacola: state art museum for Florida, 463 miles, approx., 6 hours 41 the institution offers twenty- minutes one galleries of European 6 This lighthouse stands 175 paintings as well as Cypriot feet tall, making it the tallest antiquities and Asian, lighthouse in Florida and one American, and contemporary of the tallest in the country, art. The museum's art second only to Cape Hatteras collection currently consists of Lighthouse in the Outer more than 10,000 objects that Banks of North Carolina. The include a variety of paintings, tall, red, Florida lighthouse is sculpture, drawings, prints, visited by more than 170,000 photographs, and decorative people each year and was arts from ancient through designated as a National contemporary periods and Historic Landmark in 1998. from around the world. Velázquez, Paolo Veronese, Climb to the top of its 203 The most celebrated items in Rosa Bonheur, Gianlorenzo steps and get ready for a the museum are 16th–20th- Bernini, Giuliano Finelli and breathtaking view of Ponce century European paintings, many others. Inlet. The historic structure including a world-renowned Visitors will enjoy a large- also features several retired collection of Peter Paul scale circus model, and lighthouse projectors, with Rubens paintings. Other several guided tours of their original craftsmanship famous artists represented the gigantic circus and art still intact. include Benjamin West, museums, and house. Marcel Duchamp, Diego

SUMMER 2017 lifestyle magazine for seniors 27 Move Your Body Staying Active Exercise and staying active are important parts of any Move Your lifestyle, but become much more important as you get older. According to the US Department of Health and Human Services, by the age of 75 one-in-three men and one-in-two women do not engage Body in physical activity. Part of the reduction of strength and stamina associated with aging can be reduced by physical activity. Activity Staying helps reduce the risk of fracturing bones, decreases high blood pressure and coronary disease, helps with anxiety and depression, assists with Active joint pain and improves stamina and muscle strength in general. by Tanner Yea Below, we list a variety of options in the Pensacola area to not only help you stay active, but have fun while you are doing it. These are only a few activities of the many that can keep you healthy and feeling young.

Walking Pensacola has a large variety of and events you can participate in. Some of the easiest exercise to trails to explore. The Edward Ball One of the largest is the Pensacola get is simply walking. According Nature Trail wanders through the Volksmarch Club, which is a to the Arthritis Foundation, outskirts of the University of West division of the American Volkssport walking can improve circulation, Florida’s beautiful campus, while Association. They hold numerous strengthen muscles, support your the Perdido Bayou Trail offers you walks year-round all throughout the joints, and even helps lower the a good view into our Gulf waters. city. For more information on when risk of Alzheimer’s disease. It’s If you are feeling up for more of and where these events are held, easy to walk around your block or a challenge, our beaches and visit either ava.org or walkflorida.org neighborhood for as little as 30 seashores can give you a good minutes a day to start feeling the resistance workout while you enjoy Dancing benefits, but getting away from the the spray of the sea and the calls of If walking is too low energy for you, city and reconnecting with nature birds. a more active and energetic option can help give you a new view to might be dancing. Everyone loves appreciate as well. If you’d rather not walk alone, there music and everyone can dance, are a large variety of walking clubs regardless of your talent. According

SUMMER 2017 lifestyle magazine for seniors 29 to the Journal of Aging and Physical World Landing. There will be heavy The YMCA Senior Program involves Activity, dancing can improve hors d’oeuvres, giveaways, dancing, two kinds of exercises done every aerobic power, body muscle music and more. This is a great morning – Water Fit, which is done endurance, strength and flexibility, chance to bring your sweetheart to in a pool; and Senior Fit, which is balance and more. an old-fashioned dance and rock done on land. “A usual session can the night away! The event is free for include building strength, chair If you’re a little rusty on your steps all volunteers and their spouses or yoga, cardio or balance. All of these or would like to learn the ropes of significant others. can be done in a chair, depending dancing, a great place to learn is on your ability,” he said. the Fred Astaire Dance Studio in For more information on the Pensacola. Open to all skill levels Fred Astaire Dance Studio, visit The YMCA also offers Smart Start and ages, they provide private, fredastaorpensacola.com. For to anyone who is a member – four group and practice dance lessons more information on the Wesco free sessions with a wellness – all as part of their curriculum. or Bayview Senior Centers, coach to help you establish goals They also offer a large variety of visit wescoseniorcenter.com or and create a workout plan, all by dances – from smooth styles like ci.pensacola.fl.us analyzing what activities work for the foxtrot, tango or waltz, to more you, which are easiest to do and upbeat styles like the cha-cha, Traditional Exercise which are the most enjoyable. “The mambo and samba. When it comes down to it, often hardest thing to do in exercise is to the best exercise is a traditional get started. The best thing to do is Another alternative is to visit one exercise routine. One of the best what you like doing – dancing or of the many community centers places to get a workout in right now just getting up and moving,” said around the area. The Bayview is the new Bear Levin Studer Family Parker. “Once you do, it’s easier to Senior Center regularly offers dance YMCA, where wellness director take that next step into consistent events along with a host of other Chris Parker heads up the senior exercise.” activities – including exercise exercise program. classes. The Wesco Senior Center For more information on the Bear also offers similar exercises and “We really want to make people feel Levin Studer Family YMCA, visit dance courses, including line welcome, to feel like a community,” ymcanwfl.org. dancing. said Parker. In addition to the exercise at YMCA, many of the All Council on Aging volunteers seniors form fast friendships and are also welcome to attend the will sit around and socialize after inaugural Hats & Heels Senior Prom, the exercise is all finished. hosted by Humana on Thursday, Aug. 17 from 4 to 7 pm at New

