BOOMER Magazine: September 2019

AGE IS JUST A NUMBER 

SEPTEMBER 2019 

FIT AFTER 

50 

Staying Active 

As You Age 

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TABLE OF CONTENTS 

Feature 

FIT 

50 

40 

DEPARTMENTS 

10 THE 10 SPOT 

Local Authors 

26 HEALTH & 

WELLNESS 

Acupuncture 

30 VOLUNTEER 

The Petal Connection 

34 MONEY 

Family & Finances 

36 HOME & GARDEN 

Timeless Furniture 

51 TRAVEL 


56 EAT & DRINK 

//56 Secret Menu Items 

//60 Foodie Find 

MORE 

14 IN HISTORY 

16 TAKE A HIKE 

17 ASK THE EXPERTS 

19 30+ THINGS TO DO 

THIS MONTH 

24 SOCIAL 

BUTTERFLY 

62 OUTTAKES 

66 BRAIN FOOD 

10 26 51 

56 

6 SacBoomer.com | September 2019

GET BACK IN MOTION 

Back on track 

From foot and ankle 

surgeries, rotator cuff 

and meniscal repairs, to 

joint replacement and 

regenerative medicine, 

trust the experts at 

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get you back in motion. 

Back on the job 

Back to activities 

you love 

Stephen Cyphers, MD 

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MASTHEAD 

I love it when my kickboxing instructor (yup, 

kickboxing!) says I look great. I hate when it’s 

followed by “for your age”. What does that 

even mean? How is one supposed to look 

at my age (64)? Flabby, saggy, and feeble? 

Times have changed (being an old timer 

doesn’t mean you have to be old timey) and 

getting older doesn’t mean not being healthy, 

fit, and (almost) able to do things in your 60s 

that you did in your 30s. (I’m not going to try 

to climb Half Dome but, then again, I didn’t try 

to do it in my 30s either). 

Why is it so important to stay in shape as you get older? Why not slow 

down, sit down, relax, and take it easy–we’ve earned that, right? Nope, 

wrong. Even though you wanted to reach the next level of fitness and look 

great in that bikini (or speedo) when you were young, when you get older, 

staying fit helps you stay ALIVE—kinda important. Our feature article “Fit 

After 50” (Pg. 40) is chock-full of info on how staying fit helps alleviate so 

many of those nasty little body breakdowns we all have as we get older. 

"We can't avoid age. However, we 

can avoid some aging. Continue to 

do things. Be active. Life is fantastic 

in the way it adjusts to demands; 

if you use your muscles and mind, 

they stay there much longer." 

—Charles H. Townes 

American Physicist 1915-2015 

What do I do when I’m not 

kickboxing, working, or writing? 

I’m reading! My mother started 

reading to me when I was a 

baby and my love of books has 

continued unabated. I owned the 

entire set of Wizard of Oz books 

when I was about 10 (oh, and 

on a side note, I dated L. Frank 

Baum’s great grandson when I 

was in high school–cool, huh?). If 

you’re a reader, check out our list 

of local authors (Pg. 10) and their 

contributions to our literary world. 

Remember when our kids graduated high school, worked their way 

through college, and then went on to become successful adults with 

no help from Mom and Dad? Yeah, me neither. As the mother of three 

adult kids in their late 20s and early 30s, I can tell you that their financial 

struggles have become my (and their father’s) financial struggles. Trying 

to help them without digging into our retirement money is a real challenge. 

Our Money article “Assisting in Time of Need” (Pg. 34) offers advice to 

those of us who want to help our kids without hurting our own financial 

health. 

If you’re worrying too much about your health or your finances, our Health 

& Wellness article on acupuncture (Pg. 26) serves up info about the topic. 

Getting poked by tiny needles can lead to better mental and physical 

health—who knew! 

If volunteering and flowers are two of your passions, read this month’s 

Volunteer spotlight on The Petal Connection (Pg. 30). This organization 

takes flowers that would normally be thrown away and repurposes them 

into bouquets for residents of senior living facilities and hospice patients. 

Flower Power, indeed! 

Enjoy this issue of Boomer for now. Tomorrow we can decide to climb that 

mountain! 

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Local Authors 

Our region boasts some prolific writers. Here is a stack of accomplished area authors 

and their recently published works. In no particular order… 

By Tara Mendanha 

3. In Their Own Words: Twenty Successful 

Writers on the Craft and Business of Writing 

by Rich Ehisen, Fair Oaks 

Who better to offer aspiring writers tips 

and advice than a collection of some of 

the most successful authors on the scene 

today? Award-winning journalist & author 

Rich Ehisen has interviewed artists, athletes, 

doers, and dreamers to offers insights from 

20 writers on how they mastered their craft. 

Available at Face in a Book and amazon.com 

1. Lettering From A to 

Z by Phawnda Moore, 

Rocklin 

A winner in the 2019 

Next Generation Indie 

Book Awards, this 

instructional book 

has 9 styles and over 

200 full-color images 

of handmade gifts, 

beautiful cards, and 

journal design. The 

92-page book includes 

layout and design 

basics from Phawnda’s 

academic and teaching 

background and uses 

modern tools and 

techniques. Available 

via phawnda@ 

sbcglobal.net 

4. The Fiery Women of Angels Four 

by J. W. Perry, El Dorado Hills 

This historical fiction novel tells the 

saga of four WWII women ferry 

pilots who were selected and trained 

for armed duty in their Spitfire 

Fighters with 20mm cannons. These 

trailblazers and their forward-thinking 

leaders pioneered the way for women 

to contribute in wartime aviation 

alongside their male counterparts. 

Available at Barnes & Noble and 

amazon.com 

5. The Pitcher Plant 

by Pat Rigley, 

Roseville 

Nora Sandoval 

returns to Trinity, 

Washington, in search 

of a father she’s never 

known. While hiking, 

one misstep leads 

to her mysterious 

disappearance. 

Finding herself 

beyond help, she calls 

upon her strength 

and ingenuity to stay 

alive. As authorities 

mount a search, Nora 

becomes the catalyst 

in reuniting friends 

and family. Available 

at amazon.com 

2. Mrs. Odboddy: And 

Then There was a Tiger 

by Elaine Faber, Elk 

Grove 

During WWII, elderly 

Mrs. Odboddy's patriotic 

duties are interrupted 

when she’s accused 

of burglary. Then, the 

traveling carnival hits 

town with a performing 

tiger and counterfeit 

bills appear. When the 

war bond money goes 

missing on her watch, 

she is determined to 

return the cash. Her 

bungling efforts land her 

in harm's way and closer 

to the tiger than she 

bargained for. Available 

at amazon.com 

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Continued... 

6. The Rule Of Law by 

John Lescroart, El Macero 

The sudden disappearance 

of Dismas Hardy’s 

secretary, Phyllis, concerns 

him, especially given that 

her convict brother— 

imprisoned for armed 

robbery and attempted 

murder—has just been 

released. Then, Phyllis 

is arrested for allegedly 

abetting the murder of 

Hector Valdez, a coyote 

who’d been smuggling 

women from El Salvador 

and Mexico until he was 

shot dead on the same day 

Phyllis disappeared. Hardy 

must now figure out how all 

these strands connect—and 

fast! Available at The Avid 

Reader (Sacramento and 

Davis) and Barnes & Noble 

7. More Fairy Tales 

for Life: A Collection 

of Twenty Original 

Short Stories by 

Linda Champion, 

Citrus Heights 

More Fairy Tales for 

Life is a collection 

of original stories 

updating the classic 

literary genre for 

readers, young and 

old. This hardback 

book is embellished 

with a gilded fairy and 

beautiful drawings 

by Rose Fante. 

This work follows 

Linda’s first fairytale 

book, Fairy Tales 

for Life. Available at 

championwriting 

creations.com 

8. Benjamin Norton Bugbey: Sacramento's 

Champagne King by Kevin Knauss, Granite 

Bay 

This is the biography of B.N. Bugbey who 

came to Sacramento in 1849 and settled in 

Folsom after his gold mining experience. 

Bugbey was elected Sacramento County 

Sheriff in 1861; he developed the celebrated 

Natoma Vineyard and went on defend 

the civil rights of Chinese immigrants 

in 1886. Available at amazon.com and 

insuremekevin.com 

10. The Methuselah Conspirators by 

George T. Hahn, Elk Grove 

This story tells of a team of scientists 

forced by a future military to develop a 

way to upload human consciousness to 

a computer. The project is backed by a 

corrupt Western Alliance president who 

wants to achieve immortality but others 

have more dangerous motives. Available at 

Trent’s Bookshelf and amazon.com 

Photos courtesy of their respective companies or organizations. 

9. Gray Is the New Black by Dorothy 

Rice, Greenhaven 

The wry and relatable narrator of Gray 

is the New Black—a memoir of ageism, 

sexism and self-acceptance—came of 

age in the psychedelic sixties. Now in 

her sixties, it's time to take stock. After 

decades struggling to be thin enough, 

pretty, sexy, and successful enough 

to deserve love and happiness, 

she devotes a year to cracking the 

code—a journey that forces her to 

confront the gnarled roots of female 

shame. Available from amazon.com 

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Continued... 

12. Between Now and Forever by Margaret 

Duarte, Elk Grove 

This is book four of the "Enter the Between" 

visionary fiction series. Meditate or nurture, 

reform or set free. These are quandaries 

rookie teacher Marjorie Veil faces when 

she takes on an after-school class for 

thirteen-year-olds labeled as troublemakers, 

un-teachable, and hopeless. Can Marjorie 

help them do what she has failed to do for 

herself—that is, fight for their spiritual and 

emotional freedom? Available at amazon.com 

11. Madam in Silk by Gini 

Grossenbacher, Elk Grove 

San Francisco, 1849: Twenty-year-old Ah 

Toy arrives in San Francisco from Hong 

Kong. With little cash and bound feet, 

she opens a "Lookee Shop," catering 

to men who pay in gold dust to see her 

exotic beauty. Inspired by one of San 

Francisco's most legendary madams, 

this book tells the story of love, fate, 

and justice. Available at Avid Reader 

(Sacramento), Barnes & Noble, and 

amazon.com 

13. Cooking With My Ancestors by Sandra S. 

Navarro, Fair Oaks 

“Eat what your grandmother ate” is a popular 

well-intentioned directive, but what exactly 

did Grandma eat? An antique cookbook, 

family letters, and recipes shared among 

relatives and friends identify foods popular in 

central Ohio one hundred years ago when the 

author’s grandmother was a young woman. 

The author’s memories from the 1950s and 

1960s provide more surprising information on 

this topic. Available at amazon.com 

14. Finding Otho: The 

Search for Our Enslaved 

Williams Ancestors by 

Kathy Lynne Marshall, Elk 

Grove 

Kathy Marshall’s infatuation 

with African culture was 

challenged when a DNA 

test revealed just how 

much European cream 

was in her African coffee. 

