Contributing Writers: Les Goldberg Ronnie Greenberg Randal C. Hill Lyn Jensen Debbie L. Sklar

VOLUME 47, NUMBER 3 Nick Thomas

MARCH 2021 “Serving The Needs of Orange County & Long Beach Seniors Since 1974”

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got the robot telling me understood my English all the agents were busy, and assured me that the I pressed 1 for a callback corrections would take and then put in my call- place, and once processed, back number. I would receive an email My doctor gave me two verification. new prescriptions for 30 Ten minutes later the days each that were filled phone rang and I answered Today, I received an email at our local pharmacy. it. The robot on the other saying my 30-day refills She also faxed 90-day end said ‘This is your call- are being processed and prescription refills to my back. If you are ready to I should have them via mail order pharmacy han- talk to someone press 1.’ the mail in 2 weeks. It dled by my secondary in- The message must have was supposed to be for surance. The mail-order been designed by a robot 90 days and now I called pharmacy always sends because common sense them again and got an- me an email that they have would tell someone that other busy signal as the filled a prescription and if I answered the phone, robot said all agents are are mailing it to me. I was ready to speak to busy. I think this is why someone. I pressed 1 and we seniors have no time to Over three weeks went by then listened to music for do anything else but make and I didn’t receive any 20 minutes before I got to doctor appointments and email notifications that speak to a robot again who get prescription refills. I they were filling the pre- said, ‘All agents are busy. hope no one reading this scriptions. I was running What are you calling has to deal with the robots out of pills. I called the about?’ In my New York as much as I have but I am mail order pharmacy us- City accent, I explained sure you do. I BUY COMIC BOOKS ing my new iPhone since the problem. I have done away with AND BASEBALL CARDS long-distance calls on The robot then asked for 1900-1970 my landline. The mes- my name and date of birth. sage I got from the robot The robot misunderstood Large $$$ Paid said all agents were busy my name and then had me Call Robert Hughes at 310-947-9437 and to press 1 for a call- repeat my date of birth [email protected] back. twice more. Then since the robot couldn’t under- DBA BOOK KINGDOM Since I hadn’t figured out stand my New York City yet how to get the key- accent it had me punch board back up when I’m the information into the Local Handyman on the phone, I decided to keypad which I did rath- • Drywall, Painting, Stucco, Patchwork just hold. After 10 minutes er violently bending back on hold, I gave up. Before my fingers on the numbers • Repair Wood, Decks, Cabinets, Wood Fencing I called again, I had my in the process. Finally, • Roofing, Electrical, Granite, Windows, Doors wife show me again how the robot gave up talking Ernesto to get the keyboard back to me and connected me • Pressure Wash & Garage Cleaning up when I’m on the phone. to a human being. Fortu- • Housekeeper (562) 841-4481 When I called again and nately, the human being Page 4 SENIOR REPORTER [email protected] MARCH 2021

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Swallows Day owned by artists and designers Beach Cleanups Visitor Night Fiesta Grande all in an award-winning urban Seal Beach at UCI Observatory (ED Note: Please check with San Juan Capistrano setting. Held from 9 a.m. to noon, UCI Irvine each venue or event before at- This night of Old West enter- UCI Observatory is open to tending attending. Many events, third Saturday of every tainment offers four contests: Dachshund Races the public, around five times classes and regular events have month. Best Dressed Old West Man, Huntington Beach per year. Visitor Nights are been canceled due to the ongo- At the community event, Best Dressed Old West Wom- Sundays free of charge, although a do- ing COVID-19 pandemic in each gloves, bags, and pickers are an, Best Belt Buckle, and the 3 p.m. (doors open at 2 p.m.) nation per family is suggested city). provided, you are asked to Hairiest Man (best mustache Come see the short-legged to defray the costs, and there is bring a reusable water bottle if and/or beard). Put on n your but swift ‘wiener dogs’ race a campus parking fee. Please St. Joseph’s Day you need one. At, 15 First St., best Old West outfit, belt buck- to the finish line once a month check the website before at- at the Mission (beach parking lot at the end of at Old World Village. Arrive March 19 (Call for updates) le, or facial hair and enter one tending. Weather conditions early and stay for lunch on First Street, Seal Beach), Seal Live mariachi music, com- or more of the contests. There may cause the event to be the dog-friendly patio. $3 ad- Beach. Call, (562) 884-6764. munity presentations, special is a $5 entry fee (pay when you canceled. At, The Observato- mission fee for adults, $2 for guest “Swallows Speakers,” arrive) per category for each ry, University of California, kids. At, Old World Village, Bolsa Chica Mission Basilica School per- contestant entered. Spectators Irvine. 7561 Center Ave., Huntington formances, the ringing of the welcome at the Fiesta Grandé. Conservancy Wetland Beach. historic bells, and history of At, Swallow’s Inn, 31786 Restoration Events St. Joseph’s Day and Swal- Camino Capistrano, San Juan Huntington Beach lows Legend. Included with Capistrano. Call for updates at Beach Cleanups Second Sunday and Last entry into the Mission. Free for 949-493-1976. San Clemente and Saturday of each month Mission members. At, Mission Huntington Beach 9 a.m.to 12 p.m. Ongoing Events San Juan Capistrano, Ortega Held the first and second Enjoy the Great Outdoors Saturday of every month. Hwy. Call for updates, 949- Santa Ana Art Walk while helping restore the Bolsa Santa Ana The monthly cleanup event 234-1300. Chica Wetlands twice month- First Saturday of the Month helps keep beaches clean while ly. Service includes restoration 6 p.m. to 10 p.m. learning about coastal conser- El Presidente Ball of native plant communities San Juan Capistrano Downtown Santa Ana offers a vation and marine debris. The through non-native plant re- Call for (updates) look at the arts on the first Sat- cleanups are held on the first moval and cleanup efforts. Relive the late 1800s of early urday of each month when gal- Saturday in San Clemente and Wear close-toed shoes, layered California and let the Fiesta leries, theatres, artists, and per- the second Saturday in Hun- clothing, protection from the Association show you how formers in the Artists Village tington. At, Huntington State “the West was fun” at this host a monthly Open House Beach, Lifeguard Tower No. sun and bring water. Ages 6 western-style dinner dance. for the public. There are typi- 2; San Clemente State Beach. years – Adult (Kids under 14 Enjoy food and old-fashioned cally more than 150 participat- need to be supervised by an fun while dancing under the ing studios and galleries locat- adult). Donations of heavy-du- stars (weather permitting) to ed in historic buildings in the ty trash bags, work gloves, and live country-western style mu- heart of downtown Santa Ana. bottled water are appreciated. sic. At, El Adobe de Capistra- The monthly event lets you At, Bolsa Chica Conservancy no, 31891 Camino Capistrano, buy original artwork from var- Interpretive Center, 3842 War- ious artists. It also will have San Juan Capistrano. Call for ner Ave., Huntington Beach. updates, 949-493-1976 open viewings of working lofts Page 6 SENIOR REPORTER [email protected] MARCH 2021 ‘Danger, Danger, Double-O-Seven’ By Randal C. Hill

