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. If the Air Museum you were a child reading wearer were to fall and 14998 Cal Aero Drive Chino, CA 91710 a comic strip about Dick not get back up in 60 sec- Tracy as he used his two- onds the watch will ask: the checkout to pay for way wrist radio to catch ‘do you need help?’ If her merchandise. She can Visit Planes of Fame Air Museum at Historic Cal Aero Field in crooks. The other day I you don’t respond or say also use it to board a flight Chino, California. was driving my car headed ‘yes,’ the watch will call because the boarding code to a doctor’s appointment 911 and report your loca- bar will be on her watch. The Planes of Fame Air Museum was founded in 1957 by Edward when my wife’s cell phone tion and the fact that you She can also have her Maloney. It is the oldest independently operated aviation museum started ringing in the back have fallen and didn’t get watch get a map and give in the United States. seat where she had put her up. My wife was brushing directions when you’re purse before getting into our German shepherd on driving somewhere. The museum collection spans the history of manned flight from the front passenger seat. the deck the other day and Continued on page 16 She wouldn’t be able to kneeling as she brushed. Her personal assistant in reach back with her safe- She thought nothing of it the watch is named SIRI ty harness on, but it was until her watch asked her and keeps track of how no problem for her. She if she needed help. The many steps she takes each pressed a button like Dick watch was ready to dial day, her heart rate and to- Tracy use to do on her 911 if she didn’t say ‘no.’ tal distance traveled. SIRI watch and started talking. What a feature this is for even calculates how many It was our vet calling with seniors who live alone. As calories you burned during some good news on test the years catch up to me, I the day. For someone like results for our Labrador. can appreciate this feature. me who has been trying to I must confess though that lose weight for 40 years I did feel like saying I am not a new gadget per- without much success this ‘Beam me up Scotty but I son. I do have a cell phone could be very beneficial. didn’t.’ Who would have with large numbers that I When you get a phone call ever dreamed in 1950 that flip open that cost me $10 this watch tells her who is in our lifetime we would new and I am happy with calling. have watches with these it. My wristwatch is so old capabilities? My wife that maybe Dick Tracy use On top of that the watch talks to the watch and to wear it. My cell phone allows you to read your says: ‘call so and so,’ (not only makes and receives email. And one more their real name) and you call. No texting for me. thing, it gives you your can hear the watch dialing elevation when you hit the and then ringing at so and ceiling after getting the so’s number. It seems once This watch my wife has bill for the watch. Will I the name and number are allows her to send and re- be getting one in the fu- put into the data base on ceive texts. This watch al- ture? If you guessed no, her cell phone, the watch lows my wife to shop at a can call that number on retail store and wave her command. watch over the scanner at Continued on page 16 Page 4 SENIOR REPORTER [email protected] SEPTEMBER 2019 PURCHASE, REFINANCE and REVERSE MORTGAGES (714) 831-1315 BRIAN DOLAN, MBA [email protected] USMC, Ret. www.CertHomeLoans.com CalBRE #01801002 VA •FHA • USDA • FNMA • JUMBO NMLS #1263264 & ASSOCIATES, INC. KW BRE #01934115 Page 5 SENIOR REPORTER [email protected] SEPTEMBER 2019 J.F. Shea Therapeutic Riding Center Annual BBQ and September Family Faire San Juan Capistrano Sept. 21 Calendar of Events 4 p.m. Traditional family barbecue in a casual setting featuring live Country Western enter- beer and a family-friendly Fiestas Patrias the nearby hospital. 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.