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AtlantaAtlanta ShakespeareShakespeare CompanyCompany stagesstages worldworld classclass act!act! April 2011 Story on page 2 Vol. 25, No. 4 Page 2 • April 2011 • Senior News • Atlanta On the Cover Atlanta Shakespeare Company stages world class act by SUSAN LARSON labor lost over a long stretch of time, a celebration seemed the more ON THE COVER dramatic way to go. This season’s Atlanta Shakespeare Company performances of what the company actors Tony Brown and Jeff calls “Shakespeare Final Four: Watkins in A Man for All Seasons. Henry VIII, Timon of Athens, The Two Noble Kinsmen and Edward III,” will mark the achievement of While planning their their Canon Completion Project. 2010-2011 season last year, Artistic This project is a major mile- Director Jeff Watkins realized that stone, putting ASC in the ranks of a Atlanta Shakespeare Company only few larger American companies, had a few Shakespeare plays left to including Colorado Shakespeare perform for the first time. And as he Festival and Oregon Shakespeare puts it, “At that point we had a Festival, who have performed the choice to make: should we continue entire Shakespearean canon. But working our way toward completing even more dramatic is that, as of the canon slowly, performing one this month, ASC will become the rare work each year for the next first theatre company in America to four years, or should we do it all in complete a 39-play version of the The Cast of ASC outside the Atlanta Shakespeare Tavern where one season and make a celebration Shakespeare Canon which includes they perform. out of it?” a full-scale professional production Not wanting to have any love or of Edward III rather than just a stage reading. ASC will furthermore be the first company in the world, anonymous donor next to the Bard’s own company, of put forth $50,000 course, to produce the canon solely in matching funds with “an original practice” – toward completing informed staging aesthetic inspired the canon this past by Elizabethan and Jacobean stag- June, ASC fans ing techniques. played a major role Of course a lot of time, talent by contributing the and hard work has gone into this remaining $50,000 achievement. Tony Brown, who has in under a month! been with ASC for 20 years and has The final per- performed in all but four of formances of this Shakespeare’s plays said, “I’m milestone accom- always in awe of the people with plishment run whom I get to work.” through mid-April. ASC patrons have strong feel- General admission ings and experiences as well, is $12. regarding the high quality of the Two Noble acting. Kinsmen by “The first time I visited the William Shakespeare Tavern, I saw Julius Shakespeare, Caesar. I was sitting right next to directed by Troy the stage, and when Brutus twirled Willis runs April 2, around in response to a jibe from 8, 10, 14, 16. Cassius, his sword tip almost took Edward III by my nose off. Fortunately, I'm very William quick at ducking. All I could think Shakespeare, of was, ‘Live Theater! I love it!’" directed by local writer Fran Stewart said. Andrew Houchins, And even the community loves runs April 1, 3, 7, getting into the act. When an 9, 15, 17. ASC actor Jeff Watkins performs in The Tempest

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Senior News & Views of Georgia Vernon Road, Atlanta, GA 30338; phone 770-280-1200. April 2011 • Senior News • Atlanta • Page 5 Poets’ Corner Editor’s Note: If you have written a right, what’s known, what’s real. AND And give some alms as my due “well-worked” poem which you would Once I had a midriff, For the lonely the hungry the lame like considered for publication, please The only moral standard modern ribbed with fine and tender skin, And hope that others will do the forward it to: Senior News, P. O. Box culture may espouse Where now one has to ply and poke same. 8389, Warner Robins, GA 31095-8389. Is that all ideas have value, and to find a way Please include your name and address none can be cast out. to get in. on your poem. We will publish selected The only modern villain, one who AND poems (or excerpts) as space permits. meets with great disdain, My belly now protrudes ********* Is he who will make judgements, is far from it’s origin. The not hip to everything. It used to be, you see, PLANT GOOD SEEDS when hugging a “he,” Comfortable by Nina Clauss (2006) And so we spend our days in my breasts were first Chair Store™ endless rounds of frantic acts, to reach his chest. Since 1992 Lord, let me plant good seeds this Working, spending and acquiring But now my belly wins day, so we need not face the fact the race, Are you downsizing I know you will make them grow. That life now has no meaning, Much to my disgrace. or redecorating For all my blessings let me say, nothing sure in which to believe or looking for Jesus listens, how well I know. It’s as if we think such frenzy will ********* something to My faith in God is my strong point, our emptiness relieve. make standing or On Him I can always depend. HERE’S TO YOU reclining easier? He’s been with me forever, The path to our redemption from by Vera King • Glider rockers Like a prayer, I feel I must send. the fix that we are in • Lift chairs It’s the Lord I call on for comfort, Might begin with age-old questions Everything has been written • Recliners • Sofas & loveseats When my heart gets too heavy to to be asked now once again. Everything has been said ...and more in bear. Perhaps we need consider, what’s I wonder who listened 100s of fabrics! Your precious words in my Bible, right, what’s just, what’s true I wonder who read I read and I know you care. And try to find new answers that You know you have family that love aren’t just different points of If I pen this poem today you, view. Will anyone read what I say STORE HOURS Tues–Sat 11-7 A friend might call and brighten Sun 12-6 your day. We must expect loud ridicule from Will my pebble make a ripple Mon Closed But the Lord is always there when some scientific men In the pond of humankind needed, Who say such questions can’t be Will the message reach someone 770-518-8518 All I need do is pray. answered, please don’t waste our Who may need some peace of mind 30 E Crossville Rd, Roswell 30075 time again. So I’ll say some prayers for you www.TheComfortableChairStore.com ********* This humble view, however, is that such inquiries of yore THEY TOLD ME THAT GOD Are the only ones that matter when IS DEAD – AND NOW I DON’T death comes knocking at your FEEL SO GOOD MYSELF door. by Fred Richardson ********* When I was young and filled with hope, a naive, rustic lad WINTER I saw life as a struggle, as good by Phyllis A. Smith things versus bad. For I was taught and wholly The moon glides silent on high bought that some ideas were as if to own the dark blue sky. sure, That honor, truth and right and just And feathery flakes fall from trees, were concepts fixed and pure. moved along by the slightest breeze. My early education clearly bore this sure view out. Then the stars, always ready to Our very founding fathers penned play, those words no one could doubt, winking and blinking then hurry Some truths were self-evident, some away. rights by God endowed. A father felled at Omaha for Billowing clouds ever changing in reasons good and proud. mass, tumble and roll and finally pass. Then I matriculated to learn just how wrong I’d been, And the moon silently passes on by. Like earnest, pitied Plato and all ********* those once great men Who wasted all their talents, their OLD AGE efforts and their lives by Marilyn Detrio Kirkland On fruitless quests for absolutes, mere superstitious jive. In my old age, I’ve put aside What one might see as good or bad my passion. or just or wrong or true It has flown by. Is never fixed in any sense, it’s just AND a point of view. Along with my good looks The sole surviving absolute of has gone, death of the Ideal A finger straight, Is that it’s always relative – what’s that’s now a crook. Page 6 • April 2011 • Senior News • Atlanta Historic speakers and new technology converge at 125th Anniversary of South-View Cemetery Special to Senior News viously segregated South. As a Price, millionaire businessman members who have loved ones result, on April 21st, 1886, Alonzo Herndon, two Tuskegee included in the South-View fami- South-View Cemetery received Airmen, several Atlanta Black ly. Please share your special 125 years ago... six its charter. The special 2011 Crackers and others who repre- memory with us for commemo- former slaves believed that Palm Sunday celebration will sent the rich history and legacy rative material as well as the African Americans in Atlanta also mark the dedication of the of Atlanta. The roots of Morris development of our future proj- deserved a decent, respectful new mausoleum. Brown College run deep at ects. resting place. That dream became Before there was Dr. Martin South-View with the presence of A very special announcement the historic South-View Luther King, Jr., there was Rev. two presidents, Rev. John Lewis will be made at the 125th Cemetery located on Jonesboro Martin Luther “Daddy” King, Sr. and Dean Edward Caesar anniversary celebration that will Road. Appropriately, next month and his devoted wife Alberta Mitchell. The grandfather of be held on the grounds on the great-great-great grandson of King. Both are entombed at Atlanta’s first African American Sunday, April 17, 2011 at 2 p.m. famous abolitionist Frederick South-View. Rev. Martin Luther mayor, Maynard Jackson, John that will represent a special tech- Douglass, Kenneth Morris and King, Jr. was originally Wesley Dobbs, also rests at nological and educational initia- former Atlanta City Council entombed at the cemetery until South-View. The bottom line is tive of South-View. president Lisa Borders, whose his body was moved to a crypt at that South-View Cemetery is a Learn more about the history, grandfather, Rev. William the King Center. In fact, every true historic treasure for the city art and the preservation efforts Holmes Borders is interred at the pastor of the historic Ebenezer of Atlanta and preservationists. with their special walking tours. cemetery, will be featured at this Baptist Church is buried at The preservation foundation For more information, check out special celebration. Dozens of South-View. 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The CBO predicted a could cost seniors who retired very low, 1.1 percent COLA in with average benefits of $1,170 in 2012, coming after two unprece- 2010 about $15,222 over a 25- dented years in which beneficiar- year retirement. By 2033, seniors ies received no COLA at all. would receive a monthly benefit Now, the bad news – this that's about $131 lower, using the would be the lowest COLA ever more slowly-growing CPI. paid in years where there was a “Make no mistake. The differ- COLA. The boost may not be ence would compound over enough to prevent Social Security time,” says Larry Hyland, payments from continuing to Chairman of TSCL. “At the same shrink, warns The Senior Citizens time Medicare costs would con- League (TSCL), one of the tinue to take a bigger piece of nation's largest nonpartisan sen- Social Security benefits, retirees iors groups. A new analysis risk inadequate benefits and run- released by TSCL indicates that ning through their savings,” even if the Medicare Part B base Hyland says. premium stays the same as it is To learn more, subscribe to today, at $115.40 per month, the TSCL's newsletter The Social majority of beneficiaries will still Security and Medicare Advisor, see lower net Social Security pay- visit the TSCL website at ments in 2012 after deductions www.SeniorsLeague.org or call 1- for Medicare Part B, Part D and 800-333-8725 for information. Medicare Advantage premiums. ********* A recent survey by TSCL With over 1 million support- found that nearly half of seniors ers, The Senior Citizens League is are reporting lower Social one of the nation's largest nonpar- Security checks in 2011 after tisan seniors groups. Located just deduction of Medicare premiums. outside Washington, D.C., its Of these, one in four are receiv- mission is to promote and assist ing at least $50 less per month, members and supporters, to edu- and one in nine say they are cate and alert senior citizens receiving at least $100 less per about their rights and freedoms as month. On the other hand, survey U.S. Citizens, and to protect and respondents said their overall defend the benefits senior citizens monthly expenses continued to have earned and paid for. The rise dramatically from 2010 to Senior Citizens League is a proud 2011. Twenty-three percent affiliate of The Retired Enlisted reported their monthly expenses Association. Please visit had increased at least $80, and www.SeniorsLeague.org or call 1- 35% said their monthly expenses 800-333-8725 for more informa- had increased more than $119. tion. The findings come as Congress wrestles with reducing Distributed by The Senior Exchange, the federal budget deficit and Inc. Serving The Mature American With debates Social Security reform. Timely, Low-Cost, Self-Help President Obama's Fiscal Information Page 10 • April 2011 • Senior News • Atlanta Woman’s Caucus for Art in Georgia exhibits through April 22nd by MARY FRANCES offers educational programs, networking opportunities, book discussions, exhibition oppor- The Woman’s Caucus tunities, and a monthly for Art in Georgia exhibits newsletter that tracks all March 2 through April 22, events. A monthly Art Share is 2011 at Georgia Perimeter available to members who wish College Clarkston campus. feedback from fellow artists on Thirty-one of the over 100 individual pieces of work. artists contributed to the edgy For more information inter- exhibition of collage, clay, ested individuals may contact yarn, fabric, oil, photography, www.wcaga.org or www.nation acrylic and charcoal. The alwca.org. exhibit is displayed on the The Fine Arts Building has fourth floor of the state-of-the- a mystical exhibit of Ulises art Jim Cherry Library build- Toache from through April 7, ing. 2011. These mixed media ren- Lilies by Thelma Johnson Marlene Puca, a visitor, derings are done on wood pan- described one painting as “col- els and canvas. Toache may be orful and unique” and thought reached at u_toache@yahoo. many of the artists were com. “stretching their boundaries.” Both exhibits are free and Dedicated to supporting, open to the public. They are recognizing and educating located at Georgia Perimeter established and emerging College, 555 North Indian women artists, membership to Creek Drive, Clarkston, GA the WCAGA is open to all 30021. For further information interested women. The group call 678-891-3556.