“Bond. James Bond.” ing public was allowed to see persuade Agent 007 to join his (and fall in love with) Con- evil organization. That’s when Film critic Peter Bradshaw nery, director Terence Young Dr. No huffs, “I thought you once wrote, “It is the most fa- first chose to tutor the rough- had some style, Mr. Bond, but mous self-introduction from around-the-edges actor in how I see you’re just a stupid po- any character in movie histo- to display wit, charm, and liceman.” ry. Three cool monosyllables. style as the charismatic Bond Surname first, a little curtly… character. And although Sean “Dr. No” provided the sig- and then, as if an afterthought, stood 6 feet, 2 inches tall, all nature elements for the later the first name, followed by the the Bond sets and furniture James Bond movie offerings surname again. Connery car- were built slightly smaller than — its distinctive theme music; ried it off with an icily disdain- in real life, to make Agent 007 head-spinning, high-octane ac- ful style, in full evening dress appear even larger and more tion sequences; alluring young [and] with a cigarette hanging imposing than he actually was. women and even James’s from his lips.” preference for vodka martinis In “Dr. No,” Bond is sent (shaken, not stirred). UK writer Ian Fleming’s novel to Jamaica to investigate the “Dr. No” was first published murder of a fellow agent and Footnote: When the feature in 1958. Four years later, his secretary. He eventually was released, United Artists the Silver Screen treatment becomes involved with a mys- had to make some adjustments gave movie fans worldwide terious and sinister nuclear sci- to the title before it reached a chance to see, for the first entist named Dr. Julius No (Jo- foreign markets. In South Ko- time, Fleming’s fearless, dash- seph Wiseman), who espouses rea, for example, the film’s ing, lady-loving Agent 007 in world domination as his goal. name would have been literal- a highly entertaining bit of cel- Along the way, Bond has to ly translated as “007 Murder luloid melodrama. contend with such inconve- Number,” and in Japan, the niences as a “deadly” taran- movie would have been called And its handsome star was a tula (tarantulas aren’t poison- “We Don’t Want Doctors!” 32-year-old newcomer with ous), flame throwers, flying Bibliography a thin resume. The Scottish bullets, severe beatings, and Internet: breakout actor, Connery, was near-drowning. Adding to Bradshaw, Peter. “Sean Connery: A Dan- gerously Seductive Icon of Masculinity.” born in 1930 to an Edinburgh the complications is a trio of The Guardian. Aug. 25, 2020. https:// www.theguardian.com/film/2020/aug/25/ factory worker and a cleaning temptresses — the Oriental sean-connery. The first quote comes from woman. As an adult, Connery charmer Miss Taro (Zena Mar- here. Brueggemann, Tom. “How the Birth of worked as a milkman, a truck shall), casino denizen Sylvia James Bond and Dr. No Created the Mod- ern Blockbuster 57 Years Ago.” https:// driver, a lifeguard, an artist’s Trench (Eunice Gayson), and www.indiewire.com/2020/06/james-bond- model, and a coffin polisher (!) the bikini-clad, seashell-col- dr-no-created-blockbuster-57-years-ago. June 1, 2020. before he gained fame and for- lecting siren Honey Ryder (Ur- Ferguson, Euan. “Scotch Myth.” The Ob- server. Sept. 18, 2013. tune via James Bond. sula Andress). Newman, Kim. “Dr. No Review.” https:// www.empireonline.com/movies/reviews/ dr-review/. Jan 1, 2000. The second quote As licensed-to-kill Agent 007, Dr. No doesn’t appear until comes from here. Variety Staff. “Dr. No.” https:// our hero was about as sexy 1 hour and 27 minutes into variety.com/1961/film/reviews/dr- and dangerous as one could the story. At one point, the no-1200420202. DVD: get. But before the movie-go- no-goodnik tries in vain to Dr. No. MGM/UA Home Video, 2000. Page 7 SENIOR REPORTER [email protected] MARCH 2021 CLASSIFIED & PROFESSIONAL SERVICE DIRECTORY

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Kris Kristofferson has earned South. Later, they went their plin’s death and became her a place in the history books separate ways, much to the only No. 1 single on the “Bill- as one of the great Ameri- profound sadness of the nar- board” chart. It has since been can songwriters. That honor, rator. recorded by a variety of artists though, has come at a high ranging from Dolly Parton to personal price. Several country artists re- the Grateful Dead. corded the song when it first In Nashville, the college-ed- became available, but it took That high personal price for ucated Texan once swept the a fellow Texan and soon-to- Kristofferson? He had grown floors of Music City’s Co- be-doomed ex-lover of Kris- up in a military family that lumbia Recording Studio. In tofferson’s to make “Me and constantly pushed him toward his off-hours, Kristofferson Bobby McGee” a million-sell- a military career. A gifted aca- created tune after tune in his ing iconic work. As a teenager, demic, he aimed to please his quest to become a respected Janis Joplin had been a bright parents by becoming a U. S. songwriter. It took a while, but but rebellious misfit who cast Army captain after graduation. he eventually gained acclaim herself as a beatnik. She later In 1965, though, Kristofferson by creating such now-revered dropped out of the University rejected a chance to teach liter- classics as “For the Good of Texas in Austin and hitch- ature at West Point; after years Times” and “Sunday Morning hiked to San Francisco, where of spare-time songwriting, he Coming Down.” she became the lead singer of had decided to become a tune- the hard-rocking Big Brother smith in Nashville. His parents Kristofferson eventually be- and the Holding Co. A heavy disowned him, claiming that came a singer/songwriter with drinker and drug abuser, Joplin Kristofferson’s decision was Monument Records, which later offered a throat-shredding a rejection of everything they was helmed by Fred Foster, performance in 1967’s Monte- stood for. a businessman smitten with rey Pop Festival before head- a Nashville secretary — Bar- lining as a soloist at Wood- Apparently, they never recon- bara “Bobbi” McKee — who stock two years later. ciled. worked in a nearby music of- Bibliography fice. One night, Foster phoned She recorded Kristofferson’s Book: Obst, Lynda (Editor). The Sixties: The Kris and asked him to write song for inclusion on what Decade Remembered Now, By the People a song about her (but spell- would become her fourth and Who Lived It Then. New York: A Random House/Rolling Stone Press Book, 1977. ing her first name differently final album, “Pearl.” (Pearl Internet: to make it gender-neutral). In had been her longtime nick- Campbell, Courtney. “’ Me and Bobby McGee’: The Story Behind the Song.” their discussion, Kristofferson name.) Kristofferson, who https://www.wideopencountry.com/me- and-bobby-mcgee-story-behind-the-song. thought Foster had said “Mc- had once sung the tune to Ja- Giles, Jeff. “The True Story Behind Ja- Gee” instead of “McKee.” nis, was unaware that she had nis Joplin’s Me and Bobby McGee’.” https://ultimateclassicrock.com/janis-jop- recorded it until the day after lin-me-and-bobby-mcgee/ Oct. 25, 2016. The result was the story of a Hlavaty, Craig. “The Story Behind Ja- she died of a heroin overdose. nis Joplin’s Landmark Hit ‘Me and Bob- pair of drifters: the narrator Kristofferson later admitted, by McGee’.” https://www.chron.com/ entertainment/music/article/The-story- and Bobby McGee. Togeth- “I couldn’t listen to the song behind-Janis-Joplin-s-landmark-hit-Me- er they hitched a ride from a and-Bobby-McGee. Jan. 11, 2018. The without really breaking up.” Kristofferson quote is from here. truck driver and sang “every Tirosh, Gur. “The Epic Story Behind ‘Me song that driver knew” as they “Me and Bobby McGee” was and Bobby McGee’.” https://www.history- byday.com/pop-culture/the-epic-story-be- made their way throughout the issued four months after Jo- hind-me-and-bobby-mcgee. Page 10 SENIOR REPORTER [email protected] MARCH 2021