Part research-guidebookstorybook, 

the awardwinning 

Finding Otho details 

Marshall’s search for the 

fascinating truth about her 

enslaved Otho Williams 

ancestors, and encourages 

others to research their own 

family history. Available 

at kanikamarshall.com, 

Underground Books, and 

amazon.com 

15. ‘Til Death or 

Dementia Do Us Part 

by Marilyn Reynolds, 

Sacramento 

A moving memoir 

about Frontotemporal 

Dementia (FTD), readers 

will gain insight and 

understanding through 

the account of Marilyn's 

struggles to meet the 

financial, physical, and 

emotional challenges that 

occurred with her bright, 

talented husband's 

passage into FTD. This 

memoir offers hope to 

patients and loved ones 

coping with dementia, 

along with helpful 

resources. Available at 

riverrockbooks.com and 

amazon.com 



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IN HISTORY 

Water 

Works 

Folsom Powerhouse 

State Historic Park 

by JERRIE BEARD 

Horatio G. (H.G.) Livermore arrived 

in California in 1850 banking on gold 

to make his fortune. What he learned 

instead was how to turn water to gold. 

In the early 1860s, H.G. and his sons, 

Horatio Putnam (H.P.) and Charles 

Edward, gained a controlling interest 

in the Natoma Water and Mining 

Company, which was organized in 1853 

to divert water from the American River 

to mining camps. The Livermores had a 

grander vision for the water, however. 

H.G. was from New England where 

water wheels were used to operate 

factories and mills. He envisioned 

creating a water-powered industrial 

center in Folsom and made plans to 

build a sawmill, which required the 

construction of a dam and canal. 

He negotiated the first labor contract 

between a water company and the state 

of California in 1868. In exchange for 350 

acres of property the state needed to 

build a prison, he received 30,000 hours 

of convict labor to build the dam. The 

first Folsom Dam was completed in 1891. 

H.G. never saw the completion of the 

dam or sawmill, however. He passed 

away in 1879, and his sons took over the 

business. The sawmill didn’t prosper, 

but the younger Livermores realized 

that instead of using water to power 

manufacturing, it could be used to 

power generators to create electricity. 

H.P., his brother Charles, and Albert 

Gallatin of Huntington-Hopkins 

Hardware created the Sacramento 

Electric Power and Light Company 

in 1892. They explored the market for 

electric streetcars, streetlights, and 

factories and the logistics of building a 

powerhouse in Folsom to supply those 

markets. 

In 1884, Thompson-Houston and Capital 

Gas companies began supplying 

Photos by Carrie Nicole Photography. 


limited electricity to Sacramento using 

small coal-burning steam engines. Most 

electricity being generated at the time was 

direct current, costly, and could only be 

transmitted short distances. H.P. wanted to 

take advantage of new alternating current 

technology, which would allow electricity 

generated in Folsom to be transmitted to a 

substation in Sacramento 22 miles away. He 

received designs for the powerhouse from 

Westinghouse and General Electric and 

chose to work with the latter because they 

were willing to put $20,000 in machinery 

and equipment into the powerhouse and 

help fund construction bonds. 

Work on the Folsom Powerhouse began. 

Elihu Thompson reworked four Edison 

direct-current generators into alternating 

current generators. Transmission lines were 

run to a substation at Sixth and H Streets in 

Sacramento where the electricity would be 

converted to direct current and delivered 

to streetcars, which Livermore operated 

through a franchise. 

On July 11, 1895, at 5 p.m., crowds waited at 

the substation in Sacramento for the first 

transmission of power from Folsom. When 

the switch was thrown, nothing happened. 

Crossed wires were soon detected and 

repaired, but the second attempt at 2 

a.m. produced a similar result. A governor 

controlling the speed of the powerhouse 

generator had broken. A replacement part 

was obtained from the Southern Pacific 

Railroad and at 4 a.m. on July 13, 1895, a 

100-gun salute by the military detachment 

from Battery B shattered the morning hours 

announcing the arrival of the first electrical 

transmission from the Folsom Powerhouse. 

According to the July 15, 1895, issue of 

the Sacramento Daily Union, the Folsom 

Powerhouse was the largest long-distance 

transmission plant in the world, while the 

Folsom Dam was the largest in the U.S. In 

the same article, F.O. Blackwell, an engineer 

from General Electric, prognosticated that 

this cheap source of power would allow “this 

State to supply her own needs very largely, if 

not wholly in manufactured products.” 

The Folsom Powerhouse operated until 

1952 when the original Folsom Dam was 

destroyed during construction of the new 

dam. The powerhouse was donated to the 

State of California in 1958 and is open to the 

public Wednesday-Sunday from noon to 4 

p.m. 

SOURCES 

parks.ca.gov/?page_id=1340 

fairoakshistory.org/timeline.pdf 

California State Parks brochure “Folsom Powerhouse State Historic 

Park” 

Sacramento Daily Union, Volume 89, Number 123, 15 July 1895 

Esthetic Reflections 

In Dentistry 


GET OUTSIDE 

Take a Hike 

Mormon Island Cove Trail 

Located In: El Dorado Hills; Search 

“Mormon Island Cove Trailhead” in 

Google Maps. 

Distance: 5 miles out and back; minimal 

elevation gain. 

Why We Love It: Family-friendly; 

Follows along Folsom Lake; Great for 

beginners; Starts near the Mormon 

Island Auxiliary Dam which provides 

great views; Trail end connects to 

Browns Ravine Trail for a longer hike. 

Do you have a favorite trail 

in the region you’d like to see 

featured? Tell us all about it at 

info@stylemg.com. 

Difficulty Level: Easy. 

Know Before You Go: Dog-friendly 

(must be leashed); horseback riding 

and mountain biking allowed; parking 

is $5. 

Fuel Up: Head down Green Valley Road 

into Folsom and you’ll find a myriad of 

cuisine including Sunny Garden (25085 

Blue Ravine Road, Suite 150), Mexquite 

(25095 Blue Ravine Road), Folsom 

Tap House (25005 Blue Ravine Road, 

Suite 140) and Hisui Sushi (25004 Blue 

Ravine Road, Suite 107) to satisfy any 

craving. 

Trail Notes: Wear shoes with traction, 

dress in layers, bring extra water and 

snacks, remember sun protection (hat, 

sunscreen), and, as always, pack out 

what you pack in. Remember to keep 

to the right, and that horses have the 

right of way over mountain bikers and 

hikers, and hikers have the right of way 

over mountain bikers. 

By Emily Peter 

For more information, visit 

trailrunproject.com/trail/7024645/ 

mormon-island-cove-trail 

Take a Hike photos by Tony Velazquez. 


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Ask the 

Experts 

Q: Can Medicare cover costs for all 

prescriptions? 

A: Medicare coverage consists of four 

parts: Part A, Part B, Part C, and Part D. 

Part A is a hospital insurance, part B is a 

medical insurance, part C is a Medicare 

Advantage Plan (that may offer extra 

benefits such as vision, hearing, and 

dental coverage), and part D is medication 

coverage insurance. 

Medicare part D consists of multiple plans 

with their own unique drug formulary 

(list of covered medications). If the 

prescriptions are part of the formulary, 

they will be covered, and there may or 

may not be a co-payment associated with 

it, depending on an insurance plan. 

Anna Rashidi, Pharm.D. 

Compounding Pharmacist/CFO 

Innovative Compounding Pharmacy 

820 Wales Drive, Suite 3, Folsom 

916-984-9222, icpfolsom.com 

Q: What are some things I should 

consider when filling out an advanced 

health care directive? 

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This Month 

In History 

3 rd , 1948 

First “ordinary 

citizen” in 

space, Christa 

McAuliffe is born 

in Boston. 

CALENDAR 

9 th , 1956 

Elvis Presley 

first appears on 

The Ed Sullivan 

Show. 

20 th , 1973 

Billy Jean King 

defeats Bobby 

Riggs during the 

“Battle of the 

Sexes” tennis 

match. 

26 th , 1960 

The firstever 

televised 

presidential debate 

occurred between 

candidates John 

F. Kennedy and 

Richard Nixon. 

SEPTEMBER 

September is National Rice Month 

By Emily Peter 

El Dorado County Chili 

Cook Off & Car Show 

All in for the Arts photo by Richard White. All other photos courtest of their respective companies 

or organizations. 

1Fair Play Zin Fest. Experience 

award-winning zinfandels 

along with other notable, local wines 

plus gourmet food at this first 

annual event highlighting the wines 

and beauty of the Fair Play region. 

fairplayzinfest.com 

(ALSO 2) 

5Gold Country Fair. Families 

are sure to have fun at the 

Gold Country Fairgrounds in Auburn 

where there will be a carnival, food 

vendors, concerts, agricultural 

exhibits, a junior livestock auction, 

demolition derby, kids’ world, and 

more. goldcountryfair.com/fair 

(THROUGH 8) 

Live on the Boulevard. Bring 

blankets and chairs to El Dorado 

Hills Town Center’s Steven Young 

Amphitheatre at 7 p.m. (set-up 

begins at 5:30 p.m.) for live music 

that’s guaranteed to make you get 

out of your seat and dance. This 

month’s lineup includes the Folsom 

Lake Symphony and House of Floyd 

(show at 7:30 p.m.). edhtowncenter. 

com/upcoming-events/2019-live-onthe-boulevard 

(ALSO 12) 

6First Friday Fun Flow Free 

Yoga. Join Sacramento’s 

Midtown Association at Sutter’s Fort 

from 6-7 p.m. for a yoga class in the 

park. All skill levels are welcome; 

just bring a mat and water bottle. 

exploremidtown.org/events/first-fridayfun-flow-free-yoga 

Amphitheater Concert Series. 

Head to Sun City Lincoln Hills with 

lawn chair in tow for a night of 

amazing music. This month’s lineup 

includes Surf’s Up: A Beach Boys 

Tribute and More and David Victor’s 

Supergroup. suncity-lincolnhills.org 

(ALSO 20) 

7All in for the Arts. Bring your 

poker face to Blue Line Arts at 

4 p.m. for a Texas Hold ‘Em 

Tournament, plus pizza, whiskey, 

and live music. Prizes will be given 

out to the winners and lucky guests. 

