Boomer Magazine: March 2020

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Hobbies to 

Keep You 

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SACBOOMER.COM 

Celebrate St. Patrick’s Day 

Museum Spotlight 

3 Irish-Inspired Recipes

TABLE OF CONTENTS 

Feature 

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7 Hobbies to 

Keep You Happy 

40 

DEPARTMENTS 

9 THE 10 SPOT 


26 HEALTH & 

WELLNESS 

7 Tips for Optimal Eye 

Health 

30 VOLUNTEER 

Local Museum Roundup 

34 MONEY 

Easy Ways to Save Big 

36 HOME & GARDEN 

What’s Hot in Home 

Design? 

49 TRAVEL 

5 Turkish Delights 

54 EAT & DRINK 

//54 3 Irish-Inspired Recipes 

//58 5 Stellar Stouts 

//60 Cool Coffee Find 

MORE 

12 IN HISTORY 

15 TAKE A HIKE/ 

ASK THE EXPERT 

19 25+ THINGS TO DO 

THIS MONTH 

24 SOCIAL 

BUTTERFLY 

62 OUTTAKES 

66 BRAIN FOOD 

9 26 49 

58 

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Even though I am not yet retired I still find the 

articles in Boomer Magazine to be pertinent to 

me. I often find I’m not doing what the experts 

say I should be doing, but I’m trying! One of 

the biggest issues my husband and I have (and 

have heard the same from some of our friends), 

is that by this time our kids should be on their 

own—but more and more they are still needing 

financial help from parents—even kids in their 

30s. With the cost of housing going through the 

roof it’s very hard for millennials (and even some 

Gen Xers) to save enough to buy a house. Some 

of our kids are working two and three jobs just 

to make ends meet. California is an expensive 

state to live in. This brings me to my point that it’s difficult for me to save 

what I should be saving for retirement, as I find myself contributing to my 

kids every month. The money that should go into my savings goes to help 

with their rent or car payments or even groceries. Should I cut them off? 

Some people say yes, let them sink or swim on their own and if they have to 

live in their car for a month or two, well, it’s a good lesson. Seriously? No. 

I’m not going to do that. I do tell them to ask their dad, not me! That way 

they still get the money, but they have to endure a lecture to go along with 

it. They tend to ask less often that way! I worry that I won’t have enough 

money to enjoy retirement when it does happen, so I shall continue to follow 

the suggestions in our “Easy Ways to Save Money” article on page 34. It’s 

absolutely true that if I shop with cash rather than a credit card I spend 

less. I don’t understand the psychology of it, but it works! I also save coins 

and last year I had a nice little stockpile of coins that added up to several 

hundred dollars (don’t tell my kids). 

"May your pocket be 

heavy and your heart 

be light. May good 

luck pursue you each 

morning and night.” 

— An Irish Blessing 

We don’t go out to dinner all that 

often, so recipes and interesting foods 

I can make at home always catch my 

eye. I shall channel my inner Irish and 

attempt to make Boxty (for the recipe, 

see page 57). It looks relatively easy 

to make. I’ll report back next month 

to let you know how it turned out! 

Hopefully a little luck ‘o the Irish will 

help me create this yummy dish. 

Do you hobby? Yup, I just made that noun into a verb. I guess my hobby 

is exercise, but more than a hobby, it’s a lifesaver—reduces stress, keeps 

me healthy, and my bones strong. I am not very crafty, although I’ve tried 

different things over the years but nothing I could really stick with except 

exercise and reading. My mother was into needlepoint for a few years and 

was SO into it she needlepointed a wall hanging that is bigger than any wall 

she had to hang it on! Check out some ideas for you to hobby it up on page 

40. 

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There’s so much more in this issue of Boomer. Visit some fabulous local 

museums (most have free days once a month and senior discounts). Maybe 

you’ll even find a passion for volunteering at one of them. And if you want 

to travel someplace “out of the box,” immerse yourself in a story about the 

trip-of-a-lifetime to Turkey. I won’t be visiting there anytime soon (haven’t 

saved quite enough coins in my little jar), but I’ll enjoy reading about it while 

sipping a cup of Irish coffee. There just happens to be a recipe for it on page 

54. Happy St. Patty’s Day! We’re all Irish on March 17! 

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Wondering what to do this 

Paddy’s Day? Lucky for you, 

we’ve found various ways to celebrate 

the patron saint of Ireland. From 

“Dúlamán” to dancing, you’ll be 

painting the town green in no time. 

Listening to lilting Irish music is one 

way to celebrate the day. Cosumnes 

River College Music Department’s CRC 

Chamber Singer, College Chorus & 

Gospel Choir, presents Dúlamán: St. 

Patrick’s Day All Choirs Concert on 

March 17 at 7 p.m. in the Recital Hall 

(on campus). “Dúlamán” is traditionally 

an Irish folk song relating to the Irish 

practice of gathering seaweed back 

when it was a valuable defense against 

famine. crc.losrios.edu/academics/ 

music 

Sample Ireland and its rich culture with 

Folsom’s Harris Center as they bring 

you their St. Patrick’s Day in Ireland 

show on March 15 at 2 p.m. Principal 

dancer Connor Reider (The Chieftains) 

and four multi-instrumentalists from 

the Kerry Traditional Band will regale 

you with traditional Irish music while 

dancers of the McKeever School of 

Irish Dance in Sacramento will deliver a 

toe-tapping performance. harriscenter. 

net/f-2003-stpatrick 

Hoist a pint in Old Town Auburn as 

you celebrate St. Patrick's Day from 

10 a.m.-10 p.m. with friends and family. 

Merchants and restaurants will be open 

and featuring special offers and happy 

hour deals. You’ll find a hearty meal 

of corned beef and cabbage along 

with green beer. Make sure to wear 

green and keep an eye out for sneaky 

leprechauns. oldtownauburnca.com/ 

events/st-patricks-day 

If you’ve had one too many corned 

beef sandwiches, then maybe it’s time 

to participate in the Luck of the Irish 

Connor Reider 

3.17-mile (5K) Virtual Race. Done 

from any location you choose, you 

can run, jog, or walk on the road, trail, 

treadmill, or even at another race. 

Run your own race anytime in March 

and time it yourself. Your medal will 

be shipped directly to you. What’s 

more, 15% of every registration goes to 

the National Hemophilia Foundation. 

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Head to the Blue Goose Event 

Center in Loomis for the St. Paddy’s 

Celebration on March 15 from 10 

a.m.-4 p.m. There will be live music, 

green beer, local wine, entertainment, 

and corned beef sliders, of course. 

After you’ve had your fill, shop from 

creative local vendors with Lucky 

Find Market. Souvenir mugs will also 

be available for purchase in advance. 

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A feast for the eyes, the 24th Annual 

St. Patrick’s Day Parade brings 

marchers dressed in green, Irish and 

Highland dancers, pipe and drum 

bands, and historic reenactors on 

March 14 at 1 p.m. (the entire event 

is from 11 a.m.-3 p.m.) from Neasham 

and Front Streets, through the Old 

Sacramento Waterfront District. 

For the best view, head to L Street, 

Front Street, J Street, and 2nd Street 

boardwalks. Then, swing by the Vendor 

Village on K Street to explore fun, local 

businesses. oldsacramento.com/event/ 

st-patricks-day-parade 

Amidst all the revelry of the holiday, 

how about you pause for a cause 

on St. Patrick’s Day? New Helvetia 

Brewing Co. in Sacramento is 

hosting a St. Baldrick's Head Shave 

event on March 15 from noon-4 

p.m. Whether you decide to shave 

your head, volunteer, or donate, be 

a part of the excitement. The St. 

Baldrick's Foundation funds more 

in childhood cancer research grants 

than any organization except the U.S. 

government. newhelvetiabrew.com 

Grab a partner and put on your 

dancing shoes as The Associated 

Square Dancers of Superior California 

invites you to their Mavericks St. 

Patrick’s Day Frolic on March 14 from 

6:30 p.m.-10 p.m. at the Veteran’s 

Hall at Royer Park in Roseville. Enjoy 

refreshments, cash door prizes, and 

lots of dancing, of course. All are 

welcome. asdsc.org 

UC Davis’ Mondavi Center is hosting 

Sharon Shannon & Socks in the Frying 

Pan as part of their celebrations on 

March 17 at 7 p.m. A complimentary 

beer tasting featuring a selection of 

Mavericks St. Patrick’s Day Frolic 

local breweries will precede acclaimed 

accordionist Sharon Shannon and 

Socks in the Frying Pan, a young 

Irish traditional trio. mondaviarts.org/ 

event/2019-20/sharon-shannon-andsocks-frying-pan 

Big bagpipe fan? Head to Flower Farm 

Café in Loomis where Jason Briggs 

will perform on the 16th from 11 a.m.- 

1:30 p.m. Then dig in to the café’s Irish 

offerings that include delicious corned 

beef and cabbage with all the fixings 

and Irish soda bread. flowerfarminn. 

com 

24th Annual St. Patrick’s Day Parade 

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HISTORY 

A Great Estate 

Lake Tahoe’s Vikingsholm 

by JERRIE BEARD 

A 

trip up the West Shore of 

Lake Tahoe passes several 

former estates, many now 

operated by California State Parks. In 

days gone by, these were the summer 

homes of some of the wealthiest 

families in California. Guests would 

visit for a week, or the entire summer, 

and enjoyed swimming, hiking, fishing, 

horseback riding, and boating. Each 

estate was run by a bevy of servants— 

from cooks and chauffeurs, to maids, 

laundry women, and groundskeepers. 

Vikingsholm, one of these estates, is 

nestled at the end of Emerald Bay and 

was the summer home of Mrs. Lora 

Josephine Knight for 15 years. 

Lora was born in Illinois and the 

daughter of Edward A. Small, a 

corporate lawyer. Two of his partners, 

brothers James and William Moore, 

held controlling interests in several 

large companies including National 

Biscuit, Continental Can, Diamond 

Match, and Union Pacific. The brothers 

also garnered the interest of Lora and 

her sister Ada, marrying the young 

ladies in the 1880s. 