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Red Dragon by Rosemary Williams April 2011 • Senior News • Atlanta • Page 11 Georgia state parks’ Spring Wildflower Hikes offer families a natural incentive to get outdoors Special to Senior News the arrival of spring at the park. $5 • Wildflowers of Tallulah vireos on the way to their northern parking. 706-265-1969. Saturday, April 23, 10 a.m.-11:30 nesting areas. We'll also look for a.m.; Tallulah Gorge State Park, birds returning to nest here after • Spring Wildflowers Around Unicoi Tallulah Falls. Enjoy a ranger-led spending the winter as far away as Longer days, warmer weath- (Earth Day Event); Friday, April 15 hike along Tallulah Gorge State South America. Spring wildflowers er and eye-catching blooms like dog- through Saturday, April 16; Unicoi Park's trail system while viewing will be in bloom, so you won't want woods, azaleas and irises are sure State Park and Lodge, Helen. The many varieties of spring wildflowers. to miss this walk. $5 parking. 706- signs of Spring. To celebrate the sea- wildflower program will begin Bring your camera. $5 plus $5 park- 541-0321. son, Georgia State Park rangers are Friday with a slide show and lecture. ing. 706-754-7981. hosting a series of guided wildflower There will be wildflower walks that About Georgia State Parks hikes throughout the state providing will help both the novice and experi- • Spring Bird Walk Georgia’s state parks and his- nature enthusiasts a close-up look at enced enthusiast to better appreciate Saturday, April 30, 8 a.m.-9:30 a.m.; toric sites are operated by the these spectacular blooms. the colorful and fascinating world of Mistletoe State Park, Appling. Join Department of Natural Resources Spring bloom hikers will look mountain wildflowers. Pre-registra- an early morning bird walk as we and offer pristine natural beauty for Canada Violet, Trout Lily, Wild tion is required for each walk. $5 kick off Spring Fling: A Day in the from coastal marshes and midland Azalea, Spring Beauty, Foamflower, parking. 800-573-9659 ext. 305. Park. We will look for neo-tropical swamps to piedmont plains and Trillium, Indian Pink, Buckeye and migrants like warblers, tanagers and breathtaking mountains. many more native blooms. The wild- flower hikes are hosted by state parks that have a large number of native plants, including Sweetwater Creek, Amicalola Falls, Unicoi, Dunwoody’s April Lemonade Days Tallulah Gorge and Mistletoe. For those interested in exploring the backcountry trails on their own, satisfy the thirst for family fun Providence Canyon, Cloudland Canyon and Panola Mountain state Special to Senior News and food! Plus, there’s face throughout the city. Also over parks also offer popular wildflower painting and a petting zoo on the weekend, the Dunwoody viewing spots. Panola Mountain fea- Saturday and Sunday, not to Arts and Crafts Guild will pres- tures the rare Red Diamorpha and Quench your penchant mention an over-the-top Skate ent the works of a number of magnificent Atamasco Lily, and for family fun during Park Exhibition. Extended carni- Southeastern artisans. Providence Canyon is home to the Dunwoody’s Lemonade Days, val hours, additional rides and Event hours are 5-10 p.m. Big Leaf Magnolia, which are awe- April 14-17. The annual brand-new activities make this Thursday; 5-11 p.m. Friday; 10 inspiring at 24 inches wide. fundraising event for the year’s event all the sweeter. a.m.-11 p.m. Saturday; and, For details on Georgia’s State Dunwoody Preservation Trust, Park wildflower hikes and other Rise and shine Saturday noon-6 p.m. Sunday. Admission events, visit www.GeorgiaState Lemonade Days 2011 brings the morning for the “Bike Ride is $20 for a full-day ride pass. Parks.org or contact the parks amusement park glee of yester- around Dunwoody” safety class Visit directly. A $5 parking fee is charged year right to the heart of this and ride around Dunwoody, a www.DunwoodyLemonadeDays and some hikes are free. Below are a smart city. Think: rides, midway family-friendly event to raise .org for a coupon and complete few of the wildflower hikes currently games, inflatables, food, food funds for installing bike racks details. scheduled.