Proceeds go towards maintaining 


Blue Line Art’s gallery. bluelinearts. 

org/all-in 

WINEderlust. Taste the best in 

local wine and beer, peruse art and 

vendors, and enjoy live music and 

food trucks at this wine and art 

bazaar from 4-9:30 p.m. on historic 

Main Street in Placerville. placervilledowntown.org/2019/09/07/4649/ 

winederlust 

Majickat: A Tribute to Cat 

Stevens. George Papailias and his 

band pay homage to the unique 

sound of Cat Stevens at this 7 

p.m. show at B Street Theatre. 

bstreettheatre.org 

8Fall Festival. Celebrate the 

coming of autumn at The 

Flower Farm in Loomis from 10 a.m. 

to 3 p.m. with delicious farm-fresh 

fare from the Flower Farm Café, 

samples of locally produced jams, 

sauces, and honey, and live music 

from 12-3 p.m. flowerfarminn.com 

Rocklin Patriot Day. Show a token 

of gratitude for men and women 

of public safety and the military by 

supporting this meaningful event 

with members of the local and 

regional community. The schedule 

includes local high school bands, 

K-9 demonstrations, a Coast Guard 

flyover, and more. rocklinpatriotday. 

com 

14 

Chili Cook Off & Classic 

Car Show. Head to the El 

Dorado County Fair & Event Center 

at 10 a.m. to indulge in chili, peruse 

classic cars and local art, listen to 

live music, and more. All proceeds 

benefit MORE, a nonprofit dedicated 

to advocating for adults with 

developmental disabilities. 

morerehab.org 

APWA Music Festival. This oneday, 

family-friendly music festival 

showcases Sacramento-area bands 

with at least one bandmember who 

works in the public works sector. 

Seven bands will be performing 

at Dokken Engineering in Folsom 

beginning at noon. Admission and 

parking are free. sacramento.apwa. 

net/EventDetails/18638 

Lobster on the River. From 

5-9 p.m., join the Rotary Club of 

Placerville for their annual fundraiser 

at Henningsen Lotus Park featuring 

live music, food truck fare, raffles, 

and the beautiful scenery of the 

American River. placervillerotary.org/ 

event/lobster-on-the-river-2019 

Wellness Within Gala. Join 

Wellness Within from 6-10 p.m. at 

The Falls Event Center in Roseville 

for their ninth annual, Denim & 

Diamonds-themed gala. The elegant 

affair includes dancing, live music by 

Analog Jazz, dinner, wine, and beer 

courtesy of local restaurants, and 

live and silent auctions. Must be 21 

and older to attend. wellnesswithin. 

org/gala2019 

SPLASH 

SPLASH. Local restaurants, 

wineries, breweries, and bands get 

the party going at the beautiful 

Roseville Aquatics Complex from 

6:30-10 p.m. The annual SPLASH 

Choice Awards will also be given out 

for “Best Food,” “Best Beverage,” 

“Best Dessert,” and “Best Booth 

Décor.” Must be 21 and older. 

rosevillechamber.com/events/annual/ 

splash 

Chad Prather. Comedian, 

armchair philosopher, musician, 

and observational humorist, Chad 

Prather is coming to the Harris 

Center for one night only. One of 

Chad Prather 

the country’s fastest rising and 

talked about entertainers, Prather is 

known for his adult perspective on 

comedic family. Showtime is 8 p.m. 

harriscenter.net 

15 

Walk With Us 5K. Join the 

UC Davis Program for 

Children with Blood and Cancer 

Disorders for this inaugural 5K walk 

along the Johnny Cash Trail 

beginning at 8 a.m. eventbrite.com/e/ 

walk-with-us-folsom-caregistration-64501212864 

Glen Miller Orchestra. Considered 

one of the greatest bands of 

all time, the famous Glen Miller 

Orchestra brings their unique jazz 

sounds to the Harris Center for two 

shows where they’ll play hits like 

“Chattanooga Choo-Choo” and 

“Pennsylvania 6-5000.” Show times 

are 2 and 7 p.m. harriscenter.net 

19 

Herb Alpert & Lani Hall. 

Grammy award winner and 

legendary trumpet player, Herb 

Alpert, takes the stage with his wife 

Lani Hall at 7 p.m. at B Street 

Theater. bstreettheatre.org 

(ALSO 20) 

21 

World 

Wellness 

Weekend. Join Massage 

Envy in El Dorado Hills as they 

celebrate a life lived well with 

complementary services including 

skin consultations, chemical peel 

demos, total body stretch, plus a 

raffle and goodie bags. worldwellness-weekend.org/listing/massageenvy-el-dorado-hills 

Hot Chili & Cool Cars. This free and 

family-friendly event is back for its 

SPLASH photo by Lenis's Pictures. Chad Prather photo courtesy of the Harris Center. 


26th anniversary celebration at Rocklin 

Road and Quarry Park. From 10 a.m. 

to 3 p.m., peruse a variety of classic 

cars, take part in a chili cook-off, 

and much more. rocklinchamber.com/ 

hotchilicoolcars.html 

Park Community Music Festival & 

Car Show. From 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., head 

to Park Community Church in Shingle 

Springs for live music, vendor booths, 

classic cars, motorcycles, a BBQ, and 

more. Proceeds will benefit Jesus Our 

Boss; admission is free. carsandmusic. 

com 

Folsom Community Service Day 

Folsom Community Service Day. 

Join the community at this sixth 

annual event—Folsom’s largest day of 

volunteerism—to complete projects 

throughout the city that will leave a 

positive and lasting impact within the 

community. folsomcommunityservice.org 

Artists’ Open Studio Tour. Don’t 

miss Placerville Arts Association’s 

annual self-guided tour that features 

44 artists showing their work in 12 

different locations. From 10 a.m. to 

5 p.m., meet the makers and watch 

them work, view their creations, and 

purchase some of their originals. 

Admission is free. paastudiotour.com 

(ALSO 22 & 28-29) 

Artist's Open Studio Tour 



with vintage clothing, 20s-era music, 

and dances from Arthur Murray. Held 

at the Historic Granite Center in 

Folsom, enjoy light refreshments 

and a fashion show starting at 1 p.m.; 

doors open at noon. murerhouse.org/ 

downton_abbey_fashion_show 

(ALSO 29) 

22 

The 2019 Great Auburn 

Obstacle Race. This 5K fun 

run features a myriad of obstacles, 

including a maze, tire run, pond 

crossing in a raft, wall climb, 

weighted-sled pull, creek crossing, 

over and under, and a mud pit. The 

race starts at 9 a.m. and is open to 

ages eight and over. auburnrec.com/ 

events_obstacle-race.php 

Sutter Creek Heritage Days 

Folsom History Hero Honoring 

Bill Anderson. Join the Folsom 

Historical Society as they honor 

their 2019 History Hero with a 

Garden Dinner Party at the Cohn 

Mansion from 6-9 p.m. Tickets are 

limited, and proceeds benefit the 

society. folsomhistoricalsociety.org/ 

events 

Break Free Run. Help in the fight 

against human trafficking by lacing 

up your running shoes and heading 

to Folsom’s Lakeside Church for a 

5K, 10K, or kids’ fun run beginning 

at 8 a.m. This family-friendly 

event also features live music, 

food vendors, and more. Proceeds 

benefit 3Strands Global Foundation. 

3strandsglobalfoundation.org 

Break Free Run 

Sutter Creek Heritage Days. 

Hosted by the Sutter Creek 

Community Benefit Foundation, this 

celebration includes guided tours 

along Sutter Creek’s historic Main 

Street, gold panning workshops, free 

tours through the historic Knight 

Foundry, a pancake breakfast, and 

more. suttercreek.org/sutter-creekevents-heritage-days-september 

27 

Bill Santucci Memorial 

Golf Tournament. 

Registration for this tournament at 

Sierra View Country Club—held in 

honor of dedicated community 

member, Bill Santucci—begins at 10 

a.m., followed by a BBQ lunch at 11 

a.m., shotgun start at 12:30 p.m., and 

a reception at 5:30 p.m. Proceeds 

benefit senior scholarships at 

Roseville Joint High School District. 

santuccischolarship.org 

RENT. Twenty years after opening 

on Broadway, RENT continues 

to speak loudly and defiantly to 

audiences across generations. A 

timeless celebration of friendship 

and creativity reminds audiences 

to measure their lives with the 

only thing that truly matters—love. 

Showtimes vary. harriscenter.net 

(ALSO 28 & 29) 

28 

Shades of Downton. 

Inspired by Downton 

Abbey, this benefit for the Murer 

House will take you back in time 

Folsom Renaissance Faire & 

Jousting Tournament. Enter a 

whimsical world of the Elizabethanage 

filled with Shakespearian 

delights, characters, and 

shopkeepers, and enjoy food, music, 

and entertainment plus an exciting 

jousting tournament at this annual 

party at Folsom City Lions Park. 

folsomfaire.com 

(ALSO 29) 

RENT photo courtesy of the Harris Center. Shades of Downtown photo by Reeta Asmai. Break Free Run photo 

by KWB Creative. All other photos courtesy of their respective companies or organizations. 


4th Annual John L. Sullivan 

Charity Golf Tournament. Support 

the John L. Sullivan Charitable 

Foundation with this fun golf 

tournament featuring food and 

drinks from around the world, 

games, prizes, and an awards 

ceremony. Registration begins 

at 7:30 a.m. with a shotgun start 

at 8:30 a.m. at Whitney Oaks 

Golf Club in Rocklin. birdeasepro. 

com/2019sullivangolftournament 

29 

Hot Pink Fun Run. 

Participate in a one-mile, 

5K, or 10K race in support of the 

Placer Breast Cancer Foundation. 

Races start at Vernon Street Town 

Square with a Survivor Celebration 

beginning at 8:30 a.m., followed by 

the 10K at 8:45 a.m., the 5K at 9 

a.m., and the one-mile walk/run at 

9:05 a.m. with an awards ceremony 

following at 10 a.m. hotpinkfunrun.org 

30 

The 

Simon & Garfunkel 

Story. See the history 

behind one of the most successful 

music duos via video projection and 

a live band in this concert-style 

theatre show at Harris Center. This 

moving and powerful concert will 

feature classics like “Mrs. Robinson,” 

“The Boxer,” and “Bridge Over 

Troubled Water.” Showtime is 7:30 

p.m. harriscenter.net 

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discussions, and activities; hourly gift 

card drawings, performances, and more— 

at the Folsom Community Center from 10 

a.m. to 3 p.m. Admission is free and 

visitors can enjoy free admission to the 

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Folsom VYBE. Celebrate the 

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art, and band meet-and-greets from 7-10 

p.m., all while supporting the Twin Lakes 

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SOCIAL BUTTERFLY 

Book Club: 

What to Read This Month 

Forgotten Bones 

by Vivian Barz 

Susan Marlan is a police officer in a 

small town. They don’t deal with a lot 

of crimes until they discover the body 

of a boy. The FBI takes over after more 

bodies are found and they assume 

it’s the work of a local criminal. The 

case isn’t that simple, though. College 

professor (and schizophrenic) Eric 

Evans, starts having visions of the case 

and works with Susan behind the FBI’s 

back to get to the truth. 