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SUMMER 2017 lifestyle magazine for seniors 31 32 Coming of Age SUMMER 2017 photo by Guy Stevens FRED LEVIN an exclusive interview by Kelly Oden

Legendary Pensacola when he entered law school. He spent three years personality Fred Levin is perhaps working hard and he graduated third in his class –first best-known as the trial lawyer who in what was left of the original freshman class. Levin found that he enjoyed being praised for his mind brought down big tobacco, but locals rather than his dancing skills—and so, his lifelong know he is also one of the most generous relationship with success began. philanthropists our community has ever known. Levin has given millions of dollars Levin has been honored with many awards and to the causes closest to his heart and he accolades in his life and career. He has been named has no plans to stop anytime soon. Levin Trial Lawyer of the Year; he is a member of the has donated to big name organizations prestigious Inner Circle of Advocates; he holds multiple records for highest verdicts; he has been like the University of Florida; The Studer, recognized in every edition of Who’s Who in the Levin, Bear, Switzer YMCA; the Institute World, Who’s Who in America and Best Trial Lawyers; for Human and Machine Cognition; and and he is a member of the Trial Lawyers Hall of Fame. the University of West Florida. In addition to these big dollar contributions, Levin While his legal accomplishments could fill volumes, has given significant donations to smaller Levin also found tremendous success as a boxing manager and was awarded the Rocky Marciano Award nonprofits like the Children’s Cancer for National Boxing Manager of the Year. As if that’s Camp and Gulf Coast Kids House, along not enough, Levin was named a chief in the country of with countless smaller grants to area Ghana. He is one of three to receive this great honor nonprofits, little league teams, and even along with Shirley Temple Black and Barbara Jordan. individuals. Levin’s charitable giving has changed many lives for the better and has Levin has also been a generous friend to Council on significantly contributed to the growth Aging of West Florida and was honored as the first ‘Rat’ in the organization’s annual Rat Pack Roast and renaissance Pensacola has seen in and Fundraiser, where he was roasted by civil rights recent years. attorney Morris Dees and many other friends and colleagues. Levin was born on March 29, 1937, in Pensacola. One of five sons, Levin’s father owned a local pawnshop Coming of Age had the great honor of talking to Fred where Levin would often fill in. As an undergraduate at Levin about his life, his career and his recent fight the University of Florida, Levin was more interested in against Stage 4 lung cancer. » partying and socializing than academics. That changed

SUMMER 2017 lifestyle magazine for seniors 33 FRED LEVIN: An Exclusive Interview COA: What was your stay longer. The easiest boyhood like growing up way to do that was three in Pensacola? years of law school. So, I FL: I thought it was applied to law school. You fabulous. You have to go had to have a degree to back to the late 30s and get into law school—that’s then World War II. I never the only thing you needed. knew anything else and life So, I had to go to summer felt very good. I certainly school in order to get the did not see prejudice or grades to get my degree anything along those lines. and go into law school. Although I wasn’t good at it, I enjoyed sports. I COA: In law school you played basketball and changed. You became baseball and things of more motivated and that nature. The 50s were worked much harder fabulous times—this was on your studies. What after the Korean War, so changed? during that break between FL: I thought that high school and college. this was going to be Basically, the 40s and 50s a continuation of my were great times for me. undergraduate time, but on the first day of law COA: Your father owned a school, the dean said, pawn shop in Pensacola ‘Look to your right, look when you were growing to your left, neither one of The Levins. Abe, Stanley, Rose, Herman, Martin, up. Were you very them will be here when you Allen, Fred. 1950. involved in that? graduate.’ Now, of course FL: Yes, and I think it had the guy on my right and a lot to do with my legal the guy on my left were to her by my roommate COA: You famously went career. When he would looking at me. I realized who later became my dear up against big tobacco go to lunch or go out to that this wasn’t going to friend and followed me to and won. How did that coffee, I basically ran the be a continuation. So, I Pensacola, Fred Vigodsky. journey begin? How much store. It got to a point that started really studying and I fell in love almost of a struggle was it? as people would come in, I for three years I did not do immediately and I don’t FL: I had a major victory in could almost identify what any playing. I did nothing think she did. the railroad case and as a they did just by looking but study, study, study result, I was accepted into at them. I was able to and it started something COA: How did you win her a very exclusive fraternity identify what they wanted, that really continued all over? called the Inner Circle of their occupation, etc. This through my law practice— FL: I think that all in all, Advocates, which was became very helpful as I and that is preparation. It she figured that I would be limited to 100 lawyers. got into the practice of law had so much to do with a safe bet for her. I think They have a seminar once and jury trials and things doing well in law school she had been in love with a a year and I had gone to like that. and then doing well in the guy in high school and she it and I was sitting there, practice of law. figured I would be an easy smoking a cigarette and COA: I understand that person for her to date and having a drink when one as an undergraduate, you COA: At that point you she wouldn’t have to give of the members came weren’t the best student. had met your wife. I up her love. up to me and asked if FL: I had a fun time understand that when I would like to be part in college. When I got the two of you met, COA: But then the two of of this case against big through with my four she wasn’t particularly you fell in love. tobacco. I actually told years, I had really learned impressed. FL: Yes. We were married him no because I knew nothing, but I had enjoyed FL: No and she had good in 1959 and I graduated in that no one had ever it so much, I wanted to reason. I was introduced 1961. defeated big tobacco or received anything from 34 Coming of Age SUMMER 2017 Coming of Age