Together, Lora and James made 

many trips—both to California and 

abroad—and purchased a home in 

Santa Barbara in 1915. James passed 

away a year later, and Lora eventually 

married a stockbroker from St. Louis 

named Harry French Knight. The 

Knights were major financial backers 

of Charles Lindbergh’s transatlantic 

flight. The marriage, however, ended 

in divorce a couple years later. 

Photo by Oscar Vasquez. 


Lora was generous with her wealth, 

making contributions to youth 

groups in California and Nevada and 

providing educational opportunities 

to students who could not otherwise 

afford them. She was a major backer 

of the Christian Science churches in 

Santa Barbara, Reno, and South Lake 

Tahoe. 

For many years, Lora maintained a 

summer home at Observation Point 

on the North Shore of Lake Tahoe 

(now known as Dollar Point). In 1928, 

she purchased 239 acres at the head 

of Emerald Bay from the William 

Henry Armstrong family for $250,000. 

The Armstrongs had several cabins on 

the property that they used as their 

summer residence. Lora had grander 

visions for the picturesque bay, 

however. 

Emerald Bay reminded Lora of 

the Scandinavian fjords, and she 

envisioned her summer home built in 

the Nordic style. She commissioned 

Lennart Palme, her nephew by 

marriage, to design Vikingsholm. 

Together they toured Norway, 

Sweden, Denmark, and Finland 

to gather architectural ideas from 

wooden churches, homes, and stone 

castles. 

The foundation for Vikingsholm 

was laid in the summer of 1928, with 

construction of the building beginning 

the following year. Over 200 skilled 

workmen were brought to Emerald 

Bay and housed in barracks on the 

property. Much of the material used 

in the house was gathered in the 

Tahoe Basin. Timbers were cut on the 

property and hand hewn, granite was 

quarried from behind the home, and 

metal fixtures, hinges, and latches 

were hand forged on site. 

Details include intricate carvings 

around the doors and entrances, 

carvings along roof ridges, and a 

sod roof. On the interior, delicate 

paintings adorn the ceilings and 

walls. What’s more, all of the carefully 

chosen furnishings complement 

the Scandinavian theme; many 

are antiques, others are detailed 

reproductions of authentic pieces 

found in museums. 

Vikingsholm consists of 39 rooms— 

including 19 bedrooms—and is 

comprised of a main house facing 

the lake and three wings that form a 

rectangle. The teahouse on Fannette 

Island was used for afternoon tea 

during the summer months by Lora 

and her guests. 

Vikingsholm, one of the finest 

examples of Scandinavian 

architecture in the U.S., is open daily 

for tours in the summer. 

FOR MORE INFO, VISIT 

VIKINGSHOLM.COM. 

Vikingsholm front photo courtesy of Wikimedia Commons. Vikingsholm interior photo courtesy of Lake Tahoe Visitors Authority. 

Vikingsholm lake photo courtesy of Aramark-Rachid Dahnoun. Vikingsholm exterior photo courtesy of California State Parks. 

SOURCES 

Santa Cruz Sentinel, Volume 94, Number 254, 24 October 1949 

vikingsholm.com 

parks.ca.gov/?page_id=1158 


GET OUTSIDE 

Take a Hike 

Explore Colfax 

By Pamela Biery 

If you’re looking for a great day-trip destination 

or just a few new hikes, Colfax has a mix of mild and 

challenging trails within a stone’s throw of Interstate 80. 

Stevens Trail photo by Megan Wiskus. 


Ask the 

Experts 

Stevens Trail 

Just outside of Colfax is one of the 

most popular trails in Placer County, 

Stevens Trail, which conveniently 

begins at a parking area on North 

Canyon Way, just outside of Colfax. 

The trail is downhill all the way out, 

which means it’s a moderate uphill 

climb all the way back. Stevens is 

a varied trail with opportunities to 

see wildlife, Manzanita, laurel, oak 

woodlands, shale, a historic mine 

shaft, and even a view of Cape Horn— 

an early and critical section of the 

Transcontinental Railroad largely 

built by Chinese laborers. The trail 

provides history pay dirt with many 

seasonal variations and is ideal during 

mild winters or in wildflower season 

come April and May. 

At the bottom of the trail, hikers are 

rewarded with stunning emerald 

pools of the North Fork of the 

American River and a cool dip in 

the summer. Visit Placer describes 

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doubling for the 3.2-mile return. 

Stevens Trail is listed on the National 

Register of Historic Places. 

Note: This trail is not recommended 

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back can be demanding. 

Pennyweight Trail and Mineral Bar 

Pennyweight is a short out-and-back 

hike of around 1.7 miles in the Auburn 

State Recreation Area with a day-use 

fee of $10. 

The trail runs concurrent with mining 

remnants and offers a chance to 

pan for gold, with “hands and pans,” 

or take a dip in the summer. In the 

winter, pay attention to the cold and 

swift current and enjoy the sounds 

of the river. 

From Interstate 80 in Colfax, exit at 

Canyon Way, head north and then 

turn right onto Iowa Hill Road. It’s 3 

miles of paved road to campsites and 

river. You’ll see the sign on the left 

for the trailhead about 2 miles out. 

Proceed to Mineral Bar Campground 

for a day-use parking permit and 

trail access before returning to the 

trailhead. Take time to admire the 

historic Iowa Hill Bridge, constructed 

during 1928, before your hike. 

POST-HIKE ADVENTURE 

Head to Colfax's Historic Downtown 

District, the Railroad Museum, or out 

Highway 174 less than 1 mile or so 

toward Grass Valley for a look at the 

Cape Horn historic marker (great 

views into the canyon from the rustic 

Red Frog), and take some time to 

revisit history while enjoying the 

great outdoors. 

SOURCES: 

visitplacer.com 

Day Hiker: The Gold Country Trail Guide by 

Mary West 

Yuba Trails 2 by Hank Meals 

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Buddy Guy, Jimmie Vaughn, 

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1Mixed Media: Collage and 

Acrylic Painting. From 10:30 

a.m.-4 p.m. at the Crocker Art 

Museum, explore mixed media and 

learn the basics of acrylic painting 

(color complements, tints, and 

shades). The class is inspired by 

Mickalene Thomas, a contemporary 

African American artist known for 

her rhinestone-encrusted portrait 

paintings. 

(REPEATS ON MARCH 8th) 

3Byhalia, Mississippi. This 

comedic play about Jim 

and Laurel, a young married 

couple struggling with 

employment, parental 

interference, and the 

impending birth of their 

first child will have 

audiences rooting for 

their heroes while wiping 

away tears of laughter. 

Show times vary. 

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4Buddy Guy, Jimmie Vaughan, 

and Charlie Musselwhite. 

Three blues masters—Buddy Guy, 

Jimmie Vaughan, and Charlie 

Musselwhite—join together for a 

triple bill of legendary proportions in 

this can’t-miss blues summit 

beginning at 7 p.m. mondaviarts.org 

5Chicago the Musical. Set 

within the spectacular 

decadence of the 1920s, this musical 

has all the stuff that makes 

Broadway memorable: 

knockout dancing, a 

ripped-from-theheadlines 

story 

about scandal, and 

one show-stopping 

song after another. 

Show times vary. 

harriscenter.net 

(THROUGH 9) 

This Month 

In History 

1 st , 1961 

President John F. Kennedy established 

the Peace Corps, an organization 

sending young American volunteers 

to developing countries to assist with 

health care, education, and other basic 

human needs. 

5 th , 1770 

The Boston Massacre occurred as a 

group of rowdy Americans harassed 

British soldiers who then opened fire, 

killing five and injuring six. 

10 th , 1862 

The first issue of U.S. government paper 

money occurred as $5, $10, and $20 

bills began circulation. 

24 th , 1989 

One of the largest oil spills in U.S. 

history occurred as the oil tanker Exxon 

Valdez ran aground in Prince William 

Sound off Alaska, resulting in 11 million 

gallons of oil leaking into the natural 

habitat over a stretch of 45 miles. 

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6Shrek the Musical. This one-ofa-kind 

musical presented by the 

Roseville Theatre Arts Academy 

follows an unlikely hero who finds 

himself on a life-changing journey 

alongside a wisecracking donkey and 

a feisty princess who resists her 

rescue. Throw in a short-tempered 

bad guy, a cookie with an attitude, 

and over a dozen other fairy tale 

misfits, and you've got the kind of 

mess that calls for a real hero named 

Shrek. Show times vary. 

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St. Baldrick’s Head Shaving Event. 

Support children battling cancer at 

the UC Davis Comprehensive Cancer 

Center from 11 a.m.-1 p.m. as barbers 

from Supercuts shave heads to raise 

awareness and money for Keaton’s 

Child Cancer Alliance in partnership 

with St. Baldrick’s Foundation. 

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National Geographic Live! Brian Skerry 

7Chocolate Lover’s Ball. This 

four-course, chocolate-infused 

dinner with chocolate-themed 

cocktails (available for 

purchase), raffles, a silent 

auction, music, dancing, 

and more is sure to 

be sweet. The fun 

begins at Orchard 

Creek Lodge at 6 

p.m.; formal/ 

semi-formal attire 

is encouraged. 

downtownlincolnca. 

com/upcomingevents 

Clay Animal Workshop for 

Veteran Families. Veterans and 

four members of their immediate 

family (ages 8+) are invited to join 

artist Marsha Schindler from 11:30 

a.m.-4:30 p.m. to learn basic clay 

sculpting techniques while creating 

a clay animal. Space is limited, 

and workshop is complimentary. 

bluelinearts.org 

Behind the Cellar Door. Wine 

enthusiasts and newbies alike 

are invited to this weekend filled 

with delectable food pairings, 

educational seminars, and hardto-find 

wines—all in an intimate 

Amador wine country setting. 

The Mikado 

Guests receive a commemorative 

wine glass, as well as thoughtful 

food pairings, themed seminars, 

entertainment, and demonstrations. 

behindthecellardooramador.com 

(ALSO 8) 

9National Geographic Live! 

