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Bill Medley “I’M a Santa Ana Boy from 1940 to All My Life Contributing Writers: Howard Erman Les Goldberg Ronnie Greenberg Dr. Robert Horseman Judith Rogow Debbie L. Sklar VOLUME 45, NUMBER 9 Nick Thomas SEPTEMBER 2019 “Serving The Needs of Orange County & Long Beach Seniors Since 1974” Bill Medley “I’m a Santa Ana boy from 1940 to all my life. And Santa Ana was different only in the fact that Orange County was just small … I used to ride my motorcycle through orange groves, and now it’s tracts of homes.” —Bill Medley What’s Inside.... Calendar of Events ....................5 Classifieds .............................6-7 Bill Medley .............................. 10 Gadget Geezer ........................ 12 Fabulous Finds ........................ 14 Book Club ............................... 21 Temecula ................................ 22 Busy Boomers ......................... 31 In The Spotlight ...................... 35 Tinseltown Talks ...................... 41 Orange County • Long Beach Page 2 SENIOR REPORTER [email protected] SEPTEMBER 2019 Advertise in The Senior Reporter’s CLASSIFIED & $2,945 PROFESSIONAL $2,745 SERVICE $3,185 DIRECTORY $2,745 $575 Only $37.50/ mo with a 6-mo. commitment seniorreporter [email protected] or call Bill Thomas at (714) 458-5703 Page 3 SENIOR REPORTER [email protected] SEPTEMBER 2019 The Future Has Arrived See the world’s only By Jim McDevitt authentic flying Japanese Zero fighter If you’re like me, you can On top of that the watch Planes of Fame remember the days when has a fall detector. 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She’s un- tainment, activities for chil- atmosphere. At, Oak Canyon responsive to the fast-talking Festival and Parade dren, live and silent auctions September is here and along Park, 5305 E. Santiago Can- Santa Ana teenager who works to engage and riding demonstrations. with it comes all kinds of great yon Road, Silverado. Sept. 14-15 her with everything from phil- Country Western wear is en- fall events from visiting the 12 noon to 10 p.m. osophical riffs to brash seduc- couraged. All proceeds benefit Tall Ships Festival in Dana Oktoberfest Annual tradition celebrates tion. Neither knows what this the programs of the J.F. Shea Point to a variety of other fun Huntington Beach Santa Ana’s vibrant Mexican night holds in store. Hamish Therapeutic Riding Center things to do. Mark your calen- Sept. 8 to Nov. 3 culture with a parade, beer Linklater’s funny, and spooky dedicated to improving the dars. Every Wednesday garden, performers each night, debut play explores life, death, lives of persons with disabili- through Sunday food, vendors, interactive ac- and Doritos. Recommenda- ties through horsemanship. At, Sample imported German tivities, and carnival rides for tion: Ages 13 and up. Contains Tall Ships Festival The J.F. Shea Therapeutic Rid- beers, bratwurst, strudel, pret- children of all ages. At, Down- adult language. 20 percent off Dana Point ing Center, 26284 Oso Road, zels and more. Guests can also town Santa Ana. tickets. Limited availabili- Sept. 6-8 San Juan Capistrano. Call, enter the Beer Drinking & ty. Use code “WOMAN20.” The festival features fami- 949-240-8441. At, Chance Theater@ Bette ly-fun activities including live Stein Holding contests and do St. NorbertFest Aitken Theater Arts Center, music, art shows and a variety the Chicken Dance. Wednes- Orange 5522 E. La Palma Ave., Ana- Toast to the Casa of food. Interactive living-his- day through Saturday are adult Sept. 20-22 heim. Tickets and Information 2019: The Enchanted tory encampments including nights and Sundays are fami- The annual St. NorbertFest at www.ChanceTheater.com/ Garden blacksmiths, scrimshaw art- ly day with Dachshund races. (formerly Oktoberfest) contin- Vandal. San Clemente ists, and the infamous Port At, Old World Festival Hall, ues to grow and helps to build Sept. 21 Royal Privateers. Explore the 7561 Center Ave., Huntington the parish, school, and the Or- 5:30 p.m. to 10 p.m. historic Tall Ships and listen to ange community. There will Anaheim Craft and Beach. Call, 714-696-TAP1 Support access to the arts, his- the crew share tales of adven- be food, games such as Sumo Vintage Fair (8271). tory and education at Casa Ro- ture and life at sea. At, Dana Mania, Bingo, raffles, rides Anaheim mantica’s annual Toast to the Point Harbor/Ocean Institute. and entertainment for all. At, Sept. 21 31st Annual Crab Casa gala. Event includes mul- Shuttle service from Salt Creek St. Norbert Catholic Church , 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Feast and Auction tiple stages with live entertain- Beach Park at Pacific Coast 300 E. Taft Ave., Orange. Call, Visit the Anaheim Craft and ment, food and beverage fare, Highway and Selva Road and Under the Stars 714-637-4360. Vintage Fair to shop for hand- Fullerton prizes and auction items. Valet from Dana Hills High School. made items from local craft- Sept. 14 parking, ample seating and Call 949-496-2274. Chance Theater ers. Food sales including 6 p.m. to 10 p.m. white glove service. At, Casa presents: The Vandal Eastern European favorites, Mark your calendars now for homemade jam and bake sale. Romantica Cultural Center Orange County Craft Sept. 20 to Oct. 20 an evening of dinner, music, Church talks at 11 a.m. and 2 and Gardens,415 Ave. Grana- Beer Festival Strangers, a woman and a da, San Clemente.
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