Educated 

by Tara Westover 

Imagine not setting foot inside a school 

until you’re 17 years old. Imagine never 

seeing a doctor when you’re sick or 

injured. Imagine spending your days in 

the Idaho mountains surrounded only 

by your family. This was the life of Tara 

Westover until she decided to educate 

herself. She taught herself enough to 

get into Brigham Young University, then 

Harvard and Cambridge. She traveled 

the world and learned who she was. She 

educated herself in more ways than one. 

Mrs. Everything 

by Jennifer Weiner 

Two sisters, both with dreams, neither 

fulfilling them. Family tragedies, war, 

and women’s lib lend a hand in how 

their lives mold. This story follows Jo 

and Bethie from the 1950’s to today 

as they navigate through their lives 

and figure out if it’s too late to find 

happiness or not. 


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The fear of needles is a common phobia but it shouldn’t 

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is the use of fine, filiform—meaning thread-like— 

needles—inserted into the body to bring change 

to a person’s health,” explains Wendy Stedeford, 

MSAOM, LAc, at Wendy Stedeford Acupuncture 

in El Dorado Hills. “Filiform needles are solid 

and sometimes as thin as a single human hair.” 

Rosie McNeilly, LAc, owner of El Dorado 

Community Acupuncture in Shingle 

Springs, wants you to know that 

acupuncture is a process. “If you’re 

seeking treatment for a long-standing 

problem, I recommend committing 

to at least 10 treatments to give [it] 

a fair shot at making a difference. 

Coming in for a single treatment 

is a bit like taking one vitamin 

or doing one workout—it’s 

probably good for you, but 

you won’t notice any big 

results unless you stick 

with it.” 

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about acupuncture, 

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reasons why you 

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1/ HELPS WITH PHYSICAL PAIN 

Whether you’re recovering from an injury or suffering 

from chronic pain, acupuncture can help. Emiko Okabe, 

LAc, owner of Sakura Acupuncture in Folsom, says 

treatments shorten the time required to heal from trauma. 

“Acupuncture treatments are helpful for acute or chronic 

pain, such as neck pain, tennis elbow, frozen shoulder, 

back pain, bursitis, tendonitis, sciatica, and carpal tunnel 

syndrome, or trauma from sprains, strains, bruises, or bone 

fractures.” 

2/ IMPROVES MENTAL HEALTH 

Patients receiving regular acupuncture treatments report 

benefits like improved energy and better digestion. 

“Acupuncture engages the parasympathetic nervous 

system, encouraging the body to ease into its natural 

‘rest-and-digest’ healing state,” McNeilly says. “Since many 

people are chronically stressed, their bodies are stuck 

in fight-or-flight mode almost all the time. This constant 

stress erodes mental and physical health, and acupuncture 

is a great antidote.” 

Okabe adds, “Acupuncture alleviates causative factors to 

poor mental health, [including] psychosomatic issues of 

insomnia, mild depression, anxiety, stress, irritability, and 

fatigue.” 

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3/ BOOSTS YOUR 

IMMUNE SYSTEM 

“The health benefits of 

acupuncture are farreaching,” 

says Jennifer 

Niemeyer, DAOM, LAc, 

MSAOM, owner of The 

Root Wellness in Roseville. 

“We balance your body 

by stimulating the central 

nervous system and your 

immune system to allow 

the body to heal itself. The 

possibilities are endless, 

and it’s also great to use 

as prevention to keep from 

getting sick.” 

4/ BENEFITS YOUR SKIN 

Want to look a bit younger 

without going under the 

knife? “Facial acupuncture 

is amazing for fine lines, 

wrinkles, and skin tone,” 

says Lise Vernasco, LAc, 

Dipl OM, acupuncturist 

and owner of Downtown/ 

Midtown Sacramento 

Acupuncture. “The great 

thing about acupuncture 

is that we treat the whole 

body, so if you come to me 

for a facial, I can help you 

with other health concerns 

at the same time. Come 

in for back pain and leave 

with improved sleep!” 

5/ TREATS SPECIFIC 

HEALTH CONCERNS 

Okabe says acupuncture 

can treat neurological 

issues, including headaches 

and migraines; respiratory 

issues, like hay fever, 

allergies, sinusitis, and 

asthma; and gynecological 

issues, such as irregular 

menstruation, PMS, and 

infertility. Whatever the 

concern, there’s probably a 

treatment for it. 

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6) COMPLEMENTS WESTERN MEDICINE 

Acupuncture can stand on its own or 

work really well with all other health 

interventions. “We work great as team 

members for many kinds of health 

challenges, such as cancer,” Stedeford 

says. “Acupuncture can help to alleviate 

the potential negative side effects of other 

therapies, such as chemo or radiation. 

[We] work as a team if the patient is also 

using Western medicine interventions.” 

7) RELAXES AND CALMS 

Acupuncture will help you experience a 

deeper feeling of calm even if you are 

anxious about trying it. “The first time 

people receive a treatment, they can 

be a little nervous because it’s a new 

experience,” says Vernasco. “But after they 

figure out everything is OK, they can relax 

deeply. Much like exercise and meditation, 

acupuncture helps with stress relief. All 

you have to do is relax on the table—no 

other effort is required.” 

For More Information Contact: 

Sherri Pellegrini at (916) 933-1335 

8) A LAST RESORT 

Some people decide to try acupuncture 

only after they’ve tried everything else. 

What is really important to your healing 

is finding the right acupuncturist for 

you. “Whatever challenges a person is 

experiencing, the acupuncturist finds 

the pattern and always treats what is 

manifesting,” Stedeford explains. “They 

say a poor acupuncturist only treats the 

manifesting symptoms a person has; a 

good acupuncturist treats the reasons why 

those symptoms are manifesting.” 

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VOLUNTEER 

The Petal 

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Hope and Joy in Full Bloom 

By Susan Wallace 

Imagine spending time with a family member or friend who is in hospice care or declining 

health when a surprise bouquet of flowers finds its way to you and your loved one. It’s sure 

to make everyone smile for a moment during difficult times. Bouquets of flowers provide 

joy and brightness to someone’s day, but they also connect people and can provide an 

opportunity for conversation one might never have imagined. 


As a way of teaching her children 

to give back to their communities 

and after her beloved grandmother 

entered hospice, Jennifer Arey 

launched a Northern California 

“flower repurposing” organization 

(under The Bloom Project) that 

eventually became The Petal 

Connection. Since 2013, the 

organization’s volunteers have 

created almost 55,000 flower 

arrangements for hospice patients, 

senior care facilities, and others 

who enjoy flowers. They deliver 

approximately 1,000 arrangements 

monthly throughout Sacramento 

and Placer counties. Many volunteers 

meet each Monday and Tuesday to 

repurpose flowers from local grocery 

stores and event venues that are 

meant to be thrown away. Many 

newlyweds also arrange to have their 

flowers donated after their weddings. 

The volunteers keep the best of the 

donated bunches and create new 

arrangements. 

The work is so popular, weekly signups 

are needed to schedule who 

is available to build the bouquets. 

Volunteers help to coordinate pickup 

of floral donations, delivery of 

bouquets to hospice and senior 

facilities, collection and washing 

of donated vases, and manage a 

fundraising and events committee. 

These kind souls also add personal 

notes to each bouquet. 

Arey, who is president of the nonprofit, 

cannot express enough how 

the quality of the volunteers has 

helped the organization grow. The 

Photos by Dante Fontana 


group now uses a shop in 

Roseville on the corner of 

Sierra College Boulevard 

and Roseville Parkway. 

“Come and see us,” she 

invites. “We are always 

blessed by how the beauty of 

the flowers and the beauty of 

the volunteers is connecting the 

world to the patients.” 

The work and the need for The Petal Connection is 

growing. “We plan to add Wednesdays to our calendar 

by September 2019,” says Arey. “Another goal is to work 

with Meals on Wheels with the hope to partner in the next 

few months by adding flowers to the meal delivery.” Arey 

credits the quality of people who are involved with The 

Petal Connection for their success— they’d create bouquets 

around the clock if they could. The work begins with the 

flowers and ends with connecting people together who 

may not otherwise be linked. 

When volunteers find themselves delivering the 

arrangements to senior living facilities, it allows them to 

experience the joy their work and creativity brings. Even 

when patients express that they do not want to see visitors, 

they usually agree to the surprise flowers. “These random 

acts of kindness help to remind people of all the good in 

the world,” says Arey. There are occasions where a thankful 

post on social media or a hand-written note finds its way 

back to the group, becoming their true “payday.” 

thepetalconnection.org 


MONEY 

Family & Finances 

Assisting in Times of Need 

BY LORN RANDALL 

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You’re cruising along towards your 

retirement goals and feeling good 

about the direction you’re headed. 

Or you’re into your retirement years 

and all the boxes are checked; 

health, debt under control, and 

retirement funding. Then, like a ghost 

from the past, you get a call (or a text 

these days): “Mom, I got laid-off, and 

I need some help.” Or perhaps the 

call is positive. “I’m getting married!” 

“Wonderful news!” you reply, knowing 

what’s next. “Oh, and your part is 

$10,000.” It could even be funding 

education or asking for a downpayment 

for a car or a house. So when your adult 

child asks you to reach into your nest 

egg to help fund the ups and downs 

in their life, do you have a strategy? 

Here are some things financial planners 

shared about assisting your family at the 

risk of jeopardizing your financial future. 

have considered. “Most Boomers are 

not aware of a retirement asset that 

they already have—a house. Although 

it is well documented that retirees 

are extremely generous to the next 

generations, it can be dangerous to 

spend from a finite savings nest to help 

children/grandchildren. But a reverse 

mortgage can meet the needs of both 

helping the children but not putting the 

retiree under the stress of a traditional 

mortgage. No monthly payments are 

ever expected, and since no payments 

are due, the retiree is not at risk for 

possible missed payments. Increasingly, 

retirement experts are acknowledging 

that putting this ‘lost asset, the house’ 

to work can not only help the retiree but 

the extended family as well.” 

Giordano and Herndon echoed the 

sentiments of Chris Wilczewski of 

Edward Jones. “Plan ahead! The old 

adage holds true ‘The best time to 

plant a tree is twenty years ago, the 

second-best time is now.’ Working with 

a financial advisor to develop a strategy 

that provides a cushion can help you 

prevent making regrettable decisions. 

With many advisors, there is no charge 

for an initial consult, so why not take 

advantage of it? Our goal is to get 

that tree planted so that as these life 

experiences happen, and they’re going 

to happen, you’re better prepared.” 