year after we passed the you’ve taken care of your statute, the legislature— family, make sure you through tobacco— do what you can from a overturned the statute. philanthropic standpoint. Then, Governor Chiles That’s basically what vetoed the overturning. I’ve done. Unfortunately, The following year they I’ve come down with came within one vote of health problems and I overturning the veto. So, a am considering making lot of things had to happen a major contribution to for this to eventually the Dana Farber Cancer become what it did. It was Institute at Harvard. I’m called the most significant probably going to do that piece of health care and some other things. legislation ever passed in When you are diagnosed this country. with Stage 4 lung cancer and brain cancer you start COA: Did it inspire you to thinking of your mortality. quit smoking? I’ve had two major FL: Yes. I gave up smoking seizures, had a big part about 15 years ago. of my brain taken out and I’ve had major surgery on COA: After that, you my lungs, so I spend a lot Fred and Marilyn at the wedding in 1959 became very well-known more time thinking about and very wealthy. You those sorts of things than I them. Anyhow, I went back forced them to withdraw a decided to donate $10 do practicing law. to my home in Pensacola bunch of things they had million to your alma and I saw that there was been doing and a lot of the mater, the University of COA: You are well known a statute that, with a few money went toward the Florida Law School. In for your generosity. Is it changes, would have anti-tobacco advertising. return, they named the difficult to choose? Do allowed the state of Florida The bottom line is that law school the Frederic G. you get more requests to sue big tobacco. At that it did cut smoking down Levin College of Law. This than you accommodate? time, I was counsel to the 20 percent. There are naming was met with a FL: Yes. I think one of the president of the Florida 100,000 American lives lot of push back from the problems was created Senate, W.D. Childers. that are saved each year Florida legal community. by me when I set up a Long story short—he because of this statute How did that relationship foundation. As a result decided to sponsor the that was basically adopted change over the years? of that I get two or three changes and we went nationally. It makes me FL: I’m not so sure that it’s requests a day—anything to the Governor and he feel good to know that, as changed at all. It certainly from a high school agreed to the changes. a result of some stupid started me in a direction volleyball team to an At the last minute in the little thing, each year we of making contributions individual. They are mostly legislative session, we save about same number to different charities— minor grants, but it really got the bill passed and of American lives that we everything from the law is difficult because once that became the tobacco lost in Korea and Vietnam school to IHMC to UWF you start, all the other statute that allowed the combined. and from the Children’s groups start requesting state of Florida to sue. Cancer Camp to Gulf help. We ended up settling the COA: How many years did Coast Kids House. These state of Florida case for that take and were you are all major contributions. COA: What are your $13 billion back then. always pretty confident of I think the lowest of any of criteria for charitable The other states were winning? them was the camp and it giving? going to follow suit. There FL: No, not at all. In fact, was $300,000. FL: I wish I had one— happened to be a national I always thought that Basically it goes back to mainly children. settlement with big tobacco was so strong family. My father left me tobacco that, among many they would get it defeated. with the idea that once things other than money, Actually, the following SUMMER 2017 lifestyle magazine for seniors 35 FRED LEVIN: An Exclusive Interview

be something. He was considered to be the greatest governor Florida ever had. He was the most moral and ethical person I have ever met. Not enough has been done for him. I thought this would be at least something.