Brian Skerry. Don’t miss the 

inspiring presentation by this 11-time 

“Wildlife Photographer of the Year” 

winner who dives eight months of 

the year—often in extreme conditions 

beneath Arctic ice or in predatorinfested 

waters—live at the Harris 

Center. harriscenter.net 

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The Mikado. Acknowledged 

as one of musical theater’s 

most popular works for over 130 

years, this two-act comedic opera 

pleases audiences of all backgrounds. 

Shows are at 7:30 p.m. with a 

Thursday matinee at 2 p.m. 


(ALSO 12) 

Admissions. Sherri Rosen-Mason is 

head of the admissions department 

at a New England prep school, 

fighting to diversify the student 

body. Alongside her husband, the 

school’s headmaster, they’ve largely 

succeeded in bringing a stodgy 

institution into the 21st century, but 

when their only son sets his sights 

on an Ivy League university, personal 

ambition collides with progressive 

values with convulsive results. Show 

times vary. capstage.org 

(THROUGH APRIL 12) 

Chocolate Lover's Ball photo by Anthony Bersamin. Brian Skerry and The Mikado photos courtesy of Harris Center. 


Dreamer' Circus 

Dreamer's Circus photo by Kristoffer Juel Poulsen. 

13 

9 to 5 the Musical. Pushed to 

the boiling point, three female 

coworkers concoct a plan to get even 

with their sexist, egotistical, and lying 

boss. In a hilarious turn of events, 

Violet, Judy, and Doralee live out their 

wildest fantasy: giving their boss the 

boot! Shows are at 7:30 p.m. 

rocklintheatre.org 

(ALSO 14-15, 20-22, & 27-29) 

Dreamers’ Circus. Described as 

ethereal Nordic folk music, Dreamers' 

Circus is composed of three close 

friends and members of the Danish 

String Quartet whose bond informs 

their powerfully connective music. 

Don’t miss the riveting performance at 

8 p.m. mondaviarts.org 

(ALSO 14) 

14 

Got Talent Sacramento. 

Christian Youth Theater (CYT) 

is hosting a charitable evening of 

entertainment and inspiration at Valley 

Springs Presbyterian Church in 

Roseville beginning at 6:30 p.m. 

Proceeds will go toward scholarships, 

theater rental, costumes, and other 

CYT expenses. cytsacramento.org/events 

On Tour Wild & Scenic Film Festival. 

Protect American River Canyons 

(PARC) presents an evening of awardwinning 

films about nature, community 

activism, energy and climate change, 

wildlife, and more from 5-10 p.m. at 

Auburn’s State Theatre. There will 

be two screening sessions and a 

60-minute dinner intermission (for 

additional purchase). 

parc-auburn.org 

Ji in Yang, violin 

Lalo: Symphonie espagnole 

Holst: The Planets 


19 

Lottery for the Arts. This 

annual fundraiser provides 

art collectors with an opportunity to 

acquire original works by 

professional and emerging artists, all 

while raising money for Blue Line 

Arts. Beginning at 5 p.m. enjoy wine 

and food while picking out your 

favorite pieces of art, then partake in 

a live auction, followed by the raffle 

where all lottery tickets are drawn 

from a spinner. Each lottery ticket 

holder goes home with a work of art 

valued at $200 or more. bluelinearts. 

org/the-lottery-for-the-arts 

15 

St. Patrick’s Day in 

Ireland. This exciting music 

and dance fusion show features 

dancer Connor Reider and four 

multi-instrumentalists from the Kerry 

Traditional Band. Fiddles, uilleann 

pipes, bodhrán, guitar, vocals, and 

flutes will ring through as the band 

shares its passion for the traditional 

music of Ireland beginning at 2 p.m. 


20 

Once 

on This Island. This 

Tony Award-winning musical 

tells the tale of Ti Moune, a fearless 

peasant girl in search of love and her 

place in the world. Guided by the 

mighty island gods, she sets out on a 

remarkable journey to reunite with 

the man who captured her heart. 

Show times vary. harriscenter.net 

(THROUGH 22) 

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The 

Spirit of Benny. 

Beginning at 9 a.m. (10K) 

and 9:15 a.m. (5K) at the El Dorado 

Trail at Clay Street in Downtown 

Placerville, wind your way through a 

scenic course. Post-race, enjoy live 

music, coffee from Caffe Santoro, 

food trucks, a mini expo with sponsor 

tents, and a raffle. Proceeds support 

local children and families who are 

seriously ill. thespiritofbenny.org 

Stand Up & Dance with the Placer 

County Stars. Stand Up Placer 

presents an evening of fun, fine food, 

auctions, and dancing with the Placer 

County Stars (including Roseville 

Area Chamber of Commerce CEO 

Wendy Gerig and Mrs. Placer County 

Breona Calvert) from 6-10 p.m. at 

Lincoln's Orchard Creek Lodge. 

Proceeds support Stand Up Placer's 

mission of empowering survivors and 

educating communities to stand up 

to domestic violence, sexual assault, 

and human trafficking. standupplacer. 

ejoinme.org/2020dance 

Sip Into Spring. From noon to 5 

p.m. both days, see the budding 

vineyards and taste current vintages 

along with a variety of varietals 

grown in the Sierra foothills along 

the Placer Wine Trail. Tickets include 

a souvenir wine glass, and tastings at 

participating wineries. placerwine.com 

(ALSO 22) 

24 

Holocaust Lecture with 

Ben Stern. Chabad of 

Placer County invites you to a film 

screening of the award-winning 

documentary Near Normal Man 

followed by a lecture with Ben 

Stern—a 97-year-old who survived 

two ghettos, nine concentration 

camps, and two death marches. The 

event begins at 7 p.m. at the Rocklin 

Event Center. jewishroseville.com 

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Guess 

Who’s Coming to 

Dinner. The Drayton’s 

proud liberal sensibilities are put to 

the test when their daughter brings 

home her African American fiancé. 

The parents realize there’s a 

difference between supporting a 

mixed-race couple in the newspaper 

and welcoming one into your 

Once on This Island 

family—especially in 1967. It’s not 

long before a multi-family clash of 

racial and generational differences 

sweeps across the Drayton’s onceidyllic 

San Francisco terrace. Show 

times vary. sactheatre.org 

(THROUGH MAY 3) 

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Seeds. In an evening of 

“impeccable performances, 

dynamic design, and swift pacing” 

beginning at 7:30 p.m., the battle 

between Saskatchewan farmer Percy 

Schmeiser and Monsanto Inc. sets 

the stage for an interesting 

exploration of the food we eat: a 

suspenseful labyrinth of scientific 

showdowns about GM food, and 

property clashes between farmers 

and the biotechnology industry. 


An Evening of Insight. Enjoy a meal 

amongst friends from 5:30-9 p.m. at 

Roseville's Timber Creek Ballroom 

exploring what it might be like to 

eat without sight. Darlene O'Brien, 

inspirational speaker who brings over 

20 years of experience navigating 

her own life's journey with blindness, 

will expertly and humorously guide 

blindfolded attendees through 

delicious food, outstanding 

wine, scrumptious desserts, and 

unexpected insights that will enrich 

everyone's lives. Proceeds benefit 

A Touch of Understanding, which 

provides disability awareness 

programs designed to educate 

a new generation to understand 

the challenges associated with 

disabilities and to accept and respect 

all individuals. touchofunderstanding. 

org/events 

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Funny Bones Comedy 

Show & Awards Night. 

Local people, businesses, and 

animals will be recognized for their 

courageous and heartfelt actions at 

this annual presentation hosted by 

the Placer SPCA. From 5:30-9:30 

Lottery for the Arts photo by Beth Baugher. Once on This Island and Seeds photo by courtesy of Harris Center. 


WinterWonderGrass 

p.m. at Timber Creek Ballroom in Sun 

City Roseville, enjoy dinner, drinks, live 

and silent auctions, a grand prize 

drawing, and a live comedy show by 

Brad Upton. placerspca.org/funnybones 

WinterWonderGrass. Squaw Valley 

Resort in Olympic Valley is hosting 

this three-day, Grateful Dead-infused 

festival featuring over 25 bands and 

artists with three hours per day of 

local craft brew and tea sampling. 

winterwondergrass.com/squaw 

(THROUGH MARCH 29) 

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The Tap Pack. They sing. 

They dance. They joke. 

Inspired by the infamous “Rat Pack” of 

Frank Sinatra, Dean Martin, and Sammy 

Davis Jr., The Tap Pack is a high-energy 

performance of mind-blowing tap, 

smooth vocals, swinging live jazz, and 

witty on-stage banter from Australia. 

Shows are at 2:30 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. 


Book Signing with James Rollins. 

Meet James Rollins, writer of the New 

York Times bestselling book The Last 

Odyssey, at Face in a Book from 6-8 

p.m. getyourfaceinabook.com 

WinterWonderGrass photo by Tobin Voggesser. 

SAVE THE DATE: 

APRIL 

2 

Lunafest. This fundraising film 

festival is dedicated to promoting 

awareness about women's issues, 

highlighting women filmmakers, and 

bringing women together in their 

communities. Hosted at the Cameron 

Park Community Services District’s 

Community Center, proceeds benefit 

Soroptimist International of Cameron 

Park & El Dorado Hills and Chicken & 

Egg Pictures, a nonprofit that supports 

women nonfiction filmmakers 

committed to social change. Doors 

open at 6 p.m. lunafest.org 


SOCIAL BUTTERFLY 

Book Club: 

What to Read This Month 

It’s Not All Downhill 

From Here 

by Terry McMillan 

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The Sun Down Motel 

by Simone St. James 

When Viv Delaney starts working as the 

night clerk at the Sun Down Motel in Fell, 

New York, strange and scary things start 

happening to her. Years later, her niece, 

Carly, takes the same job hoping it will help 

her find her aunt who disappeared from the 

motel 35 years earlier. 

Articles by Julie Ryan 

Photos courtesy of their respective companies or organizations.

Hobby Spotlight: Water Aerobics 

Grab your swimsuit and get ready for a heart-healthy, 

low-impact, calorie-burning workout that’s fun and 

helps improve circulation. 