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California is home to more California has a coastline 840 than 420 recreational lakes. miles long, ranging from dra- Clearlake in Lake County is matic cliffs to sun-drenched the largest natural lake and is 44 Years of Experience beaches. Highest Avvo rating - 10.0 out of 10.0 often referred to as “The Bass Selected by peers as “Super Lawyer” Capital of the West,” covering 2007 - 2013 and 2015 - 2020 At 14,495 feet, Mt. Whitney in 43,000 acres of surface area Sequoia National Park is the with a shoreline of 100 miles. highest point in the contiguous (213) 626-1881 • 1-(800) 699-1881 • (818) 760-9880 United States. California has over 280 State Park units covering 1.6 million Badwater in Death Valley Na- acres. Page 11 SENIOR REPORTER [email protected] MARCH 2021

In The Spotlight

Q: How did you get into this Our approach is to engage the Kyle Warner Co-owner of Your Home Care profession? mind and body. Some popu- Kyle Warner, 45, loves his job A: Working with seniors is a A: A few years ago, I was look- lar activities include arts and as the co-owner of Your Home blessing. I always try to learn ing to do something new. I had crafts time, games, music ap- Care a place where seniors can from them. For example, I been working for a successful preciation, low impact exercis- thrive in South Orange County. got to know a gentleman who software company for the last ing, reminiscing. regularly attended the day- 10 years. I knew I wanted to Warner said he always learns care center. Sometimes I had be a part of a company that Q: Who comes there? from those who pay a visit to some one-on-one time with provided a needed service that A: Our center is designed re- the popular daycare center. him driving to and from the could help people and their ally for any senior that wants center. I knew that in his ca- families. I knew Your Home to add more activity and fun Here’s more about Warner reer he was very successful in Care was the kind of company to their day/week. We have who was born in Utah and insurance sales. I asked him that positively impacted lives. kind and loving caregivers that once dreamed about becoming what the secret to success was. have experience working with a pilot when he was a kid. He had such wise counsel to Q: How has COVID-19 seniors with early-stage de- share. After that initial conver- changed your job? mentia, Alzheimer’s, and other Q: Where were you born and sation, he would always follow A: Your Home Care in Lagu- forms of mild cognitive im- from Laguna Hills to Illinois. raised? up with me to make sure I was na Woods has felt the effects pairment. We are here to help Before he left, he gave me A: I was born in Utah. We putting into practice the advice of COVID-19. At the begin- support and relieve some of a little address book. He ex- moved around a bit when he gave me. I knew he cared ning of the pandemic last year, the stress and pressure of fam- I was very young, living in plained that these were clients and wanted me to do well. when no one was sure how ily members who are full-time of his that all lived in Laguna Washington, New Mexico, best to proceed, we voluntari- caregivers. We understand that Woods, Leisure World back and then finally to California ly closed the center for about 2 they need a break and are look- then. I started to reach out to Q: Any good stories to tell at age 11. From that age, I months. We re-opened in June ing for a place that is a safe, the contacts in his book, intro- about working at Your Home grew up in Laguna Hills. and have been open ever since. caring environment for their duced myself, and explained Care? A: I love sports and love to talk We are taking every precaution loved ones. Q: Career dreams as a kid? that Todd moved out of state sports with people. One of our and adhering to every safe- A: As a kid, I was most in- and that I would be taking his day center clients and I started ty guideline and we have had Q: Advice for seniors looking trigued with airplanes and I place. The clients would hire talking football. He knew the zero COVID-19 cases. to be part of the center? wanted to be a pilot. me to help them with house cleaning and gardening. This sport well and kept up with all A: Give us a call or come by was my first job and I look the teams and players. Every Q: What makes the center dif- Q: Education? the center any time for a tour. back with great memories of week we would sit down and ferent than others? A: I attended and graduat- Q: Any hobbies? Spare time? working with and spending pick the winners of each game A: At our center, we have ed from Laguna Hills High A: I love learning new things time with the residents of La- that Sunday. He had a better created a space that feels like School. I then went on to re- and trying new things. I enjoy guna Woods. winning record than I did! It home. We often have people in ceive my Bachelor’s Degree soccer, surfing, exercising, and was great fun to talk about the to tour our facility and they say at Arizona State University. In outdoor activities. Q: What’s a typical day like results compare to wins and it has a very homey feel. We 2017 I had the desire to contin- for you? losses. By the way, he was want people to be comfortable. ue my education so I attended A: A typical day for me in- Q: Kids? Married? Pets? from Massachusetts original- Some of the other centers have Pepperdine University and re- volves spending time on sales A: This summer my wife and ly and was a big Tom Brady more of a clinical, medical at- ceived an MBA Degree. and marketing efforts. I also I will celebrate our 20th an- fan. He was always rooting for mosphere. That’s not us. can spend time helping at the niversary! We have four chil- Q: First job? Tom and the Tampa Bay Buc- What also sets us apart are center regularly. dren, three girls and then a A: At the age of 12 one of my Q: What’s it like working with caneers and was so happy with the engaging and stimulating best friends moved out of state seniors daily? the Super Bowl result. activities we offer our clients. Continued on page 23 Page 12 SENIOR REPORTER [email protected] MARCH 2021