COA: You’ve been named Trial Lawyer of the year and you’ve won many big cases. Tell me a little bit about your process or legal philosophy that has granted you so much success. FL: When I got to law school and they said ‘look to your left, look to your right,’ I wanted to stay for the three years, so for the first time I really, really started studying. I really started preparing. And actually, instead of one out of three graduating it was really one out of six. Of the From left to right: Kim, Martin, Marilyn, Fred, Marci and Debbie Levin 360 that started with me, 60 graduated. Of those COA: Your larger COA: I understand that make comments and so 60, I graduated number donations, are those part of that decision was it just happened that it one. For the first time in things you plan or are that you wanted to kind came at the right time for my life, instead of being they spur of the moment? of stick it to the legal me to ‘stick it to them,’ as the fun guy, I was getting FL: The biggest donation, community. Tell me about you say, which I did. Then credit for being something which was to the law that. they really got upset. Here else, which was bright school, was spur of the FL: I was getting excellent I had taken the major law and smart. I had never moment. The dean and the results in my law practice school in Florida and put had that. I was always major fundraiser came to and for whatever reason, my name on it. They really the fun guy. Instead of see me. They wanted me those attorneys and law got upset then. having good grades, I was to talk to another lawyer firms that represented probably the best dancer about him making a $6 the other side—the COA: You recently in high school and college. million contribution to insurance companies, the donated money to UWF For the first time I was put his name on a new medical profession, the for a multi-disciplinary getting credit for being building. The dean said major corporations—they building to honor the late something other than the for 10 million dollars we were upset and probably Governor Askew. Tell me fun guy. So, when I started will put his name on the rightfully so. They left about that. practicing law, the same college. I got to thinking the impression that I was FL: I just felt like this thing followed through. I about it and I had just doing something unethical, community has not would be more prepared received a lot of the which was not the case. In appreciated Governor than the next guy, and as tobacco money. I said fact, I bent over backward Askew. I mean they a result I started getting I might consider that. trying to play by the rules have a little section of good verdicts. That gave Within 15 minutes, I made and get good results, I-110 named for him, but me a good reputation and the decision to do it. which I did. They would statewide there ought to the reputation, with the 36 Coming of Age SUMMER 2017 " In almost 60 years in the practice of law, I don’t remember ever being surprised in a court room. I was always prepared for anything. I enjoyed it more to be known as the best lawyer than the best dancer. " kind of law I practiced, I look back and I reflect than the super successful but I’ve got enough sense meant more money and on what I missed. The lawyer. Looking back, from to know that it is likely to the reputation became sad thing is I still can’t my standpoint, I really return. At this point I’m more and more—not just determine—would I have don’t know if I had it to probably going to do more citywide, but statewide been happier with being do over again whether I giving. My kids are well and then nationwide. It a great husband and would have given up being taken care of and they felt good to be known father than to be the great the super trial lawyer for are all very successful. for something other lawyer? I really don’t know. being the super dad and So, I can either give it to than the jokester. It was As a result of success, I husband. I guess that’s a charity that I can see nothing other than total provided for them very, sad in a way. while I’m living or I can preparation. In almost very well. I don’t know give it to the government. 60 years in the practice what their thoughts would COA: How is your health I’ve elected to do more of law, I don’t remember have been. I know what now? I understand you charitable giving. ever being surprised in a my wife’s thoughts would are in remission. court room. I was always have been. She would FL: I guess you could call COA: A lot of people who prepared for anything. have preferred that I’d it that. I’m being treated battle cancer and survive I enjoyed it more to be been home. The boyfriend up in Boston by Dana say that it changes them. known as the best lawyer that I mentioned became Farber, which is one of the What has the experience than the best dancer. The a lineman for the power great cancer institutes in been like for you and problem with preparation company in West Palm the world. I just got back. how has it changed your is time and as a result of Beach. I always said that They are very optimistic. perspective? all that time, you spend she would have been At this point there is no FL: Actually, all of this less time with family. happier with the lineman indication that I have any started about a year Now at this stage in life, from the power company active cancer in my body, and a few months ago.

SUMMER 2017 lifestyle magazine for seniors 37 Although, I’ve had “some very fortunate things happen to me in life outside of the legal community— very few of which I really deserved. Looking back, I don’t know what I would have changed. For a Jewish boy from Pensacola, Florida, it’s been a good ride."