Local places to make a splash: 

• Folsom Wellness & Sports Conditioning 

Center, Folsom 

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• Mike Shellito Indoor Pool, Roseville 

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departments/parks/parks_places/ 

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• Spare Time Sports Clubs, 

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• Roseville Health & Wellness 

Center, Roseville, 

916-677-1200, rosevillehwc. 

com/aquatic-center 

• City of Sacramento (Clunie Pool, 

Doyle Pool, Mangan Pool, Pannell 

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HEALTH & WELLNESS 

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7 Tips for 

Optimal 

Eye Health 

By Kourtney Jason 

As you’re reading this, let me give you a 

quick reminder: blink! 

Shawn Palmer, MD, an eye physician and surgeon in 

Folsom, says forgetting to blink is one of the most 

common mistakes people make when it comes to 

taking care of their eyes. “You may notice your eyes 

feeling dry after staring at a screen or reading for 

a long time,” he says. Other common concerns? 

“Skipping eyelash hygiene, especially if you’re 

wearing mascara; not wearing your sunglasses, even 

on cloudy days and in the winter; and thinking you 

don’t need safety glasses,” he states. Keep reading 

for seven simple tips to maintain optimal eye health. 

Get your eyes checked every year 

1 Jennifer Wademan, OD, eye doctor and owner of 

Bidwell Optometry in Folsom, says your checkups 

should be prioritized. “How important is your vision? 

Most people would say it’s their most important 

sense, yet they go years without eye exams, 

updating glasses and contacts, or just plain ignore 

symptoms that could indicate eyesight problems.” 

How often should you get checkups? “Your eyes 

should have a routine vision check once every year, 

unless recommended otherwise by your optometrist, 

or if you notice changes such as blurred vision, 

flashes of light, floaters, or black spots,” says Amber 

Bingham, optician at Roseville Vision Center. 

2Know that your physical health 

impacts your eye health 

“Diseases such as diabetes, high blood pressure, high 

cholesterol, and thyroid problems directly affect your 

eyes,” says Bingham. “If you aren’t managing these 

diseases and being compliant by taking medications 

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3Be diligent with wearing sunglasses 

“Sunglasses are necessary to block harmful UV rays that can lead to 

premature cataracts. They protect the delicate skin around our eyes from 

being burned, which can lead to skin cancer. Your eyes also need protection 

from the sun and can get sunburnt as well,” states Bingham. When purchasing 

sunglasses, Dr. Palmer suggests looking for ones that block out 100% of both 

UVA and UVB radiation. 

4Eat a healthy diet 

Dark leafy greens, colorful 

vegetables, and fish oils aid in 

keeping your eyes strong and help 

fight against certain diseases, 

including macular degeneration, says 

Allisyn Feucht, OD, at El Dorado Hills 

Optometric Center. If you’re suffering 

from dry eye, Dr. Wademan suggests 

adding an omega-3 supplement to 

your diet. “Diet is monumental,” she 

asserts. 

5Be wary of eye drops 

“Not all over-the-counter drops 

are good for your eyes,” Bingham 

cautions. “Usually redness to the 

conjunctiva (or white part) of your 

eye is a sign there may be something 

going on, such as dry eyes, allergies, 

or an infection. Drops, like Visine, 

don’t correct the problem—they 

mask it by ‘getting the red out.’ 

Speak with your optometrist about 

what drops will work best for you.” 

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6Step away from the screens 

“When we’re focusing on our phones and screens for 

long periods of time, we tend not to blink as often and 

our eyes dry out,” Dr. Feucht says. “Screens can cause eye 

strain and we need to take breaks from the long periods of 

time we spend in front of them.” 

Photo courtesy of ©fizkes - stock.adobe.com. 

As for the pesky blue light emitted from screens? It can 

lead to eye discomfort and make it harder to fall asleep. 

“Blue-light-blocking filters on screens or in glasses can 

be helpful to protect the eyes and to view screens more 

comfortably,” she adds. 

7Maintain your prescriptions 

“Have your prescription glasses and contact lenses 

checked every year,” suggests Dr. Feucht. Typically, glasses 

prescriptions expire two years after the refraction, or 

prescription check, while contact lens prescriptions expire 

in one year. Since contact lenses come in contact with the 

eye, they do come with more risks than glasses. “Contact 

lenses need to be cared for diligently and differ depending 

on the length of wear-time. If contact lenses are over-worn, 

the risk of complications and eye infections goes up,” she 

says. “It’s important to follow instructions with contact 

lenses and if something does not feel right, get it checked 

right away.” 


VOLUNTEER 

California Museum 

Culture 

Vulture 

Local Museum Roundup 

By Julie Ryan 

Museums are the perfect place 

to learn about our past and 

about the people who paved 

the way to where we are now. As 

Sacramentans, we’re lucky to have 

some of the nation’s best—ones 

that help foster our appreciation 

and interest in the arts, science, 

history, and more. Spend a few 

hours exploring or volunteering 

your time, while learning something 

new or expanding your knowledge 

on something you already have an 

interest in. The following are just 10 

of some of the gems we have close 

to home. 

1 

California Museum 

Home of the California Walk of 

Fame and also a great place to 

learn about our state’s history or 

find inspiration to pursue your own 

California dream. 

Volunteer: They’re always looking 

for people to volunteer as guides, 

classroom presenters, and more. 

1020 O Street, Sacramento, 916-653- 

8099, californiamuseum.org 

2 

California State Capitol Museum 

The Capitol is both a working 

government building and a museum 

where visitors can learn about our 

state's history and witness history 

being made. 

Volunteer: Help with tours, greet 

visitors, or participate in “Living 

History” events while wearing 

costumes from the past. 

1315 10th Street, Sacramento, 916- 

324-0333, capitolmuseum.ca.gov 

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Crocker Art Museum 

Sacramento History Museum 

Explore the history and stories 

of the area’s first inhabitants, the 

pioneers who settled here during the 

Gold Rush, life on the farm, and more 

via interactive exhibits, galleries, and 

guided tours. 

Volunteer: Opportunities include 

California Museum photo by Kent Lacin, courtesy of the California Museum. Other photo courtesy of its company or organization. 


California State Railroad Museum 

Photos courtesy of their respective companies or organizations. 

assisting with educational programs and special events, 

providing administrative support, and recreating 

Sacramento’s early days with their Living History Program. 

101 I Street, Sacramento, 916-808-7059, sachistorymuseum.org 

Crocker Art Museum 

Known for their California art, as well as diverse 

exhibitions, films, concerts, and classes, it’s the only 

museum in the Sacramento region accredited by the 

American Alliance of Museums (AAM), a recognition given 

to fewer than 1,100 of the nation's 33,000 museums. 

Volunteer: The next Volunteer Open House is scheduled 

for this summer. Contact them via their website to be put 

on a list to receive information. 

216 O Street, Sacramento, 916-808-7000, crockerart.org 

4 

California State Railroad Museum 

Steam engines, railroad cars, exhibits, and even train 

rides! Spend the day learning about the history of the 

railroad in California. 

Volunteer: They’re always looking for people who have 

a genuine interest in the railroad and want to inspire and 

educate the younger audience. There will be a volunteer 

open house on April 11 from 1-3p.m. 

125 I Street, Sacramento, 916- 323-9280, 

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Aerospace Museum of California 

Explore the wonders of flight and 

technology and find out how it feels to 

fly a plane in one of the museum’s flight 

simulators. 

Volunteer: Many opportunities are 

available, including administrative, 

marketing, flight zone instructors, 

landscaping, and more. 

3200 Freedom Park Drive, McClellan, 916-643-3192, 

aerospaceca.org 

7 

Powerhouse Science Center 

Dig up fossils, learn about Earth and other galaxies, and 

engage in STEM (science, technology, engineering and 

math) activities at this museum that sits on 14 acres of 

natural parkland and also features a public planetarium. 

Volunteer: All ages and experience levels are needed 

to assist with special events and programs and lend a 

helping hand behind the scenes. 

3615 Auburn Boulevard, Sacramento, 916-674-5000, 

powerhousesc.org 

8 

Folsom Prison Museum 

Learn how the prison was built from gray granite 

from nearby quarries; and view weapons made by the 

prisoners, and of course memorabilia from Johnny Cash’s 

performances. 

Volunteer: They need docents, people to help with 

research and archiving, and help with special events. 

312 3rd Street, Folsom, 916-985-2561 x. 4589, 

bighouseprisonmuseum.org 

9 

Roseville Telephone Museum 

View their collection of phones and phone technology— 

from the wooden box and pay phones, to cradle phones, 

rotary, and novelty phones. 

Volunteer: Show your passion for telephone history by 

volunteering as a docent. 

106 Vernon Street, Roseville, 916-786-1621, consolidated. 

com/about-us/history/telephone-museum 

10 

California Automobile Museum 

Drive through 120 years of automobile history while 

looking at over 120 types of cars. 

Volunteer: Help in the library and gift shop, assist as a 

docent, or put your passion for cars into action as part of 

their detail, road, or pit crew. 

2200 Front Street, Sacramento, 916-442-6802, 

calautomuseum.org 


MONEY 

On the 

Money 

Easy Ways to Save Big 

By Lorn Randall 

Are you looking to tighten the monthly budget but aren’t 

sure where or how to start? It could be anything from cutting 

that $8 daily latte to mowing your own lawn. Take a look at 

what some of our financial professionals are doing in their 

everyday spending. 


Clint Herndon of Next Peak CPA 

(nextpeakcpa.com): 

• “We take out cash at the beginning 

of the month. Spending cash instead 

of using a card hurts more, so it’s 

easier to be more judicious!” 

Kimberly Foss of Empyrion Wealth 

Management (empyrionwealth.com): 

• “I use American Express to pay for 

everything and use the rewards points 

to buy things for the house or for gift 

cards that I give for my son’s friends’ 

birthdays. Note: It doesn’t have to be 

American Express; it can be any card 

that gives you points or cash back 

for your spending habits. One year 

we even paid for a trip to Disneyland 

for three days for a family of six. I 

purchased everything—from groceries 

and gas to installing my solar panels, 

which was huge.” 