Special thanks to our experts: Clint 

Herndon, CPA, 916-850-0245, 

nextpeakcpa.com; Shelley Giordano, 

The Academy for Home Equity in 

Financial Planning, ahe.illinois.edu; Chris 

Wilczewski, AAMS, CRPS, Financial 

Advisor, Edward Jones, 916-260-5996, 

edwardjones.com/chris-wilczewski 

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Clint Herndon, CPA says, “‘Helping’ 

children does not always mean giving 

them money. Some lessons in life 

are best learned by hard work and 

perseverance. Parents naturally want to 

soften the blow of life to their children, 

but choosing to put themselves in 

a risky financial position can have 

long term, sometimes irreversible, 

consequences. It comes down to 

simple math; If parents at age 55, who 

do not have a significant nest egg, pay 

$50,000 for a wedding, they might only 

have 10-15 years of earnings ahead of 

them. However, their 28-year-old child 

still has 40 years of earnings ahead of 

them. Which of these can recover from 

a $50,000 hit more reasonably?” 

Shelley Giordano of The Academy 

for Home Equity in Financial Planning 

offered a strategy that many may not 


HOME & GARDEN 

Built 

To Last 

6 Timeless Furniture Pieces 

By Kerrie L. Kelly, FASID 


When it comes to investing in furniture, I approach it like I 

do my wardrobe and have no qualms purchasing pieces 

that'll get worn over and over again, such as a Ralph Lauren 

jacket or Hermes scarf. After all, you can't put a price on 

the feeling you get from wearing a confidence-exuding garment, right? The 

trick is to mix investment items with affordable ones (i.e., Target T-shirts 

and Old Navy jeans). I recommend you approach décor the same way. Invest 

in furniture you’ll find yourself perched upon or using all the time—pieces 

that never go out of style and always bring you joy. 

1//Chesterfield Sofa 

The Chesterfield sofa dates back to the 1700s, but the couch’s iconic deep-button design and low seating is 

as popular today as ever, thanks to Restoration Hardware and iconic hotels such as New York's The NoMad 

showcasing it in their décor collections. The piece's library-like aesthetic suits a variety of interior design styles, 

from traditional to contemporary, and continues to be a sought-after pick. When covered in distressed leather or 

Belgian linen, it warms up a space with its textural qualities; when covered in sleek, supple black leather, it provides 

a modern feel to any space. 

Photo courtesy of its respective company or organization. 


2 

3 4 

5 

6 

2//Canopy 

Bed 

The canopy bed's 

roots are practical 

rather than stylish, 

since they were 

designed with 

curtains that would 

completely enclose 

the bed for warmth 

and privacy. Canopy 

beds today typically 

forego the draperies 

and let the stately 

structure stand on 

its own, allowing it 

to blend with more 

design styles. 

Kerrie L. Kelly, FASID, is an awardwinning 

interior designer, author, 

product developer, and multimedia 

consultant helping brands reach 

the interior design community. To 

contact her, visit kerriekelly.com or 

call 916-706-2089. 

3//French 

Bistro Chair 

Add Parisian charm 

to your kitchen 

via classic French 

bistro chairs and 

the counter stools 

they’ve inspired. 

Their bentwood 

frames add a 

natural material, 

while woven backs 

and seats add 

texture and color. 

This chair can fit 

right into vintage 

modern, traditional, 

Mediterranean, 

provincial, or even 

contemporary 

rooms. 

4//Trestle 

Table 

With origins in 

medieval times, 

a trestle table is 

simply a wood board 

placed over folding 

legs. Originally 

designed to be 

easily put up and 

taken down, since 

most medieval 

castles didn't have 

a designated dining 

room, today’s 

versions are a bit 

more permanent 

(and definitely 

more stylish!) but 

still serve the same 

function: a simple 

table to gather 

around with family 

and friends. 

5//Eames 

Chair 

Husband-and-wife 

design team, Charles 

and Ray Eames, 

set out to create 

a relaxed lounge 

chair that emulated 

the look of a worn 

baseball mitt. Their 

creation mixes 

a curvy, molded 

plywood shell with 

comfortable leather 

upholstery and an 

aluminum base on a 

swivel. The lounge 

chair and ottoman 

were instantly a hit 

in the mid-century 

and continue to be a 

major fixture on the 

design scene today. 

6//Secretary 

Desk 

The secretary 

desk—complete 

with a chest of 

drawers on the 

bottom, a bookcase 

on top, and a 

cleverly concealed 

desk surface—is a 

versatile piece of 

furniture that was 

originally a storage 

solution. Although 

antique secretary 

desks typically 

conjure up images of 

imposing traditional 

pieces, new designs 

have modernized 

the concept, while 

older models have 

been outfitted for 

new uses. 

Eames chair photo courtesy of Herman Miller. Other photos courtesy their respective companies or organizations. 


PROJECT PARTNERS

By Kourtney Jason 

A funny thing happens 

as we age: our bodies 

don’t naturally respond 

in the ways we’ve 

become accustomed 

to. It may take us 

longer to get out of 

bed or off the couch. 

Our reaction times may 

slow down when we 

lose our balance and 

risk falling. And we may 

even be moving at a 

slower pace when we 

take a stroll around the 

neighborhood. 


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It’s not breaking news that a 

regular exercise routine can help 

alleviate many of the aches and 

pains that start to show up after 

turning 50. And it’s not shocking 

that the benefits of exercise 

can improve both your physical 

and mental health. In general, 

exercise is important for anyone 

of any age. But for boomers, it 

becomes even more important. 

“Exercise can help combat many 

medical conditions prevalent in 

individuals over the age of 50, 

including diabetes, hypertension, 

and hyperlipidemia,” says Namrita 

Gogia, MD, an internal medicine 

specialist at Mercy Medical Group 

in Roseville. “It can also improve 

sleep, boost your mood, and has 

been shown to improve memory 

and cognitive health. Additionally, 

weight-bearing exercises in particular 

can help maintain bone strength 

which is important for those at risk 

for osteopenia or osteoporosis.” 

Regular exercise can also keep your 

weight in check. “As we age, our 

metabolism slows down,” says Wei 

Kuang, PA-C, a physician assistant 

at Mercy Medical Group Internal 

Medicine in Folsom. “Typically, you 

find yourself getting fatigued easily, 

and experience lower energy, too. 

For these reasons it may seem 

more difficult to commit to physical 

activity as you age—but it is so 

important. You can increase your 

energy, release positive endorphins 

for a better mood, and support so 

many different elements of your 

physical and cognitive health by 

exercising.” 

So how active should you be? Lee 

K. Rea, AGNP, a nurse practioner at 

the Marshall Family/Internal Medicine 

Clinic in Placerville, says to aim for 

30-60 minutes of physical activity 

five to six days per week. “This does 

not have to be all at once and it does 

not have to be the same activity,” she 

says. “For example, you could take a 

20-minute brisk walk in the morning, 

climb stairs for five minutes at lunch, 

and do a 30-minute yoga session in 

the evening. It’s good for your body 

to experience different types of 

exercise.” 

Whether you’ve been an avid 

exerciser your whole life or you are 

still trying to find the one workout 

you actually enjoy, we’ve got all the 

information you need to help you on 

your fitness journey. 

BEGIN BY 

STRETCHING AND WARMING UP 

Before you start training for that marathon, we have to dive 

into the importance of stretching and warming up your body, 

joints, and muscles in order to prevent injury. “It’s so important 

to stretch before and after your workout,” says Gogia. 

“Stretching helps with joint lubrication, mobility, and flexibility. 

Before workouts, spend at least five to ten minutes doing some 

dynamic stretches; after workouts, static stretches are helpful.” 

She also suggests starting slow. “Take your time and be patient 

when getting back into the swing of things. A lot of times 

when we take long breaks from exercise, we think we 

can go back to performing at a certain speed or duration, 

when in reality, our bodies may not be at that 

level just yet,” she says. 

For cardio exercises, warming up is just as important 

as stretching. “Start your cardio routines at a 

lower intensity and then build from there,” advises 

Syama Varudu, MD, an internist at Mercy Medical 

Group Internal Medicine in Folsom. “Enthusiasm for 

exercise is awesome but you don’t want to overdo 

it either. Remember, it takes a while for soreness to 

set in, so even if you don’t feel tired, your muscles 

could be very achy the next day if you push yourself 

too hard.” 


5 BEST WORKOUTS 

FOR BOOMERS 

1. YOGA 

Gretta Smith, owner of Ohana Moon Yoga in Cameron Park, 

wants yoga to become a part of your everyday life. “Gentle 

Flow or Slow Flow classes can be great to build strength, 

move stagnant energy, and improve balance. Yin Yoga 

classes are great to increase range of motion and improve 

flexibility,” she says. “You will feel good after every session, 

and feel the most benefit when you create a regular practice 

of three classes a week.” 

Yoga encourages a connection between the mind and the 

body. “Yoga is especially great for the boomer generation 

because it is a total mind-body workout that incorporates 

mindful movement, core strength, balance and stretching,” 

says Smith. As you practice, she recommends listening to 

what your body is trying to tell you. “The best way to stay 

healthy and prevent injuries as you workout is to move 

mindfully and listen to your body. If you feel sharp, shooting 

pain, stop immediately and adjust the pose or exercise,” she 

advises. 

Mark Cavallaro, personal training director at Roseville Health 

& Wellness Center likes that yoga keeps us limber and supports 

core strength. “As we age, we lose elasticity in our tendons, 

ligaments, and muscles.” He says to “look for a class 

with an instructor that can work with not just the young folk 

but also us less-than-flexible individuals.” 

Bobby Masocol, MD, a sports medicine and family medicine 

physician at Kaiser Permanente Elk Grove Promenade 

Medical Offices, adds that a regular yoga practice can also 

decrease your risk for other injuries that can come with 

aging. “Yoga allows us to be less frail, to decrease our risk of 

falls, and improve our bone density,” he says. 

Dawn Alden, ND, a naturopathic doctor at Revolutions Naturopathic 

with locations in Folsom and Roseville, shares the 

breathing benefits that come with your yoga practice. “You 

learn to use your breath with movement, leading to greater 

oxygen intake…your body will benefit from the increased 

oxygen to reduce pain and speed healing,” she says. 

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Eat Right 

Knowing what to eat before or 

after a workout can be confusing. 

And as we age, our needs 

are completely different. What 

was a good post-workout 

snack at age 30 is not the same 

at age 50. Although our caloric 

needs lessen as we age, other 

needs increase, like protein and 

certain vitamins and minerals. 

But let’s keep it simple. Here’s 

a list of some great pre- and 

post-workout snacks for boomers. 