All I was thinking about world all this time, so I $150,000 ruby necklace or Jimmy Carter and they was getting ready for my didn’t know I even had something like that. She were asking him basically next trial. Then I had a cancer. So I never really never really wanted any the same questions that seizure. They took me to went through the fear that of this. In fact, when the I ask. I thought he did a Baptist Hospital. They you get when somebody ambulance came to get fabulous job in answering decided to send me to tells you that you have her, she called me over to them. The questions were the University of Florida Stage 4 lung cancer. By her side and said, “Just tell about things like the Bible where they removed the the time they told me, I me you love me.” That was saying all of this was brain tumor. They knew was cancer free and I have the last thing she ever said created in six days when that it had to have come remained that way for and the last thing I said science says that would from somewhere else in about a year. I was always to her. I realize now that be impossible. And, the my body. So, they sent me very optimistic, so it never there are things I could thing about Jonah being to Dana Farber where they really changed me other have done with her that swallowed by the whale or determined that I have than I wanted to make would have made a major that after you’re gone there lung cancer. All during this sure that my children were difference in her life. The will be mansions in sky. time, I didn’t know it, but I well taken care of. kids told me that after she These are questions that had something called ICU My wife passed away died, they went through anyone with a reasonable delirium. It’s very common, in 2011. That started to her things and she had amount of common sense but not to the extent that I get to me. At that point, I scrapbook after scrapbook might ask, but I thought had it. Normally you have wish I had done more in of things that I had done. Jimmy Carter answered it for a day or two where regard to her. I’ve had a She was my biggest fan them just beautifully. If you get out of surgery and lot of difficulty expressing and I never even realized it. you look at faith logically, you don’t know where you emotions. I would buy there are some major are for a couple of days. her the most expensive COA: How has faith questions that any person Mine went on for months. jewelry. It’s ridiculous—the influenced your life and would have, but I also The first thing I remember necklaces, the rings—well work? know this—ever since I is the doctor in Boston over a million dollars. She FL: I have questions—as became diagnosed with telling me, “I have good never wore any of it. She does everybody, I’m sure, my condition, I must have news for you. You are never wanted it. This was at one time or another. I had hundreds of people cancer free.” Now, I had the way I was expressing recently read a story in come up and tell me they been in a totally different my love—by buying her a the New York Times with are praying for me. When I

38 Coming of Age SUMMER 2017 Coming of Age was diagnosed, they said There are a lot of different much of anything, I how difficult it is from both I had four to eight months things like that—I just became National Manager a financial and a health to live. Right now I’ve appreciate them. of the Year and I met all standpoint to be a senior. I outlived what most people of these very powerful can’t even fathom the idea who have Stage 4 lung COA: Speaking of the people. that people may not have cancer would have and Titanic, I know you have enough to eat or that they I’m basically cancer free. an entire room dedicated COA: Who were you most live in horrible conditions. So, how much has faith to the doomed voyage. star struck by? I never had to face that, meant to me? I hope that How did your interest in FL: I’ve met President so it’s difficult for me to everything is as I want to that start? Clinton, Mikael Gorbachev, understand the problems. I believe. I have questions, FL: When I started the Chairman of the was talking to my children but I have also got to to redecorate my Board of Time Warner, and they said you just believe that all of this Tanglewood home, there you name it. The person don’t realize that money praying for me has helped. were two Renaults that I became the closest doesn’t buy today what it were made in the early to was Jack Kemp. We used to buy. I haven’t paid COA: You have a lot of teens. One of them was on travelled together and any bills in so long. I have rare collectibles like the Titanic—if you saw the he was a big boxing fan. people who pay them for Aristotle and Jackie movie, it was the car with Jack would have been me. So, I never realized Onassis’s Rolls-Royce the sex scene where the a great president of this the cost of things. I’ve and the car from the hand went up in the back country. We were very been very fortunate, that’s movie Titanic. What is window. That one was a close. In fact, his famous why it’s important to help it about collecting that replica, but there were two quote was that ‘the most people who are struggling. interests you and how did actual cars made. One dangerous place in a Roy you get started? went down with the Titanic Jones, Jr. ring was after COA: What do you want FL: I don’t know why, but and this one became the fight to try to get your legacy to be? the fact that someone available. The person who between the camera and How do you want to be that I have a great deal of was helping me do some Fred Levin.’ remembered? respect and admiration of the decorating went up FL: That I did my best, for touched these various to Pennsylvania, bought COA: You’ve been which I did. That I was a objects is significant to it and brought it back. It travelling a lot lately. Tell great lawyer. I don’t know me. My son befriended totally changed the look of me about that. if I’d rather be known as Betty Williams who had that room. FL: I left Pensacola and that or as a great husband been awarded the Nobel spent five weeks travelling. and father, as I’ve said. I Peace Prize back in the COA: What made you get I went to Germany, Hong am a great friend. I can’t 70s. She gave him the into talent management Kong, Japan, Korea, Los say ‘no’ and as a result actual prize. To display and boxing? Angeles and then back I have tons of people a Nobel Peace Prize was FL: Roy Jones, Jr. was home. In Japan, we coming to me for different significant for me. Pensacola’s 18-year-old went to Hiroshima and things. But, what do I I got involved in the superstar who went off Nagasaki. That was very want on my tombstone? boxing business and I was to the Olympics. Boxing interesting to me. I’m I guess it would have to named national boxing was much more important glad I did it, but I began have something to do manager of the year and in 1988. Of course, to realize that I’m happier with my work in the legal that led to meeting a lot everyone in Pensacola here. There’s a lot of this community. Although, I’ve of superstars. As a result was watching him in the country I haven’t seen. had some very fortunate of boxing I became very finals. They basically stole If I decide to do more things happen to me in good friends with the artist the finals. He beat the hell traveling, I’d like to do it in life outside of the legal Leroy Neiman. I started out of his opponent, but this country. community—very few of collecting a lot of his work. they gave the gold medal which I really deserved. He did paintings of me and to Korea. When they got COA: The Council on Looking back, I don’t my wife. I have the original back, his father came Aging focuses on senior know what I would have Three Tenors he painted at to see me and asked if I issues. What do you see changed. For a Jewish boy my home, which is a very would represent him. From as the greatest issues from Pensacola, Florida, famous painting. I’ve got that point on, I had the facing seniors right now? it’s been a good ride. Schindler’s paper weight most fun I’d ever had in FL: Well, I’m there. I’m 80 that he had on his desk. my life. Without knowing years old. I never realized