• “Whenever I buy gifts for Christmas, 

clothes, items for the house, etc., I 

buy everything through topcashback. 

com. It’s free money, and you receive 

anywhere between 2% to 15% back on 

everything you buy.” 

• “I use digit.co to save for vacations, 

property tax, emergency funds, 

etc. It rounds my purchases up and 

deposits the money in an interestbearing 

checking account. It learns 

my spending habits, so it knows how 

much money to take out and deposit 

into my separate accounts so I don’t 

go over budget.” 

Dianna Laney of Ideal Life Financial 

Advisors (ideallifeadvisors.com): 

• “I was finding the convenience 

of Amazon Prime pushing up our 

spending. Especially with two kids, 

it’s easier to pop onto my phone and 

buy something at the moment that 

I 'think' I need. To try to counter this 

impulse buying, I’ve set up a Wishlist 

for each month of the year. We can 

add anything we think of or want 

during the month, but we only order 

from Amazon once a month 

on a pre-selected date. It’s 

significantly cut down 

on our impulse buying, 

because many of the 

things sounded good 

at first but aren’t 

really necessary.” 

Americasaves.org: 

• Save your coins—literally. Putting 

aside just $.50 a day over a year 

will get you almost halfway to an 

emergency fund. Check with your 

bank or credit union, and research 

apps that offer programs that round 

your purchases up to the nearest dollar 

and put the difference into a separate 

savings account. 

• Brown bag your lunch. The reason 

you hear this tip so much is that it 

works! If buying lunch at work costs $5 

but making lunch at home costs only 

$2.50, then in a year, you could afford 

to create a $500 emergency fund and 

still have money left over. 

• Save money without sacrificing 

your lifestyle by committing to 

eating out one less time each 

month. 


HOME & GARDEN 

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WHAT'S HOT IN HOME DESIGN 

By Kerrie L. Kelly, FASID 

Each year, fashion inevitably leaves 

a strong impression upon the design 

industry and its offerings for the 

season. For 2020, the vibe is made 

up of authentic handmade and 

sustainable organic details paired 

with the sparkle of a ’70s disco club 

and luxurious, velvety softness of 

the ’80s. But beyond the nostalgic 

hints that those artistic impressions 

carry, what lies ahead for interiors? 

How will we change and evolve in our 

home environment? Read on and see 

what speaks to your design style. 

GO GREEN 

Lately, many manufacturers, 

designers, and architects have 

focused their products and projects 

on a sustainable, environmentally 

friendly, recycled approach. 

Thanks to modern technology and 

innovations, however, eco-friendly 

doesn’t mean inferior quality, 

comfort, or design; in fact, these 

products celebrate green versions of 

modern or traditional designs in both 

elevated and affordable versions. 

While products like cork flooring 

may have been long forgotten, they’ll 

see a strong comeback this season 

thanks to their natural characteristics. 

HANDMADE ACCENTS 

Items made by hand using 

sustainable materials like jute, rice 

paper, and clay will be all the rage 

this year. These elements go far 

in grounding a home, allowing its 

inhabitants to be in touch with 

the earth and their roots. The 

incorporation of natural materials 

popular years ago—like caning, rope, 

seagrass, and bamboo—has a strong 

and easily incorporated influence 

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over modern furniture silhouettes 

and décor details such as occasional 

pieces, area rugs, and wall coverings. 

Elaborately embossed wall coverings, 

like gold rivets and metallic accents, 

give surfaces a beautiful tactile 

sensation and modern ambiance. 

RICHLY RETRO 

The early rise of digitally printed 

fabrics has created a true 

appreciation for real embroidery, 

thick wool bouclés, linens, and other 

artisan-inspired elements. Rich 

textural expressions are the theme of 

the upcoming season—think velvet 

upholstery, hemp drapery, cork 

walls, wicker, and jute—and have us 

thinking opulent and organic when 

it comes to furniture and finishes. 

Speaking of furniture, classic pieces 

will be re-envisioned with retro 

elements and new materials. 

MAGICALLY METALLIC 

Sparkle is still on the design scene 

for living room décor compositions. 

Adding a hint of disco glamour and 

luxury by introducing bronze, gold, 

and chrome metallic details through 

decorative accents, furniture inlays, 

hardware, lighting, mirrors, and 

accessories is right on point with the 

mood of modern interiors. 

MATERIAL GIRL 

The rising awareness and social 

consciousness related to ecological 

challenges threatening our planet 

have influenced the design industry 

to produce products accordingly. 

Plastics are being used for indoor 

and outdoor furniture frames while 

water bottles are being used to 

create outdoor rugs and accents. For 

a more luxe look, acrylic products 

are having a comeback too, giving 


a room the architectural structure it 

needs without taking up visual real 

estate. Acrylic is seen as a unique 

foundational piece in a small space, 

like an entryway or sitting area, to 

provide a surface that can be layered 

with more organic items and not feel 

fussy. 

FLOWER POWER 

The traditional beauty of floral 

patterns, either abstracted or 

straight-up chintz, will continue to be 

the pattern to use, especially when 

paired with deep, luxurious velvets 

and maximalist-styled spaces. But 

home designer beware: Chintz can be 

tricky. Its bold, old-fashioned prints 

can easily turn to frilly English bedand-breakfast 

if you're not careful. 

When done right, however, the floral 

theme can add color, texture, and just 

the right touch of classic elegance to 

your interior. 

MAXIMAL ARTWORK 

The surge of minimalism and 

Scandinavian design, characterized 

by neutral colors and simple 

materials, is finally declining. In its 

place, bright colors and graphic 

patterns are becoming more 

prevalent in the home. Don’t be 

afraid to mix colors, patterns, and 

textures. Take a gallery wall to the 

next level by having it cover an entire 

wall, or add a dramatic, large-scale 

piece to your space. In this case, 

more is more. 

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 

916-919-3023. 

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Get Busy 

By Kourtney Jason 

7 Hobbies to Keep You Happy 

Reaching retirement is quite an accomplishment. You’ve spent 

decades working hard to provide for your family, and you’ve planned 

ahead for the financial changes that come with leaving the workforce. 

But without the structure of waking up and going to the office every 

day, boomers often feel bored at home with all the free time they now 

have day after day and week after week. That’s where hobbies come 

in! Discovering new activities and interests you can do alone, with 

friends, and/or with your spouse are great ways to challenge your 

mind and keep your body active through this next chapter of life. 

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1 DIY 

Retirement means working 

around the house, right? 

With all this free time, 

you can finally fix the 

temperamental window 

that gets stuck when 

you’re trying to open it, 

get rid of the squeaking 

hinges on the front door, 

and repair the kitchen 

drawer that always gets 

jammed. As you make 

your way through the 

house to-do list, you can 

consult local experts 

to help as you tinker 

around. From small quickfix 

projects to tackling 

larger home renovations, 

such as a new kitchen 

backsplash, you’ll feel 

quite accomplished when 

you work with your hands 

to both repair and build 

new things. 

TRY IT 

AR Workshop Sacramento 

1221 19th Street, Suite 200 

916-265-4033 

AR Workshop Roseville 

1426 East Roseville Parkway, 

Suite 170 

916-380-3728 

Workshops include plank + 

framed wood signs, canvas 

wall hangings + pillows, ped 

beds, clocks, blanket ladders, 

trays, centerpiece boxes, 

chunky knit blankets and 

more! 

Woodcraft 

9523 Folsom Boulevard, 

Sacramento, 916-362-9664, 

woodcraft.com/stores/ 

sacramento 

Classes include Intermediate 

Woodworking: Build An 

End Table, Adirondack Side 

Table/Foot Stool, and Inlay 

Techniques 

The Home Depot 

Multiple locations throughout 

Greater Sacramento, 

homedepot.com/workshops 

Workshops include 

Bathroom Refresh, Installing 

Tile Backsplash, and Interior 

Painting & Drywall Repair 

American Slim Pen 

Class at Woodcraft 

AR Workshop 

Slim pen photo courtesy of Woodcraft Sacramento. Other photos 

Courtesy of AR Workshop. 


2 Knitting 

Knitting doesn’t have to be a 

seasonal hobby that’s solely for 

winter. Boomers can grab their yarn 

and needles to make beautiful knitted 

creations, such as hats, scarves, 

mittens, slippers, blankets, and 

more—year-round. Classes and meetup 

groups are offered throughout 

town, many of which note whether 

they are open for beginners or 

those with more experience. Yarn is 

available in a variety of colors and 

sizes, so you can get as creative as 

you want with your projects. If you’re 

looking for knit patterns, a quick 

Google search will point you in the 

right direction for free projects. As 

you develop your knitting skills, you 

can also craft personalized gifts for 

your loved ones and grandchildren 

for their birthdays and/or for the 

holidays. 

NIT 

ING 

TRY IT 

Rumpelstiltskin Yarn 

1021 R Street, Sacramento, 

916-442-9225, rumpelyarn.com 

Michaels 

Multiple locations throughout Greater 

Sacramento, michaels.com/classesand-events/classroom 

Knitique 

8739 Elk Grove Boulevard, Elk Grove, 

916-714-7719, knitiqueyarns.com 

JOANN Fabrics and Crafts 


Sacramento, joann.com/classes 

Lofty Lou’s Yarn Shop 

263 Main Street, Placerville, 

530-642-2270, knit.us 

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Chef and demonstration photos by Mike Shively. Dicing Carrots photo by 

Kylie Vega. Other two photos courtesy of Dane Henas Design. 