2011 Spring Wildflower Hikes

• Early Spring Wildflower Hike Sunday, March 20, 2 p.m.-4 p.m.; Sunday, March 27, 2 p.m.-4 p.m.; Sunday, April 3, 2 p.m.-4 p.m. Sweetwater Creek State Park, Lithia Springs. This 2-mile ranger-led hike will be moderately strenuous and will pass through a variety of wild- flower habitats and beautiful areas. Meet in the Interpretive Center. $5 plus $5 parking. 770-732-5871.

• Spring Wildflower Hike Saturday, April 9, 9 a.m.-12 p.m.; Sweetwater Creek State Park, Lithia Springs. This will be a moderately strenuous 3-mile guided hike through a variety of beautiful wild- flower habitats. We will be leaving from the Visitors Center in the nature trails parking lot. $5 plus $5 parking. 770-732-5871.

• Spring Wildflower Fest Saturday, April 16 through Sunday, April 17, 10 a.m.-6 p.m.; Amicalola Falls State Park and Lodge, Dawsonville. Take a wildflower identification hike and participate in wildflower themed kids-crafts. Enjoy a variety of activities as we celebrate Page 12 • April 2011 • Senior News • Atlanta Out & About

Georgia Mountain BirdFest scheduled for April 28 through May 1 Registration is already open! and modern campsites for $25- $53. With 1,050 acres of forest, Special to Senior News streams and a lake, as well as eight miles of hiking trails, Unicoi State Park is known for When Georgia Mountain exceptional wildlife viewing. PROOF BirdFest kicks off this spring at During spring, visitors may see Encore Atlanta - 2011 Unicoi State Park and Lodge, it Golden-winged Warblers, will be northern Georgia’s only Cerulean Warblers, Scarlet major birding festival. With more Tanagers, Indigo Buntings and than 60 field trips, programs and numerous other species. The park hands-on activities to choose is two hours north of Atlanta, just from, it is open to birders of all outside Bavarian-themed Helen. ages and skill levels. Georgia Mountain BirdFest is Ornithologist Marshall Iliff of sponsored by Friends of Unicoi Cornell Lab of Ornithology and State Park. To learn more, visit Giff Beaton, author of Birding www.gamtnbirdfest.com or call Georgia, will be among the many 706-878-2201 ext. 305. guest speakers. Running April 28 through May 1, the festival includes more than 20 guided field trips to loca- tions such as Ivy Log Gap Road, Brasstown Bald, Smithgall Woods, Anna Ruby Falls, Sosebee Cove and the normally restricted Buck Shoals. More than 60 seminar topics cover bats and butterflies as well as birds, with titles such as Binoculars 101, Warbler Identification, Bat Conservation in Georgia, Nature Photography, Tree Identification and Birding by Ear. On Saturday, April 30, more than a dozen events will be open to the public as well, such as guided bird walks, crafts and hayrides. Most Saturday events are free. The fee for the four-day con- ference is $110 per person, and Unicoi Lodge room rates are $59. Unicoi State Park also offers fully equipped cottages for $105-$150 April 2011 • Senior News • Atlanta • Page 13 Out & About

Callanwolde’s “Jazz on the Lawn 2011” Summer Outdoor Jazz Concert Series Special to Senior News Callanwolde hosts an array of the Southeast, she presents a temporary jazz styles. brilliant jazz artists on the fol- soulful fusion of jazz, swing, • Friday, August 12 at 7:30 lowing dates: blues and gospel styles as she pm; Gwen Hughes – Swing Callanwolde’s Jazz on • Friday, June 3; 7:30 pm; fronts a 5-pc jazz ensemble – Jazz. Gwen Hughes, jazz vocal- the Lawn presents a beautiful Nick Longo – High Powered The Sweet Soul Jazz Masters. ist and multiple winner of setting for summer outdoor con- Jazz. Callanwolde opens its • Friday, July 8 at 7:30 pm; Creative Loafing’s “Best Jazz certs. The series showcases a 2011 series with Atlanta’s Lindsay Appel – Bluesy Rock Artist” award, swings with a lineup of Atlanta’s jazz treasures favorite saxophone artist Nick Jazz. Multi-talented singer-song- mix of elegant jazz, earthy blues with a mix of classic and con- Longo. His powerful style, writer Lindsay Appel blends and a little rock & roll. Her temporary jazz, swing, fusion, amazing solos and his ensemble pop, rock and blues to create a band The Retro Jazz Kats, blend Latin and blues. Surrounded by of top jazz musicians create a sound that is all her own. A resi- all of these influences seamless- the natural beauty of lively, energetic opening night dent of Atlanta, Appel was the ly to create a completely memo- Callanwolde’s lush grounds it’s performance. Creative Loafing Reader's Pick rable evening of music. a great way to unwind and enjoy • Friday, June 17 at 7:30 pm; for the Best-Local Singer- Tickets: $15 advance pur- live music performed by some Marsha DuPree – Soulful Songwriter 2008, and she has chase online; $20 at the door. of the finest jazz artists in the Cabaret Jazz. Marsha DuPree, a built an avid fan base around the Save time and buy tickets Southeast. Bring a blanket and a beautifully skilled jazz vocalist, Atlanta area. online, beginning May 1 at picnic and enjoy these special is known for her sweet soul • Friday, July 29 at 7:30 pm www.ticketleap.com. concerts under the stars! cabaret and musical review spe- ; Madoca & Company – Callanwolde Fine Arts Jazz on the Lawn continues cialties. A lead female singer in Contemporary Fusion Jazz. Center, 980 Briarcliff Rd, NE, throughout the summer as Composer and jazz keyboard Atlanta, GA 30306. In case of artist Madoca, has performed rain, the concert will be moved “Spring Fling” in Dawsonville presents internationally and headlined to Callanwolde’s indoor court- many jazz venues in Atlanta. yard. premiere arts, crafts, garden event She teams up with The Prince Parking is free and on-site. Project to create an expressive, For information call: 404-872- Special to Senior News who want to attend the festival and passionate performance – a mix 5338 or visit: www.callanwolde. make a weekend of it in Dawsonville, it of fusion, funk, Latin and con- org. The 10th Annual Spring is the perfect Fling Festival on Saturday and time to enjoy Sunday, May 7 and 8, will be bigger nature by hik- Wands’s Tours & Travel Agency Lowest Price Tours in the Southeast and better than ever with new activi- ing, biking, Travel Connection Get 8 People... ties and old favorites headlining fishing or tak- Call BARBARA at 404-388-2283 ...You Travel FREE! Dawson County's premier arts, crafts ing out canoes • Paula Deen/Savannah...... March 26-27, 2011...... $195 and garden event. The annual Spring or kayaks and or 678-519-0308 Leave Message • New Orleans AM Trak Train...... April 30-May 2, 2011...... $299 • Yellowstone, Yosemite, Grand Canyon, Lake Tahoe, Jackson Hole, Reno, Las Vegas, Fling, hosted by The Dawson paddling down Zion & Bryce National Park; 6 National Parks & 7 States.....June 5-16, 2011.....$1699 [email protected] • Honolulu Hawaii, 8 Days...... September 2011...... $999 County Arts Council, will have the river • Alaska Denial National Park, 12 Days...... September 15-26, 2011...... $2999 • Niagara Falls, 6 Days Fall Foliage...... October 3-8, 2011...... $450 made-in-America juried arts and amidst the We take the worry and hassle out of making • 13 Day Mediterranean Cruise; Rome, Italy; Egypt; crafts, food, music and fun area- plus flora-lined reservations and searching for the BEST travel rates. Athens, Greece, Turkey...... Nov. 16-28, 2011...... $2499 lots of gardening plans and acces- riverbanks. We will do it for you! Call Wanda at 706-996-5865 or 423-290-3914 sories. “This is one of the best places to get your spring gardening supplies – from flowers and vegetables to tools and products – to make sure your garden is a showpiece,” said Marcie Chelf, executive director of Dawson County Arts Council.