PRE-WORKOUT SNACKS (consume 30- 

60 minutes before workout): 

• Apple with 1 tbsp. nut butter 

• String cheese and 1 oz. nuts or seeds 

• Celery with 1 tbsp. nut butter and 1 

tbsp. raisins 

• Small energy bar (150 calories or 

less) 

• Small banana (or half of a large 

banana) 

POST-WORKOUT SNACKS (consume 

within 30 minutes of workout): 

• Greek yogurt 4-6 oz. (can add fruit 

and sprinkle with granola) 

• Protein smoothie (plant-based protein 

is more easily digested) 

• Sprouted whole grain toast topped 

with avocado and tomato 

• Sprouted whole grain toast topped 

with 1 tbsp. nut butter and 1/2 a 

banana 

• Veggies with 1/2 cup wild or brown 

rice 

Keep your post-workout snack packed 

with protein, healthy carbohydrates, 

and under 200 calories. If you plan to 

eat your regular meal (lunch, dinner, 

etc.) right after a workout then you can 

skip the post-workout snack. Just be 

sure you eat it within 30-60 minutes after 

your workout and, again, get plenty 

of protein. 

-Joy Arnold, Personal Trainer, Health 

& Nutrition Coach, and Reiki Master, 

joyarnold.com 



2. BIKING 

A great year-round activity 

that can also get you outside 

for a few months of the year 

is cycling. 

“Biking is low-impact, great 

for strengthening the knees, 

and working the heart and 

lungs, and it gets you out in 

nature!” says Donna Webb, a 

trainer at THE STUDIO Martial 

Arts & Fitness in Roseville. 

“Fresh air, sunshine, and 

nature have a very uplifting 

affect on the brain. There are 

also many biking groups of all 

ages that you can join, which 

creates a social outlet.” 

And when the temperatures 

drop, you don’t have to worry 

about falling out of your 

routine. “During the cold 

season, there are fun indoor 

cycling classes that you can 

take,” says Webb. VillaSport 

Athletic Club and Spa 

Roseville General Manager, 

Scott Sharrow adds, “Biking— 

whether on your own using a 

stationary bike at the gym or 

in a cycling class—is another 

great low impact exercise 

that reduces strain on the 

joints and is beneficial to your 

cardiovascular health and 

circulation. When you bike at 

the gym or in a cycling class, 

it also reduces your risk of 

falling off a road bike.” 


3. SWIMMING 

Water exercise and 

swimming are lowimpact 

year-round 

activities that are 

good your joints 

while also providing 

a full-body workout, 

says Kaleb Wallen, coowner 

and instructor 

at Wallen Swim 

School in Roseville 

and El Dorado Hills. 

“Swimming at least 

three times a week 

for 30 minutes can 

help improve strength 

and mental health,” 

he says. “Not only 

is [swimming] a life 

skill, but it is also a 

low-impact activity 

that strengthens 

the core as well as 

your arms, legs, 

and cardiovascular 

system.” 

Sharrow says that 

the long-term 

health benefits from 

swimming can be seen 

when you commit 

to doing the activity 

at least three to four 

times a week at a 

moderate intensity. 

Fortunately, swimming 

is kind to your aging 

body. “When you get 

older, your joints are 

more prone to injury, 

but swimming can 

actually take the strain 

off your joints,” he 

states. “Water exercise 

also eliminates the 

concern about falling.” 

4. WEIGHT TRAINING 

Weight training may sound daunting 

but just remember that even the 

strongest people were once beginners. 

Strength training with weights will 

ensure that your activity level will 

not decline with age, according to 

Cavallaro. “These days, we would all 

like to be active in our 50s and older,” 

he says. “The most critical activity for 

this is weight training. Weight training 

increases metabolism, increases bone 

mass, and increases joint lubrication.” 

In order to support your metabolism, 

weight training increases muscle mass, 

which helps burn more calories at rest. 

“In addition, an intense weight training 

session has been shown to increase 

metabolism for up to 24 hours postworkout 

even without eating,” says 

Cavallaro. 

Also, weight training is the only way 

to increase bone density in the spine 

and extremities. “Strong bones are key 

to long-term health and to decrease 

the incidence of fractures,” he says. 

“Weight training has shown to help 

increase bone mass and helps fights 

off osteoporosis.” Cavallaro also says 

weight training helps keep joints 

strong. It lubricates the joints to help 

alleviate degeneration as we age. 


5. TAI CHI 

Like yoga, Tai Chi is another workout 

that comes with “zen” benefits. The 

ancient Chinese martial art is most 

commonly practiced for its incredible 

health benefits, says Michael Krick 

CSCS, owner and founder of KrickFit 

in El Dorado Hills. “The Harvard 

Medical School praises Tai Chi as 

‘Medication in Motion’ and describes 

in detail the many benefits including 

an increase in muscle strength, 

flexibility, and aerobic conditioning,” 

Krick says. “The practice also greatly 

increases balance and some studies 

have actually shown its ability to 

reduce the instances of falling.” 

The meditative practice also lowers 

stress, anxiety, and blood pressure, 

and has even been shown to reduce 

age-related memory loss. Incorporate 

Tai Chi into your daily routine, advises 

Krick. “There are many classes out 

there, but the Internet is a great 

resource for videos geared towards 

beginners wishing to practice at 

home.” 

Alden likes that Tai Chi (and yoga) 

are multicomponent exercises 

that combine aerobic, musclestrengthening, 

balance training, 

and flexibility in one exercise. 

“Maintaining balance and flexibility is 

important for the boomer generation 

because it prevents injuries, such 

as sprains and strains, falls, and 

fractures,” she says. “As we age, not 

only do we lose muscle mass but we 

can become less flexible. Decreases 

in flexibility also increase your risk 

of falls. For example, with decreased 

flexibility in your hips, you take 

shorter and slower steps. The wider 

your stride, the more balance you 

actually have, decreasing your risk of 

tripping and falling.” 

END WITH A POST- 

WORKOUT ROUTINE 

Yes, the cool down is just as important 

as the warm up. “Make sure to set 

aside some time for relaxation after 

your workout, such as getting a 

massage or sweating in a sauna,” 

recommends Sharrow. “Consistent 

sauna sessions can lower blood 

pressure, soothe chronic conditions, 

relax your arteries, and protect your 

lungs. Follow your time in a sauna with 

a massage to fully relax, rejuvenate, 

and restore your body,” he adds. 


10 

Tips TO 

EXERCISE WELL 

Both Bobby Masocol, MD and Dawn Alden, ND don’t want you to make any rookie mistakes when it comes 

to your workout routine. “As we get older, we need to be smarter about exercise,” says Masocol. “Tendons, 

muscles, joints, and reaction times change. Plus, we don’t bounce back from injury as quickly.” 

Masocol’s Top Tips: 

1. “Ease into exercise. You 

literally need to warm your 

muscles up. If you want to 

start running, ease up on 

your mileage, strengthen 

your leg muscles and core 

before you go out and run 

a marathon.” 

2. “Squatting is important 

because it’s the single best 

exercise to prevent injury 

and maintain leg and lower 

back strength.” 

3. “Strengthen your core 

by focusing on the muscles 

in your abdomen and your 

back. This will help your 

body stand up straighter 

and fight the curve.” 

4. “Don’t ignore aches and 

pains. Many of us continue 

to work out through soreness 

and pain. If something 

hurts, back off from 

training and see a doctor. 

After age 40, muscles 

contain fewer satellite cells, 

the specialized stem cells 

that help tissues repair 

themselves. With fewer 

satellite cells, minor muscle 

tears can turn into major 

injuries.” 

5. “Stretch your muscles 

strategically before and 

after exercising.” 

Alden’s Top Tips: 

1. “Stay hydrated, warm 

up before a workout, and 

stretch afterwards.” 

2. “Keep your blood sugar 

steady. Eat a small protein-rich 

snack with some 

complex carbohydrates 

and some healthy fat before 

a workout.” 

3. “Work with a licensed 

personal trainer if you 

don’t know where to 

start.” 

4. “Intensity of physical 

activity should be relative 

to your level of fitness. 

Don’t push yourself too 

hard when you start to 

incorporate more physical 

activity. Slow and steady 

will prevent injuries.” 

5. “Those with chronic 

conditions should understand 

how their conditions 

affect their ability to 

exercise regularly. If they 

cannot do 150 minutes 

of moderate-intensity 

aerobic activity a week 

because of their condition, 

they should be as 

physically active as their 

abilities and conditions 

allow.” 

“Go to a 

class or 

training 

session with 

an instructor 

who will guide 

and support you. Start 

with smaller, realistic goals 

like doing a class once a week 

for a month and then add a 

second class in after a few 

weeks. Put your workouts onto 

your calendar and make them 

just as important as a doctor 

appointment. Get a workout/ 

yoga buddy—hold each other 

accountable!” 

–Gretta Smith, owner of Ohana 

Moon Yoga in Cameron Park 

“The biggest source of 

motivation when it comes to 

physical health comes from 

Expert tips to get (and stay) motivated 

within. Remind your friends or 

family members why exercise 

is important and help keep 

each other motivated. Having a 

family member tell you, ‘I want 

you to exercise because I love 

you and I care about you,’ can 

be very motivating.” 

–Namrita Gogia, MD, internal 

medicine specialist at Mercy 

Medical Group in Roseville 

“If you’re looking for 

motivation, one of the best 

things you can do is join a 

gym. Join group exercises or 

community classes. Remember 

to pay attention to your 

body and notice the positive 

changes that occur when you 

work out, such as increased 

endurance, a better attitude, 

better sleep, weight loss, etc. 

Positive reinforcement keeps 

you going.” 

–Wei Kuang, PA-C, physician 

assistant at Mercy Medical 

Group Internal Medicine in 

Folsom 

“Add a workout or fitness 

class to your calendar and 

treat it like it’s an important 

meeting to ensure you show 

up. Change up your moves so 

your workout doesn’t become 

a routine.” 

-Scott Sharrow, general 

manager at VillaSport Athletic 

Club and Spa in Roseville 

“A one-hour workout is only 

four percent of your day. I 

remind myself of that and 

it helps me keep it all into 

perspective. And if you can’t 

do it for yourself do it for your 

loved ones.” 

–Donna Webb, trainer at THE 

STUDIO Martial Arts & Fitness 

in Roseville 

“The best thing is to grab 

someone else and do 

something that you are 

interested in, whether it’s 

basketball, tennis, walking or 

swimming. Find someone to 

share this with because they 

can keep you accountable. We 

can sometimes be our own 

worst enemy and not want to 

do something.” 

-Bobby Masocol, MD, sports 

medicine and family medicine 

physician at Kaiser Permanente 

Elk Grove Promenade Medical 

Offices 


Active At Any Age 

Rick Graffis, 64, has been working out at THE STUDIO Martial Arts & Fitness 

in Roseville for four years. He has been an active person his whole life, 

beginning in high school. His current favorite workouts are cardio 

kickboxing and weight training, both of which he does at THE 

STUDIO. We asked Graffis a few fitness questions to get to know 

how and why he’s managed to stay active later in life. 