SUMMER 2017 lifestyle magazine for seniors 39 What’s the News? Council On Aging of West Florida

Council on Aging responds to President Council on Aging of West used for match. ELIMINATED Florida directly are outlined This budget is just a Trump’s proposed elimination of below, many other funding proposal and still needs programs that help fund Meals on Wheels sources that benefit seniors Congressional approval, and and enable them to live more thankfully many members of President Trump’s budget, Grandparents gain individual secure lives are at risk, as both parties have said that dubbed the “Taxpayer First attention they might not oth- well. the cuts and reductions go Budget” by the White House, erwise receive, confidence, “Cuts to funding sources too far. Council on Aging of includes dramatic cuts to tutoring, advice and the on which Meals on Wheels West Florida looks forward to federal funding sources that life-changing opportunity to programs rely – coupled working with Rep. Matt Gaetz local agencies use to help know the consistent love of a with the significant reduc- and Senators Marco Rubio vulnerable, disabled, hungry Foster Grandparent. tions proposed to SNAP, and Bill Nelson to advocate adults ages 65 and older. The These proposed cuts wid- Medicaid, and other safety for our area’s most needy investments in defense and en the service gap between net programs for low-income while educating our elected homeland security, as out- these proven programs and Americans and people with officials on the challenges lined in the spending propos- those who benefit from them. disabilities – would exacer- these older individuals face. al, are largely at the expense Meals on Wheels, for ex- bate the widespread suffer- For more information of non-defense discretion- ample, is already serving 23 ing already felt by millions of about these programs, or ary and other anti-hunger million fewer meals now than vulnerable seniors and put to volunteer or donate, visit and anti-poverty programs, in 2005, and waiting lists are greater pressure on an al- coawfla.org or call (850) 432- many of which help as many mounting in every state. At a ready strained senior support 1475. as 2,200 senior citizens in time when increased funding infrastructure,” said Meals on Escambia and Santa Rosa is needed, millions of seniors Wheels America President counties. who rely on the program ev- and CEO Ellie Hollander in a Among the eliminated ery day for a nutritious meal, statement. Help Needed programs are the Community safety check and visit from a Three Council on Aging of The Retreat, our adult day Development Block Grant volunteer will be left behind. West Florida funding sources health care center, needs program, which helps fund “These initiatives make at risk (figures are national): your help! The facility's Meals on Wheels, and the sense not only from a Older Americans Act (OAA): volunteer piano player, Corporation for National and compassionate perspective, A federal program which pro- who would delight our Community Service, an initia- but from a common-sense, vides funding for a myriad of clients with music the first tive that funds Senior Com- fiscal one as well,” said John services including homemak- Wednesday of each month, panions and Foster Grand- Clark, President and CEO of ers, transportation, assess- has moved on. Do you parents. Meals on Wheels Council on Aging of West ment, and congregate meal or does someone in your delivers almost 130,000 Florida. “They give hope and programs: $6.5 million cut network play the piano, meals to nearly 450 elders real nutrition to those who Corporation for National and would you or they be in our area. There are 500 are food-insecure among us. and Community Service willing to donate an hour individuals on the waiting list They allow older individuals (CNCS): A federal program a month to making our for meals in the two-county to stay in their home and which funds the agency’s participants' day a little area. Senior Companions remain active in the com- Foster Grandparent Pro- brighter? Come join us are healthy older adults munity, while in the case of gram (FGP) and the Senior for an hour and make the who help other adults live Foster Grandparents helping Companion Program (SCP): participants at The Retreat independently. Without the at-risk youth find purpose ELIMINATED VERY Happy! 10:30 am - help of Senior Companions, and the one-on-one attention Community Development first Wednesdays of each many older adults would not they so desperately crave. Block Grant (CDBG): The month. Call (850) 266- be able to continue living at Individuals who stay at home agency receives funding 2518. home and would need more for a few dollars a day save from the CDBG program from expensive, less personal more expensive programs the City of Pensacola and Es- care. Foster Grandparents like Medicaid and Medicare cambia County. These funds give their experience and tal- the cost of assisted living are used for congregate ent to help children develop care at a rate of over a hun- meals program and Meals the skills, confidence and dred dollars a day.” on Wheels in the city and for strength to succeed in life. While eliminated or re- rural services in the county. Children who need Foster duced programs that affect These funds can also be