Have a free fling Held on the grounds of the Bowen Center for the Arts, join the fun for this free event, from 10 a.m.- 5 p.m. on both May 7 and 8 in downtown Dawsonville and at the Dawsonville Middle School: food and garden-related booths; musical entertainment; will delight all ages. For more details, visit www.daw- sonarts.org/festival.htm or www.dawsonarts.org.

May in the mountains is a beau- tiful time to visit: Spring is in the air, the mountain laurel and rhododen- dron are in bloom and the mountain landscape is full of color that rivals autumn's burnished palette. For those Page 14 • April 2011 • Senior News • Atlanta Georgia wins national award for Innovation in Community Living Initiatives Submitted by the number of bridges across agencies and and Disability Resource Connection the option of managing their in-home Georgia Department of Human divisions to give consumers more con- (ADRC), the Community Living care budgets, workers and supplies. Services Office of Legislative venience and flexibility,” said Dr. Program (CLP), and the new Veterans- Affairs and Communications James Bulot, director of the DHS Directed Home- and Community-Based Georgia’s aging and disability net- Division of Aging Services. “Our col- Services Program (VD-HCBS). work offers a range of services and laborators include the Georgia • The ADRC serves older adults and information to help individuals success- Department of Behavioral Health and people with disabilities, their families, fully age in place. Some services have a he U.S. Administration on T Developmental Disabilities, the and caregivers by providing informa- waiting list or may not be available in Aging announced that Georgia has won Veterans Administration, the Georgia tion and counseling about long-term every county. All Area Agencies on the 2011 Excellence in Action award Department of Community Health, and services and supports. This is accom- Aging, however, offer quick access to for Outstanding Achievement in many others.” plished through partnerships within general resource information, adult pro- Changing Systems by a State. The The Georgia programs that have aging and disabilities fields. tective services, elder abuse prevention honor recognizes the Georgia attracted national attention help organi- • In selected areas, CLP provides eli- education, answers about Medicare and Department of Human Services (DHS) zations coordinate activities and gible older adults and caregivers with related products, senior legal hotline Division of Aging Services for develop- streamline processes to give older funds to hire and supervise in-home help, and caregiver support. For more ing programs that improve services and adults and people with disabilities more help and also to purchase needed sup- information, contact the Division of support for older adults and people with control over services and efficient plies. Aging Services at 1-866-55AGING (1- disabilities. access to information. Initiatives with • In selected areas, VD-HCBS gives 866-552-4464) or visit http://www. “We are building an unprecedented widespread attention include the Aging eligible veterans and their caregivers aging.dhr.georgia.gov. The Next Chapter Senior News book reviewer brings chills in Tides of Fear Book Reviews by University, researched the issue and Braves photographer. Walter’s story, like Rex and Karen who are now ANNE B. JONES, PhD included my theories in STOP, a vio- illustrated with his pictures and with friends and a part of my life, some lence prevention curriculum. The a Foreword by Furman Bisher, from where I lived on the Georgia Atlanta Council on Battered Women became Brave at Heart. coast and some from middle Georgia St. Simons Island becomes a published it and its field-testing Next, Jones was approached by where I live now. My settings scene of panic as bodies are washed resulted in my Sociology classes former Atlanta Woman’s Club include almost all of the state. I’m a ashore. First blaming the deaths on being on TV and a three-hundred President Karen Thomson to write woman who fell in love with writing, sharks, police realize the predator is page dissertation.” the club’s history. “The club’s a southern literary author, who human. A murderer stalks the During the time Jones worked on accomplishments are mind-boggling. bleeds red clay and salt water.” tourists, luring and drowning his vic- her dissertation, Thomas Harris’ A Light on Peachtree: The History of ********* tims as easily as he eludes discovery. Silence of the Lambs was released. the Atlanta Woman’s Club was a Order Tides of Fear through Tides of Fear, a thriller set on the “The book explored the relationship work of love.” www.tigerironpress.com. Contact Georgia Coast, includes a hunt for a of childhood experiences to “My books have drawn from the Anne to schedule appearances at serial killer, with water as the crime deviance. Seeing Harris’ work and experiences and insights of people [email protected]. scene. Drawing upon Senior News realizing nobody would enjoy my book reviewer Anne B. Jones’ expe- thesis, I decided to put what I’d riences with high-risk children, crim- learned in a thriller.” inal justice agencies and doctoral While working on Tides of Fear, research, the book explores the Jones was persuaded to write dynamics of violence. NASCAR Champion Rex White’s For Jones, writing is a passport memoir. Because of time spent writ- to thrills and chills, and a way to ing Gold Thunder, the two became educate readers about social issues. friends. “I’ve had experiences I She’s been in the dugout with the would never have enjoyed otherwise Atlanta Braves, in a racecar at and met interesting people in motor- Atlanta Motor Speedway and visited sports. When we finished the book, places her killer “lured” his victims. we had such writing momentum, we Her writing began while she was wrote another one.” All Around the teaching in a metro school. Many Track, includes people involved in students had experienced abuse and racing, from drivers to broadcasters. she wanted to help them, but educa- While working on All Around tion books weren’t enough. the Track, Jones was approached by “To learn more, I entered the Tony Van Victor, whose father, doctoral program at Georgia State Walter Victor, was the Atlanta April 2011 • Senior News • Atlanta • Page 15 Let’s all say “Booyah” to budget stretching by SUSAN LARSON really good about taking them to dinner table. So I got to thinking, another column? One to which we work for lunch, but as the price of why don’t y’all send them to me so I can all say “Booyah!” groceries skyrockets even with my can throw them all together for [email protected]. Booyah. That’s what Jim senior discount, I find myself going Cramer says when he gets excited back to some of those budget about something on Mad Money. But stretching tricks I grew up with. A Wikipedia also defines booyah as a few weeks ago my friend Emilie and Social Security’s Final Four thick soup with variable ingredients I were cleaning up after a church cooked mainly in the Midwest. dinner and I was looking for ways to by BOBBIE SIMS scenarios, such as changing your Having grown up in Wisconsin, my recycle some of the leftovers that no Social Security Public Affairs future earnings and retirement date. husband knows booyah well and one wanted to take back home. But Specialist, Marietta, Georgia Check it out in English at www. recalls that most of those variable Emilie, who is about 25 years my socialsecurity.gov/estimator or in ingredients consisted of whatever junior beat me to the punch. She had Spanish at www.segurosocial.gov/ leftovers happened to be sitting in already torn up all the leftover bread This time of year basketball calculador. the fridge. and put it in a pan. Then she dumped fans are gearing up for March 2. The Benefit Application is the Yeah, I ate a lot of that too as a in a bowl of mushrooms and laid Madness – a time when the final most convenient way to apply for kid. We just didn’t have a name for slices of Swiss cheese on top. Over four teams in the NCAA fight for the Social Security retirement benefits. it. that she poured all the leftover gravy. title of national champion. While You can apply from the comfort of We weren’t what you’d call “Strata,” she proudly announced as basketball fans are excited about your home - it's fast, easy, and poor, but having parents who sur- she covered it with foil to save for a March Madness, Social Security secure. It's so easy, in fact, that it can vived the Great Depression my future event. And before that she already has a winning "final four" of take you as little as 15 minutes to brother and I were raised never to already had cubes of leftover pound online services to cheer about: the apply online. In most cases, once waste a scrap of anything. Probably cake toasting in the oven awaiting to Retirement Estimator, Benefit your application is submitted elec- my mother’s answer to booyah was be slathered with a jar of strawberry Application, online Extra Help appli- tronically, you're done. There are no her pizza. My dad was a butcher and jam that was about to expire mixed cation, and Business Services forms to sign and usually no docu- periodically he brought home end with a block of cream cheese await- Online. mentation is required. Social pieces from cold cuts and cheeses. ing the same fate. Then she drizzled 1. The Retirement Estimator is Security will process your applica- Salami, ham, bologna, Swiss, ched- it with some chocolate syrup that an easy way to get an instant, per- tion and contact you if any further dar, whatever; my mother sliced it was buried behind a jar of pickles in sonalized estimate of your future information is needed. Try it out up and sprinkled a “pizza this” and a the back of the fridge. Social Security benefits. Just key in when you're ready to retire at “pizza that” over her homemade Funny thing, but at the next some basic information and the www.socialsecurity.gov/applyonline. tomato sauce with a few dashes of church dinner, those two entrees Estimator will use information on 3. The online Extra Help appli- oregano. No one ever mistook it for were the first to be finished off, with your Social Security record, along cation is an easy way to save about delivery pizza. people asking for the recipes. with what you input, to give you a $4,000 a year on your prescription I’ve never been one to throw I’m sure we all have stories benefit estimate on the spot. You away leftovers and my husband is about how to stretch a dollar at the even can experiment with different continued on page16 Page 16 • April 2011 • Senior News • Atlanta