Boomer: How often do you work out? 

Rick: Five to six times per week. 

Boomer: What do you enjoy about 

working out? 

Rick: In addition to the physical 

benefits of working out, I enjoy the 

camaraderie of exercising with a 

group. 

Boomer: Have you ever 

taken a break from exercising 

regularly? If so, why? And 

what inspired you to come 

back to it? 

Rick: I have taken a couple 

of breaks from regular exercise 

due to injuries. I really missed the 

consistent activity and challenge of 

exercise so I was anxious to return as 

soon as I was physically able. 

Boomer: Do you prefer working out 

alone or with a group? 

Rick: I prefer working out in a group 

class setting. I get a much more 

intense workout with someone else 

teaching or coaching me than I would 

[if I was] alone. 

Boomer: How do you keep up with 

your workout routine when you’re 

traveling? 

Rick: Working out while traveling can 

be challenging, but [I] usually [find] 

alternative facilities. 

Boomer: What are your preferred preand 

post-workout snacks? 

Rick: “I usually have a banana preworkout, 

and a salad or whole-grain 

cereal following [my workout].” 

Boomer: What’s your favorite 

indulgent meal or treat? 

Rick: Steak or a really good 

hamburger. 

Boomer: Do you prefer working out 

indoors or outdoors? 

Rick: I do go for an occasional bike 

ride, but otherwise I prefer working 

out indoors. 

Boomer: Do you have any fitness tips? 

Rick: The only fitness tip I have is to 

try to be consistent. Even a shorterthan-normal 

workout is better than 

doing nothing. 

Rick with THE STUDIO 

owner Amitis Pouraruan 


Expires 3/20 

A Celebration of Local Music! 

Folsom VYBE is a fundraiser for Folsom’s Twin Lakes Food Bank that will 

nourish a community through a musical celebration featuring fine food, craft 

beer, local wine, art and more. 

ALBUM RELEASE CELEBRATION 

THURSDAY Harris Center 

for the Arts 

OCTOBER17 

at Folsom Lake College7P.M. 

Tickets are $25-$45 with a limited number of VIP backstage experiences available for just $75! 

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VISCONTI’S 

RISTORANTE 

CAP CITY 

CREATES

Cruise 

Control 


by TERRY CAROLL 

It’s never a bad time to plan adventures to places both near 

and far. If you’re seeking something off the beaten travel path, 

something a little outside the norm, we have the vacation for you. 

Photo courtesy of Viking River Cruises. 



Photos courtesy of Viking River Cruises. 

Think iconic rivers, luminous ports, 

culturally and historically significant 

cities, legendary Rieslings, and 

mouthwatering cuisine. Now, connect 

the dots and imagine seeing all the 

above with your partner or family for 

the first time together (or, if you’ve 

conquered Europe before, seeing them 

in a completely new way). 

While the typical ocean cruise carries 

thousands of passengers, Viking River 

Cruises is not your typical seafaring 

experience. Their European ships have 

fewer than 200 passengers, making 

for an intimate, luxurious, all-inclusive 

journey that begins the moment you 

step on board. 

This particular trip, the 12-day “Cities 

of Light” voyage, starts in Prague—one 

of Eastern Europe’s great cities—a 

young, clean, vibrant metropolis 

with architecture to spin your head, 

restaurants that satisfy every foodie, 

and unforgettable sights and history. 

A couple days exploring the city while 

staying at a first-class hotel is the 

perfect prescription to overcome a little 

jet lag. 

After traveling to the Bavarian city 

of Nuremberg and touring the ruins 

of Zeppelin Field, the Nazi parade 

grounds of the 1930s, and the Palace 

of Justice, the venerable vestige of the 

Nuremberg Trials—you’ll take a short 

bus ride to Bamberg, Germany, where 

you can enjoy a short walking tour, rich 

in history. And, yes, a sampling of their 

rauchbier (smoked beer) that the city is 

known for. 

THE DETAILS 

CRUISE NAME: Cities of 

Light (Prague to Paris or 

Paris to Prague) 

LENGTH: 12 days 

COUNTRIES VISITED: 

Czech Republic, Germany, 

Luxembourg, and France 

PRICE: $3,299+ 

WHAT’S INCLUDED: 

One complimentary 

shore excursion in 

every port of call; Wi-Fi; 

visits to UNESCO sites; 

enrichment lectures and 

destination performances; 

beer, wine, and soft drinks 

with onboard lunch and 

dinner; 24-hour specialty 

coffees, teas, and bottled 

water; port taxes and 

fees; ground transfers 

with Viking Air purchase 

2020 DEPARTURE 

DATES: April 8, May 6, 

May 27, June 17, July 

15, July 29, August 12, 

September 2, September 

30, October 28 


Next, it’s time to board your boat. 

Traveling rivers is much like, well, 

skimming glass. In fact, it’s so smooth 

a ride that you’ll wonder if you’re 

moving half the time. 

Immediately upon entering the 

ship, you’ll feel like a queen. Luxury 

appointments at every turn and 

a surprising, welcome feel of 

autonomy. After checking into your 

stateroom, enjoy a glass of wine 

on the top deck before your first 

culinary experience on board. 

While typical cruise ship cuisine 

might best be compared to dining 

at a quality chain restaurant, midday 

meals on Viking are more akin to a 

finer country club (sans the clacking 

of golf shoes). What’s more, service 

is impeccable and plentiful, but not 

overbearing. Dinner is intimate and 

elegant, and both lunch and dinner 

offer specially selected wines and 

beers to pair with your meal. The 

best part? The aforementioned adult 

beverages are included in the cruise’s 

cost. So, go ahead, enjoy a glass of 

wine with lunch—you’re on vacation! 

Like all of Europe, history abounds, 

and the tours and excursions offered 

on Viking are plentiful, fun, leisurely, 

and totally at your discretion. If you’d 

rather relax onboard one day? Go 

right ahead. With the ship almost 

empty for hours, it may be just the 

R&R that the doctor ordered. 

Each day, Viking Daily is available in 

the lobby—a publication detailing 

the day’s weather, excursions, things 

to see and do in the towns you’ll 

be visiting, and a brief history on 

them. Once docked, Viking’s local 

tour guides are knowledgeable 

and entertaining, though certain 

days might call for independent 

exploration at your own pace. 

The cruise portion ends after 

being on board for six nights and 

visiting the aforementioned cities 

plus Würzburg, Heidelberg, Mainz, 

Cochem, Bernkastel, and Trier (all in 

Germany). Unlike departures from 

big cruise ships—where the crew 

works to maintain order and safety— 

this departure has the air of friends 

and family saying “goodbye for now.” 

After disembarking, travel to 

Luxembourg where, at the 

Luxembourg American Cemetery, 

you can pay homage to the 

thousands of soldiers who lost their 

lives during the World War II Battle 

of the Bulge. A few hours in a luxury 

motor coach finds you in Paris: The 

City of Light. Being the last leg of the 

trip with Viking, they’re there to make 

the transition from ship to hotel as 

seamless and relaxing as possible. 

Wind down by taking in the sights 

of this beautiful city. Strolling the 

streets, enjoying a glass of wine at a 

street-side café, and discovering the 

most delicious croque monsieur on 

the planet (go to Le Petit Cler—you 

will not regret it!) is simply divine. 

As the final morning of your 

trip arrives, the Viking ground 

crew—stationed at your hotel— 

ensure another smooth departure; 

facilitating each passenger’s travel 

needs as they head home. 

Think beyond the beach. A Viking 

River Cruise is bound to make for an 

adventurous trip this coming year. 

Photos courtesy of Viking River Cruises. 


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TASTE 

Secret 

Menu Items 

By Tara Mendanha 

Fancy a covert mission? We do, which is why we went undercover to uncover the following secret and 

off-menu items. Go now, on your own mission to sample these delicacies—no codenames, disguises, or 

secret handshakes required. In no particular order… 

It’s no secret that Roseville’s 

La Provence is constantly 

on its toes when it comes 

to drumming up new and 

interesting French-inspired 

dishes. Currently—along 

with many other indulgent 

masterpieces—they’re 

serving up sous vide Baby 

Octopus with Grilled 

Chorizo accompanied by 

marbled potatoes, a chorizo 

and chili oil, and a delightful 

preserved lemon aioli. 

It’s fine dining at its best. 

laprovenceroseville.com 

St-roll into 

Folsom’s Hisui 

Sushi and ask for The 

Yost Roll. It’s the 

ultimate palette 

pleaser. Shrimp 

tempura, spicy tuna, 

crab, fried asparagus, 

avocado, and fresh 

ahi tuna make up 

this compact feast. 

But wait—there’s 

more! It also boasts 

mushrooms, jalapeños, 

tobiko, spicy garlic 

aioli, and unagi sauce. 

Doesn’t that sound 

like one satisfying 

mouthful? hisuisushi. 

com 

Citrus Toro is an über delicious chef’s 

special that’s available at Mikuni in 

Fair Oaks. Fans of citrus will lap up 

this special creation of white tuna toro 

sashimi smeared with garlic, garnished 

with orange slices, green onions, and 

chili powder before being delicately 

finished with a ponzu and miso 

dressing. Talk about a feast for the 

senses. mikunisushi.com 



Canon in Sacramento takes their libations to a whole 

other level. Once you’ve made your way through their 

eclectic cocktail menu, ask for the Factory Sour. This 

robust and tropical concoction was inspired by the 

Trinidad Sour and is a heady mix of Cynar, Smith & Cross 

Jamaican Rum, lime, orgeat syrup, and Maraschino liqueur 

presented in vintage crystal—just to be fancy. Sit by the 

fire pit on Canon’s newly renovated patio and slowly savor 

it. canoneastsac.com 

Visconti’s Ristorante in Folsom has 

mastered the meatball and you, 

lucky diner, can add it to any 

menu item or as a side option to 

any dish. What many don’t know 

about their Baked Meatballs is that 

they’re twice baked, which includes 

being topped with parmesan and 

mozzarella cheese before being 

baked in the oven until sinfully 

melty. Have them in a sandwich, with 

spaghetti or plain, in all their delicious 

glory. viscontisristorante.com 

At Sacramento’s 

Hook & Ladder, a hit 

amongst diners in the 

know is the Hawaiian 

Pizza. Everything is 

made in house, down 

to the dough. The 

pizza features coppa, 

fresh mozzarella, 

tomato, pineapple, 

and pickled Fresno 

peppers. And because 

variety is the spice 

of life, the chefs will 

sometimes rotate 

in other meats onto 

this already perfect 

pizza, all from their 

assortment of inhouse 

charcuterie. You 

know what that 

means? You’ll have to 

go back again, and 

again…and again. 

hookandladder916. 

com 


Sushi aficionados at Kru, Sacramento, enjoy adding 

decadent toppings to their nigiri. A popular combo is 

their Wagyu Beef Nigiri, featuring wagyu beef from 

Kagoshima, Japan, with shaved Italian summer black 

truffles (Kru’s selection of truffles varies throughout the 

year and is sourced from Oregon, Italy, Australia, and 

France). Frequent diners also enjoy adding quail egg 

onto the nigiri, caviar onto Uni Panna Cotta, and shaved 

truffle onto Shiro Maguro Toro and Bluefin Toro. What a 

wonderful world we live in! krurestaurant.com 


In their quest for 

perfection, Sienna 

(El Dorado Hills and 

Roseville) has deftly 

crafted a Blackened 

Salmon entrée that’s 

all kinds of wonderful. 