40 Coming of Age SUMMER 2017 Council on Aging says 'See You Later' to Sandie Holtry

On April 13, we celebrated our Retreat Director Sandie Holtry, who is now enjoying her much-deserved retirement. Sandie joined the Council on Aging of West Florida team in September 1996 as the Foster Grandparent supervisor, and later moved into a nursing position at The Retreat adult day health care center. In 1998, she was promoted to director of the adult day health care center. Ask any Retreat client, any coworker of hers, or any relative of a participant about Sandie, and they will all tell you the same thing: there is no one like Sandie.

Council on Aging of West Florida hires Jessica Ayers as director of The Retreat

She earned a bachelor’s degree of social work in 2000, which included extensive internships with both Alzheimer’s Family Council on Aging of West Services and The Haven of Our Florida announces the hire Lady of Peace, and a master’s of Jessica Ayers to lead The degree in health education in Retreat, the agency’s adult day 2004. health care center. Jessica Jessica is engaged in the replaces Sandie Holtry, who community in other ways by previously managed The Retreat serving on various boards and Council on Aging Honors for 20 years. Jessica comes to councils that further the cause Volunteers Council on Aging after serving of social work and regional as the property coordinator improvement. On April 26 in honor this dedicated team for Veranda Retirement The Retreat offers a of National Volunteer of philanthropists Community. stimulating day experience Week, Council on served nearly 350 Jessica’s history includes for older adults with physical an impressive focus on and and cognitive impairments. Aging of West Florida peers and students dedication to our area’s elderly Participants enjoy a full day of honored all of our in our area for more population. A Pensacola local, activities, social interaction and wonderful Senior than 113,000 hours. she has a career’s worth of recreation in a safe, protective Companions, Foster experience in health care, at-home like atmosphere. Grandparents and managing needs of clients and Family caregivers gain peace of RELIEF workers at patients, raising awareness of mind knowing their loved ones a packed annual senior issues in the community, are in a safe place while they go recognition luncheon overseeing daily operations, off to work or get much needed at New World working with caregivers, respite. To arrange a tour, call Landing. Last year, conducting social service (850) 266-2503. activities, and so much more.

SUMMER 2017 lifestyle magazine for seniors 41 Puzzle Page

Major Events of the 1960s

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2 3 4 OPENING BEETHOVEN PAPA SYMPHONIE FANTASTIQUE 5 6 NIGHT! & BLUE HAYDN JEANS 3.3.18 1.13.18 7:30PM 7 8 with 11.4.17 7:30PM 4.28.18 10.7.17 7:30PM with Scott MASTERWORKS 7:30PM 7:30PM with Kluksdahl, Tracy with 9 10 11 with Westwater cello Silverman, Guest Santiago Arts: & UWF AWAKENINGS electric 12 Rodriguez, composer Symphonic violin Singers 13 piano Photochoreography

14 BERLIOZ BARBER MARQUEZ HAYDN BERLIOZ Roman Carnival Overture to Danzon No. 2 Depiction of Chaos, Symphony 15 Overture The School for Scandal from The Creation Fantastique SILVERMAN 16 SAINT-SAENS The Kiss and the Chaos Incidental Music for CURIALE Il Distratto and more to be Piano Concerto No. 5 Awakenings announced 17 “The Egyptian” KENJI BUNCH Cello Concerto COPLAND Embrace in C Major R. STRAUSS Suite from GINASTERA Te Deum for the Suite from The Tender Land Der Rosenkavalier Dances of Estancia Empress Maria 18 Therese RAVEL Dvořák BEETHOVEN Symphony No. 9 Symphony No. 100 La Valse Symphony No. 5 “Military” 19 CELEBRATE ALL YOU RUSSIAN THE NEW NEED IS LOVE SPECTACULAR SEASON 20 A BEATLES POPS! YEAR! TRIBUTE SUBSCRIPTIONS with Classical Mystery Tour AVAILABLE 2.10.18 NOW Across 18. Place where U.S. destroyer was fired upon by North 7:30PM