contact Lynn Ross, LMSW, Coordinator, [email protected]; caller: American Parkinson Disease Association Jesse Oliver, 404-346-7528. Information & Referral Center, Emory ********************** University, at 404-728-6552 or Square Dance Class [email protected]. Singles & couples welcome; free childcare, Atlanta ********************** ages 5+. Hosted by Kennesaw Square Saint Joseph’s Hospital Dancers. Call 404-808-8689 or visit Free Cancer Support Groups. For more www.squaredealers.com. information call Renee Rickles at 404-851- ********************** 5051. Button Gwinnett Society ********************** Meets quarterly at the 1818 Club for fellow- CCAALLEENNDDAARR Multiple Sclerosis Center of Atlanta ship and interesting speakers. Meetings Support group meetings second Tuesday begin at 6 p.m. For complete details call each month, 4-5:30 p.m., MSCA in Elliott at 770-840-1003 or Buckhead, 3200 Downwood Circle, Suite [email protected]. Senior Citizen Services • Fairburn Neighborhood Senior Center: 550, The Palisades Building. For additional ********************** 1705 Commerce Drive, NW, Atlanta. For 109 Milo Fisher St., Fairburn, 770-306- information call 404-351-0205, ext. 110, or Greater Atlanta Archaeological Society information on programs offered call 404- 1555. visit www.mscatl.org. Meets 2nd Tues. of each month, 7:30 351-3889. • Fulton County QLS Senior Center: 4001 ********************** p.m., at the Fernbank Museum of Natural ********************** Danforth Road, SW, Atlanta, 404-699-1686. Alzheimer/Caregiver Support Group History, just off Ponce de Leon at 767 Cobb Senior Services •Hapeville Neighborhood Senior Center: Meeting Clifton, Rd. NE, Atlanta. Call 770-242-2249 • Administrative Office: 32 N. Fairground 527 King Arnold St., Hapeville, 404-762- First Mon. each month, 10:30 a.m. Free for recorded message. Street, Marietta, GA 30060, 770-528-5355 3660. respite care for your loved one during meet- ********************** • For events & activities: www.cobbse- • New Horizons Neighborhood Senior ing, must call in advance. Aloha to Aging, Senior Ballroom Dance niors.org Center: 745 Orr St., NW, Atlanta, 404-730- Inc. located in the Mt. Bethel Community First & third Tuesdays, 7:30 p.m., Mason 7100. Center, 4608 Lower Roswell Rd., Marietta. Mill Park, 1340 McConnell Dr., Decatur. Multipurpose Centers: • Northside Shepherd Neighborhood Senior Call 678-439-1177. Live band, refreshments. Call 404-294- (Seniors age 55+) Center: 1705 Commerce Dr., NW, Atlanta, ********************** 1789. • East Cobb Senior Center: 3332 Sandy 404-352-9303. Square Dance Class ********************** Plains Rd., Marietta, GA 30066, 770-509- • Palmetto Neighborhood Senior Center: Every Tues., 10 a.m.-noon. Basic & Friends of Smyrna Library 4900 510 Turner Ave., Palmetto, 770-463-4990. Mainstream. No partner needed. Living 100 Village Green Circle, Smyrna • Freeman Poole Senior Center: 4025 South • Roswell Neighborhood Senior Center: Grace Lutheran Church, 1812 Cooledge www.friendsofsmyrnalibrary.org Hurt Rd., Smyrna, GA 30082, 770-801- 1250 Warsaw Rd., Roswell, 770-640-1583 Rd., Tucker. Contact Alice Adler at 404- 3400 • St. Paul Neighborhood Senior Center 296-7288 or continued on page 17 • North Cobb Senior Center: 4100 Highway (Tuesdays & Thursdays): 501 Grant St., 293, Acworth, GA 30101, 770-975-7740 NE, Atlanta, 404-688-7501. • West Cobb Senior Center: 4915 Dallas • Sandy Springs Neighborhood Senior bso. Highway, Powder Springs, GA 30127-4488, Center (In same location as Dorothy C. SOCIAL SECURITY 770-528-8200 Benson Senior Complex): 6500 Vernon from page 15 In the American Customer • Windy Hill Senior Center: 1885 Roswell Woods Dr., Sandy Springs, 404-705-4901. Satisfaction Index, Social Security St., Smyrna, GA 30080, 770-801-5320 • Southeast Neighborhood Senior Center: drug costs. To qualify for the Extra received the highest ratings in both • Senior Day Center: 277 S. Fairground St., 1650 New Town Circle, SE, Atlanta, 404- Help, you must be on Medicare, the public and private sectors. Marietta, GA 30060, 770-528-5399 624-0641. To learn more about our winning ********************** have limited income and resources, Neighborhood Centers: Roswell Recreation & Parks Offerings and live in one of the 50 states or the services, visit www.socialsecurity. (Seniors age 60+) • Roswell Recreation Senior Citizens Club: District of Columbia. Learn more gov/onlineservices. Or, read our pub- • Austell Senior Center: 5580 Austell- Meets each Wednesday. Activities include about it at www.socialsecurity.gov/ lication What You Can Do Online at Powder Springs Rd., Austell, GA 30106, trips, parties, guest speakers, social func- prescriptionhelp. www.socialsecurity.gov/pubs/10121. 770-819-3200 tions and other activities. For membership html. • Marietta Senior Center: 32 N. Fairground information call 770-641-3950. 4. Business Services Online is St., Marietta, GA 30060, 770-528-2516 • Monthly Luncheon: Second Wed. of the our one-stop shop for small busi- Get to know our final four, and • North Cobb Senior Center: 4100 Highway month. Must RSVP one week in advance. nesses. Visit Business Services all of our online services. When you 293, Acworth, GA 30101, 770-974-2984 Call for more information. Online at www.socialsecurity.gov/ do, you will be the winner. Smyrna Senior Center: 1885 Roswell St., • Scrabble Club: First and third Tues. of Smyrna, GA 30080, 770-801-5345 each month, 10 a.m. and Mondays at 1 p.m. ********************** Call in advance to play, 770-641-3950. Fulton County Senior Services ********************** NOTICE TO ALL VETERANS The Fulton County Government coor- Lawrenceville Senior Center Who Have Honorably Served Their Country in War & Peace dinates a variety of services at 20 senior 225 Benson Street, Lawrenceville Because of the lack of burial space land devoted to a national cemetery, we at centers. For the nearest center or more 770-822-5180. * Gwinnett Cemetery Group proudly... have dedicated a Garden of Honor to accommodate honorably discharged Veterans and SPOUSES. As an information call the Fulton County Senior ********************** Honorably Discharged Veteran who does not already own cemetery property, you qualify for a space Information and Assistance at 404-613- Gwinnett Senior Center at NO CHARGE. Payment of endowment care and deed transfer fees required. However, you must register for the space and show proof of an Honorable Discharge Certificate for the space. Spaces will 6000, or visit www.myfultoncountyga.us. 225 Bethesda Church Road, Lawrenceville, be granted on a first come, first-served basis. To assure a reservation for you and your spouse mail 770-822-5147 coupon below to: Senior Multipurpose Facilities ********************** Service & Planning • 87 Scenic Hwy. • Lawrenceville, GA 30046. Gwinnett Memorial & East Shadowlawn Memorial Gardens, Lawrenceville • White Chapel Memorial Gardens, Duluth • Dorothy C. Benson Senior Multipurpose Bartow County Senior Center *Not Affiliate With Any Government Agency Complex (Includes Sandy Springs Cassville, 770-383-7383 Service & Planning • 87 Scenic Hwy. • Lawrenceville, GA 30046 Neighborhood Senior Center): 6500 Vernon www.bartowga.org I'm interested in taking advantage of this special opportunity Woods Drive, Sandy Springs, 404-705- ********************** 4900. Fayette Senior Services Veteran Address • H.J.C. Bowden Senior Multipurpose 4 Center Drive, Fayetteville City State Zip Phone Facility: 2885 Church Street, East Point, 770-461-0813. Call for complete details on Spouse's Name Number In Family 404-762-4821. services offered. • Harriett G. Darnell Senior Multipurpose ********************** Facility: 677 Fairburn Road, NW, Atlanta, CLUB 55 404-699-8580. The Bridge Community Center SECURED REAL ESTATE INVESTMENTS Helene S. Mills Senior Multipurpose 225 Willowbend Rd., Peachtree City Facility: 515 John Wesley Dobbs Avenue, www.thebridge-cc.org Up To 12% Per Annum Interest Paid Monthly Atlanta, 404-523-3353. • Club 55: For adults 55 and older. Meets every 4th Wed., 1:30-3:30 p.m. for bingo, $ 00 $ 00 Neighborhood Senior Centers foosball, video games, movies and more. Amounts from 50,000 to 100,000 • Alpharetta/Crabapple Neighborhood For details call The Bridge Community Senior Center, 12624 Broadwell Road, Center or visit Alpharetta, 770-751-9397. [email protected]. 12 mo – 10% 18 mo – 11% 24 mo – 12% • Auburn Avenue Neighborhood Senior ********************** Center, 300 Auburn Ave., NE, Atlanta, 404- Alzheimer’s Support Group Secured by 1st Trust Deeds or Mortgage 224-3140. On the third Monday of every month at • Bethlehem Neighborhood Senior Center, 7:00 p.m., Cypress Court and Vinings Place 87 Thayer Street, NE, Atlanta, 404-577- and the Greater Georgia Chapter of the Attorney Closings – Acquisitions 6017. Alzheimer’s Association are sponsoring an • Camp Truitt Neighborhood Senior Center, Alzheimer’s Support Group. This support Then Properties Refurbished to Excellent Condition 4320 Herschel Road, College Park, 404- group is intended for families and friends of 762-4802. a loved one afflicted with Alzheimer’s Atlanta, Georgia Areas • Cosby Spears Neighborhood Senior Disease. For additional information and Center: 355 North Ave., NE, Atlanta, 404- directions call 770-803-0100. 876-4031. ********************** • Dogwood Neighborhood Senior Center: Parkinson Disease Support Groups 404-563-3443 • Home Owners, Inc. 1953 Bankhead Hwy., Atlanta, 404-792- For information on Parkinson Disease 4964. Support Groups in the metro area, please E-mail: [email protected] April 2011 • Senior News • Atlanta • Page 17 CALENDAR ATS NON EMERGENCY from page 16 MEDICAL TRANSPORT 770-436-8062; Third Thursdays Providing Services to the Atlanta Metropolitan Area ********************** Clean, Well-Maintained Vehicles Georgia Center for the Book Courteous and Professional Services • Ambulatory DeKalb County Public Library and Wheelchair Services • Private Pay 215 Sycamore Street, Decatur 404-370-8450, www.georgiacenterforthebook.org ATS Transport ********************** Powder Springs, Georgia Roswell Library 115 Norcross St., Roswell 678-398-0200 770-640-3075 ********************** Reliable CNA/Caregiver East Point Library Point of Need with over 10 years experience 2757 Main St., East Point 404-762-2094 Home Medical Equipment & Supplies ********************** 2390 Main Street, Tucker, GA 30084 Available to work privately 24 hours, Buckhead Library 269 Buckhead Ave., Atlanta 770-938-7922 770-938-7923 7 days a week with your loved ones ********************** Monday-Friday • 9:00 a.m.-6:00 p.m. in the comfort of their homes. Atlanta World War II Round Table Wheelchairs • Scooters • Lift Chairs • Walkers/Rollators/Canes Meets at the Petite Au Berge Restaurant, 2935 N. Diabetic Shoes/Supplies • Bath Aids • Bathroom Equipment • Medical Supplies [email protected] Druid Hills Rd., Atl. Rest: 404-634-6268, Sales – Rentals – Repairs www.petiteauberge.com. For information call John Free Delivery & Set-Up within 60 miles • Private Pay & Most Insurance Accepted 678-755-0039 • 678-768-9066 Kovach at 770-928-4579 or visit our website at [email protected] http://atlantawwiiroundtable.org. ********************** East Cobb AARP Marietta Health and AARP New Members and Volunteers Welcome. First CARING FOR PATIENTS. Rehabilitation Center Thurs. of the month, 1:30-3 p.m., East Cobb Senior With kindness and compassion. Center, 3332 Sandy Plains Road, Marietta. Contact Joan 50 Saine Drive Ferrandino at 770-579-5191 or Arlene LeClair at 770-321- Choosing a provider for hospice services is a very important 9789. decision. You want to ensure that your loved ones will be Marietta, GA 30008-3824 cared for both professionally and compassionately. Amedisys ********************** Hospice Care of Kennesaw promises both. We improve the We provide Long and Short Term Services Woodstock AARP Chapter 5173 quality of life for patients facing a life-limiting illness and pro- 24-Hour Skilled Nursing Services • Physical Therapy Meetings held 2nd Tues. of each month, 11:30 a.m.-1:00 vide comfort and support for their loved ones. Occupational Therapy • Speech Therapy • Tube Feeding p.m., Hearth Restaurant, 3055 Eagle Watch Dr., IV Therapy • Quality Assurance Program • Social Events and Activities Amedisys Hospice Care of Kennesaw Woodstock. Call Alice Kuzniak at 770-928-5640. Kennesaw, GA Contact Person: Sarita Hunley, Admissions Director ********************** 770-429-8600 Fax: 770-429-8677 Sandy Springs AARP 770.423.1316 • 866.921.1668 Meets the 2nd Tues. of each month at 2:00 p.m. in The Dorothy C. Benson Senior Center, 6500 Vernon Woods Drive, Sandy Springs. Contact Miriam Hahn at 404-252- 2989 for information. Change Your Water... ********************** PALS Lunch ‘n Learn Sessions ...Change Your Life! For details call PALS (Perimeter Adult Learning and Services) at 770-698-0801. ********************** Learn the SECRET to a healthier, more Senior Connections’ Adventures In Learning Classes vibrant body at any age! Learn what Dr. Mack Love Senior Center, 1340 McConnell Dr., Decatur Online catalog available at www.seniorconnectionsatl.org Hiromi Shinya, Oncologist and Developer or call 404-321-6060. of the Colonoscopy, shares with his ********************** Monthly Sacred Harp Singing patients! Ask Dr. Dave Carpenter, one of Thurs., April 7, 7:30-9:30 p.m. Early American hymns the foremost authorities on the Right sung in powerful, exuberant style, as seen in Awake My Soul. Beginners welcome, instruction provided. Emory Kind of Water to Drink, questions that Presbyterian Church, fellowship building, 1886 N. can help you learn the secret to a healthier Decatur Rd. For details and directions call 404-892-6836 or visit www.atlantasacredharp.org. body! Go to www.iLoveGoodWater.net. ********************** Or let me hear from you by sending your Monthly Song Circle Fri., April 22, 7:30 p.m. Group singing just for fun... no name and address to: I LOVE GOOD performances. Open to all. Folk music, old standards, WATER, 5579 Chamblee Dunwoody Rd., gospel, political songs, pop, freedom songs, country, show Suite 403, Atlanta, GA 30338. continued on page 18