Served with rainbow 

quinoa, heirloom cherry 

tomatoes, English 

cucumbers, torn basil, 

goat cheese, and 

toasted almonds, this 

bright and beautiful 

medley is tossed 

in an intoxicating 

basil-honey-lemon 

vinaigrette. Clean, 

fresh flavors await 

you at Sienna. 

siennarestaurants.com 

Pining for penne? Just ask for the Penne Toscana the 

next time you visit Vaiano Tratorria in Granite Bay. This 

comfort food favorite takes shape with the browning of 

crumbled sausage and the addition of red onions and red 

wine, following a generous helping of homemade meat 

sauce that’s ultimately tossed with some toothsome 

penne and fresh spinach. Don’t know about you, but we’re 

salivating. vaianotrattoria.com 

We know you love everything about 

Sellands Market Café in Sacramento and El 

Dorado Hills, but have you come to know 

and love the Owen Pizza? Named after 

co-owner, Josh Nelson’s son, this savory 

pie is anything but boring. You’ll find that 

béchamel sauce, mac and cheese, bacon, 

and jalapeños go pleasantly well together. If 

you’ve got young ones tagging along, they’ll 

be equally pleased with the kids’ version, too 

(sans jalapeños and bacon). sellands.com 



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it’s a way of life 

At Spare Time Sports Clubs we offer something far greater than 

membership to an exceptional sports club. We offer you and 

your family a life enhanced. 

Spare Time Sports Clubs 

Still the best part of your day 

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For current membership specials 

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Plus 4 other area locations 

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FOODIE 

FIND 

by JULIE RYAN 

Starbread // I’ve just taken my carb game to a whole new level, thanks to Starbread. If you haven’t been to this authentic 

Filipino bakery yet, you must go ASAP. They bake everything fresh daily and when you order their heavenly Señorita Bread (also 

known as Spanish bread in the Philippines), it’s given to you hot out of the oven. It’s also the most amazing thing you’ll eat that day… 

and maybe all week. They’re light and airy, so you feel like you’re not eating a lot; they’re buttery and sweet; and they’re small, so 

you can justify eating more than one. I’m not going to tell you how many I ate, but it was (a lot) more than one. Oh, and I went back 

the next day and bought more. They serve other tasty treats too, including Filipino donuts (Malasada) that are round balls of dough 

filled with Nutella, dulce de leche, or Bavarian cream. I highly recommend all of them. Next time, I plan to try Puto (steamed rice 

muffins), Pandesal (dinner rolls), and Siopao (Filipino steamed meat bun)—with a side of señorita bread, naturally. Starbread says 

they’re the “Home of the Señorita Bread,” but there’s actually a new home for them: in my belly. 1251 Baseline Road, Suite 130, Roseville, 

916-771-0372; 6127 Mack Road, Sacramento, 916-427-8598, starbreadca.com 

. photo by DANTE FONTANA 


OUTTAKES 

Harris Center Member “Little 

Black Dress!” Wine Reception 

Harris Center, Folsom 

August 2 

The Harris Center held a wine reception 

for all members attending the August 

2, 7:30 p.m. showing of Little Black 

Dress!. Members were asked to wear 

their little black dress to the reception, 

and E16 Winery donated and poured 

wine. 

1 3 

2 4 

Photos by Cherrie May Masangya 

1. Barbara Helmey, Mary Lagomarsino, Dodie 

Samuels, Karen Bookey, and Margie Weidert 

2. Kathleen Leavitt, Judy Collinsworth, Robin 

Fryer, and Susan Brackenhoff 

3. LeAnn Robinson and Arlene Cameron 

4. Milton Burk, Amanda Johnson, Patrice 

Gau-Johnson, Kathy Cunningham, and Anne 

Youngs 

5. Melanie Vance and Marlyn Pino-Jones 

6. Oli and Mary Bohlman 

7. Betty and Brian Neil 

4 

5 

6 7 

Tequila Mockingbird 2019 

Martha Riley Community Library, Roseville 

June 14 

The Friends of the Roseville Public 

Library held their third annual literarythemed 

cocktail contest benefiting 

the Roseville Public Library's Summer 

Reading Program. Guests enjoyed 

cocktails created and served by local 

businesses, played games, and enjoyed 

delicious appetizers and desserts. 

Photos by Sarah Lily Photography 

1. Rachelle and Geoff Goolsby 

2. Winner of "Best Cocktail" McCoy Fatula 

3. Valerie Gross 

4. Jared Campbell and Luke Noland 

1 

2 

3 4 


Historic Folsom Hometown 

Parade 

Sutter Street, Folsom 

June 29 

Folsom was abuzz with locals from 

Scott Street to Reading Street enjoying 

some good, old-fashioned fun. The 

parade featured 50 entries including 

local businesses, organizations, police 

and fire departments, animals, and 

more, in preparation for the Folsom Pro 

Rodeo. 

Photos by Tom Paniagua and Judy Collinsworth 

Great American Triathlon 

American River Parkway 

July 20 

The inaugural event attracted over 

1,500 entrants, volunteers, and 

spectators in this updated athletic 

competition formerly known as 

“World’s Oldest Triathlon.” Participants 

aged 9 to 82 years ran 5.82 miles, 

cycled 12.5 miles, and paddled 6.35 

miles along the American River 

Parkway. 

Photos courtesy of Great American Triathlon 


Live on the Boulevard 

El Dorado Hills Town Center 

June 27 

Aeromyth performed at this monthly 

concert at the Steven young 

Amphitheater hosted by the El Dorado 

Hills Town Center which also included 

food and drinks from local restaurants 

and a raffle. 

Photos by Angie Cardena Photography 

She Rocks the Trails 10K & 25K 

Auburn 

July 6 

Female athletes were celebrated 

during this eighth annual, worldwide 

event. For the past eight years, She 

Rocks the Trails has been one of the 

most respected races in the U.S. for its 

efforts to inspire, engage, and educate 

women all over the world. 

Photos by Facchino Photography 


Children’s Dental Orthodontics Endodontics

Brain Food 

A Custom Crossword by Gail Marie Beckman 

702-869-6416, customcrosswords.com 

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9 10 11 12 

13 14 15 16 

17 

18 19 20 21 

22 23 

24 25 26 27 28 

29 30 31 32 33 34 35 

36 37 38 39 

40 41 

42 43 44 45 46 47 48 

52 53 54 55 

49 50 51 

56 57 58 

59 60 61 62 

63 64 65 66 67 68 

69 70 71 

ACROSS 

1. Carriage of the body 

5. Find your why…your _______ 

9. Seattle state (abbr) 

10. Add protein to any ____ with quinoa, 

wild rice, or nuts 

12. Apiece (abbr) 

13. Chinese martial art form (2 wds) 

15. It's a good ____ to keep a food and 

workout journal 

16. Strive to win a competition 

18. Degree of movement 

20. Short for manuscript or Master of 

Science 

21. “What's up, ___?” 

22. Spelling follower 

23. Soak in salts, perhaps? 

24. Calm down…count to ___ 

26. You are what you ___! 

28. British thank you 

29. Years young 

31. Comes after bench, or before pass 

34. That girl 

36. What wrap and awry have in common 

37. Just say ___ to processed foods 

39. Keep _____ of your steps 

40. Be sure to _____ yourself the recovery 

time you need 

41. Dock 

42. Certain word ending 

43. Not feminine (abbr) 

44. And so on, shortened 

47. Falls between D and G 

49. Utmost; absolute (abbr) 

50. Particular precipitation 

52. Waist increments to rid of 

55. Be certain to _______ colorful fruit 

and vegetables daily 

56. Remote control, shortened 

57. Grounding, or walking barefoot 

outdoors, connects you to ______ 

59. Improve your ___ health with foods 

that aid digestion 

61. Each and every 

62. Between la and do 

63. ___ it, or lose it! 

64. Keep out of the house, such as cookies 

and chips 

65. Half a laugh 

67. Performed 

69. Household ______ keep you moving, 

so get up and clean something 

70. System of stretching and balance 

71. Mixing up your workouts, or _____ 

training, helps avoid injuries from 

repetitive motion 

DOWN 

1. Be _______ with yourself, as you know it 

doesn't happen overnight 

2. Water workout 

3. Tic, ___, toe 

4. Quietly contemplate and reflect 

5. ____ your favorite tunes to get 

you moving 

6. Improve your balance using ________ 

training 

7. Pittsburgh state (abbr) 

8. Rethink your idea of ________ 

10. Between re and fa 

11. Precedes IOU 

14. Get a _____, or volunteer, to have more 

things to be passionate about 

16. Find new workout ______ online 

17. Get your eight hours of _____ 

19. Such as (abbr) 

20. Need for 70 across 

25. Before dawn, perhaps 

27. Use ________ expression, such 

as dance, to create a happier workout 

30. If it hurts stop. Let your body 

tell you when you've had ______ 

32. Warm up with lots of this 

33. Jr's Dad 

35. Change starts at ____ 

36. Best low-impact exercise 

38. Utterance of pain 

41. Workout partner? 

43. Zone in on your back _______ 

45. Core-strengthening move 

46. Make it as plant-based as possible 

48. Working out with _______ 

makes you more accountable 

51. American Dental Association, for short 

53. ___ back on salt and sugar 

54. Fix a written item 

58. Editing word 

60. Grunting noise when lifting weights 

62. Chinese word for "right path" 

63. "You are" in text talk 

64. Next to 

66. Cooling syst. 

68. Exists 

For the answers, visit sacboomer.com. 


Mom is a social butterfly with a green thumb. When her big garden 

and home became too much, we knew exactly what we wanted in 

a community: gardens to tend and new friends. Eskaton had it all. 

Mom is happy here, and I have peace of mind! 

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