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Managing Your Money The Emotional Investing and Social Media Senior When it comes to gathering Trading in a margin ac- are aware of unfair practices or Reporter information to make an invest- count—an account which specific instances of abusive is published monthly by: ment decision, investors have lets you borrow money to or prohibited conduct, FINRA SENIOR REPORTER access to a variety of online purchase securities—also wants to know about it imme- OF OC information sources, from in- involves risk and you can diately. Email: jcampos@ seniorreporterofoc.com vestment platforms to news lose more money than you and social media. No matter deposit in a margin ac- For further information on pro- Telephone (714) 975-6345 where you get your trading in- It can be tempting to make emo- count. Your firm can force tecting your money or to file a Fax sights, know this: Where there tionally driven investment de- the sale of securities in your tip or complaint, visit www. (714) 369-6517 cisions, particularly in volatile is opportunity, there is also accounts to meet a margin call, FINRA.org/LearnMore. Rate is $28.00 per year. markets. risk. Stock markets go up and sell your securities without Guest articles, commentaries they go down—and the steep- investments both across and contacting you and increase and photographs are invited, however, publication is at the er the rise or the fall, the easier within different asset class- its margin requirements at any discretion of the editor es—can help you manage your it can be to derail a long-term time without providing you EDITOR: DEBBIE L. SKLAR strategy with a snap, emotion- risk. with advance notice. DIRECTOR OF SALES: JAMES WEBB ally driven decision. ADVERTISING MANAGER: WILLIAM THOMAS 3. Consider your source. 6. Get the basics on options GRAPHICS: Fortunately, you can use these Some companies offer tools trading. Options are contracts SEASIDE GRAPHICS & PRINTING that analyze or aggregate in- tips to keep emotions in check. that give the purchaser the Contributing Writers: formation from social media right, but not the obligation, Les Goldberg, Ronnie Greenberg, 1. Be mindful. Mindfulness sources to help investors make to buy or sell a security at a Jim McDevitt, Lyn Jensen, Nick Thomas, Randal C. Hill can be helpful, even with in- investment decisions. Depend- fixed price within a specific vesting. Before you make an ing on how it is presented, period of time. Options can investment decision, ask your- this social sentiment informa- help investors manage risk or self whether an investment tion—particularly real-time increase buying power. But aligns with your financial discussion platforms and buy/ buying and selling options also goals. Small-dollar invest- sell indicators driven by social involves risk, and it is possible ments based on hype around sentiment—can lead to im- to lose money. a security might turn into big pulsive investment decisions, gains, but they can just as eas- which can be a risky way to 7. Know the rules if you are ily turn into big losses. approach investing. day trading. Are you actively trading stocks? If so, it’s im- 2. Mitigate your risk. Make 4. Watch your wallet. Some portant to know what it means sure your investment deci- investors believe they can to be a “pattern day trader” be- sion involves a level of risk maximize investment returns cause there are requirements you, not necessarily others, by taking early withdraw- associated with this kind of als from retirement accounts trading. are comfortable with. Some EVERY MORNING MY people have the means to take or borrowing against their homes. Be aware that leverag- HUMAN SHAVES OFF risky bets, but many do not. To protect investors and ensure HIS FACE FUR, HE’S Short-term trading in a volatile ing long-term assets for short- the market’s integrity, FINRA, FUNNY LIKE THAT. term gains can have significant market carries significant risk a government-authorized not- — T U C K of loss. Above all, if you seek consequences—from fees and for-profit organization that adopted 05-04-11 short-term returns, don’t sacri- taxes to risk of loss and more. oversees U.S. broker-dealers, fice money you cannot afford works every day to ensure that to lose. Remember that diver- 5. Understand the costs and everyone can participate in the sification—spreading out your risks of margin investing. market with confidence. If you Across 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 1. Longfellow's bell town 14 15 16 5. Clear the slate Page 14 17 18 [email protected] MARCH 2021 10. WWIISENIOR event REPORTER 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14. Roger Rabbit, e.g. Across20 21 22 14 15 16 15. Time being 1. Longfellow's bell23 town 24 25 16. Ms. Fitzgerald 5. Clear the slate 17 18 19 March17. Pertaining to right Crossword angles 10.26 WWII27 event28 29 30 Puzzle31 32 33 34 20 21 22 19. One with no capacity for 14.35 Roger Rabbit, e.g.36 37

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Guidebook for travelers 3. Univ. recruiting group 40. Worked (up) 4. Bury 42. Guys 5. H.S. requirement 45. Unruffled Page 15 SENIOR REPORTER [email protected] MARCH 2021 Viola Davis By Les Goldberg