2. Televised Viet Cong attack showing brutality of war Vietnamese 12.31.17 ADD-ON OPTIONAL 4.7.18 5. First American to orbit the Earth 19. Program implemented by Johnson in 1964 7:00PM 7:30PM 6. 1968 Presidential candidate from Alabama 20. Failed invasion of Cuba with with INDIVIDUAL 7. Site of musical festival in 1969 Dee Daniels, Gil Shaham, vocalist violin 8. Civil rights leader assassinated in 1965 Down CONCERT 11. Assassinated Robert Kennedy 1. U2 spy plane pilot captured by Russians Dee Daniels brings The Classical TCHAIKOVSKY TICKETS 13. Lost 1964 Presidential race to Johnson 3. _____ act set up social programs to fight poverty 4. Built by Russians in 1960 her swing, soul, Mystery Tour returns Romeo and Juliet 14. First person in space and blues inspired to perform the AVAILABLE 9. Defeated Nixon in 1960 Presidential race STRAVINSKY 15. City where Kennedy was assassinated program celebrating legendary music 10. _____ Act of 1964 prohibiting racial discrimination Symphony in 16. Created to provide health insurance for 65 and over Ella Fitzgerald, Sarah of the Beatles, live Three Movements SEPTEMBER 17. In 1961 they started trying to desegregate busses 12. Title of Martin Luther King speech given in 1963 Vaughn, Peggy Lee, in concert with the and more to ring in Pensacola Symphony. TCHAIKOVSKY 2017 the New Year with us! Violin Concerto

Stumped? Answers on page 44. For Season Tickets Call 850.435.2533 www.PensacolaSymphony.com 42 Coming of Age SUMMER 2017 OPENING BEETHOVEN PAPA SYMPHONIE NIGHT! & BLUE HAYDN FANTASTIQUE JEANS 3.3.18 1.13.18 7:30PM with 11.4.17 7:30PM 4.28.18 10.7.17 7:30PM with Scott MASTERWORKS 7:30PM 7:30PM with Kluksdahl, Tracy with with Westwater cello Silverman, Guest Santiago Arts: & UWF AWAKENINGS electric Rodriguez, composer Symphonic violin Singers piano Photochoreography

BERLIOZ BARBER MARQUEZ HAYDN BERLIOZ Roman Carnival Overture to Danzon No. 2 Depiction of Chaos, Symphony Overture The School for Scandal from The Creation Fantastique SILVERMAN SAINT-SAENS The Kiss and the Chaos Incidental Music for CURIALE Il Distratto and more to be Piano Concerto No. 5 Awakenings announced “The Egyptian” KENJI BUNCH Cello Concerto COPLAND Embrace in C Major R. STRAUSS Suite from GINASTERA Te Deum for the Suite from The Tender Land Der Rosenkavalier Dances of Estancia Empress Maria Therese RAVEL Dvořák BEETHOVEN Symphony No. 9 Symphony No. 100 La Valse Symphony No. 5 “Military” CELEBRATE ALL YOU RUSSIAN THE NEW NEED IS LOVE SPECTACULAR SEASON A BEATLES POPS! YEAR! TRIBUTE SUBSCRIPTIONS with Classical Mystery Tour AVAILABLE 2.10.18 NOW 7:30PM

12.31.17 ADD-ON OPTIONAL 4.7.18 7:00PM 7:30PM with with INDIVIDUAL Dee Daniels, Gil Shaham, vocalist violin CONCERT

Dee Daniels brings The Classical TCHAIKOVSKY TICKETS her swing, soul, Mystery Tour returns Romeo and Juliet and blues inspired to perform the AVAILABLE STRAVINSKY program celebrating legendary music Symphony in Ella Fitzgerald, Sarah of the Beatles, live Three Movements SEPTEMBER Vaughn, Peggy Lee, in concert with the and more to ring in Pensacola Symphony. TCHAIKOVSKY 2017 the New Year with us! Violin Concerto For Season Tickets Call 850.435.2533 www.PensacolaSymphony.com SUMMER 2017 lifestyle magazine for seniors 43 Were You Seen?

Ann and Jim Neal Carlette Howell and Flip Durant Esther and Ed Turner

Fran Switzer, Glenys Ballinger, Angela Moore and Jenn Cole Kaipo and Stacy Robello Kathleen Logan and Glenys Ballinger

Pete Moore, Ray Russenberger and Charlie Switzer Tom and Katrina Pace

ACROSS: 2. Tetoffensive 5. Glenn 6. Georgewallace 7. Woodstock 8. Malcolmx 11. Sirhansirhan 13. Goldwater 14. Gagarin 15. Dallas 16. Medicare 17. Freedomriders 18. Gulfoftonkin 19. Greatsociety 20. Bayofpigs DOWN: 1. Powers 3. Economicopportunity 4. Berlinwall 9. Kennedy 10. Civilrights 12. Ihaveadream

44 Coming of Age SUMMER 2017 Thank You. Many thanks to our donors. We appreciate your generous support. Gifts received from February 17 to May 23, 2017.

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