Sacramento Natural Foods Co-op 

Good Eats with Paulette 

3 Cooking 

Whether you have a reduced work 

schedule or are fully retired, you 

might realize you have more time and 

energy to cook intricate meals for 

you and your family. Myriad cooking 

classes are available throughout town 

and in a variety of cuisines. Plan a 

date night with your spouse, and 

sign up for a cooking class where 

you might learn how to make a more 

adventurous meal. For a reasonable 

cost, these classes will provide all the 

ingredients as well as an instructor to 

help you craft stunning and delicious 

dishes, which you’ll get to enjoy at 

the end. You might also learn some 

new kitchen tips, chopping tricks, and 

techniques that you can take home 

with you. Some classes might even 

help you learn more about where 

your food is coming from on a local 

level. If you feel even more inspired 

after the class, you can keep the 

momentum up by looking online for 

creative new recipes you want to try. 

Before you know it, you’ll be having 

more fun in the kitchen than ever 

before! 

OOK 

TRY IT 

Good Eats with Paulette 

522 North 12th Street, 

Sacramento, 916-498-9804, 

goodeatscookingclasses.com 

Classes include Classic Italian- 

American Creations, Date Night, and 

Weeknight Cooking 

Murer House 

1125 Joe Murer Court, Folsom, 

916-985-3250, 

murerhouse.org/cooking_classes 

Classes include Cheese-making Class, 

Hand-Made Gnocchi di Patate, and 

Minestrone Soup 

Napoli Culinary Academy 

1401 Fulton Avenue, Suite B, 

Sacramento, 916-971-0600, 

napoliculinaryacademy.com 

Classes include A Taste of Mexico, A 

Taste of Italy, A Taste of Thailand, and 

A Taste of Germany 

Sacramento Natural Foods Coop 

2820 R Street, Sacramento, 

916-868-6399, 

sac.coop/cookingschool 

Classes include Date Night: Italian 

Calzones, Spring Wine Tasting, 

French Croissants, and more. 


4 Traveling 

Now that you’re retired, it’s much 

easier to plan vacations! No more 

worrying about taking time off from 

work, no more stress about coming 

back to a daunting inbox postvacation, 

and no more counting and 

tracking how many vacation days 

you’ve used and how many you 

have left. Every day of retired life 

is a vacation day, which means you 

can plan as many trips as you’d like 

throughout the year. From weekend 

getaways to Tahoe, Napa, or San 

Francisco; and weeklong road trips 

throughout California (or up to 

Oregon or Washington); to Caribbean 

cruises with the whole family and 

extended excursions to Europe, every 

escape you plan has the opportunity 

to be the trip of a lifetime. And locally, 

the resources for planning your next 

trip are unlimited. Outdoor stores like 

REI and Dick’s Sporting Goods are 

stocked with all your camping gear 

necessities, while Camping World 

is the place to go if you’re looking 

to hop into an RV and explore the 

country. Local travel agents are also 

available to help you book cruises as 

well as group travel, where you can 

visit destinations all across the globe. 

TRY IT 

REI 


Sacramento, rei.com/adventures 

NOTE: They also offer guided trips 

around the world, via REI Adventures, 

including women’s trips and bike 

tours 

Dick’s Sporting Goods 


Sacramento, dickssportinggoods.com 

Camping World 


Sacramento, rv.campingworld.com 

Travel Store Sacramento 

1750 Howe Avenue, Suite 320, 

Sacramento, 916-929-5555, 

travelstore.com/travelstoresacramento 

Sacramento Travel 

1755 Creekside Oaks Drive, Suite 110, 

Sacramento, 916-454-2858, 

sactravel.net 

Torii gate photo by Megan Wiskus. 

Other two photos courtesy of REI. 


The Painted Cork 

Photos courtesy of the Painted Cork. 

PAINTING 

5 Painting 

From “paint and sip” workshops to 

artistic technique painting lessons, 

local art classes will allow you to tap 

into your creative side, whether you 

think you have drawing skills or not. 

Sign up for these fun classes with 

friends or relatives, and you’ll leave 

with your own original artwork you 

can showcase in your own home. 

Instructors and professional artists 

will provide step-by-step directions 

to create the paintings, as well as 

tips on which brushes to pick up, 

which colors to mix, and how to 

paint on different surfaces, including 

canvas, wood, and more. If you’re a 

beginner and want to see if you enjoy 

painting, start by taking a class with 

guided instructions. If you feel you’ve 

discovered a new passion, then it 

will be a worthwhile investment to 

get art supplies to keep at home for 

whenever inspiration hits you. 

TRY IT 

University Art 

2601 J Street, Sacramento, 916-443- 

5721, universityart.com/sacramentoclasses 

Classes include Pet Protraits with 

Carrie Posey, Oil Pastels: Level 2 with 

Laura Schofield, and Big Sky: Sunset/ 

Sunrise in Acrylic with Jaya King 

The Painted Cork 

1624 J Street, Sacramento, 916-442- 

2675; 726 Sutter Street, Folsom, 916- 

985-4535, paintedcork.com 

Classes include Tahoe Vista, Rustic 

Birches on Wood Panel Surface, 

Paint Your Pet, Day at the Beach, and 

Funky Starry Sacramento 

The Art Bistro 

Rocklin, 916-472-0252, 

theartbistro.com 

Classes include on-the-go mobile 

services for Wood Sign Making 

Workshops and Canvas Painting 

Classes 


6 Exercise 

Working out and staying active are 

important life habits to maintain, 

no matter your age. For boomers 

specifically, the health benefits of a 

regular workout are key to staying in 

the best shape as you age. Not only 

does exercise keep your mind sharp, 

but it’ll help keep your heart healthy, 

regulate blood pressure, improve 

your mental health and mood, 

maintain your muscle mass, keep 

your bones strong, and much more. 

Additionally, with so many options for 

working out, including solo activities 

as well as group exercise, you can 

find something you’ll enjoy doing. 

Whether you prefer going for a walk 

every day or want to train to run a 

marathon, finding activities you enjoy 

will make your workouts something 

you look forward to rather than 

dread. And certain exercises, such as 

swimming, yoga, or tai chi, are low 

impact, and therefore safer options 

for boomers who may notice more 

aches and pains in their normal dayto-day 

routine. 

California Family Fitness 

THE STUDIO Martial Arts & Fitness 

TRY IT 

Spare Time Clubs 


Sacramento, 

sparetimesportsclubs.com 

Classes offered include Water 

Fitness, Yoga, and Zumba 

California Family Fitness 


Sacramento, 

californiafamilyfitness.com 

Classes offered include Gentle Yoga 

and Pilates, Silver Sculpt and Stretch, 

Sit & Fit, Young at Heart, and Zumba 

Gold 

Ethel MacLeod Hart Senior Center 

915 27th Street, Sacramento, 

916-808-5462, cityofsacramento.org/ 

parksandrec/recreation/older-adultservices/hart-senior-center 

Classes offered include Tai Chi for 

Better Balance, Chair Yoga, Sand 

Strength and Balance 

Sacramento Yoga Center 

2791 24th Street, Room 6, 

Sacramento, 916-996-5645, 

sacramentoyogacenter.com 

Classes offered include Adaptive 

Yoga, Gentle Yoga, and Yoga for 

Mature Bodies 

THE STUDIO Martial Arts & Fitness 

8200 Sierra College Boulevard, 

Suite D, Roseville, 916-258-5425, 

trainatthestudio.com 

Classes offered include Martial Arts 

for Seniors, Full Body Fusion, 

and Zumba 

Roseville Health & Wellness Center 

1650 Lead Hill Boulevard, Roseville, 

916-677-1200, rosevillehwc.com 

Classes offered include Senior Aqua 

Fit, Yoga Stretch, Tai Chi, and Forever 

Fit 

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photo by Rebecca Le. 

ARDEN 

7 Gardening 

Gardening is good for the body and 

soul. Planting seeds and the regular 

upkeep are physical tasks that will 

keep your heart rate up. If you’re 

planting flowers and plants, you’ll 

get to enjoy your gorgeous blooms 

throughout the seasons. If you’re 

planting seeds to grow fruits and 

vegetables, you’ll get to eat and 

enjoy the fruits of your labor—literally. 

Gardening could also be a shared 

activity with your grandchildren. You 

can put the kiddos to work whenever 

they visit, asking them to help you 

water. These shared experiences can 

even help teach the kids discipline 

and to appreciate the hard work that 

goes into long-term projects like 

gardening. 

TRY IT 

The Home Depot 


Sacramento, gardenclub.homedepot. 

com 

Soil Born Farms 

2140 Chase Drive, Rancho Cordova, 

916-363-9685, soilborn.org 

Classes include Spring Gardening 

Clinic, Beginning Home Gardener 

Course, and Growing Medicinal and 

Culinary Herbs 

University of California, The 

California Garden Web 

cagardenweb.ucanr.edu/calendar 

Soil Born Farms 

As you embark on exploring new 

interests and hobbies, you’ll learn 

it’s never too late to learn a new 

skill and take on a new challenge. 

It’s the open-mindedness to want 

to try new things that will help you 

continue to feel young, healthy, and 

happy. 


TRAVEL 

Wonder 

of the 

World 

SUNRISE HOT AIR 

BALOON RIDE 

5 Can’t-Miss Turkish Delights 

By Megan Wiskus 

Photo courtesy if Megan Wiskus. 

It’s dark, way too early, and my heart is thumping; 

after 10 minutes on winding dirt roads, our driver 

stops in a field that’s filled with hot air balloons—each 

one marked with different colors and company names. 

He parks in front of a ruby-hued blimp and tells us to 

disembark. Cold and nervous, I’m tempted to ask if I 

can stay buckled up inside the van, where it’s warm and 

seems safe. But then I remember that I’m in Turkey—and 

you only live once—so I say a little prayer, then jump out 

of the vehicle and into the balloon basket. In what seems 

perfectly plucked from a whimsical fairy tale, the sun 

and balloon rise in perfect harmony—honeycombed hills 

below, rosé sky above. Despite six others on the ride, 

it’s completely silent, which only seems appropriate as 

we’re suspended in the air witnessing Mother Nature’s 

landscape at her finest. 

Touching down in Turkey, my expectations were a blank 

slate. What I quickly discovered is the vast land—slightly 

larger than Texas, with Mediterranean and Middle 

Eastern neighbors—boasts a history as rich as baklava 

and a vibrant patchwork of people (some of the kindest 

you’ll ever meet), places and culture, with a cuisine 

that’ll leave you hungry for more. 