The word “breakthrough” is horse trainer and a maid and After graduating from high appeared in the HBO TV mili- also nominated for the Golden reserved for people and things factory worker rise to the level school, Davis studied theater at tary comedy film,“The Penta- Globe as Best Actress in a TV that change the status quo for- of achievement and fame that Rhode Island College and then gon Wars” with Kelsey Gram- Series Drama and the Critics ever. For instance, the Internet is Viola Davis today? It was a attended the Juilliard School mer. Choice Award for Best Actress was a breakthrough for how long and arduous journey. where she was a member of in a Drama Series. we communicate and con- the school’s drama division. duct research. Electric cars In addition to her ongoing ca- changed the way we transport By 1992, Davis starred in her reer activities as an actress, ourselves without relying on first professional stage role, an producer, activist, and philan- oil and gas. Barack Obama off-Broadway production of thropist, Davis will be return- made history by becoming the the William Shakespeare com- ing to her role as Amanda Her other Broadway roles in- first African-American Presi- edy, “As You Like It,” along- Waller in “The Suicide Squad” clude “Out of Sight,” “King dent of the United States. side actress Elizabeth McGov- set for release in August and Hedley II,” and “Fences” with ern. will appear in an untitled dra- Denzel Washington. Similarly, in the entertainment Four years later, she made her ma film with Sandra Bullock world, Viola Davis has broken Broadway debut in “Seven Once she switched to the big for Netflix. the glass ceiling and ethnic She is the second youngest of Guitars” and received critical screen, Davis was cast as a boundaries by becoming the six children. Two months af- acclaim for her performance. leading lady or major sup- In other words, Davis, who is first black woman to achieve ter she was born on Aug. 11, porting actress in movies that married to actor Julius Tennon, the “Triple Crown of Acting” 1965, in St. Matthews, S.C., That same year in 1996 she include “Doubt” with Mer- is here to stay. – winning Academy Awards her family moved to Central received her Screen Actors le Streep, “Knight and Day” for film, Tony Awards for the Falls, R.I. At age two, toddler Guild card for doing one day with Tom Cruise, “Eat Pray A final thought: “Acting is not stage, and Emmy Awards for Davis was taken to jail with of work, playing a nurse who Love” with Julia Roberts, “The rocket science, but it is an art TV. her mother who was arrested passes a vial of blood to future Help” with Emma Stone, “Get form. What you are doing is during a civil rights protest. “How to Get Away with Mur- on Up” (the James Brown bi- illuminating humanity,” Davis der” co-star Timothy Hutton opic), “Blackhat” with Chris said. Later, she described her child- in the film “The Substance of Hemsworth, “Lila & Eve” hood, recalling that she lived in Fire.” She was paid $528. with Jennifer Lopez and “Cus- “rat-infested and condemned tody” in which she was also However, her career honors apartments.” However, her an executive producer. Other also include the Obie Award, life began to take shape while award-winning roles were in Screen Actors Guild Award, attending Central Falls High “Suicide Squad,” an adapta- BAFTA award, Women in School where she fell in love tion of a DC Comics series. Film’s Crystal Award, and with acting and the arts. Golden Globe Award. Her most recognizable TV role is as Annalise Keating, As a teen, she was involved Also, she has a star on the a tough criminal defense at- in the federal TRIO Upward Hollywood Walk of Fame, has torney, and professor in the Bound and TRIO Student Sup- been named by “Time Maga- hit series “How to Get Away port Services programs, and zine” as one of the 100 most with Murder.” For that, she enrolled in the Young People’s influential people in the world, Davis continued acting on won two SAG awards for Out- and by the “New York Times” School for the Performing Arts Broadway in various produc- standing Performance by a Fe- as one of “The 25 Greatest Ac- in West Warwick, R.I. It was tions, and appeared in bit parts male Actor in a Drama Series tors of the 21st Century.” there that her talent was recog- on television, including epi- and a Primetime Emmy Award nized by Bernard Masterson, a sodes of “NYPD” and “New as Outstanding Lead Actress How did the daughter of a program director. York Undercover.” She also in a Drama Series. She was Page 16 SENIOR REPORTER [email protected] MARCH 2021

Cooking Corner Easy Sweet Potato Minestrone Soup—California Style Everyone needs delicious rec- fleshed sweet potatoes, cut into In a large saucepan or small ipes with heaping servings 1/2-in dice (about 3 c) stockpot over medium-high of veggies. Whether you’re 2 stalks celery, diced heat, warm the oil. Add on- thinking about overall health 3 Tbsp tomato paste ion and cook, stirring occa- or trying to lose a few pounds, 4 cloves garlic, minced sionally, for 2 minutes. Add maintaining a balanced diet 1 1/2 tsp salt, or more to taste sweet potatoes, celery, tomato paste, garlic, salt and pepper throughout the year is key to 1 1/2 tsp pepper, or more to and cook, stirring occasional- success. taste ly, 3 to 4 minutes. Add broth, 8 c chicken or vegetable broth tomatoes and beans and bring Easy California Sweet Potato One 28-oz can diced tomatoes to a boil. Add pasta and peas, Minestrone fits the bill. A riff One 15-oz can garbanzo beans, reduce to a simmer, and cook on the classic Italian soup, it oxidants like vitamins C and drained until vegetables and pasta are takes a favorite that’s already E. One 15-oz can kidney beans, tender, about 10 minutes. Stir loaded with veggie- and le- drained in oregano and more salt and gume-goodness and makes Easy California Minestrone pepper to taste. Serve sprin- 3/4 c uncooked elbow macaro- it even better by adding su- Soup kled with cheese. ni pasta perfood sweetpotatoes. Cal- Serves 8 ifornia Sweet potatoes are a 3/4 c fresh or frozen peas For more recipes and infor- great source of vitamin A, plus 2 Tbsp olive oil 2 Tbsp chopped fresh oregano mation about California sweet they’re full of heart-healthy 1 large onion, diced 1/2 c grated, shredded, or potatoes, visit www.casweet- potassium and fiber and anti- 1 lb orange- or yellow/white- shaved Parmesan cheese potatoes.com. Page 17 SENIOR REPORTER [email protected] MARCH 2021 March Book Club

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The Senior Reporter would like cultural center. Over the years, ple of mine camp architecture. to acknowledge Ronnie Green- the rich and famous made it a Subsequent renovation pro- berg, who has contributed her haven for upscale shops, and jects have continuously taken place throughout the years. wonderful travel articles since restaurants as well as luxury homes. 2009. She recently passed away The Hotel Jerome an Auberge and will be missed. Unpack Your Bags Resort is located at 300 East The Hotel Jerome an Auberge Main St. in Aspen. For reser- Historic Aspen, a magical- Resort has been Aspen’s crown vations phone (800) 331-7213 ly enchanting winter skiing jewel since 1889, when mogul or www.hoteljerome.com. mecca is on par with Europe’s Jerome B.Wheeler, built his The hotel provides guests with finest. The presence of the sur- posh European style hotel in Hotel Dining Take a Guided Tour of complimentary transportation rounding magnificence of the the heart of downtown. Well, Enjoy breakfast and lunch Historic Hotel Jerome to and from the airport. Upon mountains can be felt and seen over a century later, it’s still in the relaxed atmosphere of Enjoy viewing the old photos landing contact the hotel for on every corner of this legend- said that, “if you haven’t been Jacobs Corner located adjacent and artifacts of the hotel that pick up. ary city. to the Jerome, you haven’t to the airy hallway that leads to was a paragon of hospitality been to Aspen.” The 93 rich- the garden terrace. The menu in 1889. In its heyday, the Je- Aspen Recreation Aspen’s origins were sparked ly appointed guestrooms and has a choice of breakfast es- rome was a modern marvel, Winter sports fanatics will find in 1879 when the cry of “sil- spacious junior double, double sentials, soups, salads, sand- boasting 90 guestrooms, 15 the skiing is intoxicating and ver” sent prospectors flocking king and one-bedroom suites wiches and specialties with bathrooms with indoor plumb- the powder heavenly. Aspen across the Continental Divide offer special touches, includ- dishes ranging from traditional ing, hot and cold running wa- offers skiers and snowboarders into Ute City. By spring the ing beds with down comfort- favorites to current culinary ter, steam heat, elevator and the power of four of the world’s city with its awe inspiring nat- trends was fully lit by electricity. The ers, feather pillows, bathrobes, greatest mountains- Aspen, ural beauty, and stunning pan- “silver crash” sent the Jerome 11,212 feet and a 14 minute exceptionally roomy closets orama of mountains, became For lunch and dinner, The Gar- reeling until it was restored to ride to the summit on the Sil- and oversized baths. known as Aspen. den Terrace offers distinctive its former glory in 1948. When ver Queen Gondola, with 76