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Equal Housing 4377 Hugh Howell Road Suite A, Tucker GA 30084 404-231-1580 Opportunity (Tucker Plaza Shopping Center) Page 18 • April 2011 • Senior News • Atlanta ATLANTA CHECKER CAB CALENDAR Transporting You & Your Packages from page 17 In Atlanta For Over 60 Years! tunes, and more. East Lake location. For complete informa- NOW OFFERING Wheelchair Assist Vehicles tion call Bob at 404-378-5424. ********************** South Cobb Yellow Rocks Square Dance Club Dances on the second and fourth Saturday nights, 8-10:30 24 Hour Computer Dispatched 404-351-1111 p.m., each month at the South Cobb Community Center, 620 Lions Club Dr., Mableton. Call Marshall/Edna Vix at 770- Member Atlanta Chamber of Commerce Corporate accounts welcomed Member of Atlanta Convention & Visitors Bureau call 404-351-8255 X-103 941-3632 or Ronald/Kathy Bickers at 678-838-8198. www.atlantacheckercab.com ********************** Volunteers Needed To Deliver Food South Fulton Senior Services Meals on Wheels Program is currently seeking dedicated volunteers to deliver hot meals to senior citizens in the South Fulton County Region. Your warm and friendly face can brighten up a senior’s day. Only takes 1 to 1 1/2 hours to collect and deliver the meals. For details contact Harry Miller or Jerrell Hall at 404-559-0070. ********************** Volunteers Need for Meals on Wheels Senior Connections needs volunteers to deliver hot, nutri- tious meals to homebound seniors in your area. Three con- venient pickup locations in Chamblee, Decatur and Lithonia. Call 770-455-7602 or register to volunteer online at www.seniorconnectionsatl.org. Call for new class offerings. ********************** New Neighbors League Club Prospective member orientation, first Wed. each month at the New Neighbors Welcome Center, 479 S. Atlanta St., Roswell. Luncheon and program second Wed. each month at various locations. Volunteer orientations are conducted every Monday at 1 p.m. For complete details call 770-993-7886. ********************** Cong. Shema Yisrael - The Open Synagogue Services Services every Sat., 10:15 a.m., Jewish Family and Career Services, 4549 Chamblee-Dunwoody Rd., Atlanta. Call 404- 943-1100. ********************** Volunteers Need for Meals on Wheels Meals on Wheels volunteers needed in DeKalb neighbor- hoods. Deliver hot, nutritious meals to homebound senior neighbors in your area. Three convenient pickup locations UNDER NEW MANAGEMENT including Chamblee, Scottdale and Lithonia. Call Senior Connections at 770-216-2574. Law Office of ********************** ~ NOW LEASING ~ Cong.Shema Yisrael Thomas W. Nilson The Open Synagogue holds services every Sat. at 10:15 BAPTIST TOWERS a.m., Jewish Family and Career Services, 4549 Chamblee- Serving Senior Citizens & Their Families SENIOR RETIREMENT COMMUNITY Dunwoody Rd., Atlanta. Call 404-943-1100. ********************** • Estate Planning FOR A LIMITED TIME VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES FOR 55+ • Estate Administration NOW ACCEPTING AGE 62 AND OLDER! The Metro Atlanta RSVP program, sponsored by the • Wills, Trusts, Advance Directives Atlanta Regional Commission, Area Agency on Aging, is 1881 Myrtle Drive, SW currently accepting applications for volunteers to help edu- • Guardianship & Conservatorship Atlanta, GA 30311 cate older adults about issues that are important for remain- Services ing healthy and independent in their communities. Join a • Comprehensive Estate & Medicaid 404-758-4562 force of talented volunteers, age 55 and over, whose mem- bers are utilizing their unique life experiences and skills to Planning Evaluations Fax: 404-753-2217 share important information with older adults. RSVP volun- • Medicare and Medicaid Advocacy • All Utilities Included • Controlled Access teers play a critical role in providing education and outreach • Uncontested Divorce • Rent Based on Income Building in the community so older adults can make informed choic- • No Application Fee • Free Shuttle es about available programs and services. Free training is Tom Nilson, Attorney at Law provided for all volunteers and flexible schedules are avail- P. O. Box 670373, Marietta, GA 30066 • Service Coordinator • Emergency Call System able. Volunteers 55+ are eligible to receive mileage reim- On-Site • Planned Activities bursement and supplemental insurance. For more information, please call 404-463-3119 or 678-560-2149 Professionally managed by National Email: [email protected] Church Residences • www.ncr.org continued on page 19 Member, National Academy of Elder Law Attorneys, Inc.