Turkish 

Coffee 

Istanbul 

Ambling along Istanbul’s 

cobblestone, cat-filled streets 

you’ll find mosques mingled amidst 

churches and ancient ruins nuzzled 

next to modern high rises, resulting 

in a juxtaposition of old and new 

that draws wanderers immediately 

in. Spanning two continents— 

Europe and Asia—and sited along 

the Bosphorus, Turkey’s largest 

city is home to roughly 18 million 

people and has plenty of sights— 

and hammams (bath houses)—to 

soak in. 

1 

Hagia Sophia 

You’ll feel right at home the 

moment you enter The House 

Hotel Karaköy. Blending classic 

and contemporary features, the 

boutique property—housed within 

an old bank whose original vault still 

exists in the hotel’s wine 

cellar—is located in one 

of Istanbul’s hippest hoods, 

with easy access via foot to 

popular tourist destinations 

such as Galata Tower, 

the Spice Bazaar, Istikal 

Street, and the Bosphorus 

waterfront. 

2 

The Turks take 

their morning meal 

seriously, and Karaköy’s 

doesn’t disappoint. Rise 

and shine with an impressive 

spread of fresh-squeezed juices 

(my favorite was the ever-present 

pomegranate), dolmas, roasted 

eggplant, just-picked tomatoes, 

cheeses, olives, heavenly slabs of 

honeycomb, pastries, figs, sucuk (a 

dry, spicy sausage), yogurt, jams, 

Spice Bazaar 

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made-to-order egg dishes, 

and more…truly giving 

guests a taste of what 

Turkish breakfast is all 

about. Fun fact: Although 

Turkish coffee (which 

comes in six varieties 

of sweetness) is widely 

consumed, locals 

typically start their day 

with tea and wait until 

after breakfast before 

imbibing in a jolt of java. 

It’s impossible not to 

be stirred when setting 

foot on the Hippodrome 

(rectangular arena and site of 

chariot races during Byzantine 

times), stepping inside the aptly 

named Blue Mosque (boasting an 

azul-tiled interior and curvaceous 

exterior with cascading domes 

and six slender minarets) and 

Hagia Sophia (a cathedral-turnedmosque-turned-museum 

that 

dates back to 537 AD), wandering 

through Topkapi Palace (one of the 

major residences of the Ottoman 

sultans between the 15th and 

The House Hotel photos courtesy of The House Hotel. All other photos by Megan Wiskus. 


19th centuries), and exploring the 

enormous expanse of labyrinthine 

alleys at the Spice Bazaar (one 

of the largest and oldest covered 

markets in the world). A personal 

tour guide guarantees you won’t 

get lost and are shown around 

by someone with a wealth of 

knowledge and genuine passion for 

the place they live; what’s more, 

they always know the best “local” 

spots to dine and can help when 

haggling at the bazaar. 

Cappadocia 

Just 90 minutes by plane from 

Istanbul, you’ll be swept into 

what feels like an extraterrestrial 

planet—a place whose lunar 

landscape is dotted with “fairy 

chimneys” (rock formations 

created by volcanic eruptions) 

and serpentine valleys with 

undulating cliffs in a rainbow of 

colors. Welcome to Cappadocia, 

where luxury boutique inns are 

built into ancient cave dwellings 

(we recommend the Museum 

Hotel, featuring in-room wine taps, 

supernatural views, and service fit 

for a sultan), subterranean cities— 

where up to 10,000 Christians 

hid from hostile forces—can still 

be explored today, and plenty of 

outdoor adventures await. 

Uchisar Castle 

If there’s one activity that should 

4 

immediately soar to the top of 

your bucket list, let it be a sunrise 

hot air balloon ride. Climbing over 

craggy canyons, cone-shaped 

configurations, and pink mountains 

in a flame-fueled balloon basket, as 

the sun awakens and creeps higher 

and higher above the horizon, you’ll 

literally be floating on cloud nine. 

Hike to Goreme 

Museum Hotel 

Museum Hotel photos courtesy of the Museum Hotel. All other photos by Megan Wiskus. 


5 

Despite the region’s barren-looking land, the soil is 

richly fertile, thus yielding the cream of the crop when 

it comes to produce, meat and dairy. And there’s no 

better way to experience true Turkish cuisine than by 

taking a cookery class with Cappadocia Home Cooking. 

Upon entering the traditional stone dwelling of Tolga, 

Tutba, and Havva, you’ll be welcomed with open arms— 

and plenty to eat. As Grandma guides you through a 

bevy of traditional dishes, she allows you to chop, sauté, 

stir, and more—all the while making you feel like family. 

Museum Hotel 

Museum Hotel photo courtesy of the Museum Hotel. 

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DID YOU 

KNOW? 

Corned beef and cabbage is the Irish- 

American variant of the Irish dish of 

bacon and cabbage. 

The original Guinness Brewery in Dublin 

has a 9,000-year lease. Although no 

longer the largest brewery in the world, it 

remains as the largest brewer of stout. 

Tea was introduced during Ireland's 

time as part of the United Kingdom and 

became increasingly popular, especially 

during the 19th century. Irish people are 

now amongst the highest per capita tea 

drinkers in the world. 

Before the potato was introduced to 

the country in the 16th century, grains— 

such as oats, wheat, and barley (cooked 

either as porridge or bread)—served as 

mealtime staples. 

Source: Wikipedia 


Cooking 

Corner 

3 Irish-Inspired 

Recipes 

Compiled by Megan Wiskus 

You don’t have to be Irish to appreciate the 

country’s hearty cuisine. Forget the corned beef, 

cabbage, and green beer this year, and put your 

cooking chops to the test with one of these 

Emerald Isle recipes. 

TRADITIONAL IRISH COFFEE 

Recipe by Doyle’s Pub and Taproom, 312 East Bidwell Street, Folsom, 

916-983-8277, doylespubandtap.com 

5 oz. fresh-brewed coffee 

2 tsp. brown sugar 

1 1/2 oz. Irish whiskey 

1-2 oz. heavy cream, lightly whipped 

Pour hot coffee into warmed glass until it’s about 3/4 full. Add the 

brown sugar and stir until completely dissolved. Blend in Irish whiskey. 

Top with a collar of the whipped heavy cream by pouring gently over 

the back of a spoon. 

Photo courtesy of its respective company or organization. 


KISS ME I’M IRISH 

COOKIES 

Recipe by Randy Peters Catering & Event Center, 

105 Vernon Street, Roseville, 916-726-2339, 

randypeterscatering.com 

Cream butter and powdered sugar till smooth. Beat in 

egg, vanilla, and almond extract. Add pudding mix, flour, 

baking powder, and baking soda. Stir in the chocolate 

chips. 

Roll dough into 1-inch balls, then roll in pecans. Place on 

lightly greased cookie sheets. 

1 cup butter, softened 

2/3 cup powdered sugar 

1 egg 

1 tsp. vanilla 

3/4 tsp. almond extract 

1 (3.4 oz.) box pistachio pudding 

mix 

2 cups flour 

1/2 tsp. baking powder 

1/2 tsp. baking soda 

1/2 cup mini chocolate chips 

1 1/2-2 cups pecans, finely 

chopped 

1 bag Hershey’s Kisses 

Bake at 350 for 10-12 minutes. Immediately press a 

Hershey’s Kiss into the middle of each cookie. 

Transfer to cooling racks and cool 

completely. 

Cookie photo by Ray Burgess. 


1 cup raw potato, grated 

1 cup previously boiled and 

mashed potatoes, chilled 

1 cup flour 

1/4 cup milk 

2 tsp. baking powder 

1/2 tsp. fresh thyme, 

chopped 

1/2 tsp. fresh rosemary, 

chopped 

1 tbsp. onion, minced 

1 tbsp. button mushrooms, 

minced 

1 1/2 tbsp. salt, plus more 

for serving 

1/4 tsp. pepper 

1 tbsp. butter 

BOXTY 

Recipe by The Monk’s Cellar, 

240 Vernon Street, Roseville, 916-786-6665, 

monkscellar.com 

An Irish potato pancake, boxty has been around for 

hundreds of years in Ireland and is often eaten as a side 

dish at breakfast. Nowadays, it's dressed up quite a bit, 

often layered with meats and vegetables. 

Place grated potatoes in cloth (or cheesecloth) and 

squeeze out as much liquid as possible. Combine cold 

mashed potatoes with grated potatoes, flour, milk, 

baking powder, herbs, minced onion, mushrooms, salt, 

and pepper. 

Roll dough into a 3” x 2” log or cylinder. Try to pack 

your potato mixture into this log shape tightly, 

which can be done by spooning the mixture onto 

cheesecloth and rolling into the log, then patting 

and molding, or simply by patting or molding with 

your hands. 

Fill a stockpot (at least 6 quarts) with water and 

bring to a rolling boil. Turn down to a simmer and 

add the tightly packed potato log. Simmer for 1 

hour. Remove and let cool in refrigerator overnight. 

Once cooled, and prior to serving, slice into desired 

thickness, typically between 1/4” to 1/2" rounds. Place 

butter into a skillet and fry each round until golden 

brown. Lightly salt and serve as desired. 



Sip on This 

Compiled by Megan Wiskus 

Forget Guinness. Our region is overflowing with a variety of flavor-packed stouts that are 

crafted locally with love. Grab a growler to go or post up for a pint and celebrate 

St. Patrick’s Day in style. In no particular order… 

1 2 3 4 

Auburn Alehouse 

Irish Dry Stout 

ABV: 3.9% 

True to style, with a beautiful 

deep mahogany hue and 

an off-white creamy head, 

this beer is nitrogenated to 

ensure a smooth, creamy 

experience. The pairing 

options are endless, too— 

from beef and oysters to 

cake and ice cream. 

289 Washington Street, 

Auburn, 530-885-2537, 

auburnalehouse.com 

Loomis Basin Brew 

Daddy Oatmeal 

Stout 

ABV: 4.5% 

This deep ebony brew with 

chocolate overtones is made 

with an abundance of oats 

to give it a smooth, creamy 

mouthfeel along with a 

gorgeous, fluffy head. A hint 

of roasted coffee comes 

through at the end for a 

great finish. 