American cuisine, seasonal re- it began attracting artists, trails on 673 acres of skiable The outdoor pool with a Jacuz gional specialties and Sunday avant-garde writers, and mov- terrain; Buttermilk, 9,900-foot zi on each end provides year brunch. ie stars like Gary Cooper, Lana summit with 42 trails encom- Turner, Hedy LaMarr and John passing 430 acres of skiable The Library, marked by custom “Duke” Wayne, the Jerome terrain; Aspen Highlands at wallpaper, carpeting, draper- and Aspen were propelled onto 11,675 feet; offers 131 trails ies, oversized leather sofas and the world’s celebrity map. In on 790 acres of skiable terrain; club chairs, is a sophisticated 1985, restored once again, the and Snowmass the highest of lounge that offers an abbrevi- historic Jerome was recog- ated menu from all the venues. nized as an exceptional exam- Continued on page 19 Featured are specialty coffee drinks, premium liquors, wine, port and an extensive selection of Scotch and cigars. Rich silver ore, two railroads, round enjoyment. Tiles around and investments from wealthy the pool are heated, and there’s entrepreneurs, turned Aspen The J-Bar, an authentic saloon a hutch stocked with warm into a boomtown. But boom ambiance with a brick and towels, robes and slippers. turned to gloom in 1893, wood bar, has been Aspen’s fa- Other amenities include a when gold replaced silver as vorite watering hole since the the national standard. Min- video library, complimenta- 1890s. Lunch and dinner, plus ing declined and farming and ry wireless and wired (high beer, wine and cocktails are ranching sustained the valley speed) Internet access, ski served at this après-ski hotspot until the 1940s when it was storage, spa tub and fitness fa- that attracts a diverse mix of re-invented as a ski town and cilities. locals, tourists and celebrities. Page 19 SENIOR REPORTER [email protected] MARCH 2021 Aspen, Colorado continued

ical Society, serves as a set- ting for revolving exhibits and headquarter for collections and archives from Aspen’s history. Phone (970)925-3721.

The Aspen Art Museum offers year round exhibitions of fine arts and architecture. Phone (970) 925-8050 or www.aspe- nartmuseum.org

Hallam Lake Nature Preserve and Learning Center are places them all at 12, 510 feet. To- historic buildings. Today, the to discover and study natural marked. In the late 1990s local alanche brownie sundae. (970) gether they form one giant ski Wheeler Opera House is the communities. The preserve has residents urged the city to re- 925-1098; Woody Creek Plaza resort, which can be accessed Roaring Fork Valley’s pre- been permanently set aside to store the cemetery. With well is the place where locals and with multi-mountain life pass- miere site for concerts, mov- protect plants and animals na- attended volunteer work it was celebrities love to hang out. es. Scenic cross country trails ies, festivals, lectures, commu- tive to the Aspen area. Hallam completed in 2001. Two mon- The tavern menu includes the are available for beginner, nity events, opera, and a whole Lake encompasses a marsh, uments dedicated to those who likes of wild caught smoked intermediate and advanced lot more. www.wheeleropera- a wet meadow, a river, and a are buried at Ute Cemetery Pacific salmon filet, smoked skiers. Private and group ski house.com pond. A half-mile loop nature are installed at the entryway. trout filet, chicken and vege- lessons can be tailored to indi- The Holden/Marolt Mining & trail is available for visitors. www.aspenpitkincom tarian chorizo flautas combina- vidual levels of skill. Ranching Museum is set in the This trail meanders in and out tion, New Mexico-style green 1891 barn house that was part of wetlands and includes stops The John Denver Sanctuary chile, and New York Black If you get tired of skiing you of the extensive Holden ore at various observation decks. is located in a peaceful park Angus steak (970) 923-4585. can explore the surrounding processing mill. On view is a www.aspennature.org near Rio Grande Park in As- Other favorites are: Boogie’s mountains on snowshoes, 9-foot square model of the site pen, near the Roaring Fork Diner for burgers and shakes; glide across the snow on as it was in the early 1890s, Ute Cemetery – In 1880 “Colo- River beneath the mighty Su Casa for traditional Mexi- horse-drawn sleighs, or go and the actual machinery that nel” Kirby from Texas was the snow-capped peaks of Maroon can fare; Bruno for pizza and snowmobiling and dog sled- made the mining process work. first prospector to die in Aspen Bells mountains. The memori- pasta; and Ute City Restau- ding. Ice skating is available at and buried at was to become al features many of Denver’s rant, a relatively new Ameri- Aspen Ice Gardens and at The The Wheeler/Stallard Museum Ute Cemetery. Continued to songs carved into large gran- can-style bistro. Silver Circle. The Aspen Rec- is set in a 1889 house that was be used by the town’s working ite stones. www.john-den- reational Center offers access built by Jerome B. Wheeler class it is estimated that at least ver-sanctuary. Getting To and to a 32-foot climbing tower, The house and carriage house, 200 graves are located on the Around Aspen overseen by the Aspen Histor- site, over half of which are un- aquatic center, NHL–size ice Dining Aspen/Pitkin County Airport arena with grandstands and in- A premier dining destination is served by United, American dividual locker rooms. Aspen features restaurants and Frontier and is located five that appeals to every palate. miles from downtown. Aspen Nearby Activities and Popular ones include: Little is also accessible via Eagle Points of Interest Annie’s Eating House estab- Airport, a 75-mile drive from The Wheeler Opera House lished in 1972 and known for Aspen, as well as Denver In- was built in 1889 when Jerome its home-style cooking. Fa- ternational Airport, which is B. Wheeler deemed it only fit- vorites include Rocky Moun- 208 miles away. ting that there should be a truly tain chili, beef stew, spinach magnificent opera house, and pie veggie plate, grilled veal so he built one. Restored to brat, grilled prime rib sand- its Victorian splendor by the wich, and topped with Annie’s city of Aspen in 1985, it is one apple crisp, vanilla or mocha of the town’s most treasured ice cream pie, or chocolate av- Page 20 SENIOR REPORTER [email protected] MARCH 2021 10% Senior discount with this ad Page 21 SENIOR REPORTER [email protected] MARCH 2021 Fabulous Finds By Debbie L. Sklar