Personal Care Services Now Accepting Life Care Center delivered with a of Gwinnett professional touch! Applications! Affordable Apartments for Seniors Age 62 + You’ll love the feeling of community and independence in our cozy apartment homes – Lakewood Christian Manor celebrates the splendor of senior life! Cozy 1-bedroom & efficiency apartment homes • Private & semi-private Utilities included in rent • Beauty Shop Thirty miles outside of Atlanta, Life Library • On bus line • On-site laundry Care Center of Gwinnett offers the rooms available with Choice Care full baths Planned activities • Community bus for special trips! convenience of a large city with the Assisted Living, Inc. Close to everything • We welcome small pets! charms of a small town. Residents • Three delicious, well enjoy a friendly environment, dedi- balanced meals served with unlimited snacks daily CALL TODAY! cated staff, comfortable surroundings • 24-hour nursing staff assisting each resident and individualized care that pro- 404-766-1466 motes maximum independence. Call or visit our website to schedule a visit! Lakewood Christian Manor Life Care Center of Gwinnett 678-691-8188 2141 Springdale Road, SW 3850 Safehaven Drive • Lawrenceville, GA 30044 www.choicecarealf.com Atlanta, GA 770-923-0005 April 2011 • Senior News • Atlanta • Page 19

HEARING AIDS CALENDAR from page 18 ears ver 30 Y O nce! email [email protected]. Experie ********************** Alzheimer’s Support Group 4th Thurs. of month, 6:30-8:00 p.m., GoldenCrest Assisted Living, 2160 Lake Harbin Rd., Morrow. For DECATUR HEARING AID SERVICE details call Gery Saunders at 770-961-2200. 917 N. Indian Creek Dr. • Clarkston, GA 30021 ********************** Metro Atlanta RSVP Needs Volunteers 55+ 404-299-1141 To help educate older adults on topics important to help- ing them live independent healthy lifestyles. For complete details call 404-463-3119 or email: enaumann@atlantare- gional.com. ********************** BUSINESS Lifespan Resources, Inc. 3003 Howell Mill Rd., NW The Confident Choice For In-Home Care. CARD SECTION An interfaith, non-profit volunteer organization recogniz- Providing quality, affordable, non-medical in-home care ing and responding to the needs of older persons in North for seniors and other clients who need companionship Atlanta. For details call Laurie Stokes, Executive Director, and personal care. For Advertising Information Call at 404-237-7307 or www.lifespanseniorresources.com. ********************** 500 Northridge Road, Suite 140 Janet Tassitano at 770-993-2943 Volunteers Needed by CASA – Court Appointed Atlanta, GA 30359 Special Advocates or Linda Conyers at 770-924-6905 Be a positive influence and help provide stability and 678-905-3039 leadership in a child’s life. Consider volunteering with firstlighthomecare.com CASA. For complete details call 770-345-3274 or visit www.casacherokee.org. ********************** Located in Olde Town Conyers, Adjacent to Rockdale Citizen Newspapers PETE GUY PAVING, INC. Newnan-Coweta Habitat for Humanity ReStore 969 S. Main St. NE, Suite 101 Open Tues.-Sat., 9 a.m.-5 p.m., 150 Pine Rd., Newnan. Your life called and it wants you back! Donations accepted 9 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Tues.-Sat. Call 770- Driveways • Parking Lots 252-4061. ********************** Patching & Seal Coating FODAC Needs Donations All Work Guaranteed! 4900 Lewis Rd., Stone Mountain. FODAC depends on Free Estimates! your financial donations as well as your donations of medical equipment and household goods to our thrift “BRACE YOURSELF” For TOTAL CONTROL! P. O. Box 243 • Hiram, GA 30141 store. You can donate online. You can also donate your 770-995-8899 www.CigarettesOrUs.com 770-445-6831 used automobile. For complete details call 770-491-9014 or email: [email protected]. Wholesale and Retail Cell: 770-318-4681 ********************** Electronic Cigarettes, Electronic Cigars, Electronic Pipes, and Accessories The Matt Adler Entertainers “The Matt Adler Entertainers,” a Troupe O’ Traveli’ Seniors offers delightful entertainment for senior groups. One-act plays, skits, mostly comedy. Call Alice Adler at Skilled Nursing Care 404-296-7288 or [email protected]. Conveniently located across the street from ********************** Care & Share Support Group Kennestone Hospital, Specialty Care of Marietta 2nd Wed. each month, 10:30 a.m., Savannah Court of is a 140 bed Skilled Nursing Facility. Our facility Marietta, 886 Johnson Ferry Rd., Marietta, 770-977-4420. offers Medically Complex Care including 24-hr. ********************** Harmony Grove UMC Events Skilled Nursing, Pain Management, Tube 50 Harmony Grove Rd., Lilburn Feeding, Diabetes Treatment, Osiomy Care, 770-921-7747 Complex Wound Care, and Tracheostomy Care. • Maundy Thursday Service: Thurs., April 21, 7 p.m. • Community Easter Egg Hunt: Sat., April 23, 10 a.m. Specialized Rehabilitation Care includes Physical • Easter Sunday Services: Sun., April 24, 7 a.m., 8:30 Therapy, Occupational Therapy, and Speech a.m., 11 a.m. Therapy. Our Rehab Department is the recipient • Preschool Garage Sale: Sat., April 30, 8 a.m.-2 p.m. ********************** of the 4th Quarter “Commitment to Team” Southern Winds Concert Band Welcomes 50 & Older Award. Our mission is to Promote Healing, Musicians Provide Hope and Preserve Dignity. Members meet together to share their love of music and the joy of playing together. No auditions. Typically, the band plays one concert each month. The band rehearses at Specialty Care of Marietta the First Baptist Church of Roswell every Thurs., 2-4:30 p.m. For complete details contact Steve Wood at 770-436- 26 Tower Road • Marietta, GA 30060 2745 or email: [email protected]. ********************** 770-422-8913 NEWLY RENOVATED CCOOMMMMUUNNIITTYY DENTAL PLAN TRINITY TOWERS As Low As $7.50 per mo. Senior Retirement Community • Immediate Benefits • No Deductibles (62 Years and Older) • Pre-existing Conditions Covered 2611 Springdale Road SW, Atlanta, GA 30315 • No Claim Forms • Unlimited Benefits 404-763-4044 • Benefits for all Procedures; Including Cosmetic Dentistry • All Utilities Included • Cable Ready • On-Site Service Coordinator Medical/Health Insurance Also Available • Planned Activities In Business 57 Years Licensed by the Georgia Insurance Department • Media/Community Center • Controlled Access Building Consumer’s Choice Dental Plan • Computer Center • Free Bus Shuttle 2641-B Club Valley Drive • Marietta, GA 30068 Managed by National Church Residences x100 www.ncr.org 770-383-2482 Page 20 • April 2011 • Senior News • Atlanta Taking Care Healthy living tips: Make your life the best it can be by LISA M. PETSCHE • Follow a well-balanced diet prescribed. before beginning any exercise that meets your body’s nutrition • Quit smoking (ask your doc- program. Choose an activity that and energy needs. If you are tor about the best way to go appeals to you and incorporate it It is natural to be concerned overweight or have a health con- about it) and avoid exposure to into your daily routine; start about health issues cropping up dition that necessitates a special second-hand smoke. slowly and gradually increase the as we age. diet, consult a dietitian for guid- • Avoid alcohol; otherwise con- duration and intensity. Find an However, with a ance around meal planning. sume no more than one drink per exercise partner to help keep you little forethought • Get at least seven hours of day. motivated. we should be able sleep each night. Practice good • Limit your sun exposure and • Make your home as safe as to live active and sleeping habits, including refrain- always use sunscreen outdoors. A possible, to reduce the risk of fulfilling lives ing from eating and drinking wide-brimmed hat is also a must, falls. For example, clear clutter, into our mature close to bedtime, staying away as are sunglasses that block our improve lighting, remove or years. from caffeinated products after 100% of ultraviolet rays. secure scatter mats and install That is because numerous noon, avoiding strenuous activity • Increase your level of physi- handrails along stairs. risk factors are within our control late in the day and keeping to a cal activity, aiming for 30-60 and can significantly influence regular schedule of going to bed minutes of moderate activity Mental Self-Care our quality of life. Here are some and waking. most, if not every day of the • Keep a positive attitude about lifestyle tips that can help pre- • Get regular medical check- week. Popular exercise options life and aging, and associate with serve your vitality. ups. Follow doctor’s orders (for include walking, bicycling, people who have a similar out- example, monitoring your blood swimming and low-impact aero- look. Physical Care pressure) and take medications as bics, Consult with your doctor • Cultivate an attitude of grati- tude. • Do as much for yourself as possible, to maintain your inde- pendence and self-esteem. • Cultivate a healthy sense of • Stationary Oxygen Concentrators humor. • HELiOS/Liquid Oxygen • Do something you enjoy • HomeFill every day. • Ultra-Light Portable Systems and Lightweight Conserving Devices • Portable Travel Concentrators • Exercise your mind: Do word puzzles, play cards or board games, read, research subjects of interest, travel, learn a new skill, take up a new hobby, sign up for Hi-Tech Healthcare, Inc. provides aerosol therapy. This includes high humidity an adult education course. trach therapy, nebulizers, and unit dose medications. • Set aside daily time for relax- ation. • Do not keep problems to • Non-Invasive Positive Pressure provides augmented assistance and rest. yourself – seek support from • Portable Ventilators provide life support. family members, friends or a • Pressure Support Ventilators counselor.

Social Well-Being • If applicable, nurture your •CPAP and BI-LEVEL for treatment of obstructive sleep apnea. faith by attending religious serv- •CPAP with Humidification is often medically necessary. ices, praying, engaging in spiritu- • Nasal interface options are key to successful treatment and compliance. al reading or attending a spiritual There are numerous options available. retreat. • Compliance and comfort are our objectives. • Do things that provide you with meaning and purpose, such as writing a family history, get- • Hospital beds and accessories ting a pet or helping someone • Wheelchairs are available with many options for safety. you know. Get involved in your •Walking aids community by volunteering your time and talent. • Do things that center you and •Tube feeding supplies bring you peace, such as meditat- ing, writing in a journal or spend- ing time in nature.

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