3277 Swetzer Road, 

Loomis, 916-259-2739, 

loomisbasinbrewing.com 

Outbreak Brewing 

Waking the Dead 

ABV: 11.4% 

Don't let the high alcohol 

content of this imperial stout 

scare you. It drinks extremely 

smooth, while being wellbalanced 

between malt, 

hops, chocolate, and roast. 

640 Main Street, 

Placerville, 530-748-3258, 

outbreakbrewing.com 

Tower Brewing 

Sendsquatch 

ABV: 9.2% 

A collaboration brew 

with Touchstone Brewing 

Company, this flavor-packed, 

holiday-spiced stout is made 

with seasonal ingredients 

like toasty notes of hazelnut, 

cinnamon, peppermint, and 

orange peel, ensuring you 

feel warm and fuzzy with 

every sip. 

1210 66th Street, Unit B, 

Sacramento, 916-272-4472, 

towerbrewingcompany.com 

Photos courtesy of their respective companies or organizations. 


5 

Red Bus Vanilla 

Night Sky 

ABV: 6.9% 


Made with locally roasted 

cacao nibs from Cru 

Chocolate, Madagascar 

vanilla beans, milk sugar, 

and a hint of sea salt, Vanilla 

Night Sky is a smoothdrinking 

chocolate shakeinspired 

beer that’s good to 

the last drop. 

802A Reading Street, 

Folsom, 916-467-7790, 

redbusbrew.com 


Cool Coffee Find: 

Old Soul Co. 

The Alley: 1716 L Street (Rear Alley), 916-443-7685; 

Weatherstone: 812 21st Street, 916-443-6340; 40 Acres 

in Oak Park: 3434 Broadway Sacramento, 916-453- 

8540; 555 Capitol Mall: 555 Capitol Mall, 916-890-1555, 

oldsoulco.com 

The original location for this expanding Sacramento 

company was once a warehouse for another 

Sacramento pioneer: Eppie’s Restaurant. Now with four 

local sites, they’re a Sacramento success story. Not just 

a coffee house, the “Alley” is home to their baking and 

roasting operations, retail café, educational center, and 

event venue. Old Soul Co. emphasizes and practices 

local, artisan craftsmanship in brewing, roasting, and 

just about everything they do (and that’s pretty cool!). 

Old Soul photos by Go Gold Media. 


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BIRTHDAYS • GRADUATIONS • WEDDINGS 

TYPENTECOSTPHOTOGRAPHY.COM 

Nikki Ozawa 


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BAKERANDABLACKCAT@GMAIL.COM 

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OUTTAKES 

Cars and Coffee 

Palladio at Broadstone, Folsom 

January 4 

Car enthusiasts gathered at the 

Palladio at Broadstone’s parking lot for 

a morning of perusing automobiles— 

ranging from a WWI tank to the 

Ferrari featured in The Art of Racing 

in the Rain—while sipping coffee. The 

event takes place, rain or shine, every 

Saturday from 7-9 a.m. 

Photos by Robert Baller 

Passions Art Show 

Art League of Lincoln 

January 15 

1 2 

The Art League of Lincoln—a nonprofit 

that provides the City of Lincoln and 

the surrounding area with opportunities 

for artists and art lovers—hosted this 

two-dimensional juried show featuring 

original works in varying mediums 

(watercolor, oil, pastel, encaustic, and 

photography). 

Photos by Maggie Rose McGurk Photo 

Art 

1. Kristine L. Mollenkopf 

2. Judy Dillon 

3. Diane Pargament, Lucille O'Dea Ratermann, 

and Deborah Hill 

4. Lucille O'Dea Ratermann 

5. Dr. Phil Matin, Barry Stigers, and 

Dr. Bette Dow 

3 

4 5 


Jose’s Culinary Adventure 

Sienna Restaurant, Roseville 

December 16 

Local Make-A-Wish kid, Jose, had his 

wish of becoming a chef granted, 

thanks to the team at Sienna 

Restaurant. After arriving in a limo with 

his family, he spent the day learning 

how to make his favorite dish, pozole, 

alongside Chef Paul Thompson. He also 

made a creative Texas toast sandwich 

in a waffle maker and was gifted his 

own chef coat and a very special knife. 

Photos by Dante Fontana 


Bowling Classic 

Strikes Unlimited, Rocklin 

January 5 

The Fox Whole Family Foundation, 

with De’Aron Fox and teammates of the 

Sacramento Kings, gathered with the 

community for a night of bowling and 

fundraising to serve women whose lives 

have been impacted by breast cancer. 

The organization—whose mission is 

to advocate for increased awareness, 

testing, and treatment for women 

fighting the disease—is inspired by 

Fox’s mother, Lorraine, who is a breast 

cancer survivor. 

Photos by Carlos Jimenez 

Art & Wine with 

Something MORE 

El Dorado County Fairgrounds, Placerville 

January 18 

Guests gathered for tastings from 

local wineries, breweries, distilleries, 

restaurants, and caterers; enjoyed a 

raffle, live and silent auctions, and 

music; and purchased original art 

created by MORE's artists. Proceeds 

benefited MORE, whose mission 

is to find solutions to ensure equal 

opportunities and acceptance for 

adults with developmental disabilities. 

1 3 

2 4 

Photos by Samantha White 

1. Ebony Pessoa, Cole Cardwell, James 

Shoemaker, and Rianne Acord 

2. Emcee Dave Bender 

3. Joe Stoddard and Lena Cull 

4. John Sanders of Old Town Grill and staff 


Spring 

Brain Food 

Things 

ACROSS 

1. Bloom 

4. Renewal of interest 

11. Diva's song 

12. Lyrical poem 

13. Partner of either 

14. Half a dance? 

16. Radium symbol 

19. Showy, bell-shaped flowers 

21. Protectors from a drizzle 

22. Em follower 

23. Something hatching 

25. Exists 

26. Peruse 

28. Mess hall food 

30. Merriment 

31. Sharp pain from a bee 

32. CBD source 

34. Comes after heave 

35. That thing 

37. High time? 

39. Certain cup-shaped flower 

42. Place to work things out? 

44. What bug and nugget have in 

common 

46. Vernal _______ 

48. Elegance of manner 

49. Utterance of hesitation 

51. ER worker 

53. Spider's creation 

55. Particular radiating light 

57. Underwriter's Laboratory, shortened 

59. Beginning 

60. Short for purchase order 

61. Indian lute 

63. Solitary 

64. More than a breeze 

66. Mrs. Kettle 

67. ____ well that ends well 

69. Springtime bird 

70. Certain sequence of changes (2 wds) 

71. Symbol for tin 

DOWN 

1. Monarch, for one 

2. Water partner 

3. Spring mo. 

4. Artificial intelligence, shortened 

5. Heating up 

6. Boxing initials 

7. Trim the sides of the lawn 

8. SW opposite 

9. Negative reply 

10. The _____ is always greener… 

14.Seasonal tidying: Spring _______ 

15. ____sight is 20/20 

17. Certain six-packs (abbr) 

18. Colorful plant parts 

20. Spring, for one 

24. No pain, no ____ 

27. Europium symbol 

28. Particular hatchling 

29. I see... 

33. Light colors of spring 

34. It's where the heart is 

36. Between la and do 

A Custom Crossword by Gail Marie Beckman 

702-869-6416, customcrosswords.com 

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 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 

49 50 51 52 

53 54 55 56 57 58 

59 60 61 62 

63 64 65 66 

67 68 69 

38. Expression of dismay 

39. One with habits 

40. Time past 

41. New plant 

43. Change direction 

45. Delivery result? 

47. Rev up, for example 

50. Horse handle? 

52. Place for future fliers? 

54. College respite: Spring _____ 

55. Sea or nut ending 

56. Sweetie; darling 

58. Young sheep 

62. Precipitation 

65. Night opposite 

68. Yes, to Pedro 

69. About (abbr) 

70 71 

For the answers, visit sacboomer.com. 


GREAT SHOWS. UP CLOSE. IN FOLSOM! 

THE NATIONAL TOUR 

Long identified with the 

legendary Bob Fosse, Chicago 

has won six Tony ® Awards, 

two Olivier Awards, and a 

Grammy ® . Eight shows. 

THU–MON MAR 5–MAR 9 

THE NEW COLOSSUS 

Co-written and directed by Tim Robbins, 

this intensely physical production finds 

actors telling their own ancestors’ stories of 

immigrating to America, “holding a theatrical 

mirror to the nation” (LA Times). 

TUE–WED MAR 3–4 

NEW YORK GILBERT & SULLIVAN PLAYERS 

THE MIKADO 

America’s preeminent G&S ensemble performs 

the popular musical “while stripping away the 

irrelevant junk that has crept into productions 

over the years” (New Yorker). 

WED–THU MAR 11–12 

SEAMUS EGAN 

Spend St. Patrick’s Day with a true prodigy— 

he won four All-Ireland Championships on four 

different instruments at 14 — and the founding 

member of Solas. 

TUE MAR 17 

ONCE ON 

THIS ISLAND 

The 2018 Tony Award winner for best revival of 

a musical: a tale of a fearless peasant girl on 

a remarkable journey to reunite with the man 

who captured her heart. Five shows. 

FRI–SUN MAR 20–22 

SEEDS 

A fascinating look at our food and “who owns 

life.” The legal battle between farmer and 

Monsanto Inc. becomes documentary theater, 

with “impeccable performances and swift 

pacing” (The Coast). 

THU MAR 26 

ENRA 

DREAMS 

Experts in martial arts, gymnastics, ballet, 

juggling, and street dance perform in perfect 

harmony with computer graphics. “They have 

stumbled upon magic” (Huffington Post). 

SUN MAR 29 

916-608-6888 

HarrisCenter.net

ESKATON.ORG 

Meet Judge Barry: 

eskaton.org/ageisbeautiful

Boomer Magazine: March 2020

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