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tion (FAA) ‘Designated You’re Never Too Old to Fly Pilot Examiner’ will take three to four hours. Half If you are like most people, at dination, but if you have ever of the time is on the ground one time in your life you’ve thrown darts, played golf, or in an interview to go over probably said to yourself: ‘I bowled above 130, you can fly regulations, weather, and wish I could fly. Wouldn’t it a plane. equipment). Beforehand, be great to soar like the birds, your instructor approves and enjoy the sky-high views Flying, however, requires Harriet Roland treated herself to you for solo flight (maybe of the world?’ fine motor skills … so if your flight lessons for her 70th birthday 30 minutes), then long-dis- at Leopard Aviation. hands shake, you may not be tance solo (maybe two to three hours). For some of us on the upper able to do it. Every time I get in a plane, side of 50, the idea of flying an I’m excited about it! My goal Once you pass the written test airplane might be on our buck- SR: What advantages do se- is for every single one of my (minimum 70 out of 100), et list or it remains a dream. nior pilots have – in training students to get that feeling. complete 10 hours of solo For a growing number of oth- and afterward? Flying is fun – learning should flight, and you take the final ers, however, the idea is be- Noon: There are many advan- be also! check ride with the FAA exam- coming reality as seniors look tages for everyone over some- iner (three to four hours), you for new and more adventurous one who doesn’t fly – ease SR: What is your experience are ready to fly on your own ways to spend their retirement Tom Noon started flying at age 68. of travel, excitement, seeing teaching seniors to fly? with a license and certification years. things from the air, etc. And he loved it so much, he started Noon: It is not much different in hand. there are no disadvantages his own flight school! than teaching students in their In fact, the United Flying Oc- whether young or old. 20s or 30s, but the older you SR: What should the student togenarians, an international look for in terms of flight train- When I interviewed Noon for get, the more hours it takes in group of pilots over 80 years SR: How do you choose a ing aircraft? this story, he enthusiastically the plane. of age, and a recent Stanford Noon: Choose the best to relayed his experience as an University study show that learn the best. Flying a plane older pilot and offered valu- SR: What do flight lessons older flyers are more serious with a big ‘sweet spot’ such able advice to those who might involve? about flying, are more studi- as the Cessna 172S Skyhawks Noon: For a senior, the to- ous, value their experience, want to take the controls in the (the kind used at Leopard Avi- tal flight hours can be from and most importantly, are cockpit. flight school? ation) makes it easier to learn 60 to 100 with each lesson more proficient and safer than Noon: I strongly suggest pro- to fly, and these newer planes lasting from one to one and a their younger counterparts. SR: Can and should seniors spective students use the ‘Kid are safer – they have the most half hours. So, the number of learn to fly? Brother Rule’ which is the safety features – and they are lessons can vary from 50 to 80. Noon: Absolutely! Best basis for the instruction we the most fun to fly! A moderate pace of lessons is new thing I’ve learned in 30 provide at my year-old Leop- two to three per week. SR: Any final thoughts for our years. My only mistake was ard Aviation flight school with readers? not doing it much earlier – locations in Scottsdale and Noon: Don’t be afraid to make but better late than never! Mesa, AZ. Therefore, it takes about four to eight months to get your pi- mistakes. You will learn bet- ter when you do. It is a good SR: What are the requirements You are picking a flight in- lot’s license – maybe half of day of flying when you run To illustrate this new boon to enter flight school? structor, not a flight school! that to do your first solo flight. across something that you’ve to boomer flying, let me in- Noon: The book portion takes The relationship between an never experienced before, get some mental ability but if you SR: What does final testing troduce you to Tom Noon of instructor and the student is a it wrong and learn how to han- have an above-average IQ, it is and instrument certification Scottsdale, AZ, who decided close one. Therefore, the in- dle it! at 68, after retirement from just a matter of applying your- structor’s teaching style should involve? his career in homebuilding, to self. The flying portion takes fit perfectly with the student’s Noon: The final test with the You can learn more at leopar- learn how to fly. And, because some minimal hand-eye coor- learning style. Federal Aviation Administra- daviation.com. Page 26 SENIOR REPORTER [email protected] MARCH 2021 Movie Preview ‘Boogie’ By Randal C. Hill

It seems that there aren’t Boogie’s parents lean on him draws close to his lofty goal, too many lines of work that to try for a scholarship to a he admits to his girlfriend, 39-year-old Eddie Huang prestigious university. Chin “I’ve got to represent. I’ve got hasn’t been involved in. His must deal not only with them 5,000 years of Chinese history. resume includes attorney, book and at-school rivals but also That’s a lot of pressure.” She, author (“Fresh Off the Boat”), navigate a relationship with a in turn, offers simply, “You TV host, chef, stand-up com- winsome girl he has recently have a chance to change his- ic, clothing designer, attorney, met and fallen in love with. tory.” and marijuana dealer. And Discouragement and resolve now the busy busy busy son Huang has admitted that he hang in equal measure over of Taiwan-immigrant parents was inspired by the hit fea- Boogie’s head like a threaten- is bringing his coming-of-age ture “Good Will Hunting,” ing raincloud. “We never ex- drama “Boogie” to the Silver whose story motivated Huang pected to have freedom or in- Screen. to enter the filmmaking world. dependence or equality in this “That movie was the moment The film stars Huang’s former country,” he proclaims, “but it where I said I would like to assistant Taylor Takahashi as doesn’t matter what the chal- make a movie that changes an- Boogie. The diverse support- lenges are, you run through other kid’s life. The way that ing cast includes such on-the- that wall.” He also expounds they were able to humanize rise actors as Pamela Chee, cynically on some daunting domestic violence and those Jorge Lendeborg, Jr., Mike stereotypes: “No one believes relationships, it opened my Moh, and Dave East. Now-de- in an Asian basketball player eyes because I didn’t know ceased rapper Pop Smoke — … it’s a joke in this country. you could talk about stuff like he was murdered in 2019 — We can cook, clean, count real that in movies.” provides the haunting music good, but anything else, we’re that is woven throughout the picked last.” story. Released by Focus Features, Then there’s the crushing bur- “Boogie” is scheduled for a “Boogie” is a classic inspi- den of expectation. When Chin March 5 release. rational sports drama but one that is played out, for a change, in the Asian-American experi- ence. Written and directed by Huang, the movie tells the sto- ry of Alfred “Boogie” Chin, a Chinese-Taiwanese American high school basketball phe- nomenon in New York whose dream is to play in the NBA. He maintains these dreams amid turmoil at home and among his classmates at his Queens high school. Page 27 SENIOR REPORTER [email protected] MARCH 2021

Tinseltown TalksBy Nick Thomas Paul ‘Crocodile Dundee’ Hogan is Back – Sort of

It’s been 35 years since Paul comedy history where Ho- “I never really fitted in,” he Hogan unleashed the icon- gan defensively brandish- admitted. “After the success of ic character of rugged reptile es that giant hunting knife ‘Dundee,’ I received all sorts wrestling Mick Dundee onto on the streets of New York of script offers, good and bad. the world in the 80s hit film City. But I wasn’t interested in be- “Crocodile Dundee” and two coming an actor for hire. My sequels. Hogan returned last “I’ve still got the origi- joy was seeing something that December – via digital down- nal knife, safe in a bank,” I wrote come to life on the load in the U.S. – in “The Paul Hogan at Crocodile Dundee Hogan said. “We also had screen.” Very Excellent Mr. Dundee” with co-star Linda Kozlowski, rubber and wooden ones for released on Blu-ray/DVD Feb. Rimfire Films, distributed by various scenes, but I co-de- While fans may be disappoint- Paramount. 16. signed the original. It might be ed that the new movie only The screenplay, written by worth a bit of money to a col- features a luckless Hogan as The Aussie actor is quick to longtime collaborator Dean lector now!” himself, the spirit of Mick point out that “Mr. Dundee” Murphy, is mostly fantasy Dundee lingers throughout the Then there was the heart-stop- is not another Dundee movie, sprinkled with factual tidbits film. Now 81, however, Hogan ping scene where Hogan’s but a self-parody where the about the real Hogan. Many has no plans to resurrect the love interest, played by Linda quiet-living Hogan (starring as more facts about Hogan’s character. Kozlowski, encounters a huge himself) falls afoul of a series life and career are recounted crocodile. of ill-fated self-inflicted blun- in his autobiography, “The “The original worked fine. I’d ders that snowball, sullying his Tap-Dancing Knife Thrower: like to just leave it alone now.” “That was mechanical, but good reputation. The film also My Life (without the boring there were real crocs in the takes a gentle jab at celebrity bits),” published last year. Nick Thomas teaches at Au- water during filming,” he re- culture and social media. burn University at Montgom- called. “We had guys up trees While the book has been high- ery, Ala., and has written fea- with rifles just in case one ly praised, critics were tures, columns, and interviews came along and ruined every- not so generous when for over 850 newspapers and thing.” “The Very Excellent Mr. magazines. Dundee” was first released So, did Hogan consider asking last year. No surprise that Kozlowski, his co-star and for- didn’t bother the unflappa- mer wife, to take a role in the ble Hogan. “I ignored it; Blu-ray cover for The Very new film? you just take it as it comes.” Excellent Mr. Dundee starring Paul Hogan - Liongate. “No, she’s given up acting,” Critics were much kinder he said. “I see Linda a lot and “But it’s not a deep meaning- when “Crocodile Dundee” we’re still friends. She was liv- ful movie, just a bit of fun,” was released in 1986 to inter- ing in Morocco for a while but said Hogan from his Los An- national acclaim. “Its impact now is back in L.A.” geles home. “While it pokes was staggering and it turned fun at Hollywood rules and out to be the most successful Despite all the money and how social media through the independent movie ever,” Ho- fame his Dundee character modern online community gan said. generated, Hogan has re- can give you a reputation that mained grounded, unpreten- you don’t deserve, it’s mostly The original film yielded one tious, and largely distanced aimed at me.” scene destined for cinematic from the Hollywood scene. Page 28 SENIOR REPORTER [email protected] MARCH 2021 History of News for Older Americans St. Patrick’s Social Engagement Day technology. Use online tools to connect with friends and family. Attend virtual events and concerts or tour museums from home. Read a book online.

Volunteer and share your Remaining socially engaged im- skills from home. Develop a proves the quality of life for older adults and is associated with bet- virtual mentoring relationship The history of St Patrick’s Day ter mental and physical health. with a student through a local in America, however, begins college or connect with your Maintaining social connec- with Irish soldiers serving in local Area Agency on Aging tions and staying mentally the British army. Befitting of to find opportunities to help and physically active is key to the Irish, it is a tale of Irish others. patriotism and evolving polit- reducing social isolation and loneliness among older adults, ical power. That very first -pa Through its website, www.el- particularly now during the rade in New York City not only dercare.acl.gov, and national COVID-19 national health cri- helped the homesick Irish sol- Call Center at 1-(800)-677- diers connect with their roots sis. 1116, the Eldercare ­Locator through the familiar strains of can inform and connect older traditional Irish music—usu- There are many opportunities adults and caregivers to local ally featuring bagpipes and for older adults and caregivers programs and services that drums, but also helped them to to remain engaged and con- provide a variety of ways to connect with one another, find- nected to their family, friends stay connected to others in ing strength in numbers. Over and community with and with- their communities to reduce the years as nearly a million out technology during the pan- social isolation and loneliness. Irish immigrants fled to Ameri- demic. Here are a few sugges- ca in the wake of the Great Po- tions all of us might consider tato Famine, St Patrick’s Day doing during this time: The parades became a display of solidarity and political strength Reach out. Try to call a family Senior as these often ridiculed Irish member or friend every day, Reporter immigrants were frequent- write them a note or send a is published monthly by: ly victims of prejudice. Soon card. SUNSET enough, their numbers were PUBLISHING AGENCY

recognized and the Irish soon 9114 Adams Avenue, Suite 358 Stay active, mentally and Huntington Beach, CA 92646 organized and exerted their physically. Move more and political muscle, becoming sit less. Engage in physical ac- Email: jcampos@ known as the “green machine”. seniorreporterofoc.com tivity such as a walk or online Today, St Patrick’s Day cel- group exercise classes. Telephone (714) 975-6345 ebrations abound. Decidedly Fax less religious, St Patrick’s Day Flex your brain. Draw a (714) 369-6517 sketch, write a poem or short celebrations continue to be a Guest articles, commentaries show of Irish strength and pat- story, or start journaling. and photographs are invited, however, publication is at the riotism. So, get our your green discretion of the editor and get ready to celebrate! Create connections using Page 29 SENIOR REPORTER [email protected] MARCH 2021 Page 30 SENIOR REPORTER [email protected] MARCH 2021 The Gadget Geezer By Les Goldberg

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